2022-2023 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 10, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Variable Courses

FLI -  Foreign Language Institute Courses

VAR -  Variable Credit Courses

 

Missouri Higher Education Core Transfer Curriculum - Core 42

MOTR - Core 42 Transfer Curriculum  

 

 

Respiratory Therapy (B.S.)

  
  • BSRT-301 Diagnostic Procedures


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will focus on pulmonary function testing, patient assessment techniques, chest x-ray interpretation, and EKG interpretation. The learner will apply the data obtained from these items to determine the proper course of treatment for a patient. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program.
  
  • BSRT-305 Cardiopulmonary Disease


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course is a survey of pathological disorders of the lungs and cardiac systems. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and treatment are covered for each disease Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program. 
  
  • BSRT-310 Cardiopulmonary Equipment


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course focuses on gas laws, aerosol, humidity, chest physiotherapy, IPV and medical gas therapy. Assessing patients to match the patient’s pathophysiology with the appropriate treatment and device will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program.
  
  • BSRT-311 Cardiopulmonary Equipment Lab


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lec 0 Lab 2 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will focus on patient assessment, gas laws, aerosol, humidity, chest physiotherapy, IPV, medical gas therapy. Various techniques for delivery and assessment of these therapies will be presented to the learner. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program.
  
  • BSRT-315 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    Concepts of basic drug science and their application to respiratory drugs, including bronchodilators, corticosteroids, mucokinetic agents, and antibiotics will be covered.  The student is also introduced to other drugs commonly used by pulmonary patients, cardiac patients, ICU patients, and medications used for advanced cardiac life support.  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program. 
  
  • BSRT-320 Research Evaluation


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Course will focus on how to perform a literature search, assess the literature for quality, and relevance to a topic. Students will explore the clincal literature and learn how to best utlize the resources currently available to them.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 301 BSRT 305 BSRT 310 BSRT 311 BSRT 315 BSRT 381 .
  
  • BSRT-326 Acid-base Physiology I


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will focus on arterial blood gas punctures and basic interpretation, with a specific emphasis on acid-base. The learner will be able to comprehensively approach ABG results to interpret the data, rather than simply classifying it according to pre-set criteria. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 301 BSRT 305 BSRT 310 BSRT 311 BSRT 315 BSRT 381 .
  
  • BSRT-328 Critical Care I


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III

    This course will focus on basic ventilator math, setup and operation required to setup common ventilators. Various techniques and patient care for the ventilated patients will be presented to the learner. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 301 BSRT 305 BSRT 310 BSRT 311 BSRT 315 BSRT 381 .

  
  • BSRT-330 Research Methods/Capstone


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will focus on different research methodologies and apply those to a respiratory care research project. Once completed, an abstract will be written and submitted for publication to the American Association for Respiratory Care’s Open Forum in the Respiratory Care journal. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 320 BSRT 326 BSRT 328 BSRT 382 .
  
  • BSRT-336 Acid-base Physiology II


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will focus on advanced arterial blood gas interpretation, with a specific emphasis on oxygenation, and combining the oxygenation data with the acid-base data. The learner will be able to comprehensively approach ABG results to interpret the data, rather than simply classifying it according to pre-set criteria, and determine the appropriate treatment based on the data. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 320 BSRT 326 BSRT 328 BSRT 382 .
  
  • BSRT-338 Critical Care II


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III

    This course will focus on advanced modes of ventilation and care for the critical care patient. Special focus will be paid to current mechanical ventilation concepts and critical care procedures currently in the literature.     Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 320 BSRT 326 BSRT 328 BSRT 382 .

  
  • BSRT-340 Neonatal Care


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will discuss fetal development, high risk delivery anticipation, newborn assessment and care, neonatal cardiac and respiratory dieases, montoring and mechnical ventilation.  Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in BSRT 320 BSRT 326 BSRT 328 BSRT 382 .
  
