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Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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MEC 211 - Machine Design I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MEC 132
Introduces analytical design of bearings, clutches, coupling, brakes, springs, gearing systems, and power shafting. Emphasizes methods of construction, machine parts and specifications of materials, and manufacturing processes. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Medical Laboratory |
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Course Outline MDL 101 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques (3 CR)
Introduces the basic techniques including design of the health care system, ethics, terminology, calculations, venipuncture and routine urinalysis. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 105 - Phlebotomy (3 CR)
Introduces basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, components of health care delivery and clinical laboratory structure. Teaches techniques of specimen collection, specimen handling, and patient interactions. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 106 - Clinical Phlebotomy (4 CR)
Focuses on obtaining blood specimens, processing specimens, managing assignments, assisting with and/or performing specified tests, performing clerical duties and maintaining professional communication. Provides supervised learning in college laboratory/and or cooperating agencies. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 125 - Clinical Hematology I (3 CR)
Teaches the cellular elements of blood including blood cell formation, and routine hematological procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 126 - Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology I (4 CR)
Incorporates basic principles of antigen and antibody reactions included in blood grouping and typing, compatibility testing, and serological procedure. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 140 - Clinical Urinalysis (2 CR)
Focuses on urinalysis studies including physical and chemical properties, microscopic techniques. Emphasizes the significance of abnormal results. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 190 - Coordinated Internship in Medical Laboratory (3 CR)
Supervises on-the-job training in medical laboratory service firms coordinated by the college. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 215 - Immunology (2 CR)
Presents the physiological basis of humoral and cell mediated immunity, including the medical and clinical laboratory application of immunological principles. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 225 - Clinical Hematology II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MDL 125
Teaches advanced study of blood to include coagulation, abnormal bloody formation, and changes seen in various diseases. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 227 - Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MDL 126
Emphasizes ability to apply theories and procedures utilized in immunohematology for routine transfusion and donor services. Correlates theories with practical application in order to assess cellular and immune mechanisms in specific disease states. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 236 - Parasitology and Virology (2 CR)
Teaches identification of the common parasites affecting man. Stresses methods of isolation and identification. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 237 - Clinical Bacteriology (4 CR)
Teaches handling, isolation, and identification of pathologic bacteria. Emphasizes clinical techniques and associate bacteria with clinical symptoms. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 260 - Laboratory Instrumentation (2 CR)
Teaches the theory, principles of operation, methodologies, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the more common instrumentation used in the clinical laboratory. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 261 - Clinical Chemistry & Instrumentation I (4 CR)
Introduces methods of performing biochemical analysis of clinical specimens. Teaches instrumentation involved in a clinical chemistry laboratory, quality control, and the ability to recognize technical problems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 262 - Clinical Chemistry & Instrumentation II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MDL 261
Introduces methods of performing biochemical analysis of clinical specimens. Teaches instrumentation involved in a clinical chemistry laboratory, quality control, and the ability to recognize technical problems. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline MDL 290 - Coordinated Internship in Medical Laboratory Technology (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all MDL Program-related courses with a grade of “C” or better.
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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Mental Health |
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Course Outline MEN 100 - Introduction to Mental Health (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.
Surveys history of mental health from ancient to contemporary times, with special emphasis on impact of the psychoanalytic, humanistic, and behavioral movements in the treatment of mental illness. Includes examination of structure and functions of human service delivery systems, knowledge and skills of mental health workers, and current ethical and legal issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEN 101 - Mental Health Skills Training I (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.
Develops skills necessary to function as a mental health worker, with emphasis on guided practice in counseling skills as well as improved self-awareness. Includes training in problem solving, goal-setting, and implementation of appropriate strategies and evaluation techniques relating to interaction involving a variety of client needs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEN 102 - Mental Health Skills Training II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MEN 101 .
Develops skills necessary to function as a mental health worker, with emphasis on guided practice in counseling skills as well as improved self-awareness. Includes training in problem solving, goal-setting, and implementation of appropriate strategies and evaluation techniques relating to interaction involving a variety of client needs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEN 221 - Group Process I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MEN 102
Studies the stages of group development, role of the group leader, and contemporary models of group counseling utilized in mental health counseling. Includes experiential training in group leadership. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEN 225 - Counseling Therapy (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 various models of counseling theories and appropriate application of counseling techniques in the helping profession. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEN 290 - Coordinated Practice in Mental Health (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MEN 100 and MEN 102
Provides supervised experience in a community mental health/ human services agency. Students will spend 2 hours per week in a seminar class and a total of 180 hours at the placement site. Arrangements for placement are made the semester prior to the one in which the student actually takes the class. Contact the Internship Coordinator in March to make plans for a fall or summer semester placement or in October to plan for a spring semester placement.
