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MUS 130 - Survey of American Music (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: F1 904
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of the historical development and major cultural contributions of American music and composers. This course includes symphonic, jazz, and popular forms, within the context of the American culture from Colonial times to the present.
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MUS 139 - Private Applied Music I (1)
Prerequisite: None
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Lecture: One half-hours of lesson/discussion per week. Lab: One hour of lab per week.
Private study in music performance. Instruction to develop musical skills for personal enrichment or continuing music studies at a baccalaureate granting institution. Lessons are offered in both instrumental and vocal instruction. Lessons include solo instruction, development of performance skills including public performance. Lesson times are arranged with the instructor at the beginning of the course. Does not meet the requirements for an Associate in Fine Arts Degree. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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MUS 180 - Private Piano I (1)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Lecture: One half-hours of lesson/discussion per week. Lab: One hour of lab per week.
Private instruction for those desiring to improve their piano skills. Lessons include development of solo performance skills and public performance skills. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times. Does not meet the requirements for an Associate in Fine Arts Degree
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MUS 181 - Private Guitar I (1)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: One half-hours of lesson/discussion per week. Lab: One hour of lab per week.
Private instruction for those desiring to improve their guitar skills. Lessons include development of solo and public performance skills. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times. Does not meet the requirements for an Associate in Fine Arts Degree.
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MUS 183 - Private Voice I (1)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Lecture: One half-hours of lesson/discussion per week. Lab: One hour of lab per week.
Private instruction for those desiring to improve their vocal skills. Lessons include solo instruction and development of performance skills, including public performance. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times. Does not meet the requirements for an Associate in Fine Arts Degree.
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MUS 209 - Music for the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisite: None
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Music methods and instructional materials for the elementary grades through activities in singing, listening, creating, playing, and moving to music. A portion of the work will stress the understanding of music fundamentals and the acquisition of functional facility at the piano. Not intended for music majors. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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MUS 220 - Music Appreciation (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: F1 900
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to representative music masterpieces through perceptive listening. This course emphasizes the elements of music, various musical forms and periods, and great composers and performers. This course broadens the non-music major’s understanding and enjoyment of music.
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MUS 222 - Exploring Non-Western World Culture Through Music (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: F1 903N
spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to music in various non-Western parts of the world, with emphasis placed on the way music functions within each society. The basic elements of music (melody, harmony, rhythm, and form) will be covered through perceptive listening. Such music cultures as those of South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Americas will be examined.
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MUS 239 - Private Applied Music II (2)
Prerequisite: MUS 139 or consent of instructor
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Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Private study in music performance. Instruction to develop musical skills for personal enrichment or continuing music studies at a baccalaureate granting institution. Lessons are offered in both instrumental and vocal instruction. Lessons include solo instruction, development of performance skills including public performance. Lesson times are arranged with the instructor at the beginning of the course. Does not meet the requirements for an Associate in Fine Arts Degree. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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MUS 281 - Private Guitar II (2)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Private instruction for those desiring to develop or improve their guitar skills. Lessons include solo instruction and development of performance skills, including public performance. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times. Does not meet the requirements for a Fine Arts Degree.
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MUS 287 - Private Piano II (2)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Private instruction for those desiring to improve their piano skills. Lessons include solo instruction and development of performance skills, including public performance. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times. Does not meet the requirements fora Fine Arts Degree.
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MUS 288 - Private Voice II (2)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Private instruction for those desiring to improve their vocal skills. Lessons include solo instruction and development of performance skills, including public performance. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information Repeatable three times. Does not meet the requirements for a Fine Arts Degree
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Nursing Formal acceptance to the nursing program and permission of the Nursing Department are required for registration in all nursing courses needed for A.A.S. degree completion. Course sections and sequence will be assigned by the faculty.
**Denotes courses not required for A.A.S. Degree in nursing.
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NUR 100 - Basic Nurse Assistant Training (7**)
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or ENG 089 with a grade of “C” or higher
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Five hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Four hours of lab per week.
Designed for students interested in working in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and hospitals. This course includes 135 hours of instruction, 95 hours of theory and laboratory, and 40 hours clinical experience. Approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Note: Contact Basic Nurse Assistant (BNA) Coordinator for information.
