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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. |
Updated June 2, 2020. 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
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CHEM 1411
General Chemistry I (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
General Chemistry I (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
College Physics I (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
College Physics I (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
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Updated 7/20/2020 Effective beginning Fall 2020 |
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P 48 |
Field of Study Curriculum |
• Business • Communications • Computer Science • Criminal Justice • Mexican-American Studies • Music • Nursing |
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Updated 7/28/2020 Effective beginning Fall 2020 |
| p 100 |
Emergency Medical Technology Program |
Program overview |
Updated Program overview |
Updated 7/28/2020 Effective beginning Fall 2020 |
| 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 |
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
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| 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 |