Apr 18, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physical Education

  
  • PHED 1570 Body Sculpting: Shape, Tone and Tighten

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course contains instruction in body sculpting through callisthenic exercises and includes health related fitness concepts, exercise principles, diet, nutrition, weight control, contra-indicated exercises, and consumer education.

  
  • PHED 1580 Introduction to Tai Chi

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an introduction to an overview of Tai Chi Chuan. The course orients the student to the concepts and ideas inherent to the art of ‘moving meditation.’ The major topic covered in the course is the movements in the Yang style short form as taught by Grandmaster William C.C. Chen.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PHED 1585 Introduction to Yoga

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an introduction to the study and experience of yoga through readings, videos, audios, discussion, practice, and meditation. Class consists of discussion, warm-up and assanas (postures), pranaynama (breath), relaxation techniques and listening skills (meditation).

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PHED 1590 Pilates Matwork

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an introduction to the principles of Joseph Pilates based on alignment, breath, core and stabilization. It includes the history and application of the Pilates method, anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and daily workouts using the precise series of Pilates exercises.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PHED 1680 Self-Defense/Karate

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    The student develops skills through practice of the basic kicks, blocks, and punches in Karate. Various strategies for individual self-defense are introduced.

  
  • PHED 1880 Tennis

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a lifetime recreational course to enable students to acquire a reasonable level of proficiency in the fundamental skills of Tennis and develop an understanding of the game.

  
  • PHED 1932 Zumba

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends international music and dance steps. It is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the health and fitness benefits of this aerobic activity.

  
  • PHED 1940 Volleyball

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Instruction in basic skills, history, rules, strategy, and team play of volleyball are presented in this course.

  
  • PHED 1960 Weightlifting

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    The student receives introduction to the various lifting methods involved in the development of muscular tone and conditioning. In all lifting methods, safety is stressed.

  
  • PHED 1980 Exercise Machines: Weights and Aerobics

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This is an exercise class designed to enhance the health related aspects of fitness through the utilization of machine/free weight resistance equipment and cardiovascular endurance machines including a treadmill, stepper and exercise bikes.

  
  • PHED 2990 Special Topics in Health and Physical Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of special topics and development of specific skills as related to each topic.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Physical Geography

  
  • GEOG 1010 Physical Geography I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the first of a two-semester laboratory science course for non-science majors, but is not a prerequisite for Physical Geography II. It introduces basic concepts of earth-sun relationships, atmospheric and oceanic movements, and the fundamental principles of weather and climate.

    Prerequisite(s): READ 0810 ENGL 0810 and MATH 0100 or MATH 0410 or MATH 0530 or MATH 0630 or equivalent.
  
  • GEOG 1020 Physical Geography II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of Physical Geography I, but it may be taken out of sequence. This course explores basic concepts of the earth’s physical structure, tectonic activity, local physical geography, and map interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s):  ENGL 0810 , READ 0810 and MATH 0100 or MATH 0410 or MATH 0530 or MATH 0630 or equivalent.
  
  • GEOG 1030 Cultural Geography

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course surveys the interrelationships of spatial location and the major cultures of both developing and industrialized nations of the world.

  
  • GEOG 2010 World Regional Geography

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course surveys the interrelationships of spatial location and the major cultures of both developing and industrialized nations of the world. The course examines the geographical characteristics, economics, religions, and philosophies of diverse populations unique to the major geographic regions of the world.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 , READ 0810 ,  or equivalent

Physical Geography: RODP

  
  • GEOG 2010 World Regional Geography

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    World Regional Geography (GEOG 105) is a survey of the developed and developing regions of the world. Regional cohesion and differentiation will result from the concepts of space/location, place, human environment interaction, movement/diffusion, and regions.


Physical Science

  
  • PSCI 1010 Physical Science I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the first of a two-semester lab course for non-science majors. Topics include measurement, motion, force, energy, heat, sound, optics, electricity and magnetism, atomic physics and nuclear physics.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent.
  
  • PSCI 1020 Physical Science II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of Physical Science I. Topics include chemical bonding, chemical reactions, astronomy, environmental science, geology and meteorology. PSCI 1010  is not a prerequisite for PSCI 1020.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and  READ 0810 or equivalent.

