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ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College Education
This course is designed to assist the student in achieving
educational goals. A variety of skills relating to classroom and
individual study at the College level are presented. These
skills include: note taking, test taking, time management and
stress reduction. Skills in the utilization of library
facilities, the College library and computers are also
introduced. Students enrolling in ACSM 1110 are required to
attend New Student Orientation, which is held prior to the start
of classes for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Any
student who does NOT satisfactorily complete ACSM 1110 (with a
grade of "C" or better) must repeat the course during the next
semester of enrollment. The student will be allowed to take
other course work only after securing the permission of the
Dean, Arts, Sciences, and Health Professions. ACSM 1310 - Introduction to Baccalaureate Education
This course provides students in baccalaureate programs
program-specific information, insights, and tools that maximize
their academic success and achieve career goals. ACSM 1310
should be taken concurrently with ACSM 1110 or as soon as
students begin the baccalaureate program in Arts and Sciences.
ACSM 4110-Senior Seminar ACSM 4110 serves as a capstone course for the Bachelor of Liberal Studies Program. Students in the seminar (1) reflect upon and evaluate their undergraduate experiences, especially the interrelatedness of the courses they have studies and the major concepts they have assimilated, (2) demonstrate skills they have mastered, and (3) refine their postgraduate plans. This course should be in the final semester of the program.
Credit Hours: 1 ANTH 1310 - Introduction to Anthropology
This is a course in socio-cultural anthropology. It will discuss
and describe such concepts as: 1) important explanatory and
interpretive paradigms (cultural materialism, sociobiology,
symbolic anthropology, cognitive anthropology,) post-modernism);
2) subsistence, technology and economics (subsistence types,
culture and technology variation, exchange systems); 3) social
organization (class and castes, marital residence, descent and
kinship, enculturation, rites of passage); 4) religion and
ideology (mythology, prehistoric religions, a survey of world
religions, witchcraft and magic); 5) fieldwork (data collection,
data analyses, culture shock). ANTH 3310 - Religions of the World
The primary objective of this course will be to study, compare,
and contrast the great world religions. These will include:
Christianity; Islam; Hinduism; Buddhism; Sikhism; Confucianism;
Taoism; and Judaism. Lesser know religions will also be studied:
Baha'ism; Jainism; Shintoism; Zoroastrianism. Note: This course
cross registers with RELS 3315. ANTH 3315 - Ethnomedicine
This course will focus on the concepts of medicine and healing
in a cross-cultural context. Topics covered will include medical
pluralism (indigenous healing practices and ideologies vs.:
formal or western medical practices), cultural specific illness,
and ethnobotany. The future of traditional medicine in an
increasingly westernized world will also be discussed. ANTH 3325 - Anthropology of Religion
This course will explore and analyze religion (understood as
both a social institution and a cultural ideology) from a
distinctively anthropological point of view. Particular emphasis
will be placed on both the purely theoretical and ethnographic
issues that are intrinsic to a cross-cultural examination of
religion. This course cross registers with RELS 3325. ANTH 4310-Anthropology of Gender, Sexuality, and Patriarchy This course will critically examine the dynamics of power vis-à-vis the disenfranchised and the dispossessed in both general terms and in regard to specific cases globally, specifically in those cases involving abuses of patriarchy. This examination will necessarily involve discussions of feminism and feminist theory, the cultural construction of gender and sexuality, and the cultural origins of patriarchy. Also, the traditional or essentialist perspective will be compared and contrasted with the postmodern perspective
Credit Hours: 3 ART 1310 - Art Appreciation
This introductory course is a study of how art reflects and
shapes human experiences. Students are provided with concepts,
terms, and a historical context with which to develop, analyze
and articulate their personal responses to a variety of visual
media, painting, sculpture, architecture and photography. Class
sessions include lecture, discussion, and reflective writing.
Works of art are experienced through exhibits, slides, films,
and field trips. One research paper is required. ART 3310 - Literature and the Visual Arts
This course examines the relationships of the literary and
visual arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,
critical theories, and social, historical, and philosophical
concepts that cross-artistic boundaries and influence specific
works of literature and/or visual arts. Class sessions include
lecture, discussion, film, and slide presentations as well as
group activities. Critical thinking is encouraged as students
apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, paintings and
sculpture from Western and Non-Western cultures. One analytical
research paper and several short class presentations are
required. This course is team taught by English and art faculty.
Credit may be earned for either ENGL 3310 or ART 3310, but not
for both. BIOL 1110 - Introduction to Medical Terminology
This course will introduce pre-clinical students in the various
allied health sciences to both basic medical and clinical
terminology. Vocabulary relevant to basic human anatomy and
physiology, medicine and health, disease and clinical analyses
will be emphasized. Jargon applicable to clinical specialties
such as nursing, surgical technology, Radiologic Technology,
physical therapy, medical technology and emergency health
science will be emphasized. Instruction will utilize a team
approach; some instruction methods will involve the use of
specific computer programs. BIOL 1310 - Introduction to Biology
This one semester course presents, describes, discusses, and
theorizes about the fundamentals of biology. The topics include:
basic biochemistry; cell structure and function; tissue
structure and function; genetics and nucleic acids; meiosis;
protein synthesis; enzymes; biological membranes; osmosis;
active transport; facilitated transport; etc. This course is
required for all students lacking previous coursework in
biology. Course must be successfully completed before students
may enroll in BIOL 2310 (A&P-I) or BIOL 1315 General Biology-I).
BIOL 1315 - General Biology I
This course is an introduction to biologic principles. Students
will student basic and important concepts in biology. These
include: biochemistry, cell biology, metabolism, photosynthesis,
cell division (mitosis). Other topics will include meiosis,
genetics, molecular biology, developmental biology, evolution
and ecology. BIOL 1315L - Laboratory for BIOL 1315
Students will study and visualize basic principles using a
variety of techniques including light (bright field) microscopy,
preparation of Awet slides, charts, models, dissections and
computer programs. Laboratory exercises will include:
introduction to the compound microscope, preparation of
biological slides (whole Awet mounts), cytology, cell biology,
cell physiology and electron microscopy of cells, organelles and
tissues using electron micrographs and computer programs,
mitosis, meiosis and early embryology. Students will be required
to produce and maintain laboratory reports, produce drawings and
illustrations and maintain laboratory notebook.
(Meets 3 hours per week)
BIOL 1316 - General Biology II
This course relates the broad biological principles covered in
BIOL 111 to specific groups of animals. Emphasis is placed on
the structure (morphology) and physiology of diverse organisms.
BIOL 1316L - Laboratory for BIOL 1316
Students will study a diverse sampling of animals using
taxonomic, microscopic and dissection techniques. Emphasis is
placed on the divergent structure and physiology of these
organisms. Organisms to be studied include those of the
following phyla: Sarcomastigophora, Porifera, Cnidaria,
Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda,
Echinodermata and Chordata. Appropriate computer programs will
be used to assist learning. Students will also be introduced to
the anatomy (osteology) of the human skeleton. Students will be
required to generate and maintain laboratory notebooks comprised
of laboratory reports, figures and illustrations. (Meets 3 hours
per week) BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
This foundation course in the life sciences introduces students
to important concepts and biological principles necessary to
understanding the structure and function of the human body.
These concepts include: basic biology, basic chemistry, basic
biochemistry, fundamental cellular biology (cytology and
cytostructure) and cellular physiology. Other topics include:
basic tissue structure and function, mitosis and meiosis. All
fundamental information will be directly related to the concept
of systemic homeostasis. Following this introduction, a survey
of systemic anatomy and physiology will be initiated. This
includes: 1) the structure and function of the integument; 2)
the structure and function of teeth, bones and joints; 3) and
the structure and function of muscles (skeletal, cardiac and
smooth). BIOL 2310L - Laboratory for BIOL 2310
Students enrolled in this course will examine the anatomy and
morphology of human cells, tissues, organs and systems. Students
will study the following: 1) the fine structure of human cells;
2) the light microscopic anatomy and electron microscopic
structure of human tissues; 3) the microscopic structure of the
integumentary system; 4) the gross anatomy and microscopic
morphology of the human skeleton and osseous tissue; 5) the
gross anatomy, histology and electron microscopic fine structure
of the human skeletal muscular system and muscle tissue; 6) the
histology of the nervous system, especially neurons and
synapses. Students will utilize a wide variety of methodologies
to complete the above units, including: videos, models, human
bones, human skulls, microscopic slides of human cells and
tissues; electron micrographs of human cells and tissues, and
multiple CD-ROM computer programs. The laboratory is a
self-paced, computerized laboratory. BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This is the continuation of BIOLOGY 2310 Human Anatomy and
Physiology-I. The course integrates the structure and function
of the various components of the following organ systems: 1) the
structure and function of the nervous system; 2) the structure
and function of the endocrine system; 3) digestive system or
gastrointestinal-tract including the accessory glands (salivary
glands, liver, gall bladder and exocrine pancreas); 4) the
cardiovascular and lymphatic systems including the heart, blood
vessels and blood 5)the respiratory system; 6) the urinary
system; 7) the male reproductive system; 8) and the female
reproductive system. Human developmental biology will be
discussed in association with human reproduction and
embryogenesis. BIOL 2311L - Laboratory for BIOL 2311
Students enrolled in this course will examine the anatomy and
morphology of human cells, tissues, organs and systems. Students
will study the following: 1) the gross and microscopic anatomy
of the human brain and spinal cord; 2) the gross anatomy of the
peripheral nervous system; 3) the light microscopic and fine
structure of human endocrine glands; 4) the gross and light
microscopic anatomy of the human digestive system; 5) the gross,
light and electron microscopic anatomy of the human heart; 6)
the structure and distribution of blood vessels, including
capillaries; 7) the light microscopic structure of human blood
cells; 8) the structure of the lymphoid system and its cells; 9)
the gross anatomy, light microscopic and electron microscopic
morphology of the human respiratory system; 9) the gross
anatomy, histology and electron microscopic fine structure of
the human urinary system; 10) the gross anatomy and histology of
the male and female reproductive systems. Students will utilize
a wide variety of methodologies to complete the above units,
including: videos, models, microscopic slides of human organs,
electron micrographs of human organs and multiple CD-ROM
computer programs. The laboratory is a self-paced, computerized
laboratory. BIOL 2315 - Comparative Anatomy
Comparative vertebrate anatomy is a study of the morphological,
structural, and functional evolution of selective vertebrate
organ systems. The course will be subdivided into two major
parts. Part I will discuss the principles of the phylogenetic
(evolutionary) relationships between vertebrates. In Part 2,
specific structural organ- systemic organization will be
interpreted in terms of their developmental biology
(embryology), phylogeny, and functional/structural adaptations.
Lecture units will include: 1) Origins; 2) Phylogeny; 3)
Integumentary system; 4) Skeletal system; 5) Muscular system; 6)
Nervous system; 7) Digestive system; 8) Respiratory system; 9)
Cardiovascular system; 10) Excretory system; and 11)
Reproductive system. In the laboratory students will study the
structure of: 1) the Prochordates; 2) the Lamprey/Hagfish; 3)
the Shark; 4) amphibians; 5) and the mammalians (cat and/or
fetal pig). Organ- system comparisons will be emphasized between
these different vertebrate populations. BIOL 2320 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
This course deals with the chemistry of the basic nutrients,
i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and
water, and their role in the conservation of health. Metabolic
pathways utilized for the assimilation of these nutrients are
studied. Maintenance of good nutrition habits are discussed.
Relationships between poor nutrition and diseases (cancer, heart
disease, diabetes, etc.) are described. Information is presented
to reinforce the idea that diet/nutrition is the most important
health factor that individuals can control. Learning what
comprises a healthy diet, and the selection of such a diet is
essential to good health. So-called "new" nutrients and
nutritional research developments are discussed. Natural
medicines and alternative medicines are also described. BIOL 2325 - Fundamentals of Microbiology
Fundamentals of Microbiology is an introductory course in which
the basic concepts of microbiology are presented. The course
covers the impact of microorganisms in a historical context,
microbial functional anatomy, metabolic activities, growth,
control of growth, and genetic mechanisms among bacteria. Also
covered are the multiplication strategies and biological roles
of viruses and selected procarytic and eucaryotic
microorganisms. The role of microorganisms in the environment
and public health will be discussed. The course also includes an
overview of infectious disease principles. BIOL 2325L - Laboratory for BIOL 2325
This general laboratory course focuses on the basic principles
and procedures used to manipulate and study microorganisms. The
course will begin with basic microscopic skills: preparations
and staining of specimens, proper use and handling of compound
light microscopes, interpretation of visual images. Following
the microscopy unit students will learn basic aseptic technique,
isolation, cultivation, enumeration and pure culturing skills.
After students have developed these basic skills they will
expand on these methods to experimentally determine whether
bacteria produce various enzymes and hemolysins and to cultivate
bacterial viruses. Students will determine the sensitivity of
selected bacteria to various methods of microbial control:
ultraviolet radiation, heavy metals, antibiotics and
disinfectants. A genetics unit will demonstrate the concepts of
induced mutations and transformation using antibiotic resistance
as a marker. An immunology unit will demonstrate serological
methods. BIOL 3305-Introduction to Biological Research Designed to give the beginning biology major an introduction to literature resources, topic selection, use of statistics, scientific logic, and the oral and written presentation of results.
Credit Hours: 3 BIOL 3310 - General Botany
A study of the biology of the fungi, the fungus-like protists,
the algae (cyanobacteria and protistans), the bryophytes, the
cryptogams and the phanerogams. Among the phanerogams an
emphasis will be placed on the gymnosperms. Topics dealing with
the general biology and categorization of the angiosperms will
also be presented. BIOL 3315 - The History of Biology and Medicine
This course will study the history of biology and medicine
through the following eras: 1) prehistory, 2) ancient China, 3)
ancient India, 4) ancient Egypt, 5) ancient Mesopotamia, 6)
ancient Greece, 7) Alexandria, 8) ancient Rome, 9) the middle
ages, 10) the Renaissance, 11) the New World, 12) the period of
Enlightenment and Victorian times, 13) and finally modern
biological and medical themes. Selected and significant
historical topics in the development of such fields as
biochemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology medicine,
physiology, anatomy, genetics, embryology, ecology, dentistry,
medicine, pharmacology, and surgery will be discussed. Concepts
of futuristic biology and medicine will also be developed. The
impact of both the biological and medical sciences on society
and technology will be described throughout the course. BIOL 3320 - Fundamentals of Immunology Fundamentals of immunology is an introductory course in which both basic and advanced concepts of immunology are presented. The basic concepts presented include, but are not limited to: function of the innate defense mechanisms, antigens, development of the immune system, lymphocytes, immunoglobulins, lymphokines and inflammation. Advanced concepts that will be presented are: Band T-lymphocyte ontogeny, generation of antibody diversity and genetics of the major histocompatibility complex, cytokine networks and immunogenetics. Following the successful completion of the course, the student should have a firm understanding of the organization, function and operation of the immune system in the defense against viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, tumors and transplanted courses.
