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PSY 0282 - Fundamentals of Operant Conditioning
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Techniques of modifying behavior through principles developed by learning psychology. Emphasis on design and implementation of behavioral strategy in the laboratory, as well as practical settings. Course Charge: $25.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
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PSY 0298 - Topics in Psychology
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Designed to give instruction in some area of Psychology not covered in other courses. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisites: to be determined by department .
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PSY 0310 - Educational Psychology
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A practical application of psychological principles to teaching. Students will learn how research is conducted in the field and how to apply those findings to topics such as child/adolescent development, intelligence, learning, memory, and motivation, in their future classrooms. Geared primarily toward education majors, but other majors with an interest in education are welcome. Prerequisite: PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of C. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge
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PSY 0320 - Applied Statistics for the Behavioral and Natural Sciences
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
The course includes descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The analysis and interpretation of data is emphasized. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisites: PSY 0100 (or permission) and MATH 0120 or higher with a minimum grade of C.
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PSY 0325 - Research Methods in Psychology
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course will focus on techniques to gather scientific information in the field of psychology with an emphasis on research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting of statistical results. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in the following courses:ENG 0101 ,ENG 0102 (or ENG 0111 ) andPSY 0320 . Course Charge: $25.00 Psychology Program Charge
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PSY 0330 - Experimental Psychology
Fall & Spring 5 Credit Hours
The research process is the foundation for building and refining the knowledge base in the field of psychology. This experimental methods course develops and applies basic research skills including: critiquing and applying existing research, conceiving of, developing, and conducting new research in a sound and ethical manner, analyzing statistical data, interpreting statistical results, and communicating research findings in a professionally acceptable manner. Prerequisite: ENG 0101 or ENG 0102 . Prerequisite: or co-requisite: PSY 0325 . Course Charge: $25.00 Psychology Program Charge
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PSY 0341 - Social Psychology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the scientific study of social thinking (how we view ourselves and others), social influence (including conformity, persuasion, and group influence), and social relations (including prejudice, aggression, attraction, and altruism). Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
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PSY 0343 - Human Sexuality
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Surveys current research and theory related to human sexuality. Human sexual behavior and attitudes will be viewed from biological, psychological, historical, and cultural perspectives. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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PSY 0352 - Philosophical Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Covers the philosophical foundations, concepts, and principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). This course will cover foundational knowledge tasks from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Task List (5th Edition; BACB, 2017). Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in psychology.
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PSY 0353 - Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Covers ethical and professional issues relevant to the practice and supervision of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The course will cover topics from the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts and application tasks from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Task List (5th Edition; BACB, 2017). Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in psychology.
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PSY 0386 - Conditioning & Learning
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Intended to familiarize students with the leading theories and research in the field of learning. Animal (including human) studies will be discussed. Topics include Non-Associative Learning, Classical Conditioning, Instrumental and Operant Conditioning, Stimulus Control of Responding, Punishment, Avoidance Behavior, Memory and Cognitive Processes. This course will cover foundational knowledge and application tasks from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Task List (5th Edition; BACB, 2017) Prerequisite: PSY 320 with minimum grade of C. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: PSY 0320 with minimum grade of ‘C’.
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PSY 0390 - Junior Seminar
Fall, Spring 2 Credit Hours
For Junior Psychology majors. Through a combination of lectures, written assignments, guest speakers, class discussions and out-of-class activities, Junior Seminar is designed to help students clarify their career goals and determine the actions needed in order to achieve those goals. Topics relating to both career and graduate school in psychology-related fields will be addressed. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite:PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and Junior standing.
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PSY 0411 - Sensation and Perception
Spring (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to help students understand how our sensory systems provide information about the world around us. The course focuses on the stimuli, physical sensory structures, sensory pathways, and basics of perception for our various senses. We will also discuss research used to examine how our different perceptual systems work, and will touch on differences between human sensory systems and those of other animals. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of ‘C ‘and any Biology course.
