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2014-2015 RACC Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Nanoscience |
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NSC 200 - Nanofabrication Seminar
1 Credit Hours
This is an orientation course for all students considering the Nanoscience Technology emphasis in Laboratory Science and the Capstone Semester at the Nanofabrication Laboratory at Penn State University. The primary aim of this course is to prepare students for the rigors of this very intense training sequence. An introduction/orientation to the program educational requirements and details of career opportunities as technicians/technologists within the rapidly expanding field of nanofabrication will be covered. Associated topics will be researched.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 165 , MAT 210 , COM 121 or COM 122 , COM 141 , IFT 110 , BIO 150 , CHE 150 , PHY 150 or a faculty recommendation.PHY 245
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NSC 211 - Materials, Safety & Equipment Overview for Nanofabrication
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course provides an overview of basic Nanofabrication processing equipment and materials handling procedures. The focus is on procedural, safety, environment, and health issues in equipment operation and materials handling. Topics to be covered will include: cleanrooms operation, safety and health issues; vacuum pump systems operation, environmental safety, and health issues (covering direct drive mechanical roots blowers, turbomolecular, and dry mechanical systems); furnace operation, safety, environmental, and health issues (covering horizontal, vertical, rapid thermal annealing tools); chemical vapor deposition system operation, safety, environmental, and health issues (covering gas delivery, corrosive and flammable gas storage and plumbing, regulators, and mass flow controllers); and vacuum deposition/etching system operation, safety, environmental, and health issues (covering microwave and RF power supplies and tuners, heating and cooling units, vacuum gauges, valves, and process controllers). Specific materials handling issues will include DI water, solvents, cleaners, ion implantation sources, diffusion sources, photoresists, developers, metals, dielectrics, and toxic, flammable, corrosive and high purity gases as well as packaging materials.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , CHE 150 , COM 121 or COM 122 , COM 141 , IFT 110 , MAT 165 , MAT 210 , NSC 180 , and NSC 200 PHY 150
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NSC 212 - Basic Nanofabrication Process
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course provides an overview of basic processing steps in Nanofabrication. The majority of the course details a step-by-step description of the equipment and processes needed to fabricate devices and structures. Processing flow will be examined for structures such as microelectromechanical (MEM) devices, biomedical “lab-on-a-chip” structures, display devices, and microelectronic devices including diode, transistor, and full CMOS structors. Students will learn the similarities and differences in both equipment and process flow for each configuration by undertaking “hands-on” processing.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 211
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NSC 213 - Thin Films in Nanofabrication
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course covers thin film deposition and etching practices in Nanofabrication. The deposition techniques to be included in the first part of the course will include atmosphere, low pressure, and plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition and sputtering, thermal evaporation, and beam evaporation physical vapor deposition. Materials to be considered will include dielectrics (nitride, oxide), polysilicon (doped and undoped), metals (aluminum, tungsten, copper), adhesion promoters and diffusion barriers. The second part of the course will focus on etching processes and will emphasize reactive ion etching (single wafer, batch), high-ion-density reactors, ion beam etching and wet chemical etching. Students will receive hands-on experience in depositing and etching dielectric, semiconductor, and metal materials using state-of-the- art tools and practicing many of the steps critical to Nanofabrication of semiconductor devices including microelectronics, MEMs devices, display structures, and structures used in the biotechnology fields.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 212
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NSC 214 - Lithography for Nanofabrication
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course covers all aspects of lithography from design and mask fabrication to pattern transfer and inspection. The course is divided into three major sections. The first section describes the lithographic process from substrate preparation to exposure. Most of the emphasis will be on understanding the nature and behavior of photoresist materials. The second section examines the process from development through inspection (both before and after pattern transfer). This section will introduce optical masks, aligners, steppers and scanners. In addition, critical dimension (CD) control and profile control of photoresists will be investigated. The last section will discuss advanced optical dithographic techniques such as phase shifting masks and illumination schemes as well as e-beam, e-ray, EUV, and ion beam lithography.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 213
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NSC 215 - Materials Modification in Nanofabrication
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course will cover in detail the processing steps used in modifying material properties in Nanofabrication. Included will be growth and annealing processes utilizing horizontal and vertical furnaces as well as rapid thermal annealing. The impact of thermal processing on defects, gettering, impurities and overall electrical, mechanical, optical, electrical and chemical properties will be studied. The student will grow and measure gate and field oxides, implant and activate source and drain regions, and evaluate thermal budget requirements using state-of-the-art tools. Included also will be other modification technologies such as ion implantation, diffusion and surface preparation and treatment. Substrate preparation processing such as slicing, etching, polishing, and epitaxial growth will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 214
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NSC 216 - Characterization, Packaging and Testing of Nanofabricated Structures
