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2021-2022 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Veterinary Assistant |
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VETA 115 - Veterinary Assistant Practicum III
Credits: (2)
Continuation of VETA 113. Focuses on normal canine, feline, equine and avian behavior. Apply principles of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement methods for animal training. Topics include causes of behavioral problems in companion animals, stages of development in young animals, socialization methods, crate training, and elimination training methods for dogs and cats.
Prerequisite: VETA 113 with a “C” or higher.
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VETA 121 - Veterinary Assistant I
Credits: (9)
Learn about the history of veterinary technology, career opportunities, education requirements and the role and responsibilities of the veterinary assistant as part of the veterinary health team. Learn how to safely and effectively obtain patient data that will allow accurate evaluation of the patient with minimum stress and maximum safety. Introduction to animal restraint, record charting, interviewing a client, pharmacology, and physical examination. Topics include the necessary concepts involved in mathematics used in veterinary medicine including dosage calculations, metric conversions, percentages, ratios, medical terminology, medication categories and medical abbreviations. Students will complete a Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Prerequisite: None.
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VETA 122 - Veterinary Assistant II
Credits: (10)
Overview of veterinary-related medical terminology as it relates to the anatomical topography and function of the basic cell structure of animals, including an overview of skeletal anatomy and physiology. Introduction to all the major animal body systems including the integument and muscular systems, the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, the hemolymphatic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, urinary and nervous systems. Includes an introduction to pharmacology, anesthesiology, surgical patient management, including pre-operative techniques, aseptic technique, resuscitation, and physical examination including veterinary clinical procedures related to parasitology, hematology, urinalysis, and diagnostic imaging. Introduction to the handling and care of horses and applying principles learned about equine health care. Students will complete a 7-hour HIV-AIDS certification.
Prerequisite: VETA 121 with a “C” or higher.
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VETA 123 - Veterinary Assistant III
Credits: (10)
Continuation of veterinary clinical procedures related to parasitology, hematology, urinalysis, and diagnostic imaging. Includes the study of animal anatomy and physiology as it relates to selected species as well as diseases that affect the integument and muscular systems, the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, the hemolymphatic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, urinary and nervous systems. Learn the business aspects of the veterinary practice as it relates to the role of Veterinary Assistants in the clinic environment. Focus on medical records management, scheduling clients, pet insurance, taking inventory and the basics of financial accounting as it relates to client billing. Develop skills in job search techniques such as identifying common job information sources, conducting effective interviews for information and for hire, completing applications and developing resumes.
Prerequisite: VETA 122 with a “C” or higher.
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VETA 199 - Cooperative Education Experience
Credits: (2)
Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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Welding Technology |
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WT 111 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Credits: (5)
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) theory of operation and safety requirements. Covers SMAW electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system and includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting.
Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
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WT 112 - Introduction to Wirefeed Welding
Credits: (5)
Basic Wirefeed Welding theory of operation and safety requirements. Covers Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes, shielding gas selection, and electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system. Safety procedures are also covered. Includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting.
Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a “D” or higher.
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WT 113 - Introduction to Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding
Credits: (5)
Basic inert gas welding theory of operation and safety requirements. Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes and electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system. Includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting.
Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a “D” or higher.
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WT 114 - Thermal Cutting Processes
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the plasma arc and oxy-fuel cutting processes. Covers process safety and theory of operation. Course includes an introduction to hands-on thermal cutting techniques in the shop setting.
Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
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WT 116 - Introduction to Welding Metallurgy
Credits: (5)
Metallurgical theory as it applies to the welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Covers properties of metals, melting and solidification, phase changes, weld bead chemistry, and heat affected zones. Effects of alloying elements and heat treatments will be investigated along with welding-induced distortion and methods for distortion control.
Prerequisite: WT 112 and WT 221 with a “D” or higher. WMATH 100 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
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WT 117 - Hand and Power Tools
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the safe and proper use of hand and power tools commonly used in the welding and fabrication trades. Covers set-up, operation, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of saws, grinders, drill press, roller, sheet metal brake, and planer.
Prerequisite: WT 111, 114, and 211.
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WT 118 - Welding Joint Design and Welding Symbols
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the five basic Weld Joint Designs. Focuses on selecting the most appropriate joint design for a welding job. Also focuses on recognizing, reading and understanding Welding Symbols which let the welder know exactly what is needed.
Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a “D” or higher.
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WT 131 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding for Beginners
Credits: (2)
Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position using E6010 and E7018 electrodes with emphasis on shop safety.
