2021-2022 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 03, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


If you’re seeking individual course requirements pertaining to electives, the Course Filter below will assist in narrowing your search.

Variable Courses

FLI -  Foreign Language Institute Courses

VAR -  Variable Credit Courses

 

Missouri Higher Education Core Transfer Curriculum - Core 42

MOTR - Core 42 Transfer Curriculum  

 

 

Surgical Technology

  
  • SUR-106 Operating Room Technique II


    Credits: 6
    Contact Hours: Lec 5 Lab 3
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course introduces students to anesthesia concepts, hemostasis, positioning, wound closure materials, potential complications, infection, wound healing, and death and dying. This includes more advanced lab skill procedures. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SUR 105 .
  
  • SUR-110 Pharmacology for Surgical Technologists


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 2
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course introduces basic pharmacology including mathematics, drug regulation and administration. The student is introduced to medications commonly used in surgery and learns how to safely prepare drugs for administration. Anesthetic agents and concepts are taught to give the student a more complete picture of surgical patient care. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Surgical Technology program.
  
  • SUR-120 Surgical Procedures I


    Credits: 8
    Contact Hours: Lec 5 Practicum 9
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course is designed to instruct the learner to identify the operative sequence for surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on surgical anatomy, equipment, and supplies needed for each procedure and surgical sequence. Areas studied include general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, genitourinary, ophthalmic, ear and nose, and laser surgeries. Students will be assigned to cases in the operating room where they will learn to become proficient in their skills. Sterile technique will be practiced. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SUR 106  and SUR 110 .
  
  • SUR-121 Surgical Procedures II


    Credits: 8
    Contact Hours: Lec 5 Lab 0 Practicum 9
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course is designed to instruct the learner to identify the operative sequence for surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on surgical anatomy, equipment, and supplies needed for each procedure and surgical sequence. Areas studied include thoracic, orthopedics, plastic, vascular, cardiac, throat, neurosurgery, pediatric, geriatric, and trauma surgeries. Students will be assigned to cases in the operating room where they will learn to become proficient in their skills. Sterile technique will be practiced. Students will be assigned to more advanced cases. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SUR 120 .

Technical Education Curriculum

  
  • TEC-108 Applied Technical Mathematics


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    Course content includes the fundamental processes of mathematics with emphasis on problem-solving techniques. This course covers mathematical principles and concepts applicable to the technical trades utilizing introductory algebra, geometry, elementary trigonometry, and basic statistical methods.
  
  • TEC-192 Tech Education Internship


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 6
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    The technical education internship experience will provide students the opportunity to be mentored by a college instructor and workplace supervisor with selected employer partners. The instructor will be instrumental in helping the student find paid or unpaid internships in his or her career pathway. Successful students will meet on a weekly basis with their college instructor to coordinate an individualized internship plan which may include job shadowing, multiple job applications, interviews, employability skills coaching, and securing an internship location consistent with their career pathway and program related occupations. This course will allow students to apply their classroom knowledge and skills in the workplace while gaining meaningful job experience that cannot be duplicated in the classroom/lab. Students are required to complete 90 hours of work with assigned employer partner.
  
  • TEC-285 Occupational Seminar


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lec 1
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    Instruction for this course includes career identification, self-assessment, resume’ development, preparation of cover letters, completion of applications for local jobs, learning the online employment application process, research of local companies, jobs available, and current salary ranges, job searching techniques and tools, interviewing skills, follow-up steps after the job interview and on-the-job performance expectations. Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 30 hours toward degree program or advisor’s approval.

Technical Education Science

  
  • TES-140 Technical Physics


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 2
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course entails a survey of basic physics for students majoring in technical fields. Students will learn how the concepts of force, work, rate, resistance, energy, power, and force transformation are related to mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical systems. Laboratory activities will give the students an opportunity to demonstrate the principles of physics, as presented in lecture. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in TEC 108  or higher

Theater

  
  • THR-101 Introduction to Theater


    MOTR Equivalent: MOTR THEA 100A Theatre Appreciation
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This interactive course is a study of the collaboration and contributions that various theatre artists make to the process of transforming drama to the stage. Combining lecture, creative projects, and reflection on live theatre events, students will develop their ability to think critically about the artistic experience. Purchasing tickets and attending local productions required.
  
  • THR-110 Acting Fundamentals


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This highly interactive course focuses on stage techniques, basics of characterization and scene study, making the student a more informed observer of the acting process. Students will practice the fundamental rehearsal process culminating in the performance of selected scenes. Buying tickets to and attendance at local performances required.
  