Credit Hours: 3 BIOL 3325 - General Genetics
This course is a study of fundamental hereditary mechanisms and
relationships. Emphasis is placed on nucleic acids and the
molecular and cytological roles by which genes are distributed
and expressed. The course will cover six major units: I. The
continuity of life cell division, and genetics. II. Heredity,
genes and DNA. III. Expression of genetic information. IV.
Recombinant DNA. V. Detection of nucleic acids and proteins. VI.
Gene function in eukaryotic cells. BIOL 3330 - Introduction to Kinesiology
This course is designed to provide the student with a general
overview of the principles involved in human motion. Emphasis
will be placed on basic principles of kinesiology including: 1)
a review of the major body systems that are involved in
generating movement; 2) an overview of basic biomechanics; 3) an
in-depth look at the anatomy (including origin and insertion of
muscular attachments) of the major structures and joints of the
human body such as: a) shoulder, b) elbow, c) wrist, d) hand, e)
temporomandibular joint (TMJ), f) neck and trunk; g) pelvic
girdle, h) hip, i) knee, j) ankle joint and foot. The course
will also involve an in depth look at the actions that occur at
these joints. BIOL 3335 - Medical/Surgical Observation
This course is directed at undergraduate, pre-health care
students in an effort to introduce them to clinical medicine,
its related fields and required training and preparation.
Clinical medicine will be integrated with basic biomedical
science and research. Each student will complete eight required
surgical observation procedures and autopsies at local
hospitals. Multiple elective observations are also required.
During this course students actually work side-by-side with
physicians and surgeons in the operating room. This course has a
limited enrollment. Due to limited space, this course cannot be
audited. (Course can be taken two times for a total of 6 Credit
Hours) BIOL 3340 - General Histology
This course will thoroughly investigate and analyze the
structure of the cells and tissues that comprise the human body.
The two major subdivisions of this course are: The structure of
cells (cell biology): This part of the course will study the
fine structure (ultrastructure) of cells. Various techniques and
procedures for the study of cellular fine structure will be
discussed. These include: transmission electron microscopy,
scanning electron microscopy, electron microscopic enzyme
histochemistry, immunoelectronmicroscopy, X-ray spectroscopic
analysis. II. The second part of the course will examine the
structure (light microscopy and electron microscopy) of the four
basic tissue types (epithelial tissue, the connective tissue,
muscle tissue and nerve tissue). Techniques for studying tissues
will also be discussed. Structural-functional relationships will
be discussed throughout. Relevant histopathology will also be
incorporated into the course. Students will be required to
complete multiple laboratory assignments using assigned computer
programs, electron micrographs and a complete histology
microfiche set. BIOL 3345 - Microscopic Anatomy
This course is offered during the spring semester. This course
will thoroughly investigate and analyze the light and electron
microscopic structure of the cells and tissues that comprise the
organs of the human body. All lectures will discuss the light
microscopic histology, the ultrastructure and the molecular
structure of human cells and tissues. Functional and structural
specializations will be described and discussed in detail.
Changes in cell structure related to disease process, i.e.,
cellular pathology of histopathology, will also be described.
Organs and systems to be covered include the following: the
cardiovascular system: the heart, arteries, veins and
capillaries; the brain and spinal cord: myelinated and
non-myelinated nerves; the endocrine system: the
adenohypophysis, the neurohypophysis, the pineal gland, the
thyroid and parathyroid glands, the islets of Langerhans; the
adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex; the digestive system:
stomach, small intestine, large intestine; salivary glands,
liver, gall bladder; the respiratory system: bronchi,
bronchioles, alveoli, respiratory membrane; the urinary system:
kidneys, glomeruli and nephrons; and the male and female
reproductive systems: ovaries, testes, various ducts, etc. Like
BIOL 3340, this course also has a laboratory component. BIOL 3350 - Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology
This course will present information related to cytology,
cellular physiology, molecular biology developmental biology..
The primary concepts to be presented will include the following.
I. An overview of cells and cell research. II. Cell-to-cell
signaling and communication during development. III. The flow of
genetic information. IV. Cell structure and function. V. Cell
regulation. Specific topics to be covered are: 1) the
organization of cellular genomes; 2) replication, maintenance
and rearrangements of genomic DNA; 3) RNA; 4) protein synthesis;
5) the nucleus; 6) the ER, Golgi complex and lysosomes and their
role in protein sorting and transport; 7) mitochondria,
peroxisomes, glyoxysomes and chloroplasts in bioenergetics and
metabolism; 8) the cytoskeleton and its role in cell movement
and form; 9) the plasmalemma and the cell surface; 10) cell
signaling; 11) the cell cycle; 12) and cancer. Research in cell
biology and contemporary techniques for studying cells will be
emphasized throughout the course. This course will involve
multiple laboratory exercises. BIOL 3355 - General Parasitology
In this course, students will understand learn about the major
parasites of humans and domesticated animals (cattle, sheep,
dogs, horses, etc.). This experience will include: 1)
epidemiology, 2) evolution, morphology, and natural history. The
amazingly complex, yet successful life cycles of these animals
will be related in detail. This course has a laboratory
component. BIOL 3360 - Principles of Ecology
This course describes the fundamental ecological principles
governing the structure and function of populations,
communities, and ecosystems. Ecology is a holistic (broad-based
and integrative) approach to understanding living things as they
relate to both their physical environment and to each other. It
is the interactions of living things that provide the data for
ecological studies. BIOL 3365 - Advanced Nutrition
This course examines contemporary ideas with regard to the role
of nutrition in human health and disease. Reasons for the growth
and popularity of nutritional therapies as a practical
alternative to contemporary medical and pharmacological
practices are presented. Recent developments in nutrition
research as related to effective alternative medicine are
described. The role of poor nutrition in the etiology of many
health related problems is presented. Alternatively, the role of
nutrition and nutrients in health maintenance and disease
prevention are discussed. Diseases with strong nutritional links
will be described. These include: cancer and carcinogenesis,
heart disease, vascular disease, diabetes, chronic inflammatory
disease (arthritis), neurological disorders, bone disease
(osteoporosis), genetic disease and birth defects. The
"sugar-busters" concept will be described and discussed in
detail. Much emphasis will be placed on such so-called "new"
nutrients as: the super-antioxidants and anti-cancer nutrients
proanthocyanidin, alpha-lipoic acid, glutathione, bioflavonoids,
bilberry extract, ginkgo biloba extract, green tea extract,
Tumeric, lycopene, Echinacea), natural anti-arthritics
(glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, methylsulfonylmethane or
MSM), important amino acids for maintaining normal brain
function (S-adenosyl methionine or SAM, L-cysteine, L-glutamic
acid) natural anti-hypertensives, (Gastrodiaelata, Uncaria
rhynchophilia, Prunella vulgaris, Chrysthanemum indicum,
Apocynum venetum, Eucommia ulmoides, Cassia obtusifolia,
Rauwolfia yunnaneneus), natural blood glucose lowering agents
(Gymnema sylvestri, vanadium, chromium, alpha-lipoic acid) and
natural blood lipid lowering agents (chitosan, chitosol). BIOL 3370 - Embryology and Developmental Biology
This course is a vertebrate embryology course. It is a study of
human embryology. Emphasis is on the fundamental developmental;
processes shared by vertebrates. Topics include: 1) meiosis and
gametogenesis; 2) fertilization; 3) early development of the
embryo form the zygote state through the differentiation and
development of the neural tube and the neural crests (period of
the embryo); 4) the events and phases of embryogenesis from
fertilization to nine months (10 lunar months) of development;
period of the ovum; period of the embryo; period of the fetus.
The next phase of the course will detail the development of
selective human organ systems including the nervous system, the
sensory organs, and the cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory,
and urogenital systems. Throughtout the course the common
mechanisms involved in cytodifferentiation,
histodifferentiation, organodifferentiation, and systemic
differentiation will be discussed. Events related to gene
activation/inactivation and biochemical differentiation,
especially as related to cell-to-cell communication, will be
discussed. Developmental (congenital) defects will be described.
Especially those related to the neural crests and neural tube
(neural crest and neural tube defects). The causes and
successful clinical treatments (s) of pregnant mothers against
these serious birth defect will be discussed. BIOL 3370L - Laboratory for Embryology and Developmental Biology
This course is a vertebrate embryology laboratory course. The
light microscopy of the following will be studied, demonstrated,
and discussed; 1) structure of the male and female reproductive
tissues; 2) light microscopy spermatogenesis and oogenesus; 3)
light microscopy and comparison of mitosis and meiosis; 4)
fertilization; 5) light microscopy of cleavage, blastulation,
gastrulation, and neuralation; 6) light microscopy of early
embryogenesis of the frog to 4 mm; 7) chick fetal development:
18 hours, 24 hours, 33 hours, and 48 hours; 8) fetal pig
development to 10 mm. Appropriate internet web sites and CD-ROM
programs will also be utilized. BIOL 3375 - Pathogenic Microbiology
Pathogenic microbiology will emphasize the pivotal balance
between microbial mechanisms of virulence and host defenses. The
course will begin with an overview of the disease process and
the types of pathogens. Next, a unit on innate and acquired host
defenses will be presented. Mechanisms used by pathogens to
overcome or inactivate host defenses will emphasized throughout
the course. The remaining portion of the course will be
comprised of units covering selected bacterial, viral,
protozoan, fungal and pathogens. The course will conclude with a
study on the evolution and emergence of infectious diseases.
Students will research and complete a project. (No Laboratory)
BIOL 3380 - Human Gross Anatomy
This is a three-dimensional,
computerized study and evaluation of human gross anatomy.
Advanced graphics, three dimensional analyses, and
state-of-the-art computer programs will be utilized. Power
point analyses will be thorough and numerous. Extensive models
will also be employed. Students will dissect mammalian organs:
i.e., heart, brain, eye, kidney, etc. One hour of lecture and 6
hours of laboratory per week. (Required for the BS Human
Medicine program) BIOL 4310 - Pathophysiology
This course is a study of structural and physiological
alterations associated with multiple disease processes and cell
death. Topics for discussion will include: 1) inflammation; 2)
water and electrolyte imbalance; 3) hemodynamic disorders; 4)
trauma; 5) shock; 6) neoplasia (carcinogenesis); 7) cell death
and necrosis; 8) and apoptosis. BIOL 4325 - Endocrinology
This course will present the various types of hormones
(polypeptide, protein, steroid, fatty acid, cytokines, etc.) and
their mechanism(s) of action on specific target cells. The
individual endocrine glands will then be surveyed with regard to
their structure and function. The role of hormones as in
cell-to-cell communication and the regulation of systemic
metabolism and homeostasis will be studied in detail.
Information regarding the specific endocrine glands and their
specific secretory (hormonal) products, their function,
biochemistry and physiology will be presented. Both the
traditional and the so-called "new" endocrine glands (skin,
kidneys, heart, etc.) will be evaluated. Clinical relationships
between endocrine hyposecretion and hypersecretion, as related
to a broad spectrum of endocrine and homeostatic disorders, will
be presented in detail. Multiple laboratory assignments will be
required. BIOL 4330 - Oncology and Tumor Cell Biology
This course will endeavor to instruct students on the
development and causes of cancer. Students will study the basic
cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology of cancer cells
and tumors. Current ideas with regard to cancer prevention and
treatment will also be discussed. The latter will include the
role of nutrition in the treatment and prevention of
carcinogenesis and tumorigenesis. Assigned biomedical journal
readings will be utilized throughout the course as supportive
information for all lectures and text assignments. Some INTERNET
sites will also be utilized. Some laboratory assignments will
also be required. BIOL 4335 - Human Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Biology 4335 will thoroughly investigate and discuss the normal
structure, function and biochemistry/pharmacology, as well as
the pathophysiology of the heart, blood vessels, capillaries,
blood and lymphoid system. The following topics will be
emphasized: 1) the special properties of cardiac muscle; 2) the
events of the cardiac cycle; 3) the regulation of the heart rate
and cardiac rhythm; 5) the ECG/EKG; 6) the physiology of elastic
and muscular arteries; 7) the regulation of blood pressure; 8)
capillary transport; 9) the structure and function of the blood
cells; 10) red blood cells and gas transport; 11) the function
of the white blood cells, including the B and T-lymphocytes; 12)
extrinsic and intrinsic blood clotting; 13) and the fetal
circulation. The pharmacodynamics of the cardiovascular system
will also be discussed. Clinically, topics such as cardiac
arrhythmias, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, LDLs, HDLs and
atherosclerosis, and heart transplants will be evaluated.
Computer laboratory assignments will be used to visually enhance
didactic concepts. This course has a laboratory component.
(This course has a laboratory component.) BIOL 4340 - Human Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
BIOL 4340 will present and discuss the normal structure and
function of neurons, the functional units of the nervous system.
This will include details on resting membrane potentials, action
potentials and other aspects of bioelectricity. The structure
and neurochemistry of synapses will also be described including
information relevant to "new" neurotransmitters. The structure
and function of the brain and spinal cord will also be discussed
in detail including specific nerve nuclei and tracts (ascending
and descending). Some topics for conversation and discussion
will include: 1) the structure and function of nerve cells and
synapses; 2) bioelectricity, action potentials and nerve
impulses; 3) the CSF and the physiology of intracranial
pressure; 4) the structure and function of the cerebrum,
cerebellum and brain stem, including specific nerve nuclei; 5)
the cranial nerves; 6) the spinal cord, ascending and descending
pathways; 7) the biochemistry of neurotransmitters and
neuropeptides; 8) growth and repair in the nervous system. When
ever possible fundamental information and related clinical
correlations will be presented and discussed. BIOL 4345 - The Structure and Function of the Urinary System
This is an advanced anatomy and physiology course designed
primarily for pre-med (human medicine) majors. The course will
describe primarily the role of the kidneys in the regulation of:
osmotic balance, electrolyte balance and pH balance as required
for the maintenance of in cellular and total body homeostasis.
The physiology of nephrons, the functional units of the kidney,
in glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular
secretion will be detailed. The countercurrent mechanisms
involved in these activities will be described. In addition,
contemporary ideas with regard to the role of the kidneys in
other biological and physiological activities will be discussed.
