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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
RESP 202-Neonatal and Pediatric
Respiratory Care (3)
Prerequisite: RESP 110
(formerly RC 202)
Provides an in-depth perspective of pediatric
and neonatal respiratory care. Includes high-risk
deliveries, abnormalities and diseases, and the
interventions used. Discusses mechanical ventilation
for the neonatal and pediatric patient. Students
must satisfactorily complete competency tests on
the operation of neonatal and pediatric ventilators.
RESP 203-Clinical Practicum III (2)
Prerequisite: RESP 110
(formerly RC 208)
Develops advanced skills in the critical care
environment regarding management of the patient
dependent upon mechanical ventilation. Practical
experiences gained in hemodynamic monitoring.
RESP 204-Pulmonary Rehabilitation
and Home Care (2)
Prerequisites: (RESP 200 or RC 206) and (RESP 201 or
RC 204) and RESP 202 and (RESP 203 or RC 208)
(formerly RC 203)
Reviews all of the assessment skills, equipment,
and interventions presented throughout the
program, and applies them to the care of patients
in alternative settings. Focus is on teaching
patients to live with their diseases. A capstone
course for the respiratory care program.
RESP 205-Professional Seminar (2)
Prerequisites: (RESP 200 or RC 206) and (RESP 201 or
RC 204) and RESP 202 and (RESP 203 or RC 208)
(formerly RC 205)
Prepares students for entry into clinical practice.
Emphasizes preparation for the entry level and
registry examinations given by the National Board
for Respiratory Care. Provides familiarization with
the prospective test matrices and uses both
text and computer review materials. Reviews
and discusses assigned current readings from
various journals related to respiratory therapy.
RESP 207-Cardiopulmonary and Renal
Pathophysiology Review (3)
Prerequisites: (RESP 200 or RC 206) and (RESP 201 or
RC 204) and RESP 202 and (RESP 203 or RC 208)
(formerly RC 207)
Examines the effects of various diseases upon the
cardiopulmonary and renal systems. Discusses
both acute and long-term aspects of ventilatory-
circulatory impairment. Emphasis on diseases
that cause insult to the respiratory system.
RESP 209-Clinical Practicum IV (2)
Prerequisites: (RESP 200 or RC 206) and (RESP 201 or
RC 204) and RESP 202 and (RESP 203 or RC 208)
(formerly RC 209)
Provides clinical experience in the pediatric/
neonatal environment as well as advanced adult
critical care. Students rotate through neonatal
and pediatric intensive care units and gain
practical experience with mechanical ventilator
management and various therapeutic techniques
for this patient population. Students also rotate
through various adult critical care areas.
RUSS: World Languages:
Russian
RUSS 101-Introductory Russian I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
(formerly LR 101)
Introduces the fundamentals of the Russian
written and spoken language. Develops oral and
reading skills in the language and competence in
answering basic questions. Through the reading
of lifelike dialogues, students gain insight into
Russian culture, thought, and expression.
RUSS 102-Introductory Russian II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: RUSS 101
(formerly LR 102)
Continues to build upon the structures learned in
RUSS 101. Students will improve fluency as they
learn new grammar and vocabulary. Through the
reading of lifelike dialogues, students gain insight
into Russian culture, thought, and expression.
RUSS 201-Intermediate Russian I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: RUSS 101
(formerly LR 201)
Presents advanced grammar and composition within
selected readings pertinent to the intermediate level.
Group discussions in Russian and increased emphasis
on reading, writing, and intercultural competence.
SOCY: Sociology
SOCY 101-Introduction to Sociology (3)
• Gen Ed Sociology
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly SO 101)
Introduces the student to the study of society
and the impact of society upon the individual.
Exemplifies social processes in cultural patterns
and institutions. Examines group values at
various levels of human relationship.
SOCY 102-Social Problems (3)
• Gen Ed Sociology, Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly SO 102)
Offers the study of community problems and
sociological processes involved in the analysis of
universal and local sociological phenomena.
SOCY 201-Criminology (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or SOCY 101
(formerly SO 201)
Explores criminal behavior and the methods
of its study, causation, types of criminal acts
and offenders, punishment, correction and
incarceration and prevention of crime.
SOCY 202-Families and Society (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or SOCY 101
(formerly SO 202)
Presents a comparative analysis of family
organization in different societies, with reference to
the urban family of Western society. Explores basic
causes of change and trends in family structure and
function. Topics include mate selections, marriage
vows, marital prediction and child-rearing practices.
SOCY 207-Sexuality and Society (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or SOCY 101
(formerly SO 207)
Introduces sexuality as a political, cultural and
social issue. Examines how societies influence the
development of sexual scripts, what is considered
'normal' and 'abnormal', 'moral' and 'immoral, and
explores how these beliefs influence social responses
to current social problems related to sexuality.
SOCY 210-Ethnic Diversity (3)
• Gen Ed Sociology, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101 or SOCY 101
(formerly SO 210)
A survey of the status and treatment of ethnic groups
in the United States; patterns of dominant and
subordinate relations, prejudice and discrimination;
historical and current problems, demographic and
social background, political and social policies.
