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College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Psychology |
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PSYC 2400 - Industrial‑Organizational Psychology 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
The purpose of this course is to apply psychological research and theory to issues in the workplace to provide a basis for understanding individual and group behavior at work. Topics include the psychological underpinnings of employee selection and training, performance appraisal, motivation and job satisfaction, group processes, and power and leadership in organizations.
(3 contact hrs)
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PSYC 2450 - Lifespan Development 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
(Effective Fall 2009: course description changed) This course traces biological, cognitive, socioemotional, and social development across the life span, culminating in a synthesis of a multifaceted view of the individual as infant, child, adolescent, and adult.
(3 contact hrs)
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PSYC 2500 - Human Sexuality 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
Sexuality of the total personality concerned with the biological, psychological, and social factors that affect personality and interpersonal relationships.
(3 contact hrs)
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PSYC 2550 - Psychology of Gender 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
PSYC‑2550 explores psychological theories and research related to gender issues. Topics include the nature and meaning of gender, gender roles, sex similarities and differences, stereotypes, and gender issues in various aspects of the human experience including interpersonal relationships, mental and physical health, sexuality, and work.
(3 contact hrs)
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PSYC 2600 - Social Psychology 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
Social psychology is the scientific study of the effects of social and cognitive processes on the way individuals perceive, relate to, and influence others.
(3 contact hrs)
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PSYC 2700 - Psychology of Health: Mind & Body Interaction 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
A detailed overview of the psychological factors influencing health, illness, and the healing process including current scientific research, the impact of stress and coping, personality and health, the psychology of complementary medicine, living with chronic conditions, and closure, death and dying.
(3 contact hrs)
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PSYC 2750 - Brain & Behavior 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
This course explores the neural mechanisms that underlie people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. Topics include the biological bases of sensation and perception, movement, brain plasticity, memory and amnesia, eating, sex, sleep, addiction, emotion, stress, language, and psychological disorders.
(4 contact hrs)
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PSYC 2760 - Neuropsychology 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
PSYC‑2760 explores the relationship between the human brain and behavior and mental processes, using primarily experimental evidence from normal participants and clinical evidence from brain damaged patients. Following an overview of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropsychological techniques, the course will examine disorders of movement, perception, memory, language, emotion, spatial ability, attention, and consciousness, with reference to deviations from normal functioning.
(4 contact hrs)
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PSYC 2800 - Abnormal Psychology 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
Abnormal Psychology is designed to give the student an in‑depth understanding of mental illness and the forces that contribute to the development of psychopathology. PSYC‑2800 will include the study of various psychological disorders found in our society; and it will address and examine probable causes. Current treatment strategies will also be discussed.
(3 contact hrs)
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PSYC 2850 - Forensic Psychology 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1010
This course will explore the application of psychological research and practice in relation to the criminal justice and legal systems. Topics include antisocial personality, mental illness and crime, substance abuse and crime, victimology, types of offenders, sexual crimes, white-collar crime, eye-witness testimony, insanity defense and competency to stand trial, capital murder and the death penalty, jury selection, sentencing and police interrogation. The varying ways in which the criminal justice system processes, treats, and interacts with the different types of offenders will also be discussed.
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PTAS 1020 - Physical Therapy Procedures 1-Lecture 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and BIOL 2710 with grade C or better.
Corequisite: HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1031
PTAS‑1020 introduces the fundamentals of patient care as applied to physical therapy. The course teaches the principles of patient management and the formation of a strong foundation for clinical decision‑making skills based on physiological principles and introduces the use of selected modalities, gait training, transfers, and body mechanics.
(2 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall Semester only.
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PTAS 1031 - Physical Therapy Procedures 1-Laboratory 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and BIOL 2710 with grade C or better
Corequisite: HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1070
(formerly PTAS‑1030)
PTAS‑1031 provides the PTA student with practical experiences in the fundamentals of patient care and selected interventions. It focuses on the development of psychomotor and decision‑making skills associated with the application of physical therapy skills and techniques.
(4 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 1070 - Joint Structure & Function-Lecture 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and grade C or better in BIOL 2710
Corequisite: HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1081
PTAS‑1070 provides the academic framework for the understanding of functional anatomy as related to PTA techniques and skills. Subjects include a study of the major muscle groups, innervations, skeletal anatomy, joint structure, and the relationship of these structures to exercise and functional activity. In addition, the course presents measurement techniques of goniometry and anthropometrics.
(2 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 1081 - Joint Structure & Function-Laboratory 1.50 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and BIOL 2710 with grade C or better
Corequisite: HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1091
(formerly PTAS‑1080)
PTAS‑1081 uses practical laboratory experiences to correlate musculoskeletal and functional anatomy to physical therapy skills. Measurement techniques are included.
