2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 03, 2024  
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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

Types of Classes

UA-PTC operates on the semester system with fall and spring semesters, two five-week summer sessions, and one eight-week extended summer session constituting an academic year.

Learning Community Courses

A learning community combines two or more courses in which the same students enroll in the same classes, and faculty combine specific homework and activities to assist students in reaching their academic goals. A learning community can also have a dedicated advisor who provides academic advice to students or a peer mentor who serves as a supplemental instruction leader. The goal of a learning community is to help students become engaged in their education. A learning community not only provides strong academic support from faculty but also offers social support from the other students who are enrolled in the learning community.

Learning Community courses are designed to be taken jointly with other linked courses and may not be taken separately. Students will be added to and/or dropped from linked learning community courses at the same time.

Online Courses

Online courses are designed to give students access to quality education at a convenient time and location. Online courses at UA - Pulaski Technical College are facilitated by instructors and follow the semester schedule’s beginning and ending dates. Students who wish to enroll in an online course must have access to a computer and an Internet service provider. They must also demonstrate ability in the following areas: using an Internet browser;  navigating a website; using a word-processing program; saving, moving, deleting and attaching files; and e-mailing. In addition to technical requirements, students who would like to take an online course should be self-directed learners who have strong time management and communication skills. They should possess the self-discipline needed to follow a schedule and the flexibility needed to deal with computer problems should they arise. An updated, accurate e-mail address is mandatory. In some cases, oncampus presence is required for presentations or exams.

Online courses at UA-PTC are delivered through a variety of course management systems. These course management systems provide instructors and students with access to course content, assignments, discussion boards, mail, chat rooms, whiteboards, quizzes, and exams.

Some courses may require that the student purchase an access code in addition to the required textbook. Information about online courses is available on the college’s website. Because information changes each semester, be sure to access the most current information at www.uaptc.edu/online_courses/.

The term “hybrid” describes courses that are a combination of online and on-campus coursework. Students who take a hybrid course will be required to come to campus on the designated day(s) and at the designated time(s) for their course. The remainder of the course will be completed online.

Some online courses are delivered synchronously. Students attend these classes at a regularly scheduled time and participate from any Internet-connected computer. Webinars normally require that students have a computer headset with microphone.

Some UA - PTC courses are web enhanced. They meet in a classroom on a regular schedule but require the use of a course management system or course website.

The college provides a variety of ways to help online students get the information and assistance they need to be successful in class. Each semester, orientations are held for new online students the week before classes begin. For technical assistance with Blackboard, visit the IT help desk at www.uaptc.edu/it-tools#blackboard. All basic information about taking an online class is available at uaptc.edu/online.

Corequisite Courses

Corequisite courses require a student must take a course at the same time as (or prior to) another course or requirement. Knowing the information presented in the corequisite course is considered necessary in order for a student to be successful in the course. Corequisites will be enforced at registration. Corequisite courses are based on placement test scores.

Compressed (8-week) Courses

Compressed courses are courses provided in a shorter time frame. The curriculum and rigor in these courses are the same as in courses offered in the regular semester-long schedule.

Course Descriptions

*The courses listed below may have additional test scores that can be used for placement. Please see Testing Services .

Symbol Key

Symbol Definition     
F Fall only    
S Spring only    
Su Summer only    
N Night only    
D Day only    
O Course only offered online   
H Course only offered hybrid  
U Upon Sufficent Demand Only  

 
 
  

  • SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Credit Hours: 3

    ACTS: SPAN 2013

    This course is designed to help students develop an intermediate-level proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The instruction is communicatively oriented and emphasizes the everyday life and culture of Spanish-speaking people.

    Prerequisite(s):
    SPAN 1312  with a grade of “C” or better, or placement by examination.
  

  • SPAN 2315 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to increase fluency in narrating, describing, comparing and commenting in Spanish. This is an elective course and does not meet any fine arts requirements for any certificate, degree, or program of study.

    Prerequisite(s):
    SPAN 2311  with a grade of “C” or better, or placement by examination.
  

  • SPCH 1300 - Speech Communication

    Credit Hours: 3

    ACTS: SPCH 1003

    This course is a study of the theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group, and public speaking. It emphasizes proficiency in research methods, speech organization and delivery, and critical thinking/listening applications.

