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Below are all the individual courses offered at PTC. Use our Course Search to learn about availability.

 *Denotes college transfer courses.

SOCIOLOGY (SOC)

*SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 SHC
This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth and technology in society and social institutions.  Note: It is recommended that students be ENG 101 ready prior to taking this course. (3/0)

*SOC 205 Social Problems 3 SHC
This course is a survey of current social problems in America, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology and possible solutions.  Prerequisite:  SOC 101.  (3/0)

*SOC 210 Juvenile Delinquency 3 SHC
This course presents the nature, extent and causes of juvenile delinquency, including strategies used in the prevention, intervention and control of deviant behavior.  Prerequisite:  SOC 101.  (3/0)

*SOC 220 Sociology of the Family 3 SHC
This course includes an application of theory and research related to family behaviors, roles and values with emphasis on understanding family problems. (3/0)

SPANISH (SPA)

*SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I 4 SHC
This course is a study of the four basic language skills:  listening, speaking, reading and writing, including an introduction to the Hispanic cultures. (4/0)

*SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II 4 SHC
This course continues development of the basic language skills and the study of the Hispanic cultures. Prerequisite: SPA 101. (4/0)

SPA 105 Conversational Spanish 3 SHC
This course is a study of basic terminology in Spanish. Basic listening and speaking skills will be emphasized as well as relevant cultural aspects which may affect intercultural communications. (3/0)

SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS (SPC)

*SPC 205 Public Speaking 3 SHC
This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Prerequisites:  ENG 101, ENG 165. (3/0)

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (SUR)

SUR 101 Introduction to Surgical Technology 5 SHC
This course includes a study of the surgical environment, team concepts, aseptic technique, hospital organization, basic instrumentation and supplies, sterilization, principles of infection control and wound healing.  Prerequisite: Admission to program, BIO 210. Corequisites: SUR 102, SUR 103. (4/3)

SUR 102 Applied Surgical Technology 5 SHC
This course covers the principles and application of aseptic technique, the perioperative role and medical/legal aspects. Corequisites:  SUR 101, SUR 103. (3/6)

SUR 103 Surgical Procedures I 4 SHC
This course is a study of a system-to-system approach to surgical procedures and relates regional anatomy, pathology, specialty equipment and team responsibility. Patient safety, medical/legal aspects and drugs used in surgery are emphasized.  Corequisites:  SUR 101, SUR 102. (4/0)

SUR 104 Surgical Procedures II 4 SHC
This course is a study of the various specialties of surgical procedures.  Prerequisites:  SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 103. Corequisites: SUR 110, SUR 126, SUR 130 and BIO 211.  (4/0)

SUR 110 Introduction to Surgical Practicum 5 SHC
This course is an introduction to the application of surgical technique by assisting in the perioperative roles in various clinical applications.  Prerequisites:  SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 103. Corequisite: SUR 104, SUR 126, SUR 130 and BIO 211.  (0/15)

SUR 114 Surgical Specialty Practicum 7 SHC
This course includes the correlation of the principles and theories of specialized surgical procedures with clinical performance in affiliated hospitals.  Prerequisites:  SUR 104, SUR 110, BIO 211. (2/15)

SUR 120 Surgical Seminar    2 SHC
This course includes the comprehensive correlation of theory and practice in the perioperative role.  Prerequisites:  SUR 104, SUR 110, BIO 211. (2/0)

SUR 126 Principles of Surgical Pharmacology  1 SHC
This course is a study of therapeutic agents and mathematical concepts in relations to the perioperative setting. Prerequisites: SUR 101, SUR 102, SUR 103. Corequisites: SUR 104, SUR 110, SUR 130 (1/0)

SUR 130 Biomedical Science for the Surgical Technologist   1 SHC
This course includes basic principles of electricity, physics and robotics as they relate to safe patient care practices in the operating room. Prerequisites: SUR 101, SUR 102. Corequisites: BIO 211, SUR 104, SUR 110, SUR 126 (1/0)