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2022 - 2023 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Music - General |
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MUS 222 - Music Theory III
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course provides further study in diatonic techniques and initial study of twentieth century techniques. Continuation of writing skills and analysis including small part forms. Sightsinging and aural skills included.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 123
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MUS 223 - Music Theory IV
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is an introduction to the techniques and materials of twentieth century music through analysis, listening and writing. Sightsinging and aural skills included.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 222
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MUS 923 - Honors Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00 - 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00 - 2.00
This course is topical and the subject will vary from semester to semester. It is designed to explore critically and creatively selected issues related to the universal themes that inform the human condition. This course can be interdisciplinary and community oriented, and will include a special project applicable to the requirements of the Honors Program. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the eligibility requirements for entry into the Honors Program, and COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
Corequisite(s): COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
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MUS 927 - Honors Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50 1.50
Lab Hours: 1.00 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in this subject. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes of this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project or research paper for the course. The specifics of the Honors project or paper will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at beginning of the semester.
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Networking - Computer |
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NET 159 - Cisco Packet Tracer
Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50
Lab Hours: 1.00
In this course, students will learn to use a cross-platform visual simulation tool to create network topologies and build modern computer networks. After learning the user interface, students will build and maintain a small network that includes routers, switches, and computers.
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NET 167 - Computer Systems and Troubleshooting
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Through hands on activities and labs, students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software and troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
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NET 198 - Networking I
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course introduces the architecture, protocols, functions, components, and models of the internet and computer networks. The principles of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. By the end of this course, students will be able to build simple Local Area Networks (LANs), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, understand the fundamentals of network security, and implement IP addressing schemes.
Corequisite(s): NET 159 and NET 679
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NET 298 - Networking II
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students will integrate secure wireless local area networks (WLANs) into networks and learn to configure advanced functionality in routers and switches while maintaining security and reliability.
Prerequisite(s): NET 198
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NET 299 - IP Telephony (VoIP)
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course will provide students the opportunity to learn to configure converged voice and data networks as well as some of the challenges faced by using VoIP technologies. Students will learn about the VoIP Protocol, QoS technologies, and how these relate to a network.
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NET 303 - Windows Workstation Operating Systems
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course will prepare students to use and support Windows Operating Systems (OS) in a business setting. Topics include installation, administration of resources, troubleshooting, networking, optimization, virtualization, and security.
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NET 305 - Introduction to Network Operating Systems
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is designed to give students of varying experience a practical working knowledge of baseline IT skills and technologies. It covers the current Windows operating systems, UNIX/Linux, MacOS, as well as mobile operating systems. Topics in this course include installation, administration of resources, troubleshooting, networking, optimization, and security.
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NET 313 - Windows Server
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is designed to give students a practical understanding of Windows Servers. Students will learn to plan, install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot windows servers using hands-on labs as well as group and individual projects. Topics covered include installing and configuring the server operating systems, setting up hardware, configuring system resources, optimizing system performance, configuring server storage, configuring network connectivity, and implementing server security. This course may be taken more than once provided the server operating system being offered has changed. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): NET 303
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NET 398 - Networking III
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. Students will implement dynamic routing protocols, protect against cybersecurity threats, and learn about Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Students will also learn about Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, virtualization, and network management tools.
Prerequisite(s): NET 298
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NET 420 - Introduction to Linux OS
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course will teach students how to become proficient with using a Linux Operating System. It does not assume any prior knowledge of Linux and is geared toward those interested in systems administration as well as those who will use or develop programs for Linux systems. The course provides comprehensive coverage of topics related to Linux certification, including Linux distributions, installation, administration, X-Windows, cloud technologies, networking, and security. This course also prepares the student for the CompTIA Linux+ Certification.
Corequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in NET 303 .
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NET 474 - Certification Preparation
Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
This course is designed as a review and final preparation for students taking Information Technology (IT) certification tests. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): NET 305
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NET 598 - Cloud Infrastructure and Administration
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course will prepare students to pursue entry-level DevOps, support, and cloud operations roles and will teach students how to solve problems and troubleshoot various cloud-based infrastructures. Students will learn how to create automatable and repeatable deployments of networks and systems. Students will have the opportunity to build a variety of infrastructures via hands-on activities. It will also help prepare them to take the Amazon Web Services (AWS) SysOps Administrator-Associate certification exam. This course replaces NET 498.
