Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:20:35

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 August 23 - December 12
HPRS 1201 Introduction to Health Professions 

R	[17/18]	18040	Lec	001	EVC	9231	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	[30/24]	18049	Lec	011	CYP	1108	MW	 5:50pm -  6:45pm	OH Barney, Kathleen
R	[19/25]	18047	Lec	008	EVC	8125.0	M	 6:00pm -  7:50pm	OH Samendinger, Stephen
R	[22/30]	18044	Lec	004	EVC	9231	MW	 9:00am -  9:55am	OH Smith, Frances
R	[23/30]	18052	Lec	016	EVC	9231	TTh	10:40am - 11:35am	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
R	[23/30]	18050	Lec	013	EVC	8105	W	10:15am - 11:55am	OH Smith, Frances
R	[25/28]	18045	Lec	005	GTC	206	T	 6:00pm -  7:45pm	OH Mokry, Tiffany
18045 - This course will be held at Georgetown High School.
R	[21/30]	18043	Lec	003	HBC	301.2	TTh	 2:10pm -  3:05pm	OH Schroeder, Elizabeth
R	[23/30]	18048	Lec	010	LEA	706	M	 6:00pm -  7:50pm	OH Beall, Tami
R	[15/20]	19979	Lec	015	MNR	TBA	Th	 6:00pm -  7:50pm	OH Morse Jacobs, Carolyn
R	[30/25]	21000	Lec	019	RRC	3340.00	MW	10:45am - 11:40am	OH Petersen, Tammie
R	[25/30]	21002	Lec	021	RRC	3340.00	T	 4:15pm -  6:00pm	OH Schroeder, Elizabeth
R	[23/30]	21001	Lec	020	RRC	3340.00	TTh	 9:10am - 10:05am	OH Petersen, Tammie
R	[21/24]	18042	Lec	002	RVS	2221	TTh	11:00am - 11:55am	OH Schroeder, Elizabeth
R	[26/30]	18046	Lec	006	RVS	2266	TTh	 5:50pm -  6:45pm	OH Nelson, Mollie
R	[25/30]	18053	Lec	017	SAC	1303	MW	 6:00pm -  6:55pm	OH Bishop, Beverly
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology (4 credit hours) 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+	[23/30]	18066	Lec	015	CYP	2230	TTh	 5:40pm -  7:00pm	OH Santana, Ben
G+	[26/30]	18058	Lec	004	EVC	9231	MW	 7:35am -  8:55am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[28/30]	18057	Lec	003	EVC	9231	MW	10:35am - 11:55am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[25/30]	18061	Lec	009	EVC	9231	TTh	 9:10am - 10:30am	OH Glass, Nancy
G+	[21/30]	18062	Lec	010	EVC	9231	TTh	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
G+	[17/30]	18059	Lec	006	EVC	8105	TTh	 4:15pm -  5:35pm	OH Samendinger, Stephen
G+	[21/30]	18064	Lec	012	EVC	8105	W	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Espinosa, Richard
18064 - HPRS 2300, is a "hybrid" course.  This means that half of the course instruction 
would be in a classroom setting and the other half would be via the internet (on-line). 
Students must have internet access and be computer literate to enroll in this course. 
For more information see http://www.austincc.edu/health/alhs the "Frequently Asked 
Questions" section.
G+	[16/20]	21354	Lec	001	FBG	308	T	 6:00pm -  8:40pm	OH Tisdale, Peggy
G+	[23/30]	21004	Lec	018	RRC	3340.00	MW	 9:10am - 10:30am	OH Petersen, Tammie
G+	[25/30]	21003	Lec	017	RRC	3340.00	MW	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Petersen, Tammie
G+	[21/30]	21007	Lec	021	RRC	3340.00	T	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Petersen, Tammie
21007 - 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+	[21/30]	21005	Lec	019	RRC	3340.00	TTh	 6:40pm -  8:00pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
G+	[19/30]	18063	Lec	011	RVS	8141	M	 6:00pm -  8:45pm	OH Hall, Yolanda
G+	[23/30]	18067	Lec	016	SAC	1203	F	 9:00am - 11:45am	OH Valdez, George
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+	[36/30]	18068	Lec	001	EVC	8105	T	 6:00pm -  8:45pm	OH Esqueda, Amy