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NUR 106 - Nursing Seminar (.5-5**)
Prerequisite: None
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Special studies course designed to meet student and community needs. Available upon request in specific situations which do not comply with regular course offerings, but do merit college credit and provide for occupational needs. Credit will be determined on a contact hour basis.
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NUR 108 - CNA Recertification (.5**)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
fall, spring, summer
Must have a TB skin test, MMR verification, fingerprint background check and completed an IDPH approved program. Designed for students interested in working in nursing homes, other long-term health care facilities, or hospital settings and who must validate selected performance skills due to a 24-30 month lapse in CNA employment. Through this six-hour testing program, students will be reevaluated in clinical settings with hands-on-skills. May be repeated once. Graded as Pass/Fail.
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NUR 117 - Fundamentals of Nursing (6-7*)
Prerequisite: BIO 103 & BIO 105 with grades of “B” or higher or completion of BIO 258 & BIO 259 with grades of “C” or higher, COM 100 , ENG 103 , & PSY 102 with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring
Lecture: Four and a half hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Designed to develop nursing and communication skills to enable the student to administer care to adult clients within the scope of the beginning nurse. Introduces fundamental concepts of nursing, including the nursing process and the promotion of wellness and health maintenance through patient education. Concurrent clinical and laboratory experience designed to give the student the opportunity to utilize the nursing process and develop fundamental level expertise in nursing skills. Six hours clinical experience a week.
Note: *CNA’s may be eligible to register for 6 credit hours. See the Nursing Coordinator.
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NUR 123 - Orientation to Pharmacology (1)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 117
fall, spring
Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week.
Focuses on the information required to safely dispense drugs and monitor the effects of drug therapy. Emphasis will be on dosage calculations and principles of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the nursing process related to medication administration. Nursing implications will be discussed for broad classifications of medications.
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NUR 168 - Adult Health Nursing I (4-5*)
Prerequisite: BIO 258 , NUR 117 , NUR 123 , with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring
Lecture: Three one-half hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Five hours of clinical/lab per week.
Introduces the pathophysiology of commonly experienced chronic diseases and acute conditions found in the adult and geriatric populations. Alterations in oxygenation including ventilation, perfusion, and transport will be addressed. Cancer nursing will be incorporated in the chronic disease discussion. The Nursing Process model will serve as a vehicle for the assessment and nursing management of adults experiencing interference with their physical and emotional needs. Concurrent clinical experiences on medical and surgical units provide the opportunities to apply the nursing process and incorporate patient/caregiver education. Opportunities to increase expertise with nursing skills learned in the lab setting in NUR 117 and in this course will be available.
Note: *LPN’s may be eligible to register for 4.0 credit hours. See the Nursing Coordinator.
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NUR 169 - Adult Health Nursing II (4-5*)
Prerequisite: BIO 258 , NUR 168 with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring
Lecture: Three one-half hours lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Five hours of clinical/lab per week.
Utilizes concepts introduced in Nursing 168. The student will apply critical thinking to make connections as this course focuses on the pathophysiology of select chronic diseases and acute conditions found in the adult and geriatric populations. Alterations in regulatory processes, the gastrointestinal tract and its varied functions, movement and coordination, and neuro-sensory processes will be addressed. Concurrent clinical experiences on medical and surgical units provide opportunities to analyze the nursing process and identify trends in assessment findings while managing the patient and incorporating relevant patient/caregiver education. Opportunities to perform learned skills at an increasing level will be available.
Note: *LPN’s may be eligible to register for 4.0 credit hours. See the Nursing Coordinator.
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NUR 196 - Nursing Internship (2-3**)
Prerequisite: NUR 169 with a grade of “C” or higher(Current R.N. license will satisfy prerequisite)
summer
Lab: The course consists of 32-40 hours clinical experience per week at an area hospital.
A work/study course that is designed to assist the student in developing expertise giving comprehensive nursing care to adult clients. Emphasizes the nursing process, I.V. therapy, and other technical skills. Students will be expected to practice leadership skills and demonstrate professionalism. Clinical hours: 96-144 including post conference.
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NUR 226 - Maternal Child Health Nursing (4-5*)
Prerequisite: BIO 259 , NUR 169 , PSY 280 with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Five hours of clinical/lab per week.
Focuses on a family centered approach to pregnancy, birth, and adaptation to extra-uterine life for contemporary childbearing families. Facilitates the application of: select mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe care of childbearing families that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Differentiates applicable patient education focusing on the family unit. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of maternal health areas.
