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Mathematics |
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MAT 031 - Developmental Mathematics Basics Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the study of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Concepts are applied to real-world problem solving.
Course Topics:
- Whole Numbers (without a calculator)
- Fractions (without a calculator)
- Decimals (without a calculator)
- Ratio and Proportion (without a calculator)
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Loose-leaf notebook
- Paper and pencils
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
F 0 - 69
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Solve problems involving whole numbers without a calculator.
- Solve problems involving multiplication and division of fractions and mixed numbers without a calculator.
- Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers without a calculator.
- Solve problems involving decimals without a calculator.
- Solve problems involving ratio and proportion without a calculator.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 032 - Developmental Mathematics Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the study of integers, rational numbers, percents, basic statistics, measurement, geometry, and basic algebra concepts. Application skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 031 with a minimum grade of “C” or placement score range of 237-249 Course Topics:
- Signed Numbers
- Introduction to Algebra
- Percent
- Measurement
- Geometry
- Statistics
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Loose-leaf notebook
- Paper and pencils
- Calculator
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
F 0 - 69
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Solve problems involving rational numbers without a calculator.
- Solve problems involving basic algebra.
- Solve problems involving percents.
- Solve problems involving measurements.
- Solve problems involving geometry.
- Solve problems involving basic statistics.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 100 - Introductory College Math Class: 5 Lab: 0 Credits: 5 This course includes the following topics in an algebraic context: mathematical methods, techniques, ways to thinking and problem solving.
Course Topics:
- Whole Numbers
- Integers
- Equations
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Basic Statistics
- Introductory Graphing
- Introductory Exponents
- Introductory Polynomials
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Website Required Materials:
- Pearson MyLabs Math Access code
- Access to the Internet
- Pens, Paper, Pencils
- Scientific Calculator
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate ability to perform arithmetic operations on different types of numbers without the use of a calculator.
- Solve algebraic equations without a calculator.
- Solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and percentages.
- Solve problems involving measurement and geometry.
- Solve problems involving introductory algebraic concepts including exponents, and polynomials.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 101 - Beginning Algebra Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the study of rational numbers and their applications, operations with algebraic expressions, linear equations and applications, linear inequalities, graphs of linear equations, operations with exponents and polynomials, and factoring.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 032 or MAT 100 , and RDG 032 . Course Topics:
- Perform operations with signed numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division without the use of a calculator.
- Solving linear equations
- Graphing linear equations
- Completing operations with powers
- Factoring algebraic expressions
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Scientific calculator may be used beginning with Chapter 2.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Perform operations with signed numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
- Solve linear equations and inequalities using operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Graph linear equations by plotting points or using slope/intercept.
- Complete operations with powers using rules for exponents.
- Factor polynomials using the most appropriate factoring strategy.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 102 - Intermediate Algebra Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the study of linear systems and applications; quadratic expressions, equations, functions and graphs; and rational and radical expressions and functions.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 , RDG 100 and (MAT 101 or MAT 152 ) with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Factoring Polynomials
- Rational Expressions
- Solving Systems of Linear Equations
- Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
- More Functions and Graphs
- Quadratic Equations and Functions
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Scientific calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Simplify rational expressions using basic operations.
- Solve linear system of equations using elimination, substitution, or graphing methods.
- Solve equations involving rational expressions using basic operations.
- Simplify radical expressions by utilizing appropriate properties.
- Manipulate quadratic functions using factoring, completing square, quadratic formula, or graphing.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 103 - Quantitative Reasoning Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course is designed to develop quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills. Topics include equations and inequalities, exponential equations, applications involving proportions and conversion of units, logic and computers, probability and statistics, financial mathematics, and additional applications selected to address areas of contemporary interest.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 032 or MAT 100 , and RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Linear equations, linear inequalities and exponential equations
- Ratio, proportion, or percentages in problem calculations
- Logical reasoning and problem solving
- Applications in probability
- Applications in statistics
- Money management and personal finance
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Solve equations or inequalities using operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
- Calculate probabilities of events using theoretical or empirical methods.
- Collect data using appropriate sampling techniques.
- Determine the complement, intersection or union of sets using set operations.
- Interpret and determine truth values using symbolic logic.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 110 - College Algebra Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; and solutions of higher degree polynomials.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 102 or MAT 153 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Complex Numbers
- Quadratic Equations
- Graphs and Functions
- Polynomial and Rational Functions
- Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
- Matrices and Determinants
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze nonlinear functions by graphing and using transformations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the complex number system by performing basic operations to simplify complex number expressions.
