Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

GEOLOGY◆GEOL 1403PHYSICAL GEOLOGYCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:03This course includes the study of the principles ofphysical and historical geology. It includes the studyof the earth’s composition, structure and internal andexternal processes, as well as the geologic history ofthe earth and evolution of life.Prerequisite: A passing score on the Reading ACCUPLACERExam or equivalent; or completion of READ 0090 with a gradeof “C” or better.◆GEOL 1404HISTORICAL GEOLOGYCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:03This course is a continuation of Physical Geologycovering the principles related to the deformation of theearth, glaciology, history of the universe and the practicalapplications of geology in areas such as oil and miningexploration, hydrogeology, pollution and the conservationof our ecosystem.Prerequisite: GEOL 1403 with a grade of “C” or better.◆GEOL 1445OCEANOGRAPHYCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:03This course will explore the physical, chemical,geological, and biological processes operating in themarine environment. The dynamic processes that affectthe ocean water, sea floor, and abundant life forms willbe studied, as will the methods and techniques scientistsuse to investigate the ocean. Topics for discussion willinclude, but will not be limited to, the origin of oceanbasins, properties of sea water, wind circulation,waves and tides, coastal and ocean habitats, oceanresources, and human presence in the ocean and relatedenvironmental challenges. It is recommended, but notrequired, that students take this course in sequence withMeteorology (GEOL 1447).Prerequisite: Pass the reading section of the ACCUPLACERExam or completion of READ 0090 with a grade of “C”or better or equivalent; pass the math section of theACCUPLACER Exam or completion of MATH 0090 with agrade of “C” or better or equivalent.◆GEOL 1447METEOROLOGYCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:03This course is an introductory study of energy,temperature moisture, precipitation, and winds thatcombine to create weather. Topics include, but arenot limited to, the causes of the seasons, forms ofmoisture, atmospheric stability, cloud development,precipitation process, pressure, storm systems,thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes, andworld climate. Labs include, but are not limited to,reading and preparing weather maps, making weathermeasurements, and seasons. It Is recommended, butnot required, that students take this course in sequencewith Oceanography (GEOL 1445).Prerequisite: Pass the reading section of the ACCUPLACERExam or completion of READ 0090 with a grade of “C”or better or equivalent; pass the math section of theACCUPLACER Exam or completion of MATH 0090 with agrade of “C” or better or equivalent.HEALTH ANDMEDICALADMINISTRATIVESERVICESHITT 1166CODING PRACTICUMCRT HRS:01 LEC HRS:00OFF CAMPUS LAB HRS:10This course provides practical, general workplace trainingsupported by an individualized learning plan developedby the employer, college, and the student.Prerequisite: Permission from the department and completionof all course work within the specialty with a grade of “C” orbetter.HITT 1253LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTHINFORMATIONCRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:00This course teaches concepts of confidentiality, ethics,health care legislation, and regulations relating to themaintenance and use of health information.Prerequisite: HITT 1301.HITT 1255HEALTH CARE STATISTICSCRT HRS:02 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:00This course focuses on general principles of healthcare statistics with emphasis in hospital statistics.Also included is skill development in computation andcalculation of health data.Prerequisite: HITT 1301.HITT 1301HEALTH DATA CONTENT AND STRUCTURECRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:02This course is an introduction to systems and processesfor collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primaryand secondary health related information. Instructionin delivery and organizational structure to includecontent of health record, documentation requirements,registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms,and screens.Prerequisite: None.HITT 1305MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00This course is a study of word origin and structure throughthe introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals,abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medicalspecialties, and diagnostic procedures.Prerequisite: None.HITT 1341CODING AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMSCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:02This course focuses on the application of basic codingrules, principles, guidelines, and conventions.Prerequisite: HITT 1301 and HITT 1305, or MDCA 1321 andMDCA 1343.HITT 1345HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMSCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00This course is an introduction to organization, financing,and delivery of health care services, accreditation,licensure, and regulatory agencies.Prerequisite: HITT 1301.HITT 1349PHARMACOLOGYCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00This course is an overview of the basic concepts of thepharmacological treatment of various diseases affectingmajor body systems.Prerequisite: HITT 1305 and completion of, or concurrentenrollment in, HPRS 2301.Course Descriptions261