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course examines a variety of techniques and measurements essential for controlling device fabrication and final packaging. Monitoring techniques such as residual gas analysis (RGA), optical emission spectroscopy (OES) and end point detection will be discussed. Characterization techniques such as: surface profilometry, advanced optical microscopy, optical thin film measurements on device structures for yield analysis and process control will also be stressed. These will include breakdown measurements, junction testing, and CV and I-V tests and simple transistor characterization. In addition, we will examine mechanical as well as electrical characteristics of nanostructures for biological/biomedical applications. The students will perform DNA analysis by learning and performing the polymer chain reaction for DNA replication. They will also study and manufacture microfluidic channels for biological analysis. An extensive overview of biology will be given with emphasis on biocompatible materials. The student will also learn about the manufacturing issues involved in subjects such as interconnects, isolation, and final device assembly. Aluminum, refractory metals and copper deposition techniques and characterization will be discussed in detail along with topics such as diffusion barriers, contact resistance, electromigration, corrosion, stress effects, and adhesion. The importance of planarization techniques such as deposition/etchback and chemical/mechanical polishing will be emphasized. Lastly, packaging procedures such as die separation, inspection bonding, sealing, and final test for both conventional ICs and novel MEM and biomedical devices will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 215
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Networking |
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NET 100 - Computer Networking
3 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to basic networking concepts and terminology of networking computing, including LANs and WANs. An introduction to data communications will also be addressed. Students will gain an understanding of hardware, software, cabling, and topologies common in networking.
Prerequisite(s): IFT 100
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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NET 106 - Installation and Maintenance of PCs I
3 Credit Hours
This course provides basic background and hands-on experience installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and performing preventive maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. After completion of the curse, the student will be prepared to sit for CompTIA’s A+ Essentials examination.
Prerequisite(s): IFT 100 , IFT 110
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NET 120 - Server Administration (Windows)
3 Credit Hours
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to perform Windows server installation, configuration, management and monitoring. At the completion of the course, the student should be able to install and configure Windows server operating systems, manage active directory accounts, configure and troubleshoot storage and peripherals, and manage, secure, and monitor network resources.
Prerequisite(s): NET 100 , NET 106 , COM 121 or COM 122
Semesters Offered: Fall
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NET 160 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices I
3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and Local Area Networks (LANs). The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are also presented. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. They will also be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Prerequisite(s): NET 100 and NET 206
Semesters Offered: TBA
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NET 206 - Installation & Maintenance of PCs II
3 Credit Hours
This course provides basic background and hands-on experience installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and performing preventive maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. After completion of the curse, the student will be prepared to sit for CompTIA’s A+ Practical Application examination.
Prerequisite(s): NET 106
Semesters Offered: TBA
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NET 250 - Network Security
3 Credit Hours
This course provides a comprehensive view of the various types of attacks that are launched against networks and computer systems. It examines network and computer security defense mechanisms, and teaches techniques for preventing and countering attacks. After completion of the course, the student will be prepared to sit for CompTIA’s Security+ certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): NET 120
Semesters Offered: TBA
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NET 260 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices II
3 Credit Hours
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.
This course also discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.
Prerequisite(s): NET 160
Semesters Offered: TBA
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Nursing |
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NUR 007 - Math Review for Registered Nurses
1 Credit Hours
This course is a one-credit review of basic mathematics skills prerequisite to the registered nursing program. The material includes a review of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and proportions, as well as measurement and computation with IV drop sets, with an emphasis on application in the nursing profession.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN program
Semesters Offered: Pre-Fall
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NUR 100 - Nursing I
9 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course introduces and develops foundational nursing concepts including: professional nursing and nursing roles, nursing process, communication, client life dimensions, positive and altered functioning. The theory includes applying the nursing process to manage the care of adults requiring medical and surgical intervention for selected pathophysiological conditions. Emphasis is placed on developing and applying nursing skills in communication, nursing assessment, and client teaching. Guided clinical experience introduces the student to nursing practice with adult clients in long term care, acute care, and community health settings.
Prerequisite(s): , BIO 250 , COM 061 or ESL 060 (or appropriate score on placement exam), and all courses stated in the Selected Admissions Procedures in the current Reading Area Community College Student Catalog, current CPR certification for the professional, and 2.5 or better GPA for Reading Area Community College coursework
Semesters Offered: Fall
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NUR 111 - Transition to Nursing
2 Credit Hours
This is a course for LPN’s who have been accepted for advanced placement and students who have transferred from another professional nursing program into the Associate Degree Nursing Program clinical courses. The course introduces the student to concepts of professional nursing as they relate to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the RACC ADN Program.