Physical Therapist Assistant

  
  • PTA 2410 PTA Clinical Procedures I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores the basic theory and application of clinical procedures and physical agents used in the practice of physical therapy. Thermal agents are the primary topic, but the course also includes instruction in positioning and draping, massage, cold LASER, intermittent pneumatic compression, and elastic (ACE) wraps.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the PTA program
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2420 PTA Clinical Arts I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes patient care skills fundamental to the practice of physical therapy including patient positioning and turning, transfer training, wheelchair management, gait training, aseptic techniques, assessment of vital signs, and introduction to special equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the PTA program
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2430 PTA Seminar I

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores the profession of physical therapy, including its history, the responsibilities of the physical therapist assistant in the healthcare system, documentation and charting, medical records review, assuming responsibility for learning, evaluating learning experiences, appropriate clinical behaviors, improving interpersonal communication skills in clinical practice, and applying behavior management principles to clinical situations.

    Prerequisite(s): PTA 2410 , PTA 2420 , and PTA 2450 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2440 PTA Clinical Education I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is supervised clinical experience in area physical therapy clinics. Students practice skills and apply knowledge learned in the classroom to patient care activities.

    Prerequisite(s): PTA 2410 , PTA 2420 , PTA 2450 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2450 Kinesiology for the PTA

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course reviews kinematics, kinetics, muscle and nerve physiology, and surface anatomy. An emphasis is placed on actions, origins, insertions, and innervations of skeletal muscle.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the PTA program
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2510 PTA Clinical Procedures II

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes basic theory and application of clinical electrotherapy used in the practice of physical therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Summer Term PTA courses
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2520 PTA Clinical Arts II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents an overview of basic orthopedic and medical conditions that may require therapeutic exercise.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Summer Term PTA courses
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2530 PTA Seminar II

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic teaching/learning principles are applied to patient education activities and include discussion of student’s role in clinical education, e.g., assuming responsibility for learning, evaluating learning experiences, and appropriate clinical behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Summer Term PTA course
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2540 PTA Clinical Education II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of PTA Clinical Education I.

    Prerequisite(s): PTA 2510 , PTA 2520 , PTA 2430 , PTA 2440 , PTA 2550 , PTA 2560 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2550 Pathophysiology for the PTA

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces diseases and disorders commonly encountered in patients referred to physical therapy. Etiology, signs and symptoms, general treatment considerations, and prognosis of each disease/disorder are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): successful completion of Summer Term PTA courses
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2560 Assessment Techniques for PTA

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes common assessment techniques used by the PTA in clinical practice and includes assessment of patient orientation, sensation, edema, joint motion (goniometry), muscle strength (manual muscle testing), posture and gait.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Summer term courses
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2610 PTA Clinical Procedures III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes physical therapy management of patients with cardiac, pulmonary, vascular and lymphatic disorders and instruction in wound management, prosthetics and orthotics. Clinical problem solving skills are assessed via a pre-test, discussion and a post test. (2 Lab Hours/week for first 5 weeks of semester)

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Fall Semester PTA courses
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2620 PTA Clinical Arts III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers normal development from conception to birth, normal reflex development and developmental milestones after birth. General concepts of aging included as basis for understanding problems encountered by patients with neuromotor and neuromuscular disorders. Physical therapy management of patients with cerebrovascular accidents, head trauma, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injuries included. Primary neurophysiological approaches (NDT, PNF, Brunnstrom, and Rood) are covered, as well as a variety of other treatment techniques and NDT therapeutic exercises. (5 Lab Hours/week for first 5 weeks of semester)

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Fall Semester PTA courses
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTA 2640 PTA Clinical Education III

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of PTA Clinical Education II.

    Prerequisite(s): PTA 2610 , PTA 2620 , PTA 2530 , PTA 2540 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Physics

  
  • PHYS 1010 Introduction to Physics

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    An introductory study of physics involving a minimum of mathematics for non-science majors. Topics include motion, properties of matter, heat, sound, electromagnetism, light and modern physics.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810, READ 0810 and MATH 0100 or MATH 0410 or MATH 0530 or MATH 0630 or equivalent
  
  • PHYS 1030 Introduction to Astronomy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A survey course for non-science majors and/or for personal enrichment that provides a systematic understanding of the universe. Topics include basic principles and methods or astronomy, formation and features of the solar system, properties and evolution of stars, galaxies, cosmology and life in the universe.

