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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 
  

  • PCB 3043C - General Ecology

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: BSC 1010 /BSC 1010L  and BSC 1011 /BSC 1011L  - all with a grade of “C” or higher. Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course covers the basic concepts of ecology, providing an introduction to living systems at the population, community, ecosystem, and landscape levels. Laboratory and field experiences are fully integrated into the course to support an inquiry-based study of ecological concepts through active learning strategies. Current technologies for use with ecological experimental design, data management and analysis, computer simulation modeling, and GIS applications will be employed.
  

  • PCB 3063C - Genetics

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: BSC 1010 /BSC 1010L  and CHM 2045 /CHM 2045L - all with a grade of “C” or higher in each course. Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This combined lecture/lab course examines fundamental properties of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. It is designed to meet the requirements for upper division majors in biology, secondary education, or other pre-professional programs. The course addresses and integrates the basic concepts associated with the nature, organization, transmission, expression, recombination, and function of genetic materials. Consideration will also be given to population genetics, evolution, and modern advances in DNA technology.
  

  • PGY 1800C - Introduction to Digital Photography

    4 credits
    Required: Student must have access to a digital camera with manual controls.
    This course gives the learner a complete exposure to the fundamentals of photography as applied to digital image making, including optical principles, camera operation, lighting considerations, composition, digital image manipulation (the virtual darkroom), image management, metadata considerations, and issues of deployment on the World Wide Web. Course includes weekly assignments of hands-on field photography exercises for online submission and critique. Prospective students should have basic knowledge of the use of computers and have access to a digital camera with manual controls.
  

  • PGY 1801C - Advanced Digital Photography

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: PGY 1800C ; digital camera with manual capability or permission of the instructor
    Required: Students must have access to a tripod and a digital camera with manual focus capability and manual exposure controls.
    This course continues the development of skills studied and acquired in the prerequisite PGY 1800C . The learner will study and apply sophisticated techniques of photography, digital photo editing and image management to her or his imaging work flow. Emphasis is placed on creative processes in planning and executing the photo shoot as well as post-shoot processing. Students will improve their skills in each area with intensive field photography projects and peer review of weekly photo assignments.
  

  • PGY 2401C - Photography I

    4 credits
    Required: a manual 35mm camera and the purchase of darkroom supplies
    Photography I is an introduction to basic aspects of black and white photography. The camera, lighting, film processing, printing, and presentation will be studied. Technical printing as well as the aesthetics of photography will be emphasized. This course requires a manual 35mm camera and the purchase of darkroom supplies.
  

  • PGY 2404C - Photography II

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: PGY 2401C , or permission of instructor
    This course is a continuation of PGY 2401C - Photography I . It is designed to further develop an aesthetic and technical approach to black and white still photography.
  

  • PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 credits
    This is a basic course in philosophical thinking. Selected readings from Socrates to Sartre are included.
  

  • PHI 2100 - Introduction to Logic

    3 credits
    An introduction to the analysis of informal and formal arguments; topics include syllogisms, propositional logic and inductive reasoning.
  

  • PHI 2103 - Critical Thinking

    3 credits
    A course in practical reasoning designed to sharpen abilities at analyzing, evaluating, and constructing arguments. To assist in decision-making, there will be an appraisal of the evaluation of evidence, practice in the detection of fallacies and irrelevancies, and the testing of arguments for validity and reliability. Students will also learn to examine assumptions, question socratically, and analyze experiences and perspectives. These strategies will be applied to a number of real life situations.
  

  • PHI 2600 - Ethics

    3 credits
    This course is a basic course in philosophical thinking about morality, moral problems, and moral judgments.
  

  • PHI 2930 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Dean’s permission required
    This is a basic course exploring a period, movement, or subject within the field of philosophy.
  

  • PHY 1007 - Physics for the Health Sciences

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: (SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses); and MAT 1033  or higher with a minimum grade of “C”
    Corequisites: PHY 1007L 
    This is a one-semester course for students in the health sciences who need a background in physics which is broad in scope and stresses applications in the health field.
  

  • PHY 1007L - Physics for the Health Sciences Laboratory

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: MAT 1033  or higher, with a minimum grade of “C”
    Corequisites: PHY 1007 
    This laboratory course accompanies PHY 1007  and is a one-semester course for students in the health sciences who need a background in physics which is broad in scope and stresses applications in the health field. The course is designed to enhance the learning of physical concepts through a hands-on approach, emphasizing inquiry and problem solving in laboratory investigations.
  

  • PHY 1020C - Fundamentals of the Physical World

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 testing exemption or successful completion of all developmental courses
    Fundamentals of the Physical World is designed to provide a broad foundation in physical concepts to non-science majors. It emphasizes how physicists approach the problem of describing nature in terms of physical theories and the importance of experimental tests. This course addresses topics in mechanics, heat energy, wave motion, light, electricity and magnetism, and includes elements of modern physics. This is a state designated general education core course in natural sciences.
  

  • PHY 2048 - General Physics I

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: (SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing); and MAC 2311  with a minimum grade of “C”
    Corequisites: PHY 2048L 
    This calculus-based physics course is the first part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence covers the underlying principles and laws of classical mechanics, oscillations, waves, fluids, sound, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, elements of optics, and modern physics.
  