These include: 1) the role of the kidney in blood pressure
regulation; 2) the role of the kidney in Ca� homeostasis; 3)
the role of the kidney in erythropoiesis, 4) and others. The
course will close with a discussion of renal pathophysiology.
The course does have a laboratory component. This will involve
studies on: 1) the gross anatomy of the kidneys; 2) the
histology of the kidneys; and 3) the electron microscopy of a
nephron BIOL 4350 - The Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
This is an advanced anatomy and physiology course designed
primarily for pre-med (human medicine) majors. The course will
describe primarily the anatomy and physiology of respiration of
the respiratory system. The course will emphasize: 1) the
mechanics of respiration (inspiration and expiration); 2) the
physiology of pulmonary gas exchange (external respiration) and
blood tissue gas exchange (internal respiration); 3) the
transport of the respiratory gasses through the cardiovascular
system. The role of the respiratory system in acid base balance
will be described. Neural mechanisms regulating respiration will
also be discussed. The pathophysiology of the respiratory
system, involving chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders
(COPDs), will be studied. BIOL 4355 - Paleo-Evolution
This course will focus on: 1) the basic principles and
mechanisms of biological evolution; 2) human evolution as
conceptualized within the context of paleoanthropology.
Important topics are: 1) the historical development of
evolutionary theory; 2) population genetics; 3) phenotypic
variation; 4) speciation; 5) and macroevolution. These
theoretical notions, and others, will be discussed in the
context of a thorough analysis of human evolution with a special
emphasis on paleoanthropology. BIOL 4360 - Introduction to Virology
Introduction to virology is intended to familiarize students
with the biology of the most important group of human pathogens.
The course is concept oriented, which will focus primarily on
the molecular events of viral multiplication and the
interactions between the virus and the host at the cellular and
organismic level. Specific aspects of viral multiplication,
which will be addressed, are elements of host cell tropism,
entry and penetration, biosynthetic strategies and maturation of
virions. Virus-host interactions will include a discussion of
host cell defenses, the interferons and other naturally
occurring or synthetic antivirals, as well as the principle
effectors of the immune system responsible for viral clearance
and the prevention of reinfection. The principles of persistent
viral infections are discussed. BIOL 4365 - General Pharmacology
Course describes and discusses pharmacology and medicine. Topics
for discussion will be: 1) principles of pharmacology; 2)
pharmacokinetics; 3) pharmacodynamics; 4) autonomic
pharmacology; 5) cardiovascular pharmacology; 6) autacoids; 7)
chemotherapy; 8) endocrine pharmacology; 9) CNS pharmacology;
10) hemo/immunopharmacology. Clinical case scenarios will be
presented. BIOL 4415 - Pathogenic Microbiology and Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory
The Structure of disease causing bacteria investigated.
Mechanisms of disease are looked. The response of organisms to
these disease causing bacteria are studied. Infection,
inflammation, immune responses, etc., are investigated. BIOL 4910 - Human Medicine/Biology Seminar
This course is a series of one-hour seminars presented by both
students and faculty. All presentations and reviews will involve
the presentation and discussion of significant new research and
clinical information related to human medicine. Students will
select topics from either the medical literature or the
Internet. Students will then prepare an annotated and
illustrated report for presentation and discussion at class
meetings. Audio-visual techniques must be utilized during all
student lectures. Each student will make multiple presentations
during the semester. Grades will be based on the thoroughness
and understanding of the subject matter as demonstrated by both
the written reports and the class presentations by each
individual student. In class participation will also be
evaluated. The format for this course is not unlike that of a
journal club. During the first weeks of the course, involved
faculty will present demonstrative seminars to students. BIOL 4915 - Research Problems in Biology/Medicine
Faculty guided research for biology and human medicine majors.
(Course may be taken for 1 - 6 credit hours.) CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Chemistry
This is a fundamentals of chemistry course. This course is
subdivided into inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and
biochemistry. CHEM 1315 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Fundamentals of Chemistry I introduces the student to the basic
principles of the science of chemistry. The course begins with a
discussion of the importance of units of measurement, and the
interconversions between units and the reliability of data.
These themes are reiterated throughout the course. Major areas
of emphasis in chemistry 1315 are: the organization of matter;
2) the stoichiometry of chemical change; 3) gas behavior; 4) CHEM 1315L - Laboratory for CHEM 1315
Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry I is a hands-on
laboratory course designed to interface with, and complement,
the topic covered in Chemistry 1315. Students learn the basics
of measurements, scientific method, chemical analysis, and
recording data.
(Lab meets three hours per week.).
CHEM 1316 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
CHEM 1316 builds on and expands the basic chemical principles
learned in CHEM 1315. This course begins with a discussion of
the theories of chemical bonding and molecular shapes. This is
followed by a brief overview of the bonding properties of carbon
and the structural aspects of organic compounds. Most of the
course is devoted to chemical reactions, with emphasis on
quantitative and conceptual features of reaction dynamics. Units
include chemical kinetics, equilibrium, transition state theory
and chemical thermodynamics. Application of these concepts will
include units covering equilibria of acid-base systems and ionic
systems (buffers, solubility, and complexions). The purpose of
CHEM 1316 is to provide students with a strong foundation in
understanding chemical reactions as dynamic processes. These
processes have wide applications in most natural phenomena. CHEM 1316L - Laboratory for CHEM 1316
Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry II is a hand-on
laboratory designed to provide experimental inquiry into the
topics covered in Chemistry 1316. Students expand their
knowledge of chemical analysis and learn some basic techniques
of synthesis. Topics covered include: 1) chemical kinetics; 2)
equilibria; 3) and thermodynamics.
(Lab meets three hours per week.) CHEM 2210 - Analytical Chemistry
This course deals with equilibria, titrations, electrochemistry,
chromatography and a variety of spectroscopic techniques. The
latter include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), UV/vs and mass
spectrometry (MS). The steps in chemical analyses, unit
conversions, determination of chemical concentrations and the
preparation of solutions are described in relation to analytical
chemistry. The course encompasses methods for calibrating
analytical equipment and a description of the statistical
methods that can be used to evaluate experimental error. CHEM 2210L - Laboratory for CHEM 2210
This course is an analytical chemistry laboratory that deals
with experiments involving titrations, electrochemistry,
chromatography and a variety of spectroscopic techniques.
Chemical measurements involve unit conversions, solution
preparations and the use of basic analytical chemistry
equipment. Statistical analysis and error determinations are
applied to the various analytical experiments performed during
the course.
(Lab meets three hours per week).
CHEM 2310 - General Organic Chemistry I
A study of the compounds of carbon and includes the study of
aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Course will include
discussions on the biological aspects of organic chemistry. CHEM 2310L - Laboratory for Chemistry 2310
This course will introduce chemistry students to basic
laboratory operations and procedures. Techniques of organic
chemistry will be described, including an introduction to
spectroscopy. Computer analyses will be utilized.
(Lab meets three hours per week).
CHEM 2311 - General Organic Chemistry II
This course is a continuation of CHEM 2310. Course will discuss
carbon compounds containing carbonyl, carboxylic acid, amine,
and pheno-functional groups. Relationships with biological
chemistry will be described. CHEM 2311L - Laboratory for CHEM 2311
This course is a continuation of CHEM 2310. This course will
acquaint chemistry students with important laboratory
operations. The course will stress reactions and synthesis.
Computer analyses will be utilized.
(Lab meets three hours per week).
CHEM 3310 - Biochemistry
This course will be comprised of approximately 15 20 units.
Students will study: 1) the basic biochemical molecules, their
structure and functions. These will include: proteins, enzymes,
lipids, carbohydrates (including glycogen metabolism and
gluconeogenesis) and nucleic acids (including replication,
transcription and protein synthesis). 2) Studies on intermediary
metabolism will include: glycolysis, the pentose phosphate
pathway, the citric acid cycle (Krebs or TCA cycle), oxidative
phosphorylation, lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism. 3)
Students will also study signal transduction pathways and
mechanisms involved in the action of hormones and
neurotransmitters. CHEM 4410 - Toxicology
This course is a combination lecture and laboratory course. The
course content includes a comprehensive overview of toxins
involved in forensic studies. CLSC 1110 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences
This introductory course covers the admission/curriculum
requirements for entrance into the CLS program. General topics
such as universal precaution/safety, professional behaviors,
communication skills, and confidentiality are discussed. Career
guidance and career development are addressed. The design of the
laboratory and the function of the CLS professional are
described in detail. CLSC 1310 - Introduction to Laboratory Methods
In this course students will learn the theory and practical
applications of basic laboratory math. Basic clinical laboratory
techniques such as phlebotomy, pipeting, blood smear
preparation, physical and chemical urine examination, and other
simple hematological and microbiological techniques are studied
and practiced. Principles and procedures for laboratory
equipment such as balances, centrifuges, microscopes, and the
spectrometer are also covered/practiced. CLSC 3710 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids
This course begins with discussions of renal anatomy, related
principles of urine formation and the history of urinalysis.
Discussions then focus on the principles and practice of
microscope, physical and chemical analysis of urine. Body fluids
lectures cover human anatomy as it relates to the formation of
various fluids including synovial fluid, serous fluid, spinal
fluid, semen, amniotic fluid, and feces. Microscopic and
biochemical analysis of each fluid and important disease
processes are also discussed. CLSC 3710L - Urinalysis and Body Fluid Laboratory
This Laboratory course will include the practice of basic
techniques used in the physical, chemical, and microscopic
analysis of urines and body fluid specimens. CLSC 3715 - Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology
This course focuses on the diagnosis of infections caused by
fungi, parasite, and viruses. The course also includes
discussions of classification schemes, life cycles,
epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment options. CLSC 3720 - Clinical Immunology and Serology
This course includes discussions of inate, humoral, and
cell-mediated immune mechanisms. Topics include, but are not
limited to, innate resistance, complement, lymphocyte ontogeny,
generation of immunoglobulin and TCR diversity, MHC, cytokines,
immunodeficiency diseases, autoimmune diseases and serology. CLSC 3725 - Immunohematology
This course considers immunohematology, blood banking and
immunopathology. Immunohematology is focused on discussions of
blood group antigens and antibodies, and their detection, as
well as tests for serologic compatibility. Blood banking
considers blood donors, processing of donated units, blood
components and the therapeutic consequences of transfusion.
Immunopathology considers hemolytic disease of the newborn and
autoimmune hemolytic anemias, including mechanism and diagnosis.
CLSC 3725L - Immunohematology Laboratory
This laboratory course offers the student an opportunity to
practice the performance of procedures such as serologic tests,
blood typing studies, antibody screens/identifications, and
cross matches. CLSC 3730 - Clinical Biochemistry I
This course will discuss pathology, and analysis of proteins,
enzymes, lipids, and carbohydrates. The pathology of both the
hepatic and cardiac organ systems will be disussed.
Additionally, the evaluation of quality control and other
specialized topics will be included. CLSC 3730L - Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
This laboratory will include the discussion, demonstration, and
practice of both manual and semi-automated methods of analysis.
Analysis will include the use of the spectrophotometer,
performance of electrophoresis, and the operation of automated
chemistry instrumentation. Laboratory practice of quality
control analysis will also be included. CLSC 3740 - Clinical Hematology I
This course will explore basic concepts of hematopoeisis in
conjunction with erythrocyte and leukocyte structure/morphology,
physiology, and function. The lecture will provide an
introduction to the topics of platelets and hemostasis and will
discuss the processes of primary and secondary hemostasis as
well as the process of fibrinolysis. Anemia and various
hemoglobin disorders will be discussed. The course will also
provide instruction about nonmalignant diseases of white blood
cells. CLSC 3740L - Clinical Hematology Laboratory
This laboratory course will include the discussion,
demonstration, and practice of routine and specialized
hematological analyses including white blood cell differentials,
hand cell counts, microhematocrit and hemoglobin determination,
and other selected hematological and coagulation tests. CLSC 3750 - Clinical Bacteriology I
This course focuses on the isolation and identification of
aerobic bacteria, including the Gram-positive cocci/bacilli, and
Gram-negative cocci/bacilli. Some miscellaneous groups of
bacteria will also be discussed. The course also includes
discussions of classification schemes, epidemiology, and
pathogenesis. CLSC 3750L - Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory
This laboratory course provides the opportunity for students to
practice the isolation and identification of the pathogenic
bacteria described in Bacteriology I. Pure culture isolates of
representative organisms from each group of bacteria will be
morphologically and biochemically examined. CLSC 4730 - Clinical Biochemistry II
This course will discuss the physiology, pathology, and
analysis of nonprotein nitrogens, acid base balance,
electrolytes, and osmolality. The pathology of the renal system
as it relates to these analytic topics will be explored. This
course will also discuss the physiology, pathology, and analysis
of the endocrine system and its hormones. Additionally,
instruction in the biochemistry and analysis of specialized/
advanced topics will be included. CLSC 4740 - Hematology II
This course will discuss the pathophysiology and diagnosis of
leukemias, lymphomas and related malignant WBC disorders.
Principles and applications of flow cytometry will be described.
The evaluation of bone marrow and the use of cytochemical stains
will also be discussed. Disorders of primary hemostasis,
secondary hemostasis, thrombophilias, and related disorders will
also be discussed. CLSC 4750 - Clinical Bacteriology II
This course will discuss the interpretation and analysis of
bacterial cultures as organized by specimen source. Antibiotics
and antibiotic susceptibility testing will also be discussed.
The isolation, identification, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of
anaerobic bacteria, mycobacteria, and certain miscellaneous
bacteria will also be included. CLSC 4760 - Molecular Diagnostics and Medical Genetics
This course focuses on the application of molecular methods in
the diagnosis of human diseases. Topics include, but are not
limited to: biochemical and Mendelian genetics; mutations and
mutagens; nucleic acid isolation, purification, quantitation and
analysis; protein analysis; lymphocyte culture and chromosome
preparation; and the inheritance and pathogenesis of molecular
and chromosomal disorders. CLSC 4765 - Clinical Diagnoses Laboratory
This laboratory will include the discussion and practice of
molecular diagnostic and medical genetic techniques. The course
will also include advanced topics of laboratory practice
including, but not limited to topics such as: 1) the
interpretation/analysis of advanced hematological data and
abnormal blood smears 2) the interpretation of a variety of
bacterial cultures as analyzed by body site. CLSC 4770 - Laboratory Education and Research
This course examines the topics of both laboratory education and
research. The education topics examined in this course include
teaching and learning strategies, instructional design,
competency-based education, the development of appropriate
grading rubrics, and test development/analysis. Bloom’s taxonomy
levels are used to develop objectives and test questions.