Prerequisite: None.
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WT 133 - Oxy-Fuel Processes for Beginners
Credits: (2)
Introduction to oxy-fuel cutting and welding. Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position with emphasis on shop safety. Also covers air-carbon arc gouging.
Prerequisite: None.
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WT 199 - Cooperative Education Experience
Credits: (1-15)
Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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WT 200 - Weld Skill Upgrading
Credits: (1-16)
Skill upgrading in the areas of stick, wire, or tig welding. Course content to be arranged with instructor prior to registration.
Prerequisite: department chair permission.
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WT 211 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Credits: (9)
Fillet welds on carbon steel using the SMAW process in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Introduction and/or review of shop safety, metal cutting, fitting, and gouging procedures.
Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
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WT 212 - Intermediate Wirefeed Welding
Credits: (9)
Fillet welds on carbon steel using the semi-automatic wirefeed FCAW and GMAW processes in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Introduction and/or review of shop safety, metal cutting, fitting, and gouging procedures.
Prerequisite: WT 112, WT 221 and MANF 140 with a “D” or higher.
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WT 213 - Intermediate Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding
Credits: (9)
Fillet welds on aluminum and steel using GTAW and GMAW inert gas processes in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Introduction and/or review of shop safety, metal cutting, fitting, and gouging procedures.
Prerequisite: WT 212 with a “D” or higher.
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WT 221 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Applications and Certification
Credits: (9)
Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certification and application. Covers all-position groove welding and general fabrication using the SMAW process. Covers techniques for passing a standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.
Prerequisite: WT 111, WT 114, and WT 211 with a “D” or higher.
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WT 222 - Wirefeed Welding Applications and Certification
Credits: (9)
All-position groove welding and general fabrication using wirefeed processes. Covers techniques for passing a standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.
Prerequisite: WT 221 with a “D” or higher.
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WT 223 - Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding Applications & Certification
Credits: (9)
Gas Metal (GMAW)and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) certification and application. All-position groove welding and general fabrication of steel and aluminum using the GMAW and GTAW processes. Covers techniques for passing standard AWS welder qualification test. Includes trade math, blueprint reading, and layout techniques.
Prerequisite: WT 222 with a “D” or higher.
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WT 231 - Gas Metal Arc Welding for Beginners
Credits: (2)
Introduction to gas metal arc (MIG) welding. Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position with emphasis on shop safety.
Prerequisite: None.
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WT 234 - Welding Skill Building
Credits: (2)
Skill upgrading in the areas of stick, wire, or tig welding for experienced welders. Course content to be arranged with instructor.
Prerequisite: None.
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Health Care Management |
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HCM 325 - Project Management in Healthcare
Credits: (5)
Provides a framework for understanding and applying the ideas, methods, principles, practices, and knowledge of structured project management in healthcare settings. Learn to apply the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques for project activities necessary to meet project requirements through software and approaches modeled on the principles of Project Management Institute Global Standards. Emphasis is on project management application in healthcare settings.
Prerequisiite: BASAM Director permission.
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HCM 327 - Marketing for Health Care Managers
Credits: (5)
Develop the marketing knowledge and skills necessary for successful marketing in healthcare settings including aspects of business-to-business, business-to-customer, and appropriate use of digital platforms. Topics include marketing concepts and strategies, cost benefit analysis, and assessment of success of marketing initiatives.
Prerequisiite: BASAM Director permission.
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HCM 335 - Healthcare Operations Management
Credits: (5)
Explore and apply the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management in different sizes and types of healthcare organizations. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, scheduling, quality assurance, continual improvement and operational effectiveness, environmentally sustainable practices, and inventory management.
Prerequisiite: BASAM Director permission.
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HCM 339 - HR Management in Healthcare
Credits: (5)
Explores the role that the human resources function and the manager play to achieve high levels of organizational performance in healthcare settings. Evaluate the organizational impact related to the following areas of human resources: talent acquisition and talent management; total rewards (compensation and benefits); evaluating and managing employee performance; union relationships, health, safety, and security.
Prerequisiite: BASAM Director permission.
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HCM 425 - Principles of Finance in Healthcare
Credits: (5)
Introduction to the application of financial management principles in the healthcare setting. Includes the analysis of financial statements for capital decision making and managing working capital (planning and control, equipment purchase and depreciation, budgeting) and. Review the people, processes, and technology used during each phase of the healthcare reimbursement cycle. Evaluate best practices in revenue cycle management, including coding and reimbursement to make effective management decisions.
Prerequisiite: BASAM Director permission.
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