SOCY 212-Gender and Society (3)
• Gen Ed Sociology, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or SOCY 101
(formerly SO 212)
Introduces the scientific study of women as a
multicultural group. Reviews material from the
fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and
medicine as it related to women. Particular effort will
be made to address the experiences of women of
varied races, ethnic groups, classes, national origins,
and sexual orientations so that the whole concept
of gender may be broadened to take these different
experiences and different concerns into account.
Course Descriptions
SPAN: World Languages:
Spanish
SPAN 101-Introductory Spanish I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
(formerly LS 101)
Introduces the fundamentals of Spanish grammar
and vocabulary. Develops oral and reading
skills in the language and competence in
answering basic questions. Through the reading
of lifelike dialogues, students gain insight into
Spanish culture, thought, and expression.
SPAN 102-Introductory Spanish II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or permission
of programmanager
(formerly LS 102)
Continues to build upon the structures learned in
SPAN 101. Students will improve fluency as they
learn new grammar and vocabulary. Through the
reading of lifelike dialogues, students gain insight
into Spanish culture, thought, and expression.
SPAN 201-Intermediate Spanish I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or permission
of programmanager
(formerly LS 201)
Presents advanced grammar and composition with
selected readings pertinent to the intermediate level.
Group discussions in Spanish and increased emphasis
on reading, writing, and intercultural competence.
SPAN 202-Intermediate Spanish II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or permission
of programmanager
(formerly LS 202)
Continues to build upon structures learned in
SPAN 201. Presents advanced grammar and
composition with selected readings pertinent
to the intermediate level. Group discussions in
Spanish and increased emphasis on reading,
writing, and intercultural competence.
SPAN 211-Spanish Conversation I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or permission
of programmanager
(formerly LS 211)
Develops oral fluency and language skills through
interpretation and discussion of select readings,
videos, songs and cultural experiences.
SURG: Surgical Technology
SURG 120-Surgery Essentials (3)
Prerequisites: (MEDA 108 or MEDA
109) and (BSCI 202 or BI 104)
(formerly ST 120)
Provides an introduction to the surgical environment
and the essential skills required of a surgical
technologist. Emphasizes the fundamental
concepts of sterile technique, critical thinking, and
professionalism. Application and demonstration
of essential surgical technology skills and concepts
are required to advance in the program.
SURG 125-Fundamentals of
Surgical Technology I (6)
Prerequisite: SURG 120
(formerly ST 100)
Develops concepts, skills, and attitudes required
by students to perform as members of a surgical
team. Simulated practice time in the on-
campus lab and didactic instruction prepare the
student for the clinical practicum component
of this course. Evidence of competence is
essential in sterile technique and basic skills.
SURG 130-Introduction to
Surgical Technology (6)
• Cultural Competence
(formerly ST 101)
Provides an overview of the functions of the surgical
technologist in the perioperative environment.
Integrates the fundamental principles and
protocols of microbiology, sterile technique,
pharmacology, medication calculations, anesthesia,
ethical and legal considerations, mindfulness,
cultural competence and inclusion, patient care
concepts, all-hazards preparation, and teamwork.
SURG 135-Fundamentals of
Surgical Technology II (5)
Prerequisite: SURG 125 or ST 100
(formerly ST 105)
Develops fundamental surgical technology
principles, practices, and protocols. Proficiency
to be demonstrated in sterile and nonsterile
roles during the perioperative phases of
invasive diagnostic and surgical procedures.
SURG 200-Fundamentals of
Surgical Technology III (6)
Prerequisite: SURG 135 or ST 105
Provides theory and practice related to the dynamic
role of the surgical technologist in the perioperative
setting. Integrates professional communication,
advancement in skill level, and critical thinking with
participation in complex surgical procedures.
SURG 205-Fundamentals of
Surgical Technology IV (6)
Prerequisite: SURG 135 or ST 105
Provides theory and practice related to the
dynamic role of the surgical technologist in the
perioperative setting. Emphasizes application of the
fundamental principles, practices, and protocols
for surgical technologists in complex procedures
in preparation for employment in the field.
Evidence of critical thinking, precise application of
sterile technique, and professionalism is required.
Prepares the student to sit for the national
certification examination in surgical technology.
THEA: Theater
THEA 101-Introduction to Theatre (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL
72 and ESOL 73) OR Co-requisite: ENGL 75
(formerly THR 101)
Introduces the history of drama and the theatre
through reading, viewing and discussing plays.
THEA 102-Introduction to Acting (3)
(formerly THR 102)
Offers a basic study of acting, through both a
historical perspective and in-depth exercises.
THEA 107-Improvisation I (3)
(formerly THR 107)
Provides students with a basic overview of modern
improvisation techniques. Emphasis will be placed
on techniques used to build confidence, creativity,
critical thinking, and learn team building skills.
Course offers an introduction of improvisation as a
tool for professional auditions and performances.
THEA 108-Theatre Ensemble I (3)
(formerly THR 108)
Explores performance, design, direction, and
technical aspects of theatre as students work
together to build theatre from the common
interest of the class group. The course begins
with an overview of the history of devised
theatre and examines the socio-cultural-political
context for developing approaches to the
process of devising and performing genres.
THEA 121-Stagecraft (3)
(formerly THR 121)
Explores all technical aspects of play production,
with emphasis on set construction, scene
painting, properties and stage lighting.
Provides laboratory experience in conjunction
with campus theater productions.