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2023-2024 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Directory

Reading Course Descriptions

Brazosport College uses the Texas Common Course Numbering System in support of efforts to enhance the transferability of credit throughout the state system of colleges and universities. In addition to its descriptive title, each course is identified by a four character prefix (also called a rubric) to identify the department or discipline and a four digit number that is unique to each course within a rubric. The course number should be interpreted as follows:

First digit: level of the course

  0 – transitional  
  1 – freshman  
  2 – sophomore  
  3 – junior  
  4 – senior  
Second digit: number of semester hours of credit
Last two digits: identify a specific course within the rubric or department

For example, ENGL 1301  is a three-hour course in English typically taken the freshman year.

See Directory of Courses by Prefix for a table showing the prefixes associated with commonly used names for the various disciplines of study. There is a brief description of the course content and a list of any prerequisites (courses that must be taken or other conditions that must be met before enrolling in the course) and, in many cases, a tested skill level code in reading, writing, or math that must be met before enrolling in the course. See a counselor for specific information about the skill level testing and requirements.

Required Skill Codes

Some courses offered by Brazosport College require college level skill codes in math, reading and writing.  Students who are certificate seeking, as documented in the student record, are not required to meet these requirements.  Skill codes are enforced for all degree seeking students.

Directory of Courses by Prefix

Directory of Courses by Catalog Prefix

Information regarding specific courses may be obtained by contacting the Brazosport College instructional division responsible for courses in that teaching discipline:

BA/CT: Business Administration and Computer Technology 979-230-3477
C/FA: Communications and Fine Arts 979-230-3224
M/CT Mechanical and Construction Technologies 979-230-3229
HP: Health Professions 979-230-3424
M/LS: Mathematics and Life Sciences 979-230-3225
PS/PT: Physical Sciences and Process Technologies 979-230-3618
SS/E: Social Sciences and Education 979-230-3226
TE: Transitional Education 979-230-3527

Course Classifications, Departments, and Prefixes   
 
  

  • VNSG 1320 - Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health


    CIP 5139010018
    Introduction to normal structure and function of body including relationship of body systems maintaining homeostasis. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
    Required skill level: College-level reading.
    Note: Course Fee: $25.00 per credit hour.
  

  • VNSG 1323 - Basic Nursing Skills


    CIP 5139010018
    Mastery of entry-level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
    Required skill level: College-level reading.
    Note: Course Fee: $25.00 per credit hour.
  

  • VNSG 1329 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I


    CIP 5139010018
    Application of nursing process in care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions along health illness continuum. A variety of health care settings are utilized. Basic nutritional concepts related to disease process are incorporated. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $25.00 per credit hour.
  

  • VNSG 1331 - Pharmacology


    CIP 5139010018
    Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing nursing process. Drug classifications, actions, contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions are included. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $25.00 per credit hour.
  

  • VNSG 1332 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II


    CIP 5139010018
    Continuation of Medical-Surgical I with application of nursing process to care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions along health illness continuum. Includes variety of health care settings. Nutrition as related disease process is incorporated. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    Required skill level: College-level reading.
    Note: Course Fee: $25.00 per credit hour.
  

  • VNSG 1334 - Pediatrics


    CIP 5139010018
    A study of childhood diseases and childcare from infancy through adolescence. Focus on care of well and ill child utilizing nursing process. Nutritional needs of child are incorporated. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $25.00 per credit hour.
  

  • VNSG 1361 - Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse Training II


    CIP 5139010018
    A health-related work-based learning experience enables student to apply specialized occupational theory, skill, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by clinical professionals. Credit Hours: 3 (0 lecture, 14 lab)
    Required skill level: College-level reading.
    Note: Course Fee: $25.00 per credit hour.
  

  • VNSG 1660 - Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse Training III


    CIP 5139010018
    A health-related work-based learning experience enables student to apply specialized occupational theory, skill, and concepts. Direct supervision provided by clinical professionals. Credit Hours: 6 (0 lecture, 20 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $25.00 per credit hour.
  

  • VNSG 2331 - Advanced Nursing Skills


    CIP 5139010018
    Mastery of advanced level nursing skills and competencies in a variety of health care settings utilizing nursing process as problem solving tool. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
    Required skill level: College-level reading.
    Note: Course Fee: $25.00 per credit hour.
  

  • WLDG 1280 - Cooperative Education I- Welding Technology


    CIP 4805080002
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Credit Hours: 2 (1 lecture, 10 lab)
    Prerequisite: Approval of the division chair.
  

  • WLDG 1281 - Cooperative Education II - Welding Technology


    CIP 4805080002
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Credit Hours: 2 (1 lecture, 10 lab)
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1280  and approval of the division chair.
  

  • WLDG 1327 - Welding Codes


    CIP 4805080002
    An in-depth study of welding codes and their development in accordance with structural standards, welding processes, destructive and non-destructive test methods. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $40.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 1337 - Introduction to Welding Metallurgy


    CIP 4805080002
    A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the ore to the finished product. Emphasis on metal alloys, heat-treating, hard surfacing, welding techniques, forging, foundry processes, and mechanical properties of metal including hardness, machinability, and ductility. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $20.00 per course
  

  • WLDG 1380 - Cooperative Education I- Welding Technology


    CIP 4805080002
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Credit Hours: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
    Prerequisite: Approval of the division chair.
  