- Solve polynomial and rational functions by applying appropriate methods; or solve polynomial and rational inequalities by graphing.
- Evaluate exponential or logarithmic functions by applying specific properties.
- Solve systems of equations by employing graphing, applying algebraic methods, or using matrices.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 111 - College Trigonometry Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre’s Theorem; vectors; conic sections; and parametric equations. (Prerequisite: College Algebra)
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 110 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Trigonometric Functions
- Trigonometric Identities and Equations
- Applications of Trigonometric Functions
- Conic Sections
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Solve problems involving triangles by using trigonometric strategies.
- Graph trigonometric functions by using transformations.
- Verify identities by simplifying trigonometric expressions.
- Evaluate vectors by using operations, graphing, or polar geometry.
- Translate conic sections by manipulating the standard form of the equations.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 120 - Probability & Statistics Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 102 or MAT 103 or MAT 153 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Descriptive Statistics
- Probability
- Discrete Probability Distributions
- Normal Probability Distributions
- Confidence Intervals
- Hypothesis Testing with One Sample
- Correlation and Regression
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Summarize statistical data using appropriate statistics.
- Construct graphical representations of data sets.
- Calculate probabilities of events using appropriate counting, set, probability, or distribution rules.
- Calculate probabilities of events using symmetric, bell-shaped distributions.
- Construct confidence intervals or test statistical hypotheses about the population mean using symmetric, bell-shaped distributions.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 130 - Elementary Calculus Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: differentiation and integration of polynomials, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; and interpretation and application of these processes. (Prerequisite: College Algebra)
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 110 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Limits of various functions
- Differentiation of various functions, including logarithmic and exponential functions.
- Integration of various functions, including integration by substitution and by parts.
- Application problems not limited to related rates and optimization with emphasis on real-_?world business applications
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate limits of functions using their graphs and/or equations.
- Determine derivatives for functions using power rule, product rule, quotient rule, and/or chain rule.
- Apply the concepts of derivatives in the context of rate of change to solve velocity or acceleration problems.
- Construct graphs of functions using the properties of the first and second derivatives.
- Calculate the area under the curve or between the curves using a definite integral.
- Apply the concepts of limits, derivatives or integrals to solve problems involving functions unique to business applications.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 132 - Discrete Mathematics Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: mathematical logic and proofs; set operations; relations and digraphs; functions; recurrence relations; and combinatorics. (This course is designed primarily for computer science students.)
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 110 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Logic and Sets
- Basic Proof Writing
- Elementary Number Theory including Indexed by Integers: Sequences
- Relations and Functions
- Basic Counting: Combinatorics
- Basic Graph Theory
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Assess the validity of an argument using symbolic logic or truth tables
- Prove logical statements using the most appropriate method which may include if-then, contradiction, or splitting into cases.
- Identify terms of a sequence by using a closed form equation or a recursive formula
- Apply the definition of relations and functions to determine if a function is one-to-one, onto, or bijective.
- Apply fundamental counting principles to solve combinatorial problems.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of graph theory using paths, circuits or trees.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 140 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Class: 4 Credits: 4 This course includes the following topics: derivatives and integrals of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry. (Prerequisite: a college algebra course and a college trigonometry course or pre-calculus)
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 111 with minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Limits and Their Properties
- Differentiation
- Applications of Differentiation
- Integration
- Logarithmic, Exponential, and Other Transcendental Functions
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate limits by numerical, graphical, or analytical methods.
- Solve differentiation problems by power, product, quotient, and/or chain rules.
- Sketch curves by determining intercepts, increasing, decreasing, extrema, concavity, inflection points, and/or asymptotes.
- Solve application problems by using optimization or related rates strategies.
- Solve integration problems using the power rule, u-substitution, or transcendental function methods.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 141 - Analytical Geometry & Calculus II Class: 4 Credits: 4 This course includes the following topics: continuation of calculus of one variable, including analytic geometry, techniques of integration, volumes by integration, and other applications; infinite series, including Taylor series and improper integrals. (Prerequisite: Analytical Geometry and Calculus I)
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 140 with minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Applications of Integration
- Integration Techniques, L’Hopital’s Rule, and Improper Integrals
- Infinite Series
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Calculate volume using the disk, washer, shell, or slicing methods.
- Calculate arc length or surface area using integration.
- Solve integration application problems using work, center of mass, or fluid force methods.
- Evaluate integrals by utilizing integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, or tables.