  • THR-115 Script Analysis


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    In this course, students will read and analyze plays as theatre artists in early stages of production. Students will examine the relationships of directors, designers, and actorsin creating production concepts. Buying tickets and attending local productions is required. Maximum Credit Hours 3
  
  • THR-116 Introduction to Performance Studies


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    Performance Studies is essentially a study of culture through its cultural performancesits rituals, ceremonies, and everyday life. In this highly interactive, performance-based course, students will explore the social, cultural, and aesthetic aspects of performance through an examination of self and society. This course combines lecture, readings, and original student performances of oral and literary texts.
  
  • THR-118 Costume Design and Production


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    Students explore the design process, costume silhouette and detail, and scripts and character analysis within the context of historical theatrical costuming connected to the concurrent Fine Arts production.
  
  • THR-120 Acting I


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course is an introduction to the fundamental tools and techniques of acting. Through scene study and performance, students will learn physical awareness, vocal awareness, and ensemble collaboration. Buying tickets to and attendance at local performances may be required.
  
  • THR-121 Acting II


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This highly interactive course is an extension of Acting I, offering a more intensive practice of stage techniques, characterization and scene study. Students will study various styles and theories of acting technique. A strong emphasis will be on developing a personal process and theory of acting. Purchasing tickets to and attending local performances required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in THR 120  or instructor permission.
  
  • THR-125 Playwriting


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    In this course, students practice specific techniques, practical exercises, and methods of playwriting. Working with the basic building blocks of dramatic structure, students will explore character development, analyze the elements of good dialogue, and research how to get plays produced and published. Students will also participate in readings of original work from the class. Maximum Credit Hours 3
  
  • THR-130 Theatrical Design and Production


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    In this hands-on course students gain an understanding of the duties of the scenic, costume, lighting and sound designers and all related production members. Students learn about the working relationships between designers and other members of the production and how the theatrical product moves from concept to realization onstage. Students learn about physical theatre spaces, as well as design fundamentals that are applicable to each of the design areas. Maximum Credit Hours 3
  
  • THR-215 Introduction to Stage Directing


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 2
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    In this course, students will apply principles of script analysis, acting technique, and fundamentals of design in the direction of a one-act play for an audience. Students will learn basic procedures of selecting, analyzing, casting and producing a play. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in THR 110 , THR 115  and THR 130 .

Speckman Tutoring and Learning Center

  
  • TLC-021 Critical Thinking


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lec 1
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course will assist students in developing critical thinking skills. Students will learn to make logical decisions through thoughtful text analysis, self-examination, and problem-solving strategies. In-class interactive critical thinking groups will read, answer questions, and collaborate (through discussions of logic and reasoning) in order to arrive at the best possible conclusions. Other activities include examinations of primary sources (from various dates and a variety of subjects) and how authors’ perspectives and language shape documents and how readers’ emotions and experiences affect perception of information. Critical thinking skills will be beneficial in taking tests and can be applied to all subjects encountered by students, as well as improve career and citizenship opportunities.
  
  • TLC-022 Study Strategies for College


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lab 2
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course is designed as a brief overview of study strategies that college students need in order to succeed in college course work. Topics covered in this course include time management, note taking, textbook reading, test taking, critical thinking, memory strategies and health issues that affect college success. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center to develop a course completion plan.
  
  • TLC-023 Mathematics Study Strategies


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lab 2
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course will assist students in developing the study skills necessary for success in any mathematics course. Some of the topics include: note taking, reading a math textbook, test taking and reducing math anxiety. This course is open to any student currently enrolled in any OTC mathematics course.
  
  • TLC-041 Basic English Grammar


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lec 1
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course provides students an opportunity to review basic English language skills in preparation for college-level courses and employs a functional approach to grammar. Students learn the basics of punctuation, grammar and sentence structure, and then apply what they have learned to their writing. Students enrolled in 100-level courses who need to review language skills are encouraged to enroll in this course as well. The class meets one time per week for 50 minutes, and additional outside work will be required. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center during the first week of their enrollment. Enrollment is open until midterm, but it is suggested that students enroll by the fourth week of the semester.

Welding Technology

  
  • WLD-100 Careers in Welding


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 2 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    Instruction includes welding career exploration through local industry tours; job availability and current salary ranges;  job searching techniques and tools; résumé development; completion of employment applications; interviewing skills; follow-up steps after the job interview; and on-the-job performance expectations
  
  • WLD-105 Welding Safety


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 2 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course offers experiences that provide the student a solid foundation for continued study of Welding Technology. Topics include a wide variety of safety and regulatory compliance sessions such as: first aid, CPR, electrical safety, rigging, and lockout/tagout. OSHA regulations are also covered. Students will also gain an awareness of environmental safety and health issues.
  
