Course Descriptions

All course prerequisites and corequisites are available at http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html.. Developmental reading courses are required if a student's reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 035 and/or RDG 100 or the ESL equivalent. Developmental math courses are required if a student's math placement test score indicates the need for MAT 032 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student's English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 035 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.

 

 

SOC 101

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

3.0 Credits

This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SOC 205

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

3.0 Credits

This course is a survey of current social problems in America, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology and possible solutions.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SOC 210

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

3.0 Credits

This course presents the nature, extent and causes of juvenile delinquency behavior, including strategies used in the prevention, intervention and control of deviant behavior.  Juvenile courts and other institutions that are responsible for treatment and after care are also explored.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SOC 220

SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY

3.0 Credits

This course includes an application of theory and research related to family behaviors, roles and values, with emphasis on understanding family problems.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SOC 240

SERVICE LEARNING

3.0 Credits

This course combines personal experiences and theoretical learning to help students arrive at a personal understanding of volunteerism, community service-learning, and citizenship.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SPA 101

ELEMENTARY SPANISH I

4.0 Credits

This course is a study of the four basic language skills:  listening, speaking, reading and writing, including an introduction to the Spanish culture.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SPA 102

ELEMENTARY SPANISH II

4.0 Credits

This course continues development of the basic language skills and the study of the Spanish culture.  It stresses the grammar and vocabulary necessary for fundamental communications skills.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SPA 122

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN SPANISH

3.0 Credits

This course covers the practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking and writing skills.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SPA 150

COMMUNITY SPANISH I

3.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to speaking and understanding Spanish for professionals who work with the public.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SPA 151

COMMUNITY SPANISH II

3.0 Credits

This course continues the study of speaking and understanding Spanish for professionals who work with the public.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SPA 155

TECHNICAL SPANISH I

3.0 Credits

This course is the study of technical communication in Spanish for professionals who work with the public.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SPC 205

PUBLIC SPEAKING

3.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to the principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills.  Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SPC 209

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

3.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on interpersonal theory as applied to personal and professional relationships.  Students will learn to observe and analyze how these principles operate in daily interaction with others.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SPC 215

VOICE AND DICTION

3.0 Credits

This course includes the analysis, evaluation, and improvement of speech through a study of the anatomy of human speech production.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SUR 101

INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

5.0 Credits

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

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SUR 102

APPLIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

5.0 Credits

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

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SUR 103

SURGICAL PROCEDURES I

4.0 Credits

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.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SUR 104

SURGICAL PROCEDURES II

4.0 Credits

This course is a study of the various specialties of surgical procedures.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SUR 110

INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL PRACTICUM

5.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to the application of surgical technique by assisting in the perioperative roles in various clinical affiliations.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SUR 114

SURGICAL SPECIALITY PRACTICUM

7.0 Credits

This course includes the correlation of the principles and theories of specialized surgical procedures with clinical performance in affiliated hospitals.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SUR 120

SURGICAL SEMINAR

2.0 Credits

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

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SWA 121 

ELEMENTARY SWAHILI

4.0 Credits

This course introduces the study of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Swahili, and  introduces the culture of countries where Swahili is spoken.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

SWA122 

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN SWAHILI

4.0 credits

This course continues the study of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Swahili, as well as the culture of countries where Swahili is spoken.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

TEL 101

FUNDAMENTALS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of the telecommunications network, including an overview of network topologies, switching operations, local loop operations and telephone circuit operations.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

TEL 110

TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK PLANNING

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the telecommunications planning process.  Topics include switching hierarchies, local loop and interoffice network design.  Using the long range outside plant plan concepts, F1/F2 concepts and distribution area design.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

TEL 240

FIBER OPTICS THEORY

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of fiber optics transmission.  Topics include O/E conversions, multiplexer design and sonet standards.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

TEL 250

TELECOMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURE DESIGN

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of various structures used in the telecommunications outside plant network.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

THE 101

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE

3.0 Credits

This course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history and production. 

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

THE 105

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING

3.0 Credits

This course includes the study of dramatic performance techniques, including improvisations and interpretation of characters.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

THE 125

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA

3.0 Credits

This course is an applied study of acting techniques and skills used in television and video performance.  It is intended for students who have a strong professional interest in acting for television, industrial video and film.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

THE 220

THEATRE LABORATORY I

1.0 Credit

This course is supervised participation in theatrical productions.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

THE 221

THEATRE LABORATORY II

1.0 Credit

This course is supervised participation in theatrical productions.

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)

 

 

WLD 142

MAINTENANCE WELDING

3.0 Credits

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

(Prerequisites/Corequisites:  http://www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html)