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2013 - 2014TSTC HarlingenCollege Catalog

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Texas State Technical College Harlingen Technical Careers

Allied Health CareCulinary Arts •FoodServiceSpecialistDentalAssistantDentalHygieneDentalLaboratoryTechnologyHealthInformationTechnologyMedicalAssistantMedicalInformationSpecialist/TranscriptionistNurseAssistantRegisteredNursingSurgicalTechnologyVocationalNursing

Computer Information SystemsBusinessManagementTechnology •OfficeManagement •OperationsManagementComputerNetworkingandSecurityTechnology •ComputerNetworkingSpecialistComputerSystemsManagementTechnologyDigitalMediaDesignTechnologyGame&SimulationProgramming

EngineeringArchitecturalDesign&EngineeringGraphicsBiomedicalEquipmentTechnologyChemical-EnvironmentalTechnologyMechatronicsTechnologyTelecommunicationsTechnology •TelecommunicationsSpecialistWindEnergy&TurbineTechnology* •WindEnergy&TurbineTechnician

*programofferedatHarlingenandInglesideCampuses

Industrial/ManufacturingAgriculturalTechnology •AgriculturalOperationsAirConditioning&RefrigerationTechnology •RefrigerationMechanicAutoCollisionTechnology •AutoBodyRepair •AutoBodyCollisionandFinishPreparerAutomotiveTechnology •FordMaintenance&LightRepair •AutomotiveMaintenanceMechanicAviationMaintenanceTechnology •Airframe •PowerplantBuildingConstructionSciencePrecisionManufacturingTechnology •Machinist •Mold,ToolandDieMakingWeldingTechnology

Education and HumanitiesAcademicCoreEducationandTraining

Associate of Science DegreesBiologyComputerScienceEngineeringMathematicsPhysics

Foundation CertificatesDentalHygieneGeneralHealthProfessionSurgicalTechnology

EqualopportunityshallbeaffordedwithintheTexasStateTechnicalCollegeSystem(TSTC)toallemployeesandapplicantsforadmissionoremploymentregardlessofrace,color,religion,gender,nationalorigin,age,geneticinformation,disabilityorveteranstatus.TSTCcomplieswiththeTexasEqualOpportunityPlan.

TSTCwillmakereasonableaccommodationsforpersonswithdisabilities.TSTC’spolicyisthat,inallaspectsofitsoperations,eachpersonwithadisabilityshallbeconsideredforadmissionoraccesstoortreatmentoremploymentinitsprogramsandactivitiesinaccordancewithPart84ofTitle45,theregulationimplementingSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973.

Thispublication isavailable inanalternative formatbycontactingTSTCSupportServicesat956-36-4520.

TexasStateTechnicalCollegesareindividuallyaccreditedbytheSouthernAssociationofCollegesand Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Science Degrees (Harlingen only),AssociateofAppliedSciencedegreesandCertificatesofCompletion.ContacttheCommissiononCollegesat1866SouthernLane,Decatur,Georgia30033-4097orcall404-679-4500forquestionsabouttheaccreditationofanyoftheTexasStateTechnicalColleges.

TSTC reserves the right to limit the enrollmentof anyprogramand tomakeany changes in theprovisionsofthiscatalogwhensuchactionisdeemedtobeinthebestinterestofthestudentorTSTC.TSTCreservestherighttochangeanyofthiscatalog’sprovisions,withoutnoticeorobligation,inkeepingwiththepoliciesoftheBoardofRegentsandinconformancewiththelawsoftheStateofTexas.ThiscatalogisnotalegaldocumentanddoesnotconstituteacontractbetweenTSTCandtheuser.ThecatalogmayalsobefoundonTSTC’swebsiteatwww.tstc.edu.Ifyourequirethisdocumentinanalternativeformat,pleasecontacttheTSTCSupportServicesOffice.

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College Catalog

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4 | Institutional Purpose and Goals

Institutional Purpose and Goals

Statement of PurposeTSTC’s purpose or mission is described in Texas Education CodeSection135.01:

“TheTexasStateTechnicalCollegeSystemisacoeducationaltwo-yearinstitutionofhighereducationofferingcoursesofstudyintechnical-vocationaleducationforwhichthereisademandwithinthestateofTexas.

Texas State Technical College System shall contribute to theeducational and economic development of the State of Texas byofferingoccupationallyorientedprogramswithsupportingacademiccoursework,emphasizinghighlyspecializedadvancedandemergingtechnical and vocational areas for certificates or associate degrees.TheTexas StateTechnicalCollege System is authorized to serve theStateofTexasthroughexcellenceininstruction,publicservice,facultyand manpower research and economic development. The system’seconomic development efforts to improve the competitiveness ofTexasbusinessandindustry includeexemplarycentersofexcellenceintechnicalprogramclustersonthesystem’scampusesandsupportof educational research commercialization initiatives. Throughclose collaboration with business, industry, governmental agenciesand communities, including public and private secondary andpostsecondaryeducationalinstitutions,andthesystemshallfacilitateanddeliveranarticulatedandresponsivetechnicaleducationsystem.

Indevelopingandofferinghighlyspecializedtechnicalprogramswithrelatedsupportivecoursework,primaryconsiderationshallbeplacedon industrial and technological manpower needs of the state. TheemphasisofeachTexasStateTechnicalCollegeSystemcampusshallbeonadvancedoremergingtechnicalprogramsnotcommonlyofferedbypublicjuniorcolleges.”

Expanded Statement of Purpose TSTCHarlingenisauniquecollegewhichofferstechnicalandacademicprogramsandcoursesinstatewidedemandforthe21stcenturywhileemphasizing, in particular, the needs of South Texas. The collegeprovidesopportunitiesforbothimmediateemploymentandseamlesstransferofcredits toothercollegesanduniversities.Awards includeA.S. and A.A.S. degrees, Fields of Study, technical certificates ofcompletion,aswellasinstitutionalrecognitionforcompletionoftheGeneralEducationCoreandworkforcecertificates.

TSTCHarlingen'sopenadmissionspolicymakeshighereducationandtrainingprogramsandcoursesavailable toallandresults indiversecurriculumofferings.Thecollegeemphasizesstudythroughmultipleinstructionaldeliverysystemsandactivelyseeksinvolvementofhighschool and non-traditional students in its programs. Appropriateassessmentandplacementintoeducationalprogramsandinnovativeapproachestoeducationareessentialinmeetingtheneedsofstudentsandindustry.

TSTC Harlingen is committed to preparing students for the 21stcenturybyprovidingholisticpersonalandprofessionaldevelopmentofstudentsthroughacombinationoftechnicalandacademicdelivery,relevantstudentservices,talentdevelopmentorganizations,andothercareer building activities. By utilizing a comprehensivemaster planapproach, TSTC Harlingen assures the vitality of its programs fortoday'sindustrialandacademicdemandsandtomorrow'schallenges.

Vision and ValuesTheTexasStateTechnicalCollegeswillbealeaderinstrengtheningthecompetitivenessofTexasbusinessandindustrybybuildingthestate’scapacitytodevelopthehighestqualityworkforce.

Innovation Creating and implementing new ideas andmethods

Excellence Achievingthehighestqualityinallwedo

Leadership Developing visions and strategies for a desiredfuture, and aligning and energizing people toachievethosevisions

Collaboration Working cooperatively with other organizationsandwithinourownsystem

Responsiveness Providing appropriate programs and servicesinaproactive,flexible,andtimelymanner

Accountability Measuring our performance and using theresultsforimprovement

Stewardship Ensuring our programs and services add valueto our students and communities throughoutthe state, and operate in accordance with thepublictrustforwhichweareresponsible

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5Table of Contents |

Table of ContentsDegreesandCertificates................................................... insidecover

InstitutionalPurposeandGoals.........................................................4

President’sWelcome.............................................................................4

TheTSTCSystem..................................................................................7

GovernanceandAccreditation............................................................8

Map.........................................................................................................9

AdmissionsInformationandProcedures........................................10

TuitionandFees..................................................................................13

InstallmentPaymentPlan..................................................................16

MealPlans............................................................................................16

Housing................................................................................................16

Refunds.................................................................................................17

FinancialAssistance............................................................................18

VeteransCenter&VeteranBenefits..................................................20

Scholarships.........................................................................................22

ScholasticInformation........................................................................27

TexasSuccessInitiative(TSI)Requirements&Advisement.........29

Advising...............................................................................................31

DegreeandProgramPlanning..........................................................31

GraduationandCommencement.....................................................32

Curriculum...........................................................................................33

DevelopmentalEducationCourses..................................................33

GeneralEducationCourses...............................................................34

GeneralEducationAcademicCore...................................................37

CreditAwardforAssessmentsinTraining......................................38

CreditAwardforContinuingEducationUnits(CEUs).................41

IndividualizedInstruction.................................................................42

DualCreditCourses...........................................................................42

OnlineLearning...................................................................................42

Enrollment............................................................................................42

Registration..........................................................................................42

ScheduleChanges...............................................................................42

DropsandWithdrawals.....................................................................42

StudentAbsenceandReligiousHolyDays.....................................43

HighSchoolArticulationAgreements.............................................43

TransferofCredit................................................................................43

ContinuingEducationandCorporateWorkforceTraining..........44

StudentServices..................................................................................45

StudentHousing.................................................................................45

CounselingandTestingServices......................................................45

StudentLife..........................................................................................45

StudentIdentificationCards..............................................................46

LearningResourceCenter..................................................................46

CollegeBookstore...............................................................................46

FoodService.........................................................................................46

StudentHealth.....................................................................................46

StudentHealthInsurance..................................................................47

SupportServicesOffice......................................................................47

TitleIX...................................................................................................47

ChildCareServices.............................................................................48

CampusSecurity.................................................................................48

StudentSuccess...................................................................................49

CareerServices....................................................................................49

StudentConductandDiscipline.......................................................49

GeneralInformation...........................................................................50

FamilyEducationRights&PrivacyAct(FERPA)..........................50

CompactwithTexans.........................................................................51

AssociateofAppliedScienceDegreePrograms.............................54

OfficeofStudentSuccess.......................................................54,84,90

AssociateofScienceDegreePrograms............................................84

CertificateofCompletionPrograms.................................................90

CourseDescriptions..........................................................................124

CourseIndex......................................................................................160

PersonnelDirectory..........................................................................166

Index...................................................................................................178

PhoneNumbersandContacts................................backinsidecover

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6 | President’s Welcome

Welcome to TSTC HarlingenTexasStateTechnicalCollegeiscommittedtoprovidingstudentstheknowledgeandskillsthatarethebasisofaworldclasseducation.ThetechnicalprogramsofferedatTSTCareknownnation-wideasdelivering the science and critical thinking required for successfulcareers.

Global connectivity eliminates isolation and influences oureducationalprograms,ourcareerchoicesandoureconomy.TSTC’spartnership with industry, coupled with our faculty’s experience,highacademicstandardsandourstaff’scommitmenttoserviceformtiesthatbind;strengtheningourdeliveryofworld-classeducation.Togetherwithourstudents,wepossessanamazingpotentialtobuilduponthetraditionsofTSTCHarlingentoassurecontinuedsuccess.Ourtechnologydivisions-IndustrialandManufacturing,ComputerInformation Systems, Engineering, Education and Humanities,and Allied Health - place more than 90 percent of graduates inrewardingcareers.Asemergingtechnologiessurface,ourprogramswilladapttonotonlystaycurrentwithapplications,buttoexpandopportunities for our graduates and strengthen relationshipswithourbusinesspartners.

We are also strong in ourAcademic Core program with an everincreasing number of articulation agreements with four-yearuniversities. Our academic programs are an integral part of thecollegesuccesswebringtoourstudents.Thisprovidesmorechoicesfor our students regarding life-long learning. Another importantcomponentofour resourcesare the talent andprogramsavailableatTSTCMarshall,TSTCWacoandTSTCWestTexas.Iinviteyoutofrequentlycheckouttheirprogramsanddevelopmentsonline.

ThisisanexcitingtimeforTSTC.Ihopeyoutakethetimetolearnmoreaboutopportunitiesforyoursuccess.

Dr.CesarMaldonado,P.E., President,TSTCHarlingen

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7The TSTC System |

The TSTC SystemTexas StateTechnicalCollege (TSTC)was established in 1965 as theJamesConnallyTechnicalInstitute(JCTI)ofTexasA&MUniversitytomeetthestate’sevolvingworkforceneeds.ThiscollegewaslocatedinCentralTexasattheformerJamesConnallyAirForceBaseinWaco.Atthetime,GovernorJohnConnallypredictedthatitwouldbe“themostsophisticatedtechnical-vocationalinstituteinthecountry.”

In1967,JCTIexpandedtoincludeaSouthTexascampusinHarlingen.In1969,thecollegesseparatedfromTexasA&MUniversityandbecameanindependentstatesystem,withthenameTexasStateTechnicalInstitute(TSTI) and its own Board of Regents. Additional campuses werecreatedin1970inAmarillointhePanhandleofTexasandinSweetwaterinWestTexas.Asthedemandforqualitytechnicaleducationcontinuedtogrow,extensioncenterswereestablishedinMcAllen(1983),Abilene(1985), Breckenridge (1989), Brownwood (1991), Marshall (1991),Ingleside(2011),andRedOak(2013).In1991,TSTIwasrenamedTexasStateTechnicalCollege(TSTC).In1999,theextensioncenterinMarshallbecameanindependentcollegeofthesystem.

Today, serving as the state’s college for workforce and economicdevelopment,TSTCoffersnew,emergingandcustomizedcurriculumat four colleges: TSTCHarlingen, TSTCMarshall, TSTCWaco, andTSTC West Texas, which has campuses in Abilene, Breckenridge,Brownwood,andSweetwater.Inaddition,programsandcustomizedtrainingareofferedatpartnershipcentersthroughoutthestate.

TSTC is the only state-supported technical college system in Texas.TSTC’s statewide role and mission is to efficiently and effectivelyhelpTexasmeet thehigh-techchallengesof today’sglobaleconomy,in partnership with business and industry, government agencies,and other educational institutions. TSTC has high graduation rates,exceptional postgraduate success rates, and an outstanding recordin graduating individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomicbackgrounds.Studentsareservedeachyearthroughtraditionaldegreeprograms, short-term continuing education and corporate trainingprograms.

AmongTSTC’sstrengthsare itsemphasisonhands-onlearningandits strong relationships with business and industry, state-of-the-artlaboratories,residentialcampuses,andstudent-centeredphilosophy:

Webelieveinpeople.Webelievepeopledesiretoberesponsibleandproductivecitizens. Webelieve technology isa force tobeexploredandchanneledbypeopleinaproductiveandresponsiblemannerforthebenefitofallhumankind.Therefore,webelieveallpeopleshouldbe provided with the educational opportunity to learn the skillsnecessarytoperformmeaningfulworkand,thereby,pursuetheirgoalsasresponsiblecitizenscontributingtothewelfareandsuccessoftheirfamilies,communities,state,nation,andworld.

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Governance and AccreditationThe TSTC System is governed by a nine-member Board of RegentsandoperatedunderthedirectionofasystemwideChancellor.TheseRegents,whoprovidea statewideperspective,areappointedby thegovernor to six-year terms. The Board meets quarterly to provideleadership and enact policies for the successful management andoperation of the system. The Colleges operate under the rules andregulationsoftheTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard.

TheTexasStateTechnicalCollegeSystemChancelloris Mike Reeser,MBA

TheTSTCSystemBoardofRegentsinclude: Ellis M. Skinner II,ChairoftheBoard; Joe M. Gurecky,ViceChair; Linda McKenna,ExecutiveCommitteePlace1; Gene Seaman,ExecutiveCommitteePlace2; Penny Forrest,Member; John Hatchel,Member; Joe K. Hearne,Member; J.V. Martin,Member. Michael F. Northcutt,Member;

TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingenisaccreditedbytheSouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges toawardAssociateDegreesandCertificatesofCompletion.ContacttheCommission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097orcall404-679-4500forquestionsabouttheaccreditationofTexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges should be contacted only if there is evidence that appearsto support TSTC Harlingen’s significant non-compliance with arequirement or standard related to accreditation. Normal inquiriesaboutTSTCHarlingen,suchasadmissionrequirements,financialaid,educationalprograms,etc.,shouldbeaddresseddirectlytoTexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingenandnottotheCommission’soffice.

EqualopportunityshallbeaffordedwithintheTexasStateTechnicalCollege System to all employees and applicants for admission oremploymentregardlessofrace,color,gender,religion,nationalorigin,agegeneticinformation,disabilityorveteranstatus.

TSTCisamemberoftheAmericanAssociationofCollegiateRegistrarsandAdmissionsOfficersand is listed in thatassociation’sReportofCreditGiven.

Thefollowingprogramsareaccreditedbythe:AmericanDentalAssociation(ADA)CommissiononDentalAccreditation(CODA) •DentalHygiene

CommissiononAccreditationforHealthInformaticsandInformationManagementEducation(CAHIIM) •HealthInformationTechnology

CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP) •MedicalAssistant •SurgicalTechnology

TexasDepartmentofAgingandDisabilityServices •NurseAssistant

TexasBoardofNursing •RegisteredNursing •VocationalNursing

Thefollowingprogramsarecertifiedbythe:NationalAutomotiveTechniciansEducationFoundation(NATEF) •AutoCollisionTechnology •AutomotiveTechnology

Inter-IndustryConferenceonAutoCollisionRepair(I/CAR) •AutoCollisionTechnology

AutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE) •AutoCollisionTechnology

FederalAviationAdministration(FAA) •AviationMaintenanceTechnology

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EK Student Services Center Financial Aid, Admissions, Cashiers, Counseling & Testing, StudentRecruitmentOffice,StudentAccounting, Support Services, Advisement Center, Testing Center, Enrollment Management, Student Development

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T Aviation Technology AER, AGT, MT, TET

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W State Rep. Irma Rangel Science and Technology Online Learning, Academic Core

SC Student Center Cafeteria, Student Government, Career Services, Student ID Center, Game Room, Bookstore, Health Services, Veterans Center

SSC Service Support Center Human Resources, Marketing, ProcurementOffice,InstitutionalEffectiveness&Research, Resource Development, Central Receiving, Print Shop

WSC Wellness & Sports Center Gym,Weight Room, Aerobics Room, Cardio Room, Racquetball Courts, Walking Trail, Athletic Field StudentParking EmployeeParking

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10 | Admissions Information

Admissions Information

Campus ToursProspective students and their families are strongly encouraged tovisitTSTCbeforeregisteringforclasses.Duringacampusvisit,eachprospective student is assigned to an recruitment specialist whoserves as a personal contact to help in the transition to college andthe admissions process. Contact the Student Recruitment Office toscheduleanappointmentwithanrecruitmentspecialistandacampustour.

Admission Requirements

General Admission RequirementsStudentswhoapplyforadmission intocollegecreditprogramsmaybe admitted to any collegewithin theTexas State TechnicalCollegeSystemunderanyofthefollowingcategories.Theseapplytostudentsincollegecreditprograms.

• Graduatefromahighschoolaccreditedbyastatedepartmentofeducationand/orarecognizedregionalaccreditingassociation.

• Transferfromanothercollege,university,orotherhighereducationinstitutionthatisregionallyaccredited.

• CompleteaGEDCertificate(GeneralEducationDevelopment),ascertifiedbyastateeducationagency.

• Meet international student criteria. Potential students who arenotUnitedStatescitizensmustpresentproperdocumentationforanappropriatevisacategory.Additionalinformationrelatingtoacademicbackgroundandfinancialsupport,aswellasapersonalinterview, may be required for admission. See “International

Students” under the Admission Procedures section for furtherinformation.

• Meetindividualapprovalcriteria.Potentialstudentswhodonotmeetanyoftheaboverequirementsandareage17orolderandnolongerattendinghighschoolmaybeadmittedthroughindividualapproval.

• Meet exceptional admission criteria. Potential studentswho areunderage17maybeadmittedthroughtheexceptionaladmissionprogram under one of the following categories, provided theypresentsufficientevidencethattheycandocollege-levelworkasdeterminedbytheinstitution.• Age16orolderandcurrentlyenrolledinhighschoolwithouta

diplomaorGED,orage16andagraduateofanunaccreditedorhomehighschool.

• Age 16 and no longer attending high school, or age 15 oryounger.

• Submit Proof of BacterialMeningitis Vaccination: (For studentsunder the age of 22). All new students, transfer students andstudentswhohavetakenaleaveofabsencefromschoolineitherafallorspringsemestermusthavereceivedtheBacterialMeningitisVaccination during the five-year period immediately precedingandatleast10dayspriortothefirstdayofthesemesterenrolledorre-enrolled.

Additional Program Admission RequirementsSomecollegecreditprogramshaveadditionalrequirementsthatmustbemetbeforestudentsmaybeadmittedintothoseparticularprograms.Thesemayincludeminimumscoresontheadmissionplacementtestorotherdepartmentaltests,aphysicalstandardsstatementassessingtheirphysicalcapabilitiesfortheprogram,lettersofrecommendation,or other program-specific requirements. Departments can provideadditionalrequirementsapplicabletoselectedprograms.

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11Admissions Information |

Admission Procedures

General Admission ProceduresThese procedures apply to students enrolling in college creditprograms.

1. Complete an online admission application at www.tstc.edu orwww.applytexas.org

2. Note that proof of Texas residency may be required to obtainresidenttuitionrates.

3. Dependingon the categoryunderwhich the applicantqualifiesforadmission,submitthefollowingadditionaldocumentstotheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecords.a. Highschoolgraduate:anofficialcopyofhighschooltranscriptb. College or university transfer: official transcripts from all

institutionsofhighereducationattendedpreviouslyc. GED:acopyofGEDcertificateorofficialscorereportd. Individualapprovalstudents:individualapprovalforme. Exceptionaladmissionstudents:

• Age 16 or older and currently enrolled in high schoolwithout a diploma or GED, exceptional admissionform signed by parent or guardian and high schoolrepresentative;qualifyingscoresinwritingand/orreadingand/ormathematicsonapprovedassessmentinstruments.

•Age16orolderandagraduateofahomehighschoolorunaccredited high school: exceptional admission form(signedbyparentorguardianifage16).

•Age16andnolongerattendinghighschool,orage15oryounger: exceptional admission form signed by parentof guardian and high school representative; qualifyingscores in writing, reading, and mathematics (Note: AninformationsessionwithaTSTCofficial isalsorequired.Contact the Office ofAdmissions and Records for moreinformation.)

f. International students: see “International Students” in thissectionfordetails

4. Submit Proof of BacterialMeningitis Vaccination: (For studentsunder the age of 22). All new students, transfer students andstudentswhohavetakenaleaveofabsencefromschoolineitherafallorspringsemestermusthavereceivedtheBacterialMeningitisVaccination during the five-year period immediately precedingandatleast10dayspriortothefirstdayofthesemesterenrolledorre-enrolled.

5. SubmitscoresfromanapprovedTSItestorprovideappropriatedocumentation of TSI exemption or waiver. If needed, makearrangements to take an assessment test by contacting theCounselingOffice.

6. AttendMandatoryNewStudentOrientation. Pertains toTSTCHarlingen only. New StudentOrientation ismandatory for allnewstudentsandisrequiredpriortoregistrationforclasses.

AlldocumentssubmittedbyapplicantswhodonotregisterforthetermindicatedontheadmissionapplicationwillberetainedforoneyearintheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecords.Attheendofoneyear,allrecordsarediscardedunlesstheapplicanthasnotifiedtheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecordsof continued interest inattendingTSTC.AlldocumentsbecomethepropertyofTSTCandarenotreturnedtothestudents.

Former TSTC StudentsCollege credit students whowere previously enrolled at TSTC but havenot attended TSTC for more than one year must reapply by completingthe admission enrollment procedures and providing the appropriaterequired documents.

International StudentsCollege credit applicants who do not hold United States citizenshiporpermanentresidentstatusshouldrequestapacketforinternationaladmissions.TheseapplicantsshouldalsoconsultwiththeRegistrartoidentifytheirstudentstatusandtodeterminethespecificdocumentstheymayneedtoprovide.Thefollowingdocumentationmayberequired.

1. Applicationforadmissionandstudenthealthservicesform2. Collegeentrancetesting,dependingonmajorfieldofstudy3. Immunizationrecords4. English translations of all secondary and/or postsecondary

transcripts5. Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score

report showing aminimum score of 15-30 in Reading, 14-30 inListening, 2.5-4.0 in Speaking and2.5-5.0 inWritingon a web-basedexam(appliestoapplicantsfromcountrieswhereEnglishisnottheprimarylanguage)

6. CurrentaffidavitoffinancialsupporttoindicateabilitytopayfeesandresideintheUnitedStateswhileattendingschool

7. Validvisa,passport,andI-20(appliestoapplicantsalreadyintheUnitedStates)

Due to delays in international communications, internationalapplicantsareencouragedtocompletealladmissionrequirementsatleast 90daysprior to the expected entrydate.WhenTSTC receivesalltherequireddocuments,theapplicantwillbeissuedanacceptanceletterandanI-20MN.

InternationalstudentsmustadherestrictlytoUnitedStatesCitizenshipandImmigrationServiceslaws.Therefore,theymust:

1. be enrolled as full-time students and maintain satisfactoryprogressintheircoursework;

2. maintainanI-94onfileintheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecords;3. carrymedicalandhospitalizationinsurance;4. notobtainfederalfinancialaid(exceptstudentsholdingtoI-551

visas);and5. complywithallTSTCregulations,lawsoftheStateofTexas,and

lawsoftheUnitedStates.Failure to comply with any of the above regulations may result interminationfromTSTCanddeportation.

Academic Fresh StartTexasEducationCode51.931entitlesresidentsofTexastoseekadmissionto public institutions of higher education without consideration ofcoursesundertakentenormoreyearspriortoenrollment.Thisbillhasbeencalledthe“righttoacademicfreshstart”anditgivesstudentstheoptionofelectingtohavecourseworktakentenormoreyearspriortothestartingdateofthesemesterinwhichtheapplicantseekstoenrolleithercountedasusualorignoredforadmissionpurposes.

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Applicantswhoelecttoapplyforadmissionunderthislawandwhoareadmittedasstudentsmaynotreceiveanycoursecreditforcoursesundertaken ten ormore years prior to enrollment. TheAdmissionsOfficemaybe contacted for further information regardingacademicfreshstart.

Academic fresh start can only be applied for and granted prior toinitialenrollment.ApplicantstoTSTCwhowishtoapplyforfreshstartshouldcompletetheAcademicFreshStartformavailableattheTSTCOfficeofAdmissionsandRecords.

Early Admission/Concurrent High School/Dual EnrollmentTSTC has agreements with many high school districts that permiteligiblehighschoolstudentstoearncollegecreditwhileconcurrentlysatisfying high school graduation requirements. Upon approval bythehighschoolprincipalordesigneeandacceptancetoTSTCthroughthe exceptional admissionprogram, a studentmay enroll in collegecoursestaughteitheratthehighschooloratTSTC.Somefeesmaybewaivedinselectedcourses.

Enrollment indevelopmental courses is not permitted for a studentenrollingundertheexceptionaladmissionprogram(concurrenthighschoolordualcredit).

College credits earned through the exceptional admission programwillbeacceptedbymostinstitutionsonthesamebasisasothercollegecredit.Thereisapossibility,however,thataspecificcollegemayaddadditionalrequirementsfortransferpurposes.

Participation in theexceptionaladmissionprogrammaymakesomestudents ineligible forUniversity InterscholasticLeaguecompetitionincertainareas,dependingonthecoursetaken.

ContacttheTSTCDualEnrollmentOfficeoryourhighschoolcounselorformoreinformation.

Placement TestingPrior to enrollment in credit courses, students must comply withplacement testing requirements by submitting their scores onan approved Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test, by submittingdocumentationofTSIexemptionorwaiver.See“TestingandPlacementRequirements”intheScholasticInformationsection.

Assessment requirements for continuing education and workforcetrainingprogramsaredifferent from thosedescribed in this section.ContacttheContinuingEducationOfficeformoreinformation.

Registration for ClassesAfter the above requirements are met and the required procedurescompleted, students may register for credit classes. Consult withyour facultyadvisororeducationalandcareerspecialistandreviewthe TSTC course schedule for more information on these classes.ContactContinuingEducationOfficeforregistrationinformationforcontinuingeducationandworkforcetrainingprograms.

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Tuition and FeesAcollegeeducationisoneofthemostimportantinvestmentsapersoncanmake.TSTCiscommittedtoprovidingaccesstoeveryonewhocanbenefitfromsuchaneducation.

ThecostofattendingTSTCvariesdependingonavarietyoffactors,suchasastudent’sresidencystatus,whetherornotthestudentsliveson campus, the program of study, and any other services that thestudent may need. The Financial Assistance section of this catalogdefinesthetypesoffinancialaidthatmaybeavailabletohelppaythesecosts.Thisassistancecanhelpprovidethefinancialsupportstudentsneedfortuition,housing,books,andothereducationalitems.Itisnotintendedtocompletelyfundastudent’seducation.

The tuition and fees information in this catalog is subject to changewithoutnotice.

TuitionAstudent’stuitionisdeterminedbyresidencystatus,thenumberofhours taken, the type of course and/or program, and whether thecoursesareforcollegecreditorforcontinuingeducationorworkforcetraining.TuitionratesaresubjecttochangeonasemesterbysemesterbasisasapprovedbytheBoardofRegents.

StateTuitionRatesEffectiveFall2013

• Resident of Texas: $82 per semester credit hour for academiccourses

• Resident of Texas: $97 per semester credit hour for technicalcourses

• Resident of Texas: $254 per semester credit hour for technicalcoursesinpremiumprograms

• Non-residentofTexas:$254persemestercredithourforallcourses

DesignatedTuitionRateEffectiveFall2013

• $46persemestercredithour

As defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, aresident ofTexas is a citizen, national, orpermanent resident of theUnited States or an alien (foreign or international student)whohasbeen permitted by Congress to adopt the United States as his/herdomicilewhile in this countryandwhohasotherwisemet the staterequirementsforestablishingresidencyfortuitionpurposes.InTexas,students enrolling in an institution of higher education must haveresidedinTexasforthe12monthsimmediatelyprecedingthetimeofenrollmenttobeclassifiedasaresidentfortuitionpurposes;otherwise,they are classified as non-residents. Certain non-U.S. citizens whohaveresidedinTexasforatleast36monthsandhavegraduatedfromaTexashighschoolmaybeconsideredforclassificationasaresidentfor tuition purposes. Contact theOffice ofAdmissions andRecordsformoreinformationregardingtheresidencyofminors,dependents,membersofthearmedforces,orotherspecialcircumstances.

$1,000 Tuition Rebate for Certain UndergraduatesThe tuition rebate program provides a financial incentive for students tocomplete a bachelor’s degree efficiently, taking as few courses outsidetheir degree plan as possible. The program’s goal is minimizing thenumber of courses student’s take - saving money for the student, thestudent’s parents, and the State of Texas.

Studentsmustmeetthefollowingeligibilityrequirements:

• Firstcollegecourseafterhighschoolgraduationmustbetakeninfall1997orlater;

• StudentmusthavebeenaTexasresidentatalltimeswhilepursuingthedegree;

• Studentmusthavebeenentitledtopayin-statetuitionatalltimeswhilepursuingthedegree;and

• Studentmustnothavegraduatedyet.

For more information on this rebate program, go towww.collegeforalltexans.com

Student PaymentsStudentchargesforTuitionandFeesaredueandpayablebydatesaspublishedeachsemester toensure that thestudent’sschedule isnotaffected.Alltuitionandfeesmaybepaidbycash,checkorcreditcardat the cashier’s office or online through the students’ TSTC Portalaccount.

The InstallmentPaymentPlan, EmergencyTuitionLoan, or StudentFinancial Aid constitute additional forms of payment; however allpaymentarrangementsmustbecompletedbythepublisheddeadlinestoavoidde-registrationfromclasses.

Past-Due AccountsAstudentwithapastdueunpaidbalance is considereddelinquent.Delinquent students may not register for subsequent terms, addclassesinthecurrentterm,orreceiveanofficialtranscript.Delinquentaccounts may be turned over to a collection agency, potentiallyaffecting students’ personal credit ratings. Studentswithdelinquentaccountsareresponsibleforanycharges,includingallchargesmadeby a collection agency, associated with the collection of delinquentaccounts.

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FeesStudents’ fees are determined by a variety of factors, as described in the accompanying table. Not all of these fees apply to continuingeducation and workforce training programs; contact Student Accounting for more information. Fees in force for Fall 2013 are listed below.

TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT OF FEE NOTESNon-ResidentE-LearningFee $300persemestercredithour Forout-of-stateresidentsenrolledinonlinelearning

creditcourses.Coursesareexemptfromallotherstate anddesignatedtuition.

TestingCenterExamFee Costofexam AppliestoteststakenatTSTCTestingCentersandto TSTCChallengeExams;Includesfeefortest

administration

Program-specificFeesandCosts Varies Forsomecreditprograms

ContinuingEducation/WorkforceTrainingFeesandCosts Varies Forsomecontinuingeducation/workforce trainingcourses

Out-of-StateResidentandWorker Atleasttwicethecontinuingeducation Fornon-residentswhoarebroughtfromoutsideContinuingEducationTuition tuitionratefortheassociatedcourse-section thestatebytheiremployerstoattendthecourse

CreditAwardEvaluationFee $25perevaluation AppliestoevaluationofCEUsand/orexperiential learningforthepurposeofawardingTSTC semestercredit

ExternalCertificationofSpecialty Costofexam

AlliedHealthInsurance Costofinsurance Forstudentsinalliedhealthprograms

StudentMedicalHealthandAccidentInsurance Costofinsurance Optional,unlessrequiredbyprogram

LibraryFines 10centsperbookormagazineperday$1pervideoorDVDperdayLostItem–costofreplacementplusa10%processingfee

MailboxFee $5persemester ForTSTCWestTexas,Sweetwater,students livingoffcampus

AlcoholAwarenessCourse Costofcourse For Harlingen and West Texas; may be required if student possessesorconsumesalcoholoncampus

Requiredvaccines Costofvaccine Optionalbycollege

Backgroundsecuritycheck Costofsecuritycheck Requiredforcertainprograms

StudentIDreplacementfee $10percard

DigitalMaterialsFee Costofmaterialsincludingadministrativefee Variesbycourse

Installmentplanfee $25persemester

Installmentplanlatefee $25after7businessdays

Returnedcheckcharge $25percheck

Smokinginanon-designatedareafines Firstoffense--$25Secondoffense--$50Thirdoffenseandmore--$75

Studentmedicalhealthand/oraccidentinsurance Costofinsurance Optional,unlessrequiredbyprogram

Waivers and ExemptionsThetablesinthissectiondescribetuitionwaiversandexemptionsforcollegecreditcourses.

StudentsclassifiedasTexasResidentsforpurposesoftuitionassessmentmaybeeligibletohaveallorpartoftheirstatetuitionand/ordesignatedtuitionwaivediftheyqualifyforoneofthewaiversorexemptions.Contacttheappropriateofficeforadditionalinformationandtodetermineeligibility.

WAIVERS & EXEMPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS OFFICEStudents who graduate early from a Texas high school Dual Enrollment, College Readiness & Advancement Building,

956-364-4321

Studentswhoarethehighestrankinggraduateoftheirhighschoolclass(valedictorian) DualEnrollment,CollegeReadiness&AdvancementBuilding,956-364-4321

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HighschoolgraduateswhoreceivedTANFbenefitswhileinhighschool DualEnrollment,CollegeReadiness&AdvancementBuilding,956-364-4321

TexasveteransordependentsofTexasveteranswhowerekilledinactionor VeteransCenter,StudentCenter,956-364-4387diedwhileinservice(Hazlewood)

ChildrenofPOWsandMIAsascertifiedbytheU.S.DepartmentofDefense FinancialAid,StudentServicesCenter,956-364-4330

ChildrenofdisabledFirefightersorPeaceOfficersascertifiedbytheTexasHigher FinancialAid,StudentServicesCenter.,956-364-4330EducationCoordinatingBoard

BlindorDeafStudentsascertifiedbytheTexasDepartmentofAssistiveandRehabilitativeServices– SupportServices,StudentServicesCenter,956-364-4520 RehabilitationServices,BlindandDeaf-BlindServices,andDeafandHardofHearingServices.

StudentsinfosterorotherresidentialcareascertifiedbytheTexasDepartmentof FinancialAid,StudentServicesCenter.,956-364-4330ProtectiveandRegulatoryServices

StudentsclassifiedasResidentsorNon-residentsforpurposesoftuitionassessmentmaybeeligibletohaveallorpartoftheirstatetuitionand/ordesignatedtuitionwaivediftheyqualifyforoneofthewaiversorexemptionslisted.Contacttheappropriateofficeforadditionalinformationandtodetermineeligibility.

WAIVERS & EXEMPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS OR NON-RESIDENTS OFFICEHighschoolstudentsenrolledinclasssectionsfordualhighschoolandcollegecreditmayhave DualEnrollment,CollegeReadiness&AdvancementBuilding,stateanddesignatedtuitionwaivedorreduced 956-364-4321

StudentsenrolledinmorethanoneTexaspublicinstitutionofhighereducationatthesametimemay FinancialAid,StudentServicesCenter,956-364-4330haveareductioninminimumstatetuitioncharges

Seniorcitizens65yearsofageoroldermayauditcourseswithoutpaymentofstateanddesignatedtuition StudentAccounting,StudentServicesCenter,956-364-4409

Citizens55yearsofageoroldermayhavestatetuitionwaiveduponverificationofage StudentAccounting,StudentServicesCenter,956-364-4409

TSTCemployees,theirspousesand/ordependentshaveareductioninstatetuitionandawaiver HumanResources,ServiceSupportCenter,956-364-4042ofdesignatedtuition

StudentsclassifiedasNon-residentsofTexasforpurposesoftuitionassessmentmaybeeligibletopayresidentratesiftheyqualifyforoneofthewaiversorexemptionslisted.Contacttheappropriateofficeforadditionalinformationandtodetermineeligibility.

WAIVERS & EXEMPTIONS FOR NON-RESIDENTS OFFICEMilitarypersonnelstationedinTexasandtheirspousesandchildren VeteransCenter,StudentCenter,956-364-4387

IndividualsemployedatleasthalftimeasteachersorprofessorsatTexasinstitutionsof FinancialAid,StudentServicesCenter,956-364-4330highereducationandtheirspousesandchildren

StudentswhosefamiliestransferredtoTexasasapartoftheState’splanforeconomicdevelopment. StudentAccounting,StudentServicesCenter,EmployercompanymustbecertifiedaseligiblebytheTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard 956-364-4409

Studentswhoreceiveacompetitivescholarshipofatleast$1,000 StudentAccounting,StudentServicesCenter,956-364-4409

StudentswhoresideinacountyorparishofArkansas,Louisiana,NewMexico,orOklahoma StudentAccounting,StudentServicesCenter,thatisadjacenttoTexaswhereacurrentreciprocityagreementisineffectwithacollegeoruniversity 956-364-4409intheout-of-statecountyorparish.

StudentsfromMexicoorCanadaenrolledthroughaTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard StudentAccounting,StudentServicesCenter,approvedExchangeProgram 956-364-4409

StudentsfromMexicowhodemonstratefinancialneed StudentAccounting,StudentServicesCenter,956-364-4409

NonimmigrantaliensresidinginTexasinaccordancewithNATOtreatiesandtheirspousesandchildren StudentAccounting,StudentServicesCenter,956-364-4409

Documentationshouldbesubmittedbythethirdclassdayofthesemester.

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16 | Methods of Payment

Installment Payment PlanCollege credit students may pay their registration charges (statetuitionanddesignatedtuition),campushousing,andmealplansonaninstallmentpaymentplan.Inaccordancewithstatelaw,thesestudentsmaypaytheirstateanddesignatedtuitionininstallmentsforthefallandspringsemestersandforsummerterms.

Inordertovalidatethepaymentplanoption,theinitialpaymentandthesignedInstallmentAgreementmustbecompletedonlinethroughtheTSTCPortalpriortopublisheddeadlines.

Thepaymentsaredueasfollows:

Fifteen-WeekTerm:

priortopublisheddeadlinesplusthe$25installmentplanfeepriortothe6thclassweekpriortothe11thclassweek

Twelve-WeekSummerTerm:

priortopublisheddeadlinesplusthe$25installmentplanfeepriortothe5thclassweekpriortothe9thclassweek

LessThanTwelve-WeekTerm:

½priortopublisheddeadlinesplusthe$25installmentplanfee½beforetheclassweekpriortothehalfwaypointoftheterm

Astudentwhoelectstopayininstallmentswill:1. paya$25installmentplanfee;2. be responsible formakingpaymentsonorbefore theduedates

establishedatthetimeofregistration;3. be charged a late fee of $25 for eachpaymentmademore than

sevenbusinessdaysafterthepaymentisdue;4. beunabletoobtainofficialcopiesofhis/herstudentrecordsuntil

thedebtispaidinfull;5. beatriskofbeingdroppedorbarredfromattendingclassesuntil

thedebtispaidoracceptablearrangementsaremadewithStudentAccounting;and

6. be responsible for payment of any remaining balance uponwithdrawalfromtheCollege.

Emergency Tuition LoanCollegecreditstudentswhoareunabletopaytheirstateanddesignatedtuitionatthetimeofregistrationbecauseoffinancialhardshipmaybeeligibleforemergencytuitionloans.Fundsarelimitedandthestudentmust meet several qualifications. Contact the Student AccountingDepartmentformoreinformation.

Meal Plans70mealspersemester(flexibleMonday-Friday)$475persemester(includestax)

140mealspersemester(Monday-Friday)$925persemester(includestax)

HousingTheHousingApplicationwitha$150deposit,theReleaseofBackgroundInformationFormandthenon-refundablecriminalbackgroundcheckfeeof$15,andproofofbacterialmeningitisvaccinationtendayspriortomove-inisrequired.

Single Students

OakTreeDorms4Students$655persemesterperstudent(2bedrooms/eachdbloccupancy)

PaloBlancoDorms2Students$725persemesterperstudentDoubleoccupancyw/kitchenette

LasPalmasDorms2Students$725persemesterperstudentDoubleoccupancyw/microwave&refrigerator

Families: Married/SingleParents2bedroomsMaximumOccupancy4persons$455permonth

* In family housing, at least one member of the household must be a full-time student (12 hours or more).

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Refunds

Refunds for Changes in EnrollmentThefollowingdefinitionsapplywhencalculatingrefundsforchangesincourseenrollments.

Reduction in course load occurs when a student drops a course(s)havingmorecredithoursthanhe/sheadds,resultinginthestudentbeingenrolledinfewercredithoursoverall.

Withdrawaloccurswhenastudentcompletelyendshis/herenrollmentattheCollegeforthecurrentterm.

Credit courses are courses for which a student is eligible to earnsemester credit hours toward an institutional award, certificate orassociatedegree.Creditcoursesalsoincludesupportcoursesrequiredforthestudent’senrollment,suchasdevelopmentaleducation,etc.

Refunds for Drops/Reduction in Course LoadStudentswhodropcreditcoursesandreducetheircourseloadswhileremainingenrolledattheCollegewillhavetheirstateanddesignatedtuitionrefunded,basedontheofficialdropdaterecordedbytheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecords.Studentswhoconcurrentlyaddanddropthesamenumberofcredithourswillnotbechargedorrefundedforthesesimultaneoustransactions.

Refunds for semester credit courses are calculated using a formulabasedonthenumberofweeksscheduledforatermorclass.Studentswhoareenrolledinsemestercredithourcourseswhodropaclassorwithdraw from school prior to the first class daywill receive a 100percentrefund.

Students in semester credit hour courses who officially withdrawfromschoolordropacourseafterclassesbeginwillhavetheirstateanddesignatedtuitionandfeesrefundedaccordingtothefollowingscheduleunlessthefeesarespecificallydesignatedasnon-refundable.

Class days are defined as calendar days during which classes arenormallyscheduledandnotthespecificdaysaparticularclassmeets.

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Refunds for Federal Financial Aid RecipientsSpecialrefundrequirementsapplytostudentswhoreceivefederalaidthatisclassifiedas“TitleIV”funds.TitleIVfundsincludeawardssuchasFederalPellgrants,FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunitygrants(SEOG),WilliamD.FordFederalDirectLoans,PLUSloans,andotherfederalawards.Studentsmustattendclassestoremaineligiblefor federalfinancial aid.Studentswhoare consideringwithdrawingfromallclassesbeforecompleting60percentof thesemestershouldcontact the Financial Aid Office at 956-364-4330 to learn how thiswouldaffecttheirfinancialaid.

If a student reduces a course load or withdraws from TSTC, theCollegeand/or thestudentmaybe required to return federal fundsawardedtothestudent.ThestudentmaybeeligibleforarefundofaportionofthestateanddesignatedtuitionpaidtoTSTCforthatterm.If thestudent receivedfinancialassistance, therefund is returned tothegrant,scholarship,orloansourcesfromwhichtheassistancewasreceived.

A federal formula dictates the amount of Title IV aid thatmust bereturned to the federal government by theCollege and the student.This formula applies to a studentwho is receivingTitle IV funds ifthatstudentwithdrawsfromtheCollegeonorbeforethe60percentpointintimeintheterm.ThepercentageofTitleIVaidtobereturnedisequaltothenumberofcalendardaysremaininginthetermdividedbythenumberofcalendardaysintheterm.Scheduledbreaksoffiveconsecutivedaysormoreareexcludedfromthiscalculation.

IfanyfundsaretobereturnedaftertherefundofTitleIVaid,theyareused torepayTSTCfunds, state funds,andotherprivatesources. Ifthereisanunpaidbalance,thenallaidsourcesarerepaidbeforeanyfundsarereturnedtothestudent.Fundsreleasedtoastudentduetoacreditbalanceonthestudent’saccountdonotrelievethestudent’sobligationtorepayTitleIVfundswhenthestudentwithdraws.

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Order of Return of Title IV FundsA schoolmust return the Title IV funds to the programs forwhichthe student received aid during the payment period or period ofenrollmentasapplicable,inthefollowingorder,uptothenetamountdisbursedfromeachsource:1. WilliamD.FordUnsubsidizedFederalDirectLoan

(otherthanPLUSloans)2. WilliamD.FordSubsidizedFederalDirectLoan3. FederalPellGrantsforwhichareturnoffundsisrequired.4. FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrants(FSEOG)

forwhichareturnoffundsisrequired.5. State, Institutional, Scholarship, or other program requiring a

refundforenrollmentchanges6. TheStudent

For more detailed information on the entire refund procedures forFinancialAid students or about the calculation of refund amounts,contacttheFinancialAidOfficeat956-364-4330.

Bookstore Refunds• Please visit or contact the bookstore for return and buy back

policies.• ContinuingEducation booksmust be returned 3 days from the

first day of class. Textbooks returned for a full refundmust bein sellable condition and packaging, if applicable, must not bebroken.

Tools,supplies,andconsumablesarenon-refundable,unlesstheyaredefective.Iftheyaredefective,theitemsmustbereturnedwithintwoweeksofpurchaseandmustbeaccompaniedby thesales receipt inordertoreceivearefund.

Housing RefundsUpon completion and authorization of College Housing clearancedocuments, refunds will be based on the following TSTC Systemapprovedfeeschedule:

• $150securitydepositorremainingbalanceaftercharges• No refundsof rental feewillbegivenduring the last 10 school

daysofthesemester• Rentrefundsarebasedonapro-ratedformula

Refund of Other FeesNorefundsaregivenforinstallmentplanfees.Norefundsaregivenforhealth insurance,malpractice insurance,andothermiscellaneousstudent-requested fees after expenses have been incurred by theCollege.

Financial AssistanceTSTC’sphilosophyistoprovidefinancialassistancetostudentswhowould otherwise be unable to pursue a postsecondary education.However, theprimary responsibility forpaying thecostofa collegeeducationrestswiththestudentandhis/herfamily.FundsareavailablethroughtheFinancialAidOfficetosupplementthoseresources.TSTCFinancialAidOfficestaffmembersareavailabletoassiststudentswithfinancialaidquestionsandconcerns.

Several types of financial assistance are available to TSTC students.These include grants, which are free money awarded to studentswith the most financial need and which do not have to be repaid;scholarships;part-timeon-campusorcommunityserviceemployment;andloans,whichmustberepaid.

Applying for Financial Assistance

When to ApplyThekeytoobtainingfinancialassistanceistoapplyearly.Toensurethat an aid package is available and ready, TSTC recommends thecompletedfilebereceivedintheFinancialAidOfficeaccordingtothefollowingschedule:

Priority Deadlines

FallTerm March28SpringTerm October1SummerTerm March3

Applicationscompletedbythesedeadlinesareprocessedforavailablefundsonafirst-comefirst-servedbasis.Lateapplicantsmaynothavefundsavailableonregistration(payment)day,whenpaymentforstateanddesignatedtuitionisdue.

Sincefinancial assistance isnotalwaysavailableat registration, it isrecommended that students make alternative arrangements to payregistrationexpenses.ContactStudentAccountingforinformationonemergencyloansandinstallmentplans.

How to ApplyThesearethefirststepsinapplyingforfinancialassistance.

1. CompletetheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA),usingtheappropriatefederalbase-yeartaxforms.

2. CompletetheFAFSAthroughtheInternetatwww.fafsa.gov.Formoreinformationregardingthis,contactFAFSACustomerServiceat1-800-433.3243orTTY:1-800-730-8913.

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IfyouwouldliketheTSTCFinancialAidOfficetoassistyouinsubmittingyourFAFSAelectronically,pleasehavethefollowingavailable:(a.) Youwillneedrecordsofincomeearnedintheyearpriorto

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whenyouwillstartschool.Youmayalsoneedrecordsofyourparent’sincomeinformationifyouareadependentstudent.

(b.) For the 2013-2014 school year, you will need financialinformationfrom2012.Youwillneedtoreferto:(i) YourSocialSecurityNumber(canbefoundonSocial

Securitycard)(ii) Yourdriver’slicense(ifany)(iii) YourW-2Formsandotherrecordsofmoneyearned(iv) Your (and your spouse’s, if you aremarried) 2012

FederalIncomeTaxReturn-IRSForm1040,1040A,1040EZ,1040Telefile,foreigntaxreturn,ortaxreturnfor Puerto Rico, Guam,American Samoa, the U.S.Virgin Islands, theMarshall Islands, the FederatedStatesofMicronesia

(v) Your parent’s 2012 Federal Income Tax Return (ifyouareadependentstudent)

(vi) Your2012untaxedincomerecords-SocialSecurity,TemporaryAssistancetoNeedyFamilies,welfare,orveteransbenefitsrecords

(vii) Yourcurrentbankstatements(viii) Your current business and investment mortgage

information,businessandfarmrecords,stock,bond,andotherinvestmentrecords

(ix) Your alien registration card (if you are not a U.S.citizen)

(c.) For the 2013-2014 school year, submit the 2012 incomeinformation.

3. Officially declare a major to the TSTC Admissions Office andcomplete the admissions process. Undeclared majors are noteligibleforfinancialaid.

4. Pre-registeraccordingtoCollegeregistrationdatesandguidelines.Ifyourawardsareclearedandyouregisterearly,yourfinancialaidwillbecreditedtoyourstudentaccountpriortothestartofclasses.

Additionalstepsmayberequiredforsometypesoffinancialassistance.Forexample,loansneedpromissorynotes.Certainprogramsrequireadditional documentation before grant processing. Contact theFinancialAidOfficeformoreinformationandassistance.

Types of Financial Assistance

Avarietyof resources are available forfinancial assistanceatTSTC.Someoftheseareincludedinthefollowinglist.VisittheFinancialAidwebsiteformorecompleteinformation.

• Federal Pell Grant:This federal aidprogramprovidesfinancialassistanceforobtainingapostsecondaryeducation.Itisintendedtobe thebaseof a student’sfinancial aidpackage.Eligibility isbased on the student's FAFSAneed analysis results, the cost ofattendance and enrollment status. Pell grant disbursements aremadeinFallandSpring.AnnualallocationsmaybeawardedintheSummerifthestudenthasremainingeligibility.

• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): This federal aid programhelps college studentswho

haveexceptionalneed.TheamountoftheFSEOGvariesaccordingtotheavailabilityofothergrants,scholarships,loans,andstudentemployment.FSEOGfundsarelimitedandareawardedonafirst-comefirst-servedbasis.

• Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG): This state programprovides financial assistance in obtaining a postsecondaryeducation.Eligibilityisbasedonastudent’sfinancialneed.

• Toward EXcellence, Access & Success (TEXAS): These stateawardspaystateanddesignatedtuitionforcertainstudentswhohave graduated from Texas public or accredited private highschools within the preceding 16 months. Students must havecompletedtherecommendedoradvancedhighschoolcurriculumandbeabletoshowfinancialneed.StudentswhodonotmeetthecriteriafortheTEXASGrantmaybeeligiblefortheTexasGrantII.

• Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG): These stateawards pay state and designated tuition for students who areTexasresidents,showfinancialneedanddonothaveanEstimatedFamilyContributionofmorethan$2,000.TheymustbeenrolledinaTSTCcertificateordegreeseekingprogram(EAandnondegreeseekingstudentsarenotelibible).Studentsmustbewithinthefirst30credithoursforconsidereation.Studentsmustapplyearly.

• Federal and State Work-Study Program:Work-study programsare designed to stimulate and promote part-time on-campusemployment of students, particularly those who need financialassistance. Funds are available to theCollege tohelp create jobopportunities for eligible students; however, these funds arelimited and students must apply early and submit a resume.Applicantsmustcompleteacriminalbackgroundcheck.

• Federal Loans: Various types of federal loans are available,including the Federal Direct Subsidized, Federal DirectUnsubsidized, and Federal Direct Parent Loan. To be certifiedfor a loan, studentsmustfirst apply for the Federal PellGrant,as described earlier in the FinancialAssistance section. Becausechanges occur frequently in federal regulations, call or visit theFinancialAidOfficefordetailsregardingloanamounts,eligibilitycriteria,repaymentresponsibilities,etc.

• Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services: TheDepartment of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)providesfinancialassistancetoeligiblestudentswhosedisabilitymayresultinsubstantialvocationallimitations.Inordertoprovidetraining assistance, DARSmust determine that such training isnecessary for employment and that the individual has a goodchanceofsuccessinthechosenprogram.Applicantsmustsubmitan application to be interviewed and assessed before eligibilityis determined. The amount of DARS assistance is based onindividualneeds.ADARScounselorisavailabletoassistDARSclientswhileattendingTSTC.ContactyourlocalDARSofficeforanapplicationandmoreinformation

• Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA): The Trade AdjustmentAssistance(TAA)ProgramisafederalprogramestablishedundertheTradeActof1974,asamended.TheTAAProgramprovides

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aid toworkerswho lose their jobsorwhosehoursofworkandwages are reduced as a result of increased imports. InterestedapplicantsshouldcontacttheWorkforceCenterinthecountyoftheirresidence.

• Workforce Investment Act (WIA): TheWorkforceDevelopmentBoard in your areamay offer payment of tuition and/or otherexpenses to students who qualify for this program. Interestedapplicants should contact the nearest Workforce Center or call1-800-457-5600 or 1-800-457-5633.Applications for the programshouldbemadeasfarinadvanceofregisteringaspossible.

Veterans Center ServicesTheVeteransCenterwillserveasacentralizedpointofcontacttoassistprospective and current veterans, veteran dependents, and active-dutymilitarystudentswithnavigatingcollegeresources toensureasuccessfulcollegeexperience.

TheVeteransCenterstaffmayserveasadvocatesforstudentveteransand act as liaisons between the student and other college offices,communityresources,andtheVeteranAffairsDepartment.

ThefollowingservicesareprovidedbytheVeteransCenter:

• Applicationsupport–FAFSA,Admissions,HazlewoodandGIBill• TSTCPortalandWebAdvisortraining• Collegepoliciesandproceduressupport• Oncampusjobinformationandreferral• Veteranbenefitsinformationandassistance• Coordinatereferralsforveteransandtheirdependents• Educationally related printing and faxing support for veterans

andtheirdependents• Assistancewithscholarshipsearchesandapplicationprocess• Support services referral for Counseling and other campus

supportoffices• Tutoringsupportandreferral• Computerlabaccessandsupport• Academicadvisementsupport• Collegecreditevaluationsupport

Veterans Benefits and Financial Aid ProgramsTSTC isapproved for trainingveteransand their eligibledependentsunder the provisions of various laws commonly called the G.I. Bill.Tuition and fees are paid by the student at registration.A spouse orchildofaveteranmayreceivebenefitsundercertainconditions.TheDDform214andallofficialcollege,universityandmilitarytranscriptsmayberequired.Veteranswhoareeligible forassistanceunderanyof theDepartmentofVeteransAffairsprogramsshouldcontacttheFinancialAidOffice.Veteransmustalsoconsenttoabackgroundcheck.

Veterans interested in using their GI Bill benefits must submit thefollowing documents to the Veterans Center before enrollmentcertification can be processed and submitted to theVeteransAffairsEducationDepartment.

• CertificateofEligibility–Applyforbenefitsatwww.gibill.va.gov.SubmitVAForm22-1990

• DDForm214(member4)• Official Military Transcripts and University/College transcripts

(totheAdmissions&RecordsOffice)• VA Form 22-1905 – required for Veterans using Chapter 31

(VocationalRehabilitation&EmploymentDivision)• DDForm2384(NOBE)–requiredforVeteransusingChapter1606

orREAP• TranscriptEvaluationForm• VAForm22-1995–whenchangingmajorfieldofstudyorincoming

transferstudent

DependentsusingGIBillChapter35orChapter33mustsubmitthefollowingdocuments:

• CertificateofEligibility–Applyforbenefitsatwww.gibill.va.gov.SubmitVAForm22-1954

• DDForm214 (member4)–Chapter33exempt, ifVeteran isonactiveduty

• Veteran’s service-connected compensation claim, decision letter.(Chapter35)

• University/College transcripts (to the Admissions & RecordsOffice).

• TranscriptEvaluationForm• VAForm22-5495 - (Chapter 35)when changingdegreeplan or

incomingtransferstudent.

Veterans andDependents are encouraged to reviewall benefits and“Road Map to Success” at www.gibill.va.gov before applying foreducationalbenefits.

TexasVeteransandtheirdependentsmaybeeligibleforbenefitsunderthe TexasHazlewoodAct. The TexasHazlewoodAct encompassesmanydifferenttuitionexemptionsand/orwaiversforeligibleVeteransand their dependents. Please visit www.collegeforalltexans.com toviewalleligibilityrequirements.

TexasVeteransinterestedinusingtheHazlewoodTuitionExemptionmustsubmittheproperapplicationandallsupportingdocumentationstotheVeteransCenter.

Attendance Policy for Veterans and Dependents using GI Bill or Tuition ExemptionThis policy is established to set minimum standards of attendanceforstudent(s)enrolledinundergraduatedegree/certificateprogramsreceivingveteraneducationbenefits.Wherevertheword“veteran”isused,itisintendedtoincludeallpersonsreceivingveteraneducationbenefits.

Veterans enrolled in undergraduate degree/certificate programswill be interrupted forunsatisfactoryattendancewhenaccumulatedabsences,exceedfive(5)consecutiveclassdays.TheschoolcertifyingofficialwillsubmitVAform22-1999bwithin30daysafterlearningoftheunsatisfactoryattendance.Enrollmentinterruptionswillcausean

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overpaymentandtheVeteranwillberesponsibleforrepaymenttotheVAEducationDepartment.

No Show StatusVeteransreportedasaNoShowwillhavetheirenrollmentcertificationinterrupted and may lose their seat for one or all their courses.OverpaymentduetoaNoShowStatusistheVeteran’sresponsibilityandmoneymaybeowedtoTSTCand/orVAEducationDepartment.

Enrollment CertificationOnlyclassesthatearncredittowardtheVeteran’ssigneddegreeplanwillbecertifiedtoVA.It is theVeteran’sresponsibilitytomeetwiththeirProgramAdvisorandregisterfortherequiredclasses.YoumayrequestaprintoutofyourprogramevaluationfromyourDepartmentAdvisor, Veterans Center or print the Program Evaluation that isavailableintheTSTCPortal.

Course RepeatVeteranswill not be certified for repeat courses that are consideredcompleted.Ifanunacceptablegradehasbeenassignedfortheoriginalcourseandagainfortherepeatcourse,anoverpaymentwillbecreatedfortheoriginalunacceptablegrade.

For example:A student takesamath course two timesand receivesFandFgrades.ThefirstFmustbe reported toVA,because it isnolongercalculatedinthestudent’sCumulativeGPA.AnoverpaymentiscreatedforthefirstFreceivedinthemathcourse.

GI Bill ChecklistFollowtheseguidelineswhenapplyingforVAbenefitsatTexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

EligibilityStudentsmustbeeligibilityunderonofthefollowingprograms:

1 Chapter30-MontgomeryGIBill2. Chapter31-VAVocationalRehabilitation3. Chapter32-PostVietnamEraVAbenefits4. Chapter33–Post9/11GIBill5. Chapter35-Survivors/Dependentseducationbenefits6. Chapter1606-SelectiveReserveMontgomeryGIBill7. Chapter1607(REAP)–ReserveEducationalAssistanceProgram8. HazelwoodTuitionExemption

Documents NeededChapter 30 & Chapter 33 requires:• CertificateofEligibility–Applyforbenefitsatwww.gibill.va.gov.

SubmitVAForm22-1990orcontact888-442-4551• DDForm214(member4)• Official Military Transcripts and University/College transcripts

(totheAdmissions&RecordsOffice).• VAForm22-1995–whenchangingmajorfieldofstudyorincoming

transferstudent.• TranscriptEvaluationForm• Parent Institution Letter – Students declaring a major field of

studysuchasEACoreorprerequisitesforamedicalprogramthatdoesnotearnthestudentadegree/certificateatTSTC.

Chapter 31 requires:• VA Form 22-1905 – required for Veterans using Chapter 31

(VocationalRehabilitation&EmploymentDivision)• DDForm214(member4)• Official Military Transcripts and University/College transcripts

(totheAdmissions&RecordsOffice).• TranscriptEvaluationForm• Parent Institution Letter – Students declaring a major field of


Chapter 32 requires:• CertificateofEligibility–Applyforbenefitsatwww.gibill.va.gov.

SubmitVAForm22-1990.• DDForm214(member4)• Official Military Transcripts and University/College transcripts

(totheAdmissions&RecordsOffice).• DDForm2384(NOBE)–requiredforVeteransusingChapter1606


transferstudent.• Parent Institution Letter – Students declaring a major field of


Chapter 35 requires:• CertificateofEligibility–Applyforbenefitsatwww.gibill.va.gov.

SubmitVAForm22-5490• DDForm214 (member4)–Chapter33exempt, ifVeteran ison

activeduty• Veteran’s service-connected compensation claim, decision letter.

(Chapter35)• University/College transcripts (to the Admissions & Records

Office).• TranscriptEvaluationForm• VAForm22-5495 - (Chapter 35) requiredwhen changingmajor

fieldofstudyorincomingtransferstudent.• Parent Institution Letter – Students declaring a major field of


Chapter 1606 and 1607 (REAP) requires:• CertificateofEligibility–Applyforbenefitsatwww.gibill.va.gov.

SubmitVAForm22-1990.• DDForm214(member4)• Official Military Transcripts and University/College transcripts

(totheAdmissions&RecordsOffice).• DDForm2384(NOBE)–requiredforVeteransusingChapter1606


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transferstudent.• Parent Institution Letter – Students declaring a major field of


Hazelwood benefits will be available for a maximum of 150 credit hours • CertificateofEligibility–requiredforveteranswhoservedafter

September 10, 2011. Apply for benefits at www.gibill.va.gov.SubmitVAForm22-1990.

• DDForm214(member4)• Hazlewoodapplication

o HE-V–Veteranswhohaveneverusedthebenefito HE-D – Dependents of Veterans with service-connected

disability and dependents of Veterans transferring unusedhours(Legacy).

Note: • Chapter 33 Veterans who are eligible for Hazlewood can use

Hazlewood to “stack” on top of their 33 benefits to pay anyremainderoftuitionandfeesONLYnotpaidbyChapter33benefits.

• AllstudentsmustapplyforHazlewoodeachsemestertheyintendtousethetuitionexemption.

• YouMUSTbeenrolledinclassesinorderfortheexemptiontobeposted.PleasedoNOTsubmittheapplicationbeforeenrolling.

Hazlewood Hours AccountTocreateanaccountforyourHazlewoodbenefits,ortologintoyouraccount toobtainyourhoursused,go to theCollege forAllTexanswebsite:www.collegeforalltexans.com

ScholarshipsEach year a number of individuals, businesses, and organizationsprovidescholarshipsforTSTCstudents.Tocompeteforscholarships,studentsmust submit a completed TSTC scholarship application tothe FinancialAidOffice by publisheddeadlines.A partial listing ofTSTCscholarshipsisincludedintheaccompanyingtable.ContacttheFinancialAidOfficeforadditionalinformationandacompletelistofavailablescholarships.

Dr. Rolf Haberecht Allied Health Scholarships• NeedandMeritBased• $2,100annualaward/$700persemester

Majors Eligible:• AlliedHealthPrograms

Eligibility Requirements:• MustbeU.S.Citizenoreligiblenon-citizen• AcceptedandenrolledinaTSTCAlliedHealthProgramfull-time• Minimum3.0GPA• CompletetheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)

Investment in Competitive Texas• NeedBased• $500persemesterfortwosemesters

Majors Eligible:• AllTechnologies

Eligibility Requirements:• Newandreturningfull-timestudents• Technicalprogramsonly• U.S.citizenoreligiblenon-citizen• Minimum2.5GPA

Lozano Long Promise Opportunity Scholarship Full-time• NeedBased• Full-time$2,000/$666persemester


Eligibility Requirements:• MustbeU.S.Citizen• EnrolledatTSTCHarlingen• Minimum2.5GPA• Applicants35yearsofageandoldermusthaveadependentchild

Lozano Long Promise Opportunity Scholarship Part-time• NeedBased• Part-time(6-11credits)$1,000/$333persemester


Eligibility Requirements:• MustbeU.S.Citizen• EnrolledatTSTCHarlingen• Minimum2.5GPA• Applicants35yearsofageandoldermusthaveadependentchild

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President’s Scholarship• Competitive• FullTime$2,100/$700persemester

Majors Eligible:• TSTCAssociateDegree

Eligibility Requirements:• MustbeU.S.Citizenoreligiblenon-citizen• 2014HighSchoolGraduate• PlantoenrollintheFall2014semester• Minimum2.5GPA• ResidentofCameron,Hidalgo,WillacyorStarrCounty

Regent Gene Seaman Wind Technology Scholarship- Ingleside• Need based - demonstrate financial need as determined by the

FAFSA

Majors Eligible:• WindEnergyandTurbineTechnology• $500Annualaward/$250persemester

Eligibility Requirements:• MustbeU.S.Citizenoreligiblenon-citizen• Accepted and enrolled in a TSTC Wind Energy and Turbine

TechnologyProgram-Ingleside• EnrolledatTSTC-Inglesideatleasthalf-time• CompletetheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)• MaintainminimumGPArequirements

Shell Merit / Incentive Scholarship• Merit• $250foronesemester

Majors Eligible:• Chemical-EnvironmentalTechnology

Eligibility Requirements:• Returningfull-timestudent• SelectionmadebyProgram• Minimum2.8GPA

STARS Scholarship Fund• NeedBased• Full-time $2,100 ($700 per semester), Part-time $1,050 ($350 per

semester)

Majors Eligible:• AllTechnologies• EA

Eligibility Requirements:• MustbeU.S.Citizenorlegalpermanentresidentwithapermanent

residentcardsorpassportstampedI-551• Haveapermanentaddresswiththe22SouthTexascountyareas• Haveearned/completedatleast12undergraduatecredithoursin

aUSaccreditedcollegeoruniversitybytheapplicationdeadline.• Minimum2.5GPA

Texas Top 10 Percent Scholarship• NeedBased• $1,500-Fallsemester

Majors Eligible:• AllTechnologies• EA

Eligibility Requirements:• Newhighschoolgraduateattendingfulltimeinthefallsemester• MustbeaTexasresident• Must have a valid processed ISIR by the published THECB

deadline• RankinTop10percentofthegraduatingclass• BefromanaccreditedTexashighschool• Selectionbycriteria(noapplicationnecessary)• Minimum3.25GPA

Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship

The Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM)Challenge Scholarship Grant Program was established by HouseBill 2910, passed by the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session in 2011and codified as Texas EducationCode,Chapter 61, SubchapterGG,Sections61.9791through61.9795.ThegrantswillprovideTexaspubliccommunityandtechnicalcollegeswithanew,merit-basedscholarshipprogramforqualifying,high-achievingstudents.