- Prove convergence or divergence of an infinite series by applying the geometric, p-series, integral, or ratio tests.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 152 - Elementary Algebra Class: 5 Credits: 5 This course includes the following topics: operations with signed numbers and algebraic expression; solving linear equations; factoring; and an introduction to graphing.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 032 or MAT 100 and RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Performing operations with signed numbers
- Solving linear equations
- Graphing linear equations
- Completing operations with powers
- Factoring algebraic expressions
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Scientific calculator may be used beginning with Chapter 2.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Perform operations with signed numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division without the use of a calculator.
- Solve linear equations using operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
- Graph linear equations by plotting points or using slope/intercept.
- Complete operations with powers using rules for exponents.
- Factor polynomials using the most appropriate factoring strategy.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 153 - Elementary Algebra II Class: 5 Credits: 5 This course is the study of the properties of numbers; fundamental operations with algebraic expressions; polynomials; systems of equations; ratio and proportion; factoring; functions; graphs; solutions of linear inequalities; and linear and quadratic equations.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 , RDG 100 and (MAT 101 or MAT 152 ) with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Factoring Polynomials
- Rational Expressions
- Solving Systems of Linear Equations
- Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
- More Functions and Graphs
- Quadratic Equations and Functions
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Scientific calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Factor different types of expressions by applying the appropriate factoring method.
- Solve linear system of equations using elimination, substitution, or graphing methods.
- Solve problems involving rational expressions using basic operations.
- Simplify radical expressions by utilizing appropriate properties.
- Manipulate quadratic functions using factoring, completing square, quadratic formula, or graphing.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: properties of and operations with real numbers, elementary algebra, consumer mathematics, applied geometry, measurement, graph sketching and interpretations, and descriptive statistics.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 032 or MAT 100 , and RDG 032 . Course Topics:
- Problem Solving
- Number Theory and the Real Number System
- Algebra: Equations and Inequalities
- Algebra: Graphs, Functions, and Linear Systems
- Consumer Mathematics and Financial Management
- Measurement
- Geometry
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Scientific calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Perform basic operations involving real numbers by using properties of operations.
- Solve problems containing algebraic expressions by applying rules of equality or inequality.
- Solve geometric problems of measurement using appropriate geometric formulas and rules of algebra.
- Describe data by applying the appropriate statistical strategies.
- Solve financial management problems of saving and investing by applying rules for simple and compound interest.
- Graph a linear equation using slope-intercept form or by using a table.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023 |
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MAT 160 - Math for Business and Finance Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: commissions, mark-on, depreciation, interest on unpaid balances, compound interest, payroll, taxes, and graphs.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 032 and RDG 032 . Course Topics:
- Percents and their applications
- Payroll and Income Tax
- Installment Buying
- Markups and Markdowns
- Depreciation
- Simple interest
- Compound interest
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Scientific calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate commissions, mark-up, or mark-down using the percent equation.
- Calculate gross earnings using appropriate financial methods.
- Interpret payroll taxes using IRS tax tables.
- Calculate interest on investments or debts using interest equations.
- Determine the face value needed to achieve the desired proceeds for a simple discount note in an application problem.
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MAT 170 - Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry I Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 032 or MAT 100 , and RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Pre-Algebra
- Basic Algebra
- Practical Plane Geometry
- Solid Figures
- Triangle Trigonometry
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Scientific calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Solve problems using real numbers by using properties of operations.
- Solve applied problems using algebraic expressions, equations, and formulas.
- Apply properties of plane Geometry to perform tasks with angles and geometric figures.
- Calculate surface area and volume using formulas for solid figures.
- Solve problems involving triangles by using trigonometric strategies.
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- Identity Verification
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MAT 211 - Math for Elementary Education I Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: logic, set theory, properties of and operations on counting numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 , RDG 100 and (MAT 102 or MAT 153 ) with a minimum grade of “C”. Corequisite(s): Take EDU 102 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Problem Solving
- Numeration Systems and Sets
- Whole Numbers and Their Operations
- Number Theory
- Integers
- Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials: Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Solve problems using the strategies of discovering patterns, using inductive reasoning, using Polya’s four step process or using the calculator.
- Perform and model calculations in different numerations systems.
- Perform operations on sets, whole numbers or functions using correct algorithms.
- Calculate basic operations on real numbers using the appropriate models or algorithms.
- Calculate basic operations on rational numbers using the appropriate models or algorithms.
