Catalog Revisions
| The ACC catalog changes are as follows: | ||||
| Page | Section | Description (Before) |
Updated |
Date of Update - Effective Term |
| 58 | Core Curriculum |
Life & Physical Sciences (30) |
Added back PHYS-1410 |
3-30-2022 Effective: Fall 2021 |
| 133 | ADN Nursing |
+PSYC-2314 |
Remove "+" indicating this is a Core Curriculum Class |
3-30-2022 Effective: Fall 2021 |
| 105 | AAS-Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography - Adult Echocardiography |
+PHYS-1410 |
Remove "+" indicating this as a Core Curriculum Class |
3-3-2022 Effective: Fall 2021 |
| 106 | AAS-Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography - Pediatric Echocardiography |
+PHYS-1410 |
Remove "+" indicating this as a Core Curriculum Class |
3-3-2022 Effective: Fall 2021 |
| 107 | AAS-Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography - Vascular Sonography |
+PHYS-1410 |
Remove "+" indicating this as a Core Curriculum Class |
3-3-2022 Effective: Fall 2021 |
| 59 | Distance Education |
What Programs re Available Online? For more information about our online degrees and certificates, |
What Programs are Available Online? |
Updated 2/21/2022 Effective Fall 2021 |
| 36 | Maximum Course Load |
Maximum Course Load |
Maximum Course Load
Students who wish to enroll in more than eighteen credit hours in any combination of terms within the fall or the spring semester must have written permission from the Vice President of Instruction or designee prior to registration. Three week mini-semester terms in December and May are excluded from this total. Students who wish to enroll in more than fourteen credit hours in any combination of terms within the summer semester must have written permission from the Vice President of Instruction or designee prior to registration.
Study Guidelines |
Updated 12-1-21 Effective Fall 2021 |
| 165 | Course Descriptions |
BIOL 2402: Prerequisite: BIOL 2401 |
BIOL 2402: Prerequisite: BIOL 2401 with a grade of "C" or better. |
Updated 10-8-2021 Effective Date Spring 2022 |
| 144 | Polysomnography - Sleep Medicine AAS |
Replaced RSPT-1310 with PSGT-2371 (FIRST YEAR-Second Semester. |
10-08-2021 Effective Spring 2022 |
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| 190 | Course Descriptions |
Add course: |
10-08-2021 Effective Spring 2022 |
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| 193 | Course Descriptions |
RSPT-2362 Course and description added. |
Update 9-16-2021 Effective Fall 2021 |
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| 150 | Degree pages | Welding Certificate (CERT1) |
Update to Purpose and Program Requirements |
Update 8-9-2021 Effective Fall 2021 |
| 193 | Course Descriptions | RSPT-1262 (11 lab hours per week) |
RSPT-1262 (10 lab hours per week) |
Update 8-3-2021 Effective Fall 2021 |
| 78 | Degree pages | Computer Information Technology - Computer Science |
Computer Science |
Update 6-30-2021 Effective Fall 2021 |
| 197 | Course Descriptions | WLDG-1323 |
Removed Co-requisites: WLDG 1407, 1413, 1521 |
Update 6-30-2021 Effective Fall 2021 |
| 76 | AS Business Administration | CIP Code: 52.0101 |
Corrected CIP to: 52.0201 |
Update 6-29-2021 Effective Fall 2021 |
| 22 | CLEP Chart | Added additional information in chart. |
Spanish with Writing, Level 1- CLEP score 50/ 6 credits / SPAN 1411/1412
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Updated June 14, 2021 Effective Fall 2021 |
| The ACC catalog changes are as follows: |
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| Page | Section | Description (Before) |
Updated Description (After) |
Date of Update - Effective Term |
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P 38 2020-2021 |
Graduation | 2. A minimum of 15 college-level semester hours were earned in residence for an associate degree; 11 college-level semester hours were earned in residence for a certificate. Semester hours granted for prior learning education do not apply toward residence hours. | 2. No less than 25% of the program of study must be earned in residence for an associate degree or certificate. Semester hours granted for prior learning education do not apply toward the 25% residence requirements. |
Effective beginning fall 2020. |
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P 125 2020-2021 |
Office Administration Office Assistant Certificate (CERT1) Second Semester |
ACNT 1311 Business Math Using Technology | ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting (QuickBooks) |
Updated June 9, 2020 Effective beginning fall 2020. |
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P 157 2020-2021 |
Course Descriptions |
CHEM 1411 (4 credits) Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. It is recommended to have had previous coursework in chemistry within the last five years; at least high school chemistry or CHEM 1405. When offered as an Honors class, this course will feature a seminar setting, additional coursework, and individualized student evaluation. (3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week). Prerequisites: MATH 1314 with a grade of "C" or better; TSI Reading met. [CB40.0501.5403] |
CHEM 1411 (4 credits) Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. It is recommended to have had previous coursework in chemistry within the last five years; at least high school chemistry or CHEM 1405. When offered as an Honors class, this course will feature a seminar setting, additional coursework, and individualized student evaluation. (3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week). Prerequisites: MATH 1314 with a grade of "C" or better or MATH-1324 with a grade of “C” or better; TSI Reading met. [CB40.0501.5403] |
Updated June 10, 2020 Effective beginning fall 2020. |
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P 176 2020-2021 |
Course Descriptions |