  • PHY 2048L - General Physics I Laboratory

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: (SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing); and MAC 2311  with a minimum grade of “C”
    Corequisites: PHY 2048 
    This laboratory course accompanies PHY 2048  and is the first part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence includes investigations that illustrate and explore concepts and principles related to force and motion, work and energy, rotation, gravity, properties of matter, electric charges and currents, resistance and capacitance, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, optics, and nuclear radiation. The course is designed to encourage the concept of “learning by doing” and enhance student learning of physical concepts. It introduces students to experimental procedures, techniques and equipment; it involves setting up the laboratory equipment, collection of data, interpretation of experimental data and preparation of a lab report.
  

  • PHY 2049 - General Physics II

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: PHY 2048  and PHY 2048L  with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
    Corequisites: PHY 2049L 
    This calculus-based physics course is the second part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence covers the underlying principles and laws of classical mechanics, oscillations, waves, fluids, sound, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, elements of optics, and modern physics.
  

  • PHY 2049L - General Physics II Laboratory

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: PHY 2048  and PHY 2048L  with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
    Corequisites: PHY 2049 
    This laboratory course accompanies PHY 2049  and is the second part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence includes investigations that illustrate and explore concepts and principles related to force and motion, work and energy, rotation, gravity, properties of matter, electric charges and currents, resistance and capacitance, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, optics, and nuclear radiation. The course is designed to encourage the concept of “learning by doing” and enhance student learning of physical concepts. It introduces students to experimental procedures, techniques and equipment; it involves setting up the laboratory equipment, collection of data, interpretation of experimental data and preparation of a lab report.
  

  • PHY 2053 - College Physics I

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: (SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing); and {a grade of “C” or better in (MAC 1140  and MAC 1114 ) or MAC 1147 }
    Corequisites: PHY 2053L 
    This physics course, based on algebra and trigonometry, is the first part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence covers the underlying principles and laws of classical mechanics, oscillations, waves, fluids, sound, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, elements of optics and modern physics.
  

  • PHY 2053L - College Physics I Laboratory

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: (SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing); and {a grade of “C” or better in (MAC 1140  and MAC 1114 ) or MAC 1147 }
    Corequisites: PHY 2053 
    This laboratory course accompanies PHY 2053  and is the first part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence includes investigations that illustrate and explore concepts and principles related to force and motion, work and energy, rotation, gravity, properties of matter, electric charges and currents, resistance and capacitance, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, optics, and nuclear radiation. The course is designed to encourage the concept of “learning by doing” and enhance student learning of physical concepts. It introduces students to experimental procedures, techniques and equipment; it involves setting up the laboratory equipment, collection of data, interpretation of experimental data, and preparation of a lab report.
  

  • PHY 2054 - College Physics II

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: PHY 2053  and PHY 2053L  with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
    Corequisites: PHY 2054L 
    This physics course, based on algebra and trigonometry, is the second part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence covers the underlying principles and laws of classical mechanics, oscillations, waves, fluids, sound, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, elements of optics, and modern physics.
  

  • PHY 2054L - College Physics II Laboratory

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: PHY 2053  and PHY 2053L  with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
    Corequisites: PHY 2054 
    This laboratory course accompanies PHY 2054  and is the second part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence includes investigations that illustrate and explore concepts and principles related to force and motion, work and energy, rotation, gravity, properties of matter, electric charges and currents, resistance and capacitance, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, optics, and nuclear radiation. The course is designed to encourage the concept of ―learning by doing‖ and enhance the student learning of physical concepts. It introduces students to experimental procedures, techniques and equipment; it involves setting up the laboratory equipment, collection of data, interpretation of experimental data, and preparation of a lab report.
  

  • PLA 1003 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies

    3 credits
    This course provides an overview of the training and purpose of paralegals. It examines the role of the lawyer and the paralegal in modern society, the ethical and professional practice standards applicable to both lawyer and paralegal, and surveys the various fields of law to be covered in the Paralegal Studies program.
  

  • PLA 1103 - Legal Research and Writing I

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher, or equivalent
    This course presents an introduction to legal research including citation form, case law, reading and finding statutes, legislative history, constitutional law, administrative law, court rules, local rules, loose-leaf services, secondary references, computer research, and ethical considerations.
  

  • PLA 2114 - Legal Research and Writing II

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: PLA 1103  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course provides research and writing skills that the paralegal needs, with emphasis on legal writing and computer-assisted legal research. The course is intended to familiarize students with problems, procedures, and ethics in legal research and writing. Computerized legal research techniques using LEXIS are examined in depth to complement the techniques learned in PLA 1103 . Ethical issues in legal research and writing are explored in depth, in particular issues relating to computer-assisted legal research and internet resources.
  

  • PLA 2200 - Litigation

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher, or equivalent
    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the structure of the federal and state judicial systems and their jurisdictions. It introduces the student to the basic litigation process and its procedural aspects by focusing on the federal and state rules of civil procedure and evidence. It includes comparisons of state and federal court rules, the drafting of pleadings, and ethical considerations relating to litigation.
  

  • PLA 2202 - Torts

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher, or equivalent
    This course covers principles of tort litigation, lawyer and client relationships, causes of action, remedies and defenses, jurisdiction, commencement of lawsuits, rules of procedure, pleadings, gathering evidence, and ethical considerations.
  