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MAT 212 - Math for Elementary Education II Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: basic algebra, introductory geometry, probability, and statistics.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 , RDG 100 and (MAT 102 or MAT 153 ) with a minimum grade of “C”. Corequisite(s): Take EDU 102 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Decimals, Rational Numbers and Percents
- Real Numbers and Algebraic Thinking
- Probability
- Data Analysis and Statistics
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials: Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Perform calculations with rational numbers, decimals, or percents using appropriate algorithms.
- Translate word phrases into algebraic expression using appropriate vocabulary to represent mathematical operations.
- Construct an arrow diagram, table, or graph given a function.
- Calculate probability using appropriate definitions or formulae.
- Display, interpret, and analyze statistical data using measures of central tendency or dispersion.
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- Required materials for all online courses
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MAT 215 - Geometry Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: Euclidean geometry of points, lines, triangles, circles, and polygons; right triangle trigonometry; and analytical geometry of the straight line. (This course is designed primarily for elementary teachers.)
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 , RDG 100 and (MAT 102 or MAT 153 ) with a minimum grade of “C”. Corequisite(s): Take EDU 102 with a Minimum Grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Introductory Geometry
- Construction, Congruence, and Similarity
- Congruence and Similarity
- Area, Pythagorean Theorem, and Volume
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Scientific calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Define and classify geometric figures by using the appropriate definitions and symbols.
- Measure angles using the appropriate tools, definitions or theorems.
- Convert between and within the U.S. customary and the metric systems of measurement using dimensional analysis or proportional equations.
- Evaluate application problems using the Pythagorean Theorem and distance formula.
- Calculate perimeter, area and volume of geometric figures by using appropriate mathematical formulas.
- Construct geometric figures using a compass and straightedge.
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MAT 220 - Advanced Statistics Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course includes the following topics: estimation of parameters; formulation and testing of hypotheses; multiple and non-linear regression; correlation; contingency tables; analysis of variance; special distributions; introduction to non-parametric statistics.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 120 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Confidence Intervals
- Hypothesis Testing with One Sample
- Hypothesis Testing with Two Samples
- Correlation and Regression
- Chi-Square Tests and the F-Distribution
- Nonparametric Tests
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Estimate the value of population parameters by constructing confidence intervals.
- Test hypotheses for one sample using probability distributions
- Test hypotheses that compare multiple samples using probability distributions.
- Test for distribution fit or independence by evaluating a Chi Square probability distribution.
- Perform hypothesis tests by using nonparametric statistics.
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MAT 240 - Analytical Geometry & Calculus III Class: 4 Credits: 4 This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus, including vectors; partial derivatives and their applications to maximum and minimum problems with and without constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and other coordinates; and stokes’ and green’s theorems. (Prerequisite: Analytical Geometry and Calculus II)
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 141 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Vectors and the Geometry of Space
- Vector-Valued Functions
- Functions of Several Variables
- Multiple Integration
- Vector Analysis
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Solve three dimensional problems using vectors, lines, or planes.
- Solve problems within cylindrical or spherical coordinate systems.
- Solve vector-valued functions by applying differentiation or integration.
- Solve problems with functions of several variables using partial differentiation.
- Solve problems using iterated integrals.
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- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
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- Orientation and Support
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MAT 242 - Differential Equations Class: 4 Credits: 4 This course includes the following topics: solution of linear and elementary non-linear differential equations by standard methods with sufficient linear algebra to solve systems; applications; series; Laplace transform; and numerical methods. (Prerequisite: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III)
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 141 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Introduction to Differential Equations
- First-Order Differential Equations
- Mathematical Models and Numerical Methods Involving First-Order Equations
- Linear Second-Order Equations
- Laplace Transforms
- Series Solutions of Differential Equations
- Matrix Methods for Linear Systems
- Eigenvalue Problems and Sturm-Liouville Equation
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.
Grading System: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Solve problems by determining if a given function is a solution.
- Solve differential equations by separable, linear, or exact equations methods.
- Solve application problems using first-order differential equations.
- Solve a differential equation by improved Euler’s method, Taylor, or Runge-Kutta methods.
- Solve second-order equations using homogeneous, non-homogeneous, or the method of undetermined coefficients strategies.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
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- Orientation and Support
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MLT 251 - Clinical Experience I Class: 1 Lab: 12 Credits: 5 This course provides an integrated, clinically-based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): Take MLT 210 and MLT 131 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Performance of tests in areas of Transfusion Medicine (Blood Banking), Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Urinalysis
- Collecting blood samples via venous and capillary punctures
- Correlating laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Each student will be required to attend OSHA and HIPPA training at one of the clinical facilities or complete OSHA and HIPPA training on campus prior to beginning clinical training
- Students must wear a Photo ID while training at the clinical facility. The Photo ID is obtained in Admissions. The student must purchase a lanyard or clip to display the ID on his/her person at all times.
