SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (SUR) - 2014-2015 Catalog

SUR 101 INTRO. TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (3-6-5)

This course includes a study of the surgical environment, team concepts, aseptic technique, hospital organization, basic instrumentation and supplies, sterilization, principles of infection control, wound healing.

Prerequisite(s): AHS 102, BIO 112, BIO 115, ENG 101, MAT 165, PSY 201 Corequisite(s): SUR 102

SUR 102 APPLIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (3-6-5)

This course covers the principles and application of aseptic technique, the perioperative role, and medical/legal aspects.

Prerequisite(s): AHS 102, BIO 112, BIO 115, ENG 101, MAT 165, PSY 201 Corequisite(s): SUR 101

SUR 103 SURGICAL PROCEDURES I (4-0-4)

This course is a study of a system-to-system approach to surgical procedures and relates regional anatomy, pathology, specialty equipment, and team responsibility. Patient safety, medical/legal aspects, and drugs used in surgery are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): SUR 101, SUR 102

Corequisite(s): SUR 104, SUR 111

SUR 104 SURGICAL PROCEDURES II (4-0-4)

This course is a study of the various specialties of surgical procedures. Prerequisite(s): SUR 101, SUR 102

Corequisite(s): SUR 103, SUR 111

SUR 111 BASIC SURGICAL PRACTICUM (0-21-7)

This course includes the application of theory under supervision in the perioperative role in various clinical affiliations.

Prerequisite(s): SUR 101, SUR 102 Corequisite(s): SUR 103, SUR 104

SUR 113 ADVANCED SURGICAL PRACTICUM (0-18-6)

This course includes a supervised progression of surgical team responsibilities and duties of the perioperative role in various clinical affiliations.

Prerequisite(s): SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 103, SUR 104, SUR 111 Corequisite(s): SUR 120

This course includes the comprehensive correlation of theory and practice in the perioperative role.

Prerequisite(s): SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 103, SUR 104, SUR 111 Corequisite(s): SUR 113

SUR 220 PERIOPERATIVE NURSING I (3-6-5)

This course will prepare a registered nurse for entry level perioperative practice in a hospital/surgery center. The student will be able to perform basic scrub and circulating duties in accordance with AORN Standards, Recommended Practices and Guidelines.

SUR 221 PERIOPERATIVE NURSING II (4-0-4)

This course provides an understanding of the anatomy & physiology of all specialty surgical systems, associated procedures & required instrumentation, wound closure material & medications used. Patient safety, medical-legal aspects, & a team approach is included.

THEATER (THE)

* THE 101 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3-0-3)

This course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history, and production. (Internet Only)

Prerequisite(s): ENG 100, ENG 101 or appropriate placement score

WELDING (WLD)

WLD 102 INTRODUCTION TO WELDING (2-0-2)

This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment.

WLD 103 PRINT READING I (1-0-1)

This is a basic course which includes the fundamentals of print reading, the meaning of lines, views, dimensions, notes, specifications, and structural shapes. Welding symbols and assembly drawings as used in fabrication work are also covered.

WLD 104 GAS WELDING AND CUTTING (0-6-2)

This course covers gas welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting of metals.

WLD 105 PRINT READING II (1-0-1)

This course includes print reading, including welding symbols and their applications to pipe fabrication. Basic sketching of piping symbols, single line and double line pipe drawings, material estimating, template layout and how templates are used in pipe layouts are included.

Prerequisite(s): WLD 103

WLD 110 WELDING SAFETY & HEALTH (1-0-1)

This course is an introduction to safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes.

WLD 111 ARC WELDING I (1-9-4)

This course covers the safety, equipment, and skills used in the shielded metal arc welding process. Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions.

WLD 113 ARC WELDING II (1-9-4)

This course is a study of arc welding of ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals. Prerequisite(s): WLD 111

WLD 116 WELDING (CATERPILLAR STUDENTS) (1-3-2)

This course is designed to acquaint students with common welding and techniques/ equipment used currently in trades and industry. Students are expected to develop basic skills in general welding. Consideration is given to welding with arc and oxyacetylene in various positions, hard surfacing, brazing, cutting, electrode selection, and metal identification.

WLD 118 GAS METAL ARC WELDING FERROUS I (1-9-4)

This course covers the equipment set-up and fundamental techniques for gas metal arc welding on ferrous materials.

WLD 134 INERT GAS WELDING NON-FERROUS (2-3-3)

This course covers fundamental techniques for welding non-ferrous metals.

WLD 136 ADVANCED INERT GAS WELDING (0-6-2)

This course covers the techniques for all positions of welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

WLD 140 WELD TESTING (1-0-1)

This is an introductory course in destructive and non-destructive testing of welded joints.

WLD 142 MAINTENANCE WELDING (E-MET

STUDENTS) (2-3-3)

This course covers gas and arc welding processes used in maintenance shops.

WLD 145 FIELD WELDING (AUT STUDENTS) (1-3-2)

This course covers welding with portable welding machines in field use.

WLD 154 PIPE FITTING & WELDING (1-9-4)

This is a basic course in fitting and welding pipe joints, either ferrous or non-ferrous, using standard processes.

WLD 160 FABRICATION WELDING (1-6-3)

This course covers the layout and fabrication procedures as they pertain to sheet metal and structural steel shapes. The course will also include shop safety and hand and power tools.

WLD 170 QUALIFICATION WELDING (2-6-4)