Note: *LPN’s may be eligible to register for 4.0 credit hours. See the Nursing Coordinator.
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NUR 227 - Pediatric Health Nursing (4-5*)
Prerequisite: BIO 259 , NUR 169 , PSY 280 with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Five hours of clinical/lab per week.
Focuses on children throughout the health and wellness continuum with emphasis placed on maintaining the dignity of the child and promotion of healthy growth and development. Integrates the concept of family-centered nursing through care of the child and family. Examination of pediatric clients with acute and chronic health alterations will guide students in the integration of the nursing process. Patient education will remain an expectation for the patient and the family to promote family-centered care. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of pediatric health areas.
Note: *LPN’s may be eligible to register for 4.0 credit hours. See the Nursing Coordinator.
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NUR 239 - Adult Health Nursing III (5)
Prerequisite: BIO 213 , NUR 226 , NUR 227 with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Six hours of clinical/lab per week.
Continued emphasis on building the student’s current adult health theory and clinical knowledge base. This capstone course emphasizes nursing care of adults with acute, complex health problems. Alterations in pathophysiological processes that contribute to acute and chronic illnesses are investigated at a comprehensive level. Synthesis of data and use of evidenced-based research will guide the development of the nursing care plan. Use of technology will be emphasized. Concurrent clinical/lab experience is designed to augment leadership skills, communication, caring, advocacy, assessment, and decision making.
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NUR 249 - Mental Health Nursing (5)
Prerequisite: BIO 213 , NUR 226 , NUR 227 , with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Focuses on the role of the nurse in maintaining or restoring whole-person health and wellness throughout the life span. Content will include theory and practice of mental health and common health/wellness concerns in the community. This capstone course promotes holistic nursing care focused on psychosocial, spiritual and cultural components. Course content will include nursing care appropriate for traditional inpatient settings, as well as adaptations appropriate to community settings. Concurrent clinical experiences will include hospital, clinic, home health, and other community based settings. Five and a half (5.5) hours clinical experience a week.
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NUR 262 - Professional Nursing (1)
Prerequisite: BIO 213 , NUR 226 , NUR 227 with grades of “C” or higher
fall, spring
Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week.
Seminar in legal and professional responsibilities of the Registered Nurse. Prepares the graduate nurse for entry into nursing practice. This capstone course emphasizes the leadership role and function of the registered nurse, including accountability, delegation, nursing organizations, healthcare economics and the legal and ethical aspects of the nursing process. The course will focus on past, present and future social and economic events and their impact on nursing.
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Office Systems |
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OS 101 - Beginning Keyboarding (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Designed to enable students to develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding. Word processing software will be used to develop and format memos, letters, reports, and newsletters.
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OS 107 - Employment Strategies (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
This course is designed to aid students in developing the skills and materials necessary to obtain employment and to develop characteristics associated with job success. Students will have the opportunity to develop job search documents including resumes, cover letters and thank you letters. Job search techniques and interviewing will also be addressed.
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OS 122 - Reference Manual/Proofreading (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Training in the use of a reference manual appropriate for office workers and writers. Students build editing skills for business and personal use. Course covers English grammar, style, usage, and techniques for typing business documents. Some formatting of letters, memos, and reports will be incorporated. The course is also designed to present the students with basic rules of spelling and techniques for improving spelling, and to equip the student with ahigh level of skill in proofreading.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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OS 125 - Word Processing/Word (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Introduction to the capabilities of the Microsoft Word software application. Topics include creating, enhancing, and sharing documents, working with tables, templates, adding navigational tools, table of contents/index/bibliography, and securing documents. Students will have the opportunity to learn word processing for professional employment purposes, as an information worker or for personal use. Document/file management will also be included.
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OS 127 - Advanced Word Processing/Word (3)
Prerequisite: OS 125
spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
This course includes advanced word processing applications. Major topics include using the advanced features of Microsoft Word, such as data charts, merge, styles, text columns, outlines, table of contents/indexes, sort and select, and creating fill-in forms.
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OS 133 - Spreadsheets/Excel (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
A course in the concepts and fundamental operation of a spreadsheet. Topics include data entry techniques, formulas, functions, linking, charts, table formatting, data analysis, sharing data, and pivot tables.