- Prior to entering a Health and Human Services program each student must submit the specific Required Tests/Immunizations Documentation and Medical History forms with appropriate information documented and signed by his/her physician
- At the beginning of the second year of training, each student must be retested for tuberculosis
- A criminal background investigation (CBI) and drug testing are required for each Health and Human Services student who has been accepted into a curriculum program of study with clinical experiences
- All students must wear clean, well-fitting scrubs to class and clinical.
Grading System: Grades are not rounded. An overall grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.
The final course grade for MLT 251 will be made up of 1 major and 1 minor rotation grade.
Grades are not rounded. An overall grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes: Students must master all MLT 251 student learning outcomes in order to receive an overall passing grade in this course.
- Demonstrate professional behavior consistent with current academic and professional standards.
- Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Blood Bank.
- Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Clinical Chemistry.
- Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Hematology and Hemastasis.
- Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Microbiology, Parasitology and Serology.
- Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Urinalysis.
- Demonstrate mastery of all procedures in Blood Collection.
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- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
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NUR 106 - Pharmacologic Basics in Nursing Practice Class: 1 Lab: 3 Credits: 2 This introductory course outlines the basic concepts of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. The process of clinical calculations is introduced, as well as the major drug classifications.
Corequisite(s): Take NUR 120 and NUR 138 . Course Topics:
- Dimensional analysis approach to solving dosage calculations
- Legal aspects affecting drug administration and principles of pharmacology
- Prototype drugs within specific classifications:
- Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Drugs acting on the Immune System
- Drugs Acting on the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
- Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System
- Drugs Acting on the Endocrine system
- Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System
- Drugs Acting on the Renal System
- Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System
- Drugs Acting on the Gastrointestinal System
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Calculator (No graphing calculators)
- ATI materials for first semester students
- Spartanburg Community College Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Recall principles of dimensional analysis to correctly calculate drug dosages.
- Identify classifications and indications of drugs used in treating specific medical/surgical conditions.
- Identify key compenents of pharmacodynamics (what a drug does to the body) and pharmacokinetics (what the body does to a drug) as they pertain to basic drug administration used in the medical/surgical setting.
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- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
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NUR 120 - Basic Nursing Concepts Class: 3 Lab: 12 Credits: 7 This course introduces the application of the nursing process in the care of persons throughout the life span who are experiencing selected common health problems.
Corequisite(s): Take NUR 106 and NUR 138 . Course Topics: Concepts in Nursing:
- Health & Wellness
- Health Care Delivery System
- Community Based-Practice
- Legal Principles
- Ethics
- Evidence-Based Practice
Process in Nursing Care:
- Critical thinking
- Nursing Process
- Informatics & Documentation
- Communication
- Patient Education
- Managing Patient Care
Essentials for Nursing Practice:
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Vital Signs
- Administering Medications
- Fluid
- Electrolyte
- Acid-Based Balances
Promoting Psychosocial Health:
- Caring in Nursing Practice
- Cultural Diversity
- Spiritual Health
- Growth & Development
- Self-Concept & Sexuality
- Stress & Coping
- Loss & Grief
Promoting Physical Health:
- Exercise & Activity
- Safety, Hygiene
- Oxygenation
- Sleep
- Pain Management
- Nutrition
- Urinary & Bowel Elimination
- Immobility
- Skin Integrity & Wound Care
- Sensory Alterations
- Surgical Patient
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Nurse Pack (1) - sold in SCC bookstore
- ATI materials for first semester students
- Nursing Uniform as outlined in the SCC Associate Degree Nursing Program Handbook
- Spartanburg Community College Nursing Department Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook.
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the patient’s basic biological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs at a beginning level.
- Apply critical thinking skills, at a beginning level, in the use of the nursing process when caring for assigned patients.
- Verbalize the impact that cultural beliefs and values have in the performance of nursing skills.
- Demonstrate caring behaviors in interactions with patients, family members, peers and faculty.
- Utilize accepted principles and procedures for providing safe and effective nursing care in the performance of psychomotor skills.
- Apply principles and techniques of therapeutic communication, at a beginning level, with patients, family members, staff, peers and faculty.
