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DNA 140 - Externship (5 CR.)
Exposes students to the fast pace of a dental practice while they perform support services with an established team. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 13 hours per week.
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Dental Hygiene Enrollment in DNH courses is restricted to students program-placed in the Dental Hygiene Program.
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DNH 111 - Oral Anatomy (2 CR.)
Studies the morphology and function of the oral structures with emphasis on the primary and permanent dentition, eruption sequence, occlusion, and intra-arch relationships. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DNH 115 - Histology/Head and Neck Anatomy (3 CR.)
Presents a study of the microscopic and macroscopic anatomy and physiology of the head, neck, and oral tissues. Includes embryologic development and histologic components of the head, neck, teeth, and periodontium. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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DNH 120 - Management of Emergencies (2 CR.)
Studies the various medical emergencies and techniques for managing emergencies in the dental setting. Additional practical applications and simulations of emergencies may be conducted to enhance basic knowledge from the lecture component. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DNH 130 - Oral Radiography for the Dental Hygienist (3 CR.)
Studies radiation physics, biology, safety, and exposure techniques for intra- and extra-oral radiographic surveys. Laboratory provides practice in exposure, processing methods, mounting, and interpretation of normal findings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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DNH 141 - Dental Hygiene I (5 CR.)
Introduces clinical knowledge and skills for the performance of dental hygiene services that include basic skill components, lab mannequins, and patient practice. Lecture 3 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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DNH 142 - Dental Hygiene II (5 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): DNH 141 . Exposes students to instrument sharpening, time management, and patient education techniques and methods. Provides supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic with emphasis on developing patient treatment and instrument skills. Introduces the student to dental assisting skills. Lecture 2 hours. Total 11 hours per week.
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DNH 143 - Dental Hygiene III (4 CR.)
Introduces dental healthcare for patients with special needs. Includes introduction to computer concepts and applications. Provides supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic with emphasis on refining patient treatment and instrumentation skills, including oral radiographs. Lecture 2 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
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DNH 145 - General and Oral Pathology (2 CR.)
Introduces general pathology with consideration of the common diseases affecting the human body. Particular emphasis is given to the study of pathological conditions of the mouth, teeth, and their supporting structures. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DNH 146 - Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist (2 CR.)
Introduces the theoretical and practical study of various concepts and methods used in describing, preventing, and controlling periodontal disease. Presents etiology, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of diseases. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DNH 150 - Nutrition (2 CR.)
Studies nutrition as it relates to dentistry and general health. Emphasizes the principles of nutrition as applied to the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DNH 214 - Practical Materials for Dental Hygiene (2 CR.)
Studies the current technologic advances, expanded functions, and clinical/laboratory materials used in dental hygiene practice. Provides laboratory experience for developing skills in the utilization and applications of these technologies and functions. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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DNH 216 - Pharmacology (2 CR.)
Studies the chemical and therapeutic agents used in dentistry, including their preparation, effectiveness, and specific application. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DNH 226 - Public Health Dental Hygiene I (2 CR.)
Studies and compares concepts of delivery of healthcare, applying the public health delivery model. Utilizes epidemiologic methods, research, and biostatistics as applied to oral health program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Incorporates and applies current health issues and trends. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DNH 227 - Public Health Dental Hygiene II (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): DNH 226 . Applies concepts of public health program planning through student-directed community projects with an emphasis on preventative oral health education. Includes development of table clinics, bulletin boards, and volunteer service in the community. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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DNH 230 - Office Practice and Ethics (1 CR.)
Studies the principles of dental ethics and economics as they relate to the dental hygienist. The course also includes a study of jurisprudence and office procedures. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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DNH 235 - Management of Dental Pain and Anxiety in the Dental Office (2 CR.)
Provides a study of anxiety and pain management techniques used in dental care. Students will understand the necessary theory to appropriately treat, plan, and successfully administer topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide/ oxygen analgesia. Includes the components of pain, pain control mechanisms, topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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DNH 244 - Dental Hygiene IV (5 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): DNH 143 . Introduces advanced skills and the dental hygienist’s role in dental specialties. Includes supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic and/or off-campus clinical rotations at various community facilities. Emphasizes treatment of patients demonstrating periodontal involvement, stressing application and correlation of knowledge and skills from previous semesters. Lecture 1 hour. Total 13 hours per week.
