Austin Community College
Spring 2008 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 06/12/2008 15:25:24

ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

 Students seeking additional course information are referred to the Allied Health Science web page for course descriptions and Most Frequently Asked Questions. Please visit www.austincc.edu/health/alhs

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session January 14 - May 11
HPRS 1201 Introduction to Health Professions The course introduces students to the different health care fields and the areas affecting health care. Guest speakers are brought in to discuss their profession. 

R	[22/16]	12359	Lec	001	EVC	9225	MW	 4:15pm -  5:10pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology Students must have comprehension of reading, writing, and speaking of the English language for successful completion of this course. Students not proficient in English should contact Retention and Student Support Services for remediation and assistance. 
R	[27/16]	12361	Lec	003	EVC	9231	MW	 9:10am - 10:00am	OH Smith, Frances
R	[27/17]	12369	Lec	016	EVC	9231	MW	 5:50pm -  6:40pm	OH Esqueda, Amy
R	[27/21]	12365	Lec	009	EVC	9231	TTh	 5:50pm -  6:40pm	OH Hardin, Deborah
R	[28/18]	12360	Lec	002	EVC	8123	W	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Smith, Frances
12360 - HPRS 1206, is a "hybrid" course. This means that half of the course instruction 
is in a classroom, the other half is by the internet (on-line). Students must have 
internet access and be computer literate to enroll. Information: (web) http://www.austincc.edu/health/alhs 
the "Frequently Asked Questions" section. 
R	[10/8]	12368	Lec	014	GTC	201	W	 6:00pm -  7:50pm	OH Quick, Elizabeth
12368 - This course will be held at Georgetown High School.
R	[24/18]	12370	Lec	017	HBC	301.2	Th	 6:00pm -  7:40pm	OH Huss, Elizabeth
R	[0/9]	12371	Lec	018	LBH	104	W	 6:00pm -  7:40pm	OH Beall, Tami
R	[17/22]	14738	Lec	019	LEA	807	M	 6:00pm -  7:40pm	OH Beall, Tami
R	[23/16]	12363	Lec	006	NRG	4220	TTh	 3:10pm -  4:00pm	OH Quick, Elizabeth
R	[23/18]	12367	Lec	012	RRH	203	Th	 4:45pm -  6:30pm	OH Moore, Donna
R	[0/20]	12366	Lec	010	RVS	7001	MW	11:00am - 11:50am	   Staff
R	[20/25]	12364	Lec	008	RVS	9117	TTh	11:00am - 11:50am	OH Quick, Elizabeth
HPRS 1273 Pharmacology This course was formerly called HPRS 2200. This course is designed for Medical Assistants, Dental Hygienists, and Medical Coding students only. This is not for nursing students. Students need to bring proof of Anatomy & Physiology or Human Anatomy (4 hours) prerequisite to the first class meeting or orientation (grade report or unofficial transcript). Check course description for detail. If a student does not have the required prerequisite, they will not be able to take the course. No exceptions. 
E+	[6/17]	12372	Lec	001	EVC	9229	M	 2:00pm -  3:45pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
HPRS 1303 End of Life Issues 
R	[22/24]	12374	Lec	001	EVC	9229	M	 4:15pm -  6:55pm	OH Jeffery, Janene
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Completion of 4 Credit Hours of Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of C, or pass the Pre-Pharmacology assessment over Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2404 course objectives AND a Math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better, or TASP/THEA (min. score 230), Compass Math(min. score 39). TASP/THEA exempt students need proof of a Math course or Math Assessment. 
G+	[22/25]	12387	Lec	015	CYP	2207	MW	 5:40pm -  6:55pm	OH Collins, Amy
G+	[22/25]	12384	Lec	011	CYP	2207	TTh	 6:15pm -  7:30pm	OH Santana, Ben
G+	[20/25]	12375	Lec	001	EVC	9231	MW	 7:35am -  8:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[22/25]	12377	Lec	004	EVC	9231	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[17/25]	12386	Lec	014	EVC	9231	MW	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Calvo, Ricardo
G+	[17/25]	12381	Lec	008	EVC	9231	MW	 6:50pm -  8:05pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
G+	[17/27]	12379	Lec	006	EVC	9231	TTh	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[19/27]	12382	Lec	009	EVC	9231	TTh	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[17/20]	12380	Lec	007	EVC	9229	W	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
12380 - HPRS 2300, is a "hybrid" course.  This means that half of the course instruction 
is in a classroom, the other half is by the internet (on-line).  Students must have 
internet access and be computer literate to enroll. Information: (web) http://www.austincc.edu/health/alhs 
the "Frequently Asked Questions" section.
G+	[0/12]	12383	Lec	010	FBG	TBA	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Terry, Richard
12383 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin.  This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
G+	[18/25]	12385	Lec	012	RRH	203	TTh	 6:40pm -  7:55pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
G+	[11/0]	14663	Lec	017	RVS	2212	F	 2:25pm -  5:00pm	OH Hall, Yolanda
G+	[18/25]	12378	Lec	005	RVS	7003	TTh	 9:10am - 10:25am	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology Students need to bring proof of prerequisites (unofficial transcript, grade report) to the first class meeting. Check course description for details of prerequisites. If a student does not have the required prerequisites, they will not be able to take the course. No exceptions. 
E+	[18/14]	12389	Lec	003	HBC	410.0	T	 6:00pm -  8:45pm	OH Calvo, Ricardo