Prerequisite(s): NET 198
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NET 612 - Fundamentals of Network Security
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course provides students with an overview of Information Technology (IT) Security and introduces the components necessary to secure network information systems. Topics include security policies, firewalls, operating system security, and network security basics. Students will also be introduced to current hacker techniques and log auditing processes. Current computer security issues will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): NET 305
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NET 619 - Network Attacks: Detection, Analysis & Countermeasures
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course provides students the opportunity to test system defenses and teaches students how to analyze attacks. Topics include attack analysis; intrusion detection and analysis; advanced defense countermeasure configuration using firewalls, routers, intrusion detection and intrusion prevention; as well as system hardening in both Windows and Linux operating systems.
Corequisite(s): NET 612
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NET 635 - Ethical Hacking
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course introduces the art of ethical hacking and security testing, thereby preparing students to be efficient security professionals. This course explores the tools and techniques that security professionals use to discover vulnerabilities and offer solutions to protect computer networks. Students will learn that by knowing what attackers know and think, they can better protect network resources from attacks. In addition to learning fundamental security testing concepts, students will gain practical knowledge in computer programming, documentation of security tests, ethical and legal ramifications, and discover that critical thinking skills and creativity are essential in security testing.
Corequisite(s): NET 612
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NET 679 - TCP/IP and Subnetting
Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50
Lab Hours: 1.00
This course is intended to provide the necessary information to understand the TCP/IP protocol Suite as well as IP Addressing and Subnetting. This course includes a discussion on the structure and purpose of an IP Address and the purpose for Subnetting. A thorough discussion on Subnetting Class A, B, & C networks, as well as, Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM), and Supernetting (Classless Internet Domain Routing) of multiple Class C Addresses is provided. Finally, an introduction to Internet Protocol Version 6 is provided.
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NET 785 - Fundamentals of Desktop Support
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course will introduce the student to the service concepts, skill sets, career paths, and operations of the help desk industry. Students will master the role of a help desk analysis, navigate the help desk environment, and learn crucial problem-solving skills. Through this course students will develop the “soft skills” and the “self-management skills” needed to deliver excellent customer support at the help desk. This course provides an overview of the help desk for individuals interested in pursuing a career in technical support. The course will integrate strong real-world computer support examples, case studies, and group/team exercises to emphasize the concepts of the course.
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NET 860 - Information Technology Specialist Capstone
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This capstone course is designed to allow the student to review, analyze and integrate the work the student has completed toward a degree in Information Technology. The student will complete an approved academic project and documentation that demonstrates mastery of their program of study and the stated outcomes of their degree requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent
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NET 923 - Honors Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00 - 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00 - 2.00
This course is topical and the subject will vary from semester to semester. It is designed to explore critically and creatively selected issues related to the universal themes that inform the human condition. This course can be interdisciplinary and community oriented, and will include a special project applicable to the requirements of the Honors Program. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the eligibility requirements for entry into the Honors Program, and COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
Corequisite(s): COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
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NET 927 - Honors Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50 1.50
Lab Hours: 1.00 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in this subject. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes of this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project or research paper for the course. The specifics of the Honors project or paper will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at beginning of the semester.
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NET 932 - Internship
Credit(s) 1.00 - 5.00
Co-op Hours: 4.00 - 20.00
This course will integrate classroom theory with on-the-job training. The employment opportunity will be related to the student’s major field of study and/or career interests. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student will participate in job training experiences and demonstrate the knowledge that he or she has gained through college-level classroom instruction. The course is open to students who have completed 75% of their degree of study prior to participation. Prior to registering for the course, the student must have completed an application signed by the student, the employer and the faculty adviser. Students must complete 80 documented work hours for every one college credit hour. Students may take Internship for up to a maximum of three credit hours. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent
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NET 947 - Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
This course will provide opportunities for students to learn employment-seeking techniques including developing cover letters and resumes, completing employment applications, and preparing for employment interviews. Employment expectations and protocols will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): NET 298 or CIS 280
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Physical Education - Activities |
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PEA 143 - Physical Conditioning I
Credit(s) 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
Designed for students who would like to develop a degree of skill sufficient for leisure time participation.