- Demonstrate appropriate actions regarding nursing practice consistent with professional values and ethical, legal, and regulatory guidelines.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
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- Student Concerns
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NUR 138 - Basic Health Assessment Skills Class: 1 Lab: 3 Credits: 2 This course is a study of the cognitive, psychomotor, and technological skills necessary to perform a basic health assessment for adult clients.
Corequisite(s): Take NUR 106 and NUR 120 . Course Topics:
- Introduction to the nursing process with a focus on “assessment.”
- The use of the four assessment tools (inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation) to perform a head-to-toe nursing health assessment of the following body systems:
- Mental status
- Head and face
- Eyes and ears
- Mouth, nose, throat, neck, and sinuses
- Musculoskeletal
- Respiratory and thorax
- Cardiac and peripheral vascular
- Gastrointestinal
- Neurologic
- Integumentary
- Urogenital
- Breast and axilla
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials: To be brought to each class:
- Stethoscope (with diaphragm and bell capabilities)
- Functioning penlight
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Assign patient-directed questions to their appropriate question category (e.g., past medical history).
- Correctly identify and perform the cognitive and psychomotor components of a head-to-toe nursing assessment and review-of-systems examination during a scheduled appointment with a course instructor.
- Choose appropriate HPI (history of present illness) questions to obtain information about a presenting client’s chief complaint.
- Demonstrate a rising second semester technical proficiency level in the performance of nursing assessment techniques (i.e., inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion) and utilization of the equipment used to perform a nursing physical assessment (e.g., stethoscope, penlight, tuning fork, etc.).
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
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- Student Concerns
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NUR 148 - Obstetric, Neonatal, and Women’s Health Nursing Class: 3 Lab: 6 Credits: 5 This course focuses on the nursing care of low-risk and high-risk obstetric clients, low risk neonates and women throughout their life spans.
Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106 , NUR 120 , NUR 138 with a minimum grade of “B” (80%) required. Corequisite(s): Take NUR 165 . Course Topics:
- Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive cycle
- Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and the postpartum period
- Conception and fetal development
- Culturally-appropriate care of the childbearing family
- Maternal/fetal nutrition
- Nursing care of the family during pregnancy, the intrapartum period, the postpartum period, and the neonatal period
- The process of labor and birth
- Pain management during labor
- Fetal assessment in the antepartum and intrapartum periods
- Physiologic and behavioral adjustment of the newborn to extrauterine life
- Parental adjustment to pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period
- Newborn nutrition
- Assessment for fetal and maternal risk factors pregnancy
- Complications of pregnancy (including, but not limited to:)
- Hypertensive disorders
- Antepartal hemorrhagic disorders
- Endocrine and metabolic disorders
- Mental health disorders
- Medical-Surgical disorders
- Labor and birth complications
- Postpartum complications
- Perinatal loss and grief
- Assessment and management of female physiological processes
- Management of clients with female reproductive disorders
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials: Classroom:
- Learning packet (purchase from the Book Inn)
- Gestational wheel
Clinical:
- Stethoscope
- Functioning penlight
- Gestational wheel
- Black pen
- Appropriate careplan forms
- Prenatal testing handouts
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze and interpret an electronic fetal monitor strip for signs of fetal compromise/acidosis.
- Identify appropriate nursing interventions for the treatment of the potentially hypoxic/acidotic fetus.
- Apply classroom theory to identify women at increased risk for complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period (e.g., preterm labor, antepartum hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, etc.)
- Provide culturally competent care to women of childbearing age and to their families/friends in the healthcare setting.
- Devise and develop a nursing plan of care for an antepartum/intrapartum/postpartum/or neonatal client.
- Identify and provide situation-appropriate care to female patients and normal newborns.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
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- Student Concerns
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NUR 165 - Nursing Concepts and Clinical Practice I Class: 3 Lab: 9 Credits: 6 This course covers applications of critical thinking skills and nursing concepts in the care of adult clients with selected health problems in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106 , NUR 120 , NUR 138 with a minimum grade of “B” (80%) required. Corequisite(s): Take NUR 148 . Course Topics:
- Stress Adaptation
- Nursing Process
- Acid-Base Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Hypertension
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Basic Heart Rhythms
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Other Renal Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Integumentary Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Eye/Ear Disorders
- Chronic Neurological Disorders
- Dementia/Delirium
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- All textbooks previously used in the nursing curriculum
- ATI materials for the 2nd semester
- SCC Student Planner and Handbook- Current academic year
- Associate Degree in Nursing Student Handbook- current academic year
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Examine and discuss the impact of various local, state, and national level health care initiatives.