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Motorsports Management & Technology |
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Course Outline MTS 120 - Introduction to Motorsports Technology (3 CR)
Introduces the student to a survey of the Motorsports Industry. Explores the student to a broad overview of the industry, terminology and technology associated with developing a competition racecar. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTS 125 - Motorsports Technology I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTS 120
Introduces the student to the various systems of the racecar. Focuses on the inter-related functions and the theoretical concepts of the high performance race engine. Emphasizes hands-on skills with identification and installation of component parts of a race engine. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTS 130 - Motorsports Structural Technology I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTS 125 and WEL 130 .
Introduces the student to the basic design and fabrication of a racecar. Develops skills for use of the tools, equipment, and materials in the production of a racecar. Emphasizes safety, accuracy, and aesthetics of the racecar and the work environment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Music |
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Course Outline MUS 121 - Music Appreciation I (3 CR)
Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MUS 122 - Music Appreciation II (3 CR)
Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Natural Science |
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Course Outline NAS 2 - Foundation of Life Sciences (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , and a placement recommendation for ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Presents elementary biological and chemical principles for allied health students whose high school preparation is deficient in the biological sciences. In addition, students who have not passed college biology (BIO 101 ) within the past three years with a “C” or better OR who have not passed the Anatomy Placement exam with a 75% or higher within the past three years may enroll in this course as a prerequisite for BIO 141 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I). Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline NAS 131 - Astronomy I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Studies the major and minor bodies of the solar system, stars and nebulae of the milky way, and extragalactic objects. Examines life and death of stars, origin of the universe, history of astronomy, and instruments and techniques of observation. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline NAS 132 - Astronomy II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): NAS 131
Studies the major and minor bodies of the solar system, stars and nebulae of the milky way, and extragalactic objects. Examines life and death of stars, origin of the universe, history of astronomy, and instruments and techniques of observation. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Nursing |
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Course Outline NSG 100 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 (or BIO 231 or NAS 161); ENG 111 ; PSY 220 ; SDV 101 ; CPR - American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers; Acceptance to the AAS Nursing program; Evidence of completion of AAS Nursing Program required documents. Corequisite(s): BIO 142 (or NAS 162 or BIO 232); NSG 106 , NSG 130 and NSG 200
Introduces concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Focuses on basic nursing concepts with an emphasis on safe nursing practice and the development of the nursing process. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline NSG 106 - Competencies for Nursing Practice (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 and BIO 141 (or BIO 231 or NAS 161); and acceptance to the AAS Nursing program Corequisite(s): BIO 142 (or NAS 162 or BIO 232); NSG 100 , NSG 130 and NSG 200
Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgment in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence-based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline NSG 115 - Healthcare Concepts for Transition (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 , BIO 142 , ENG 111 , PSY 230 , SDV 101 ; Acceptance to the Transition Program. Corequisite(s): NSG 200 Pre/Corequisite(s): BIO 150 (or BIO 205 )
Focuses on role transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered professional nurse. Incorporates concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. Uses the nursing process to explore care delivery for selected diverse populations with common and predictable illness. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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Course Outline NSG 130 - Professional Nursing Concepts (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 (or BIO 231 or NAS 161); ENG 111 ; PSY 230 ; SDV 101 ; CPR - BLS for Healthcare Professional Corequisite(s): BIO 142 (or NAS 162 or BIO 232); NSG 100 , NSG 106 and NSG 200
Introduces the role of the professional nurse and fundamental concepts in professional development. Focuses on professional identity, legal/ethical issues and contemporary trends in professional nursing. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline NSG 152 - Health Care Participant (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 142 (or BIO 232 or NAS 162), NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 and NSG 200 Corequisite(s): NSG 170 and BIO 150 (or BIO 205 )
Focuses on the health and wellness of diverse individuals, families, and the community throughout the lifespan. Covers concepts that focus on client attributes and preferences regarding healthcare. Emphasizes population-focused care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or cooperating agencies, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline NSG 170 - Health/Illness Concepts (6 CR)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 142 (or BIO 232 or NAS 162), NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 , and NSG 200 Corequisite(s): NSG 152 and BIO 150 (or BIO 205 )
Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health and illness concepts. Includes concepts of nursing care for the antepartum client and clients with common and predictable illnesses. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 10 hours per week.