Prerequisite(s): All courses stated in the Selective Admissions Procedures in the current Reading Area Community College Student Catalog, COM 121 or COM 122 , current CPR certification for the professional, 2.5 or better GPA for Reading Area Community College work, and special permission of the Nursing Program Admissions Committee
Semesters Offered: Summer
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NUR 150 - Nursing II
9 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course further develops concepts of health and illness including biological defense mechanisms, infectious disease and chronic illness with a focus on care of adult and adolescent clients. The theory includes applying the nursing process to manage the care of clients in diverse settings. The emphasis is placed on utilizing critical thinking skills in applying the nursing process in the care of clients with acute and rehabilitative needs. Guided clinical experience facilitates continued development of nursing skills and the ability to apply theory to practice.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , BIO 255 , NUR 100 and all courses stated in the Selected Admissions Procedures in the current Reading Area Community College Student Catalog, and current CPR certification for the professional
Semesters Offered: Spring
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NUR 200 - Nursing III
10 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course explores the concepts of the well child, care of the childbearing family, adults and children with acute alterations in health and/or complex psychosocial needs. The theory includes applying the nursing process in specialized healthcare settings. There is an emphasis on therapeutic communication skills and critical thinking skills. Guided clinical experience affords opportunities to provide developmentally appropriate nursing care.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 130 , BIO 280 , NUR 150 and all courses stated in the Selected Admissions Procedures in the current Reading Area Community College Student Catalog, and current CPR certification for the professional
Semesters Offered: Fall
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NUR 250 - Nursing IV
10 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course addresses rapidly changing alterations in health status while preparing the student for role transition to the graduate nurse. The content and practice are based on knowledge and skills acquired in all previous nursing courses. Concepts, trends and professional practice issues affecting healthcare delivery are analyzed. Clinical experiences allow for integration of theory and skills in the organization of care for multiple clients. Selected acute care and community health settings are utilized.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 150 or another 100 level or higher MAT course, COM 131 or COM 141 , NUR 200 and all courses stated in the Selected Admissions Procedures in the current Reading Area Community College Student Catalog, and current CPR certification for the professional
Semesters Offered: Spring
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NUR 290 - Cooperative Education I
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: All
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NUR 291 - Cooperative Education II
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: All
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Office Technology |
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OFT 100 - Personal Keyboarding
3 Credit Hours
Designed to teach keyboarding skills to students for personal use, this course is for students with limited keyboarding background or for students who wish to brush up on previous skills. Personal Keyboarding emphasizes keyboarding skills and techniques and basic keyboarding applications such as personal business letters, tables, email, and academic reports.
Prerequisite(s): COM 021 or ESL 020 or appropriate score on placement test.
Semesters Offered: All
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OFT 110 - Keyboarding I
3 Credit Hours
Designed for students with no keyboarding background or for students who wish to brush up on previous skills. Emphasizes keyboarding skills and techniques and basic keyboarding applications such as business letters, tables, memos, and reports.
Prerequisite(s): COM 021 or ESL 020 , (or concurrent enrollment) For Office Technology Students ONLY.