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PSY 0415 - Animal Behavior
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Over the course of the semester, we will explore the broad field of animal behavior, in a quest to understand both how and why animals do the things that they do. We will look at both proximate and ultimate explanations of behavior, and a major focus of this course will be on the variety of lab and field research that has led to our current understanding of behavior from a genetic to a population level of analysis. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisites: PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and any Biology course.
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PSY 0420 - Psychology in Film
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An advanced course in psychology examining the use of psychological concepts in feature films. Readings will accompany each film and address the significant concepts illustrated. Specific topics will vary. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: PSY 0100 with minimum grade of ‘C’ and 6 additional hours of Psychology or permission from instructor.
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PSY 0422 - Theories of Personality
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Survey of both classical and contemporary theories of personality including assessment techniques, supportive research, and application. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and Junior standing.
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PSY 0432 - Abnormal Psychology
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Recognition and classification of the systems of mental disorders, specifying causes and possible therapeutic techniques. Theoretical and practical perspectives presented on a wide range of behaviors that have traditionally been viewed as “abnormal.” The course includes historical and present-day perspectives, including biological, psychosocial, cognitive, behavioral, and socio-cultural views. Both causal factors and treatment considerations will be discussed. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
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PSY 0435 - Clinical Psychology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Survey of history, current methods, guild issues, and future developments of clinical practice. Seminar format with considerable student participation. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisites: Junior standing and PSY 0432 with minimum grades of ‘C’.
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PSY 0442 - Physiological Psychology
Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Over the course of the semester, we will explore the structure and function of the nervous system from the individual neuron to the behavior of the organism. The biological basis of major psychological topics like movement, sleep, sensation, sexual behavior, and abnormal behavior will be examined from an ontogenetic and phylogenetic perspective, with a special focus on psychopharmacology. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and any Biology course.
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PSY 0443 - Cognitive Psychology
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
A course covering the methods, theory, empirical research results, and applications of research in cognitive psychology, which is concerned with the scientific study of the mind. Topics include perception, attention, memory, knowledge representation, language, and decision making. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisites: Junior standing or above and PSY 0320 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
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PSY 0451 - Changing, Strengthening, and Maintaining Behavior
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Covers concepts, principles, and procedures related to changing, strengthening, and maintaining behavior in applied behavior analysis (ABA). This course will cover foundational knowledge and application tasks from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Task List (5th Edition; BACB, 2017). Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘C’ in PSY 0352 , PSY 0353 , and PSY 0386 .
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PSY 0453 - Measurement, Assessment, and Experimental Design in Applied Behavior Analysis
Demand 4 Credit Hours
Covers measurement, assessment, and experimental design used in applied behavior analysis (ABA). This course will cover foundational knowledge and application tasks from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Task List (5th Edition; BACB, 2017). Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘C’ in PSY 0451 .
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PSY 0475 - Adult Development and Aging
Fall 3 Credit Hours
This course will cover adulthood and aging from a lifespan perspective. Topics include theories and research on physical and mental health, memory and cognition, social relationships, and the end of life. The course will include normative changes as well as individual differences, and emphasize positive aging. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisites: PSY 0100 and 6 additional hours in Psychology.
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PSY 0481 - Senior Thesis
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Capstone course for Psychology majors. Students design and conduct individual research projects on psychological topics. Projects include a review of the relevant scholarly literature, collection of data, analysis of data, and interpretation of results. Students communicate their research in both an APA-format research report and an oral presentation. Prerequisites: Senior standing and a minimum grade of C in both PSY 325 and PSY 330, and GPA of 2.50 or above in all PSY prefix courses required within the major. Course Charge: $25.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisites: Senior standing and a minimum grade of ‘C’ in both PSY 0325 and PSY 0330 , and GPA of 2.50 or above in all PSY prefix courses required within the major.