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DNH 245 - Dental Hygiene V (5 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): DNH 244 . Exposes student to current advances in dentistry. Includes supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic and/or off-campus clinical rotations at various community facilities. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of knowledge from previous semesters, treatment of patients with moderate to advanced periodontal involvement, and improving clinical speed while maintaining quality in preparation for practice. Lecture 1 hour. Total 13 hours per week.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Enrollment in DMS courses (except DMS 100 ) is restricted to students program-placed in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
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DMS 100 - Orientation to the Sonography Profession (1 CR.)
Presents a brief history of the sonography profession, code of ethics, scope of practice, and technical standards. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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DMS 150 - Echocardiography I (4 CR.)
Presents the fundamentals of adult echocardiography, including basic ultrasound scanning techniques of the heart. Students focus on anatomy, pathophysiology, and echocardiographic pattern recognition with real-time 2D, 3D, and 4D imaging, and Doppler and M-mode echocardiography. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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DMS 160 - Vascular Sonography I (4 CR.)
Presents the fundamentals of vascular technology including basic ultrasound scanning techniques of the peripheral vascular and abdominal vascular systems. Students focus on anatomy, physiology, pathology, and vascular recognition with real-time 2D and Doppler imaging. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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DMS 206 - Introduction to Sonography (3 CR.)
Introduces the diagnostic foundations of diagnostic medical sonography, including terminology, scan plane orientations, anatomical relationships, departmental administrative operations, hospital organization, and basic patient care principles. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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DMS 207 - Sectional Anatomy (2 CR.)
Teaches normal sectional anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes, with correlated sonographic images. Emphasis will be placed on abdominopelvic organs and vasculature. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DMS 208 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I (2 CR.)
Discusses and solves mathematical problems associated with human tissue, basic instrumentation, and scanning technology. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DMS 209 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II (2 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): DMS 208 . Focuses on the areas of ultrasonic, instrumentation, image artifacts, biologic effects, quality control, as well as Doppler principles and applications, and basic types of equipment through lecture and laboratory exercises. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DMS 211 - Abdominal Sonography (4 CR.)
Examines the clinical applications within the specialty of abdominal sonography including interpretation of normal and abnormal sonographic patterns, pathology, related clinical signs and symptoms, normal variants, and clinical laboratory tests. Includes laboratory sessions on basic scanning techniques and protocols. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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DMS 212 - Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography (4 CR.)
Corequisite(s): DMS 211. Presents the clinical applications within the sonographic specialties of obstetrics and gynecology. Includes topics of discussion on normal and abnormal sonographic patterns, related clinical symptoms, and associated laboratory tests. Includes laboratory sessions on basic scanning techniques. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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DMS 217 - Sectional Anatomy Laboratory (1 CR.)
Provides experience with sectional anatomy. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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DMS 218 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumental Laboratory I (1 CR.)
Presents practice with basic instrumentation, mathematical calculations, and basic properties of acoustical physics. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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DMS 219 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumental Laboratory II (1 CR.)
Presents advanced practice with instrumentation, hemodynamics, Doppler instrumentation, and pulse-echo technology. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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DMS 222 - Sonography Registry Review (2 CR.)
Reviews material covered throughout the Sonography Program to prepare the student for the ultrasound registry examination. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DMS 231 - Clinical Education I (3 CR.)
Develops students’ ultrasonic skills in a diagnostic environment; may include on-campus labs and private office settings, as well as hospital rotations. May include experiences in abdominal, pelvic, obstetrical, and small parts scanning, as well as echocardiography and vascular sonography. Laboratory 9 hours per week.
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DMS 232 - Clinical Education II (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): DMS 231 . Develops students’ ultrasonic skills in a diagnostic environment; may include on-campus labs and private office settings, as well as hospital rotations. May include experiences in abdominal, pelvic, obstetrical, and small parts scanning, as well as echocardiography and vascular sonography. Laboratory 20 hours per week.
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DMS 240 - Echocardiography Sectional Anatomy (3 CR.)
An introduction to ultrasound sectional anatomy of the heart and great vessels. Anatomy will be presented in the transverse and sagittal planes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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DMS 241 - Advanced Abdominal Sonography (3 CR.)
Presents advanced study of abdominal sonography with concentration on case study reviews of normal anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, including abnormal etiology and diagnostic techniques. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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DMS 242 - Advanced Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): DMS 212 . Presents advanced study of obstetrics/gynecology with concentration on case study reviews of normal anatomy, physiology, and fetal development, including abnormal etiology and diagnostic techniques. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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DMS 243 - Breast Sonography (1 CR.)
Presents the fundamentals of breast sonography, including case study review of normal anatomy, physiology, and pathological conditions of breast tissue and its visualization with real-time 2D and 3D imaging, and Doppler. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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DMS 245 - Vascular Ultrasound Sectional Anatomy (3 CR.)