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Physical Education - Coaching/Officiating |
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PEC 101 - Introduction to Coaching
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Introductory course dealing with the responsibilities, duties and problems in coaching the interscholastic athlete and the interscholastic team.
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PEC 110 - Coaching Ethics, Techniques, and Theory
Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
This course is one of the four courses required to receive a coaching authorization or endorsement. This course meets the required hours for ethics. By the end of this course, participants should be able to explain methodology and responsibilities of a successful coach, apply teaching techniques to sports skills, connect how communication and motivation affect performance, and distinguish appropriate ethical behavior of coaches and students. Taking responsibility for their own learning, participants should be able to plan for an effective and meaningful experience for the athlete that is supported by informed decision-making.
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PEC 115 - Athletic Development and Human Growth
Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
This course is one of the four courses required to receive a coaching authorization or endorsement. This course will connect the participants to the basic concepts of growth and development of students in the 5th through 12th grade who would participate in school sponsored athletics. By the end of this course, participants should be able to explain how and when physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development occurs and how this development affects learning, behavior and performance. Taking responsibility for their own learning, participants should be able to plan for an effective and meaningful athletic experience for the adolescent that is supported by informed decision-making.
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PEC 123 - Anatomy for Coaching
Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
This course is one of the four courses required to receive a coaching authorization or endorsement. This course introduces basic physiological concepts in athletics and addresses how they relate to movement, conditioning, and performance.
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PEC 127 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
This course is one of the four courses required to receive a coaching authorization or endorsement. Topics covered include the duties and responsibilities in protecting the health of athletes. The course is aimed at recognizing injuries and providing basic care for those injuries as well as techniques to prevent injuries from occurring.
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Physical Education & Health - General |
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PEH 102 - Health
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Study of the problems of health affected by social, economic and political changes of the twentieth century.
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PEH 109 - Personal Wellness
Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
The objective of this course is to teach students the basic principles of exercise, both theory and practice. Concepts included in this course are pre-exercise evaluation, cardiovascular fitness, practical training techniques, various exercise programs and post-exercise evaluation. Students will have the option of analysis of computerized assessments.
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PEH 142 - First Aid
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course teaches first aid practices and problems relating to shock, contusions, hemorrhages, fractures, poisoning, and other related injuries and illnesses.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the way that philosophy has addressed questions of fundamental concern, both historically and today. These questions include: What is real? What is human nature? What is the meaning of life? What is knowledge? And what is morally right or wrong? Particular emphasis is placed on providing students with vivid illustrations of the enduring nature and value of philosophy, by showing them how philosophy can be applied to contemporary issues of personal and social concern. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.
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PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to give an introduction to ethics from a philosophical perspective. As with any philosophical activity, it will be an inquiry into the fundamental principles and basic concepts that are found at work in the ongoing determination of right and wrong in human life. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.
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PHI 110 - Introduction to Logic
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides a study of the argumentative use of language and of the methods for distinguishing correct from incorrect reasoning. Topics studied include: the multiple uses of language and their governing conventions, the language of argument and informal fallacies, and the close analysis of actual arguments. The formal analysis of argument is introduced through work on categorical syllogisms and propositional logic. The relation of formal analysis to everyday argument is examined as the course emphasis is on the effective use of the latter. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.
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PHI 923 - Honors Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00 - 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00 - 2.00
This course is topical and the subject will vary from semester to semester. It is designed to explore critically and creatively selected issues related to the universal themes that inform the human condition. This course can be interdisciplinary and community oriented, and will include a special project applicable to the requirements of the Honors Program. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the eligibility requirements for entry into the Honors Program, and COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
Corequisite(s): COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
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PHI 927 - Honors Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50 - 1.50
Lab Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in this subject. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes of this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project or research paper for the course. The specifics of the Honors project or paper will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester.