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PSY 0491 - Internship in Psychology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The internship is designed to assist undergraduate psychology majors gain practical experience in applied settings. Students and on-site supervisor will develop an agreement providing specific learning experiences for the internships. The internship earns up to 3 semester hours credit toward an upper division Psychology elective. Prerequisites are completion of a minimum of 18 hours in psychology, completion of PSY 0390 , a minimum GPA of 3.0 in psychology and recommendations from two Psychology Department faculty. Enrollment requires consent of Internship Instructor. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge
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PSY 0498 - Advanced Topics in Psychology
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Designed to give advanced instruction in some area not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
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PSY 0499 - Independent Study
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Course structured by adviser with approval of department head. Course Charge: $15.00 Psychology Program Charge Prerequisite: Advanced standing in major field. Registration must be approved by advisor and department head.
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PSY 0510 - Educational Psychology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A practical application of psychological principles to teaching. Students will learn how research is conducted in the field and how to apply those findings to topics such as child/adolescent development, intelligence, learning, memory, and motivation in their future classrooms. Geared primarily toward graduate students in the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction program. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08 .
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RAD 0100 - Basic Concepts in Radiology
Summer 3 Credit Hours
This course covers basic concepts related to the practice of radiology. It will cover introductory concepts related to the role of the radiographer in healthcare, healthcare delivery systems, ARRT Code of Ethics, overview and handling of basic medical equipment, introduction to radiation and patient safety concepts and basic positioning of the chest and abdomen. Course Charge: $200.00 Clinical/Lab Charge, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge
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RAD 0101 - Introduction to Radiology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Basic procedures and equipment in the radiology department. Includes organization, function, and supervision of a radiology department with a history of x-ray, patient care basics, ethical principles and legal aspects of radiologic technology and basic principles of radiation protection. Three hours lecture per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge
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RAD 0110 - Clinical Training I
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Clinical training with special emphasis in the areas of the thorax, pelvis, extremities, and spine radiography. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge
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RAD 0111 - Medical Terminology
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
The language of medicine, especially as related to radiology, through a comprehensive study of the more common medical roots, prefixes and suffixes. Relates medical roots to everyday English words. A survey of medical diseases and surgical terms is included. This particular course is recommended for pre-radiology students. Three hours lecture per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Cross-listed as HS 0111 .
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RAD 0132 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure
Spring 4 Credit Hours
Fundamental principles of technique and technique conversion with particular emphasis on the factors that directly and indirectly affect radiographic exposure. Emphasis on radiation protection, processing, image artifacts and digital modalities. Course Charge: $60.00 Health Science Program Charge
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RAD 0142 - Radiographic Positioning I
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Basic radiographic positioning including both standard and specialized positions of the chest, bony thorax and spine. Image critique and radiation protection are included as critical parts of this course. One and a half hours lecture, three hours lab per week. Course Charge: $17.50 Radiology Special Course Chg, $200.00 Clinical/Lab Charge, $60.00 Health Science Program Charge
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RAD 0170 - Radiologic Physics
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The physics of radiology. The physical principles of X-ray production, including theory in electricity, rectification, circuitry, and basic equipment maintenance. Three hours lecture per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge
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RAD 0210 - Clinical Training II
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Intensive clinical training with emphasis in fluoroscopy and various contrast studies. Additional experience and competencies will also be obtained in the areas of general radiography, portables, and an introduction to surgical rotations. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge
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RAD 0241 - Radiographic Positioning II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Radiographic procedures and positioning related to the bony thorax, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. A basic overview is given of surgical, mobile and trauma radiography. Special emphasis on the use and preparation of contrast media, patient preparation, and procedures employed, including tomography to visualize organs of interest and pathophysiology of the above systems. Two and one half hours lecture, one hour lab per week. Course Charge: $200.00 Clinical/Lab Charge, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: RAD 0142 or permission of instructor.
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RAD 0300 - Clinical Training III
Summer 2 Credit Hours
Clinical training in special procedures requiring sterile fields and surgical cases. Continued practice and competency in general radiography, surgery, and contrast studies. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites:RAD 0110 , RAD 0210 .
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RAD 0301 - Image Critique and Quality Management in Radiology
Summer 2 Credit Hours
Theory and practice in the art and science of evaluating the technical quality of images. Students will develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to correct positioning and technical errors. Includes an introduction to quality assurance and pathophysiology of the skeletal and respiratory systems. Four hours of lecture per week. Course Charge: $30.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: RAD 0132 , RAD 0170 .
