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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Physical Therapist Assistant
  

  • PHT 1211C - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures I

    (6 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Six hours class, nine hours laboratory per week for 11 weeks. Prerequisites: PHT 1007C , PHT 1124C  and BSC 2086C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: PHT 1800L  and PHT 2337C . The didactic portion of this course emphasizes rehabilitation of orthopedic diagnoses, disabilities and surgeries. Specific principles which guide the use of therapeutic modalities, such as heat, cold, sound, therapeutic electrical stimulation and traction are discussed and practiced in the laboratory. Students will study various types and models of equipment and the rationale for their use. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHT 1211L - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures I Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies PHT 1211C .


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  • PHT 1800L - Clinical Experience I

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Forty hours of clinical experience per week for four weeks.

    Corequisites: PHT 1211C  and PHT 2337C . This course introduces the student to beginning professional practice in the clinical setting. Application of skills in selected situations is the emphasis of this course.


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  • PHT 2321C - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures III

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Six hours class, eight hours of laboratory per week for 10 weeks. Prerequisites: PHT 1211C , PHT 1800L  and PHT 2337C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: PHT 2810L . In this course, students study adult and pediatric neurological development, disease, disabilities and interventions. Application of rehabilitation techniques and assessment related to neurological conditions is the emphasis of this course. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHT 2321L - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures III Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies PHT 2321C .


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  • PHT 2337C - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures II

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Six hours class, five hours laboratory per week for 11 weeks. Prerequisites:   and    with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: PHT 1211C  and  . This course focuses on rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease diagnoses, disabilities and related surgical procedures. Principles of chest physical therapy, general conditioning, malignancies and women’s health are introduced as well as treatments and training of individuals with amputations. Laboratory activities also include burn and wound care and the related use of therapeutic modalities for these conditions. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHT 2337L - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures II Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies PHT 2337C .


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  • PHT 2810L - Clinical Experience II

    (6 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Thirty-two to 40 hours of clinical experience per week with four hours of class on alternate weeks for six weeks.

    Corequisites: PHT 2321C . This clinical practical encourages the student to further develop patient assessment and treatment skills. The student applies knowledge from classroom and laboratory activities to clinical practice. Case study presentations and discussions enhance the application process.


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  • PHT 2820L - Clinical Experience III

    (8 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Thirty-two to 40 hours of clinical experience per week with four hours of class on alternate weeks for seven weeks.

    Corequisites: PHT 2931 . The final clinical affiliation is a comprehensive experience which prepares the student to function as a competent physical therapist assistant. The focus is on patient care, time management and the application of knowledge. Professional presentation skills are practiced.


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  • PHT 2930 - Special Topics, Physical Therapy

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals and groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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  • PHT 2931 - Trends in Physical Therapy

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Six hour class per week for eight weeks. Prerequisites: PHT 2321C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: PHT 2820L . This course includes exploration of legal, ethical, and business issues related to the practice of physical therapy; current issues and trends in health care delivery; licensure, continuing education, career development and concepts of professionalism. A collaborative community service project will be included in this course. Additional special fees are required.


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Physics

Students already with credit for: Cannot subsequently get credit for:  
PHY 2048C  or PHY 2049C  PHY 2053C   
PHY 2049C  PHY 2054C   

  

  • PHY 2048C - General Physics with Calculus I

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: completion of MAC 2311  with a grade of “C” of better.

    This course meets Area V of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course is a comprehensive study of fundamental concepts of natural laws, especially as they apply to mechanics and heat. This course is designed for preengineering and science majors. Students already with credit for PHY 2048C cannot subsequently get credit for PHY 2053C .


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  • PHY 2048L - General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Companion laboratory to PHY 2048C . Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHY 2049C - General Physics with Calculus II

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Completion of PHY 2048C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course meets Area V of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course is a comprehensive study of fundamental concepts of natural laws especially as they apply to sound, optics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics. This course is designed for pre-engineering and science majors. Students already with credit for PHY 2049C cannot subsequently get credit for PHY 2053C .


