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2015-2016 VSCC Catalog 
    
2015-2016 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • MUS 280 - Cooperative Work Experience


    A coordinated work experience in an area commercial music business. This work experience will be directed/monitored by a Music Instructor. Work experiences may include work in or with recording studios, music publishing companies, record labels, sales, clerical situations, public relations, artist performance venues, theme parks, etc. Notice of intent to participate in this course must be filed with the Music Department at least one semester prior to enrollment.

    PREREQUISITES: Permission of Music Department.
    Hours: Minimum of ninety (90) hours work experience per semester.
    Credits: (3)


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  • MUS 1030 - ♦Music Appreciation


    A general education course designed to meet the humanities/fine arts requirement . This course provides an introduction to musical aesthetics, the elements of music, musical form, and brief surveys of music in Non-Western cultures, American popular music and European classical music.  (Same as RODP MUSIC 1030)

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (3)


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  • OMT 100 - *Beginning Keyboarding


    This course is for the development or refreshment of the techniques in touch typing.  The emphasis is on learning the keyboard by touch, skill building, speed building, and accuracy.  Speed of 35 net words per minute will be required for completion.

    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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  • OMT 102 - Intermediate Keyboarding with Word Processing


    This course continues emphasis on speed and accuracy building along with timed production in word processing and document production.  In order to enter this course, students must be able to key 35 net words per minute on a straight copy speed test administered on the first day of class.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: BUSN 1302* with a grade of  ”C” or higher.
    Credits: (3)


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  • OMT 248 - *Word for Windows


    This course teaches the basic functions of Word for Windows. These functions include formatting, tabulations, headers, footers, multiple windows, find and replace, font manipulation, printing and document maintenance. This course will be taught using Word software and a mouse.

    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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  • OMT 249 - *Advanced Word for Windows


    This course teaches the advanced functions of Word for Windows. These functions include formatting with Templates and Macros; adding borders, frames and pictures; creating charts, outlines and tables. Special emphasis is placed on merging documents, sorting and selecting and fill-in forms. This course will be taught using Word software and a mouse.

    PREREQUISITES: OMT 248
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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  • OMT 253 - *Office Procedures


    A complete overview of the secretarial profession that includes handling priorities, telephone techniques, time and stress management, human relations situations, statistical information presentation and records management. Emphasis will be placed on written communications in all situations.

    PREREQUISITES: INFS 1010 and BUSN 1302 or permission of Program Coordinator
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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  • OMT 276T - *Selected Problems in Office Occupations


    Specialized topical issues and/or problems in office occupations are selected and studied in depth.

    Hours: Fifteen classroom contact hours with faculty required per credit hour.
    Repeated: May be repeated for credit with a maximum of four hours to apply toward graduation.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (1-4)


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  • OPH 102 - *Ocular Anatomy and Physiology


    This course will present the normal anatomy of the adnexa, globe and visual pathway and the physiology of ocular movements and vision. In addition, some of the more common pathophysiology will be discussed and identified.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    PREREQUISITES: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
    COREQUISITES: OPH 105, OPH 110C, OPH 112, OPH 150
    Hours: Thirty lecture hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (2)


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  • OPH 105 - *Introduction to Ophthalmic Technology


    This course introduces students to the history of ophthalmic technology, including roles and responsibilities in the field. Ethics of patient care and medical economics will also be discussed.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    PREREQUISITES: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
    COREQUISITES: OPH 102, OPH 110C, OPH 112, OPH 150
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (2)


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  • OPH 110C - *Clinical Applications 1


    Supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the Fall Semester.

    Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    PREREQUISITES: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
    COREQUISITES: OPH 102, OPH 105, OPH 112, OPH 150
    Hours: 353.5 clinical hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (4)


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  • OPH 112 - *Ophthalmic Optics


    Students will learn the basic physical, geometric, and physiologic optical principles as applied to the eye and visual system including the visual pathway, light transmission, absorption, reflection and refraction.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    PREREQUISITES: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
    COREQUISITES: OPH 102, OPH 105, OPH 110C, OPH 150
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (2)


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  • OPH 120C - *Clinical Applications II


    Supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the Spring Semester.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    COREQUISITES: OPH 121, OPH 123,OPH 126, OPH 127, OPH 151
    Hours: 404 clinical hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (8)


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  • OPH 121 - *Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology


    This course will acquaint the student with ocular pharmacology including diagnostic agents, therapeutic agents, antibiotics, topical anesthetics, antivirals, antihistamines/antiallergic agents, and many of the systemic medications with which they will come into contact. Indications for these agents and their common side effects will be discussed. A review of the autonomic nervous system as it relates to medications and their actions will be presented.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    COREQUISITES: OPH 120C, OPH 123, OPH 126, OPH 127, OPH 151
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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  • OPH 123 - *Introduction to Ophthalmic Diseases


    Basic characteristics of common ocular disorders will be presented in this course. Included are: the anterior segment, ocular adnexa, posterior segment diseases and conditions most common to the ophthalmology practice. A review of systemic diseases relating to ocular conditions will be presented as well as common diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. Triage for ocular emergencies will be presented in detail.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    COREQUISITES: OPH 120C, OPH 121, OPH 126, OPH 127, OPH 151
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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  • OPH 126 - *Ocular Motility


    Principles and techniques of keratometry, exophthalmometry, tonography, and advanced motility are presented with emphasis on skill development in these procedures.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    COREQUISITES: OPH 120C, OPH 121, OPH 123, OPH 127, OPH 151
    Hours: Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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  • OPH 127 - *Refractometry/Retinoscopy


    This course will introduce students to the principles and techniques of retinoscopy and refractometry measurements with emphasis on skill development using various retinoscopes. Principles and techniques of spectacle fitting and adjustment will also be included.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    COREQUISITES: OPH 120C, OPH 121, OPH 123, OPH 126, OPH 151
    Hours: Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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  • OPH 130C - *Clinical Applications III


    Supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the Summer Semester.

    Semester Availability: See your advisor.

    Note: Students will complete this course as (4) Credit hours during the 2015/2016 academic year.  The credit hours will increase to (7) in Fall 2016.

    COREQUISITES: OPH 152 and OPH 153
    Hours: 202 clinical hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (7)


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  • OPH 150 - *Ophthalmic Procedures I


    Basic principles and skills for ophthalmic procedures will be taught. These include visual acuity measurement, lens measurements, tonometry, charting, medical history documentation, use of slit lamp, OSHA requirements, and papillary exam.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    PREREQUISITES: Formal admission to the Ophthalmic Technician Program
    COREQUISITES: OPH 102, OPH 105, OPH 110C, OPH 112
    Hours: Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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  • OPH 151 - *Ophthalmic Procedures II


    This course introduces the student to the principles and techniques of visual field measurement, causes of visual field loss, basic external ophthalmic exam and the documentation of all testing and exam results.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    COREQUISITES: OPH 120C, OPH 121, OPH 123, OPH 126, OPH 127
    Hours: Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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  • OPH 152 - *Ophthalmic Procedures III


    This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of contact lens measurement and fitting, as well as patient instruction and counseling. The course will also cover various other ophthalmic skills and procedures.

    Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    COREQUISITES: OPH 130C, OPH 153
    Hours: Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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  • OPH 153 - *Ophthalmic Procedures IV


    This course introduces the student to the principles and techniques of visual field measurement, causes of visual field loss, basic external ophthalmic exam and the documentation of all testing and exam results.

    Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    COREQUISITES: OPH 130C, OPH 152
    Hours: Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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