(2.5 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 1091 - Clinical Medicine for the Physical Therapist Assistant 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and BIOL 2710 with grade C or better.
Corequisite: HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1020
(formerly PTAS‑1090)
PTAS‑1091 introduces selected concepts of clinical medicine relevant to the provision of physical therapy by the physical therapist assistant. Topics include a discussion of etiology and medical/surgical management of pathologies commonly treated in various physical therapy settings and an overview of common diagnostic tools.
(2 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 1140 - Life Span Development for PTA 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1020 , PTAS 1031 , PTAS 1070 , PTAS 1081 , and PTAS 1091 with grade C or better
Corequisite: PTAS 1150
PTAS‑1140 covers the life‑long development of human movement and function. It includes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive changes that occur with normal maturation. The course teaches observational skills and developmentally‑appropriate patient/client interaction skills.
(2 contact hrs)
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 1150 - Kinesiology-Lecture 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1020 , PTAS 1031 , PTAS 1070 , PTAS 1081 , and PTAS 1091 with grade C or better
Corequisite: PTAS 1160
This course provides the study of functional human musculoskeletal movement and its interrelationship to the neuromuscular system as a foundation to the basic understanding of normal and abnormal movements. It includes analysis of basic principles and biomechanics in functional activity.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 1160 - Kinesiology-Laboratory 1.50 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1020 , PTAS 1031 , PTAS 1070 , PTAS 1081 , and PTAS 1091 with grade C or better
Corequisite: PTAS 1170
This course covers correlated laboratory practice in kinesiology, basic biomechanics and gait for the development of related physical therapist assistant techniques and skills. It includes functional movement analysis and the development of function specific activity.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 1170 - Physical Therapy Procedures 2-Lecture 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1020 , PTAS 1031 , PTAS 1070 , PTAS 1081 , and PTAS 1091 with grade C or better
Corequisite: PTAS 1180
This course presents the kinesthetic and mechanical principles of therapeutic exercise and the use of mechanical traction. It emphasizes advancing patient management skills, including communication and documentation using various practical conditions as models.
(2 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 1180 - Physical Therapy Procedures 2-Laboratory 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and HHSC 1020 , PTAS 1020 , PTAS 1031 , PTAS 1070 , PTAS 1081 , PTAS 1091 with grade C or better
Corequisite: PTAS 1140
This course provides correlated practical experiences that help students acquire manual skills related to basic exercise, functional activities, and the use of appropriate equipment in a therapeutic exercise program. It includes the practical application of mechanical, cervical, and lumbar traction.
(4 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 2110 - Neuromuscular Physical Therapy-Lecture 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 1140 , PTAS 1150 , PTAS 1160 , PTAS 1170 , and PTAS 1180
Corequisite: PTAS 2120
This course is designed to provide a theoretical basis for the utilization of various neuromuscular approaches to therapeutic exercise. Discussion includes advanced management techniques for the neurologically impaired patient.
(2 contact hrs)
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 2120 - Neuromuscular Physical Therapy-Laboratory 1.50 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 1140 , PTAS 1150 , PTAS 1160 , PTAS 1170 , and PTAS 1180
Corequisite: PTAS 2130
This course is designed to correlate the principles of neuromuscular approaches with clinical application of neuromuscular techniques. Emphasis will be placed on “hands on” practical experiences with more complex exercise techniques and procedures for neurological conditions.
(3 contact hrs)
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 2130 - Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy-Lecture 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 1140 , PTAS 1150 , PTAS 1160 , PTAS 1170 , and PTAS 1180
Corequisite: PTAS 2140
This course is designed to provide the theoretical foundation for the advanced management of musculoskeletal conditions. Discussion includes injury prevention and specialized approaches to physical therapy treatment of the spine and extremities.
(2 contact hrs)
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 2140 - Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy-Laboratory 1.50 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 1140 , PTAS 1150 , PTAS 1160 , PTAS 1170 , and PTAS 1180
Corequisite: PTAS 2190
Correlated laboratory practice designed to provide experience in the physical therapy management of musculoskeletal conditions. The focus will be on advanced therapeutic exercise and specialized techniques for musculoskeletal conditions.
(3 contact hrs)
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 2190 - Physical Therapy Procedures 3-Lecture 1.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 1140 , PTAS 1150 , PTAS 1160 , PTAS 1170 , and PTAS 1180
Corequisite: PTAS 2200
This course provides the opportunity for the physical therapist assistant student to develop knowledge related to the principles of electricity and electrotherapy for selected treatment modalities. Discussion of EMG and biofeedback is included.
