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2021-2022 NOVA Catalog 
    
2021-2022 NOVA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Psychology

  
  • PSY 237 - Adult Psychology

    (3 CR.)
    Studies development of the adult personality. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional aspects of aging from early adulthood to death. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • PSY 240 - Health Psychology

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the psychology of healthy behavior. Applies psychological principles to preventative health care. Covers topics such as exercise, nutrition, stress, lifestyles, and habits. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , or division approval.
  
  • PSY 250 - Law Enforcement Psychology

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the psychology of police work in interpersonal or intergroup situations. Includes topics such as prejudice, suggestion, emotion, frustration, and aggression. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , PSY 125 , or division approval.
  
  • PSY 255 - Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior

    (3 CR.)
    Studies psychology of criminal behavior. Includes topics such as violent and nonviolent crime, sexual offenses, insanity, addiction, white-collar crime, and other deviant behaviors. Provides a background for law enforcement occupations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • PSY 260 - Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse

    (3 CR.)
    Examines how psychoactive drugs interact with the body and the brain. Explores the use of prescription psychoactive drugs to treat mental disorders. Explores the use of psychoactive drugs in American culture. Differentiates use and abuse of psychoactive substances so that symptoms of abuse can be identified in a person. Investigates various treatments of substance abuse. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , PSY 201 , or division approval.
  
  • PSY 265 - Psychology of Men and Women

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the major determinants of sex differences. Emphasizes psychosexual differentiation and gender identity from sex and gender, biological, interpersonal, and sociocultural perspectives. Includes topics such as sex roles, socialization, rape, abuse, and androgyny. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 125 , PSY 200 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • PSY 270 - Psychology of Human Sexuality

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on scientific investigation of human sexuality and psychological and social implications of such research. Considers sociocultural influences, the physiology and psychology of sexual response patterns, sexual dysfunctions, and development of relationships. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , or division approval.

Radiation Oncology

  
  • ROC 131 - Clinical Clerkship I

    (4 CR.)
    Introduces student to clinical setting and the basics of radiation oncology. Covers basic technical and patient care skills through supervised direct patient contact and phantom work. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 16 hours per week.

  
  • ROC 132 - Clinical Clerkship II

    (5 CR.)
    Continues supervised direct patient contact and phantom work with focus on technical skills related to equipment manipulation. With minimal assistance the student should be able to perform basic treatment and simulation procedures as well as patient care skills. Laboratory 25 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ROC 131 .
  
  • ROC 231 - Clinical Clerkship III

    (5 CR.)
    Introduces student to intermediate and complex treatment and simulation procedures as well as dosimetry, beam modification devices, and Brach therapy competencies. Students should demonstrate proficiency in equipment manipulation and intermediate care skills. Laboratory 25 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ROC 132 .
  
  • ROC 232 - Clinical Clerkship IV

    (5 CR.)
    Students perform intermediate procedures with minimal assistance and demonstrate comprehension of tasks related to complex procedures. During this clerkship the student should demonstrate the ability to work more independently. Laboratory 25 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ROC 231 .

Radiography

Enrollment in RAD courses (except RAD 105 ) is restricted to students program-placed in the Radiography Program.

  
  • RAD 105 - Introduction to Radiology, Protection, and Patient Care

    (2 CR.)
    Presents brief history of the radiologic profession, code of ethics, conduct for radiologic students, and basic fundamentals of radiation projection. Teaches the care and handling of the sick and injured patient in the radiology department. Introduces the use of contrast media necessary in the investigation of the internal organs. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 115 - Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    (3 CR.)
    Presents concepts of magnetic imaging, magnetic physics, fundamentals of magnetic resonance, and application of these principles. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.
  
  • RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I

    (4 CR.)
    Introduces procedures for positioning the patient’s anatomical structures relative to X-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and axial skeleton. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 125 - Patient Care Procedures

    (3 CR.)
    Presents the care and handling of the sick and injured patient in the radiology department. Introduces the fundamentals of nursing procedures, equipment, and supplies specific to radiology. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 131 - Elementary Clinical Procedures I

    (3 CR.)
    Develops advanced technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Focuses on manipulation of equipment, patient care, osseous studies, skull procedures, and contrast studies. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Clinical 15 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 135 - Elementary Clinical Procedures II

    (5 CR.)
    Introduces advanced technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Focuses on basic contrast media studies, osseous studies, and skull procedures. Provides clinical experiences in healthcare agencies. Clinical 25 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 136 - Clinical Procedures in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    (2 CR.)
    Develops technical skills in magnetic resonance procedures. Focuses on manipulation of equipment, patient care, and procedures. Clinical 10 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 141 - Principles of Radiographic Quality I

    (4 CR.)
    Presents factors that control and influence radiographic quality, as well as various technical conversion factors useful in radiography. Discusses automatic film processing, sensitometry, and quality assurance testing. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to program.
  
  • RAD 142 - Principles of Radiographic Quality II

    (4 CR.)
    Presents factors that control and influence radiographic quality, as well as various technical conversion factors useful in radiography. Discusses automatic film processing, sensitometry, and quality assurance testing. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): RAD 141  and admission to the program.
  
  • RAD 205 - Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

    (3 CR.)
    Studies methods and devices used for protection from ionizing radiation. Teaches theories of biological effects, cell and organism sensitivity, and the somatic and genetic effects of ionizing radiation. Presents current radiation protection philosophy for protecting the patient and technologist. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 215 - Correlated Radiographic Theory

    (1 CR.)
    Presents intensive correlation of all major radiologic technology subject areas. Studies interrelationships of biology, physics, principles of exposure, radiologic procedures, patient care, and radiation protection. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • RAD 221 - Radiographic Procedures II

    (4 CR.)
    Continues procedures for positioning the patient’s anatomical structures relative to X-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the skull, contrast studies of internal organs, and special procedures employed in the more complicated investigation of the human body. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 231 - Advanced Clinical Procedures I

    (5 CR.)
    Reinforces technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Introduces more intricate contrast media procedures. Focuses on technical proficiency, application of radiation, protection, nursing skills, and exposure principles. Teaches advanced technical procedures and principles of imaging modalities, correlating previous radiographic theory, focusing on full responsibility for patients in technical areas, perfecting technical skills, and developing awareness of related areas utilizing ionizing radiation. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Clinical 25 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 232 - Advanced Clinical Procedures II

    (5 CR.)
    Reinforces technical skills in fundamental radiographic procedures. Introduces more intricate contrast media procedures. Focuses on technical proficiency, application of radiation, protection, nursing skills, and exposure principles. Teaches advanced technical procedures and principles of imaging modalities, correlating previous radiographic theory, focusing on full responsibility for patients in technical areas, perfecting technical skills, and developing awareness of related areas utilizing ionizing radiation. Provides clinical experience in cooperating health agencies. Clinical 25 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 240 - Radiographic Pathology

    (3 CR.)
    Presents a survey of common medical and surgical disorders that affect radiographic image. Discusses conditions related to different systems of the human body. Studies the correlation of these conditions with radiographs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • RAD 242 - Computed Tomography Procedures and Instrumentation

    (2 CR.)
    Focuses on the patient care, imaging procedures, physics, and instrumentation related to computed tomography imaging. Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.
  
  • RAD 246 - Special Procedures

    (1 CR.)
    Studies special radiographic and surgical procedures and equipment employed in the more complicated investigation of internal conditions of the human body. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • RAD 247 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy

    (3 CR.)
    Presents a specialized study of cross-sectional anatomy relevant to sectional imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ARRT or eligible.
  
  • RAD 255 - Radiographic Equipment

    (3 CR.)
    Studies principles and operation of general and specialized X-ray equipment. Lecture 3 hours per week.


Real Estate

  
  • REA 100 - Principles of Real Estate

    (4 CR.)
    Examines practical applications of real estate principles. Includes a study of titles, estates, land descriptions, contracts, legal instruments, financing, and management of real estate. Lecture 4 hours per week.