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  • PHY 2049L - General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Companion laboratory to PHY 2049C . Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHY 2053C - General Physics I

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Completion of MAC 1140  and MAC 1114 , or MAC 2147 , or MTB 1321  and MAC 1105 , with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course meets Area V of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course is a comprehensive noncalculus study of fundamental concepts of natural laws, especially as they apply to mechanics, heat and sound. Students already with credit for PHY 2048C  or PHY 2049C  cannot subsequently get credit for PHY 2053C.


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  • PHY 2053L - General Physics Laboratory I

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Companion laboratory to PHY 2053C . Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHY 2054C - General Physics II

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: completion of PHY 2053C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course is a comprehensive noncalculus study of fundamental concepts of natural laws, especially as they apply to optics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics. Students already with credit for PHY 2049C  cannot subsequently get credit for PHY 2054C.


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  • PHY 2054L - General Physics II Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Companion laboratory to PHY 2054C . Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHY 2930 - Special Topics: Physics

    (1-4 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals or groups for whom regularly described courses may not be available.


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Political Science
  

  • POS 1041 - American Government

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area III for the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course focuses on the structure and operation of our national government emphasizing the relationships that exist under a federal system of government and within the national administration.


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  • POS 2930 - Special Topics: Political Science

    (1-3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals or groups for whom regularly described courses may not be available.


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Psychology
  

  • PSY 2012 - General Psychology

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area III of A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior with emphasis on the processes of thinking and learning as the basis for individual adjustment to the physical and social environment. It is a basic foundation course in psychology for transfer students.


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  • PSY 2930 - Special Topics: Psychology

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: PSY 2012  with a grade of “C” or better and permission of instructor.

    This course provides selected topics in psychology to meet the requirements and interests of individuals or groups, i.e. teachers, administrators, managers, social workers and government employees.


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Public Administration
  

  • PAD 3311 - Program Planning and Evaluation

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course examines planning and evaluation in a changing workplace and workforce from a systematic perspective. The student will learn how to improve individual, team, and organizational effectiveness by understanding how to develop a strategic plan and design successful evaluation tools. This course also instructs students on how to evaluate programs and interventions and develop learning experiences that can impart knowledge, skills, and attitudes to learners in the workplace.


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  • PAD 3820 - Foundations of Public Safety Administration

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course must be taken in the students’ first semester in the Public Safety Administration B.A.S. Program. This course is an overview of the primary aspects of public safety administration. Major administrative, managerial and leadership components of public safety organizations are examined. Also addressed are administrative concerns for special issues and challenges, such as coordinated public safety approaches, post-9/11 administrative worldviews, ethical foundations, critical thinking and analysis, and innovative solutions for pragmatic public safety problems. The course also provides the student with a framework for individual progress. This includes an initial supervisor/leadership/management skills assessment; the beginning development of an individualized development plan toward educational and career goals, with a personal portfolio; and preliminary planning to link continuous learning with the capstone course at the end of the program.


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  • PAD 3821 - Contemporary Issues in Public Safety/Homeland Security

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course focuses on current issues and trends in the field of public safety administration and homeland security. The course is structured to introduce management and administrative topics in public safety, examine the implications to the field, and formulate recommendations. This course begins developing skills in project design and presentation, and the enhancement of critical thinking skills.


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  • PAD 3874 - Community Relations Theory and Practice

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course exposes the student to community relations theory and practice within a broad range of public safety organizations. Students understand why positive community perception of public safety is critical to funding and operational effectiveness. Students gain the insight and skills necessary to be effective in the community relations function of public safety administration.


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  • PAD 4046 - Values, Ethics and Conflict Resolution

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course studies the role of ethics and ethical decision making in the workplace with an emphasis on the responsibilities of managers and leaders in Emergency Management. The student will learn the personal and public consequences of unethical decision making and abuses of power. The course will also cover the basics principles of mediation and conflict resolution in the workplace.


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  • PAD 4204 - Public Finance

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course is designed to provide an introduction to fiscal management in the public sector. It will prepare individuals to serve in the executive arm of local, state and federal government. It includes a study of the roles, development and principles of public administration, as well as the ethical issues, research and decision-making framework required of a financial manager who is charged with maximizing shareholders wealth.


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  • PAD 4414 - Human Resource Management Skills

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course examines the challenges faced by human resource managers in the public sector. Topics include recruiting, hiring, legal and compliance issues, training and development, performance, compensation and benefits as they relate to the public sector.