(2 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 2200 - Physical Therapy Procedures 3-Laboratory 1.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 1140 , PTAS 1150 , PTAS 1160 , PTAS 1170 , and PTAS 1180
Corequisite: PTAS 2340
This course will provide the physical therapist assistant student with the opportunity to apply the principles of electrotherapy to practical management in physical therapy. Procedures for advanced modality treatment for selected pathologies will be included.
(3 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 2340 - Clinical Internship 1 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 1140 , PTAS 1150 , PTAS 1160 , PTAS 1170 , and PTAS 1180
Corequisite: PTAS 2350
Supervised clinical experience designed to provide the beginning level student with an opportunity to gain experience in various basic therapeutic practical skills and techniques. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.
(24 contact hrs per week for the first 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 2350 - Clinical Internship 2 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and PTAS 2340
Corequisite: PTAS 2110
Supervised clinical experience designed to provide the beginning level student with an opportunity for continued practice of various basic therapeutic techniques and skills. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.
(24 contact hrs per week for the second 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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PTAS 2390 - Clinical Internship 3 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 2440 , PTAS 2450 , PTAS 2460 , PTAS 2470 , and PTAS 2500
Supervised clinical experience designed to provide the advanced student with an opportunity for continued practice of basic therapeutic techniques and practice of various complex therapeutic techniques, exercises, and procedures for competent clinical application. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.
(40 contact hrs per week for the second 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 2440 - Rehabilitation Techniques-Lecture 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 2110 , PTAS 2120 , PTAS 2130 , PTAS 2140 , PTAS 2190 , PTAS 2200 , and PTAS 2350
Corequisite: PTAS 2450
This course is designed to provide the theoretical foundation to the treatment of adult patients with physical disabilities. Advanced treatment techniques for the management of patients with amputations, gait abnormalities, spinal cord injuries, burns and cancer are included.
(4 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 2450 - Rehabilitation Techniques-Laboratory 1.50 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 2110 , PTAS 2120 , PTAS 2130 , PTAS 2140 , PTAS 2190 , PTAS 2200 , and PTAS 2350
Corequisite: PTAS 2460
This course is designed to correlate the principles of rehabilitation procedures in the clinical setting with the lecture topics in PTAS 2440 . Emphasis will be placed on practical experiences with site visits scheduled to augment didactic components of learning.
(6 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 2460 - Pediatrics 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 2110 , PTAS 2120 , PTAS 2130 , PTAS 2140 , PTAS 2190 , PTAS 2200 , and PTAS 2350
Corequisite: PTAS 2470
This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to gain knowledge of clinical pediatric problems and management of the pediatric patient. Selected neuromuscular, orthopedic and systemic pediatric conditions are present. Application of neurophysiological and orthopedic approaches to therapeutic exercise are introduced.
(4 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 2470 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, and PTAS 2110 , PTAS 2120 , PTAS 2130 , PTAS 2140 , PTAS 2190 , PTAS 2200 , and PTAS 2350
Corequisite: PTAS 2500
This course provides an overview of the physical therapy management of cardiopulmonary conditions. Also included is the role of physical therapy in fitness and wellness programming.
(4 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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PTAS 2500 - Seminar for Physical Therapist Assistants 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Physical Therapist Assistant program; and PTAS 2110 , PTAS 2120 , PTAS 2130 , PTAS 2140 , PTAS 2190 , PTAS 2200 , with grade C or better; and PTAS 2350 with grade Pass
Corequisite: PTAS 2440
(Effective Winter 2010: course description changed) This course examines special topics and contemporary issues in physical therapy for the advanced PTA student. Students are prepared for the transition to work through a number of student‑led projects and presentations.
(4 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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Reading |
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READ 0960 - Reading Strategies 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Placement
(formerly READ‑0950)
READ‑0960 provides students with additional preparation and a refresher in fundamental reading skills and strategies. This course is designed to improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and study skills for greater success in courses throughout college.
(3 contact hrs)
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READ 1100 - College Reading & Study Skills 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Placement
This course is designed to develop college level vocabulary, comprehension skills and flexible reading rates. Study skills will prepare students for success in other college courses. May be taken twice for credit.
(4 contact hrs)
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Renewable Energy |
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RNEW 1000 - Introduction to Energy 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly RNEW‑2911)
RNEW‑1000 explores the physical, environmental, political, and social impact of energy. Topics include energy conservation, electric and thermal generation, materials, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and energy alternatives.
