2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Radiologic Technology |
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RADT 220 - Imaging Equipment and Acquisition III
Lecture Hour(s): 2
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 2
This course is designed to establish a knowledge base in circuitry and electronics of imaging equipment. The nature and interactions of radiation will be discussed. Specialized imaging equipment, including the image intensifier, will be reviewed. Further discussion of the digital system and equipment specifications will be included. Fall
Prerequisite(s): All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 201 , RADT 212 , RADT 216 .
Corequisite(s): RADT 211 , RADT 225 , RADT 226 .
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RADT 225 - Radiobiology and Protection
Lecture Hour(s): 2
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 2
This course is designed to present an overview of the principles of radiation protection, including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel, and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated. An overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems is provided. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a completely as presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation. Fall
Prerequisite(s): All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 201 , RADT 212 , RADT 216 .
Corequisite(s): RADT 211 , RADT 220 , RADT 226 .
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RADT 226 - Clinical Radiography IV
Lecture Hour(s): 0
Lab Hour(s): 16
Credit Hour(s): 2
Students perform in specialty areas as well as general areas. They become a true part of the health care team. All experiences occur at the clinical education setting. Fall
Prerequisite(s): All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 201 , RADT 212 , RADT 216 .
Corequisite(s): RADT 211 , RADT 220
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RADT 227 - Clinical Internship
Lecture Hour(s): 0
Lab Hour(s): 24
Credit Hour(s): 3
Students perform in specialty areas as well as general areas. They become a true part of the health care team. All experiences occur at the clinical education setting. Spring
Prerequisite(s): All 100 level RADT courses, RADT 201 , RADT 211 , RADT 212 , RADT 216 , RADT 220 , RADT 225 , RADT 226 .
Corequisite(s): RADT 218 .
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RADT 290 - Topics in Radiology Careers
Lecture Hour(s): 1
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 1
Explores numerous modalities in the radiologic and Imaging Science for future educational endeavors/advances. Fall, Spring, as needed
Prerequisite(s): RADT 109 , RADT 109L , RADT 112 , RADT 113
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Reading |
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READ 270 - The Reading Process
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Attention will be given to reading skills and concepts and current practices in reading instruction in the early-middle grades. This course is required as the first course in the reading sequence. Students must complete 10 additional hours of clinical experience in a public school setting Spring
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 .
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READ 360 - Reading in the Content Area
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course addresses issues, challenges related to teaching language andcontent to students from culturally, and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Implementation and evaluation of reading interventions for struggling readers including improving overall level of reading achievement through building vocabulary, literal understanding, inferential reading, and creative content application to increase comprehension retention are covered. Fall and Summer
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
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READ 371 - Teaching of Reading and Language Arts
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Classroom strategies for reading, listening, speaking, handwriting, spelling, and grammar and viewing. Fall and Spring
Prerequisite(s): READ 270 and Admission to Teacher Education.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 330 .
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Social Science |
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SOSC 200 - The Study of Race in the Social Sciences
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course is an examination of how the concept of race is understood by social scientists and how it shapes thinking in the discipline. It addresses long held contentions and prejudices surrounding the notions of race, including race as a biological reality and the more contemporary idea of it as a product on social constructionism. The course will also provide intellectual tools for interpreting behaviors and policies that have potential racialized outcomes in American culture and society.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 101 /HIST 102 /HIST 105 /HIST 106 , or PSYC 103 , SOCI 210 or POSC 200 /POSC 210 .
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SOSC 340 - Model United Nations
Credit Hour(s): 1-2
Introduces students to the actual workings of the United Nations, offering insight into the difficulties involved in reaching consensus on a variety of international issues that might come before that body. may be repeated to a maximum of 8 credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 201 or COMM 208 .
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SOSC 490 - Seminar in Social Science
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
The capstone course for social science majors assesses competence in social science Core courses and in the area of specialization through a variety of assignments such as book critique, research paper, and content exam.
Prerequisite(s): Social Science major and Senior Standing.
