2018-19 Virginia Western Academic Catalog 
    
    May 09, 2024  
2018-19 Virginia Western Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Physical Education and Recreation

  
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    PED 102 - Fundamentals of Physical Activity II

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 103 - Aerobic Fitness I

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Develops cardiovascular fitness though activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 105 - Aerobic Dance I

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 106 - Aerobic Dance II

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 107 - Exercise and Nutrition I

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Provides for the study and application of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness. Students will incorporate physical fitness and wellness into the course and daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2 credit course. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
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    PED 109 - Yoga

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 111 - Weight Training I

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 112 - Weight Training II

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 120 - Yoga II

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): PED 109 .

    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 123 - Tennis I

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the spring and summer.

    Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette.
  
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    PED 124 - Tennis II

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the spring and summer.

    Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette.
  
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    PED 129 - Self-Defense

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self- defense emphasizing mental and physical discipline. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 133 - Golf I

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the spring and summer.

    Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 134 - Golf II

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the spring and summer.

    Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 135 - Bowling I

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
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    PED 136 - Bowling II

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
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    PED 137 - Martial Arts I

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
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    PED 144 - Skin and Scuba Diving

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Emphasizes skills and methods of skin and scuba diving. Includes training with underwater breathing apparatus and focuses on safety procedures, selection and use of equipment. Prerequisite strong swimming skills. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
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    PED 147 - Hiking

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Introduces physical and mental benefits of walking or hiking as a form of physical exercise. Skills developed include how to plan for a hike, what to take, and how to select a trail relative to individual abilities. Provides hiking opportunities to explore local regions. Develops awareness of safety, weather, and ecological considerations. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 170 - Tai Chi I

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Develops an understanding of the theories and practices of Tai Chi. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone muscles, improve circulation and increase flexibility and balance. Discusses history and philosophy of exercise and relaxation techniques for stress reduction. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 188 - Freshwater Fishing

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the summer only.

    Teaches freshwater fishing techniques including spinning, bait casting and fly casting. Presents selection and care of equipment, fish habits, conservation, and safety. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
  
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    PED 270 - Tai Chi II

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Develops and understanding of the theories and practices of Tai Chi. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone muscles, improve circulation and increase flexibility and balance. Discusses history and philosophy of exercise and relaxation techniques for stress reduction. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

Philosophy

  
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    PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy I

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PHI 220 - Ethics

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Photography

  
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    PHT 101 - Photography I

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Teaches principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Physics

  
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    PHY 201 - General College Physics I

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 131  or MTH 161  or MTH 167 ; and, a placement recommendation for ENG 111 ,co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all required developmental English courses.

    Offered Fall, Spring and Summer

    A non-calculus introductory college physics sequence. Includes fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
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    PHY 202 - General College Physics II

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 201  

    Offered in the spring semester.

    A non-calculus introductory college physics sequence. Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
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    PHY 241 - University Physics I

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 263   Corequisite(s): MTH 264  

    Offered Fall and Spring Semester

    An introductory calculus-based physics sequence recommended for engineering, physics, computer science, and mathematics majors. Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity and nuclear physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
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    PHY 242 - University Physics II

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 241  

    Offered in the spring and summer.

    An introductory calculus-based physics sequence recommended for engineering, physics, computer science, and mathematics majors. Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity and nuclear physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Political Science

  
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    PLS 211 - U.S. Government I

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PLS 212 - U.S. Government II

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Practical Nursing

  
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    PNE 110 - Practical Nursing Health and Disease I

    (5 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Studies the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, prescribed medical and surgical treatments, and appropriate nursing care for the patient with selected disorders. Lecture 5 hours per week.
  
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    PNE 111 - Practical Nursing Health and Disease II

    (5 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Studies the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, prescribed medical and surgical treatments, and appropriate nursing care for the patient with selected disorders. Lecture 5 hours per week.
  
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    PNE 136 - Care of Maternal, Newborn and Pediatric Patients

    (4 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Uses a family-centered approach; studies normal and common complications in pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, the neonate, and children through adolescence. Covers milestones in all aspects of growth and development and common childhood disorders at various ages. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
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    PNE 141 - Nursing Skills I

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    PNE 142 - Nursing Skills II

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    PNE 145 - Trends in Practical Nursing

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Designed to assist the student in preparation for employment. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
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    PNE 155 - Body Structure and Function

    (4 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Studies the structure and function of the body. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
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    PNE 158 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    PNE 174 - Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Applies problem solving skills in preparing and administering medications. Studies history, classification, sources, effects, and legalities of drugs. Emphasizes major drug classes and specific agents within each class. Laboratory 3 hours.
  