(3 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1010 - Renewable Energy Concepts 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
RNEW‑1010 explores and investigates the sources, technologies, and applications of renewable energy. Topics include solar thermal and photovoltaic energy, wind energy, bioenergy, hydroelectricity, tidal and wave power, and geothermal resources. The focus is on technological principles, economic and environmental impact, integration, and policy.
(3 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1020 - Introduction to Sustainability 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
RNEW‑1020 provides an overview of the meaning, application, and impact that sustainable practices can have on “The Triple Bottom Line”: our economy, society, and environment. The focus will be to uncover the link that sustainable practices have on financial growth, developing a strong community, and ensuring protection of our environment.
(3 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1100 - Principles of Wind Energy 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly RNEW‑2912)
RNEW‑1100 analyzes and evaluates wind energy. Topics include the source of wind, history and types of wind turbines, how wind turbines work, structure of a turbine system, issues involved in establishing a system including the challenges, advantages, and available resources.
(2 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1110 - Wind Energy Lab 1.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
RNEW‑1110 is a laboratory course that introduces students to the practical application of wind energy. A variety of hands‑on activities are included.
(1 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1200 - Principles of Solar Energy 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly RNEW‑2913)
RNEW‑1200 analyzes and evaluates solar energy systems. Topics include the nature of sunlight, history of solar generated electricity, types and structure of solar modules, issues involved in establishing a solar energy system including the challenges, advantages, and available resources.
(2 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1210 - Solar Energy Lab 1.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
RNEW‑1210 is a laboratory course that introduces students to the practical application of solar energy. A variety of hands‑on activities are included.
(1 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1300 - Principles of Biomass Technology 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
RNEW‑1300 analyzes and evaluates biomass technologies and bioenergy systems. Topics include the basic concepts of biomass, land use issues, historical role of biomass, woody and non‑woody biomass and secondary fuels. This course also discusses issues involved in biomass including the challenges, advantages, and available resources.
(2 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1310 - Biomass Technology Lab 1.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
RNEW 1110 is a laboratory course that introduces students to the practical application of biomass energy. A variety of hands‑on activities are included.
(1 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1400 - Principles of Geothermal Energy 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
RNEW‑1400 analyzes and evaluates geothermal energy systems. Topics include the basic concepts of geothermal energy, plate tectonics, heat flow, and types of geothermal systems. This course also discusses issues involved in geothermal systems including the challenges, advantages, and available resources. Hands‑on activities are included.
(2 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1500 - Principles of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
RNEW‑1500 analyzes and evaluates hydrogen fuel cell technology. Topics include hydrogen safety, storage, production, codes, regulations, and standards associated with hydrogen. This course also discusses the history of fuel cells, current applications, future use, fuel cell structures, operations, and classifications. Hands‑on activities are included.
(4 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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RNEW 1800 - Energy Management Fundamentals 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
RNEW‑1800 explores the field of energy management. Topics include energy analysis, benchmarking, evaluation of systems, auditing basics, survey instrumentation, system performance, efficiency, and optimization.
(6 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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Robotics |
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ROBO 1110 - Robot Operations 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly ROBO‑2911)
ROBO‑1110 is an introductory course covering the tasks and procedures needed to program and maintain an R‑J or higher controller with a standard application software package. It involves both classroom instruction and hands‑on training.
(4 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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ROBO 1435 - ArcTool Robot Welding 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ATWD 1110 and ROBO 1110
(formerly ROBO‑2912)
ROBO‑1435 covers the tasks and procedures students need to set up and program a FANUC Robotics ArcTool software package. Using the FANUC welding robot, students program, modify, and test a welding task.
(4 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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ROBO 1440 - Material Handling Robot 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ROBO 1110
(formerly ROBO‑2913)
ROBO‑1440 uses FANUC Robotics palletizing simulation software. Instructional activities provide procedures for creating a PalletPRO virtual work cell and downloading data to the robot. Students use PalletPRO Turbo, a variant of PalletTool, for high speed palletizing.
(4 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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ROBO 2450 - Vision Robot 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ROBO 1440
ROBO‑2450 introduces the FANUC Vision system. Students will set up and calibrate a vision camera and create, test, and modify a vision‑style program.
(4 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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Respiratory Therapy |
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RSPT 1050 - Clinical Cardiorespiratory Physiologic Anatomy 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in BIOL 2710 , and BIOL 2730 or BIOL 2400
Corequisite: RSPT 1060 , RSPT 1085
RSPT‑1050 teaches respiratory and cardiac anatomy and physiology with a focus on clinical application. Topics include anatomy and physiology, ventilation, pulmonary function measurements, gas diffusion, oxygen and carbon dioxide equilibration and transport, acid‑base regulation and ventilation/perfusion relationships.