  

  • SPCH 2312 - Interpersonal Communication

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to enhance student’s ability to understand major concepts and theories of interpersonal communication. Topics studied include verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development and management, self-concept, and relationship roles. In-class activities and presentations are used to develop interpersonal skills as applied to student’s personal and professional lives. (S)

    Prerequisite(s):
    SPCH 1300  with a grade of “C” or better or instructor permission; ENGL 1311  recommended.
  

  • SPCH 2313 - Small Group Communication

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to develop student’s ability to effectively communicate in groups. Topics studied include group formation, leadership styles, problem-solving techniques, group roles, and management of group conflict. In-class and group activities are used to develop small-group interaction and presentation skills. (F)

    Prerequisite(s):
    SPCH 1300  with a grade of “C” or better or instructor permission; ENGL 1311  recommended.
  
  

  • SURG 2221 - Pharmacology for Surgical Technlgst

    Credit Hours: 2

    Introduction to the classification, actions, and uses of drugs. Emphasis on drugs associated with various surgical, obstetrical, and emergency care procedures. Includes calculation of dosages and drug preparation.
  

  • SURG 2222 - Perioperative Practice

    Credit Hours: 2

    An overview of surgical technology as a health care profession. Explores standards of care, criteria for professional growth, psychological aspects of the patient including social and cultural dimensions, and the ethical and legal issues surrounding the profession. Preparation for the Certification Examination for the Surgical Technology profession.
  

  • SURG 2312 - Medical Terminology

    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduction to commonly used medical abbreviations and terminology used in the health care setting. Includes prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
  

  • SURG 2313 - Surgical Pathophysiology

    Credit Hours: 3

    Emphasis on the anatomical structures of those body regions in which surgery is most commonly performed and the diseases related to the surgical patient.
  

  • SURG 2315 - Clinical Practicum I

    Credit Hours: 3

    Supervised clinical experience in the application of basic patient care procedures, safe practice, and beginning skills of sterilization/disinfection and aseptic technique.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Successful completion of competency evaluation in SURG 2211 .
  

  • SURG 2510 - Basic Operating Room Techniques

    Credit Hours: 5

    Orientation to surgical technology with emphasis on the fundamental principles of basic patient care concepts, asepsis and the surgical environment, and basic case preparation and procedures before, during and after a surgical procedure. Classroom.
  

  • SURG 2520 - Advanced Operating Room Techniques

    Credit Hours: 5

    Emphasis placed on specialty surgical procedures and instrumentation.
  

  • SURG 2523 - Clinical Practicum II

    Credit Hours: 5

    Supervised clinical experience in the application of basic, intermediate, and advanced surgical procedures.
  

  • TECH 1103 - Introduction to Engineering

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to introduce students to the fields of civil, architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Engineering graphics (AutoCAD, Feature CAM) are used to design projects.

  

  • TECH 2101 - Work Based Instruction (Capstone)

    Credit Hours: 0

    This capstone course provides the student with practical experience in a workplace environment that is closely related to classroom theory and lab educational goals. Program faculty work with the employer in providing relevant work experiences and in evaluating the student’s performance. (1 to 6 variable credit hours)

    Prerequisite(s):
    Within 16 hours of program completion, 2.55 GPA and consent of program instructor and dean.
  

  • THEA 1110 - Theatre Practicum

    Credit Hours: 1

    These lab hours offer practical application of performance and technical theater principles through participation in productions.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Instructor permission.
  

  • THEA 1111 - Theatre Practicum

    Credit Hours: 1

    These lab hours offer practical application of performance and technical theater principles through participation in productions.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Instructor permission.
  

  • THEA 1320 - Acting I

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the basics of acting: body, voice, and characterization. Students work to increase breath support, to learn basic movement, and to increase physical and vocal flexibility. Character work and script analysis explore the ideas of the expressions of truth and meaning in the imaginary situations of theater.

  

  • THEA 2110 - Theatre Practicum

    Credit Hours: 1

    These lab hours offer practical application of performance and technical theater principles through participation in productions.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Instructor permission.
  

  • THEA 2111 - Theatre Practicum

    Credit Hours: 1

    These lab hours offer practical application of performance and technical theater principles through participation in productions.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Instructor permission.
  

