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Houston Community College System
CSME 1453 Spring
CRN #78054
Northeast Campus-Room 323
Principles of Hair Texturizing and Related Theory
MRS. SALDIVAR, INSTRUCTOR
OFFICE HOURS: 3:30-4:00 PM (M-TH)
PHONE: (713) 718-8038
Email: juanita.saldivar@hccs.edu
Division Chair: Dr. Rudy Solis
713-718-6477
CSME 1453 Chemical Reformations and Theory
2 Lectures- 8 Lab Hours (160 contact hours).
This class meets on Mondays-Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Pre-requisite:
CSME 1491, CSME 1405, and CSME 1410
Course Description:
This course is a presentation of the theory and practice of hair relaxing and permanents.
Topics include terminology, application, and workplace competencies related to hair
chemical reformations. This course is a combination of 2 lectures and 8 labs (160 contact
hours). Upon successful completion of the course the student will be awarded four
semester hours.
Course Focus:
The focus of this class is to apply relaxers and perm solutions using chemical products
successfully. Students will experience the results of using various products on manikins
and on clients to understand the formulation and chemistry after studying reformation.
Special attention is given to the safe use of products used in this course.
Textbook Information:
Milady Standard Textbook 2012
Course Goals (includes competencies, incorporation of SCANS, etc.)
This course is designed to assist the student in attaining the following competencies:
a.
Understand and utilize proper procedures to texturize. (SCANS)
1.
Identify the various classifications of texturizing and their application.
2.
Make an analysis of product's pH level.
3.
Select and apply chemicals to manikins
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Exhibit the ability to execute the necessary pre-tests in preparation for a texturize
application
(SCANS)
Exhibit the skills necessary for an application.
Exhibit the skills necessary for application of dimensional texturized.
Demonstrate skills in the basic principles of hair texturizing.
Understand and properly utilize the chemicals, procedures, and processes
associated with cosmetology
Explain the composition of elements, compounds, and mixtures.
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Contents/Performance objectives of this course:
A.
Performance will be satisfactory if the project is completed in time and is
consistent with project guidelines.
B.
Given the guidelines and demonstration by the instructor, the student will
complete course competencies. Following all safety and sanitation procedures.
Performance will be satisfactory if the projects are completed in the specified time
and are consistent with the guidelines.
C.
Given the guidelines and pertinent information, the student will outline the
chemicals used in cosmetology, their usage, their chemical make-up, and
procedures for using and safety regulations for handling the chemicals.
Performance will be satisfactory if the information is 100% accurate.
Grade Determination:
Attendance…………..40%
Mid-term…………….10%
Final…………………15%
Unit exams (4)……….10%
Chemical Relaxer Notebook…15%
Grading Policy:
A (90-99/Excellent) =4
B (80-89/Good) =3
C (70-79/Fair) =2
D (60-69/Passing) = 1
F (Failing) =0
Tests and Special Assignments:
Students will be required to prepare a portfolio of daily lessons and projects (TDLR
requirements). A research paper will be assigned.
Two page Research paper on different products for Chemical Wave & Relaxers. (double
space) These projects will be presented orally in class for a grade. Unit exams will be
given at the end of each chapter. The student is responsible for the completion of the
chapters at the end of the chapter in the study guides.
Lab Requirements
Students enrolled in this course are expected to participate in 2 field trips, complete lab
and homework projects. Students are to stay on task at all times. They are to read and
follow instructions carefully in relations to sanitation and safety precautions. Failure to
complete lab assignments will result in a reduction of the final grade.
In this course the student will be able to develop the following SCANS competencies:
 Use reading skills
 Acquire relevant information
 Use writing proficiency
 Use Arithmetic capabilities
 Organize information records
 Maintain information skills
 Perform listening skills
 Interpret acquired information
 Demonstrate speaking competence
 Communicate acquired information
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 Display creative thinking
 This class is a skill intensive, fast paced course and it requires that the student attend
class each day in order to complete their assigned projects.
Academic Honesty Policy:
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling
course requirements. College System Officials against a student accused of scholastic
dishonesty may initiate penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings.
"Scholastic Dishonesty" includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and
collusion.
"Cheating" on a test includes:
Copying from another student's test paper,
Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test,
Collaborating with another student during a test without authority,
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, ransporting, or soliciting in whole or part the
contents of an unadministered test;
Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Make-Up Policy:
There will be no make-up test for missed weekly/unit exams. Make-ups for a missed midterm or final test will be permitted only if the student informs the instructor at least one
week in advance. The student must make arrangements to take the missed test at least 3
days prior to the original test date.
Attendance and Withdrawal Policies:
You will be dropped from a course after accumulating absences in excess of 12.5 percent
of the total hours of instruction (lecture and lab) which is 4 day of absences. Information
will be sent to E-Alert and student will be dropped from the class.
Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. Failure to withdraw officially
may result in a grade of an “F” in the course.
Students will be assessed a grade based on the following criteria:
1.
Practical exams
2.
Written exams
3.
Weekly progress charts
4.
Individual class projects
5.
Observation by instruction on student's skills, attendance, ethics, conduct and
attitudes.
6.
Two page Research paper
7.
Chemical Relaxer Portfolio (instructions will be given)
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Dress Code:
Students in the cosmetology program are expected to be self-motivated individuals and to
stay on skills at all times. Students must be in uniform before they clock in for the
day. Students must wear black lab coats/smocks, white shirts or blouses, black
closed in shoes and black slacks/skirts (nurse type shoes). No color or designs are
allowed on the shoes.
Students with Disabilities:
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Office assists students with physical, learning or
emotional disabilities in developing independence and self-reliance. Services include
adaptive equipment and reasonable accommodations for admissions assistance, testing,
academic advising, and registration classroom instruction.
Students with special needs or disabilities that may affect their ability to succeed
in college classes or participate in college/programs/activities should contact the
Disabilities Support Services (DSS) located at each campus. Academic accommodations
will be provided only after students have properly registered for services through
designated disability services staff.
The student is advised to contact the DSS office at least 60 days prior to the
beginning of the semester. See additional procedures outlined in the 2001-2002 Student
Handbook. Disability support services can also be found online at these Web sites:
http://www.rehab.state.state.tx.us
http://www.ican.com
Other Student Information (Clubs, tutoring, Web resources, student services, etc.)
Texas Cosmetology Commission Web site: http://www.txcc.state.tx.us
Related web Sites:
http://www.changeslive.com
http://www.bodyartexpress.com
http://www.opi.com
http://www.pivot.point.
Course Calendar
The course calendar is found at the end of this syllabus.