(4 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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RSPT 1060 - Physiochemical Basis of Respiratory Therapy 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in BIOL 2710 , and BIOL 2730 or BIOL 2400
Corequisite: RSPT 1050 , RSPT 1085
RSPT‑1060 teaches basic mathematics, physics and chemistry as it applies to respiratory therapy. Topics include measurement systems, mechanics, energy and matter, properties of fluids, gas laws, gas movement, solutions and drug calculations, elements and compounds, acid‑base and fluid balance, and nutrition and metabolism.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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RSPT 1085 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures 1 5.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in BIOL 2710 , and BIOL 2730 or BIOL 2400
Corequisite: RSPT 1050 , RSPT 1060
(replaces RSPT 1081 and RSPT 1090)
RSPT‑1085 introduces the patient care process. Topics include patient assessment, cardiopulmonary diagnostics and monitoring techniques, infection control and safety, and protocols and documentation used in the practice of respiratory therapy. Students develop psychomotor skills in respiratory therapy procedures.
(6 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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RSPT 1115 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures 2 7.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in RSPT 1050 , RSPT 1060 , and RSPT 1085
(replaces RSPT‑1111 and RSPT‑1120)
RSPT‑1115 is an orientation to the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the practice of respiratory therapy. Topics covered include use of protocols, oxygen therapy, airway dilation therapy, volume expansion therapy, pulmonary hygiene therapy, airway management, resuscitation, and documentation. Students will develop psychomotor skills in respiratory therapy procedures.
(9 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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RSPT 1140 - Cardiopulmonary Pathology 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, and grade C or better in RSPT 1050 , RSPT 1060 , and RSPT 1085
Corequisite: RSPT 1115 , RSPT 1200
RSPT‑1140 is a detailed study of disease affecting the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The student will study the assessment process and the role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner in developing and implementing therapist‑driven protocols. The anatomic alterations, etiology, clinical manifestations, and patient care plan will be reviewed for each disease process.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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RSPT 1200 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology 1.50 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program; and grade C or better in RSPT 1050 , RSPT 1060 and RSPT 1085
Corequisite: RSPT 1115 , RSPT 1140
RSPT‑1200 is designed to teach aerosol delivery of respiratory medications that are specifically delivered by respiratory care practitioners. An in‑depth study of the autonomic nervous system will be covered to explain the mechanism of drug actions. The student will learn indications, modes of delivery, dosages, and adverse reactions of respiratory medications. The student also will be introduced to critical care pharmacology.
(3 contact hrs per week for the first 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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RSPT 1210 - Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Care 1.50 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program
Corequisite: RSPT 1115 , RSPT 1140
RSPT‑1210 introduces students to neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. The course covers fetal lung development, anatomy and physiology, neonatal development, pathology, CPR, acid‑base monitoring, and introduction to mechanical ventilation of the newborn.
(3 contact hrs per week for the second 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter Semester only.
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RSPT 1260 - Clinical Internship 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 1115 , RSPT 1140 , RSPT 1200 and RSPT 1210 all with grade C or better
This course introduces the student to clinical practice by providing 32 hours/week of clinical training in a hospital setting. Students perform basic respiratory therapy procedures learned in the procedures laboratory (RSPT 1085 and RSPT 1115 ). The laboratory portion of the course includes an eight‑hour/week workshop held at the college. The lab is designed to introduce the student to the concepts and psychomotor skills necessary to care for patients on mechanical ventilators. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.
(40 contact hrs per week for 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Spring/Summer semester only.
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RSPT 2250 - Clinical Internship 2 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 1260
Corequisite: RSPT 2335 , RSPT 2350
This course requires respiratory therapy students to complete 160 hours of clinical training experience. Objectives focus on pulmonary function testing, critical care pharmacology, arterial blood gases, and an introduction to mechanical ventilation. This course is graded on a pass/ fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.
(20 contact hrs per week for the first 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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RSPT 2260 - Clinical Internship 3 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program
Corequisite: RSPT 2335 , RSPT 2350
This course requires respiratory therapy students to complete 160 additional hours of clinical training experience in an affiliated hospital. Objectives focus on pulmonary function testing, critical care pharmacology, arterial blood gases, and mechanical ventilation. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.