  • BSRT-341 Pediatric Care


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will focus on identifying cardiac and pulmonary disorders in the pediatric populaton and how to care for this population and these disorders. Additionally, the course will discuss mechanical ventilation concepts, monitoring and diagnostics specific to the care of pediatric patients.   Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in BSRT 340 .
  
  • BSRT-381 Clinical Education I


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 0 Lab 0 Practicum 12
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course provides practical experience in the hospital setting, medical gas therapy, chest physiotherapy and other bronchial hygeine therapies.  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program.
  
  • BSRT-382 Clinical Education II


    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: Lec 0 Lab 0 Practicum 12
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will focus on critical care, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases and some other speciality areas within the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 301 BSRT 305 BSRT 310 BSRT 311 BSRT 315 BSRT 381 .
  
  • BSRT-383 Clinical Education III


    Credits: 8
    Contact Hours: Lec 0 Lab 0 Practicum 24
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course focuses on advanced critical care concepts in mechnical ventilation, arterial blood gases, departmental specialty areas and Neonatal and pediatric care.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 330 BSRT 336 BSRT 338 BSRT 341 , BSRT 382 .
  
  • BSRT-450 Exam Prep


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will prepare students to take NBRC examinations by providing them with test taking strategies and practice examinations.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 330 BSRT 336 BSRT 338 BSRT 340 BSRT 341 BSRT 383 .
  
  • BSRT-458 Critical Care III


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III

    This course will focus on adjunctive type care for critical care patients. This course will prepare students to treat patients at the highest critical care level and prepare them to take the Adult Critical Care Specialist Exam from the NBRC. Prerequisite(s):

    Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 330 BSRT 336 BSRT 338 BSRT 340 BSRT 341 BSRT 383 .

  
  • BSRT-460 Leadership and Management


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will investigate leadership and managment strategies and techniques, with an emphasis on leading small, and large, teams in the healthcare setting. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 301 .
  
  • BSRT-465 Patient Education


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will focus on improving communication and understanding between respiratory therapists and patients, while focusing on healthcare literacy. Improving communication and education of patients will, in turn; increase compliance with treatment and medication regimen’s, improve understanding of the pathophysiology of their disease and/or condition, improve understanding of environmental factors or poor choices that lead to disease exacerbation, and reduce the likelihood that a patient will need to be admitted to the hospital due to their respiratory disease or condition. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 458 .
  
  • BSRT-484 Clinical Education IV


    Credits: 6
    Contact Hours: Lec 0 Lab 0 Practicum 18
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course focuses on advanced critical care concepts in mechnical ventilation, arterial blood gases, departmental specialty areas and Neonatal and pediatric care. The student will be expected to apply all knowledge and skills learned in the clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 330 BSRT 336 BSRT 338 BSRT 340 BSRT 341 BSRT 383 .
  
  • BSRT-485 Externship


    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 0 Practicum 3
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course will allow students to choose specific areas of respiratory care to attend clinical. Those areas include: adult critical care, neonatal and pediatric care, leadership and management, or diagnostics.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BSRT 330 BSRT 336 BSRT 338 BSRT 340 BSRT 341 BSRT 383 .

Social Work

  
  • SWK-200 Introduction to Social Work


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course is an introduction to the values, knowledge and skills that guide the practice of social work. It emphasizes the values of self-determination, individualization and respect for diversity Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SWK-213 SOC Welfare Policy & Services


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course examines the historical development and philosophical orientation of social welfare policy and services in the United States as well as introduces students to the development of social work as a profession. The course focuses on selected major social welfare policies and programs and the programs and the philosophical, economic, social and political forces that shape their development. Prerequisite(s): SWK-200 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • SWK-300 Social Work Service Learning


    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: Lec 0 Lab 2 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This service component incorporates community service with classroom instruction to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization or human/social service agency. Approved settings will focus on populations-at-risk, diverse populations and groups that have experienced social and economic injustice. A list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service Learning Office. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): SOC-101 Corequisite(s): SWK-200, SWK-213, or SOC-219

Sociology

  
  • SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology


    MOTR Equivalent: MOTR SOCI 101 General Sociology
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course is an inquiry into the nature of society, the foundation of group life, institutions, structure of society and the role of the individual as a group member. Emphasis on implications for social change is encouraged.
  