  • PLA 2600 - Wills, Trusts, and Probate Administration

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher, or equivalent
    This course provides instruction in estate planning, wills, probate practice and procedures, jurisdiction, functions of lawyers and personal representatives, initial steps in probate, inventory and appraisal, creditors’ claims, distribution and discharge, ancillary administration, and ethical considerations.
  

  • PLA 2610 - Real Estate Law and Property

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or equivalent
    This course provides a study of ownership, title issues, legal descriptions, real estate contracts, real estate transfers and transactions, real estate closings, and ethical considerations.
  

  • PLA 2763 - Law Office Management

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher, or equivalent
    This course covers principles of organization and management, management styles, communications process, utilizing paralegals, management of office employees, office environment, office systems, office functions, financial management, and ethical considerations in law office management.
  

  • PLA 2800 - Family Law

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or equivalent
    This course presents a study of various aspects of family law, including marriage, premarital and other agreements, annulment, dissolution of marriage, separation agreements, child custody, child support, alimony, judicial separation, adoptions, and ethical considerations relating to the field of family law.
  

  • PLA 2880 - Constitutional Law

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher, or equivalent
    This course examines the organization of the U.S. government, the relationship between the U.S. government and its citizens, and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Special focus is on the first Ten Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, and the U.S. Constitution is presented from a legal perspective.
  

  • PLA 2930 - Capstone-Portfolio

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of 18 credit hours of PLA coursework, to include either CJL 2100  and/or BUL 2241 -all with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisites: PLA 2942  
    Required: THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED AND IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS PREPARING TO GRADUATE AND TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR CONTINUING EDUCATION.
    This capstone course will provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned in the A.S. Paralegal program and gauge their ability to apply it. Students will engage in active discussions on law related topics and issues, particularly those that relate to current events. This course also requires the student to write a short paper on a contemporary legal topic or issue. Additionally, the student will prepare a cover letter and resume specifically for a paralegal or other law related position that he or she finds posted locally, nationally, or internationally. Students not working in a related field or who desire to improve their current positions will be encouraged to apply for the positions they find. Successful completion of the course requires demonstrating learning outcomes from core courses by passing the comprehensive examination at the end of the course. STUDENTS MUST PASS THIS CLASS IN ORDER TO EARN THE PARALEGAL STUDIES, A.S. DEGREE.
  

  • PLA 2942 - Paralegal Internship

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of 18 credit hours of AS Paralegal degree core coursework, not including CGS 1100 
    Corequisites: PLA 2930 
    This course is designed to provide students with direct work experience in a legal setting such as a law firm, government agency, court, corporate legal department, or title company. Students will complete 135 hours of supervised paralegal work in a legal setting during their internship. Student experiences will be documented and evaluated by the supervising paralegal, lawyer, judge, judicial assistant, or title company supervisor. Students will submit a portfolio of legal writing samples and a report analyzing their work experiences at the end of the internship. Students are responsible for locating a suitable firm or organization in which to obtain this experience. The course is the capstone for the Florida SouthWestern State College AS degree in Paralegal Studies. Successful completion of this course demonstrates that students have effectively met the objectives and outcomes of the AS in Paralegal Studies Program.
  

  • POS 2041 - American National Government

    3 credits
    This course is a study of the national government within the American federal system: its functions, processes, and contemporary problems of American political systems. Political parties, pressure groups, elections, Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court are also discussed.
  

  • POS 2112 - American State and Local Politics

    3 credits
    This course emphasizes practical politics and functional government. It is a critical analysis of state and community political systems and processes and uses the community as laboratory. Contacts with state/local officials are also included. Internships are encouraged and credit for practical experience is allowed when approved by instructor.
  

  • POS 2141 - Urban Government and Politics

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: POS 2112  with a grade of “C” or higher, or instructor approval
    This course is an introduction to the politics and functions of urban government using the local government as the laboratory for investigation. Students will interact with local government officials as they learn how government identifies community problems, allocates resources, prioritizes needs, addresses sustainability, and manages crises. Economic conditions, ethnicity, education, health care, affordable housing, environmental impact, and other issues will be featured.
  

  • PSY 2012 - Introduction to Psychology

    3 credits
    This course is designed to give all students an introduction to psychology as a science and an understanding of psychology’s applications to everyday life. The general models and methods psychology uses are explored as well as the factors that influence human behavior, including physiology, genetics, sensation, perception, learning, memory cognition, emotions, motives, personality, abnormal behavior, and social interaction.
  

  • PSY 2014 - General Psychology II

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: PSY 2012 
    This is the second course in introductory psychology designed primarily for psychology majors. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles and concepts of experimental psychology, including scientific methodology and experimental investigation, conditioning and learning, perception, cognition, memory, motivation, and neuropsychology.
  

  • PSY 2862 - Psychology of Leadership

    3 credits
    This course examines the psychological and social processes that characterize effective leadership. Capitalizing on the theoretical concepts of positive psychology, topics will include positive leadership qualities, the dynamics of building positive engagement and communication, factors that enhance decision-making, and the utilization of social and psychological capital. Other subjects such as ethics, team building, goal-setting, and the facilitation of positive performance in organizational environments will also be discussed. Students will learn strategies, behaviors, characteristics, and skills of effective leaders, and will have the opportunity to explore and apply their personal leadership strengths by engaging in various course activities.
  