PHYS 1401 (4 credits) Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving. (3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week). Prerequisite: MATH 2412, TSI Reading Met. [CB40.0801.5303] |
PHYS 1401 (4 credits) Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving. (3 lecture and 3 lab hours per week). Prerequisite: MATH 2412 or MATH 1325, TSI Reading Met. [CB40.0801.5303] |
Updated June 10, 2020 Effective beginning fall 2020. |
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P 47 2020-2021 |
Core Curriculum | PHYS-1410 has been added to Core 030 Life & Physical Sciences course options. | Updated June 18, 2020 Effective beginning fall 2020. |
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P 38 2020-2021 |
Graduation (just above section "Graduation Under a Particular Catalog") |
The College will automatically award a degree or certificate when requirements are evaluated as complete for students who are enrolled and may not have applied to graduate. |
The College will automatically award a degree or certificate when requirements in the declared program of study are evaluated as complete for students who are enrolled and may not have applied to graduate. | Updated June 22, 2020 Effective beginning fall 2020. |
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P 38 2020-2021 |
Graduation/Reverse Transfer Graduation (4th bullet point) | A diploma is requested, the application and fee have been received. |
A diploma is requested. | Updated June 22, 2020 Effective beginning fall 2020. |
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P 170 2020-21 |
Course Descriptions (add new course) |
ITSE-1302 Computer Programming Introduction to computer programming including |
Updated 7/20/2020 Effective beginning Fall 2020 |
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P 48 |
Field of Study Curriculum |
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Updated 7/28/2020 Effective beginning Fall 2020 |
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p 100 |
Emergency Medical Technology Program | Program overview | Updated Program overview |
Updated 7/28/2020 Effective beginning Fall 2020 |
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P 163-164 |
Course Descriptions | EMT Course Descriptions | EMT Course Description updates |
Updated 7/28/2020 Effective beginning Fall 2020 |
| P 166-167 | Course Descriptions | EMT Course Descriptions | Course Descriptions Corrected errors in contact hours. |
Updated 9/25/2020 Effective beginning Fall 2020 |
| P73 | AS Physical Science | SECOND Year/First Semester | Physical Science Degree Path - updated 2nd listing to 4 credit hours |
Updated 09/30/2020 Effective Fall 2020 |
| P124 | AAS Nursing Transition (LVN-to-ADN) | Program Requirements | Adding additional step "7. HESI-12 exam within 5 years of nursing application deadline. Minimum scores: 78 on reading, 78 for cumulative score." |
Updated 10/01/2020 Effective Fall 2020 |
| P90 | Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography AAS | Admission Requirements | Removed reference to additional courses accepted in place of PHYS-1410. |
Updated 10/01/2020 Effective Fall 2020 |
| P96 | Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate | Admission Requirements | Removed reference to additional courses accepted in place of PHYS-1410. |
Updated 10/01/2020 Effective Fall 2020 |
| P196 | Course Descriptions | SOCW-2389 contact hours 1 lecture / 9 external lab hours per week. | Updated SOCW-2389 contact hours to 1 lecture / 8 external lab hours per week. |
Updated 10/23/2020 Effective Fall 2020 |
| P24 | PLA Approved Opportunities | New section added |
Updated 11/16/2020 Effective Fall 2020 |
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| P42 | Food and Toiletry Assistance | Students in need of assistance with food or toiletry items should contact: food@alvincollege.edu or toiletries@alvincollege.edu | ACC has Blessing Boxes on campus and these boxes contain toiletry and food supplies for students and staff, as well as the community. Students may also email food@alvincollege.edu or toiletries@alvincollege.edu for possible additional assistance. |
Updated Effective Fall 2020 |
| P54 | Presidential Scholar | Presidential Scholars are selected during the spring term. A student may receive the award one time. To be designated a Presidential Scholar, a student must have: • Completed 45 college-level semester hours at Alvin Community College, excluding sports and human performance activity credits, • Completed 18 of the 45 semester hours in university-transfer courses, excluding sports and human performance activity credits, • Earned a minimum 3.90 grade point average on all college level courses taken at ACC, • Have no grade below a B on any course taken at ACC, • Completed at least 12 college-level semester hours taken at ACC during the previous calendar year, and • Have no record or pending charges of disciplinary action or academic dishonesty. |
Presidential Scholars are selected during the spring term. A student may receive the award one time. To be designated a Presidential Scholar, a student must have: • Completed 45 college-level semester hours at Alvin Community College, excluding sports and human performance activity credits, • Completed 18 of the 45 semester hours in university-transfer courses, excluding sports and human performance activity credits, • Earned a minimum 3.95 grade point average on all college level courses taken at ACC, • Have no grade below a B on any course taken at ACC, • Completed at least 12 college-level semester hours taken at ACC during the previous calendar year, • Have no record or pending charges of disciplinary action or academic dishonesty, and • Be currently enrolled or a graduate during the current academic year. |
Updated 4/22/2021 Effective beginning Spring 2021 |
| P180 | Course Descriptions | RSPT-1262 (11 lab hours weekly) | RSPT-1262 (10 lab hours weekly) |
Update: 8-3-2021 Effective: Fall 2020 |