(20 contact hrs per week for the second 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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RSPT 2335 - Mechanical Ventilation 5.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 1260
Corequisite: RSPT 2250 , RSPT 2350
(replaces RSPT‑2331 and RSPT‑2341)
RSPT‑2335 reviews the effects of mechanical ventilation on cardiopulmonary physiology. The course will evaluate the capabilities and limitations of the most commonly used mechanical ventilators. Students will develop cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for initiating, assessing, maintaining, monitoring, adjusting, problem solving, discontinuing, documenting, and applying protocols to mechanical ventilation on infant, pediatric, and adult patients.
(6 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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RSPT 2350 - Acid‑Base & Electrolyte Balance & Advanced Diagnostics 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 1260
Corequisite: RSPT 2335 , RSPT‑2350
This theory course teaches students how to draw, analyze, interpret, and evaluate arterial/venous blood gas and electrolyte data, and make appropriate recommendations for treatment. Students also will learn how to use data obtained from non‑invasive monitoring to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disease.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Fall semester only.
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RSPT 2360 - Clinical Internship 4 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program, RSPT 2260 ; and grade C or better in RSPT 2335 and RSPT 2350
Corequisite: RSPT 2420 , RSPT 2431
RSPT‑2360 requires respiratory therapy students to complete 160 additional hours of clinical training in an affiliated hospital. Objectives focus on acid‑base balance, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary function testing, electrocardiography, and hemodynamic monitoring. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.
(20 contact hrs per week for the first 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter Semester only.
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RSPT 2370 - Clinical Internship 5 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program
Corequisite: RSPT 2420 , RSPT 2431
RSPT‑2370 provides additional clinical experience for the respiratory therapy student. The student must complete 160 hours of clinical training in an area hospital. Objectives focus on pulmonary function testing, acid‑base balance, mechanical ventilation, electrocardiology, and hemodynamic monitoring. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.
(20 contact hrs per week for the second 8 weeks)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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RSPT 2420 - Advanced Concepts in Respiratory Care 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program and RSPT 2260 and grade C or better in RSPT 2335 and RSPT 2350 .
Corequisite: RSPT 2360 , RSPT 2431
This forum for discussion of new and advanced applications in clinical practice covers pulmonary function testing, EKGs, myocardial infarction, chest tube drainage systems, and hemodynamic monitoring. Each student gives an oral presentation on a topic of interest in Respiratory Care.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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RSPT 2431 - Certification & Registry Review 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Therapy program; RSPT 2260 ; and grade C or better in RSPT 2335 and RSPT 2350
Corequisite: RSPT 2360 , RSPT 2420
(formerly RSPT 2430)
RSPT‑2431 is a comprehensive review to prepare students for the NBRC Certification and Registry Examinations. Students will become familiar with clinical simulation testing through use of computer simulations and latent imaging. NBRC Self‑Assessment Examinations will be administered during this course. A program exit exam will be given at the end of the semester.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
Winter semester only.
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SECR 1000 - Introduction to Security 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
An introduction to security administration including an historical, philosophical, and legal framework for security operations, as well as detailed presentations of specific security processes and programs currently and historically utilized in providing security. An overview of the personnel, physical information process, and specialized programs for plants, retail stores, transportation systems, and security education. The total environmental, political, financial, legal ramifications of the individual in society.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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SECR 1120 - Principles of Loss Prevention 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
An overview of the functional operations of various specialized areas of security such as theft and risk control, security surveys, and loss prevention management in proprietary and governmental institutions.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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SIGN 1010 - American Sign Language 1 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
SIGN‑1010 is designed for students who have no previous American Sign Language (ASL) training. Students achieve a basic level of expressive and receptive sign communication skills in American Sign Language, and will understand the role of ASL in deaf persons’ lives. This course focuses on vocabulary, grammar, language functions, and other deafness‑related issues.
(3 contact hrs)
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SIGN 1020 - American Sign Language 2 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SIGN 1010 or pass competency exam
SIGN‑1020 will strengthen and expand on the skills mastered in SIGN 1010 . It expands upon expressive and receptive sign vocabulary. Topics include new language functions to help students expand their conversational range from talking about themselves to talking about other people and activities, to giving directions, and making requests.
(3 contact hrs)
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SIGN 1030 - American Sign Language 3 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SIGN 1010 , SIGN 1020 , or pass competency exam
SIGN‑1030 students will strengthen and master the skills obtained in SIGN 1010 and SIGN 1020 . They will enhance their expressive and receptive skills and vocabulary. The course emphasizes locating and describing objects, solutions to everyday problems, life events, weekend activities, and correcting and confirming information. Topics also include appropriate cultural behaviors and strategies for controlling conversations.