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Physical Science |
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PHS 120 - Exploring Physical Science
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course provides an introduction and overview to physical science. A typical semester will cover the major fields in physical sciences from the following areas: Physics, Modern Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Environmental Science and Oceanography. Topics covered will be determined by the instructor. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
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PHS 152 - Astronomy
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is a basic course in descriptive astronomy. It introduces the development of modern astronomy including its present-day theories and observations. Topics covered include motions of solar system and deep sky objects, telescopes and other instruments, members of the solar system, nature of the sun, other stars, origin and development of stars and planets, our galaxy, other galaxies, and the organization of the universe. Some night labs are required. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
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PHS 166 - Meteorology, Weather and Climate
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is designed to introduce students to meteorology. Topics covered include earth’s atmosphere, elements of weather, weather forecasting, types of storms and storm formation, severe weather, thunderstorm, hurricanes, tornadoes, the global climate, global change, and people’s interaction with the environment. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
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PHS 172 - Physical Geology
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This is a survey course in physical geology including the Earth’s physical systems, the rock cycle, the hydrologic cycle, and the theory of plate tectonics. Volcanism, earthquakes, erosion, and geologic resources are included. The emphasis in the lab is on reading geologic maps and the study of common rocks and minerals. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
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PHS 928 - Independent Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00 - 6.00
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete readings, conduct research, or produce a project under the guidance of a faculty member. Specific course content and assignments will be designed to meet the needs of the individual student. This course can be repeated for credit.
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Physics |
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PHY 110 - Survey of Physics I
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This is the first of two algebra-based courses in physics for pre-chiropractic students. Students will develop problem solving skills in mechanics, thermodynamics, and acoustics. The student will become proficient in applying the scientific method to laboratory measurements of topics from motion, heat, and sound. Applications to physics of the body will be emphasized. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 067
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PHY 111 - Survey of Physics II
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This is the second of two algebra-based courses in physics for pre-chiropractic students. Students will develop problem solving skills in electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. The student will become proficient in applying the scientific method to laboratory measurements in topics from electric circuits, light, and radiation physics. Applications to physics of the body will be emphasized. This course may satisfy a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 110
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PHY 162 - College Physics I
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is the first in a sequence of two physics courses for students in liberal arts, pre-med, pre-vet, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and other students not majoring in the physical sciences, math, or engineering. Topics include fundamentals of mechanics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, periodic motions, fluids, rotation, and thermal physics. Students are expected to acquire basic skills in scientific methods, critical reasoning and problem-solving. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MAT 067 or two years of High School Algebra
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PHY 172 - College Physics II
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is a continuation of PHY 162 - College Physics I. It includes static and current electricity, electromagnetism, wave motion, optics, atomic, and nuclear physics. Students will achieve a basic understanding of the fundamental principles in these topics and be able to apply physics concepts to a variety of physical situations. Students are expected to acquire basic skills in scientific methods, critical reasoning, and problem-solving. This course may satisfy a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 162 or permission of the instructor
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PHY 185 - Conceptual Physics Fundamentals I
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 0.75
Lab Hours: 2.50
This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of the rules of nature as they pertain to atoms, equilibrium, motion, energy, gravity and fluid mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the methods of understanding and investigating nature with the scientific method.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 706
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PHY 186 - Conceptual Physics Fundamentals II
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 0.75
Lab Hours: 2.50
This course is a continuation of PHY 185. It is designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of the rules of nature as they pertain to temperature, heat transfer, change of phase, waves and sound light, quantum theory, atomic nuclei and radioactivity. Emphasis is placed on the methods of understanding and investigating nature using scientific method.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 185
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PHY 212 - Classical Physics I
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is the first course in a sequence of two physics courses for students in physics, other physical sciences, math, and engineering. Course topics include the fundamentals of mechanics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, periodic motions, fluids, rotation, and thermal physics. Calculus is applied to physics concepts. Students are also expected to learn to organize their thoughts clearly in both written and oral communication. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 210
Corequisite(s): MAT 210
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PHY 222 - Classical Physics II
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is a continuation of PHY 212 - Classical Physics I. It includes static electricity, current, electromagnetism, geometric and wave optics, and a brief introduction to modern physics. Students will achieve a basic understanding of the fundamental principles in these topics and be able to apply physics concepts to a variety of physical situations. Students are expected to acquire basic skills in scientific methods, critical reasoning, and problem-solving. The application of calculus to these physics concepts is used. This course may satisfy a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 210 , PHY 212 , or consent of instructor.
