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Course Outline PNE 142 - Nursing Skills II (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients utilizing a conceptual/competency framework. Part II of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 145 - Trends in Practical Nursing (1 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline PNE 155 - Body Structure and Function (3 CR)
This course will be taught at 4-credits in Fall 2021. Beginning Spring 2022, this course will be offered at 3-credits only.
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Studies the structure and function of the body. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 158 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (1 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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 1 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 173 - Pharmacology for Practical Nurses (2 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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. Will utilize conceptual/competency framework. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 174 - Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses (2 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 181 - Clinical Experience I (5 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in all populations in a health-care setting. Part I of II. Laboratory 15 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 182 - Clinical Experience II (5 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in all populations in a health-care setting. Part II of II. Laboratory 15 hours per week.
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PNE 193 - Studies in Practical Nursing (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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PNG 210* - Patient-Centered Care II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PNG 120* and PNG 125* Corequisite(s): PNG 215*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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.
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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.
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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 ENF 3* /ENG 111* , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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.
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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.
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Radiation Oncology |
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Course Outline ROC 110 - Introduction to Radiation Oncology (2 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline ROC 242* - Clinical Radiobiology (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 and ROC 120* Corequisite(s): ROC 121*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline ROC 243* - Dosimetry Planning (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 , MTH 161*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline ROC 244* - Professional Seminar (3 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): All Radiation Oncology Core Courses
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Designed to correlate all major radiation oncology subject areas in preparation for national certification. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Radiography |
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Course Outline RAD 111 - Radiologic Science I (4 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 112 - Radiologic Science II (4 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 115* - Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): The student must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified in a primary category: Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or ARRT eligible.
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I (4 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 125 - Patient Care Procedures (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 131 - Elementary Clinical Procedures I (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 132* - Elementary Clinical Procedures II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): RAD 131
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 190* - Coordinated Internship (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): RAD 132*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 205 - Radiation Protection and Radiobiology (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 215* - Correlated Radiographic Theory (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): RAD 111 , RAD 231* and RAD 240
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 221* - Radiographic Procedures II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): RAD 121
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 228* - Enhanced Patient Care for Computed Tomography Imaging (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): The student must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified in a primary category: Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or ARRT eligible.
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 231* - Advanced Clinical Procedures I (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): RAD 190*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 232* - Advanced Clinical Procedures II (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): RAD 231*
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 240 - Radiographic Pathology (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 242* - Computed Tomography Procedures and Instrumentation (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): The student must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified in a primary category: Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or ARRT eligible.
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Focuses on the patient care, imaging procedure and physics, and instrumentation related to computed tomography imaging. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline RAD 244* - Case Studies in CT (Computed Tomography) (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Presents case studies in computed tomography. Focuses on both abnormal and normal studies. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline RAD 245 - Radiologic Specialties (2 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 247* - Cross-Sectional Anatomy (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): The student must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified in a primary category: Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or ARRT eligible.
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 248* - Case Studies in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): The student must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified in a primary category: Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or ARRT eligible.
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline RAD 251* - Enhanced Patient Care for Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): The student must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified in a primary category: Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or ARRT eligible.