  • WLD-111 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    Note: Course is offered in the fall semester. Application of entry level skills and knowledge of shielded metal arc welding, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, and carbon arc gouging are taught in this course. Standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) are utilized in both classroom study and laboratory work. Prerequisite(s): WLD 105  or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • WLD-112 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    Note: Course is offered in the spring semester. Application of intermediate skills and knowledge of shielded metal arc welding, oxy-fuel cutting and gouging, plasma arc cutting, and carbon arc gouging are taught in this course. Standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) are utilized in both classroom study and laboratory work. Prerequisite(s):  Grade of “C” or better in WLD 105  and WLD 111 .
  
  • WLD-113 Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    Note: Course is offered in the fall semester. The student will learn and apply entry level skills and knowledge of welding with gas metal and flux cored arc welding processes. Standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) are utilized in both classroom study and laboratory work. Prerequisite(s): WLD 105  or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • WLD-114 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    Students will learn entry level skills, knowledge, and theory of gas tungsten arc welding in this course. Standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) are utilized in both classroom study and laboratory work. Students will weld on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Prerequisite(s): WLD 105  or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • WLD-115 Welding Skill Development


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 2 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course provides study and practice of fundamental welding processes that may include oxyacetylene, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.  Students will also learn preventative maintenance practices for the welding laboratory.  This is not a required course for the AAS welding degree. Prerequisite(s): WLD 111 or WLD 113 or WLD 114, or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • WLD-130 Print Reading for Welders


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course will teach students how to read the various prints they will encounter in the welding industry. Students will learn how to read and understand welding prints, the various parts of a print, the common views used to convey information, and the weld symbols needed to complete most of the tasks found in industry. The focus of this course is to give the student a solid foundation for fabricating weldments in industry.
  
  • WLD-221 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    Application of advanced skills and knowledge of shielded metal arc welding, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, and carbon arc gouging are taught in this course. Standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) are utilized in both classroom study and laboratory work. Prerequisite(s): Grade “C” or better in WLD 112 .
  
  • WLD-222 Advanced Gas Metal/Flux Cored Arc Welding


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course will provide the student with an in-depth study of advanced skills and knowledge of gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding process. Standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) are utilized in both classroom study and laboratory work. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in WLD 105  and WLD 113 
  
  • WLD-224 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course will provide the student with an in-depth study of intermediate skills and knowledge of welding with the gas tungsten arc welding process. Standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) are utilized in both classroom study and laboratory work. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in WLD 105  and WLD 114 .
  
  • WLD-225 Welding Inspection Technology I


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    Note: Course is offered in the fall semester. This course introduces the student to the skills and knowledge required to become a welding inspector.
  
  • WLD-226 Welding Inspection Technology II


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    Note: Course is offered in the spring semester. This course is a continuation of the study of the skills and practice required to become a welding inspector. Prerequisite(s): WLD 225  
  
  • WLD-227 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc WLD


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course will provide the student with advanced skills and knowledge of pipe welding with the gas tungsten arc welding process. Standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) are utilized in both classroom study and laboratory work. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in WLD 224 .
  
  • WLD-230 Industrial Welding Specialist


    Credits: 34
    Contact Hours: Lec 18 Lab 32 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course introduces students to entry level skills and knowledge of sheilded metal arc welding, as metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc sutting and carbon arc cutting and gouging. Students are also introduced to welding the various joint designs in different welding positions as well as orbital welding and manual welding of sanitary tubing, blueprint reading, material documentation, and fabrication and finishing techniques commonly used in the local stainless steel industry. Note: The Industrial Welding Specialist is a 20-week program that requires early registration and instructor consent. Please email 20weekwelding@otc.edu for more information.
  