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    PNE 181 - Clinical Experience I

    (5 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Provides guided nursing experiences in the hospital setting. Practices skills and applies principles of nursing in basic areas. Includes supervision in administration of medicines. Encourages students to develop basic skills in analyzing patient needs and making nursing decisions. Laboratory 15 hours per week.
  
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    PNE 182 - Clinical Experience II

    (5 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Provides guided nursing experiences in the hospital setting. Practices skills and applies principles of nursing in basic areas. Includes supervision in administration of medicines. Encourages students to develop basic skills in analyzing patient needs and making nursing decisions. Laboratory 15 hours per week.

Psychology

  
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    PSY 120 - Human Relations

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.

    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods and measurement, theoretical perspectives, and application. Includes biological bases of behavior, learning, social interactions, memory, and personality; and other topics such as sensation, perception, consciousness, thinking, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, health, development, psychological disorders, and therapy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200  

    Offered Fall, Spring and Summer

    Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PSY 216 - Social Psychology

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200  

    Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PSY 220 - Introduction to Behavior Modification

    (3 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Studies the history of behaviorism and the principles and applications of behavior modification. Emphasizes observation and application of behavior modification principles. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PSY 225 - Theories of Personality

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200  

    Studies the major personality theories and their applications. Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology

    (3 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.

    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PSY 235 - Child Psychology

    (3 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.

    Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PSY 236 - Adolescent Psychology

    (3 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Studies development of the adolescent. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional factors of the individual from late childhood to early adulthood. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    PSY 270 - Human Sexuality

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200  

    Focuses on scientific investigation of human sexuality and psychological and social implications of such research. Considers socio-cultural influences, the physiology and psychology of sexual response patterns, sexual dysfunctions, and development of relationships. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Radiation Oncology

  
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    ROC 110 - Introduction to Radiation Oncology

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Presents an overview of the field of Radiation Oncology, focusing on medical and technical terminology, practices and procedures, treatment charts, roles of staff, clinical objectives, treatment modalities, and equipment. Other topics include patient care, psychosocial issues, ethics and legal considerations of patient management. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 115 - Therapeutic Radiation Safety

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Presents an overview of radiation protection focusing on detection and measurement, shielding and room design, somatic and genetic effects, maximum permissible does, surveys, source handling, personnel monitoring, and organizations and agencies that guide radiation protection procedures. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • ROC 115 - Therapeutic Radiation Safety

    (2 CR)
    Beginning Fall 2019, this will be offered as a two credit course.

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Presents an overview of radiation protection focusing on detection and measurement, shielding and room design, somatic and genetic effects, maximum permissible does, surveys, source handling, personnel monitoring, and organizations and agencies that guide radiation protection procedures. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 120 - Radiation Oncology/Pathology I

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Introduces malignant pathology arising in each anatomical site, radiation treatment rationale, treatment techniques, and radiobiological response. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 121 - Radiation Oncology/Pathology II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 , ROC 120 .

    Offered in the fall semester.

    A continuation of Radiation Oncology I, which focuses on malignant pathology arising in each anatomical site, radiation rationale, treatment techniques, and radiobiological response. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 125 - Pre-Clinical Techniques in Radiation Oncology

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Focuses on basic technical skills in preparation for patient set up and treatment in the clinical setting. Emphasizes simulation and treatment parameters. Focuses on students gaining basic understanding of basic techniques and patient care skills through phantom and lab work prior to direct patient contact. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 131 - Clinical Clerkship I

    (4 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Introduces students to the clinical setting and the basics of Radiation Oncology. Covers basic technical and patient care skills through supervised direct patient contact and phantom work. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 16 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 132 - Clinical Clerkship II

    (5 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 131 .

    Offered in the summer only.

    The student continues supervised direct patient contact and phantom work with focus on technical skills related to equipment manipulation. With minimal assistance the student should be able to perform basic treatment and simulation procedures as well as basic patient care skills. Clinical 25 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 141 - Therapy Physics I

    (2 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 , MTH 161 .