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RAD 0320 - Radiographic Positioning III
Fall 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of the anatomy and radiographic equipment and positioning used in skulls, facial bones, sinuses, arthrography, long bone measurements, and mammography. Part II of this course will include an introduction to CT, and an overview of sectional anatomy of the brain, spine, neck, chest, and abdomen. One and a half hours of lecture, three hours of lab per week. Course Charge: $17.50 Radiology Special Course Chg, $200.00 Clinical/Lab Charge, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: RAD 0241 .
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RAD 0340 - Clinical Training IV
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Continued training in special procedures with increased responsibility in surgical radiography. Continued clinical proficiency development in general radiography, including contrast studies, surgical, portable, facial and skull radiography. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: RAD 0300 or permission of instructor.
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RAD 0350 - Patient Care and Radiation Protection in Radiology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of basic patient care and radiation protection learned to this point in the program. Course content includes signs, symptoms and appropriate technologist response to common emergencies encountered in radiology. Infection control, chest tubes, enteral tubes, and vascular access lines, as well as medication administration, venipuncture and basic ECG will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on radiation biology and radiation protection of the patient and technologist involved in patient care procedures. Three hours lecture per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: RAD 0101 or permission of instructor.
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RAD 0360 - Clinical Training V
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Students will rotate through special procedures with increased responsibility and do an introductory rotation through CT scans. In addition, students will continue to incorporate skills and competencies in basic radiologic procedures. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: RAD 0340 .
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RAD 0370 - Special Topics in Radiology
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Course covers angiography, myelography, digital modalities, bone densitometry and CT with an introductory segment on MRI and ultrasound. Special emphasis on equipment operation, patient care, contrast preparation, procedural steps and pathophysiology. Three hours lecture. Course Charge: $350.00 Radiology Special Course Chg, $200.00 Clinical/Lab Charge, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge
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RAD 0399 - Advanced Radiology
Summer 3 Credit Hours
A capstone course designed to prepare students for the national certification examination. Course will include advanced concepts and testing over all major aspects covered by the national certification examination as outlined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Six hours lecture per week. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: - RAD 0101 , RAD 0170 , RAD 0132 , RAD 0241 .
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RESP 0101 - Respiratory Therapy Foundations
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Entry level information is presented regarding respiratory therapy history from its conception to its current goals and standing. Topics covered include medical terminology, hospital and respiratory therapy department structure and management, psychosocial aspects of patient care, and medical ethics. A clinical session allows the student an orientation rotation at the program’s clinical sites. Course Charge: $1060.00 Resp Ther Franklin Tech Chg, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program.
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RESP 0102 - Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the sciences used in the practice of respiratory therapy. Emphasis will be placed upon physics, chemistry, and microbiology and infection control as related to the cardiopulmonary sciences. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program and completion of a college-level math course.
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RESP 0105 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Spring 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth presentation of the cardiopulmonary system, its abnormalities, and corrective techniques as related to respiratory therapy. Included are the concepts of the cardiovascular system, ventilation, diffusion of pulmonary gases, hemodynamic measurements, ventilation perfusion relationships, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, acid base balance, and arterial blood gas analysis. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program, college level math course and completion of BIO 0121 .
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RESP 0107 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Theory and practice of basic respiratory therapy procedures as outlined in the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) CRT examination content outline. Including cardiopulmonary assessment, medical gas administration, oxygen therapy, equipment maintenance, chest physiotherapy, chest expansion therapy, airway management, bedside pulmonary function testing, arterial puncture, and administering medicated aerosol therapy. Course Charge: $35.00 SIM Center Special Course Chg, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: Admission to the respiratory care program and concurrent enrollment or completion of RESP 0108 .
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RESP 0108 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures Laboratory
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Students practice entry level respiratory care procedures, using state-of-the-art equipment, in the clinical laboratory under simulated patient situations. The student will address the three difficulty levels of learning, in the laboratory environment (Recall, Application, and Analysis). Course Charge: $120.00 Resp Ther Special Course Chg, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: Admission to the respiratory care program and concurrent enrollment or completion of RESP 0107 .
