X / REQUIRED COURSE / NEW COURSE
ELECTIVE COURSE / X / REVISION
LAKE LAND COLLEGE
Course Information Form
COURSE NUMBER / COS 056 / TITLE / Cosmetology IVSEM CR HRS / 7 / LT HRS / 4 / LAB HRS / 15 / SOE HRS / ECH
COURSE PCS # / (Assigned by Administration)
PREREQUISITES: / COS 050; COS 052; COS 054
Catalog Description (40 Word Limit): / This course focuses on nail structure, including disorders
and diseases, dermatology, disorders of the skin and scalp, electricity, artificial hair and advanced
chemistry.
List the Major Course Segments (Units) / Contact Lt Hrs / Contact Lab Hrs
Chemical Relaxing / 7 / 28
Salon Skills / 12 / 36
Dermatology / 8 / 32
Disorders of Skin / 8 / 32
Diseases of Scalp / 8 / 32
Electricity / Heat and Light / 9 / 33
Advanced Chemistry / 8 / 32
60 / 225
EVALUATION: / Quizzes / X / Exams / X / Oral Pres. / X / Papers / X
Lab Work / X / Projects / X / Comp Final / X / Other / X Mod Card IV
Textbook: / Title / Milady’s Standard Cosmetology
Author / Various Authors
Publisher / Delmar-Thomson Learning
Volume/Edition / 2016
Copyright Date / 2016
COS 056 – Page 2
This module stresses intermediate abilities and theory.
The theory and practice of chemical products of ethnic and Caucasian hair. / 32 / Ability to analyze hair and select products to be used.
Advanced salon skills including hair shaping, coloring, lightening, and multi-dimensional techniques. / 46 / Mastering and application of advanced hair shaping and coloring.
Dermatology is taught to have the basic structural concept of skin. / 38 / An understanding of skin as related to clients is imperative.
Skin disorders must be recognizable to advise your client. / 38 / Skin disorders need to be understood to know what conditions we are able to work with.
Skin diseases must be identified to know if it is safe to work on the client. / 38 / An understanding of what to look for in a skin disease and whether to refer the client to a doctor.
Electricity and light therapy are stressed to ensure safety. / 40 / A knowledge of electricity and its safety measures.
Advanced chemistry including cosmetic, hair, and shampooing therapy and application. / 38 / Chemical knowledge is stressed concerning chemistry.
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Course Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
· Label a cross-section diagram of the skin and various glands.
· Identify and match primary and secondary skin disorders and diseases with corresponding pictures.
· Demonstrate the proper technique of applying chemical relaxer following manufacturer directions and sanitation guidelines.