  • WLDG 1381 - Cooperative Education II - Welding Technology


    CIP 4805080002
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Credit Hours: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1280  and approval of the division chair.
  

  • WLDG 1412 - Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)


    CIP 4805080002
    An overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing various joints using Flux Cored Arc Welding(FCAW) equipment. Students will be able to demonstrate equipment safety checks; identify Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment parts and demonstrate the procedures for welding various joints in various positions. NCCER Credit Available Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 1421 - Welding Fundamentals


    CIP 4805080002
    An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxyfuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)


    CIP 4805080002
    An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxyfuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions. NCCER credit available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)


    CIP 4805080002
    Principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.  Students will be able to Describe welding positions with various joint designs; describe the effects of welding parameters in GMAW; apply safety rules; troubleshoot equipment used, perform visual inspection; weld various types of structural material; diagnose welding problems. NCCER Credit Available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding


    CIP 4805080002
    Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup, GTAW equipment. Instruction in various positions and joint designs.  Students will be able to describe various joint designs; describe safety rules and equipment; and describe the effects of welding parameters in GTAW; weld various structural materials. NCCER Credit Available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 1457 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)


    CIP 4805080002
    A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in various positions.  Students will be able to identify principles of arc welding; describe arc welding operations of fillet and groove joints; explain heat treatments of low alloy steels; and explain weld size and profiles; prepare test plates; perform fillet welds in the overhead position; perform air carbon arc weld removal; perform bevel groove welds with backing plates in various positions; and demonstrate use of tools and equipment. NCCER Credit Available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Prerequisite: Basic Welding Certificate
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 2352 - Advanced Flux Cored Arc Welding


    CIP 4805080002
    Advanced concepts of flux cored arc welding of structural and fabricated steel products. Skill development in multipass fillet and v-groove welding. Credit Hours: 3 (1 lecture, 8 lab)
    Prerequisite: WLDG 2451  
    Note: Course Fee: $40.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 2380 - Cooperative Education III - Welding Technology


    CIP 4805080002
    Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Credit Hours: 3 (1 lecture, 20 lab)
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1281  and approval of the division chair.
  

  • WLDG 2406 - Intermediate Pipe Welding


    CIP 4805080002
    A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Position of welds will be 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. NCCER credit available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Prerequisite: Basic Welding Certificate  
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 2413 - Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes


    CIP 4805080002
    Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), fluxcored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process. NCCER credit available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Prerequisite:  Advanced Welding Certificate
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 2443 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)


    CIP 4805080002
    Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in all positions. NCCER credit available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Prerequisite: WLDG 1428  or approval of the division chair.
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 2447 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)


    CIP 4805080002
    Advanced topics in GMAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. NCCER credit available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Prerequisite: Basic Welding Certificate
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 2451 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)


    CIP 4805080002
    Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. NCCER credit available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Prerequisite: Basic Welding Certificate
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 2452 - Advanced Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)


    CIP 4805080002
    Advanced concepts of flux cored arc welding of structural and fabricated steel products. Skill development in multi-pass fillet and v-groove welding.  Students will be able to perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories; and perform multi-pass fillet and v-groove welds in various positions.  NCCER Credit Available. Credit Hours: 4 (2 lecture, 8 lab)
    Prerequisite: Basic Welding Certificate
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WLDG 2513 - Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes


    CIP 4805080002
    Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding, shield metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), fluxcored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or any other approved welding process. NCCER credit available. Credit Hours: 5 (3 lecture, 6 lab)
    Prerequisite: WLDG 2451  or approval of the division chair.
    Note: Course Fee: $80.00 per course.
  

  • WTRD 4301 - Strategic Training and Development


    CIP TBD
    The course provides the student with 21st-century developments in training, research and practice including the strategic role of training and the use of new technologies. The course will help develop essential skills for improving and empowering organizations through high-caliber training and development processes. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
    Required skill level: College level reading, writing and math.
  

  • WTRD 4302 - Principles of Adult Learning


    CIP TBD
    The course examines the nature and processes of adult learning, particularly emphasizing learning within organizations.  Topics include theories on how adults learn, learning styles, assessing learning, developing thinking skills in adults, and training methodologies. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
    Required skill level: College level reading, writing, and math.
  

  • WTRD 4303 - Emerging Issues in Human Resource Training


    CIP TBD
    The course prepares the student to identify the emerging issues that will affect the human resources and training professional.  Students will explore current trends and technologies related to human resource and training (HRT). Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
    Required skill level: College level reading, writing, and math.
  

  • WTRD 4304 - Workplace Learning and Development


    CIP TBD
    This course provides students with the core skills necessary to facilitate group interactions through the use of process tools for facilitators and practical decision-making for change. The course will first explore facilitation and understanding the facilitator’s role within a group.  Students will then investigate and discuss the stages of facilitation from assessment to feedback and will examine the dynamics of facilitation for groups. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
    Required skill level: College level reading, writing, and math.
 

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