  • WLD-235 Fabrication and Finishing


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course will introduce the studetns to advanced fabrication and finishing techniques commonly used in the local stainless steel industry. Skills developed will include blueprint reading, material documentation, fabrication and finishing. This is an advanced course that will apply collective knoweldge of the major welding processes. Prerequisite(s): WLD 222  and WLD 227  or concurrent enrollment, and WLD 224  
  
  • WLD-236 Structural Fabrication


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course will introduce the students to advanced fabrication techniques commonly used in the structural steel industry. Skills developed will include blueprint reading, material documentation, and fabrication. This is an advanced course that will apply collective knowledge of the major welding processes. Prerequisite(s): WLD 221  and WLD 222  or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • WLD-237 Welding Capstone


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    Students in this course will apply critical thinking, decision making, presentation, and problem solving skills to fabricate a welding project. Skills utilized in this course will include blueprint reading, material & project documentation, fabrication, and inspection. This is an advanced course that will apply collective knowledge of the major welding processes. Prerequisite(s): WLD 235  or WLD 236  or concurrent enrollment.

     

  
  • WLD-290 Co-Operative Ed/Internship


    Credits: Variable Credits: 1-3
    Contact Hours:
    Tier Rate: Tier II
    This course is comprised of a supervised work experience in the mahor field which provides the student with the opportunity to make practical application of the knowledge and skills attained through coursework. An individualized instructional management plan will determine goals to be accomplished. Seminars may also be required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit hours and 2.0 GPA, or advisor’s approval.  Please see the department chair of the specific program area for application.

Variable Courses

  
  • FLI– Foreign Language Institute


    Contact Hours:
    Variable Courses

    Foreign Language Institute Courses

    Explanation

    The following classes are offered through the Foreign Language Institute (FLI), a collaborative venture between several area institutions established to increase students’ access to languages. Most courses offered through the FLI meet at the Jim D. Morris Center located at the corner of Jefferson and McDaniel streets in downtown Springfield. Students pay regular tuition and fees to OTC, and the grades and credits for FLI courses appear on their OTC transcript. More specific information about the FLI can be found at http://fli.missouristate.edu.

    — 101 Foreign Language
    This course is the first part of the introductory sequence in the offered language. Student acquire basic communication skills in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes as well as an understanding of peoples, products, and practices related to the offered language.

    — 102 Foreign Language
    This course is the second part of the introductory sequence in the offered language. Students continue to acquire and reinforce novice-level communication skills in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes while deepening their understanding of the language and culture.

    — 201 Foreign Language
    This course is the first part of the intermediate sequence in the offered language. Students continue to develop proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes and learn to communicate in culturally appropriate ways.

    — 202 Foreign Language
    This course is the second part of an intermediate sequence in the offered language. Students continue to acquire and reinforce intermediate-level communication skills in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes while deepening their understanding of the connections between
    language and culture.

  
  • VAR– Variable Credit Courses


    Contact Hours:
    Variable Credit Courses Explanation

    — 099 Developmental Special Topics

    Developmental Special Topics is a course of variable topics not covered in other courses. Course may be repeated 4 times for a total of 12 hours. Supplemental course fees may apply (variable by section).

    — 199 Freshmen-Level Special Topics
    Freshmen-Level Special Topics is a course of variable topics not covered in other courses. Course may be repeated 4 times for a total of 12 hours. Supplemental course fees may apply (variable by section).

    — 295 Special Topics
    Special Topics is a course of variable topics not covered in other courses. Course may be repeated twice for a total of six (6) hours, provided the same topic is not duplicated. Supplemental course fees may apply (variable by section). This course is not offered every semester. Please check under the appropriate course code of the current semester schedule to see if it is offered.

    — 296 Directed Study
    Directed Study is an opportunity for a student to obtain credit through individualized, independent work in a field of study appropriate for the student’s future goals. The class will be developed in collaboration with an instructor and approved by the appropriate Dean. This option may be utilized in circumstances necessary to fulfill specified degree electives. This course will not be listed in the course schedule. Please see the department chair if interested in this course.

    — 298 Study Abroad
    Short-term study abroad opportunities are offered to provide expanded learning opportunities, cultural developments and career education to prepare students for an increasingly global community. Participants can earn college credits in a variety of academic areas while expanding their understanding of other cultures and gaining new skills. This course is not offered every semester. Please check under the appropriate course code of the current semester schedule to see if it is offered.


MOTR Core 42 Transfer Curriculum

  
  • MOTR– Core 42 Transfer Curriculum


    Contact Hours:
    CORE 42 is a statewide general education course of study intended to ensure that all graduates possess a common core of college-level skills and knowledge. CORE 42 specifies the basic competencies and knowledge areas that all students completing degrees at a Missouri public institution of higher education must complete. CORE 42 is comprised of dozens of courses distributed across five knowledge areas. These courses are designated with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) course number, which guarantees the one-to-one transfer of these courses among all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Please refer to MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.
 

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