  • QMB 3603 - Quantitative Business Statistics

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101  English Composition I,  ENC 1102  English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean AND STA 2023  with minimum grade of “C” and either  CGS 1100  with minimum grade of “C”  MAC 2233  with minimum grade of “C”.
    This course provides an introduction to basic mathematical and statistical methods and models, as well as their software applications for solving business problems and/or in making decisions. Includes topics such as descriptive and inferential analytics, hypothesis tests, correlation, forecasting, linear and multiple regression, and decision analysis.
  

  • REA 0019 - Reading for College Success (*)

    3 credits
    This is a classroom/laboratory course which is required for students whose reading test scores indicate a need for the development of reading skills. This is an integrated course of literal and inferential comprehension, vocabulary, rate and flexibility, listening, writing, and study skills. An exit test must be passed to exit this course. Successful completion of this course with a grade of “C” or better is part of a prerequisite for ENC 1101 .

    (*) Developmental credit only-does not count toward a degree or certificate.
  

  • REA 1605 - Study Skills for College Students

    1 credit
    Recommended: Recommended for students needing to improve their reading speed, comprehension and vocabulary
    This course is designed to introduce specific study strategies and to encourage self-determination and student motivation. Emphasis is placed on the individual application of different learning techniques for all college students.
  

  • REA 2208 - Critical Reading

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or (REA 0017 or REA 0019 ) or Testing
    This course is designed for students with college-level reading skills who want to increase critical reading and thinking skills.
  

  • REA 2405 - Rate and Flexibility

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or (REA 0017 or REA 0019 ) or Testing
    This course is designed for students with good reading skills who want to increase reading speed and flexibility while maintaining or increasing their level of comprehension.
  

  • REA 2505 - Vocabulary Development

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or (REA 0017 or REA 0019 ) or Testing
    This course is designed for students with college level reading skills who want to increase their vocabulary by using word analysis skills, context clues, and figurative language techniques.
  

  • RED 3324 - Teaching Reading in the Middle School Curriculum

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates with theory and methodology for teaching reading at the middle school level. The course will emphasize Scientifically-Based Reading Research (SBRR) and strategies for developing vocabulary and comprehension. In this course, teacher candidates will also examine research and practice regarding teaching of specialized reading strategies for the various disciplines. Teacher candidates will also evaluate student progress in reading and integrate reading and study skills into content area instruction. This course requires 15 hours of field experience in a middle grades (5-9) reading classroom.
  

  • RED 4012 - Foundations of Literacy

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in program in Education or special permission from the Dean of School of Education; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    Required: 15 hours of field experience in a K-5 classroom setting
    This course will prepare teacher candidates to be effective elementary reading teachers for a diverse population of students. Teacher candidates will develop a substantive knowledge of the structure and function of language for each of the five major components of the reading process: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Teacher candidates will evaluate the major reading philosophies and research-based strategies for teaching reading. Teacher candidates will also apply the research-based reading strategies to create literacy experiences for elementary students that engage them in critical thinking and constructivist principles. The teacher candidates will also learn how to differentiate reading instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with exceptionalities. This course requires fifteen hours of field experience in a K-5 classroom setting.
  

  • RED 4335 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in program in Education or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course is designed to promote effective teaching of literacy skills across the curriculum. The major emphasis of this course is placed on current theories, methods, and materials used in content area literacy instruction. Lecture, discussion, simulated teaching, and field work constitute different course activities. Also, this course emphasizes that reading is a process of student engagements in both fluent decoding of words and construction of meaning. This course covers knowledge of language structure and function and cognition for each of the five major components of the reading process.
  

  • RED 4519 - Diagnosis and Intervention in Reading

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , 3 credits of college level mathematics, RED 4012  or RED 3324 -all with a minimum grade of “C” Required: This course requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in K-6 for ELED majors and fifteen (15) hours of field experience in 5-9 for LAED students.
    This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to a wide range of reading assessment instruments and scientifically-based strategies used for understanding the individual and diverse needs of children. Candidates in this course will focus on effective use of assessment data to identify areas of concern and to plan, evaluate, and revise effective reading instruction to prevent difficulties and promote development. This class will explore materials and methods for a student-centered approach which builds on the students’ strengths and will focus on developing intervention plans for struggling readers. After taking this course, teacher candidates will have a stronger understanding of the reading process including the five dimensions of reading (e.g. phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) and factors that promote effective teaching of literacy skills. This course requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in K-6 for ELED majors and fifteen (15) hours of field experience in 5-9 for LAED students.
  

  • REL 2300 - World Religions- (I)

    3 credits
    This course is an introduction to the world’s religions with emphasis on oral and written traditions, historical development, beliefs, rituals, ethics, and function in society. Religions include but are not limited to Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  

  • RET 1007 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 1024  with a grade of “C” or higher
    The knowledge and skills required for safe, effective administration of therapeutic drugs and indications and contraindications associated with drug therapy are an integral part of this course. This course introduces essential and advanced concepts of pharmacology as related to Respiratory Care. Anatomy and physiology of body systems as related to drug therapy, as well as drugs related to both maintenance and emergency care, will be emphasized.
  