    Prerequisite(s):  ENGL 0810 , READ 0810 ,  MATH 0100, MATH 0410 or MATH 0530 or MATH 0630 or equivalent
  
  • PHYS 1031 Introduction to Astronomy Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Laboratory experiments and exercises to accompany PHYS 1030 Introduction to Astronomy . Topics are designed to enhance the understanding of the lectures and the textbook.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ASTR 1030 

  
  • PHYS 1210 Physics for Health Sciences

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces physics applications in allied health technology. Topics include measurement techniques, force and motion, energy, heat, fluids, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic physics, and radioactivity.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 and MATH 0100 or MATH 0410 or MATH 0530 or MATH 0630 or equivalent.
  
  • PHYS 1310 Technical Physics I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for students pursuing an AAS degree in an engineering technology program requiring physics. The course includes a study of measurement, forces, motion, energy and power, heat, gas laws, hydraulics, and simple D.C. Circuits. Lab experiences are included.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 0820   ,  and   or equivalent.
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PHYS 1320 Technical Physics II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for students pursuing an AAS degree in an engineering technology program requiring physics. This course is a continuation of PHYS 1310 Technical Physics I and includes a study of the physics of electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics. Laboratory experiments are included as an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1310 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus-Based Physics I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This is the first of a two-semester lab course for science majors, pre-professional students and pre-engineering students. Topics include vectors with application to statics, kinematics and dynamics, Newton’s laws and their applications to motion and equilibrium, concepts and applications of energy and momentum conservation principles, harmonic motion, and thermodynamics.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710  or MATH 1720  or MATH 1740 , or MATH 1830  or permission of instructor
  
  • PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus-Based Physics II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of Non-Calculus-Based Physics I. Topics include principles/applications of electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, radioactivity and modern physics.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2010  or permission of instructor
  
  • PHYS 2110 Calculus-Based Physics I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    First of a two-semester lab course for science majors and pre-engineering students. Topics include vectors, kinematics, dynamics of motion, work and energy, collision, oscillations, gravitation, and the kinetic theory of gases.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2110 or permission of instructor
  
  • PHYS 2120 Calculus-Based Physics II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of Calculus-Based Physics I. Topics include thermodynamics, electrostatics, simple circuits, electromagnetic waves, Maxwell equations, geometrical and physical optics, and light and quantum physics.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110 or permission of instructor
  
  • PHYS 2250 Atomic and Nuclear Physics

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of the major topics of modern physics, with lab experiments.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2020 and MATH 1910

Political Science

  
  • POLS 1010 U.S. Government and Politics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an introduction to U.S. government and politics focusing on citizen participation and governmental institutions. Topics include the Constitution, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, voting, the media, parties and groups, public opinion, Congress, the presidency, the federal bureaucracy, and the courts.

  
  • POLS 1020 Introduction to Political Science

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Analysis of politics and political systems in various countries. Topics include model states; democratic, authoritarian, and totalitarian states; political socialization and participation; political leadership; public policy; international relations; and revolution, terrorism, and war.

  
  • POLS 1030 American Government

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The course presents the development, structure and process of the American system of government.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • POLS 1040 Internship

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience or to upgrade skills for students either aspiring to careers or seeking professional advancement in public administration, public affairs, law or other interdisciplinary fields. Approximately 45 work experience hours per semester equals 1 hour of credit. Students may enroll for a second time.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • POLS 2030 International Relations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students survey the concepts, processes, and relationships involved in the interactions of nations.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • POLS 2040 Diversity of Socio-Politics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to identify and investigate contemporary social, legal, economic and political elements that are relevant to quality of life and are considered to be educationally controversial in nature. This course will serve as an introduction and orientation to policy study, critical thinking, and problem solving techniques for students.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • POLS 2060 Black Politics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the past, present and future roles of African Americans in the American political system. The key focus will encompass the economic, social and political position of blacks as related to the larger population, which includes the study of hyperpluralism.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent

Process Control Technology

  
  • PTEC 1010 Technical Chemistry

    5 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of basic chemistry concepts and equipment to instruct prospective process control technicians and chemical operators in proper sampling methods, laboratory techniques, and process monitoring. This application-based course emphasizes hands-on practical exercises and experiences both in the laboratory and in an industrial environment. NOTE: It is highly recommended, but not required, that MATH 1630 be taken before PTEC 1010.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 1020 Orientation to Industrial Safety