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PHY 928 - Independent Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00 - 6.00
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete readings, conduct research, or produce a project under the guidance of a faculty member. Specific course content and assignments will be designed to meet the needs of the individual student. This course can be repeated for credit.
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PHY 929 - Individual Projects
Credit(s) 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is designed to meet the needs of the individual student. The course goals will vary with the particular student. For example, the student’s goal might be to supplement their courses in physics to meet credit requirements at transfer institutions and to broaden the student’s perspective concerning these courses.
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Practical Nursing |
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PNN 155 - Health Concepts I
Credit(s) 8.00
Lecture Hours: 6.00
Lab Hours: 3.00
Clinical Hours: 1.50
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the healthcare recipient, health and illness, and professional nursing in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including culture, spirituality, self-management, fluid and electrolytes, acid base, sleep, glucose regulation, nutrition, elimination, perfusion, gas exchange, clotting, immunity, inflammation, infection, mobility, tissue integrity, pain, fatigue, clinical judgement, ethics, patient education, health promotion, communication, collaboration, safety, technology and informatics, evidence, health care quality, and caregiving. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course replaces PNN 165 and PNN 166.
Corequisite(s): ADN 220 , BIO 168 , PSY 111 , and HSC 113
Recommended and Non-Course Requisites: 75 hour state approved Certified Nurse Aide Curriculum
Active on the Iowa Direct Worker Registry
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Healthcare Provider Level with skill
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PNN 156 - Health Concepts II - A
Credit(s) 6.00
Lecture Hours: 4.25
Clinical Hours: 5.25
This course is designed to build upon the concepts of inflammation, infection, immunity, nutrition, elimination, glucose regulation, hormonal regulation, perfusion, gas exchange, mobility, professional identity, clinical judgement, patient education, health promotion, collaboration, safety, care coordination, and caregiving. Upon completion, students will be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course replaces PNN 511.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in ADN 220 , BIO 168 , HSC 113 , PNN 155 , and PSY 111 .
Corequisite(s): BIO 151 and BIO 173
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PNN 157 - Health Concepts II - B
Credit(s) 6.00
Lecture Hours: 4.25
Clinical Hours: 5.25
This course is designed to further develop the concepts of elimination, intracranial regulation, perfusion, sensory perception, stress, coping, cellular regulation, sexuality, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base balance, and thermoregulation. Students will also explore the concepts of clinical judgement, patient education, health promotion, collaboration, safety, care coordination and caregiving. Upon completion, students will be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course replaces PNN 512.
Prerequisite(s): This course is the second eight weeks of the semester and taken after PNN 156. A minimum grade of C in PNN 156 .
Corequisite(s): BIO 151 and BIO 173
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PNN 641 - Transition to Practice
Credit(s) 6.00
Lecture Hours: 4.50
Clinical Hours: 4.50
This course is an exit course for practical nursing, which builds upon concepts taught in previous nursing courses. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of reproduction, sexuality, development, family dynamics, stress, coping, mood and affect, anxiety, cognition, psychosis, addiction, interpersonal violence, professional identity, clinical judgment, leadership, ethics, communication, collaboration, health policy, and healthcare law. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate strategies to transition from the role of student to professional practitioner. This course is replacing the existing PNN 641.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in BIO 151 , BIO 173 , PNN 157 , and PSY 111 .
Corequisite(s): PSY 121
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Political Science |
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POL 110 - Introduction to Political Science
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course will introduce students to the study of political science, including political theory, comparative government, economy, and international relations. An emphasis will be placed on the practices of government including laws, taxation, policy making, and leadership. The course will also examine the role that political systems have on public opinion, political parties, and law enforcement.
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POL 111 - American National Government
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a survey of American government and politics. It includes discussion of the historical foundations and fundamental principles of American democracy, the basic institutions of government, the fundamental rights of citizens and the public policy process. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area.
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POL 112 - American State and Local Government
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides an introduction to politics, government and public policy at the state and local level, with particular emphasis on the state of Iowa. It includes an analysis of the relationship among federal, state and local governments; the structure and powers of state and local governments; the scope of political participation in state and local parties; and public policymaking by state and local governments.