Eligibility Requirements:• Graduatefromhighschoolwithagradepointaverageofatleast

3.0ona4.0scaleinmathematicsandsciencecourses;• Enroll in aT-STEMprogram, asdefined in §22.571of this title

(relatingtoDefinitions),ataneligibleinstitution;• Agree towork nomore than 15 hours perweek for a business

participatingintheSTEMprogram• Haveastatementonfilewiththeinstitutionofhighereducation

indicatingthatthestudentisregisteredwiththeSelectiveServiceSystem as required by federal law or is exempt from SelectiveServiceregistrationunderfederallaw

Maintaining Eligibility:• Havepreviouslyreceivedaninitialawardthroughthisprogram;• RemainenrolledinaT-STEMprogramataneligibleinstitution;• Maintainanoverallgradepointaverageofatleast3.0onafour-

pointscale;• Completeatleast80percentofallsemestercredithoursattempted

foreachsemesterintheprioryear;• Completeatleast30semestercredithoursintheprioracademic

year,ascalculatedinkeepingwithinstitutionalpolicies;and• Worknomorethan15hoursaweekforabusinessparticipatingin

theSTEMprogram

TSTC T-STEM Eligible Programs:• AcademicComputerScience• ArchitecturalDesign&EngineeringTechnology• BiomedicalEquipmentTechnology• BuildingConstructionScience• ComputerNetworking&SecurityTechnology

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• ComputerScience&SoftwareDevelopment• ComputerSystemsManagement• DentalAssistant• DentalHygiene• DentalLaboratoryTechnology• Engineering• FoundationCertificateforHealth• HealthInformationTechnology• HealthProfessions• MedicalAssistant• NurseAssistant• NursingPreparatory/Biology• RegisteredNursingProgram• SurgicalTechnology• TelecommunicationsTechnology• VocationalNursingProgram• WindEnergyTechnology

NOTE:Scholarshipqualifications,availability,andamountsaresubjecttochange.Forcurrentlistings,requirements,andchanges,reviewtheon-linescholarshipinformation.

http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenfinancialaid/scholarships

Waivers and ExemptionsTSTC is authorized to grant tuition and fee waivers to qualifiedresidentandnon-residentstudentsbasedonTexasHigherEducationCoordinating Board rules. For details, see “Tuition Waivers andExemptions”intheTuitionandFeessectionofthiscatalog.

Maintaining Financial Aid EligibilityToremaineligibleforfinancialaid,astudentmustmeettheStandardsofAcademicProgress(SAP)forFinancialAid,whicharedifferentfromthosedescribedin“ScholasticStanding”intheScholasticInformationsectionofthiscatalog.Astudent’sscholasticrecordsarereviewedatthe end of each term to determine if he/she ismaking satisfactoryprogress.Thisreviewincludesallperiodsofthestudent’senrollment,eventhoseforwhichthestudentdidnotreceivefinancialaid.

Students receiving financial aidmust continually be aware of theirgradesvia theTSTCPortalorclassresources.GradePointAverages(GPAs) can be calculated online atOnlineGPACalculator.A studentwhoisplacedonfinancialaidprobationorsuspensionmaybenotifiedinwritingbytheFinancialAidOffice;however,failuretoreceivesuchnotificationdoesnotchangethestudent’sfinancialaidstatus.

Financial Aid Standards of Academic ProgressStudents who receive financial aid must be enrolled in an eligibleprogram and are required to maintain the following standards ofacademic progress (SAP). These measurements shall be used todetermineeligibilityforallfederalTitleIVaid,stateandinstitutionalaid,andforotherfinancialassistanceunlessthetermsofaparticulargrantorfundingsourcerequireadditionalterms.SAPiscalculatedattheendofeach term. Someaidprogramsrequirehigherstandards,

such as higher grade point averages (GPA) or specific enrollmentstatuses.Studentsreceivingfinancialaidmusthaveadeclaredmajorinadegreeoreligiblecertificateprogram.Studentsareexpectedtobecontinuallyawareoftheirprogresstowardtheircompletion.Astudentwhofails tomeet thestandardofprogress (SAP)willbenotifiedbyemailattheemailaddressonthestudentrecord;however,failuretoreceivenotificationwillnotchangetheSAPstatus.

Qualitative Progress Measure: Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved after each evaluation period or semesterTocontinuereceivingfinancialaid,studentsareexpectedtosuccessfullycompletetheirclasseswithpassinggrades.Studentsmusthaveatleasta2.0cumulativeGPA(basedonalltermsofenrollment)andatleasta2.0termGPAduringeachperiodofenrollment.Allcourses,includingcollegelevelanddevelopmentalwillbeevaluated.

Quantitative Progress Measure #1: The Pace of Progression or Completion Rate each SemesterWhenastudentenrollsinclassesandreceivesfinancialaidtopayforthoseclasses,thestudentisexpectedtosuccessfullycompletethoseclasses. Effective July 1, 2011, the studentmust complete at least67percentof the credithours inwhichhe/she is enrolledduringeachterm. Thestudentmustalsoachieveaminimumcumulativecompletionrateof67percentofallcoursesattemptedduringtheirenrollment. Only passing grades count as successful completion.Incomplete, inprogress, failinggrades,anddrop/withdrawalsarenot considered completed courses but are considered attemptedcourses and will be calculated in the 67 percent completionrequirement.

Quantitative Progress Measure #2: Maximum Time to Complete a Degree / ProgramTo ensure that students complete their program in a reasonableamountoftime,atimesetbylawhasbeenplacedonthenumberofhoursthatstudentscanattempt.Thatlimitis150percentoftheminimum number of hours required to complete their program.For example, if the degree program requires 72 credit hours forcompletion,thestudentmustcompletehis/herdegreeorcertificateprogramwithinamaximumof108attemptedcredithours. Oncethestudent reaches the150percent limitor theschooldeterminesthatthestudentcannotcompletetheprogramwithinthe150percentlimit, the student will no longer be able to receive financial aid.Several variables are consideredwhen calculating the 150percentlimitandthesatisfactoryprogressionrules.Thesevariablesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:1. All attempted credit hours are counted even if the student

wasnotreceivingaidtopayforthem.Attemptedhoursarethehoursinwhichastudentenrolledineverysemester.

2. Anytransferhoursthatareacceptedfromothercollegesandapplied toward the completion of the student’s programarecountedinthemaximumtimeframe.Ifthestudenthaspreviously attended any college, the student must submitofficial transcripts from all previous colleges prior to anyfinancialaidbeingreleased.

3. Ifastudentrepeatsacourse,bothattemptswillbecountedinthemaximumcredithoursandprogressioncalculation,evenifthestudentdidnotreceiveaidforbothattempts.Financial

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aidwillonlypayfortwoattemptsinacollegelevelcourse.Separaterulesapplyfordevelopmentalcourses.

4. Ifastudentwithdrawsfromacourse(s)afterthecensusdataforthatcourse,itisstillcountedasanattemptedcourseandisincludedintheSAPcalculation.

5. All periods of enrollment and attempted credits will beevaluated, as they apply to the current program of study,whether or not financial aid was awarded during priorenrollmentperiods.

Whenastudentreceivesfinancialaidtohelppayforaprogramofstudy,thestudentisexpectedtocompletethatprogramwithinthespecifiedtimeframeforthatprogram.Astudentshouldnotenrollinclassesthatarenotrequiredforhis/herchosenprogramofstudy.Classesnot required for the student’sdegreeplanarenot eligibleforfinancialaid.Additionally,auditcourses,continuingeducationcourses,previouslypassedcoursesandcoursesforwhichastudentenrollsafterthecensusdatearealsonoteligibleforfinancialaid.

Change of Major and Transfer CreditsStudents receiving financial aid must have a declared certificate ordegreeeligibleprogram.Studentsshouldregisterforcoursesapprovedby their designated degree plan/catalog year. Change of Programrequestswillbeconsidered.ChangeofProgramrequestformsmustbesubmittedtotheFinancialAidOffice.Aprogram/majorchangewillbedocumentedtoensurethatthestudent’snewprogramistrackedforSAP.StudentsareresponsiblefornotifyingtheFinancialAidOfficeandforcompleting thefinancialaiddocumentsrequiredwhenchangingtheirprogram/majorattheAdmissionsandRecordsOffice.

Transfercreditswillbecounted in theattemptedcreditsandwillbeappliedtothestudent’sdegreeplan,ifapplicable.

Additional Certificates and DegreesAdditionalcertificatesanddegreeswillbeconsideredorreviewedonacasebycasebasis.ThestudentmustbemeetingSAPrequirements.Changing programswill not change a student’s current status. Thestudent’s timeframeandcontinuedeligibilitywillbere-evaluatedatthetimeofthereview.

Additional SAP Rules: Remedial or Developmental Coursework A student may be able to take up to 27 hours of remedial ordevelopment courseworkand receivefinancial aid topay for thosecosts.Thesecourseswillbeincludedinthequalitativeandquantitativemeasurements for SAP.All courses, including failures, incompletes,inprogress,ordrop/withdrawalarecountedtowardsthemaximum27 credit hour limit. Once a student has attempted 27 credit hoursofremedialordevelopmentalclasses,thestudentwillnotbeabletoreceiveadditionalfinancialaidtopayforthosecourses.Enrollmentinthesecoursesisindicatedbytestingorasrecommendedbycounseling.

FinancialaidwillNOTpayfor:• Coursestakenbyaudit• Coursestakenoutsideofthestudent’sdegreeplanrequirements• Courses attempted more than two times (except remedial/

developmentalcourses)

• Credits exceeding the 27 maximum credits for developmentalcourses

• Courses previously passed unless the course grade failed theminimumgrade requirement for theprogramof study. StartingJuly1,2011,onlytwoattemptswillbeapproved,ifacoursewaspreviouslypassed.Athirdattemptwillnotbepaidbyfinancialaid.Thestudent’sdegreeplanmustspecifytheminimumcoursegraderequired.

• Credithoursearnedbyplacementtests• Continuingeducationcourses• Coursesforwhichthestudentregisteredaftertheofficialcensus

dateoftheterm• Timeframe and/or credit hours in excess of the 150 percent

maximumprogramlimit• Courses taken without having a declared eligible program

(enrolledasundeclared,undecided,ornon-degreeseeking)

Failure to Meet the Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress

Warning StatusThisstatusisassignedtostudentswhofailtomakeSAPprogressattheendofasemester.Studentsin“warning”statusmayreceivefinancialaidwithoutcompletinganappeal.

Thefirsttimethatastudentfailstomeetthequalitative(minimum2.0semesterorcumulativeGPA)orquantitativerequirements(minimum67 percent courses completed for the term or cumulatively), thestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialaidwarning.Theonlyexceptionisforexceedingmaximumhourswhichresultsinimmediatesuspension.FailingtomeetanyoneoftheSAPmeasurementsduringthewarningperiodwillplaceastudentonsuspension.

SuspensionThereareseveralconditionsthatmayplaceastudentonsuspension.The student is responsible for paying all expenses during anyenrollment period(s) while on suspension. Students can be placedon suspension after a warning or probation status. Reaching themaximumtimeframefortheprogramofstudycanalsoleadastudenttosuspension.

AstudentwhofailstomeetanyoftheSAPmeasuresduringawarningperiodwillbeplacedonfinancialaidsuspensionandwillloseeligibilityforallfinancialaiduntilallSAPmeasureshavebeenmet.

Students,onprobation,whofailtomeettheacademicorSuccessPlanmeasurementswillbeplacedonsuspension.

If theFinancialAidOfficemathematicallydetermines thatastudentcannot complete theprogramof studywithin the 150percent limit,the studentwill immediatelybeplacedonfinancial aid suspension.Once the 150 percent limit has beenmet, the student cannot regainsatisfactoryprogressorfinancialaideligibility.

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Warning – Following Suspension statusAstudent whowas placed on financial aid suspension andwho regainseligibility for financial aid by achieving a cumulative GPA of 2.0 orhigher, a term GPA of 2.0 or higher for his/her last term of enrollment,a 67 percent cumulative completion rate and a 67 percent termcompletion rate for his/her last term of enrollment will be placed onWarning status. While on warning after a suspension status, a studentmust meet all satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements inorder to retain aid eligibility

Probation – After Appeal Approval ThisstatusisassignedtoastudentwhofailstomakeSAPandwhohasappealed,duetomitigatingcircumstances,andhashadeligibilityforTitleIVreinstated.WhileonprobationstatusastudentmustbemakingprogressaccordingtoanacademicplanwhichdictatesthatastudentmustachieveatermGPAof2.0orhigherandatermcompletionrateofatleast67percentinordertocontinuetoretainaideligibility.Failuretomeettheacademicplanoutlinedwillbecauseforsuspension.

Academic Plan – After Appeal ApprovalAstudentmaybeplacedonanacademicplanunderwhichtheyareabletoachievea2.0GPAbytheendoftheirsecondyearofenrollmentso that they will be eligible for graduation.While on this status, astudentmustbemakingprogressaccordingtoanacademicplanwhichdictatesthatastudentmustachieveatermGPAof2.0orhigherandatermcompletionrateofatleast67percentinordertocontinuetoretainaideligibility.Thefirsttermthatastudentisunderanacademicplanwillbeaprobationaryterm.Ifthestudentcomplieswiththetermsoftheacademicplan,heorshewillbemakingacademicprogressandcancontinuetoreceiveaidaslongastheymeettheconditionsoftheplan.Failuretoachievetheseconditionswillresultinsuspension.

Notification of Financial Aid Warning, Probation, or Suspension Status Standards of Progress statuses will be updated at the end of eachsemester.Allstudents,whetheronfinancialaidornot,willbenotifiedvia email regarding warning, probation, or suspension statuses.However,failuretoreceivenotificationwillnotchangethestudent’sfinancial aid status. Not enrolling for one or more terms does notremovetheprobationorsuspensionstatus.

Reinstatement If a student is on financial aid suspension, for reasons other thanreachingthemaximumtimeframe,thestudentmayhavehis/heraidreinstatedinofthefollowingmanners:

1. ContinuetoattendTSTCwithoutfinancialaiduntilyouareabletoachieveboth:• A cumulativeGPAof 2.0 or higher alongwith 2.0GPA for

yourlasttermofenrollment.• A 67 percent cumulative completion rate along with a 67

percentcompletionrateforyourlasttermofenrollment. Oncethestudenthasmetbothofthesestandards,thestudentwill

beplacedoncontinuedfinancialaidwarningandmayreceiveaidas longas thestudentcontinuestomaintainacademicprogress.

ItmayrequiremultipletermsforstudentswithanextremelylowGPAandorcompletionratetoregainfinancialaideligibility.

2. File an appeal demonstrating mitigating circumstances and beapprovedandbeplacedonwarningstatus.

Note: If the student has reached themaximum time frame, thestudentmaynot regaineligibility to receiveadditionalfinancialaid.

Hazelwood Legacy Program Note:InordertobeeligiblefortheHazelwoodLegacyProgramyoumustmaintainfinancialaidacademicprogress.

Appeal Process Note:Appealssubmittedwithoutdocumentationwillbedenied.

The student is responsible for any payments andmeeting paymentdeadlines, during the appeal process. The student should not misspayment deadlineswhilewaiting for a response. Failure to pay fortuitionandfeesmayresultinderegistration.Thestudentisresponsibleforbalancesdueifthestudentwithdrawsbeforeoraftertheappealisdenied.

Appealswillonlybegrantedforconditionscausingextremehardshiptothestudent,suchasthedeathofafamilymember,illnessorinjuryof the student, or othermitigating circumstances. The appealmustincludesupportingdocumentationregardingthestudent’smitigatingcircumstances,suchasmedicalstatements,deathcertificates,orothersupportingdocumentation.Appealsformitigatingcircumstanceswillbeconsideredduringastudent’senrollmentatTSTC,onacasebycasebasis. TheFinancialAidOfficewillconsiderrecommendationsfromcounselors or advisorswhen reviewing appeals. The FinancialAidOfficewillreviewtheappealandapproveordenyastudent’sappeal.ThehighestlevelappealisattheFinancialAidAdvisoryCommittee.

• Level1Appeal-FinancialAidOfficer/Representative• Level2Appeal-FinancialAidAssistantDirector• Level3Appeal-FinancialAidDirector• Level4Appeal-FinancialAidAdvisoryCommittee

Anappealmustincludethefollowing:

• Student'sname,TSTCIDnumberandemailaddress• Awrittendescriptionofthemitigatingcircumstances• Documentationtosupportanyclaims• If appealing because the student has exceeded the maximum

hourslimitorbecauseofachangeinmajor,adegreeplanmustbe submitted showing the number of hours remaining untilgraduation.

• A description of the steps the student has taken to remedy thesituation(SuccessPlan)

• AcompletedSatisfactoryAcademicProgressAppealForm

Once the student is notified of not being eligible for financial aid(financial aid suspension), the student has five (5) working daysto submit an appeal or up to the subsequent semester census date,whichever comesfirst. If theappeal isdeniedatany level (with the

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exceptionoflevel4)andthestudentwishestoappealtothenextlevel,thestudentmustsubmitawrittennoticeimmediately.Note:Educationandcareerplanning toolsareavailable forstudents.Theassessmentmay be required for students requesting reinstatement, appeals, orchangeofprogram.

Repayment of Federal Funds: Return of Title IVIf a student receives federal financial aid and stops attending orwithdraws from all courses at or before 60 percent of the term iscompleted,thestudentwillberequiredtorepayalloraportionofthefederalaidreceived, includingaidused topay forcollegeexpenses.If the student received a grade of F in all courses for any term, thestudentwillberequiredtorepayaportionofthefederalaidreceived,basedon lastdateofparticipation,unlessan instructorcertifiesanddocumentsthatthestudentwasparticipatinginatleastoneclassafterthe60percentpointofthetermoruntiltheendoftheterm.Atermmayconsistofoneormoreblocksormodules.

A federal formula dictates the amount of Title IV aid thatmust bereturned to the federal government by theCollege and the student.This formula applies to a studentwho is receivingTitle IV funds ifthatstudentwithdrawsfromtheCollegeonorbeforethe60percentpointintimeintheterm.ThepercentageofTitleIVaidtobereturnedisequaltothenumberofcalendardaysremaininginthetermdividedbythenumberofcalendardaysintheterm.Scheduledbreaksoffiveconsecutivedaysormoreareexcludedfromthiscalculation.

Refunds for Financial Aid RecipientsRefundsforfinancialaidrecipientsdependonthestudents’withdrawaldates.Forexample,studentswithdrawingbeforethe60percentdateofthesemestermayowetheCollegemoney.Formoreinformation,see“RefundsforFederalFinancialAidRecipients”intheRefundssectionofthiscatalog.

Scholastic Information

Grading StandardsTSTC measures student achievement of skills, knowledge, andcompetenciesthroughasystemofgradingstandards.Fourgrades(A,B,C,D)indicatethatcreditwasreceivedandagradewasawarded.Onemark (CR) indicates that creditwas receivedbutnogradewasawarded. One grade (F) and various othermarks indicate that nocreditwasreceivedandnogradewasawarded.

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The followingsystemoffinalgradesandmarks isusedbyTSTC toreportstudentperformanceforeachcourseattemptedand/orcreditedtowardgraduation.

Grade Interpretation Grade Pts.A Excellent/SuperiorPerformanceLevel 4B AboveRequiredPerformanceLevel 3C MinimumRequiredPerformanceLevel 2D BelowRequiredPerformanceLevel 1F FailuretoMeetPerformanceRequirements 0P Pass/MeetsRequiredPerformanceLevel NC (Foruseinadevelopmentalcourseora specializedcourseandmaybeused,atthe discretionofacollege,foruptosixcredit hoursinaprogram)IP InProgress(Forusewhenastudenthas NC nothadsufficienttimetocompletethe courseduetotheregistrationdate, extendedillness,orothercircumstances beyondthestudent’scontrol.AgradeofIP willbechangedtoagradeofFifthestudent doesnotcompletethecourserequirementsby adatespecifiedbythefacultymemberor withinoneyear,whicheverisless.)IM Incomplete-MilitaryLeave(Forusebystudents NC whoarecalledtoactivemilitaryservicenearthe endofaterm.AgradeofIMwillbechangedtoa gradeofWifthestudentdoesnotcompletethe courserequirementswithintwoyearsofthedate theIMgradewasawarded.)W Withdrawal NCCR Credit(representscreditforcoursesthat NC areacceptedtowardprogramcompletion andgraduationasaresultoftransferfrom otherinstitutionsorprograms,advanced standingevaluation,creditbyexamination, articulationagreements,orothervalidations ofcourse-requiredknowledgeandskills)AUD AuditofCourse NCS Satisfactory(foruseinContinuing NC Educationcoursesandprograms)UN Unsatisfactory(foruseinContinuing NC Educationcoursesandprograms)X NoGradeAssigned NCFA Failing(priortoSeptember1988) 0I Incomplete(priortoSeptember1988) NCU Unsatisfactory(priortoSeptember1988) 0WF WithdrewFailing(priortoSeptember1988) 0WP WithdrewPassing(priortoSeptember1988) NC

NC: Not Computed

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Grade Point AveragesGradepoints earned for each coursearedeterminedbymultiplyingthenumberofpointsforeachgradebythenumberofcredithoursthecoursecarries.Forexample,astudentwhotakesathree-hourcourseandearnsan“A”accumulates12gradepointsforthatcourse(3hoursX4pointsforanA=12points). Astudent’sgradepointaverageiscomputedbyaddingthegradepointvaluesforallcollege-levelcoursesforwhichgradepointvaluesmaybecomputed(A,B,C,D,F,FA,U,WF),anddividingthistotalbythenumberofcredithoursattemptedduringthesameperiod.Onlyhoursforwhichgradesareawardedareusedincalculatingthegradepointaverage(GPA).

Term Grade Point AverageTheTermGPAiscomputedforallTSTCcollege-levelcourseswithgradesofA,B,C,D,andFrecordedduringaspecific term.DevelopmentaleducationcoursesareexcludedfromtheTermGPAcalculation.

Cumulative Grade Point AverageTheCumulativeGPAiscomputedforallTSTCcollege-levelcoursesusing all grades and grade points earned since enrolling at TSTC.DevelopmentaleducationcoursesareexcludedfromtheCumulativeGPAcalculation.TheCumulativeGPAisusedtoqualifystudentsforgraduationandforgraduationhonors.

Standards of Progress Grade Point AverageA Term and Cumulative Standards of Progress GPA is computedusing all TSTC college-level and developmental education courses.TheStandardsofProgressGPAsareusedfordeterminingscholasticstanding, term scholastic honors and financial aid eligibility. See‘FinancialAidStandardsofAcademicProgress”intheFinancialAidsectionformoreinformation.

Scholastic StandingTSTC’sscholasticstandardsarebasedonaphilosophyofadvancingstudentprogress towardsuccessfulcourseandprogramcompletion.The criteria for scholastic standing are designed tomonitor studentprogresssothatfacultyandstaffcaninterveneandassiststudentswhohavedifficultymeetingminimumrequirements.

ScholasticstandingiscomputedattheendofeachenrollmentperiodandisbasedontheStandardsofProgress(SOP)TermandCumulativeGPAs.

Good StandingAstudentwhomaintains2.0orhigherSOPCumulativeandTermGPAsattheendofeachenrollmentperiodisingoodscholasticstanding.

Astudentwhodoesnotmaintainthisminimumisplacedonscholasticprobationorscholasticsuspension.Thesescholasticlevelsalertfacultyandstafftoproblemsinthestudent’sscholasticperformancesothatappropriateinterventionandassistancecanbeprovided.

Scholastic ProbationA student whose SOP Cumulative or Term grade point average isbelow 2.0 at the end of an enrollment period is placed on scholasticprobation. A student may continue on scholastic probation byachieving a SOP Term GPAof 2.0 or higher at the end of the enrollmentperiod. A student is removed from scholastic probation when the SOPCumulative and Term GPAs are 2.0 or higher.

Scholastic probation is a serious warning that the quality of thestudent’s work must improve in order for the student to continueenrollment at TSTC. Students on scholastic probation are requiredtomeetwithacounselororadvisorpriortoregistrationandmayberequired to enroll in special programs or courses.After counselingwithappropriatecollegestaff,thestudentmaybepermittedtoenrollinanewprogram.

Scholastic SuspensionScholasticsuspensionoccurswhenastudentonscholasticprobationfailstomaintainminimumacademicstandards.AstudentonscholasticprobationwhofailstoachieveaSOPTermGPAof2.0orhigherwillbesuspendedforonesemester.Attheendofthesuspensionperiod,thestudentwillbepermittedtoreapplyforadmission.AsuspendedstudentmayappealforawaiverofasuspensiontotheVicePresidentforStudentLearningordesignee.Astudentonscholasticsuspensionis permitted to reapply for enrollment after one semester from thescholasticsuspensionterm.Astudentwhore-entersthecollegeafterhavingbeensuspendedisplacedonscholasticprobationandissubjecttotheminimumrequirementsgoverningscholasticprobation

Scholastic HonorsFull-time students (those enrolled for 12 ormore credits)who earnSOPTermGPAsof 4.0 areplacedon thePresident’sList. Full-timestudentswhoearnSOPTermGPAsof3.5to3.99areplacedontheVicePresident'sList.

Grade ReportsStudentsareexpectedtomonitortheiracademicprogress.Finalgradereportsareprovidedtostudentsat theendofeachtermontheTSTCwebsiteviatheTSTCPortalathttp://portal.tstc.edu.Studentsshouldreviewthegradereportsforaccuracy.AllrequestsforrevieworcorrectionmustbesubmittedtotheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecordswithin12monthsofthecloseofthesemesterinwhichthecoursewastaken.

Grade ChangesStudent grades are among the most important records kept by thecollege. Policies and procedures ensure the privacy and integrityof student grade records and, at the same time, provide students aprocesstoappealfinalcoursegradedecisions.Thefollowingpoliciesandproceduresmustbefollowedtorequestagradechange.

• A grade changemust be requestedwithin one year of theissuanceofagrade.

• Agrademaybechangedduetoanerror,astudentcompleting

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course work previously graded “IP” (In Progress), or afact-supported finding by appropriate members of theadministrationorappealcommitteeoperatinginaccordancewithestablishedcollegeprocedures.

• A grade cannot be changed to a “W” (Withdrawal) unlessdoing so is in conjunction with an administrative drop orwithdrawalfromtheCollegethatisapprovedinaccordancewithcollegeprocedures.

• Achangeofgradeformmustbecompleted,notingthereasonforthegradechange,andsignedbythestudent’sinstructor,DepartmentChair,andtheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecords.

• Upon receipt of the completed and signed grade changeform,theOfficeofAdmissionsandRecordsmakestheofficialchangetoastudent’stranscriptrecord.

• Acopyofthechangeofgradeformisplacedinthestudent’spermanentfileforauditpurposes.

Transcript of CreditThetranscriptofcreditisanofficialstatementofthestudent’scompleteacademicrecordaccumulatedatTSTC.UponawrittenorWebrequesttoanyTSTCcollege,theOfficeofAdmissionsandRecordswillreleaseofficialtranscriptstothestudentortoathird-partythatisauthorizedby the student to receive the transcript. Normally, the minimumtime for processing such requests is 24 hours; however, transcriptsrequested at the end of a term require approximately oneweek forprocessing.Studentswhorequesttranscriptspriortotheendofaterm,withcurrentcoursesandgradestobeincludedinthetranscripts,mustclearlynotethecurrentworkaspartoftherequest.

OfficialtranscriptsmaybewithheldifanyfinancialobligationstoTSTChavenotbeenpaidorifofficialtranscriptshavenotbeenreceivedfrompreviously attended institutions. Students who have not compliedwithallexitrequirementswillnotbeprovidedwithtranscripts.

ClassificationStudents are classified as freshmen if theyhave earned less than 30hoursofcollegecredit.Theyareclassifiedassophomoresiftheyhaveearned30to72hoursofcollegecredit.

Course LoadStudentsingoodstandingmayregisterforcourseloadsequivalenttothosespecifiedintheirinstructionalprograms.

Studentsmayregisterforlessthannormalloadsbutmustregisterforaminimumof12creditstobeconsideredfull-time.Studentswhoaremaking unsatisfactory progress or carrying excessive outside workmayberequiredbydepartmentchairsoradvisorstoregisterforlessthannormalloads.

Studentsmay register for up to 18 creditswith the approval of thefacultyadvisor.Enrollmentformorethan18creditsrequiresapprovalofthedepartmentchair.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) RequirementsBefore enrolling at TSTC, all students are evaluated to determinereadiness for college-level courses (unless already exempt).Meetingthese TSI assessment standards means a student may enroll incollege level courses providing prerequisites and other enrollmentrequirementshavebeenmet.Studentsaredetermined tobecollege-readybasedon:

• scoresonanapprovedTexasSuccessInitiative(TSI)test,• aTSIcompletedesignationontheofficialtranscriptfromanother

Texascollegeoruniversity,• graduation with an associate or baccalaureate degree from a

collegeoruniversity,• agradeof“C”orhigherinareading,writingand/ormathematics

courseinthelistofcollegereadycourses• completionofanindividualizedlearningplanand/orthecapstone

courseforreading,writing,and/ormathematics,or• documentation that they are exempt from the college readiness

requirements(see“ExemptionsfromTSIrequirements").

Additionalplacement testingmayberequiredforentry intospecificcourses or programs.A studentmust beTSI complete to receive anAssociateDegree.

TSI Advisement Students who do not meet TSI assessment standards must meetwith an advisor from theAdvisement Center.Advisors will workwithstudents toestablishan individualizedAcademicSuccessplan.TheAcademicSuccessplanisdevelopedforeachindividualstudentaccording to the specific needs of the student and may includeenrollment in developmental courses, tutorials, laboratories and/orother non-course based activities toprepare the student for college-level coursework.Theplanwill specify theappropriatemeasure fordetermining a student’s college readiness. Academic Success plansmay includeprovisions for students to retake an approvedTSI test,subjecttoavailability.

TSI Test StandardsThefollowingtableprovidestheminimumpassingscoresonapprovedTSIteststakenbeforeAugust26,2013.

Approved TSI Test Reading Writing MathAccuplacer 78 80withEssayScore=5 63Compass 81 59withEssayScore=5 39Asset 41 40withEssayScore=5 38WritingEssay 6

ThefollowingtableprovidestheminimumpassingscoresontheTSIAssesmenttakenAugust26,2013orafter.

Reading:351Writing:363withanessayscoreof4oranessayscoreof5orhigherMath=350

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Note: Test score information is subject to change. Confirm requiredscores at the Counseling& TestingCenter, Student Services Center,Room208.

Non-nativeEnglish speakers are required tobe assessed in reading,writing, andmath skills.An alternative test such asTOEFLmaybeused todetermine the level ofEnglishproficiency.Dependinguponscores, students will be enrolled in non-credit English as a SecondLanguage(ESL)courses,academicESLcourses,developmentalcoursesinreadingandmath,and/orcollege-levelcoursesasappropriateuntilsuchtimeastheirEnglishproficiencyallowstestingonanapprovedTSI instrument. Contact the Counseling & Testing Center, StudentServicesCenterRoom208foradditionalinformation.

TSI Testing ScheduleTheTSIAssessmentandPre-AssessmentActivityareadministeredattheTSTCTestingCenter.CheckwiththeCounseling&TestingCenter,StudentServicesCenter,Room208forspecificdatesandtimes.Sometestsmaybeavailableoncomputer,aswellasonpaper.

Exemptions from TSI Requirements1. Studentswhomeet the followingscorestandards forACT,SAT,

STAAR,TAKS,orTAAStestsmaybeexemptfromTSIassessmentstandardsinaspecificskillareaifthetestshavebeentakenwithintheapprovedtimeframe.StudentsmustprovideofficialscorestotheCounselingCenterpriortoenrollmentinordertoqualifyforthisexemption.• ACT: composite score of 23, combinedwith aminimumof

19ontheEnglishand/orthemathematicstests;testdatenomorethanfiveyearspriortoenrollment

• SAT: combined verbal and math score of 1070, with aminimumof500ontheverbaland/ormathematicstests;testdatenomorethanfiveyearspriortoenrollment

• STAAR:score2000inEnglishIII(levelIIorhigher)onreadingandwriting,andscore4000inAlgebraII(levelIIorhigher)onmath

• TAKS:minimumscoreof3onthewritingessaytestand2200ontheEnglishLanguageArtstest,and/or2200onthemathtest;testdatenomorethanthreeyearspriortoenrollment.

• TAAS:minimumscoreof89onthereadingtest,1770onthewriting,and86onthemathematics; testdatenomorethanthreeyearspriortoenrollment

2. Studentsenrolledinacertificateprogramofone-yearorlesswith42orfewersemestercredithours.

3. Studentswhoareretiredorhavebeenhonorablydischargedfromactive duty in the armed forces of theUnited States, the TexasNationalGuardorareservecomponentofthearmedforcesoftheUnitedStatesonorafterAugust1,1990areexemptfromtestingrequirements.Appropriatedocumentationofstatusisrequired.

4. StudentscurrentlyservingonactivedutyinthearmedforcesoftheUnitedStates,theTexasNationalGuard,orserviceinareservecomponentofthearmedforcesoftheUnitedStateswithatleastthreeyearsofservicepriortoenrollmentatTSTCarewaivedfromtestingrequirements.Studentsonactivedutymustpresentaletterfrom their commanding officer or current duty papers for eachsemesterofenrollment.

5. Astudentwhohasgraduatedwithanassociateorbaccalaureatedegreefromaninstitutionofhighereducation

6. A student who transfers to an institution from a private orindependentinstitutionofhighereducationoranaccreditedout-of-stateinstitutionofhighereducationandwhohassatisfactorilycompleted college-level coursework as determined by thereceivinginstitution.

7. A student who has previously attended any institution andhas been determined to have met readiness standards by thatinstitution.

Testing and remediation policies are TSIAssessment standards andsubject to changewithout notice. Contact theCounseling& TestingCenterformoreinformation.

College-level Courses TSTC has designated the following courses to satisfy requirementswithTSIAssessmentstandards.Studentswhotransferfromregionallyaccredited institutions of higher education with grades of C orhigherinthesecourses(orequivalents)aredeterminedtobe“collegeready.”Studentsmustsubmitofficialtranscriptsindicatingsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse(s).ThislistwasapprovedSeptember26,2013.

WritingENGL1301 CompositionIENGL1302 CompositionII

ReadingENGL2xxx Any2ndyearLiteratureCourseGEOG1303 WorldRegionalGeographyGOVT2301,2302 GovernmentGOVT2305 FederalGovernmentGOVT2306 TexasGovernmentHIST1301,1302 U.S.HistoryHIST2301 TexasHistoryHUMAxxxx AllHumanitiesPSYC2xxx AllPsychologyANTH2xxx AnyAnthropologyARTSxxxx AllARTSHistory,ARTSAppreciationPHILxxxx AllPhilosophy,Ethics,ReligionBIOLxxxx Allbiology,A&P,Microbiology,etc.BUSIxxxx BusinesscoursesEDUCxxxx Education&TrainingcoursesSPCHxxxx UsingvocabularytocommunicateMUSI1306 MusicAppreciationBUSI2301 BusinessECON2301,2302 Economics

MathematicsMATHxxxx AnyMathcourseACCTxxxx AnyAccountingcourseENGRxxxx AnyEngineeringcoursePHYSxxxx AnyPhysicscourseCHEMxxxx AnyChemistrycourseTECMxxxx AnyTechnicalMathcourse

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AdvisingTSTCbelievesadvising isessential to student success, therefore, theCollegesupportsstudentprogresswithdesignatedadvisors.

New Student Advising AllnewstudentsareencouragedtocontactaRecruitmentSpecialisttobegintheadvisingprocesspriortooruponcompletingtheadmissionsrequirements.TheRecruitmentSpecialistactsaguidefornewstudentsto make sure all admission requirements are met and students areenrolledintheirfirstsemesterofclassesatTSTC.

New Student OrientationNew Student Orientation is designed to meet the needs of newstudents.Studentswilllearnabouttheservicesandresourcesavailabletobeasuccessfulcollegestudent.

To register for this course, you will need to fulfill all new studentadmissions requirements.Contact theStudentRecruitmentOfficeoryour recruitment specialist to verify your admissions status and toregisterforNewStudentOrientation.

The Advisement CenterThe Advisement Center at TSTC Harlingen was created to assistreturning students and current students needing advisement,encouragement,anddirection.Forreturningstudents,TheAdvisementCentercanassiststudentsincompletingtheadmissionsrequirementsandaidstudentsinfindingaprogramthatmatchestheirinterest.Inordertoaidstudents,TheAdvisementCenterhasspecializedadvisorsfor Allied Health majors, technical students, and those studentspursuinganacademicdegree.

The Advisement Center works in conjunction with the ProgramAdvisors tomake sure that students are on the right track and aresuccessfully completing the academic requirements for graduation.TheAdvisement Center can also refer students to support servicesoncampusthatcanassistthestudentinpursuingtheirdegree. TheAdvisementCenterprovidesadvisingassistanceforthefollowing:• TSIadvisementandfollowup;• Careerassessmentandmajorselection;• Degreeplanning;and• Referrals to counselors, faculty advisors, and other support

servicesoncampus.

Program AdvisorsStudents pursuing a technical degree, either a Certificate or anAssociate ofApplied Science degree,will be assigned to a programadvisor. Programadvisorsarefacultymemberswithinthestudent’smajorthatcanprovideassistancewiththefollowing:• Entrancerequirementsfortheprogram(ifapplicable);• Degreeplanning;• Courseschedulingassistance;and• Referralstocounselorsandothersupportservicesoncampus.

Studentswillmeetwiththeprogramadvisoreachsemestertomakesurethatthestudentismeetingalloftherequirementstosuccessfullygraduatefromtheprogram.

Academic AdvisorsStudentspursuinganacademicdegree,eithertheAcademicCoreoranAssociateofSciencedegree,willbeassignedtoanacademicadvisor.Academic advisors are facultymemberswithin the student’smajorthatcanprovideassistancewiththefollowing:

• Degreeplanning;• Courseschedulingassistance;and• Referralstocounselorsandothersupportservicesoncampus.

StudentswillmeetwiththeacademicadvisoreachsemestertomakesurethatthestudentismeetingalloftherequirementstosuccessfullycompletetheAcademicCoreorgraduatewithanAssociateofSciencedegree.

Other Types of AdvisingTheCareerServicesDepartmentprovidesassistancetostudentsandalumni with applications, resumes, interviewing, job search, careercounseling,anddevelopingprofessionalismintheworkplace.

TheOfficeofCounselingandTestingprovidesservices forstudents:whoareundecidedintheircareerchoice,whoarestrugglingwiththeircourses,orthatarefindingpersonalproblemsaregettinginthewayoftheirsuccess.

Financial Aid advisors can provide information about the types offinancialaidavailableandhowtoapply.

Support Services provides and maintains an efficient and qualitysupportservicesprogrambyprovidingspecialpopulationsstudentswithanetworkofservicestomaketheattainmentoftheireducationalgoals accessible, including accommodations for students withdisabilities, child care services, referrals to community agencies,counseling, tutoring, workshops and seminars for the targetedqualifieddisabled,singleparent,non-traditional,andeducationallyoreconomicallydisadvantagedstudent.

Studentsarewelcometovisitwithanadvisoratanypointduringthesemesterforassistance.

Degree and Program Planning

TSTC 1101 (First Year Seminar) RequirementAllcurrentTSTCstudentsandall transfer studentswith fewer than24SemesterCreditHours(SCH)arerequiredtotakeTSTC1101.Thisone-credit-hour,student-successcoursewillpresentstudentswiththeessentialknowledgetoaccomplishtheirgoalsatTSTC.TSTC1101isthemostimportantclassastudentwilltakeatthecollegeandprovidesa strong foundation for a student’s academic career by focusingon student development, utilizing campus resources, and buildinglifelonglearningskillsforacademicandworkplacesuccess.

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DualenrollmentstudentsareexemptfromtakingTSTC1101.StudentswhointendtoattendTSTCforonesemesteronlymayrequestaone-timeexemptionfromTSTC1101fromtheOfficeofStudentLearning.Transfer students who have successfully completed more than 24credithoursmaybeexempted from taking this course.All studentsare responsible for providing official transcripts to the AdmissionsandRecordsOffice to receive the exemption. Transcripts shouldbereceivednolaterthanoneweekpriortothestartofthesemester.Thestudent isresponsible forupdatinghis/herscheduleafterprovidingtranscriptsthatshow24ormorehoursofsuccessfullycompletedcreditorafteranexemptionhasbeenapproved.

CredentialsTSTC offers programs of study leading to theAssociate ofAppliedSciencedegreeand theCertificateofCompletion. AllprogramsareapprovedbytheTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard.

• AssociateofAppliedSciencedegreeprogramsaredesignedtotraintechnicians who work with professionals. Because techniciansmust be able to understand the profession and translate ideasinto actual processes, the technical programs combine theoryandlaboratoryclasseswithlaboratoryandshopexperience.Thecurricula are usually based on mathematics and sciences. Allgraduatesofassociatedegreeprogramsshowtheyarecompetentinoralcommunicationsandtheuseofcomputersbysatisfactorilycompletingatleastonecourseinwhichoralcommunicationandbasiccomputerskillsarecovered. GraduatesoftheseprogramsreceiveAssociateofAppliedSciencedegrees.

• Certificateprogramsaredesignedtoproducetheskilledworkersneededbymodernindustry.Skillprogramsemphasizelaboratoryandshopexperience,ratherthantheory.Allgraduatesofcertificateprogramsshowtheyarecompetentinoralcommunicationandtheuseofcomputersbysatisfactorilycompletingatleastonecourseinwhichoralcommunicationsandbasiccomputerskillsarecovered.GraduatesoftheseprogramsreceiveCertificatesofCompletion.

• AssociateofScienceprogramsaredesignedspecificallyforstudentsplanningtopursueabachelor’sdegreeintheareasofagriculture,biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering,mathematics,and physics. They include the institution’s approved academiccore curriculum and form the foundation and prerequisites fora seamless transition into a baccalaureate program at four-yearinstitutions.GraduatesoftheseprogramswillreceiveanAssociateofSciencedegree.

Institutional AwardsTSTC offers technical training in defined skill sets which can begroupedinvariouscombinationstomeetspecificjobrequirementsforbusinessor industry.These skills trainingpathwaysaredesigned toallowstudentsand/orincumbentworkerstoenter,exitandre-enterTSTCtrainingwhiletheycontinuetoworkorpursuefurthertraining.Creditsearned in thesepathwaysmaybeappliedtoacollegecreditCertificateofCompletionand/orAssociateofAppliedSciencedegree.Completers in these trainingpathways receive theMarketableSkillsAchievementAward.

Degree and Certificate PlansA degree or certificate plan includes a set of courses that are requiredto earn a specific degree or certificate. Electives are approved by thestudent’s faculty advisor and indicated in the plan. Course credit maybe earned at TSTC, transferred from another college or university, orawarded through examination.

Coursesmaybesubstituted if theyareapprovedbythechairpersonofthestudent’smajorfieldofstudy,andtheCurriculumCoordinatorandtheVicePresidentforStudentLearning.Noconditionguaranteesthatacoursesubstitutionwillbeapproved.Eachrequestisdecidedonitsownmerit.

Credits earned at other colleges and universitiesmust be approvedfor transfer credit by the chairperson in the student’smajorfield ofstudy.Credit for courses in related areasmay also require approvalfrom the chairperson of that programarea. Before consideration oftransfercreditcanbegin,thestudentmustbeeligibletoreturntothelast institution in which he or she was enrolled, official transcriptsfromalltheinstitutionsthestudentattendedmustbeintheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecords,andagradeofCorbettermusthavebeenearnedinthecourse(s).

Astudentiscertifiedforgraduationonlywhencredithasbeenearnedfor all courses in thedegree or certificate plan and any appropriatecoursesubstitutionand/ortransfercreditauthorizationsareonfile.

Althoughadvisorsareavailabletoassistthem,studentsareresponsiblefor keeping track of their progress toward meeting programrequirements.Contactthefacultyadvisorforassistance.

Change of MajorStudentswhowishtochangeprogramsshouldmeetwithanadvisor.Students must meet the entry requirements if specified. Studentsreceiving financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Officebeforechangingtheirmajor.

Tochangemajors,studentsmustfollowtheseprocedures.

1. Complete the change of major form, including obtaining allrequiredsignatures.Studentsmayberequiredtomeetadditionaladmissioncriteriaforthenewmajor.

2. ReturnthecompletedformandallsupportingdocumentationtotheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecordsforprocessing.

Additional Degrees and CertificatesCredit hoursmay be applied towardmore than one degree and/orcertificate,aslongasthosehoursmeetrequirementsofthosecredentials.

Graduation and Commencement

Graduation RequirementsWithinfiveyearsofinitialenrollmentincreditcoursesatTexasStateTechnicalCollege,astudentmaygraduatewithadegreeorcertificateaccording to the catalog requirements in effect at the time of first

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enrollment at Texas State Technical College provided the degree,certificate, theprogram,andrequisitecoursesarestillbeingoffered.If a student fails to complete within five years all requirements ofthecatalogineffectatthetimeofinitialenrollment,thestudentwillbe required to graduate under a catalog not older than five years.Exception to this requirement may be approved in extenuatingcircumstancesbytheVicePresidentforStudentLearning.

Toobtainadiploma,astudentmustapplyforgraduationandsatisfyallfinancialobligationstothecollege.Diplomasareissuedafterfinalgradeshavebeenrecordedonthestudent’spermanentrecordandthestudentiscertifiedasagraduate.

Students are notified of their eligibility for graduation when theyachieve the following requirements for the applicable degree orcertificate.

1. AllTSI-relatedrequirementsaremet.2. Allrequiredcourseworkissatisfactorilycompleted.3. Atleast25percentofthetotalrequiredcredithoursareearnedat

thecollegegrantingthedegreeorcertificate.4. Thestudent’scumulativegradepointaverageis2.0orhigher.5. Thestudent’sgradesinallmajorcoursesareCorbetter.6. AlltransfercreditsacceptedbyTSTCandappliedtothedegreeor

certificateareapprovedbythefacultyoftheprogram.7. Thestudenthasnopendingdisciplinaryissuesasdefinedinthe

collegestudenthandbook.

Commencement CeremoniesSincegraduationceremoniesandreceptionsaregenerallyheldbeforegraduatecertificationoccurs,studentsarepermittedtoparticipateintheseeventsonlyupontherecommendationbyfaculty.StudentsarerequiredtoweartheregaliadesignatedbyTSTCduringcommencementceremonies.

Graduation HonorsStudentsreceivingassociatedegreesorcertificatesofcompletionwhoearnCumulativeGPAsof4.0receiveTSTCBoardofRegents’Honors.

StudentsreceivingassociatedegreesorcertificatesofcompletionwhoearnCumulativeGPAsof3.50to3.99receiveHonors.

Graduate GuaranteeIfanassociatedegreeorcertificateofcompletiongraduateormarketableskillsachievementawardcompleterisjudgedbyhis/heremployertobelackingintechnicaljobskillsidentifiedasexitcompetenciesfortheprogramunderwhichthestudentgraduatedorcompleted,TSTCwillprovidethegraduatewithupto12tuition-freesemestercredithoursofadditionalskilltraining,inaccordancewiththefollowing.

1. Thegraduatemusthaveearnedthedegree,certificateorawardinatechnicaloroccupationalprogramorpathwaypublishedintheTSTCcatalog.

2. The graduatemust have earned at least 75 percent of the totalcreditsoftheassociatedegreeorcertificateofcompletionatTSTC,andmusthavecompletedthedegreeorcertificateofcompletion

withinfiveyearsofinitialenrollment.3. The graduate must be employed full-time in an area directly

related to the program concentration, as certified by the VicePresidentofStudentLearning.

4. Theemploymentmusthavecommencedwithintwelvemonthsofgraduationorcompletion.

5. TheGraduateGuaranteeprocessmustbeinitiatedinwritingtotheTSTCOfficeofthePresident,byeitherthegraduateortheemployer.

6. Theemployermustcertifyinwritingthattheemployeeislackingentry-levelskillsidentifiedbyTSTCasprogramexitcompetenciesandmust specify the areas of deficiencywithin 90 days of thegraduate’sinitialemployment.

7. The employer, the graduate, career counselor, and appropriatechairpersonwilldevelopawritteneducationalplanforretraining.

8. Retrainingwillbelimitedto12semestercredithoursrelatedtotheidentifiedskilldeficiencyandtothoseclassesregularlyscheduledduringtheperiodcoveredbytheretrainingplan.

9. Allretrainingmustbecompletedwithinonecalendaryearfromthetimetheeducationalplanisagreedupon.

10. The graduate and/or employerwill be responsible for the costofbooks, insurance,uniforms, fees,and/orother course-relatedexpenses.

11. The guarantee does not imply that the graduate will pass anylicensingorqualifyingexaminationforaparticularcareer.

A student’s sole remedy against TSTC and its employees for skilldeficienciesshallbelimitedto12semestercredithoursoftuition-freeeducation,asdescribedabove.

Curriculum

Developmental Education CoursesTSTC provides courses and learning activities for students whoneedassistancewithbasicacademicskills.Developmentaleducationcoursesarenotcountedascredit towardgraduation.However, theyareusedalongwiththecreditcoursesfordeterminingcourseloadandsatisfactoryacademicprogressforfinancialaid.

ThefollowingdevelopmentaleducationcoursesareofferedatTSTC.Additionalnon-coursebaseddevelopmentalactivitiesmaybeofferedbycollegesinlieuofthesecourses.

Course Course Title

MathematicsDMTH0050 BasicMathematicsDMTH0100 IntroductoryAlgebra

(DMTH 0050 or Required Placement Scores*)DMTH0200 IntermediateAlgebra

(DMTH 0100 or Required Placement Scores*)

ReadingREAD0050 BasicReadingSkillsREAD0100 ReadingSkillsI

(READ 0050 or Required Placement Scores*)READ0200 ReadingSkillsII

(READ 0100 or Required Placement Scores*)

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Course Course TitleWritingWRIT 0050 Basic Writing SkillsWRIT 0100 Writing Skills I

(WRIT 0050 or Required Placement Scores*)WRIT 0200 Writing Skills II

(WRIT 0100 or Required Placement Scores*)(*Course Prerequisites)

General Education CoursesTSTC has been accredited since 1971 by the Southern Associationof Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Under thisaccreditation,associatedegreeprogramsmustcontainabasiccoreofgeneraleducationcourses.Thisbasiccoremustcontainaminimumof15semestercredithoursandincludeatleastonecoursefromeachofthefollowingareas:humanities/finearts,social/behavioralsciences,andnaturalsciences/mathematics.Specificcorecourserequirementsareincludedwithineachassociatedegreeplan.

Generaleducationcoursesareanintegralpartofastudent’spreparationforwork,andalongwiththetechnicalcourserequirements,formthebasisofastudent’sprogramofstudyatTSTC.

PurposeThe general education courses are basic to the purpose of TSTCHarlingenandrepresentacommitmenttoofferbreadthaswellasdepthtoastudent’stechnicaleducationprogramofstudy.TSTCHarlingen’sinventoryofgeneraleducationcoursesoffersacomprehensivegeneraleducationprogrambecause:

1. Employersareinterestedinhiringtechnicallytrainedgraduates,whowithanappropriategroundinginscience(natural,behavioral,and social), mathematics, and technology, can communicateeffectively, work well with others, make appropriate decisions,adapttochange,andinmanycases,continuetheireducation.

2. Thegeneraleducationcoursesprovidethenecessarymathematical,scientific,andcommunicationskillsrequiredtosucceedinmajorprogramsofstudy,intheworkplace,andinlife.

3. Generaleducationcoursesassistindevelopingtheabilitytothinkcritically,uselogicalreasoninginanalyzingandsolvingproblems,andappreciateculturaldiversity.

4. Many of our students need assistance in becoming preparedfor college studies in the technical and the general educationcomponentsoftheirstudies.

5. The general education courses are required tomeet accreditingstandardsofregional,state,andoccupationalgroupsrequiringabroadrangeofknowledgewhenobtainingadegreeorcertification,and they fulfill the requirements agreed upon in articulationagreementswithothercollegesanduniversities.

General Education and TransferGeneral education is an integral part of the college’s programsof instruction. The general education departments strive towarddelivering courses that impart common knowledge, intellectualconcepts,andattitudeseverypersonshouldhave forcareerand liferolesinadditiontoprovidingsomeofthebasiccompetenciesneededby technical students. Through establishing a common group of

required and elective courses, through cognitive experiences, andthroughthedemonstrationofskills,TSTCHarlingenseekstoprovidestudentsin:

• Degree programs with instruction in knowledge and skillsdesigned to impart common knowledge, intellectual concepts,andappropriateattitudesforworkandlife.Thesecoursesassistthe student’s participation in social, technological, and culturalenvironments. They also assist the student’s participation insocial, technological, and cultural environments. These coursescontain college-level content in areas of communication, socialandbehavioralsciences,humanities,business,mathematics,andnatural science. Their common course numbers are recognizedbytheTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoardintheLowerDivisionAcademicCourseGuideManualandmeetallrequirementsfortransfertootheraccreditedcollegesanduniversities.

• Certificate programs with instruction in knowledge, skills,and attitudes appropriate for and that support the technicalprogramsofstudy.Thesecollege-levelcoursesareintheareasofcommunications,humanrelations,mathematics,naturalscience,socialandbehavioralsciences,business,andhumanities. TheserelatedstudiescoursesinthecertificateprogramshavenumbersfromtheWorkforceEducationCourseManualas recognizedbythe Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and typicallyaretransferableforcoursesinoccupationalprogramsofstudyatothercollegesoraspartofanarticulationagreementwithanothercollege. Additional courses come from the Lower DivisionAcademicCourseGuideManual andmeet all requirements fortransfertootheraccreditedcollegesanduniversities.

• Developmentaleducationwithcoursesthatstrengthenacademicskills,teachpositivestudyhabits,developbasicskillcompetenciesnecessary for major program success, and allow students toexplore career options of the college’s major programs. Thesecoursesseektomakestudentsbetterpreparedtocompletetheirstudies in theirmajorprogramsof study. Finally, these coursessupportskills thatmustbeacquiredforstudentstosuccessfullymeettherequirementsofTSTC’sTexasSuccessInitiative.

Humanities ElectivesCredits for Humanities and FineArts Electives are based upon thedefinition of the Shared Vision Task Force of the National CouncilforOccupationalEducationandtheCommunityCollegeHumanitiesAssociation:

“Humanities inAssociateDegreeoccupationalprogramsare studieswhich expand the student’s awareness of the human conditionand appreciation of human needs, values, and achievements. TheHumanities assist in developing insights, capacities, and well-reasoned convictions essential for a fulfilled public andprivate life,aswellasasuccessinacareer.Theyincludestudiesofliteratureandall languages, history, philosophy and religion, and the history andappreciationofthefinearts.Theydonotincludethedevelopmentofbasiccommunicationskillsinanyhumanlanguage.”

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Course Course Title Prerequisite(s)Humanities/Fine ArtsANTH2346 GeneralAnthropologyARTS1301 ArtAppreciationARTS1303 ArtHistoryIARTS1304 ArtHistoryIIARTS1316 DrawingICOMM2311* NewsGathering&WritingI ENGL1301ENGL1301* CompositionIENGL1302* CompositionII ENGL1301ENGL2307 CreativeWriting ENGL1301ENGL2314* Technical&BusinessWritingI ENGL1301ENGL2321 BritishLiterature ENGL1301ENGL2326 AmericanLiterature ENGL1301ENGL2331 WorldLiterature ENGL1301MUSI1306 MusicAppreciationPHIL 1301 Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL1304 IntroductiontoWorldReligionsPHIL2306 IntroductiontoEthicsSOCI2319 MinorityStudiesISPAN1311* BeginningSpanishISPAN1312* BeginningSpanishII SPAN1311SPAN1411 BeginningSpanishI(forNon-nativeSpeakers)SPAN1412 BeginningSpanishII(forNon-nativeSpeakers) SPAN1411SPAN2311* IntermediateSpanishI SPAN1313orSPAN1412orequivalentSPAN2323 IntroductiontoLatinAmericanLiterature SPAN2311orSPAN1312SPAN2324 SpanishCulture SPAN2311orSPAN1312SPCH1311* IntroductiontoSpeechCommunicationSPCH1315* PublicSpeakingSPCH1318* InterpersonalCommunicationSPCH2333* Discussion&SmallGroupCommunication*MaynotbeusedtofulfillrequirementsforHumanities/FineArtsElectiveinAASdegrees.

Integrated Reading and Writing:INRW0200 IntegratedReadingandWriting SatisfiesTSIrequirementsforreadingand/orwriting

SeeadvisorforprerequisitesMIRW0150 ModularIntegratedReadingandWriting Seeadvisorforplacementinthiscourse

Math/Natural Sciences:BIOL1306 BiologyforScienceMajorsIBIOL1307 BiologyforScienceMajorsIIBIOL1308 BiologyforNon-ScienceMajorsIBIOL 1309 Biology for Non-Science Majors IIBIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI

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BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII BIOL2301BIOL2421 MicrobiologyforScienceMajors BIOL2301CHEM1305 IntroductoryChemistryICHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI MATH1314orrequiredplacementscoresCHEM1312 GeneralChemistryII CHEM1311CHEM2323 OrganicChemistryI CHEM1312CHEM2325 OrganicChemistryII CHEM2323DMTH0300 EmporiumMathFOCUSMATH ConcurrentclassesofDMTH0200/MATH1314orDMTH0200/MATH1332MATH1314 CollegeAlgebraMATH1316 PlaneTrigonometry MATH1314MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematicsIMATH1350 FundamentalsofMathematicsIMATH1351 FundamentalsofMathematicsII MATH1350MATH2305 DiscreteMathematics MATH2413MATH2312 PrecalculusMath MATH1314MATH2318 LinearAlgebra MATH1314MATH2320 DifferentialEquations MATH2414MATH2342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods MATH1314MATH2413 CalculusI MATH1316orMATH2312MATH2414 CalculusII MATH2413MATH2415 CalculusIII MATH2414PHYS1401 CollegePhysicsI MATH1316PHYS1402 CollegePhysicsII PHYS1401PHYS1415 PhysicalScienceIPHYS1417 PhysicalScienceIIPHYS2425 UniversityPhysicsI MATH2413PHYS2426 UniversityPhysicsII PHYS2425

Behavioral/Social Sciences:ECON2301 PrinciplesofMacroeconomicsECON2302 PrinciplesofMicroeconomicsGOVT2305 FederalGovernmentGOVT2306 TexasGovernmentHIST1301 UnitedStatesHistoryIHIST1302 UnitedStatesHistoryIIPSYC2301 GeneralPsychologyPSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&DevelopmentSOCI1301 IntroductorySociologySOCI1306 SocialProblems

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More InformationAnyone having any questions regarding transfer credit or specialpartnership agreements should contact the Curriculum Office or theCounseling Department.

Additionalcoursesmaybeacceptedontransfer fromothercolleges.Questions on the transferability of outside courses to meet theHumanities/FineArts electiveor theNatural Sciences/Mathematicselective requirements should be addressed to the chairs of therespectiveacademicdepartments.

General Education CoursesThe following is a list General Education courses offered by TSTCHarlingen:

General Education Academic CoreTSTC offers a core package of tranferable academic courses thatwill transfer to any collegeoruniversity in the stateofTexas.MoreinformationoncoursecontentandlectureandlabhoursisincludedintheCourseDescriptionssectionofthiscatalog.

Selection of courses within each category must be based upon thestudent’s demonstrated abilities, desired major, and intentions forgraduation. Not all courses are offered every semester.Additionalhoursmaybetakenbeyondtheminimumshown.Thecategoriesandminimumhoursforthebasiccoreareasfollows:

Course TitleEnglish Rhetoric and Composition (6 hours)ENGL1301 CompositionENGL1302 CompositionII

Mathematics (3 hours)MATH1314 CollegeAlgebraMATH1316 PlaneTrigonometryMATH1332 ContemporaryMathematicsMATH1350 FundamentalsofMathIMATH2312 PrecalculusMathMATH2318 LinearAlgebraMATH2320 DifferentialEquationsMATH2342 ElementaryStatisticalMethodsMATH2413 CalculusIMATH2414 CalculusIIMATH2415 CalculusIII

Natural Science (6 hours)Coursesmaycomefromdifferentdisciplines.BIOL1306 BiologyforScienceMajorsI(Lecture)BIOL1106 BiologyforScienceMajorsI(Lab)BIOL1307 BiologyforScienceMajorsII(Lecture)BIOL1107 BiologyforScienceMajorsII(Lab)

Course TitleBIOL1308 BiologyforNon-ScienceMajorsI(Lecture)BIOL1108 BiologyforNon-ScienceMajorsI(Lab)BIOL1309 BiologyforNon-ScienceMajorsII(Lecture)BIOL 1109 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (Lab)BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI(Lecture)BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyI(Lab)BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII(Lecture)BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyII(Lab)BIOL 2321 Microbiology for Science Majors (Lecture)BIOL2121 MicrobiologyforScienceMajors(Lab)CHEM1305 IntroductoryChemistryI(Lecture)CHEM1105 IntroductoryChemistryI(Lab)CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI(Lecture)CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (Lab)CHEM1312 GeneralChemistryII(Lecture)CHEM1112 GeneralChemistryII(Lab)PHYS1301 CollegePhysicsI(Lecture)PHYS1101 CollegePhysicsI(Lab)PHYS 1302 College Physics II (Lecture)PHYS1102 CollegePhysicsII(Lab)PHYS1315 PhysicalScienceI(Lecture)PHYS1115 PhysicalScienceI(Lab)PHYS1317 PhysicalScienceII(Lecture)PHYS 1117 Physical Science II (Lab)PHYS2325 UniversityPhysicsI(Lecture)PHYS2125 UniversityPhysicsI(Lab)PHYS2326 UniversityPhysicsII(Lecture)PHYS2126 UniversityPhysicsII(Lab)

Government and U.S. History (12 hours)GOVT2305 FederalGovernmentGOVT2306 TexasGovernmentHIST1301 U.S.HistoryI(to1877)HIST 1302 U.S. History II (since 1877)

Social/Behavioral Science (3 hours)ECON2301 PrinciplesofMacroeconomicsECON2302 PrinciplesofMicroeconomicsPSYC 2301 General PsychologyPSYC2314 LifeSpanGrowth&DevelopmentSOCI1301 IntroductorySociologySOCI1306 SocialProblemsSOCI2319 MinorityStudies**

**SOCI2319(MinorityStudies)maycountasaSocial/BehavioralSciencecourse or as a Humanities course, but it cannot count for both groups

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Course TitleFine Arts (3 hours)ARTS1301 ArtAppreciationARTS1303 ArtHistoryIARTS 1304 Art History IIMUSI1306 MusicAppreciation

Humanities (3 hours)Mustincludeoneliteraturecoursemarkedwithan*ANTH 2346 General AnthropologyENGL2321 BritishLiterature*ENGL2326 AmericanLiterature*ENGL2331 WorldLiterature*PHIL1301 IntroductiontoPhilosophyPHIL 1304 Introduction to World ReligionsPHIL2306 IntroductiontoEthicsSOCI2319 MinorityStudies**SPAN2323 IntroductiontoLatinAmericanLiterature*SPAN2324 SpanishCulture*

Speech Communication (3 hours)SPCH1311 IntroductiontoSpeechCommunicationSPCH1315 PublicSpeakingSPCH1318 InterpersonalCommunicationSPCH 1321 Business and Professional CommunicationSPCH2333 Discussion&SmallGroupCommunication

Modern Language (6 hours)Choose one of the followingSPAN 1311 Beginning Spanish I

and choose one of the followingSPAN1312 BeginningSpanishII

Other Academic Transfer CoursesThe Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves thefollowing courses for academic credit. However, these courses arenotpartoftheGeneralEducationAcademicCoreandwillnotsatisfythecorerequirementsforgraduation.Certainprogramsrequirethesecoursesaspartoftheircurricula,andthecoursemayalsobetakenasanelectivebeyondrequirementsoftheGeneralEducationAcademicCore.

Course TitleACCT2301 PrinciplesofAcctingI-FinancialACCT2302 PrinciplesofAcctingII-Managerial

(ACCT2301*)BCIS1305 BusinessComputerApplicationsBUSI1301 BusinessPrinciplesBUSI2301 BusinessLawCOMM2311 NewsGathering&WritingCOSC1301 MicrocomputerApplicationsENGL2314 Technical&BusinessWriting

Course TitleENGL2307 CreativeWritingENGR1201 IntroductiontoEngineeringENGR1204 EngineeringGraphicsENGR 2301 Engineering Mechanics I - StaticsENGR2304 ProgrammingforEngineersENGR2305 CircuitAnalysisIENGR2105 CircuitAnalysisILabENVR1401 EnvironmentalScienceIGEOG 1303 World Regional GeographyHIST2321 WorldCivilizationsMATH2305 DiscreteMathematics(MATH2413*)SPAN2311 IntermediateSpanishTECA1354 ChildGrowthandDevelopment(*Course Prerequisites)

Prerequisites and Co-requisitesStudents must complete designated prerequisite courses beforeregistering for certain courses and must take co-requisite coursesduringthesameterm.Suchrequirementsareindicatedaspartofthecourse descriptions. Students are responsible for taking courses insequenceandattheproperlevel.Failuretoadheretoprerequisiteandco-requisiterequirementsmayresultinthestudentsbeingwithdrawnfromthecourses.

Credit Award for Assessments and Training CreditawardsforTexasStateTechnicalCollege(TSTC)coursesbasedoncreditbyexaminationornon-traditionaltrainingandexperiencesisavailable tostudentswhoplan toenrollatTSTCand tocurrentlyenrolled students. TSTC awards credit for various examinationspublishedbytheCollegeBoard,includingtheCollegeBoardAdvancedPlacementProgram(AP)andtheCollegeLevelExaminationProgramSubjectExams(CLEP-S).TSTCalsoawardscreditfortrainingreceivedwhileintheUnitedStatesArmedServices,forcreditearnedthroughthe International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and, for creditearnedinhighschooldualcreditcourses.Studentsmayalsobeeligibleto receive credit awards for other types of training and experiencesubjecttoreviewandapprovalbytheappropriatecollegeofficial.

General Rules and RegulationsThetotalnumberofsemestercredithoursawardedforCreditAwardsmayvarydependinguponthestudent’sprogramofstudy;however,thetotalcreditawarded(includingtransfercredits)cannotexceed75percentofthetotalcreditsrequiredforthestudent’sdeclaredprogramofstudy. At least25percentof the totalcredits inaTSTCstudent’scertificateorAASdegreeplanmustbeearned throughregularSCHinstructionataTSTCcollegecollegeoratanotherinstitutionofhighereducationinpartnershipwithTSTC.

To receive Credit Awards, students must be enrolled at TSTC andhave completed a minimum of six semester credit hours of non-developmentalcourseworkatTSTC.NewstudentswhorequestandmeetthestandardsforCreditAwardswillbegrantedcreditpending

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CLEP Subject Test Name Score Minimum Credits TSTC Course(s)PrinciplesofAccounting 50 6 ACCT2301,2302,2401,2402GeneralBiology 50 8 BIOL1406,1407IntroductoryBusinessLaw 50 3 BUSI2301GeneralChemistry 50 8 CHEM1411,1412PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 50 3 ECON2301PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 50 3 ECON2302EnglishCompositionwithEssay 50 6 ENGL1301,1302EnglishLiterature 50 6 ENGL2322,2323AmericanLiterature 50 6 ENGL2327,2328AmericanGovernment 50 3 GOVT2305HistoryofU.S.I 50 3 HIST1301HistoryofU.S.II 50 3 HIST1302Humanities 50 6 HUMA1301,1302CollegeAlgebra 50 3 MATH1314Trigonometry 50 3 MATH1316Calculusw/ElementaryFunctions 50 4 MATH2413PreCalculus 50 3 MATH2312IntroductoryPsychology 50 3 PSYC2301HumanGrowthandDevelopment 50 3 PSYC2314IntroductorySociology 50 3 SOCI1301SpanishLanguage 50 3 SPAN1311SpanishLanguage 53 6 SPAN1311,1312SpanishLanguage 64 12 SPAN1311,1312,2311,2312

completionofsixnon-developmentalsemestercredithoursatTSTC.

WhilecreditmaybeawardedbyTSTCforexternalexamsandtraining,thiscreditmaynotsatisfyrequirementsforaspecificprogramofstudy.StudentsshouldcheckwithprogramadvisorstodetermineifacceptedCreditAwardswillmeetprogramrequirements.

AgradeofCR(credit)willbeassignedforanycourseinwhichCreditAwardsare received.Thisgrade isnotcomputed in thegradepointaverage,andthecreditdoesnotcounttowardcalculationofstudentloadforaterm.

The student is responsible for obtaining documentation of externalexamscoresand/orothertrainingandsubmittingittotheRegistrar’sOfficeataTSTCCollege.ScoresfortheCollegeExaminationProgram(CLEP)andAdvancedPlacement(AP)examinations,aswellasotherCreditAwarddocumentation,shouldbereceivedpriortoenrollmentforuseincourseadvisementandplacement.

StudentsmustcompletetheappropriateCreditAwardRequest formwithappropriatedocumentationtoinitiatetheCreditAwardprocess.

PaymentofanyfeesassociatedwithCreditAwardprogrammustbereceivedbeforecreditcanbepostedtothestudent’stranscript.

CLEP Subject Area ExamsTheCollegeLevelExaminationProgram(orCLEP)isaseriesoftestsofferedbytheCollegeBoard.Thetestscoveravarietyofsubjectareasincludingbusiness,scienceandmathematics,historyandsocialsciences,foreignlanguages,andcompositionandliterature.CLEPexamsareofferedonmostcollegeanduniversitycampuses.

TSTCawardscoursecreditforthefollowingCLEPSubjectExamsprovidingtheminimumscorehasbeenobtainedonthespecifictest.TSTCdoesnotawardcreditfortheCLEPGeneralExams.CLEPScoresarevalidforten(10)yearsfromthetestdate.

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Advanced PlacementAdvanced Placement (AP) exams are offered by the College Board to students who completeAP courses while enrolled in high school. The examscover a variety of subject areas including business, science andmathematics, history and social sciences, foreign languages, and composition andliterature.

TSTCawardscoursecreditforthefollowingAPExamsprovidingtheminimumscorehasbeenobtainedonthespecifictest.APscoresarevalidten(10)yearsfromthetestdate.