  • RET 1024 - Introduction to Cardiopulmonary Technology - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission to enter into the Respiratory Care or Cardiovascular Programs
    This course begins with an orientation to the Respiratory Care and Cardiovascular Technology Professions. The historical development of and current trends in cardiopulmonary technology are discussed. The basics of applied cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology as related to cardiopulmonary structure and function are introduced. There are weekly assignments for selected Medical Terminology and basic medical practice, related to asepsis.
  

  • RET 1275C - Clinical Care Techniques - AS

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 1024  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This combined lecture-laboratory course provides the foundation for both clinical skills and basic patient assessment skills necessary to Respiratory Care practice in a patient care setting. The course introduces the professional standards for medical asepsis, patient positioning, basic pulmonary assessment, medical ethics and behavioral problems unique to patients with respiratory illnesses.
  

  • RET 1613C - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 1024  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course covers: cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology in detail, diffusion and transport of cardio-respiratory gases, blood gas, renal and acid base physiology, ECG and basic hemodynamic analysis, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and human gestational development of the cardiopulmonary systems. The physiologic calculations related to quantification of cardiopulmonary performance are also emphasized.
  

  • RET 1832L - Clinical Practicum I - AS

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: RET 1613C , RET 1007 , and RET 1275C -all with a grade of “C” or higher
    This first clinical course consists of supervised clinical practice in both the on-campus cardiopulmonary laboratory and hospital clinical sites. Areas of concentration in this course are the development of bedside respiratory care, clinical skills, and observational opportunities for Respiratory Care diagnostic and interventional procedures. Students will be able to practice in realistic clinical environments in at least 2 local hospitals during this 6 week rotation.
  

  • RET 2234C - Respiratory Therapeutics - AS

    6 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 1613C  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: RET 2874L , RET 2254C 
    Bronchial hygiene, lung expansion therapy as well as medical gas, humidity and aerosolization concepts are presented, in concert with advanced respiratory pharmacology. Clinical and laboratory experience affords the student the opportunity to observe and practice basic respiratory procedures and equipment and clinical critical thinking. The concepts fundamental to Mechanical Ventilation are introduced.
  

  • RET 2244 - Critical Care Applications - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: For cardiovascular students: CVT 2420C , CVT 2620C , CVT 2840L -all with a grade of “C” or better; For respiratory care students: RET 2234C , RET 2254C , RET 2714 , and RET 2874L -all with a grade of “C” or better
    This course presents an in-depth study of critical care hemodynamic measurements for medical, surgical, and emergency patients. Intra-Aortic balloon pumping, Swan-Ganz monitoring, artificial airways, oxygen delivery devices, cardiovascular pharmacology, and basic ACLS algorithms are also presented.
  

  • RET 2254C - Respiratory Care Assessment - AS

    6 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 1613C  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: RET 2234C 
    In this course the student will learn the assessment of patients for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The focus of this course is the differential diagnosis procedures for cardiopulmonary patients. The development of appropriate communication skills with physicians, patients, and other health care providers is emphasized through the preparation and delivery of a complete patient case study.
  

  • RET 2264C - Advanced Mechanical Ventilation - AS

    6 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 2234C  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: RET 2875L , RET 2295 
    In this course, the student will learn the advanced theory and application of techniques for artificial mechanical ventilation, as well as ancillary forms of patient monitoring. The continued development of the application of the various modes of mechanical ventilation and their graphical analysis and ventilator synchrony are key concepts for the learner. The laboratory will demonstrate the clinical concepts and applications to specific ventilator modes as well as ventilator types, used in the Southwest Florida clinical affiliates. The physiological and realistic formats for mechanical ventilation will be consistently contrasted throughout the course. This content, for this course, comprises the single greatest emphasis on the National Board Exams.
  

  • RET 2295 - Pulmonary Studies - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 2234C  and RET 2254C , both with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: RET 2264C ,RET 2875L  
    Respiratory Care students investigate the causes of pulmonary diseases and injuries that impact on the pulmonary system structure and function. This course concentrates upon diagnostic techniques that lead to a better understanding of etiology and pathogenesis of pulmonary disease and response to injury. Critical thinking in response to the diagnostic process and treatment choice is emphasized. Clinical Simulation Exams are offered each week to reinforce the application of lecture material and prepare the student for NBRC Registry exams.
  

  • RET 2714 - Neonatal-Pediatric Respiratory Care - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 1613C  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course covers the development and physiology of the fetal and neonatal lung including perinatal circulation, pulmonary function in infants, and developmental physiology of the lung. Neonatal and pediatric pulmonary disorders and their corresponding respiratory care are emphasized. An introduction to Neonatal and Pediatric therapeutic interventions including Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation is provided at the end of the semester.
  

  • RET 2874L - Clinical Practicum II - AS

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: RET 1613C  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: RET 2234C , RET 2254C 
    The second supervised clinical practice course for the Respiratory Care Program enables the students to develop appropriate psycho-motor and affective skills as they assist the therapist in respiratory procedures in both inpatient and outpatient situations. The development of patient assessment skills and advancement to increasingly acute patient care situations occurs throughout this Clinic.
  