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the safety, health, and environment issues within the process control industry. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of Process Technicians, the environmentin which they work, and the equipment and systems in which they operate.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 1050 Intro to Process Control

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is an introductory course for students entering the Industrial Process Control program. Students will be introduced to physical science topics including solids, liquids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, electronics, and electricity and their significance in Process Control. This class is intended to provide a scientific background in the physics of plant operations, while preparing students for PTEC 1060.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 1060 Process Technology I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the equipment used within the Process Technology (PTEC) industry. Topics include PTEC industry-related equipment concepts including purpose, components, operation, and the Process Technician’s role for operating and troubleshooting the equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): PTEC 1050  
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 1070 Process Technology II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of the interrelation of Process Technology (PTEC) equipment and systems. Students will arrange PTEC equipment into basic systems, describe the purpose and the function of specific PTEC systems, explain how factors affecting PTEC systems are controlled under normal conditions, and recognize abnormal PTEC conditions. This course also introduces the concept of system and plant economics.

    Prerequisite(s): PTEC 1060  
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 1080 Process Technology III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to operations within the PTEC industry. Students will use existing knowledge of equipment, systems, and instrumentation to understand the operation of an entire unit. Students will study the concepts related to commissioning, normal startup, normal operations, normal shutdown, turnarounds, and abnormal situations, as well as the Process Technician’s role in performing the tasks associated with these concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): PTEC 1020   and PTEC 1070  
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 2000 Electrical I

    5 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will examine concepts of electrical safety, theory, introduction to the NEC, hand bending, raceways and fittings, conductors and cables, basic electrical construction drawings, electrical test equipment, AC theory, conduit bending, terminations and splices, grounding and bonding, circuit breakers and fuses, and control systems.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 2010 Electrical II

    5 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will explore topics including calculating conductance, applications of lighting, distribution equipment, transformers, commercial electrical services, motor calculations and controls, healthcare facilities, basic electronic theory, HVAC controls, and introductory skills for the crew leader.

    Prerequisite(s): PTEC 2000  
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 2020 Quality

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will help students understand customer expectations in a manufacturing systems and  continous improvement methodology.  Students will examine the procedures and policies whichhave been designed to ensure operating consistency, reduce variability in the process, reduce waste, and prevent safety incidents.  Students wil use Quality Tools and team problem solving techniques.  NOTE: It is highly recommended, but not required, that MATH 1630 be taken before PTEC 2020.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 2050 Instrumentation I

    5 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will explore topics including Process Technology (PTEC) variables and the various instruments used to sense, measure, transmit and control these variables.  It will introduce control loops and the elements that are found in different types of loops, such as controllers, regulators, and final control elements.  It will conclude with a study of instrumentation drawings and diagrams, and a unit on troubleshooting insrumentation.

    Prerequisite(s): PTEC 2000
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • PTEC 2060 Instrumentation II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will explore topics including switches, relays, annunciators systems, signal conversion and transmission, controllers, control schemes, advanced control schemes, digital control, programmable logic contron, distributed control systems, instrumentation power supplies,emergency shutdown systems, and instrumentation malfunctions.

    Prerequisite(s): PTEC 2050  
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1030 General Psychology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an overall introduction to psychology, including a brief history of psychology, research strategies, biological bases of behavior, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, emotion, personality, psychological disorders, techniques of therapy and applied science.

    Prerequisite(s): READ 0810 or equivalent and ENGL 0810 or equivalent.
  
  • PSYC 2010 Child Development Services

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students study the psychological and physiological growth and development of children beginning with conception and continuing to adolescence. Special attention is given to social and health services that enhance this developmental process. 

    Prerequisite(s):   and   or equivalent.
  
  • PSYC 2020 Abnormal Psychology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents concepts of psychopathology with emphasis on the etiology of psychological disorders, including the impact of gene-environment interactions.  Various types of psychological disorders (e.g., anxiety, personality, mood) are included and relevant legal/ethical issues are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 ,  READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • PSYC 2030 Human Relations at Work

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Development of principles and techniques affecting human behavior and motives in situations where people work together is the primary focus in this course.  Emphasis is placed on business, industrial, hospital and other institutional settings.  The course includes leadership development, organizational hierarchy, communication, group processes, team spirit and mutual happiness.