AP Subject Test Name Score Minimum Credits TSTC Course(s)Art,Historyof 3 3 ARTS1303Art,Historyof 4 6 ARTS1303,1304Biology 3 4 BIOL1406Biology 4 8 BIOL1406,1407Chemistry 3 4 CHEM1411Chemistry 4 8 CHEM1411,1412ComputerScienceA 3 3 COSC1301,ITSC1302,1307Macroeconomics 4 3 ECON2301Microeconomics 4 3 ECON2302EnglishLanguage 3 3 ENGL1301EnglishLanguage 4 6 ENGL1301,1302EnglishLiterature 3 3 ENGL2322,EnglishLiterature 4 6 ENGL2322,2323U.S.Government&Politics 3 3 GOVT2305U.S.History 3 3 HIST1301HistoryofU.S. 4 6 HIST1301,1302MusicTheory 3 3 MUSI1306Statistics 3 3 MATH1342CalculusAB 3 3 MATH2312CalculusAB 4 4 MATH2413CalculusBC 3 4 MATH2414PhysicsB 3 8 PHYS1401,1402PhysicsC 3 8 PHYS2425,2426Psychology 3 3 PSYC2301SpanishLanguage 3 3 SPAN1311SpanishLanguage 4 6 SPAN1311,1312SpanishLanguage 5 12 SPAN1311,1312,2311,2312SpanishLiterature 4 3 SPAN2323SpanishLiterature 5 6 SPAN2323,2324

Credit for Military TrainingStudents who received training while in the United States ArmedServices may receive credit for that training, provided appropriatedocumentationisprovidedandthetrainingisequivalenttoacourseorcoursesofferedbyTSTC.Creditawardedformilitarytrainingisbasedon the recommendations from theAmerican Council on Education(ACE) in itsGuide to theEvaluationofEducationalExperiences intheArmedServicesandmustbeapprovedbytheappropriateTSTCdepartmentchairforthespecificsubjectarea.

TheMilitaryRegistriesprovidequalityassuranceandpolicyguidanceto theU.S.Army,Navy,andMarineCorps insupportof theArmy/ACERegistryTranscriptService(AARTS)andtheSailor/Marine/ACE

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MinimumScore MinimumScore IBD Exam Name with IB Diploma without IB Diploma Credits TSTC Course(s)Biology(HL) 4 5 8 BIOL1406,1407Biology(SL) 4 n/a 8 BIOL1406,1407Chemistry(HL) 4 5 8 CHEM1411,1412Chemistry(SL) 4 n/a 8 CHEM1411,1412Economics(HL) 4 5 6 ECON2301,2302Economics(SL) 4 n/a 6 ECON2301,2302EnglishLanguageA1(HL) 4 5 6 ENGL2322,2323EnglishLanguageA1(SL) 4 n/a 6 ENGL2322,2323Mathematics(HL) 4 n/a 6 MATH1314,1316MathMethods(SL) 4 n/a 3 MATH1314MathStudies(SL) 4 n/a 3 MATH1324or1325Philosophy(HL) 4 5 3 PHIL1301Philosophy(SL) 4 n/a 3 PHIL1301Physics(HL) 4 5 4 PHYS1401Physics(SL) 4 n/a 4 PHYS1401Psychology(HL) 4 5 3 PSYC2301Psychology(SL) 4 n/a 3 PSYC2301

Credit Award for Continuing Education Units and Experiential LearningStudents who have successfully completed continuing education(CEU) courses offered by a TSTC college are eligible to apply forsemestercredithourtechnicalcoursecredit.CEUcourseworkmustbedemonstratedtobesubstantiallythesameastheequivalentsemestercredit coursework. Students must sign and submit a ContinuingEducationHours (CEU)CourseEquivalencyEvaluation form to theinstructional administrator of the appropriate technical program inwhichthecourse(s)aremanaged.

Experiential learning allows students to receive college credit forequivalenteducationalexperiencesacquiredthroughearlierschoolingsituations, work/on-the-job training or life experiences. Uponapprovaloftheappropriatedepartmentchairand/ordean,astudentmay develop a petition for a course or courses offered by TSTC togain college-level credit. Petitions are reviewed by the appropriatedepartmentchairand/ordivisiondirectorandsubmittedtotheVicePresidentofStudentLearningforapproval.

Students with applicable skills and knowledge may also receivecredit for technical courses in which proficiency is determined byexamination. These challenge exams are designed and written byqualifiedfacultyandmaybeadministeredinthetechnicaldepartmentortestingcenter.

More specific information on credit award for continuing educationunits and experiential learningmay be obtain from the ContinuingEducationOffice.Testingcenterand/orevaluationfeesmayapply.

Audited CoursesStudents may audit courses with permission from the courseinstructors.Studentsauditingcoursesmustadheretothesameclassrequirementsasthosestudentstakingthecoursesforcredit.Auditedcoursesarenotconsideredwhendeterminingacredithourload,andagradeof“AUD”isshownonthestudents’gradereports.Studentsmay takecourses forcreditafterauditing thembutmaynot receive

RegistryTranscript(SMART).Morethan2,300collegesanduniversitiesrecognize theseACE-endorsed transcripts as official documentationofmilitaryexperiencesandaccuraterecordsofapplicableACEcreditrecommendations.

StudentswhowishtoreceivecreditformilitarytrainingshouldobtainatranscriptfromtheDefenseActivityforNon-TraditionalEducationSupport (DANTES). This agencymaintains the educational recordsof the service members who have completed DANTES SubjectStandardizedTests(DSSTs),CLEPexaminations,USAFI(UnitedStatesArmedforcesInstitute),andGEDtests.

Before July 1, 1974, the results of courses and tests takenunder theauspicesofUSAFI(UnitedStatesArmedForcesInstitute,disestablished1974)arealsoavailablefromtheDANTESProgram:

DANTESProgramTheChaunceyGroupInternationalP.O.Box6605Princeton,NJ08541-6605

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBD)Studentswhohave receivedan InternationalBaccalaureateDiploma(IB)mayreceiveTSTCcoursecreditforthefollowingexamswithscoresoffour(4)orhigheroneitherstandardlevel(SL)orhigherlevel(HL)examinations.StudentswhohavetakenIBexamsbutdonothaveanIBdiplomamayreceivecreditforscoresoffive(5)orhigheronhigherlevel(HL)examinationsonly.

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creditbyexaminationoruseauditedcoursesascoursesubstitutionsindegreeorcertificateplans.StudentswhoauditcourseswillbechargedstateanddesignatedtuitionasspecifiedintheTuitionandFeessectionofthiscatalog.ContacttheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecordsformoreinformation.

Cooperative EducationMost certificate and degree programs offer students opportunitiesto participate in cooperative trainingwith industry for at least onesemester. Students in cooperative experiences earn up to 12 credithoursworkingoff-campusatjobsrelatedtotheirfieldsofstudy.Thisphaseoftrainingisacooperativeeffortbetweenthestudent,industry,andTSTCtoprovidevaluableworkexperience.Cooperativeeducationiscompetitive,enablingsomequalifiedstudentstoearnincometohelpsupporttheireducation.Studentswhoareinterestedinparticipatingincooperativeexperiencesshoulddiscusstheopportunitieswiththeirdepartmentchairpersons.

Individualized InstructionSome programs of study offer individualized instruction. In theseprograms, students may complete course requirements withoutattendingregularly-scheduledlectureorlaboratorysessions.Studentsenroll inanagreed-uponnumberof contacthoursandareawardedcreditwhencourseobjectivesaremet.Thisallowsstudentstoadvancethroughprogramrequirementsatacomfortablespeed,whichmaybeslowerorfasterthanthemoretraditionalapproach.Studentsshouldtalk with their department chairpersons about the availability ofindividualinstructionintheirprogramsofstudy.

Dual Credit CoursesHighschoolstudentswhohavecompletedtheirsophomoreyearmayenrollfordualcreditacademicandtechnicalcoursesatTSTCwhilestillinhighschoolthroughtheexceptionaladmissionprogram.Studentsreceiveeithertranscriptedcreditforregularcollegecreditcoursesorarticulatedcreditthatisbaseduponagreementswithschooldistricts.ContacttheDualEnrollmentOfficeformoreinformation.

Early College High SchoolEarlycollegehighschools(ECHS)aresmallhighschoolsdesignedtoallowstudentstoearnbothahighschooldiplomaandanassociate’sdegreeoruptotwoyearsofcredittowardabachelor’sdegree.Earlycollegehighschoolsmaybe locatedonorassociatedwith theTSTCcolleges.StudentsattendingECHSenroll inTSTCcoursesaspartoftheirhighschoolcurriculum.Whilesimilar todualcreditprograms,studentsinECHSaresubjecttoadditionalrequirementsforadmissionand participation in classes. Contact an admissions advisor oreducationandcareerspecialistataTSTCcollegeformoreinformation.

Day/Evening Weekend CoursesThemajorityofcollegecreditcoursesaretaughtonweekdaysduringthe day, with selected courses offered during the evenings and/oronSaturdays.Continuing education andworkforce training coursesarescheduledthroughoutthesetimeperiods;contacttheContinuingEducationOfficefordetails.

Online LearningTSTC offers instruction through a variety of electronic media. Onlineclasses offer students the opportunity to complete college coursesusing personal computers and Internet connections. Each TSTCprogram that offers online learning courses has requirements specificto that department.

Online learning courses are not self-paced.However, depending onthenatureoftheinstructionalmethod,studentsmaycompletecourserequirements as their schedules permit. Students enrolled in onlinelearning courses must meet deadlines, take scheduled tests, etc.,but typically theydonothave tobe in classroomsat specific times,except when required by the instructors. Those students who takeonlinelearningcoursescompleteassignmentsandcommunicatewithinstructorsvia theestablishedLearningManagementSystem(LMS).Someonlinelearningcoursesrequireproctoredtesting.

Admissionrequirementsarethesameasthoseforon-campusstudents.StudentsplanningtotakeonlyonlinelearningcoursesshouldnotifytheOnlineLearningOfficesothatappropriateinformationandadvisingcanbearranged.Advisingisaccomplishedbye-mailandtelephone.

Inmost cases, tuition for online learning courses is the sameason-campuscourses.TheTuitionandFeessectionofthiscatalogprovidesmoredetails.Studentsplanningtotakeonlyonlinelearningcoursesshouldnotify theOnlineLearningOfficeand theTSTCAdvisementCenter so that the appropriate information and advising can bearranged.

Enrollment

RegistrationRegistration dates are published in the college calendar. Returningstudentsandnewstudentswhohavecompletedadmissionproceduresshould contact their local TSTC campus for specific registrationinformation.

Schedule ChangesCurrentlyenrolledstudentsmayaddcourses,dropcourses,orchangesections before classes begin by contacting their program advisors.After classes begin, all students may change their schedules byobtaining course schedule change forms available from the Officeof Admissions and Records, instructors and/or department chairs.ThecompletedformsmustbesubmittedtotheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecordsbythedeadlinepublishedintheTSTCcollegecalendar.Changesareeffectiveonlywhenthisprocesshasbeencompleted.

Drops and WithdrawalsStudentsmaydropcoursesorwithdrawfromtheCollegebycompletinga course schedule change form, obtaining the appropriate approvalsignatures,andsubmittingtheformtotheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecords.Theeffectivedateisthedatethecourseschedulechangeformis received in the Office ofAdmissions and Records. Deadlines forcoursedropsandwithdrawals fromthecollegearepublished in theTSTCcollegecalendar.

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Studentswhoconcurrentlydropandaddthesamenumberofcredithours ina simultaneous transactiondonot incuradditional chargesor receive refunds. See “Refunds forChanges inEnrollment” in theRefundssectionformoreinformation.

Courses that are dropped prior to the official census dates do notappear on the student’s transcript. After the official census dates,studentswhodropcoursesorwithdrawfromthe institutionreceivemarks of “W” (Withdrawal), provided the forms are received on orbeforethepublisheddeadline.

Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, “an institutionof higher education may not permit a student to drop more thansix courses, including any course a transfer student has dropped atanotherinstitutionofhighereducation.”ThisstatutewasenactedbythestateofTexasinspring2007andappliestostudentswhoenrollinapublic institutionofhighereducationasfirst-timefreshmenin fall2007orlater.Anycoursethatastudentdropsiscountedtowardthesix-course limit if “the studentwas able todrop the coursewithoutreceiving a grade or incurring an academic penalty; the student’stranscriptindicatesorwillindicatethatthestudentwasenrolledinthecourse;andthestudentisnotdroppingthecourseinordertowithdrawfromtheinstitution.”Someexemptionsforgoodcausecouldallowastudenttodropacoursewithouthavingitcountedtowardthislimit,butitistheresponsibilityofthestudenttoestablishthatgoodcause.

Studentswhohavecompletedatleast75percentofthetermandwhoarecalled toactivemilitaryservicemayrequestanexcusedabsencerather than withdrawal from their courses. Students who requestleave based onmilitary servicewill be given grades of “IM” in allcoursesandwillhavetwoyearsfromtheendofthetermtocompletecoursework.Gradesof“IM”awardedtostudentscalledtomilitaryservicewillbechangedto“W”gradesiftherequiredcourseworkisnotcompletedbytheendofthetwo-yearperiod.

StudentswhowithdrawfromtheCollegemustensurethatalllibrarybooks and laboratory equipment are returned and all financialobligationsaresettledbeforetheyleave.

Student ParticipationStudents are responsible for their own class attendance andparticipation. Faculty members may establish requirements forstudentparticipationinspecificlearningactivitiesbothinandoutoftheclassroomandmayconsidertheserequirementswhendeterminingfinalgrades.

Student Absence and Religious Holy DaysUnder Texas Education Code 51.911, a student who is absent fromclassfortheobservanceofareligiousHolyDayisallowedtotakeanexaminationorcompleteanassignmentscheduledforthatdaywithina reasonable timeperiod,asestablishedby the facultymember.Thestudentmustgivewrittennoticebysubmittingacompletedabsencerequestformtotheinstructorwithinthefirst10daysoftheterm.

High School Articulation AgreementsTSTChasestablishedarticulationagreementswithvarioushighschoolsthroughoutthestate.Theseagreementsallowenteringstudentstousetheirworkinpre-determinedhighschoolcoursesforcredit inTSTCprograms.Todetermineifaparticularhighschoolisparticipatinginthisprogram,contactthehighschoolcounselorandappropriateTSTCdepartmentchairperson.

Transfer of CreditThe transferof course credit fromTSTC tootherTexas collegesanduniversitiesisfacilitatedbytheTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard (THECB) Academic Course Guide Manual and WorkforceEducationCourseManual.Ingeneral,studentsmaysubmitanofficialTSTC transcript to another college or university for considerationof transfer credits. Acceptance of credits is at the discretion of thereceiving institution. Contact the appropriate department chair formoreinformation.

ResolutionofTransferDisputesforLowerDivisionCourses

The following procedures specified in Texas Higher EducationCoordinatingBoardRules(Chapter4,SubchapterB,Section4.27)shallbe followed by institutions of higher education in the resolution ofcredittransferdisputesinvolvinglower-divisioncourses:

1 Ifaninstitutionofhighereducationdoesnotacceptcoursecreditearnedbyastudentatanotherinstitutionofhighereducation,thereceivinginstitutionshallgivewrittennoticetothestudentandtothesendinginstitutionthattransferofthecoursecreditisdenied,andshallincludeinthatnoticethereasonsfordenyingthecredit.Attachedtothewrittennoticeshallbetheproceduresforresolutionoftransferdisputesforlower-divisioncoursesasoutlinedinthissection,accompaniedbyclearinstructionsoutliningtheprocedureforappealingthedecisiontotheCommissioner.

2 A student who receives notice as specified in paragraph (1) ofthis subsectionmaydispute thedenialof creditbycontactingadesignatedofficialateitherthesendingorthereceivinginstitution.

3 Thetwoinstitutionsandthestudentshallattempttoresolvethetransferof thecoursecredit inaccordancewithBoardrulesandguidelines.

4 If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of thestudentorthesendinginstitutionwithin45daysafterthedatethestudentreceivedwrittennoticeofdenial,thesendinginstitutionmaynotifytheCommissionerinwritingoftherequestfortransferdisputeresolution,andtheinstitutionthatdeniesthecoursecreditfortransfershallnotifytheCommissionerinwritingofitsdenialandthereasonsforthedenial.

The Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee shall make thefinaldeterminationaboutadisputeconcerningthetransferofcoursecredit and givewritten notice of the determination to the involvedstudentandinstitutions.

EachinstitutionofhighereducationshallpublishinitscoursecatalogstheproceduresspecifiedinallsubsectionsofSection4.27intheTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoardrules.

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TheBoardshallcollectdataonthetypesoftransferdisputesthatarereported and the disposition of each case that is considered by theCommissionerortheCommissioner’sdesignee.

If a receiving institution has cause to believe that a course beingpresentedbya student for transfer fromanother school isnotofanacceptablelevelofquality,itshouldfirstcontactthesendinginstitutionandattempttoresolvetheproblem.Intheeventthatthetwoinstitutionsareunabletocometoasatisfactoryresolution,thereceivinginstitutionmay notify the Commissioner, who may investigate the course. Ifits quality is found to be unacceptable, the Boardmay discontinuefundingforthecourse.

Scholastic IntegrityTSTCexpectsallstudentstoengageinscholasticpursuitsinamannerthatisbeyondreproach.Studentsareexpectedtomaintaincompletehonestyandintegrity.Anystudentfoundguiltyofscholasticdishonestyissubjecttodisciplinaryaction.Scholasticdishonestyincludes,butisnotlimitedto,cheatingonacademicwork,plagiarism,andcollusion.

• Cheatingonacademicworkincludes,butisnotlimitedto:• copyingfromanotherstudent’stestpaperorotheracademicwork;

• usingmaterialsduringatestthathavenotbeenauthorizedbytheindividualgivingthetest;

• collaborating with another student, without authorization,duringanexaminationorinpreparingacademicwork;

• bribinganotherpersontoobtainanunadministeredtest;• knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting,

or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of anunadministeredtest;and

• substituting for another student, or permitting anotherstudenttosubstituteforoneself,totakeatestorprepareotheracademicwork.

• Plagiarismmeansclaiminganother’sworkasone’sownwithoutacknowledgingitsoriginanddoingsoforcredit.

• Collusionmeansunauthorizedcollaborationwithanotherpersoninpreparingawrittenworkofferedforcredit.

Disciplineforscholasticdishonestyfollowsthesamecourseasotherdisciplinaryactions,excepttheappropriatefacultymemberconsidersand reviews the case first. The student may appeal the facultymember’s decision to the Department Chair and then to the VicePresidentofStudentLearning.IfthestudentisnotsatisfiedwiththeVicePresidentofStudentLearning’decision,he/shemayfollowthenormal disciplinary appeal procedures. Students are not suspendedfromclassorfromtheCollegeuntiltheyhavereceiveddueprocess.

Continuing Education and Corporate Workforce TrainingTSTCoffersarangeofcontinuingeducationandworkforce trainingcourses (CE) programs. Credit in these courses and programs isawarded as “Continuing Education Units” (CEUs) upon successfulcompletionofcourseandprogramobjectives.Coursesmaybeoffered

to the general public or in a customized format for businesses andindustries to meet specific workplace needs. Typical curriculumofferingsinclude:

• Training and retraining programs that respond to requests orneedsofbusinessorotherinstitutionsandagencies

• Specialized customized training courses, workshops, seminars,andclinics

• Trainingforindustrialstart-uporexpansionprograms• Continuingeducationtotrainfornewcareersandtoprovideskill

updates, professional development, personal improvement andrecreation.

Admission and Registration The majority of CE courses and programs have no admissionrequirements; however, all participants are required to complete aregistration form with basic demographic information. Somespecializedprogramsmayrequiredemonstratedskills,competencies,andsomeprogramrequirementspriortoenrollment.

Tuition and FeesCEcoursesvaryinpricedependingonthelengthofthecourse,specialequipmentorlabsusedintrainingandotherfactors.CustomizedCEtraining courses may be billed directly to the sponsoring businessor industry or employersmay reimburse students for approvedCEtrainingcourses.

Unless the course or student is sponsored by a business or agency,paymentofalltuitionandfeesisrequiredthreebusinessdayspriortothefirstclassmeeting.

Class Records and CertificatesStudents completing CE courses receive one (1) CEU for every 10hoursofparticipation ina continuingeducationcourseorprogram.GradesofSatisfactory“S”orUnsatisfactory“U”aretypicallyawardedinCEclasses.Othertypesofgradesmaybeawardeddependingonthe requirements of the course sponsor. Students who successfullycomplete CE courses receive a certificate certifying the number ofCEUsawarded.

CEUsearnedinclassestaughtbyTSTCmaybeconvertedtosemesterhour (college) credit that is applicable to a certificate of completionor associatedegree.Refer to theCreditAward forAssessments andTrainingsectionofthiscatalogformoreinformation.

Refund Policy for CE CoursesStudentswhodropaCEcoursepriortothefirstclassdaywillreceivea100percentrefund.Studentswhodropafter thefirstclassdaywillreceivea0percentrefundandwillberesponsibleforallcoursefees.

Customized Training for Business and IndustryTSTC Harlingen has a representative to respond to requests frombusinesses and other institutions or agencies to develop and offerspecialized training for employees. Training may be provided at

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the college or at the sponsor’s site of choice. Formore informationon specialized business and industry training contact CorporateEducation.

Student Services

Student HousingThe College considers housing an added service for its students.Occupancyinstudentapartmentsispurelyvoluntaryonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.ThefacilitiesareconvenientlylocatedattheCollegewithin walking distance of classroom buildings, laboratories andrecreationfacilities.

Housing and cafeteria facilities are owned and operated by theCollegeonaself-sustainingbasistoofferitsstudentsroomandboardaccommodationsatthelowestpossiblecost.

Housing ReservationsBecausefacilitiesarelimited,theprospectivestudentshouldcompleteacampushousingapplicationassoonaspossible,atleastonesemesterinadvanceoftheexpectedenrollmentdate.Theapplicationmustbecompletedandreturnedwith$150deposit,theReleaseofBackgroundInformationFormandthenon-refundablecriminalbackgroundcheckfeeof$15.Aproofofbacterialmeningitisvaccinationisalsoneeded10dayspriortomove-in.ThedepositcanbemadebycheckormoneyorderpayabletoTexasStateTechnicalCollege.

Thedepositmustbepaidbeforethestudentisplacedonthehousingassignmentlist.Ifthestudentdecidesnottoenrollorliveincampushousing, the depositwill be refunded. The depositwill be retaineduntilthestudentproperlyclears/vacateshousing.Familyapartmentsdonotrequireadeposituntilthescheduledmove-indate.

Housing Assignments Returning students havepriority inhousing assignments.However,theymust reserve their own rooms for future occupancy at least 30daysbeforetheendofthecurrentsemester.

Confirmation of housing reservations for available housing will bemadeinwritingtoeachapplicant.Whencapacityisreached,additionalapplicantswillbenotifiedinwritingthatroomsarenotavailable.

Thestudentmayrequestacertainapartmentand/orroommate,andall possible considerationwill be given to each request. The collegereservestherighttoassignstudentstospecificapartments.

Students must remain in the facilities assigned to them unlesspermission for change isobtained from theHousingOffice.Movingwithoutpermissionmayresultinpermanentdismissalfromcampushousing. The Housing Office reserves the right to move studentsto another dorm in order to conserve energy, for safety reasons, toconductrepairsorremodelandforotherreasonsthatareinthebestinterestofthecollege.

Housing RegulationsHousing regulations are posted in the Housing Office. Tenants maymove into their assigned apartments on the first day of regularregistration only if advance rent and room deposits have been paidand the lease agreement has been signed. The tenant will terminate thelease and must vacate the dorm if he/she ceases to be a TSTC student.

Whenthestudentproperlyvacateshisorherassignedapartment,theunusedportionofadvancerentwillberefundedfollowinginspectionby Housing Office staff and return of all room keys. However, norefundswillbemadeduringthelast10schooldaysofthesemester.

Aportionof thehousingdepositwillbewithheld todefraycostsofapartmentrepairorreplacementoflostitemswheretenantliabilityisobvious.Remainingportionsofthehousingdepositwillbewithheldtodefraythecostofapartmentrentaldue.

AllrentalratesarebasedontheTSTCSystemapprovedfeeschedule.

All rates are subject to change without notice due to economicconditionsbeyondthecontrolofthecollege.

Counseling and Testing ServicesCounselingandtestingservicesassiststudentsinobtainingmaximumresultsfromtheireducationalopportunities.Servicesareprovidedbya Licensed Professional Counselor as well as experienced advisors.Studentsareencouragedtomakeappointments;however,walk-insarewelcomedandaccommodated,basedoncounseloravailability.

Counseling services promotes positive mental health for improvedpersonal, career, and academic growth. These services includeindividualandgroupcounseling,scholasticandfinancialcounseling,workshops,mediation, and referral tooutsideagencies. Informationdisclosed during counseling sessions is strictly confidential, exceptwhenitinvolvespotentialdangertooneselforothers,childabuse,orcriminalconduct.

TSTC Harlingen has a Behavior Intervention Team (BIT). The BITprovides a systematic response to students and employees whosebehavior isdisruptive to themselvesor the environment, ormaybeinviolationoftheTSTCStudentCodeofConduct,tosupportstudentsuccess, and toassist inprotectinghealth, safety, andwelfareof thestudentsandmembersofthecollegecommunity.

TestingservicesprovidestheTSIassessmenttestanddepartmentaltests.SelectedTSTCcollegesmayofferGEDtesting.Otherinstrumentsareofferedthatprovideinformationandguidanceinacademicandcareerareasandhelpinunderstandingpersonalstrengthsandweaknesses.

Student Life

Student ActivitiesStudent activities include a variety of social and special events,leadership development programs, and community serviceopportunities.ContacttheOfficeofStudentLifeformoreinformation.

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Intramural and Recreational SportsTSTC sponsors a variety of team and individual sports throughoutthe year. These programs contribute to students’ general education byproviding experiences that are available only through sports, athleticcompetition, and recreation. Intramural and recreational sports helpcreate well-balanced and happy individuals by developing physicalskills, good health, mental alertness, and social well-being. Theseprograms strive to reach as many students as possible and developpermanent interests in sports and lifetime fitness. These programsinclude team sports as well as other activities.

TheWellnessandSportsCenterconsistsofagymnasium,cardioroom,weightroom,andtworacquetballcourtsinside,andtwoathleticfields,awalkingtrail,basketballcourtsandtwotenniscourtsoutside.FitnessRewardsandWeightLossincentiveprogramsareofferedeachsemester.

Student GovernmentTheStudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)isthegoverningbodythatrepresentsstudentsandadvisesthecollegeadministrationonissuesofstudentinterestandconcern.EachSpring,fiveDivisionSenatorsareelectedbythestudentbodytoserveontheSGA.ContacttheOfficeofStudentLifeformoreinformation.

Student Clubs and OrganizationsStudent clubs and organizations provide many opportunities forstudents to get involved in campus activities. Some clubs andorganizationsfocusonparticularprofessionalfields,whileothersrelatetomoregeneralinterests,hobbies,andsupportservices.Eachclubororganizationmusthaveafaculty/staffadvisorandmustbeapprovedannuallybytheTSTCBoardofRegents.StudentsareencouragedtovisittheOfficeofStudentLifetolearnmoreaboutstudentclubsandorganizations.

Student Identification CardsAll new college credit students are required to obtain TSTCidentification(ID)cardswhentheyregister;IDcardsareoptionalforstudents in continuing education andworkforce training programs.Students shouldcarry these cardsat all timesbecause theymustbepresentedforvariouspurposes,suchascashingchecks,payingfees,checking out library books, or as requested by authorized officials.MisuseofIDcardsmayresultindisciplinaryaction.

Learning Resource CenterThe Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides print and non-printresources and services for students and faculty, including access totheInternet.Materialsareselectedtoservethecurricular,vocational,and recreational needs of the college community.A trained staff ofprofessionallibrariansisavailabletoaidstudentsinlocatingandusingthesematerials.

StudentsmustcleartheirLRCrecordsbeforetheendofeachsemester.Official transcripts are not released and registration for subsequentsemestersmaynotbealloweduntilallobligationsaremet.

College BookstoreTheTSTCBookstoremaintainsawideselectionofbooksandsuppliesrequiredforclassesandlabs.Thebookstorealsooffersanassortmentof educational materials, health care products, stamps, cards,envelopes,andsnacks,aswellasanarrayofcollegesportswear,hats,andnovelties.

Food ServiceBreakfast 7-10:30a.m.Lunch 11a.m.-2p.m.

Mealsmaybepurchasedindividuallyusingcash.Mealplansarealsoavailable.Pleasenotethatmealsfurnishedunderthiscontractarenottransferablefromonepersontoanother,norwillcredit(extrameal)begivenformealsmissedbytheparticipant.

Student Health

Health ServicesStudent Health Services offers first aid, limited health care, andcounselingregardingpersonalhealthneeds.Ifyouarerequiredtoseeaphysician,youwillbereferredtoyourprivatephysicianortoalocalphysicianintheHarlingenarea.

Medical FeesInthecaseofanemergency,studentsareresponsibileforallmedicalfeesincurred,includingambulancetransfers,hospitalizations,emergencyroomvisits,ormedicalfacilityusage.Studentsareencouragedtocarryschoolorprivateinsurancetohelpdefraymedicalcosts.

Immunization VaccinesStudent Health Services administers the tuberculosis test and thebacterialmeningitisvaccinethroughouttheschoolyear.Allvaccinationfeesmust bepaid at theCashier’sWindowand a receiptpresentedto theNurseprior to receivinganyvaccination.Contact theCollegeNurse for vaccination schedules. All other immunizations must beobtainedfromaprivatephysician.

Health InsuranceStudentHealthServicesoffers a low-costplan thatprovides limitedmedical coverage in the event of an illness or accident. This policymaynotcoverpre-existingmedicalconditions.Informationonhealthinsuranceisprovidedinthe“StudentInsurance”sectionofthiscatalog.

HIV Policy and ProceduresTSTC does not discriminate against studentswho areHIV-positive.TheCollegeworkstoincreaseawarenessandeducateitsstudentsandemployeesaboutHIVinfectionandtheAIDSviruswiththeexpresspurpose of preventing infection and limiting the consequences of

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infection. Copies of TSTC’s policy and procedures relating to HIVinfection are available in the Student Nurse’s Office. AdditionalinformationandreferralservicesfortestingareavailableintheStudentNurse’sOffice.

Bacterial Meningitis NotificationStatelawrequiresthat informationregardingbacterialmeningitisbeprovided to new college students. Bacterial meningitis is a serious,potentially deadly disease that can progress extremely fast. It is aninflammation of themembranes that surround the brain and spinalcordandcaninfecttheblood.Thediseasecanbetreated,butthosewhosurvivemaydevelopseverehealthproblemsandseveredisabilities.Vaccinationsthatareeffectiveagainst70percentofthemostcommontypesofbacterialmeningitisareavailableandshouldbeconsideredby those living in closequartersandbycollege studentsaged22oryounger.Formoreinformation,contactyourhealthcareprovider,theTSTCStudentNurse’sOffice,thelocalorregionalTexasDepartmentofHealthOffice,orwww.cdc.gov/meningitis/about/faq.html.

Student Health InsuranceStudents are required to adhere to stringent safety precautions andtomakeprovisions for thecostofmedical treatment in theeventofanaccidentoremergencyillness.Studentsinalliedhealthandotherspecified technical programs are required to show proof of healthinsurance.Otherstudentsarerequiredto:

1. showproofofhavinghealthinsurancecoverage;or2. enrollintheTSTCstudenthealthinsuranceplan;or3. be personally responsible for expenses incurred in receiving

medicaltreatment.

The studenthealth insuranceoffered fora feeatTSTC isa low-costgroup plan that provides financial protection in the event of anaccident or illness requiring emergency medical treatment and/orhospitalization.Studentsareresponsibleforexpensesnotcoveredbyinsurance.ContacttheStudentNurseformoreinformation.

Some TSTC programs require student medical health and accidentinsurance.Contacttheprogramadvisorformoreinformation

Support Services Office

Services for Students with DisabilitiesThe Support Services Office reflects the college’s commitmentto meeting the special needs of individual students. This officecoordinates with community assistance programs and serves as aresourceforservicestoSpecialPopulationStudents.Thisdepartmentalsoprovidesawarenessandsensitivitytrainingforfacultyandstaffregardingtopicsaffectingspecialpopulations.

Reasonableaccommodationsareprovidedtopersonswithdisabilities.Individuals requesting services need to identify with the SupportServicesOfficeassoonaspossible.SupportServicesrequiresthatallrequestsforaccommodationsbeaccompaniedbyprofessional

assessments/reports from individuals qualified to diagnose thedisability disclosed. Support Services Office collaborates with bothcollegepersonnelandstudentswithdisabilitiestodevelopappropriateaccommodations that ensure equal access and promote accessibleprogramsandfacilitiesatTexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen.

Non-Traditional ServicesNon-Traditional occupations for females and males are defined as“afieldinwhicheithergendercompriseslessthan25percentofthecurrentenrollment”.SupportServicesassistsqualifyingstudentsthatareenrolledfull-timeinadeclarednon-traditionalprogramofstudyleadingtoanAssociateDegreeorCertificate

Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker ServicesSupport Services assists qualifying Single Parents, DisplacedHomemakers, and Single Expectant Mothers that are enrolled full-timeinadeclaredtechnicalprogramofstudyleadingtoanAssociateDegree or Certificate of Completion at TSTC Harlingen with thefollowingservices:childcarereferrals,textbookassistance,communityreferrals,andsensitivityanddevelopmentalworkshops.

StudentsapplyingforSingleParent,DisplacedHomemaker,andSingleExpectantMotherServicesmustsubmitdocumentationtodetermineeligibility.

Title IX – Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment“Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibitsdiscriminationonthebasisofsexineducationprogramsandactivitiesreceivingFederalfinancialassistance.”(DepartmentofEducationOfficeofCivilRights)SexualharassmentisaformofgenderdiscriminationandthereforeprohibitedunderTitleIX,asdefinedbytheDepartmentofEducation.

“Sexualharassmentisconductthatis1. Sexualinnature,2. Unwelcomed,and3. Deniesorlimitsastudent’sabilitytoparticipateinorbenefitfrom

aschool’seducationprogram.”

The followingare examplesof typesof conduct thatmay constitutesexualharassment:• Inappropriatetouching,patting,orpinching;• Physicalassaultorcoercedsexualactivity;• Obscenephonecalls,texts,email,orgestures;• Badgeringsomeoneforadate;• Repeatedlymakinginappropriatesexualcommentsorunwanted

sexualadvances.

Ifastudentfeelsthathe/shehasbeenthevictimofsexualharassment,a form of gender discrimination, at TSTC Harlingen, the studentshould immediately report the incident/complaint to the Title IXCoordinator (located in the Student Services Center (Building EK),Room216,SupportServicesOfficeorat956-364-4520)and/ortheVicePresident for StudentDevelopment (located in the Student ServicesCenterorat956-364-4300).Afteracomplaintisfiled,areviewwillbe

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conducted to determine if an investigation iswarranted. If deemednecessary,allinvolvedpartieswillbeinterviewedandthefindingsofthe investigationwillbepresented to theVicePresident forStudentDevelopmentand theDisciplineHearingCommittee todetermineapreponderanceof evidenceanda recommendation fora sanction (ifdeemednecessary).AppropriatesanctionwillbeimposedbytheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.Complainantandrespondentwillbenotifiedoftheoutcomeandtheappealsprocess.Notparticipatingintheinvestigativeprocessmayresultinadeterminationbeingmadebased on the information gathered which could result in a limitedresolution. Cases in which complainants do not wish to be activeparticipants or who opt to have their name remain anonymous/confidentialmustbeinformedthattheirinformationmayneedtobesharedonaneed-to-knowbasis.

Any employee, administrator, or instructor who has knowledgeor received a report or complaint from a student relating to sexualharassmentshouldimmediatelynotifyandreferthestudenttotheTitleIXCoordinatorand/ortheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.

For more information regarding Title IX, please visit the followingwebsite:www.tstc.edu/harlingentitleix.

Textbook AssistanceSupport Services assists qualifying Non-Traditional, Single Parent,andDisplacedHomemakerstudentswithTextbookAssistance.Tobeeligibleforthisservice,youmustmeetthefollowingguidelines:

• beenrolledfull-timeinatechnicalprogramofstudythatcanbecompletedatTSTCHarlingen,

• complete an application forNon-Traditional, Single Parent andDisplacedHomemakerservicesprogram,

• submitdocumentationverifyingstatusforqualifyingprogram.• beenrolledinatleastonetechnicalcourseinthedeclaredprogram

ofstudy.(Coursemustbenotedintheprogramofstudydegreeplan.)

ServicesarefundedthroughtheCarlD.PerkinsVocational&AppliedTechnology Act and are contingent upon the availability of fundsduringthepertinentsemesterandtheadherencetoprogrampolicies.TextbookAssistanceisprovidedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.

Lending LibrarySupportServicesoffersaLendingLibrarythatiscomprisedofmanycommonly used textbooks. The Lending Library is available forstudents enrolled and accepted in a technical programwho do notqualifyfortheNon-Traditional,SingleParentorDisplacedHomemakerservicesprogram.TheLendingLibraryoffersbooksatnopurchaseorrental cost to students.Contact Support Services for a schedule andbookavailability.

FormoreinformationregardinganyoftheservicesavailablethroughtheSupportServicesOffice,pleasecall956-364-4520[voice],956-364-4526[TDD],1-800-852-8784,stopbytheofficelocatedintheStudentServicesCenter,orvisitourwebsiteatwww.tstc.edu/harlingensupportservices.

Child Care ServicesThe Support ServicesOfficemakes referrals to the following agencies toaid students in securing reliable child care assistance: Cameron WorksChild Care Management Services (serves Cameron County residents),NINO’S Head Start Center at TSTC, TSTC Early Childhood Head StartCenter, and Workforce Solutions Child Care Services (serves Starr,Hidalgo & Willacy County residents).

TSTC Support Services also assists a limited number of qualifyingstudents with subsidized child care. Students must complete anapplication every semester, and selections aremade based on need.(Contingentupontheavailabilityoffunds.)

Servicesarecontingenttomeetingthequalificationsforeachrespectivechildcareservicingagency.

Student TransportationStudentsoperatingmotorizedvehiclesoncampusmustregisterthosevehicles with the TSTC Police Department. TSTC traffic rules andregulationsandavalidparkingdecalwillbeprovidedtoallmotorists.All TSTC Housing students who operate motor vehicles must alsoregistertheirvehicleswiththeHousingOffice.

Students with valid parking permits who bring a different vehicleontocampusmustcontacttheTSTCPoliceDepartmenttorequestandobtainatemporaryparkingpermit.

Campus SecurityThe Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act and CrimeAwarenessandCampusSecurityAct(PublicLaw101-52),theHigherEducation TechnicalAmendments of 1991 (Public Law 102-26), theHigher Education Amendments of 1992 (Public Law 102-325), theHigherEducationAmendmentsof1998andJeanneCleryDisclosureofCampusSecurityPolicyandCampusCrimeStatisticsAct (PublicLaw105-244), theVictimsofTraffickingandViolenceProtectionActof2000andCampusSexCrimesPreventionAct(PublicLaw106-386),andHigherEducationOpportunityAct(PublicLaw110-315)requireinstitutionsofhighereducationtoprepare,publish,anddistributetoallemployees,prospectivestudents,andstudentsanAnnualSecurityReport referred to as the Clery Report by October 1 of each year.TheCleryReport containsdata about specific criminaloffenses thatoccurredoncampusduringthemostrecentcalendaryearandthetwoprecedingcalendaryears,aswellasthenumberofarrestsforcrimesoccurring on campus. The Clery Report also includes geographicalbreakdown,expandeddefinitionofcampus,reportingofhate-crimes,andapubliccrimelog.TSTC’sAnnualCleryReportisavailableonlineatwww.tstc.edu/harlingenpolice.

InformationprovidedbytheStateofTexasconcerningregisteredsexoffenders may be obtained through the website that is maintainedby the TSTC Harlingen College Police Department. Additionalinformationrelatingtostate-orfederally-mandatedpublicinformationrequirementsisalsoavailableonthatwebsite.

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Student SuccessTheStudentSuccessOfficehelpsstudentssuccessfullycompletetheirstudies. The Student Success Office coordinates the campus-widestudentretentionefforts.Programsthatareadministeredby

thisofficeincludetheCollegeSuccesscourse,supplementalinstruction,tutoring andmentoring initiatives, TSI academy, career exploration,learningstrategysessions,HelpingaTSTCStudentSucceed(HATSS)onfinancialaidandacademicsuspension,andlearningcommunities.

Career ServicesTSTC Harlingen provides job placement services to all students,graduatesandformerstudents.Everyeffortismadetoassistregisteredcandidatesastheyseekfull-timeandpart-timeemploymentinbusiness,industryandgovernment.CareerServicesmaintains informationonemployers, job listings, and salaries. The staff schedules interviewsessions, hosts special career fairs for employers and coordinatescommunicationbetweenindustryandthecollege.

Students are able to search for jobs, communicate directly withemployers and post their resumes by registering with the CareerServices Office at https://www.myinterfase.com/tstc/student.Studentsmayregisterasearlyastheirfirstsemester.

The college places a high priority on helping graduating studentsfindemploymentintheirchosenfieldofstudy.Thephilosophyofthecollegeisthatitsjobisnotcompletewhenthestudentfinisheshisorherstudies,butcontinuesthroughassistanceinsecuringemployment.CareerServicesconducts follow-upstudieswhichhelp todeterminetheeffectivenessofeducationandtrainingandoverallstudentsuccess.

Career Services is committed to equal opportunity in employment anddoes not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion,national origin, sex, age or handicap. Facilities and placement servicesare available only to employers whose practices are consistent withthis policy.

Some of the companies and government agencies which routinelyemploy TSTC Harlingen graduates include: Sematech, TexasInstruments, Shell Oil, Bayer Corporation, Intel, Alcoa Aluminum,3M,AmericanAirlines,OfficeofTheAttorneyGeneral,TexasWorkersCompensation, Chevron, Ethyl Corporation, Exxon Corporation,United LaunchAlliance, Phillips Petroleum, Valley Baptist MedicalCenter, Motorola, Trico Industries, Southwestern Bell Telephone,Turner Collie and Braden, Zenith Corporation, Samsung, TwinStar,Eastman Kodak, Arco Chemical, Dell Computers and SouthwestResearchInstitute.

Student Conduct and Discipline

Student ConductThe general morale of the student body is dependent upon manyfactors; among these are the success of its graduates, the attitudeof faculty and administration, the general behavior of individualstudents,andthereputationoftheCollege.TSTCbelievesaprimaryfactorinstrongstudentmoraleisanoverallregardforgoodcitizenshiponthepartofthestudentbody.TSTCassumesthatstudentseligibleto perform on the college level are familiarwith the ordinary rulesgoverningproperconductandthattheywillobservetheserulesasamatteroftrainingandhabit.

TSTCregulationsforbidgambling,theuseofcontrolledsubstancesandalcoholicbeverages,andtheappearanceofanyoneundertheinfluenceofanyoftheseonthecampusorwhenattendingorparticipatinginactivitiessponsoredbythecollege.AllTSTCbuildingsaretobaccofree.

Possessionoffirearms,illegalknives,andotherprohibitedweaponsonTSTCfacilities,includingparkingareasandpubliclyaccessedfacilities,isaviolationofcriminallawandTSTCpolicies.Personswhoviolatethe law and these policies will be subject to serious consequences,includingreferralforcriminalprosecutionanddismissalfromCollege.

Racial and/or sexual harassment of employees or students is nottoleratedandisexpresslyprohibitedatTSTC.Activitiesconstituting‘hazing’arealsoprohibited.Nopersonororganizationmayengagein,solicit,encourage,direct,aid,permit,orcondonehazing,regardlessofconsentoracquiescenceinanyhazingactivity.

Nopersonorgroupofpeopleactinginconcertmaywillfullyengageindisruptiveactivityordisruptalawfulassemblyonanycampusorpropertyof theTSTCSystem; further, the administration is chargedwith keeping the colleges free of disruptive activities andmay takewhatever disciplinary action is deemed necessary in instances ofdisruptionorthreatofdisruption.

Studentsareexpectedtodressandgroomthemselvesinanappropriatemanner while on campus and while participating in activitiessponsoredbytheCollege.StudentswhoseconductcastsanunfavorablereflectionupontheCollege,andtherebyuponallstudents,aresubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

AdditionalinformationonstudentconductisavailableintheStudentHandbook.

Student Discipline ProceduresAny alleged violation or flagrant disregard of TSTC rules andregulationswill be brought to the attention of theVicePresident ofStudentDevelopmentordesignatedstudentdisciplinaryofficerwhowill initiate an investigation of the situation.After a complete andthorough investigation, the Vice President of Student Developmentordesignateddisciplinaryofficerwilldeterminethecourseofaction.TheVice President of StudentDevelopment or disciplinary officer’sdecision may be appealed through the appropriate college appealsprocess.

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Additional information regarding policies and procedures relatingto student conductanddisciplineareavailable in theTSTCStudentHandbook,whichisavailablefromtheOfficeofStudentSuccess.

General Information

Buildings and FacilitiesTSTC Harlingen is a modern 167.8-acre campus consisting of 24instructionalfacilitiesequippedforlearning.

StudentsmaychooseatotalresidentiallifeincollegehousingatTSTCHarlingen.OtherbuildingsincludetheStudentServicesCenterandtheStudentCenter(Recreation,Bookstore,CafeteriaandStudentNurse).Recreational facilities include tennis courts, softball diamonds, flagfootballfields,soccerfieldsandWellnessandSportsCentercompletewithbasketballcourt,aerobicsroom,weightroom,racquetballcourtsandlocker/showerrooms.

Instructional PhilosophyTSTCtrainsemployeesfortomorrow’scareers,helpingtostrengthenthe economic competitiveness of Texas and improve the lives ofits people. TSTC believes in “learning by thinking and doing.” Itscurriculumsgivestudentsthetechnicalknowledge,skills,andabilitiestheyneedtobesuccessfulintheirchosencareers.Itsfacultymembersarehighlyqualified,withyearsofbusinessand industryexperiencein their respective fields. And its facilities and equipment providestudentswithsignificantopportunitiestoapplywhattheylearn.

Industry Advisory CommitteesIndustryAdvisoryCommitteesareanessentialcomponentofTSTC’sgraduate success.Theirmembersguide curriculumdevelopmentbyadvisingfacultyontheskills,knowledge,andabilitiesthatemployeesneed. They help to create and equip facilities so students gainexperiences that enhance their value to employers. Their on-goinginvolvement ensures that TSTC students receive the right kind ofeducation.

Institutional ResearchInstitutionalresearchsupportsplanning,evaluation,andimprovementinitiatives.Usingparadigmsfromthesocialsciencesandorganizationaland management theory, institutional research deals with a widerangeof topicsand issues critical to thehealthandadvancementoftheCollege.Institutionalresearchcollectsandanalyzesdata;designsand implements studies dealingwith students, personnel, facilities,equipment, programs, and services; develops databases suitable forlongitudinal studies; anddisseminates the results tobeused for thebettermentofTSTCandthosethatitserves.

Educational FoundationsTheTSTCFoundationisanon-profiteducationalcorporationcharteredby the state of Texas in 2000 for the sole purposes of 1) supportingthe educational undertaking of Texas State Technical College byfurthering education, research, andfinancial assistance of deservingstudents;2)solicitingdonationsforparticularobjectivestoaccomplishsuchpurpose,and3)cooperatingwiththeadvancementandgeneralwelfareofTSTCasawhole.ItistheintentoftheFoundationtoworkverycloselywiththeBoardofRegentsandtheTSTCAdministrationtodetermineunmetneedsofTSTCandexpeditesolutionstothoseneeds.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)TSTC Harlingen complies with the Family Educational Rights andPrivacyActandinformsstudentsoftheirrightsundertheact.Student’srightscoveredbytheactareasfollows:

1. The right to inspect and review the academic recordwithin 45daysafterthedayTexasStateTechnicalCollegereceivesarequestforaccess.

A student should submit to the registrar or other appropriateofficial,awrittenrequestthatidentifiestherecord(s)thestudentwishes to inspect. The school official will make arrangementsforaccessandnotifythestudentofthetimeandplacewheretherecordsmaybeinspected.Iftherecordsarenotmaintainedbytheschool official towhom the requestwas submitted, that officialshalladvisethestudentofthecorrectofficialtowhomtherequestshouldbeaddressed.

2. The right of a student to petition to the college to amend orcorrectanypartofhis/heracademicrecordwhichisbelievedtobeinaccurate,misleading,orinviolationoftheprivacyorotherrightsofthestudent.Whenthecollegedecidesitwillnotamendorcorrectastudent’srecord,thestudenthasarighttoahearingtopresentevidencethattherecordisinaccurate,misleading,orinviolationoftheprivacyorotherrightsofthestudent.

AstudentwhowishestopetitiontoamendorcorrectarecordmaysubmitawrittenstatementtotheCustodianofStudentRecordsidentifyingthepartoftherecordthestudentwantschanged,andspecifywhy it shouldbechanged. If thecollegedecidesnot toamendtherecordasrequested,thecollegewillnotifythestudentin writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearingregardingtherequestforamendment.

3. Therighttoprovidewrittenconsentbeforethecollegedisclosespersonally identifiable information contained in the student’seducation records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizesdisclosurewithoutconsent.

Texas State Technical College discloses education recordswithout a student’s prior written consent under the exceptionfor disclosure to school officials with legitimate educationalinterests.AschoolofficialisasapersonemployedbyTexasStateTechnicalCollegeinanadministrative,supervisory,academicorresearch, or support staff position (including law enforcementunit personnel and health staff); a person approved by andundercontracttoTSTCHarlingeninafacultyposition;aperson

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or companywithwhom the college has contracted (such as anattorney,auditor,orcollectionagent);apersonappointedbytheGovernorandconfirmedbytheStateSenateasamemberoftheTexasStateCollegeBoardofRegents;orastudentservingonanofficialcommittee,suchasadisciplinaryorgrievancecommittee,orassistinganotherschoolofficialinperforminghisorhertasks.AschoolofficialhasalegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialneedstoreviewaneducationalrecordinordertofulfillhisorherprofessionalresponsibilitiesforTexasStateTechnicalCollege.

Upon request the collegemay alsodisclose educational recordswithoutstudentwrittenconsenttothefollowing:a. parents of an eligible studentwho claim the student as a

dependent for income tax purposes (form available in theAdmissionsandRecords);

b. inordertocomplywithajudicialorderoralawfullyissuedsubpoena;

c. appropriatepartiesinahealthorsafetyemergency;d. anallegedvictimofanycrimeofviolenceornon-forciblesex

offense; thedisclosuremayonly include thefinal resultsofanyinstitutionaldisciplinaryproceedingwithrespecttothatallegedcrimeoroffense,regardlessofwhethertheinstitutionconcludedaviolationwascommitted;

e. the general public if the institution determines as a resultof disciplinary hearing that the student committed acrimeofviolenceornon-forcible sexoffense inviolationofthe institution’s rules or policy or state or federal law, asauthorizedbystatelaw;

f. parentsofastudentundertheageof21regardingacollege’sdeterminationthatthestudentviolatedfederal,stateorlocallaworinstitutionalpolicygoverningtheuseorpossessionofalcoholoracontrolledsubstance.

4. The right of a student to consent to release of semester credithours taken at other institutions to theTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard.

5. TherightofanypersontofileacomplaintwiththeFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyActOffice,DepartmentofEducation,FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice,400MarylandAvenueSW,Washington,DC20202-4605,ifTSTCHarlingenviolatestheFERPA

Directory InformationUnder the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, thefollowing is designated by TSTC as directory information and maybe made public unless the student desires to withhold all or anyportion of it: name, preferred address, preferred telephone number,email address, classification of course work level, enrollment status,major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities andsports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of collegeattendance, photograph images, degrees, certificates and awardsreceived and most recent previous educational agency or institutionattended by the student. A currently enrolled student may prohibit therelease of directory information by completing an appropriate requestform in the Office of Admissions and Records during registration orwithin the first five (5) class days of each term. Under the PrivacyAct of1974, official records are not open to the public andwill not be divulgedwithout consent from the student. Minors attending the college havethe same right regarding their records as adult students. If a student isstill a legal dependent of a parent or guardian, the parent has the rightto access the records of the dependent student provided the parent canestablish this dependency as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of1954, section 152. This request must be made in person at the Officeof Admissions and Records by providing a copy of the most recentfederal income tax return and required picture identification.

IfyouhaveanyquestionsconcerningdisclosureofinformationcontacttheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecords.

StudentPrivacyandFERPAupdatesareavailableatwww.tstc.edu/harlingenadmissions/

Compact with TexansTexas State Technical College (TSTC) is a public coeducationalinstitutionofhighereducationofferingcoursesofstudy in technicaleducationleadingtotheawardofCertificatesandAssociateofAppliedScienceDegrees.TSTCalsoprovidestechnicaleducationandtrainingto business and industry, continuing education to the public, andtrainingprograms for community and state economicdevelopment.TSTC colleges are located in Harlingen, Marshall, Sweetwater, andWaco,with extension centers inAbilene, Brownwood, BreckenridgeandIngleside.TSTCservesstudents frommorethan220counties inTexas, and TSTC graduates begin their careers in high-paying jobsacrossthestateorcontinuetheireducationatcollegesanduniversities.TSTCgraduatesarehighlyvaluedbybusinessandindustryfortheirwork ethic, knowledge, and workplace skills. Texas State TechnicalCollegesarefullyaccreditedbytheSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchoolsCommissiononColleges.

TSTC’s VisionThe Texas State Technical College System will be a leader instrengtheningthecompetitivenessofTexasbusinessandindustrybybuildingthestate’scapacitytodevelopthehighestqualityworkforce.

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TSTC’s ValuesInnovation Creating and implementing new ideas and

methods

Excellence Achievingthehighestqualityinallwedo

Leadership Developingvisionsandstrategiesforadesiredfuture,andaligningandenergizingpeopletoachievethosevisions

Collaboration Workingcooperativelywithotherorganizationsandwithinourownsystem.

Responsiveness Providingappropriateprogramsandservicesinaproactive,flexible,andtimelymanner

Accountability Measuringourperformanceandusingtheresultsforimprovement

Stewardship Ensuringourprogramsandservicesaddvaluetoourstudentsandcommunitiesthroughoutthestate,andoperateinaccordancewiththepublictrustforwhichweareresponsible

TSTC’s Customer Service GoalIt is the goal of Texas State Technical College faculty and staff toprovide a level of customer service that is beyond expectation. Wepledgetobe...

Friendly toallwemeetinourwork,Helpful inallthatwedo,Courteous inallofourdealings,Responsive tocustomers’needs,andAccountable forouractions.

Wewilldeliverthehighestqualityservicespossiblewiththehighestregardforhonesty,integrity,andethicalbehavior.

Formoreinformation,pleasecallorwriteto:TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen1902NorthLoop499Harlingen,Texas785501-800-852-8784956-364-4000www.tstc.edu/harlingen

TSTC’s Formal Written Complaint Handling ProcedureMost questions or complaints can be addressed through routine collegechannels. If additional assistance is needed, students are encouraged tofile a formal written complaint. TSTC is committed to our student'ssatisfaction. The Customer Service Representative for our college isCatherine Maples, Vice President for Student Development.

1. SubmitcomplaintinwritingbyfillingouttheEffectiveCustomerRelationsform.Thisformmaybedownloadedatwww.tstc.edu/harlingen.Alternatively, studentsmay communicate verbally toTSTC’sCustomerServiceRepresentativeat956-364-4300.

2. TheTSTCCustomerServiceRepresentativewillacknowledgethecomplaintand let thecomplainantknowthematter is receivingattention. Complainants will be notified in writing within fiveworkingdaysofreceivingthecomplaintastothelengthoftimeitwilltaketoresolvetheissue.

3. The TSTCCustomer Service Representativewill investigate thecomplaint.

4. A solution that is consistent with TSTC policies, as well asapplicable local, state,andfederal laws,willbeproposedto thecomplainantinwritinginthetimeframespecifiedinstep2.

5. Complainants will be contacted by the Customer ServiceRepresentative within ten days of the written response todeterminehis/hersatisfactionwiththeproposedsolutionandtobesurethattheprovisionsofthesolutionhavebeenimplemented.

6. If complainants are not satisfied with the proposed solution,complainants may request that the complaint be consideredby a Dispute Resolution Committee appointed by the collegepresident.Thiscommitteewillreviewallavailabledocumentationand render adecision as to the resolutionof the complaint.Alldecisionsof thecommitteearefinalandarenotopen to furtherreview.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Complaint ProcedureStudents have the right to complain to the TexasHigher EducationCoordinating Board regarding the institution’s management ofTitle IV,HEAF(HigherEducationAssistanceFund)programs,or itsadvertising or promotion of its educational programs. Complaintsregarding the institutionmust bemade inwriting to: TexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard,P.O.Box12788,Austin,TX78711.

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Associate of Applied Science Degree

Associate of Science Degree

Certificate of Completion

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Associate of Applied ScienceDegree Programs

General InformationTechnical programs of study offered at TSTC award the Associateof Applied Science degree. These programs train technicians whoare needed in today’s industrialworld towork on a level betweenengineersandskilledcraftsmen.

Thekeyconceptintechnicalprogramsis“appliedscience.“Studentslearn theories of related technical and scientific fields then applythosetheoriesinhands-onlaboratoriesandfieldwork.Mostlabandfieldworkrelatesdirectly toskills thatgraduatescanapplytoentry-leveljobs.Themajorityofcoursesrequiredareinthemajorprogramfield,andtheyequipthestudentwithspecificabilitiesneededinthatcareerfield.

The general education core accounts for aminimumof 15 semestercredithoursoftheassociatedegreecurriculum.Thiscoreisdesignedtoprovidestudentsageneraleducationinthehumanitiesandfinearts,socialandbehavioralsciences,andmathematicsandnaturalsciences.Fromthis,studentsdeveloptheunderstanding,attitudesandvaluesthatarenecessary foreffective, responsibleandproductive living intoday’ssociety.Theremainderofthecoursesareinthemajorprogramorsupportprograms.

Most programs of study include cooperative education courses.Students generally alternate attendance at TSTC with one or moreperiodsofemploymentinabusiness-orindustry-relatedfieldofstudy.

General RequirementsThefollowinginformationoutlinestherequirementsforanAssociateofAppliedSciencedegree.AdditionalinformationcanbefoundintheAdmissions and Records and the Scholastic Regulations sections ofthiscatalog.

1. Completeadmissionrequirements.2. Completecurriculumrequirements.

a. The student must complete the minimum credit hours asspecified for theprogramof study.Requirements are listedwiththeprogramofstudydescriptionsinthiscatalog.

b. Thestudentmustcompleteaminimumof15semesterhoursofgeneraleducationcourses.Theseinclude:• ENGL1301• aSPCHcourse• amathornaturalsciencecourse• asocialorbehavioralsciencecourse• ahumanitiesorfineartscourse• anycoursesspecifiedbythestudent’smajorprogram

(these will be listed with the program of studydescriptionsinthiscatalog)

• any remaining general education hours may besatisfiedbytakingelectivecoursesinthehumanities

and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences ormathematicsandnaturalsciences.

3. Studentsmustmeetallscholasticguidelinesandspecificprogramrequirements.AdditionalinformationisincludedintheScholasticRegulationssectionofthiscatalog.Someprogramsofstudyhavespecificrequirements.Moreinformationislistedintherespectiveprogramofstudydescription.

4. DischargeallfinancialobligationstoTSTC.5. CompleteanApplicationforGraduation.6. CompleteapplicableTSIrequirements.

General EducationTSTCoffersgeneraleducationanddevelopmentalcoursesapprovedby the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to supportstudents seeking the Associate of Applied Science degree. Moreinformationoncoursecontentandlectureandlabhours is includedin theCourseDescriptions section of this catalog.Course credit forallgeneraleducationcoursesaregiveninsemesterhourstofacilitatetransferabilityunderthecommoncollegenumberingsystem

Office of Student SuccessTSTCHarlingen,giventheparametersofourresources,iscommittedtoprovidingstudentswithopportunitiestoassisttheminachievingtheirpersonal-social,educationalandcareergoals.Tothisend,theStudentSuccessOfficeexiststoenhancetheprobabilityofstudentssuccessfullycompleting their goals. This is accomplished by collaboratingwithother departments to identify impediments, recommend specificprograms and services, refer students to established offices andevaluatethecollege’sretentionefforts.Theprimaryresponsibilitiesofthisofficeinclude:

• Recognition of students achieving academic excellence throughthePresident’sandVicePresident’sHonorRolls.

• Development and implementation of supplemental instructionprogramsandtraditional,aswellason-line,tutorialresources.

• Developmentandimplementationofapeer-mentoringprogram.• Development and implementation of a strategic learning/

mentoring program for students on academic and financial aidsuspension.

• Development and implementation of a learning strategiesprogram,whichincludesessionsonmultipleintelligence,learningstyles, time management, essentials of note-taking, techniquesfor reading textbooks, critical thinking, and other resources forclassroomsuccess.

• Developmentandimplementationofcareerexplorationprogramfornon-technicalprogramstudents

• Seminars and workshops on faculty development for studentsuccess.

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Agricultural TechnologyAgricultural professionals, including farmers and ranchers, mustbe highly knowledgeable in all aspects of agricultural operations,including business and finance, to be successful in today’s globalagriculturaleconomy.

The successful farmer will continue to be a key person in the U.S.economy, with the advantages of outdoor living and workingindependentlythatfewpeopleareprivilegedtoenjoy.Theagricultureindustry requires skilled managers and workers in its many areas,suchasfarms,ranches,feedservices,andgovernmentagencies.Inthisprogram,studentswilllearnmoderntechniquesessentialtoprofitableoperation.

In this program, students will learn to: • Process and handle livestock using up-to-date equipment and

livestockholdingfacilities• Plant,cultivateandharvestcrops,suchascotton,grain,cornand

vegetables• Operatefarmimplements• Superviseagriculturaloperations

Admissions RequirementsStudents must complete the admissions requirements listed under“AdmissionsInformation.”

COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS

Semester 1AGAH1401 AnimalScience† 4AGMG1300 AgriculturalPolicies,Safety&Codes† 3BIOL1306 BiologyforScienceMajorsI†‡ 3BIOL1106 BiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratoryI(lab)†‡ 1 Total Hours 11

Semester 2AGAH1347 AnimalReproduction 3AGAH2413 PrinciplesofFeeds&Feeding 4AGCR1403 CropScience 4ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 Total Hours 17

Semester 3AGCR2305 Entomology 3AGCR2313 Soil&WaterConservationManagement† 3AGMG1318 IntroductiontoAgriculturalEconomics† 3SPCH1318 InterpersonalCommunication†*** 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 4BIOL1307 BiologyforScienceMajorsII†‡ 3BIOL1107 BiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratoryII†* 1CHEM1305 IntroductoryChemistryI†§ 3CHEM1105 IntroductoryChemistryLaboratoryII†§ 1EPCT1211 IntroductiontoEnvironmentalScience 2 (orAGCR1341)TECM1303 TechnicalCalculations(orMATH1314) 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 5ACCT2401 PrinciplesofAccountingI-Financial* 4AGMG1311 IntroductiontoAgribusiness 3AGMG1344 AgriculturalRecordsManagement°** 3AGMG2312 MarketingofAgriculturalProducts 3 Total Hours 13 Grand Totals 69

° This course is designated as the capstone course. † Courses articulated with high school* BIOL 1406 may be taken in place of BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1106** AGMG 2382 or AGMG 2682 (Co-op) may be taken in place of AGMG 1344. ***SPCH 1311 or SPCH 2333 may be taken in place of SPCH 1318.‡ BIOL 1407 may be taken in place of BIOL 1307 and BIOL 1107.§ CHEM 1405 and CHEM 1411 may be taken in place of CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1105.

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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration TechnologyEmployment in the field of air conditioning and refrigerationtechnologyisexpectedtoincreaseasmorehomesandcommercialandindustrial buildings are built. Installations of energy saving heatingandairconditioningsystemsinolderhomesandbuildingswillalsocontributetoanincreaseinemployment.Thisfieldoffersawidevarietyofcareeropportunitiesdealingwiththetechnologyofrefrigeration,airconditioning and heating techniques in homes,work environments,transportation,foodpreservationandhealth.

Course topics include: • Appliedelectricityandelectronics• Basicdrafting• Designandcontrolsystems• Airmovementandbalancing

Admissions RequirementsInaddition toadmissionsrequirements listedunder theAdmissionsInformation,itisrecommendedthatthestudenthavecompletedtwounitsofhighschoolmath,includingoneunitofalgebraandoneunitofhighschoolscience,preferablyphysicalscience.

Students successfully completing the course(s) of study of the AirConditioning and Refrigeration Technology program are eligible totaketheEPA410RefrigerantcertificationexaminationadministeredbytheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency.


Semester 1HART1310 HVACShopPracticesandTools 3HART1301 BasicElectricityforHVAC† 3HART1307 RefrigerationPrinciples† 3HART1300 HVACDuctFabrication 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2HART1303 AirConditioningControlPrinciples 3HART1341 ResidentialAirConditioning 3HART2338 AirConditioningInstallationandStartup 3HART1345 GasandElectricHeating 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3

Total Hours 15

Semester 3HART2342 CommercialRefrigeration 3HART2343 IndustrialAirConditioning 3MAIR1449 Refrigerators,Freezers,WindowAirConditioners 4HART2331 AdvancedElectricityforHVAC 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†* 3

Total Hours 16

Semester 4ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3HART2341 CommercialAirConditioning 3HART2334 AdvancedAirConditioningControls 3HART2345 ResidentialAirConditioningSystemsDesign 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 5HART2302 CommercialAirConditioningSystemDesign 3HART2336 AirConditioningTroubleshooting°** 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 SpeechElective† 3

Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 67

° This course is designated as the capstone course. † Courses articulated with high school** HART 2380 or HART 2680 (Co-op) may be taken in place of HART 2336.

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Architectural Design and Engineering Graphics TechnologyIndustrial growthand increasingly complexdesignproblems linkedtonewproductsandprocesseswillgreatly increase thedemand fordraftingservicesinthefuture.Drafterspreparedetaileddrawingsusedtomanufactureorbuildanyobjector structure.Thesedrawingsareprepared fromsketches,notesanddiscussionswithotherdesigners,architectsandengineers.Neatnessandtheabilitytopaycloseattentiontodetailsareimportantqualitiesfordrafters.

In this program, students will learn to: • Utilize computer graphics equipment to producedrawings and

solveproblems inmechanical,electronic, civil,andarchitecturaldrafting

• Learnprinciplesofcomputer-aideddraftingonvarioustypesofindustry-qualitygraphicssystems

• Learnbasicprinciplesofdesignasappliedtoprintedcircuitboardproduction, electrical-mechanical packaging, architectural andcivilengineeringandotherareas.

Admissions RequirementsIn addition to admissions requirements listed under “AdmissionsInformation,”itisrecommendedstudentscompletetwounitsofhighschoolmathematics,includingoneunitofAlgebra.


Semester 1ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3DFTG1305 TechnicalDrafting† 3DFTG1309 BasicComputer-AidedDrafting†* 3 SpeechElective 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2DFTG2319 IntermediateComputer-AidedDrafting† 3DFTG1333 MechanicalDrafting 3SRVY2348 PlaneSurveying 3DFTG2312 TechnicalIllustration&Presentation 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra† 3

Total Hours 15

Semester 3DFTG2332 AdvancedComputer-AidedDrafting 3DFTG2330 CivilDrafting 3DFTG1317 ArchitecturalDrafting-Residential 3GISC1311 IntroductiontoGeographic 3

InformationSystems(GIS)INDS1300 InteriorDesignDraftingApplications 3

Total Hours 15

Semester 4DFTG1357 SpecializedIntermediate 3

Computer-AidedDrafting(CAD)DFTG2340 SolidModeling/Design 3DFTG1310 SpecializedBasicComputer 3

AidedDrafting(CAD)MATH1316 PlaneTrigonometry† 3GISC2320 IntermediateGeographic 3

InformationSystems(GIS)Total Hours 15

Semester 5Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3

ARCE1352 StructuralDrafting 3DFTG2338 FinalProject-AdvancedDrafting° 3GISC1301 CartographyandGeographyinGeographical 3

InformationSystems(GIS)andGlobalPositioningSystems

PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology† 3Total Hours 15

Grand Totals 72

° This course is designated as the capstone course.† Courses articulated with high school‡ Courses with external experience ** DFTG 2380 or DFTG 2680 (Co-op) may be taken in place of the capstone course * ENGR 1304 may be taken in place of DFTG 1309.

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Auto Collision TechnologyAdvancesintheautobodyrepairindustryreflectthecomplexityandsophisticationof today’sautomobile.Theautocollisiontechnician isaprofessionalwhoartisticallyblends technical skillswithadvancedpracticalknowledge torepairautomobiles topre-accidentcondition.With the high cost of automobiles today, restoration to pre-accidentsafetyandvalueisveryimportant.

TheAutoCollisiondepartmentismodeledaftertoprepairshopsintheindustryandmeetsthestandardsforNationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellencecertificationinnon-structuralanalysisanddamagerepair,structuralanalysisanddamagerepair,plasticsandadhesives,andpaintingandrefinishing.

Upon completion of the Auto Collision Program students will: • PerformautobodycollisionrepairstoNATEF&I-CARindustry

standards.• Applyavarietyofpaint&refinishmaterialstoNATEFandI-CAR

industrystandards.• Repair plastic & fiberglass on auto bodies to NATEF & I-CAR

industrystandards.• Prepare an estimate & develop a plan for auto body repair to

NATEF&I-CARindustrystandards.