(3 contact hrs)
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SIGN 1040 - Fingerspelling 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SIGN 1010
SIGN‑1040 covers the manual alphabet for students who have experience in fingerspelling or dactylology. Students will learn to sign the alphabet and achieve a basic understanding of the role fingerspelling has in American Sign Language communication. The course functions primarily with the American manual alphabet and highlights phonetical fingerspelling, syllabication and other deafness‑related issues.
(2 contact hrs)
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SIGN 2010 - American Sign Language 4 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SIGN 1030 or pass competency exam
SIGN‑2010 students will strengthen and master the skills obtained in SIGN 1010 , SIGN 1020 , and SIGN 1030 towards mastering ASL at an intermediate level. They will enhance expressive and receptive skills and vocabulary. This course is structured into logical grammatical units such as sentence types, pronominalization and classifiers. Highlighted topics include sociological aspects of deafness, hearing loss, medical and audiological perspectives and ASL compared to English.
(3 contact hrs)
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SIGN 2030 - American Deaf Culture 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
SIGN‑2030 enables students to recognize and explain the external ramifications of hearing loss. It deals with the characteristics of sociological subculture among the hearing impaired (both deaf and hard of hearing) individuals as it relates to cultural aspects of deafness.
(3 contact hrs)
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SOCY 1010 - Principles of Sociology 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
The student will study the origin, development, organization and function of human societies. Emphasis will be on culture, socialization, group behavior, social stratification, and social change.
(4 contact hrs)
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SOCY 1100 - Modern Social Problems 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
A sociological analysis of some of the major social problems confronting American society. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between social problems and value conflicts, social deviation, and social change.
(3 contact hrs)
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SOCY 1210 - Introduction to Social Work 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
SOCY‑1210 is an introductory behavioral science course that covers the historical, theoretical, and methodological systems that produced social welfare services and the social work profession. Students will participate in Service Learning during class time.
(4 contact hrs)
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SOCY 2000 - Sociology of Health & Human Behavior 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
A survey of the field of health and human behavior from a sociological perspective. The course will explore the relationship between health and human development, the structure and function of health institutions, public health, and health education, the variety of roles of health practitioners, and the patterns of health care in American society.
(4 contact hrs)
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SOCY 2121 - Sociology of Aging 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly SOCY‑2911)
SOCY‑2121 provides an introduction to various areas included in the study of aging. Topics covered include the impact of changing demographics; stereotypes; theories of aging; and physical, mental, and social processes of growing old.
(3 contact hrs)
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SOCY 2450 - Marriage & the Family 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
A sociological analysis of the institutional aspects of marriage and family living, including: a comparative and historical treatment of the family; an investigation of the changes in the contemporary American family structure, functions, and roles, a discussion of contemporary family problems.
(3 contact hrs)
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SOCY 2500 - Community Leadership Practicum 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: POLS 1500 , POLS 1700 , and SOCY 1210
(replaces but does not equate to POLS 2000)
This course will involve volunteer/internship hours, organized with the student(s), instructor, and community partner(s). Students will participate in weekly or biweekly meetings with the instructor, and keep a reflective journal throughout the process. This course will be available only to students who are in the certificate program, and have successfully completed POLS 1500, POLS 1700, and SOCY 1210.
(3 contact hrs)
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SOCY 2550 - Race & Ethnic Relations 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
SOCY‑2550 introduces students to the status of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States with particular reference to the social dynamics involved with regard to majority‑minority relations. Emphasis is on the culture, social organization and status, and the problems and opportunities of various ethnic groups. Topics covered include inequality, segregation, pluralism, the nature and causes of prejudice and discrimination, and the impact that such patterns have on American life.
(3 contact hrs)
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SPAN 1260 - Elementary Spanish 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish speaking world and Spanish vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to express personal meaning on basic topics. Students will engage in these activities within contextualized cultural settings. The vocabulary and grammatical structures are integrated into interactive and communicative activities that emphasize all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are required to use computer based technology to practice these skills.
(5 contact hrs)
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SPAN 1265 - Elementary Spanish for Health Care 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
SPAN‑1265 provides basic Spanish grammatical structures, vocabulary, and cultural information to allow health care providers to understand Hispanic culture and communicate in Spanish. The course uses reading and writing exercises and interactive communicative activities to integrate structure, Spanish medical vocabulary, and colloquial terms specific to healthcare‑related situations. The cultural part of the course helps students understand Spanish speakers’ customs and communication styles.
(5 contact hours)
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SPAN 1270 - Elementary Spanish 2 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 1260 , or SPAN 1265 or two or more years of high school Spanish
This course continues students’ development of Spanish language and culture by building and expanding on the culture, vocabulary and language structures learned in SPAN 1260 or SPAN 1265 . New language functions will be presented in meaningful activities that emphasize all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing and allow for further cultural exposure. Students are required to use computer based technology to practice these skills.
