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READING (RDG) *SPA 102. INTRODUCTORY SPANISH II. 4 hrs.
RDG 084. DEVELOPMENTAL READING II. 3 (I) hrs. PREREQUISITE: SPA 101 or equivalent.
This continuation course includes the development of basic communication skills and the acquisition
PREREQUISITE: Appropriate placement scores. of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas.
This course is designed to assist students whose placement test scores indicate serious difficulty with
decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills. Students must achieve a minimum grade HPS 113. SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. 3 hrs.
of “C” to pass the course. This course produces institutional, non-transferable credit only and will PREREQUISITE: None.
not satisfy the requirements for degrees and certificates. Students testing into RDG 084 must This course provides an introduction to Spanish with a focus on the basic communication skills and
pass both RDG 084 and RDG 085 with a C or better to progress. vocabulary needed by health professionals when a non-English speaking Hispanic enters a health care
RDG 085. DEVELOPMENTAL READING III. 3 (I) hrs. setting. Topics include soliciting indentification information, history taking, performance of physical
PREREQUISITE: A score of 61 to 75 on the Reading COMPASS test. exam and giving instructions on general care and follow-up. Descriptions Course
This course is designed to assist students whose placement test scores indicate serious difficulty with
decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills. Students must achieve a minimum grade SPEECH COMMUNICATION (SPH)
of “C” to pass the course. This course produces institutional, non-transferable credit only and
will not satisfy the requirements for degrees and certificates. *SPH 106. FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION. 3 hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
REAL ESTATE (RLS) Fundamentals of Oral Communication is a performance course that includes the principles of human
communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public. It surveys current communication theory
RLS 101. REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES. 4 hrs. and provides practical application.
PREREQUISITE: Program approval. *SPH 107. FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING. 3 hrs.
This is an introductory real estate course providing the necessary terminology, background, and un- PREREQUISITE: None.
derstanding of real estate principles. Topics include history or property ownership, real estate finance, This course explores principles of audience and environment analysis as well as the actual planning,
real estate law, and the mechanics of listing and closing the sale. It is designed to assist those preparing rehearsing, and presenting of formal speeches to specific audiences. Historical foundations, com-
for the real estate salesman’s licensing examination in Alabama.
munication theories and student performances are emphasized.
RELIGION (REL) STUDY SKILLS (BSS)

REL 151. SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. 3 hrs. BSS 101. INTERMEDIATE STUDY SKILLS. 3 hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None. This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of effective study techniques. The course
This course is an introduction to the content of the Old Testament with emphasis on the historical includes an assessment of study strengths and weaknesses, and specific techniques for an overall
context and contemporary theological and cultural significance of the Old Testament. The student system of successful study.
should have an understanding of the significance of the Old Testament writings upon completion of
this course. BSS 102. STUDY SKILLS. 1 hr.
REL 152. SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. 3 hrs. This course is intended for those who placed into credit-level course work but who are not maintaining
satisfactory academic progress toward meeting program goals. Topics include study skills, note taking,
PREREQUISITE: None. learning styles and strategies, test taking, goal setting, and self-assessment skills. Upon completion,
This course is a survey of the books of the New Testament with special attention focused on the his- students should be able to manage their learning experiences to successfully meet educational goals.
torical and geographical setting. The student should have an understanding of the books of the New
Testament and the cultural and historical events associated with these writings.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (SUR)

SOCIOLOGY (SOC) SUR 101. INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY. 3 hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the program and/or as required by the Department.
*SOC 200. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY. 3 hrs. This course is an introduction to the field of surgical technology as a career. Emphasis is on the role
This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and theory of sociological perspectives of of the surgical technologist, principles of asepsis and principles of patient care, surgical procedures,
human behavior. operative techniques, blood-borne pathogens, safety, and pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on the
microbiology, and professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of the surgical team. Upon comple-
SPANISH (SPA) tion of this course students should be able to describe methods to maintain a sterile environment, and
*SPA 101. INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I. 4 hrs. recognize members of the operating room team according to their roles.
PREREQUISITE: Exemption from placement testing or appropriate placement scores in reading. SUR 102. APPLIED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES. 4 hrs.
This course provides an introduction to Spanish. Topics include the development of basic communi- PREREQUISITE: Admission to the program and/or as required by the Department.
cation skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas. This course is the application of principles of asepsis and the role of the surgical technologists. Empha-
sis is placed on creating and maintaining a sterile environment, identification of surgical instruments,
equipment and supplies, proper patient positioning for surgical procedures, and applying skills of