Note: Credit may not be received if prior credit earned in CIS 133.
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OS 135 - Database/Access (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
A course in microcomputer database management. Topics include database design, report generation, interactive queries, and screen formatting.
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OS 136 - Presentation Graphics/PowerPoint (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Two hours of lab per week.
Create “slide shows” used to enhance presentations at meetings, in classes, and at trade shows. This course serves as an introduction to multimedia capabilities. Students will incorporate graphics, scanned images, short videos, and sound into their presentations. Software to be used: PowerPoint which is part of Microsoft Office. Students will follow detailed instructions as they learn how to use the software. Students will create a “slide show” of their choice, which could be used in another course.
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OS 138 - QuickBooks (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
This course is designed to give students practice in using the features of QuickBooks software. Students will be setting up customers, invoicing vendors, and payroll files and will be able to see how these files are connected through linked data.
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OS 156 - Desktop Publishing/Publisher (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
A course in desktop publishing using MS Publisher. Students will use a wide range of Publisher’s desktop publishing capabilities including flyers, business forms, newsletters, and letterheads. Students analyze and make choices based on their knowledge of the software and design principles as they carry out assigned projects. Repeatable three times as software changes.
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OS 233 - Advanced Spreadsheets/Excel (1)
Prerequisite: OS 133
spring, summer
Lecture: One-half hour of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: One hour of lab per week.
Students will expand upon the skills learned in OS 133 Spreadsheets/Excel. Students will learn how to use spreadsheets to organize, present, evaluate data, and use complex formulas and functions. Students will learn about PivotTables, PivotCharts, Macros, use data analysis, solver and scenario features, as well as sharing workbooks, and connecting to external data. Upon completion of this course, students should have learned the skills required to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Expert certificate exam.
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OS 246 - Business Communications (3)
Prerequisite: None
spring (even years)
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Principles of business communications and analysis of various communication situations with emphasis on appropriate organizing techniques and tone. Requires correct use of the English language.
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OS 252 - Office Procedures (3)
Prerequisite: OS 125 , (CIS 133 or OS 133 ), (CIS 135 or OS 135 ) and OS 136 , or concurrent enrollment in OS 125 , (CIS 133 or OS 133 ), (CIS 135 or OS 135 ) and OS 136
spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Capstone course designed to prepare students to perform a wide range of secretarial/administrative duties and responsibilities required in any type of office. Equips students with a knowledge of procedures, basic attitudes and skills to develop competence in decision-making processes.
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OS 253 - Records Management (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to various records systems used in business including database management and development of filing and indexing skills. Includes alphabetic, subject, numeric, and geographic filing systems; identification, storage, and retrieval methods; record control and retention; equipment and supplies; and evaluation of systems and personnel.
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PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: H4 900
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to the key questions and influential figures of philosophy including Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The course highlights great philosophical thinkers and discusses their views on questions about reality, knowledge, religion, politics, and ethics.
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PHL 103 - Introduction to Logic (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: H4 906
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to the analysis of arguments. What constitutes a good argument? What constitutes a bad argument? This course will introduce and apply rules of reasoning and expose common errors in arguments. In the process, students will see logic at work through the examination of arguments taken from everyday discourse, including political speeches, letters to the editor, and news articles.
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PHL 198 - World Religions (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: H5 904N
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introductory survey of selected teachings, practices, and institutions of major Eastern and Western Religions. This course includes historical accounts of the origin of these religions, as well as their rituals, worldviews, and the various sects/factions associated with each religion.
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PHL 200 - Ethics (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: H4 904
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of philosophical theories and principles related to the question, “How should one live?” This course looks closely at the arguments for moral relativism, the relationship between religion and morality, selfishness and altruism, duty, and virtue. Students will also encounter various contemporary moral issues, such as euthanasia, the treatment of non-human animals, and poverty as they attempt to apply moral theories to particular moral situations.
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PHL 298 - Topics of Philosophy (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of specific topics in philosophy. Topics might include applied ethics (business/medical ethics), the environment, political philosophy, the writings of a specific philosopher or group of philosophers, or other topics of particular interest. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times for different special topics.
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PE 140 - Fitness Training I (1)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Lab: Two hours of open lab per week.