All Auto Collision Technology students are required to take acomprehensivedepartmentalexamduringthesemesterofinstruction.

Admissions RequirementsStudentsmustcompletetheadmissionsrequirementsaslistedunder“AdmissionsInformation.”


Semester 1ABDR1331 BasicRefinishing† 3ABDR1349 AutomotivePlastic&SheetMolded 3

CompoundRepairABDR1419 BasicMetalRepair† 4

Total Hours 10

Semester 2ABDR1207 CollisionRepairWelding 2ABDR1458 IntermediateRefinishing 4ABDR2449 AdvancedRefinishing 4MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematicsI†(orMATH1314) 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3ABDR1311 VehicleMeasurement&Damage 3

RepairProceduresABDR1441 StructuralAnalysis&DamageRepairI 4ABDR2353 ColorAnalysis&PaintMatching 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3

Total Hours 16

Semester 4ABDR1442 StructuralAnalysis&DamageRepairII 4ABDR1455 Non-StructuralMetalRepair‡ 4ABDR2345 VehicleSafetySystems 3ABDR2370 CollisionDamageAnalysis&ReportingSystems 3 SpeechElective† 3

Total Hours 17

Semester 5ABDR2257 CollisionRepairShopManagement° 2ABDR2431 StructuralAnalysis&DamageRepairIII 4ABDR2441 MajorCollisionRepair&PanelReplacement 4 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3

Total Hours 13

Grand Totals 69

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Automotive TechnologyThe AAS Degree in Automotive Technology provides students acomprehensivetheory,web-based,andhands-ontrainingexperiencetoserveindustrydemand.Studentswilllearntoserviceallautomotivesystems includingAdvanced Diesel Engine Performance.Academiccreditsmay be applied to any other public college or university inTexas.Thecurriculumwasdesignedbasedonadvisory, curriculum,anddepartmental recommendations focusedonenhancingstudent’scriticalthinkingandproblemsolvingskills.

In this program, students will learn to: • Diagnose, service and repair all automotive systems including

dieselfuels• Exercisecriticalthinkingproblemsolvingdiagnosticskills

Systems include: • Electrical/Electronics• EnginePerformance• Transmissions• SuspensionandSteering• ABSBrakes• Engines• AirConditioning

Additional Subjects: ShopManagement,ASECertification,andWorkplaceSoftSkills

Admission Requirements Students must complete requirements listed under “AdmissionsInformation”


Semester 1AUMT1201 Introduction&Theoryof 2

AutomotiveTechnology†AUMT1407 AutomotiveElectricalSystems† 4AUMT1416 AutomotiveSuspension&SteeringSystems† 4

Total Hours 10

Semester 2AUMT1410 AutomotiveBrakeSystems† 4AUMT1445 AutomotiveClimateControlSystems 4ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†(orMATH1332) 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 3AUMT2417 AutomotiveEnginePerformanceAnalysisI† 4AUMT2421 AutomotiveElectricalDiagnosisandRepair 4AUMT1419 AutomotiveEngineRepair 4

Total Hours 12

Semester 4AUMT2270 AutomotiveTechnicianCertificationStandards 2AUMT2413 AutomotiveDriveTrain&Axles 4AUMT2425 AutomotiveAutomaticTransmission&Transaxle 4AUMT2434 AutomotiveEnginePerformanceAnalysisII 4

Total Hours 14

Semester 5AUMT2301 AutomotiveManagement°** 3DEMR2434 AdvancedDieselTune-UpandTroubleshooting 4 SpeechElective† 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3

Total Hours 16

Grand Totals 66

° This course is designated as the capstone course.† Courses articulated with high school** AUMT 1380 or AUMT 2680 (Co-Op) may be taken in place of the capstone course

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Aviation Maintenance TechnologyAviation maintenance technicians are a vital part of the aerospaceindustry workforce, a group comprised of airframe and powerplant technicians, aircraft technicians, sheet-metal workers andaircraft electricians. These skilledworkers are employed by aircraftmanufacturers, contract maintenance operations, corporate aviationoperations,generalaviationoperationsandregionalandmajorairlines.Inthelastseveralyears,theaerospaceindustryinTexashasexpandedthroughcontractmaintenanceandisexpectedtocontinuetogrow.

Studentssuccessfullycompletingthecourse(s)ofstudyoftheAviationMaintenance Technology program are eligible to take the AviationMaintenanceTechnicians licensing examination administered by theFederalAviationAdministration.

Admission Requirements Students must complete requirements listed under “AdmissionsInformation”

TSTCiscertifiedbytheFederalAviationAdministrationasanAviationMaintenanceTrainingFacilityunderPart147oftheFederalAviationRegulations.TomeetFAArequirements, studentsmust completeallaviationmaintenancecourseswithaminimumnumericalaverageof70ineachcourseandattendarequirednumberofhoursineachcourse.


Semester 1AERM1203 ShopPractices† 2AERM1205 Weight&Balance† 2AERM1208 FederalAviationRegulations 2AERM1210 GroundOperations† 2AERM1314 BasicElectricity 3AERM1315 AviationScience† 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 2AERM1240 AircraftPropellers 2AERM1357 FuelMetering&InductionSystems 3AERM1456 AircraftPowerplantElectrical 4AERM2341 Powerplant&AuxiliaryPowerUnits 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 3AERM1344 AircraftReciprocatingEngines 3AERM1351 AircraftTurbineEngineTheory 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†(orMATH1332) 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3

Total Hours 15

Semester 4AERM1241 Wood,Fabric&Finishes† 2AERM1243 Instruments&Navigation/Communication 2AERM1247 AirframeAuxiliarySystems 2AERM1253 AircraftWelding 2AERM1254 AircraftComposites 2 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 5AERM1345 AirframeElectricalSystems 3AERM1349 Hydraulic,Pneumatic&FuelSystems 3AERM1350 LandingGearSystems 3AERM2233 Assembly&Rigging 2 SpeechElective† 3

Total Hours 14

Grand Totals 68

Enhanced Skills Courses**AERM1352 AircraftSheetMetal 3AERM2351 AircraftTurbineEngineOverhaul 3AERM2352 AircraftPowerplantInspection 3AERM2447 AircraftReciprocatingEngineOverhaul 4AERM2231 AirframeInspection 2

Total Hours 15

Grand Totals 83

† Courses articulated with high school** Enhanced Skills courses are required for an AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology and maybetakenconcurrentlywithdegreeorcertificatecourses.TocompleteFAArequirementsfortheAirframelicensingexams,theEnhancedSkillsCertificatemustbetaken.

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Biomedical Equipment TechnologyDue to the increase in medical knowledge, the dependence ontechnology has also increased because advances in medicine aredirectlylinkedtoadvancesintechnology.Theincreasinguseofmedicalelectronicdevicesandothersophisticatedbiomedicalequipmenthascreatedagreatdemandforskilledandindustry-qualifiedequipmenttechnicians.TheBiomedicalEngineeringTechnologyProgramoffersextensive hands-on training with medical equipment. Biomedicalequipment technicians are responsible for maintaining safe andeffective operating equipment used to diagnose, prevent and treatdiseaseandillness.

Admission Requirements In addition to admissions requirements listed under “AdmissionsInformation,”highschoolcoursesinAlgebra,Trigonometry,Biology,Physics, Chemistry or Physiology are helpful in preparing for thisprogram.

Internship/Co-op Entry Requirements Before enrolling in internship or cooperative study, a studentmusthaveonfilewiththedepartmentthefollowingmaterials:

• Proofoftuberculosistest.• Proof of liability insurance of at least $1 million, health and

accident insuranceandneedlestick insurance (available throughTSTC).

All BET students have the opportunity to take the comprehensiveexamtopreparethemforbecomingaCertifiedBioMedicalEquipmentTechnician(CBET).Thecomprehensiveexamwillcoverthefollowingsubject areas: Electronic Fundamentals, Circuit Analysis andTroubleshooting,SafetyforHealthCareFacilities,MedicalEquipmentApplications,andAnatomyandPhysiology.


Semester 1BIOM1201 BiomedicalEquipmentTechnology† 2CETT1303 DCCircuits 3BIOM1205 SolderingSkills&ShopSafety 2RBTC1305 RoboticFundamentals 3BIOM1355 MedicalElectronicApplications 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 2BIOM1309 AppliedBiomedicalEquipmentTechnology 3BIOM1315 MedicalEquipmentNetworks 3CETT1325 DigitalFundamentals 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†* 3CETT1305 ACCircuits 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 3BIOM2301 SafetyinHealthCareFacilities 3BIOM1391 SpecialTopicsinBiomedical 3 Engineering-RelatedTechnology/Technician (orBIOM1350)BIOM2331 BiomedicalClinicalInstrumentation 3 (orELMT1305)ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 4BIOM2311 GeneralMedicalEquipmentI 3BIOM2315 PhysiologicalInstrumentsI 3BIOM2288 Internship:BiomedicalTechnology/Technician† 2PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology†* 3BIOM1341 MedicalCircuits/Troubleshooting 3 Total Hours 14

Semester 5BIOM2339 PhysiologicalInstrumentsII 3BIOM2343 GeneralMedicalEquipmentII 3BIOM2319 FundamentalsofX-Rayand 3 MedicalImagingSystemsBIOM2380 Coop:BiomedicalTechnology/Technician 3 (orINMT1317) SpeechElective† 3 Total Hours 15 Grand Totals 72

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Building Construction ScienceAnticipated growth in business investment for new factories, officebuildings, stores, hotels, power plants and other structures shouldcontinue to stimulate the demand for workers in the buildingconstruction field. Maintenance and repair work on all types ofstructureswill also contribute to this demand.Workers in the fieldbuild,repair,andmodernizealltypesofbuildings,includinghomes,officesandcommercialstructures.

In this program, students will learn to: • Preparebuildingsites,constructfoundationsandstructures• Frameandfinishvariousbuildingsystems• Estimatecostandinspectconstructionjobs• Superviseotherconstructionworkers

Admissions Requirements In addition to admissions requirements listed under “AdmissionsInformation,”itisrecommendedstudentscompletetwounitsofhighschoolmathematics, preferably oneunit ofAlgebra andoneunit ofGeometry.


Semester 1CNBT1316 ConstructionTechnologyI 3CNBT1300 ResidentialandLightCommercial 3

BlueprintReadingOSHT1305 OSHARegulations-ConstructionIndustry 3DFTG1313 DraftingforSpecificOccupations 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2CNBT1350 ConstructionTechnologyII 3CNBT2317 GreenBuilding 3CNBT1315 FieldEngineeringI 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematicsI(orMATH1314) 3

Total Hours 15

Semester 3CNBT2339 ConstructionTechnologyIV 3CNBT1311 ConstructionMethodsandMaterialsI 3CNBT1346 ConstructionEstimatingI 3CNBT2342 ConstructionManagementI 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 4CNBT2337 ConstructionEstimatingII 3CNBT2315 ConstructionSpecificationsandContracts 3CNBT2344 ConstructionManagementII 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 5CNBT1342 BuildingCodes&Inspections°‡ 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 SpeechElective 3

Total Hours 9

Grand Totals 60

° This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Courses with external learning experience

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Business Management Technology-Office ManagementThe Business Management Technology program prepares studentsforoccupationsasexecutiveassistantsorexecutivesecretaries.Manyindustriescontinuetoseekforapplicantswithacollegedegreerelatedto thebusiness industry.As technologycontinues toautomateofficeprocedures graduates of this program would assist employers inmaintainingaproductiveoffice.

Graduates would be skilled in desktop publishing, integratedsoftwareapplications,databasemanagement,recordsandinformationmanagement, and administrative office management. Coursesin business and management principles, customer relationshipand human resources management would provide graduatesthe knowledge and understanding of interactive responsibilitiessuch as planning conferences, working with clients and other staffmembers.Employmentpositionsforgraduatesfromthisprogramofstudy are Secretaries and Administrative Assistants and ExecutiveSecretaries.“Althoughsecretariesandadministrativeassistantsworkinnearlyeveryindustry,manyareconcentratedinschools,hospitals,government agencies, and legal andmedical offices.” (OccupationalOutlookHandbook,accessedNov.27,2012)

Whiletechnologyandincreasedtheautomationofbusinessprocessesandprocedures,itwillnotreplaceneedforthepeopleskillsrequiredbyexecutiveassistantsand/orexecutivesecretaries

Admission Requirements Students must complete admissions requirements listed under“AdmissionsInformation.”


Semester 1BUSI1301 BusinessPrinciples 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective 3BCIS1305 BusinessComputerApplications 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 2SPCH1321 Business&ProfessionalCommunication 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†* 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3ECON2301 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 3BUSI2301 BusinessLaw 3ACCT2301 PrinciplesofAccountingI-Financial 3BMGT1327 PrinciplesofManagement 3ECON2302 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3POFI1349 Spreadsheets 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 4HRPO2301 HumanResourceManagemen 3ACCT2302 PrinciplesofAccountingII-Managerial 3ITSC2321 IntegratedSoftwareApplicationsII 3LAWT1301 Copyright&EthicalIssues 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 5POFT1319 Records&InformationManagementI 3MRKG1301 CustomerRelationshipManagement 3ITSC1315 ProjectManagementSoftware 3BMGT1325 OfficeManagement° 3 Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 63


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Business Management Technology-Operations ManagementTheBusinessManagementTechnology,BusinessOperationsprogrampreparesstudentsforoccupationsasfirstlinesupervisors/managersofproductionandoperatingworkers.Manyindustriescontinuetoseekforapplicantswithacollegedegreerelatedtothebusinessindustry.

As technology continues to automate office procedures, graduatesof this program would supervise, monitor and manage processes,materialsand/orsurroundingstoensurethatspecificgoalsandplansareaccomplished.Graduateswouldbeskilledinprojectmanagement,andthemanagementofhumanresources.

Coursesinquality,facilities,andstrategicmanagementwouldprovidegraduates the knowledge and understanding of the interactiveresponsibilitiessuchasplanning,prioritizing,andthecoordinationofpeopleandresourcestoaccomplishspecificgoals.

EmploymentpositionsforgraduatesfromthisprogramofstudyareFirst-LineSupervisorsofProductionandOperatingWorkers.Relatedoccupations are Plant and System Operators, and Supervisors ofProductionWorkers.(OccupationalOutlookHandbook,accessedDec.5,2012)

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Semester 1BUSI1301 BusinessPrinciples 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective 3BCIS1305 BusinessComputerApplications 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2SPCH1321 Business&ProfessionalCommunication 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†* 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3ECON2301 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 3BUSI2301 BusinessLaw 3ACCT2301 PrinciplesofAccountingI-Financial 3BMGT1327 PrinciplesofManagement 3ECON2302 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3POFI1349 Spreadsheets 3

Total Hours 15

Semester 4HRPO2301 HumanResourceManagement 3ACCT2302 PrinciplesofAccountingII-Managerial 3BMGT2331 PrinciplesofQualityManagement 3BMGT1306 FacilitiesManagement 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 5BMGT1331 ProductionandOperationsManagement 3BMGT2341 StrategicManagement 3LMGT1325 WarehouseandDistributionCenterManagement 3BMGT1309 InformationandProjectManagement 3

Total Hours 12

Grand Totals 63


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Chemical Environmental TechnologyThedemandforchemical/environmentaltechniciansisexpectedtorisedue toananticipatedgrowth inscientificresearchanddevelopmentand production of technical products. Chemical/ environmentaltechniciansareemployedinresearch,testingandqualitycontrolofawiderangeofproducts,includingpetroleum,plastics,pharmaceuticalsandsemi-conductors.

In this program, students will learn to: • Analyze various materials using standard procedures and

instrumentalprocedures• Calculateandreportchemicalanalyses• Usecomputerizedtestingprocedures,suchasatomicabsorption,

gaschromatography,infraredandmassspectroscopy

Admissions Requirements: In addition to admissions requirements listed under “AdmissionsInformation,” completion of one unit of high school Algebra andChemistryisrecommended.


Semester 1CTEC1205 ChemicalCalculationsI 2EPCT1211 IntroductiontoEnvironmentalScience‡ 2SCIT1414 AppliedGeneralChemistryI† 4 (orCHEM1311and1111) Total Hours 8

Semester 2CTEC1206 ChemicalCalculationsII 2EPCT1344 EnvironmentalSampling&Analysis‡ 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra† 3SCIT1415 AppliedGeneralChemistryII 4 (orCHEM1312and1112) Total Hours 12

Semester 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3SCIT1543 AppliedAnalyticalChemistryI‡ 5SCIT2401 AppliedOrganicChemistryI 4 (orCHEM2323and2321) Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 4CTEC1441 AppliedInstrumentalAnalysisI 4CTEC2441 PolymersI 4CTEC2445 UnitOperations 4PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology† 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 5CTEC2250 UnitOperationsII 2CTEC2443 PolymersII 4EPCT2335 AdvancedEnvironmentalInstrumentalAnalysis† 3 SpeechElective† 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 6CTEC2333 ComprehensiveStudiesin 3 ChemicalTechnology°‡**EPCT1203 24-HourEmergencyResponseTraining 2EPCT1251 QualityAssurance&QualityControl 2 Total Hours 7 Grand Totals 69

o This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Courses with external learning experience**CTEC 1380 or CTEC 1680 (Co-op) may be taken in place of capstone course

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Computer Networking & Security Technology-Computer Network SpecialistTheCNSTprogramisforstudentswhodesireto• obtain jobs in which computer network operations knowledge

andskillsarerequired• specialize in thesecuritycontrols required tosafeguarddigital/

electronicinfrastructuresandinrespondingtocomputersecuritybreaches;and

• continueaneducationpathtowardabachelorormastersdegreewithafocusonnetworkinformationsecurity.

Thisprogramwillalsoprovideindividuals,whoareinjobfieldsthathave some responsibility with information security, with enhancedknowledgeandskills.

Computer and information technology occupations are projected togrowby22percent,adding758,800newjobsfrom2010to2020.Demandforworkersintheseoccupationswillbedrivenbythecontinuingneedforbusinesses,governmentagencies,andotherorganizationstoadoptandutilizethelatesttechnologies.Workersintheseoccupationswillbe needed to develop software, increase cybersecurity, and updateexistingnetworkinfrastructure.

As organizations across the economy increase this reliance oninformationtechnology(IT),workersinthisoccupationwillbehiredtodesignnewcomputersystemsandrespondtotheinstallationandrepairrequirementsofincreasinglycomplexcomputerequipmentandsoftware.Asorganizationsinvestinnewer,fastermobiletechnology,growthinwirelessandmobilenetworkswillincrease,creatinganeedfornewsystemsthatworkwellwiththisandemergingtechnologies.

More network system administrators will be needed to implementand reinforce security controls against the growing frequency andsophistication of network system cyberattacks. Forensic sciencetechnicianswillbeneededtoprovidetimelydigitalforensicsevidencetolawenforcementagenciesandcourtsduringcriminalproceedingsrelatedtocybercrime.Analystswithknowledgeinmalware,viruses,and cyber attack methodologies will be needed to come up withinnovativewaystopreventhackersfromstealingcriticalinformationorcreatinghavoconcomputernetworks.

Alargeincreaseisexpectedinelectronicmedicalrecords,e-prescribing,andotherformsofhealthcareIT,andanalystswillbeneededtodesigncomputer systems to accommodate the increase. In addition, as thehealthcare industry expands its use of electronic medical records,ensuringpatients’privacyandprotectingpersonaldataarebecomingmoreimportant.

The federal government is expected to greatly increase its hiringof information security analysts to protect the nation’s criticalinformationtechnology(IT)systems.Theseanalysts,whowillbehiredbyorganizationsinavarietyofindustriestodesigncomputersystems,willmoveon to anotherbusinesswhen theyarefinished. Asmoresmallandmedium-sizefirmsdemandadvancedsystems,thispracticeisexpectedtogrow.Systemsanalystsareexpectedtogrow43percentinthecomputersystemsdesignandrelatedservicesindustry.


Semester 1ITNW1325 FundamentalsofNetworkingTechnologies† 3CPMT1303 IntroductiontoComputerTechnology† 3ITNW1354 Implementing&SupportingServers 3 Total Hours 9

Semester 2ITSE1331 IntroductiontoVisualBASICProgramming 3 (orITNW1358)ITNW2321 NetworkingwithTCP/IP 3ITNW2305 NetworkAdministration 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 3ITSY1342 InformationTechnologySecurity 3ITNW2354 Internet/IntranetServer 3ITNW2312 Routers 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 4ITSY2301 Firewalls&NetworkSecurity 3ITSY2330 IntrusionDetection 3ITNW2359 WebServerSupport&Maintenance 3ITNW2335 NetworkTroubleshooting&Support 3SPCH1318 InterpersonalCommunication† 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 5ITNW2350 EnterpriseNetwork°‡ 3ITNW1313 ComputerVirtualization 3ITSY2359 SecurityAssessment&Auditing 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 Total Hours 15 Grand Totals 63

o This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience

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Computer Systems Management TechnologyComputer Systems Management Technicians with the AAS degreehaveastrongbackgroundinthediagnostics,repairandmaintenanceof computer and computer related equipment, which includespreventative maintenance, licensing renewals, upgrades, andrecommendationsforpurchasingnewcomputersystems;appropriatesafety training effective oral and written communication skills,effectiveteamworkexperience;andproperrecord-keepingtechniquesformediumtolargescalebusinesses.

Instruction within the program includes the skills and proceduresnecessaryto:• Analyzehardwareandsoftwaresolutions• Troubleshootdefectivecomputerorcomputerrelateddevices• Recommend computer and/or computer related solutions or

purchasestotheenduser.• ProvidequalityassuranceofITrelatedequipment• SupportabusinessITenvironment

Admissions Requirements In addition to admissions requirements listed under “AdmissionsInformation,”completionofoneunitofalgebraisrecommended.

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Semester 1CPMT1311 IntroductiontoComputerMaintenance† 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra† 3CPMT1304 MicrocomputerSystemSoftware† 3ITNW1354 Implementing&SupportingServers 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 2ITNW1325 FundamentalsofNetworkingTechnologies 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3ITSC1316 LinuxInstallationandConfiguration 3ITSC1321 IntermediatePCOperatingSystems 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 3GAME1301 ComputerEthics 3ITSC2339 PCHelpDesk 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3CPMT1307 Electronic&ComputerSkills(orCETT1307) 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 4CPMT1345 ComputerSystemsMaintenance 3CPMT1347 ComputerSystemPeripherals 3 SpeechElective 3CPMT2302 HomeTechnologyIntegration 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 5CPMT2345 ComputerSystemTroubleshooting° 3CPMT2350 IndustryCertificationPreparation 3CPMT2333 ComputerIntegration 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 60

o This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools

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Culinary ArtsEmploymentinthefieldofculinaryartsisexpectedtoincreaserapidlydue topopulationgrowth, higher family andpersonal incomes andmore leisure time that will allow people to dine out more often.Professionalsinthisfieldmusthaveawiderangeofskillandexpertiseinpreparing appetizing, appealing foods.Thisprogramemphasizesperfection of cooking techniques through specialized training inplanningandpreparation.

In this program, students will learn to: • Followrecipesusingstandardweightandmeasures• Prepareawidevarietyoffoods• Maintainqualityinallcookery• Utilizeindustry-standardkitchentoolsandequipment

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Semester 1CHEF1205 Sanitation&Safety† 2CHEF1301 BasicFoodPreparation† 3IFWA1205 FoodServiceEquipment&Planning 2RSTO1204 DiningRoomService 2POFT1321 BusinessMath(orMATH1314) 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2CHEF2301 IntermediateFoodPreparation 3FDNS1305 Nutrition† 3IFWA1219 MeatIdentifying&Processing 2RSTO2301 PrinciplesofFoodandBeverageControls 3SOCI1301 IntroductorySociology†◊ 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 3CHEF1314 AlaCarteCooking 3RSTO1325 PurchasingforHospitalityOperations 3PSTR1401 FundamentalsofBaking 4ENGL1301 CompositionI 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 4IFWA2437 SpecialProjects&FieldWork 4RSTO1313 HospitalitySupervision 3RSTO2307 Catering 3BIOL1308 BiologyforNon-ScienceMajorsI†* 3BIOL1108 BiologyforNon-ScienceMajorsILab†* 1 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3

Total Hours 17

Semester 5IFWA2341 SpecializedFoodPreparation°‡** 3RSTO1221 MenuManagement 2 SpeechElective† 3RSTO1201 BeverageManagement 2BMGT1327 PrinciplesofManagement†(orHRPO2301) 3CHEF2341 AdvanceCulinaryCompetition 3

Total Hours 16

Grand Totals 72

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Dental HygieneAs thestate’spopulationgrowsand theaverageageof its residentsincreases,moredemandsarebeingplacedonexistinghealthserviceproviderstosatisfyclients’needs.Onehealthserviceareainneedofadditional support isdental services.Withanagingpopulationandincreasedemphasisbeingplacedonpreventivedentistry,theskillsofdentalhygienistsareincreasinglyneeded.

ThisprogramisaccreditedbytheAmericanDentalAssociation.

The dental hygiene program follows the TSTC health professionsprogramgradingscale.Thestudentmustmaintainanumericalaverageof78orbetterineachrequiredmajorcoursetoreceivetheAASdegree.

Admissions Requirements Inadditiontotheadmissionsrequirementslistedunder“AdmissionsInformation,” all applicants are required to take the HealthOccupationsBasicEntranceTest.Applicantswillbenotifiedoftestingdates.ProgramapplicationsmaybeobtainedfromthedentalhygieneprogramandaredueMarch1st.

Clinical Entry Requirements Beforeenrollinginclinicalcourses,astudentmusthaveonfilewiththedepartmentthefollowingmaterials:• Resultsofprescribedphysicalexamination.• Proofofrequiredimmunizations.• Proof of liability insurance of at least $1 million, health and

accident insuranceandneedlestick insurance (available throughTSTC)


Semester 1BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI†** 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyLaboratoryI†** 1CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI* 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI* 1 Total Hours 8

Semester 2BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII†§ 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab†§ 1DHYG1227 PreventiveDentalHygieneCare 2DHYG1301 OrofacialAnatomy,Histology&Embryology 3DHYG1331 PreclinicalDentalHygiene 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 3BIOL2321 MicrobiologyforScienceMajors†◊ 3BIOL2121 MicrobiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratory†* 1DHYG1235 PharmacologyfortheDentalHygienist 2DHYG1260 Clinical-DentalHygiene/HygienistI 2DHYG1304 DentalRadiology 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective 3 Total Hours 14

Semester 4DHYG1211 Periodontology 2DHYG1261 Clinical-DentalHygiene/HygienistII 2DHYG1319 DentalMaterials 3SOCI1301 IntroductorySociology† 3 Total Hours 10

Semester 5DHYG1215 CommunityDentistry† 2DHYG1239 General&OralPathology 2DHYG2301 ContemporaryDentalHygieneCareI 3DHYG2360 Clinical:DentalHygiene/Hygienist 3PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology† 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 6DHYG2153 DentalHygienePractice 1DHYG1207 General&DentalNutrition 2DHYG2361 Clinical:DentalHygiene/Hygienist° 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3 SpeechElective† 3 Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 69

o This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience * CHEM 1411 may be taken in place of CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111** BIOL 2401 may be taken in place of BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101§ BIOL 2402 may be taken in place of BIOL 2302 and BIOL 2101◊BIOL2421maybetakeninplaceofBIOL2321andBIOL2121

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Dental Laboratory TechnologyThelevelofpublicawarenessofdentalhealthandpreventivedentistryhas increased significantly in recent years. Because of this fact andrelativelywidespread dental insurance coverage, it is expected thatthedemand fordental laboratory technicianswill continue togrow.Dental laboratory technicians make dentures, retainers, crowns,inlays,bridgesandorthodonticappliancesusingwritteninstructionsfromdentists.Thisfieldisanexactingscience,aswellasanart,whichrequiresattentiontoprecisedetails.

In this program, students will learn to • Workwithwire, plaster, porcelain,wax, plastic, gold and other

metals• Usespecializedtoolstocarveandshapedentalmaterials• Match color and placement of teeth for natural look and

comfortablefit

Admissions Requirements In addition to admissions requirements listed under “AdmissionsInformation,”studentsarerequiredtocompletespecialtestsinmanualdexterity, dimensional abilities and use of tools.Applicants will benotifiedoftestingdates.


Semester 1DLBT1301 DentalAnatomyandToothMorphology 3DLBT1209 RemovablePartialDentureTechniquesI 2DLBT1213 CompleteDentureTechniquesI 2DLBT1217 FixedRestorativeTechniquesI 2ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2DLBT1205 DentalMaterials 2DLBT2204 RemovablePartialDentureTechniquesII 2DLBT2207 CompleteDentureTechniquesII 2DLBT2211 FixedRestorativeTechniquesII 2 SpeechElective† 3

Total Hours 11

Semester 3DLBT2215 RemovablePartialDentureTechniquesIII 2DLBT2217 CompleteDentureTechniquesIII 2DLBT2241 DentalCeramicsI 2DLBT2244 IntroductiontoOrthodonticProcedures 2DLBT2321 FixedRestorativeTechniquesIII 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†* 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 4DLBT1291 SpecialTopicsinDentalLaboratoryTechnician 2DLBT2333 CompleteDentureTechniquesIV 3DLBT2235 FixedRestorativeTechniquesIV 2DLBT2242 DentalCeramicsII 2PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology† 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 5DLBT2430 SpecialProjectinDentalLaboratoryProcedures 4DLBT2446 PracticalLaboratoryProcedures° 4 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3

Total Hours 11

Grand Totals 60

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Digital Media Design Technologyhisprogramwillprovidetrainingindesktoppublishing,photography,graphicdesign,imagingediting,3-Dsolidsmodeling,Flashand3-Danimation, sound editing, non-linear video editing and effects,webpagedesignandmultimediadevelopment.Graduatesofthisprogramwill find employment as desktop publishers, web site designers,multimedia producers, graphic artists, advertising specialists,commercial computer artists, educational software developers,electronicgamedevelopers,and3Danimationspecialists.

In this program, students will learn to: •createillustrations•designpagelayout•manipulatesoundandvideo•createandeditcomputerimages•design3-Dmodelingandanimation•createwebpages•incorporateinteractivity,andrelatedmediaapplications



Semester 1ARTC1302 DigitalImagingI† 3ARTC1305 BasicGraphicDesign† 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3PHTC1311 FundamentalsofPhotography 3ARTC2347 DesignCommunicationII 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 2ARTC1313 DigitalPublishingI† 3ENGL2314 Technical&BusinessWriting(orENGL2307) 3GRPH1359 VectorGraphicsforProduction 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†(orMATH1332) 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 3ARTC2305 DigitalImagingII 3ARTC2313 DigitalPublishingII 3ARTV1343 DigitalSound 3ARTV1351 DigitalVideo 3SPCH1311 IntrotoSpeechCommunication†* 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 4ARTV1341 3-DAnimationI 3ARTV2341 AdvancedDigitalVideo 3IMED1316 WebDesignI 3IMED1345 InteractiveDigitalMediaI 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 5ARTC2335 PortfolioDevelopmentforGraphicDesign°** 3ARTV2351 3-DAnimationII 3IMED2345 InteractiveDigitalMediaII 3IMED2315 WebPageDesignII 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 Total Hours 15 Grand Totals 72

o This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience * Suggested Speech Elective** GRPH 1380, GRPH 2380, GRPH 2680 may be taken instead of the capstone course.

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Education & TrainingTheEducation&Trainingprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentstomeet the demands of an increasingly competitive and intellectuallychallengingfuturethrougheducationalandpersonalgrowth,practicalskillsdevelopment,academiccourses,andcareerpreparation.

TheAssociateofAppliedSciencedegreeisa69-semesterhourprogram.This program is unique to the Rio Grande Valley in two ways. Itallowsstudentstogainspecializedtraininginoneoffourdevelopededucational areas of emphasis. Secondly, the program is comprisedofeducationalclasseswithtechnical labs forhands-on learning.Thestudentswill create anddevelop instructionalmaterials ready to beusedintheschoolsettingutilizingavarietyofstate-of-the-artmediaandtechnicalresources.TheAssociateDegreeprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytocontinuetheireducationtowardsaBachelorDegreeandteachercertification.



Semester 1EDTC1301 EducationalSystems 3EDTC1341 InstructionalTechnologyand 3 ComputerApplicationsCDEC1318 WellnessoftheYoungChild 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3HIST1301 UnitedStatesHistoryI† 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 2CDEC1359 ChildrenwithSpecialNeeds 3EDTC2311 InstructionalPracticesandEffectiveLearning 3 EnvironmentsHIST1302 UnitedStatesHistoryII† 3 GeneralEducationElective†** 3 SpeechElective†* 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 3EDTC1307 IntroductiontoTeachingReading 3TECA1354 ChildGrowth&Development 3GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3 (Federalconstitution&topics)†MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†§ 3 AreaofEmphasis#1(fromlistbelow) 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 4EDTC1394 SpecialTopics:TeacherAssistant/Aide 3EDTC2317 GuidingStudentBehavior 3GOVT2306 TexasGovernment(Texasconstitution&topics)† 3 GeneralEducationElective†** 3 AreaofEmphasis#2(fromlistbelow) 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 5EDTC1364 Practicum:TeacherAssistant/Aide°‡◊ 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 Total Hours 9 Grand Totals 69

AREA OF EMPHASIS COURSES

Emphasis in Bilingual Education EDTC1321 BilingualEducation 3EDTC1325 MulticulturalEducation 3

Emphasis in Early Childhood Education CDEC1321 TheInfant&Toddler 3CDEC1356 EmergentLiteracyforEarlyChildhood 3 Emphasis in General Education EDTC2305 ReadingProblems 3EDTC1393 SpecialTopics:ComputerTeacherEducation 3 Emphasis in Students with Special Needs CDEC2340 InstructionalTechniquesforChildren 3 withSpecialNeedsEDTC1395 SpecialTopics:Bilingual/BiculturalEducation 3

o This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience * SPCH 1315 is the suggested Speech Elective** See your program chair for help in choosing a General Education Elective§BIIOL1308/1106orBIOL1309/1109maybetakeninplaceofMATH1314◊EDTC1164andEDTC1264maybetakeninplaceofEDTC1364

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Game and Simulation Programming SpecialtyDue to the extensive use of computers in business and industry, agreatdemandforcomputerprogrammersexists.Computerprograms,orsoftware,aretheseriesofinstructionsthattellthecomputerwhatoperations to perform. Graduates from the game and simulationprogramming specialty will have a strong background in gamedesign, software development tools and techniques, and graphicsprogramming.

In this program, students will learn to: Developcomputergamesandsimulationsusingappropriatetoolsandtechniques.Examinebestpracticesforenteringtheindustry.



Semester 1GAME1303 IntroductiontoGameDesign&Development† 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra† 3GAME1306 DesignandCreationofGames 3ARTC1302 DigitalImagingI 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 2GAME1301 ComputerEthics 3MATH1316 PlaneTrigonometry 3ITSE1307 IntroductiontoC++Programming 3GAME1309 IntroductiontoAnimationProgramming 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 3MATH2318 LinearAlgebra 3ITSE2331 AdvancedC++Programming 3GAME1304 LevelDesign 3GAME1349 OpenGLProgrammingI 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 4GAME1353 Multi-UserGameProgrammingI 3ITSE2345 DataStructures 3GAME1343 Graphics&SimulationProgrammingI 3GAME2353 OpenGLProgrammingII 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 5GAME2303 ArtificialIntelligenceProgrammingI 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3GAME1359 GameandSimulationProgrammingII 3 SpeechElective† 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 6 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3GAME2359 Game&SimulationGroupProject 3GAME2333 GameandSimulationProgrammingIII 3 Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 72

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Health Information TechnologyThehealthinformationmanagementprofessionfocusesonhealthcaredata and themanagementofhealth care information resources.Theprofessionaddressesthenature,structureandtranslationofdataintousableformsofinformationfortheadvancementofhealthandhealthcareofindividualsandpopulations.

HealthInformationTechnicianscollect,integrate,andanalyzeprimaryandsecondaryhealthcaredata,disseminateinformationandmanageinformation resources related to research, planning, provision andevaluationofhealthcareservices.

AtTexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen,HITstudentslearnskillsin both classroom and laboratory settings. Skills are practiced inhealth care facilities during two directed practice courses. Studentsaretrainedasgeneralistswithentrylevelskillsandopportunitiesforspecializationinthefollowingareas:coders,utilizationmanagementtechnicians, medical statistic specialists, release of informationtechnicians,healthrecordanalysts,qualityassuranceabstractors,andhealthrecordconsultants.

During thefinaldirectedpracticecourse,studentswillbeeligible totake theNational Certification Examination to become a RegisteredHealth Information Technician (RHIT). Upon graduation of the six-semester program, graduates are awarded anAssociate ofAppliedScienceDegree.

ThejoboutlookforHealthInformationTechniciansisgood.TheBureauof Labor and Statistics is predicting a shortfall of these technicians.The starting salary for entry level positions depends on the area ofspecialization,withcodersearningatthehigherendofthescale.

The Health Information Technology Program is accredited by theCommissiononAccreditationforHealthInformaticsandInformationManagementEducationincooperationwiththeCouncilonEducationof the American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA).

Admissions Requirements Additional Program Requirements: In addition to the admissionrequirementlistedunder“AdmissionsInformation”,thestudentmusthavemaintaineda2.0gradepointaverageona4.0scaleinhighschoolorpreviouspost-secondary studies, or receiveda scoreof 45on theGED.Aninterviewwithamemberofthedepartmentisalsorequired,aswellascompletionof theTSIASSESSMENTandcompletionofaprogramorientationpriortoregistrationofclasses.

PracticumEntryRequirements:Beforeenrollinginpracticumcourses,astudentmusthaveonfilewiththedepartmentthefollowingmaterials:• Theabilitytosatisfytheindustrystandardsfortheprogram.• Proofofrequiredimmunizations.• Proofofliabilityinsuranceofatleast$1million(availablethrough

TSTC).• Proofofhealthandaccidentinsurance(availablethroughTSTC).• Proofofautoliability.• Proofofcurrentdriver’slicense.

• Passageofacriminalbackgroundcheck(availablethroughTSTC).• Passage of a drug and alcohol screening (required by various

medicalfacilities).


Semester 1BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI†§ 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab§ 1HITT1204 ITforHealthProfessions 2HITT1305 MedicalTerminologyI† 3

Total Hours 9

Semester 2BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII†◊ 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab†◊ 1HITT1301 HealthDataContent&Structure 3HITT1253 Legal&EthicalAspectsofHealthInformation 2HITT1345 HealthCareDeliverySystems 3HITT1255 HealthCareStatistics 2

Total Hours 14

Semester 3HITT1311 HealthInformationSystems 3MDCA1402 HumanDisease/Pathophysiology 4HPRS2300 PharmacologyforHealthProfessions 3HITT1341 Coding&ClassificationSystems 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 4HITT2166 Practicum:HealthInformation/ 1

MedicalRecordsTechnology/Technician‡HITT2239 HealthInformationOrganization&Supervision 2HITT2343 QualityAssessment&Performance 3

Improvement†MDCA1321 AdministrativeProcedures 3HITT1342 AmbulatoryCoding 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 5HITT2149 RHITCompetencyReview 1HITT2335 Coding&ReimbursementMethodologies 3HITT2266 Practicum:HealthInformation/MedicalRecords 2

Technology/Technician° SpeechElective† 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 6PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology† 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3 Math/NaturalSciencesElective 3

Total Hours 9

Grand Totals 69

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience § BIOL 2401 may be taken in place of BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101◊BIOL2402maybetakeninplaceofBIOL2302andBIOL2102

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Mechatronics TechnologyMechatronics is an exciting interdisciplinary field dealing with theintegration ofmechanical and electronic componentswhich requirecomputercontrol.

Mechatronicsiscenteredonthedisciplinesofmechanics,electronics,controlsandcomputerswhichcombined,makepossiblethegenerationof simpler, more economical, reliable and versatile commercial andindustrial products. The combination ofwords “Mechatronics”wasfirst coined byMr. TetsuroMori, a senior engineer of the JapanesecompanyYaskawa,in1969.

Industrial applications are becoming increasingly multidisciplinaryrequiring engineers and technicians todevelop skills in a variety ofdisciplines including mechanics, electronics, computer science, andautomation.

Many existing jobs categories currently or will soon requireMechatronicsskillsandproblemsolvingabilities.Mechatronicscoursescombinevariousdisciplines to teach students aholistic approach todevelopingsolutionsforengineeringapplications.

Mechatronics technicians are employed in the following sub-industries:Electrical equipment&appliances, electricalpowerplant& power distribution, computers & electronics products, chemicals,food & beverage, furniture, machinery, plastics & rubber, printing,textile,apparel&leather,wood&paper,primary&fabricatedmetals,petroleum,andtransportation.

ThereisahighdemandforbilingualengineersandtechnicianswithMechatronics knowledge and experience in companies in the RioGrande Valley and surrounding regions including Austin, Dallas,Houston,Laredo,SanAntonio,and in industrial“Maquiladoras”onbothsidesoftheU.S./Mexicoborder.



Semester 1CETT1303 DCCircuits†(orIEIR1302) 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†(orMATH2312) 3RBTC1305 RoboticFundamentals 3 Total Hours 9

Semester 2CETT1305 ACCircuits†(orIEIR1304) 3CETT1325 DigitalFundamentals 3INMT1317 IndustrialAutomation 3CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI†* 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI†* 1 Total Hours 13

Semester 3ELMT1301 ProgrammableLogicControllers 3ELMT1305 BasicFluidPower 3ELMT2333 IndustrialElectronics 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 4ELMT2339 AdvancedProgrammableLogicControllers 3INTC1341 PrinciplesofAutomaticControl 3MCHN1338 BasicMachineShopI 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 5EECT1307 ConvergenceTechnologies 3FCEL1305 IntroductiontoFuelCell&Alternative/ 3 RenewableEnergy SpeechElective† 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 6ELMT2341 ElectromechanicalSystem° 3ELPT2231 AC/DCDrives 2INMT1319 ManufacturingProcesses 3QCTC1301 TotalQualityManagement 3 Total Hours 11 Grand Totals 69

° This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience * PHYS 1401 may be taken in place of CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111

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Medical AssistantMedicalAssisting isamulti-skilledalliedhealthprofession.Medicalassistants function as members of the health care delivery teamperformingbothadministrativeandclinicalprocedures.Administrativeduties may include scheduling and receiving patients, preparingandmaintainingmedical records,performingbasic secretarial skills,insurance processing and billing, medical transcribing, handlingtelephone calls and writing correspondence, serving as a liaisonbetween thephysicianandother individualsandmanagingpracticefinances. Clinical duties may include asepsis and infection control,taking patient histories and vital signs, performing first aid andCPR,preparingpatients forprocedures,assisting thephysicianwithexamination and treatments, collecting and processing specimens,performingselecteddiagnostictests,andpreparingandadministeringmedicationsasdirectedbythephysician.

Studentsmustmaintain anumerical averageof 78or better in eachMedicalAssisting curriculum course to graduate from the programandreceivetheAssociateDegreeaccordingtoplan.

All Medical Assistant students must complete a minimum of 160clinicalhourswithoutremunerationforcoursecompletion.

Admissions Requirements In addition to admissions requirements listed under “AdmissionsInformation,” the applicant must complete an application to theprogram,interviewwiththeDepartmentChair,andsubmitTASPandHealthPlacementTestScores.

Clinical/Practicum Entry Requirements• Resultsofprescribedphysicalexamination• Proofofrequiredimmunizations• Proof of liability insurance of at least $1 million, health and



Semester 1BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI†* 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab†* 1HITT1305 MedicalTerminologyI† 3MDCA1417 ProceduresinaClinicalSetting 4PSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&Development 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 2BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII†§ 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab†§ 1HITT1301 HealthDataContent&Structure 3MDCA1348 Pharmacology&AdministrationofMedications 3MDCA1352 MedicalAssistantLaboratoryProcedures 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3MDCA1343 MedicalInsurance 3MDCA1402 HumanDisease/Pathophysiology 4HITT1311 HealthInformationSystems 3PLAB1323 Phlebotomy 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 4ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3MDCA1321 AdministrativeProcedures 3MDCA1205 MedicalLaw&Ethics 2MDCA1460 Clinical:Medical/ClinicalAssistant‡≠ 4PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology† 3

Total Hours 15

Semester 5CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI◊ 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI◊ 1MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra† 3MDCA2266 Practicum:Medical/ClinicalAssistant°‡≠ 2 SpeechElective† 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3

Total Hours 15

Grand Totals 70

° This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience * BIOL 2401 may be taken in place of BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101§ BIOL 2402 may be taken in place of BIOL 2302 and BIOL 2102◊CHEM1411maybetakeninplaceofCHEM1311andCHEM1111≠Clinicalrequired

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Precision Manufacturing Technology - Mold, Tool & Die MakingToolanddiemakertraineeslearntooperatemillingmachines,lathes,grinders,wireelectricaldischargemachines,andothermachinetools.Theyalso learn tousehandtools forfittingandassemblinggauges,and other mechanical and metal-forming equipment. In addition,they studymetalworking processes, such as heat treating. Tool anddie makers increasingly must have good computer skills to workwithCAD/CAMtechnology,CNCmachinetools,andcomputerizedmeasuringmachines.

Because tools and dies must meet strict specifications—precisionto one ten-thousandthof an inch is common—theworkof tool anddie makers requires skill with precision measuring devices and ahighdegreeofpatienceandattentiontodetail.Personsenteringthisoccupation also should bemechanically inclined, able to work andsolveproblemsindependently,havestrongmathematicalskills,andbecapableofdoingworkthatrequiresconcentrationandphysicaleffort.

Tool and die makers play a key role in building and maintainingadvanced automated manufacturing equipment. The number ofworkersreceivingtraininginthisoccupationisexpectedtocontinuetobefewerthanthenumberofopeningscreatedeachyearbytoolanddiemakerswhoretireortransfertootheroccupations.Studentsthatearn theAssociateofAppliedScienceDegree inTool&Die/MoldMakingareexcellentcandidatesformidmanagementpositions.

Median hourly earnings of tool and die makers, according to theBureau of Labor Statistics,were $20.55 inMay 2004. Themiddle 50percentearnedbetween$16.70and$25.93.Thelowest10percenthadearningsoflessthan$13.57,whilethetop10percentearnedmorethan$31.19.MachiningTechnologystudentsarecurrentlybeingplacedinthemedianrangestatedabove.



Semester 1MCHN1302 PrintReadingForMachiningTrades 3MCHN1338 BasicMachineShopI† 3MCHN1343 MachineShopMathematics 3 Total Hours 9

Semester 2MCHN1308 BasicLathe 3MCHN1313 BasicMillingOperations 3MCHN1320 PrecisionTools&Measurement 3MCHN2303 FundamentalsofComputerNumerical 3 Controlled(CNC)MachineControls Total Hours 12

Semester 3MCHN1305 Metals&HeatTreatment 3MCHN1358 IntermediateLatheOperations 3MCHN2302 IntermediateMillingOperations 3MCHN2335 AdvancedCNCMachining 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 4MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra† 3MCHN1335 Grinders,Outside,Internal,Surface 3MCHN2337 AdvancedMillingOperations 3MCHN2370 MoldMaking/Repair 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 5ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3MCHN2372 Tool&DieMaking&Repair 3MCHN2447 SpecializedTools&Fixtures°** 4WLDG1206 FundamentalsofGasTungsten 2 Total Hours 12

Semester 6 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3MATH1316 PlaneTrigonometry 3 SpeechElective† 3 Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 69

° This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience ** MCHN 2480 (Co-op ‡) may be taken in place of the capstone course

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Registered NursingRegisteredNurses(RNs)provideandcoordinatepatientcare,educatepatientsandthepublicaboutvarioushealthconditions,andprovideadviceandemotionalsupprottopatientsandtheirfamiliymembers.RNsworkinhospitals,physicians’offices,homehealthcareservices,and nursing care facilities. They alsowork in correctional facilities,schools,summercampsandthemilitary.

RegisteedNursestypicallydothefollowing:• Recordpatient’smedicalhistoriesandsymptoms• Givepatientsmedicinesandtreatments• Setupplansforpatients’careorcontributetoexistingplans• Observepatientsandrecordtheobservations• Consultwithdoctorsandotherhealthcareprofessionals• Operateandmonitormedicalequipment• Helpperformdiagnostictestsandanalyzeresults• Teachpatientsandtheirfamilieshowtomanagetheirillnessesor

injuries• Explainwhattodoathomeaftertreatment• Overseelicensedpracticalnurses(LVNs),nursingaidesandhome

careaides• Work to promote general health by education the public on

warningsignsandsymptomsofdisease• Somemayrungeneralhealthscreeningsorimmunizationclinics,

blooddrivesorotheroutreachprograms

MostRNsworkaspartofateamwithphysiciansandotherhealthcarespecialists. Some do not work directly with patients but must stillhaveanactiveRNlicenseiftheyworkasnurseeducators,healthcareconsultants,publicpolicyadvisors,researchers,hospitaladministrators,pharmaceuticalandmedicalsupplysales,medicalwritersoreditorsorexpertwitness.RN’sdutiesandtitlesoftendependonwheretheyworkandthepatientstheyworkwith.Theycanfocusonspecifichealthconditions such asdiabetesmanagementor oncology/ cancer.Theymayalsospecializeonaspecificgroupofpeoplesuchasageriatricnursewhoworkswiththeelderlyorapediatricnursewhoworkswithchildrenandteens.SomeRegisteredNursescombineoneormoreofthesespecialties.Forexample,apediatriconcologynurseworkswithchildrenwhohavecancer.ManypossibilitiesexisttoutilizetheskillsandknowledgeofaRegisteredNurse.

AccordingtotheUSBureauofLaborStatistics,in2010,themedianpayrangeforRNswas$64,690(hourlyrateof$31.10).EmploymentofRNsisexpectedtogrow26percentfrom2010to2020,fasterthanaverageforalloccupations.Asthelargesthealthcareoccupation,RNsheldabout2.7millionjobsin2010andtheindustrywhatemployedthemostin2010weregeneralmedicalandsurgicalhospitals(48%),thenphysicianofficesorclinics(8%)andnursingcarefacilitiesorhomehealthagencies(10%)combined.Theremainderworkedmainly inadministrativeorsupportservices,educationandgovernmentagencies.SometravelintheUnitedStatesandthroughouttheworktohelpcareforpatientsinplaceswheretherearenotenoughhealthcareworkers.



Semester 1BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab 1PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology† 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†* 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 2BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab 1BIOL2321 MicrobiologyforScienceMajors** 3BIOL2121 MicrobiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratory** 1CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI 1

Total Hours 12

Semester 3 SpeechElective 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3FDNS1341 NutritionintheLifeCycle 3PSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&Development† 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 4RNSG1413 FoundationsforNursingPractice 4RNSG1341 CommonConceptsofAdultHealth 3RNSG1360 Clinical-RegisteredNursing/RegisteredNurse 3RNSG1201 Pharmacology 2

Total Hours 12

Semester 5RNSG1412 NursingCareoftheChildbearingand 4

ChildrearingFamilyRNSG1343 ComplexConceptsofAdultHealth 3RNSG1361 Clinical-RegisteredNursing/RegisteredNurse 3RNSG1210 IntroductiontoCommunity-BasedNursing 2

Total Hours 12

Semester 6RNSG2313 MentalHealthNursing 3RNSG2331 AdvancedConceptsofAdultHealth 3RNSG2362 Clinical-RegisteredNursing/RegisteredNurse 3RNSG2221 ProfessionalNursing:Leadership 2

andManagementTotal Hours 11

Grand Totals 72

° This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience * Prerequisite for CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111**Sequence:(BIOL1306/1106andBIOL1307/1107)and(CHEM1311/1111)areprerequsiteforBIOL2321/2121

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Surgical TechnologySurgical technologists, assist in operations under the supervision ofsurgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel. Before anoperation,surgicaltechnologistshelpsetuptheoperatingroomwithsurgical instruments and equipment, and sterile solutions. Duringsurgery, technologistspass instruments andother sterile supplies tosurgeonsandsurgeonassistants.Theymayholdretractors,cutsutures,andhelpcountsponges,needles,suppliesandinstruments.Surgicaltechnologistshelpprepare,carefor,anddisposeofspecimenstakenforlaboratoryanalysisandmayhelpapplydressings.

This programprovides classroom education and supervised clinicalexperience.Studiescoverthecareandsafetyofpatientsduringsurgery,aseptic techniques and surgical procedures. Students also learn tosterilizeinstruments,preventandcontrolinfection,andhandlespecialdrugs,solutions,suppliesandequipment.

Surgical Technologists must possess manual dexterity to handleinstrumentsefficientlyandquickly.Theyalsomustbeconscientious,orderly,andemotionallystabletohandlethedemandsoftheoperatingroomenvironment.Technologistsmustrespondquicklyandhaveafullunderstandingoftheproceduressothattheymayanticipatetheneedsofthesurgeonswithouthavingtobeaskedforinstrumentsorsupplies.

Certifiedsurgicaltechnologistwithadditionalspecializededucationortrainingalsomayactintheroleofthesurgicalfirstassistantorcirculator

Most surgical technologistswork a regular 40-hourweek, althoughthey may be on call or work nights, weekends, and holidays on arotatingbasis.• Thisprogramisofferedonlyduringtheday• Graduatesareeligibletotakethenationalcertificationexamination

tobecomeaCertifiedSurgicalTechnologist,onemonthprior tograduation.

• Texas State Technical College Harlingen’s Surgical TechnologyProgramisaCAAHEP-accreditedprogram.

• The studentmustmaintain a numerical average of 78 or betterineachrequiredmajorcoursetoreceivetheAssociateofAppliedSciencedegree.

Clinical Entry Requirements Beforeenrollinginclinicalstudy,astudentmusthaveonfilewiththedepartmentthefollowingmaterials• Resultsofprescribedphysicalexamination.• Completion of Hepatitis B andA prior to being accepted into

program.• Proofofliabilityinsuranceofatleast$1million,healthandaccident

insuranceandneedlestickinsurance(availablethroughTSTC).• Musthave a criminal background checkdone throughCampus

Police.• Drugscreentestdonepriortoacceptancetotheprogram• CompletionofTEASTestpriortoacceptancetotheprogram

In this program, student will learn: • In-depthcoverageofperioperativeconceptssuchasaseptic/sterile

principlesandpractices,infectiousprocesses,woundhealing,andcreationandmaintenanceofthesterilefield.

• Orientationtosurgicaltechnologytheory,surgicalpharmacology,technologysciences,andpatientcareconcepts.

• A health-related work-based learning experience that enablesthe student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

• Introduction to surgical procedures, related pathologiesincorporating instruments, equipment, and supplies forperioperativepatientcare.



Semester 1BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab 1HITT1305 MedicalTerminologyI† 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†* 3CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI** 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI** 1 Total Hours 14

Semester 2BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab 1ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3HPRS2300 PharmacologyforHealthProfessions 3PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology† 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 3BIOL2321 MicrobiologyforScienceMajors** 3BIOL2121 MicrobiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratory** 1PSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&Development 3 SpeechElective† 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 4SRGT1405 IntroductiontoSurgicalTechnology 4SRGT1409 FundamentalsofPerioperative 4 ConceptsandTechniquesSRGT1460 Clinical:SurgicalTechnology/Technologist‡ 4 Total Hours 12

Semester 5SRGT1244 TechnologicalSciencesfortheSurgicalTechnologist2SRGT1441 SurgicalProceduresI 4SRGT1461 Clinical:SurgicalTechnology/Technologist‡ 4 Total Hours 10

Semester 6SRGT1442 SurgicalProceduresII 4SRGT2462 Clinical:SurgicalTechnology/Technologist° 4 Total Hours 8 Grand Totals 70

° This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience *PrerequisiteforCHEM1311/1111orequivalentacademicpreparation**BIOL1306/1106,BIOL1307/1107,andCHEM1311/1111areprerequsiteforBIOL2321/2121

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Telecommunications TechnologyDriven by a demand for instantly accessible information, thetelecommunications industry is profoundly transforming theworld.Voice,data andvideo communications across aworldwidenetworkarecreatingopportunitiesthatdidnotexistadecadeago.Preparingaworkforce to compete in this globalmarketplace is today’smajorchallengeforthetelecommunicationsindustry.

TheTelecommunicationsTechnologyprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentsforthecommunicationsindustrythrougheducationaltrainingin the installation, operation and maintenance of communicationssystems using the full range of communication transport systems.Thetechnologiesincludeunderground,aboveground,cellular,fiber-optics, microwave systems, computer networks and satellites forcommunicatinginformation.


In this program, students will learn how to: • Design and install telecommunications equipment network to

meetcustomerneeds.• Troubleshoot to solve real and potential telecommunications

networkproblems.• Repairtelecommunicationsnetworkcablingandequipment.• MaintainTelco,CATV,andcustomerpremisetelecommunications

networkinfrastructure.


Semester 1CETT1303 DCCircuits†(orIEIR1302) 3EECT1303 IntroductiontoTelecommunications† 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†(orMATH1332) 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 2CETT1305 ACCircuits†(orIEIR1304) 3CETT1325 DigitalFundamentals 3CSIR1303 TelecommunicationsSystemsInstaller 3EECT1300 TechnicalCustomerService 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 3CSIR1359 DigitalDataCommunication 3CSIR1391 SpecialTopics:Communications 3 SystemInstaller&RepairerCSIR2351 FiberOpticCommunicationSystem 3 Installation&RepairEECT1307 ConvergenceTechnologies 3EECT1342 TelecommunicationsOutsidePlant 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 4CSIR1355 IndustryCertifications 3EECT2337 WirelessTelephonySystems 3 SpeechElective 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 5CSIR2350 TelecommunicationsMaintenance 3EECT1344 TelecommunicationsBroadbandSystems 3EECT2330 TelecommunicationsSwitching 3EECT2435 Telecommunications°** 4 Total Hours 13 Grand Totals 67

° This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience **EECT 2680 (Co-op) may be taken in place of the capstone course

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Welding TechnologyThe Welding Technology Program at TSTC Harlingen offers aCombinationCertificateandanAssociateofAppliedScienceDegreethat focuses on the theory and application of Oxy/Acetylene andPlasmaCutting Processes, ShieldedMetalArc, GasMetalArc, FluxCoresArc,GasTungstenArc,andSubmergedArcWeldingProcessesusedinindustrytoday.

With 120welding stations and 40 oxyacetylene stations, our facultyfullyutilizeslaboratorytimebyemphasizingindustrializedtrainingasyoumastertheweldingofdifferentjointdesignswithfilletandgrovewelds inallpositionsonplateandpipe,andplan,design, fabricate,andweldprojectsusingBlueprintReadingandLayoutSkills.

Companiesoftensendemployeestoourprogramfortrainingbecauseourinstructorsarethoroughlyfamiliarwithqualitycontrolstandardsandareexceptionalweldersinalltheprocesses.Thestudentwilllearnfrom instructors that have spentmany years in industry perfectingtheirweldingskills.

GraduatesoftheWeldingTechnologyDepartmentcanlookforwardtoexceptionalcareeropportunitiesinShipBuilding,OilRefinementandProcessing,Manufacturing,NuclearandWindEnergy,Aerospace,andMotorsportsIndustries.

According to the 2006 United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, themedian hourly earnings for welders and cutters were $15.10 withhighearningsover$25.44perhour.Becauseoftheshortageofskilledweldersthatisreportedfromindustry,excellentjobopportunitiesandearningsexisttoday.

We welcome prospective students and companies interested in ourtrainingprogramtostopbyforaclose-uplookatourfacultyandhaveourinstructorsansweranyquestionstheymayhave.

Upon completion of the program, student will: • Practice various sophisticated welding processes to include

oxyacetylene welding, gas tungsten arc, and gas metal arc.• Perform fillet and groove welds in several positions.• Design and fabricate welded projects.



Semester 1WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 4WLDG1313 IntroductiontoBlueprintReadingforWelders 3WLDG1323 WeldingSafety,Tools,&Equipment 3WLDG1421 IntroductiontoWeldingFundamentals† 4 Total Hours 14

Semester 2 SpeechElective† 3WLDG1434 IntroductiontoGasTungsten 4 ArcWelding(GTAW)†WLDG 1317 Introduction to Layout & Fabrication 3WLDG1457 IntermediateShieldedMetal 4 ArcWelding(SMAW) Total Hours 14

Semester 3WLDG2443 AdvancedShieldedMetalArcWelding(SMAW) 4WLDG1412 IntroductiontoFluxCoredArcWelding(FCAW) 4WLDG1435 IntroductiontoPipeWelding 4 Total Hours 12

Semester 4ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3WLDG1337 IntroductiontoWeldingMetallurgy 3WLDG2453 AdvancedPipeWelding 4MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I † (or MATH 1314) 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 5NDTE2311 PreparationforWeldingInspection 3WLDG 2413 Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes 4WLDG2435 AdvancedLayoutandFabrication 4 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 Total Hours 17

Grand Totals 70

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Wind Energy & Turbine TechnologyIntheWindEnergyTechnologyProgram,studentswilllearntooperateandmaintainthesystemsthatmakeawindturbinefunctionwhetherit’s an electrical, pneumatic, communications, computer, control orhydraulicsystem.Safetyisacriticalpartofthewindenergyindustryanduponcompletionoftheprogramstudentswillbeabletopracticethoseprinciplesinindustry.

Studetns will also learn all about Supervisory Control and DataAcquisition(SCADA).It’stheutilityindustrystandardcomputerizedsystemthatcontrolsthewindtowernetwork.StudentswillalsofindthatknowledgeofallthesystemstheywilllearnintheWindEnergyTechnologyProgramisimportantnotonlytowindenergybutalsotomanyothertypesofcompaniesintheutilityindustry.

In this program, students will learn how to: • Demonstrate proficient skills in maintaining and repairing

electricalsystemsofwindturbines.• Exhibit competency in maintaining and repairing mechanical

systemsofwindturbines.• Implement a safeworking environment in response to hazards

associatedwithwindturbines.• Work with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

systemsanddatacommunicationsrelatedtowindturbines.



Semester 1WIND1300 IntroductiontoWindEnergy 3WIND1302 WindSafety 3CETT1303 DCCircuits† 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra† 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2ELMT1305 BasicFluidPower 3CETT1305 ACCircuits 3CETT1325 DigitalFundamentals 3INMT1317 IndustrialAutomation 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 3WIND2455 WindTurbineTroubleshootingandRepair 4WIND2459 WindPowerDeliverySystem 4CPMT2350 IndustryCertificationPreparation 3WIND2310 WindTurbineMaterialsandElectro-Mechanical 3

EquipmentELMT1301 ProgrammableLogicControllers 3

Total Hours 17

Semester 4WIND1470 WindTurbineSCADAandNetworking 4 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 SpeechElective† 3

Total Hours 16

Semester 5ELMT2380 Coop:ElectromechanicalTechnology/ 3

ElectromechanicalEngineeringTechnology*Total Hours 3

Grand Totals 60

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Associate of ScienceDegree Programs

General InformationAssociateofScience(A.S.)degreeprogramsareintendedforstudentswho plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and forstudentswhoneedanacademictwo-yeardegreeinordertofindworkintheirfieldsofstudy.Thesedegreesprovideabroadunderstandingofgeneraleducationwithin-depthstudiesofrelatedacademicareas.

TSTCHarlingenspecializesinA.S.degreesinhealthalongwithscience,technology,engineering,andmathematics(STEM).Thereisacriticalneedthroughoutthestateandnationforpersonswiththeseskillsinbusiness,research,andinstruction.Studentscompletingtheirstudieswillhavetheopportunitytotransfertoothercollegesanduniversitiesinordertocompletetheirbachelor’sandotheradvanceddegrees.

TheGeneralEducationCoreaccountsforaminimumof48semestercredit hours of the A.S. degree curriculum. The core curriculumguidelines from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board“are predicated on the judgment that a series of basic intellectualcompetencies–reading,writing,speaking,listening,criticalthinking,and computer literacy – are essential to the learningprocess in anydisciplineandthusshouldinformanycorecurriculum.”Thiscoreisdesignedtoprovidestudentsageneraleducationincommunication,humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, andmathematicsandnaturalsciences.Fromthisgroupofclasses,studentsdeveloptheunderstanding,attitudesandvaluesthatarenecessaryforeffective,responsible,andproductivelivingintoday’ssociety.DetailsabouttheGeneralEducationCorecanbefoundintheCurriculum–GeneralEducationsection.

General RequirementsThefollowinginformationoutlinestherequirementsforanAssociateofSciencedegree.AdditionalinformationcanbefoundintheAdmissionsandRecordsandtheScholasticRegulationssectionsofthiscatalog.

1. Completeadmissionrequirements.2. Beeligibleforadmissionintoaparticulardegreeprogram.Some

A.S. programs require completion of key basic courses beforestudentscanbeadmittedintotheprogramitself.Seetheprogramdescriptionsfordetails.

3. Completecurriculumrequirements:a. The student must complete the minimum credit hours as

specified for theprogramof study.Requirements are listedwiththeprogramofstudydescriptionsinthiscatalog.

b. ThestudentmustcompletetheGeneralEducationCore.Besuretoconsulttheparticulardegreeplan,thecatalogoftheuniversityyouwishtotransferto,andanadvisortoseewhichparticularGeneralEducationCorecoursesareappropriateforaparticularareaofstudyoruniversitycurriculum.

4. Studentsmustmeetallscholasticguidelinesandspecificprogramrequirements.AdditionalinformationisincludedintheScholasticRegulationssectionofthiscatalog.Someprogramsofstudyhave

specificrequirements.Moreinformationislistedintherespectiveprogramofstudydescription.

5. DischargeallfinancialobligationstoTSTC.6. CompleteanApplicationforGraduation7. CompleteapplicableTSIrequirements.

General EducationTSTCoffersgeneraleducationanddevelopmentalcoursesapprovedbytheTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoardtosupportstudentsseekingtheAssociateofSciencedegree.MoreinformationoncoursecontentandlectureandlabhoursisincludedintheCourseDescriptionssectionofthiscatalog.AcademiccoursesarepartoftheTexasCommonCourseNumberingSystem(TCCNS)andaretransferableindividuallyto other public colleges anduniversities in the state.Completion oftheGeneralEducationCoreatTSTCHarlingenwillallowstudentstotransferthecoreasablockofclassesandreplacetheGeneralEducationCoreatanotherTexaspubliccollegeoruniversity.

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Academic Computer ScienceTheAssociate of Science Degree in Computer Science supports themissionofthecollegebyprovidingarelevantandqualityeducation.The curriculum provides students with several opportunities topractice and develop their writing, presentation, teamwork, andproblemsolvingskills.ComputerSciencecoursesencouragestudentsto develop their creative and technical skills with course projects.Finally,theprogramiscommittedinsupportingstudentstocontinuetheireducationinthefieldofcomputersciencebyprovidingasolidfoundationincomputerscienceandacademicfundamentals.



Semester 1COSC1301 MicrocomputerApplications 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3MATH2413 CalculusI 4 FineArtsElective¹ 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 2COSC1336 ProgrammingFundamentalsI(orCOSC1436) 3ENGL1302 CompositionII 3MATH2414 CalculusII 4GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3COSC1337 ProgrammingFundamentalsII(orCOSC1437) 3PHYS2325 UniversityPhysicsI* 3PHYS2125 UniversityPhysicsILab* 1 HumanitiesElective² 3GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 4COSC2325 ComputerOrganization&MachineLanguage 3PHYS2326 UniversityPhysicsII** 3PHYS2126 UniversityPhysicsIILab** 1 HumanitiesElective³ 3HIST1302 UnitedStatesHistoryII 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 5COSC2336 ProgrammingFundamentalsIII 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective◊ 3 SpeechElective 3HIST1302 UnitedStatesHistoryII 3

Total Hours 12

Grand Totals 64

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¹ Fine Arts: ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304 or MUSI 1306 ² 1st Humanities: ENGL 2321, ENGL 2326, ENGL 2331, SPAN 2323 or SPAN 2324 ³2nd Humanities: ANTH 2346, ENGL 2321, ENGL 2326, ENGL 2331, PHIL 1301,

PHIL 1304, PHIL 2306, SOCI 2319, SPAN 2323 or SPAN 2324◊Social/Behavioral:ECON2301,PSYC2301,PSYC2314,SOCI1301,SOCI1306or

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BiologyThe Department of Biology offers courses needed for the (ADN)preparatory program, LVN program, as well as for all other alliedhealth fields. Biology faculty serve as student advisors for allprogramslistedabove.Generalinformationregardingallalliedhealthprograms,includingcoursepre-requisites,size,schedulingandcourserequirementswillbeprovidedforanystudentinterestedinobtaininganalliedhealthdegree.