Semesters Offered: Fall
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OFT 111 - Keyboarding II
3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on increasing speed and accuracy. Includes advanced problems in business letters, tables with special features, reports, memorandums, and integrated office projects in a wide variety of fields.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 110 (recommended keyboarding speed of at least 35 wpm)
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 120 - Machine Dictation & Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Designed to familiarize the student with the important role of the originator and the transcriptionist in the preparation of office communications and to provide experience in developing effective machine dictation and transcription techniques. Emphasis will be placed on business English skills, dictation and transcription of mailable copy, and appropriate application of secretarial reference manuals.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 105 , OFT 110
Corequisite(s): BUS 105 , OFT 111
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 210 - Speedwriting I
3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the principles and theory of Speedwriting. Emphasis will be placed on the mastery of brief forms, development of phrasing, and reading and writing of material. Dictation is given on familiar materials, and transcription techniques are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 110 or previous keyboarding experience
Semesters Offered: Fall
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OFT 211 - Speedwriting II
3 Credit Hours
A brief review of speedwriting theory and the building of a broad basic speedwriting vocabulary. Development of transcription techniques necessary for the production of mailable letters. Dictation at progressively increasing rates of speed on previewed and new material.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 210 (recommended speedwriting speed of at least 50 wpm)
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 212 - Office Procedures
3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the responsibilities and the opportunities of the secretarial position with a strong emphasis on the administrative aspects of secretarial work. Includes telephone communication, reprographics, records management, mailing operations, time management, and decision-making techniques.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 111
Semesters Offered: Fall
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OFT 213 - Word Processing I
3 Credit Hours
The student will receive instruction and hands-on experience using word processing software and the Internet on microcomputers. Proofreading skills are reinforced in this course.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 111
Semesters Offered: Fall
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OFT 214 - Word Processing II
3 Credit Hours
The student will receive instruction and hands-on experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software, as well as the integration of these packages.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 213
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 220 - Executive Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Designed to prepare the student for effective machine transcription of a wide variety of documents. Emphasis is placed on production of sustained mailable copy using a cassette transcriber as well as spelling which will strengthen transcription skills.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 120 with a grade of “C” or better
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 230 - Legal Terminology &Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Development of familiarity with legal terminology emphasizing definitions, spelling, and machine transcription. Legal correspondence and documents will be transcribed.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 120 with a grade of “C” or better
Semesters Offered: Fall
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OFT 231 - Advanced Legal Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Machine transcription of legal correspondence and documents at employable production rates as well as emphasis on spelling legal terminology which will strengthen transcription skills.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 230
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 240 - Medical Terminology &Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Development of familiarity with medical terminology emphasizing definitions, spelling, and machine transcription. Medical correspondence and reports will be transcribed.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 120 with a grade of “C” or better
Semesters Offered: Fall
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OFT 241 - Advanced Medical Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Machine transcription of medical correspondence and reports at employable production rates as well as an emphasis on spelling medical terminology which will strengthen transcription skills.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 240 , OFT 213
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 243 - Medical Coding
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to assist students in their understanding of the numerical codes that insurance companies utilize for medical claims. The students will also gain an understanding of health care delivery systems, medical terminology, and classification systems for diseases. Coding instruction gives students the foundational skills and knowledge to perform the duties of medical coders and to succeed in the ever-changing medical environment. An understanding of medical coding would be beneficial for any medical secretary. This course provides an introduction to the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 240 , OFT 213
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 290 - Cooperative Education I
3 Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: All
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OFT 291 - Cooperative Education II
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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OFT 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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Orientation |
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ORI 102 - College Success Strategies
2 Credit Hours
The CSS course is designed to be a guide to higher education at Reading Area Community College (RACC). It affords students the opportunity to evaluate their goals and commitment to higher education early in their undergraduate experience. Emphasis is placed on the student’s academic and personal development in the college environment.
Semesters Offered: All
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ORI 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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Philosophy |
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PHI 271 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 Credit Hours
The course is an introduction to the major questions raised and theories asserted by philosophers on the nature of humankind, society, and the universe, specifically in the areas of ontology, epistemology, and ethics. Students will become familiar with the specialized language, processes, and skills needed to practice speculative philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122
Semesters Offered: All
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PHI 275 - Introduction to Ethics
3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the major questions raised and theories asserted by philosophers on ethical issues such as the nature of good and evil, right and wrong action, the definition of a “virtuous” life, as well as distinctions between concepts such as right and good, and relative and absolute values. The course is primarily theoretical (emphasis on aims, structure, development, and evaluation of moral theory), with some applications to practical ethics (issue-oriented, in-class discussion when the use of practical examples is helpful to explain a point of moral theory). Students will become familiar with the specialized language, processes, and skills needed to understand and practice the discipline of ethical thinking.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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PHI 276 - Ethics (Honors)
3 Credit Hours
This course will involve students in analysis and evaluation of primary texts of numerous ethical theories, western and eastern, ancient through contemporary. It will also enable students to identify the assumptions and implications of these theories when applied in decision-making of an ethical nature. Students will conduct research using various kinds of primary and secondary print sources, interviews, electronic media, and fieldwork. They will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of moral theory and methodology by planning, executing, and evaluating projects on certain ethical issues in interdisciplinary fields such as health care, government, counseling, business, journalism, and academics. Ultimately this course will lead students to a deeper understanding of the ethical assumptions and implications involved in their own decision-making processes as well as those of other individuals, social institutions, and cultures.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 ; eligibility for the Honors Program
Semesters Offered: Spring
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Physics |
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PHY 120 - Principles of Physics
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
Principles of Physics is an algebra-based first-year college physics course which covers the concepts of physics. Among the topics included are nature of physics, description of motion, Newtown’s Laws, circular motion, momentum, energy and oscillations, temperature and heat, electrostatic phenomena and sound waves.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 030 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement by assessment, COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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PHY 150 - Applied Physics
4 Credit Hours
This is an algebra-based course with some trigonometry designed for students in the technologies including Nanoscience. The course provides the student with an integrated view of how basic concepts of physics are applied to mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems. The course uses every-day examples to show how these concepts are applied. It stresses accurate measurements, and the recording and manipulation of data.