Objectives are developed using Roger Mager’s format. The
research component of this course begins with a discussion of
the various types of quantitative and qualitative research
designs. Elements of the research process including research
questions/ hypotheses, the literature review, data collection,
and data analyses/ interpretation are discussed and applied to
the field of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The course
participants are required to develop and design projects and/or
complete assignments involving the research and educational
issues presented in the course. CLSC 4775 - Laboratory Management
The principles of laboratory management, which include
organizational structure, leadership, management functions and
problem solving and decision making are addressed in this
course. Human Resource management guidelines and principles are
discusses as they relate to laboratory personnel. Legal and
ethical issues facing laboratory personnel are presented in this
section. Included as topics in the financial management lectures
are the fundamentals of financial management, cost analysis,
budgeting and reimbursement. The section on laboratory
operations encompasses lecture addressing the utilization of
personnel, the analysis of workflow and staffing patterns.
Methods of preparing for laboratory and hospital accreditation
are important aspects of the course, as well as complying with
government standards that apply to laboratory practices. CLSC 4785 - Immunohematology Practicum
This course is a clinical practicum in immunohematology and
includes clinical practice in phlebotomy, immunohematology,
immunology, serology, blood donor screening and collection,
component preparation and blood banking. This course also
includes clinical practice in molecular diagnostics, medical
genetics, and cytogenetics. CLSC 4786 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum
This course is a clinical practicum in clinical chemistry and
includes the principles and operation of multi-channeled
chemistry analyzers, spectrophotometers, osmometers, and
electrophoretic equipment. CLSC 4787 - Hematology Practicum
This course is a clinical practicum in hematology and includes
clinical practice in both automated and manual methods in
hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, and body fluids analysis.
The course also includes advanced hematological methods
including the principles and theories of flow cytometry,
antinuclear antibody testing, and specialized testing in
coagulation. CLSC 4788 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum
This course is a clinical practicum in microbiology and includes
clinical practice in bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and
virology. Basic techniques such as specimen collection and
processing and the performance of various manual/automated
methods for biochemical and susceptibility testing are included.
Advanced topics include the identification/diagnosis of
infectious disease through the use of molecular methods. CLSC 4795 - Immunohematology Articulation Practicum
This course is a clinical practicum in immunohematology,
immunology, and serology with emphasis on advanced/specialized
blood banking procedures/techniques such as antibody
identification. CLSC 4796 - Clinical Chemistry Articulation Practicum
This course is a clinical practicum in clinical chemistry with
emphasis on advanced/specialized chemistry procedures/techniques
such as electrophoresis. CLSC 4797 - Hematology Articulation Practicum
This course is a clinical practicum in hematology with emphasis
on advanced/specialized hematology practices such as flow
cytometry, antinuclear antibody testing, and specialized testing
in coagulation. The course also includes clinical practice in
molecular diagnostics, medical genetics, and cytogenetics. CLSC 4798 - Clinical Microbiological Articulation Practicum
This course is a clinical practicum in microbiology with
emphasis on advanced/specialized procedures and techniques in
the areas of bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, virology,
and molecular diagnostics. CLSC 4910 - Seminar
This course focuses on the multidisciplinary discussion of case
studies and topics from current Clinical Laboratory Science
(CLS) literature. The course also incorporates a review of core
CLS curriculum topics in order to aid graduates in preparation
for national certification examination. CSCI 1310 - Computer Applications
This course provides n overview of microcomputer applications
including a brief introduction to computer concepts, Microsoft
Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft
Office Access, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook,
creating web pages, and integration of applications. ENGL 0310 - Introduction to English Composition
The course focuses on grammar as a communicative tool as well as
sentence and paragraph structure. ENGL 0310 provides an
intensive review of grammar/mechanics, introduction to writing
as process, and opportunities to strengthen reading skills.
Placement in ENGL 0310 is determined by ACT/SAT test scores, and
in some cases, by a written placement exam. (NOT for degree credit.) ENGL 1310 - English I
This course is an introductory, College level writing course.
The course focuses on writing as a process, effective writing
style and the features of specific writing tasks. Students are
encouraged to examine and appropriately revise their own reading
and writing habits. Likewise, students are exposed to theories,
strategies and tools that can successful assist them in the
completion of real life rhetorical tasks. Placement in ENGL 1310
determined by ACT/SAT test scores. ENGL 1311 - English II
English Composition II builds upon the basic reading, writing,
and critical thinking skills presented in ENGL 1310. Emphasis is
placed on critical thinking, analytical reading and strategies
for presenting ideas supported by sound reasoning, convincing
evidence and language appropriate to the task and audience. The
course provides practical experience in analysis and library
research. ENGL 2310 - Introduction to Literature
This course is designed to introduce students to basic features
of the three major literary forms: fiction, poetry, and drama.
The class meets for three hours per week during regular
semesters and six hours per week during the summer semester.
Course sessions are interactive. In addition to lecture,
sessions include discussion, writing tasks, group activities,
and presentations. Two critical analysis papers are required.
ENGL 2315 - Business Writing
This course focuses on effective written communication in
professional settings. Emphasis is on planning, composing,
revising, and editing a variety of texts for professional
audiences. ENGL 2320 - Academic Discourse
This advanced composition course prepares students to meet the
rhetorical (reading/writing) demands of courses within three
major academic areas: humanities, social/behavioral sciences,
and natural sciences. The literary conventions, standards,
tools, and practices of all three discourse "communities" are
surveyed, and students focus their semester projects within
their major academic discipline or area of interest. ENGL 2325 - Creative Writing - Poetry
This course offers students an opportunity to practice writing a
literary form they may have read independently or in other
courses, namely poetry. The emphasis is on the composition and
critique of poetry. Reading assignments focus on both classic
and contemporary examples of poetry. ENGL 2330 - Creative Writing - Short Fiction
This course offers students an opportunity to practice writing a
literary form they may have read independently or in other
courses, namely short fiction. The emphasis is on the
composition and critique of short stories. Reading assignments
focus on both classic and contemporary examples of the short
story. ENGL 2335 - British Literature I
This course provides a survey of major British literary events
and works occurring from the Middle Ages through the 18th
century. Course sessions are interactive. One analytical paper
is required. ENGL 2336 - British Literature II
This course continues the survey of major British literary
history begun in ENGL 2335. Study begins with the 19th century
and ends with the present day. Course sessions are
interactive. One analytical paper is required. ENGL 3340-Literature and Music This course examines the relationship of the literary and musical arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices, critical theories and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific works of literature and/or music. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film and studio presentations, and group activities. Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, and musical compositions from Western and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short class presentations are required. The course is team-taught by faculty from the English and the music disciplines.
Credit Hours: 3 ENGL 2345 - American Literature I
This course provides a survey of major American literary events
and works occurring from the Colonial Period through
approximately mid-19th century with the works of Walt Whitman
and Emily Dickinson. Course sessions are interactive. One
analytical paper is required. ENGL 2346 - American Literature II
This course continues the survey of major American literary
history begun in ENGL 2345. Study begins with the second half of
the 19th century and ends with the present day. Course sessions
are interactive. One analytical paper is required. ENGL 3310 - Literature and the Visual Arts
This course examines the relationship of the literary and visual
arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices, critical
theories, and social, historical, and philosophical concepts
that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific works of
literature and/or visual arts. Class sessions include lecture,
discussion, film, and slide presentations, and group activities.
Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to
analysis of fiction, poetry, paintings and sculpture from
Western and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper
and several short class presentations are required. The course
is team-taught by faculty from the English and the art
disciplines.
(credit may be earned for either ENGL 3310 or ART 3310 but not
for both) ENGL 3315 - Studies in Fiction
This course examines the forms, theories and history of the two
major forms of fiction: the novel and the short story. Course
sessions are interactive. One analytical paper is required. ENGL 3320 - Studies in Poetry
This course examines the forms, theories, and history of poetic
literature. Course sessions are interactive. One analytical
paper is required. ENGL 3325 - Studies in Dramatic Literature
This course examines the forms, theories, and history of
dramatic literature. Course sessions are interactive. One
analytical paper is required. ENGL 3335 - Technical Writing
This course develops skills needed to compose objective,
informative proposals, reports, and presentations for
specialized audiences in science, business, government, and
industry. Class sessions involve lecture, discussions, group
activities and writing tasks ENGL 3310/ART 3310. Literature and
the Visual Arts. Credit Hours: 3 (credit may be earned for
either ENGL 3310 or ART 3310 but not for both). Prerequisites:
ENGL 1310 and 1311. MATH 1315, ART 1310, ENGL 2310 recommended.
This course examines the relationship of the literary and visual
arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices, critical
theories, and social, historical, and philosophical concepts
that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific works of
literature and/or visual arts. Class sessions include lecture,
discussion, film, and slide presentations, and group activities.
Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to
analysis of fiction, poetry, paintings and sculpture from
Western and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper
and several short class presentations are required. The course
is team-taught by faculty from the English and the art
disciplines. ENGL 3340 - Literature and Music
This course examines the relationship of the literary and
musical arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,
critical theories, and social, historical, and philosophical
concepts that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific
works of literature and/or music. Class sessions include
lecture, discussion, film and audio presentations, and group
activities. Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply
concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, and musical
compositions from Western and Non-Western cultures. One
analytical research paper and several short class presentations
are required. The course is team-taught by faculty from the
English and the music disciplines.
(credit may be earned for either English 3340 or Music 1310 but
not for both) ENGL 4310 - Introduction to Critical Theory
This course presents an historical survey of critical thought
about the nature and function of reading, writing and written
language. Beginning with the Greek philosophers and ending with
postmodernist theorists, students study and apply concepts to
specific works of fiction, poetry, drama, history, and
biography. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, and group
activities. One analytical research paper is required. ENGL 4315 - Special Topics in British Literature
This course focuses upon a specific author, theme, period, or
genre in British literary history. Class sessions may include
lecture, discussion, and film. One analytical research paper is
required. This course may be taken for credit more than once
when topics differ. ENGL 4320 - Special Topics in American Literature
This course focuses upon a specific author, theme, period, or
genre in American literary history. Class sessions may include
lecture, discussion, film, and presentations. One analytical
research paper is required. This course may be taken for credit
more than once when topics differ. ENGL 4325 - Topics in World Literature
This course focuses upon a specific author, theme, period, or
genre in the literary heritage of a specific culture other than
British or American. Works in translation are assigned. Class
sessions may include lecture, discussion, film, and
presentations. One analytical research paper is required. This
course may be taken for credit more than once when topics
differ. ENGL 4630 - Senior Project in English
This independent study course allows senior English majors
opportunity to pursue personal interests while practicing skills
necessary for scholarly research and critical analysis of a
literary work, genre, author, or period. Students who complete
this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in an
English program. Under close faculty supervision, the student
designs and completes a project that must include development of
an annotated bibliography and an analytical research paper
suitable as a student presentation at a professional conference
or for publication in a journal accepting undergraduate writing
on a literary subject. FOSC 1210 - Science Survey
This course is an overview of forensic science. The criminal
justice system and law enforcement are discussed briefly and
related to physical evidence collection and expert witness
testimony. Criminalistics, crime analysis, toxicology and
forensic molecular biology are discussed in some detail. FOSC 2210 - Forensic Science Professional Practice
This course is an overview of the forensic scientist as a
professional. The scope of the job, accreditation and board
certification are discussed. The ethical role of the forensic
scientist as an expert witness involved with the identification,
collection and presentation of physical evidence is discussed at
length. FOSC 2310 - Crime Scene Search and Recovery
This course explores the protocol to be used at the crime scene.
The course content includes processing methods, documentation,
collection and preservation of physical evidence. FOSC 3310 - Forensic Evidence, Law and Criminal Procedures
The law of criminal procedures and rules of evidence are
discussed in detail in this course. Mock trials are held to
expose students to practice as expert witnesses. FOSC 3410 - Criminalistics and Crime Analysis
This course is a combination lecture and laboratory course. The
techniques used to detect, identify, analyze and compare
evidence are described and practiced. Fingerprint collection,
hair and fiber analysis, chemical and physical evidence and
biological clues are presented. FOSC 4410 - Toxicology
This course is a combination lecture and laboratory course. The
course content includes a comprehensive overview of toxins
involved in forensic studies. FOSC 4415 - Forensic Molecular Biology
Various DNA analyses are presented in this course and related to
forensic science. In the laboratory, the students will practice
DNA procedures. FOSC 4710 - Forensic Science Practicum
The course constitutes practical experience in a real crime lab
setting. GERO 1310 - Introduction to Gerontology
Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of aging emphasizing
biological, psychological, cultural, economic, and social
processes. The course also explores gerontology as a career. GERO 2310 - Fundamentals of Movement Science
This course presents an overview to the science of human
movement through a multidisciplinary approach that includes
mechanical, psychological, physiological, anatomical,
environmental, and sociological conceptions. Throughout the
course the effects of aging on human movement are integrated.
GERO 3310 - Health Promotion and Aging
Principles of health promotion surveying physiological,
psychological and social health problems, and the changing
health of adults during the middle and later years. This course
focuses on the challenges facing older adults and on strategies
to promote successful aging. GERO 3315 - The Physiology of Aging
Lecture and discussion of the effects of normative aging
processes on homeostatic mechanisms and how these changes relate
to development of disorders and diseases in later life. GERO 3320 - Aging and Disabilities
An examination of the disablement process, chronic disease, and
aging. Issues and implications of disablement are discussed. GERO 3410 - Exercise in Health and Disease
The course examines the role of exercise in health and disease,
including acute and chronic effects of exercise for individuals
with chronic diseases. In addition, this course explores
exercise prescriptions, training guidelines, and therapeutic
benefits of exercise intervention and rehabilitation. GERO 4310 - Gerontology Practicum
Supervised experience in one or more community agencies that
serve older adults. GERO 4910 - Directed Research in Aging
Individual readings and research leading to the preparation of a
senior paper. HIST 1310 - World History I
This course introduces basic historical concepts and seeks to
impart information regarding the sweep of human history. Major
movements and personalities in world history are highlighted.