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Semester 1ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3BIOL1306 BiologyforScienceMajorsI*◊ 3BIOL1106 BiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratoryI(lab)*◊ 1HIST1301 UnitedStatesHistoryI 3 SpeechElective 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 2ENGL1302 CompositionII 3BIOL1307 BiologyforScienceMajorsII**◊ 3BIOL1107 BiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratoryII**◊ 1HIST1302 UnitedStatesHistoryII 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3MATH2413 CalculusI*(orMATH1314orMATH2312) 4CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI§◊ 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI§◊ 1 HumanitiesElective² 3 FineArtsElective¹ 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 4 ApprovedElective¤ 4GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

(Federalconstitution&topics) HumanitiesElective³ 3SPAN1311 BeginningSpanishI 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 5CHEM1312 GeneralChemistryII 3CHEM1112 GeneralChemistryIILab 1GOVT2306 TexasGovernment(Texasconstitution&topics) 3SPAN1312 BeginningSpanishII 3

Total Hours 10

Grand Totals 63


*BIOL2301/2101maybetakeninplaceofBIOL1306/1106**BIOL2302/2102maybetakeninplaceofBIOL1307/1107§CHEM1411,CHEM1312/1112orCHEM1412maybetakeninplaceofCHEM1311/1111◊BIOL1306/1106,BIOL1307/1107andCHEM1311/1111areprerequisitesforBIOL2321/2121

¹ Fine Arts: ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304 or MUSI 1306 ² 1st Humanities: ENGL 2321, ENGL 2326, ENGL 2331, SPAN 2323 or SPAN 2324 ³2nd Humanities: ANTH 2346, ENGL 2321, ENGL 2326, ENGL 2331, PHIL 1301,

PHIL 1304, PHIL 2306, SOCI 2319, SPAN 2323 or SPAN 2324

¤ Approved Elective: BIOL 1411, BIOL 1413, BIOL 2306, BIOL 2416, BIOL 2401, BIOL2301/2101,BIOL2302/2102,BIOL2421,BIOL2321/2121,BIOL2428,

CHEM 2423, PHYS 1401, PHYS 2425, MATH 2312 or BIOL 1322S

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Engineering ScienceTheEngineeringprogramsupportsandenhancesthecollege'stechnicaleducation mission by providing Texas industry with employeeswhoperformwellattheentrylevelbyvirtueoftheircompetenceinmathematical manipulations and problem solving techniques usingengineeringprinciples.TheEngineeringprogrampreparesgraduatesforadvancementintheworkplacethroughtheacquisitionofsuperiorscienceandmathematics-basedproblem-solvingskills,andfacilitatesprogress toward successful completion of further educational goalsand/orlifelonglearningexperiences



Semester 1ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3MATH2413 CalculusI 4CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI*¤ 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI*¤ 1ENGR1201 IntroductiontoEngineering 2 Total Hours 13

Semester 2ENGR1204 EngineeringGraphicsI 2ENGL1302 CompositionII 3MATH2414 CalculusII 4PHYS2325 UniversityPhysicsI**¤ 3PHYS2125 UniversityPhysicsILab**¤ 1 Total Hours 13

Semester 3ENGR2304 ProgrammingforEngineers 3HIST1301 UnitedStatesHistoryI 3GOVT2306 TexasGovernment† 3 FineArtsElective¹ 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 4 EconomicsElective◊ 3ENGR2301 EngineeringMechanicsI-Statics 3MATH2415 CalculusIII 4PHYS2326 UniversityPhysicsII§¤ 3PHYS2126 UniversityPhysicsIILab§¤ 1 Total Hours 14

Semester 5ENGR2305 CircuitsIElectricalEngineering 3ENGR2105 CircuitIElectricalEngineeringLaboratory 1MATH2320 DifferentialEquations 3 EngineeringElective² 3 HumanitiesElective³ 3 Total Hours 13 Grand Totals 65

† Courses articulated with high schools *CHEM1411maybetakeninplaceofCHEM1311/1111**PHYS2425maybetakeninplaceofPHYS2325/2125§PHYS2426maybetakeninplaceofPHYS2326/2126¤Prerequisites:MATH1314withMATH1316orMATH2312

¹ Fine Arts: ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304 or MUSI 1306 ² Engineering: ENGR 2302, COSC 1420, COSC 1337, COSC 2325 or equivalent, ENGR 2308³Humanities: ENGL 2321, ENGL 2326, ENGL 2331 ◊Economics:ECON2301orECON2302

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MathematicsTheMathematics andScienceDepartment support and enhance thecollege'stechnicaleducationmission;toprovideTexasindustrywithemployees who perform well at the entry level by virtue of theircompetence in mathematical manipulations and problem solvingtechniques using principles of physics andmathematics; to preparegraduatesforadvancementintheworkplacethroughtheacquisitionofsuperiorscienceandmathematics-basedproblem-solvingskills;andtofacilitateprogresstowardsuccessfulcompletionoffurthereducationalgoalsand/orlifelonglearningexperiences.

Admission Requirements Studentsmaytakeallcoursesinthisdegreeplanforwhichtheymeetcourseprerequisiteswithoutbeingadmittedintotheprogam.

Prerequisites to admission into the program • GradeofCorbetterinTrigonometry(MATH1316)orPre-Calculus

(MATH2312)orequivalent,and• BeTSIcomplete


Semester 1MATH2413 CalculusI 4MATH2318 LinearAlgebra 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3HIST1301 UnitedStatesHistoryI 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 2MATH2414 CalculusII 4PHYS2325 UniversityPhysicsI*¤ 3PHYS2125 UniversityPhysicsILab*¤ 1ENGL1302 CompositionII 3HIST1302 UnitedStatesHistoryII 3 Total Hours 14

Semester 3GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3 FineArtsElective¹ 3 HumanitiesElective² 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective◊ 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 4MATH2415 CalculusIII 4PHYS2326 UniversityPhysicsII**¤ 3PHYS2126 UniversityPhysicsIILab**¤ 1GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3SPAN1311 BeginningSpanishI 3 Total Hours 14

Semester 5MATH2320 DifferentialEquations 3 SpeechElective³ 3SPAN1312 BeginningSpanishII 3 HumanitiesElective² 3 Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 65

† Courses articulated with high schools *PHYS2425maybetakeninplaceofPHYS2325/2125**PHYS2426maybetakeninplaceofPHYS2326/2126¤Prerequisites:MATH1314withMATH1316orMATH2312

¹ Fine Arts: ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304 or MUSI 1306 ² Humanities: ANTH 2346, PHIL 1301, PHIL 1304, PHIL 2306, SOCI 2319, SPAN 2323,

SPAN 2324, ENGL 2321, ENGL 2326 or ENGL 2331 ³Speech: SPCH 1311, SPCH 1315, SPCH 1318, SPCH 1321 or SPCH 2333 ◊Social/Behavioral:ECON2301,PSYC2301,PSYC2314,SOCI1301,SOCI1306or SOCI 2319

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PhysicsTheAssociate of Science degree in Physics is intended for studentsplanning to transfer to a college or university in order to obtain abachelor's degree in Physics or a Physics related discipline, such asAstronomy,Geophysics,oranyengineeringfield.

Admission Requirements Studentsmaytakeallcoursesinthisdegreeplanforwhichtheymeetcourseprerequisiteswithoutbeingadmittedintotheprogam.

Prerequisites to admission into the program • GradeofCorbetterinTrigonometry(MATH1316)orPre-Calculus

(MATH2312)orequivalent,and• BeTSIcomplete


Semester 1MATH2413 CalculusI 4 HumanitiesElective² 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3HIST1301 UnitedStatesHistoryI 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 2MATH2414 CalculusII 4PHYS2325 UniversityPhysicsI*¤ 3PHYS2125 UniversityPhysicsILab*¤ 1ENGL1302 CompositionII 3HIST1302 UnitedStatesHistoryII 3 Total Hours 14

Semester3GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3 FineArtsElective¹ 3 HumanitiesElective² 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective◊ 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 4PHYS2326 UniversityPhysicsII**¤ 3PHYS2126 UniversityPhysicsIILab**¤ 1CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI§ 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI§ 1GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3SPAN1311 BeginningSpanishI 3 Total Hours 14

Semester 5CHEM1312 GeneralChemistryII≠¤ 3CHEM1112 GeneralChemistryIILab≠¤ 1 SpeechElective³ 3SPAN1312 BeginningSpanishII 3 Total Hours 10 Grand Totals 63

† Courses articulated with high schools *PHYS2425maybetakeninplaceofPHYS2325/2125**PHYS2426maybetakeninplaceofPHYS2326/2126§CHEM1411maybetakeninplaceofCHEM1311/1111≠CHEM1411maybetakeninplaceofCHEM1311/1111¤Prerequisites:MATH1314withMATH1316orMATH2312

¹ Fine Arts: ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304 or MUSI 1306 ² Humanities: ANTH 2346, PHIL 1301, PHIL 1304, PHIL 2306, SOCI 2319, SPAN 2323,

SPAN 2324, ENGL 2321, ENGL 2326 or ENGL 2331 ³Speech: SPCH 1311, SPCH 1315, SPCH 1318, SPCH 1321 or SPCH 2333 ◊Social/Behavioral:ECON2301,PSYC2301,PSYC2314,SOCI1301,SOCI1306or SOCI 2319

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90 | Certficate of Completion Programs

Certificate of Completion Programs

General InformationSkill development programs offered at TSTC award certificates ofcompletion. These programs are designed to teach students specificskills needed for entry-level jobs. This is accomplished throughspecializedtrainingintheparticulartechnicalareas.

Generally, three-fourths of the courses are in the student's majorprogram of study, with the remainder in general education andsupportcourses.Themajorityofthestudent'sclasstimeisspentinthelaboratoryorfield,applyingtheskillsheorshehaslearnedinclass.Thisemphasisonhands-onexperience

General RequirementsThefollowinginformationoutlinestherequirementsforanAssociateofAppliedSciencedegree.AdditionalinformationcanbefoundintheAdmissions and Records and the Scholastic Regulations sections ofthiscatalog.

The following information is an outline of requirements for thecertificate of completion, including requirements listed under theAdmissions andRecords and ScholasticRegulations sections of thiscatalog.

1. Completionofadmissionrequirements.2. Completionofcurriculumrequirements.

a. Students must complete the minimum credit hours asspecifiedfortheprogramofstudy.

b. Thecurriculumwillgenerallyincludegeneraleducationandsupportcourses.

3. Meetallscholasticguidelinesandspecificprogramrequirements.Additional information is included in the Scholastic Regulationsectionofthiscatalog.Someprogramshavespecificrequirements.More information is listed in the respective program of studydescription.

4. DischargeofallfinancialobligationstoTSTC.5. CompletionofanApplicationforGraduation.

Office of Student SuccessTSTCHarlingen,giventheparametersofourresources,iscommittedtoprovidingstudentswithopportunitiestoassisttheminachievingtheirpersonal-social,educationalandcareergoals.Tothisend,theStudentSuccessOfficeexiststoenhancetheprobabilityofstudentssuccessfullycompleting their goals. This is accomplished by collaboratingwithother departments to identify impediments, recommend specificprograms and services, refer students to established offices andevaluatethecollege’sretentionefforts.Theprimaryresponsibilitiesofthisofficeinclude:


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Agricultural TechnologyThe successful farmer will continue to be a key person in the U.S.economy, with the advantages of outdoor living and workingindependentlythatfewpeopleareprivilegedtoenjoy.Theagricultureindustry needs trained workers in its many areas, such as farms,ranches, feed services, and government agencies. Employees musthave proper training in order to assist in the various aspects of asuccessfuloperation.

In this program, students will learn to: • Operatefarmequipment• Process and handle livestock using up-to-date equipment and

livestockholdingfacilities• Plant,cultivateandharvestcrops,suchascotton,grain,cornand

vegetables



Semester 1AGAH1401 AnimalScience† 4AGMG1300 AgriculturalPolicies,Safety&Codes† 3AGCR1341 ForageandPastureManagement 3

Total Hours 10

Semester 2AGAH1347 AnimalReproduction 3AGAH2413 PrinciplesofFeeds&Feeding 4AGCR1403 CropScience 4POFT1301 BusinessEnglish†(orENGL1301) 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 3AGCR2305 Entomology 3AGCR2313 Soil&WaterConservationManagement 3AGMG1318 IntroductiontoAgriculturalEconomics** 3BIOL1306 BiologyforScienceMajorsI†* 3BIOL1106 BiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratoryI(lab)†* 1

Total Hours 13

Grand Totals 37

† Courses articulated with high school* BIOL 1406 may be taken in place of BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1106** AGMG 2382 or AGMG 2682 can be taken in place of AGMG 1318

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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration -Refrigeration MechanicEmployment in the field of air conditioning and refrigerationtechnologyisexpectedtoincreaseasmorehomesandcommercialandindustrial facilities are built. Installations of energy-saving heatingandairconditioningsystemsinolderhomesandbuildingswillalsocontributetoanincreaseinemployment.Thisfieldoffersawidevarietyof career opportunitiesdealingwith the technologyof refrigeration,airconditioningandheatingtechniquesinhomes,workenvironment,transportation,foodpreservationandhealth.

Admissions RequirementsIn addition to admissions requirements listed under "AdmissionsInformation," it is recommended that the student have completedtwounits of high schoolmath and one unit of high school science,preferablyphysicsorchemistry.


Semester 1HART1310 HVACShopPracticesandTools 3HART1301 BasicElectricityforHVAC† 3HART1307 RefrigerationPrinciples† 3HART1300 HVACDuctFabrication 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 2HART1303 AirConditioningControlPrinciples 3HART1341 ResidentialAirConditioning 3MAIR1449 Refrigerators,Freezers,WindowAirConditioners 4POFT1301 BusinessEnglish 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 3HART2342 CommercialRefrigeration 3HART2338 AirConditioningInstallationandStartup 3HART1345 GasandElectricHeating 3TECM1303 TechnicalCalculations 3 Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 37

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Auto Collision Technology - Auto Body RepairAs the number of motor vehicles in operation increases with thepopulation,sowillthenumberofcarsdamagedinaccidents.Thisincombinationwithnew, lighterweightautomotivedesignswhichareprone to greater collision damage than older, heavier signs shouldcontinuetocreateaneedfortrainedautobodyrepairpersonnel.Theserepairpersonnelmusthaveabroadknowledgeofautoconstructionandrepairtechniquesusingawidevarietyoftoolsandmachines.

Upon completion of the Auto Collision Program students will: • PerformautobodycollisionrepairstoNATEF&I-CARindustry

standards.• Applyavarietyofpaint&refinishmaterialstoNATEFandI-CAR

industrystandards.• Repair plastic & fiberglass on auto bodies to NATEF & I-CAR

industrystandards.• Prepare an estimate & develop a plan for auto body repair to

NATEF&I-CARindustrystandards.



CERTIFICATE ISemester 1ABDR1331 BasicRefinishing† 3ABDR1349 AutomotivePlastic&SheetMolded 3


Total Hours 10

Semester 2ABDR1207 CollisionRepairWelding 2ABDR1458 IntermediateRefinishing 4ABDR2449 AdvancedRefinishing 4TECM1301 IndustrialMathematics†* 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3ABDR1311 VehicleMeasurement&Damage

RepairProcedures° 3ABDR1441 StructuralAnalysis&DamageRepairI 4ABDR2353 ColorAnalysis&PaintMatching 3ABDR2451 SpecializedRefinishingTechniques 4

Total Hours 14

Grand Totals 37AUTO BODY REPAIR CERTIFICATE


CERTIFICATE IISemester 1ABDR1331 BasicRefinishing† 3ABDR1349 AutomotivePlastic&SheetMolded 3


Total Hours 10

Semester 2ABDR1207 CollisionRepairWelding 2ABDR1458 IntermediateRefinishing 4ABDR2449 AdvancedRefinishing 4TECM1301 IndustrialMathematics†* 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3ABDR1311 VehicleMeasurement&Damage

RepairProcedures 3ABDR1441 StructuralAnalysis&DamageRepairI 4ABDR2353 ColorAnalysis&PaintMatching 3ABDR2451 SpecializedRefinishingTechniques 4POFT1301 BusinessEnglish†(orENGL1301) 3

Total Hours 17

Semester 4ABDR1442 StructuralAnalysis&DamageRepairII 4ABDR1455 Non-StructuralMetalRepair‡ 4ABDR2345 VehicleSafetySystems 3ABDR2370 CollisionDamageAnalysis& 3

ReportingSystems°**Total Hours 14

Grand Totals 54AUTO COLLISION TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE

° This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high school‡ Course with external learning experience ** ABDR 2380 or ABDR 2680 (Co-op ‡) may be taken in place of the capstone course * MATH 1332 or MATH 1314 may be taken in place of TECM 1301

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Automotive Technology

Jobopportunitiesintheautomotiveindustryareexpectedtobeplentifulforthosewhocompletetrainingprogramsintechnicalschools.Theincreasinguseofelectronicsinanexpandingvarietyofautomotivecomponentsrequiresstudentsinthisprogramtomasterawidescopeofrepairsandadjustments.Today’stechnicianmustbereadytohandleamorediversifiedrangeofrepairs.

In this program, students will learn to: • Diagnoseandrepairproblemsinallsystemsoftheautomobile• Apply skills in the laboratory using up-to-date automotive

equipment

TheAutomotiveTechnicianProgramisNATEFcertified.



Semester 1AUMT1201 Introduction&Theoryof 2 AutomotiveTechnology†AUMT1407 AutomotiveElectricalSystems† 4AUMT1416 AutomotiveSuspension&SteeringSystems† 4 Total Hours 10

Semester 2AUMT1410 AutomotiveBrakeSystems† 4AUMT1445 AutomotiveClimateControlSystems 4POFT1301 BusinessEnglish†(orENGL1301) 3TECM1301 IndustrialMathematics†* 3 Total Hours 14

Semester 3AUMT2417 AutomotiveEnginePerformanceAnalysisI† 4AUMT2421 AutomotiveElectricalDiagnosisandRepair 4AUMT1419 AutomotiveEngineRepair† 4 Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 36 EXIT POINT: AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

Semester 4AUMT2270 AutomotiveTechnicianCertificationStandards° 2AUMT2413 AutomotiveDriveTrain&Axles 4AUMT2425 AutomotiveAutomaticTransmission&Transaxle 4AUMT2434 AutomotiveEnginePerformanceAnalysisII 4 ApprovedTechnicalElective†** 2 Total Hours 16 Grand Totals 52 EXIT POINT: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high school* MATH 1332 or MATH 1314 may be taken in place of TECM 1301** Approved Electives: AUMT 1380, AUMT 2301, or AUMT 2680

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Automotive Technology - Ford Maintenance & Light Repair CertificateIntheFordMaintenanceandLightRepairprogram,studentswilllearntheskillsrequiredtoperformregularmaintenance, lightrepairsandpartsinstallationonalltypesofFord,LincolnandMercuryautomobilesandlighttrucks.

SuccessfulstudentsinthisprogramwillachieveFordMotorCompanyandLightRepaircertification,whichincludes:• Electricalsystems• Brakes• Climatecontrol• Steeringandsuspensionalignment

This12-monthprogramwasinitiatedbyFordMotorCompanyanditsdealerstoaddressthenationalshortageoftraineddealertechniciansindustry-wide. Dealers in partnership with this program offer co-op opportunities and full-time employment opportunities uponcompletion.

Admissions Requirements Students must complete the admissions requirements listed under"AdmissionsInformation."


Semester 1AUMT1201 Introduction&Theoryof 2

AutomotiveTechnology†AUMT1407 AutomotiveElectricalSystems† 4AUMT1416 AutomotiveSuspension&SteeringSystems† 4

Total Hours 10

Semester 2AUMT1410 AutomotiveBrakeSystems† 4AUMT1445 AutomotiveClimateControlSystems 4POFT1301 BusinessEnglish†(orENGL1301) 3TECM1301 IndustrialMathematics†* 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 3AUMT2680 Coop:Automobile/Automotive 6

MechanicsTechnology/Technician°**Total Hours 6

Grand Totals 30

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience * MATH 1332 or MATH 1314 may be taken in place of TECM 1301

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Aviation Maintenance Technology - AirframeAviation maintenance technicians are a vital part of the aerospaceindustry workforce, inspecting, servicing and maintaining aircraftworldwide. This Airframe specialty certificate trains studentsspecifically in major airframe components and structures such as,hydraulics/pneumatics, landing gear systems, sheet metal, andcompositetechnology.

UponcompletionoftheAirframecertificate,studentsareeligibletotaketheFederalAviationAdministrationAirframelicensingexaminations.

Airframe technicians are employed by repair stations, contractmaintenancefacilities,generalaviationmaintenanceandregionalandnationalairlines.



Semester 1AERM1203 ShopPractices† 2AERM1205 Weight&Balance† 2AERM1208 FederalAviationRegulations 2AERM1210 GroundOperations† 2AERM1314 BasicElectricity 3AERM1315 AviationScience† 3 Total Hours 14

Semester 2AERM1241 Wood,Fabric&Finishes† 2AERM1243 Instruments&Navigation/Communication 2AERM1247 AirframeAuxiliarySystems 2AERM1253 AircraftWelding 2AERM1254 AircraftComposites† 2AERM1345 AirframeElectricalSystems 3 Total Hours 13

Semester 3AERM1349 Hydraulic,Pneumatic&FuelSystems 3AERM1350 LandingGearSystems 3AERM1352 AircraftSheetMetal† 3AERM2231 AirframeInspection° 2AERM2233 Assembly&Rigging 2 Total Hours 13 Grand Totals 40

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools

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Aviation Maintenance Technology - PowerplantAviation maintenance technicians are a vital part of the aerospaceindustry workforce, inspecting, servicing and maintaining aircraftworldwide. Engine maintenance facilities, contract maintenance,generalaviationoperators,andregionalandnationalairlinesemploytechnicians specializing in powerplant accessories, components andreciprocatingandturbineenginetechnology.

Upon completion of this Powerplant specialty curriculum, studentsare eligible to take the FederalAviationAdministration Powerplantlicensingexaminations.



Semester 1AERM1203 ShopPractices† 2AERM1205 Weight&Balance† 2AERM1208 FederalAviationRegulations2AERM1210 GroundOperations† 2AERM1314 BasicElectricity 3AERM1315 AviationScience† 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 2AERM1240 AircraftPropellers† 2AERM1357 FuelMetering&InductionSystems 3AERM1456 AircraftPowerplantElectrical 4AERM2341 Powerplant&AuxiliaryPowerUnits 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 3AERM1344 AircraftReciprocatingEngines 3AERM1351 AircraftTurbineEngineTheory 3

Total Hours 6

Semester 4AERM2351 AircraftTurbineEngineOverhaul 3AERM2352 AircraftPowerplantInspection° 3AERM2447 AircraftReciprocatingEngineOverhaul 4

Total Hours 10

Grand Totals 42


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Building Construction ScienceAnticipated growth in business investment for new factories, officebuildings, stores, hotels, power plants and other structures shouldcontinue to stimulate the demand for workers in the buildingconstruction field. Maintenance and repair work on all types ofstructureswill also contribute to this demand.Workers in this fieldbuild,repairandmodernizealltypesofbuildings, includinghomes,officeandcommercialstructures.

In this program, students will learn to: • Preparebuildingsites,constructfoundationsandfinishstructures,

frameandfinishvariousbuildingssystems• Applylearnedskillsthroughconstructionofresidentialbuildings



Semester 1CNBT1316 ConstructionTechnologyI 3CNBT1300 ResidentialandLightCommercial 3 BlueprintReadingOSHT1305 OSHARegulations-ConstructionIndustry 3DFTG1313 DraftingforSpecificOccupations 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 2CNBT1350 ConstructionTechnologyII 3CNBT2317 GreenBuilding 3CNBT1315 FieldEngineeringI 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish 3TECM1301 IndustrialMathematics 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 3CNBT2339 ConstructionTechnologyIV** 3CNBT1311 ConstructionMethodsandMaterialsI 3CNBT1346 ConstructionEstimatingI 3CNBT2342 ConstructionManagementI 3 Total Hours 12 Grand Totals 39

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools 1‡ Courses with external learning experience ** CNBT 2380 or CNBT 2680 (Co-op ‡) may be taken in place of the capstone course

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Business Management Technology -Office ManagementThe Business Management Technology program prepares studentsforoccupationsasexecutiveassistantsorexecutivesecretaries.Manyindustriescontinuetoseekforapplicantswithacollegedegreerelatedto thebusiness industry.As technologycontinues toautomateofficeprocedures graduates of this program would assist employers inmaintainingaproductiveoffice.

Graduates would be skilled in desktop publishing, integratedsoftwareapplications,databasemanagement,recordsandinformationmanagement, and administrative office management. Coursesin business and management principles, customer relationshipand human resources management would provide graduates theknowledgeandunderstandingof interactive responsibilities suchasplanningconferences,workingwithclientsandotherstaffmembers.

EmploymentpositionsforgraduatesfromthisprogramofstudyareSecretaries andAdministrativeAssistants and Executive Secretaries.“Although secretaries and administrative assistants work innearly every industry, many are concentrated in schools, hospitals,government agencies, and legal andmedical offices.” (OccupationalOutlook Handbook, accessed Nov. 27, 2012) While technology andincreasedtheautomationofbusinessprocessesandprocedures,itwillnotreplaceneedforthepeopleskillsrequiredbyexecutiveassistantsand/orexecutivesecretaries.


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Semester 1BUSI1301 BusinessPrinciples 3BCIS1305 BusinessComputerApplications 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish 3BUSI2301 BusinessLaw 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2HRPO2301 HumanResourceManagement 3BMGT1327 PrinciplesofManagement 3POFI1349 Spreadsheets 3SPCH1321 Business&ProfessionalCommunication 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 3LAWT1301 Copyright&EthicalIssues 3POFT1319 Records&InformationManagementI 3ITSC2321 IntegratedSoftwareApplicationsII 3MRKG1301 CustomerRelationshipManagement 3ITSC1315 ProjectManagementSoftware 3

Total Hours 15

Grand Totals 39

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Business Management Technology - Operations ManagementTheBusinessManagementTechnology,BusinessOperationsprogrampreparesstudentsforoccupationsasfirstlinesupervisors/managersofproductionandoperatingworkers.Manyindustriescontinuetoseekforapplicantswithacollegedegreerelatedto thebusiness industry.As technology continues to automate office procedures, graduatesof this program would supervise, monitor and manage processes,materialsand/orsurroundingstoensurethatspecificgoalsandplansareaccomplished.

Graduates would be skilled in project management, and themanagement of human resources. Courses in quality, facilities, andstrategicmanagementwouldprovidegraduates the knowledge andunderstanding of the interactive responsibilities such as planning,prioritizing,andthecoordinationofpeopleandresourcestoaccomplishspecificgoals.

EmploymentpositionsforgraduatesfromthisprogramofstudyareFirst-LineSupervisorsofProductionandOperatingWorkers.Relatedoccupations are Plant and System Operators, and Supervisors ofProductionWorkers.(OccupationalOutlookHandbook,accessedDec.5,2012)



Semester 1BUSI1301 BusinessPrinciples 3BCIS1305 BusinessComputerApplications 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish 3BUSI2301 BusinessLaw 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2HRPO2301 HumanResourceManagement 3BMGT1327 PrinciplesofManagement 3POFI1349 Spreadsheets 3SPCH1321 Business&ProfessionalCommunication 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 3BMGT1331 ProductionandOperationsManagement 3BMGT2341 StrategicManagement 3BMGT1306 FacilitiesManagement 3BMGT2331 PrinciplesofQualityManagement 3LMGT1325 WarehouseandDistributionCenterManagement 3

Total Hours 15

Grand Totals 39

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Computer Networking & Security Technology - Network TechnicianNetwork management, network security and other growingspecialtyoccupationsreflecttheincreasingemphasisonclient-serverapplications,thegrowthoftheInternet,theexpansionofWorldWideWeb applications and Intranets, and thedemand formore end-usersupport. In addition, growth of the Internet and expansion of theWorldWideWebhavegeneratedavarietyofoccupationsrelatingtodesign,development,andmaintenanceofwebsitesandtheirservers.(Source:U.S.DepartmentofLabor-JobOutlookStatistics).

Network and Computer Systems Administrators or NetworkSpecialistswho:• Design,install,andsupportanorganization’slocalareanetwork

(LAN),wideareanetwork(WAN),networksegment,orInternetsystem.

Webmasterswho:• Administer all technical aspects of a website, including

performanceissues,suchasspeedofaccess



Semester 1CPMT1303 IntroductiontoComputerTechnology 3ITNW1325 FundamentalsofNetworkingTechnologies† 3ITNW1354 Implementing&SupportingServers 3

Total Hours 9

Semester 2CPMT1304 MicrocomputerSystemSoftware† 3ITNW2305 NetworkAdministration 3ITNW2321 NetworkingwithTCP/IP 3TECM1303 TechnicalCalculations(orMATH1314) 3ITSE1331 IntroductiontoVisualBASICProgramming 3

(orITNW1358)Total Hours 15

Semester 3ITNW2313 NetworkingHardware 3ITNW2354 Internet/IntranetServer 3ITSY1342 InformationTechnologySecurity 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish(orENGL1301) 3

Total Hours 12

Grand Totals 36

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Computer Systems Management Technology PC Repair TechnicianComputer SystemsManagement Technicians with the Certificate ofCompletionhaveastrongbackgroundinthediagnostics,repairandmaintenance of computer and computer related equipment, whichincludespreventativemaintenance,licensingrenewals,upgrades,andrecommendationsforpurchasingnewcomputersystems;appropriatesafety training, effective oral and written communication skills,effectiveteamworkexperience;andproperrecord-keepingtechniquesforsmallbusinessesandhomeusers.

Instruction within the program includes the skills and procedures necessary to: • Analyzehardwareandsoftwaresolutions• Troubleshoot defective computer or computer related

devices• Recommend computer and/or computer related solutions or

purchasestotheenduser• Providesupportforsmallbusinessandhomeusers.


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Semester 1CPMT1311 IntroductiontoComputerMaintenance† 3TECM1303 TechnicalCalculations(orMATH1314) 3CPMT1304 MicrocomputerSystemSoftware† 3ITNW1325 FundamentalsofNetworkingTechnologies† 3GAME1301 ComputerEthics 3

Total Hours 15

Semester 2CPMT1345 ComputerSystemsMaintenance 3CPMT1307 Electronic&ComputerSkills(orCETT1307) 3ITSC2339 PCHelpDesk 3ITSC1321 IntermediatePCOperatingSystems 3CPMT1347 ComputerSystemPeripherals 3

Total Hours 15

Grand Totals 30


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Culinary Arts - Food Service SpecialistEmploymentinthefieldofculinaryartsisexpectedtoincreaserapidlydue topopulationgrowth, higher family andpersonal incomes andmore leisure time that will allow people to dine out more often.Professionalsinthisfieldmusthaveawiderangeofskillandexpertiseinpreparing appetizing, appealing foods.Thisprogramemphasizesperfection of cooking techniques through specialized training inplanningandpreparation.

In this program, students will learn to: • Followrecipesusingstandardweightandmeasures• Prepareawidevarietyoffoods• Maintainqualityinallcookery• Utilizeindustry-standardkitchentoolsandequipment



Semester 1CHEF1205 Sanitation&Safety† 2CHEF1301 BasicFoodPreparation† 3IFWA1205 FoodServiceEquipment&Planning 2RSTO1204 DiningRoomService 2POFT1321 BusinessMath† 3 Total Hours 12

Semester 2CHEF2301 IntermediateFoodPreparation 3FDNS1305 Nutrition† 3IFWA1219 MeatIdentifying&Processing 2RSTO2301 PrinciplesofFoodandBeverageControls 3 Total Hours 11

Semester 3CHEF1314 AlaCarteCooking°‡ 3RSTO1325 PurchasingforHospitalityOperations 3PSTR1401 FundamentalsofBaking 4POFT1301 BusinessEnglish† 3 Total Hours 13 Grand Totals 36


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Dental AssistantAs theRioGrandeValley continues togrow, thedemand forhealthcareservicesisgrowingjustasrapidly.Dentalhealthcareisoneareaofhealthcarethathasgrownthemost,requiringincreasedutilizationofdental assistants to keepupwith thedemand.Adental assistantperformsavarietyofchairsideassistingdutiesandrelatedofficeandlaboratoryproceduresunderthesupervisionof thedentist.TheU.S.DepartmentofLaborpredictsashortageofdentalassistantsthroughtheyear2020.

This program is accredited by the American Dental Associationwhichallowsgraduates to take theDentalAssistingNationalBoardExaminationtobecomecertifieddentalassistants.

Admissions Requirements In addition to admissions requirements listed under "AdmissionsInformation," applicants may be required to take the HealthOccupationsBasicEntranceTest if thenumberofcandidatesgreatlyexceeds thenumber of openings in thenew class, in addition to aninterviewwith the Department Chair of DentalAssistant. StudentsmustcompletetheDentalAssistantProgramApplicationtwomonthspriortotheenrollmentdate.

The DentalAssistant program follows the TSTC health professionsprogram grading scale. The student must maintain a numericalaverage of 78 or better in each requiredmajor course to receive theCertificateofCompletion.

Clinical Entry Requirements Beforeenrollinginclinicalstudy,astudentmusthaveonfilewiththedepartmentthefollowingmaterials:• Resultsofprescribedphysicalexamination.• Proofofrequiredimmunizations.• Proof of liability insurance of at least $1 million, health and

accident insuranceandneedlestick insurance (available throughTSTC)"

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Semester 1DNTA1305 DentalRadiology 3DNTA1415 ChairsideAssisting 4DNTA1213 EmergencyManagement 2DNTA1351 DentalOfficeManagement 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2DNTA1245 PreventiveDentistry 2DNTA1453 DentalAssistingApplications 4DNTA1660 Clinical-DentalAssisting/Assistant°‡ 6

Total Hours 12

Grand Totals 24

º This course has been designated as the capstone course ‡ Course with external learning experience

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Dental Hygiene Foundation CertificateTheDentalHygieneFoundationCertificateisapreparatorycertificatewhich will allow a student to complete academic classes in theDentalHygiene Program curriculum. Entrance into the program isextremely competitive, and completion of this certificate does notguarantee acceptance, although itmayprovide additionalpoints ontheadmissionsscore.

Adentalhygienist’seducationemphasizesthebasicsciences,academicclassesanddevelopmentofclinicalskillsneededtoprovidepreventivedentalcaretothepublic.DentalhygienestudentsatTSTCHarlingenareabletofulfilltheirclinicalexperiencesatourstate-of-the-artdentalcliniconcampus.Studentsworkinthe13-chairclinictoreceivemorethan600hoursof clinical instructionwitha faculty/student ratioofonetofive.

As a graduate of the dental hygiene program, students can lookforward to rewarding career opportunities as amember of a dentalhealth team responsible for providing treatments that help preventoral disease such as dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease(gum disease) and for educating the patient on themaintenance ofoptimaloralhealth.



Semester 1BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI** 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab** 1ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3SPCH1318 InterpersonalCommunication 3 Total Hours 10

Semester 2CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI* 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI* 1PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology† 3SOCI1301 IntroductorySociology†(orPSYC2314) 3 Total Hours 10

Semester 3BIOL2321 MicrobiologyforScienceMajors 3BIOL2121 MicrobiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratory 1 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab 1 Total Hours 11 Grand Totals 31

† Courses articulated with high schools *MATH1314orequivalentacademicpreparationisaprerequisiteforCHEM1311/1111**Sequence:(BIOL1306/1106andBIOL1307/1107)and(CHEM1311/1111)areprerequisitesforBIOL2321/2121

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Dental Laboratory TechnologyThelevelofpublicawarenessofdentalhealthandpreventivedentistryhas increased significantly in recent years. Because of this fact andrelativelywidespread dental insurance coverage, it is expected thatthedemand fordental laboratory technicianswill continue togrow.Dental laboratory technicians make dentures, retainers, crowns,inlays,bridgesandorthodonticappliancesusingwritteninstructionsfromdentists.Thisfieldisanexactingscience,aswellasanart,whichrequiresattentiontoprecisedetails.

In this program, students will learn to:• Workwithwire, plaster, porcelain,wax, plastic, gold and other

metals• Usespecializedtoolstocarveandshapedentalmaterials• Match color and placement of teeth for natural look and

comfortablefit

Admissions Requirements In addition to admissions requirements listed under "AdmissionsInformation,"studentsarerequiredtocompletespecialtestsinmanualdexterity, dimensional abilities and use of tools.Applicants will benotifiedoftestingdates."

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Semester 1DLBT1301 DentalAnatomyandToothMorphology 3DLBT1209 RemovablePartialDentureTechniquesI 2DLBT1213 CompleteDentureTechniquesI 2DLBT1217 FixedRestorativeTechniquesI 2

Total Hours 9

Semester 2DLBT1205 DentalMaterials 2DLBT2204 RemovablePartialDentureTechniquesII 2DLBT2207 CompleteDentureTechniquesII 2DLBT2211 FixedRestorativeTechniquesII 2

Total Hours 8

Semester 3DLBT2215 RemovablePartialDentureTechniquesIII 2DLBT2217 CompleteDentureTechniquesIII 2DLBT2241 DentalCeramicsI 2DLBT2244 IntroductiontoOrthodonticProcedures 2DLBT2321 FixedRestorativeTechniquesIII 3TECM1303 TechnicalCalculations 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 4DLBT1291 SpecialTopicsinDentalLaboratoryTechnician 2DLBT2333 CompleteDentureTechniquesIV 3DLBT2235 FixedRestorativeTechniquesIV 2DLBT2242 DentalCeramicsII 2

Total Hours 9

Semester 5DLBT2430 SpecialProjectinDentalLaboratoryProcedures 4DLBT2446 PracticalLaboratoryProcedures° 4POFT1301 BusinessEnglish 3

Total Hours 11

Grand Totals 51

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Digital Media Design TechnologyThisprogramwillprovideentryleveltraininginillustration,desktoppublishing, graphic design, imaging editing, sound and video, andwebpagedesign.Graduatesinthisprogramwillfindemploymentasgraphicartists,desktoppublishers,videoandwebproductionwithanemphasisonillustrationandpre-press.


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Semester 1ARTC1302 DigitalImagingI† 3ARTC1305 BasicGraphicDesign† 3PHTC1311 FundamentalsofPhotography 3

TotalHours 9

Semester 2ARTC1313 DigitalPublishingI† 3ARTV1343 DigitalSound 3ARTV1351 DigitalVideo 3GRPH1359 VectorGraphicsforProduction 3TECM1303 TechnicalCalculations† 3

TotalHours 15

Semester 3ARTC2313 DigitalPublishingII 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish†(orENGL1301) 3IMED1316 WebDesignI° 3 ApprovedElective* 3

TotalHours 12

GrandTotals 36

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools * Approved Electives: ARTC 2305, ARTV 1341, ARTV 2341, COMM 2311 ENGL 2314

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Education & TrainingThis 49-semester hourprogram leads to aCertificate ofCompletionandmostcoursesinthiscertificateprogramcanbeappliedtowardtheAssociateofAppliedSciencedegree.

StudentscompletingthecertificateprogramwillhaveenoughsemesterhoursofcreditundercurrentrulingsbytheStateBoardforEducatorCertification (SBEC) in order to obtain employment with a schooldistricttoobtainapositionwithinaschooldistrictorearlychildhoodcenter.


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Semester 1EDTC1301 EducationalSystems 3EDTC1341 InstructionalTechnologyand 3 ComputerApplicationsHIST1301 UnitedStatesHistoryI† 3CDEC1318 WellnessoftheYoungChild 3 SpeechElective†* 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 2CDEC1359 ChildrenwithSpecialNeeds 3EDTC2311 InstructionalPracticesand 3 EffectiveLearningEnvironmentsHIST1302 UnitedStatesHistoryII† 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective† 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 3GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3 (Federalconstitution&topics)†EDTC2317 GuidingStudentBehavior 3TECA1354 ChildGrowth&Development 3MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra† 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3 Total Hours 15

Semester 4EDTC1164 Practicum:TeacherAssistant/Aide°‡ 1GOVT2306 TexasGovernment(Texasconstitution&topics)† 3 Total Hours 4 Grand Totals 49

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience * SPCH 1315 suggested

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General Health Foundation CertificateTheGeneralHealthProfessionFoundationCertificateisapreparatorycertificate thatwillallowastudent tocomplete thecoursesrequiredas prerequisites for healthcare careers.Most allied health programshave limited enrollment andacceptancemaybehighly competitive.Completionofthiscertificatedoesnotguaranteeacceptance,althoughit may provide additional points on an admissions score. Thecriteria for acceptance may vary for different disciplines especiallyat other colleges. All academic courses and most technical coursesaretransferablebutitisimportanttoattendorientationsessionsandconsultwiththeprogramadvisor.

Thiscertificateisintendedforstudentsinterestedinpursuingcareersin nursing, radiology, respiratory therapy, and other general alliedhealthprofessions.



Semester 1BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab1MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†◊(orMATH1332) 3SPCH1318 InterpersonalCommunication 3FDNS1341 NutritionintheLifeCycle(orBIOL1322) 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 2CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI* 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI* 1PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3PSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&Development 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3BIOL2321 MicrobiologyforScienceMajors** 3BIOL2121 MicrobiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratory** 1 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3HITT1305 MedicalTerminologyI 3BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab 1HPRS1204 BasicHealthProfessionSkills 2 Total Hours 16

Grand Totals 42

† Courses articulated with high schools *CHEM1411maybetakeninplaceofCHEM1311/1111◊MATH1314orequivalentacademicpreparationisaprerequisiteforCHEM1311/1111**Sequence:(BIOL1306/1106andBIOL1307/1107)and(CHEM1311/1111)areprerequisitesforBIOL2321/2121

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Mechatronics Technology-Industrial Systems TechnologyDuetoindustrydemand,theIndustrialSystemsTechnologyisaLevel1CertificatethatwasdevelopedwiththehelpoftheTexasmanufacturingindustry. It is a competency-based learning programwhichmatcheslearning activities with industry-validated competencies. Studentswith applicable experience can progress more rapidly through theprogram saving both time and money. Students receive training inelectrical systems, fluid power systems and automated systems thatinvolveelectronicsandcomputercontrols.Theprogramisablendofinstructor-ledtraining,supplementedbyon-sitecomputermodulesandsimulations,anditincorporatesprojectapplicationofattainedskills.

This certificate creates a pathway for students wanting to furthertheir education into anAssociate of Applied Science (AAS) degreein Mechatronics Technology. Traditionally, this is a two-semesterprogrambut through competency-based learning, canbe completedinlesstime.

IndustrialSystemsisaninterdisciplinaryfieldthatisapplicabletothemanufacturing, energy, andother industrial sectors, and technicianswhograduatewiththiscertificatewillpossesstheskillstosuccessfullyenterthesefields.

Admissions Requirements Students must complete the admissions requirements listed under"Admissions Information." Completion of one unit of high schoolAlegbra and English is recommended. See program advisor foradditionalprerequisites.


CETT1303 DCCircuits 3ELMT1305 BasicFluidPower 3CETT1325 DigitalFundamentals 3CETT1305 ACCircuits 3INMT1319 ManufacturingProcesses 3INTC1341 PrinciplesofAutomaticControl 3ELMT1301 ProgrammableLogicControllers 3EECT1307 ConvergenceTechnologies 3INMT1317 IndustrialAutomation 3

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Medical AssistantMedicalAssisting isamulti-skilledalliedhealthprofession.Medicalassistants function as members of the health care delivery team,performingbothadministrativeandclinicalprocedures.

Administrative duties may include scheduling and receivingpatients, preparing and maintaining medical records, performingbasic secretarial skills, insurance processing and billing, medicaltranscribing, handling telephone calls and writing correspondence,servingasaliaisonbetweenthephysicianandotherindividualsandmanagingpracticefinances.Clinicaldutiesmay includeasepsisandinfectioncontrol, takingpatienthistoriesandvitalsigns,performingfirst aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, assisting thephysicianwithexaminationandtreatments,collectingandprocessingspecimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, and preparing andadministeringmedicationsasdirectedbythephysician.

Studentsmustmaintain anumerical averageof 78or better in eachMedicalAssistingcurriculumcourse.

All Medical Assistant students must complete a minimum of 160clinicalhourswithoutremunerationforcoursecompletion.

Admissions Requirements In addition to admissions requirements listed under "AdmissionsInformation," the applicant must complete an application to theprogram, interviewwith theDepartmentChair,andsubmitTASP&HealthPlacementTestScores.

Clinical Entry Requirements Beforeenrollinginclinicalstudy,astudentmusthaveonfilewiththedepartmentthefollowingmaterials:• Resultsofprescribedphysicalexamination• Proofofrequiredimmunizations• Proof of liability insurance of at least $1 million, health and


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Semester 1BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI†* 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab†* 1HITT1305 MedicalTerminologyI† 3MDCA1417 ProceduresinaClinicalSetting 4PSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&Development 3

Total Hours 14

Semester 2BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII†◊ 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab†◊ 1HITT1301 HealthDataContent&Structure 3MDCA1348 Pharmacology&AdministrationofMedications 3MDCA1352 MedicalAssistantLaboratoryProcedures 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3MDCA1343 MedicalInsurance 3MDCA1402 HumanDisease/Pathophysiology 4HITT1311 HealthInformationSystems 3PLAB1323 Phlebotomy 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 4MDCA1321 AdministrativeProcedures 3MDCA1205 MedicalLaw&Ethics 2MDCA1460 Clinical:Medical/ClinicalAssistant°‡ 4PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish(orENGL1301) 3

Total Hours 15

Grand Totals 55

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience* BIOL 2401 may be taken in place of BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101◊BIOL2402maybetakeninplaceofBIOL2302andBIOL2102

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Medical Information Specialist/TranscriptionistTheMedicalInformationSpecialist/Transcriptionistprogramisathree-semestercertificateofcompletionprogramthatprovidesconcentratedtraining in specializedskillsneeded forentry-level clericalpositionsinthehealthinformationfield,aswellasinthemedicaltranscriptionfield.

Medical information specialists arevitalmembersof thehealth careteamwhoworkverycloselywithphysicians,nurses,andotherhealthcareproviders.Theyarethepatientdataexpertsonwhichpatientcarepractitionersrely.Thisistheidealprofessionforindividualswhoareinterested inworking in themedicalfield, yetdonotwant toworkdirectlyinpatientcare.

Medical transcriptionists are medical language specialists whointerpretandtranscribereportsdictatedbyphysiciansandotherhealthcareprofessionals.Theyprovidereports thatare thecommunicationtoolsfordocumentinghealthcareandfacilitatinghealthcaredelivery.

Medical Information Specialist/Transcriptionist students are trainedfor various positions including, but not limited to, the following:assemblyclerk,analysisclerk,fileclerk,releaseof informationclerk,processing specialist, unit secretary, medical receptionist, billingspecialist,appointmentsscheduler,medical transcriptionistassistant,andmedicaltranscriptionist.

Graduates of this program are prepared to work in a variety offacilities, suchashospitals, clinics,physician’soffices,managedcareorganizations, long term care facilities, behavioral health facilities,ambulatorycarefacilities,andrehabilitationcenters.

The job outlook for Medical Information Specialists and/orTranscriptionists is good. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics ispredictingashortfallofthesetechnicians.Thestartingsalaryforentrylevel positions depends on the area of specialization, with medicalinsurancebillingandmedical transcriptionists earningat thehigherendofthescale.

Admissions Requirements

In addition to the admission requirement listed under “AdmissionsInformation”, the student must have maintained a 2.0 grade pointaverage on a 4.0 scale in high school or previous post-secondarystudies, or received a score of 45 on theGED.An interviewwith amemberofthedepartmentisalsorequired,aswellascompletionofaprogramorientationpriortoregistrationofclasses.

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PracticumEntryRequirements:Beforeenrollinginpracticumcourses,astudentmusthaveonfilewiththedepartmentthefollowingmaterials:• Theabilitytosatisfytheindustrystandardsfortheprogram.• Proofofrequiredimmunizations.• Proofofliabilityinsuranceofatleast$1million(availablethrough

TSTC).• Proofofhealthandaccidentinsurance(availablethroughTSTC).• Proofofautoliability.• Proofofcurrentdriver’slicense.• Passageofacriminalbackgroundcheck(availablethroughTSTC).• Passage of a drug and alcohol screening (required by various

medicalfacilities).


Semester 1HITT1305 MedicalTerminologyI† 3HITT1301 HealthDataContent&Structure 3HITT1311 HealthInformationSystems 3

Total Hours 9

Semester 2BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI* 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab* 1HITT1342 AmbulatoryCoding 3MDCA1321 AdministrativeProcedures 3MRMT1307 MedicalTranscriptionI 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3MDCA1343 MedicalInsurance 3MDCA1402 HumanDisease/Pathophysiology 4MRMT2333 MedicalTranscriptionII 3 SpeechElective 3HITT1166 Practicum(orFieldExperience)- 1

HealthInformation/MedicalRecordsTechnology/Technician°‡Total Hours 14

Grand Totals 36

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience* BIOL 2401 may be taken in place of BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101

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Nurse AssistantAccording to the US Department of Labor, employment of nurseassistantsisexpectedtogrowatanextremelyrapidrateinresponsetothelong-termcareneedsofagrowingandagingpopulation.Modernmedical technology has also increased the need to provide care tothosewhonever fully recover.Nurseassistantsprovideavarietyofsupport services for other health-care professionals. Their primaryresponsibilityistoprovidebasicbedsidecare,suchasbathing,makingbeds,takingvitalsigns,assistinginfeeding,servingtrays,answeringcalllightsandambulatingpatients.

StudentssuccessfullycompletingthisprogramareeligibletotaketheTexas Department ofAging andDisability Services CertifiedNurseAssistantskillsandwrittenexamtobelistedontheTexasRegistryasaTexascertifiedNurseAssistant.

In this program, students will learn to: • Providebasicbedsidenursingcare• Workwithnurses,doctorsandothercoworkers• Applyskillsinclinicalpracticeatahospitalornursinghome

Studentsmustmaintain anumerical averageof 78or better in eachNurseAssistantcurriculumcoursetograduatefromtheprogramandreceivetheCertificateofCompletion.

Admissions Requirements In addition to admissions requirements listed under "AdmissionsInformation," the applicant must complete an application to theprogramandinterviewwiththeDepartmentChair.

Clinical Entry Requirements Beforeenrollinginclinicalorcooperativestudy,astudentmusthaveonfilewiththedepartmentthefollowingmaterials:• Resultsofprescribedphysicalexamination.• Proofofrequiredimmunizations.• Proof of liability insurance of at least $1 million, health and

accident insuranceandneedlestick insurance (available throughTSTC).

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Semester 1HITT1305 MedicalTerminologyI† 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish(orENGL1301) 3SPCH1318 InterpersonalCommunication(orSPCH1315) 3TECM1301 IndustrialMathematics(orMATH1314) 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2NURA1360 Clinical-Nurse/NursingAssistant/ 3

Aide&PatientCareAssistant°‡†NURA1301 NurseAideforHealthCare† 3

Total Hours 6

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Precision Manufacturing Technology -MachinistMachinists usemachine tools, such as lathes,millingmachines, andmachiningcenters,toproduceprecisionmetalparts.Althoughtheymayproducelargequantitiesofonepart,precisionmachinistsoftenproducesmallbatchesorone-of-a-kinditems.Theyusetheirknowledgeoftheworkingpropertiesofmetalsandtheirskillwithmachinetoolstoplanandcarryouttheoperationsneededtomakemachinedproductsthatmeetprecisespecifications.Personsinterestedinbecomingmachinistsshouldbemechanicallyinclined,havegoodproblem-solvingabilities,beabletoworkindependently,andbeabletodohighlyaccurateworkthatrequiresconcentrationandphysicaleffort.

Thenumberofworkersobtainingtheskillsandknowledgenecessarytofillmachinistjobsisexpectedtobelessthanthenumberofjobopeningsarisingeachyearfromtheneedtoreplaceexperiencedmachinistswhotransfertootheroccupationsorretire,andfromjobgrowth.

Due tomodernproduction techniques, employers prefermachinistswhohaveawiderangeofskillsandarecapableofperformingalmostanytaskinamachineshop.Machinistscanadvanceinseveralways.ExperiencedmachinistsmaybecomeCNCprogrammers,toolanddiemakers,ormoldmakers.Afewopentheirownshops.

Medianhourlyearningsofmachinistswere$16.33inMay2004.Themiddle50percent earnedbetween$12.84and$20.33.The lowest10percentearnedlessthan$10.08,whilethetop10percentearnedmorethan$24.34.MachiningTechnologystudentsarecurrentlybeingplacedinthemedianrangestatedabove.



Semester 1MCHN1302 PrintReadingForMachiningTrades3MCHN1338 BasicMachineShopI† 3MCHN1343 MachineShopMathematics 3

Total Hours 9

Semester 2MCHN1308 BasicLathe 3MCHN1313 BasicMillingOperations 3MCHN1320 PrecisionTools&Measurement 3MCHN2303 FundamentalsofComputerNumerical 3

Controlled(CNC)MachineControlsTotal Hours 12

Semester 3MCHN1305 Metals&HeatTreatment 3MCHN1358 IntermediateLatheOperations 3MCHN2302 IntermediateMillingOperations 3MCHN2335 AdvancedCNCMachining° 3

Total Hours 12

Grand Totals 33


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Precision Manufacturing Technology -ToolmakerToolmakertraineeslearntooperatemillingmachines,lathes,grinders,wireelectricaldischargemachines,andothermachinetools.Theyalsolearn tousehand tools forfittingandassemblinggauges,andothermechanical and metal-forming equipment. In addition, they studymetalworking processes, such as heat treating. Toolmakers makersmusthavegoodcomputerskillstoworkwithCAD/CAMtechnology,CNCmachinetools,andcomputerizedmeasuringmachines.

Because toolmakers must meet strict specifications—precision toone ten-thousandth of an inch is common—the work requires skillwithprecisionmeasuringdevicesandahighdegreeofpatienceandattention to detail. Persons entering this occupation also should bemechanicallyinclined,abletoworkandsolveproblemsindependently,have strongmathematical skills, and be capable of doingwork thatrequiresconcentrationandphysicaleffort.

Toolmakers play a key role in building and maintaining advancedautomated manufacturing equipment. The number of workersreceivingtraininginthisoccupationisexpectedtocontinuetobefewerthan the number of openings created each year by toolmakerswhoretireortransfertootheroccupations.StudentsthatearntheToolmakerCertificateareexcellentcandidatesforToolandDieapprenticeships.

Median hourly earnings of tool and die makers, according to theBureau of Labor Statistics,were $20.55 inMay 2004. Themiddle 50percentearnedbetween$16.70and$25.93.Thelowest10percenthadearningsoflessthan$13.57,whilethetop10percentearnedmorethan$31.19.MachiningTechnologystudentsarecurrentlybeingplacedinthemedianrangestatedabove.



Semester 1MCHN1302 PrintReadingForMachiningTrades 3MCHN1338 BasicMachineShopI† 3MCHN1343 MachineShopMathematics 3

Total Hours 9

Semester 2MCHN1308 BasicLathe 3MCHN1313 BasicMillingOperations 3MCHN1320 PrecisionTools&Measurement 3MCHN2303 FundamentalsofComputerNumerical 3

Controlled(CNC)MachineControlsTotal Hours 12

Semester 3MCHN1305 Metals&HeatTreatment 3MCHN1358 IntermediateLatheOperations 3MCHN2302 IntermediateMillingOperations 3MCHN2335 AdvancedCNCMachining 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 4MCHN1335 Grinders,Outside,Internal,Surface 3MCHN2337 AdvancedMillingOperations 3MCHN2370 MoldMaking/Repair 3 SpeechElective† 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 5MCHN2372 Tool&DieMaking&Repair 3MCHN2447 SpecializedTools&Fixtures°* 4WLDG1206 FundamentalsofGasTungsten 2

Total Hours 9

Grand Totals 54

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience** MCHN 2480 (Co-op ‡) may be taken in place of the capstone course

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Surgical Technology Foundation CertificateThe Surgical Technology Foundation Certificate is a preparatorycertificatewhichwillallowastudenttocompletetheacademicclassesin the Surgical Technology Program curriculum. Entrance into theprogram is extremely competitive, and completionof this certificatedoes not guarantee acceptance, although it may provide additionalpointsonanadmissionsscore.

Surgicaltechnologistsareavitalmemberofthesurgicalteamandtheireducation emphasizes the basic sciences, health, biology, chemistry,andmathematics.Studentsworkinsupervisedclinicalsettingstogainhands-onskillsassurgicaltechnologists.Inaddition,theyaretrainedinthecareandsafetyofpatients,sterilizationtechniques,preventingandcontrollinginfections.



Semester 1BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab 1MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra†* 3SPCH1318 InterpersonalCommunication 3HITT1305 MedicalTerminologyI 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 2CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI* 3CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryLabI* 1PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3ENGL1301 CompositionI† 3PSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&Development 3

Total Hours 13

Semester 3BIOL2321 MicrobiologyforScienceMajors** 3BIOL2121 MicrobiologyforScienceMajorsLaboratory** 1 Humanities/FineArtsElective† 3BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab 1HPRS2300 PharmacologyforHealthProfessions 3

Total Hours 14

Grand Totals 40

† Courses articulated with high schools * MATH 1314 or equivalent academic preparation or CHEM 1411 is a prerequisite forCHEM1311/1111

**Sequence:(BIOL1306/1106andBIOL1307/1107)and(CHEM1311/1111)areprerequisitesforBIOL2321/2121

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Telecommunications Technology - Telecommunications SpecialistDriven by a demand for instantly accessible information, thetelecommunications industry is profoundly transforming theworld.Voice, data and video communications across aworldwide networkarecreatingopportunities thatdidnotexistadecadeago.Preparingaworkforce to compete in this globalmarketplace is today’smajorchallengeforthetelecommunicationsindustry.

TheTelecommunicationsTechnologyprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentsforthecommunicationsindustrythrougheducationaltrainingin the installation, operation and maintenance of communicationssystems using the full range of communication transport systems.Thetechnologies includeunderground,aboveground,cellular,fiber-optics, microwave systems, computer networks and satellites forcommunicatinginformation.



Semester 1CETT1303 DCCircuits(orIEIR1302) 3EECT1303 IntroductiontoTelecommunications† 3TECM1303 TechnicalCalculations(orMATH1314) 3

Total Hours 9

Semester 2CETT1305 ACCircuits†(orIEIR1304) 3CETT1325 DigitalFundamentals 3CSIR1303 TelecommunicationsSystemsInstaller 3EECT1300 TechnicalCustomerService 3POFT1301 BusinessEnglish(orENGL1301) 3

Total Hours 15

Semester 3CSIR1359 DigitalDataCommunication 3CSIR1391 SpecialTopics:Communications 3

SystemInstaller&RepairerCSIR2351 FiberOpticCommunicationSystem 3

Installation&RepairEECT1307 ConvergenceTechnologies 3EECT1342 TelecommunicationsOutsidePlant°** 3

Total Hours 15

Grand Totals 39

º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience**EECT 1380 or EECT 1680 (Co-op) may be taken in place of the capstone course

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Vocational NursingThe licensed vocational nurse (LVN), an important member of themedicalteam,maygatherinformation,accessandprovidedirectcareforthesick,injured,convalescent,anddisabledunderthedirectionofphysiciansandregisterednurses.LVNsgenerallywork inacuteandlong-termcarefacilitiesortheymayworkinclinics,beemployedasutilization reviewerswho evaluatemedical records in hospitals anddoctors’offices,plusmanyotherhealth-relatedareas.

LVNscareforpatientsinmanyways.Often,theyprovidebasicbedsidecare.ExperiencedLVNsmaysupervisenursingassistantsandaides.As part of their work, LVNs collect samples for testing, performroutinelaboratorytests,andrecordfoodandfluidintakeandoutput.They clean and monitor medical equipment. Sometimes, they helpphysiciansandregisterednursesperformtestsandprocedures.SomeLVNshelptodeliver,carefor,andfeedinfants.

LVNs also monitor their patients and report adverse reactions tomedications or treatments. LVNs gather information from patients,including their health history and how they are currently feeling.They may use this information to complete insurance forms, pre-authorizations, and referrals, and they share information withregistered nurses and doctors to help determine the best course ofcareforapatient.LVNsoftenteachfamilymembershowtocareforarelativeor teachpatientsaboutgoodhealthhabits.MostLVNsaregeneralistsandworkinallareasofhealthcare.However,someworkinaspecializedsetting,suchasanursinghome,adoctor’soffice,orinhomehealth care.LVNs innursingcare facilitieshelp toevaluateresidents’needs,assistindevelopingcareplans,andsupervisethecareprovidedbynursingaides.InTexas,LVNsarepermittedtoadministerprescribed medicines, start intravenous fluids, and provide care toventilator-dependent patients. According to the Bureau of LaborStatistics,employmentofLVNsisexpectedtogrow14percentbetween2006and2016,fasterthantheaverageforalloccupations,inresponsetothelong-termcareneedsofanincreasingelderlypopulationandthegeneralincreaseindemandforhealthcareservices.

Nursing has always been emotionally rewarding; nowwith signingbonusesofupto$5,000andaverageannualsalariesof$42,620,itisalsofinanciallyrewarding.

Admissions Requirements Students must complete the admissions requirements listed under"AdmissionsInformation."• Be 18 years of age and eligible for TSTC admission; non

probationaryforgrades• Be "TSI" complete with all remedial courses taken & passed

successfully• Haveall transcriptsofcourses takenfromothercollegessent to

TSTCandreviewedbyAdmissions• SubmitacopyofpictureID(preferablycurrentdriver’s license)

andSSN• MustbeabletopassL1BoardofNursingCriminalBackground

Check&5paneldrugscreen• AllImmunizationsmustbecurrent includingHepatitisAandB

series,TB,Flushot,Meningococcalvaccine,TDap,Varicella,MMRseries

• MusthaveacurrentPhysicalfromaphysician• Mustpassallacademiccoursespriortostartofnursingcourses;

no“D’s”forprogramofstudycourses• Prerequisite courses Anatomy and Physiology I & II must be

within5years• MusttakeTEASExamhereatTSTCthroughtheTestingCenter• Must submit a complete Application Packet in sealed 10x13

envelopepriortodeadline


Semester 1HPRS1204 BasicHealthProfessionSkills 2PSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&Development 3BIOL2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI 3BIOL2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyILab 1BIOL2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII 3BIOL2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyIILab 1FDNS1341 NutritionintheLifeCycle(orENGL1301) 3HITT1305 MedicalTerminologyI† 3

Total Hours 19

Semester 2VNSG1331 Pharmacology 3VNSG1402 AppliedNursingSkillsI 4VNSG1304 FoundationsofNursing 3VNSG1261 Clinical-LicensedVocational 2

Nurse(LVN)TrainingTotal Hours 12

Semester 3VNSG1230 Maternal-NeonatalNursing 2VNSG1329 Medical-SurgicalNursingI 3VNSG2413 AppliedNursingSkillsII 4VNSG1462 Clinical-LicensedVocational 4

Nurse(LVN)TrainingTotal Hours 13

Semester 4VNSG1219 LeadershipandProfessionalDevelopment 2VNSG1334 Pediatrics 3VNSG1432 Medical-SurgicalNursingII 4VNSG2463 Clinical-LicensedVocational 4

Nurse(LVN)Training°Total Hours 13Grand Totals 57


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Welding Technology - Combination WeldingThevarietyofjobsavailabletoweldingtechniciansisincreasingduetothenumberofnewinventionsandtechnicaladvancesusingawidevarietyofmetalalloysandnon-metallicmaterials that canbe joinedthrough theweldingprocess. Students in thisprogramwilldevelopknowledgeofmetalpropertiesand thedifferentwelding techniquesusedtojoinmetals.

Upon completion of the program, student will: • Practice various sophisticated welding processes to include

oxyacetylenewelding,gastungstenarc,andgasmetalarc.• Performfilletandgrooveweldsinseveralpositions.• Designandfabricateweldedprojects.



Semester 1WLDG1313 IntroductiontoBlueprintReadingforWelders 3WLDG1430 IntroductiontoGasMetalArcWelding(GMAW) 4WLDG1323 WeldingSafety,Tools,&Equipment 3WLDG1421 IntroductiontoWeldingFundamentals† 4

Total Hours 14

Semester 2WLDG1317 IntroductiontoLayout&Fabrication 3 SpeechElective† 3WLDG1434 IntroductiontoGasTungstenArcWelding(GTAW) 4WLDG1457 IntermediateShieldedMetalArcWelding(SMAW) 4

Total Hours 14

Semester 3WLDG1412 IntroductiontoFluxCoredArcWelding(FCAW) 4WLD1435 IntroductiontoPipeWelding 4WLDG2443 AdvancedShieldedMetalArcWelding(SMAW) 4

Total Hours 12

Grand Totals 40


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Wind Energy and Turbine TechnicianIntheWindEnergyTechnologyProgram,you'll learntooperateandmaintainthesystemsthatmakeawindturbinefunctionwhetherit'sanelectrical,pneumatic,communications,computer,controlorhydraulicsystem.Safetyisacriticalpartofthewindenergyindustryanduponcompletionoftheprogramyou'llbeabletopracticethoseprinciplesinindustry.

You'llalsolearnallaboutSCADA(thatstandsforSupervisoryControlandDataAcquisition).It'stheutilityindustrystandardcomputerizedsystem that controls the wind tower network. You'll also find thatknowledgeofallthesystemsyou'lllearnintheWindEnergyTechnologyProgramisimportantnotonlytowindenergybutalsotomanyothertypesofcompaniesintheutilityindustry.

Inthisprogram,studentswilllearnhowto:• Demonstrate proficient skills in maintaining and repairing

electricalsystemsofwindturbines.• Exhibit competency in maintaining and repairing mechanical

systemsofwindturbines.• Implement a safeworking environment in response to hazards

associatedwithwindturbines.• Work with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

systemsanddatacommunicationsrelatedtowindturbines.


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Semester 1WIND1300 IntroductiontoWindEnergy 3WIND1302 WindSafety 3CETT1303 DCCircuits 3TECM1303 TechnicalCalculations 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 2CETT1325 DigitalFundamentals 3CETT1305 ACCircuits 3ELMT1305 BasicFluidPower 3INMT1317 IndustrialAutomation 3

Total Hours 12

Semester 3WIND2455 WindTurbineTroubleshootingandRepair 4WIND2459 WindPowerDeliverySystem 4CPMT2350 IndustryCertificationPreparation 3ELMT1301 ProgrammableLogicControllers 3WIND2310 WindTurbineMaterialsand 3

Electro-MechanicalEquipmentTotal Hours 17

Grand Totals 41

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124 | Course Descriptions

Course DescriptionsPlease note: In the parenthesis following the course number and title of each course description are the lecture hours per week - lab hours per week - credit hours per course (ex: 2-4-3 is 2 lecture-4 lab-3 credit).

Academic Computer ScienceCOSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I (3-1-3)Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming.Topicsincludesoftwaredevelopmentmethodology,datatypes,controlstructures, functions, arrays, and themechanics of running, testing,anddebugging.Thiscourseassumescomputerliteracy.

COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II (3-1-3)Review of control structures and data types with emphasis onstructured data types. Applies the object-oriented programmingparadigm, focusing on the definition and use of classes alongwiththefundamentalsofobject-orienteddesign.Includesbasicanalysisofalgorithms,searchingandsortingtechniques,andanintroductiontosoftwareengineering.Prerequisite:COSC1336/1436.

COSC 2325 Computer Organization & Machine Language (3-1-3)Basiccomputerorganization;machinecycle,digitalrepresentationofdata and instructions; assembly language programming, assembler,loader, macros, subroutines, and program linkages. Prerequisite:COSC1336/1436.

COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III (3-1-3)Further applications of programming techniques, introducing thefundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms. Topicsinclude recursion, fundamental data structures (including stacks,queues, linked lists,hash tables, trees, andgraphs), andalgorithmicanalysis.Prerequisite:COSC1337/1437.

ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 (see English/Communications)

GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)

HIST 1301, HIST 1302 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)

MATH 2413, MATH 2414 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

PHYS (see Math/Natural Sciences)

Agricultural TechnologyACCT 2401 (see Transferable Academic)

AGAH 1347 Animal Reproduction (2-4-3)Studyoforgans,functions,endocrinology,andcommonmanagementpracticesrelatedtoreproduction.

AGAH 1401 Animal Science (3-4-4)An introductory survey of the scientific principals and appliedpractices related to livestock production. Topics include genetics,animal breeding and selection, anatomy and physiology, nutrition,reproduction, health, and marketing of livestock and livestockproducts.

AGAH 2413 Principles of Feeds & Feeding (3-4-4)Studyoftheroleandapplicationoffeednutrientsandadditives.Topicsincludecomparativeaspectsofdigestion,absorption,andmetabolismofnutrients.Emphasisonidentificationofnutrientrequirementsandformulationofdietaryfeedingregimens.

AGCR 1341 Forage & Pasture Management (2-2-3)Studyoftheproductionandmanagementofforagecropsandpasturesincludingestablishment,fertilization,weedcontrol,grazingsystems,hay,seedproduction,andharvesting.

AGCR 1403 Crop Science (3-4-4)Fundamentals of the development, production, andmanagement offield crops.Topics include the classificationanddistributionoffieldcrops,botany,soils,plantbreeding,pestmanagement,andharvesting.

AGCR 2305 Entomology (2-4-3)Studyofthemorphology,physiology,andclassificationofthecommoninsect orders and related arthropods with emphasis on species ofeconomic or biological importance. Emphasis on integrated pestmanagementconceptsandproperuseofpesticides.

AGCR 2313 Soil and Water Conservation Management (2-4-3)Study of physical and chemical soil deterioration and loss, waterconservation, and principles for protection and maintenance ofthese resources. Topics include plant/water relationships, waterconservationmethods,basicterraceengineeringprinciples,sedimentloss,andlanduseplans.

AGMG 1300 Agricultural Policies, Safety & Codes (2-4-3)Studyofsafetystandards,governmentregulations,andcodesastheyapplytoagriculture.Emphasisontheapplicationofcurrentsafetyandhealthstandards,andcompliancewithstateandfederalregulations.

AGMG 1311 Intro to Agribusiness (2-3-3)Introduction to agribusiness management, marketing and salesin the free enterprise system. Topics include economic principles,finance, risk management, record keeping, budgeting, employee/employerresponsibilities,communicationshumanrelationskills,andagriculturalcareeropportunities.

AGMG 1318 Intro to Agricultural Economics (2-4-3)Studyofthefundamentaleconomicprinciplesandtheirapplicationtotheproblemsoftheindustryofagricultural.