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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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Course Outline REL 200 - Survey of the Old Testament (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline REL 210 - Survey of the New Testament (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline REL 230 - Religions of the World (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Introduces the religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline REL 231 - Religions of the World I (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Studies religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline REL 232 - Religions of the World II (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Studies religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline RVH 130 - Motorcycle Rider Safety - Beginner (1 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: This course is not eligible for financial aid. Studies principles and basic skills of motorcycle riding with an emphasis on safety. Includes street strategies, protective gear, and selection and care/maintenance of motorcycles. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline SAF 127 - Industrial Safety (2 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Provides basic understanding of safety and health in an industrial situation. Includes hazardous materials, substances, conditions, activities and habits as well as the prescribed methods and equipment needed for the apprentice to protect himself/herself and others. Class attendance and completion of this course satisfies the 10-hour requirement to sit for the OSHA certification exam. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline SOC 215 - Sociology of the Family (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Studies topics such as marriage and family in social and cultural context. Addresses the single scene, dating and marriage styles, child-rearing, husband and wife interaction, single parent families, and alternative lifestyles. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline SOC 266 - Race and Ethnicity (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Investigates minorities such as racial and ethnic groups. Addresses social and economic conditions promoting prejudice, racism, discrimination, and segregation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline SOC 268 - Social Problems (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Introduces the fundamental concepts underlying social problems construction with attention to how these problems are defined, understood and arbitrated. Examines a variety of topics such as researching social problems and policymaking. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Spanish |
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Course Outline SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I (4 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Spanish sentence structure. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline SPA 102* - Beginning Spanish II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): SPA 101
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Spanish sentence structure. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline SPA 201* - Intermediate Spanish I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): SPA 102*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Spanish is spoken in the classroom. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline SPA 202* - Intermediate Spanish II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): SPA 201*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Spanish is spoken in the classroom. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SDV 90 - Coordinated Internship (1 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline SDV 101 - Orientation to Business and Professional Services (2 CR)
Course Type: Program Requirement
Description: Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in business and professional service. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SDV 101 - Orientation to Culinary Arts (2 CR)
Course Type: Program Requirement
Description: Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in the culinary arts. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SDV 101 - Orientation to Engineering and Mathematics (2 CR)
Course Type: Program Requirement
Description: Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in engineering and mathematics. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SDV 101 - Orientation to Health Professions (2 CR)
Course Type: Program Requirement
Description: Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in health professions. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SDV 101 - Orientation to Information Technology (2 CR)
Course Type: Program Requirement
Description: Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in information technology. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SDV 101 - Orientation to Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Transfer (2 CR)
Course Type: Program Requirement
Description: Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores transfer options for achieving academic goals. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SDV 101 - Orientation to Public Service (2 CR)
Course Type: Program Requirement
Description: Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in public service. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SDV 101 - Orientation to Science (2 CR)
Course Type: Program Requirement
Description: Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in science. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SDV 101 - Orientation to Visual Design (2 CR)
Course Type: Program Requirement
Description: Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in communication design. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline SDV 106 - Preparation for Employment (1 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Provides experience in resume writing, preparation of applications, letters of application, and successfully preparing for and completing the job interview. Assists students in identifying their marketable skills and aptitudes. Develops strategies for successful employment search. Assists students in understanding effective human relations techniques and communication skills in job search. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline SDV 108 - College Survival Skills (2 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Provides an orientation to the College. Introduces study skills, career and life planning. Offers an opportunity to engage in activities aimed at self-discovery. Emphasizes development of “coping skills” such as listening, interpersonal relations, competence, and improved self- concept. Recommended for students enrolled in developmental courses. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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SDV 190 - Coordinated Internship in Student Development I (2 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Interns work approximately 10-15 hours per week. For students who have completed at least 50% of their degree or certificate. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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SDV 290 - Coordinated Internship in Student Development II (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Interns work approximately 15-20 hours per week. For students nearing graduation. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline WEL 120 - Introduction to Welding (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Introduces history of welding processes. Covers types of equipment and assembly of units. Stresses welding procedures such as fusion, non-fusion, and cutting oxyacetylene. Introduces arc welding and plasma arc cutting. Emphasizes procedures in the use of tools and equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline WEL 121* - Arc Welding (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): WEL 120
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Studies the operation of AC and DC power sources, weld heat, polarities and electrodes for use in joining various alloys by the SMAW process. Covers welds in different types of joints and different welding positions. Emphasizes safety procedures. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline WEL 130* - Inert Gas Welding (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): WEL 120
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: Introduces practical operations in the uses of inert-gas-shield arc welding. Discusses equipment, safety operations, welding practice in the various positions, process applications, and manual and semi-automatic welding. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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