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Sociology |
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SOCI 210 - Principles of Sociology
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Designed to acquaint the student with the scientific method as it is applied to the study of human behavior. A survey of social processes as they relate to culture and society forms the reference framework for the course. Fall, Spring
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SOCI 290 - Topics in Sociology
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Formal course in diverse areas of sociology. Course may be repeated for different topics.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 210 .
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SOCI 300 - Social Research Methods
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Assists students to understand and apply basic quantitative and qualitative methods used to conduct social research. Students are introduced to a variety of research design, measurement, data collection, and data analysis techniques. Spring
Prerequisite(s): MATH 210 or MATH 301 ; and PSYC 103 or SOCI 210 .
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SOCI 320 - Introduction to Sociological Theories
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduces students to the major theoretical perspectives used in sociological inquiry and their applications to contemporary social analysis. Includes historical background of significant theorists and their theories from the nineteenth century through the present. Fall
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 210 .
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SOCI 323 - Social Deviance
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
The study and analysis of several types of disapproved behavior, which have aroused major social concern and efforts to do something about them. Special emphasis will be given to such areas as drug use and addiction; homosexuality; prostitution; white collar, professional, organized, and violent crimes; suicide; and mental illness. Fall
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 210 .
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SOCI 324 - Marriage and Family Relations
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Deals with the psychological factors inherent in marriage and family relations. Includes such premarital factors as dating, courtship, and selection of a mate. Relates to the integration of personalities in the marital union and training of the progeny. Spring
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 210 .
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SOCI 330 - Social Class in America
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
A study of the fundamental principles of social stratification with emphasis on the American class system. Attention given to the universality of social class and the persistence of social inequality in the United States. Fall
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 210 .
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SOCI 410 - Medical Sociology
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Provides students with an understanding of the dominant issues in health and illness from a cross-cultural perspective. Areas of emphasis include the impact of morbidity and premature mortality on the social system; the concept of culture as it relates to health; historical development of medicine; models of health behavior; exploration of various theoretical frameworks associated with mental illness; and related topics. Spring
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 210 .
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SOCI 490 - Topics in Sociology
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Advanced formal course in diverse areas of sociology. Course may be repeated for different topics.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and 6 hours of upper-level sociology courses.
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SOCI 495 - Special Topics in Sociology
Credit Hour(s): 1-3
Independent research in major field for students who have demonstrated a capacity for responsible work. Not repeatable.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of directing professor and dean.
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Sonography |
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SONO 300 - Intro to Sonography & Patient Care
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Establishes the sonography student foundations of diagnostic medical sonography, including sonographic terminology, scan plane orientations, anatomic relationships, sonographic departmental ethics and professionalism, basic patient care principles and techniques, patient and student safety aspects of sonography, and the hospital environment. Fall
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Program currently enrolled in Nursing or Allied Health Program, or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): SONO 310 , SONO 312 , SONO 316 .
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SONO 310 - Sectional Anatomy for Sonographers
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Instructs the sonography student on normal sectional anatomy in various planes with emphasis on abdomen-pelvic organs, small parts imaging, and vasculature. Fall
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Program.
Corequisite(s): SONO 300 , SONO 312 , SONO 316 .
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SONO 312 - Clinical Sonography I
Lecture Hour(s): 0
Lab Hour(s): 8
Credit Hour(s): 1
Introduces student knowledge and understanding of sonographic skills under supervision through observation and participation in a diagnostic medical environment; may include on-campus lab setting, private office setting, and hospital rotation. Includes various types of sonographic imaging specialties, such as abdominal, small parts imaging, obstetrics, gynecological, and vascular studies. Fall
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Program
Corequisite(s): SONO 300 , SONO 310 , SONO 316 .
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SONO 316 - US Physics and Instrumentation I
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 4
Examines the use of sonographic evaluation with human tissue, sonographic imaging instrumentation, scanning technology, transducers, Doppler Effect, Spectral and Color- Doppler principles, artifacts, and performance and safety aspects of sonography. Fall
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Program.