    Prerequisite(s):   and   or equivalent.
  
  • PSYC 2110 Psychology of Adjustment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The purpose of this course is to increase self-knowledge, personal freedom, personal accountability, and the ability to affect positive change. Growth is examined theoretically and applied to real life situations.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent.
  
  • PSYC 2120 Social Psychology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will provide a survey and analysis of the mutual influence of individuals and groups, including topics in social thinking, social influence, and social relations.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent.
  
  • PSYC 2130 Life Span Psychology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Principles and processes of human growth and development from conception to death are explored. Students examine physical, mental, and social development from a life-span perspective.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RADT 1010 Introduction to Radiologic Technology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the basic aspects and principles of radiologic technology and the health care system including radiation protection, patient care and safety, agency structure and function, and radiology ethics. Open to all students.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1020 Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides basic material necessary to an understanding of the necessity of radiation protection, of the basic photographic supplies, equipment and principles of radiographic production, of the prime factors used in radiographic production, and of the various types of equipment used in the field of radiography.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1010 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1710 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1030 Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides instruction in accessory equipment used to obtain the optimum image. Emphasis is on practical aspects of equipment capabilities, film/screen combinations, grids, beam restricting devices, and patient condition.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1020 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1320 , RADT 1520 , RADT 1220 , RADT 1920 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1210 Radiologic Physics I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents a study of radiation physics and radioisotopes including the theoretical basis for understanding the nature, production and interaction of radiation with matter, atomic and electrical physics as it pertains to radiation production and control.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1020  and RADT 1710 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1510 , RADT 1310 , and RADT 1910 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1220 Radiologic Physics II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents a study of the physics of radiation production control and characteristics of basic imaging modalities including computer imaging and computer assisted image resolution and provides background for the understanding of radioactivity and its application in nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1210 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1320 , RADT 1520 , and RADT 1920 , RADT 1030 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1230 Essentials of Radiobiology

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a survey of natural and artificial radiation sources and their effects on cell tissue and organisms including basic criteria and methods of survey, patient and occupational dose analysis and control effects on environmental quality. It covers familiarity with control agencies and appropriate regulations, legal aspects of control, accidents and radiation incidents, and facility/area design.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1220 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1530 , RADT 2020 , and RADT 2920 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1310 Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology I

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents a study of gross structure of the human body with radiographic anatomy including radiographs and demonstrations.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1710 , RADT 1020 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1510 , RADT 1210 , and RADT 1910 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1320 Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology, II

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of RADT 1310  covering the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal system, nervous system, and genitourinary system.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1310 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1520 , RADT 1220 , RADT 1920 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1510 Radiographic Procedures I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an investigation of the procedures used in patient positioning and radiation safety instruction for radiographic demonstration of anatomical parts of the chest, abdomen upper extremity, pelvic girdle, lower extremity, and shoulder girdle; and includes topographical anatomy, patient and part positioning, equipment selection and use, and patient film orientation of radiographic anatomy.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1710  and RADT 1020 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1310 , RADT 1210 , RADT 1910 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1520 Radiographic Procedures II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents an investigation of procedures used in patient positioning and radiation safety instruction for radiographic demonstration of anatomic parts of the axial skeleton, bony thorax, gastrointestinal system and urinary system.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1510 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1530 Radiographic Procedures III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents an investigation of procedures used in patient positioning and radiation safety for imaging procedures including skull radiography, special imaging, CT, MRI, and mammography. Also included is topographic anatomy, patient and part positioning with related structure systems, as well as equipment selection and use.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1520 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1230 , RADT 2020 , RADT 2920 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1710 Clinical Radiologic Lab

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course gives an overview of radiography and its role in health care delivery. Student responsibilities will be outlined as a part of orientation to the academic and clinical structure of the program. The student will also be introduced to ethics, legal responsibilities, and to the process of patient care.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1010 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1020 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1910 Radiologic Clinic I

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a practicum in routine diagnostic radiography in the art of radiographic positioning technique and development of professional responsibility and ethical practice and moral patient care.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1710  and RADT 1710 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1310 , RADT 1510 , and RADT 1210 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1920 Radiologic Clinic II

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides a continuation of practicum in routine diagnostic radiography.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1910 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1220 , RADT 1320 , and RADT 1520 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 1930 Radiologic Clinic III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Concentrated clinical practice in routine diagnostic radiography involving 35 hrs of clinic work per week (Summer I session).