Recreation and Parks

  
  • RPK 100 - Introduction to Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies

    (3 CR.)
    Includes history and philosophy of the recreation and parks movement. Discusses the theory of leisure and play. Analyzes leisure service delivery systems and career opportunities. Emphasizes the commercial, nonprofit and public sectors, armed forces, and therapeutic recreation, as well as volunteer service. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 .
  
  • RPK 120 - Outdoor Recreation

    (3 CR.)
    Includes history and philosophy of conservation, preservation, and the development of outdoor recreation in the United States. Emphasizes development of practical skills in planning, instructing, and managing outdoor recreation programs and facilities, including youth resident camps, RV campgrounds, as well as resources in the urban setting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 121 - Fundamentals of Camp Management

    (3 CR.)
    Includes the history and philosophy of the residential/day camp movement in the United States. Examines camp industry trends regarding specialty camps, camp organizations, programming and operation standards, marketing, insurance, risk management, administration, staffing, training and certification, and improving professional requirements through national certification. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 125 - Resource Interpretation and Education

    (3 CR.)
    Includes overview of the history of the outdoor education movement. Concentrates on the basic knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and present interpretive programs and develop outdoor educational tools. Includes design and construction of interpretive displays using varied materials and all forms of presentation media (print, audio-visual, and computer software). Students will be required to create and present an interpretive program or outdoor education instructional tool. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111  and completion of or concurrent enrollment in a CST course.
  
  • RPK 130 - Caving

    (1 CR.)
    Introduces basic caving techniques, equipment, issues regarding karst resource protection and national organizations dedicated to resource protection, geology, and ecology, as well as cave safety. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 131 - Kayaking

    (1 CR.)
    Introduces kayaking techniques, water classification, conditioning, safety and destination planning. Includes field experience involving kayaking in multiple environments: flat water, ocean, and whitewater (may require overnight stay). Laboratory 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ability to swim.
  
  • RPK 135 - Program Planning

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces principles of program planning in the recreation setting. Analyzes participants’ needs and demands, as well as social, physical, and psychological characteristics of participation. Explains how to organize and implement programs and special events. Requires a 32-hour service-learning project off campus. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 140 - Land Use Ethics

    (1 CR.)
    Examines the impact of human activity on the outdoor environment, specifically lands used for backpacking, hiking, and camping. Addresses the history and philosophy of the Leave No Trace movement, regarding sustainable backcountry and “at-home” practices, visitor demands, and resource management challenges. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • RPK 141 - Leadership and Supervision

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces leadership and supervision in the leisure services industry. Assesses leadership styles, traits and leadership theories, and provides the opportunity for students to assess their own individual styles. Addresses group dynamics, conflict, and issues relating specifically to leadership of volunteers. Includes a leadership practicum. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 146 - Recreation Facilities Management and Design

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces concepts of facilities planning, site analysis, planning and zoning strategies, and landscape design. Emphasizes the creation and maintenance of “people-space.” Presents issues regarding community development, needs assessment, facility planning and design, geographic use patterns, and demographics. Includes field experience. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): RPK 100  and ENG 111 .
  
  • RPK 150 - Mountain Biking

    (1 CR.)
    Teaches the sport of mountain biking, equipment, techniques, basic bicycle repair, trail safety and etiquette, trail conflict management, trail development, and destination planning. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 151 - Orienteering

    (1 CR.)
    Introduces orienteering, compass and GPS use, topography, and geocaching as a sport. Teaches map reading, using a compass, decision-making, and team work. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 152 - Sports First Aid and Safety

    (1 CR.)
    Focuses on the introduction to first aid protocols, causes, signs and symptoms of injury for coaches, injury prevention, preseason physicals, fitness screenings, conditioning programs and return to play guidelines, injury prevention and risk management, as well as the design and implementation of a medical emergency plan. Course requires successful passage of National Certification Exam. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 160 - Wilderness First Aid

    (2 CR.)
    Examines the role of outdoor professionals in wilderness medicine and the response, care, and rescue of outdoor participants in nonurban environments. Provides intensive, in-depth training in the areas of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment system, body systems, environmental injuries/conditions, anaphylaxis, lifting/moving/extrication, patient carries, and backcountry medicine. Course requires successful passage of National Certification Exam. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 170 - Recreational Backpacking