AGMG 1344 Agricultural Records Management (2-4-3)Examinationoftheprinciplesofagriculturalrecordsandbookkeepingwith emphasis on utilization and interpretation of farm and ranchaccounts.Prerequisite:5thsemesterstanding.

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AGMG 2312 Marketing of Agricultural Products (2-4-3)Studyofoperationsinthemovementofagriculturalcommoditiesfromproducer to consumer including the essential marketing functionsof buying, selling, transporting, storing, financing, standardizing,pricing,andriskbearing.

AGMG 2382 COOP: Farm and Ranch Management (1-19-3)AGMG 2682 COOP: Farm and Ranch Management (1-39-6)A study of the business and management aspects of agriculturaloperations including management, public relations, externalorganizations,andrecordkeeping.Career-relatedactivitiesencounteredinthestudent'sareaofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreement among the college, employer, and student. Under thesupervisionofthecollegeandemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience.Includesalecturecomponent.

BIOL 1106, BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306, BIOL 1307 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

CHEM 1105, CHEM 1305 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

ENGL 1301 (see English/Communications)

EPCT 1211 (see Chemical-Environmental Technology)

MATH 1314 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

POFT 1301 (see English/Communications)

SPCH 1318 (see Speech Electives)

TECM 1303 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration TechnologyENGL 1301 (see English/Communications)

HART 1300 Hvac Duct Fabrication (2-4-3)Layout and fabrication ofHVACduct systems using common toolsandequipmentofthetrade.

HART 1301 Basic Electricity for HVAC (2-4-3)Principles of electricity as required byHVAC, including proper useof test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory andoperation.

HART 1303 Air Conditioning Control Principles (2-4-3)AbasicstudyofHVACandrefrigerationcontrols;troubleshootingofcontrolcomponents;emphasisonuseofwiringdiagramstoanalyzehighandlowvoltagecircuits;areviewofOhm'slawasappliedtoairconditioningcontrolsandcircuits.

HART 1307 Refrigeration Principles (2-4-3)An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory,temperature/pressurerelationship,refrigeranthandling,refrigerationcomponentsandsafety.

HART 1310 HVAC Shop Practices and Tools (2-4-3)Tools and instruments used in theHVAC industry. Includes properapplication,useandcareofthesetools,andtubingandpipingpractices.

HART 1341 Residential Air Conditioning (2-4-3)Astudyofcomponents,applications,andinstallationofmechanicalairconditioningsystemsincludingoperatingconditions,troubleshooting,repair,andchargingofairconditioningsystems.

HART 1345 Gas and Electric Heating (2-4-3)Study of the procedures and principles used in servicing heatingsystemsincludinggasfiredfurnacesandelectricheatingsystems.

HART 2302 Commercial Air Conditioning System Design (2-4-3)Advancedstudyinessentialelementsofcommercialairconditioningcontractingincludingductsystemsdesign;equipmentselectionusingmanufacturers catalog data; and preparation of shop drawings andsubmittals.

HART 2331 Advanced Electricity for HVAC (2-4-3)Advancedelectrical instructionandskillbuilding in installationandservicing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment includingdetailedinstructioninmotorsandpowerdistribution,motors,motorcontrols,andapplicationofsolidstatedevices.

HART 2334 Advanced Air Conditioning Controls (2-4-3)Theoryandapplicationofelectricalcontroldevices,electromechanicalcontrols,and/orpneumaticcontrols.

HART 2336 Air Conditioning Troubleshooting (2-4-3)Anadvancedcourseinapplicationoftroubleshootingprinciplesanduseoftestinstrumentstodiagnoseairconditioningandrefrigerationcomponentsandsystemproblemsincludingconductingperformancetests.

HART 2338 Air Conditioning Installation and Startup (2-4-3)A study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping,condensate disposal, and air cleaning equipmentwith emphasis onstartupandperformancetesting.

HART 2341 Commercial Air Conditioning (2-4-3)Astudyofcomponents,applications,andinstallationofairconditioningsystemswithcapacitiesof25tonsorless.

HART 2342 Commercial Refrigeration (2-4-3)Theory and practical application in themaintenance of commercialrefrigeration; medium and low temperature applications and icemachines.

HART 2343 Industrial Air Conditioning (2-4-3)Astudyof components,accessories,applications,and installationofairconditioningsystemsabove25tonscapacity.

HART 2345 Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design (2-4-3)Study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating,humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculationsincludingequipmentselectionandbalancingtheairsystem.

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HART 2380 COOP: Heating, A/C, & Refrigeration Tech (1-19-3)HART 2680 Coop: Heating, A/C & Refrigeration Tech (1-39-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience.Includesalecturecomponent.

MAIR 1449 Refrigerators, Freezers, Window A/C (2-6-4)Theory, sequence of operation, components and repair, electricalschematics, and troubleshooting electronic components in airconditioningandrefrigeration.Emphasisonsafety for theelectrical,mechanical,andsealedsystems.




Allied Health Related SkillsHPRS 1101 Intro to Health Professions (1-0-1)Anoverviewof the rolesof thevariousmembersof thehealth caresystem,educationalrequirements,andissuesaffectingthedeliveryofhealthcare.

HPRS 1204 Basic Health Profession Skills (1-3-2)A study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for healthprofessioncourses. Topicsincludeclienthandlingandsafetyissues,basicclientmonitoring,andhealthdocumentationmethods.

HPRS 1205 Medical Law/Ethics Health Professionals (2-0-2)Introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics inhealthcare,withemphasisontheethicalandlegalresponsibilitiesofhealthcareprofessionals.

HPRS 2300 Pharmacology/Health Professions (3-0-3)A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverseeffects,routesofadministration,andcalculationofdosages.

Architectural Design & Engineering GraphicsARCE 1352 Structural Drafting (2-4-3)A study of structural systems including concrete foundations andframes,woodframingandtrusses,andstructuralsteelframingsystems.Includes detailing of concrete, wood, and steel to meet industrystandardsincludingtheAmericanInstituteofSteelConstructionandTheAmericanConcreteInstitute.

DFTG 1305 Technical Drafting (2-4-3)Introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminologyand fundamentals, including sizeandshapedescriptions,projectionmethods, geometric construction, sections, auxiliary views, andreproductionprocesses.

DFTG 1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (2-4-3)Anintroductiontobasiccomputer-aideddrafting.Emphasisisplacedon drawing setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing andretrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects,addingtextanddimensions,usinglayers,coordinatingsystems;andplot/printtoscale.

DFTG 1310 Specialized Basic Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) (2-4-3)A supplemental course to BasicComputerAidedDrafting using analternative computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create detailandworkingdrawings.

DFTG 1317 Architectural Drafting-Residential (2-4-3)Architecturaldraftingprocedures,practices,andsymbols.Preparationofdetailedworkingdrawingsforresidentialstructures.Emphasisonlightframeconstructionmethods.Prerequisites:DFTG1309.

DFTG 1333 Mechanical Drafting (2-4-3)Detail drawings with proper dimensioning and tolerances, use ofsectioningtechniques,commonfasteners,pictorialdrawings,includingbillofmaterials.Prerequisites:DFTG1305,DFTG1309.

DFTG 1357 Specialized Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) (2-4-3)AcontinuationofpracticesandtechniquesusedinSpecializedBasicComputer-Aided Drafting. Emphasizes advanced dimensioningtechniques, the development and use of prototype drawings,constructionofpictorialdrawings, interfacing two-dimensional (2D)and/orthree-dimensional(3D)environmentsandextractingdata.

DFTG 2312 Technical Illustration & Presentation (2-4-3)Studyofpictorialdrawingsincludingisometrics,obliques,perspectives,charts,andgraphs.Emphasisonrenderingandusingdifferentmedia.Prerequisite:DFTG2340.

DFTG 2319 Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting (2-4-3)A continuation of practices and techniques used in basic computer-aided drafting including the development and use of prototypedrawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data, andbasicsof3D.Prerequisite:DFTG1309.

DFTG 2330 Civil Drafting (2-4-3)Anin-depthstudyofdraftingmethodsandprinciplesusedinpublicworkscivilengineering.Prerequisites:DFTG1309.

DFTG 2332 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting (2-4-3)ApplicationofadvancedCADtechniques.

DFTG 2338 Final Project - Advanced Drafting (2-4-3)Adrafting course inwhich students participate in a comprehensiveprojectfromconceptiontoconclusion.

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DFTG 2340 Solid Modeling/Design (2-4-3)Acomputer-aidedmodelingcourse.Developmentofthree-dimensionaldrawings and models from engineering sketches and orthographicdrawingsandutilizationofthree-dimensionalmodelsindesignwork.

DFTG 2380 COOP: Drafting & Design Technology, General (1-19-3)DFTG 2680 COOP: Drafting & Design Technology (1-39-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisite: DFTG 2328,DFTG2340.


GISC 1301 Cartography and Geography in GIS & GPS (2-4-3)Introductiontotheprinciplesofcartographyandgeography.Emphasisonglobalreferencesystemsandtheuseofsatellitesformeasurementsandnavigation.

GISC 1311 Introduction to Gis (2-4-3)Introduction to basic concepts of vector GIS using several industryspecific software programs including nomenclature of cartographyandgeography.

GISC 2320 Intermediate Geographic Info Sys (2-4-3)This course focuses on the study of spatial data structures and thedisplay, manipulation, and analysis of geographic information.Students will study the technical aspects involved in spatial datahandling,analysisandmodeling.Instructionwillincludetheoriesandprocedures associatedwith the implementation andmanagementofGISprojects.AvarietyofGISsoftwarepackageswill beusedinthelaboratory.

INDS 1300 Interior Design Drafting Applications (2-2-3)Computer-aided drafting (CAD) as a tool for interior design,illustration,drafting,anddesigndevelopment.

MATH (see Math/Natural Sciences)

PSYC 2301 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)

SRVY 2348 Plane Surveying (2-4-3)Surveying instruments, basic measuring procedures, vertical andhorizontalcontrol,andtraverseclosure.

Auto Collision Technology ABDR 1207 Collision Repair Welding (1-4-2)Astudyofcollisionrepairweldingandcuttingprocedures.

ABDR 1311 Vehicle Measurement and Damage Repair Procedures (2-4-3)Introductiontodamagedvehiclemeasurementandalignmentsystems.

ABDR 1331 Basic Refinishing (2-4-3)An introduction to current refinishing products, shop safety, andequipmentusedintheautomotiverefinishingindustry.Emphasisonsurfacepreparation,maskingtechniques,andrefinishingoftrimandreplacementparts.

ABDR 1349 Automotive Plastic and Sheet MoldedCompound Repair (2-4-3)A comprehensive course in repair of interior and exterior plastics,includingtheuseofvarioustypesofadhesives.

ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair (2-6-4)Coversmetalprinciplesandworkingtechniquesincludingpropertoolusageandproductapplication.

ABDR 1441 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I (2-6-4)Trainingintheroughingandshapingproceduresonautomotivesheetmetalnecessarytoperformbodyrepairs.Emphasisonthealignmentof component parts such as doors, hood, front-end assemblies, anddecklids.

ABDR 1442 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II (2-6-4)Continuation of general repair and replacement procedures fordamagedstructuralpartsandcollisiondamage.

ABDR 1455 Non-Structural Metal Repair (2-6-4)Demonstratesheetmetalrepairskillsusingmechanicalandhydraulicequipment. Emphasis on attachmentdevicesused to straighten andalignexteriorbodypanels.

ABDR 1458 Intermediate Refinishing (2-6-4)Training inmixing and spraying of automotive topcoats. Emphasison formula ingredient, reducing, thinning, and special sprayingtechniques. Introduction to partial panel refinishing techniques andcurrentindustrypaintremovaltechniques.

ABDR 2257 Collision Repair Shop Management (1-2-2)Examination of shop management functions and decision-makingprocessesincludingplanning,organizing,leadingandstaffingusedincollisionrepairshopstoensureoperationalprofitability.

ABDR 2345 Vehicle Safety Systems (2-4-3)Theoryandoperationofairbagsandotherpassiveandnon-passiverestraint systems including automotive anti-lock systems anddiagnosticmethodsusedinthecollisionrepairindustry.

ABDR 2353 Color Analysis & Paint Matching (2-4-3)Advanced course in color theory, analysis, tinting, and advancedblendingtechniquesforacceptablepaintmatching.

ABDR 2370 Collision Damage Analysis & Reporting Systems (2-4-3)Thiscourseisadetailedstudyofmanualandcomputerizedsystematicapproaches for inspecting, checking, identifying, measuring anddeterminingdamage.Adetailedstudyofpreparingandinterpretingcomputerizeddamagereportsispartofthiscourse.

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ABDR 2380 COOP: Autobody Collision & Repair Technology/Technician (1-19-3)ABDR 2680 COOP: Autobody Collision & Repair Technology/Technician (1-39-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience.Includesalecturecomponent.

ABDR 2431 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair III (2-6-4)Advancedconceptsintheapplicationoftheoriesofautobodyrepairandreplacementofmajorbodyunits.

ABDR 2441 Major Collision Repair andPanel Replacement (2-6-4)Instructioninpreparationofvehiclesformajorrepairprocesses.Thiscoursecoversinterpretinginformationfromdamagereports,planningrepairsequences,selectingappropriatetools,andorganizingremovedpartsforreinstallation.

ABDR 2449 Advanced Refinishing (2-6-4)Application of multi-stage refinishing techniques. Advanced skilldevelopmentsolvingrefinishingproblems.Applicationofmulti-stagerefinishingtechniqueswithemphasisonformulamixingandspecialsprayingtechniques.

ABDR 2451 Specialized Refinishing Techniques (2-6-4)Advanced topics in specialty automotive refinishing. Emphasis onrefinishing plastics, fiberglass, aluminum, and galvanized panels aswellascustomgraphicsandcurrentindustryinnovations.





Automotive TechnologyAUMT 1201 Intro & Theory of Automotive Tech (1-3-2)An introductory overview of the automotive service industryincludinghistory,safetypractices,shopequipmentandtools,vehiclesubsystems, service publications, professional responsibilities, andautomobilemaintenance.

AUMT 1380 COOP: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (1-9-3)AUMT 2680 COOP: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (1-39-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience.Includesalecturecomponent.

AUMT 1407 Automotive Electrical Systems (2-6-4)An overview of automotive electrical systems including topics inoperational theory, testing, diagnosis, and repair of, charging andstarting systems, and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electricalprinciples schematicdiagrams, and servicemanuals.Maybe taughtmanufacturerspecific.

AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems (2-6-4)Operationandrepairofdrum/disctypebrakesystems.Topicsincludebraketheory,diagnosis,andrepairofpower,manual,anti-lockbrakesystems, and parking brakes. May be taught with manufacturerspecificinstructions.

AUMT 1416 Auto Suspension and Steering (2-6-4)Diagnosisandrepairofautomotivesuspensionandsteeringsystemsincluding electronically controlled systems. Includes componentrepair,alignmentproceduresandtireandwheelservice.Maybetaughtmanufacturerspecific.

AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair (2-6-4)Fundamentals of engine operation, diagnosis and repair includinglubricationsystemsandcoolingsystems.Emphasisonidentification,inspection,measurements,anddisassembly,repair,andreassemblyoftheengine.Maybetaughtmanufacturerspecific.

AUMT 1445 Automotive Climate Control Systems (2-6-4)Diagnosis and repair of manual/electronic climate control systems;includes the refrigeration cycle and EPA guidelines for refrigeranthandling.Maybetaughtmanufacturerspecific..

AUMT 2270 Automotive Technician Certification Standards (2-0-2)A study of certification procedures and testing as offered bymajorautomotive manufacturers and National Institute for AutomotiveServiceExcellence.Thistestingisrequiredbytheautomotiveindustryinordertobecomeacertifiedautomotivetechnician.

AUMT 2301 Automotive Management (3-0-3)Studyofhumanandcustomerrelations,andcustomersatisfactionintheautomotiveserviceindustry.Emphasisonmanagementandbuildingrelationshipsbetweentheservicedepartmentandthecustomer.

AUMT 2413 Automotive Drive Train & Axles (2-6-4)A study of automotive clutches, clutch operation devices, manualtransmissions/transaxles,anddifferentialswithemphasisondiagnosisandrepair.Maybetaughtwithmanufacturerspecificinstructions.

AUMT 2417 Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I (2-6-4)Theory, operation, diagnosis of drivability concerns, and repair ofignitionandfueldeliverysystems.Useofcurrentengineperformancediagnostic equipment. May be taught with manufacturer specificinstructions.

AUMT 2421 Automotive Electrical Lighting andAccessories (2-6-4)Repairofautomotiveelectricalsubsystems,lighting,instrumentation,and accessories. Emphasis on accurate diagnosis and proper repairmethodsusingvarioustroubleshootingskillsandtechniques.Maybetaughtmanufacturerspecific.Prerequisite:AUMT1407.

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AUMT 2425 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (2-6-4)Astudyoftheoperation,hydrauliccircuitsandelectroniccontrolsofmodernautomatictransmissionsandautomatictransaxles.Diagnosis,disassembly, and assemblyprocedureswith emphasis on the use ofspecial tools and repair techniques. May be taught manufacturerspecific.

AUMT 2434 Engine Performance Analysis II (2-6-4)Diagnosis and repair of emission systems, computerized engineperformance systems, and advanced ignition and fuel systems.Includesuseofadvancedengineperformancediagnosticequipment.Maybetaughtmanufacturerspecific.

DEMR 2434 AdvDieselTune-up/Troubleshoot (2-6-4)Advancedconceptsandskillsrequiredfortune-upandtroubleshootingproceduresofdieselengines.Emphasisonthescienceofdiagnosticswithacommonsenseapproach.




SPCH (see Speech Electives)


Aviation Maintenance TechnologyAERM 1203 Shop Practices (1-4-2)Anintroductiontoshopsafety,thecorrectuseofhandtools,equipmentand precisionmeasurement, identification of aircraft hardware, andthefabricationoffluidlinesandtubing.Emphasisonproceduresfortesting,heattreating,andinspectionofaircraftstructures.

AERM 1205 Weight & Balance (1-2-2)An introduction to FederalAviationAdministration (FAA) requiredsubjectsrelatingtotheweighingofaircraft,theperformanceofweightandbalancecalculations,andappropriatemaintenancerecordentries.

AERM 1208 Federal Aviation Regulations (1-4-2)A course in the use and understanding of the Federal AviationAdministration(FAA)andaircraftmanufacturers'publications,forms,andrecords;andtheexerciseofmechanicprivilegeswithinprescribedlimitations.

AERM 1210 Ground Operations (1-3-2)An introductory course in fuels, servicing methods and safetyprocedures, aircraft movement, securing and operations of aircraft,externalpowerequipment,aircraftcleaning,andcorrosioncontrol.

AERM 1240 Aircraft Propellers (1-3-2)Fundamentals of propeller design, function, and construction. Skilldevelopment in inspection, servicing, and repair of fixed-pitch,constant-speed, and feathering propellers and governing systems.

Instruction in removal, balancing, and installation of propellers andfundamentalsofsafetyarealsoaddressed.

AERM 1241 Wood, Fabric & Finishes (1-3-2)Acourse in theuseandcareofvariouscoveringmaterials,finishes,and wood structures including approvedmethods and procedures.Safetyalsoaddressed.

AERM 1243 Instruments & Navigation/Communication (1-2-2)Astudyofaircraftinstrumentsandelectronicflightinstrumentsystemsincluding testing and installing instruments; inspecting, checking,and troubleshooting navigation and communication systems;and inspecting and repairing antennas and electronic equipmentinstallations.

AERM 1247 Airframe Auxiliary Systems (1-4-2)Acomprehensivestudyofairframeauxiliarysystemsincludingcabinatmosphericcontrolsystems,iceandraincontrolsystemsforaircraftandengines,andfiredetectionandprotectionsystems.Fundamentalsofsafetyproceduresalsoaddressed.

AERM 1253 Aircraft Welding (1-3-2)Skill development in repair procedures for steel,magnesium, brass,and aluminum materials. Includes the selection and application ofappropriatemethodsofwelding,brazing,andsoldering.Fundamentalsofsafetyproceduresalsoaddressed.

AERM 1254 Aircraft Composites (1-4-2)Comprehensive concepts of the inspection and repair of composite,fabric, core, and laminated structural materials including doors,windows, bonded structures, and interior furnishings. Safetyprocedurestoincludethehandlingandstorageofcompositematerialswillalsobeaddressed.

AERM 1314 Basic Electricity (2-4-3)Astudyofaircraftelectricalsystemsandtheirrequirementsincludingthe use of ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter; series and parallelcircuits;inductanceandcapacitance;magnetism;convertingalternatingcurrent(AC)todirectcurrent(DC);controllingdevices;maintenanceandservicingofaircraftbatteries;andreadingandinterpretingaircraftelectrialdiagrams to include solid statedevices and logic functions.Fundamentalsofelectricalsafetyalsoaddressed.

AERM 1315 Aviation Science (2-4-3)Fundamentalsofmathematics,physics,anddrawingastheyapplytoaircraftprinciplesandoperationsasrequiredbytheFederalAviationAdministration(FAA)forairframeandpowerplantmechanics.

AERM 1344 Aircraft Reciprocating Engines (2-4-3)Reciprocating engines, their development, operating principles, andtheory.Includesengineinstruments,lubrication,andexhaustsystems.Alsoaddressesfundamentalsofsafety.

AERM 1345 Airframe Electrical Systems (1-6-3)Astudyofairframeelectricalsystemsincludinginstallation,removal,disassembly,andrepairofelectricalcomponentsandrelatedwiring.Fundamentalsofelectricalsafetyalsoaddressed.Prerequisite:AERM1314.

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AERM 1349 Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Fuel Systems (2-4-3)Skill development in inspecting, servicing, andmaintaining aircraftfluidsystemsincludinghydraulics,pneumatics,andfuel.Applicationof basic concepts through detailed maintenance procedures.Fundamentalsofsafetyproceduresalsoaddressed.

AERM 1350 Landing Gear Systems (2-3-3)Generalprinciplesofinspection,servicing,overhaul,andrepairoffixedand retractable landing gear systems. Includes coverage of systems,components,operation,andfundamentalsofsafetyprocedures.

AERM 1351 Aircraft Turbine Engine Theory (2-3-3)Generalprinciplesoftheory,history,andservicingofturbineenginesto include lubrication, instrumentation, auxiliary power units,and exhaust systems. Fundamentals of safety procedures are alsoaddressed.

AERM 1352 Aircraft Sheet Metal (1-8-3)Skilldevelopment in inspectionand repairof sheetmetal structuresincluding forming, lay out and bending of sheet metal, andidentification, selection and installation of rivets and fasteners.Fundamentalsofsafetyproceduresalsoaddressed.

AERM 1357 Fuel Metering and Induction Systems (2-4-3)Skill development in fuel metering and induction systems used onreciprocating and turbine engines including fuel metering systems,carbureters,inductionsystems,heatexchangers,andcoolingsystems.Fundamentalsofsafetyprocedureswillalsobeaddressed.

AERM 1456 Aircraft Powerplant Electrical (2-6-4)Generalprinciplesoftheory,operation,andmaintenanceofpowerplantelectrical systems including ignition, starting, and fire protectionsystems. Fundamentals of safety procedureswill also be addressed.Prerequisite:AERM1314.

AERM 2231 Airframe Inspection (1-3-2)In depth coverage ofmethods and procedures to perform airframeconformity and air worthiness inspections (including one hundredhour inspections) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulationsandmanufacturer'sserviceinformation.Safetyprocedureswillalsobeaddressed.

AERM 2233 Assembly and Rigging (1-4-2)Acomprehensivestudyoftheassemblyandriggingoffixedandrotary-wingaircraftincludingstructuralalignment,balancingandriggingofcontrolsystemsandassemblyofaircraftcomponents.Fundamentalsofsafetyproceduresarealsoaddressed.

AERM 2341 Powerplant & Auxiliary Power Units (2-3-3)Advanced concepts of auxiliary power unit (APU) and powerplantsystemsandcomponents.Safetyprocedureswillalsobeaddressed.

AERM 2351 Aircraft Turbine Engine Overhaul (2-4-3)A comprehensive study in inspection, disassembly, reassembly,and replacement of gas turbine engines, sections, and componentsincludingoperationaltroubleshooting,analysis,andsafety.

AERM 2352 Aircraft Powerplant Inspection (2-4-3)In-depthcoverageofmethodsandprocedurestoperformpowerplantconformity and airworthiness inspections (including one hundredhourinspections)inaccordancewithFederalAviationRegulationsandmanufacturer'sinformation.Safetyprocedureswillalsobeaddressed.

AERM 2447 Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Overhaul (2-6-4)A comprehensive study of reciprocating engine overhaul includingmeasurementandinspectionprocedures. Instruction inremovalandinstallation, inspections, checks, servicing, and repair of engines.Safetyprocedureswillbeaddressed.



BiologyENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 (see English/Communications)

BIOL (see Math/Natural Sciences)

CHEM (see Math/Natural Sciences)




SPAN 1311 (see Spanish)

Biomedical Equipment TechnologyBIOM 1201 Biomedical Equipment Technology (1-2-2)Introduction to current biomedical job responsibilities, salaries, andclassificationsinthehealthcareindustry.

BIOM 1205 Soldering Skills & Shop Safety (1-4-2)Preparation for selection of soldering equipment and application ofsafety practices at work. Laboratory development of proficiency insolderinganddesolderingelectroniccomponents.

BIOM 1309 Applied Biomedical Equipment Technology (2-4-3)Introductiontobiomedicalinstrumentationasrelatedtoanatomyandphysiology. Includesmedicaldevices formonitoring,diagnosis, andtreatmentofanatomicalsystems.

BIOM 1315 Medical Equipment Networks (2-4-3)Identification of basic principles ofmedical equipment networking.Hardware,software,andconnectivityissuesofmedicalequipmentinhealthcarefacilitieswillbecovered.

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BIOM 1341 Medical Circuits/Troubleshooting (2-4-3)Developmentofskillsintroubleshootingofmedicalelectroniccircuitsand utilization of test equipment. Prerequisites: CETT 1305 or IEIR1304.

BIOM 1350 Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging SystemDiagnostic ultrasound imaging systems. Covers basic systemstroubleshootingandproblemsolving.

BIOM 1355 Medical Electronic Application (2-4-3)Presentationofsensors, transducers,andsupportingcircuitsused inmedical instrumentation devices. Prerequisites: CETT 1305 or IEIR1304.

BIOM 1391 Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering-Related Technology/Technician (2-4-3)Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge,and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology oroccupation and relevant to the professional development of thestudent. This coursewas designed to be repeatedmultiple times toimprovestudentproficiency.

BIOM 2288 Internship-Biomedical Technology (0-10-2)Awork-based learningexperience that enables the student to applyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skillsandconcepts.Alearningplanisdevelopedbythecollegeandtheemployer.

BIOM 2301 Safety in Health Care Facilities (2-4-3)Study of codes, standards and management principles related tobiomedical instrumentation. Emphasizes application of safety testequipment, preventivemaintenanceprocedures, anddocumentationofworkperformed.Prerequisites:CETT1305orIEIR1304.

BIOM 2311 General Medical Equipment I (2-4-3)A study of theory, application, and principles of operation ofinstrumentscommonlyusedinamedicallaboratory.

BIOM 2315 Physiological Instrument I (2-4-3)Theoryofoperation,circuitanalysis,andtroubleshootingphysiologicalinstruments.

BIOM 2319 Fundamentals of X-Ray and Medical Imaging Systems (2-3-3)Radiation theory and safety hazards, fundamental circuits,and application of X-ray systems including circuit analysis andtroubleshooting.

BIOM 2331 Biomedical Clinical Instrumentation (2-4-3)A study of theory, application, and principles of operation ofinstrumentscommonlyusedinamedicallaboratory.

BIOM 2339 Physiological Instruments II (2-4-3)Graphicdisplayrecordingdevices. Includesdefibrillatorsandmulti-purposediagnosticequipment.Prerequisites:BIOM2335

BIOM 2343 General Medical Equipment II (2-4-3)Theory and principles of operation of a variety of basic electro-mechanicalequipmentwithemphasisonrepairandserviceofactualmedicalequipment.Prerequisites:BIOM2341.

BIOM 2380 COOP - Biomedical Technology (1-19-3)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience.Includesalecturecomponent.Prerequisite:BIOM2201.

CETT 1303 (see Mechatronics Technology)



ELMT 1305 (see Mechatronics Technology)


INMT 1317 (see Mechatronics Technology)

ITNW 1325 (see Computer Networking & Security Technology)



RBTC 1305 (see Mechatronics Technology)

Building Construction ScienceCNBT 1300 Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading (2-4-3)Introductory blueprint reading for residential and light commercialconstruction.

CNBT 1311 Construction Methods and Materials I (2-4-3)Introduction to construction materials and methods and theirapplications.

CNBT 1315 Field Engineering I (2-4-3)Surveyingequipment,sketches,properfieldnotetaking,methodsofstaking,layoutofbuildingsite,andhorizontalandverticalcontrols.

CNBT 1316 Construction Technology I (2-4-3)Introductiontositepreparation,foundations,formwork,safety,tools,andequipment.

CNBT 1342 Building Codes and Inspections (2-4-3)Buildingcodesandstandardsapplicabletobuildingconstructionandinspectionprocesses.

CNBT 1346 Construction Estimating I (2-4-3)Fundamentalsofestimatingmaterialsandlaborcostsinconstruction.Prerequisite:CNBT1305.

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CNBT 1350 Construction Technology II (2-4-3)Framing in residential and light commercial construction. Includessafety, tools, and equipment used in floor, wall, ceiling, and roofframingmethodsandsystems.

CNBT 2315 Construction Specifications and Contracts (2-4-3)Overviewofthelegalaspectsofwrittenconstructiondocuments.

CNBT 2317 Green Building (2-2-3)Methodsandmaterialsusedforbuildingsthatconserveenergy,water,andhumanresources.

CNBT 2337 Construction Estimating II (2-4-3)Advanced estimating concepts using computer software forconstructionandcrafts.

CNBT 2339 Construction Technology IV (2-4-3)Interiorfinishforresidentialandlightcommercialconstruction.

CNBT 2342 Construction Management I (2-4-3)Management skills on the job site. Topics include written and oralcommunications, leadership and motivation, problem solving, anddecisionmaking.

CNBT 2344 Construction Management II (2-4-3)A management course in contract documents, safety, planning,scheduling, production control, law and labor issues Topics includecontracts, planning, cost andproductionperipheraldocuments, andcostandworkanalysis.

CNBT 2380 COOP: Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (1-19-3)CNBT 2680 COOP: Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (1-39-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience. Includesa lecturecomponent.Prerequisites:CNBT1549,CRPT1315,CRPT1323.

CRPT 1341 Conventional Exterior Finish Systems (2-4-3)Installationofexteriorfinishsystemsandcomponents including theplacement and installation of cornice, windows, doors, siding, andflashing.Emphasisonsafeworkpracticesandtheselection,use,andmaintenanceoftoolsandequipment.

DFTG 1313 Drafting for Specific Occupations (3-0-3)Discussion of theory and practice with drafting methods and theterminology required to prepare working drawings in specific orvariousoccupationalfields.



OSHT 1305 OSHA Regulations-Construction Industry (2-2-3)A study ofOccupational Safety andHealthAdministration (OSHA)regulationspertinenttotheconstructionindustry.




Business and Social/Behavioral SciencesACNT 1325 Principles of Accounting I (2-4-3)A study of accounting concepts and their application in transactionanalysis and financial statement preparation and asset and equityaccounting in proprietorships and corporations. Emphasis onaccountingcycleforserviceandmerchandisingenterprises.

BMGT 1327 Principles of Management (2-2-3)Concepts, terminology,principles, theories,andissues inthefieldofmanagement.

ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics (3-0-3) An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurementand determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply,national income, inflation, andunemployment.Other topics includeinternationaltrade,economicgrowth,businesscycles,andfiscalpolicyandmonetarypolicy.

ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics (3-0-3)Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, includingconsumerbehavioranddemand,producerbehaviorandsupply,priceandoutputdecisionsbyfirmsundervariousmarketstructures,factormarkets,marketfailures,andinternationaltrade.

GEOG 1303 World Regional GeographyStudyofmajorworldregionswithemphasisonprevailingconditionsanddevelopments,includingemergingconditionsandtrends,andtheawarenessofdiversityofideasandpracticesfoundinthoseregions.Coursecontentmayincludeoneormoreregions.

GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal constitution & topics) (3-0-3)Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure andpowersofthenationalgovernmentincludingthelegislative,executive,andjudicialbranches,federalism,politicalparticipation,thenationalelectionprocess,publicpolicy,civillibertiesandcivilrights.

GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas constitution & topics) (3-0-3)OriginanddevelopmentoftheTexasconstitution,structureandpowersof state and local government, federalism and inter-governmentalrelations,politicalparticipation,theelectionprocess,publicpolicy,andthepoliticalcultureofTexas.

HIST 1301 United States History I (3-0-3)A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectualhistoryof theUnitedStates fromthepre-Columbianera to theCivilWar/Reconstructionperiod.UnitedStatesHistoryIincludesthestudyofpre-Columbian,colonial,revolutionary,earlynational,slaveryandsectionalism,andtheCivilWar/Reconstructioneras.Themesthatmay

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beaddressedinUnitedStatesHistoryIinclude:Americansettlementand diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights,technological change, economic change, immigrationandmigration,andcreationofthefederalgovernment.

HIST 1302 United States History II (3-0-3)A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectualhistory of the United States from the CivilWar/Reconstruction erato the present. United States History II examines industrialization,immigration,worldwars, theGreatDepression,ColdWarandpost-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United StatesHistoryIIinclude:Americanculture,religion,civilandhumanrights,technological change, economic change, immigrationandmigration,urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federalgovernment,andthestudyofU.S.foreignpolicy.

HIST 2321 World Civilizations IA survey of the political, social, cultural, intellectual, diplomatic,technological, and economic development of civilizations inAfrica,Asia,Europe,andtheNewWorldto1500.Particularattentionisgiventointersectionsbetweenculturesalongwithacomparativeanalysisoftheiruniquehistoricaltrajectories.

PSYC 2301 General Psychology (3-0-3)General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics,theoriesandapproachestothescientificstudyofbehaviorandmentalprocesses.

PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development (3-0-3)Life-SpanGrowth andDevelopment is a study of social, emotional,cognitiveandphysicalfactorsandinfluencesofadevelopinghumanfromconceptiontodeath.

SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology (3-0-3)Thescientificstudyofhumansociety,includingwaysinwhichgroups,socialinstitutions,andindividualsaffecteachother.Causesofsocialstability and social change are explored through the application ofvarious theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related researchmethods of sociology.Analysis of social issues in their institutionalcontextmayincludetopicssuchassocialstratification,gender,race/ethnicity,anddeviance.

SOCI 1306 Social Problems (3-0-3)Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectivestomajorsocialproblemsincontemporarysocietysuchas inequality,crimeandviolence,substanceabuse,environmentalissues,deviance,orfamilyproblems.

SOCI 2319 Minority Studies (3-0-3)Thiscoursestudiesminority-majoritygrouprelations,addressingtheirhistorical,cultural,social,economic,andinstitutionaldevelopmentinthe United States. Both sociological and social psychological levelsofanalysiswillbeemployedtodiscuss issues includingexperiencesofminority groupswithin the context of their cultural heritage andtradition,aswellasthatofthedominantculture.Coreconceptstobeexaminedinclude(butarenotlimitedto)socialinequality,dominance/subordination, prejudice, and discrimination. Particular minoritygroupsdiscussedmayincludethosebasedonpoverty,race/ethnicity,gender,sexualorientation,age,disability,orreligion.

LAWT 1301 Copyright & Ethical Issues (2-4-3)Introduction to basic copyright law and related ethical issues astheyapplytocreationanduseofcopyrightedmaterial.Emphasisonpracticalapplicationofcopyrightlawthroughcasestudies

Business Management Technology Office Management, Operations ManagementACCT 2301, ACCT 2302 (see Transferable Academic Courses)

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications (3-0-3)Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, andinformationsystemsrelating to thebusinessenvironment.Themainfocusofthiscourseisonbusinessapplicationsofsoftware,includingwordprocessing,spreadsheets,databases,presentationgraphics,andbusiness-orientedutilizationoftheInternet.

BMGT 1306 Facilities Management (2-4-3)Generalmanagement and supervision of public buildings, businessand industrial facilities, and other complexes requiring supervisionand control. Includes fire alarm maintenance, plant maintenance,OSHArulesandregulations,managementofmaintenancesupervisors,andhazardousmaterialsawareness.

BMGT 1309 Information and Project Management (2-4-3)Criticalpathmethodsforplanningandcontrollingprojects.Includestime/cost tradeoffs, resource utilization, stochastic considerations,taskdetermination,timemanagement,schedulingmanagement,statusreports,budgetmanagement,customerservice,professionalattitude,andprojectsupervision.

BMGT 1325 Office Management (2-4-3)Systems,procedures,andpracticesrelatedtoorganizingandplanningoffice work, supervising employee performance, and exercisingleadershipskills.

BMGT 1327 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)

BMGT 1331 Production and Operations Management (2-2-3)Fundamentals of techniques used in the practice of production andoperations management. Includes location, design, and resourceallocation.

BMGT 2331 Principles of Quality Management (2-4-3)Includes planning and implementing quality programs in anorganization and analyzing cost/benefit of quality. Also covers theimpactofemployeeempowerment.

BMGT 2341 Strategic Management (2-4-3)Strategicmanagementprocess,includinganalysisofhoworganizationsdevelop and implement a strategy for achieving organizationalobjectivesinachangingenvironment.

BUSI 1301, BUSI 2301 (see Transferable Academic Courses)

ECON 2301, ECON 2302 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)

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HRPO 2301 Human Resource Management (2-4-3)Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of humanresourcesinorganizations.

ITSC 1315 Project Management Software (2-4-3)Use of project management software for developing a project planincluding timelines, milestones, scheduling, life cycle phases,managementframeworks,skills,processes,andtools.

ITSC 2321 Integrated Software Applications II (2-4-3)Intermediate study of computer applications from businessproductivitysoftwaresuites.Instructioninembeddingdataandlinkingand combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets,databases,and/orpresentationsoftware.

LAWT 1301 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)

LMGT 1325 Warehouse and Distribution Center Management (2-4-3Emphasisonphysicaldistributionandtotalsupplychainmanagement.Includeswarehouseoperationsmanagement,hardwareandsoftwareoperations, bar codes, organizational effectiveness, just-in-timemanufacturing,continuousreplenishment,andthirdparty.


MRKG 1301 Customer Relationship Management (2-2-3)General principles of customer service including skills, knowledge,attitudes,andbehaviors.

POFI 1349 Spreadsheets (2-4-3)Spreadsheetsoftwareforbusinessapplications.


POFT 1319 Records & Info Management I (2-4-3)Introductiontobasicrecordsinformationmanagementfilingsystemsincludingmanualandelectronicfiling.


Chemical-Environmental Technology


CTEC 1205 Chemical Calculations I (1-2-2)Calculationsrelatedtogeneralchemistryemphasizingindustryrelatedlaboratoryskillsandcompetencies.

CTEC 1206 Chemical Calculations II (1-2-2)Calculationsrelatedtogeneralchemistryemphasizingindustryrelatedlaboratoryskillsandcompetencies.

CTEC 1380 COOP: Chemical Technology Technician (1-19-3)CTEC 1680 COOP: Chemical Technology Technician (1-39-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience.Includesalecturecomponent.

CTEC 1441 Applied Instrumental Analysis I (2-6-4)Principles of instrumental chemical analysis that includeschromatography,spectroscopy,andelectroanalyticalchemistry.

CTEC 2250 Unit Operations II (1-4-2)AcontinuationofUnitOperationsI.Thiscourseemphasizesdynamiccomputersimulations.

CTEC 2333 Comprehensive Studies in Chemical Technology (1-6-3)Courserequiringaspeciallaboratoryresearchproject.

CTEC 2441 Polymers I (2-6-4)Studyoftheconceptsofpolymerscience.Topicsincludeclassification,structure, properties, synthesis, characterization, and industrialapplications.

CTEC 2443 Polymers II (2-6-4)ContinuationofPolymersIwithemphasisonpolymericmaterials.

CTEC 2445 Unit Operations (2-6-4)Instruction in the principles of chemical engineering and processequipment.Emphasisonscale-upfromlaboratorybenchtopilotplant.


EPCT 1203 24 Hr Emergency Response Training (1-3-2)MinimumcertificationrequirementsofahazardousmaterialMinimumcertification requirements of a hazardous material emergencyresponsetechnician,hazardousmaterialsspecialist,oron-siteincidentcommander as found in the Code of Federal Regulations: 29CFR-1910.120.

EPCT 1211 Intro to Environmental Science (1-3-2)Anoverviewofenvironmentalscienceandcurrentglobalconcerns,andabriefhistoryofenvironmentalethics,resourceuse,andconservation.Discussion of fundamental principles of resource economics andenvironmentalhealth.

EPCT 1251 Quality Assurance & Quality Control (1-4-2)Quality assurance/quality control procedures used to confirmviability and confidence of sample results or procedures. Emphasisondocumentation,blankandchecksample (spike)preparation,andcontroltables.Prerequisite:EPCT2335.

EPCT 1344 Environmental Sampling/Analysis (2-4-3)Sampling protocol, procedures, quality control, preservationtechnology, and field analysis. Emphasis on analysis commonlyperformedbythefieldtechnician.Prerequisite:EPCT1211.

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EPCT 2335 Advanced Environmental Instrument Analysis (1-6-3)Regulations and standards in the analysis of samples using specificanalyticalinstrumentsandtheirprocedures.Emphasisoninstrumentcalibratorsamplepreparation,evaluation,andreportingofanalyticalresults.Prerequisite:CTEC1441.




SCIT 1414 Applied General Chemistry (2-6-4)1094052276 Study of the general concepts of chemistry with anemphasisonindustrialapplications.Prerequisite:DMTH0100orMathplacementtestequivalent.

SCIT 1415 Applied General Chemistry II (2-6-4)A continuation of Applied General Chemistry I with emphasis onsolids, liquids, gases, solutions, energy changes, reaction rates, andchemicalequilibrium.Prerequisite:SCIT1414.

SCIT 1543 AppliedAnalytical Chemistry I (3-6-5)Instructioningravimetricandtitrimetricanalysisofpracticalsamplesbyclassicalandstandardmethods.Prerequisite:SCIT1415.

SCIT 2401 Applied Organic Chemistry I (3-4-4)An overview of the classification, characteristics, and structure ofcarbon compounds and an introduction to basic organic laboratorytechniques.Prerequisite:SCIT1415.



Computer Networking and Security Technology CPMT 1303 Introduction to Computer Technology (2-4-3)A fundamental computer course that provides explanation of theprocedurestoutilizehardwareandsoftware.Emphasisonterminology,acronyms,andhands-onactivities.

CPMT 1304 (See Computer Systems Management Technology).


ITNW 1313 Computer Virtualization (2-4-3)Implement and support virtualization of clients of servers in anetworkedcomputingenvironment.Thiscourseexploresinstallation,configuration,andmanagementofcomputervirtualizationworkstationandservers.

ITNW 1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technology (2-4-3)Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation.Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols,transmissionmedia,andnetworkinghardwareandsoftware.

ITNW 1354 Implementing & Supporting Servers (2-4-3)Development of skills necessary to implement, administer, andtroubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in anetworkedcomputingenvironment.

ITNW 1358 Network+Assists individuals in preparing for the Computing TechnologyIndustry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification exam andcareerasanetworkprofessional.

ITNW 2305 Network Administration (2-4-3)Topics include network components, user accounts and groups,networkfilesystems,filesystemsecurity,andnetworkprinting.

ITNW 2312 Routers (2-4-3)Routerconfigurationforlocalareanetworksandwideareanetworks.IncludesInternetProtocol(IP)addressingtechniquesandintermediateroutingprotocols.

ITNW 2321 Networking with TCP/IP (2-4-3)Set up, configure, use, and support TransmissionControl Protocol/InternetProtocol(TCP/IP)onnetworkingoperatingsystems.

ITNW 2335 Network Troubleshooting & Support (2-4-3)Troubleshoot and support networks with emphasis on solvingreal world problems in a hands-on environment. Topics includetroubleshooting and research techniques, available resources, andnetworkmanagementhard/software.

ITNW 2350 Enterprise Network (2-4-3)A case study in Convergence Technologies requiring a networkengineer to study a problem and design a network solution for anenterprisenetwork.

ITNW 2354 Internet/Intranet Server (2-4-3)Designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and managing anInternetserver.

ITNW 2359 Web Server Support & Maintenance (2-4-3)Instruction in the installation, configuration, and implementation ofwebservers.

ITSE 1331 (See Game & Simulation Programming)

ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security (2-4-3)Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data,including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools;encryption;andprotectionfromviruses.

ITSY 2301 Firewalls and Network Security (2-4-3)Identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats andresponsestosecurityattacks.Usebestpracticestodesign,implement,and monitor a network security plan. Examine security incidentpostmortem reporting and ongoing network security activities. .Prerequisite:ITNW2321,ITSY1342

ITSY 2330 Intrusion Detection (2-4-3)Computer information systems security monitoring, intrusiondetection, and crisis management. Includes alarm management,

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signature configuration, sensor configuration, and troubleshootingcomponents. Emphasizes identifying, resolving, and documentingnetworkcrisesandactivatingtheresponseteam.

ITSY 2359 Security Assessment & Auditing (2-4-3)Capstoneexperienceforthesecuritycurriculum.Synthesizestechnicalmaterialcoveredinpriorcoursestomonitor,audit,analyze,andrevisecomputerandnetworksecuritysystemstoensureappropriatelevelsofprotectionareinplace.Prerequisite:ITSY2342




Computer Systems Management TechnologyCETT 1307 Fundamentals of Electronics Appliesconceptsofelectricity,electronics,anddigital fundamentals;supportsprogramsrequiringageneralknowledgeofelectronics.

CPMT 1304 Microcomputer System Software (2-4-3)Skilldevelopmentintheinstallation,configuration,maintenanceandtroubleshootingofsystemsoftwareinmicrocomputers.

CPMT 1307 Electronic & Computer Skills (2-4-3)Astudyofelectronicconstructiontechniquesusingcommonhandtoolsin disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of electronics and computercomponents.Prerequisite:TECM1303orMATH1314.

CPMT 1311 Introduction to Computer Maintenance (2-4-3)Introduction to the installation, configuration, andmaintenanceof amicrocomputersystem.

CPMT 1345 Computer Systems Maintenance (2-4-3)Astudyofthecomponentswithinacomputersystem.Developmentoftestingandtroubleshootingskills.Prerequisite:CPMT1311.

CPMT 1347 Computer System Peripherals (2-4-3)Theoryandpracticesinvolvedincomputerperipherals,operationandmaintenancetechniques,andspecializedtestequipment.

CPMT 2302 Home Technology Integration (2-4-3)Astudyofintegrationandmaintenanceofvarioushometechnologysubsystems. Includes home automation, security and surveillance,homenetworks,videoandaudionetworks,andstructuredwiring.

CPMT 2333 Computer Integration (2-4-3)Integration of hardware, software, and applications. Customizationof computer systems for specific applications such as engineering,multimedia,ordataacquisition.

CPMT 2345 Computer System Troubleshooting (2-4-3)Principlesandpracticesinvolvedincomputersystemtroubleshootingtechniquesandrepairproceduresincludingadvanceddiagnostictestprogramsandtheuseofspecializedtestequipment.

CPMT 2350 Industry Certification Preparation (2-4-3)Overviewoftheobjectivesforindustryspecificcertificationexam(s).


GAME 1301 (see See Game & Simulation Programming)



ITSC 1316 Linux Installation and Configuration (2-4-3)Introduction toLinux operating system. IncludesLinux installation,basicadministration,utilitiesandcommands,upgrading,networking,security, and application installation. Emphasizes hands-on setup,administration,andmanagementofLinux.

ITSC 1321 Intermediate PC Operating Systems (2-4-3)Continued study in advanced installation and configurationtroubleshooting, advanced file management, memory and storagemanagement.Updateperipheraldevicedrivers,anduseofutilitiestoincreasesystemperformance.Prerequisite:ITSC1305.

ITSC 2339 PC Help Desk (2-4-3)Diagnosisandsolutionofuserhardwareandsoftwarerelatedproblemswithon-the-joband/orsimulatedprojectsineitheraHelpDesklaborinshort-termassignmentsforlocalbusiness.Prerequisites:CPMT1303.

ITSE 1331 (See Game & Simulation Programming)

ITSE 1350 Systems Analysis & Design (2-4-3)Comprehensiveintroductiontotheplanning,design,andconstructionofcomputerinformationsystemsusingthesystemsdevelopmentlifecycleandotherappropriatedesigntools.




Culinary ArtsBIOL 1108, BIOL 1308 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

BMGT 1327 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)

CHEF 1205 Sanitation and Safety (1-2-2)Astudyofpersonalcleanliness;sanitarypracticesinfoodpreparation;causes,investigation,controlofillnesscausedbyfoodcontamination(Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points); and work place safetystandards.

CHEF 1301 Basic Food Preparation (1-8-3)AstudyofthefundamentalprinciplesoffoodpreparationandcookerytoincludeBrigadeSystem,cookingtechniques,materialhandling,heattransfer,sanitation,safety,nutrition,andprofessionalism.

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CHEF 1314 A la Carte Cooking (2-4-3)Acourse ina lacarteor "cooking toorder"concepts.Topics includemenuandrecipeinterpretationandconversion,organizationofworkstation, employment of appropriate cooking methods, plating, andsaucingprinciples.Prerequisites:CHEF2301.

CHEF 2301 Intermediate Food Preparation (1-8-3)Continuation of previous food preparation course. Topics includetheconceptofpre-cookedfooditems,aswellasscratchpreparation.Coversfullrangeoffoodpreparationtechniques.

CHEF 2341 Advance Culinary Competition (2-4-3)Skill development for culinary competition by offering advancedexperienceinsalonpresentationsaswellashotfoodcompetition.

CHEF 2480 COOP- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (1-29-4)CHEF 2680 COOP-Culinary Arts/Chef Training (1-39-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionofthecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience.Includesalecturecomponent.


FDNS 1305 Nutrition (3-0-3)A study of nutrients including functions, food sources, digestion,absorptionandmetabolismwithapplicationtonormalandpreventivenutritionneeds.Includesnutrientintakeanalysis,energyexpenditureevaluation,anddietplanning.

IFWA 1205 Food Service Equipment & Planning (1-3-2)Astudyofvarioustypesoffoodserviceequipmentandtheplanningofequipmentlayoutforproductflowandefficientoperation.

IFWA 1219 Meat Identifying and Processing (1-4-2)Astudyoftheidentificationandcharacteristicsofwholesaleandretailcutsofmeat;hotel,restaurant,andinstitutionalcutsofmeat;U.S.D.A.quality grades; quality control; and the Federal Meat InspectionRegulation.

IFWA 2341 Specialized Food Preparation (1-6-3)A study of ethnic/regional cookingwith actual preparation of localfavorite dishes and common international favorites. Prerequisites:CHEF2301.

IFWA 2437 Special Projects & Field Work (2-6-4)Assignment to real or simulated projects in campus facilities or offcampuslocationswhichrequiretheapplicationofallknowledgeandskillslearnedthroughouttheprogram.PrerequisitesCHEF2301.



POFT 1321 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

PSTR 1401 Fundamentals of Baking (2-6-4)Fundamentalsofbaking includingdough,quickbreads,pies, cakes,cookies, and tarts. Instruction in flours, fillings, and ingredients.Topicsincludebakingterminology,toolandequipmentuse,formulaconversions, functions of ingredients, and the evaluation of bakedproducts.

RSTO 1201 Beverage Management (1-4-2)Astudyofthebeverageserviceofthehospitalityindustryincludingspirits, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. Topics includepurchasing, resource control, legistation, marketing, physical plantrequirement, staffing, service, and the selectionofwines to enhancefoods.

RSTO 1204 Dining Room Service (1-4-2)Introducestheprinciples,concepts,andsystemsofprofessionaltableservice. Topics include dining room organization, scheduling, andmanagementoffoodservicepersonnel.

RSTO 1221 Menu Management (1-4-2)Introducestheprinciples,concepts,andsystemsofprofessionaltableservice. Topics include dining room organization, scheduling, andmanagementoffoodservicepersonnel.Prerequisites:CHEF2301.

RSTO 1313 Hospitality Supervision (2-2-3)Fundamentals of recruiting, selection, and training of food serviceandhospitalitypersonnel.Topicsincludejobdescriptions,schedules,work improvement,motivation, and applicable personnel laws andregulations. Emphasis on leadership development. Prerequisites:RSTO2301.

RSTO 1325 Purchasing for Hospitality Operations (2-2-3)Study of purchasing and inventory management of foods andother supplies to include development of purchase specifications,determination of order quantities, formal and informal pricecomparisons,properreceivingprocedures,storagemanagement,andissueprocedures. Emphasisonproductcostanalysis,yields,pricingformulas,controls,andrecordkeepingateachstageofthepurchasingcycle.

RSTO 2301 Principles of Food & Beverage Controls (2-2-3)Astudyoffinancialprinciplesandcontrolsoffoodserviceoperationincludingreviewofoperationincludingreviewofoperationpoliciesandprocedures.Topicsincludefinancialbudgetingandcostanalysisemphasizingfoodandbeveragelaborcosts,operationalanalysis,andinternationalandregulatoryreportingprocedures.

RSTO 2307 Catering (1-4-3)Principles, techniques, and applications for both on-premises, off-premises,andgroupmarketingofcateringoperationsincludingfoodpreparation,holding,andtransportingtechniques.Prerequisite:CHEF2301,RSTO1221,RSTO2301.

SOCI 1301 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)

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Dental AssistantDNTA 1213 Emergency Management (1-2-2)ApplicationofCPRproceduresandrelateddentalmedicalemergencies.Maintenanceofmedicalemergencykit,andrecordingofvitalsigns.

DNTA 1245 Preventive Dentistry (1-3-2)The studyandpreventionofdentaldiseasesandcommunitydentalhealth.

DNTA 1305 Dental Radiology I (2-3-3)Introduction to radiation physics, radiation protection, and theoperation of radiographic equipment. Instruction in exposure,processingandmountingofdentalradiographs,andstudyoffederalandstatesafetyandstandardpractices.

DNTA 1351 Dental Office Management (2-2-3)The study of business office procedures, including telephonemanagement, appointment control, receipt of payment for dentalservices, completion of third-party reimbursement forms, supplyinventorymaintenance,dataentry forchargesandpayments, recaremanagement (manage recall systems),federal and state guidelinesregarding health care providers, and operating basic businessequipment.Prerequisite:DNTA1353

DNTA 1415 Chairside Assisting (2-4-4)An introduction to pre-clinical chairside assisting procedures,instrumentation, infection and hazard control protocol, equipmentsafetyandmaintenance.

DNTA 1453 Dental Assisting Applications (2-4-4)Comprehensive procedures and applications for the general andspecialtyareasofdentistry.Prerequisite:DNTA1315.

DNTA 1660 Clinical Dental Assistant (0-21-6)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

Dental Hygiene BIOL (see Math/Natural Sciences)

CHEM 1411 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

DHYG 1207 General & Dental Nutrition (2-0-2)Generalnutritionandnutritionalbiochemistryemphasizingtheeffectnutritionhasonoralhealth.Prerequisite:DHYG2360.

DHYG 1211 Periodontology (1-2-2)Normal and diseased periodontium including the structural,functional,andenvironmentalfactors.Emphasisonetiology,pathology,treatmentmodalities,andtherapeuticandpreventiveperiodonticsinacontemporarypracticesetting.Prerequisite:DHYG1331.

DHYG 1215 Community Dentistry (1-4-2)Theprinciplesandconceptsof communitypublichealthanddentalhealth education emphasizing community assessment, educational

planning, implementation, and evaluation including methodsand materials used in teaching dental health education in variouscommunitysettings.

DHYG 1227 Preventive Dental Hygiene Care (1-3-2)The role of the dental hygienist as a therapeutic oral health careproviderwith emphasis on concepts ofdiseasemanagement, healthpromotion, communication,andbehaviormodification.Prerequisite:CHEM1411.

DHYG 1235 Pharmacology for Dental Hygienist (1-2-2)Classificationofdrugsandtheiruses,actions,interactions,sideeffects,contraindications,withemphasisondentalapplications.

DHYG 1239 General & Oral Pathology (1-2-2)Disturbancesinhumanbodydevelopment,diseasesofthebody,anddisease preventionmeasures with emphasis on the oral cavity andassociatedstructures.

DHYG 1260 Clinical-Dental Hygiene/Hygienist I (0-10-2)DHYG 1261 Clinical-Dental Hygiene/Hygienist II (0-11-3)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

DHYG 1301 Orofacial Anatomy, Histology & Embryology (2-4-3)Thehistologyandembryologyof oral tissues, gross anatomyof theheadandneck,toothmorphology,andindividualtoothidentification.Prerequisite:CHEM1411.

DHYG 1304 Dental Radiology (2-3-3)Fundamentalsoforalradiography,includingtechniques,interpretation,qualityassurance,andethics.

DHYG 1319 Dental Materials (2-3-3)Physical and chemical properties of dental materials including theapplicationandmanipulationofthevariousmaterialsusedindentistry.

DHYG 1331 Preclinical Dental Hygiene (1-6-3)Foundationalknowledgeforperformingclinicalskillsonpatientswithemphasisonproceduresandrationaleforperformingdentalhygienecare.Introductiontoethicalprinciplesastheyapplytodentalhygienecare.Prerequisite:CHEM1411.

DHYG 2153 Dental Hygiene Practice (1-0-1)Emphasisonthelawsgoverningthepracticeofdentistryanddentalhygiene,moralstandards,andtheethicalstandardsestablishedbythedental hygieneprofession. Practice settings for thedental hygienist,office operations, and preparation for employment. Prerequisite:DHYG2360.

DHYG 2301 Contemporary Dental Hygiene Care I (2-2-3)Dentalhygienecareforthemedicallyordentallycompromisedpatientincludingsupplementalinstrumentationtechniques.

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DHYG 2360 Clinical- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist III (0-14-3)DHYG 2361 Clinical- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist IV (0-14-3)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.Prerequisite:DHYG2360


SOCI 1301 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)



Dental Laboratory TechnologyCHEM (see Math/Natural Sciences)

DLBT 1205 Dental Materials (1-4-2)Studyofdentalmaterialsandtheirusesinthefabricationofalltypesofdentalprotheses.

DLBT 1209 Removable Partial Denture Tech I (1-4-2)Introduction to removal partial dentures. Topics include temporarypartialsandtreatmentpartialswithwroughtclasps.

DLBT 1213 Complete Denture Techniques I (1-4-2)Introduction to the fabrication of complete dentures. Topics includeedentulous arch anatomical lanmarks, edentulous cast preparation,impressions, trays, baseplates, occlusal rims, and artificial tootharrangement.

DLBT 1217 Fixed Restorative Techniques I (1-4-2)Introduction to fixed restorative techniques. Topics include types ofcastswithremovablediesandfabricationofwaxpatterns.

DLBT 1291 Special Topics in Dental Laboratory Technician (1-4-2)Topicsaddressrecently identifiedcurrentevents,skills,knowledges,and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology oroccupation and relevant to the professional development of thestudent. This coursewas designed to be repeatedmultiple times toimprovestudentproficiency.

DLBT 1301 Dental Anatomy and Tooth Morphology (2-3-3)Study of the anatomy of the head and neck including the maxilla,mandible,andtemporomandibularjoint.Emphasisonnaturaldentition,toothanatomy,form,function,nomenclature,andwaxcarving.

DLBT 2204 Removable Partial Denture Technique II (1-4-2)Study of the components of removable partial dentures and themethodsofsurveyinganddesigningandfabricatingremovablepartialdentures.Prerequisite:DLBT1209.

DLBT 2207 Complete Denture Techniques II (1-4-2)Comprehensive study and practice of the procedures required toconstructcompletemaxillaryandmandibulardenturesfromthefinalimpressiontothefinishedappliance.Prerequisite:DLBT1213.

DLBT 2211 Fixed Restorative Techniques II (1-4-2)Continuationofconstructionofwaxpatternsforsingleunitcrownsbyspruing,investing,casting,andpolishingthemetalcrown.Prerequisite:DLBT1217.

DLBT 2215 Removable Partial Dentures Techniques III (1-3-2)Comprehensivestudyofandpracticeinthephasesofremovablepartialdenture construction with emphasis on complex dental prostheses.Prerequisite:DLBT2204.

DLBT 2217 Complete Denture Techniques III (1-3-2)Introductiontothesemi-adjustablearticulatorandtechniquesrequiredto repair, reline, and rebase complete dentures. Emphasis on thecompletionofbalancedset-ups.Prerequisite:DLBT2207.

DLBT 2235 Fixed Restorative Techniques IV (1-4-2)Constructionofmultiple-unitbridgeswithemphasisonrigidandnon-rigidconnectors.Prerequisite:DLBT2321.

DLBT 2241 Dental Ceramics I (1-3-2)Introduction to dental ceramic procedures with emphasis on metalsubstructures and procelain application. Topics include individualand bridge copings, waxing, casting, and preparation for porcelainadaptation.

DLBT 2242 Dental Ceramics II (1-4-2)Construction of single and multiple-unit ceramic teeth includingcharacterization and shading of teeth. Emphasis on anterior teeth.Prerequisite:DLBT224.

DLBT 2244 Intro to Orthodontics Procedures (1-3-2)Introduction to orthodontic dental laboratory procedures. Emphasisonwirebending,soldering,andfabricationofremovableacrylicresinappliances.

DLBT 2321 Fixed Restorative Techniques III (2-3-3)Continuedrefinementsincrownandbridgefabricationformultiple-unit fixed-partial dentures with metal pontics. Experience in thefabrication and repair of single and multiple-unit fixed-partialdentures.Prerequisite:DLBT2211.

DLBT 2333 Complete Denture Techniques IV (2-3-3)Continued instruction in the fabrication of complete dentures.Emphasis on the semi-adjustable articulator using various occlusaltheories anddifferent forms of posterior teeth. Set-upmodificationsforClassIIandClassIIIrelationshipswillbediscussed

DLBT 2430 Special Project in Dental Lab Procedures (2-8-4)Culminationofinstructioninpracticallaboratoryprocedureswiththeemphasisonspecializedareasofchoice.



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Developmental Education CoursesDMTH 0050 Basic Mathematics (3-1-3)Astudyoffundamentalmathematicsinvolvingoperationsonwholenumbers,fractions,decimalsandpercents,dataanalysis,realnumbers,algebraicexpressions,andelementaryequations.

DMTH 0100 Introductory Algebra (3-1-3)Astudyofgeometryandelementaryalgebrainvolvingrealnumbers,algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, graphs, slopes, andoperations with polynomials. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better inDMTH0050orMathplacementtestequivalent.

DMTH 0200 Intermediate Algebra (3-1-3)A study of intermediate algebra that includes polynomial factoring,rAstudyof intermediatealgebrathat includespolynomialfactoring,rational expressions and equations, systems of equations, radicalexpressions and equations, and quadratic equations. Prerequisite:GradeofCorbetterinDMTH0100orMathplacementtestequivalent.

INRW Integrated Reading Skills II and Writing Skills IIThis is a combined lecture/lab, performance-based course designedto develop students’ critical reading and academic writing skills.Thefocusofthecoursewillbeonapplyingcriticalreadingskillsfororganizing,analyzing,andretainingmaterialanddevelopingwrittenwork appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length oftheassignment.Thecourse integratespreparation inbasicacademicreadingskillswithbasicskillsinwritingavarietyofacademicessays.Thisisacoursewitharequiredlab.ThecoursefulfillsTSIrequirementsforreadingandwriting.

MIRW 0150 Modular Integrated Reading and Writing Thisisanintegratedreadingandwritingmulti-levelemporiummodelperformance-based course designed to develop students’ criticalreadingandacademicwritingskills.Thefocusofthecoursewillbeonapplyingcriticalreadingskillsfororganizing,analyzing,andretainingmaterial and developingwrittenwork appropriate to the audience,purpose,situation,andlengthoftheassignment.Thecourseintegratespreparationinbasicacademicreadingskillswithbasicskillsinwritingavarietyofacademicessays.ThecoursefulfillsTSIrequirementsforreadingandwritingatdifferinglevels.

NCBM 0050 Mathematics Lab (0-2-1)This course isdesigned for students toparticipate in remedialmathstudiesonanindividualbasis.Coursecontentiscustomizedtoeachstudent's specific deficiencies in math. Semester credit hours varydepending on student's specific needs. Coursemay be repeated forcredit.Thelastdigitofthecoursenumberindicatesthesemestercredithours. When appropriate, and with developmental departmental

approval,thiscoursemaysubstituteforacourseonthestudent'sTSIplan.Prerequisite:Instructorapproval.

NCBR 0050 Reading Lab (0-2-1)Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoparticipateinremedialreadingstudiesonanindividualbasis.Coursecontentiscustomizedtoeachstudent’sspecificdeficienciesinreading.Semestercredithoursvarydependingonstudents’ specificneeds. Coursemaybe repeated forcredit. The last digit of the course number indicates the semestercredithours.Whenappropriate,andwithdevelopmentaldepartmentapproval,thiscoursemaysubstituteforacourseofthestudent’sTSIplan.Prerequisite:Instructorapproval.

NCBW 0050 Writing Lab (0-2-1)Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoparticipateinremedialwritingstudiesonanindividualbasis.Coursecontentiscustomizedtoeachstudent’sspecificdeficienciesinwriting. Semestercredithoursvarydependingonstudents’ specificneeds. Coursemaybe repeated forcredit. The last digit of the course number indicates the semestercredithours.Whenappropriate,andwithdevelopmentaldepartmentapproval,thiscoursemaysubstituteforacourseonthestudent’sTSIplan.Prerequisite:Instructor’sapproval

READ 0050 Basic Reading Skills (3-1-3)This courseprovides intensive,diagnostic-based instruction inbasicwordattackskills,vocabularydevelopmentandbasiccomprehensionstrands;mainidea,majorandminorsupportingdetails, informationretention,fact/opinionidentification,inferences,andcriticalreading.Individual and group tutoring, counseling, and computer-assistedlearningareavailable.

READ 0100 Reading Skills I (3-1-3)Thiscourseisdesignedtoenablecollegestudentstobecomemoreawareofthemselvesasreadersandtodevelopstrategiesandskillstomeetthedemandsofcollegereading.Emphasisisplacedonvocabulary,studyskillsandthecomprehensionstrands.Individualandgrouptutoring,counseling,andcomputer-assistedlearningareavailable.Prerequisite:READ0050,departmentplacement,orequivalent.

READ 0200 Reading Skills II (3-1-3)This course consists of the fundamental reading skills to developcomprehension, vocabulary, and rate. Focus is on increasedproficiency in basic formsof expositorywriting and critical readingskills inadditiontovocabulary,studyskills,andthecomprehensionstrandsessentialtosuccessinacademicandtechnicalfieldsofstudy.Individual and group tutoring, counseling, and computer-assistedlearningareavailable.Prerequisite:GradeofCorbetterinREAD0100ordepartmentalplacementtestequivalent.

WRIT 0050 Basic Writing Skills (3-1-3)Developmentof fundamentalwriting skills suchas ideageneration,organization,style,utilizationofstandardEnglish,andrevision.ThiscourseprovidesinstructioninwritingstandardEnglish.Theemphasisisonvocabulary,applicationofgrammar,spelling,standardEnglishusage, and organization of ideas. Individual and group tutoring,counseling,andcomputer-assistedlearningareavailable.

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WRIT 0100 Writing Skills I (3-1-3)Developmentof fundamentalwriting skills suchas ideageneration,organization, style, utilization of Standard English, and revision.Emphasisisplacedondifferentmethodsofcompositiondevelopmentwithanadvancedreviewofgrammar,sentencestructure,punctuation,andcommonly-confusedwords.Prerequisite:GradeofCorbetterinWRIT0100ordepartmentalplacementtestequivalent.

WRIT 0200 Writing Skills II (2-2-3)Developmentof fundamentalwriting skills suchas ideageneration,organization, style, utilization of Standard English, and revision.Emphasisisplacedondifferentmethodsofcompositiondevelopmentwithanadvancedreviewofgrammar,sentencestructure,punctuation,and commonly-confused words. Individual and group tutoring,counseling,andcomputer-assistedlearningareavailable.Prerequisite:Grade of C or better inWRIT 0100 or departmental placement testequivalent.

Digital Media Design TechnologyARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I (2-4-3)Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creationsoftware: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, colorsystems,andimage-acquisitions.

ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design (2-4-3)Graphic designwith emphasis on the visual communication designprocess. Topics include basic terminology and graphic designprinciples.

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I (2-4-3)Thefundamentalsofusingdigitallayoutasaprimarypublishingtooland thebasicconceptsand terminologyassociatedwith typographyandpagelayout.Prerequisites:ARTC1302.

ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II (2-4-3)Generalprinciplesofdigitalimageprocessingandelectronicpainting.Emphasisonbitmappedorraster-basedimagemarkingandthecreativeaspectsofelectronicillustrationforcommercialandfineartapplications.

ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II (2-4-3)Layoutproceduresfromthumbnailsandroughstofinalcomprehensiveand printing; emphasis on design principles for the creation ofadvertising and publishing materials, and techniques for efficientplanninganddocumentingprojects.Prerequisites:ARTC1313.

ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design (2-4-3)Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic designprojects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentationmethodsbasedonthestudent'sspecificareaofstudy.

ARTC 2347 Design Communication II (2-4-3)Anadvancedstudyofthedesignprocessandartdirection.Emphasisonformandcontentthroughtheselection,creation,andintegrationoftypographic,photographic,illustrative,anddesignelements.

