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CON 107 - Contract Planning (3 CR.)
Teaches students the federal strategic acquisition planning processes. Focuses the student on understanding the customer’s needs, understanding the customer’s mission, understanding the contracting officer’s role as the primary business advisor, and developing a strategic acquisition plan that supports the agency’s mission. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Corequisite(s): CON 100.
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CON 110 - Contract Support Planning (3 CR.)
Teaches contract support planning, which is a phase of the acquisition process where communication between the customer and acquisition professional is imperative. Introduces a process for knowing customers and their requirements from strategic and small business perspectives, supporting customers and providing them with what they need, when they need it, and at a reasonable price. Applies support in the contracting community of practice for information and resources to satisfy this requirement. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CON 111 - Contract Strategy Execution (3 CR.)
Teaches the contract strategy execution phase in the acquisition process where initial research and analysis of customers’ requirements are put into action. Describes the process by which the efforts of all personnel responsible for an acquisition are coordinated and integrated through a comprehensive plan for fulfilling customers’ requirements. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CON 112 - Contract Performance Assessment (3 CR.)
Provides information and resources necessary to identify and utilize appropriate performance metrics when evaluating contractor performance. Explores processes for working with the customer to ensure contract performance and assessment is satisfying customer’s strategic requirements. Discusses assessment strategies and performance remedies, how to make and process contract changes after award, how to handle disputes, and how to close out completed contracts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CON 120 - Strategic Focused Contracting I (3 CR.)
Covers the entire acquisition process from meeting with the customer to completing the contract closeout process. Presents an opportunity to learn and apply leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. Applies the knowledge and skills gained in CON 100 to cover an integrated case study approach. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CON 100 .
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CON 121 - Strategic Focused Contracting II (3 CR.)
Covers the entire acquisition process from meeting with the customer to completing the contract closeout process. Presents an opportunity to learn and apply leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills. Applies the knowledge and skills gained in CON 100 to cover an integrated case study approach. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CON 100 .
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CON 124 - Contract Execution (3 CR.)
Teaches students the federal contract execution process. Introduces students to executing acquisition plans through soliciting industry information, executing contract procedures for acquiring commodities, conducting market analysis, determining fair and reasonable prices, and executing the award of a government contract. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CON 100 .Corequisite(s): CON 107.
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CON 127 - Contract Administration (3 CR.)
Covers the fundamentals of federal contract management and administration procedures. Introduces the process of developing and implementing performance assessment strategies, how to make price contract changes after contract award, how to properly address contract disputes, and how to properly close-out contracts. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): CON 100 .Corequisite(s): CON 107.
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CON 170 - Fundamentals of Cost and Price Analysis (3 CR.)
Teaches the fundamentals market research process, and analysis of contractor-pricing strategies. Introduces cost-volume-profit analysis, calculation of contribution margin estimates, and the process of developing cost estimating relationships for an effective price analysis pursuant to FAR subpart 15.4. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CON 100 .Corequisite(s): CON 107.
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CON 214 - Business Decisions for Contracting (3 CR.)
Teaches pre-award business and contracting knowledge necessary to process complex procurements. Emphasizes the planning of successful contract support strategies and executing an acquisition that optimizes customer contract performance. Explains the techniques for building successful business relationships, the benefits of strategic sourcing and spend analysis, and details of providing contract financing. Discusses an in-depth look at subcontracting, how to conduct a formal source selection, and how to analyze the information necessary to determine contractor responsibility. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CON 215 - Intermediate Contracting Support (3 CR.)
Presents a series of case studies where students demonstrate their ability to develop and execute business strategies to meet customer requirements. Develops the techniques for building successful business relationships, the benefits of strategic sourcing and spend analysis, and details of providing contract financing will be incorporated. Presents an in-depth look at subcontracting, how to conduct a formal source selection, and how to analyze the information necessary to determine contractor responsibility and risk. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CON 216 - Legal Considerations in Contracting (3 CR.)
Teaches the students the legal considerations in the procurement process. Introduces the basic principles and sources of law relative to procurement and fiscal law. Addresses various other legal issues that may develop during the course of a contract including protests, assignment of claims, disputes, fraud, contractor debt, performance issues, and contract termination. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CON 217 - Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques (3 CR.)
Teaches the students the pricing skills, methods, and techniques necessary to analyze a cost proposal. Presents an opportunity to learn and apply leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills to develop a government contract negotiation objective. Applies the knowledge and skills gained in this course to cover an integrated case study approach for contract award. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CON 218 - Advanced Contracting Support (3 CR.)
Presents a series of case studies to teach the students contract administration skills, to demonstrate their ability to negotiate fair and reasonable prices and to consider the legal implications for various contract situations. Presents an opportunity to learn and apply critical thinking, cost analysis, problem solving, and negotiation skills to the process of contract administration. Applies the knowledge and skills gained in this course to cover an integrated case study approach for contract award. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CON 237 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (3 CR.)
Teaches use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAPs) utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Parts 12 and 13. Covers procedures for planning a solicitation, evaluating quotes, and selecting a contractor for award. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CON 100 .
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Dental Assisting Enrollment in DNA courses is restricted to students program-placed in the Dental Assisting Program.
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DNA 100 - Introduction to Oral Health Professions (1 CR.)
Provides an introduction to the oral health profession and covers basic terminology, historical perspective, the credentialing process, accreditation, professional organizations, and legal and ethical considerations. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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DNA 108 - Dental Science (3 CR.)