- Compare and contrast the etiology, clinical manifestations, medication management, collaborative care, and nursing management for selected disease processes.
- Describe the purpose, result significance, and nursing responsibilities related to specific diagnostic testing.
- Differentiate normal from common abnormal findings within selected disease processes.
- Identify common nursing interventions, rationales, and expected outcomes related to client teaching for individual management of selected common disease processes.
- Demonstrate critical thinking by combining knowledge of selected disease processes and assessment data to formulate desired outcomes.
- Collaborate and communicate with other health care providers to resolve, improve, or provide optimal care for client disease processes.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
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- Student Concerns
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NUR 212 - Nursing Care of Children Class: 2 Lab: 6 Credits: 4 This course facilitates the application of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of children with acute and chronic health problems. Focus is on growth and development and anticipatory guidance.
Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106 , NUR 120 , NUR 138 , NUR 148 , NUR 165 with a minimum grade of “B” (80%) required. Corequisite(s): Take NUR 212 and NUR 224 . Course Topics:
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Growth & Development ( Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, School- Age & Adolescent) child
- Communication
- Pediatric Assessment
- Care of the Hospitalized Child
- Chronic Conditions
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Loss & Bereavement
- Fluid and Electrolyte
- Genitourinary Alterations
- Respiratory Alterations
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiovascular Alterations
- Endocrine Alterations
- Hematological & Immunologic Alterations
- Cellular Alterations
- Integumentary Alterations
- Sensory & Cognitive Alterations
- Neurological Alterations
- Musculoskeletal Alterations
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Nursing Care of the High Risk Newborn
- Hemolytic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies of the Newborn
- Acquired Disorders of the Newborn
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- All Textbooks previously utilized in the nursing curriculum
- ATI materials for the 3rd semester
- SCC Student planner and Handbook- current academic year
- Associate Degree in Nursing Student Handbook- current academic year
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Identify age/developmentally appropriate nursing care and interventions for the pediatric patient.
- Compare and contrast the etiology, clinical manifestations, assessment strategies, medication and therapeutic management utilized in the nursing care of infants and children.
- Identify and discuss the impact of legal and ethical obligations of the healthcare professional in relationship to the care of the pediatric patient.
- Identify the significance of nursing responsibilities related to specific diagnostic testing for the hospitalized infant/child.
- Demonstrate problem solving competency through identification of nursing interventions, rationales and teaching initiatives for the healthy or sick infant/pediatric patient.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
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NUR 214 - Mental Health Nursing Class: 2 Lab: 6 Credits: 4 This course facilitates the utilization of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of patients with common mental health problems. Focus is on the dynamics of human behavior ranging from normal to extreme.
Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106 , NUR 120 , NUR 138 , NUR 148 , and NUR 165 with a minimum grade of “B” (80%) required. Corequisite(s): Take NUR 212 and NUR 224 . Course Topics:
- Foundations of Mental Health Nursing
- Legal Aspects
- Psychobiology
- Psychopharmacology
- Nursing Process
- Therapeutic Communication
- Personality Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Thought Disorders
- Chemical Dependency/Substance Abuse
- Childhood, Adolescent, and Teenage Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Crisis Intervention
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- All textbooks previously used in the nursing curriculum
- ATI materials for 3rd semester
- Associate Degree in Nursing Student Handbook- current academic yesr
- SCC Student Planner and Handbook- current academic year
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze legal and ethical considerations in caring for the mentally ill client.
- Identify and discuss current concerns in various age groups related to mental illness societal trends.
- Discuss the differences and special considerations related to care of voluntary versus involuntary admission status clients.
- Discuss the implications of psychobiological concepts to the practice of mental health nursing.
- Demonstrate therapeutic communication and relationship development in the mental health setting.
- Discuss nursing implications for various currently relevant treatment modalities and medications prescribed in the care of clients diagnosed with common mental health illnesses.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
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NUR 224 - Advanced Alterations in Health II Lab: 3 Credits: 1 This course focuses on development of theoretical knowledge related to client-centered and family-centered nursing for selected clients with multi-system acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in clinical decisions-making.
Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106 , NUR 120 , NUR 138 , NUR 148 , and NUR 165 with a minimum grade of “B” (80%) required. Corequisite(s): Take NUR 212 and NUR 214 . Course Topics:
- Acid-Base disturbances
- Endocrine disorders
- Respiratory disorders
- Review of conduction system
- Cardiac disorders
- Genitourinary disorders
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Care of the oncology patient
- Hematologic disorders
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- ATI material for third semester students.
