The following course descriptions may be found in the Victoria College 2008-2009 catalog: http://www.victoriacollege.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57

Tech-Prep Course Offering 
with the Golden Crescent Tech-Prep Partnership

 College Course
      Identifier
       College Course
      
         Name
                                          College Course Description
      
         
 ACNT 1303 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING I
  CREDITS - 3

A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliation’s, and payroll.
  Schools must use some type of additional accounting software.
 CDEC 1354 CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 
 CREDITS - 3

A study of the principles of child growth and development from conception through adolescence. Focus on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of development.  
 ITSC 1309 INTEGRATED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS I
  CREDITS - 3

Integration of applications from popular business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data, linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software.  Schools must use MS Office 2003 or 2007 (preferable) software in this course.
 ITSC 1425 PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE & OS
  CREDITS - 4

A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading, setup and configuration, and troubleshooting. Also a study of personal computer operating systems. Topics include installation and configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices and use of utilities.
 ARTC 1302 DIGITAL IMAGING I (PHOTOSHOP) 
  CREDITS - 3

Certificate and degree seeking students should take this course concurrently with IMED 1345 and IMED 1416   Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions. Design development relating to graphic design terminology, tools, media, layout and design concepts will also be covered.    
 IMED 1316 WEB PAGE DESIGN I (Dreamweaver)
  CREDITS - 3

Certificate and degree seeking students should take this course concurrently with ARTC 1302.   Instruction in Internet web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, and browsers.  Schools must use the Dreamweaver 8 or Adobe CS3 (preferable) software in this course.  
 ITSE 1329 Logic Design 
  CREDITS - 3

Introduction to computer programming. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes coverage of language syntax, data and file structure, input/output devices, and disks/files. 
 ITCC 1301 EXPLORATION- NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS
(Cisco 1)
  CREDITS - 3

Introduction to architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the internet.  Describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, datalink, and physical layers.  Covers the principals and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations.  Build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP addressing schemes.
 ITCC 1304 CISCO EXPLORATION 2- ROUTING PROTOCOLS AND CONCEPTS
(Cisco 2)
   CREDITS - 3

Prerequisite: ITCC 1301   This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols.  Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF.  Recognize and correct common routing issues and problems.  Model and analyze routing processes.    
 ITSC 1305 INTRODUCTION TO PC OPERATING SYSTEMS- WINDOWS  CREDITS - 3
A study of personal computer operating systems. Topics include installation and
configuration, file management, memory and storage management, control of peripheral devices, and use of utilities.  
Many schools teach this course under the high school name Advanced BCIS or BCIS II.
 POFT 1231 BUSINESS MACHINE APPLICATIONS 
  CREDITS - 2

Skill development in the operation of machines used in a business environment. Emphasis on the development of skills in using electronic calculators and other office machines such as fax, telephone equipment, and reprographics. Students will also set up voice mail, conference calls, projectors, and develop skills in scanning documents and images. Machine transcription skills developed.
 RNSG 1219 INTEGRATED NURSING SKILLS I 
  CREDITS - 2

Study of the concepts and principles essential for demonstrating competence in the performance of basic nursing skills for care of diverse clients across the life span. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.  Teachers must be approved by the VC RN Nursing School staff.   
 VNSG 1420
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH
 

  CREDITS - 4
Introduction to the normal structure and function of the body including an understanding of the relationship of body systems in maintaining homeostasis.
 VNSG 1116 NUTRITION  CREDITS - 1
Prerequisite: Admission to the Program   Introduction to nutrients and their role in proper growth and development and the maintenance of health.  
 VNSG 1115 DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION 
  CREDITS - 1

Study of the general principles of prevention of illness and disease, basic microbiology, and the maintenance of aseptic conditions. 
 CETT 1403 DC CIRCUITS

  CREDITS- 4


This course is the study of direct current including Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws and circuit analysis techniques. Emphasis on circuit analysis of resistive networks and DC measurements.  
 CETT 1405 AC CIRCUITS  
  CREDITS - 4

This course is the study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers and resonance.  
 CETT 1341 SOLID STATE CIRCUITS  CREDITS - 3
This course will study various semiconductor devices incorporated in circuits and their applications. Emphasis on circuit construction, measurements, and analysis.  
 WLDG 1421 INTRODUCTION TO WELDING FUNDAMENTALS 
  CREDITS - 4

An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy.   
 DFTG 1325  BLUEPRINT READING AND SKETCHING  this is a welding program course   
  CREDITS - 3

An introduction t reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication processes and associated trades.  Use of sketching techniques to create pictorial and multiple-view drawings.  
 WLDG 1428 INTRODUCTION TO SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING   
  CREDITS - 4

Prerequisite: WLDG 1421   An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions. Teachers and shops must be approved by the lead VC welding instructor Wade Vrana.  Please contact 361-485-6801 to set up.
 

 PTAC 1302

 

INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS TECHNOLOGY   
  CREDITS - 3

Introduction to chemical and refinery plant operations.  Topics include process technician duties, responsibilities and expectations; plant organizations; plant process and utility systems; and the physical and mental requirements of the process technician. 
Teachers must be approved by the lead VC process technology instructor. 
 

 PTAC 1308

 

SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT I

 CREDITS - 3


Development of knowledge and skills to reinforce the attitudes and behaviors required for safe and environmentally sound work habits.  Emphasis on safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks and regulatory compliance issues.  this course will give students an overview of various  regulations of OSHA, EPA, SARA, RCRA, DOT, NFPA, TACB. 
Teachers must be approved by the lead VC process technology instructor. 

       updated: May 28, 2008      A.B.

 

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