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  • PAD 4603 - Administrative Law

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course covers the law from the perspective of the administrator including constitutions, statutes, executive orders and procedures that control administrative authorities in United States government.


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  • PAD 4878 - Public Safety Administration/Homeland Security Capstone

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    Prerequisites: PAD 3821 , CJE 3361  and FES 4014 .

    This course affords the student an opportunity to observe and use analytical knowledge and research skills to define and confront a problem encountered by today’s public safety administrators and homeland security supervisory personnel. This course fosters implementation strategies concluding in a process of promoting efficient and effective management in a public safety agency or the student’s chosen field of study. This course examines the outcome of each student’s individualized leadership plan toward educational and career goals with a personal portfolio developed in the Foundations of Public Safety Administration/Homeland Security course to ensure attainment of program goals.


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  • PAD 4930 - Special Topics: Homeland Security/Public Safety Administration

    (1-3 Variable Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course is designed to meet specific needs of individuals or groups, which the standard courses do not meet. It may contain material selected from existing courses or emerging topics.


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Quantitative Methods in Business
  

  • QMB 1001 - Business Mathematics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: MAT 0012  or equivalent.

    This course provides an application of mathematics to routine business activities requiring computation such as discounts, mark-ups, interest, installment payments and depreciation schedules.


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Radiologic Technology
  

  • RTE 1001 - Medical Terminology for Radiographers

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Radiography Program.

    This course is an introduction to the language of medicine with emphasis on its use in radiologic technology. Students survey and become proficient in the use of medical and anatomical terminology including definitions, word construction and analysis of disease, operative procedure, diagnostic and treatment terms, and abbreviations as reflected in medical documentation. (Summer C)


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  • RTE 1002 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Radiography Program.

    This course is divided into two sections. The first portion of the course consists of a nursing assistant program based on the state CNA curriculum. This nursing assistant component consists of didactic, lab and clinical experience in a nursing facility. The second portion of this course focuses on radiology - history, equipment, role in medicine and medical language. Radiographic accessories (image receptors, beam-limiting devices, grids etc.) are examined, as well as ethics of the profession and patient care. Additional topics will include pharmacology, medical law and an introduction to the clinical environment. Additional special fees are required. (Summer C)


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  • RTE 1308 - Radiation Protection and Safety

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Three hours per week for 12 weeks. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Radiography Program.

    This course examines how radiation interacts with matter. The effects of radiation on cellular biology are studied. The course also focuses on proper utilization of protective devices to maintain safe exposure levels to patients and to others. (Summer C)


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  • RTE 1418 - Radiographic Exposures I

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Five hours per week. Prerequisites: RTE 1002  and RTE 1308 .

    This course focuses on the principles of x-ray production, radiographic exposures including prime factors of radiographic quality and their effects on each other and the radiograph, as well as the equipment and circuitry needed to produce these effects. Additional special fees are required.


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  • RTE 1458 - Radiographic Exposures II

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Five hours per week. Prerequisites: RTE 1418 .

    This is a continuation of RTE 1418  with further investigation of image formation using fluoroscopy, mobile radiography, tomography and advanced computerized imaging modalities. This course also includes a detailed quality assurance segment where the student will perform quality control testing on radiographic equipment and present the information during an in-class group presentation. In addition, an in-class presentation of a journal article on an imaging modality will be required. Additional special fees are required.


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  • RTE 1503C - Radiographic Procedures I

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Four hours per week. Prerequisites: RTE 1002  and RTE 1308 .

    This is the first of four courses dealing with the anatomy and positioning of the human body. It is designed to cover basic radiographic principles, chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities. Students work with phantoms and two fully energized laboratories to enhance their comprehension. Simulations of various radiographic procedures are conducted.


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  • RTE 1503L - Radiology Procedures I Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Laboratory to accompany RTE 1503C .


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  • RTE 1513C - Radiographic Procedures II

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Four hours per week. Prerequisites: RTE 1503C  and  .