Further, the course focuses upon the factors, which have
impacted the development of the major cultures of our world, and
establishes a foundation for developing an understanding of the
forces, which continue to shape the modern world. HIST 1311 - World History II
This course is a continuation of HIST 1310. This course will
discuss and describe the forces that have shaped and developed
our world from the year 1650 to the present day. HIST 1315 - American History I
This course is a survey course of United States history. This
course will discuss and described the significant events of
American History from the discovery to 1876. HIST 1316 - American History II
This course is a continuation of HIST 103. The significant
events of American History from 1876 to the present day will be
described and discussed. HIST 2310 - Louisiana History
The course will introduce students to basic Louisiana history.
HIST 2315 - African-American History
The course will provide students with an overview of
African-American history from the early seventeenth century to
the present. HSER 1210 - Professions in Healthcare Management
This course is an introduction to the many healthcare management
professions that are available to students who plan to consider
this as their profession at some point in their career. The
various professions will be outlined with certain job
expectations and duties, career paths, salaries, challenges and
opportunities. Guest speakers will be invited to the classroom
to offer first-hand experience and scenarios that will help
expedite that particular career path. Even if students do not
plan to be a manager, understanding some key roles in the
healthcare profession can help the student be a more effective
co-worker, team member, and organizational citizen. HSER 2315 - Introduction to Accounting
This course focuses on accounting as the language of business
and emphasizes the terminology used in accounting. The course
exposes the students to the language of business enabling them
to make decisions and informed judgments about the economic
activities of our society. HSER 2320 - Macroeconomics in Healthcare
This course is a study of macroeconomics, with a health care
focus. It emphasizes supply and demand for the various health
care goods and services (hospital care, physician services,
nursing care, etc.), and analyzing problems related to economic
growth, employment and inflation. It also includes an analysis
of the role of government in the distribution and subsidization
of health care services. Current relevant topics such as global
economics and national health insurance are also evaluated. HSER 3340 - Healthcare Systems and Trends This course is an introduction to the health care delivery system in the United States including discussions about the various trends. Classes will be conducted as forums of discussion emphasizing contemporary issues related to health care professionals, facilities, organization patterns, reimbursement, and quality of care. Classes will combine lectures, discussions, current events, debates, and exams.
Credit Hours: 3 HSER 3350 - Healthcare Management
Introduction to the principles for management for organizations
that deliver health care services such as hospitals, nursing
homes, multi-specialty clinics, and home health care agencies.
Concepts and theories from the general management literature
that are particularly helpful in organization and management of
health care organizations will be surveyed. HSER 3360 - Microeconomics in Healthcare
The health care economy is of special interest because of its
size in the US economy and because of the profound effect that
health and the lack of health can have on every individual. This
course provides a focused look at the economics of the health
sector and the major issues that motivate the current attempts
at health care reform. HSER 3370 - Quality Improvement in Healthcare
This course will focus on the tools needed to implement quality
measures and systematically monitor and evaluate outcomes in a
healthcare organization to ensure excellence in healthcare.
Important concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI),
Total Quality Management (TQM) and teamwork will be used to
describe the principles of quality management. Other topics will
include: the impact of managed care on Quality Management,
Health Employer Data Information Set (HEDIS) indicators,
accreditation, and the impact of consumers on the quality of
healthcare. Issues of utilization management, risk management,
provider credentialing and liability as they relate to Quality
Management will be covered. Development of studies and
benchmarking along with basic applicable statistical elements
will be part of the course. HSER 3380 - Managerial Accounting in Healthcare
Basic accounting and managerial concepts and applications in
health care organizations are presented, such as financial
statements, cash flow and costs. Students further learn and
appreciate the impact of the health care reimbursement
structure, regulatory mechanisms and organizational challenges
health administrators must consider. HSER 3390 - Human Resources in Healthcare Management
This course surveys problems and issues in labor economics and
relations, as well as personnel management. Emphasis is placed
on public policies affecting management and union
representatives and on the role of the human resource manager in
the healthcare organization. Discussion topics include: equal
employment opportunity; job analysis, design, description, and
evaluation; wage and salary administration; recruitment and
selection; personnel testing; assessing employee performance;
communication; training and development; retention; and employee
discipline. Other areas of topic can include the improvement of
productivity (primarily through the enhancement of team
functioning) and challenges in healthcare human resource
management. HSER 4310 - Financial Management in Healthcare
This course will build on the coursework found in HSER 3380, but
will focus more on the financial issues related to reimbursement
structures, regulatory mechanisms, cost control and budgeting as
it relates to health care. Other topics related to this course
will include budgeting, financial analysis, financing, and
capital investment decisions. HSER 4320 - Reimbursements in Healthcare
Various forms of reimbursement in the United States health care
system are discussed. History, basic principles and
organizational structure of insurance, managed care, government
programs, and consumer driven policies are analyzed. HSER 4330 - Marketing in Healthcare
This course teaches the fundamentals of marketing for healthcare
services. It is designed to cover the following: marketing
process, understanding the consumer and the marketing mix.
Students will be introduced to the process of the development of
marketing strategies and analysis in a health care setting.
Topics will include: the nature of marketing strategy and the
environment in which marketing operates; understanding the
consumer; distribution and pricing, product, promotion
strategies. HSER 4340 - Legal Aspects of Health Service Administration
This course is an introduction to the law as it relates to
health care settings. It provides an overview of health care law
aimed at assisting students in developing an intuitive sense for
what the laws will permit them to do, and for when to consult
legal counsel. Unit Topics such as contracts, negligence,
damages, workers compensation, litigation and trial proceedings
will be covered. HSER 4345 - Ambulatory Practice Management
This course will offer students practical insight on how to
manage an ambulatory care practice. The topics make up a
comprehensive review for those preparing for a career in
practice management. Topics include operations, financial
management, strategic planning, regulation and risk management,
human resources, and community relations. HSER 4350 - Policy in Healthcare
Major relevant policy issues in the United States health care
system, past, present and future, are discussed. Potential
changes and consequences of implemented regulations and policies
are also presented and analyzed. HSER 4360 - Managerial Epidemiology
Epidemiological and Public Health concepts and methods in a
variety of settings and across a spectrum of disease topics are
discussed. Social, physical and biological determinants of
selected infectious and chronic diseases are studied.
Epidemiological tools presented include vital statistics, rates,
and methods of descriptive, observational and experimental
studies. In addition, literature review, analytical problem
solving and managerial decision-making skills are acquired. HSER 4370 - Capstone in Healthcare Management
This course will integrate theory and practice by examining
issues and solutions to problems in the management of health
services organizations. It functions as a capstone for the
health services administration program, allowing students to
apply coursework from across the curriculum. HSER 4380 - Information Systems in Health Care
Survey of the technology and processes used in management
information systems. Role of management information systems in
health care organizations. HSER 4910 - Internship/Practicum
Placement in a health care agency and completion of a project in
one or more areas of health service administration. Seminars for
participant presentations will be conducted. LING 2310 - Introduction to Linguistics
In this introductory language course, students explore language
structure (including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax,
semantics and pragmatics) and related topics such as writing
systems, animal communication, and the history and cultural
significance of language. Class sessions will include lectures,
discussions and videos. Reading assignments and writing tasks
are required. LING 2315 - History of the English Language
This course examines the development of the English language
from Old English times to the modern English period. LTCA 1310 - Introduction to Long-Term Care Administration
This course examines basic and advanced concepts of the
long-term care environment with an emphasis on understanding the
current delivery system and the unique challenges faced by each
service and practitioners on varying levels. LTCA 2310 - Administrative Issues in Aging
This course explores long-term care and administration. The
course reviews a description of the clients, services, and
provider settings in long-term care. Reimbursement and
regulation of long-term care providers, ethical issues, and
quality improvement are special topics. The second half of the
course examines long-term care settings such as nursing homes,
assisted living, subacute care, adult day care, home care, and
hospice care. LTCA 2315 - Clinicals - Administrator in Training
Clinical instruction providing training and work-based
experience, and direct patient/client care. This course will
serve as the AIT requirement necessary for board examination and
licensure. MATH 0310 - Introduction to Algebra
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the
computational skills needed to study College Algebra. Problem
solving is emphasized throughout the course. This is a
one-semester course covering standard topics such as Linear
Equations and Inequalities, Polynomials and Factoring, Rational
Expressions, Radicals and Complex Numbers, and Quadratic
Functions and Inequalities. Placement in MATH 0310 determined by
ACT/SAT test score. (NOT for degree credit ) MATH 1315 - College Algebra
The purpose of College algebra is to provide the student with
computational skills needed to solve a variety of problems. The
student will see a wide range of techniques and strategies
applied to problem solving. Problem solving is emphasized
throughout the course. This is a one semester course covering
such standard topics as functions and graphs, polynomial
functions, graphs and zeros, rational functions and conic
sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of
equations and inequalities. Placement in MATH 1315 determined by
ACT/SAT test score. MATH 1320 - Plane Trigonometry
This course will be presented through the use of cooperative and
interactive learning. Critical thinking and open-ended questions
and explorations will be used when appropriate. Problem solving
will be emphasized throughout the course. This is a one semester
course covering such standard topics as: trigonometric functions
and identities, inverse trigonometric functions, graphs, solving
triangles and equations, complex numbers and polar coordinates.
Students will study the definitions of the trigonometric
functions. Relationships between trigonometric functions will be
studied as identities are established. The identities are
particularly needed by students going on to a course in
calculus. Graphs will give a geometric representation for both
trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. MATH 2310 - Calculus
This course will provide an introduction to differential and
integral calculus for students majoring in life sciences
(Biology, Medicine) and behavioral sciences. The topics will
include: limits, the first and second derivative, the first and
second derivative tests for relative extrema, the definite and
indefinite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Calculus will be used to solve real world problems, including
those associated with the interpretation of medical and
biological data. MATH 2315 - General Statistics
This course introduces the students to both descriptive and
inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on applications of
making decisions in the presence of uncertainty. In order to
provide hands on experiences to the students, a number of
activities will be made available. Central to this package are
the classroom lectures and discussions and tutoring sessions
with the instructor. The classroom activities will include
computer demonstrations. This is a one semester course providing
an introduction to standard topics such as the organization of
data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability,
probability distributions for discrete and continuous random
values, the normal distribution, statistical inference, the
standard normal distribution, Chi-square distribution, inference
concerning two population parameters, regression and
correlation, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.
MATH 2315L - General Statistics Laboratory
Students work and complete problem assignments, etc., for MATH
2315, General Statistics. Tutorials will be presented
(Class meets 3 hrs per week). MUSI 1310 - Music Appreciation
This course provides the student with the tools for
understanding the interaction of music and civilization from a
historical perspective. To better relate to the vast body of
literature basic concepts of music are taught and the student is
given the terminology needed to make cogent commentary on the
music of different eras. The discussion includes references to
the visual arts and aspects of history as they relate to the
development of music through the ages. The theoretical study is
supplemented by the use of audio and audiovisual technology.
Course sessions are interactive, incorporating lectures,
discussions, and listening sessions. Attendance at two (or more)
live concerts is required during the semester. NURS 1110 - Transition to Accelerated Nursing Education
This course is designed to assist the student in achieving
educational goals. A variety of skills related to learning in an
accelerated format are presented. Skills including studying for
accelerated classes, test taking, and time management will aid
the student in adapting to the accelerated pace. Also, skills in
using the library, reading research, and writing in APA format
will help to prepare the student for the rigors of accelerated
nursing education. NURS 1310 - Pharmacology in Nursing
This course focuses on basic principles of pharmacology, drug
regulations, major drug classifications, and the registered
nurse’s role in medication administration. Emphasis is placed on
nursing implications of drug therapy, including legal/ethical,
psychosocial, developmental, religious, and cultural
considerations. Students utilize math skills to calculate drug
dosages. NURS 1710 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
This course provides the student with foundational knowledge and
skills essential to the practice of nursing. Concepts related to
nursing as a profession, standards of care, professional ethics,
nursing roles, communication, cultural awareness, holistic care,
nursing process, critical-thinking, teaching-learning process,
collaboration, and community are presented. Developmental
concepts are discussed with a focus on the elderly and the
normal process of aging. Students perform basic psychomotor
skills in a laboratory setting. The concepts and techniques of
interviewing, history-taking, review of systems, and physical
assessment are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the assessment
skills necessary to determine the holistic health care needs of
the adult client. The course also provides the student with
fundamental knowledge of pathophysiological stressors commonly
encountered by adults. Clinical experiences enable the beginning
student to begin to develop assessment skills, communication
skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking
skills, teaching skills, and psychomotor skills consistent with
the care provider role in acute care and community-based
settings. NURS 1715 - Adult Health Nursing I
This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting,
maintaining, and restoring health for adults with commonly
occurring health problems. Students use the nursing process to
formulate care plans/maps for individuals experiencing
integumentary, metabolic, respiratory, and cardiovascular
problems. Clinical experiences provide the student with the
opportunity to develop assessment skills, communication skills,
cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills,
teaching skills, and psychomotor skills in acute and
community-based settings. Students develop beginning
collaborative skills with individuals, families, peers, and
healthcare providers in the delivery of nursing care. NURS 1720 - Mental Health Nursing
This course focuses on concepts basic to psychiatric-mental
health nursing including neurobiology, therapeutic
communication, cultural diversity, spirituality, family
dynamics, loss and grieving, stress and coping, crisis
intervention, violence, abuse, psychiatric disorders, and
community resources. Mental health issues across the life span
are explored. The course introduces specialized assessment and
communication skills necessary for the care of the individual
experiencing situational and maturational stressors as well as
mental illness. Clinical experiences provide the student with
the opportunity to enhance assessment skills, communication
skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking
skills, teaching skills, and collaborative skills in acute
mental health in-patient, chemical dependency, outpatient, and
adolescent units. NURS 1725 - LPN - RN Role Transition
This course is designed to assist the LPN to transition into the
ASN curriculum. The course focuses on validating skills and
reinforcing knowledge for which advanced placement has been
granted. The concepts of nursing process, physical assessment,
role transition, professional values, and legal-ethical issues
are addressed. The course incorporates a review of mental health
concepts and medical-surgical problems presented in the first
year of the ASN curriculum. Clinical experiences in acute care
settings enable the student to apply theory to practice. NURS 2710 - Adult Health Nursing II
This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting,
maintaining, and restoring health for adults with commonly
occurring health problems. Students use the nursing process to
formulate care plan/maps for individuals experiencing surgery
and nutritional/ metabolic, elimination, hematological, and
musculoskeletal problems. Clinical learning experiences in acute
and community-based settings enable the student to further
develop assessment skills, communication skills, cultural
awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teaching
skills, psychomotor skills, and collaborative skills. NURS 2715 - Care of Children and Families
This course focuses on the physiological, developmental,
psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual health care of the child
within the family unit. The nursing process, concepts of family
dynamics, legal-ethical principles, and community resources are
used by the students to promote, maintain, and restore optimum
functioning of the family unit. Emphasis is placed on
age-related health risks and common childhood health problems.