Prerequisite(s): COM 061 or ESL 060 , MAT 110 or MTT 125
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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PHY 240 - Physics I
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
Physics I is a non-calculus based physics course with emphasis on the aspects of matter and energy that governs the functioning of our universe. The topics included are vector analysis, kinematics, force and motion, two dimensional motion, gravitation, energy, momentum and collisions, heat and calorimetry. Students will be expected to perform experiments and interpret results using the basic theories of physics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 165 and PHY 120 or high school physics within last 5 years
Semesters Offered: Fall
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PHY 245 - Physics II
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
Physics II is a non-calculus based physics course with emphasis on the physical principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics. The topics include electrostatics, direct current circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, capacitance and inductance, alternating current circuits, geometrical optics, lenses, and mirrors. Students will be expected to perform experiments and interpret results using the basic theories of physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 240 .
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PHY 290 - Cooperative Education I
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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PHY 291 - Cooperative Education II
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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PHY 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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Political Science |
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POS 130 - American Government
3 Credit Hours
A general explanation of the dynamics of the American political system. Governmental structures, processes, political parties, and citizen and group action are described and analyzed in the context of American political culture with an emphasis on national politics and issues.
Prerequisite(s): COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 051, COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: All
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POS 135 - State & Local Government
3 Credit Hours
This political science course is designed to provide basic theory and knowledge of the operation of American state and local political systems within the American Federal system. Through systems analysis, students learn to comprehend the interrelationships between individuals, interest groups, political parties, and the legislative, executive, and judicial organizations of government as they cooperate and conflict over the resolution of problems. Public policy issues of current controversy to state and local systems are treated as part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 051, COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: Spring/Summer
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POS 290 - Cooperative Education I
Varies Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): 27 credits earned in student’s program with a 2.0 GPA.
Semesters Offered: All
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POS 291 - Cooperative Education II
Varies Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): 27 credits earned in student’s program with a 2.0 GPA.
Semesters Offered: All
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POS 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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Practical Nursing |
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PNP 007 - Practical Nursing Math Review
1 Credit Hours
This course is a one-credit review of basic mathematics skills that are required for the application of PN dosage and calculations. The material includes a review of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and proportions, as well as measurement, with an emphasis on application in the nursing profession.
Prerequisite(s): Recommendation of PNP advisor
Semesters Offered: Pre-Spring
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PNP 101 - Practical Nursing I
13 Credit Hours
This course emphasizes fundamental practical nursing principles and skills needed for holistic care of clients. Assessment via the nursing process, problem identification, and communication skills necessary for therapeutic care are emphasized. Sensitivity to the client’s culture, spiritual, and age-related needs are incorporated. This course focuses on individual and community health promotion and disease prevention concepts. Geriatric and mental health nursing is also addressed.
Prerequisite(s): ORI 102 , COM 031 or ESL 030 , MAT 030 , BIO 120 or BIO 150 , CHE 120 . All prerequisites require a grade of “C” or higher; current C.P.R. certification for healthcare professionals, completion of selective admissions procedure.
Corequisite(s): PNP 110 [Fee]
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PNP 102 - Practical Nursing II
13 Credit Hours
This course places emphasis on medical/surgical practical nursing concepts and their application to clinical practice. Principles of pharmacology are addressed. Focus is placed on implementing the nursing process in the care of adults experiencing alterations of the musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurosensory, and reproductive systems. Relevant nutrition, oncologic, pharmacologic, gerontologic, and psychosocial considerations are incorporated throughout. Students examine human dynamics through the lifespan as they become exposed to family-centered health care.
Prerequisite(s): PNP 101 ; PNP 110 or BIO 250 and BIO 255 ; successful completion of the mathematics examination; all prerequisites require a grade of “C” or higher; current C.P.R. certification for healthcare professionals
Corequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 [Fee]
Semesters Offered: Summer
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PNP 103 - Practical Nursing III
13 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the transition from the role of student to the graduate practical nurse. Legal, ethical, and moral issues affecting the nurse are explored. A holistic approach to maternal-child nursing care is introduced. Focus is placed on care of adults experiencing alterations in the cardiovascular, genitourinary, gastro-intestinal and endocrine systems. Emphasis is also placed on the application of critical thinking to clinical problem solving for the National Council Licensing Exam-Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), and for leading and managing others in the workforce.