    This is a continuation of RTE 1503C  with emphasis on the routine positioning of the pelvis and hip, and abdominal procedures such as upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts, spine studies, skull and facial bone areas, bony thorax and urinary system. Students work with phantoms and a fully energized laboratory to enhance their understanding. Simulations of various radiographic procedures also are conducted. Additional special fees are required.


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  • RTE 1513L - Radiology Procedures II Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Laboratory to accompany RTE 1513C .


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  • RTE 1804L - Practicum I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Sixteen hours per week.

    Corequisites: RTE 1503C . This course provides practical application of the theory and principles presented in the classroom. Students attend one of the program’s clinical affiliates and work under the supervision of a registered radiographer while performing radiographic procedures. Additional special fees are required.


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  • RTE 1814L - Practicum II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Sixteen hours per week.

    Corequisites: RTE 1513C . This is a continuation of RTE 1804L  with emphasis on practical application of positions learned in Radiographic Procedures I and II. Students attend one of the program’s clinical affiliates and work under the supervision of a registered radiographer while performing radiographic procedures. Additional special fees are required.


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  • RTE 1824C - Practicum III

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Two and a half hours lecture per week for six weeks and 20 hours of lab for 12 weeks. Prerequisites: RTE 1814L .

    This course consists of lecture and clinical experiences. The lecture component focuses on radiography of the spine. Simulations and assessments are conducted. Students attend one of the program’s clinical affiliates and work under the supervision of a registered radiographer while performing radiographic procedures. Additional special fees are required. (Summer C)


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  • RTE 2061 - Radiologic Review

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.S.)


    Corequisites: RTE 2563  or registry eligible. The course provides a general review of content studied during the course of the program. The course incorporates the use of discussion, review tests and mock registry exams to help students prepare for the ARRT exam.


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  • RTE 2523C - Radiographic Procedures III

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: RTE 1513C .

    This course concentrates on arthrography, myelography, trauma radiography and special radiographic projections. The course is divided into two major sections. The first section is designed to help the student become confident and competent in performing radiographic procedures during trauma situations. Modifications of routine projections, technical considerations, and patient care during trauma situations are discussed. The second section of this course covers special radiographic projections that can be utilized when routine projections do not demonstrate desired anatomy. Students complete case studies and share with the class highlights of their clinical experience through an oral presentation.


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  • RTE 2563 - Radiographic Procedures IV

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: RTE 2523C .

    This course concentrates on radiographic pathology, special radiographic procedures and other imaging modalities of the radiological sciences. The course is divided into two major sections. The first section covers radiography of miscellaneous radiographic procedures, and provides an introduction to disease processes and the associated radiographic pathology. The second section of this course provides students with information about special radiographic procedures. Students are introduced to the basics of other imaging modalities that are used to diagnose and treat medical illnesses. Students complete case studies, a research project and an oral presentation.


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  • RTE 2762 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: RTE 2523C  or current radiography license.

    Anatomical cross-sections of the human body are examined utilizing digital imaging of both MR and CT. Course study concentrates on structures composing the brain, chest, abdomen and pelvis. Appendicular girdles, muscles and osteology are investigated. Structures depicted in the cross-sections are labeled. Students practice and assess identification skills through detailed review exercises. Students explore the physiological processes of human anatomy. In addition to the analysis of normal anatomy, each unit is supplemented with common diagnostic exams and etiologies.


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  • RTE 2834L - Practicum IV

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Twenty-four hours per week. Prerequisites: RTE 1824C .

    Corequisites: RTE 2523C . Special emphasis is placed on advanced positioning skills. Students attend one of the program’s affiliates for a designated period of time and work under the appropriate supervision of a registered radiographer while performing radiographic procedures. Additional special fees are required.


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  • RTE 2844L - Practicum V

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Twenty-four hours per week. Prerequisites: RTE 2834L .

    Corequisites: RTE 2563 . This course is a continuation of RTE 2834L  with emphasis placed on advanced radiographic procedures. Students are encouraged to spend time in areas such as ultrasound, nuclear medicine and vascular imaging to gain insight into these postgraduate areas. Students attend one of the program’s affiliates and work under the direct supervision of a registered radiographer while performing radiographic procedures.


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  • RTE 2931 - Radiographic Image Analysis

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.S.)


    One hour per week. Prerequisites: RTE 1513C  and RTE 1418 .