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Course Outline NSG 200 - Health Promotion and Assessment (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 (or BIO 231 or NAS 161), ENG 111 , PSY 230 , SDV 101 , Acceptance to the AAS Nursing program; CPR; BLS for Healthcare Professional Corequisite(s): BIO 142 (or NAS 162 or BIO 232); NSG 100 , NSG 106 and NSG 130
Introduces assessment and health promotion for the individual and family. Includes assessment of infants, children, adults, geriatric clients and pregnant females. Emphasizes health history and the acquisition of physical assessment skills with underlying concepts of development, communication, and health promotion. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline NSG 210 - Health Care Concepts I (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 (or BIO 205 ), NSG 152 and NSG 170 Corequisite(s): NSG 211 Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 112 or HLT 230 or SOC 200
Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to physiological health alterations and reproduction. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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Course Outline NSG 211 - Health Care Concepts II (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 (or BIO 205 ), NSG 152 and NSG 170 Corequisite(s): NSG 210 Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 112 or HLT 230 or SOC 200
Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to psychological and physiological health alterations. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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Course Outline NSG 230 - Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 , NSG 211 and NSG ELE Corequisite(s): NSG 252 and NSG 270 Pre/Corequisite(s): PHI 220
Develops the role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment in preparation for practice as a registered nurse. Introduces leadership and management concepts and focuses on the integration of professional behaviors in a variety of healthcare settings. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline NSG 270 - Nursing Capstone (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 , NSG 211 and NSG ELE Corequisite(s): NSG 230 and NSG 252 Pre/Corequisite(s): PHI 220
Provides students with the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate learned concepts from previous nursing courses into a capstone experience. Emphasizes the mastery of patient- centered care, safety, nursing judgment, professional behaviors, informatics, quality improvement, and collaboration in the achievement of optimal outcomes of care. Provides supervised learning experiences in faculty and/or preceptor-guided college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 12 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 21 - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience (1 CR)
Provides guided nurse aide experience for practicing skills in the clinical setting. Applies fundamental principles of basic nurse aide care. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 25 - Nursing Assistant (3 CR)
Teaches fundamentals of patient care with laboratory experience in foods and fluids, elimination, moving patients, morning, afternoon and evening care, care of hospital equipment, means of providing special comforts and safety, and admission and discharge procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 27 - Nurse Aide I (4 CR)
Teaches care of older patients with emphasis on the social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Covers procedures; communication and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology; personal care, nutrition and patient feeding; death and dying. May include laboratory or clinical hours. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Physical Education and Recreation |
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Course Outline PED 109 - Yoga (1 CR)
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 120 - Yoga II (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PED 109 .
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 129 - Self-Defense (1 CR)
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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Course Outline PED 147 - Hiking (1 CR)
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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Philosophy |
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Course Outline PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy I (3 CR)
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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Course Outline PHI 220 - Ethics (3 CR)
Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Photography |
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Course Outline PHT 101 - Photography I (3 CR)
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.
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Physics |
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Course Outline PHY 201 - General College Physics I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 131 or MTH 161 or MTH 167 ; and, a placement recommendation for ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all required developmental English courses.
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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Course Outline PHY 202 - General College Physics II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PHY 201
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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Course Outline PHY 241 - University Physics I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 263 Corequisite(s): MTH 264
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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Course Outline PHY 242 - University Physics II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PHY 241
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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Political Science |
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Course Outline PLS 211 - U.S. Government I (3 CR)
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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Course Outline PLS 212 - U.S. Government II (3 CR)
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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Practical Nursing |
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Course Outline PNE 111 - Practical Nursing Health and Disease II (5 CR)
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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Course Outline PNE 155 - Body Structure and Function (4 CR)
Studies the structure and function of the body. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 158 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (2 CR)
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 173 - Pharmacology for Practical Nurses (2 CR)
Studies history, classification, sources, effects, uses and legalities of drugs. Teaches problem solving skills used in medication administrations. Emphasizes major drug classes and specific agents within each class. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 181 - Clinical Experience I (5 CR)
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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Course Outline PNE 182 - Clinical Experience II (5 CR)
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 193 - Studies in Practical Nursing (3 CR)
Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNG 110 - Patient-Centered Concepts (2 CR)
Corequisite(s): PNG 115
Provides an overview of the general concepts to implement patient-centered care at the beginning level. Introduces concepts of communication, collaboration, health care law, ethics, nursing process, lifespan development, culture, safety, coping, stress, mobility, and lifelong learning with a specific focus on the role of the practical nurse. Lecture 2 hours per weeks.