Prerequisite(s): PNP 102 , COM 121 or COM 122 , current C.P.R. certification for healthcare professionals
Corequisite(s): PSY 130 [Fee]
Semesters Offered: Fall
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PNP 110 - Body Structure & Function
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to acquaint practical nursing students with basic normal human anatomy and physiology. Integrated action between all body systems will be stressed. This course will enable the practical nursing student to relate normal structure and function to problems, which can affect body systems. It provides a foundation from which the student can build upon to learn abnormal human anatomy and physiology.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 120 or BIO 150 ; CHE 120
Corequisite(s): PNP 101 (Spring).
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PRG 100 - Introduction to Computer Programming
3 Credit Hours
This course is for Information Technology majors. Fundamental concepts of computer programming logic are described. Input, output, and processing principles, as well as data processing capabilities of the computer are explained. Industry accepted pseudocoding techniques are used for logic development. Programming language is introduced to allow the student to apply the pseudocode logic to a program for visual output.
Prerequisite(s): COM 061 or ESL 060 , MAT 030 , COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 051
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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PRG 140 - Visual Basic
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to teach the basic language elements of the Visual Basic programming language and to provide experience in communicating with a computer in this language. Visual Basic will be used to create innovative and useful windows programs.
Prerequisite(s): IFT 120 , PRG 100
Semesters Offered: TBA
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PRG 160 - JAVAScript
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to teach the beginning programmer how to develop Web applications using the JAVAScript programming language. You will learn how to makeWeb pages dynamic. The course will demonstrate how to use Script to add functionality to web pages by initializing code within an HTML document. This course is designed for individuals with no knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).
Prerequisite(s): PRG 100
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PRG 260 - Database Systems
3 Credit Hours
This course teaches relational fundamentals and SQL programming skills. Topics covered include relational database architecture, database design techniques, and simple and complex query skills. Topics covered include SQL functions, join techniques, database objects, and constraints. Extensive hands-on exercises are used throughout to reinforce learning and develop real competency.
Prerequisite(s): PRG 100 , IFT 110
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PSY 100 - Personal Development
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide students with skills needed to be successful in the college environment and to enhance self-awareness, interpersonal communication, and decision-making skills.
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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PSY 120 - Interpersonal Relations & Communications
3 Credit Hours
The course investigates how individuals relate on a personal level. Consideration will be given to verbal and non-verbal communications.
Prerequisite(s): COM 040 or COM 041 or ESL 040 , COM 021 or ESL 020 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: All
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PSY 130 - General Psychology
3 Credit Hours
This course will concern itself with psychological phenomena which are basic for understanding human behavior. Topics include history, methods and fields of psychology, learning, motivation, memory, intelligence, emotion, personality and psychological disorders and their treatment.
Prerequisite(s): COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 051, COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: All
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PSY 208 - Development Across the Lifespan
3 Credit Hours
This course will involve study of the aspects of biological, social and cognitive development from the conception and prenatal period through old age and death.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PSY 210 - Child Psychology
3 Credit Hours
This course explores various theories of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development from infancy through middle childhood.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: All
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PSY 212 - Adolescent Psychology
3 Credit Hours
Adolescence is considered a distinctive phase of human development in this psychology course. The interaction of biological and psychological variables is examined to provide knowledge of the relationship and the manifestation of behavior attendant thereto which tends to occur during the period of adolescence. Theories advanced by major schools of psychology will be studied as well.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PSY 214 - Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to fill the void in knowledge created by the assumption that adulthood is a period of unchanging life, and offers specific information which demonstrates the varying phases that adults experience. It directs students to alter their presumptions and assist them in developing skills to recognize variation in adult behavior as symptomatic of phase changes.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Fall
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PSY 220 - Psychology of Adjustment
3 Credit Hours
Mental Health focuses on the various forms of adjustment that individuals use to cope with stress, frustration, and pressures. Students will be given an opportunity to improve their coping skills - i.e., dealing with problems in a task-oriented rather than ego-oriented manner. Discussion will be held concerning the use of defenses and secondary gains in the different forms of psychopathology. In Mental Health, humans are viewed holistically as a product of physiological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Spring/Summer
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PSY 230 - Abnormal Psychology