    (1 CR.)
    Presents backpacking skills including destination selection, route planning, gear selection and preparation (individual and group), trip safety, packing techniques, wilderness medicine and backcountry protocols, food selection, cooking techniques, and clothing selection. Presents land use ethic of Leave No Trace, permitting requirements, and outdoor skills. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 171 - Canoeing

    (1 CR.)
    Introduces the history of canoeing, paddling techniques, safety, water conditions and trip planning related to canoe operation in a river, lake, or ocean environment. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ability to swim.
  
  • RPK 175 - Rock Climbing

    (1 CR.)
    Covers fundamentals of rock climbing, belay skills, gear, and hardware specific to sport climbing. Presents climbing techniques, climbing and climb site safety, knots, and equipment care and maintenance. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 180 - Youth Sports Administration

    (3 CR.)
    Prepares coaching professionals to develop and implement emotionally and physically healthful youth sports programs. Includes an analysis of the youth sports program planning process including philosophy development, learning styles and outcomes, managing parents and players, skills development, risk management, financial planning, strategic partnerships, and sports event management. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 185 - Recreational Camping

    (1 CR.)
    Presents camping skills including destination selection, route planning, gear selection and preparation (individual and group), trip safety, packing techniques (from car camping to “going light”), food selection, cooking techniques, and shelter selection. Presents land use ethic of Leave No Trace, permitting requirements, and outdoor skills. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 201 - Recreation and Parks Management

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the organization and management of recreation and parks agencies. Discusses theories and principles of management, organizational behavior, budget preparation, hiring practices, personnel management, budget preparation, documentation, and presentation. Examines software specific to recreation facility and program management. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111  and/or concurrent enrollment in ENG 112 .
  
  • RPK 202 - Leisure Studies Practicum

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the organization and management of recreation and parks agencies through hands-on experience in an internship placement within a leisure services agency. Develops students’ personal and professional needs and interests by working within a professional setting. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): RPK 201  and GPA of 3.0.
  
  • RPK 206 - Adventure Ropes Courses

    (1 CR.)
    Introduces programs which emphasize the development of self-concept, group cooperation, and physical abilities. Teaches a variety of rope course activities including new games, initiatives, and the high and low rope courses. Includes the use of ropes course apparatus, safety techniques, and sequencing. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 210 - Principles and Psychology of Coaching

    (3 CR.)
    Provides an analysis of volunteer coaching and the coaching profession planning process including philosophy development, learning styles and outcomes, managing parents and players, skills development, risk management, financial planning, drugs, and eating disorders in sport and physical training. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 220 - Ecotourism and Sustainable Practices

    (4 CR.)
    Examines the impacts of visitor behavior and ecotourism on natural resources and the management of ecotourism facilities and destinations (governmental and nongovernmental); national and international guidelines for ecotourism; and the response to the increasing growth of ecotourism and eco-travel in the U.S. and abroad and the resulting need for sustainable tourism practices. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 230 - Wilderness Medicine

    (4 CR.)
    Examines the role of the outdoor professional in wilderness medicine and the response, care and rescue of outdoor participants in nonurban environments. This is an intensive 72-hour Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course, which provides in-depth training in the areas of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment system, circulatory system, respiratory system, lifting, moving and extrication, fractures, stable injuries, nervous system, wounds, burns, principles of trauma, spine injuries, emergency childbirth, toxins, bites, stings, altitude/diving, hypo/hyperthermia, near drowning, frostbite, lightning, allergies, anaphylaxis, medical and legal issues, search and rescue, and personal preparedness. Course requires successful passage of National Certification Exam. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • RPK 255 - Leisure Services for Persons with Disabilities

    (3 CR.)
    Provides historical perspective as well as current theory and practice regarding the delivery of leisure services to people with disabilities. Introduces competencies needed to design, implement, and direct leisure experiences for people of all abilities. Strategies for identifying and removing physical and programmatic barriers are discussed. Examines disability legislation, universal design principles, assistive technology, adaptation techniques and leadership skills. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): RPK 100  and ENG 111 .
  
