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DMSO 1101 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Techniques of Medical Sonography This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Course Description: Scanning techniques. Includes scan protocols and procedures within the laboratory setting utilizing live scanning and/or simulated experience. (3 Lab.) |
DMSO 1110 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Introduction to Sonography This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to the profession of sonography and the role of the sonographer. Emphasis on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written and verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations and history of the profession. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
DMSO 1351 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Sonographic Sectional Anatomy This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses. Course Description: Sectional anatomy of the male and female body. Includes anatomical relationships or organs vascular structures and body planes and quadrants. (3 Lec.) |
DMSO 1355 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Sonographic Pathophysiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HPRS 2201 or documented completion of coursework through Prior Learning Assessment in pathophysiology. Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all previous support and DMSO program courses. Grade of 70 or better in all previous sonography courses. Grade of 80 or better is required in practicum courses. Course Description: Pathology and pathophysiology of the abdominal structures visualized with ultrasound. Includes abdomen and pelvis. (3 Lec.) |
DMSO 1366 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HPRS 1204 or documented completion of coursework through Prior Learning Assessment in basic health profession skills. Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all previous support and DMSO program courses. Grade of 70 or better in all previous sonography courses. Grade of 80 or better is required in practicum courses. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (24 Ext.) |
DMSO 1367 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HPRS 2210 or documented completion of coursework through Prior Learning Assessment in advanced health profession skills. Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all previous support and DMSO program courses. Grade of 70 or better in all previous sonography courses. Grade of 80 or better is required in practicum courses. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (24 Ext.) |
DMSO 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Abdominopelvic Sonography This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all previous support and DMSO program courses. Grade of 70 or better in all previous sonography courses. Grade of 80 or better is required in practicum courses. Course Description: Normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection and scanning protocols. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
DMSO 2130 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Advanced Ultrasound and Review This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HPRS 2231 or documented completion of coursework through Prior Learning Assessment in general health professions management. Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all previous support and DMSO program courses. Grade of 70 or better in all previous sonography courses. Grade of 80 or better is required in practicum courses. Course Description: Knowledge, skills and professional values within a legal and ethical framework addressing emerging technologies and professional development. (3 Lab.) |
DMSO 2253 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Sonography of Superficial Structures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all previous support and DMSO program courses. Grade of 70 or better in all previous sonography courses. Grade of 80 or better is required in practicum courses. Course Description: Detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. (2 Lec.) |
DMSO 2262 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (11 Ext.) |
DMSO 2263 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (11 Ext.) |
DMSO 2341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Sonography of Abdominopelvic Pathology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all previous support and DMSO program courses. Grade of 70 or better in all previous sonography courses. Grade of 80 or better is required in practicum courses. Course Description: Pathologies and disease states of the abdomen and pelvis as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Emphasizes endocavitary sonographic anatomy and procedures including pregnancy. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
DMSO 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Advanced Ultrasound Physics This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to either the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or the Cardiac Sonography Program. Course Description: Theory and application of ultrasound principles. Including advances in ultrasound technology. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
DMSO 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Advanced Sonography Practices This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses. Course Description: Exploration of advanced sonographic procedures and emerging ultrasound applications. (3 Lec.) |
DMSO 2366 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all previous support and DMSO program courses. Grade of 70 or better in all previous sonography courses. Grade of 80 or better is required in practicum courses. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. (24 Ext.) |
DMSO 2367 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (30 Ext.) |
DMSO 2405 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all previous support and DMSO program courses. Grade of 70 or better in all previous sonography courses. Grade of 80 or better is required in practicum courses. Course Description: Detailed study of the pelvis and obstetrics/gynecology as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
DSAE 1164 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program. Current American Heart Association Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSAE 1270, DSAE 2303, and DMSO 2243. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (10 Ext.) |
DSAE 1165 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program. Current American Heart Association Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSAE 1270, DSAE 2303, and DMSO 2243. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (10 Ext.) |
DSAE 1203 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Introduction to Echocardiography Techniques This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to scanning techniques and procedures with hands-on experience in a lab setting. Emphasis is placed on the sonographic evaluation of the normal adult heart. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
DSAE 1270 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Introduction to Echocardiographic Evaluation This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DMSO 2243, DSAE 2303 and DSAE 1164 or DSAE 1165. Course Description: An introduction to echocardiography including 2D, M-mode, spectral and color Doppler, standard echocardiographic views and measurements for each modality. Includes image orientation, scan techniques for each view and normal anatomical structures and patient positioning. (2 Lec.) |
DSAE 1464 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Practicum (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSPE 2305 and DSAE 2253. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (32 Ext.) |
DSAE 1465 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Practicum (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSPE 2305 and DSAE 2253. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. (32 Ext.) |
DSAE 2235 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Advanced Echocardiography This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSAE 2304 and DSAE 1464. Course Description: Instruction in advanced echocardiographic procedures. Topics include stress echo, related diagnostic imaging, and related noninvasive cardiac testing. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