ARTV 1341 3-D Animation I (2-4-3)Three-dimensional (3-D) modeling and rendering techniquesincluding lighting, staging, camera, and special effects. Emphasizes3-Dmodelingbuildingblocksusingprimitives to create simple andcomplexobjects.

ARTV 1343 Digital Sound (2-4-3)Digitizingsoundandincorporatingitintomultimediaorwebtitlesforvariousdeliverysystems.Emphasizescompressionissues,sampling,synchronizing,andresourcemanagement.

ARTV 1351 Digital Video (2-4-3)Producing and editiƒng video and sound for multimedia or webproductions. Emphasizes capture, editing, and outputting of videousingadesktopdigitalvideoworkstation.

ARTV 2341 Advanced Digital Video (2-4-3)Advanceddigital video techniques forpost-production.Emphasizesgenerationand integrationof special effects,2-Danimationand3-Danimationforfilm,video,CD-ROM,andtheInternet.Explorationofnewandemergingcompressionandvideostreamingtechnologies.

ARTV 2351 3-D Animation II (2-4-3)Skill development in three-dimensional modeling and renderingtechniquesusinglighting,staging,andspecialeffectsfordigitaloutput.Emphasis on the production of three-dimensional (3-D) animationasfinaldigitaloutputtingusingmodeling, renderingandanimationsoftware.

ENGL 1301, ENGL 2307, ENGL 2314 (see English/Communications)

GRPH 1359 Object Oriented Computer Graphics (2-4-3)Masteryofthetoolsandtransformationoptionsofanindustrystandarddrawprogramtocreatecomplexillustrationsandfollowthemthroughtothecoloroutputstage.Masteryintheuseofbasicelementsofgoodlayout and design principles and use of the capabilities specific tovector (object oriented) drawing software to manipulate both textandgraphicswithemphasisontheuseofbeziercurves.Acquisitionof images via scanning and the creative use of clipart is included.Prerequisites:ARTC1302.

GRPH 1380 COOP-Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design (1-19-3)GRPH 2380 COOP: Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Imaging Design (1-19-3)GRPH 2680 COOP: Prepress/Desktop Publishing & Digital Imaging Design (1-39-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience. Includesa lecturecomponent.Prerequisites:ARTC2313,ARTV1343,ARTV1351,IMED1316,IMED1345.

IMED 1316 Web Page Design I (2-4-3)Instruction in web page design and related graphic design issuesincludingmark-uplanguages,websites,andbrowsers.

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IMED 1345 Interactive Digital Media I (2-4-3)Exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactivemultimediaanimationsusingindustrystandardauthoringsoftware.

IMED 2315 Web Page Design II (2-4-3)Astudyofmark-uplanguageadvancedlayouttechniquesforcreatingwebpages.Emphasisonidentifyingthetargetaudienceandproducingweb sites according to accessibility standards, cultural appearance,andlegalissues.Prerequisites:IMED1316,IMED1345.

IMED 2345 Interactive Digital Media II (2-4-3)Instructionintheuseofscriptinglanguagestocreateinteractivedigitalmediaapplications.


PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography (2-4-3)An introduction to camera operation and image production,composition,supplementallighting,anduseofexposuremetersandfilters.




Engineering ScienceCHEM (see Math/Natural Sciences)

ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 (see English/Communications)

ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering (1-3-2)An introduction to the engineering profession with emphasis ontechnical communication and team-based engineering design. Onehouroflectureandthreehoursoflaboratoryeachweek.

ENGR 1204 Engineering Graphics I (2-0-2)Introduction to computer-aided drafting using CAD software andsketching to generate two- and three-dimensional drawings basedon the conventions of engineering graphical communication; topicsinclude spatial relationships, multi-view projections and sectioning,dimensioning, graphical presentation of data, and fundamentals ofcomputergraphics.

ENGR 2105 Circuit I Electrical Engineering Laboratory (0-3-1)LaboratoryexperimentssupportingtheoreticalprinciplespresentedinENGR2305 involvingDCandACcircuit theory,network theorems,time,andfrequencydomaincircuitanalysis.Introductiontoprinciplesand operation of basic laboratory equipment; laboratory reportpreparation.

ENGR 2301 Engineering Mechanics I - Statics (3-1-3)Calculus-based study of composition and resolution of forces,equilibrium of force systems, friction, centroids, and moments of

inertia. Prerequisite: PHYS 2425. Co-requisite: a second course incalculus.

ENGR 2304 Programming for Engineers (3-0-3)Introductiontocomputerprogramming.Emphasisonthefundamentalsof structured design, development, testing, implementation, anddocumentation. Includes coverage of language syntax, data andfilestructures,input/outputdevices,anddisks/files.

ENGR 2305 Circuits I Electrical Engineering (3-0-3)Principles of electrical circuits and systems. Basic circuit elements(resistance,inductance,mutualinductance,capacitance,independentand dependent controlled voltage, and current sources). Topologyof electrical networks; Kirchhoff 's laws; node and mesh analysis;DC circuit analysis; operational amplifiers; transient and sinusoidalsteady-state analysis; AC circuit analysis; first- and second-ordercircuits;Bodeplots;anduseofcomputersimulationsoftwaretosolvecircuitproblems.


HIST 1301 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)



English/CommunicationsENGL 1301 Composition I (3-0-3)Principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasivecomposition;analysisofliterary,expository,andpersuasivetexts;andcriticalthinking.Prerequisite:GradeofCorbetterinREAD0200andWRIT0200orEnglishplacementtestequivalent.

ENGL 1302 Composition II (3-0-3) Further development in the principles and techniques of written,expository,andpersuasivecomposition;analysisofliterary,expository,andpersuasivetexts;andcriticalthinking.Prerequisite:GradeofCorbetterinENGL1301.

ENGL 2307 Creative Writing (3-0-3) Practical experience in the techniques of imaginativewriting. Mayincludefiction,nonfiction,poetry,ordrama.Prerequisites:ENGL1301,READ200orequivalentorasdeterminedbyEnglishplacementtest.

ENGL 2314 Technical & Business Writing I (3-0-3) Principles, techniques, and skills needed for college-level scientific,technical,orbusinesswriting.Standardtechnicaldocumentsandtheinternal reportareemphasized.Prerequisite:GradeofCorbetter inENGL1301.

ENGL 2321 British Literature (3-0-3)Criticalreading,discussion,andwrittenanalysisofselectedsignificantworksofBritishliterature.Mayincludestudyofmovements,schools,orperiods.Prerequisite:Gradeof"C"orbetterinENGL1301.

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ENGL 2326 American Literature (3-0-3)Criticalreading,discussion,andwrittenanalysisofselectedsignificantworks of American literature. May include study of movements,schools,orperiods.Prerequisite:Gradeof"C"orbetterinENGL1301.

ENGL 2331 World Literature (3-0-3)Criticalreading,discussion,andwrittenanalysisofselectedsignificantworks of world literature in translation. May include study ofmovements, schools, orperiods.Prerequisite:Gradeof "C"orbetterinENGL1301.

POFT 1301 Business English (2-2-3)Introduction toapracticalapplicationofbasic languageusageskillswithemphasisonfundamentalsofwritingandeditingforbusiness.

Education and TrainingBIOL (see Math/Natural Sciences)

CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child (2-3-3)Factorsimpactingthewell-beingofyoungchildren.Includeshealthybehavior,food,nutrition,fitness,andsafetypractices.Focusesonlocalandnationalstandardsandlegalimplicationsofrelevantpoliciesandregulations.Course content is alignedwith State Board of EducatorCertification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards.Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours fieldexperiencewithchildrenfrominfancythroughage12inavarietyofsettingswithvariedanddiversepopulations.

CDEC 1321 The Infant & Toddler (3-0-3)Astudyofappropriate infantandtoddlerprograms(birthtoage3),includinganoverviewofdevelopment,quality,learningenvironments,materialsandactivities,andteaching/guidancetechniques.

CDEC 1356 Emergent Lit for Early Childhood (2-4-3)An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teachingyoungchildrenlanguageandliteracythroughaplay-basedintegratedcurriculum.

CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs (2-4-3)A survey of information regarding children with special needsincluding possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities,intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, theadvocacyrole,andlegislativeissues.

CDEC 2340 Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs (2-4-3)Exploration of development and implementation of curriculum forchildrenwithspecialneeds.

EDTC 1164 Practicum Teacher Assistant/Aide (0-10-1)Practical,generalworkplacetrainingsupportedbyanindividualizedlearningplandevelopedbytheemployer,college,andstudent.

EDTC 1301 Educational Systems (2-4-3)A study of the role and responsibilities of educational personnelwith emphasis on development of professionalism and effectivecommunicationstrategieswithadults.Topicsincludethevariouscodesofethicsgoverningtheeducationalfield, the issueofconfidentiality,learners'rightsandresponsibilities,andchallengesfacingschools.

EDTC 1307 Intro to Teaching Reading (2-4-3)General principles of reading instruction. Topics include emergentliteracy, reading readiness, reading instruction, literacy-basedenvironments, and a review of variedmaterials and techniques forteachingreading.

EDTC 1321 Bilingual Education (2-2-3)An overview of bilingual education. Topics include awarenessof cultural diversity, assessment strategies, teaching techniques,instructional activity development, and historical/philosophicalconceptsofbilingual/biculturaleducation.

EDTC 1325 Multicultural Education (3-0-3)An examination of cultural diversity found in society and reflectedintheclassroom.Topicsincludethestudyofmajorculturesandtheirinfluenceonlifestyle,behavior,learning,interculturalcommunicationandteaching,aswellaspsychosocialstressorsencounteredbydiverseculturalgroups.

EDTC 1341 Instructional Tech and Computer Apps (2-2-3)Examinationofspecializededucationaltechnology.Topicsincludetheintegrationofeducationalcomputer terminology,systemoperations,software,andmultimediainthecontemporaryclassroomenvironment.

EDTC 1264 Practicum-Teacher Assistant/AideEDTC 1364 Practicum-Teacher Assistant/Aide (0-21-3)Practical,generalworkplacetrainingsupportedbyanindividualizedlearningplandevelopedbytheemployer,college,andstudent.

EDTC 1393 Special Topics: In Computer Teacher Education (3-0-3)Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge,and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology oroccupation and relevant to the professional development of thestudent. This coursewas designed to be repeatedmultiple times toimprovestudentproficiency.

EDTC 1394 Special Topics: Teacher Assisstant/Aide (2-4-3)Topicsaddressrecently identifiedcurrentevents,skills,knowledges,and /or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology oroccupation and relevant to the professional development of thestudent. This coursewas designed to be repeatedmultiple times toimprovestudentproficiency.

EDTC 1395 Special Topics: Bilingual/Bicultural Education (3-0-3)Topicsaddressrecently identifiedcurrentevents,skills,knowledges,and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology oroccupation and relevant to the professional development of thestudent. This coursewas designed to be repeatedmultiple times toimprovestudentproficiency.

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EDTC 2305 Reading Problems (2-4-3)In-depth coverage of reading difficulties. Emphasis on the theories,strategies, recognition, and remediationof readingproblems.Topicsinclude assessment, direct instruction, and motivational/interactiveliteracyactivities.

EDTC 2311 Instructional Practices and Effective Learning Environments (2-4-3)Generalprinciplesforselectingdevelopmentallyappropriatestrategiesin core curriculum areas, planning the classroom environment, andinstructional accommodations and modifications. Topics addressmethodsforsupportinginstructionalplanningandimplementationofeducationalgoalsandobjectives.Alsoexaminescooperativelearningstrategies.

EDTC 2317 Guiding Student Behavior (2-4-3)Developmentallyappropriatedirectandindirectguidancetechniquesfor use in various school environments. Topics include identifyingcausesofinappropriatebehavior,establishingandmanagingroutines,the environment's role in promoting positive behavior, promotingself-esteemnegotiation/conflict resolution strageties, and enhancingpositive self-direction. Emphasis in implementation of a behaviormanagementplan.






TECA 1354 Child Growth & Development (3-0-3)A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factorsimpactinggrowthanddevelopmentofchildrenthroughadolescence.

Game & Simulation Programming ARTC 1302 (See Digital Media Design Technology)


GAME 1301 Computer Ethics (2-2-3)Astudyofethical issues thatapplytocomputerrelatedprofessions,intellectual property and privacy issues, professional responsibility,andtheeffectsofglobalization.Emphasizesthepracticalapplicationofcomputerethicsthroughcasestudiesandcurrenteventsinthegameandsimulationindustry.

GAME 1303 Intro to Game Design/Development (2-4-3)Introductiontoelectronicgamedevelopmentandgamedevelopmentcareers.Includesexaminationofhistoryandphilosophyofgames,thegameproductionprocess,employeefactorsforsuccessinthefield,andcurrent,issuesandpracticesinthegamedevelopmentindustry.

GAME 1304 Level Design (2-4-3)Introduction to the tools and concepts used to create levels forgames and simulations. Incorporates level design, architecturetheory,conceptsofcriticalpathandflow,balancing,playtesting,andstorytelling.Includesutilizationoftoolsetsfromindustrytitles.

GAME 1306 Design and Creation of Games (2-4-3)Introductiontogameandsimulationdevelopment.Includesanalysisofexistingapplicationsandcreationofagameusinganexistinggameengine. In-depth coverageof the essential elements of gamedesign.Alsocoversanoverviewofculturalhistoryofelectronicgames,surveyofthemajorinnovators,andexaminationofthetrendsandtaboosthatmotivategamedesign.

GAME 1309 Intro to Animation Programming (2-4-3)Mathematical elements and algorithms involved in basic animation.Includes generating graphics, viewing 3D environments such asvisible linedetection and 3D surfaces, imageprocessing techniques,andspecialeffects.

GAME 1343 Graphics & Simulation Programming I (2-4-3)Game and simulation programming. Includes advanced pointermanipulationtechniquesandpointerapplications,pointsandvectors,sound,andgraphics.

GAME 1349 OpenGL Programming I (2-4-3)ComputergraphicswithfocusonthebasicprinciplesandtechniquesVectortoolsforgraphics,transformationofobjects,modelingshapeswith polygonmeshes, 3D viewing, rendering faces for realism, andcolor theory for game and simulation programming. Prerequisite:GAME1349.

GAME 1353 Multi-User Game Programming I (2-4-3)Networktopologies,architectureandprotocols,andcommunicationingameandsimulationprogramming.IntroducessocketsprogrammingutilizingTCPandUDPprotocols inhigh-level language.Focusesonblockingandasynchronousmodes.

GAME 1359 Graphics & Simulation Programming II (2-4-3)Designanddevelopmentofgameandsimulationprogramsincludinguserinterfacedesign,mathematicalelements,imageandfilestructure,andsoftwaredevelopmenttechniques.

GAME 2303 Artificial Intelligence Programming I (2-4-3)Basictechniquesinartificialintelligencerelatedtogameandsimulationprogramming. Includes knowledge representation and interferencetechniques, expert systems, pathfinding algorithms, and searchtechniquesforproblemsolving.Prerequisite:ITSE1307.

GAME 2333 Graphics & Simulation Programming III (2-4-3)Advanced applications of game and simulation programmingtechniques. Includes advanced rendering techniques and BSPtrees. Incorporates shadowing, lighting, collision detection, and 3Danimationandmotion.Prerequisite:GAME1359.

GAME 2353 OpenGL Programming II (2-4-3)Vectortoolsforgraphics,transformationofobjects,modelingshapeswith polygonmeshes, 3D viewing, rendering faces for realism, and

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color theory for game and simulation programming. Prerequisite:GAME1349.

GAME 2359 Game/Simulation Group Project (2-4-3)Creation of a game and/or simulation project utilizing a teamapproach.Includestheintegrationofdesign,art,audio,programming,andqualityassurance.

ITSE 1307 Introduction to C++ Programming (2-4-3)IntroductiontocomputerprogrammingusingC++.Emphasisonthefundamentals of Object Oriented designwith development, testing,implementation,anddocumentation. Includes languagesyntax,dataandfilestructures,input/outputdevices,andfiles.

ITSE 1331 Introduction to Visual Basic ProgrammingIntroductiontocomputerprogrammingusingVisualBasic.Emphasizesthe fundamentals of structured design, development, testing,implementation,anddocumentation. Includes languagesyntax,dataandfilestructures,input/outputdevices,andfiles.

ITSE 2331 Advanced C++ Programming (2-4-3)FurtherapplicationofC++programmingtechniquesincludingsubjectssuchasfileaccess,abstractdatastructures,classinheritance,andotheradvancedtechniques.Prerequisite:ITSE1307.

ITSE 2345 Data Structures (2-4-3)Furtherapplicationsofprogrammingtechniques.Includesanin-depthlookatvariousdatastructuresandtheoperationsperformedonthem.



General Health ProfessionBIOL (see Math/Natural Sciences)



FDNS 1341 (See Vocational Nursing)

HPRS 1204 (see Allied Health Related Skills)


PSYC 2301 , PSYC 2314 (See Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)

SPCH 1318 (See Speech Electives)

Health Information TechnologyBIOL (see Math/Natural Sciences)


HITT 1204 IT for Health Professions (1-3-2)ForstudentswithoutanITbackground,providesabasicoverviewofcomputerarchitecture,dtaorganization,representationandstructure,structure of programming, networking, and data communication.Includesbasicterminologyofcomputing.

HITT 1253 Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Info (1-2-2)Concepts of confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, andregulationsrelatingtothemaintenanceanduseofhealthinformation.

HITT 1255 Health Care Statistics (1-3-2)Generalprinciplesofhealthcarestatisticswithemphasis inhospitalstatistics.Skilldevelopmentincomputationandcalculationofhealthdata.

HITT 1301 Health Data Content & Structure (3-0-3)Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining,anddisseminatingprimaryandsecondaryhealthrelatedinformation.Instruction indeliveryandorganizationstructure to includecontentof health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices,licensing,regulatoryagencies,forms,andscreens.

HITT 1305 (see Medical Information Specialist/Transcriptionist)


HITT 1341 Coding & Classification of Systems (2-4-3)Application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, andconventions.

HITT 1342 Ambulatory Coding (2-4-3)Application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, andconventionswithemphasisonambulatorycoding.

HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery Systems(2-4-3)Introduction to organization, financing, and delivery of health careservices, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies.

HITT 2149 RHIT Competency Review (0-3-1)Review Health Information Technology (HIT) competencies, skills,andknowledge.

HITT 2166 Practicum - Health Information/Medical Records (0-8-1)Practical,generalworkplacetrainingsupportedbyanindividualizedlearningplandevelopedbytheemployer,college,andstudent.

HITT 2239 Health Information Organization & Supervision (1-2-2)Principlesoforganizationandsupervisionofhuman,fiscal,andcapitalresources.

HITT 2266 Practicum - Health Information/Medical Records (0-16-2)The college with the employer develops and documents anindividualized plan for the student. The plan relates theworkplace

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trainingandexperiencestothestudent'sgeneralandtechnicalcourseof study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid.This coursemay be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.Prerequisites:5thsemesterstanding.

HITT 2335 Coding/Reimbursement Methodology (2-4-3)Developmentofadvancedcodingtechniqueswithemphasisoncasestudies,healthrecords,andfederalregulationsregardingperspectivepaymentsystemsandmethodsofreimbursement.

HITT 2343 Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement (2-4-3)Studyof themanyfacetsofqualitystandardsandmethodologies inthe health information management environment. Topics includelicensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data instatistical formats, quality improvement functions, quality tools,utilization management, risk management, and medical staff dataqualityissues.


MDCA 1321 (see Medical Assistant)

MDCA 1402 (see Medical Information Specialist/Transcriptionist)



Humanities/Fine Arts ElectivesANTH 2346 General Anthropology (3-0-3)Studyofhumanbeings, theirantecedentsandrelatedprimates,andtheirculturalbehaviorandinstitutions.Introducesthemajorsubfields:physical and cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, andethnology.

ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation (3-0-3)Exploration of purposes and processes in the visual arts includingevaluationofselectedworks.

ARTS 1303 Art History I (3-0-3)Examinationofpainting,sculpture,architecture,andotherarts fromprehistorictimestothe14thcentury.

ARTS 1304 Art History II (3-0-3)Examinationofpainting,sculpture,architecture,andotherarts fromtheMiddleAgestothepresentday.

MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation (3-0-3)Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, majorcomposers, and musical elements illustrated with audio recordingsandliveperformance.

PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy (3-0-3)A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of majorphilosophicalfiguresinphilosophy.Topicsinphilosophymayincludetheoriesofreality,theoriesofknowledge,theoriesofvalue,andtheirpracticalapplications.

PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions (3-0-3)Acomparativestudyofworldreligions,includingbutnotlimitedtoHinduism,Buddhism,Judaism,Christianity,andIslam.

PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics (3-0-3)The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethicaltheoriesconcerningthegood life,humanconduct insociety,morals,andstandardsofvalue.

Math/Natural SciencesBIOL 1106 Biology for Science Majors I Lab (0-3-1)BIOL 1306 Biology for Science Majors I Lecture (3-0-3)BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Fundamental principles of living organisms including physical andchemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionaryadaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction,genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Recommendedprerequisite:MATH1314

BIOL 1107 Biology for Science Majors II Lab (0-3-1)BIOL 1307 Biology for Science Majors II Lecture (3-0-3)BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)The diversity and classification of life will be studied, includinganimals,plants,protists,fungi,andprokaryotes.Specialemphasiswillbegiventoanatomy,physiology,ecology,andevolutionofplantsandanimals.Recommendedprerequisite:MATH1314

BIOL 1108 Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab (0-3-1)BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (3-0-3)BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Providesasurveyofbiologicalprincipleswithanemphasisonhumans,includingchemistryoflife,cells,structure,function,andreproduction.Courseisdesignedforbothscienceandnon-sciencemajors.

BIOL 1109 Biology for Non-Science Majors II Lab (0-3-1)BIOL 1309 Biology for Non-Science Majors II Lecture (3-0-3)BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)This course will provide a survey of biological principles with anemphasisonhumans,includingevolution,ecology,plantandanimaldiversity,andphysiologyCourseisdesignedforbothscienceandnon-sciencemajors.

BIOL 1111 General Botany Lab (3-0-3)BIOL 1311 General Botany Lecture (0-3-1)BIOL 1411 General Botany Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Fundamental biological concepts relevant to plant physiology, lifecycle,growthanddevelopment, structureand function,andcellularand molecular metabolism. The role of plants in the environment,evolution, and phylogeny of major plant groups, algae, and fungi.Recommendedprerequisite:MATH1314

BIOL 1113 General Zoology Lab (3-0-3BIOL 1313 General Zoology Lecture (0-3-1)BIOL 1413 General Zoology (3-3-4)Fundamental biological concepts relevant to animals, includingsystematics,evolution,structureandfunction,cellularandmolecularmetabolism, reproduction, development, diversity, phylogeny, andecology.Recommendedprerequisite:MATH1314

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BIOL 1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy IBIOL 1323 Nutrition & Diet Therapy IIStudy of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food;nutritionalquality;andfooduseanddietapplications.

BIOL 2101 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (0-3-1)BIOL 2301 Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture (3-0-3)BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Studyofthestructureandfunctionofhumananatomy,includingtheneuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary,reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Content may beeitherintegratedorspecialized.

BIOL 2102 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (0-3-1)BIOL 2302 Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture (3-0-3)BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Studyofthestructureandfunctionofhumananatomy,includingtheneuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary,reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Content may beeitherintegratedorspecialized.

BIOL 2121 Microbiology for Science Majors Lab (0-3-1)BIOL 2321 Microbiology for Science Majors Lecture (3-0-3)BIOL 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Principlesofmicrobiology,includingmetabolism,structure,function,genetics,andphylogenyofmicrobes.Thecoursewillalsoexaminetheinteractionsofmicrobeswitheachother,hosts,andtheenvironment.Prerequisites:CHEM1311and1111,or1411

CHEM 1105 Introductory Chemistry I Lab (0-3-1)CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I Lecture (3-0-3)CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic,organic,biochemistry,food/physiologicalchemistry,andenvironmental/consumerchemistry.Designedfornon-scienceandalliedhealthstudents.

CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I Lab (0-3-1)CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I Lecture (3-0-3)CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Topicsincludemeasurements,fundamentalpropertiesofmatter,statesof matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity ofelemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding,molecularstructure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction tothermodynamicsanddescriptivechemistry.Prerequisite:MATH1314

CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II Lab (0-3-1)CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II Lecture (3-0-3)CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclearchemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptiveinorganicchemistry.Prerequisite:CHEM1311and1111or1411.

CHEM 2123 Organic Chemistry I Lab (0-3-1)CHEM 2323 Organic Chemistry I Lecture (3-0-3)CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Fundamentalprinciplesoforganicchemistrywillbestudied,includingthestructure,bonding,properties,andreactivityoforganicmolecules;andpropertiesandbehavioroforganiccompoundsandtheirderivatives.

Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis andmechanisms. Includesstudyofcovalentand ionicbonding,nomenclature, stereochemistry,structureandreactivity,reactionmechanisms,functionalgroups,andsynthesisof simplemolecules.Prerequisite:CHEM1312andCHEM1112,orCHEM1412

CHEM 2125 Organic Chemistry II Lab (0-3-1)CHEM 2325 Organic Chemistry II Lecture (3-0-3)CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Advancedprinciplesoforganicchemistrywillbestudied, includingthe structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromaticorganicmolecules;andpropertiesandbehavioroforganiccompoundsand their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesisand mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding,nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reactionmechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules.Prerequisite:CHEM2323andCHEM2123,orCHEM2423

MATH 1314 College Algebra (3-0-3)In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctions,andsystemsofequationsusingmatrices.Additionaltopicssuchassequences,series,probability,andconicsmaybeincluded.

MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry (3-0-3)Study and applications of trigonometry including definitions,identities, inverse functions, solutions of equations, graphing, andsolvingtriangles.Additionaltopicssuchasvectors,polarcoordinatesandparametricequationsmaybeincluded.

MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences I (3-0-3)Topics from college algebra (linear equations, quadratic equations,functions and graphs, inequalities), mathematics of finance (simpleand compound interest, annuities), linear programming, matrices,systemsoflinearequations,applicationstomanagement,economics,andbusiness.

MATH 1325 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences II (3-0-3)Limits and continuity, derivatives, graphing and optimization,exponential and logarithmic functions, antiderivatives, integration,applications tomanagement, economics, and business. Prerequisite:MATH1324orequivalent.

MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I (3-0-3)Topics may include introductory treatments of sets, logic, numbersystems,numbertheory,relations,functions,probabilityandstatistics.Appropriateapplicationsareincluded.

MATH 1348 Analytic Geometry (3-0-3)Lines,circles,andotherconicsections;transformationofcoordinates;polarcoordinates;andparametricequations.Prerequisite:Math1316

MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Mathematics I (3-0-3)Conceptsofsets,functions,numerationsystems,numbertheory,andpropertiesofthenaturalnumbers,integers,rational,andrealnumbersystemswithanemphasisonproblemsolvingandcriticalthinking.

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MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Mathematics II (3-0-3)Conceptsofgeometry,probability,andstatistics,aswellasapplicationsofthealgebraicpropertiesofrealnumberstoconceptsofmeasurementwithanemphasisonproblemsolvingandcriticalthinking.Thiscourseisdesignedspecificallyforstudentswhoseekmiddlegrade(4though8)teachercertification.Prerequisite:MATH1350.

MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics (3-0-3)Acoursedesignedtopreparemath,computerscience,andengineeringmajorsforabackgroundinabstraction,notation,andcriticalthinkingforthemathematicsmostdirectlyrelatedtocomputerscience.Topicsinclude: logic, relations, functions, basic set theory, countability andcounting arguments, proof techniques, mathematical induction,combinatorics,discreteprobability,recursion,sequenceandrecurrence,elementary number theory, graph theory, and mathematical prooftechniques.Prerequisite:MATH2413

MATH 2312 Precalculus Math (3-0-3)In-depthcombinedstudyofalgebra,trigonometry,andothertopicsforcalculusreadiness.Prerequisite:MATH1314.

MATH 2318 Linear Algebra (3-0-3)Introduces and provides models for application of the concepts ofvector algebra. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces andtheirgeometricsignificance;representingandsolvingsystemsoflinearequations using multiple methods, including Gaussian eliminationandmatrixinversion;matrices;determinants;lineartransformations;quadratic forms; eigenvalues and eigenvector; and applications inscienceandengineering.Pre-requisite:MATH2414

MATH 2320 Differential Equations (3-0-3)Ordinary differential equations, including linear equations, systemsof equations, equations with variable coefficients, existence anduniqueness of solutions, series solutions, singular points, transformmethods, and boundary value problems; application of differentialequationstoreal-worldproblems.Prerequisite:MATH2414.

MATH 2342 Elementary Statistical Methods (3-0-3)Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, andprobability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlationand regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use ofappropriatetechnologyisrecommended.Prerequisite:MATH1314.

MATH 2413 Calculus I (3-2-4)Limitsandcontinuity;theFundamentalTheoremofCalculus;definitionof the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation;applicationsofthederivativetomaximizingorminimizingafunction;the chain rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems;curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic,trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application tocalculationofareas.Prerequisite:MATH2312.

MATH 2414 Calculus II (3-2-4)Differentiationandintegrationoftranscendentalfunctions;parametricequationsandpolarcoordinates;techniquesofintegration;sequencesandseries;improperintegrals.Prerequisite:MATH2413.

MATH 2415 Calculus III (3-2-4)Advanced topics in calculus, including vectors and vector-valuedfunctions, partial differentiation, Lagrange multipliers, multipleintegrals, and Jacobians; application of the line integral, includingGreen’s Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem.Prerequisite:Math2414.

PHYS 1101 College Physics I Lab (0-3-1)PHYS 1301 College Physics I Lecture (3-0-3)PHYS 1401 College Physics I Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Fundamentalprinciplesofphysics,usingalgebra and trigonometry;the principles and applications of classical mechanics andthermodynamics,includingharmonicmotion,mechanicalwavesandsound,physical systems,Newton’sLawsofMotion,andgravitationandotherfundamentalforces;withemphasisonproblemsolving.Co-requisite:PHYS1101.Prerequisites:MATH1314andMATH1316orMATH2312

PHYS 1102 College Physics II Lab (0-3-1)PHYS 1302 College Physics II Lecture (3-0-3) PHYS 1402 College Physics II Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Fundamentalprinciplesofphysics,usingalgebra and trigonometry;theprinciplesandapplicationsofelectricityandmagnetism,includingcircuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism,waves, sound, light,optics,andmodernphysics topics;with emphasisonproblemsolving.Co-requisite: PHYS 1102. Prerequisites: PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1101, orPHYS1401.

PHYS 1115 Physical Science I Lab (0-3-1)PHYS 1315 Physical Science I Lecture (3-0-3)PHYS 1415 Physical Science I Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Course designed for non-science majors that surveys topics fromphysics,chemistry,geology,astronomy,andmeteorology.Mayormaynotincludealab.

PHYS 1117 Physical Science II Lab (0-3-1)PHYS 1317 Physical Science II Lecture (3-0-3)PHYS 1417 Physical Science II Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Course designed for non-science majors that surveys topics fromphysics,chemistry,geology,astronomy,andmeteorology.Mayormaynotincludealab.

PHYS 2125 University Physics I Lab (0-3-1)PHYS 2325 University Physics I Lecture (3-0-3)PHYS 2425 University Physics I Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Fundamentalprinciplesofphysics,usingcalculus,forscience,computerscience, and engineering majors; the principles and applications ofclassical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systemsandthermodynamics;andemphasisonproblemsolving.Co-requisite:PHYS2125.Prerequisite:MATH2413.

PHYS 2126 University Physics II Lab (0-3-1)PHYS 2326 University Physics II Lecture (3-0-3)PHYS 2426 University Physics II Lecture + Lab (3-3-4)Principles ofphysics for science, computer science, and engineeringmajors, using calculus,involving the principles of electricity andmagnetism,includingcircuits,electromagnetism,waves,sound,light,andoptics.Co-requisite:PHYS2126.Prerequisites:PHYS2325,MATH2414

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POFT 1321 Business Math (2-2-3)Fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical andcriticalthinkingskills.

TECM 1301 Industrial Mathematics (2-2-3)Fundamentals of math applicable to industrial trades includingfractionanddecimalmanipulation,measurement,scientificnotation,percentage,andproblemsolvingtechniquesforequationsandratio/proportion applications.Also includes instruction in the use of thescientificcalculator.

TECM 1303 Technical Mathematics (3-0-3)A review of basicmathematics includingwhole numbers, fractions,mixednumbers,decimals,percents,ratios,andproportions.Convertingtodifferentunitsofmeasure(standardand/ormetric)andothertopicsasrequiredbyspecificbusinessesandindustrieswillbecovered.

MathematicsENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 (see English/Communications)





SPAN 1311, SPAN 1312 (see Spanish)

Mechatronics TechnologyCETT 1303 DC Circuits (2-4-3)Astudyof the fundamentals ofdirect current includingOhm's law,Kirchhoff'slawsandcircuitanalysistechniques.

CETT 1305 AC Circuits (2-4-3)A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including seriesandparallelACcircuits,phasors,capacitiveandinductivenetworks,transformers,andresonance.Prerequisite:CETT1303orIEIR1302.

CETT 1325 Digital Fundamentals (2-4-3)Anentrylevelcourseindigitalelectronicscoveringnumbersystems,binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra,Karnaughmaps, and combinational logic. Emphasis on circuit logicanalysisandtroubleshootingdigitalcircuits.Prerequisite:CETT1303.

CHEM 1111, CHEM 1311 (See Math/Natural Sciences)

EECT 1307 (see Telecommunications Technology)

ELMT 1301 Programmable Logic Controllers (2-4-3)Anintroductiontoprogrammablelogiccontrollersasusedinindustrialenvironments including basic concepts, programming, applications,troubleshooting of ladder logic, and interfacing of equipment.Prerequisites:INTC1357.

ELMT 1305 Basic Fluid Power (2-4-3)Basicfluidpowercoursecoveringpneumaticandhydraulicsystems,fluid power symbols, operating theory, components, and basicelectricalandmanualcontrols.

ELMT 2333 Industrial Electronics (2-4-3)Devices, circuits, and systems primarily used in automatedmanufacturing and/or process control including computer controlsand interfacing between mechanical, electrical, electronic, andcomputerequipment.Includespresentationofprogrammingschemes.Prerequisite:CETT1305,CETT1325.

ELMT 2339 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers (2-4-3)Advanced applications of programmable logic controllers as usedin industrial environments including concepts of programming,industrial applications, troubleshooting ladder logic, and interfacingtoequipment.Prerequisite:ELMT1301.

ELMT 2341 Electromechanical System (2-4 -3)Applicationofelectromechanicalsystems.Emphasizesprogrammablecontroldevicesandsolidstatesystems.

ELPT 2231 AC/DC Drives (1-4-2)Installation andmaintenance of alternating current (AC) and directcurrent (DC) variable speed drives with emphasis on application,operatingcharacteristics,andtroubleshootingtechniques.


FCEL 1305 Intro-Fuel Cell & Alternative/Renewable Energy (2-4-3)Types and applications of alternative/renewable energy sources.Emphasizesfuelcellapplicationsandprocesses,reformationoffuels,heat transfer, chemical reaction, power conditioning, combinedheatandpower,anddistributedgenerationsystems.

IEIR 1302 Introduction to Direct Current Circuits (2-4-3)Fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's Law. Emphasison methods of analyzing series, parallel, and combination circuitsincludingmeasurementdevices.

IEIR 1304 Alternating Current Circuits for Industrial Applications (2-4-3)Fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallelcircuits,phasors,andcapacitiveandinductivenetworks.Discusionofcircuitanalysisandmeasurement.Prerequisite:IEIR1302.

INMT 1317 Industrial Automation (2-4-3)Applicationsofindustrialautomationsystemsincludingidentificationof system requirements, equipment integration, motors, controllers,and sensors. Coverage of set-up, maintenance, and testing of theautomatedsystem.

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INMT 1319 Manufacturing Processes (2-4-3)Explorationofavarietyofmethodsusedinmanufacturing.Theoryandapplicationofprocesses includingbutnot limited tometal forming,welding,machining,heattreating,plating,assemblyprocedures,andprocesscontrolconsiderations,castingandinjectionmolding.

INTC 1341 Principles of Automatic Control (2-4-3)Astudyofthetheoryofbasicmeasurements,automaticcontrolsystemsand design, closed loop systems, recorders, controllers, feedback,controlmodesandcontrolconfigurations.Prerequisite:ELMT2333.


MCHN 1338 (See Precision Manufacturing Technology)

PSYS 1401 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

QCTC 1303 Quality Control (2-4-3)Qualitycontrolprinciplesandapplications.

RBTC 1305 Robotic Fundamentals (2-4-3)An introduction to flexible automation. Topics include installation,repair,maintenance,anddevelopmentofflexibleroboticmanufacturingsystems.

SPCH (See Speech Electives)

Medical AssistantBIOL (see Math/Natural Sciences)

CHEM 1411 (see Math/Natural Sciences)



HITT 1301 (see Health Information Technology)



MDCA 1205 Medical Law & Ethics (2-0-2)Instructioninprinciples,procedures,andregulationsinvolvinglegaland ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medicalassistants.Includescurrentethicalissuesandriskmanagementastheyrelatetothepracticeofmedicineandfiduciaryresponsibilities.

MDCA 1321 Administrative Procedures (2-4-3)Medicalofficeproceduresincludingappointmentscheduling,medicalrecords creation and maintenance, interpersonal communications,financialprocesses,coding,billing,collecting,thirdpartyreimbursement,creditarrangements,andcomputeruseinthemedicaloffice.


MDCA 1348 Pharmacology & Administration of Medications (2-4-3)Instructioninconceptsandapplicationofpharmacologicalprinciples.Focuses on drug classifications, principles and procedures of

medication administration, mathematical systems and conversions,calculationofdrugproblems,andmedico-legalresponsibilitiesofthemedicalassistant.

MDCA 1352 Medical Assistant Lab Procedures (2-4-3)ProceduresdepictedintheCurrentClinicalLaboratoryImprovementAct (CLIA). Includes blood collection, specimen handling, basicurinalysis, identification of normal ranges, quality assurance, andqualitycontrol.Mayincludeelectrocardiography.


MDCA 1417 Procedures in a Clinical Setting (2-6-4)Emphasisonpatient-centeredassessment,examination,intervention,andtreatmentasdirectedbyphysician.Includesvitalsigns,collectionand documentation of patient information, asepsis, minor surgicalprocedures,andothertreatmentsasappropriateforthemedicaloffice.

MDCA 1460 Clinical - Medical/Clinical Assistant (0-16-4)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

MDCA 2266 Practicum - Medical/Clinical Assistant (0-14-2)Practical,generalworkplacetrainingsupportedbyanindividualizedlearningplandevelopedbytheemployer,college,andstudent.

PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy (2-3-3)Skilldevelopmentintheperformanceofavarietyofbloodcollectionmethodsusingpropertechniquesanduniversalprecautions.Includesvacuumcollectiondevices,syringes,capillaryskinpuncture,butterflyneedlesandbloodculture,andspecimencollectiononadults,children,and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, proper patientidentification,labelingofspecimensandqualityassurance,specimenhandling,processing,andaccessioning.Topicsincludeprofessionalism,ethics,andmedicalterminology.


PSYC 2301, PSYC 2314 (see Business and Social/Behavioral Sciences)


Medical Information Specialist/TranscriptionistBIOL 2301, BIOL 2101 (see Math/Natural Sciences)

HITT 1166 Practicum-Health Information /Medical Records(0-8-1) Practical,generalworkplacetrainingsupportedbyanindividualizedlearningplandevelopedbytheemployer,college,andstudent.


HITT 1305 Medical Terminology (2-3-3)Study of word origin and structure through the introduction of

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prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols,surgicalprocedures,medicalspecialties,anddiagnosticprocedures.

HITT 1311 Health Information SystemsIntroduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures,software applications and enterprise architecture in health care andpublichealth.


MDCA 1321 (see Medical Assistant)

MDCA 1343 Medical Insurance (2-4-3)Emphasizesaccurate ICD-9andCPTcodingofofficeprocedures forpayment/ reimbursement by patient or third party and preventionof insurance fraud.Additional topicsmay includemanaged care ormedicaleconomics.

MDCA 1402 Human Disease/Pathophysiology (3-3-4)A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on humanpathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment,signs and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems.Prerequisite:BIOL2401.

MRMT 1307 Medical Transcription I (2-4-3)Fundamentals ofmedical transcriptionwith hands-on experience intranscribingphysiciandictationincludingbasicreportssuchashistoryandphysicals,dischargesummaries,consultations,operativereports,and other medical reports. Utilizes transcribing and informationprocessingequipmentcompatiblewithindustrystandards.Designedtodevelopspeedandaccuracy.

MRMT 2333 Medical Transcription II (2-4-3)Productionofadvancedreportsofphysiciandictationwithincreasingspeed and accuracy including history and physicals, consultations,dischargesummaries,operativereports,andothermedicalreports.

Nurse AssistantENGL 1301 (see English/Communications)


NURA 1301 Nurse Aide for Health Care I (2-4-3)Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care toresidentsof long-termcare facilities.Topics includeresident's rights,communication,safety,observation,reportingandassistingresidentsin maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effectiveinteractionwithmembersofthehealthcareteam.

NURA 1360 Clinical - Nursing Assistant Aide (0-15-3)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.




PhysicsENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 (see English/Communications)






SPAN 1311, SPAN 1312 (see Spanish)

Precision Manufacturing Technology- Mold, Tool and Die MakingENGL 1301 (see English/Communications)


MCHN 1302 Print Reading For Machining Trades (3-0-3)Astudyofblueprintsformachiningtradeswithemphasisonmachinedrawings.

MCHN 1305 Metals and Heat Treatment (2-3-3)Designedforstudentsgoingintotheworkforceasmanualmachinists,tool designers, or heat treat operators. Topics include properties ofmetalsandheattreatmentofmetals.

MCHN 1308 Basic Lathe (1-6-3)An introduction to the common types of lathes. Emphasis on basicparts, nomenclature, lathe operations, safety, machine mathematics,blueprintreading,andtheory.

MCHN 1313 Basic Milling Operation (1-6-3)An introduction to the common types of milling machines, partnomenclature, basic machine operations and procedures, safety,machinemathematics,blueprintreading,andtheory.

MCHN 1320 Precision Tools & Measurement (2-3-3)An introduction to the modern science of dimensional metrology.Emphasison the identification, selection, andapplicationofvarioustypes of precision instruments associatedwith themachining trade.Practice of basic layout and piece part measurements while usingstandardmeasuringtools.

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MCHN 1335 Grinders Outside, Internal, Surface (1-6-3)Anintroductiontotypesandoperationofoutsidediameter, internaldiameter,andsurfacegrinders.Emphasisonidentification,selection,and replacement of grinding wheels. Related topics include safety,math,blueprintreading,andprecisionmeasuringtools.

MCHN 1338 Basic Machine Shop I (1-6-3)Anintroductorycoursethatassists thestudent inunderstandingthemachinist occupation in industry.The studentbeginsbyusingbasicmachinetoolssuchasthelathe,millingmachine,drillpress,powersaw,and bench grinder.Machine terminology, theory,math, part layout,andbenchworkusingcommonmeasuringtoolsisincluded.Emphasisisplacedonshopsafety,housekeeping,andpreventativemaintenance.

MCHN 1343 Machine Shop Math (3-0-3)Designedtopreparethestudentwithtechnical,appliedmathematicsthatwillbenecessaryinfuturemachineshop-relatedcourses.

MCHN 1358 Intermediate Lathe Operation (1-6-3)ContinuationofBasicLathewithemphasisoncontinuedproficiencyinlatheoperations.

MCHN 2302 Intermediate Milling Operation (1-6-3)AcontinuationofBasicMillingOperationswithemphasisoncontinuedproficiency inmill operation. Identifyandoperatemillingmachinesandaccessories.

MCHN 2303 Fundamentals of CNC Machine Controls (1-6-3)Programming and operation of Computer Numerical Controlled(CNC)machineshopequipment.

MCHN 2335 Advanced CNC Machining (1-6-3)The study of advanced CNC operation with an emphasis onprogrammingandoperationsofmachiningandturningcenters.

MCHN 2337 Advanced Milling Operations (1-6-3) Studyofadvancedmillingmachineoperations.Identificationand/oruseofmillingcuttersandaccessories.

MCHN 2370 Mold Making/Repair (1-8-3)Thiscourseisdesignedtogivethestudentbasicconceptsofcommonmoldmakingpractices.Differenttypesofmoldsusedinindustryandthe associated terminology with be stressed. Standard mold basesand mold components are covered. The student will rebuild moldsectionsbymanufacturingandinstallingcoreandcavityinserts,andrebuildingejectorsystemsbymodifyingorinstallingnewejectorpinswherenecessary.Thestudentwillqualifythereconstructedmoldbaseassembly.PrerequisiteFourthsemesterstanding.

MCHN 2372 Tool & Die Making and Repair (1-8-3)This course is designed to give the student the basic conceptsinvolved in tool and die construction that will include bending,blanking, piercing, guiding, stripping, and die stops. Compound,progressiveandinverteddieswillbecovered.Thestudentwillrepairormanufactureprecisionmachineddiepartsthatperformtrimming,notching,piercing,blanking,piloting,orforming,andinstalltheminadie.Thestudentwillsetuparepaireddieinapunchpressandsample.Prerequisite:Fourthsemesterstanding.

MCHN 2447 Specialized Tools & Fixtures (2-6-4)An advanced course in the designing and building of special tools,such as jigs, fixtures, punch press dies, and molds. Machiningand assembling of a production tool using conventional machineshop equipment. Application of production tool theory, care, andmaintenance.

MCHN 2480 Cooperative Education - Machine Tool Technology/MachinistCareer-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience.Includesalecturecomponent.SPCH (see Speech Electives)

WLDG 1206 (see Welding Technology)

Registered NursingBIOL (see Math/Natural Sciences)



FDNS 1341 (see Vocational Nursing)



RNSG 1201 Pharmacology (2-1-2)Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on theactions,interactions,adverseeffects,andnursingimplicationsofdrugclassifications. Content includes the roles and responsibilities of thenurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethicalframework.Thiscourse lends itself toeitherablockedor integratedapproach.

RNSG 1210 Introduction to Community-Based Nursing (2-1-2)Overviewofthedeliveryofnursingcareinavarietyofcommunity-based settings; application of systematic problem-solving processesand critical thinking skills, focusingon the examination of conceptsandtheoriesrelevanttocommunity-basednursing;anddevelopmentof judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethicalframework.

RNSG 1341 Common Concepts of Adult Health (3-0-3)Basicintegrationoftheroleoftheprofessionalnurseasaproviderofpatient-centeredcare,patientsafetyadvocate,memberofhealthcareteam,andmemberoftheprofession.Studyofthecommonconceptsofcaringforadultpatientsandfamilieswithmedical-surgicalhealthcareneeds related to body systems, emphasizing knowledge, judgment,skills,andprofessionalvalueswithinalegal/ethicalframework.Thiscourselendsitselftoablockedapproach.

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RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health (3-0-3)Integrationofpreviousknowledgeandskillsrelatedtocommonadulthealthneedsintothecontinueddevelopmentoftheprofessionalnurseasaproviderofpatient-centeredcare,patientsafetyadvocate,memberofhealthcareteam,andmemberoftheprofessioninthecareofadultpatientsandfamilieswithcomplexmedical-surgicalhealthcareneedsassociated with body systems. Emphasis on complex knowledge,judgments, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethicalframework.Thiscourselendsitselftoablockedapproach.

RNSG 1360 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (0-16-3)RNSG 1361 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (0-16-3RNSG 2362 Clinical - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (0-12-3)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

RNSG 1412 Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family (3-4-4)Study of the concepts related to the provision of nursing care forchildbearing and childrearing families; application of systematicproblem-solving processes and critical thinking skills, including afocus on the childbearing family during the perinatal periods andthechildbearingfamilyfrombirthtoadolescence;andcompetencyinknowledge, judgment, skill, andprofessional valueswithin a legal/ethicalframework.Thiscourselendsitselftoablockedapproach.

RNSG 1413 Foundations for Nursing Practice (3-4-4)Introductiontotheroleoftheprofessionalnurseasproviderofpatient-centered care, patient safety advocate,member of health care team,andmemberoftheprofession.Contentincludesfundamentalconceptsof nursing practice, history of professional nursing, a systematicframeworkfordecision-makingandcriticalthinking.Themechanismsof disease and the needs andproblems that can arise are discussedandhowthenursingprocesshelpsmanagethepatientthroughtheseissues. Emphasis on knowledge, judgment, skills and professionalvalueswithinalegal/ethicalframework.Thiscourselendsitselftoablockedapproach.

RNSG 2221 Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management( 2-1-2)Exploration of leadership andmanagement principles applicable totherolesoftheprofessionalnurse.Includesapplicationofknowledge,judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethicalframework.Thiscourselendsitselftoablockedapproach.

RNSG 2313 Mental Health Nursing (3-0-3)Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, andtreatmentmodalitiesrelatedtothenursingcareofpatientsandtheirfamilies.Thiscourselendsitselftoablockedapproach.

RNSG 2331 Advanced Concepts of Adult Health (2-4-3)Applicationofadvancedconceptsandskillsforthedevelopmentoftheprofessionalnurse's roleswithadultpatients and families involvingmultiplebodysystems.Emphasisonadvancedknowledge,judgment,skills,andprofessionalvalueswithinalegal/ethicalframework.Thiscourselendsitselftoablockedapproach.

SpanishSPAN 1311 Beginning Spanish I (3-0-3)Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, readingandwriting, includingbasicvocabulary,grammatical structuresandculture. (Studentsmust takeSPAN1311&1312 inpropersequenceforcredit.)

SPAN 1312 Beginning Spanish II (3-0-3)This course is a continuation of SPAN 1311 covering fundamentalskillsinlistening,comprehension,speaking,readingandwriting.Thiscourse includes basic grammatical structures and culture. (StudentsmusttakeSPAN1311&1312inpropersequencecredit.)Prerequisite:SPAN1311.

SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I (3-0-3)Reviewandapplicationofskillsinlisteningcomprehension,speaking,readingandwriting.Thiscourseemphasizesconversation,vocabularyacquiring, reading, and composition, and includesdiscussion of thepeople,events,history,andcultureofselectedcountries.Prerequisite:SPAN1312orequivalent.

SPAN 2323 Introduction to Latin American Literature (3-0-3)Thiscourseintroducestheliterature,includingtheprose,poetryanddrama,ofLatinAmerica.Prerequisite:SPAN1312

SPAN 2324 Hispanic Culture (3-0-3)Representative readingsof the literature,art,historyandgeographythat have helped shape the Hispanic culture of the United States.Prerequisite:SPAN1312

Speech ElectivesSPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication (3-0-3)Introduces basic human communication principles and theoriesembedded in a variety of contexts interpersonal, small group, andpublicspeaking.

SPCH 1315 Public Speaking (3-0-3)Application of communication theory and practice to the publicspeaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speakerdelivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speechorganizational techniques to develop students speaking abilities, aswellastheabilitytoeffectivelyevaluateoralpresentations.

SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication (3-0-3)Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationshipdevelopment,maintenance, and termination in relationship contextsincluding friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationshipswithco-workersandsupervisors.

SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication (3-0-3)Study and application of communication within the business andprofessionalcontext.Specialemphasiswillbegiventocommunicationcompetencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologicallymediatedformats.

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SPCH 2333 Discussion & Small Group Communication (3-0-3)Discussionandsmallgrouptheoriesandtechniquesastheyrelatetogroupprocessesandinteraction.

Surgical TechnologyBIOL (see Math/Natural Sciences)








SRGT 1244 Tech Sciences for the Surgical Technology (2-0-2)In-depth coverage of specialized surgicalmodalities.Areas coveredinclude endoscopy,microsurgery, therapeutic surgical energies, andotherintegratedsciencetechnologies.Prerequisites:SRGT1405.

SRGT 1405 Intro to Surgical Technology (3-2-4)Orientation to surgical technology theory, surgical pharmacologyand anesthesia, technological sciences, and patient care concepts.Prerequisite:BIOL2401.

SRGT 1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques (3-2-4)In-depthcoverageofperioperativeconceptssuchasasepticprinciplesandpractices, infectiousprocesses,woundhealing,andcreationandmaintenanceofthesterilefield.Prerequisite:BIOL2401.

SRGT 1441 Surgical Procedures I (3-3-4)Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgicalprocedures.Emphasis on surgicalprocedures related to thegeneral,OB/GYN, genitourinary, and orthopedic surgical specialtiesincorporatinginstruments,equipment,andsuppliesrequiredforsafepatientcare.Prerequisites:SRGT1409.

SRGT 1442 Surgical Procedures II (3-3-4)Introduction to surgical pathology and its relationship to surgicalprocedures.Emphasisonsurgicalproceduresrelatedto the thoracic,peripheral vascular, plastic/reconstructive, EENT, cardiac, andneurologicalsurgicalspecialtiesincorporatinginstruments,equipment,andsuppliesrequiredforsafepatientcare.Prerequisite:SRGT1441.

SRGT 1460 Clinical I: Surgical Technology/Technologist (0-16-4)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.Prerequisite:BIOL2401.

SRGT 1461 Clinical II: Surgical Tech/Technologist (0-24-4)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.Prerequisite:SRGT1460.

SRGT 2462 Clinical III: Surgical Tech/ Technologist (0-24-4)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.Prerequisite:SRGT1461.

Telecommunications TechnologyCETT 1303 (see Mechatronics Technology)



CSIR 1303 Telecommunications Systems Installer (2-4-3)This course reviews fundamentals of telecommunications media,includingterminology,rulesandregulations,safetyprocedures,industrystandards andprotocols, installation, connectorization,maintenance,andtroubleshooting.Generalprinciplesofcustomerservicewithinatechnicalenvironmentarealsostudied.Thecompetenciesacquiredaresummarizedinacomprehensiveprojectcoveringnetwork,telephoneand coaxial wiring, fiber optics cables, satellite television systems,structuralwiring,and"smarthouse"concepts.

CSIR 1355 Industry Certifications (2-4-3)Preparationforthecertificationsrequiredbyindustry.

CSIR 1359 Digital Data Communication (2-4-3)Introduction to the theory and troubleshooting skills needed in thedigitaldatacommunicationfield.

CSIR 1391 Special Topics/Communications System Install & Repair (2-4-3)Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge,and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology oroccupation and relevant to the professional development of thestudent. This coursewas designed to be repeatedmultiple times toimprovestudentproficiency.

CSIR 2350 Telecommunications Maintenance (2-4-3)Focuson technicalknowledge/skills related toassembly installationoperation,maintenanceandrepairofoneandtwowaycommunicationsequipment/systems, including television cable systems,mobile andstationarycommunicationdevices.Topicsincludediagnostics,useoftestequipment,andprinciplesofmechanics,electricity,andelectronicsastheyrelatetorepair.

CSIR 2351 Fiber Optic Communication System Installation & Repair (2-4-3)Focusoninstallation,andrepairoffiberopticcommunicationsystemsincluding networks and peripherals. Topics include fiber optic

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technology;state-of-the-artnetworkingsystems;installation/repairoffiberopticsystems;testingequipment.

EECT 1300 Technical Customer Service (2-2-3)General principles of customer service within a technicalenvironment.Topicsincludeinternal/externalcustomerrelationships,time-management, best practices, and verbal and non-verbalcommunicationsskills.

EECT 1303 Intro to Telecommunications (2-4-3)Anoverviewof the telecommunications industry.Topics includethehistory of the telecommunications industry, terminology, rules andregulations,andindustrystandardsandprotocols.

EECT 1307 Convergent Technologies (2-4-3)A study of telecommunications convergent technologies includingtelephone,LAN,WAN,wireless,voice,video,andinternetprotocol.

EECT 1342 Telecommunication outside Plant (2-4-3)A study of outside plant facilitieswith emphasis on cabling layoutdesign,splicing,bonding,groundingandfacilityprotectionsystems.Safetypracticesandproceduresareincluded.

EECT 1344 Telecommunications Broadband Systems (2-4-3)A survey of telecommunications broadband transmissions systemsincludingprotocols,testing,applicationsandsafetypractices.

EECT 1380 Coop: Electrical & Communications Engineering (1-39-6)EECT 1680 Coop: Electrical & Communications Engineering (1-39-6)EECT 2680 Coop: Electrical & Communications Engineering (1-39-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience. Includes a lecture component. Prerequisites: CSIR 1359,EECT1342.

EECT 2330 Telecommunications Switching (2-4-3)The operation of telecommunications switching equipment andrelatedsoftware.Topicsincludeinstallation,testing,maintenance,andtroubleshooting.Prerequisite:EECT1303.

EECT 2337 Wireless Telephony Systems (2-4-3)Principles of wireless/cellular telephony systems to include callprocessing, hand-off, site analysis, antenna radiation patterns,commonlyusedtest/maintenanceequipmentandaccessprotocol.

EECT 2435 Telecommunications (2-4-4)A study of modern telecommunications systems incorporatingmicrowave, satellite, optical, andwire/cable-based communicationssystems. Instruction in installation, testing, and maintenance ofcommunicationssystemscomponents.


IEIR 1302, IEIR 1304 (See Mechatronics Technology)





Transferable Academic CoursesACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I - Financial (3-1-3)Accounting, concepts and their application in transaction analysisandfinancialstatementpreparation;analysisoffinancialstatements;andassetandequityaccountinginproprietorships,partnerships,andcorporations. Introduction tocostbehaviorbudgeting, responsibilityaccounting,costcontrol,andproductcosting.

ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II – Managerial (3-1-3)Accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysisandfinancial statementpreparation;analysisoffinancial statements;andassetandequityaccountinginproprietorships,partnerships,andcorporations. Introductiontocostbehavior,budgeting,responsibilityaccounting,costcontrol,andproductcosting.PrerequisitesACCT2301.

ACCT 2401 Principles of Accounting I - Financial (3-3-4)Accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysisandfinancialstatementpreparation;analysisoffinancialstatements;andassetandequityaccountinginproprietorships,partnerships,andcorporations.Introductiontocostbehavior,budgeting,responsibilityaccounting,costcontrol,andproductcosting.

BUSI 1301 Business Principles (3-0-3)Introduction to the role of business in modern society. Includesoverview of business operations, analysis of the specialized fieldswithin the business organization, and development of a businessvocabulary.

BUSI 2301 Business Law (3-0-3)Principlesoflawwhichformthelegalframeworkforbusinessactivity.

COSC 1301 Microcomputer Applications (2-2-3)Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computerhardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resourcesandexplores their integrationandapplication inbusinessandothersegments insociety.Thefundamentalsofcomputerproblemsolvingandprogramming in a higher level programming languagemay bediscussedandapplied.

COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I (3-2-4)Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming.Topicsincludesoftwaredevelopmentmethodology,datatypes,controlstructures, functions, arrays, and themechanics of running, testing,anddebugging.Thiscourseassumescomputerliteracy.

COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II (3-2-4)Review of control structures and data types with emphasis onstructured data types. Applies the object-oriented programmingparadigm, focusing on the definition and use of classes alongwith

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thefundamentalsofobject-orienteddesign.Includesbasicanalysisofalgorithms,searchingandsortingtechniques,andanintroductiontosoftwareengineering.Prerequisite:COSC1336/1436.

ENVR 1401 Environmental Science I (3-3-4)General interest course requiring a minimum of previous sciencebackgroundandrelatingscientificknowledgetoproblemsinvolvingenergyandtheenvironment.Includesalaboratory.

Vocational NursingBIOL (see Math/Natural Sciences)

FDNS 1341 Nutrition in the Life Cycle (3-0-3)Analysisofnutritionassessmentindicatorsforeachagegroup.Socialconsideration to growth standards, maternal weight gains, eatingbehaviors of various age groups, and the physiology of aging as itrelatestonutrientadequacyinthematureadult.




RNSG 1301 Pharmacology (3-1-3)

Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on theactions,interactions,adverseeffects,andnursingimplicationsofeachdrugclassification.Topicsincludetherolesandresponsibilitiesofthenurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethicalframework.Thiscourse lends itself toeitherablockedor integratedapproach.

VNSG 1119 Professional Development (1-0-1)Studyoftheimportanceofprofessionalgrowth.Topicsincludetheroleof the licensedvocationalnurse in themulti-disciplinaryhealthcareteam,professionalorganizations,andcontinuingeducation.

VNSG 1230 Maternal Neonatal Nursing (2-1-2)A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological conceptsapplicable to basic needs of the family including childbearingand neonatal care. Topics include physiological changes related topregnancy,fetaldevelopment,andnursingcareofthefamilyduringlaboranddeliveryandthepuerperium.

VNSG 1261 Introductory Clinical-Practical Nurse (0-12-2)A health-related work-base learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

VNSG 1304 Foundations of Nursing (3-0-3)Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standardsofpractice, legalandethical issues,androleofthevocationalnurse.Topicsincludementalhealth,therapeuticcommunication,culturalandspiritualdiversity,nursingprocess,andholisticawareness.

VNSG 1329 Medical-Surgical Nursing I (3-1-3)Application of the nursing process to the care of the adult patientexperiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health-illnesscontinuuminavarietyofhealthcaresettings.

VNSG 1334 Pediatric Nursing (3-0-3)Study of the care of pediatric client and family during health anddisease.Emphasisongrowthanddevelopmentalneeds.

VNSG 1402 Applied Nursing Skills I (3-3-4)Introductiontoandapplicationofprimarynursingskills. Emphasisonutilizationofthenursingprocessandrelatedscientificprinciples.

VNSG 1432 Medical-Surgical Nursing II (3-1-4)Continuation ofMedical-Surgical Nursing I with application of thenursingprocesstothecareoftheadultpatientexperiencingmedical-surgicalconditionsalongthehealth-illnesscontinuuminavarietyofhealthcaresettings.

VNSG 1462 Intermediate Clinical–Practical Nurse (0-20-4)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional.

VNSG 2413 Applied Nursing Skills II (3-2-4)Application of nursing skills to meet more complex client needsutilizingthenursingprocessandrelatedscientificprinciples.

VNSG 2463 Advanced Clinical-Practical Nurse (0-20-4)A health-related work-based learning experience that enables thestudenttoapplyspecializedoccupationaltheory,skills,andconcepts.Directsupervisionisprovidedbytheclinicalprofessional

Welding TechnologyENGL 1301 (see English/Communications)


NDTE 2311 Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector Exam (2-2-3)Weldingfundamentals,weldinginspectionandcodeinterpretationinpreparationforthecertifiedweldinginspectorexamination.


WLDG 1206 Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)FundamentalsofGasTungstenArcWelding(GTAW).IncludessetupandsafeuseofGTAWequipmentaswellasinstructioninflatpositionsonjointdesigns.

WLDG 1313 Intro to Blueprint Reading for Welders (2-2-3)A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology,symbols,graphicdescription,andweldingprocesses.Includessystemsofmeasurementandindustrystandards.Alsoincludesinterpretationofplansanddrawingsusedbyindustrytofacilitatefieldapplicationandproduction.

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WLDG 1317 Introduction to Layout & Fabrication (2-4-3) Afundamentalcourseinlayoutandfabricationrelatedtotheweldingindustry.Majoremphasisonstructuralshapesanduseinconstruction.

WLDG 1323 Welding Safety, Tools, & Equipment (3-0-3)An introduction toweldingcareers, equipmentandsafetypractices,includingOSHAstandardsforindustry.

WLDG 1337 Introduction to Welding Metallurgy (2-2-3)Astudyofferrousandnonferrousmetalsfromtheoretothefinishedproduct. Emphasis on metal alloys, heat treating, hard surfacing,welding techniques, forging, foundry processes, and mechanicalpropertiesofmetalincludinghardness,machinability,andductility.

WLDG 1412 Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) (2-6-4)Anoverviewofterminology,safetyprocedures,andequipmentset-up.Practice inperformingT-joints, lap joints,andbutt jointsusingFluxCoredArcWelding(FCAW)equipment.

WLDG 1421 Intro to Welding Fundamentals (2-6-4)An introduction to the fundamentalsof equipmentused inoxy-fuelandarcwelding,includingweldingandcuttingsafety,basicoxy-fuelweldingandcutting,basicarcweldingprocessesandbasicmetallurgy.

WLDG 1430 Intro to Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) (2-6-4)Astudyoftheprinciplesofgasmetalarcwelding,setupanduseofGasMetalArcWelding (GMAW)equipment, and safeuseof tools/equipment.Instructioninvariousjointdesigns.

WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (2-6-4)Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup,GTAWequipment.Instructioninvariouspositionsandjointdesigns.

WLDG 1435 Intro to Pipe Welding (2-6-4)An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arcwelding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipmentsetup,andsafeshoppractices.Emphasisonweldpositions1Gand2Gusingvariouselectrodes.

WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (2-6-4)A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds.Preparationofspecimensfortestinginalltestpositions.

WLDG 2413 Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes (2-6-4)Instructionusinglayouttoolsandblueprintreadingwithdemonstrationandguidedpracticeswithsomeof the followingweldingprocesses:oxy-fuelgascuttingandwelding,shieldmetalarcwelding(SMAW),gasmetalarcwelding(GMAW),flux-coredarcwelding(FCAW),gastungstenarcwelding(GTAW),oranyotherapprovedweldingprocess.

WLDG 2435 Advanced Layout & Fabrication (2-6-4)Anadvancedcourseinlayoutandfabrication.Includesproductionandfabricationoflayout,tools,andprocesses.Emphasisonapplicationoffabricationandlayoutskills.

WLDG 2443 Advanced Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (2-6-4)Advancedtopicsbasedonacceptedweldingcodes.TrainingprovidedwithvariouselectrodesinshieldedmetalarcweldingprocesseswithopenV-groovejointsinallpositions.

WLDG 2453 Advanced Pipe Welding (2-6-4)Advancedtopicsinvolvingweldingofpipeusingtheshieldedmetalarc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection,equipmentsetup,andsafeshoppractices.Emphasisonweldpositions5Gand6Gusingvariouselectrodes.

Wind Energy TechnologyCETT 1303 (see Mechatronics Technology)



CPMT 2350 (see Computer Systems Management Technology)



ELMT 1391 Special Topics in Electromechanical Technology/TechnicianTopics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge,and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology oroccupation and relevant to the professional development of thestudent. This coursewas designed to be repeatedmultiple times toimprovestudentproficiency.

ELMT 2380 Coop: Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology (1-19-6)Career-related activities encountered in the student's area ofspecializationofferedthroughanindividualizedagreementamongthecollege,employer,andstudent.Underthesupervisionof thecollegeandtheemployer,thestudentcombinesclassroomlearningwithworkexperience. Includesa lecture component.Prerequisite: 5th semesterstanding.


INMT 1317 (see Mechatronics Technology)



WIND 1300 Introduction to Wind Energy (3-0-3)Introductionofwindtechnology,windfarmdesign,andwindpowerdelivery.

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WIND 1302 Wind Safety (3-1-3)Introduction to safety procedures and practices relating to turbinetowers.IncludesfirstaidtrainingandCPRcertifications.

WIND 1470 Wind Turbine SCADA and Networking (2-4-4)TopicsinSupervisoryControlandDataAcquisitionsystems,IndustrialEthernet communications systemsas theyapply to thewindenergyindustry.

WIND 2310 Wind Turbine Materials and Electro-Mechanical Equipment (2-4-3)Identification and analysis of the components and systems ofwindturbine.

WIND 2455 Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair (2-5-4)Operation,maintenance,troubleshooting,andrepairofwindturbineelectro-mechanicalsystems

WIND 2459 Wind Power Delivery System (2-5-4)Components, equipment, and infrastructure used in the productionandtransmissionofelectricityasrelatedtowindturbinepower.

