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2013 - 2014 Catalog 
    
2013 - 2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Course Prefix/Credit Hour Keys


Course Prefix Key

The following are course prefixes and the courses and disciplines for which they stand. Course descriptions follow in alphabetical order.

Prefix

 

Department or Academic Area

     

ACCT
ADOT
AERO
ANTH
ARCH
ASLS
BARB
BIOL
BUSG
BUSL
CADD
CASE
CCSS
CDYC
CHEM
CIVT
CMIN
CNET
COOP
COSM
CRJU
CULA
DIET
DMTP
DPTE
DMSU
DSPE
ECON
ELAP
ELEC
ELET
ELST
EMTE
ENGL
ENRE
ENVS
ESLN
ESLR
FNAR
FPTC
FREN
FSED
GEOL
HEIT
HESC
HIST
HORT
HOST
HUMA
INSU
INTD
MACH
MANG
MARK
MATH
MECH
MLTS
MOVH
MSCM
MSTH
MUSB
MUSC
NUMT
NURS
OCTA
OPHT
PAST
PFAP
PHAR
PHIL
PHYE
PHYS
PNTG
POLI
PRNU
PSYC
PTAP
RADT
RATH
READ
RLST
RSPT
SCIE
SFAP
SHMT
SOCI
SPAN
SPCH
SURG
TEAC
TECH
TEVP
THEA
VETT
VISC
WELD
WELL

 

Accounting
Administrative Office Technology
Aerospace Studies - Air Force ROTC
Anthropology and Geography
Architectural/Design Construction Technology
American Sign Language Studies
Barber-Styling
Biology
Business Studies/General
Business Law
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Computer Applied Skills Enhancement
College and Career Success Skills
Care and Development of Young Children
Chemistry
Civil Construction Technology
Computer Information Technology
Computer Network Technology
Cooperative Education
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Dietetic Technician
Dietary Manager Training Program
Diesel Power Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)
Direct Support Professional
Economics
Electrical Apprentice
Electrician
Electrical-Electronics Engineering Technology
Electronics Servicing Technology
EMT-Paramedic
English
English/Reading
Environmental Studies / The Built Environment
English as a Second Language
Composition/Reading
Fine Arts
Fire Science Technology
French
Funeral Service Education
Geology
Health Information Technology
Health Science
History
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
Humanities
Insurance
Interior Design
Machinist Apprentice
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Drawing Apprentice
Medical Laboratory Technician
Motor Vehicle Technology
Mass Communication*
Massage Therapy
Music Business
Music
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ophthalmic Assistant
Pastry Arts
Pipefitter Apprentice
Pharmacy Technician
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Painter Apprentice
Political Science
Practical Nursing
Psychology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiologic Technology
Radiation Therapy
Reading
Real Estate
Respiratory Care Technology
Science
Shipfitter Apprentice
Sheetmetal Apprentice
Sociology
Spanish
Speech/Oral Communication
Surgical Technology
Teaching
Technology-General
Television Production
Theatre Arts
Veterinary Technology
Visual Communications (Commercial Art)
Welding Apprentice
Wellness

          *Includes Journalism Courses

 

Course Credit-Hour Key

Following are descriptions of courses offered by Delgado Community College. Courses are grouped under academic areas or programs, which are alphabetized.

Each course title is preceded by a four-letter prefix and the course number. The three numbers on the right indicate lecture hours per week, lab hours per week, and total credit hours, as shown below.

Some courses have prerequisites or corequisites listed. A prerequisite must be taken prior to entering a course; a corequisite must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, the course. In individual cases, prerequisites or corequisites may be waived upon recommendation of the instructor and approval of the divisional chair.

NOTE: Only courses numbered 100 and above may be used to fulfill requirements for a degree.

For a list of suggested courses in specific programs of study, refer to the appropriate program in the Programs of Study  section.

 

Types of Learning Activities in a Formal Setting  

LEC - Lecture
Learning activities in a group, including formal presentation.
LAB - Lab
Individual (or small teams) learning activities focusing on student investigations.
LLB - Combined Lecture and Lab
PRA - Practicum
Students engaged in supervised practical experience at work sites. Instructor visits worksite periodically.
SEM - Seminar
Students carry the major responsibility for preparation of classroom activity.
PRL - Private Lesson
Used for Music courses.

 

Louisiana Common Course Numbers (LCCN)

Some courses may contain a reference to a Louisiana Common Course Number (LCCN) in the course description.  The LCCN and a Common Prefix (CXXX) and number are used to identify courses that are listed in the Louisiana Common Course Catalog, and are designed to assist students in transfer.  Please review the Louisiana Common Course Catalog by clicking here.