(5 contact hrs)
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SPAN 2360 - Intermediate Spanish 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 1270
Third‑semester Spanish picks up where SPAN‑1270 has ended. The central goal is to advance the student’s communicative ability and cultural competency with an emphasis on assimilating the language for complex communicative purposes. New language functions will be presented in meaningful activities that emphasize all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, and empower further cultural exploration. Students are required to use computer based technology to practice these skills.
(5 contact hrs)
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SPAN 2370 - Intermediate Spanish 2 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 2360
This course will stress the expansion of the student’s vocabulary, language skills and cultural competency. Classroom activities will center on a thorough review of the most important aspects of Spanish grammar, as well as active oral and written use of the language. The oral exercises will expose students to extended discourse and will develop content and context as appropriate for students moving from the intermediate to the more advanced proficiency levels. Authentic material will provide the student with opportunities to critically engage with elaborate cultural situations. Students are required to use computer based technology to practice these skills.
(5 contact hrs)
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SPCH 1010 - Introduction to Communication 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
An introduction to the discipline of communication. Emphasis is on basic theories of communication and the contexts in which communication occurs. The course surveys multiple areas of communication: general principles, interpersonal, small groups, intercultural, organizational, conflict, presentation speaking, and mass media.
(3 contact hrs)
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SPCH 1060 - Speech Communication 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Basic skills of effective oral communication through varied speech experiences. Emphasis is on gathering and organizing materials; language, style, delivery, and voice improvement; gaining confidence in working with audiences.
(3 contact hrs)
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SPCH 1200 - Group Discussion & Leadership 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Discussion and leadership in business and industry. Conference and meeting formats: panel, forum, symposium, group dynamics, role playing, brainstorming, and problem solving exercises.
(3 contact hrs)
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SPCH 1400 - Mass Media Communication in a Global Culture 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Theories and practices of media content and form focusing on news, radio, television, film, and the Internet. Students will learn the whole process of creating the diversified forms of programming for the media. Audience analysis research will be conducted followed by critical review of programming and media production.
(3 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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SPCH 1460 - Introduction to Broadcasting 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Explores the development of broadcasting. Familiarizes and gives practical experience in the use of broadcasting and recording equipment through the production process. Portfolio development projects included.
(3 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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SPCH 1500 - Voice for Media 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPCH 1460
(replaces SPCH 1300 and SPCH 1480 together but does not equate to either course separately)
Instruction in drill, voice dynamics and articulation. The student will learn voice care, style and technique. Voice character development and an application to a variety of copy to be used for: announcing, voice overs, and voice acting. Diction, language dialects, and accents will be emphasized.
(4 contact hrs)
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SPCH 1600 - Radio Broadcasting 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPCH 1460
(replaces but does not equate to SPCH 1490)
This course is designed to teach students the knowledge, values, sensitivity, and skills needed to work in the 21st century broadcasting industry with ethical and critical/creative thinking abilities. Developing, producing, and performing for commercial, dramatic, news and public affairs, sports, and global programming for use with the AM/FM, satellite radio, and podcasting on the Internet. Portfolio development projects included.
(4 contact hrs)
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SPCH 1700 - Broadcast Television 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPCH 1460
Learning theory and systems principles of live television broadcasting using multi‑camera production, camera composition and operation, studio roles and functions, and audio acquisitions presenting a basic adaptation of the script rundown to produce a live‑to‑tape television program. This course will also examine audience analysis, response, and evaluation. Portfolio Development Projects included.
(4 contact hrs)
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SPCH 1800 - Broadcast Video 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPCH 1460
Learning theory and systems principles of field production using film‑style techniques, scriptwriting, performance, and editing to produce narratives and documentaries. This course will also examine audience analysis, response, and evaluation. Portfolio Development Projects included.
(4 contact hrs)
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SPCH 2100 - Interpersonal Communication Relationships 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
A strong theory base is presented. It is followed by one‑to one communication skills, combined with experiences in verbal and non‑verbal interaction. The theory focus is on message preparation, theories of interaction, the role of body language, current issues in relational communication dynamics, expressing emotions, understanding self‑disclosure, and developing positive interpersonal relationships.
(4 contact hours)
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SPCH 2110 - Persuasion 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPCH 1060
Analysis of persuasion in society. Ethical use of persuasion emphasized in preparation of persuasive talks for securing attention, minimizing hostility, and securing support for positions.
(3 contact hrs)
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