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ABDR1207.................................................. 127ABDR1311.................................................. 127ABDR1331.................................................. 127ABDR1349.................................................. 127ABDR1419.................................................. 127ABDR1441.................................................. 127ABDR1442.................................................. 127ABDR1455.................................................. 127ABDR1458.................................................. 127ABDR2257.................................................. 127ABDR2345.................................................. 127ABDR2353.................................................. 127ABDR2370.................................................. 127ABDR2380.................................................. 128ABDR2431.................................................. 128ABDR2441.................................................. 128ABDR2449.................................................. 128ABDR2451.................................................. 128ABDR2680.................................................. 128ACCT2301.................................................. 155ACCT2302.................................................. 155ACCT2401.................................................. 155AERM1203.................................................. 129AERM1205.................................................. 129AERM1208.................................................. 129AERM1210.................................................. 129AERM1240.................................................. 129AERM1241.................................................. 129AERM1243.................................................. 129AERM1247.................................................. 129AERM1253.................................................. 129AERM1254.................................................. 129AERM1314.................................................. 129AERM1315.................................................. 129AERM1344.................................................. 129AERM1345.................................................. 129AERM1349.................................................. 130AERM1350.................................................. 130AERM1351.................................................. 130AERM1352.................................................. 130AERM1357.................................................. 130AERM1456.................................................. 130AERM2231.................................................. 130

AERM2233.................................................. 130AERM2341.................................................. 130AERM2351.................................................. 130AERM2352.................................................. 130AERM2447.................................................. 130AGAH1347................................................. 124AGAH1401................................................. 124AGAH2413................................................. 124AGCR1341.................................................. 124AGCR1403.................................................. 124AGCR2305.................................................. 124AGCR2313.................................................. 124AGMG1300................................................. 124AGMG1311................................................. 124AGMG1318................................................. 124AGMG1344................................................. 124AGMG2312................................................. 125AGMG2382................................................. 125AGMG2682................................................. 125ARCE1352.................................................. 126ARTC1302................................................... 141ARTC1305................................................... 141ARTC1313................................................... 141ARTC2305................................................... 141ARTC2313................................................... 141ARTC2335................................................... 141ARTC2347................................................... 141ARTV1341................................................... 141ARTV1343................................................... 141ARTV1351................................................... 141ARTV2341................................................... 141ARTV2351................................................... 141AUMT1201................................................. 128AUMT1380................................................. 128AUMT1407................................................. 128AUMT1410................................................. 128AUMT1416................................................. 128AUMT1419................................................ 128AUMT1445................................................. 128AUMT2270................................................. 128AUMT2301................................................. 128AUMT2413................................................. 128AUMT2417................................................. 128

AUMT2421................................................. 128AUMT2425................................................. 129AUMT2434................................................. 129AUMT2680................................................. 129BCIS1305..................................................... 133BIOL1106..................................................... 146BIOL1107..................................................... 146BIOL1108..................................................... 146BIOL1109..................................................... 146BIOL1111..................................................... 146BIOL1113..................................................... 146BIOL1306.................................................... 146BIOL1307.................................................... 146BIOL1308.................................................... 146BIOL1309.................................................... 146BIOL1311..................................................... 146BIOL1313.................................................... 146BIOL1322.................................................... 147BIOL1323.................................................... 147BIOL1406.................................................... 146BIOL1407.................................................... 146BIOL1408.................................................... 146BIOL1409.................................................... 146BIOL1411..................................................... 146BIOL1413.................................................... 146BIOL2101.................................................... 147BIOL2102.................................................... 147BIOL2121.................................................... 147BIOL2301.................................................... 147BIOL2302.................................................... 147BIOL2321.................................................... 147BIOL2401.................................................... 147BIOL2402.................................................... 147BIOL2421................................................... 147BIOM1201................................................... 130BIOM1205................................................... 130BIOM1309................................................... 130BIOM1315................................................... 130BIOM1341................................................... 131BIOM1350................................................... 131BIOM1355................................................... 131BIOM1391................................................... 131BIOM2288................................................... 131

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BIOM2301................................................... 131BIOM2311................................................... 131BIOM2315................................................... 131BIOM2319................................................... 131BIOM2331................................................... 131BIOM2339................................................... 131BIOM2343................................................... 131BIOM2380................................................... 131BMGT1306.................................................. 133BMGT1309.................................................. 133BMGT1325.................................................. 133BMGT1327.................................................. 132BMGT1331.................................................. 133BMGT2331.................................................. 133BMGT2341.................................................. 134BUSI1301..................................................... 155BUSI2301..................................................... 155CDEC1318.................................................. 143CDEC1321.................................................. 143CDEC1356.................................................. 143CDEC1359.................................................. 143CDEC2340.................................................. 143CETT1303................................................... 149CETT1305................................................... 149CETT1307................................................... 136CETT1325................................................... 149CHEF1205................................................... 136CHEF1301................................................... 136CHEF1314................................................... 137CHEF2301................................................... 137CHEF2341................................................... 137CHEF2480................................................... 137CHEF2680................................................... 137CHEM1105................................................. 147CHEM1111.................................................. 147CHEM1112.................................................. 147CHEM1305................................................. 147CHEM1311................................................. 147CHEM1312................................................. 147CHEM1405................................................. 147CHEM1411................................................. 147CHEM1412................................................. 147CHEM2123................................................. 147

CHEM2125................................................. 147CHEM2323................................................. 147CHEM2325................................................. 147CHEM2423................................................. 147CHEM2425................................................. 147CNBT1300.................................................. 131CNBT1311................................................... 131CNBT1315.................................................. 131CNBT1316.................................................. 131CNBT1342.................................................. 131CNBT1346.................................................. 131CNBT1350.................................................. 132CNBT2315.................................................. 132CNBT2317.................................................. 132CNBT2337.................................................. 132CNBT2339.................................................. 132CNBT2342.................................................. 132CNBT2344.................................................. 132CBNT2380.................................................. 132CBNT2680................................................... 132COSC1301................................................... 155COSC1336................................................... 124COSC1337................................................... 124COSC1436................................................... 155COSC1437................................................... 155COSC2325................................................... 124COSC2336................................................... 124CPMT1303.................................................. 135CPMT1304.................................................. 136CPMT1307.................................................. 136CPMT1311.................................................. 136CPMT1345.................................................. 136CPMT1347.................................................. 136CPMT2302.................................................. 136CPMT2333.................................................. 136CPMT2345.................................................. 136CPMT2350.................................................. 136CSIR1303..................................................... 154CSIR1355..................................................... 154CSIR1359..................................................... 154CSIR1391..................................................... 154CSIR2350..................................................... 154CSIR2351..................................................... 154

CTEC1205................................................... 134CTEC1206................................................... 134CTEC1380................................................... 134CTEC1441................................................... 134CTEC1680................................................... 134CTEC2250................................................... 134CTEC2333................................................... 134CTEC2441................................................... 134CTEC2443................................................... 134CTEC2445................................................... 134DEMR2434.................................................. 129DFTG1305................................................... 126DFTG1309................................................... 126DFTG1310................................................... 126DFTG1313................................................... 132DFTG1317................................................... 126DFTG1333................................................... 126DFTG1357................................................... 126DFTG2312................................................... 126DFTG2319................................................... 126DFTG2330................................................... 126DFTG2332................................................... 126DFTG2338................................................... 126DFTG2340................................................... 127DFTG2380................................................... 127DFTG2680................................................... 127DHYG1207................................................. 138DHYG1211.................................................. 138DHYG1215................................................. 138DHYG1227................................................. 138DHYG1235................................................. 138DHYG1239................................................. 138DHYG1260................................................. 138DHYG1261................................................. 138DHYG1301................................................. 138DHYG1304................................................. 138DHYG1319................................................. 138DHYG1331................................................. 138DHYG2153................................................. 138DHYG2301................................................. 138DHYG2360................................................. 139DHYG2361................................................. 139DLBT1205................................................... 139

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DLBT1209................................................... 139DLBT1213................................................... 139DLBT1217................................................... 139DLBT1291................................................... 139DLBT1301................................................... 139DLBT2204................................................... 139DLBT2207................................................... 139DLBT2211................................................... 139DLBT2215................................................... 139DLBT2217................................................... 139DLBT2235................................................... 139DLBT2241................................................... 139DLBT2242................................................... 139DLBT2244................................................... 139DLBT2321................................................... 139DLBT2333................................................... 139DLBT2430................................................... 139DMTH0050................................................. 140DMTH0100................................................. 140DMTH0200................................................. 140DNTA1213.................................................. 138DNTA1245.................................................. 138DNTA1305.................................................. 138DNTA1351.................................................. 138DNTA1415.................................................. 138DNTA1453.................................................. 138DNTA1660.................................................. 138ECON2301.................................................. 132ECON2302.................................................. 132EDTC1164................................................... 143EDTC1301................................................... 143EDTC1307................................................... 143EDTC1321................................................... 143EDTC1325................................................... 143EDTC1341................................................... 143EDTC1364................................................... 143EDTC1393................................................... 143EDTC1394................................................... 143EDTC1395................................................... 143EDTC2305................................................... 144EDTC2311................................................... 144EDTC2317................................................... 144EECT1300................................................... 155

EECT1303................................................... 155EECT1307................................................... 155EECT1342................................................... 155EECT1344................................................... 155EECT1380................................................... 155EECT1680................................................... 155EECT2330................................................... 155EECT2337................................................... 155EECT2435................................................... 155EECT2680................................................... 155ELMT1301.................................................. 149ELMT1305.................................................. 149ELMT1391.................................................. 157ELMT2333................................................. 149ELMT2339................................................. 149ELMT2341.................................................. 149ELMT2380.................................................. 157ELPT2231................................................... 149ENGL1301.................................................. 142ENGL1302................................................. 142ENGL2307.................................................. 142ENGL2314.................................................. 142ENGL2321.................................................. 142ENGL2326.................................................. 143ENGL2331.................................................. 143ENGR1201.................................................. 142ENGR1204.................................................. 142ENGR2105................................................. 142ENGR2301................................................. 142ENGR2304.................................................. 142ENGR2305.................................................. 142EPCT1203.................................................. 134EPCT1211.................................................... 134EPCT1251................................................... 134EPCT1344................................................... 134EPCT2335.................................................. 135FCEL1305................................................... 149FDNS1305.................................................. 137FDNS1341................................................... 156GAME1301................................................ 144GAME1303................................................. 144GAME1304................................................ 144GAME1306................................................. 144

GAME1309................................................ 144GAME1343................................................ 144GAME1349................................................ 144GAME1353................................................. 144GAME1359................................................. 144GAME2303................................................. 144GAME2333................................................. 144GAME2353................................................. 144GAME2359................................................. 145GISC1301.................................................... 127GISC1311.................................................... 127GISC2320.................................................... 127GOVT2305.................................................. 132GOVT2306.................................................. 132GRPH1359.................................................. 141GRPH1380.................................................. 141GRPH2380.................................................. 141GRPH2680.................................................. 141HART1300.................................................. 125HART1301.................................................. 125HART1303.................................................. 125HART1307.................................................. 125HART1310.................................................. 125HART1341.................................................. 125HART1345.................................................. 125HART2302.................................................. 125HART2331.................................................. 125HART2334.................................................. 125HART2336.................................................. 125HART2338.................................................. 125HART2341.................................................. 125HART2342.................................................. 125HART2343.................................................. 125HART2345.................................................. 125HART2380.................................................. 126HART2680.................................................. 126HIST1301.................................................... 132HIST1302.................................................... 133HIST2321.................................................... 133HITT1166.................................................... 150HITT1204.................................................... 145HITT1253.................................................... 145HITT1255.................................................... 145

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HITT1301.................................................... 145HITT1305.................................................... 150HITT1311.................................................... 151HITT1341.................................................... 145HITT1342.................................................... 145HITT1345.................................................... 145HITT2149.................................................... 145HITT2166.................................................... 145HITT2239.................................................... 145HITT2266.................................................... 145HITT2335.................................................... 146HITT2343.................................................... 146HPRS1101................................................... 126HPRS1204................................................... 126HPRS1205................................................... 126HPRS2300................................................... 126HRPO2301.................................................. 134IEIR1302...................................................... 149IEIR1304...................................................... 149IFWA1205................................................... 137IFWA1219................................................... 137IFWA2341.................................................. 137IFWA2437................................................... 137IMED1316................................................... 141IMED1345................................................... 143IMED2315................................................... 142IMED2345.................................................. 142INDS1300.................................................... 127INMT1317................................................... 149INMT1319................................................... 150INTC1341.................................................... 150ITNW1313.................................................. 135ITNW1325.................................................. 135ITNW1354.................................................. 135ITNW1358.................................................. 135ITNW2305.................................................. 135ITNW2312.................................................. 135ITNW2321.................................................. 135ITNW2335.................................................. 135ITNW2350.................................................. 135ITNW2354.................................................. 135ITNW2359.................................................. 135ITSC1315..................................................... 134

ITSC1316..................................................... 136ITSC1321..................................................... 134ITSC2321..................................................... 134ITSC2339.................................................... 136ITSE1307..................................................... 145ITSE1331..................................................... 145ITSE1350..................................................... 136ITSE2331..................................................... 145ITSE2345..................................................... 145ITSY1342..................................................... 135ITSY2301..................................................... 135ITSY2330..................................................... 135ITSY2359..................................................... 136LAWT1301.................................................. 133LMGT1325................................................. 134MAIR1449.................................................. 126MATH1314................................................. 147MATH1316................................................. 147MATH1324................................................. 147MATH1325................................................. 147MATH1332................................................. 147MATH1348................................................. 147MATH1350................................................. 147MATH1351................................................. 148MATH2305................................................. 148MATH2312................................................. 148MATH2318................................................. 148MATH2320................................................. 148MATH2342................................................. 148MATH2413................................................ 148MATH2414................................................. 148MATH2415................................................. 148MCHN1302................................................ 151MCHN1305............................................... 151MCHN1308................................................ 151MCHN1313............................................... 151MCHN1320................................................ 151MCHN1335............................................... 152MCHN1338............................................... 152MCHN1343............................................... 152MCHN1358................................................ 152MCHN2302................................................ 152MCHN2303............................................... 152

MCHN2335............................................... 152MCHN2337............................................... 152MCHN2370............................................... 152MCHN2372................................................ 152MCHN2447............................................... 152MCHN2480................................................ 152MDCA1205................................................. 150MDCA1321................................................. 150MDCA1343................................................. 151MDCA1348................................................. 150MDCA1352................................................. 150MDCA1402................................................. 151MDCA1417................................................. 150MDCA1460................................................. 150MDCA2266................................................. 150MRKG1301................................................. 134MRMT1307................................................. 151MRMT2333................................................. 151NCBM0050................................................. 140NCBR0050.................................................. 140NCBW0050................................................. 140NDTE2311.................................................. 156NURA1301.................................................. 151NURA1360.................................................. 151OSHT1305................................................... 132PHTC1311................................................... 142PHYS1101................................................... 148PHYS1102................................................... 148PHYS1115................................................... 148PHYS1117................................................... 148PHYS1301................................................... 148PHYS1302................................................... 148PHYS1315................................................... 148PHYS1317................................................... 148PHYS1401................................................... 148PHYS1402................................................... 148PHYS1415................................................... 148PHYS1417................................................... 148PHYS2125................................................... 148 PHYS2126................................................... 148PHYS2325................................................... 148PHYS2326................................................... 148PHYS2425................................................... 148

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PHYS2426................................................... 148PLAB1323................................................... 150POFI1349.................................................... 134POFT1301................................................... 143POFT1319................................................... 134POFT1321................................................... 149PSTR1401.................................................... 137PSYC2301.................................................... 133PSYC2314.................................................... 133QCTC1301.................................................. 150RBTC1305................................................... 150READ0050.................................................. 140READ0100.................................................. 140READ0200.................................................. 140RNSG1201.................................................. 152RNSG1210.................................................. 152RNSG1341.................................................. 152RNSG1343.................................................. 153RNSG1360.................................................. 153RNSG1361.................................................. 153RNSG1412.................................................. 153RNSG1413.................................................. 153RNSG2221.................................................. 153RNSG2313.................................................. 153RNSG2331.................................................. 153RNSG2362.................................................. 153RSTO1201................................................... 137RSTO1204................................................... 137RSTO1221................................................... 137RSTO1313................................................... 137RSTO1325................................................... 137RSTO2301................................................... 137RSTO2307................................................... 137SCIT1414..................................................... 135SCIT1415..................................................... 135SCIT1543..................................................... 135SCIT2401..................................................... 135SOCI1301.................................................... 133SOCI1306.................................................... 133SOCI2319.................................................... 133SPAN1311................................................... 153SPAN1312................................................... 153SPAN2311................................................... 153

SPAN2323................................................... 153SPAN2324................................................... 153SPCH1311................................................... 153SPCH1315................................................... 153SPCH1318................................................... 153SPCH1321................................................... 153SPCH2333................................................... 154SRGT1244................................................... 154SRGT1405................................................... 154SRGT1409................................................... 154SRGT1441................................................... 154SRGT1442................................................... 154SRGT1460................................................... 154SRGT1461................................................... 154SRGT2462................................................... 154SRVY2348.................................................... 127TECA1354................................................... 144TECM1301.................................................. 149TECM1303.................................................. 149VNSG1119................................................... 156VNSG1230.................................................. 156VNSG1261.................................................. 156VNSG1304.................................................. 156VNSG1329.................................................. 156VNSG1334.................................................. 156VNSG1402.................................................. 156VNSG1432.................................................. 156VNSG1462.................................................. 156VNSG2413.................................................. 156VNSG2463.................................................. 156WIND1300.................................................. 157WIND1302.................................................. 158WIND1470.................................................. 158WIND2310.................................................. 158WIND2455.................................................. 158WIND2459.................................................. 158WLDG1206................................................. 156WLDG1313................................................. 156WLDG1317................................................. 157WLDG1323................................................. 157WLDG1337................................................. 157WLDG1412................................................. 157WLDG1430................................................. 157

WLDG1434................................................. 157WLDG1435................................................. 157WLDG1457................................................. 157WLDG2413................................................. 157WLDG2435................................................. 157WLDG2443................................................. 157WLDG2453................................................. 157WRIT0050................................................... 140WRIT0100................................................... 141WRIT0200................................................... 141

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Section Title | 165

Personnel Directory

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Personnel Directory

Board of RegentsOfficersEllisM.Skinner,II,ChairmanJoeM.Gurecky,ViceChairmanLindaMcKenna,ExecutiveCommitteePlace1GeneSeaman,ExecutiveCommitteePlace2

MembersPennyForrestJohnHatchelJoeK.HearneJ.V.MartinMichaelF.Northcutt

System Executive OfficersMichaelL.ReeserChancellor

J.GaryHendricksViceChancellor,ChiefFinancialOfficer

RickHerreraViceChancellor,SystemChiefTechnologyOfficer

JonathanHoekstraViceChancellor,ChiefofStaff

GailLawrenceViceChancellorforHumanandOrganizationalDevelopment

Dr.CesarMaldonadoViceChancellor,InstitutionalResearchandCommercialization

Dr.EltonStucklyViceChancellorforInstructionalServices

RandyWootenViceChancellorforBusinessDevelopment

College PresidentsDr.CesarMaldonado,P.E.TSTCHarlingen

EltonE.Stuckley,Jr.TSTCWaco

GailLawrenceTSTCWestTexas

RandallWootenTSTCMarshall

TSTC Harlingen AdministrationDr.CesarMaldonadoPresident/ViceChancellorforInstitutionalResearchandCommercializationPh.D.,TexasTechUniversity

AdamHutchisonProvostM.A.,LibertyUniversity

CathyMaplesVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentM.Ed.,UniversityofNorthernIowa

TeriZamoraExecutiveVicePresidentofFinancial&AdministrativeServicesM.A.C.C.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

MaryAdamsAssociateVicePresidentofEnrollmentManagementB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

BarbBennettAssociateVicePresidentofStudentLearningM.S.,EasternIllinoisUniversity

Dr.GradyDeatonAssociateVicePresidentofAdministrativeServicesEd.D.,UniversidadAutonomadeTamaulipas

JavierDeLeonAssociateVicePresidentofCollegeReadiness&AdvancementM.P.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

Dr.StellaGarciaVicePresidentofInstitutionalEffectiveness&Research/ ADACoordinatorPh.D.OurLadyoftheLakeUniversity

Dr.ReginaGarza-MitchellAssociateVicePresidentofStudentLearningEd.D.,CentralMichiganUniversity

ClediaHernandezAssociateVicePresidentCorporate&CommunityEducationB.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

Professional StaffRubenAbarcaAssociateProjectManagerA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

SalvadorAcevedoCoordinatorProgramsB.A.,UniversityofTexasatPanAmerican

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JaimeE.AguilarSystemsAnalystI-FinancialAidB.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

MelissaAlemánAssistantDirector–HumanResourcesA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

AdanAlvarezProjectManagerB.S.,UniversityofTexasatArlington

GracielaAnguloOperationsAssociate

ClaudiaArnoldCounselor,HEPB.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

PaulaArredondoRegistrarB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

DaisyAvalosAdmissionsAdvisorB.A.,TexasA&MInternationalUniversity

NereidaBalliAcademicAdvisorA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

ErmelindaBarronAcademicAdvisorM.Ed.,TexasA&MUniversity–Kingsville

DavidJosephBaslerCoordinator-RecruitmentB.B.A.,TexasA&MUniversity

Dr.RobertBennettDirector-InstructionalProjectsD.M.D.,SouthernIllinoisUniversity

EsterBodnarAssistantDirector–InstitutionalEffectivenessA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

Dr.GinaCano-MonrealDirector–OnlineEducationPh.D.,SaintLouisUniversity

DavidCasanovaCoordinator–TechnicalProgramB.S.,TexasA&MUniversityKingsville

LauraCasasDirector-TalentSearch

M.B.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsvilleMaryE.CastañonAssistanttotheProvostB.A.A.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

AdeleClinton-SolisDirectorofStudentLifeM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

DoraColvinDirectorofCollegeInformationB.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

AnnaCortezEquityAdvocateCounselorB.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

ClarisaDelaFuenteDirector-DualEnrollmentB.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

CorinaDelaRosaCoordinator-DisabilitiesProgramsB.S.W.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

MyraDeleonTestingAdministratorA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeatHarlingen

DanielDeLaGarzaSeniorBuyerB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

CarolinaDuranAccountantB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

SharonFariasExecutiveAssistanttoPresident

Dr.GiselaE.FigueroaExecutiveDirector–FinancialServicesPh.D.,OurLadyoftheLakeUniversity

TillieFloresAssistantDirector-FinancialAidA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

RobertFoshieAcademicAdvisorB.A.,GrandCanyonUniversity

JoeGarciaSupervisor-CustodialServices

JuanGarciaDirector-CurriculumM.S.,UniversityofTexasatPanAmerican

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JuanGarzaDirector-ResourceDevelopmentB.A.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

LorenaY.GarzaStudentRecruitmentSpecialistB.A.,UniversityofTexasatPanAmerican

DeborahGibsonSupervisor,AccountingB.S.,UniversityofHouston

AlmaGomezAcademicAdvisorB.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

ElmaGomezAcademicAdvisorB.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

JanetteGomezCounselor,StudentM.S.,TexasA&MUniversityatKingsville

JoseAlfredoGonzalezInstructionalTechnologySpecialistIIA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

JulieGonzalezHumanResourcesAdvisor

LizetteGonzalezAcademicAdvisorB.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

LlesminGonzalezTestingAdministratorB.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

RoxanneGonzalezAcademicAdvisorB.A.,TexasA&MUniversityKingsville

CerafinGrajalesAssociateProjectManagerA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

PedroGuardiolaBuyerIA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

SteveGuevaraDirectorVeteransCenterB.T.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

MarthaGutierrezCoordinatorofIndustrialTrainingB.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

NancyHendriksDirector,LearningResourceCenterM.L.S.,WayneStateUniversity

ToddHollandCoordinatorStrategicPartnershipsB.A.,LifePacificCollege

SusanHolmesDirector-CareerServicesB.A.,TexasChristianUniversity

KatieInfante-FalconAcademicAdvisorB.A.A.,UniversityofTexasBrownsville

BrittanyJohnsonAcademicAdvisorB.A.,TexasA&MUniversity

JuanLealDirector-ContinuingEducationB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

LuisLealSupervisor–BookstoreM.A.,UniversityofPhoenix

VelmaLealDisabilityAccommodationsSpecialistB.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

JuanLopezDirector,PhysicalPlantB.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

LyndaLopezExecutiveDirectorMarketingB.A.,SouthwestTexasStateUniversityatSanMarcos

DianaLucioDirector–CAMPM.P.A.,BaruchCollege

AntoniaLunaDirector–HEPM.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

AmyLynchDirector–InstitutionalAdvancementB.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

MelissaManriqueDirector-UpwardBoundB.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

JohannMartinezVeteransProgramOfficer

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B.A.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsvilleKatieMartinezSystemsAnalystIA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

AdamMcGrathGraphicDesignerDiplomaofGraphicArts,RMITUniversity-Melbourne

ConnieMoncusProjectManagerM.B.A.,-UniversityofTexasBrownsville

RosalindaMoralesCoordinator-TestingB.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

RoelMorolesDirector–AuxiliaryServicesB.B.A.,TexasA&MUniversity

MichaelMunizLicensedProfessionalCounselorM.A.,St.Mary’sUniversity

BelindaMunozStudentRecruitmentSpecialistB.S.,TexasA&MUniversityatKingsville

JohnOrtegaAcademicAdvisor

MelindaOrtizAdmissionsAdvisorB.A.,UniversityofTexasBrownsville

ValentinOsejoSupervisorofProperty&AccountabilityB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

BelindaPalominoSupervisorofStudentActivitesB.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

FredPenaJr.Director–FinancialAidB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

CarlosPerezSupervisorofHousing&Dorms

CarmenPerezBuyerI

GustavoPerezSystemsAnalystIA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

JenniferPorrasPretechAdvisorA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeatHarlingen

MarySanchezPrepejchalDirectorofHumanResourcesB.A.,UniversityofHouston

NoraRamirezAcademicAdvisorA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

LindaRamonInstructionalTechSpecialistIA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

LydiaRamosProjectManagerA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeatHarlingen

EstebanReynaStudentRecruitmentSpecialistA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

ClaudiaRodriguezSystemsAnalystIB.A.T.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

ClistaRodriguezProjectCoordinatorB.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

LindaRodriguez-GuillenDirectorofProcurementManagement/HUBB.B.A.,St.Mary’sUniversity

KarlaSalasAdmissionsAdvisorM.S.S.W.,UniversityofTexasatArlington

MaximoSalazarAcademicAdvisorB.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

NormaSalazarDirector-StudentSuccessM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

JosieSaldivarCoordinator-CareerPlan/PlacementB.A.T.,UniversityofTexasBrownsville

AmandaSandovalAcademicAdvisorM.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

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GloriaSerraAdmissionsAdvisorB.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

ElizabethSilvaDirector-Career&GuidanceM.Ed.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

LaurieSimmonsDirector-NewTechnologyProgramB.A.,UniversityofTexasatAustin

ArturoSolanoDebitCardAdministratorB.A.T.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

CelinaSolis-HernandezInstitutionalResearchSpecialistB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

CynthiaSparksMentoringCoordinatorB.A.,UniversityofTexasatArlington

AngelaStuart-CarruthersCoordinator–AcademicAdvisementCenterM.Ed.,PennStateUniversityPark

StevenSzymoniakDirector-FacultyDevelopmentM.B.A.,-ColumbiaSouthernUniversity

JoseAdanTrevinoCoordinator–SpecialProjectsB.S.,UniversityofTexasatPanAmerican

JessicaTurrubiatesAcademicAdvisorB.T.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

EddaM.UrreaDirector,SupportServicesM.A.,TexasA&MUniversityKingsville

JenniferVasquezGraphicDesignerA.A.A.,ArtInstituteofDallas

ViolaVelaAccountantB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasBrownsville

CindyWaddleStudentRecruitmentSpecialistB.A.,UniversityofTexasHealthScienceCenter

KellyWithrowLibrarianTechnicalServices

M.L.S.,-KentStateUniversityLenoraYanezAssistantRegistrarB.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

JessicaYbarraInstructionTechnologySpecialistIICertificate,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

JudithYbarraResourceDevelopmentSpecialistB.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

StephenZarateDirector–UniversityCenterM.T.S.,UrshanGraduateSchoolofTheology

DavidZieskeAcademicAdvisorA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

AntoniaZunigaCoordinator-BudgetsCER-TexasStateTechnicalCollege

GiselaZunigaStudentRecruitmentSpecialistA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeatHarlingen

JustinZunigaWebmasterA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

MelaniZunigaCoordinatorofPublicationsA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

FacultyJuanitaAcebedoInstructor,RNProgramM.S.P.H.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

MohamedAgharbiMasterInstructor,DevelopmentalMathM.S.,TexasA&MUniversity

MyriamAguilaInstructor,Education&TrainingM.Ed.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

AlejandroAlcoserInstructor,DepartmentChair,ComputerSystemsManagementTechnologyM.Ed.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

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CristinaAldapeMasterInstructor,GeneralStudiesB.S.W.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

KyumarsArdalaniAssociateProfessor,Mathematics/PhysicsM.S.,TexasA&MUniversity

GladysArjonaInstructor,DentalHygieneM.Ed,TXA&MKingsville

FelicidadBalcosAssociateProfessor,Communications/Humanities,AssistantDepartmentChairM.A.,UniversityofthePhilippines

PatrickBauerMasterInstructor,CulinaryArtsB.S.,UniversityofHouston

RandyBauerSeniorInstructor,DepartmentChair,DentalLaboratoryTechnologyA.A.S,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

PedroBazanMasterInstructor,DevelopmentalMathM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

BillieBeckerAssociateProfessor,AssistantDepartmentChair,DevelopmentalEnglishM.S.,UniversityoftheStateofNewYorkatAlbany

BeverlyBendiksAssociateProfessor,Communication&HumanitiesM.A.UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

EdelmiroBenitezInstructor,BusinessManagementTechnologyB.A.T.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

DanielBodnarMasterInstructor,TelecommunicationsB.S.,TexasA&MUniversity-CorpusChristi

MelissaBoweryInstructor,LVNProgramA.A.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

YvonneBrowningMasterInstructor,DevelopmentalEnglishM.A.,TrinityUniversity

JillB.BrunsonInstructor,DentalAssistant

Certificate,SouthwesternOklahomaStateUniversityJorgeCabreraInstructor,AirConditioning&RefrigerationTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

DavidCamposInstructor,ArchitectureDesign&EngineeringGraphicsTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

RubyCampuzanoSeniorInstructor,AssistantDepartmentChair,Business&Behavioral/SocialSciencesM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

OmarCanoAssociateProfessor,Biology/NursingPreparatoryProgramsM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

JosephCantuInstructor,AutoCollisionTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

EnriqueCarrilloInstructor,DepartmentChair,WindEnergyTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

AbelCastilloInstructor,AutomotiveTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

CharlesD.CastilloInstructor,Biology/NursingPreparatoryProgramsM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

CynthiaChavezInstructor,Communication&HumanitiesM.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

Dr.EdnaClausProfessor,DivisionDirectorComputerSystemsManagementTechnologyPh.D.,TexasA&MKingsville

StevenCoffmanInstructor,Game&SimulationProgrammingA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

NormaColunga-HernandezAssociateProfessor,DepartmentChair,ComputerNetworking&SecurityTechnologyM.S.,WesternChristianScience

NickiConeAssociateProfessor,DivisionDirector,EnglishM.A.,TexasA&MUniversity

ScottContoisInstructor,DevelopmentalMath

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M.S.,WesternIllinoisUniversityTomCrossInstructor,DepartmentChair,AviationMaintenanceTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

SanJuanaCuellarAssociateProfessor,Business&Behavioral/SocialSciencesM.B.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

JohnR.DavidsonSeniorInstructor,Social/BehavioralScienceM.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

RubenDelaRosaSr.Instructor,DepartmentChair,AirConditioning&RefrigerationTechnologyB.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

GilbertDeLeonMasterInstructor,HEPB.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

MarilupeDelgadoAssociateProfessor,DevelopmentalEnglishM.A.,UniversityofTexasBrownsville

Dr.TonyM.DesjardinsInstructor,DepartmentChair,Education&TrainingEd.D.,UniversityofHouston

CarlEadsMasterInstructor,DepartmentChair,CulinaryArtsB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

SusanEast-YoungInstructor,DepartmentChair,NursingA.S.,ClovisCommunityCollege

LauraEsquivelInstructor,DentalHygieneA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

EvaEulerInstructor,DepartmentChair,DentalHygieneTechnologyM.Ed.,TexasA&MUniversityKingsville

EvaFernandezInstructor,DevelopmentalMathB.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

Dr.FernandoFigueroaInstructor,DivisionDirector,EngineeringProgramDivisionPh.D.,OurLadyoftheLakeUniversity

KristinaFloresInstructor,NursingCertificate,St.Michael'sSchoolofNursingandTechnology

MeganFloresInstructor,LVNProgramA.A.S.,SouthTexasCollege

RoelFloresMasterInstructor,Chemical-EnvironmentalTechnologyB.S.,TexasA&MUniversityCollegeStation

VeronicaFloresInstructor,MedicalInformationSpecialistA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

Dr.EmmanuelFormacioSernaInstructor,Biology/NursingPreparatoryProgramsM.D.,UniversidadPopularAutonomaMedical

GarnetGaitherMasterInstructorDigitalMediaDesignTechnologyB.F.A.,TexasA&MUniversityCollegeStation

MirnaGarciaAssociateProfessor,DevelopmentalEnglishM.S.,UniversityofNorthTexas

JohnT.GarrettAssociateProfessor,DepartmentChair,AcademicCoreM.Ed.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

AgedaGarzaInstructor,SurgicalTechnologyA.A.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

GabrielGarzaInstructor,DigitalMediaDesignA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

ReneGarzaInstructor,Communication&HumanitiesM.F.A.,UTPanAmerican

SammyGavitoInstructor,AgricultureTechnologyM.A.,TexasA&MUniversityKingsville

MichaelGayMasterInstructor,BiologyM.A.I.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

AnaGonzalesInstructor,HealthInformationTechnologyB.S.,TexasStateUniversity

EmilyGonzalesInstructor,MedicalAssistantCertificate,ValleyBaptistAcademy

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AlfonsoGonzalezInstructor,BuildingConstructionTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

Dr.DanielGonzalezProfessor,AssistantDepartmentChair,AcademicEnglishEd.D.,UniversityofHouston

ElsaGonzalezAssociateProfessor,Behavioral/SocialSciencesM.A.,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

IsaacGonzalezInstructor,MachiningTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

NancyGonzalezSeniorInstructor,HEPM.S.,TexasA&MUniversityatCorpusChristi

AdanGutierrez,Jr.Instructor,AutomotiveTechnologyB.S.,TexasA&MUniversityatCorpusChristi

HeatherHallInstructor,AcademicEnglishM.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

PaulHansenAssociateProfessor,DevelopmentalEnglishM.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

JohnHensleyInstructor,StudentSuccessM.S.W.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

AdamHernandezInstructor,DepartmentChair,MechatronicsTechnologyB.S.,TexasAMUniversityofKingsville

FelipeHernandezInstructor,ComputerSystemsManagementTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

RobertHernandezInstructor,Chemical-EnvironmentalTechnologyB.S.,UniversityofTexasatAustin

YaninaHernandezInstructor,AcademicForeignLanguageM.A.,UniversityofNewMexico

AdrianaHinojosa-VassbergInstructor,LVNProgramA.A.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

MaryElizabethHollmannInstructor,Education&TrainingM.Ed.,UniversityofTexasatBrowsnville

MehrdadHosseinpourMasterInstructor,DevelopmentalMathM.S.,TexasA&MUniversity

LucretiaHumanInstructor,DentalHygieneB.S.,NorthernArizonaUniversity

CesarIbarraInstructor,ComputerNetworking&SecurityTechnologyB.A.T.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

AntonioJayomaInstructor,InterimDepartmentChair,RNProgramM.S.P.H.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

TimothyA.KikosInstructor,English/SpanishM.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

RichardKirkAssociateProfessor,Social/BehavioralScienceM.Ed.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

VelmaKotzur,AssociateProfessor,GeneralStudiesM.A.I.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

JeanLashbrookSeniorInstructor,DivisionDirector-AlliedHealthNurseAssistantTechnologyA.A.S.,R.N.,NewYorkUniversity

DeliaLealInstructor,BusinessManagementTechnologyM.A.E.,UniversityofPhoenix

JessicaLealInstructor,DepartmentChair,Chemistry/ChemicalEnvironmentalTechnologyM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

EldwinLeijaInstructor,MechatronicsTechnologyB.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

PaulLeonardAssociateProfessor,DepartmentChair,Biology/NursingPreparatoryProgramsM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

FrankLewisAssociateProfessor,English/Spanish

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M.A.,AmericanUniversityDr.YuchungLiaoInstructor,AcademicEngineeringDepartmentPh.D.,BrownUniversity

RicardoLimasInstructor,DepartmentChair,MachiningTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

GeorgeListerInstructor,DepartmentChair,WindEnergyTechnologyM.S.,NationalUniversity

PatriciaListerEnrollmentManagementSpecialist,WindEnergyTechnologyM.S.,UniversityofTexasatDallas

RayLongoriaInstructor,BiomedicalEquipmentTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

RogelioLongoriaInstructor,AirConditioning&RefrigerationTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

VictorLoyaInstructor,CulinaryArtsB.S.,UniversityofPhoenix

TonyLozanoInstructor,DepartmentChair,Game&SimulationProgrammingA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

AliciaLugoInstructor,DepartmentChairNurseAssistantB.S.,UniversityofTexasBrownsville

ElizabethMartinezInstructor,ComputerSystemsManagementTechnologyB.S.,TexasA&MUniversityCorpusChristi

CindyB.MataInstructor,BusinessManagementTechnologyB.B.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

NorbertoMendozaInstructor,AgricultureTechnologyM.A.,AngeloStateUniversity

MonicaMercadoInstructor,Communication&HumanitiesM.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

JulianMontalvoInstructor,AutomotiveTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

AlMontemayorMasterInstructor,ComputerNetworkingandSecurityTechnologyM.A.,TrinityUniversity

KennethMooreInstructor,DepartmentChair,WeldingTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

MichaelMurphySr.Instructor,InterimDepartmentChair,Mathematics/PhysicsB.A.,UniversityofHouston

SamNaumanAssociateProfessor,DevelopmentalMathM.B.A.,SouthernNewHampshireUniversity

JanNesmithInstructor,ComputerNetworkingandSecurityTechnologyB.A.T.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

CharlesObareInstructor,DevelopmentalMathM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

ClarkOwenAssociateProfessor,English/SpanishM.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

RoxannePenaInstructorA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

KrisotpherPetitInstructor,DentalHygieneA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

SamuelPizanoInstructor,ArchitectureDesign&EngineeringGraphicsTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

DavidPlaceInstructor,DigitalMediaDesignTechnologyB.F.A.,AmericanIntercontinentalUniversity

UvaldoPresasInstructor,DigitalMediaDesignTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

BeydaM.RamirezInstructor,MedicalInformationSpecialist/TranscriptionistB.A.A.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

RobertoRamirezInstructor,AutomotiveTechnologyA.A.S.,SouthTexasCollege

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GloriaRangelInstructor,AcademicMathM.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

EveReimInstructor,DropoutRecoveryProgramB.S.,UniversityofOklahomaNormanCampus

JohnReyesInstructorB.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

RaquelRicoInstructor,DepartmentChair,DentalHygieneM.Ed.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

RobertoRiveraInstructor,DepartmentChair,BiomedicalEquipmentTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

LeonardoRobbInstructor,AviationMaintenanceA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

ArthurRobertsInstructor,DentalLabTechnologyM.A.,OurLadyoftheLakeUniversity

AidaRochaInstructor,HealthInformationTechnologyB.A.A.,UniversityofTexasBrownsville

JenniferRodriguezAssociateProfessor,Communication&HumanitiesM.F.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

RamiroRodriguezInstructor,English/SpanishM.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

NancyGailRussellAssociateProfessor,Communication&HumanitiesM.F.A.,TexasA&MUniversity

JoseSalasInstructor,WeldingTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

AntoniaSaldviarInstructor,GeneralStudiesB.A.T.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

ReneSaldivarInstructor,Social/BehavioralScienceM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

AnnaSanPedroSr.Instructor,SurgicalTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

RobertSanchezMasterInstructor,DepartmentChair,SurgicalTechnologyB.S.N.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

NancySandrockInstructor,RegisteredNursingM.S.,CaseWesternReserveUniversity

AnthonySantosInstructor,ComputerNetworking&SecurityTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

JohannesSchwarzInstructor,DepartmentChair,BuildingSystemTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

ElviaSilvaMasterInstructor,BusinessManagementTechnologyM.Ed.,UniversityofTexasBrownsville

StevenSlagleInstructor,Social/BehavioralSciencesM.A.,UniversityofHoustonCentralCampus

BrendaSwinneaInstructor,NurseAssistantA.A.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

AtiqSyedProfessor,Mathematics/PhysicsPh.D.,St.LouisUniversity

WilliamTaliancichInstructor,AcademicEnglishM.A.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

AmandaTamezInstructor,DevelopmentalMathB.S.,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

CinthyaValdezInstructor,MedicalAssistantA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollege

JoseVargasInstructor,DepartmentChair,AutoCollisionTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeWaco

JerryVavraInstructor,DepartmentChair,DigitalImagingTechnologyB.A.,UniversityofAdvancingComputerTechnology

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DiegoVillarrealInstructor,MechatronicsTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

IdaVillarrealMasterInstructor,OfficeofStudentSuccessB.A.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican

JuanVillarrealInstructor,DepartmentChair,TelecommunicationsTechnologyA.A.S.,CorillinsUniversity

RamiroVillarrealInstructor,WeldingTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeatHarlingen

SantiagoVillarrealInstructor,DigitalMediaDesignTechnologyA.A.S.,TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingen

BrianWalkerInstructor,RNProgramDoctoralNurseAnesthesia,TexasWesternUniversity

AnnelieseWhiteInstructor,AcademicEnglishM.A.,TexasStateUniversityatSanMarcos

JonathanWhiteInstructor,English/SpanishM.F.A.,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

ChristaWimberleyInstructor,BiologyM.S.,UniversityofTexasPanAmerican DeborahWoodsInstructor,DepartmentChair,MedicalInformationSpecialist/TranscriptionistB.B.A.,BekerCollege

SessiaWycheInstructor,DevelopmentalMathM.S.,TexasA&MUniversityatKingsville

HectorYanezSeniorInstructor,DepartmentChair,ArchitecturalDesign&EngineeringGraphicsTechnologyM.Ed,UniversityofTexasatBrownsville

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Index

AAcademicComputerScience.........................................................85,124AdmissionProcedures...........................................................................11 AcademicFreshStart......................................................................11 EarlyAdmission/ConcurrentHighSchool/DualEnrollment.12 FormerTSTCStudents...................................................................11 GeneralAdmissionProcedures.....................................................11 InternationalStudents....................................................................11 PlacementTesting............................................................................12AdmissionRequirements.......................................................................10 AdditionalProgramAdmissionRequirements..........................10 GeneralAdmissionRequirements................................................10AdmissionsInformation........................................................................10 AdmissionProcedures....................................................................11 AcademicFreshStart..............................................................11

EarlyAdmission/ConcurrentHighSchool/ DualEnrollment........................................................................12 FormerTSTCStudents...........................................................11 GeneralAdmissionProcedures.............................................11 InternationalStudents............................................................11 PlacementTesting....................................................................12 AdmissionRequirements...............................................................10 AdditionalProgramAdmissionRequirements..................10 GeneralAdmissionRequirements........................................10 CampusTours..................................................................................10 RegistrationforClasses..................................................................12Advising...................................................................................................31 AcademicAdvisors.........................................................................31

NewStudentAdvising...................................................................31 NewStudentOrientation...............................................................31 OtherTypesofAdvising................................................................31 ProgramAdvisors...........................................................................31 TheAdvisementCenter..................................................................31AgriculturalTechnology..........................................................56,92,124AirConditioningandRefrigerationTechnology.................57,93,125AlliedHealthCare...............................................................InsideCoverAlliedHealthRelatedSkills.................................................................126ApplyingforFinancialAssistance........................................................18 HowtoApply..................................................................................18 WhentoApply................................................................................18ArchitecturalDesign&EngineeringGraphics...........................58,126AssociateofAppliedScienceDegreePrograms.................................54 AgriculturalTechnology........................................................56,124 AirConditioningandRefrigerationTechnology................57,125 ArchitecturalDesign&EngineeringGraphics...................58,126 AutoCollisionTechnology....................................................59,127 AutomotiveTechnology.........................................................60,128 AviationMaintenanceTechnology.......................................61,129 BiomedicalEquipmentTechnology......................................62,130 BuildingConstructionScience..............................................63,131 BusinessManagementTechnology.......................................64,133 OfficeManagement.................................................................64 OperationsManagement........................................................65 Chemical-EnvironmentalTechnology..................................66,134

ComputerNetworkingandSecurityTechnology..............67,135 ComputerNetworkSpecialist...............................................67 ComputerSystemsManagementTechnology....................68,136

Culinary Arts...........................................................................69,136 DentalHygiene........................................................................70,138 DentalLaboratoryTechnology..............................................71,139 DigitalMediaDesignTechnology........................................72,141 EducationandTraining..........................................................73,143 GeneralEducation...........................................................................54 GeneralInformation.......................................................................54 GeneralRequirements....................................................................54 Game&SimulationProgramming.......................................74,144 HealthInformationTechnology............................................75,145 MechatronicsTechnology......................................................76,149 MedicalAssistant....................................................................77,150 OfficeofStudentSuccess...............................................................54 PrecisionManufacturingTechnology..................................78,151 Mold,ToolandDieMaking...................................................78 RegisteredNursing.................................................................79,152 SurgicalTechnology................................................................80,154 TelecommunicationsTechnology..........................................81,154 WeldingTechnology...............................................................82,156 WindEnergyTechnology.......................................................83,157AssociateofScienceDegreePrograms....................... InsideCover,84 AcademicComputerScience.................................................85,124 Biology......................................................................................86,130 EngineeringScience................................................................87,142 GeneralEducation...........................................................................84 GeneralInformation.......................................................................84 GeneralRequirements....................................................................84 Mathematics.............................................................................88,149 OfficeofStudentSuccess...............................................................84 Physics......................................................................................89,151AttendancePolicyforVeteransandDependentsusingGIBillorTuitionExpemption...............................................................20 CourseRepeat..................................................................................21 EnrollmentCertification.................................................................21 NoShowStatus...............................................................................21AutoCollisionTechnology......................................................59,94,127AutomotiveTechnology.....................................................60,95,96,128 FordMaintenance&LightRepairCertificate.............................96AviationMaintenanceTechnology...................................61,97,98,129 Airframe...........................................................................................97 Powerplant.......................................................................................98

BBiology ............................................................................................86,130BiomedicalEquipmentTechnology..............................................62,130BoardofRegents...................................................................................166BookstoreRefunds..................................................................................18BuildingConstructionScience................................................63,99,131BuildingsandFacilities..........................................................................50BusinessandSocial/BehavioralSciences..........................................132BusinessManagementTechnology........................64,65,100,101,133 OfficeManagement.................................................................64,100 OperationsManagement........................................................65,101

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CCampusSecurity.....................................................................................48CampusTours..........................................................................................10CareerServices........................................................................................49CertificateofCompletionPrograms.....................................................90 AgriculturalTechnology........................................................92,124 AirConditioning&RefrigerationTechnology...................93,125 RefrigerationMechanic..........................................................93

AutoCollisionTechnology....................................................94,127 AutoBodyRepair....................................................................94 AutomotiveTechnology...................................................95,96,128 FordMaintenance&LightRepairCertificate.....................96

AviationMaintenanceTechnology................................97,98,129 Airframe....................................................................................97 Powerplant...............................................................................98 BuildingConstructionScience..............................................99,131

BusinessManagementTechnology.............................100,101,133 OfficeManagement...............................................................100 OperationsManagement......................................................101

ComputerNetworkingandSecurityTechnology............102,135 NetworkTechnician..............................................................102 ComputerSystemsManagementTechnology..................103,136 PCRepairTechnician............................................................103

Culinary Arts.........................................................................104,136 FoodServiceSpecialist.........................................................104 DentalAssistant.....................................................................105,138 DentalHygieneFoundationCertificate.....................................106 DentalLaboratoryTechnology............................................107,139 DigitalMediaDesignTechnology......................................108,141 EducationandTraining........................................................109,143 GeneralHealthFoundationCertificate......................................110

GeneralInformation.......................................................................90 GeneralRequirements....................................................................90 MechatronicsTechnology....................................................111,149 IndustrialSystemsTechnology...........................................111 MedicalAssistant..................................................................112,150 MedicalInformationSpecialist/Transcriptionist.............113,150 NurseAssistant......................................................................114,151 OfficeofStudentSuccess...............................................................90 PrecisionManufacturingTechnology................................115,151 Machinist................................................................................115 Toolmaker...............................................................................116 SurgicalTechnologyFoundationCertificate.............................117

TelecommunicationsTechnology........................................118,154 TelecommunicationsSpecialist............................................118 VocationalNursing...............................................................119,156 WeldingTechnology.............................................................120,156 CombinationWelding...........................................................120 WindEnergyTechnology.....................................................121,157CooperativeEducation...........................................................................42Chemical-EnvironmentalTechnology..........................................66,134ChildCareServices.................................................................................48CLEPSubjectAreaExams......................................................................39ChildCareServices.................................................................................48Classification............................................................................................29College-levelCourses.............................................................................30CollegeBookstore...................................................................................46CollegePresidents.................................................................................166

CompactwithTexans.............................................................................51TSTC’sCustomerServiceGoal.....................................................52

TSTC’sFormalWrittenComplaintHandlingProcedure.........52 TSTC’sValues..................................................................................52 TSTC’sVision...................................................................................51ComputerInformationSystems.........................................InsideCoverComputerNetworkingandSecurityTechnology..............67,102,135 NetworkTechnician......................................................................102ComputerSystemsManagementTechnology....................68,103,136 PCRepairTechnician....................................................................103ContactInformation..................................................... insidebackcoverContinuingEducationandCorporateWorkforceTraining..............44 AdmissionandRegistration..........................................................44 ClassRecordsandCertificates......................................................44 CustomizedTrainingforBusinessandIndustry........................44 RefundPolicyforCECourses.......................................................44 TuitionandFees..............................................................................44CounselingandTestingServices..........................................................45CourseDescriptions..............................................................................124CourseIndex..........................................................................................160CourseLoad.......................................................................................17,29CreditAwardforAssessmentsandTraining......................................38CreditAwardforContinuingEducationUnitsandExperimentalLearning...................................................................41Culinary Arts...........................................................................69,104,136 FoodServiceSpecialist.................................................................104Curriculum...............................................................................................33 AdvancedPlacement......................................................................40 AuditedCourses..............................................................................41 CLEPSubjectAreaExams..............................................................39 CooperativeEducation...................................................................42 CreditAwardforAssessmentsandTraining..............................38

CreditAwardforContinuingEducationUnits andExperimentalLearning...........................................................41 CreditforMilitaryTraining...........................................................40 Day/EveningWeekendCourses...................................................42 DevelopmentalEducationCourses..............................................33 DualCreditCourses.......................................................................42 EarlyCollegeHighSchool.............................................................42 GeneralEducationAcademicCore...............................................37 GeneralEducationandTransfer...................................................34 GeneralEducationCourses.....................................................34,37 GeneralRulesandRegulations.....................................................38 HumanitiesElectives......................................................................34 IndividualizedInstruction.............................................................42 InternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgram(IBD)................41 OnlineLearning...............................................................................42 OtherAcademicTransferCourses................................................38 PrerequisitesandCo-requisites.....................................................38 Purpose.............................................................................................34

DDay/EveningWeekendCourses..........................................................42DegreeandProgramPlanning..............................................................31 AdditionalDegreesandCertificates............................................32 ChangeofMajor..............................................................................32 Credentials.......................................................................................32

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DegreeandCertificatePlans.........................................................32 InstitutionalAwards.......................................................................32 TSTC1101(FirstYearSeminar).....................................................31DegreeandCertificatePlans.................................................................32DegreesandCertificates............................................. insidefrontcoverDentalAssistant.............................................................................105,138DentalHygiene........................................................................70,106,138DentalLaboratoryTechnology..............................................71,107,139DevelopmentEducationCourses.................................................33,140DigitalMediaDesignTechnology........................................72,108,141DropsandWithdrawals.........................................................................42DualCreditCourses...............................................................................42

EEarlyCollegeHighSchool.....................................................................42Education&Humanities.....................................................InsideCoverEducationandTraining..........................................................73,109,143EducationalFoundations.......................................................................50EmergencyTuitionLoan........................................................................16Engineering...........................................................................InsideCoverEngineeringScience........................................................................87,142English/Communications.............................................................35,142Enrollment....................................................................................11,17,42 DropsandWithdrawals.................................................................42 Registration................................................................................12,42 ScheduleChanges...........................................................................42EqualOpportunityStatement................................... insidefrontcoverExpandedStatementofPurpose.............................................................4

FFees......................................................................................................13,14Faculty....................................................................................................170FailuretoMeettheFinancialAidStandardsofAcademicProgress.............................................................................25 AcademicPlan-AfterAppealApproval.....................................26 AppealProcess................................................................................26 HazelwoodLegacyProgram.........................................................26

NotificationofFinancialAidWarning, ProbationorSuspensionStatus.....................................................26 Probation-AfterAppealApproval..............................................26 Reinstatement..................................................................................26 Suspension.......................................................................................25 Warning-FollowingSuspensionStatus......................................26 WarningStatus.................................................................................25FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA).......................50 DirectoryInformation.....................................................................50FinancialAssistance................................................................................18 ApplyingforFinancialAssistance................................................18 HowtoApply..........................................................................18 WhentoApply........................................................................18 FailuretoMeettheFinancialAidStandards ofAcademicProgress.....................................................................25 AppealProcess.........................................................................23 AcademicPlan-AfterAppealApproval.............................26 AppealProcess.........................................................................26 HazelwoodLegacyProgram.................................................26

NotificationofFinancialAidWarning, ProbationorSuspensionStatus.............................................26 Probation-AfterAppealApproval......................................26 Reinstatement..........................................................................26 Suspension...............................................................................25 Warning-FollowingSuspensionStatus..............................26 WarningStatus.........................................................................25

GIBillChecklist...............................................................................21 DocumentsNeeded.................................................................21 Eligibility..................................................................................21 HazlewoodHoursAccount...................................................22 MaintainingFinancialAidEligibility...........................................24 AdditionalCertificatesandDegrees....................................25 AdditionalSAPRules.............................................................25 ChangeofMajorandTransferCredits.................................25 FinancialAidStandardsofAcademicProgress..................24 QuantitativeProgressMeasure.............................................24 RefundsforFinancialAidRecipients...........................................27 RepaymentofFederalFunds:ReturnofTitleIV........................27 Scholarships.....................................................................................22 WaiversandExemptions........................................................24 TypesofFinancialAssistance........................................................19 VeteransBenefitsandFinancialAidPrograms...........................20 AttendancePolicyforVeteransandDependentsusing GIBillChecklist.......................................................................20 CourseRepeat..........................................................................21 EnrollmentCertification.........................................................21 NoShowStatus.......................................................................21 VeteransCenterServices................................................................20FoodService.............................................................................................46FoundationCertificates.......................................................InsideCover

GGame&SimulationProgramming...............................................74,144GeneralEducation.................................................................34,37,54,84GeneralEducationAcademicCore.......................................................37GeneralEducationandTransfer...........................................................34GeneralEducationCourses............................................................34,37GeneralInformation...............................................................................50 BuildingsandFacilities..................................................................50

CompactwithTexans.....................................................................51 TSTC’sCustomerServiceGoal..............................................52 TSTC’sFormalWrittenComplaintHandlingProcedure.52 TSTC’sValues..........................................................................52 TSTC’sVision...........................................................................51 EducationalFoundations...............................................................50 FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)...............50 DirectoryInformation.............................................................50 IndustryAdvisoryCommittees....................................................50 InstitutionalResearch.....................................................................50 InstructionalPhilosophy................................................................50

TexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard ComplaintProcedure......................................................................52GeneralRequirements................................................................54,84,90GIBillChecklist.......................................................................................21 DocumentsNeeded........................................................................21 Eligibility..........................................................................................21

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HazlewoodHoursAccount...........................................................22GovernanceandAccreditation................................................................8GradeChanges........................................................................................28GradePointAverages.............................................................................28 CumulativeGradePointAverage.................................................28 StandardsofProgressGradePointAverage...............................28 TermGradePointAverage.............................................................28GradeReports..........................................................................................28 GradeChanges................................................................................28GradingStandards..................................................................................27GraduateGuarantee...............................................................................33GraduationandCommencement.........................................................32 CommencementCeremonies.........................................................33 GraduationHonors.........................................................................33 GraduationRequirements..............................................................32

HHealthInformationTechnology....................................................75,145HelpfulPhoneNumbers............................................. insidebackcoverHighSchoolArticulationAgreements.................................................43 TransferofCredit............................................................................43Housing........................................................................................16,18,45HousingRefunds....................................................................................18Humanities/FineArtsElectives...................................................34,146

IIndividualizedInstruction.....................................................................42Industrial/Manufacturing..................................................InsideCoverIndustrialSystemsTechnology...........................................................112IndustryAdvisoryCommittees............................................................50InstallmentPaymentPlan......................................................................16 EmergencyTuitionLoan................................................................16InstitutionalPurposeandGoals.............................................................4 StatementofPurpose........................................................................4 ExpandedStatementofPurpose.....................................................4 VisionandValues..............................................................................4InstitutionalResearch.............................................................................50InstructionalPhilosophy........................................................................50InternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgram..................................41

LLearningResourceCenter......................................................................46

MMaintainingFinancialAidEligibility...................................................24 AdditionalCertificatesandDegrees............................................25 AdditionalSAPRules.....................................................................25 ChangeofMajorandTransferCredits.........................................25 FailuretoMeetFinancialAidStandards ofAcademicProgress.....................................................................25 AcademicPlan-AfterAppealApproval.............................26 AppealProcess.........................................................................26 HazelwoodLegacyProgram.................................................26 NotificationofFinancialAidWarning,

ProbationorSuspensionStatus.............................................26 Probation-AfterAppealApproval......................................26 Reinstatement..........................................................................26 Suspension...............................................................................25 Warning-FollowingSuspensionStatus..............................26 WarningStatus.........................................................................25 FinancialAidStandardsofAcademicProgress..........................24 QuantitativeProgressMeasure.....................................................24Map.............................................................................................................9Math/NaturalSciences..................................................................35,124Mathematics.....................................................................................88,149MealPlans................................................................................................16MechatronicsTechnology......................................................76,112,149 IndustrialSystemsTechnology...................................................112MedicalAssistant....................................................................77,111,150MedicalInformationSpecialist/Transcriptionist.....................113,150

NNurseAssistant.............................................................................114,151

OOfficeofStudentSuccess...........................................................54,84,90OnlineLearning.................................................................................14,42OrderofReturnofTitleIVFunds.........................................................18

PPast-DueAccounts..................................................................................13PersonnelDirectory..............................................................................166Physics..............................................................................................89,151PlacementTesting...................................................................................12PrecisionManufacturingTechnology..........................78,115,116,151 Machinist........................................................................................115 Mold,ToolandDieMaking...........................................................78 Toolmaker.......................................................................................116ProfessionalStaff...................................................................................166

RRefundofOtherFees..............................................................................18Refunds.....................................................................................................17 BookstoreRefunds..........................................................................18 HousingRefunds............................................................................18 OrderofReturnofTitleIVFunds.................................................18 RefundsforChangesinEnrollment.............................................17 RefundsforDrops/ReductioninCourseLoad..........................17 RefundsforFederalFinancialAidRecipients............................17 RefundofOtherFees......................................................................18RefundsforChangesinEnrollment.....................................................17RefundsforDrops/ReductioninCourseLoad..................................17RefundsforFederalFinancialAidRecipients....................................17RefundsforFinancialAidRecipients...................................................27RegisteredNursing.........................................................................79,152RegistrationforClasses..........................................................................12RepaymentofFederalFunds:ReturnofTitleIV................................27

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SScheduleChanges...................................................................................42Scholarships.............................................................................................22 WaiversandExemptions................................................................24ScholasticHonors....................................................................................28ScholasticInformation............................................................................27

Advising...........................................................................................31 AcademicAdvisors.................................................................31 NewStudentAdvising...........................................................31 NewStudentOrientation.......................................................31 OtherTypesofAdvising........................................................31 ProgramAdvisors...................................................................31 TheAdvisementCenter..........................................................31 Classification....................................................................................29 CourseLoad...............................................................................17,29

Curriculum.......................................................................................33 AdvancedPlacement..............................................................40 AuditedCourses......................................................................41 CLEPSubjectAreaExams......................................................39 CooperativeEducation...........................................................42 CreditAwardforAssessmentsandTraining......................38 CreditAwardforContinuingEducationUnits andExperimentalLearning...................................................41 CreditforMilitaryTraining...................................................40 Day/EveningWeekendCourses...........................................42 DevelopmentalEducationCourses......................................33 DualCreditCourses................................................................42 EarlyCollegeHighSchool.....................................................42 GeneralEducationAcademicCore.......................................37 GeneralEducationandTransfer...........................................34 GeneralEducationCourses.............................................34,37 GeneralRulesandRegulations.............................................38 HumanitiesElectives..............................................................34 IndividualizedInstruction.....................................................42 InternationalBaccalaureateDiplomaProgram(IBD)........41 OnlineLearning.......................................................................42 OtherAcademicTransferCourses........................................38 PrerequisitesandCo-requisites.............................................38 Purpose.....................................................................................34

DegreeandProgramPlanning......................................................31 AdditionalDegreesandCertificates....................................32 ChangeofMajor......................................................................32 Credentials...............................................................................32 DegreeandCertificatePlans..................................................32 InstitutionalAwards...............................................................32 TSTC1101(FirstYearSeminar).............................................31

Enrollment............................................................................11,17,42 DropsandWithdrawals.........................................................42 Registration........................................................................12,42 ScheduleChanges...................................................................42

GeneralEducationAcademicCore...............................................37 GradeChanges................................................................................28 GradePointAverages.....................................................................28 CumulativeGradePointAverage.........................................28 StandardsofProgressGradePointAverage.......................28 TermGradePointAverage.....................................................28 GradeReports..................................................................................28 GradeChanges........................................................................28

GradingStandards..........................................................................27 GraduateGuarantee.......................................................................33

GraduationandCommencement.................................................32 CommencementCeremonies.................................................33 GraduationHonors.................................................................33 GraduationRequirements......................................................32 HighSchoolArticulationAgreements.........................................43 TransferofCredit.....................................................................43 ScholasticHonors............................................................................28 ScholasticIntegrity..........................................................................44 ScholasticStanding.........................................................................28 GoodStanding.........................................................................28 ScholasticProbation................................................................28 ScholasticSuspension.............................................................28 StudentAbsenceandReligiousHolyDays.................................43 StudentParticipation......................................................................43 TexasSuccessInitiative(TSI)Requirements...............................29 TranscriptofCredit.........................................................................29

TSIAdvisement...............................................................................29 College-levelCourses.............................................................30 ExemptionsfromTSIRequirements.....................................30 TSITestStandards...................................................................29 TSITestingSchedule...............................................................30ScholasticIntegrity..................................................................................44ScholasticStanding.................................................................................28 GoodStanding.................................................................................28 ScholasticProbation........................................................................28 ScholasticSuspension.....................................................................28Spanish..............................................................................................35,153SpeechElectives..............................................................................35,153StatementofPurpose................................................................................4StudentAbsenceandReligiousHolyDays.........................................43StudentActivities....................................................................................45StudentConductandDiscipline...........................................................49 StudentConduct..............................................................................49 StudentDisciplineProcedures......................................................49StudentHealth.........................................................................................46 BacterialMeningitisNotification..................................................47 HealthInsurance.............................................................................46 HealthServices................................................................................46 HIVPolicyandProcedures............................................................46 ImmunizationVaccines..................................................................46 MedicalFees.....................................................................................46StudentHealthInsurance......................................................................47StudentHousing.....................................................................................45 HousingAssignments....................................................................45 HousingRegulations......................................................................45 HousingReservations.....................................................................45StudentIdentificationCards..................................................................46StudentLife..............................................................................................45 IntramuralandRecreationalSports.............................................46 StudentActivities............................................................................45 StudentClubsandOrganizations.................................................46 StudentGovernment......................................................................46StudentParticipation..............................................................................43StudentPayments...................................................................................13StudentServices......................................................................................45 CampusSecurity.............................................................................48

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CareerServices................................................................................49 CollegeBookstore............................................................................46 CounselingandTestingServices..................................................45 FoodService.....................................................................................46 LearningResourceCenter..............................................................46

StudentConductandDiscipline...................................................49 StudentConduct......................................................................49 StudentDisciplineProcedures..............................................49

StudentHealth.................................................................................46 BacterialMeningitisNotification..........................................47 HealthInsurance.....................................................................46 HealthServices........................................................................46 HIVPolicyandProcedures....................................................46 ImmunizationVaccines..........................................................46 MedicalFees.............................................................................46 StudentHealthInsurance..............................................................47

StudentHousing.............................................................................45 HousingAssignments.............................................................45 HousingRegulations..............................................................45 HousingReservations.............................................................45 StudentIdentificationCards..........................................................46

StudentLife......................................................................................45 IntramuralandRecreationalSports.....................................46 StudentActivities....................................................................45 StudentClubsandOrganizations.........................................46 StudentGovernment...............................................................46 StudentSuccess...............................................................................49 StudentTransportation...................................................................48 SupportServicesOffice..................................................................47 ChildCareServices.................................................................48 LendingLibrary.......................................................................48 Non-TraditionalServices........................................................47 ServicesforStudentswithDisabilities.................................47 SingleParent/DisplacedHomemakerServices..................47 TextbookAssistance................................................................48 TitleIX.......................................................................................46StudentSuccess.................................................................................31,49StudentTransportation...........................................................................48SupportServicesOffice..........................................................................47 ChildCareServices.........................................................................48 LendingLibrary...............................................................................48 Non-TraditionalServices................................................................47 ServicesforStudentswithDisabilities.........................................47 SingleParent/DisplacedHomemakerServices..........................47 TextbookAssistance........................................................................48 TitleIX...............................................................................................46SurgicalTechnology................................................................80,117,154SystemExecutiveOfficers....................................................................166

TTableofContents.......................................................................................5TelecommunicationsTechnology..........................................81,118,154TexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoardComplaintProcedure..................................................................52TexasStateTechnicalCollegeHarlingenTechnicalCareers..................................................................InsideCover AlliedHealthCare.......................................................InsideCover

AssociateofScienceDegrees......................................InsideCover ComputerInformationSystems.................................InsideCover Education&Humanities.............................................InsideCover Engineering...................................................................InsideCover FoundationCertificates...............................................InsideCover Industrial/Manufacturing..........................................InsideCoverTheTSTCSystem......................................................................................7TranscriptofCredit.................................................................................29TransferofCredit....................................................................................43TransferableAcademicCourses....................................................38,155TSIAdvisement.......................................................................................29 College-levelCourses.............................................................30 ExemptionsfromTSIRequirements.....................................30 TSITestStandards...................................................................29 TSITestingSchedule...............................................................30TSTCHarlingenAdministration.........................................................166Tuition.......................................................................................................13TuitionandFees......................................................................................13 $1,000TuitionRebateforCertainUndergraduates....................13 Past-DueAccounts..........................................................................13 StudentPayments...........................................................................13 Tuition...............................................................................................13TypesofFinancialAssistance................................................................19

VVeteransBenefitsandFinancialAidPrograms...................................20

AttendancePolicyforVeteransandDependentsusing GIBillChecklist...............................................................................21 DocumentsNeeded.................................................................21 Eligibility..................................................................................21 HazlewoodHoursAccount...................................................22CourseRepeat..........................................................................................21 EnrollmentCertification.................................................................21 NoShowStatus...............................................................................21VeteransCenterServices........................................................................20VisionandValues......................................................................................4VocationalNursing.......................................................................119,156

WWaiversandExemptions.................................................................14,24WelcometoTSTCHarlingen...................................................................6WeldingTechnology...............................................................82,120,156CombinationWelding..........................................................................120WindEnergyTechnology.......................................................83,121,157

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187Helpful Phone Numbers |

Helpful Phone NumbersCareerServices 956-364-4106

Cashiers 956-364-4413

CollegeHousing 956-364-4235

CollegePolice24/7 956-364-4911

ContinuingEducation 956-364-4615

Marketing 956-364-4111

President’sOffice 956-364-4021

StudentAccounting 956-364-4409

StudentIDCardCenter 956-364-4352

StudentLife 956-364-4304

StudentRecruitmentOffice 956-364-4117

StudentServices 956-364-4301

StudentSuccess 956-364-4109

TSTCOperator 956-364-4000or1-800-852-8784

TSTCPortalHelpDesk 956-364-5000

Contact InformationOffice of Admissions & Records 956-364-4320Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–6p.m.Friday 8a.m.–5p.m.Saturday* 8a.m.–12p.m.

Advisement Center 956-364-4997Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–6p.m.Friday 8a.m.–5p.m.Saturday* 8a.m.–12p.m.

Bookstore** 956-364-4440Monday–Thursday 7:45a.m.–5:30p.m.Friday 7:45a.m.–5p.m.

Enrollment Management 956-364-4992Monday–Friday 8a.m.–5p.m.

Cashier/Student Accounting 956-364-4413Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–6p.m.Friday 8a.m.–5p.m.Saturday* 8a.m.–12p.m.

Counseling & Testing 956-364-4310Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–6p.m.Friday 8a.m.–5p.m.Saturday* 8a.m.-12p.m.

Financial Aid Office 956-364-4330Monday–Friday 8a.m.–6p.m.Saturday*(counteronly) 8a.m.–12p.m.

Learning Resource Center 956-364-4609Monday–Thursday 7:30a.m.–8p.m.Friday 7:30a.m.–5p.m.Saturday* 12p.m.–4p.m.SemesterBreaks(Monday-Friday) 8a.m.-5p.m.

Mustang Café 956-364-4450ServingHours:Monday–FridayBreakfast 7a.m.–10:30a.m.Lunch 11a.m.–2p.m.HoursofOperation:Monday–Friday 6a.m.–2p.m.

Online Learning 956-364-4950Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–6p.m.Friday 8a.m.–5p.m.

Student Health Services 956-364-4305Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–5p.m.

Support Services 956-364-4520/voice956-364-4526/TDD

Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–6p.m.Friday 8a.m.–5p.m.

Testing Center 956-364-4308Monday&Tuesday 8a.m.-5p.m.Students must begin testing by 1:30 p.m.Wednesday&Friday 8a.m.-5p.m.GED Testing Only Thursdays 8a.m.-9p.m.Students must begin testing by 6:00 p.m.Saturday* 8a.m.-12p.m.Students must begin testing by 9:00 a.m.

Veterans Center 956-364-4386Monday–Friday 8a.m.–6p.m.Friday 8a.m.–5p.m.

Wellness & Sports Center 956-364-4340Monday–Thursday 8a.m.–9p.m.Friday 8a.m.–2p.m.

*ClosedforSaturdayholidays**Summersemesterhoursmayvary.

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