  • RET 2875L - Clinical Practicum III - AS

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: RET 2874L  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: RET 2264C , RET 2244  
    This is the third of four courses for supervised clinical practice at an affiliated hospital. Areas of concentration in this critical care clinical course are arterial blood gasses, mechanical ventilation, ventilation monitoring, ECG monitoring, chest x-ray evaluation, intra-aortic balloon pumping, Swan-Ganz catheterization and monitoring, cardiac output determination, chest tube drainage, and airway management.
  

  • RET 2876L - Clinical Practicum IV - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 2875L , RET 2264C , and RET 2244 -all with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: RET 2930 
    Under supervision, the student actively participates in respiratory care measures in all areas of the acute care facility. Students maintain equipment, participate in emergency procedures and critical care procedures as well as observation rotations in the home care setting and physician pulmonology practice. This last clinical practice course provides an internship environment prior to graduation and professional practice.
  

  • RET 2930 - Respiratory Care Practitioner as a Professional - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: RET 2264C  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: RET 2876L 
    In this course the professional relationship of the respiratory therapist is presented and a basic research format is emphasized with an added option of taking an ACLS class and NBRC Self Assessment Exams for both parts of the RRT board exam. The development of a professional resume, interviewing skills and medical ethics, for Respiratory Care Practice, are course requirements.
  

  • RET 4034 - Problems in Patient Management

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This is a case-based course that identifies the problems associated with complex patient management issues in the diagnostic and acute care environments. This course will make use of discussion and guest instruction from Interdisciplinary Health Care professionals.
  

  • RET 4050 - Research Methods

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    The statistical analysis tools and organizational principles that underpin research practices for evidence-based medicine are surveyed. Specific literature-based examples are used to provide the basis for the presentation of research methods in clinical practice.
  

  • RET 4285 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Intervention

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    Advanced invasive Cardiac and Pulmonary diagnostic techniques to include, but not be limited to, advanced cardiac catheterization lab procedures, intra vascular interventions, and related chemical and mechanical devices for Cardiopulmonary intervention are explored in depth.
  

  • RET 4445 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    Advanced invasive and non-invasive Cardiac and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures to include but not be limited to: cardiac catherization, electrophysiology, echocardiography, stress testing, pulmonary studies and sleep disorders, explored in depth.
  

  • RET 4505 - Chest Medicine

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course examines the development of a comprehensive treatment plan for specific Cardiac or Pulmonary disorders.
  

  • RET 4536 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    The sociological and medical-legal aspects of patient care are explored through discussion and situation analysis in this course with an emphasis on Cardiac and Pulmonary care issues.
  

  • RET 4715 - Advanced Neonatal Medicine

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    The principles that underlie fetal developmental and congenital pathology with an emphasis on advanced practice for neonatology and cardiac care are discussed and analyzed. The practice issues for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Catheterization Lab are also reviewed.
  

  • RET 4933 - Selected Topics in Cardiopulmonary Sciences

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This class is designed to enable the student to analyze and present a specific contemporary problem(s) in adult critical care, cardiopulmonary departmental administration, or invasive Cardiology practice.
  

  • RMI 2001 - Principles of Risk Management

    3 credits
    This course covers basic principles and concepts relating to risk management as it relates to personal and business environments. The major areas of instruction include property/casualty, life, and health.
  

  • RTE 1000 - Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program
    Corequisites: RTE 1503 /RTE 1503L , RTE 1418  
    This course is an overview of medical imaging and an investigation of patient care techniques applicable to the practicing radiographer. This course includes concepts on becoming a technologist, practicing the profession, and competently performing patient care in the medical environment.
  

  • RTE 1001 - Radiographic Terminology - AS

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program
    This course is the study of the language of medicine which is commonly used in the field of Radiology. It includes the construction, analysis, spelling, application, and pronunciation of medical terms and how they relate to the structure and function of the human body. It explores the use of medical words and abbreviations used in Radiologic procedures, pathophysiology, and case histories.
  

  • RTE 1418 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure I - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program
    Corequisites: RTE 1000 , RTE 1503 , RTE 1503L 
    The course leads the learner through concepts related to radiographic imaging including: beam restriction, grids, radiographic film, processing, sensitometry, intensifying screens, quality factors, and conversion techniques involving manipulation of exposure parameters.
  

  • RTE 1457 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure II - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1613  with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisites: RTE 1814 
    A course designed to build upon the concepts learned in RTE 1613 , Radiologic Physics, and RTE 1418 , Principles of Radiographic Exposure I. The course leads the learner through concepts related to radiographic imaging including: film critique, exposure control systems including fixed and variable kilovoltage technique chart construction, automatic exposure control, and exposure conversion methods.
  

  • RTE 1503 - Radiographic Positioning I - AS

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program
    Corequisites: RTE 1000 , RTE 1503L , RTE 1418 
    Students learn basic radiographic positioning for the chest, abdomen, upper, and lower extremities. Concepts include radiographic anatomy and film analysis. Radiation protection is stressed and demonstrated for each procedure.
  