Studies head and neck anatomy, tooth morphology, pathological conditions of the oral cavity, disease processes, and microbiology. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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DNA 110 - Dental Materials (3 CR.)
Studies principles of management of disease producing microorganisms and associated diseases. Emphasis is placed on sterilization, asepsis, and disinfection techniques applicable in the dental office. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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DNA 113 - Chairside Assisting I (3 CR.)
Provides instruction on the principles of clinical chairside dental assisting, dental equipment use and maintenance, safety, instrument identification, tray set-ups by procedures, and patient data collection. Emphasis on patient management during restorative procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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DNA 114 - Chairside Assisting II (4 CR.)
Introduces the student to the various dental specialties including oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontic, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Integrates and applies previous course content to operative dental procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
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DNA 119 - Dental Therapeutics (1 CR.)
Exposes students to concepts and terminology related to pharmacology, pain control, and dental medicinal agents. Emphasis is placed on the use of materials in patient treatment. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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DNA 120 - Community Health (1 CR.)
Studies topics related to community health issues including identification of specific diseases, symptoms, causes, and effects. An emphasis is placed on the promotion of oral health in the community through patient education in oral home care techniques, dietary counseling, plaque control procedures, and application of medicinal agents. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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DNA 130 - Dental Office Management (2 CR.)
Exposes students to and provides practical experience in the legal aspects of dental office management with regard to ethics, jurisprudence, appointment control, recall systems, reception techniques, telephone techniques, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, insurance claims, inventory control, and professional conduct in a dental office. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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DNA 134 - Dental Radiology and Practicum (3 CR.)
Teaches the physics of dental radiation and safety, equipment operation, cone placement for the parallel and bisection techniques, panoramic exposures, mounting, and film processing. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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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 (1 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 1 hours per week.
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DNH 130 - Oral Radiography for the Dental Hygienist (2 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 1 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 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. Clinic 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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DNH 142 - Dental Hygiene II (5 CR.)
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. Clinic 9 hours. Total 11 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): DNH 141 .
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DNH 143 - Dental Hygiene III (3 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. Clinic 3 hours. Total 5 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.)
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.
Prerequisite(s): DNH 226 .
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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.)
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. Clinic 12 hours. Total 13 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): DNH 143 .
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DNH 245 - Dental Hygiene V (5 CR.)
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. Clinic 12 hours. Total 13 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): DNH 244 .
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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 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.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all previous sonography courses with a grade of “C” or better.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all previous sonography courses with a grade of “C” or better.
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DMS 190 - Clinical Education I/Coordinated Internship (2 CR.)
Develops the students’ ultrasonic skills in a diagnostic environment; may include on-campus labs, 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 10 hours per week.
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DMS 204 - Introduction to General Sonography (3 CR.)
Discusses the principles of abdominal, pelvic, and small parts sonography through the exploration of related anatomy, sonographic appearances, and common pathologies. Lecture 2 hours per week. Lab 2 hours per week. Lecture 2 hours. Lecture 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): The student must satisfactorily complete all previous sonography courses with a grade of “C” or better.
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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. Focuses on the use of pulse-echo principles as applied to diagnostic sonography. Presents the physics of sound-tissue interactions and explores ultrasound instrumentation controls and functions. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DMS 209 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II (2 CR.)
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.
Prerequisite(s): DMS 208 .
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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.)
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.
Corequisite(s): DMS 211.
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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.
Corequisite(s): DMS 208 .
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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.
Prerequisite(s): DMS 208 .Corequisite(s): DMS 209 .
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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 15 hours per week.
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DMS 232 - Clinical Education II (4 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 20 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): DMS 231 .
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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 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): DMS 211 .
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DMS 242 - Advanced Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography (3 CR.)
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 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): DMS 212 .
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of all previous sonography courses with a grade of “C” or better.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of all previous sonography courses with a grade of “C” or better.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of all previous sonography courses with a grade of “C” or better.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of all previous sonography courses with a grade of “C” or better.
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of all previous sonography courses with a grade of “C” or better.
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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.)
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.
Prerequisite(s): DSL 141 or instructor approval.
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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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DSL 161 - Air Brake Systems I (2 CR.)
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems used in public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, air and test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours.
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DSL 162 - Air Brake Systems II (2 CR.)
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems used in public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, air and test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Part II of II. Lecture 2 hours.
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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.)
Applies nutrition principles to the treatment of persons with special dietary needs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): DIT 121 , DIT 122 , or approval of instructor.
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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 150 - Economic Essentials: Theory and Application (3 CR.)
Presents a broad overview of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory with application to current economic situations. Introduces concepts, policies, and theories in addition to models of domestic and global economies. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 CR.)
Presents the fundamental macroeconomic concepts, theories, and issues including the study of scarcity and opportunity cost, supply and demand, national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer, business, and government decisions, and their effect on the overall economy. This is a Passport Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 CR.)
Presents the fundamental microeconomic concepts, theories, and issues including the study of scarcity and opportunity cost, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal revenues and costs, profits, production and distribution. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer and business decisions, and their effect on the individual. 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 100 - Introduction to Education (1 CR.)
Provides an overview of teaching as a career with orientation to theories, practices, responsibilities, guidelines, current trends and issues in education. Lecture 1 hour per week. Lecture 1 hour.
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EDU 114 - Driver Task Analysis (3 CR.)
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.)
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.
Prerequisite(s): 24-hours of college course work.
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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.)
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.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 114 .
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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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