12 Week Session February 11 - May 11
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology Students must have comprehension of reading, writing, and speaking of the English language for successful completion of this course. Students not proficient in English should contact Retention and Student Support Services for remediation and assistance. 
R	[30/21]	14369	Lec	013	CYP	1108	MW	 5:40pm -  6:50pm	OH Barney, Kathleen
R	[32/22]	14366	Lec	005	EVC	9231	TTh	 1:35pm -  2:45pm	OH Hardin, Deborah
R	[29/22]	14370	Lec	015	EVC	9313	TTh	 5:40pm -  6:50pm	OH Beall, Tami
R	[14/17]	14365	Lec	001	FBG	TBA	M	 6:00pm -  8:30pm	OH Tisdale, Peggy
14365 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin.  This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Completion of 4 Credit Hours of Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of C, or pass the Pre-Pharmacology assessment over Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2404 course objectives AND a Math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better, or TASP/THEA (min. score 230), Compass Math(min. score 39). TASP/THEA exempt students need proof of a Math course or Math Assessment. 
G+	[19/24]	14372	Lec	013	EVC	9231	TTh	10:00am - 11:50am	OH Glass, Nancy


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session January 14 - May 11
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM 
R	[32/27]	12358	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Ward, Jean
12358 - Internet access required. J. Ward, 606.0949. For MANDATORY online orientation 
email jeanward@austincc.edu the 1st week of class.
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology Students must have comprehension of reading, writing, and speaking of the English language for successful completion of this course. Students not proficient in English should contact Retention and Student Support Services for remediation and assistance. 
R	[48/29]	12362	OPC	004	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Petersen, Tammie
12362 - Internet access recommended - T Peterson, 223.1795 x 26128 email: 
tpeterse@austincc.edu Students MUST attend MANDATORY On-Campus Orientations either 
Sat 1/12 10-11am EVC changed to 8123 or Tue 1/15 7:30-8:30pm EVC room changed to 
8110/8112. Students not attending mandatory orientation may be withdrawn by instructor 
after 1st week. 
R	[0/20]	14928	OPC	020	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Moore, Donna
14928 - CANCELLED. Internet access required. Restricted to students at Akins High 
School only. Instructor, D. Moore.  Email: dmoore3@austincc.edu or call 223-1795 
x 26070 for information. MANDATORY on campus orientation TBA
HPRS 1273 Pharmacology This course was formerly called HPRS 2200. This course is designed for Medical Assistants, Dental Hygienists, and Medical Coding students only. This is not for nursing students. Students need to bring proof of Anatomy & Physiology or Human Anatomy (4 hours) prerequisite to the first class meeting or orientation (grade report or unofficial transcript). Check course description for detail. If a student does not have the required prerequisite, they will not be able to take the course. No exceptions. 
E+	[7/10]	12373	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
12373 - Broadband Internet Access required due to streaming video components. R. 
Espinosa, 223.5911. For MANDATORY online orientation information email  respinos@austincc.edu 
by the end of 1st week of class. Students not completing the mandatory online orientation 
may be withdrawn by the instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Completion of 4 Credit Hours of Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of C, or pass the Pre-Pharmacology assessment over Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2404 course objectives AND a Math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better, or TASP/THEA (min. score 230), Compass Math(min. score 39). TASP/THEA exempt students need proof of a Math course or Math Assessment. 
G+	[24/30]	12376	OPC	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
12376 - Internet access recommended R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email  respinos@austincc.edu 
Students MUST attend MANDATORY On-Campus Orientations either Sat 1/12 11am-12:30pm 
EVC room changed to 8123 or Tue 1/15 6-7:30pm EVC room changed to 8110/8112. Students 
not attending mandatory orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week. 