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1920 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 2020 Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces computer science as used in radiologic science and presents special radiologic imaging methods including tomography, mammography, fluoroscopy, and interventional radiography using principles of radiologic exposure.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1030 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1230 , RADT 1530 , RADT 2920 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 2030 Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology IV

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents a study of digital imaging in radiologic science. Characteristics of digital images, image acquisition, viewing and storage in diagnostic radiology, digital fluoroscopy, computed tomography and quality assurance are covered.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 2020 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 2110  and RADT 2930 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 2040 Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology V

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of RADT 2030  with an emphasis on application of theory and practice correlation in patient care and imaging.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 2030 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 2110 Introduction to Pathology

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides a study of inflammatory disorders, disorders of vascular origin, degenerative changes, and pathology of infectious diseases. Attention is given to organic systematic disease, pathologic anatomy, disturbed physiology, correlated with clinical signs and symptoms and radiographic exposure techniques in pathologic conditions. Emphasis is on the principles of radiographic management for diagnosis, with an introduction to the several systems.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1530 .
    Corequisite(s): RADT 2030 , RADT 2930 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 2910 Radiologic Clinic IV

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of RADT 1930 . As the first course or the second year of study, the student assumes a more responsible role of the radiologic technologist. 35 hours of clinic work per week (Summer II session).

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 1930 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 2920 Radiologic Clinic V

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of RADT 2910 , including increased proficiency in routine diagnostic radiologic procedures. New competencies required include the cranium, and new specialized diagnostic procedures. Additional work under indirect supervision in general radiography is required.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 2910 
    Corequisite(s): RADT 1530 , RADT 1230 , and RADT 2020 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • RADT 2930 Radiologic Clinic VI

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course requires an observation of and participation in all aspects of diagnostic radiology, including advanced imaging modalities of MRI, CT, sonography, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and angiography. Final competencies in general radiography are required.

    Prerequisite(s): RADT 2920 
    Corequisite(s): RADT 2110  and RADT 2030 
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Social Sciences

  
  • SSCI 2990 Special Topics in Social Sciences

    1-3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of particular problems and issues withing the social and behavioral sciences area.
     

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits

Social Work

  
  • SWRK 1020 Overview Psychological and Social Conditions

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an overview of conditions that may confront persons who supervise services to individuals with special psychological and social needs. Various methods for providing services to the identified clientele are discussed. Emphasis will be placed on issues that impede optimal development during the life span.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • SWRK 2010 Introduction to Social Work

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides students with an overview of the social work profession, including its historical and philosophical developments; ethical and theoretical bases; fields of practice; settings and methods; its relationship to the social welfare system(s); and as a foundation for generalist practice. Students will volunteer 30 hours in a social agency setting.


Sociology

  
  • SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the field of sociology, its concepts, methods, theories and theorists. The sociological perspective is used in examining social interaction, social structures and social change.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • SOCI 1020 Social Problems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A critical reasoning approach is used in examining social problems and issues from the micro-social and global perspectives. Primary emphasis is placed on understanding the ‘social construction’ of social problems, their magnitude, severity, causes, consequences and possible solutions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • SOCI 1120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the study of human culture. It focuses on human adaptation and diversity, as well as the development and variety of economic, political, religious, family and expressive institutions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent.  The Virtual Library tutorial on line must be completed.
  
  • SOCI 2010 Marriage and the Family

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of the family as a social institution primarily emphasizes relationships among the family, society and individual members, and cultural variations based on class differences, ethnicity, and religion. The course also explores the family’s adaptation to changing societal forces and problems confronting contemporary family life.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • SOCI 2020 Family in Global Perspective

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on the family as a global social institution and its responses to modernization, industrialization, and urbanization. Perspectives are presented from a sociological, anthropological and ecological frame of reference.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • SOCI 2030 Race, Class and Gender

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Using a socio-historical perspective and a critical reasoning approach, the consequences associated with race, class and gender inequalities in American social institutions are examined. Attention will be given to the impact of more recent demographic shifts in the cultural characteristics of society and to the global nature, of race, class and gender issues.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
  
  • SOCI 2040 Sociology of the Black Family

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an analysis of the sociological complexities of education, religion, government, law enforcement, housing, and industry in the black family.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent
 

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