3 Credit Hours
This course will focus on the various forms of abnormal behaviors exhibited by individuals. It will inquire into the maladaptive behaviors and problems exhibited by people and current procedures used therapeutically to help people function more fully.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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PSY 232 - The Addictive Processes
3 Credit Hours
The Addictive Processes is a course designed to give students an in-depth understanding of the processes by which individuals become addicted. Chemical substances and other physical and psychological addictions will be considered. The course will also examine the various contemporary clinical, mutual self-help, and primary prevention programs and approaches used to deal with problems of addiction.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PSY 234 - Group Dynamics
3 Credit Hours
This course presents a broad, integrative overview of group dynamics in a highly interactive format. It is designed to meet the needs of Human Service and other students by introducing them to theory and research findings needed to effectively create and maintain productive groups; and, it helps build skills required to apply that knowledge in real-world situations in the workplace and many other group settings.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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PSY 235 - Social Psychology
3 Credit Hours
An analysis of the major thought systems, schools of psychology, and general theories of social psychology.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Fall
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PSY 240 - Educational Psychology
3 Credit Hours
Educational Psychology is a course designed to give students an introduction to the psychological principles in education. Learning styles, program, and methods will be explored. Educational implications of research on child development, cognitive science, learning, and teaching will be analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PSY 245 - Biological Basis of Human Behavior
3 Credit Hours
Biological Basis of Human Behavior is a course designed to give the student a broad knowledge base of neurophysiology. This course will focus on applications of this knowledge base to adaptive and maladaptive human behaviors. The emphasis of this course is on brain structure and function and the neurophysiologic processes fundamental to learning and memory, reward, perception, hunger, thirst, sleep, sexual behavior, emotions, and psychological disorders. This course is designed to meet the needs of Psychology and other Social Science and Human Services students.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PSY 250 - Sensation and Perception in Psychology
3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the biological processes of sensation and perception. The basics of neural anatomy, physiology and psychophysics will be covered. Some rudimentary concepts of how neuronal circuits affect sensory processes will be presented. Topics related to brain development, damage and abnormal functioning will also be discussed in light of modern theories of sensory system malfunction, Mechanisms of sensory processing in human and other mammalian brains will be discussed with some emphasis on human clinical techniques (e.g. magnetic resonance imaging and optical imaging). Three general levels are covered: a) the level of events in the peripheral sensory organ, b) the level of central nervous system, and c) the level of behavioral phenomena and sensory perceptual abilities.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Fall
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PSY 255 - Interpreting Lives: Rites of Passage, Personal History, & the Life Cycle (Honors)
3 Credit Hours
Same as ANT 255 & HIS 255 . See ANT 255 for course description.
Semesters Offered: TBA
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PSY 270 - Research Methods in Psychology
3 Credit Hours
Research methods in psychology as a course provides a venue for the application of basic research methods in psychology to include research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , MAT 210 , PSY 130 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PSY 290 - Cooperative Education I
Varies Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): 27 credits earned in student’s program with a 2.0 GPA
Semesters Offered: All
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PSY 291 - Cooperative Education II
Varies Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): 27 credits earned in student’s program with a 2.0 GPA
Semesters Offered: All
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PSY 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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RES 150 - Respiratory Care I
5 Credit Hours
The course is designed to develop a solid, practical knowledge of respiratory care. Lecture topics revolve around the etiology, manifestations and general management of obstructive lung diseases. Laboratory exercises include patient assessment, oxygen, humidity and aerosol administration, incentive spirometry, and chest physical therapy.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program by the Program Director and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better for previous coursework, BIO 250 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Fall
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RES 200 - Cardiopulmonary Physiologic Processes
2 Credit Hours
This online course is designed to reinforce and refine the student’s knowledge of the structure and function of the cardio-pulmonary system. The course also introduces the student to the physiology of gas exchange mechanisms and acid/base balance, including arterial blood gas interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program by the Program Director and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better for previous coursework, BIO 250 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Fall
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RES 212 - Pharmacology
2 Credit Hours
This course includes the basic principles of pharmacology. Respiratory care drugs will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program by the Program Director and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better for previous coursework, BIO 250 with grade of “C” or better.
