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COASTAL BEND COLLEGE CATALOG 2014-2015
Course Descriptions POFM 1317 Medical Administrative Support 2-4 Instruction in medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, telephone communications, coding, billing, collecting, and third party reimbursement. POFM 1327 Medical Insurance 2-3 Prerequisites: HITT 1305, 1301 or equivalent training Survey of medical insurance including the life cycle of various claim forms, terminology, litigation, patient relations, and ethical issues. POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I 2-4 Study of current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment. POFT 1313 Professional Workforce Preparation 2-4 Preparation for career success, including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire, and advancement. POFT 1319 Records and Information Management I 2-4 Introduction to basic records and information management. Includes the life cycle of a record, manual and electronic records management, and basic filing procedures and rules. POFT 1321 Business Math 2-4 Instruction in the fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and problemsolving skills for critical thinking in business applications. POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication 2-4 Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. POFT 2331 Administrative Systems 2-4 Prerequisite: POFI 1301, POFI 1341, and POFT 1313 or co-enrollment Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures, utilizing integration of previously learned office skills. This course is considered a Capstone class.
Chemistry Prerequisite Statement
To enroll in any Chemistry course, students must demonstrate readiness to perform college-level academic coursework in reading according to Coastal Bend College academic skills assessment guidelines. See the Testing Requirements section of this catalog for more information. CHEM 1405, 1407 Introductory Chemistry (4005015103) 3-3 Prerequisite for 1407: CHEM 1405 An introductory treatment of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, nature of matter, reactions, and nomenclature. Practical applications of chemical processes are discussed. CHEM 1406 Essentials of General 3-3 and Biological Chemistry (4005015103) An introduction to the chemical reactions, fundamental laws, and chemical theories relevant to biological systems. Emphasis on biological aspects of human digestion, metabolism, and nutrition. CHEM 1411, 1412 General Chemistry (4005015203) 3-3 Prerequisite for 1411: 2 years college-prep, high school algebra or equivalent recommended. Prerequisite for 1412: CHEM 1411 Fundamental laws and theories of chemical activity including atomic structure, bonding, states of matter, solutions, equilibria, and oxidation-reduction systems.
CHEM 1419 Introductory Organic Chemistry (4005045103) 3-4 Prerequisite: CHEM 1411 A brief study of carbon compounds including hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, and an introduction to proteins, carbohydrates, and related products. Not designed for students in science or pre-professional programs. CHEM 2423, 2425 Organic Chemistry (4005045203) 3-4 Prerequisite for 2423: CHEM 1412 Prerequisite for 2425: CHEM 2423 Study of the properties and behavior of hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives. Includes nomenclature, structure, stereochemistry, and principles of reactivity of the functional groups. For students in science or pre-professional programs.
Computer Information Technology ARTV 1341 3-D Animation I 2-4 Intermediate level 3-D course introducing animation tools and techniques used to create movement. Emphasis on using the principles of animation. ARTV 1351 Digital Video 2-4 Producing and editing video and sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture, editing, and outputting of video using a desktop digital video workstation. GAME 1303 Introduction to Game Design and Development 2-4 Introduction to electronic game development and game development careers. Includes examination of history and philosophy of games, the game production process, employee factors for success in the field, and current issues and practices in the game development industry. GAME 1343 Game and Simulation Programming I 2-4 Prerequisite: GAME 1303 or Instructor Approval Game and simulation programming includes advanced pointer manipulation techniques and pointer applications, points and vectors, sound, and graphics. GAME 1359 Game and Simulation Programming II 2-4 Design and development of 2D game and simulation programs including user interface design, mathematical elements, image and file structure, and software development techniques. Introduces the basics of 3D graphics related to game and simulation programming. GRPH 1359 Vector Graphics for Production A study and use of vector graphics for production.
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IMED 1316 Web Design I 2-4 Instruction in webpage design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, websites, and browsers. IMED 1345 Interactive Digital Media I 2-4 Exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create interactive multimedia animations using industry standard authoring software. IMED 2315 Web Design II 2-4 Prerequisite: IMED 1416 or equivalent training A study of mark-up language advanced layout techniques for creating web pages. Emphasis on identifying the target audience and producing websites according to accessibility standards, cultural appearance, and legal issues. ITSC 1391 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General 2-4 Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.