DSAE 2255 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Echocardiography Professionalism and Registry Review This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Grade of "C" or better in all previous program and support courses. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSAE 2337 and DSAE 2464. Course Description: Knowledge, skills, and professional values within a legal and ethical context addressing emerging technologies and professional development as it relates to the field of echocardiography. Ergonomic techniques and equipment applications associated with technological advances in the field of echocardiography. Registry review techniques and registry preparedness. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
DSAE 2303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Cardiovascular Concepts This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission to the program. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DMSO 2243, DSAE 1270 and DSAE 1164 or DSAE 1165. Course Description: Cardiac embryology, fetal circulation and cardiac congenital disease including anomalies of cardiac position, venous return, A-V valves, atria and ventricles. Emphasis placed on defect anatomy and hemodynamic consequences and the surgical repair or other treatment option associated with each anomaly. Echocardiographic imaging in the pre and post-surgical patient will be covered. (3 Lec.) |
DSAE 2304 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSAE 2235 and DSAE 1464. Course Description: An emphasis on adult acquired cardiac pathologies. Topics include cardiovascular pathophysiology, quantitative measurements, and the application of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler. Recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiovascular disease is stressed. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
DSAE 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Advanced Echocardiography This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced echocardiographic procedures. Topics include stress echo, related diagnostic imaging, and related noninvasive cardiac testing. (3 Lec.) |
DSAE 2337 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Grade of "C" or better in all previous program and support courses. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSAE 2255 and DSAE 2464. Course Description: A continuation of Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I with emphasis on cardiac disease. A discussion of quantitative measurements and application of 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiac disease is stressed. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
DSAE 2355 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Echocardiography Professionalism and Registry Review This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Knowledge, skills and professional values within a legal and ethical context addressing emerging technologies and professional development as it relates to the field of echocardiography. Ergonomic techniques and equipment applications associated with technological advances in the field of echocardiography. Registry review techniques and registry preparedness. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
DSAE 2404 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Adult acquired cardiac pathologies. Topics include cardiovascular pathophysiology, quantitative measurements, and the application of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler. Recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiovascular disease is stressed. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
DSAE 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A continuation of Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I with emphasis on cardiac disease. A discussion of quantitative measurements and application of 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler and recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiac disease is stressed. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
DSAE 2464 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Practicum (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Grade of "C" or better in all previous program and support courses. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSAE 2337 and DSAE 2255. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (32 Ext.) |
DSAE 2465 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Practicum (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Grade of "C" or better in all previous program and support courses. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSPE 2347 and DSAE 2255. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (32 Ext.) |
DSAE 2660 (6 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (30 Ext.) |
DSAE 2661 (6 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (30 Ext.) |
DSPE 2253 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Pediatric Echocardiography Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSPE 2305 and DSAE 1465. Course Description: Advanced pediatric echocardiographic procedures including:12-lead EKG interpretation, transesophageal echocardiography, the use of contrast, intra-operative and interventional techniques. Considerations associated with intensive care of the pediatric patient will be addresses and includes intracardiac monitoring lines, and other accessories of the post-operative patient, pharmacological treatments, and other therapies. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
DSPE 2353 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Pediatric Echocardiography Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced pediatric echocardiographic procedures including: 12 lead EKG interpretation, transesophageal echocardiography, the use of contrast, intra-operative and interventional techniques. Considerations associated with intensive care of the pediatric patient will be addressed and includes; intracardiac monitoring lines and other accessories of the post-operative patient, pharmacological treatments, and other therapies. (3 Lec.) |
DSPE 2405 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Pediatric Echocardiographic Evaluation This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Cardiac embryology, fetal circulation and cardiac congenital disease including anomalies of cardiac position, venous return, A-V valves, atria and ventricles. Emphasis placed on defect anatomy and hemodynamic consequences and the surgical repair or other treatment option associated with each anomaly. Echocardiographic imaging in the pre and post surgical patient will be covered. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
DSPE 2447 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Pediatric Echocardiographic Evaluation II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Study of cardiac congenital anomalies of the cono-truncus, aortic arch and broncho-pulmonary circuit. Cardiac tumors, non-neoplastic intra and extra cardiac masses, pericardial and pediatric acquired cardiovascular disease will be covered. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
DSPE 2660 (6 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (30 Ext.) |
DSPE 2661 (6 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (30 Ext.) |
HPRS 1201 (2 Credit Hours) New course added May 24, 2018
Offered at ECC Introduction to Health Professions This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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.) |
HPRS 1203 (2 Credit Hours)
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
HPRS 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
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.) |
HPRS 2302 (3 Credit Hours)
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.) |
SCIT 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC 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.) |
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.) |
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.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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 endocrine function. Emphasis is on homeostasis. This course is intended for students seeking to complete an Applied Science Degree. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Current) | (Changes) |
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.