    This course is designed to assess students’ ability to critique/assess radiographic images for proper patient positioning, exposure factors, anatomy, artifacts and evidence of radiation protection. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are necessary in determining causes of technical problems and identifying corrective actions.


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Radio-Television
  

  • RTV 1241 - Basic Television Production

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This three-hour credit course is a television studio workshop, introducing students to the creative and technical processes involved in broadcast production. Students participate in a working television studio, creating a variety of video projects designed to challenge the beginning producer. Students work to complete television commercials, talk shows, demonstrations, short dramas and news programming.


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  • RTV 1242 - Advanced Television Production

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: RTV 1241 .

    This three-hour credit course is a television studio workshop, providing students with advanced study in the field of television studio production. Students participate in a working television studio, focusing their efforts on advanced individual projects, as well as extended group assignments. Emphasis is placed on the creating of broadcast-length productions suitable for distribution on television.


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  • RTV 2000 - Introduction to Broadcasting

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week in lecture, laboratory and production activities.

    This course is a basic overview of electronic media. Students gain insight on the development of radio and television as industry and art form, assess the impact of historical and contemporary trends, and apply understanding of fundamental production techniques.


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  • RTV 2100 - Writing for Television

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This three-hour credit course is an introduction to the mechanics of writing for television. From idea through revised draft, students learn the process of developing scripts for television. The structural demands of commercial television and cable are explored. The student will have a grounding in the historical development of marketable TV genres. The selling and buying of a script is analyzed, as well as strategies for creating a teleplay by oneself or with a staff of writers.


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Reading
  

  • REA 0007 - Basic Reading Skills I College Preparatory

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (C.P.)


    Three hours lecture and participation, one hour laboratory per week.

    This course is designed to develop skills in word recognition, vocabulary and literal and critical comprehension. After successful completion, the student will enroll in REA 0017 . Placement for the next level of reading is determined by test scores. Students also must register for REA 0007L .


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  • REA 0007L - Basic Reading Skills I Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (C.P.)


    Required companion laboratory for REA 0007 . Additional special fees are required.


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  • REA 0017 - Basic Reading Skills II College Preparatory

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (C.P.)


    Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: successful completion of REA 0001 /REA 0007  or appropriate score on placement instruments.

    This course is designed to develop skills in vocabulary, comprehension and reading rate. Students must also register for REA 0017L .


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  • REA 0017L - Basic Reading Skills II Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (C.P.)


    Required companion laboratory for REA 0017 . Additional special fees are required.


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  • REA 1105 - Critical Reading Techniques

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: successful completion of REA 0002  or   with a grade of “C” or higher or appropriate score on reading placement test.

    This course is designed to develop efficient reading skills for purposeful application. Emphasis is on development of vocabulary, comprehension, reading techniques, critical analysis and written response to various types of reading materials. Instruction is presented through a lecture-participation approach.


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Religion
  

  • REL 2121 - Religion in America

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements, Gordon Rule requirement and part of the International/Intercultural requirement. The purpose of this course is to examine the scope and nature of religious institutions in America. Special attention is given to religious pluralism in the American context, and religious diversity as the legacy of immigration to the United States and adaptation to the new environment. The course also deals with the ways in which international/intercultural religious movements, institutions and activities interact with American culture.


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  • REL 2240 - Introduction to the New Testament

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    A study of the historical background of the New Testament world, the life and teachings of Jesus, the growth of the Christian movement and the emergence of early Christian literature. Attention is given to problems of date and authorship of individual writings.


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  • REL 2300 - Introduction to World Religions

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area IV of the A.A../A.S. general education requirements and part of the International/Intercultural requirement. This course is a survey of the world’s major religious traditions, with attention given to religious thought and practice and the historical development of each tradition’s religious literature. It explores the nature of religion and the relation of religion and culture.


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  • REL 2930 - Special Topics: Religion

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals or groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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Sociology, General
  

  • SYG 2000 - Principles of Sociology

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area III requirement for the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. It is an introduction to the scientific study of society and of basic sociological concepts, methods of investigation, interpretation of professional and popular writings and fields of application. This course is research and writing intensive; therefore, it is strongly recommended students complete or possess skills associated with   prior to entry into this course.