Corequisite(s): SONO 300 , SONO 310 , SONO 312 .
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SONO 318 - Abdominal Sonographic Imaging
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 4
Designed to examine the clinical applications of abdominal sonographic imaging including interpretation of normal, normal variant and abnormal sonographic signs and symptoms, findings, scanning techniques, protocols, pathology and clinical lab tests. Spring
Prerequisite(s): SONO 300 , SONO 310 , SONO 312 , SONO 316 .
Corequisite(s): SONO 322 .
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SONO 320 - Small Parts Imaging
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Designed to examine the clinical applications of small part sonographic imaging including interpretation of normal, normal variant and abnormal sonographic signs and symptoms, findings, scanning techniques, protocols, pathology and clinical lab tests. Spring
Prerequisite(s): SONO 300 , SONO 312 , SONO 316 .
Corequisite(s): SONO 322 .
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SONO 322 - Clinical Sonography II
Lecture Hour(s): 0
Lab Hour(s): 24
Credit Hour(s): 3
Builds student knowledge and understanding of sonographic skills under supervision through observation and participation in a diagnostic medical environment; may include on-campus lab setting, private office setting, and hospital rotation. Includes various types of sonographic imaging specialties, such as abdominal, small parts imaging, obstetrics, gynecological, and vascular studies. Spring
Prerequisite(s): SONO 300 , SONO 310 , SONO 312 , SONO 316 .
Corequisite(s): SONO 318 , SONO 320 .
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SONO 324 - OB/GYN Sonography Imaging
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 4
Designed to examine the clinical applications of obstetrics and gynecological sonographic imaging including interpretation of normal, normal variant and abnormal sonographic signs and symptoms, findings, scanning techniques, protocols, pathology and clinical lab tests. Fall
Prerequisite(s): SONO 300 , SONO 310 , SONO 312 , SONO 316 ,SONO 318 , SONO 320 , SONO 322 .
Corequisite(s): SONO 400 , SONO 414 .
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SONO 400 - Vascular Sonographic Imaging
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Discusses the principles of vascular sonographic imaging, related anatomy, normal variants, common pathologies, and physiology and hemodynamics of vascular imaging. Fall
Prerequisite(s): SONO 300 , SONO 310 , SONO 312 , SONO 316 , SONO 318 , SONO 320 ,SONO 322 .
Corequisite(s): SONO 324 , SONO 414 .
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SONO 410 - Specialty Sonographic Procedures
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Presents some basic echocardiography, basic pediatric echocardiography, neurosonography, and other related sonographic studies such as neonatal spine and the pediatric hip, including anatomy, special techniques and skills, clinical symptoms and associated laboratory tests. Spring
Prerequisite(s): All SONO 300 level and, SONO 400 , SONO 414 .
Corequisite(s): SONO 416 , SONO 418 .
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SONO 414 - Clinical Sonography III
Lecture Hour(s): 0
Lab Hour(s): 24
Credit Hour(s): 3
Enhances student knowledge and understanding of sonographic skills under supervision through observation and participation in a diagnostic medical environment; may include on-campus lab setting, private office setting, and hospital rotation. Includes various types of sonographic imaging specialties, such as abdominal, small parts imaging, obstetrics, gynecological, and vascular studies. Fall
Prerequisite(s): SONO 300 , SONO 310 , SONO 312 , SONO 316 , SONO 318 , SONO 320 , SONO 322
Corequisite(s): SONO 324 , SONO 400 .
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SONO 416 - Clinical Sonography IV
Lecture Hour(s): 0
Lab Hour(s): 32
Credit Hour(s): 4
Advances student knowledge and understanding of sonographic skills under supervision through observation and participation in a diagnostic medical environment; may include on-campus lab setting, private office setting, and hospital rotation. Includes various types of sonographic imaging specialties, such as abdominal, small parts imaging, obstetrics, gynecological, and vascular studies. Spring
Prerequisite(s): All 300 level SONO and SONO 400 , SONO 414 .