  • RTE 1503L - Radiographic Positioning I Lab - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program
    Corequisites: RTE 1000 , RTE 1503 , RTE 1418 
    This course is designed to provide students with clinical experience in a supervised radiologic setting. The student will put into practice the theories discussed in the accompanying RTE courses. Clinical rotations through selected areas of the Radiology Department allow students to attain experience in patient transportation; operations of the department; radiography room equipment manipulation; image receptor handling and processing; accessory equipment usage; and patient care and safety. The student will demonstrate competence in basic chest and abdomen radiography and will observe and assist with basic radiographic procedures of the upper extremities, and lower extremities under direct supervision by a registered technologist.
  

  • RTE 1513 - Radiographic Positioning II - AS

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1503  and RTE 1503L -both with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisites: RTE 1804 
    Students learn basic radiographic positioning for the entire spine; bony thorax; upper gastrointestinal system; lower gastrointestinal system; genitourinary and biliary systems. Concepts include radiographic anatomy and film analysis. Radiation protection is stressed and demonstrated for each procedure.
  

  • RTE 1523 - Radiographic Positioning III - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1513  and RTE 1804 -both with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisites: RTE 1814 
    Students learn basic radiographic positioning for the skull including facial bones, orbits, sinuses, temporomandibular joints, mandible, and nasal bones. Concepts include radiographic anatomy and film analysis. Radiation protection is stressed and demonstrated for each procedure.
  

  • RTE 1573 - Radiologic Science Principles - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1457  with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisites: RTE 1824 
    A course designed to acquaint students with advanced imaging concepts related to Radiologic Technology. Topics covered include: mobile radiography, fluoroscopy, tomography and basic physical concepts related to computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, and other imaging modalities. Students learn advanced radiographic procedures including venipuncture, trauma radiography, pediatric radiography, and foreign body localization. Special consideration is placed on positioning and exposure techniques that help the radiographer consistently obtain optimum images of human anatomy.
  

  • RTE 1613 - Radiographic Physics - AS

    4 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1418  with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisites: RTE 1804 
    This course is a study of the fundamental units of measurement, the structure of matter, and the concepts of work, force, and energy. The course covers the following basics of electricity: electrostatics, electrodynamics, magnetism, and the electric generator. Concepts include electromagnetic induction, transformers, rectifiers, X-ray tubes, and the interactions that produce x-radiation. Radiation measurement and basic radiation protection concepts are also included.
  

  • RTE 1804 - Radiology Practicum I - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1503L  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course is designed to provide students with clinical experience in a supervised radiologic setting. The student will put into practice the theories discussed in the accompanying RTE courses. Clinical rotations through selected areas of the Radiology Department and the operating room allow students to attain experience in radiography room equipment manipulation; image receptor handling and processing; accessory equipment usage; contrast media usage and preparation; patient care and safety; and surgical protocol and radiography. The student will demonstrate competence in advanced imaging of the chest, acute abdominal radiography, and radiographic procedures of the upper extremities and lower extremities. The student will observe and assist with radiographic fluoroscopic procedures, and radiographic procedures of the spine and bony thorax under direct supervision by a registered technologist. Students will maintain and increase their skill level on radiographic procedures in which they were previously deemed competent.
  

  • RTE 1814 - Radiology Practicum II – AS

    3 credits
    This course is designed to provide students with clinical experience in a supervised radiologic setting. The student will put into practice the theories discussed in the accompanying RTE courses. Clinical rotations through selected areas of the Radiology Department and the operating room allow students to attain increased proficiency in radiography room equipment manipulation; image receptor handling and processing; accessory equipment usage; contrast media usage and preparation; patient care and safety; and surgical protocol and radiography of more acute patients. The student will demonstrate competence in fluoroscopic procedures, mobile imaging of the chest and abdomen, trauma hip imaging, a selected ARRT radiographic procedure, and mobile fluoroscopic equipment manipulation. The student will observe and assist with mobile fluoroscopic procedures in the operating room, radiographic procedures of the cranium, facial bones, and bony thorax under direct supervision by a registered technologist. Students will also utilize critical thinking skills in the performance of advanced radiographic procedures (LII competency) previously deemed competent on difficult patients. Additionally, students will demonstrate problem solving techniques in the performance of radiographic procedures in which they were previously deemed competent on more acute patients.
  

  • RTE 1824 - Radiology Practicum III - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1814  with a grade of “C” or better
    This course is designed to provide students with clinical experience in a supervised radiologic setting. The student will put into practice the theories discussed in the accompanying RTE courses. Clinical rotations through selected areas of the Radiology Department, CT suite, and the operating room allow students to attain increased proficiency and independence in radiography room equipment manipulation; image receptor handling and processing; accessory equipment usage; contrast media usage and preparation; patient care and safety; fluoroscopy procedures of more critical patients; surgical protocol and procedures; and advanced radiography of acute patients. The student will demonstrate competence in routine spine imaging, imaging of the bony thorax, trauma shoulder, and mobile C-arm procedure. Students will also utilize critical thinking skills in the performance of advanced radiographic procedures on difficult patients. These Level II competencies will include mobile imaging, fluoroscopic procedures, and an exam that is drawn from previous semester’s material that a student has proven competent. The student will observe and assist in imaging of the cranium, facial bones, and procedures performed in the CT suite.
  