Clinical experiences provide the student with opportunities to
refine assessment skills, communication skills, cultural
awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teaching
skills, psychomotor skills, and collaborative skills in acute
and community-based settings. NURS 2720 - Care of Women and Neonates
This course explores the concepts and skills necessary for the
nursing care of childbearing families and newborn infants. The
childbirth process from conception to postpartum is discussed.
The course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting,
maintaining, and restoring health for the childbearing family
and newborns including both normal and high-risk pregnancy. The
course also includes topics related to women's health such as
fertility and infertility, menopause, sexually transmitted
diseases, and female reproductive disorders. Clinical
experiences provide the opportunity to refine assessment skills,
communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process,
critical-thinking skills, teaching skills, psychomotor skills,
and collaborative skills. NURS 2725 - Adult Health Nursing III
This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting,
maintaining, and restoring health for adults experiencing
life-threatening problems. Emphasis is placed on the
decision-making process required for complex clinical situations
and collaboration between disciplines. Clinical learning
experiences allow the student to integrate the theory content
with actual clinical experiences in acute care settings. This
course emphasizes transition to practice focusing on role
development and socialization into nursing. The role of the
nurse as a member of a profession is presented. In addition,
leadership and management principles, ethical decision-making,
the use of research, patient advocacy, and cultural competence
as integral components of nursing practice for the associate
degree nurse in caring for individuals, families, and groups are
examined. NURS 3310 - Research in Nursing Practice
This course explores a broad range of methods of disciplined
inquiry within nursing and establishes a basis for research in
nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the research
process and critiquing published research. Appropriate methods
of analysis used in research are presented and data analysis
techniques are applied to published research articles. NURS 3315 - Pathophysiology: A Basis for Nursing Care
Emphasis is on the physiological manifestations which are the
result of pathophysiologic processes. Clinical situations are
utilized to incorporate critical thinking, interpretation of
data, indicated nursing care, and expected patient outcomes. The
course builds upon and expands previous nursing knowledge and
knowledge gained in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and
nutrition. NURS 3320 - Health Assessment
This course prepares the student to use assessment tools and
techniques in determining the health status of clients across
the lifespan. Students apply knowledge from health and social
sciences and utilize the critical-thinking process as a method
to identify appropriate nursing interventions. The course is
designed to provide opportunities for enhancing competency in
assessment skills, interpretation of diagnostic data, and
determination of nursing interventions. NURS 3325 - Leadership Principles in Nursing
This course provides the student with knowledge and skills to
function as a nursing leader and/or manager within a dynamic
practice environment. Concepts of leadership, group dynamics,
power, problem-solving, change, conflict, and ethical
decision-making are addressed from a nursing perspective.
Managerial functions such as staffing, performance appraisal,
delegation, communication, team building, planning, and budget
preparation are introduced. Issues such as regulatory
constraints, professional liability, and quality of care are
also explored. NURS 4110 - Independent Study
This course offers the student an opportunity for an
individualized project in an area related to the student's
special interest. The student, in collaboration with the
faculty, develops a contract designed to enhance professional
nursing practice. NURS 4310 – Successful Aging
This course focuses on the concept of successful aging and is
designed to enhance the nurse's awareness of the needs and
potentials of the older adult. The course analyzes the
sociological, psychological, and physiological aspects of aging.
Students explore theories of aging, chronic and acute problems
of the aging client, available community resources, and issues
impacting health promotion of the older adult. NURS 4315 - Nursing in the 21st Century
This course explores the changing health care system, its impact
upon patient care and relevance to nursing practice. Factors
contributing to health care changes in the 21st century will be
examined and the nurse's role as patient advocate will be
analyzed. NURS 4320 - Mental Health and Film
This course focuses on the portrayal of mental illness in film.
Emphasis is placed on analyzing and critiquing the depiction of
psychopathologies as portrayed in real-life, real-world
situations. NURS 4710 - Community Nursing
Community Nursing focuses on the historical perspective,
political, health care systems, epidemiology, and nursing care
of specific target groups. Health promotion and protection
activities are emphasized as they relate to families,
aggregates, and communities. Diverse roles of the community
health nurse are examined and a community assessment is
completed using research and data processing skills. A clinical
practicum provides an opportunity to participate in health
promotion activities within the community. PHIL 2310 - Philosophy and Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is a course designed to enable the student to
take charge of his/her life. This course will encourage the
development of critical thinking skills and abilities,
fair-mindedness, intellectual humility, and intellectual
integrity among other virtues. The approach will be practical
yet based on philosophical tenets that have been proven through
the ages as essential components for the development of core
values and virtues in the thinking human being. PHIL 2315 - Current Moral Problems
The course will attempt to provide a Philosophical underpinning
to current moral problems. Accordingly, we will deal with
values, with the good and bad, with right and wrong, insofar as
they apply to urgent issues in the contemporary world milieu.
The issues that we will Agrapple with are: world poverty, the
environment, euthanasia, abortion, sex, personal relationships,
equality and discrimination, criminal rights, business ethics,
crime and punishment, Adirty politics, and war and peace. How
are we to live our lives as moral human beings in dealing with
these issues? The latter will be the fundamental challenge of
this course. PHIL 2320 - Ethical Issues in Health Care
This course is about applied ethics in various professional
health care fields. Ethics is that branch of Philosophy that
seeks to determine how human actions may be judged right or
wrong. It is concerned with how a human life ought to live. The
goal of this course is to study the obligations of Health Care
Professionals to themselves, towards their patients, and towards
society as a whole. This will be accomplished by studying the
foundational principles of Health Care Ethics and dealing with
ethical problems inherent in Health Care. PHSC 1310 - Physical Science
This course investigates the physical science of measurement,
vectors, kinematics, Newton's law of motion, wave motion,
temperature, electric fields and currents and optics.
Fundamentals of classical physical science are discussed.
Considerable emphasis is placed on radiation and radiobiology.
PHYS 1310 - General Physics I
Students will study and investigate the fundamentals of
mechanics, heat and sound. PHYS 1310L - Laboratory for PHYS 1310
Selected laboratory investigations related to mechanics, heat
and sound will be performed by students. Lab experiments are
designed to support lecture.
(Lab meets three hours per week.). PHYS 1311 - General Physics II
Students will study and investigate the fundamentals of
electricity, magnetism and light. PHYS 1311L - Laboratory for PHYS 1311
Selected laboratory investigations related to electricity,
magnetism and light will be performed by students. Lab
experiments are designed to support lecture.
(Lab meets three hours per week.). PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology
This course involves a survey of the major fields of psychology
including the biopsychological, learning theory, cognitive,
humanistic, and psychoanalytic perspectives. Topics to be
discussed will include the biological basis of behavior, states
of consciousness, learning theory, memory, intelligence,
personality, and stress. PSYC 2330 - Psychology Across the Life Span
Study of the development of behavior and psychological processes
throughout the prenatal period, infancy, childhood, adolescence,
maturity and old age with emphasis on development. Classroom
activities will include lecture, group discussions,
demonstrations, individual projects, video presentations,
library assignments and research projects. PSYC 2335 - Theories of Personality
This course introduces a variety of theoretical approaches to
the understanding of personality. It will include psychodynamic,
behavioral, social learning, trait, humanistic, cognitive and
biological perspectives. Consideration is both biological and
environmental determinants of personality. PSYC 2340 - Social Psychology
In this course, students will study how people interact with
each other and how they think about and respond to social
situations. Included are such topics as social cognition (person
perception, self perception, attitudes), social influence
(conformity, persuasion, cultural sources of attitudes), and
social relations (aggression, altruism, prejudice). PSYC 3310 - Child Psychology
This course will discuss the physical, psychological, social,
intellectual, and moral development of an individual from birth
to adolescence. It will explore the relationship between
research and childrearing practices. There will also be
discussion of the commonalities and diversities in today's
multicultural society and its effect on children. PSYC 3315 - Abnormal Psychology
This course is designed to increase the student's understanding
about the dynamics of abnormal disorders or psychological
origin. An overview of the historical perspectives of abnormal;
psychology will be presented. Students will be provided with an
opportunity to explore and discuss etiologies, symptomatologies,
and treatments of psychological disorders. PSYC 3320 - Psychology of Adolescence
Study of the period from puberty to adulthood with an
exploration of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
development. Focus will be on theories, empirical findings, and
concerns of adolescence. Topics will include: 1) parent-peer
relationships; 2) education; 3) identity formation; 4)
sexuality; drugs; and mental health issues. PSYC 3325 - The Psychology of Aging
The focus of this course will be on successful aging. There will
be a discussion of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
competencies of individuals in late adulthood. Classroom
activities will include demonstrations of assessment skills in
various performance areas as well as in-depth discussion of
national research on successful aging. PSYC 3340 - Group Dynamics This course is a study of what happens when people form groups, both from the perspective of individuals as members of groups and of the group itself as an entity. Students will learn what happens to people when they join groups, how groups function, what goes on within groups, and how groups interact with other groups. We will explore the theory and research on group dynamics and apply this knowledge to gain a better understanding of ourselves and the groups we belong to. Also, through in-class group activities, we will experience various phenomena of group dynamics. Finally, students will conduct an observational study of group behavior.
Credit Hours: 3 PSYC 4310 - Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
In this course, students will gain comprehensive knowledge of
and experience practicing the research methodologies and
statistical procedures used in behavioral research. Students
will learn how to appropriately apply the use of descriptive and
inferential statistics to conduct methodologically sound
research. Students will learn, in depth, how to professionally
conduct archival, self-report, observational, survey, and
experimental research; test for reliability and validity; and
use advanced procedures in descriptive and inferential
statistics. PSYC 4315 - Neuropsychopharmacology
The content of this course is derived from: 1) neuroanatomy; 2)
neurophysiology; 3) pathophysiology; 4) biochemistry; 5)
pharmacology; and the 6) behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed
on the neurobiological processes underlying psychopathology and
the pharmacological interventions indicated for treatment and
management of mental illness. PSYC 4630-Senior Project in Psychology This course is a senior level independent study course where students will gain the experience of conducting scientific research in psychology under the close supervision of the instructor. In the first four weeks of the course, students do a literature search on a research topic and prepare a research proposal. In the second part of the course, students will conduct the research after receiving IRB approval (if necessary), analyze data using SPSS, write up the completed research paper in APA style, and present their research at a student, regional, or national conference. Students who complete this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in a psychology program.
Credit
Hours: 6 PTAP 1110 - Introduction to Patient Care
This course introduces basic information regarding the health
care system in general and the profession of physical therapy,
in order to explore physical therapist assisting as a career
choice. Emphasis is placed on the provision of physical therapy
services, the history and scope of the practice of the physical
therapist and the physical therapist assistant, factors
influencing the delivery of service, relationships and
communication with patients and other health care providers,
professional behaviors and legal and ethical issues related to
health care. Guest lecturers and panels will provide insight
into health care from current practitioners. The student will
gain an understanding of the professional responsibilities
inherent in providing health care and learn basic concepts of
developing provider relationships. PTAP 2310 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology
This course is designed to provide the potential physical
therapist assistant student a fundamental understanding of the
musculoskeletal system as it applies to movement. Emphasis is
placed on muscles and muscle groups, their origins and
insertions, innervations and actions. The student has the
opportunity to learn characteristics and components of normal
movement as a basis for understanding abnormal movement. PTAP 2310L - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab
This laboratory course is designed to coincide with the
Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology lecture course. Course
content follows the content presented in lecture and provides
the student the opportunity to apply concepts of movement to the
human anatomy through lab activities incorporating palpation,
movement and problem solving. Students analyze movement in
individual regions of the body and demonstrate comprehension
through written and practical applications. This Laboratory
course is designed to coincide with the functional Anatomy and
Kinesiology lecture course. Course content follows the content
presented in lecture and provides the student the opportunity to
apply concepts of movement to the human anatomy through lab
activities incorporating palpitation, movement and problem
solving. Students analyze movement in individual regions of the
body and demonstrate comprehension through written and practical
applications. PTAP 2710 - Introduction to Physical Therapy
This course is designed to give the physical therapist assistant
student fundamental understanding of the provision of health
care. Emphasis is placed on provision of physical therapy
services, scope of practice of the physical therapies assistant
and the physical therapist, factors influencing the delivery of
service, relationships and communication relative to patients
and other health care providers, legal and ethical issues
related to health care, and documenting in the medical record.
The student participates in clinical experiences which are
designed to provide an opportunity to observe and practice
professional behaviors; interact with patients, families and
health care providers; become familiar with medical records and
the patient chart; and observe parameters of the physical
therapist assistant scope of practice. Critical thinking skills
are developed during class discussion, participation in clinical
experiences and in small group activities. PTAP 2715 - Neurophysiology of Rehabilitation
This course is designed to give the physical therapist assistant
student a fundamental understanding of the nervous system and
its association to movement and movement dysfunction.
