2020-2021 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog / Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Physical Therapy |
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PTH 270 - Special Topics in Physical Therapy Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): PTH 115 , PTH 228 , PTH 246 , PTH 253 . Corequisite(s): PTH 266 , PTH 275 . This course provides opportunities for specialized study of selected topics in Physical Therapy.
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PTH 275 - Advanced Professional Preparation Lec. 1 Lab. 0 Cr. 1 Prerequisite(s): PTH 115 , PTH 228 , PTH 246 . Corequisite(s): PTH 266 , PTH 270 , PTH 253 This course is the study of the skills needed to enter the professional arena, including resume writing, interviewing, professional decision making, and preparation for the PTA National Board Examination.
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Radiologic Technology |
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RAD 101 - Introduction to Radiography Lec. 1 Lab. 3 Cr. 2 Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Radiologic Technology Program . Accuplacer placement scores of 250-300 (QAS) and 200-255 (AAF) and (249 or greater in Reading or completion of RDG 100). Corequisite(s): RAD 130 , RAD 150 , MAT 110 , BIO 210 . This course provides an introduction to Radiologic technology with emphasis on orientation to the radiology department, ethics, and basic radiation protection.
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RAD 103 - Introduction to Computed Tomography Lec. 2 Lab. 0 Cr. 2 Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the program Corequisite(s): RAD 131 , RAD 132 , RAD 256 , RAD 280 , RAD 281 . This course is the study of the technological developments behind computed tomography, an overview of scanner, components, terminology, data acquisition, digital imaging, image reconstruction, display and manipulations. Current applications will be explored including patient screening, contract utilization and administration, contrast reactions and treatment, pediatrics, conscious sedation and monitoring, and radiation protection.
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RAD 110 - Radiographic Imaging I Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): RAD 210 , MAT 110 , RAD 101 , RAD 130 , RAD 150 . Corequisite(s): BIO 211 , ENG 101 , RAD 136 , RAD 155 This course provides a detailed study of the parameters controlling radiation quality and quantity for radiographic tube operation and image production.
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RAD 115 - Radiographic Imaging II Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): RAD 165 , RAD 110 . Corequisite(s): RAD 176 , RAD 201 . This course continues a detailed study of primary and secondary influencing factors and accessory equipment related to imaging.
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RAD 130 - Radiographic Procedures I Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3 Corequisite(s): BIO 210 , MAT 110 , RAD 101 , RAD 150 . This course provides an introduction to radiographic procedures. Positioning of the chest, abdomen, and extremities are included.
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RAD 131 - Computed Tomography of the Head and Spine Lec. 1 Lab. 0 Cr. 1 Corequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 280 . This course covers anatomy and pathology review, imaging protocols, case studies, and film critique.
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RAD 132 - Computed Tomography of Neck, Thorax, Abdomen Lec. 1 Lab. 0 Cr. 1 Prerequisite(s): RAD 131 Corequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 281 . This course covers anatomy and pathology review, imaging protocols, case studies, and film critique.
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RAD 142 - Computed Tomography Clinical Practicum Lec. 0 Lab. 15 Cr. 5 Prerequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 131 , RAD 132 , RAD 280 , RAD 281 . Corequisite(s): RAD 133 , RAD 145 , RAD 285 This course provides the student with hands-on application of clinical skills necessary to become a registered computed tomography technologist in a hospital and/or outpatient environment.
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RAD 145 - Computed Tomography Physics & Instrumentation Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 131 , RAD 132 , RAD 280 , RAD 281 . Corequisite(s): RAD 133 , RAD 142 , RAD 285 This course provides an overview of technology, repair, and practice that is unique to the computed tomography profession.
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RAD 150 - Clinical Applications Lec. 0 Lab. 12 Cr. 4 Corequisite(s): BIO 210 , MAT 110 , RAD 101 , RAD 130 . This course includes practice of hands-on clinical skills in hospital/ outpatient environments.