12 Week Session September 20 - December 12
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	[30/24]	20521	Lec	009	EVC	8105	MW	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
R	[26/30]	20523	Lec	018	FBG	308	M	 6:00pm -  8:30pm	OH Tisdale, Peggy
20523 - FBG is located 80 miles from Austin. This is in Fredericksburg, Texas.
R	[13/15]	20520	Lec	007	RVS	109	MW	12:00pm -  1:10pm	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology (4 credit hours) 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]	20525	Lec	007	CYP	1140	MW	 6:00pm -  7:45pm	OH Tirumalachar, Mandyam
G+	[26/30]	20526	Lec	014	EVC	8105	MW	 6:15pm -  8:00pm	OH Collins, Amy


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM 
R	[35/35]	18039	DIL	001	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Ward, Jean
18039 - Internet access required. J. Ward, 609.0949 - 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	[38/50]	18041	DIL	001	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Petersen, Tammie
18041 - Internet access recommended. T. Petersen, 223.1790 x26128. NOTE: after 8/16, 
the new phone number will be 223.0326 - Email: tpeterse@austincc.edu - MANDATORY: 
attend Sat 8/21 12:30-1:30pm EVC 9231 OR access online orientation by logging onto 
BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ and reading course announcement. Students 
not completing a MANDATORY  orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st 
week. 
R	[0/0]	21478	DIL	022	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Moore, Donna
21478 - This is an ECS-restricted course: ONLY for students who attend Hays ISD 
High Schools. Internet access required.  D. Moore, 223.1790 x 26070, email: dmoore3@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY: access online orientation by logging onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ 
and reading course announcement. Students not completing a MANDATORY orientation 
may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week.
HPRS 1273 Pharmacology This course was formerly called HPRS 2200. This course is designed for Dental Hygiene students. 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+	[10/14]	18054	DIL	002	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
18054 - Broadband Internet Access required due to streaming video components. 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 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology (4 credit hours) 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+	[19/30]	18056	DIL	002	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
18056 - Internet access recommended. R. Espinosa, 223.5911, email: respinos@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/21 11am-12:30pm EVC 9231 OR access online orientation 
by logging onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ and reading course 
announcement. Students not completing a MANDATORY  orientation may be withdrawn 
by instructor after 1st week. 
G+	[23/30]	18065	DIL	013	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
18065 - Internet access recommended. Highly recommended video streaming for viewing. 
N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu - MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/21 8:30-10am 
EVC 9231 OR access online orientation by logging onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ 
and reading course announcement. Students not completing a MANDATORY orientation 
may be withdrawn by 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+	[30/26]	18069	DIL	002	PRN	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Glass, Nancy
18069 - Internet access recommended. N. Glass, 223.5910, email: nglass@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY: attend Sat 8/21 10-11am EVC 9231 or OR access online orientation by 
logging onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ and reading course announcement. 
Students not completing a MANDATORY orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 
1st week.


12 Week Session September 20 - December 12
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	[30/24]	20522	DIL	012	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Esqueda, Amy
20522 - Internet access required. A. Esqueda, 223.1790 x25853, email: aesqueda@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY: attend Sat 9/18 10-11am EVC 9231 or OR access online orientation by 
logging onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ and reading course announcement. 
Students not completng a MANDATORY orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 
1st week. 
R	[12/14]	28545	DIL	023	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Moore, Donna
HPRS 2300 Pharmacology for Health Professions Bring proof of prerequisites to orientation or the first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math assessment scores). Prereq: Human Anatomy or Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology (4 credit hours) 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]	20524	DIL	005	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Espinosa, Richard
20524 - 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.


8 Week Session October 18 - December 12
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology PCM 
R	[33/35]	20251	DIL	002	ONL	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
20251 - Internet access required. E. Bodman, 223.5886, email: ebodman@austincc.edu 
- For MANDATORY online orientation login to BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ 
and read course announcement. Students not completing MANDATORY online orientation 
may be withdrawn by instructor after 1st week.
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	[50/40]	20252	DIL	014	ITV	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Bodman, Elizabeth
20252 - Internet access recommended. E. Bodman, 223.5886, email: ebodman@austincc.edu 
- MANDATORY: attend Sat 10/16 10-11am EVC 9231 OR access online orientation by logging 
onto BlackBoard at http://acconline.austincc.edu/ and reading course announcement. 
Students not completing MANDATORY orientation may be withdrawn by instructor after 
1st week.


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 and 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 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 and 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.