General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

srgt 1361 CliniCAl - surgiCAl
teCHnology/teCHnologist
prerequisite: department Approval
Credit: 3 (9 clinical)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
srgt 1391 speCiAl topiCs in
surgiCAl/operAting rooM
teCHniCiAn
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills,
knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent
to the technology or occupation and relevant to the
professional development of the student . This course
was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve
student proficiency .
srgt 1405 introduCtion to
surgiCAl teCHnology
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical
pharmacology and anesthesia, technological sciences,
and patient care concepts .
srgt 1409 FundAMentAls oF
AseptiC teCHnique
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts such as
aseptic principles and practices, infectious processes,
wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the
sterile field .
srgt 1441 surgiCAl
proCedures i
prerequisites: srgt 1405, srgt 1409
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to
surgical procedures . Emphasis on surgical procedures
related to the general, OB/GYN, genitourinary,
and orthopedic surgical specialties incorporating
instruments, equipment, and supplies required for
safe patient care .
srgt 1442 surgiCAl
proCedures ii
prerequisite: srgt 1441
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship
to surgical procedures . Emphasis on surgical
procedures related to the thoracic, peripheral
vascular, plastic/reconstructive, EENT, cardiac,
and neurological surgical specialties incorporating
instruments, equipment, and supplies required for
safe patient care .
srgt 1463 CliniCAl - surgiCAl
teCHnology/teCHnologist
prerequisite: srgt 1361
Credit: 4 (24 clinical)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
srgt 2130 proFessionAl
reAdiness
Credit: 1 (1 lecture, 1 lab)
Transition into the professional role of the surgical
technologist . Includes professional readiness for
employment, attaining certification, and maintaining
certification status . A capstone experience may be
included .
srgt 2463 CliniCAl - surgiCAl
teCHnology/teCHnologist
prerequisite: srgt 1463
Credit: 4 (17 clinical)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
srVy 1301 introduCtion to
surVeying
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An overview of the surveying profession . An
introduction to research methods, to simple equipment
used in making measurements, to data collection, and
to organization of note keeping . Emphasis on horizontal
and vertical measurements, leveling methods, and
pencil manuscript mapping by coordinates .
srVy 1305 tHeory oF surVey
MeAsureMents
prerequisite/Corequisite: srVy 1301
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Combines the skills covered in Introduction to
Surveying and its companion lab . An introduction to
research methods and organization skills . Emphasis
on horizontal and vertical measurements, leveling
methods, and pencil manuscript mapping by
coordinates .
srVy 1309 surVeying
MeAsureMent prACtiCe
prerequisite/Corequisite: srVy 1301
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introductory lab course covering the equipment
and hardware of the profession necessary to measure
horizontal and vertical distances (chains, rules,
tapes, electronic distance measuring equipment,
stadia, levels, pins, plumb bobs, barometers, pacing,
odometers, and vertical collimators) in accordance
with prevailing and applicable professional standards
(e .g ., standards of the National Geodetic survey, state
and local statutes and regulations, and professional
standards such as the Texas Society of Professional
Surveyors) .
srVy 1341 lAnd surVeying
prerequisite/Corequisite: srVy 1301
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to the measurement and determination
of boundaries, areas, shapes, and location through
traversing techniques . A variety of adjustment methods
introduced using programmed and non-programmed
hand-held calculators, as well as computers . Methods
of traversing and adjustment of errors in accordance
with prevailing and applicable professional standards
(TSPS, NGS and other state and local statutes and
regulations) .
Course desCriptions
302
srVy 1413 plAne surVeying
prerequisite/Corequisite: srVy 1301
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
An introductory overview of surveying equipment
and measurement techniques used in mapping . A
combined lecture and lab course with emphasis on
introducing students to both leveling and traversing
for the purpose of preparing a map .
srVy 1441 lAnd surVeying
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
A study of the measurement and determination of
boundaries, areas, shapes, location through traversing
techniques . Instruction in a variety of adjustment
methods using programmed and non-programmed
hand-held calculators and computers . Methods of
traversing and adjustment of errors according to
prevailing and applicable professional standards .
srVy 2343 surVeying - legAl
prinCiples i
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
The study of location, conveyance, ownership and
transfer of real property under the laws of the State
of Texas .
srVy 2344 surVeying - legAl
prinCiples ii
prerequisite: srVy 2343
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An advanced course in legal principles, retracement
and boundary location with application of legal
principles and rules of construction, writing survey
reports and property descriptions, and a review of
boundary law cases .
srVy 2349 ConstruCtion
surVeying
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the theory of surveying alignments, (e .g .,
highway routes, pipelines, utility and waterway
construction), and transmission lines and site stakeout,
including the study of horizontal circular curves,
parabolic curves, areas, and earthwork volumes .
teCA 1303 FAMily, sCHool, And
CoMMunity
prerequisites: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading and college-level writing.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the relationship between the child, the
family, the community and early childhood educators,
including a study of parent education, family and
community life-styles, child abuse and current family
issues . Field of Study Course .
teCA 1311 eduCAting young
CHildren
prerequisites: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading and college-level writing.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to the profession of early childhood
education, focusing on developmentally appropriate
practices, types of programs, historical perspectives,
ethics and current issues . Field of Study Course .