Neuroscience from the perspectives of anatomy and physiology is
explored. The student has the opportunity to learn the
relationship of the nervous system to control of normal movement
and movement dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on the use of
correct terminology, neuromuscular function and rehabilitation
of movement dysfunction. PTAP 2718 - Human Development
This lecture course introduces the student to human development
throughout the lifespan, from prenatal development to the senior
adult. The student has the opportunity to learn the relationship
of the areas of the developmental process. Although focused on
development from neonatal through early childhood, the student
will be introduced to the changes that occur in aging throughout
life. Emphasis is placed on prenatal development, the
developmental sequence, and developmental disabilities. The
student will also discover the impact that age-related disease
processes or disabilities can have on individuals and/or their
families at any point along the developmental continuum. PTAP 2720 - Clinical Science I
This course is designed to give the physical therapist assistant
student the opportunity to learn and practice fundamental
assessments, patient care skills and procedures. Students are
instructed in data collection, skills and procedures and they
then perform them in the laboratory setting with
student-to-student practice. Students must demonstrate
competency in performing these skills, procedures and
assessments in the laboratory setting prior to performing them
in a clinical setting. PTAP 2725 - Clinical Science II
This course is designed as a continuation of PTAP 212. Lecture
and laboratory experiences are combined to instruct the student
in Data collection procedures utilized in current physical
therapy practices. Emphasis is placed on the treatment
procedures involved in therapeutic massage, hydrotherapy, wound
care, electrical modalities, edema control, orthotics, transfers
and assisted mobility, normal gait, prosthetics and traction
within the scope of practice of the physical therapist
assistant. The student will incorporate data collection
techniques and interventions learned in the previous courses,
with those learned in this course, to demonstrate competency in
the provision of total patient treatment. Laboratory experiences
will provide the opportunity to experience and to practice these
procedures. Competency in performance of the procedures is
determined by skill check-off and by practical demonstration in
competency evaluation utilizing patient scenarios. PTAP 2730 - Clinical Science III
This therapeutic exercise course combine technology, lecture and
laboratory experiences to introduce the physical therapist
assistant student to exercise as a treatment procedure. The
student will learn about exercise from the cellular to the
systemic effects. Emphasis is placed on various kinds of
exercise, application of exercise technique and on special areas
of therapeutic exercise. The student will practice range of
motion exercise, stretching techniques, resistance, traction and
aerobic exercise and pulmonary hygiene techniques, and will
learn how to progress those exercises. Data collection
techniques and interventions learned in previous classes will be
utilized in combination with various exercise procedures in
order to enhance rehabilitation and monitor subject response to
the procedures. PTAP 2735 - Clinical Science IV
This course is designed to provide a forum by which PTA students
can integrate didactic and clinical experiences in the
development of skills relative to the practice of physical
therapy. The student will have the opportunity to prepare for
entry-level employment in physical therapy, and will be
introduced to issues and topics relative to the practice of
physical therapy, which are considered post-graduate level skill
development. These include topics in specialty areas of physical
therapy practice, alternative therapeutic approaches to patient
care, and advanced techniques in musculoskeletal and
neuromuscular dysfunction. Projects and laboratory experiences
provide the opportunity for the student to gain an introductory
knowledge and application base upon which clinical skills are
developed. PTAP 2740 - Pathophysiology
This lecture course introduces the student to injuries, diseases
and conditions that affect the neuromusculoskeletal system, and
which are primary to the practice of physical therapy. A systems
approach to understanding the function of the human body and the
effect of pathological entities on the system are presented.
Emphasis is placed on the course and effect of the pathological
condition; the signs and symptoms of the pathology; the general
effect on human performance and function of the patient; and,
the physical therapy management of the condition and patient.
The student is provided the opportunity to identify potential
medical complications that effect physical therapy interventions
and the patient's safe response to the intervention. PTAP 2745 - Clinical Education I
This course is designed to provide the opportunity for the
student to apply previously learned assessments, procedures and
skills to direct patient care under the supervision of a
licensed practitioner of physical therapy. The student will
participate in one full time five - week affiliation in either
an acute, rehab or out-patient setting that provides a variety
of clinical experiences with a diverse patient population. Each
student is assigned to a clinical instructor, who is primarily
responsible for planning clinical experiences reflective of
course objectives and current practice, evaluation of student
performance and providing immediate feedback to facilitate
learning. The student will have the opportunity to master skills
learned in the laboratory setting and integrate behaviors
reflective of professional competency within the scope of
practice of the physical therapist assistant. PTAP 2750 - Clinical Education II
This clinical education course involves assignment of the
student to two different full time affiliations totaling ten
weeks. The student will have the opportunity to apply all
treatment procedures, assessments and patient care skills
necessary for entry level competency for the practice of
physical therapist assisting. The longer assignments allow the
student to follow patients through the course of therapy in
order to observe changes in patient function in response to
treatment. The student will have the opportunity to integrate
knowledge and skills to master critical thinking skills, analyze
patient response to treatments, participate as a member of the
health care team, participate in patient, family and staff
teaching activities, and model professional behaviors. Upon
completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated
all critical skills necessary for entry-level competency of a
practitioner of physical therapist assisting. RADT 1710 - Introduction to Radiography
An introduction to the principles and practices of radiology;
historical and professional evolution, status of the health care
delivery system, medicolegal and ethical considerations, medical
communications, the imaging process and equipment, radiographic
preparation and examinations, basic principles of radiation
safety, and management techniques of the patient during
radiologic procedures. RADT 1715 - Radiographic Procedures
A study of radiographic procedures with related positioning and
anatomy. Emphasis on the vertebral column, abdomen, mobile,
surgical, and trauma radiography, fluoroscopic and contrast
media examinations. Cranial topography and morphology,
radiography of the cranial, facial, nasal, and temporal bones,
zygomatic arches, paranasal sinuses, orbits, optic foramen,
mandible and temeromandibular joints with image analysis and
interpretation is also included. Students are provided with
laboratory opportunities to develop practical skills. RADT 1720 - Image Production I
A study of radiation concepts with related practical
application; x-ray properties, basic x-ray equipment, principles
of x-ray production, x-ray interactions, prime factors of
exposure, exposure calculations, image receptors and accessory
devices, basic digital imaging process, components of image
quality, technique charts, characteristics of image receptor
systems, grids, filtration, beam restriction, technique
manipulation, exposure control systems, and technical factors
that influence and control image production and quality. Lab
opportunities will allow students to produce and analyze images
by varying technical parameters. RADT 1725 - Image Production II
This course is a continuation of RADT 1711. The technical
factors and variables that affect the photographic and geometric
quality of an image are analyzed. The course examines the
methods of conventional and digital imaging technology processes
with related practical application; design and construction
requirements for acquisition, processing and displaying images;
characteristics of conventional and digital image receptors and
detectors including handling and storage, latent image
formation; automatic processor equipment, system components,
cycles, chemistry, processor monitoring and preventative
maintenance; quality assurance/control testing programs, silver
recovery, sensitometry, image artifacts, evaluation of image
quality, exposure selection and conversions. Lab opportunities
will allow students to produce and analyze images by varying
technical parameters. RADT 1730 - Radiation Protection & Radiobiology
A study of radiation protection safety practices and
radiobiology; Emphasis on units of measurement, radiation
quantities and units, detection devices, cellular components,
radiation effects, dose limits and calculations, protective
measures, equipment and shielding design; federal and state
regulations governing radiation protection. RADT 1740 - Radiographic Practicum I
Supervised clinical experiences designed to provide students
with a fundamental understanding of the actual practice of
radiology. This course includes theoretical and practical
components. Instruction in positioning and basic imaging
principles and considerations, terminology, anatomy and
radiographic examination and evaluation of the upper extremity,
shoulder girdle, lower extremity, pelvis and upper femora, bony
thorax, thoracic viscera, and geriatric imaging; emphasis on
operation of equipment, performance of darkroom procedures,
patient care management, communication skills, application of
radiation protection precautions, and the general radiographic
process. Students are provided with laboratory opportunities to
develop practical skills. RADT 1741 - Radiographic Practicum II
Supervised clinical performance of basic skills with more
emphasis on preparation of the patient, room, and equipment for
fluoroscopic, mobile, surgical, emergency/trauma and general
radiographic procedures, including image evaluation. Continued
development and application of clinical competencies. RADT 1742 - Radiographic Practicum III
Continued development and application of clinical competencies
with emphasis on precautions in patient care and performance of
general radiographic procedures, emergency/trauma, mobile,
surgical, fluoroscopic and contrast media procedures, and
corresponding image evaluation. RADT 2715 - Specialized Imaging Technology
A study of the fundamental principles of special imaging
techniques and equipment with emphasis on radiographic equipment
and accessory devices, x-ray circuitry and rectification, image
intensified fluoroscopy, body section radiography,
macroradiography, mammographic equipment, exposure control
systems and devices, digital imaging, thermography, cine, mobile
equipment, duplication, evaluation of radiographic equipment;
uses of the computer in the radiology department. Introduction
to specialized imaging and therapeutic equipment including MRI,
CT, US, PET, SPECT, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine
technologies. RADT 2720 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures
An examination of radiographic anatomy advanced positioning, and
patient care methods with related imaging equipment. Emphasis on
basic pharmacology, venipuncture, advanced contrast media
examinations, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging,
scanograms, pediatric and trauma radiography, foreign body
localization, advanced imaging studies of all body systems,
including cross-sectional anatomy presentations. Students are
provided with laboratory opportunities to develop practical
skills. RADT 2725 - Radiographic Pathology
A study of medical disease processes and their radiographic
manifestations. Emphasis on radiographic anatomy, physiology,
pathology, and evaluation of radiographic quality with related
exposure considerations. RADT 2730 - Senior Seminar
Seminars of topics related to the practice of radiologic
technology including written and oral presentations; a review of
materials in preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists Examination RADT 2740. Radiographic Practicum.
Credit Hours: 6. Prerequisites: LEVEL I Radiologic Technology
courses and current CPR-C Certification. Corequisites: PSYC
1310, RADT 2715, RADT 2720. Continued participation and
application of general radiographic procedures,
emergency/trauma, mobile, surgical, fluoroscopic procedures,
contrast media administration and examinations, angiography,
patient care procedures, image evaluation, and quality control
testing; introduction to CT, and MRI. RADT 2740 - Radiographic Practicum IV
Continued participation and application of general radiographic
procedures, emergency/trauma, mobile, surgical, fluoroscopic
procedures, contrast media administration and examinations,
angiography, CT, patient care procedures, image evaluation, and
quality control testing; introduction to MRI. RADT 2741 - Radiographic Practicum V
Advanced integration and application of all clinical skills
including production of radiographs of optimal diagnostic
quality. Clinical experiences are provided to enable students to
manage patients and perform radiographic procedures with
proficiency and using independent judgment. Clinical
competencies related to patient preparation and management, room
preparation, equipment operation, radiation safety practices,
effective communication, performance of radiologic procedures
utilizing appropriate supplies and accessory devices, image
production, positioning, overall analysis of image quality and
structures demonstrated. Elective rotations will be provided in
radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound. RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology
This survey course introduces students to the basic divisions in
the discipline of Theology and Religious Studies. Accordingly,
it will present methods for the study of sacred scripture, the
historical development of Judeo-Christian Theology, Systematic
Theology, Religion and the Social Sciences, Religion and the
Personality sciences, Spirituality, and the role of Liturgical
Ritual, the Arts and Worship in the human expressions of
Religion. RELS 2310 - An Introduction to Religious Studies
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with certain
issues in religious studies. Three such issues have been
specifically identified for this course: 1) the philosophical
foundations for a critical analysis of religion; 2) the
foundations of Christianity; 3) and a cross-cultural examination
of the major world religions. By selecting these three issues,
it is intended that students will become sensitive to the
philosophical nature and presuppositions of many religious
claims, to the origin of Christianity and Christian beliefs
about Jesus, and to the unique, as well as common perspectives
of the major world religions. RELS 2315 - History of Christianity
This course is an introduction to the field of Historical
Theology. Accordingly we will study the whole sweep of the
origin, development, major historical events and controversies
surrounding the phenomenon of Christianity not only as the most
influential element that shaped Western Civilization as we know
it, but also allow ourselves to fashion personal perspectives on
life, justice and truth for living Christian lives more attuned
to truths tested and honed through the ages. RELS 2320 - Introduction to the Old Testament
This is an overview study of the literary, historical,
geographical and religious dimensions of the Old Testament. The
approach used is intended to give a general, but complete
overview of the whole Old Testament and the Intertestamental
period. Students are guided to an understanding of God's hand in
the lives and history of his people, which will lead to
self-examination of biblical faith and learning in relation to
daily life and individual purpose. RELS 2321 - Introduction to the New Testament
This course provides an overview of study of the literary,
historical geographical and religious dimension of the New
Testament. RELS 3310 - The Parables of Jesus
A detailed study of the cultural, societal, economic, political,
and religious background against which Jesus proclaimed the
Gospel through parables. The purpose of this course is to
immerse students in a hearing of Jesus' parables from the
perspective of 1st Century Palestine against which backdrop
Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the imminent coming of the
Kingdom of God. This course represents a challenge to the
Christian believer to radically clarify his/her Christian belief
system in the light of Jesus' original, and only authenticated
ippsissimi verbum (His words itself). RELS 3315 - Religions of the World
The primary objective of this course will be to study, compare,
and contrast the "great" world religions. These will include:
Christianity; Islam; Hinduism; Buddhism; Sikhism; Confucianism;
Taoism; and Judaism. Lesser know religions will also be studied:
Bahai'ism; Jainism; Shintoism; Zoroastrianism. RELS 3320 - Religion and Film
This course will focus primarily on the portrayal of religion in
film with a special emphasis on the cinematic representation and
depiction of beliefs, doctrines, adherents, and symbology. The
religious film as social and/or theological commentary will also
be discussed. RELS 3325 - Anthropology of Religion
This course will explore and analyze religion (understood as
both a social institution and a cultural ideology) from a
distinctively anthropological point of view. Particular emphasis
will be placed on both the purely theoretical and ethnographic
issues that are intrinsic to a cross-cultural examination of
religion. RELS 3330 - Introduction to Christology
This course is an introduction to the study of Jesus the Christ.
This course will deal with fundamental questions about Jesus in
contemporary Catholic Christian Theological reflection.
Accordingly, it will study the person of Jesus as revealed in
the scholarly field of study known as the new quest for the
historical Jesus, the proclamations on the Kingdom of God, the
son of man and the Son of God saying, and Jesus' option for the
disenfranchised. The course will also study the reasons the
religious leaders of the people wanted him dead, and the
significance of his crucifixion, death and resurrection. Finally
the course will deal with the implications between belief in
Jesus as the Son of God, and justice, compassion, concern for
the environment, and the meaning and personal significance of
having faith in Jesus as Savior and Redeemer of the world. RELS 3335-The Letters of St. Paul This course is designed to engage the student in the study of the thought and times of Paul of Tarsus. Paul, the first Christian writer and theologian, has left an indelible stamp on Christianity and the Western World. The course will look at the world in which he lived and the communities to which he wrote. The course will examine the logic and rhetoric of Paul’s letters in order to discover the issues facing early Christianity, and Paul’s religious experience and theological insights. The course will also ask how Paul is to be understood in today’s world; what message Paul has for contemporary Christianity.
Credit Hours: 3 RELS 4310 - Spirituality, Prayer and Healing
A theoretical and experiential study of the relationship between
spirituality, methods of prayer, and their practical application
in physiological and psychological healing of people who are
suffering in any way. RELS 4315 - Christian Sacraments
This course is an experiential approach to the study of
Christian sacraments. As Jesus entered fully into human
experience, so this course will present the sacraments as
touchstones for Divine encounters in daily living. Each of the
seven sacraments their origin, Medieval synthesis, evolution,
and current practices will be studied. RELS 4319-Eucharistic Theology This course represents the heart and soul, indeed the central meaning and understanding not only of Christian Worship, but the central symbolic meaning of Christian living itself. It seeks to present the significance of the central deviations of Jesus at the last supper. For these actions, where Jesus took, blessed, broke, and gave, represent, in summary, the ideal of the life of a Christian. Accordingly, this course will study, in-depth, the significance of the breaking of the Bread, the pouring out of the wine and the washing of the disciples’ feet at this final meal before Jesus’ passion and death. This course will ask: how do these actions represent a meaning and a purpose for authentic Christian living today?
