Course Descriptions - S

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SBM 2000 Small Business Management     3 sem. hrs.
A step-by-step presentation of how to manage and operate a small business.  The areas covered include developing a business plan, securing financing, site location, and marketing.  FA, SP, SU

SLS 1122 Dynamics of Student Success 3 sem. hrs.
Designed to increase student success through the development of academic and life skills. Topics include study techniques, test anxiety, memory techniques and personal development. Lab fee: $10.  FA, SP, SU

SLS 1225 Human Potential Seminar 3 sem. hrs.
Exploration of students’ values, talents, and abilities which direct one’s life in relationship to educational planning, career decisions, personal goals and other human relation skills. Lab fee: $10.  FA, SP, SU

SLS 1261 Dynamics of Student Leadership Development  3 sem. hrs.

The course is designed to introduce students to the dynamics of organizational behavior, with emphasis on the relationship between self and group in the leadership process. The course functions as an interactive "leadership laboratory," in which students explore leadership in relation to individuality, group dynamics, career development and community engagement. Topics include personal and group goal-setting, self-affirmation, conflict resolution, team-building; theories and styles of leadership.  (Prerequisite or corequisite: ENC 1101.) FA

SLS 2301 Career Planning 3 sem. hrs.
Structured career planning assistance. Systematic study and review of interests, values, aptitude, employability skills, job search planning, career exploration and communications skills development. Lab fee: $10.  FA, SP

SLS 2304 Career Exploration 1 sem. hr.
Structured for self-paced individualized career exploration. Includes systematic review of Career Center library materials and use of computer-based career development programs.  FA, SP, SU

SLS 2363 Adults in Transition 1 sem. hr.
Designed to assist adults in finding more personal satisfaction and financial reward in the job market. It focuses on the relationship between self-understanding and potential careers.  FA, SP

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SOP 2002 Introduction to Social Psychology 3 sem. hrs.
The function of individuals in social groups, with emphasis upon communications, persuasion, attitudes and other practical applications. (Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENC 1101.)  FA, SP

SOP 2772 Psychology of Human Sexuality 3 sem. hrs.
A study of the psychological, biological, psychosocial and cultural aspects of human sexuality. (Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses.)  FA, SP

SOP 2905 Directed Study in Social Psychology 1-4- sem. hrs.
(Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses.) FA, SP, SU

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SPA 1001 Linguistics and Communication Disorders 2 sem. hrs.
This course will introduce beginning level students to speech, language and its development, and hearing characteristics of the deaf and hard of hearing population across varying levels of hearing loss (from mild to profound). (Corequisites: ASL 2200 and ASL 2200L.) SP

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SPC 2600 Oral Communication/Research/Presentation Skills 3 sem. hrs.
Basic principles of speech communication, including practice with various types and methods of oral expression. This course contributes to satisfying the Gordon Rule writing requirement. (Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or permission of chairperson.) FA, SP, SU

SPN 1120/1120L Elementary Spanish I Concentrated and Lab 4 sem. hrs.
Introductory course to the Spanish language and culture for students who have limited or no knowledge of Spanish. Instruction is based on the fundamentals of grammar principles and on the communicative approach with activities designed to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while promoting cultural awareness. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. (Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses. Corequisite: SPN 1120L.) Lab fee: $5. FA,SP,SU

SPN 1121/1121L Elementary Spanish II Concentrated and Lab 4 sem. hrs.
A continuation of SPN 1120/1120L to develop basic Spanish conversation, reading, and writing skills. Study all tenses and grammar fundamentals. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. (Prerequisite: SPN 1120/1120L. Corequisite: SPN 1121L.) Lab fee: $5. FA,SP,SU

SPN 2220/2220L Intermediate Spanish Reading and Conversation I and Lab 4 sem. hrs.
Intermediate level course designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of the Spanish language and culture through grammar analysis of newspaper articles, short cultural and literary readings, and discussions of such material to develop communicative competency. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. (Prerequisite: SPN 1121/1121L. Corequisite: SPN 2220L.) Lab fee: $5. FA,SP

SPN 2221/2221L Intermediate Spanish Reading and Conversation II and Lab 4 sem. hrs.
A continuation of SPN 2220/2220L to complete the second year sequence of the intermediate course in Spanish language and culture. Instruction is designed to strengthen communicative and written skills with emphasis on oral and written expression while studying aspects of Spanish history and literature. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory.(Prerequisite: SPN 2220/2220L. Corequisite: SPN 2221L.) Lab fee: $5. SP

SPN 2905 Directed Study in Spanish1-4 sem. hrs. FA, SP, SU
(Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses.)