Presents ultrasound sectional anatomy of the peripheral vascular, cerebrovascular, and abdominal vascular systems. Anatomy will be presented in the transverse, sagittal, and coronal planes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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DMS 250 - Echocardiography II (4 CR.)
Presents advanced study of echocardiography with concentration on case study reviews of normal anatomy, physiology, and pathologic conditions of the adult heart. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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DMS 255 - Echocardiography Registry Review (2 CR.)
Presents students with registry examination preparation, test-taking strategies, and skills that will facilitate the graduate’s entry into the career of sonography. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DMS 256 - Echocardiography Case Study Review (1 CR.)
Presents weekly echocardiography case studies by faculty and students for interpretation and pattern recognition. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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DMS 260 - Vascular Sonography II (4 CR.)
Presents the fundamentals of vascular technology including basic ultrasound scanning techniques of the cerebrovascular system. Students focus on anatomy, physiology, pathology, and vascular recognition with real-time 2D and Doppler imaging. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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DMS 265 - Vascular Case Study Review (1 CR.)
Presents weekly vascular case studies by faculty and students for interpretation and pattern recognition. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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DMS 266 - Vascular Ultrasound Registry Review (2 CR.)
Presents students with registry examination preparation, test-taking strategies, and skills that will facilitate the graduate’s entry into the career of sonography. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DSL 111 - Introduction to Diesel Engine (2 CR.)
Studies the modern diesel engine, including its fuel, cooling, induction, and exhaust systems. Covers construction, fabrication, maintenance, tune-up, and minor repair and adjustment. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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DSL 123 - Diesel Engine Systems I (2 CR.)
Studies basic operational theory of the two- and four-stroke cycle diesel engine used in public transportation vehicles. Covers the construction and function of the diesel engine and the major components as they relate to air, exhaust, and fuel systems. Emphasizes diesel engine tune-up and troubleshooting theory. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DSL 141 - Transportation Electrical Systems I (2 CR.)
Studies basic operational theory of electrical systems used in public transportation vehicles. Covers electrical symbols, schematics, and troubleshooting procedures, as well as the function, construction, and operation of the electrical system and its components. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DSL 143 - Diesel Truck Electrical Systems (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): DSL 141 or instructor approval. Studies the theory and operation of various truck and tractor electrical systems. Covers preheating, starting, generating, and lighting systems. Uses modern test equipment for measurement, adjustment, and troubleshooting. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
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DSL 150 - Mobile Hydraulics and Pneumatics (3 CR.)
Introduces the theory, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatic systems and devices used in mobile applications. Emphasizes the properties of fluid, fluid flow, fluid states, and application of Bernoulli’s equation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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DSL 152 - Diesel Power Trains, Chassis, and Suspension (4 CR.)
Studies the chassis, suspension, steering, and brake systems found on medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks. Covers construction features, operating principles, and service procedures for power train components such as clutches, multi-speed transmissions, propeller shafts, and rear axles. Teaches operations of modern equipment to correct and adjust abnormalities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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DSL 153 - Power Trains I (3 CR.)
Focuses on manual, hydrostatic, and heavy-duty automatic transmissions. Examines various types of power trains and their components, such as multidisc clutch, multi-speed transmissions, torques, drive lines, and differentials. Includes disassembly and assembly of various components. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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DSL 155 - Heavy Duty Suspension and Service (3 CR.)
Examines suspensions used on heavy-duty trucks and teaches preventative maintenance and service procedures. Includes nomenclature, theory of operation and services, and repair of heavy-duty truck suspension systems including tires and wheels and steering gear and connecting linkage. Provides opportunity for preventative maintenance inspections and service procedures on heavy-duty vehicles. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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DSL 160 - Air Brake Systems (3 CR.)
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems as used in heavy-duty and public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Teaches proper service and preventative maintenance of systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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DIT 121 - Nutrition I (3 CR.)
Studies food composition, dietary guidelines, and nutrients essential to healthy human life. Analyzes nutrient function and metabolism. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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DIT 122 - Nutrition II (3 CR.)
Prior basic nutrition course is recommended. Applies the principles from DIT 121 to the life cycle. Includes current topics such as fad diets, preventive nutrition, weight control, and exercise. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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DIT 125 - Current Concepts in Diet and Nutrition (3 CR.)