  • RTE 1951 - Radiologic Technology Equivalency Assessment - AS

    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Equivalency Assessment is a process designed to assist Registered Radiologic Technologists who desire to earn the Associate in Science Degree in Radiologic Technology. These individuals are graduates of accredited, hospital-based, radiologic technology programs who are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  

  • RTE 2061 - Radiologic Technology Seminar - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 2782 , RTE 2473 , RTE 2385 -all with a grade of “C” or better
    This is a final, comprehensive course that reviews and inter-relates concepts previously covered in the two-year curriculum. It provides the student with a meaningful approach to evaluate previous learning and to investigate areas of needed preparation for employment and credentialing. The course also includes employment interview skills and related concepts such as resume preparation.
  

  • RTE 2385 - Radiation Biology and Protection - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1613  with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisites: RTE 2834 
    An examination of radiation safety issues related to the Radiologic Technology profession. Emphasis is given to concepts that increase one’s awareness of the responsibility to protect the public and self from unnecessary radiation dose.
  

  • RTE 2473 - Quality Assurance - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1418  with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisites: RTE 2834 
    A course designed to introduce the radiography student to evaluation methodology of radiographic systems to assure consistency in the production of quality images at the lowest dose.
  

  • RTE 2563 - Special Radiographic Procedures and Cross-Sectional Anatomy - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1523  with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisites: RTE 1824 
    This course is an investigation of the anatomy, equipment, and techniques for special radiographic procedures. Included are angiographic, neuroradiographic, and interventional procedures. Infrequent, but interesting studies are also covered such as lymphography and sialography. Included in this course is an 8-week in-depth study of cross-sectional anatomy as demonstrated by digital imaging techniques.
  

  • RTE 2571 - Physics and Instrumentation in CT

    3 credits
    This course presents a study of the physical principles and instrumentation of computed tomography. The content of this course includes the historical development of computerized tomography along with patient preparation and care, physical principles related to data acquisition and image formation will be presented along with postprocessing, display, and archival techniques. Artifacts and other factors affecting image quality will be discussed. Content will include clinical applications, procedures, and protocols for CT imaging.
  

  • RTE 2762 - Cross-sectional Anatomy and Pathology for CT

    3 credits
    This course examines normal anatomical structures and the relative position of organs to one another in the sagittal, coronal, oblique, and transverse planes as demonstrated on CT images. Normal structures of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, spine and extremities will be presented and compared to various abnormalities and pathologic processes typically revealed through the use of computed tomography.
  

  • RTE 2782 - Radiographic Pathology - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 2563  with a grade of “C” or better
    This course is the study of disease processes of the human body and how they are identified radiographically. The pathology of each major body system and the imaging methods and procedures used for diagnosis are explored.
  

  • RTE 2805 - CT Clinical Education

    3 credits
    This course provides clinical practice experiences designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiological computed tomography procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated.
  

  • RTE 2834 - Radiology Practicum IV - AS

    3 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 1824  with a grade of “C” or better
    This course is designed to provide the students with clinical experience in a supervised radiologic setting. The student will put into practice the theories discussed in the accompanying RTE courses. Clinical rotations through selected areas of the Radiology Department, Angiography suite, and the operating room allow students to attain increased proficiency and independence in radiography room equipment manipulation; image receptor handling and processing; accessory equipment usage; contrast media usage and preparation; patient care and safety; and surgical protocol and radiography of more acute patients. The student will demonstrate competence in radiographic procedures of the cranium, facial bones, pediatric imaging of the chest, trauma cervical spine imaging, a selected ARRT radiographic procedure, and a special procedure category. Students will also utilize critical thinking skills in the performance of advanced radiographic procedures on difficult patients. These Level II competencies will include mobile orthopedic imaging, operating room radiologic procedure, and a trauma upper and lower extremity exam that are drawn from previous semester’s material in which a student has proven competent. Additionally, students will demonstrate problem solving techniques in the performance of radiographic procedures in which they were previously deemed competent on more acute patients.
  

  • RTE 2844 - Radiology Practicum V - AS

    2 credits
    Prerequisites: RTE 2834  with a grade of “C” or better
    This course is designed to provide students with clinical experience in a supervised radiologic setting. The student will put into practice the theories discussed in the accompanying RTE courses. Clinical rotations through selected areas of the Radiology Department, operating room, and optional rotations through MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, CT, and Special Procedures. These rotations allow students to attain increased proficiency and independence in radiography room equipment manipulation; image receptor handling and processing; accessory equipment usage; contrast media usage and preparation; patient care and safety; and surgical protocol and advanced radiography of acute patients. Students will also utilize critical thinking skills in the performance of more advanced radiographic procedures (LII competency) on difficult patients. These Level II competencies will include mobile imaging of an acute care patient, a more complex operating room radiologic procedure, and an exam performed in the radiology department drawn from previous five semester’s material in which a student has proven competent. Additionally, students will demonstrate advanced problem-solving techniques in the performance of radiographic procedures in which they were previously deemed competent on more acute patients.
  

  • SBM 2000 - Small Business Management

    3 credits
    Small business firms constitute an important part of today’s business system. This course focuses on the need for small business firms to anticipate and adjust promptly to significant shifts, customer demands, competitors’ actions and public expectations. Emphasis is on improving the quality of small firm management and should contribute to the success of individual firms.
 

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