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2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Radiologic Sciences |
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RADS 4114 - Clinical Education I
4 semester hours
(formerly 2114)
Prerequisite(s): RADS 3423 and RADS 3223 .
A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and business/industry; demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, while communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
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RADS 4123 - Data Analysis
3 (3-0)
The focus of this course is to provide an interdisciplinary data analysis course specifically for health sciences and human services majors using techniques and data structures relevant to clinical investigations. General topics include choosing correct procedures and using statistics to understand clinical data. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, basic statistics, measures of correlation and difference, hypothesis testing and bias, confidence intervals, reliability and validity, significance, power analysis, levels of evidence, sample size and distribution, assessing effects of treatment, quality improvement, relative risk and relative risk reduction, and odds ratio.
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RADS 4215 - Clinical Education II
5 semester hours
(Formerly: RADS 2215 - Clinical II)
Prerequisite(s): RADS 4114 .
A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, while communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
Effective Term: Fall 2015 - Course Number and Title Change
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RADS 4315 - Clinical Education III
5 semester hours
(Formerly: RADS 2315 - Clinical III)
Prerequisite(s): RADS 4215
(Formerly: RADS 2215)
A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures, regulation, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate legal ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, while communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
Effective Term: Fall 2015 - Course Number, Title, and Prerequisite Change
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RADS 4753 - Mammography
3 (3-0)
This course provides the technologist with guidelines for performing quality mammography examinations. Content includes the historical background of breast cancer and technical evolution of mammography to include digital technology, essentials of the “Imaging Chain”, patient education, and introduction to quality assurance, troubleshooting, instrumentation, positioning, and pathology.
(Former Description: This course provides the technologist with guidelines for performing quality mammography examinations. Content includes the historical background of breast cancer and technical evolution of mammography, essentials of the “Imaging Chain”, patient education, and introduction to quality assurance, troubleshooting, instrumentation and positioning.)
Effective Term: Fall 2015 - Course Description Change
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RADS 4813 - Teaching Strategies in Radiologic Sciences
3 (3-0)
This course enhances skills in teaching radiologic sciences by providing instruction in curriculum development, methods of instruction, psychology of learning, and evaluation methods. Students learn how to develop performance objectives, organize a lesson plan, effectively present a lesson, and construct a written assessment.
(Former Description: This course enhances skills in teaching radiologic sciences by providing instruction in curriculum development, methods of instruction, and psychology of learning. Students learn how to develop performance objectives, organize a lesson plan, and effectively present a lesson.)
Effective Term: Fall 2015 - Course Description Change
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Reading Education |
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READ 4203 - Developmental Reading
3 (2-2)
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3162 , EDUC 4033 , EDUC 4043 , EDUC 4053 , ETEC 4003 , and EPSY 3153 .
(Former Prerequisites: EPSY 3153 , EDUC 3162 , EDUC 4102 , EDUC 4202 , and EDUC 4302 .)
Co-requisite(s): Currently no co-requisite.
(Former Co-requisite: READ 4213 .)
Literacy theory and developmental stages of literacy. Planning and organizing for scientifically-based reading instruction including: phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.
Effective Term: Summer 2015 - Change of Course Prerequisties and Co-requisite
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READ 4213 - Methods of Teaching Reading and the Language Arts
3 (2-2)
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 3162 , EDUC 4033 , EDUC 4043 , EDUC 4053 , ETEC 4003 , and EPSY 3153 .
(Former Prerequisites: EPSY 3153 , EDUC 3162 , EDUC 4102 , EDUC 4202 , and EDUC 4302 .)
Co-requisite(s): Currently no co-requisite.
(Former Co-requisite: READ 4203 .)
Planning and organizing for the integrated teaching of scientifically-based reading and language arts (i.e., listening, talking, reading, writing, viewing, visually representing) instruction within the context of the content areas.
Effective Term: Summer 2015 - Change of Course Prerequisties and Co-requisite
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Respiratory Care |
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RESP 3423 - Physics and Respiratory Care
3 (3-0)
This course focuses on applying basic principles of physics to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Emphasis is placed on the physics of fluids and gases. Topics include force, work, pressure, Bernoulli’s theorem, Venturi tubes, flow patterns, viscosity, gas laws, diffusion, surface tension, gas solubility, and the equation of motion applied to the respiratory system.
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RESP 3512 - Therapeutic Procedures and Equipment
2 (1-2)
Prerequisite(s): RESP 3403 , RESP 3413 .
Combined lecture and laboratory class focusing on secretion removal, hyperinflation and an introduction to ventilatory support. Emphasis is placed on correct set-up and application of equipment and procedures. Topics include humidity and aerosol therapy, cough techniques, incentive spirometry, bedside pulmonary function testing, percussion and postural drainage, IPPB, manual resuscitation, arterial punctures, and venous access.
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RESP 3553 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): RESP 3423 , RESP 3433 , RESP 3443 , RESP 3512 .