Provides a personal fitness program utilizing cardiovascular and resistance exercise equipment. Individualized exercise programs will be developed based on the results of physiological assessments. Participation in the Fitness Center provides the student with the opportunity to increase cardiovascular efficiency, improve muscle tone, and decrease body fat. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: Concurrent enrollment not allowed in PE 137 or PE 138 .
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PE 141 - Fitness Training II (1)
Prerequisite: PE 140
fall, spring
Lab: Two hours of open lab per week.
A continuation of PE 140 . The class is designed for those students who wish to continue to benefit from the participation in a regular exercise program. Physiological tests may be re-administered and individual exercise programs will be reviewed and updated. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times.
Note: Concurrent enrollment not allowed in PE 137 or PE 138 .
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PE 162 - First Aid and Emergency Response (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Prepares the student for administering basic first aid; and adult, child, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Incorporates personal safety and accident prevention information as part of first aid. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive American Red Cross (ARC) certification in Responding to Emergencies and Community CPR. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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PE 190 - Topics in Physical Education (0.5-3)
Prerequisite: None
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Designed to meet student and community needs in Physical Education. Developed upon request for the purpose of meeting the needs of specific situations. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Credit is determined on a contact hour basis. Repeatable three times up to a maximum of twelve credit hours.
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PE 200 - Introduction to Physical Education (2)
Prerequisite: None
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Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Introduction to physical education and its place in the total field of education; philosophy, aims, objectives, and principles of physical education. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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PE 250 - Physical Education for Children (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Physical education activities for elementary school children. Designed to meet state certification requirements for elementary education, special education, and physical education majors. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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Physical Science Concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of the lecture component of a lecture/laboratory science course combination is required for continued enrollment in and completion of the associated laboratory section. Student withdrawal from the lecture component of the course for any reason will automatically result in the withdrawal from the laboratory section of the associated course, regardless of the grade earned in the laboratory section up to that point. Students will not be allowed to add back the laboratory section once automatically withdrawn.
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PHS 118 - Physical Science Lab (1)
Prerequisite: PHS 119 or concurrent enrollment
IAI: P9 900L
fall, spring, summer
Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
An introductory laboratory course of study in the physical sciences. Laboratory investigations are guided investigations of topics coordinated with the lecture course, Introduction to Physical Science.
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PHS 119 - Introduction to Physical Science (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores, OR MAT 066 or MAT 068 or MAT 096 with a grade of “C” or higher
IAI: P9 900
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Emphasizes the fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology, and astronomy and the philosophical importance of scientific discoveries.
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PHS 120 - Introduction to Physical Geology (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: P1 907
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Introduction to geologic principles from a physical perspective. Includes topics such as the formation of rocks and minerals, internal and external processes modifying the earth’s surface and phenomena, and the evolutionary history of the earth, including its life forms, oceans, and atmosphere.
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PHS 130 - Introduction to Astronomy (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores, OR MAT 066 or MAT 068 or MAT 096 with a grade of “C” or higher
IAI: P1 906
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Introduction to Astronomy is a broad survey of modern astronomy examining astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation, and the origin and evolution of the universe.
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PHS 298 - Topics in Science (1-4)
Prerequisite: None
varies
Lecture: One to four hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Special studies course designed to meet students needs in physical sciences. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times as topics change.
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Physics Concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of the lecture component of a lecture/laboratory science course combination is required for continued enrollment in and completion of the associated laboratory section. Student withdrawal from the lecture component of the course for any reason will automatically result in the withdrawal from the laboratory section of the associated course, regardless of the grade earned in the laboratory section up to that point. Students will not be allowed to add back the laboratory section once automatically withdrawn.
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PHY 150 - Introductory Physics (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores, OR MAT 066 or MAT 068 or MAT 096 with a grade of “C” or higher
IAI: P1 900
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Introduction to the concepts and principles of physics including mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.
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PHY 151 - Introductory Physics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: PHY 150 or concurrent enrollment
IAI: P1 900L
fall, spring, summer
Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
Laboratory to accompany PHY 150 .
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PHY 250 - General Physics I (4)
Prerequisite: MAT 155 with a grade of “C” or higher
IAI: P1 900L
fall, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Three hours of lab per week.
Study of mechanics and heat.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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PHY 251 - General Physics II (4)
Prerequisite: PHY 250 with a grade of “C” or higher
spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Three hours of lab per week.