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  • SYG 2930 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: SYG 2000  and permission of instructor.

    This course is designed to meet the specific needs of individuals or groups for which regularly described courses may not be available. It may involve study, research or field projects in areas such as research methods, survey research, socialization and social institution group behavior.


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Spanish Language
  

  • SPN 1120 - Elementary Spanish I

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week and a required online laboratory component. Prerequisites: College-level reading and writing skills are required or consent of the department.

    This course includes fundamentals of grammar with emphasis on reading, speaking and listening.


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  • SPN 1121 - Elementary Spanish II

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week and a required online laboratory component. Prerequisites: SPN 1120  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course includes fundamentals of grammar with emphasis on reading, speaking and listening.


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  • SPN 2200 - Intermediate Spanish I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week and a required online laboratory component. Prerequisites: SPN 1120 -SPN 1121  or equivalent.

    This course meets part of the International/ Intercultural requirement. This course includes readings in the literature and cultural history of Spanish-speaking countries, with discussion. Grammar is reviewed and oral facility is emphasized.


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  • SPN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week and a required online laboratory component. Prerequisites: SPN 2200  or equivalent.

    This course meets part of the International/Intercultural requirement. This course includes readings in the literature and cultural history of Spanish-speaking countries, with discussion. Grammar is reviewed and oral facility is emphasized.


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  • SPN 2930 - Special Topics: Spanish

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals and groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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Speech Communication
  

  • SPC 1300 - Interpersonal Communication

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Utilizing a blend of the theoretical and experiential, this course concentrates on helping students develop effective human interaction and relationship skills. Topics include self-concept and self-esteem, effective listening, body language and nonverbal messages, problem solving and conflict resolution.


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  • SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Completion of ENC 1101  with a grade “C” or better.

    This course meets Area I of the A.A. general education requirements. This course presents oral communication through speaking and listening. Basic research techniques, the fundamentals of organization of speech materials, the reasoning processes, as well as principles of effective delivery of original speech to class audiences are emphasized.


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Statistics
  

  • STA 2023 - Elementary Statistics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: MAT 1033 .

    This course meets Area II of the A.A. and A.S. general education requirements. This course is a study of the fundamental statistical topics, including normal and binomial distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sampling techniques, simple linear regression, correlation and nonparametrics.


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Student Life Skills (Learning)
  

  • SLS 1106 - First Year Experience

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    This course assists students in mapping essential resources necessary for college success. The focus of this course is to promote academic success and persistence, active collaboration with college personnel, effective educational planning, and student engagement in college life.


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  • SLS 1300 - Career Planning

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    This course assists students in identifying aptitudes, interests, and values as related to career decision making. Employment and future trends in careers will be explored.


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  • SLS 1301 - Career Explorations: A Personal Journey Into Finding Your Career

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course, which includes a career-testing component, is designed to help individuals gain the personal skills and knowledge required to make realistic academic and career decisions. Areas of emphasis include self-knowledge, interest and personality. Assessment techniques are discussed. Recommended for undecided and re-entry students as well as psychology, counseling, education and social work majors. Additional special fees are required.


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  • SLS 1350 - Job Marketing Skills

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.S.)


    This is an excellent elective for persons seeking fulltime employment upon graduation. Students will understand the complexities of obtaining jobs, develop personal and professionally written resumes, know and practice the skills of interviewing, complete application forms and compose cover letters, apply the skills of salary negotiations and understand the opportunities and intricacies of entrepreneurship. National and local forecasts of career growth in the student’s areas of interest will be reviewed.


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  • SLS 1501 - Study Skills for Academic Success

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to develop academic study skills, including strategies for time management, note-taking, test-taking, coping with test anxiety, and reading, writing, and discussion.


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  • SLS 1949 - Work Experience in Peer Classroom/Laboratory Tutoring & Study Coaching

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Four, eight, or 12 hours of volunteer or work experience a week are expected depending on the credit hour requirements. Prerequisites: At least one social science course and permission of the instructor or program manager.

    This work-study course reinforces education and professional growth in a student’s academic major through coordinated field experiences. The student, instructor and worksite supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. The student is then evaluated based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and work assignments. With program manager’s approval and based upon degree requirements, degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree program may repeat this course for a maximum total of three credits.