This lecture course focuses on the theoretical application of respiratory care to the pediatric and newborn patient. Topics include development of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems, patient assessment, intrinsic lung diseases, congenital heart diseases, SIDS and apnea, applied pharmacotherapy, surfactant replacement therapy, and ventilator support techniques.
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RESP 3561 - Neonatal Procedures and Equipment
1 (0-2)
Prerequisite(s): RESP 3423 , RESP 3433 , RESP 3443 , RESP 3512 .
Laboratory course focusing on techniques and procedures used to support the neonatal patient in respiratory failure. Emphasis is placed on correct set-up and application of the procedure and equipment. Topics include nasal CPAP, continuous flow IMV, neonatal intubation and airway care, ventilatory support, PEEP, inspiratory time and mean airway pressure therapy, vital signs, chest assessment, apgar scoring, and resuscitation of the newborn.
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RESP 3563 - Respiratory Pathophysiology
3 (3-0)
(formerly 4463)
Prerequisite(s): RESP 3523 , RESP 3543 .
This lecture course reviews the etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatments for common pulmonary diseases. Disease topics include asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, shock, pulmonary embolism, heart failure, smoke inhalation and burns, ARDS, chest trauma, atelectasis, neuromuscular disease, and pneumonia.
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RESP 3712 - Clinical Practicum I
2 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): RESP 3403 , RESP 3413 .
All clinical courses require the student to integrate theory and laboratory training in the patient care setting. The focus of this clinical course is application of basic therapeutic techniques and procedures. Topics include medical records, charting, patient history and physical examination, infection control, patient positioning, vital signs, breath sounds, chest assessment, oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, cough techniques, incentive spirometry, and percussion and postural drainage.
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RESP 4123 - Data Analysis
3 (3-0)
The focus of this course is to provide an interdisciplinary data analysis course specifically for health sciences and human services majors using techniques and data structures relevant to clinical investigations. General topics include choosing correct procedures and using statistics to understand clinical data. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, basic statistics, measures of correlation and difference, hypothesis testing and bias, confidence intervals, reliability and validity, significance, power analysis, levels of evidence, sample size and distribution, assessing effects of treatment, quality improvement, relative risk and relative risk reduction, and odds ratio.
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RESP 4443 - Management of Health Care Services
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Senior respiratory care student.
This lecture course introduces the student to managing health care services. Emphasis is placed on development of skills in leadership, communication, time management, problem solving, motivation, and other critical competencies. Topics include methods to achieve greater productivity, policy improvement, recruitment, selection, and training of new employees, as well as current issues facing the health care system.
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RESP 4711 - Clinical Practicum III
1 semester hour
Prerequisite(s): RESP 3553 , RESP 3561 , RESP 3722 .
All clinical courses require the student to integrate theory and laboratory training in the patient care setting. This clinical course focuses on the application of therapies, techniques and procedures to the newborn patient. Topics include aerosol drug delivery, pulmonary hygiene, nasal CPAP, continuous flow IMV, neonatal intubation and airway care, ventilatory support, PEEP, inspiratory time and mean airway pressure therapy, vital signs, chest assessment, apgar scoring, and resuscitation of the newborn.
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Science |
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SCIE 2103 - Understanding Science, Engineering & Technology
3 (1-3)
An introduction to research methods in the sciences and engineering. This course provides students the opportunity to create, inquire, discover, and conduct research in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, and the Geosciences with faculty support and supervision. The course employs activity-based, guided-discovery methods to investigate various aspects of science and technology.
Core Code: 090B - Undergraduate Inquiry & Creativity
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Social Studies |
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Social Work |
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SOWK 3544 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
4 (4-0)
(formerly 2544)
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 2423 , BIOL 1133 , PSYC 1103 , and SOCL 1133 .
This course is a study of child development from infancy through adolescence. Theories are presented on physical development, cognitive and social development, and emotional development. The many influences on child development within the context of family and their environment include the effects of diversity, oppression, discrimination, and social and economic injustice, and spirituality. A 20-hour practicum is required, 10-hours each in two different agencies.
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SOWK 3603 - International Social Work
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Formal Admission to BSW program.
This course will examine the need for international social work, given the global context and concerns. The course will also examine four perspectives, namely global perspective, human rights perspective, ecological perspective, and social development perspective, which are crucial for international social work practice. Students will explore how the processes of colonization and neocolonialism have subjected some countries to imposed development. Attention will be paid to the key roles being played by international social work organizations, such as International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), and International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW). Students will also explore the strategies followed by the Global South in dealing with poverty, conflict, forced migration, AIDS, child labor, and many other social problems.
Effective Term: Fall 2015 - New Course
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SOWK 3713 - Communication, Interviewing, and Intervention Skills
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Formal admission into social work program.
This course introduces students to the process of interviewing and intervention. Students are introduced to the principles, types, and phases of interviewing various clients. The course emphasizes essential communication and intervention skills and techniques. It also develops students’ ability to use interviewing, intervention, and documentation skills to enhance relationships with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and community systems.
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