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POL 121 - International Relations
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course involves the study of international relations, including major theories and concepts relating to the international political system, international organizations, foreign policy, globalization, international economics, ecology, and international conflict. The course is designed to give the student a better understanding of international relations in the world today with application to specific cases.
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POL 125 - Comparative Government and Politics
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a survey of political institutions across the globe. It includes discussion of the political institutions of countries at different levels of development. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of these differences on a state’s citizens and public policy.
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POL 129 - Politics of Terrorism
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course introduces the history and current state of terrorism in the United States and the world. The focus of the course will be on conditions, media response, and prospects for future terrorist activity.
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POL 923 - Honors Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00 - 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00 - 2.00
This course is topical and the subject will vary from semester to semester. It is designed to explore critically and creatively selected issues related to the universal themes that inform the human condition. This course can be interdisciplinary and community oriented, and will include a special project applicable to the requirements of the Honors Program. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the eligibility requirements for entry into the Honors Program, and COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
Corequisite(s): COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
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POL 927 - Honors Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50 - 1.50
Lab Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in Political Science. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes of Political Science. The student will plan and complete an Honors project or research paper for the course. The specifics of the Honors project or paper will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester. This course can be repeated for credit.
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POL 928 - Independent Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00 - 6.00
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete readings, conduct research, or produce a project under the guidance of a faculty member. Specific course content and assignments will be designed to meet the needs of the individual student. This course can be repeated for credit.
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POL 943 - Readings in American Government
Credit(s) 1.00 - 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00 - 4.00
This course is designed to provide the student with additional reading in American Government, allowing the student to obtain a greater understanding of the various problem areas in this discipline than can be attained by normal course work.
Prerequisite(s): POL 111
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POL 949 - Special Topics
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
Special Topics for Political Science.
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PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is an examination of the fundamentals of behavior. It is designed to familiarize students with human behavior, how it is studied, and the applications of the results of that study. Theoretical issues, comprehension of research findings, and research techniques will also be examined. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area.
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PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the process and interrelationship of physical, emotional, intellectual, and social evolution in the individual. Attention is given to these human potentials throughout the life-cycle from conception to death.
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PSY 150 - Positive Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course focuses on learning about the five main elements of positive psychology, the science of well-being and flourishing, as developed by Martin E. P. Seligman: positive emotions, engaging experiences, meaning in one’s life, accomplishment for its own sake, and positive relationships. In addition, the impact of a strengths-based perspective on flourishing and well-being will be explored. This course will identify methods to implement these five facets of positive psychology.
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PSY 211 - Psychology of Adjustment
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a study of the factors of mutual accommodation, adjustment. Emphasis is placed on normal adjustment problems.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 111
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PSY 213 - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a study of psychology as a guide to the relationship of people in industry. This course is designed to help each student develop an awareness of needs, sentiments, and attitudes toward self and others in an organizational setting. Organizational problems are anticipated and preventative means are studied.
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PSY 222 - Child Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course deals with the interplay of biological factors, human interactions, cultural forces, and social structures which shape the growing child from conception to adolescence.
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PSY 223 - Child and Adolescent Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course deals with the interplay of biological factors, human interactions, cultural forces, and social structures which shape the growing child from conception through adolescence.
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PSY 224 - Adolescent Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a comprehensive examination of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial dynamics of the developmental period between the ages of 11 and 18 years. Topics of discussion include puberty, the adolescent and the family, the adolescent and peers, education of adolescents, and sex and drugs in the adolescent subculture. The course is designed to provide an accurate picture of the adolescent within American culture.
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PSY 226 - Psychology of Aging
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course studies aging in terms of four distinct, but interrelated processes: chronological aging, biological aging, psychological aging, and social aging. Discussion focuses on the psychological and societal changes and needs of the elderly with an emphasis on the effects of, and adaptation to, changes in relationships, feelings of social importance, retirement, finances, physical health, and institutionalization. This course analyzes perspectives on adult development in the areas of emotional, cognitive, and personality development as they relate to death and dying in the end-of-life process. This course is cross listed as SOC 220.