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RESP 0120 - Cardiopulmonary Pathology
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Study of concepts and theory of selected cardiopulmonary diseases to include: definition, clinical manifestations, etiology, pathologic, radiological and laboratory findings; prevention, prognosis, and treatment. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program and completion of BIO 0121 .
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RESP 0125 - Clinical Respiratory Therapy Experience I
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Clinical instruction supplemented by clinical SOAP assessments that allow the student to apply the classroom and laboratory respiratory therapy competencies mastered in specific respiratory therapy courses. Course Charge: $1060.00 Resp Ther Franklin Tech Chg, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: RESP 0107 & RESP 0108 .
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RESP 0129 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Comprehensive overview of the general principles of pharmacology. Focuses on the drugs and drug groups that are either administered by respiratory therapy personnel, or those that play a role in the care of cardiopulmonary patients. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Pre- requisite:BIO 0121 and admission to the respiratory care program.
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RESP 0222 - Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation (Life Support Technology)
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Emphasis on the technical components of mechanical ventilators, their classification, principles of operation, attachments, and the flow/pressure/volume curves generated by various ventilators, as well as compliance and resistance. An introduction to the management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation will be presented in a laboratory format. Course Charge: $35.00 SIM Center Special Course Chg Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program.
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RESP 0226 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Theory, application, and equipment for diagnosing respiratory pathologies through the diagnostic concepts used in respiratory therapy. Include techniques utilized for measurement of lung gas volumes, capacities, flows, and cardiopulmonary status during exercise testing. Basic EKG interpretation will be presented. A secured SAE will be administered during the course. Course Charge: $547.00 Resp Ther Franklin Tech Chg, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program.
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RESP 0239 - Clinical and Laboratory Experience II
Fall 5 Credit Hours
Clinical instruction supplemented by clinical SOAP assessments that allow the student to apply the knowledge and respiratory care skills mastered in the Respiratory Care courses: Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics, Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation, and Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory care in the laboratory and clinical setting. The course will emphasize ventilator care, diagnostic procedures, and alternate site care (home care). Course Charge: $40.00 Resp Ther Special Course Chg, $75.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: RESP 0125 .
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RESP 0307 - Cardiopulmonary Assessment
Spring 6 Credit Hours
A systematic approach to advanced cardiopulmonary patient assessment. Emphasis is on evaluation of the respiratory care plan based upon laboratory data, electrocardiogram interpretation, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid base balance and oxygen transport, pulmonary function testing, exercise testing, interpretation of chest x-rays, bronchoscopy, and hemodynamic monitoring. Course will consist of four (4) lecture hours and four (4) lab/clinical hours each week. Course Charge: $90.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program. In addition the course addresses ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
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RESP 0311 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Respiratory care of the neonatal and pediatric population beginning with fetal development and continuing through assessments of infants including gestational age, APGAR scoring, and Silverman scoring. Various heart/lung deficiencies will also be discussed as well as treatment modalities. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program.
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RESP 0312 - Advanced Mechanical Ventilation (Advanced Life Support)
Spring 3 Credit Hours
A continuation of the Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation (Life Support Technology) course. In-depth study of ventilator management in critical care, long-term care, and the home environment utilizing case studies, and clinical problem-based learning sessions. In addition the course addresses ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). Course Charge: $325.00 Resp Ther Special Course Chg, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: RESP 0222 and admission to respiratory care program.
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RESP 0313 - Alternate Site Respiratory Care
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical aspects of providing respiratory therapy at alternate sites. Includes components of home respiratory therapy, extended care units, long term care facilities, ventilator rehabilitation centers, physician offices, land/air transport, outpatient diagnostic clinics. Introduces the fundamentals of teaching and learning theories. Course Charge: $295.00 Resp Ther Special Course Chg, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program.