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RAD 155 - Applied Radiography I Lec. 0 Lab. 15 Cr. 5 Prerequisite(s): BIO 210 , RAD 101 , RAD 130 , RAD 150 . Corequisite(s): BIO 211 , ENG 101 , RAD 110 , RAD 136 . This course introduces the clinical environment of the hospital by providing basic use of radiographic equipment and routine radiographic procedures.
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RAD 165 - Applied Radiography II Lec. 0 Lab. 15 Cr. 5 Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , ENG 101 , RAD 110 , RAD 136 , RAD 155 . Corequisite(s): RAD 230 . This course includes the use of radiographic equipment and performance of radiographic procedures within the clinical environment of the hospital.
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RAD 176 - Applied Radiography III Lec. 0 Lab. 18 Cr. 6 Prerequisite(s): RAD 165 , RAD 230 . Corequisite(s): PSY 201 , RAD 115 , RAD 201 . This course includes clinical education needed for building competence in performing radiographic procedures with in the clinical environment.
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RAD 201 - Radiation Biology Lec. 2 Lab. 0 Cr. 2 Prerequisite(s): RAD 165 , RAD 230 . Corequisite(s): RAD 115 , RAD 176 , PSY 201 . This course is a study of the principles of radiobiology and protection. It emphasizes procedures that keep radiation exposure to patients, personnel, and the population at large at a minimum.
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RAD 205 - Radiographic Pathology Lec. 2 Lab. 0 Cr. 2 Prerequisite(s): RAD 115 , RAD 176 , RAD 201 , PSY 201 . Corequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 210 , RAD 256 . This course provides a survey of disease processes significant to the radiographer, including etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
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RAD 236 - Radiography Seminar II Lec. 1 Lab. 3 Cr. 2 Prerequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 205 , RAD 210 , RAD 256 . Corequisite(s): RAD 276 This course will include, but not limited to, a general review of program courses and assessment exercises designed to assist the student in preparation for the national certification examination.
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RAD 256 - Advanced Radiography I Lec. 0 Lab. 18 Cr. 6 Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 , RAD 115 , RAD 176 , RAD 201 Corequisite(s): RAD 205 , RAD 210 This course includes independently performing routine procedures in a radiology department, including involvement in advanced radiologic procedures.
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RAD 276 - Advanced Radiography III Lec. 0 Lab. 18 Cr. 6 Prerequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 205 , RAD 210 , RAD 256 . Corequisite(s): RAD 236 . This course includes routine and advanced radiographic procedures in the clinical environment.
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RAD 280 - Advanced Imaging I Lec. 1 Lab. 3 Cr. 2 Corequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 131 This course provides instruction in the advanced imaging technologies that are unique to the needs of the profession.
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RAD 281 - Advanced Imaging II Lec. 1 Lab. 3 Cr. 2 Prerequisite(s): RAD 280 Corequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 132 This course provides advanced instruction in contemporary imaging technologies that are unique to the needs of the profession.
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RAD 285 - Special Topics in Computed Tomography Lec. 1 Lab. 0 Cr. 1 Prerequisite(s): RAD 103 , RAD 131 , RAD 132 , RAD 280 , RAD 281 Corequisite(s): RAD 133 , RAD 142 , RAD 145 This course is a study of advanced topics unique to Computed Tomography. Several practice registry exams in Computed Tomography will be given in preparation for the ARRT CT Registry Exam.
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Reading |
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School Age Children |
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SAC 101 - Best Practices in School-Age & Youth Care Skills Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): RDG 100 . This course introduces basic best practices of school-age and youth care skills for practitioners in out-of-school care environments.
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Sociology |
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SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 . 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.
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SOC 102 - Marriage and the Family Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 . This course introduces the institutions of marriage and the family from a sociological perspective. Significant forms and structures of family groups are studied in relation to current trends and social changes.
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SOC 205 - Social Problems Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 . 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.