Corequisite(s): SONO 410 , SONO 418 .
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SONO 418 - Integration of Sonography Principles
Lecture Hour(s): 4
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 4
Integrate and review the sonographic information presented throughout the sonography program in order to prepare the student for the diagnostic medical sonography registry examination.
Prerequisite(s): All 300 Level SONO and SONO 400 , SONO 414 .
Corequisite(s): SONO 410 , SONO 416 .
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Spanish |
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SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I.
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Grammar and syntax, pronunciation, elementary written and oral composition. Fall, Spring
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SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II.
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Continuation of SPAN 101 with introduction of elementary collateral readings. Spring
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 .
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Special Education |
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SPED 310 - Introduction to Special Education
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
An introduction to the characteristics of exceptional and diverse learners and their education. The focus is on current issues in special education, laws related to special education, identification of exceptional learners, the referral process, individualized programming, accommodations for inclusion in regular classrooms, and collaboration with other professionals and parents. Students will research current issues and trends related to educating exceptional learners.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 110 , EDUC 200 .
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SPED 311 - Teaching Special Needs Students in Inclusive Classrooms
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Designed for education students who will teach diverse learners and students with special needs in inclusive settings. This course examines instructional methods proven effective in educating students with exceptionalities. Legal definitions, characteristics, prevalence and educational adaptations for each area of exceptionality are stressed. Legal rights of students with exceptionalities and their parents, and the responsibilities of educators in addressing those rights are emphasized. Fall and Spring
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 110 , EDUC 200 , SPED 310 .
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SPED 312 - Math Strategies for Exceptional Learners
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course presents research-based strategies, tools for assessment, and technology to support exceptional students in learning math. Math skills of reasoning, comprehension, and standards-based instruction will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of SPED 310
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SPED 313 - Assessment, Curriculum, and Planning for Exceptional Learners
Credit Hour(s): 3
Candidates will explore the implementation of assessment, development of curriculum, and strategies for planning instruction for exceptional learners. Candidates will explore models of classroom-based assessment and intense intervention for students with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 110 , EDUC 200 , SPED 310
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SPED 314 - Behavior Management and Instructional Supports
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course presents principles and practices in research-based applied behavior analysis and other strategies with both normal and exceptional learners, emphasizing those with learning disabilities, behavior disorders and mental impairments.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of SPED 310
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SPED 315 - Trends and Issues in Special Education
Credit Hour(s): 3
Candidates will explore a variety of special education related topics including legal/ethical issues, documentation procedures, and development of the IEP as well as models of service delivery and collaboration that can be used in school and community settings.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 110 , EDUC 200 , SPED 310
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SPED 316 - Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Candidates will explore a variety of topics related to autism including specific definitions and eligibility criteria as well as the characteristics, educational implications, and incidence rate relating to individuals with autism. Candidates will also explore program delivery, instructional strategies, and services for individuals with autism.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 310
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SPED 317 - Assessment and Interventions for Students with Autism
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
Candidates will explore various strategies to design, deliver, and evaluate the instruction of individuals with autism. Students will explore effective strategies for collaboration, the use of positive behavioral supports, the development of social skills, and the use of assistive technology for students with autism spectrum disorder. This course requires 30 clock hours of experience in work with students with ASD.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 316
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Theatre |
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THEA 200 - Introduction to Theater
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course covers the major periods in the development of theater in Western culture from ancient Greece to the 21st century. Representative examples of dramatic literature from each period will be examined as a way into social/political life of the times.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for enrollment in ENGL 101 .
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THEA 223 - Play Production
Lecture Hour(s): 1
Lab Hour(s): 2
Credit Hour(s): 1
Affords study and practical experience in theatrical production and management by involving students in planning for a live production by analyzing the script and participating in at least one of the following: acting, scene design and construction, makeup, costuming, lighting, sound, public relations, or other needs particular to a musical choreography, etc. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for enrollment in ENGL 101 .
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