Semesters Offered: Fall
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RES 227 - Respiratory Care II
8 Credit Hours
The course is designed to continue building a practical knowledge of respiratory care. Lecture topics include airway management, cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, a variety of noninvasive positive pressure modalities, arterial blood gas punctures, and advanced interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABG). Laboratory exercises that coincide with the lecture material will be provided. Basic respiratory care modalities will be practiced in the hospital setting on non-critical patients. The student will practice the administration of medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy with pharmacological agents, chest physical therapy and incentive spirometry. Patient assessment mechanisms will be observed and the student will practice techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ORI 102 , BIO 250 , COM 121 , RES 150 , RES 200 , RES 212 with a 2.0 or better and a cumulative of 2.5 or better
Semesters Offered: Spring
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RES 237 - Respiratory Care III
3 Credit Hours
The course is designed to develop a solid, practical knowledge of respiratory care within the critical care and diagnostics laboratory settings. Lecture topics include initiation, maintenance, and discontinuance of ventilatory support, non-invasive and invasive cardiopulmonary monitoring of the critically ill patient, chest x-ray interpretation, and basics of pulmonary function testing. Laboratory exercises will be provided for these modalities.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 255 , MAT 110 (or MAT 150 or MAT 160 , or MAT 210 ), PSY 130 or SOC 130 , and RES 227 with a 2.0 or better and a cumulative of 2.5 or betterRES 212
Semesters Offered: Summer
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RES 255 - Respiratory Care IV
10 Credit Hours
This course is designed to cover basic principles as well as more complex principles of critical respiratory care. Topics include a practical understanding of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, pathophysiology of respiratory failure, graphic representation of flow, volume and pressure on ventilatory support, newer modes of ventilation, invasive and non-invasive monitoring of the ventilated patients, nutrition of mechanically ventilated patients, pulmonary function regimens, chest x-ray, ECG interpretation, bronchoscopy, long term 02 therapy, airway care, and mechanical ventilation of critical respiratory care patients.
Prerequisite(s): , RES 237 with a 2.0 or better and a cumulative of 2.5 or better
Semesters Offered: Fall
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RES 265 - Respiratory Care V
12 Credit Hours
The course is a continuation of RES 255 covering more complex principles of respiratory care. Other topics include introduction to home care and a review to help prepare students for their National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) examinations.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 280 , COM 131 or COM 141 , and RES 255 with a 2.0 or better and a cumulative of 2.5 or betterRES 227
Semesters Offered: Spring
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SWK 110 - Introduction to Social Work
3 Credit Hours
This is an introductory course which identifies basic social problems, their causes, treatment, and the effects upon society. The course will put emphasis upon the role and function of the human services worker, the dynamics involved in the helping process, and the problems facing local social agencies which exist to respond to social problems in the community.
Prerequisite(s): COM 050 or COM 051 or , COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: Fall
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SWK 230 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE)
3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on human development across the lifespan in a multi-cultural context. In addition to exploring bio-psycho-social theories of development across the lifespan, students in the course will address the significance of the intersections of people and their environments. Further analysis will discuss the impact of social institutions on lifespan development. Various constructs from the Social Work profession will be utilized throughout the course. These include but are not limited to; Person in Environment Perspective (PIE), strengths-perspective, Problem Solving Process/Generalist Intervention Model, NASW Code of Ethics, and systems theory.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , SWK 110 , PSY 130 , SOC 130 , ANT 140 Recommended: PSY 208
Semesters Offered: Spring
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SWK 240 - Poverty & Social Welfare Policy
3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on current social policy issues as they affect the following major areas of social work practice: poverty, aging, mental health, physical health, and child welfare. Social welfare policies are evaluated from social, economic, and political perspectives. The course provides a historical overview of the major social welfare policies to combat poverty and a critical appraisal of current welfare reform policies. Attention is given to the relationship between research knowledge about poverty and current policies. The effects of gender, ethnicity, and class on patterns of poverty and policy responses are also examined.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 , SWK 110 COM 121
Semesters Offered: Fall
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SOC 120 - Organizational Behavior
3 Credit Hours
The formal structure of organizations will be considered. The interaction of groups within formal organizational structures will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 051, COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: TBA
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SOC 125 - The Individual & Society
3 Credit Hours
This is a course designed to help students cope with life as well as to acquaint them with the basic theory and knowledge of the social sciences. Information from psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science and economics is integrated to help students comprehend the operation of both their own and other social systems. The course emphasizes the relationship of individuals to these systems. It also encourages the development of attitudes and skills which will result in greater self-determination of lifestyle for individuals in contemporary society.
Prerequisite(s): COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 051, COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: All
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SOC 130 - Sociology
3 Credit Hours
Basic theory, methodology, and knowledge from the field of sociology are the subjects of this course. Concepts such as group, role, norm, status, stratification, socialization, social control, and deviance are discussed. Utilizing various cultures at various times as examples, the understanding of social change is promoted.
Prerequisite(s): COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 051, COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: All
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