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  • SLS 2263 - Leadership Fundamentals

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours per week.

    This course is designed to look at leadership as an inside-out, relational phenomenon, from individual development to group dynamics and eventually to complex organizations. A broad range of leadership topics including self-development and understanding group behavior, organizational design, ethics and teamwork are covered. Concepts of leadership are introduced and the potential of individual students to develop effective leadership skills is examined.


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  • SLS 2930 - Special Topics: Student Life Skills

    (1-4 Variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals or groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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  • SLS 2949 - Internship in Peer Classroom/Laboratory Tutoring & Study Coaching

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Four, eight, or 12 hours of volunteer or work experience per week are expected depending on the credit hour requirements. Prerequisites: At least one social science course and permission of the instructor or program manager.

    This work-study course is designed to continue training in a student’s academic major through field experiences. The student, instructor and work-site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. The student is then evaluated based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and technical project. With program manager’s approval and based upon degree requirements, degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree program may repeat this course for a maximum total of three credits.


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Surveying and Related Areas
  

  • SUR 2100C - Topographic Drafting and Survey

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: EGS 1110C  or BCN 1251C  or permission of instructor.

    This course concerns the theory and practice in surveying and the related topographic drafting. Included in the course will be the use and care of surveying instruments and the study of surveying as related to engineering practice and preparation of maps and charts related to surveying. (Fall)


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Taxation
  

  • TAX 2000 - Tax Accounting

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course includes federal tax laws and their application to individuals with emphasis on preparation of individual income tax returns.


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Theatre Production
  

  • TPP 1190 - Studio Theatre Cast I

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 1190B - Studio Theatre Cast IB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and TPP 1190  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 1500 - Stage Movement for the Actor

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course focuses on the nature of stage action: the actor’s inner creative feelings viewed as they are expressed through the actor’s physical means. Work on stage violence, pantomime, humor in movement, rhythmic movement and period movement is included.


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  • TPP 2110 - Acting I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPP 2700  or consent of the instructor.

    This course introduces students to the acting process through class exercises, improvisation, beginning scene study and cold-reading audition technique. Emphasis is placed on expanding the student’s use of self in an imaginative, creative and truthful way. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses. 


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  • TPP 2110B - Acting IB

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and   and   or equivalent.

     

    This course introduces students to the acting process through class exercises, improvisation, beginning scene study and cold-reading audition technique. Emphasis is placed on expanding the student’s use of self in an imaginative, creative and truthful way. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses. 


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  • TPP 2111 - Acting II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPP 2110 , or consent of the instructor.

    This course is a continuation of Acting I, with emphasis on in depth textual analysis and characterization.  Scene work and monologues serve as the basis for study.  The course introduces students to various acting styles as well as basic audition technique. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 2111B - Acting IIB

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and   or equivalent.

     

    This course is a continuation of Acting I, with emphasis on in-depth textual analysis and characterization.  Scene work and monologues serve as the basis for study.  The course introduces students to various acting styles as well as basic audition technique. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses. 


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  • TPP 2191 - Studio Theatre Cast II

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for Theatre Production courses.


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  • TPP 2191B - Studio Theatre Cast IIB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and TPP 2191  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of acting, directing and stage management through the performance of significant works of dramatic literature. The course places in perspective the student’s academic study with work for which the student gets credit. Participation in the department’s theatre productions is required. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPP 2700 - Voice and Diction

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is to help individuals develop, maintain and improve their voice production. Proper breathing, inflection, voice quality and articulation are stressed. This course is recommended for all public performers.


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Theatre Production and Administration
  

  • TPA 1290 - Production Involvement I

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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  • TPA 1290B - Production Involvement IB

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: TPA 1290  or equivalent.

    This course presents the theories and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, sound, costuming and/or make-up. Practical experience in the college theatre is provided. The application is through workshop sessions in the art of technical theatre and through the actual performance of two major productions each semester. Degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree programs may repeat this course a maximum number of two (2) times; however, no more than a total of nine (9) combined credits of theatre production courses may count toward elective credits. Students are advised to consult the transfer university about the number of transferrable credits for theatre production courses.


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