DCCCD
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BITC 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: BITC 1311 and/or approval of the instructor. Course Description: A study of laboratory operations, management, equipment, instrumentation, quality control techniques, and safety procedures. Laboratory practice in using pH meters, mixing buffers, performing measurements, preparing solutions, and performing separatory techniques to specifications; and practice laboratory safety. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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BITC 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Introduction to Biotechnology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to biotechnology including career exploration, history and applications of DNA/RNA technology, molecular biology, bioethics, and laboratory safety practices. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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BITC 1350 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Studies and Bioethical Issues of Biotechnology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: BITC 1311 and or approval of instructor. Course Description: Addresses current events, skills, attitudes, and behaviors pertinent to biotechnology and relevant to the professional development of the student. Will also explore ethical and legal behaviors in the context of the biotechnology industry. (3 Lec.) |
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BITC 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Biological Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: BITC 1311 and/or approval of instructor. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.) |
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BITC 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Biological Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: BITC 2286, BITC 2401, BITC 2431 and or approval of instructor. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course will include special research studies and projects undertaken by the student in order to graduate from the curriculum. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (4 Lec.) |
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BITC 2286 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Internship - Biology Technician/ Biotechnology Laboratory Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: BITC 1311 and BITC 1302 and/or approval of instructor. Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (6 Ext.) |
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BITC 2311 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: BITC 1311 and or approval of instructor. Course Description: Presentation of theory, applications, and operation of various analytical instruments. Practice of separation and identification techniques including electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, chromatography, and centrifugation. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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BITC 2431 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Cell Culture Techniques This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: BITC 1311 and/or approval of instructor. Course Description: A study of cell culture techniques. Laboratory emphasis on the principles and practices of initiation, cultivation, maintenance, preservation of cell lines and applications. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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BITC 2441 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Molecular Biology Techniques This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: BITC 1311 and or approval of instructor. Course Description: In depth coverage of the theory and laboratory techniques in molecular biology with an emphasis on gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA, and nucleic acids. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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BITC 2486 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Internship- Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: BITC 1311 and/or approval of instructor. Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (12 Ext.) |
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HPRS 1202 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Wellness and Health Promotion This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course provides an overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the lifespan with a focus on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication of wellness. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1203 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by El Centro College. Offered at BHC End of Life Issues This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: The course facilitates discussion of grief, loss, and end of life issues. Prepares caregivers to function in setting where communication skills are utilized to provide psychosocial support to persons and their families. This course is also intended to help the student understand the nature of death and dying as well as enable the student to come to grips with one’s own personal feelings about death. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1204 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Basic Health Profession Skills This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course includes a study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1205 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics in health care with emphasis on responsibilities of health care professionals. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1206 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Essentials of Medical Terminology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of common medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Health Professions and Related Sciences, Other This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HPRS 1204. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills. Lecture and simulated laboratory experience prepares the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills. Competency must be demonstrated on effective level of practice and knowledge. Skills achieved include EKG, finger sticking, physical assessment, IV's. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec, 4 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by El Centro College. Offered at BHC Introduction to Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and routes of administration. Does not include dosage calculations. (3 Lec.) |
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HPRS 2201 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Pathophysiology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course includes the study of pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2210 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Basic Health Profession Skills II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: HPRS 1204 with a grade of “C” or better. Course Description: This course builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills relevant to the professional development of the student. Lecture and simulated laboratory experiences prepare the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2231 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC General Health Professions Management This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course will cover the exploration and application of management concepts necessary for effective health profession operations. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2300 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Pharmacology for Health Professions This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course includes a study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. (3 Lec.) |
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HPRS 2302 (3 Credit Hours) New course added January 16, 2018
Offered at ECC Medical Terminology for Allied Health This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application with an emphasis on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field. (3 Lec.) |
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NOTE: HPRS 1204, 1271, 1202, 2300, 2231, 2201 are all health occupations core curriculum courses. These courses are listed and described in a separate section of the college catalog: Health Occupations Core Curriculum. MLAB 1167 (1 Credit Hours) Offered at ECC Practicum ( or Field Experience)- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (8 Ext.) |
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MLAB 1211 (2 Credit Hours) New course added March 20, 2017
Offered at ECC Urinalysis and Body Fluids This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to the study of urine and body fluid analysis. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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MLAB 1227 (2 Credit Hours) New course added March 20, 2017
Offered at ECC Coagulation This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1335. Course Description: A course in coagulation theory, procedures, and practical applications. Includes quality control, quality assurance, safety and laboratory procedures which rely on commonly performed manual and/or semi-automated methods use of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of disease. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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MLAB 1335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Immunology/Serology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Acceptance in the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Course Description: An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance, and safety. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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MLAB 1415 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Hematology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1335. Course Description: The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology with associated diseases. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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MLAB 2221 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Molecular Diagnostics for Clinical Laboratory This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 2401. Course Description: A comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of clinical molecular diagnostics and explores the use of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of disease. (1 Lec. 4 Lab.) |
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MLAB 2266 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience)- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1167. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (17 Ext.) |
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MLAB 2267 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience)- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 2331 and MLAB 2434. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (17 Ext.) |
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MLAB 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Immunohematology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1415. Course Description: A study of blood antigens and antibodies. Presents quality control, basic laboratory technique and safety. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group systems, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, donor selection and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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MLAB 2401 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical Chemistry This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1101. Course Description: An introduction to the principles, procedures, physiological basis, and significance of testing performed in Clinical Chemistry. Includes quality control, reference values, and safety. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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MLAB 2434 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical Microbiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MLAB 1415. Course Description: Instruction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, quality control, quality assurance, safety, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting results. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: In-depth coverage of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cell structure and function; tissues; body organization; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Emphasis on homeostasis. This course is cross-listed as SCIT 1407. The student may register for either SCIT 1307 or SCIT 1407 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: SCIT 1307. Course Description: A continuation of Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I designed for students considering a career in the health field. The following body systems are included: digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, and reproductive. Emphasis is on homeostasis. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing. Course Description: An applied systematic study of the structure and function of the human body designed for students considering a career in the health field. Includes anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine. Emphasis on homeostasis. This course is cross-listed as SCIT 1307. The student may register for either SCIT 1407 or SCIT 1307 but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course is intended for students seeking to complete an Applied Science Degree. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1408 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: SCIT 1407. Course Description: A continuation of Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology I designed for students considering a career in the health field. The following body systems are included: digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, reproductive, and an expansion of endorine function. Emphasis is on homeostasis. This course is intended for students seeking to complete an Applied Science Degree. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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SCIT 1420 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Physics for Allied Health This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to physics with emphasis on applications to health related fields of study. Topics include forces, motion, work and energy, fluids, heat, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, sound, electromagnetic radiation, and nuclear radiation. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