G+	[20/30]	12388	OPC	016	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
12388 - Internet access recommended. This course has highly recommended video tapes 
in the subject for viewing. N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu Students 
MUST attend MANDATORY On-Campus Orientations either Sat 1/12 8:30-10am EVC room 
changed to 8123 or Wed 1/16 6-7:30pm EVC room changed to 8110/8112. Students not 
attending mandatory orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week


12 Week Session February 11 - May 11
HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology Students must have comprehension of reading, writing, and speaking of the English language for successful completion of this course. Students not proficient in English should contact Retention and Student Support Services for remediation and assistance. 
R	[45/28]	14368	OPC	011	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
14368 - Internet access recommended – E. Bodman, 223.1795 x25723, email: ebodman@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY On-Campus orientation: attend either Sat 2/9 12:30-1:30pm EVC 8111 or 
Tue 2/12 7:30-8:30pm EVC room changed to 8123. Students not attending mandatory 
orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week. 
R	[27/21]	14367	OPC	007	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Esqueda, Amy
14367 - Internet access recommended. A. Esqueda, 223.1795 x25853 email: aesqueda@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY On-Campus orientation: attend either Sat 2/9 10-11am EVC 8111 or Tue 2/12 
7:30-8:30pm EVC room changed to 9313. Students not attending mandatory orientation 
may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Completion of 4 Credit Hours of Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of C, or pass the Pre-Pharmacology assessment over Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2404 course objectives AND a Math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better, or TASP/THEA (min. score 230), Compass Math(min. score 39). TASP/THEA exempt students need proof of a Math course or Math Assessment. 
G+	[22/30]	14371	OPC	003	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
14371 - Internet access required - R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email: respinos@austincc.edu 
Students MUST attend MANDATORY On-Campus Orientations either Sat 2/9 11am-12:30pm 
EVC 8111 or Tue 2/12 6-7:30pm EVC room changed to 8123. Students not attending mandatory 
orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week. 
G+	[19/25]	14231	OPC	018	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
14231 - Broadband Internet Access required - R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email: respinos@austincc.edu. 
For MANDATORY Online Orientation, login to BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ 
and read course announcement. Students not completing the mandatory online orientation 
may be withdrawn by the instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology Students need to bring proof of prerequisites (unofficial transcript, grade report) to the first class meeting. Check course description for details of prerequisites. If a student does not have the required prerequisites, they will not be able to take the course. No exceptions. 
E+	[18/12]	14373	OPC	001	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
14373 - Internet access recommended. N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu 
MANDATORY On-Campus Orientations: attend either Sat 2/9 9-10am EVC 8111 or Wed 2/13 
7-8pm EVC room changed to 9313. Students not attending may be withdrawn by instructor 
after 1st week.


8 Week Session March 17 - May 11
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM 
R	[35/28]	14047	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Smith, Frances
14047 - Internet access required.  F. Smith,  223.1795 x25476. For  MANDATORY online 
orientation: email fjls@austincc.edu the 1st week of class.


Course Descriptions All Courses 
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM
A short course of study of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. A body systems approach is used to focus on select abbreviations and symbols, surgical, pathological, and diagnostic procedures. This web course allows the flexibility of participating in individual study and group study. Internet access is required.

HPRS 1201 Introduction to Health Professions
An overview of the roles of the various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.

 HPRS 1206 Essentials of Medical Terminology
A study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.

HPRS 1273 Pharmacology
This course is designed to give the students basic pharmacology terminology with a major emphasis on major drug classification, mechanism of action, uses, side effects, and client education, where applicable. An introduction to prescription abbreviations will be covered. This course is designed for Medical Coding, Medical Assisting, and Dental Hygiene students. This is not an acceptable course for Clinical Nursing, Surgical Technologists, and Emergency Medical Service students. Prerequisite: Completion of 4 hours of Anatomy & Physiology (Biology 2404 or MDCA 1409), or Human Anatomy (BIOL 2304/2101) with a grade of C or better OR pass the departmental assessment examination. Bring proofs of prerequisites to orientation or first class meeting (grade report or transcript). There will be no exceptions.

 HPRS 1303 End of Life Issues
Topics address grief, loss, death, and dying. Preparation for caregivers in health and related sciences to function in clinical settings where communication skills are used to give psychosocial support to dying persons and their families.

 HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions
A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, methods of administration, client education, and calculation of dosages. This course is designed for Surgery Technicians, Nursing and Emergency Medical Service students. Prerequisite: Human Anatomy (BIOL 2304/2101) OR Human Physiology (BIOL 2305/2102) OR Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2404) (4 hours) with a grade of C or better OR pass a departmental assessment exam AND passed math assessment (Compass 39 or higher) OR passed TASP math (230 or higher) OR passed THEA math (230 or higher) OR passed a math course above MATD 0330 with a grade of C or better. Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or first class meeting (grade report, transcripts, and math scores). Exempt students of TSI, need proof of a math course or passed the ACC Math Assessment.

 HPRS 2301 Pathophysiology
Study of the pathology and general health management of disease and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. Prerequisite: Completion of 4 hours of Anatomy and Physiology (MDCA 1409 or BIOL 2404) or Human Anatomy (BIOL 2304/2101) AND 1 or 2 or 3 hour Medical Terminology course (HPRS 1106 or HPRS 1206 or HITT 1305). Bring proofs of prerequisites to first class meeting or orientation (grade report, transcript). There will be no exceptions.