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RESP 0340 - Advanced Level Respiratory Therapy Clinical Experience
Spring 5 Credit Hours
Progressive process of developing cognitive levels at the recall, application, and analysis levels as a respiratory care practitioner. Correlates directly with the Advanced Mechanical Ventilation (Advanced Life Support ) course, Cardiopulmonary Assessment, Neonate/Pediatric, and the Alternate Site (Management/Pulmonary Rehabilitation/Home Care) courses, to provide the student a clinical environment to demonstrate these learned advanced-level respiratory care competencies. Course Charge: $75.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program and concurrent enrollment or completion of theory coursework.
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RESP 0341 - Research Issues, Methods, and Problems in Respiratory Care
Spring 1 Credit Hour
Directed research and discussion in selected areas of respiratory care for advanced-level respiratory therapist. Course work includes independent literature search under the supervision of a respiratory care instructor that utilizes the student’s program acquired respiratory care critical thinking, writing, and oral presentation skills. Research scope, depth, and area of concentration to be approved by the program director. A secure WRRT exam will be administered during this course. Course Charge: $250.00 Resp Ther Special Course Chg, $15.00 Health Science Program Charge
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SW 0231 - Social Work: A Helping Profession
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Philosophical and historical development of social work as a professional career. Focuses on role of the social worker within the various practice settings. May entail field trips and guest speakers. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 and PSY 0100 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
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SW 0298 - Special Topics in Social Work
1-3 Credit Hours
Special Social Work topics of current interest. Subjects and instructors may vary each semester. Students are encouraged to submit areas of interest to the Social Work department chair. Prerequisites:SW 0231 and admission to the Social Work program.
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SW 0300 - Social Welfare Policies and Services
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Describes the role of social policy in the organization and the delivery of social services. Presents a framework for the analysis of policy development and impacts. Presents methods of influencing policy development and implementation. Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
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SW 0305 - Introduction to Professional Education
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Designed to orient the students to the policies and procedures, and roles and responsibilities of entering the undergraduate social work program. Throughout the course the students will become familiar with the expected rigor, the professional writing format and strategies for a successful academic career. Co-requisites: SW 231, SW 310 and admission to the program.
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SW 0310 - Human Behavior and Social Environment
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Major theories of human development across the life span and life course. Ecological relationship of diverse individuals and families with other systems in the social environment described with focus on biological, psychological, and social context and content. Prerequisites: SW 0231 and admission to the program or permission of the department.
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SW 0320 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Builds on concepts learned in SW 0310 , Presents theories on and about the development, structure, and function of small groups, organizations and communities and how they interrelate eco-systemically with individuals and families. Prerequisites: SW 0231 and SW 0310 and admission to the program.
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SW 0370 - Social Diversity
Spring 3 Credit Hours
An examination of the effects of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and other factors of social relationships and opportunity. Presents theories about the relationship between diversity, social injustice and oppression. Examines ethical issues in relation to social conflict and cooperation. Prerequisites: SW 0231 , SW 0310 and admission to the program.
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SW 0391 - Substance Abuse Services
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The course is an analysis of the policies, services, treatment modalities, and related intervention processes related to the abuse of and addiction to alcohol and other drugs. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with the substance abuse process, the various treatment modes and the policies that have directly and indirectly contributed to the continuation and growth of this bio-psycho-social-spiritual problem. Social workers need to understand substance abuse and addiction regardless of the practice setting and population. Substance abuse occurs across all populations and settings and is a component of the generalist social work perspective. Prerequisite: SW 0231 or special permission by instructor.
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SW 0392 - Mental Health Services
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The course is an analysis of the policies, services, treatment modalities, and related intervention processes related to mental health and mental disorders. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with mental illness, the various treatment modes and the policies that have directly and indirectly contributed to the continuation and growth need for services. Social workers need to understand dimensions of mental health and mental disorders; as well as mental health service delivery. Mental illness occurs across all populations and settings and is a component of the generalist social work perspective. Prerequisite: SW 0231 or special permission by instructor.
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SW 0393 - Family and Children Services
Spring 3 Credit Hours
The course is an analysis of the policies, services, treatment modalities, and related intervention processes related to families and children. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with family and children social problems and the importance of services that support the health and well-being of families and children. Prerequisite: SW 0231 or special permission by instructor.