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Focuses on concepts of radiation production, interaction, and influencing factors. Emphasis is placed on atomic interactions and dose measurement techniques. Presents a comprehensive overview of the different types of machines used in Radiation Oncology. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 142 - Patient Care in Oncology

    (1 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Focuses on the unique needs of the cancer patient, including: site specific side effects, pharmacology, skin care, psychological and nutritional support, and patient care in emergency situations. Explores use of chemotherapeutic agents. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • ROC 142 - Patient Care in Oncology

    (2 CR)
    Beginning in Fall 2019, this will be offered as a two credit class.

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Focuses on the unique needs of the cancer patient, including: site specific side effects, pharmacology, skin care, psychological and nutritional support, and patient care in emergency situations. Explores use of chemotherapeutic agents.  Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 145 - Quality Improvement

    (2 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Methods for performing various quality assurance tasks will be discussed, including the medical record component, as well as standards and specification of therapeutic equipment. Allows the student to acquire the knowledge and ability to recognize inaccuracy of treatment delivery. Reviews warm-up guidelines. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 151 - Introduction to Cross-Sectional Anatomy

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Introduces the study of basic anatomic structures and pathologies through digital concepts of medical imaging with emphasis on principles and practices of Radiation Oncology and diagnostic radiography. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 225 - Emerging Technologies in Radiation Oncology

    (1 CR)
    Corequisite(s): ROC 232 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Focuses on new and advanced techniques in Radiation Oncology. Emphasizes emerging procedures in simulation and treatment relative to tumor site and modality. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
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    ROC 231 - Clinical Clerkship III

    (5 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 132 .

    Offered in the fall semester.

    A continuation of Clinical Clerkship II, introduces the student to intermediate and complex treatment and simulation procedures as well as dosimetry, beam modification devices and brachytherapy competencies. The student should demonstrate proficiency in equipment manipulation and intermediate patient care skills. Clinical 25 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 232 - Clinical Clerkship IV

    (5 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 231 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    The student performs intermediate procedures with minimal assistance and demonstrates comprehension of tasks related to complex procedures. During this clerkship the student should demonstrate the ability to work more independently. Clinical 25 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 241 - Therapy Physics II

    (2 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 141 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Studies methods and devices used for measurement of and protection from ionizing radiation. Discusses types of brachytherapy applicators and dose distributions systems and includes brachytherapy dose calculation exercises. Introduces electron beam dosimetry. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 242 - Clinical Radiobiology

    (2 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 110  and ROC 120 . Corequisite(s): ROC 121 .

    Offered in the fall semester.

    This course is an advance study into the principles of biologic responses to radiation. Focuses on the events that occur following absorption of energy from radiation at the cellular, tissue, and systemic whole body levels, and factors that influence the effects. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 243 - Dosimetry Planning

    (2 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 , MTH 161 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Introduces clinical dosimetry and treatment planning to include various treatment techniques, calculations, equations, and beam arrangements. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ROC 244 - Professional Seminar

    (2 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): All Radiation Oncology Core Courses.

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Designed to correlate all major radiation oncology subject areas in preparation for national certification. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
  • ROC 244 - Professional Seminar

    (3 CR)
    Beginning in Fall 2019, this will be offered as a three credit course. Pre/Corequisite(s): All Radiation Oncology Core Courses

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Designed to correlate all major radiation oncology subject areas in preparation for national certification. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Radiography

  
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    RAD 111 - Radiologic Science I

    (4 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Teaches concepts of radiation, radiography physics, fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation, electricity and magnetism, and application of these principles to radiography. Focuses on X-ray production, emission, and X-ray interaction with matter. Develops skills in analysis, quantification and synthesis, and applies problem-solving strategies. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 112 - Radiologic Science II

    (4 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Teaches concepts of radiation, radiography physics, fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation, electricity and magnetism, and application of these principles to radiography. Focuses on X-ray production, emission, and X-ray interaction with matter. Develops skills in analysis, quantification and synthesis, and applies problem-solving strategies. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 115 - Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Presents concepts of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Physics. Teaches fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance and application of principles. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I

    (4 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Introduces procedures for positioning the patient’s anatomical structures relative to X-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and axial skeleton. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 125 - Patient Care Procedures

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Presents the care and handling of the sick and injured patient in the Radiology Department. Introduces the fundamentals of nursing procedures, equipment, and supplies specific to radiology. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 131 - Elementary Clinical Procedures I

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Develop advanced technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Focuses on introduction to radiography, basic radiation safety, manipulation of equipment, patient care, osseous studies, skull procedures, and contrast studies. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Clinical 15 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 132 - Elementary Clinical Procedures II

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Develop advanced technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Focuses on introduction to radiography, basic radiation safety, manipulation of equipment, patient care, osseous studies, skull procedures, and contrast studies. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Clinical 15 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 190 - Coordinated Internship

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): RAD 132 .