Studies the importance of diet to health and wellbeing in daily life. Addresses current controversies over food practices and information, food facts and fiction, fad diets, vegetarianism, diet and heart disease, and sound guidelines for maintaining good health with wise food choices. Applies computer technology for nutritional analysis. Intended especially for the non-Dietetics major. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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DIT 221 - Therapeutic Nutrition (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): DIT 121 , DIT 122 , or approval of instructor. Applies nutrition principles to the treatment of persons with special dietary needs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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ECO 110 - Consumer Economics (3 CR.)
Fosters understanding of American economic system and the individual’s role as a consumer. Emphasizes application of economic principles to practical problems encountered. Alerts students to opportunities, dangers, and alternatives of consumers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ECO 120 - Survey of Economics (3 CR.)
Presents a broad overview of economic theory, history, development, and application. Introduces terms, definitions, policies, and philosophies of market economies. Provides some comparison with other economic systems. Includes some degree of exposure to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 CR.)
Introduces macroeconomics including the study of Keynesian, classical, monetarist principles and theories, the study of national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, financial markets, money and banking, the role of government spending and taxation, along with international trade and investments. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 CR.)
Introduces the basic concepts of microeconomics. Explores the free market concepts with coverage of economic models and graphs, scarcity and choices, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal benefits and costs, profits, and production and distribution. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ECO 210 - International Economics (3 CR.)
Analyzes the nature, performance, and problems of market and non-market economic systems with emphasis on post-World War II experience. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ECO 230 - Money and Banking (3 CR.)
Reviews history of American banking institutions, principles, and practices. Emphasizes the relationship of finances to business structure, operation, and organization. Examines present financial structures, agents, problems, and institutions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EDU 114 - Driver Task Analysis (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENF 1 orENF 2 , under the Virginia Placement Test, or ESL 51 . Introduces the “driver task” as related to the highway transportation system and factors that influence performance ability. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take certification exams for driving school instructors in both public and private schools. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EDU 200 - Introduction to Teaching as a Profession (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): 24-hours of college course work. Provides an orientation to the teaching profession in Virginia, including historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Includes supervised field placement (recommended: 40 clock hours) in a K-12 school. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EDU 207 - Human Growth and Development (3 CR.)
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EDU 214 - Instructional Principles of Driver Education (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): EDU 114 . Analyzes rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Driver Education Programs with special emphasis on organization and administration. Includes uses in the classroom, driving range, and on the street. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take the state certification exam in driver education. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EDU 225 - Audiovisual Materials and Computer Software (3 CR.)
Prepares students to construct graphic teaching aids, to select and develop materials for instructional support, and to operate, maintain, and use audiovisual equipment used in the classroom. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EDU 235 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education (3 CR.)
Focuses on the health and developmental needs of children and the methods by which these needs are met. Emphasizes positive health, hygiene, nutrition, and feeding routines, childhood diseases, and safety issues. Emphasizes supporting the mental and physical well-being of children, as well as procedures for reporting child abuse. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EDU 254 - Teaching Basic Academic Skills to Exceptional Children (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): successful completion of 24 hours of college courses preferably including ITE 115 and ENG 111 or equivalent. Develops competencies required to teach readiness and basic skills to children with special needs in private or public school settings. Includes the preparation of lesson plans, instructional units, and Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s). Includes child abuse recognition and intervention training. Emphasizes exceptionalities for students ages 2-21 under Public Law 94-142. Familiarizes students with the indicators of effective teaching. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EDU 270 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 24 hours of college coursework preferably including ITE 115 and ENG 111 or equivalent. Explores the nature of autism and related developmental disorders. Details and discusses current evaluation and assessment measures in ASD. Discusses current intervention strategies and their implementation in the school setting. Part I of III. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EDU 280 - Technology Standards for Teachers (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119 or instructor’s approval. Provides K-12 classroom teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel. Certification is dependent upon the supervisor’s or employer’s approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EDU 285 - Teaching Online Program (TOP) (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): proficient working knowledge of the current VCCS online course delivery system. Instructs educators in the method and practice for delivery of online course content. Includes instructional technology and instructional design theory and practice, with skills and strategies that educators will use to engage students and create a collaborative online environment. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EDU 287 - Instructional Design for Online Learning (3 CR.)
Prepares educators to design online courses that encourage active learning and student participation. Focuses on instructional design practices including the development of content tied to learning objectives and a peer-based approach to evaluating courses. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ELE 146 - Electric Motor Control (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): ELE 150 or equivalent. Studies solid state devices with application and emphasis toward control of power. Includes diodes, SCR’s, photoelectric controls, timing, circuits, voltage regulation and three phase rectifiers. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ELE 148 - Power Distribution Systems (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): ELE 150 . Introduces transmission and distribution of electrical power. Includes application of transformers, distribution and over-current protection devices, substations, switchboards, feeders, bus-ways, motor control centers, generators, motors, and troubleshooting techniques associated with these systems and devices. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals (3 CR.)