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SW 0394 - Gerontology Services
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The course has 3 components: understanding oneself, understanding and building interpersonal relationship skills, and understanding and committing to social advocacy within the students’ community. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with these three components and their interactions with sustained happiness.
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SW 0395 - The Happiness Project
Fall, Spring, Summer 3 Credit Hours
The course has 3 components: understanding oneself, understanding and building interpersonal relationship skills, and understanding and committing to social advocacy within the students’ community. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with these three components and their interactions with sustained happiness.
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SW 0410 - Practice Skills for Helping Individuals
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The generalist model of social work practice with individuals. Within a systems perspective, presents theories of life span individual development and behavior that forms the foundation for professional intervention. Identifies strategies for working effectively with individual clients using the problem solving method. Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
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SW 0420 - Practice Skills for Helping Families and Groups
Spring 3 Credit Hours
The generalist model of social work practice with families and small groups. Within a systems perspective, presents theories of family and group behavior that forms the foundation for professional intervention. Identifies strategies for working effectively with families and groups using the problem solving method. Prerequisites: SW 0300 , SW 0310 , SW 0410 and admission to the program.
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SW 0430 - Practice Skills for Helping Organizations and Communities
Spring 3 Credit Hours
The generalist model of social work practice with organizations and communities. Within a systems perspective, presents theories of organization and community behavior that forms the foundation for professional intervention. Identifies strategies for working effectively with organizations and communities. Prerequisites: SW 0300 , SW 0310 , SW 0410 and admission to the program.
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SW 0450 - Introduction to Field Experience
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Field experience in social work is a capstone experience utilizing practice in a professional setting, found in the community, concluding the bachelor of social work degree. The course is designed to orient the students to the policies and procedures, and roles and responsibilities for the capstone field experience occurring the last 2 semesters of the degree program. Throughout the course the students will become familiar with the documents utilized for field experience.Additionally, the student will decide on a practice area of social work practice to pursue during field experience and, by the end of the course, finalized a placement at a local community agency to complete the field experience. Prerequisites: SW 300, SW 310, and SW 410. Co-requisites: SW 320, SW 370, SW 420 and SW 430.
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SW 0470 - Social Research and Evaluation
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The study and experience in current methods of social research and evaluation with an emphasis on proposal development and implementation of project measurement and design. Prerequisites: SW 0300 , SW 0370 , SW 0420 , SW 0430 and admission to the program.
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SW 0475 - Social Justice Practice
Spring 3 Credit Hours
The study and experience in advocacy practice to affect social justice for marginalized populations. Course Charge: $50.00 Social Work Program Charge Prerequisites: SW 0300 , SW 0320 , SW 0370 , SW 0420 , SW 0430 , SW 0470 and admission to the program.
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SW 0480 - Field Experience I
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Supervised experience in a community social service agency. Application of the knowledge, values, and skills of generalist social work practice to work with client systems in an organizational setting. Course Charge: $75.00 Social Work Program Charge Prerequisites: SW 0320 , SW 0370 , SW 0420 , SW 0430 , admission to the program, and admission to the field experience.
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SW 0481 - Field Experience I Seminar
2 Credit Hours
Supervised experience in a community social service agency. Application of the knowledge, values, and skills of generalist social work with practice to work with client systems in an organizational setting. Prerequisites:SW 0320 ,SW 0370 , SW 0420 ,SW 0430 , admission to the program, and admission to the field experience. Co-requisite: SW 0480 .
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SW 0485 - Field Experience II
Spring 4 Credit Hours
Continuation of SW 0480 . This course serves as the capstone of the social work program. Course Charge: $75.00 Social Work Program Charge Prerequisites: SW 0480
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SW 0486 - Field Experience II Seminar
2 Credit Hours
Supervised experience in a community social service agency. Application of the knowledge, values, and skills of generalist social work with practice to work with client systems in an organizational setting. Prerequisites: SW 0481 . Co-requisite: SW 0485 .