  • RPK 265 - Risk Management

    (3 CR.)
    Discusses the law and liability as they relate to the delivery of leisure services. Teaches practitioners legal principles necessary to analyze programs and facilities with respect to safety, emergency preparedness, and accident reporting protocols. Reviews hiring procedures, ADA compliance, national (CPSC, ASTM, OSHA) and professional standards (NRPA, ACA); certification and training standards (CPRP, CTRS); supervision; and the role of maintenance and insurance. Uses case law and national compliance standards to illustrate legal principles. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): RPK 100  and ENG 111 .

Religion

  
  • REL 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion

    (3 CR.)
    Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking about religious themes and religious experience. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • REL 217 - Life and Letters of Paul

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the journeys and religious thought of the apostle Paul. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • REL 225 - Selected Topics in Biblical

    (3 CR.)
    Examines a selected body of literature, a specific book of the Bible, or a pervasive theme. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • REL 231 - Religions of the World I

    (3 CR.)
    Studies religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. Part I of II. Includes but not limited to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • REL 232 - Religions of the World II

    (3 CR.)
    Studies religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. Part II of II. Includes but not limited to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • REL 233 - Introduction to Islam

    (3 CR.)
    Studies Islam in its historical, religious, and political dimensions and assists in the understanding of its contemporary vitality and attraction as a faith, a culture, and a way of life. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • REL 235 - Major Religious Thinkers

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the works of one or more important people in religious thought. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • REL 246 - Christianity

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the origins and historical development of Christianity, its basic metaphysical and theological assumptions and essential doctrines; also examines the present state of the church in the modern world. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • REL 255 - Selected Problems and Issues in Religion

    (3 CR.)
    Examines selected problems and issues of current interest in religion. Lecture 3 hours per week.


Respiratory Therapy

Enrollment in RTH courses is restricted to students program-placed in the Respiratory Therapy Program.

  
  • RTH 102 - Integrated Science for Respiratory Care II

    (3 CR.)
    Integrates the concepts of mathematics, chemistry, physics, microbiology, and computer technology as these sciences apply to the practices of respiratory care. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 111 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiopulmonary System

    (3 CR.)
    Concentrates on anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 120 - Fundamental Theory for Respiratory Care

    (2 CR.)
    Presents the theory of basic patient assessment and functional medical terminology. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 121 - Cardiopulmonary Science I

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal, and neuromuscular physiology, and pathophysiology. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 131 - Respiratory Care Theory and Procedures I

    (4 CR.)
    Presents theory of equipment and procedures used for patients requiring general and critical cardiopulmonary care. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 135 - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures I

    (2 CR.)
    Focuses on purpose, implementation and evaluation of equipment, and procedures used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 145 - Pharmacology for Respiratory Care I

    (1 CR.)
    Presents selection criteria for the use of, and detailed information on, pharmacological agents used in pulmonary care. Lecture 1 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 151 - Fundamental Clinical Procedures I

    (3 CR.)
    Offers clinical instruction in basic patient care practices. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 215 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation

    (1 CR.)
    Focuses on purpose and implementation of comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • RTH 222 - Cardiopulmonary Science II

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal, and neuromuscular physiology and pathophysiology. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 223 - Cardiopulmonary Science III

    (2 CR.)


    Continues the exploration of topics discussed in RTH 121 and RTH 222 

      Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 225 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Procedures

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on the cardiopulmonary, physiology, pathology, and application of therapeutic procedures in the management of the newborn and pediatric patient. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): RTH 222  or permission of the program director.
  
  • RTH 227 - Integrated Respiratory Therapy Skills II

    (2 CR.)
    Presents intensive correlation of all major respiratory therapy subject areas reflecting the entry-level and advanced practitioner matrices. Emphasizes assessment, implementation, and modification of therapy to patient response. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • RTH 236 - Critical Care Monitoring

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on techniques and theory necessary for the evaluation and treatment of the critical care patient. Explores physiologic effects of advanced mechanical ventilation. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): completion of all first and second semester required courses or permission of the program head.
  