- Spartanburg Community College Associate Degree of Nursing Handbook 2014-2015 (online)
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Compare the physiological and psychological care for the client.
- Use critical thinking methods in solving client-based scenarios.
- Identify nursing interventions, rationales and expected outcomes related to the management of the client.
- Differentiate between the etiology, clinical manifestations, nursing management, collaborative care and drug therapy for the client.
- Collaborate with health care professionals to resolve/improve any of the above mentioned topics as well as provide optimal care for clients.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
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NUR 265 - Nursing Concepts and Clinical Practice II Class: 3 Lab: 9 Credits: 6 This course is a continuation of the application of critical thinking skills and nursing concepts in the care of adult clients with selected health problems in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106 , NUR 120 , NUR 138 , NUR 148 , NUR 165 , NUR 212 , NUR 214 , and NUR 224 with a minimum grade of “B” (80%) required. Corequisite(s): Take NUR 265 and NUR 271 . Course Topics:
- Advanced medical-surgical nursing management of:
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Endocrine Alterations
- Burns
- Trauma and Surgical Management
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Ventilatory Assistance
- Cardiovascular Alterations
- Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management
- Nervous System Alterations
- Shock
- Sepsis
- Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
- Gastrointestinal Alterations
- Terrorism
- Mass Casualty
- Disaster Nursing
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- All textbooks previously used in the curriculum
- Nurse pack (if not previously purchased)
- Required ATI materials and codes
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Assess and manage abnormal patient data, labs, nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions and evaluation for the patients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid base imbalances requiring intravenous therapy and nutrition.
- Develop and collaborate on physiological and psychological care for the client who has experienced burn injuries or trauma.
- Develop and collaborate physiological and psychological care for clients experiencing respiratory failure, associated diseases and those requiring ventilator assistance.
- Develop and collaborate on physiological and psychological care for a client experiencing shock, sepsis or multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
- Develop and collaborate on physiological and psychological care for clients who have experienced cardiovascular compromise, dysrhythmias or acute cardiac injury.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
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NUR 270 - Principles of Management and Leadership Lab: 3 Credits: 1 This course focuses on concepts and competencies related to role development, leadership and management skills, legal and ethical issues, and professional values and behaviors of the registered nurse.
Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106 , NUR 120 , NUR 138 , NUR 148 , NUR 165 , NUR 212 , NUR 214 , and NUR 224 with a minimum grade of “B” (80%) required. Corequisite(s): Take NUR 265 and NUR 271 . Course Topics:
- Management and leadership in nursing
- Assigning, delegation, and supervision in nursing
- Ethical decision making in nursing
- Safety and Injury prevention in the health care setting
- Health-Care delivery systems and the politically active nurse
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials: ATI material for fourth semester students Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Compare and contrast the different leadership styles that examine organizational, management, and leadership theories affecting the delivery of nursing care.
- Summarize the importance of assigning, delegating and supervision as it relates to the nursing profession.
- Recognize ethical, legal, social cultural, political and economic issues which impact health care delivery and client care.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of safety and injury prevention as it relates to client care.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of nursing care of the client using the nursing process.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
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NUR 271 - Management and Leadership Practicum Lab: 6 Credits: 2 This course provides lab and clinical practice related to role development, leadership and management skills, legal and ethical issues, and professional values and behaviors of the registered nurse.
Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106 , NUR 120 , NUR 138 , NUR 148 , NUR 165 , NUR 212 , NUR 214 , and NUR 224 with a minimum grade of “B” (80%) required. Corequisite(s): Take NUR 265 and NUR 270 . Course Topics:
- Students are required to complete 84 hours (7 12 hour shifts) of clinical practicum
- Management of a caseload of patients in the clinical setting
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials:
- Stethescope
- Nursing uniform
- Pin light
Grading System: A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply and integrate appropriate critical thinking skills and knowledge in the care of the adult population with acute life threatening illnesses or chronic medical-surgical needs.
- Assess and document (according to institution policies) disease processes, medication effects, treatments, etc. in timely manner.
- Practice appropriate professional behavior, accountability, responsibility, and verbal and non-verbal communication skills with clients, significant others, and all members of the healthcare team.
- Explain and document (according to institution policies) the disease processes, medications, treatments, etc. to clients and significant others prior to discharge.
- Demonstrate an environment of confidentiality, caring and support of the client’s decisions regarding culture, values, beliefs and lifestyles through an interdisciplinary approach.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
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