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Course Outline PNG 115 - Patient-Centered Concepts Clinical (2 CR)
Corequisite(s): PNG 110
Provides students an opportunity to implement classroom learning in a structured health care setting. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNG 120 - Patient-Centered Care I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PNG 110 and PNG 115 Corequisite(s): PNG 125
Provides an overview of the general concepts to implement with a more diverse patient-centered population, with an increase in scope of care needs. Introduces the concepts of anxiety, nutrition, elimination, infection, gas exchange, pain, sexuality, and reproduction with specific focus on the role of the practical nurse. Provides an overview of the general concepts to implement with a more diverse patient-centered population, with an increase in scope of care needs. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNG 125 - Patient-Centered Care I Clinical (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PNG 110 and PNG 115 Corequisite(s): PNG 120
Provides students the opportunity to implement classroom learning in a structured clinical setting that includes maternal-child health care and adult and geriatric populations. Includes care of the child-rearing family with an emphasis on health promotion and reduction of risk. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNG 210 - Patient-Centered Care II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PNG 120 and PNG 125 Corequisite(s): PNG 215
Provides an overview of identified general concepts to implement patient-centered care. Introduces concepts of glucose regulation, fluid and electrolyte balance, perfusion, sensory perception, thermo-regulation, tissue integrity, and patient education. Expands knowledge of gas exchange and mobility. Focuses on the role of the practical nurse in health promotion and maintenance. Provides an opportunity for students in the lab to learn the skills needed to provide quality, evidence-based care in the clinical setting. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNG 215 - Patient-Centered Care II Clinical (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PNG 120 and PNG 125 Corequisite(s): PNG 210
Provides the student an opportunity to implement classroom learning in a structured rehabilitation or other in-patient setting. Incorporates technical skills learned for the care of complex patients. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNG 220 - Patient-Centered Care III (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PNG 215 and PNG 210 Corequisite(s): PNG 225
Provides an overview of the identified general concepts to implement patient-centered care. Introduces concepts of intracranial regulation, clotting, cellular regulation, cognition, mood and affect, psychosis, and care coordination. Expands knowledge of perfusion, gas exchange pain, and lifelong learning. Focuses on the role of the practical nurse in health promotion and maintenance. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNG 225 - Patient-Centered Care III Clinical (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PNG 215 and PNG 210 . Corequisite(s): PNG 220
Provides students the opportunity to implement classroom learning in structured health care settings. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Provides the student an opportunity to implement care coordination and manage resources to support patient care. Laboratory 9 hours per week.
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Psychology |
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Course Outline PSY 120 - Human Relations (3 CR)
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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Course Outline PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
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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Course Outline PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200
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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Course Outline 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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Course Outline 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.
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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Course Outline 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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Course Outline 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.
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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Course Outline 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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Course Outline 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.
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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Course Outline 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.
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Course Outline ROC 110 - Introduction to Radiation Oncology (2 CR)
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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Course Outline ROC 115 - Therapeutic Radiation Safety (2 CR)
Beginning Fall 2019, this will be offered as a two credit course.
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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Course Outline ROC 120 - Radiation Oncology/Pathology I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 .
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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Course Outline ROC 121 - Radiation Oncology/Pathology II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 , ROC 120 .
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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Course Outline ROC 125 - Pre-Clinical Techniques in Radiation Oncology (2 CR)
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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Course Outline ROC 131 - Clinical Clerkship I (4 CR)
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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Course Outline ROC 132 - Clinical Clerkship II (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 131 .
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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Course Outline ROC 141 - Therapy Physics I (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 , MTH 161 .
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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Course Outline ROC 142 - Patient Care in Oncology (2 CR)
Beginning in Fall 2019, this will be offered as a two credit class.
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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Course Outline ROC 145 - Quality Improvement (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 .
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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Course Outline ROC 151 - Introduction to Cross-Sectional Anatomy (2 CR)
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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Course Outline ROC 225 - Emerging Technologies in Radiation Oncology (1 CR)
Corequisite(s): ROC 232 .
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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Course Outline ROC 231 - Clinical Clerkship III (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 132 .
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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Course Outline ROC 232 - Clinical Clerkship IV (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 231 .
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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Course Outline ROC 241 - Therapy Physics II (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 141 .
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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