Provides an intensive study of the fundamentals of direct and alternating current, resistance, magnetism, inductance and capacitance, with emphasis on practical applications. Focuses on electrical/machines applications. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 189 - Data Cabling Communication (3 CR.)
Introduces construction, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of a variety of copper cables. Prepares students for the Electronics Technician Association Data Cable Installer Certification (DCIC) necessary to compete for entry-level positions in a wide range of networking, security and video companies. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ELE 211 - Electrical Machines I (3 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 114 or equivalent. Part I of II. Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of DC and AC machines. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ELE 233 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems I (3 CR.)
Teaches operating and programming of programmable logic controllers. Covers analog and digital interfacing and communication schemes as they apply to system. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ELE 250 - Fiber Optic Technology (3 CR.)
Introduces testing, troubleshooting, and repair of fiber optic systems. Prepares students for the Electronics Technician Association Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certification necessary to compete for technician level positions in a wide range of networking, security and video companies. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 281 - Digital Systems (3 CR.)
Includes basic numbering systems, Boolean algebra, logic circuits and systems, pulse circuits and pulse logic systems as applied to computer and microprocessor technology. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 286 - Principles and Application of Robotics (3 CR.)
Provides an overview of terminology, principles, practices, and applications of robotics. Studies development, programming; hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic controls; sensors, and system troubleshooting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Emergency Medical Services Enrollment in EMS courses (except EMS 111 and EMS 120 ) is restricted to students program-placed in Emergency Medical Services Programs.
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EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers (1 CR.)
Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for healthcare providers. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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EMS 105 - Basic Medication Administration Procedures (1 CR.)
Covers basic theory and practical application of medication and drug dosage, as well as calculations. Direct application to the functional performance of the EMT-Intermediate in the field and clinical settings is stressed. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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EMS 111 - Emergency Medical Technician: Basic (7 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 100 /equivalent. Corequisite(s): EMS 120 . Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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EMS 112 - Emergency Medical Technician: Basic I (4 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 100 or CPR certification at the Healthcare Provider level. Corequisite(s): EMS 120. Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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EMS 115 - Emergency Medical Technician: Basic Refresher (2 CR.)
Provides 36 clock hours of instruction to meet Virginia Office of EMS requirements for recertification at the EMT-Basic level. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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EMS 120 - Emergency Medical Technician: Basic Clinical (1 CR.)
Corequisite(s): This course is a co-requisite for either EMS 111 or EMS 113, depending upon the program in which the student is participating. Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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EMS 121 - Preparatory Foundations (2 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, introduction to public health, legal and ethical issues. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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EMS 123 - EMS Clinical Preparation (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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EMS 125 - Basic Pharmacology (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Corequisite(s): EMS 126. Prepares students to demonstrate competency concerning basic principles of pharmacology, drug dosage calculations and medication administration. Introduces medications listed in the Advanced EMT (AEMT) scope of practice. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
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EMS 126 - Basic Pharmacology Lab (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Corequisite(s): EMS 125. Focuses on the safe administration of medications in the emergency setting. Includes drug dose calculation and covers multiple routes of administration including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraosseous and other methods within the scope of practice for the emergency care provider. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
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EMS 127 - Airway, Shock, and Resuscitation (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Corequisite(s): EMS 128 Introduces concepts associated with pre-hospital emergency care of the individual experiencing airway difficulty or in need of resuscitation or shock management. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
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EMS 128 - Airway, Shock, and Resuscitation Lab (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Corequisite(s): EMS 127 Focuses on specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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EMS 135 - Emergency Medical Care (2 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , and EMS 128 . Corequisite(s): EMS 136 Prepares the student to assess and manage patients with common medical emergencies. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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EMS 136 - Emergency Medical Care Lab (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , and EMS 128 . Corequisite(s): EMS 135 Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies. Lab 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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EMS 137 - Trauma Care (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , and EMS 128 . Corequisite(s): EMS 138 Prepares the student to assess and manage injured patients, developing his/her problem-solving ability in the treatment of trauma involving various body systems. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
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EMS 138 - Trauma Care Lab (1 CR.)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , and EMS 128 . Corequisite(s): EMS 137 Focuses on the skills required for the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injury. Lab 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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