Recommended and Non-Course Requisites: PSY 121 and SOC 110
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PSY 236 - Psychology of Personality
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides an in-depth study of concepts related to personality development, description, assessment, and special problems. Emphasis is given to the fields of psychoanalytic, behavioral, self-actualization, and existentialism.
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PSY 241 - Abnormal Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of abnormal behavior as it exists in modern life. Also, the student will be given criteria to recognize abnormal behavior and be shown theoretical aspects along with treatment designs.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 111
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PSY 246 - Introduction to Counseling Skills
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to provide students with three essential components relative to the fields of counseling and human services. These are 1) to attain a foundation in the theories of psychotherapy, 2) to learn “helping” skills so that students can begin to practice micro-counseling techniques in the classroom, and 3) to gain knowledge about the large number of occupational choices within the field of counseling and human services. In this course, selected prominent theories of psychotherapy, which provide guidelines for understanding human problems and for selecting interventions for these problems, will be studied.
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PSY 251 - Social Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course covers theories and research of individual behavior in a social environment. Topics will include social influence processes, group behavior, leadership, conformity, attitude formation, antisocial behavior, and social cognition. This course is cross listed as SOC 251.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 111 or SOC 110
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PSY 261 - Human Sexuality
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is an introduction to the study of the dynamics of human sexuality. Emphasis is given to the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of sexuality. This course is cross listed as SOC 261.
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PSY 262 - Psychology of Gender
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to explore the differences between the male and female gender from conception through adulthood. Differences in abilities and attitudes which arise from biology and the brain will be emphasized, although socio-cultural explanations for differences will also be discussed. In addition, the differences in the use of language and communication by males and females will be explored. The goal of the course is to understand these differences and to decide how males and females can use this understanding to communicate with each other and to augment appreciation for the cross-sex.
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PSY 281 - Educational Psychology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed for individuals who are or will be working in a vocational environment, which requires them to provide or become part of an educational or training program. Although the course is targeting traditional educational systems, it is directly applicable to virtually any setting in which a person may be required to help an individual or group of individuals learn and understand new information, or to develop new knowledge and skills sets. The fundamentals of this course are designed to assist the student in differentiating learning theory and processes as aspects of human development. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the educators and the students in applying the principles of learning, instruction, evaluation, and pupil management.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 111 or consent of instructor
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PSY 923 - Honors Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00 - 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00 - 2.00
This course is topical and the subject will vary from semester to semester. It is designed to explore critically and creatively selected issues related to the universal themes that inform the human condition. This course can be interdisciplinary and community oriented, and will include a special project applicable to the requirements of the Honors Program. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the eligibility requirements for entry into the Honors Program, and COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
Corequisite(s): COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
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PSY 924 - Honors Project
Credit(s) 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is designed to integrate academic study and community service. By volunteering at least 33 hours at a non-profit, service organization, students will have an opportunity to exercise civic responsibility and deepen their understanding of the content in their majors. Students will learn and develop through active participation in organized service experiences that meet our community’s needs.
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PSY 927 - Honors Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50 - 1.50
Lab Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in this subject. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes of this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project or research paper for the course. The specifics of the Honors project or paper will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester.
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PSY 928 - Independent Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00 - 6.00
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete readings, conduct research, or produce a project under the guidance of a faculty member. Specific course content and assignments will be designed to meet the needs of the individual student. This course can be repeated for credit.
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PSY 943 - Readings in Psychology
Credit(s) 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is designed to provide additional readings in psychology, allowing the student to obtain a greater understanding of the various areas of this discipline than can be attained by normal course work.
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RAD 101 - Intro to Radiography and Patient Care
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.50
Lab Hours: 1.00
This course will introduce the student to radiologic technology and the evolution of radiography film to the digital imaging technology of today. The student will learn about the hospital and clinical setting, medical specialties, and the role of the radiographer on the health care team. The student will gain the knowledge necessary to provide safe patient care to include the following topics: legal and ethical issues in medicine, professionalism, communication skills, medical terminology, patient histories, pharmacology, valuing diversity, soft skills, body mechanics, patient transfer methods, standard precautions, radiation safety and radiography as a profession.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in BIO 168 , BIO 173 , HSC 113 . A minimum grade of C in MAT 110 or HSC 137 or MAT 156 . A minimum grade of C in PSY 111 or SOC 110 . A minimum grade of C in SPC 112 or ENG 105 .