  • THEA 2300 - Introduction to Theatre

    Credit Hours: 3

    ACTS: DRAM 1003

    This course is an introductory survey of theater arts including history, dramatic works, stage techniques and production procedures as they relate to the fine arts, society, and the individual.

    Prerequisite(s):
    A score of 19 or above on the Reading section of the ACT, or a score of 78 or above on the Accuplacer Reading Comprehension Placement test, or a score of 83 or above on the COMPASS Reading Placement, or completion of READ 0300  (Foundations of Literacy) with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • THEA 2310 - Theatre Experience

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course intensively covers all aspects of theater performance and production. Students work together to produce, design, and perform a theatrical production. Students become members of a theater company which fills each position whether it is onstage or off. Each student fills two job assignments from two different performance/production areas ranging from acting to sets, costumes, and lighting to sound to marketing and publicity. Students engage in script analysis, theater history discussions, design theory discussions, acting, stage management, technical theory, and application, and ultimately in giving and running a live performance.

    Prerequisite(s):
    THEA 2300  or instructor permission.
  

  • THEA 2320 - Stagecraft/Lighting Technology

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the fundamentals of stagecraft and lighting technology. Students will cover the basic elements and procedures of the theatrical setting with practice in construction, painting, dressing of scenery, lighting, and the use of equipment and methods in those areas. special course fee
  

  • TRT 1003 - Legal Requirements of Tractor and Trailer Operation

    Credit Hours: 3

    The course will focus on legal aspects of tractor and trailer operation including Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, logbooks, and record keeping are covered in this course. special course fee

    Co-requisite(s):
    Required TRT 1011  and TRT 1904 .
  

  • TRT 1011 - Tractor Trailer Logistics

    Credit Hours: 11

    This course will focus on driving tractor trailer vehicles and study of Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, logbooks, record keeping, and road test. special course fee

    Co-requisite(s):
    Required TRT 1003  and TRT 1904 .
  

  • TRT 1904 - Pre-Trip for Road Tractors/Trailers

    Credit Hours: 4

    This course will focus on the vehicle inspection of tractors and trailers before operation including Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. special course fee

    Co-requisite(s):
    Required TRT 1003  and TRT 1011 .
  

  • WLD 1104 - Basic Welding I

    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is an introduction to basic welding skills. The course covers arc and gas welding in the flat position and provides practice in stick, mig, brazing and cutting. Correct and safe handling of welding equipment and gasses is emphasized. special course fee/Welding Course Fee
  

  • WLD 1108 - Welding I

    Credit Hours: 8

    This instructional program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to unite or separate metal parts by various types of welding and cutting processess. This course along with a welding process lab will help the student develop correct handling and safety while using welding equipment and gases found in the welding industry. special course fee/Welding Course Fee
  

  • WLD 1204 - Advanced SMAW

    Credit Hours: 4

    This course presents a study of theory and application of basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), including the setting of equipment, selecting electrodes and running beads. Students receive instruction and practice in out-of-position welding, welding qualification test requirements and take the welder qualification test. special course fee/Welding Course Fee

    Prerequisite(s):
    WLD 1108  
    Course Typically Offered:
    Fall, Spring
  

  • WLD 1304 - Practicum

    Credit Hours: 4

    Supervised practicum experience in the application of advanced welding techniques beyond the scope of the basic welding curriculum. May include theory and practice in welding techniques, such as pipe welding, or other in-demand welding skills from industry not generally covered. 2 lecture hours, 5 lab hours. (4 credit hours/special course fee/Welding Course Fee)

    Prerequisite(s):
    WLD 1108  
    Course Typically Offered:
    Upon Sufficient Demand
  

  • WLD 1404 - Basic Welding II

    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a continuation of WLD 1104  and is a combination of WLD 1104  and an introduction to basic welding skills. The course covers arc and gas welding and provides practice in stick, mig, and cutting. Correct and safe handling of welding equipment is emphasized. special course fee/Welding Course Fee
  

  • WLD 1704 - Gas Metal and Flux Cored (GMAW/FCAW)

    Credit Hours: 4

    This instructional program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. The student will develop knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous metals and their properties. This will include welding processes on aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel welding. special course fee/Welding Course Fee
  

  • WLD 1904 - GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)

    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) in relationship to ferrous and nonferrous metals. It offers practical application in aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel in a simulated work environment. special course fee/Welding Course Fee
 

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