SPN 2949 Cooperative Education Experience in Spanish1-4 sem. hrs.  FA, SP, SU

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STA 2023 Elementary Statistics 3 sem. hrs.
Topics include a survey of descriptive statistics and graphs, probability, random variables, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sampling, types of distributions, correlation and regression, and statistical applications. (Prerequisite: Placement through CPT or passed MAC1105 or MGF 2106 with grade “C” or better, or permission of chairperson). $5. FA, SP, SU

STS 0003 Introduction to Surgical Technology 2.03 voc. crs.
An introduction to the medical, legal, ethical and psychological aspects of health care during surgical intervention. Aseptic techniques employed to guard against disease and infection, with methods to combat them. Lab fee: $70. FA

STS 0120 Surgical Specialties I 2.03 voc. crs.
Introduction to various surgical specialties and procedures along with specified human anatomy of the area where the surgical procedure is performed. (Prerequisites: BSC 1080, HSC 1531 and INP 1390.) Lab fee: $80. FA

STS 0121 Surgical Specialties II 2.77 voc. crs.
Introduction to additional surgical specialties and specific human anatomy of the area in which the surgical procedure is performed. (Prerequisite: STS 0120.) SP

STS 0122 Surgical Specialties III 1.0 voc. cr.
Introduction to the final group of complex surgical specialties and procedures along with specific anatomy of the area where the surgical procedure is performed. (Prerequisite: STS 0121.) SU

STS 0155/0155L Surgical Techniques and Procedures 6.4 voc. crs.
A supervised, well-structured laboratory learning experience in the specialized field of operating room services and patient care. (Corequisites: STS 0003 and STS 0155L.) Lab fee: $80. FA

STS 0255L Surgical Procedures Clinical I 6.4 voc. crs.
Introduction as a surgical technologist by practicing learned skills and acquiring additional skills in clinical affiliate facility’s operating rooms in various surgical specialties and procedures. (Corequisites: STS 0003, STS 0155 and STS 0120.) Lab fee: $10. FA

STS 0256L Surgical Procedures Clinical II 12.5 voc. crs.
Intermediate participation as a surgical technologist by practicing learned skills and acquiring additional skills in clinical affiliate facility’s operating rooms in various surgical specialties and procedures. (Prerequisites: STS 0003, STS 0155 and STS 0255L. Corequisite: STS 0121.) Lab fee: $10. SP

STS 0257L Surgical Procedures Clinical III 5.2 voc. crs.
Advanced participation as a surgical technologist by practicing learned skills and acquiring additional skills in clinical affiliate facility’s operating rooms in various surgical specialties and procedures. (Prerequisites: STS 0255L and STS 0256L. Corequisite: STS 0122.) Lab fee: $10. SU

STS 0949 Cooperative Education Training Assignment in Surgical Technology1-4 voc. crs. FA, SP, SU

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SYG 2000    Introduction to Sociology 3 sem. hrs.
A systematic and scientific study of social behavior, including social organization, culture, deviance, cultural behavior and social institutions. This course contributes to satisfying the Gordon Rule writing requirement. (Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENC 1101.)  FA, SP, SU

SYG 2010 Social Problems and Deviance 3 sem. hrs.
A study of major social problems and deviance in American society emphasizing causes, consequences and means of coping with these conditions. (Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENC 1101.)  FA, SP

SYG 2430 The American Family 3 sem. hrs.
Investigation of the issues, changes and trends surrounding the contemporary American family. Findings from the field of family sociology will be compared to life experiences of students. (Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENC 1101.)  FA, SP

SYG 2905 Directed Study in Sociology 1-4 sem. hrs.
(Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENC 1101.) FA, SP, SU

SYG 2949 Cooperative Education Experience in Sociology1-4 sem. hrs.  (Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENC 1101.) FA, SP, SU

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