COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TECA - Texas Early Childhood Articulation
Texas Early Childhood Articulation (TECA) courses are the approved courses designed for transfer as field of study courses in Child Development/Early Childhood.
TECA 1303. Family, School and the Community (3-1-3) 13.0101.5209
Study of the child, family, community and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse and current family life issues. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
TECA 1311. educating young children (3-1-3) 13.1202.5109
Introduction to education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities and current issues. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
TECA 1318. Wellness of the Young Child (3-1-3) 13.0101.5309
Study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness and safety practices. Focus on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
TECA 1354. CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3-0-3) 13.1202.5209
Study of the physical, emotional, social and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence. Prerequisite: Sophomore level standing. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
TECM - Technical Mathematics
TECM 1301. INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS (3-0-3) 27.0301
Math skills applicable to industrial occupations. Includes fraction and decimal manipulation, measurement, percentage, and problem solving techniques for equations and ratio/proportion applications. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
TECM 1317. TECHNICAL TRIGONOMETRY (3-0-3) 27.0301
Triangular measurements and calculations used in industrial applications. Includes trigonometry ratios, solution of right triangles, oblique triangles, convert between polar and rectangular vectors, add and subtract vectors, and perform graphical analysis of sine and cosine waveforms. Prerequisite: TECM 1341. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M2.
TECM 1341. TECHNICAL ALGEBRA (3-0-3) 27.0301
Application of linear equations, simultaneous equations and quadratic equations relevant to technical occupations. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M2.
TECM 1391. SPECIAL TOPICS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS, GENERAL (3-0-3) 27.0301
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behavior pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Assessment Levels: R3, E1, M3.
VNSG- Vocational Nurse Education
VNSG 1122. VOCATIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS (1-0-1) 51.3901
Introduction to the nursing profession and its responsibilities and the legal and ethical issues in nursing practice. Concepts related to the physical, emotional and psychosocial self-care of the learner/professional. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M2.
VNSG 1219. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Capstone) (2-0-2) 51.3901
Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations and continuing education. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M2.
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