CONCEPTS 1V - COS 117/  SALON 1V - COS 118

                                                         Course Syllabus

                                           Date: 01/04/2007 Spring Semester 2007

 

 

Instructor: Ms. Guions             

Telephone: 879-5623

Location: Bladen Community College, Cosmetology Dept. Bldg #3

 

Office Hours:   M-F   7:40-8:00am, 12:00-12:30pm

                              F   1:00-2:00pm

 

Course Hours: COS 117  M,W   8:00-9:00am

                                COS 118 M,W    9:00-12:30, 1:00-3:00pm

                                                TTH    9:00-12:00, 2:00-3:00pm

                                                     F     8:00-2:20pm

 

Course Description:

 Cos 117 covers advanced cosmetology concepts.  Topics include cosmetology sciences, hair care, nail care, and the business of cosmetology.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these cosmetology concepts. 

 

Cos 118 provides an advanced experience in a simulated salon setting.  Emphasis is placed on efficient and competent delivery of all salon services in preparation for the licensing examination and employment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements.

 

Text:  Milady’s Standard Cosmetology Textbook,

 

 Implements, Equipment, Supplies Required:

State Board Review Handbook, Study Guide, Practical Workbook, Theory Workbook, Student  CDRom, Student Notebook, Pens, Pencils.

 

Grading Procedure:  7(seven)-point system as described in the BCC catalog will apply.

Lab assignments and class participation will be considered in the final grade.  Each student will be responsible for all material covered during his or her absence, please call the instructor to receive this information.  If a test is given while a student is absent, the test must be taken on the first day of their return.  Makeup exams will be at a higher degree of difficulty and will have a 10 point penalty attached. Only excuses issued by a Physician or a court of law will be accepted.

                                             

                                              A (93-100)

                                              B (85-92)

                                              C (77-84)

                                              D (70-76)

                                              F (Below 70)

 

 

 

Attendance:  Attendance at all class meetings is expected.  Absences must not exceed 20% of scheduled class time during the course of the semester.  Students whose absences exceed 20% of all scheduled contact hours will be dropped from the course due to excessive absences.

 

Cell Phone Policy: Cellular telephones, beepers, two-way radios, and similar devices may cause distraction and/or disruption of the learning environment.  Students are to keep all such devices turned off and out of site during class.  Students with extenuating circumstances must seek permission from the instructor to have such devices turned on in class.

 

Special Needs:  Students with special needs related to a diagnosed disability should contact Tommy Rains (910 879-5570) trains@bladencc.edu in student services for assistance.

 

Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion, demonstrations and guided lab work with evaluation of student’s skills by chapter tests, practical evaluations and a comprehensive mid term and final exam.

 

Method of Evaluation: Cos 117(Theory):  Daily assignments and projects will be averaged and count as 25% of your grade.  Chapter tests will count as 50% of your grade. Your lowest chapter test grade will be dropped.  Your final exam will count as 25% of your grade.

 

Method of Evaluation: Cos 118(Practical):  A practical application grade sheet must be completed before the week of final practical exams.  This sheet counts as 25% of the final grade.  A grade of “0” will be given for each grade not completed.  Uniform/appearance, sanitation procedures and attendance will count as 25% of your final grade.  Assignments and projects- 25%.  Final exam - 25%.

 

 Material Covered

                                                

                                                     Cos 117  & Cos 118

 

Infection Control                                                         Haircoloring

Chemistry and Electricity                                           The Nail & It’s Disorders

Properties of the Hair & Scalp                                    The Salon Business

Principles of Hair Design                                            Seeking Employment

Chemical Texture Service                                           On the Job

                                                                                   

 

NOTE:  This syllabus is intended to be a guide for the purpose of structuring the course within the delegated time frame but is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.  A revised syllabus will be given.