Study of sound, light, magnetism, electricity, and applications of modern physics.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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PHY 263 - Fundamentals of Physics I (4)
Prerequisite: MAT 229 with a grade of “C” or higher, or concurrent enrollment
IAI: P2 900L; PHY 911
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Three hours of lab per week.
A first course in mechanics using calculus. Topics include kinematics; Newton’s laws; work and energy/conservation of linear momentum; angular momentum; rotational dynamics; harmonic motion; fluid statics and motion; gravitation; mechanical waves; and sound.
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PHY 273 - Fundamentals of Physics II (4)
Prerequisite: PHY 263 , MAT 229 with a grade of “C” or higher
IAI: PHY 912
spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Three hours of lab per week.
A first course in electricity and magnetism using calculus. Topics include charge; electric field and potential; resistance, capacitance, and inductance; DC and AC circuits; magnetic field; laws of Gauss, Ampere, and Faraday; and Maxwell’s equations; and electromagnetic waves.
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PHY 283 - Fundamentals of Physics III (3)
Prerequisite: PHY 273 with a grade of “C” or higher
IAI: PHY 914
spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A first course in quantum physics using calculus. Topics include quantization; the atom; solid state physics and conduction; nuclear physics; elementary particle physics; geometric and physical optics; and relativity.
Note: This course is not offered this catalog year.
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PLS 140 - Introduction to American Government and Politics (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S5 900
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to political culture, the Constitution, civil liberties, political parties and interest groups, and public policy decision-making.
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PLS 210 - International Relations (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S5 904
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Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to the study of the relations among the world’s political systems. Special emphasis will be given to such topics as the state system, nationalism, ideology, foreign policy, decision-making processes, diplomacy, trade, war, international law, and international organizations.
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PLS 240 - State and Local Government (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S5 902
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to the organization and powers of state and local governments in the United States. Emphasis is on the Constitution, the problems of revision, voting and campaigning, the role of state and local interest groups, and the state judiciary and judicial regions.
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Psychology |
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PSY 102 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S6 900
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A survey of the study of human and animal behavior with emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary psychological investigation. Topics may include the biology of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, life-span development of behavior, personality, abnormal behavior and its therapies, social behavior and individual differences.
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PSY 210 - Educational Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 102
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of learners and learning processes with emphasis on problems of special interest to teachers and others concerned with the management of the learning environment. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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PSY 216 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 102
IAI: PSY 905
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
The integration of theory and empirical research as it relates to research methods, definition, assessment, categorization of behavior, biological, psychosocial, sociocultural origins of abnormal behavior, treatment and prevention.
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PSY 225 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 102
IAI: S6 903
fall, spring, summer
Introduction to theory and research on the biological, physical, social and cognitive development of the human child from conception to adolescence. Topics may include genetic factors, prenatal development, sensory and perceptual changes, motor system development, language acquisition, social learning, cultural influences and aspects of abnormal development.
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PSY 256 - Theories of Personality (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 102
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An exploration of personality theory, with emphasis on research methods, personality assessment, the psychoanalytical and neo psychoanalytical approaches, the trait approach, the humanistic approach, the cognitive approach, and the behavioral/social learning approach. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
Note: his course has been modified. Please view the changes in the Addendum
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PSY 280 - Life-Span Human Development (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 102
IAI: S6 902
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of the neurobiological, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of humans from conception through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Emphasizes normal developmental states and patterns of adjustment to differing life-time demands. The theories and principles of human development are examined in light of contemporary research.
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PSY 286 - Social Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 102
IAI: S8 900 PSY 908
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Social psychology is a systematic introduction of theory and research on the ways social factors influence individual and group behavior. It is a field that examines attitudes, social perception, and the establishment of norms, conformity, leadership, group dynamics and research methods, emphasizing their effects on the individual. Thus social psychology is the integration of theory and empirical research as they relate to: research methods, attitude formation and change, social cognition, interpersonal relations, group processes, and social influence.
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Radiologic Technology Formal acceptance to the Radiologic Technology program and permission of the Radiologic Technology faculty are required for registration in all Radiologic Technology courses needed for A.A.S. degree completion. Course sections and sequence will be assigned by the faculty.