Credit Hours: 3 RELS 4630 - Senior Project in Religious Studies This independent study course allows students opportunity to pursue personal initiatives while exploring the relationship of theology and public service. Students who complete this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in a Religious Studies program. Under close faculty supervision, the student designs and completes a project that must include a service experience component, theologically based analysis, and a reflection/response essay suitable as a student presentation at a professional conference or for publication in a journal accepting undergraduate writing within the religious studies/theology disciplines.
Credit Hours: 6 RESP 2707 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
An introductory course that focuses on the pharmacologic modes
of action, indications, routes of administration and excretion,
side effects, hazards and drug interactions for agents used in
the management of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. RESP 2708 - Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals
This is a lecture course that presents the basic principles of
Respiratory Therapy. Topics include principles of patient
assessment, infection control, respiratory pharmacology, as well
as theory and application of equipment used to diagnose and
treat cardiopulmonary disease. This course prepares students to
recognize indication for therapy, initiate appropriate treatment
strategies, evaluate specific clinical outcomes. RESP 2712 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
This lecture series addresses the physiology of the
cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The course is designed to
demonstrate the application of cardiopulmonary physiological
principles in practice of medicine. Discussions focus on the
regulation and maintenance of cardiopulmonary function under
normal conditions. The course also provides an introduction to
the integrative control of the cardiopulmonary function. RESP 2715 - Clinical Applications and Procedures I
Introductory course designed to provide pre-clinical laboratory
instruction and preceptor-supervised clinical experiences in
respiratory care procedures. Emphasis is placed on routine
patient care, including such modalities as patient assessment;
medical gas therapy; application of aerosol and humidity
devices; artificial airway care; and bronchial hygiene
therapies. RESP 2720 - Critical Care Concepts I
This lecture series introduces students to the clinical
application of respiratory care in critically ill patients. It
incorporates the theories and protocols learned in Respiratory
Therapy Fundamentals and develops critical care skills, which
emphasize ventilatory support modalities, hemodynamic
monitoring, metabolic monitoring and patient management
techniques. RESP 2722 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
This course provides a review of the most common diseases that
affect the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. It includes
discussions on clinical diagnostic techniques and treatment
approaches commonly used in the management of patients with
cardiopulmonary disease. RESP 2723 - Clinical Applications and Procedures II
This course is designed to introduce students to essential
concepts related to critical care medicine. Emphasis is placed
on monitoring techniques, patient weaning and ventilatory
support systems. RESP 2730 - Critical Care Concepts II
A continuation of Critical Care Concepts I with further emphasis
on adult critical care ventilatory support modalities.
Coursework covers intermediate and advanced pulmonary care
strategies. It encompasses patient management through a
problem-based learning format. It also incorporates new advances
in critical care procedures and a broadened approach to patient
care beyond primary pulmonary diseases. RESP 2731 - Clinical Applications and Procedures III
This course engages the respiratory therapy student in
laboratory and clinical instruction in advanced respiratory care
procedures. Emphasis is placed on cardiopulmonary strategies for
adult and neonatal patients. Students will participate in the
care of patients in critical care areas undergoing mechanical
ventilation and in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. RESP 2733 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Long Term Care
This course is designed to introduce students to the care of
chronically ill patients. Discussions will focus on the delivery
of respiratory care services for hospital-based cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation programs, extended care facilities, and home
care. RESP 2736 - Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
This course covers basic instrumentation and diagnostic
techniques employed in the assessment of pulmonary functions. It
includes interpretive analysis of test results as related to
disease states and other abnormal lung conditions and provides
information regarding the appropriate strategy for proper
patient testing. Students are expected to apply their
understanding of pulmonary physiology to the selection of
appropriate testing techniques and equipment. RESP 2737 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Lecture series encompassing the therapeutic approach to
treatment of neonates and pediatric patients. Addresses the
unique characteristics of both the cardiovascular and pulmonary
systems for patients from birth to age twelve. Discusses the
parameters of disease states specific to this age group,
including diagnostic and management differences. Teaches the
physiological changes during gestation in relation to pulmonary
management at premature birth and into recovery, as well as
acute resuscitation protocols. Mechanical ventilation modalities
traditional to adult care are applied to this age group, and new
modalities are discussed. RESP 2740 – Critical Care Concepts III A continuation of Critical Concepts II with furthered emphasis on adult critical care ventilatory support modalities. Coursework covers advanced cardio-pulmonary care strategies. It encompasses patient management through a problem-based learning format. It also incorporates new advances in critical care procedures and a broadened approach to patient care beyond primary pulmonary disease.
Credit Hours: 2 RESP 2741 – Clinical Applications Procedures IV Students are provided clinical instruction in advanced respiratory care procedures. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic strategies used in adult and neonatal critical care, and cardiovascular therapeutic procedures and interventions.
Credit Hours: 5 RESP 2742 – Critical Care Seminar This course is a review of respiratory therapy case studies and preparation for Respiratory Care Entry Level Examination, Written Registry Examination, and the Clinical Simulation Examination.
Credit Hours: 1 RESP 2743 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Advanced Life Support
This course is designed to review the most current American
Heart Association (AHA) standards for basic life support and
advanced cardiac life support. Special emphasis is devoted to
the recording and interpretation of electrocardiograms,
pharmacologic interventions used in the treatment of cardiac
emergencies, and airway management techniques used during
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. SOCI 1310 - Introductory Sociology
This course is designed to provide an introductory review of
sociology and the "sociological perspective," which can be
thought of as one of many perspectives people might take in
exploring and understanding human-beings. The primary goal of
the course is to stimulate thinking and to apply the
"sociological perspective" to relevant issues and concerns
facing us as individuals as well as future health care
practitioners. SOCI 2310 - Marriage and the Family
This course will explore sociological perspectives on marriage
and the family with emphasis on issues facing contemporary
American families. Topics include: family forms, marriage,
communication, domestic violence, division of labor in the
family, work and family relations, child rearing, divorce and
remarriage. SOCI 2320-Social Problems This course explores the relationship of social problems to social structure at the global level, with specific emphasis on poverty, hunger, exploitation, violence, and environmental degradation. We will build a foundation for understanding how these problems arise, apply sociological concepts to their analysis, and then explore why solutions to such problems may involve structural changes which, in turn, may create new problems.
Credit Hours: 3 SOCI 3310 - Sociology of Deviance and Crime
Deviance and crime are important topics in contemporary
sociology. This course will examine deviance, deviant behavior,
and social control with an emphasis on problems facing
contemporary American society. The first part of the course
explores how we define deviance and the theories used to explain
it. Part two will focus on types of deviance including crime,
mental illness, and juvenile delinquency. Part three examines
the approaches to social control (incarceration, decarceration,
rehabilitation) and the problems associated with it. SOCI 3315 - Dying and Death
This course explores the social, psychological, and cultural
aspects of dying and death in our society. Emphasis is placed on
our role as professionals and health care providers, with the
intent to educate and develop personal insight and skills
necessary to assist patients, families and colleagues with the
various aspects of dying and death. The course utilizes both
didactic and experiential teaching methods to establish a better
understanding and ability to cope with this life process, both
as individuals and as professionals. SOCI 3320 - Medical Sociology
Course is designed to understand the relationship between
sociology and medicine. Methods will be described and discussed
in which sociological concepts and perspectives can be used to
increase our knowledge of health and illness. The social
structure of the health care system will be elaborated. The
relationships between sociological, cultural factors, and
health, disease, etc. will be discussed. SOCI 3330-Research Methods This course is an introduction to research methods in the social sciences, including both qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches. In it, students will learn the basic principles, language, logic and procedures of social research design, data collection, rudimentary analysis and report writing. This course will prepare students to move further into the conduct of competent social science research, into the role of an informed consumer and critic of social research, or both.
Credit Hours: 3 SOCI 4310 - Sociology of Health and Medicine
This course examines sociological perspectives on health and
illness as well as social problems in the context of
contemporary health care in the United States. Topics include:
the definition of health and illness, social responses to
illness, social stratification and health, and the perceived
crisis in American health care and biomedical technology. SOCI 4315 - Sociology of Race, Class, and Gender
The main objective of this course is to investigate the
institutional arrangements and cultural patterns that underlie
gender, race, and class-based inequalities in American Society.
In the process, we will repeatedly return to the central
question: In what ways are race, class, and gender interrelated
such that they appear in the experiences and "life chances" of
individuals in different social locations at different points in
time? SOCI 4320-Women in Developing Nations Drawing on insights from women’s studies, development studies and demography as well as sociology, this course will examine the problems and prospects encountered by the women of industrializing nations in an increasingly interrelated world. Through readings and discussions, students will examine the changing realities of women’s lives in nations undergoing the disruptions of industrialization, explore the meanings of solidarity and feminism as they are practiced in such nations, and learn the complex ways in which women’s lives are shaped by both gender expectations and structural (economic) change.
Credit Hours: 3 SOCI 4630 - Senior Project in Sociology This independent study course allows senior majors in Liberal Studies to pursue a social topic of interest to them while developing the skills used in scholarly research. Under close faculty supervision, the student will design and complete a comprehensive research project including a review of the sociological literature on their topic, development of a research question, and research design, data gathering and data analysis. The student will then report on the results in an appropriately referenced paper suitable for presentation at a professional conference or publication in a sociological journal. Students who complete this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in a sociology program.
Credit Hours: 6 SPAN 1310 - Elementary Spanish I
This entry-level course introduces students to the basic lexicon
and structures of Spanish. Emphasis is on communicative
language. This course is for students with no previous study of
Spanish. SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish II
This course is a continuation of SPAN 1310. Emphasis is on
communicative language use. SPAN 2310 - Intermediate Spanish I
This course builds upon skills introduced in elementary Spanish.
Emphasis is on reading and writing. SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish II
This course is a continuation of SPAN 2310. Emphasis is on
reading and writing. SPCH 1310 - Interpersonal Communication
This course is designed to increase students’ awareness of
interpersonal interaction with an emphasis on group dynamics.
Students learn strategies for communication with individuals and
within various types of groups.. SURT 1110 - Introduction of Surgical Technology
This course introduces basic information regarding the health
care system in general and the profession of surgical technology
specifically for students to explore surgical technology as a
career choice. Emphasis is placed on the scope of the practice
of the surgical technologist, factors influencing the delivery
of service, relationships and communition with other health care
providers, professional behaviors and legal and ethical issues
related to health care. Guest lecturers and panels will provide
insight into health care from current practitioners. The student
will gain an understanding of the professional responsibilities
inherent in providing health care and learn basic concepts of
developing provider relationships. Requires permission from the
instructor. SURT 1310 - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology
This course introduces the student to the basic principles and
practices of surgical technology, which includes preoperative,
intraoperative, and postoperative concepts, asepsis, sterile
technique, and the needs of the patient in the surgical
environment. Requires permission from the instructor. SURT 1310L - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology Skills Lab
Instruction takes place in a well-equipped skills lab (mock OR).
Emphasis is on instrument identification, classification, and
use; sterile technique; case sequence - laying out and opening
of supplies; skin preparation; surgical scrubbing, gowning,
gloving and draping; minor set-ups with count procedures; and
post case activities. Requires permission from the instructor.
SURT 1710 - Surgical Procedures I
This course introduces the surgical technology student to the
basic surgical procedures; related anatomy, pathology and
diagnostic measures; necessary instrumentation, supplies,
equipment, and medications; possible complications; expected
patient outcomes; and immediate postoperative care. Specific
surgical procedures include; general, gastrointestinal (GI),
obstetrics, and gynecology (OB/GYN), and pediatrics. SURT 1711 - Surgical Procedures II
This course introduces the surgical technology student to the
basic surgical procedures; related anatomy, pathology and
diagnostic measures; necessary instrumentation, supplies,
equipment, and medications; possible complications; expected
patient outcomes; and immediate postoperative care. Specific
surgical procedures include: peripheral vascular, genitourinary,
plastics, oral, eye, ear, nose and throat. SURT 1720 - Skills Lab I
This course provides instruction and demonstration, with return
demonstration, in a well-equipped skills lab (mock operating
room). Emphasis is on basic procedure set-ups and intraoperative
techniques, including establishing the sterile field around the
patient, passing instruments, loading suture, medication
handling and identification, specimen handling, dressing
application, and postoperative routines. Students are also
instructed in obtaining vital signs and urinary catheterization.
SURT 2710 - Surgical Procedures III
This course introduces the surgical technology student to the
basic surgical procedures; related anatomy, pathology and
diagnostic measures; necessary instrumentation, supplies,
equipment, and medications; possible complications; expected
patient outcomes; and immediate postoperative care. Specific
surgical procedures include: cardiothoracic, orthopedic, and
neurosurgery. SURT 2720 - Surgical Procedures Practicum I
The student will rotate through the operating rooms at OLOLRMC
and BRGMC Bluebonnet, using and refining the knowledge and
skills learned in the 1000 level Surgical Technology courses.
Additional sites may be available. All students during this
course must complete clinical summaries for each surgical
procedure and must attend a one hour weekly class separate from
the clinical hours. SURT 2721 - Surgical Procedures Practicum II
The student will rotate through the operating rooms at OLOLRMC
and BRGMC Bluebonnet, with St. Elizabeth Hospital and North Oaks
Medical Center as elective sites. Additional sites may be
available. The student will continue to use and refine the
knowledge and skills learned in all the previous Surgical
Technology courses and participate in vascular, cardiothoracic,
neurological, and orthopedic procedures. All students during
this course must complete clinical summaries for each surgical
procedure and must attend a one hour weekly class separate from
the clinical hours. SURT 2730 - Professional Portfolio Self Study Course
The self-study program is designed only for previous graduates
of Our Lady of the Lake College Surgical Technology Certificate
program. This course will capture and document in a portfolio
format, all of the graduate's professional, technical and work
related experience since certificate completion for assessment
and evaluation of abilities and aptitudes within the role of the
Surgical Technologist. Periodic sessions with the Surgical
Technology Faculty will be scheduled to assure focus, provide
guidance and evaluate progress. |