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SW 0498 - Advanced Topics in Social Work
1-3 Credit Hours
Special social work topics of current interest. Subjects and instructors may vary each semester. Students are encouraged to submit areas of interest to the social work department chair. Prerequisite: SW 0231 and admission to the social work program.
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SW 0499 - Independent Study Social Work
1-3 Credit Hours
Individually directed study for advanced majors in area of social work selected with advisor approval. Proposal must be approved by program director and school dean. Prerequisites: admission to the program.
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SOC 0110 - Introduction to Sociology
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introductory course focused on the systematic study of society. Emphasis on major concepts of sociology and the scientific point of view in understanding and explaining human behavior and social phenomena. MOTR: SOCI 101
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SOC 0210 - Social Problems
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A survey of contemporary social problems including racism, sexism, crime and deviance, drug use, and mental disorders. The course encourages a critical examination of society and focuses on the structural sources of social problems such as class, race, and gender. The role of the U.S. in global social problems is also explored. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0221 - Marriage and Family
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and study of paired relationships, marriage as the genesis of family life, elements in the preparation for marriage and parenthood, and the development of family relationships throughout the life cycle.
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SOC 0298 - Topics in Sociology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Special sociology topics of current interest. Subjects and instructors may vary each semester. Students are encouraged to submit areas of interest to the social science department.
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SOC 0301 - Sociology of Religion
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Examines religion as a major social institution. Compares behavioral content of religions. Major attention is given to the nature of religion, organized religion, and how religion is integrated into society. Some discussion of the behavioral expectations associated with the major religions of the world. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0302 - Cults in the U.S.
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the study of cults and New Religious Movements in the United States today. The class will examine the nature of abusive fringe groups in modern society from a theoretical perspective, looking at the various definitions and classifications of these groups in sociology. Prerequisites: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0303 - The Arab World
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A sociological look at the Arab world that identifies peoples, countries, geographical settings, cultural differences, cultural change, political and religious affiliations, and the emergence of contemporary issues. Special emphasis will be placed upon the Israel - Palestine - Jordan problem area.
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SOC 0306 - Social Gerontology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
A review of aging studies with particular emphasis on needs, problems, areas of concern, aging theories, social services for the elderly, and accumulated data from gerontological research. Such topics as life changes, retirement, and alternative life styles among the elderly will be analyzed. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0311 - Social Stratification
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Examination of differences in power, privilege, and prestige. Analysis of the effects of social inequality on people’s lives within the United States and an overview of the complex array of social structures that comprise international systems of inequality by race/ethnicity, gender, and social class. Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology.
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SOC 0312 - Juvenile Delinquency
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of environment and social background for juvenile delinquency behaviors. Investigation of behavioral content and scope of official delinquency. Review of the influences of family, school, peer groups and gangs, and the juvenile justice and corrections system. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0319 - Social Interaction
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical examination of the individual as both a social product and a social force. Areas covered include the foundations of human interaction, process of socialization, and differentiation of individuals. Focus on the formal and informal rules of interaction in our society. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0322 - Sociology of Work and Leisure
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of work, occupations, career mobility, and job satisfaction as important elements in society. Examination of leisure activities which alter with technological advances and the changing economic base. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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SOC 0340 - Social Science Research Mthds
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introduction and exploration into the ways in which social scientists conduct research including various designs, including interviewing, observation, survey design, and content analysis. Emphasis will be placed on quantitative analysis and the decisions faced by social scientists when designing and applying social research. The course will cover methods of problem and hypothesis formulation, data collection and instrumentation. There will also be an emphasis placed on ethical issues in research. Prerequisite: MATH 0125 or higher.
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SOC 0341 - Gender Roles
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the biological, cultural, and structural foundations of gender. Explores theories that help to explain gender, a fundamental and pervasive determinant of social life. Includes the review of studies that illustrate differences in the evaluations of men’s and women’s activities and traditional gender roles. Sociological implications of sex and gender at both the personal (micro) and societal (macro) levels of analysis will be discussed. Prerequisite: SOC 0110 .
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