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RA 100 - Radiographic Imaging I (2)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
Corequisite RA 104
fall
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Provides an introduction to the principles of image receptors, radiographic quality, image processing and image handling. Introduces terminology related to diagnostic imaging to facilitate the ability to communicate effectively within the medical imaging environment.
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RA 101 - Patient Care Techniques (2)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
fall
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Provides the students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of procedures appropriate for interpersonal relationships along with ethical responsibilities, effective communications, and empathy for the patient. Discussion of medicolegal considerations will assist the student in understanding legal responsibilities. Proper techniques for asepsis, safely transporting patients, drug administration, medical emergencies, special patientcare, infection control, and emergency radiography will also be included.
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RA 102 - Radiographic Positions and Procedures I (5)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
fall
Lecture: Four hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
A study of the basic principles of radiographic anatomy and positioning of the various routine and supplemental views of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Emphasis is placed on practical positioning skills, anatomy, and image evaluation. This course is supplemented with practical application in the energized exposure lab and clinical facility.
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RA 104 - Clinical Practicum I (3)
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite RA 100
fall
A course in the practical application of radiographic principles and procedures. Students are assigned two days per week to a clinical education site to observe and perform radiographic procedures under the supervision of a clinical instructor and staff radiographers. Students will be expected to demonstrate competency in image processing procedures, equipment manipulation, and basic radiography of the chest and abdomen. Includes a four-week orientation prior to assignment to clinical education site that prepares the students for safe and effective clinical performance.
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RA 105 - Medical Terminology for Radiography (1)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
fall
Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to the language of medicine necessary for effective communication in the clinical environment. A word-building system will be introduced and abbreviations and symbols will be discussed. Focus will be on the understanding of radiographic orders and interpretation of patient histories and diagnostic reports.
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RA 106 - Radiologic Technology Seminar (0.5-3)
Prerequisite: None
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Designed to meet special student, graduate, and community needs in radiologic technology, this seminar, workshop or course will be developed upon request to meet specific needs not included in the radiology program. Credit will be determined on a contact hour basis.
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RA 111 - Radiographic Imaging II (3)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An in-depth study of radiographic image quality and the factors that influence and assure the production of quality images. Included is a discussion of the principles of image development, beam limiting and beam absorbing devices, automatic exposure control and digital imaging. Focus of the course is on the influence of these factors on the formation of the radiographic image.
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RA 112 - Radiographic Positions and Procedures II (5)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
spring
Lecture: Four hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.
A study of radiographic anatomy and positioning of the gastrointestinal, biliary and urinary systems, skull, sinuses, facial bones and vertebral column. The course includes a discussion of the influence of trauma on the production of radiographs of the vertebral column and skull. Emphasis is placed on practical positioning skills, anatomy, and image evaluation. This course is supplemented with practical application in the energized exposure lab and clinical facility.
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RA 114 - Clinical Practicum II (3)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
spring
A course in the practical application of radiographic principles and procedures. Students are assigned two days per week to a clinical education site to observe and perform radiographic procedures under the supervision of a clinical instructor and staff radiographers.
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RA 122 - Radiographic Positions and Procedures III (1.5)
Prerequisite: BIO 258 , BIO 259
summer
Lecture: One hour of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: One hour of lab per week.
An 8-week course in advanced radiography of the skeletal system, skull and facial bones. The course also includes study of the technical principles of mammography, pediatric radiography, and portable, surgical and trauma. This course is supplemented with practical application in the energized exposure lab and clinical facility.
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RA 124 - Clinical Practicum III (2)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
summer
A course in the practical application of radiographic principles and procedures. Students are assigned 24-32 hours per week to a clinical education site to observe and perform radiographic procedures under the supervision of a clinical instructor and staff radiographers.
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RA 204 - Advanced Clinical Practicum I (5)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
fall
A course in the practical application of radiographic principles and procedures. Students are assigned three days per week to a clinical education site to observe and perform radiographic procedures under the supervision of a clinical instructor and staff radiographers.
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RA 205 - Radiographic Image Evaluation (2)
Prerequisite: RA 111 with a grade of “C” or higher
fall
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week.
The evaluation of all aspects of the radiographic image to include the assessment of radiographic contrast and density, recorded detail and anatomical positioning. Image assessment criteria for determining the diagnostic acceptability of routine diagnostic examinations will be discussed. Activities will focus on student presentations of the analysis of selected cases. Will also address improvement alternatives focused on positioning and technique selections.