  • RTH 245 - Pharmacology for Respiratory Care II

    (2 CR.)
    Concentrates on pharmacologic agents used in the management of the critically ill patient. Lecture 2 hours per week.


Russian

  
  • RUS 101 - Beginning Russian I

    (4 CR.)
    Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Lecture 4 hours per week.

  
  • RUS 102 - Beginning Russian II

    (4 CR.)
    Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): RUS 101 .
  
  • RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I

    (3 CR.)
    Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian. Class conducted in Russian. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): RUS 102  or equivalent.
  
  • RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II

    (3 CR.)
    Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian. Class conducted in Russian. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): RUS 201 .

Safety

  
  • SAF 130 - Industrial Safety - OSHA 10

    (1 CR.)
    Presents an introduction to occupational health and safety and its application in the workplace. Emphasizes safety standards and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), its rules and regulations (OSHA 10). Lecture 1 hour per week.


Social Science

  
  • SOC ___ - Elective

    (3 CR.)
    Check footnote for course options.

  
  • SSC 115 - Introduction to Global Affairs

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys wide range of global topics: previous periods of globalization, international organizations and law, transnational corporations and global economy, immigration and refugees, world environmental concerns, world culture, war and peace, paradoxical presence of nationalism and fundamentalism in global world, and anti-globalization movement. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SSC 205 - Cultural and Social Study of Women

    (3 CR.)
    Analyzes historical and contemporary social, cultural, political, and economic factors affecting the role of women. Uses selected literature about women in the modern world as a basis for study and discussion. Lecture 3 hours per week.


Sociology

  
  • SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology I

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces basic concepts and methods of sociology. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as socialization, group dynamics, gender roles, minority group relations, stratification, deviance, culture, and community studies. Includes research and theories on population; social change; and social institutions (family, education, religion, political system, economic system). Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SOC 202 - Introduction to Sociology II

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces basic concepts and methods of sociology. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as socialization, group dynamics, gender roles, minority group relations, stratification, deviance, culture, and community studies. Includes research and theories on population; social change; and social institutions (family, education, religion, political system, economic system). Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SOC 211 - Principles of Anthropology I

    (3 CR.)
    Inquires into the origins, development, and diversification of human biology and human cultures. Includes fossil records, physical origins of human development, human population genetics, linguistics, cultures’ origins and variation, and historical and contemporary analysis of human societies. This is a Passport Transfer Course. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SOC 212 - Principles of Anthropology II

    (3 CR.)
    Inquires into the origins, development, and diversification of human biology and human cultures. Includes fossil records, physical origins of human development, human population genetics, linguistics, cultures’ origins and variation, and historical and contemporary analysis of human societies. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SOC 215 - Sociology of the Family

    (3 CR.)
    Studies topics such as marriage and family in social and cultural context. Addresses the single scene, dating and marriage styles, child-rearing, husband and wife interaction, single parent families, and alternative lifestyles. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SOC 225 - Sociology of Gender

    (3 CR.)
    Analyzes influence of major social institutions and socialization in shaping and changing sex roles in contemporary society. Examines differential access to positions of public power and authority for men and women. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 200, 201 or 202, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • SOC 236 - Criminology

    (3 CR.)
    Studies research and causal theories of criminal behavior. Examines crime statistics, crime victims, and types of criminal offenses. Introduces role of police, judicial, and correctional system in treatment and punishment of offenders. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SOC 245 - Sociology of Aging

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces study of aging with special emphasis on later stages of the life cycle. Includes theories of aging, historical and comparative settings, social policy, and future trends of aging. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • SOC 247 - Death and Dying

    (3 CR.)
    SOC 247 and PSY 266 cannot both be taken for credit toward graduation. Studies theoretical, practical, and historical aspects of death. Focuses upon student’s own ideas, feelings, and attitudes toward death and dying and the significance and consequences of those attitudes. Lecture 3 hours per week.

 

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