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SOC 206 - Social Psychology Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 201 . This course examines the behaviors of individuals in interaction in terms of the personality system (attitudes, needs, traits, feelings, learning, and perception), the social system (relations between/ among persons), and the cultural system (agreed-upon ideas about the social and non-social world).
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SOC 210 - Juvenile Delinquency Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 . This course presents the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency behavior, including strategies used in the prevention, intervention, and control of deviant behavior.
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SOC 220 - Sociology of the Family Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or instructor approval. This course includes an application of theory and research related to family behaviors, roles, and values with emphasis on understanding family problems.
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SOC 235 - Thanatology Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 . This course is a study of dying, death, bereavement, and widow/widower hood from a cross-cultural perspective with emphasis on the many legal and ethical issues in this field.
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Solar Energy Technology |
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SOL 120 - Basic Solar Energy Technology Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): RDG 100 . This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of solar energy and systems, site assessment, electrical and thermal energy, energy storage, return on investment, and licensing requirements.
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SOL 201 - Solar Photovoltaic Systems Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4 Prerequisite(s): BCT 105 , EEM 105 , EEM 171 , SOL 120 . Corequisite(s): EEM 117 and EEM 140 or instructor approval. This course studies the installation and connections of solar photovoltaic (PV) components in residential or light commercial field applications.
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SOL 220 - Solar Photovoltaic Design and Installation Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4 Prerequisite(s): SOL 201 or instructor approval. This course is a study of solar photovoltaic (PV) specific design, code compliance, sizing calculations, cost analysis, inverter applications, safety issues, and associated component selections.
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Spanish |
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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4 Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 . This course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, including an introduction to the hispanic culture.
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SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4 Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 . This course continues development of the basic language skills and the study of the hispanic culture.
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SPA 150 - Community Spanish I Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 This course is an introduction to speaking and understanding Spanish for professionals who work with the public.
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SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 . This course is a review of Spanish grammar with attention given to more complex grammatical structures and reading difficult prose.
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Speech |
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SPC 205 - Public Speaking Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 . Corequisite(s): ENG 101 . This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills.
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SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor approval. This course focuses on understanding communication as a complex, interactive process. It stresses the importance of applying communication theory to everyday communication situations covering topics such as perception formation, relational information and conflict.
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Surgical Technology |
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SUR 101 - Introduction to Surgical Technology Lec. 3 Lab. 6 Cr. 5 Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program. Corequisite(s): AHS 102 , AHS 130 , BIO 112 , and CPT 101 or CPT 170 . This course includes a study of the surgical environment, team concepts, aseptic technique, hospital organization, basic control, and wound healing.
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SUR 103 - Surgical Procedures I Lec. 2 Lab. 6 Cr. 4 Prerequisite(s): AHS 102 , AHS 130 , BIO 112 , CPT 101 or CPT 170 , SUR 101 , and SUR 110 . Corequisite(s): ENG 101 , PSY 201 , SUR 106 , and SUR 126 . 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.
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SUR 110 - Introduction to Surgical Practicum Lec. 1 Lab. 12 Cr. 5 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of SUR 101 (C or higher). Corequisite(s): AHS 102 , AHS 130 , BIO 112 , CPT 101 or CPT 170 . This course is an introduction to the application of surgical technique by assisting in the preoperative roles in various clinical affiliations.
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SUR 113 - Advanced Surgical Practicum Lec. 4 Lab. 6 Cr. 6 Prerequisite(s): CPT 101 or CPT 170 , ENG 101 , PSY 201 , SUR 103 , SUR 104 , SUR 106 , and SUR 112 . This course includes a supervised progression of surgical team responsibilities and duties of the preoperative role in various clinical affiliations.
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SUR 123 - Sterile Processing Technology Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 . This course provides detailed study of the preparation and processing procedures of surgical instruments.
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SUR 125 - Sterile Processing Practicum Lec. 0 Lab. 15 Cr. 5 Prerequisite(s): SUR 123 . This course presents the applications of sterile processing theory in the clinical setting.
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Theatre |
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THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3 Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 . This course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history, and production.
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