  • SOC-215 Deconstructing Social Problems


    MOTR Equivalent: MOTR SOCI 201 Social Problems
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 0 Lab 3 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course is a critical examination of social problems that exist in modern societies. Social problems will be addressed through an analysis of how they are constructed, the sociological approach to problems, and an exploration of why problems persist. Policies related to reducing social problems will be discussed with an emphasis on what we can do in our community to decrease the negative consequences of social problems. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 credit hours; 100 level or above.
  
  • SOC-219 Cultural Diversity


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course is designed to broaden the student’s awareness of the cognitive knowledge and skill necessary to effectively interact with and/or serve a culturally diverse population. This course focuses on contemporary issues of gender, class, race, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic experiences in American life. The course develops skills in recognizing diversity within social systems from a tridimensional perspective: individual, group and organizational. This course requires students to understand the organizational and managerial aspects of cultural diversity in order to compete within the workplace and within our global world. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SOC-225 Sociology of Family


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course is an exploration into the structural diversity of family including social construction and historical change, social location, current issues in marriage and family, and the family as a primary group of interpersonal relationships structured by gender roles. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
  
  • SOC-250 Service Learning In Community


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 4
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course combines community service with classroom instruction to develop the student’s critical and reflective thinking skills. Students are involved in a process of volunteering, journaling and reflecting that is meaningful for advancing sociological understanding as well as making a difference in the community and the student’s personal life. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .

Spanish

  
  • SPN-101 Beginning Spanish I


    MOTR Equivalent: MOTR LANG 103 Spanish I
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course covers the essentials of pronunciation, verb construction, vocabulary, and speech patterns through aural-oral practice. This course serves as introduction to Spanish speaking cultures. Class will be conducted in Spanish to the extent that is practical.
  
  • SPN-102 Beginning Spanish II


    MOTR Equivalent: MOTR LANG 104 Spanish II
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course is a continuation of Beginning Spanish I. Pronunciation, verb construction, vocabulary and speech patterns will be emphasized. This course serves as introduction to Spanish-speaking cultures. Class will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SPN 101 .
  
  • SPN-201 Intermediate Spanish I


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course will emphasize improving pronunciation, verb construction, vocabulary and speech patterns. It introduces students to Spanish composition and Spanish literary forms. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SPN 102 .
  
  • SPN-202 Intermediate Spanish II


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    This course is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Students to improve pronunciation, verb construction, vocabulary and speech patterns. Students start spontaneous conversation, write more compositions and read short stories and poetry. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SPN 201 .
  
  • SPN-205 Conversational Spanish


    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: Lec 3
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    The primary objective of the course is to develop the student’s competency in communicating through the spoken medium. Students engage in conversation and role playing at a formality level appropriate to their language knowledge. Class may also meet in real settings: such as, a restaurant, a hospital or Hispanic neighborhood. Emphasis is on idiomatic expressions used in daily speech, pronunciation, and vocabulary building. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in SPN 202  or concurrent enrollment.

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.

Surgical Technology

  
  • SUR-105 Operating Room Technique I


    Credits: 7
    Contact Hours: Lec 5 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier III
    This course introduces students to surgical asepsis, communication, surgical instrumentation and basic lab skills. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Surgical Technology program; Grade of “C” or better in BCS 165 BCS 200 BCS 205 HSC 120 .  
  
  • SUR-106 Operating Room Technique II


    Credits: 7
    Contact Hours: Lec 5 Lab 4 Practicum 0
    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 Lab 0 Practicum 0
    Tier Rate: Tier I
    Note: It is recommended students have 30 hours completed towards their degree program prior to enrolling in this course.  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.

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 .

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.


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
    Note: Recommended students have a 2.0 GPA or above, and 30 hours in WLD program specific courses. 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): Instructor consent.

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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