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RAD 120 - Radiographic Procedures I
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.50
Lab Hours: 1.00
This course introduces the first semester student to patient positioning and procedures performed in the radiology department. Procedures to be studied and simulated in the energized laboratory are chest, abdomen and the distal upper extremity. Each procedure includes anatomy review, procedural guidelines, projections, and image evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in BIO 168 , BIO 173 , HSC 113 . A minimum grade of C in MAT 110 or HSC 137 or MAT 156 . A minimum grade of C in PSY 111 or SOC 110 . A minimum grade of C in SPC 112 or ENG 105 .
Recommended and Non-Course Requisites: Acceptance into the Radiology Technology program.
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RAD 143 - Radiographic Procedures II
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is a continuation of RAD 120 Radiographic Procedures I. This course will continue to introduce the student to patient positioning and procedures performed in the radiology department. Procedures to be studied and simulated in the energized laboratory are proximal upper extremity, shoulder, lower extremity, urinary system, digestive system, pelvis, and bony thorax. Each procedure includes anatomy review, procedural guidelines, projections, and image evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in RAD 101 and RAD 120 .
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RAD 162 - Radiographic Procedures III
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is a continuation of RAD 143 Radiographic Procedures II. This course will continue to introduce the student to patient positioning and procedures performed in the radiology department. Procedures to be studied and simulated in the energized laboratory are the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae; as well as the skull, sinuses and facial bones. Each procedure includes anatomy review, procedural guidelines, projections, and image evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in RAD 143 , RAD 210 , and RAD 322 .
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RAD 183 - Special Procedures
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is an integrated study of detailed anatomy, physiology, and radiographic procedures including the use of special equipment. Special emphasis is placed on the radiographic procedures related to the circulatory and nervous system. The scientific principles and uses of computerized tomography (CT), digital angiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography, and nuclear medicine are discussed. Students will apply these principles during their clinical practicum and special rotations. Preparation, precautions, and administration of contrast media will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in RAD 143
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RAD 210 - Clinical Education I
Credit(s) 4.00
Clinical Hours: 12.00
The radiography student will be assigned to the clinical affiliate. Students will be thoroughly oriented to the operation of the hospital and radiology department. Students will observe, assist with and gradually perform under direct supervision procedures learned in Radiographic Procedures I. They will learn routine procedures performed in the assigned clinical affiliate and apply procedures introduced in Imaging. Film critique will be integrated throughout the course. Students will meet requirements and competencies in the areas specified in the clinical procedure manual.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in RAD 101 and RAD 120
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RAD 240 - Clinical Education II
Credit(s) 5.00
Clinical Hours: 15.00 15.00
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education I and the student will be assigned to the same clinical affiliate. Students will continue to perform radiographic procedures with indirect supervision on those exams where competency has been achieved. Emphasis will be placed on those procedures learned in Radiographic Procedures I and II. Film critique will be integrated throughout the course. Students will meet requirements and competencies in the areas specified in the clinical procedure manual. The student will complete rotations in Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in RAD 143 , RAD 210 , and RAD 322 .
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RAD 260 - Clinical Education III
Credit(s) 3.00
Clinical Hours: 9.00 9.00
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education II and the student will be assigned to the same clinical affiliate. Students will continue to perform radiographic procedures with indirect supervision on those exams where competency has been achieved. Emphasis will be placed on those procedures learned in Radiographic Procedures I, II, and III. Film critique will be integrated throughout the course. Students will meet requirements and competencies in the areas specified in the clinical procedure manual. The student will complete rotations in Computed Tomography, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cardiac Catheterization.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in RAD 162 , RAD 240 , and RAD 300 .
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RAD 300 - Radiographic Exposure
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course explores the principles of equipment operation, phototimers, and manual techniques. The factors affecting radiographic quality and the methods for maintaining good radiographic quality are investigated. Many learning experiences are provided in the energized laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in RAD 322 .
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