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RA 220 - Radiation Physics (3)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Designed to give the student radiographer basic knowledge of the principles of physics necessary for understanding X-ray production, equipment, and auxiliary devices. Special emphasis is given to the X-ray circuit and tube, generation of X-ray photons, and the characteristics of the X-ray beam.
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RA 221 - Radiation Biology (2)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of the biologic effects of radiation on the human body. Topics include interaction of radiation and matter, radiosensitivity, cellular and systemic response to radiation, early and late effects of radiation, radiation protection regulations, and protection practices for radiation workers.
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RA 222 - Advanced Radiology Procedures (3)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to advanced radiographic procedures using contrast media, sectional imaging, and quality assurance procedures. Includes a comparison of the principles of special imaging to routine diagnostic procedures and an analysis of the anatomy of the areas being studied.
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RA 224 - Advanced Clinical Practicum II (5)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
spring
A course in the practical application of radiographic principles and procedures. Students assigned three days per week to a clinical education site to observe and perform radiographic procedures under the supervision of a clinical instructor and staff radiographers. Students expected to become experienced in surgical, trauma, and other specialized examinations.
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RA 225 - Radiographic Pathology (2)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
spring
Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Introduces theories of disease causation and the pathologic disorders that compromise healthy systems. Etiology, pathophysiology responses, clinical manifestations, radiographic appearance and treatment of diseases will be presented. Will focus on the relationships between pathology and the production of the radiographic image; will include specialized imaging modalities in the detection of disease.
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RA 234 - Advanced Clinical Practicum III (2.5)
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent
summer
A 5-week course in the practical application of radiographic principles and procedures. Students are assigned five days per week to a clinical education site to observe and perform radiographic procedures under the supervision of a clinical instructor and staff radiographers. Students are expected to polish skills to the level required for entry into the profession of radiologic technology. Final competency testing on all radiographic procedures.
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Sociology |
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SOC 170 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S7 900
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A survey of the basic concepts relevant to the study of human social behavior. Topics covered include sociological perspective, group behavior, research methods, culture, socialization, social organization, deviance and social control, social inequality, institutions, race and ethnicity, gender, age, and population dynamics.
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SOC 180 - Leadership & Civic Engagement (3)
Prerequisite: None
fall
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Introduction to the meaning of public service and avenues for community engagement. Exposure to the role of volunteerism and philanthropy in public service. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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SOC 200 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S7 903D
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An analysis of racial, religious, ethnic, and other groups. This course examines the persistence of group identity, inter-group relations, social movements, government policy, and related social problems which will assist the student in gaining a better understanding of the differences within a pluralistic society.
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SOC 219 - Marriage and Family (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S7 902
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An exploration into the concept of family and its relationships. Intimate relationship formation, maintenance, and demise will be addressed. Focus is directed to motivation, commitment, diversity, and individual choice within relationships. The personal capacity to understand, to grow, and to change will unfold throughout the course.
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SOC 283 - Social Problems (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: S7 901
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of the major social problems facing the nation and world today. This course examines problems related to substance abuse, sexual behavior, crime, violence, aging, racism, poverty, sexism, the family, health care, population growth, and the environment.
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SOC 288 - Criminology (3)
Prerequisite: None
IAI: CRJ 912
fall, spring
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of theories of criminology. This course analyzes crime in relation to cultural environment and social institutions. The nature of crime, causes of criminal behavior, social control, and the Criminal Justice System are some of the topics covered.
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SOC 299 - Topics of Sociology (3)
Prerequisite: None
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Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A study of special topics in sociology. Topics may include violence, health and illness, aging, death and dying, media, sexuality, gender roles, or other topics of particular interest. No topics will be offered more than twice in three years. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information. Repeatable three times for different special topics.
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Spanish |
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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score, or ENG 089 or ENG 109 with a grade of “C” or higher or ENG 099 or ENG 103 with a grade of “C” or higher
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
An introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish. This course helps students develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn to use high frequency vocabulary and the present indicative tense. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II (3)
Prerequisite: SPA 101 or proficiency exam
fall, spring, summer
Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.
A continuation of SPA 101 . This course further develops the basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students enlarge their vocabulary and expand their knowledge of Hispanic culture while becoming able to communicate in a variety of tenses. Limited Transfer - See advisor for more information.
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