    Offered in the summer only.

    Introduces advanced technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Focuses on basic contrast media studies, osseous studies, and skull procedures. Provides clinical experiences in health care agencies. Clinical 15 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 196 - On-Site CT (Computed Tomography) Training

    (2 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory 10 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 205 - Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the summer only.

    Studies methods and devices used for protection from ionizing radiation. Teaches theories of biological effects, cell and organism sensitivity, and the somatic and genetic effects of ionizing radiation. Presents current radiation protection philosophy for protecting the patient and technologist. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 215 - Correlated Radiographic Theory

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the summer only.

    Presents intensive correlation of all major radiologic technology subject areas. Studies interrelationships of biology, physics, principles of exposure, radiologic procedures, patient care, and radiation protection. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 221 - Radiographic Procedures II

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): RAD 121 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Continues procedures for positioning the patient’s anatomical structures relative to X-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the skull, contrast studies of internal organs, and special procedures employed in the more complicated investigation of the human body. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 228 - Enhanced Patient Care for Computed Tomography Imaging

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Applies critical thinking skills including but not limited to patient assessment and care, contract administration, and radiation safety, as related to those patients receiving CT diagnostic/ interventional imaging services. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 231 - Advanced Clinical Procedures I

    (5 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Reinforces technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Introduces more intricate contrast media procedures. Focuses on technical proficiency, application of radiation, protection, nursing skills, and exposure principles. Teaches advanced technical procedures and principles of imaging modalities, correlating previous radiographic theory, focusing on full responsibility for patients in technical areas, perfecting technical skills, and developing awareness of related areas utilizing ionizing radiation. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Clinical 25 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 232 - Advanced Clinical Procedures II

    (5 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): RAD 231 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Reinforces technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Introduces more intricate contrast media procedures. Focuses on technical proficiency, application of radiation, protection, nursing skills, and exposure principles. Teaches advanced technical procedures and principles of imaging modalities, correlating previous radiographic theory, focusing on full responsibility for patients in technical areas, perfecting technical skills, and developing awareness of related areas utilizing ionizing radiation. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Clinical 25 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 240 - Radiographic Pathology

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Presents a survey of common medical and surgical disorders that affect radiographic image. Discusses conditions related to different systems of the human body. Studies the correlation of these conditions with radiographs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 242 - Computed Tomography Procedures and Instrumentation

    (2 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Focuses on the patient care, imaging procedure and physics, and instrumentation related to computed tomography imaging. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
  • RAD 243 - Clinical Internship in Computed Tomography

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible, RAD 196 .

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Develops clinical skills in computed tomography imaging procedures. Laboratory 5 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 244 - Case Studies in CT (Computed Tomography)

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Presents case studies in computed tomography. Focuses on both abnormal and normal studies. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
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    RAD 245 - Radiologic Specialties

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Introduces the study of treatment of disease as it relates to various imaging modalities, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Introduces computers and other innovations in radiology. Emphasizes theory, principle of operation, and clinical application of these topics. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 247 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Presents a specialized study of cross-sectional anatomy relevant to sectional imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 248 - Case Studies in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Introduces student to role of collaborator in patient care by providing the critical thinking skills necessary to implement appropriate examination protocols and patient care essential for obtaining diagnostic images. Features cases that can be performed via Magnetic Resonance (MR) simulation or from actual MR examinations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 251 - Enhanced Patient Care for Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Applies critical thinking skills including but not limited to patient assessment and care, contrast administration and magnet safety as related to those patients receiving MR services. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    RAD 290 - Coordinated Internship

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): RAD 232 .

    Offered in the summer only.

    Provides additional experience in radiographic procedures, demonstrating skills in technical proficiency, patient care procedures, radiation protection, and evaluation of experience in cooperating health agencies. Clinical 15 hours per week.

Religion

  
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    REL 200 - Survey of the Old Testament

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Surveys books of the Old Testament, with emphasis on prophetic historical books. Examines the historical and geographical setting and place of the Israelites in the ancient Middle East as background to the writings. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    REL 210 - Survey of the New Testament

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Surveys the New Testament, with special attention upon placing the writings within their historical and geographical setting. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    REL 230 - Religions of the World

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Introduces the religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. Lecture 3 hours per week.
 

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