2018-19 Academic Catalog 
    
    Jun 23, 2024  
2018-19 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

  • LEC — Lecture
  • LAB — Laboratory
  • DIS — Distance Education
  • CLN — Clinic
  • EX — Experiential
  • IND — Individual Study
  • SD — Studio
 

German

  
  • GER 20100 - German Level III


    Prerequisite(s): GER 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GFLP FOR MIN. SCORE OF 300

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Readings from the works of nineteenth-century and contemporary German writers; practice in speaking and writing German. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL:IWL 1922 German Level III


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  • GER 20200 - German Level IV


    Prerequisite(s): GER 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GFLP FOR MIN. SCORE OF 425

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of GER 20100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL:IWL 1923 German Level IV


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  • GER 23000 - German Literature In Translation


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Reading and analysis of selected German writers and their works, with particular emphasis on the social, political, and intellectual climate of the times. The course content will change from semester to semester. Knowledge of German not required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 26100 - German Composition


    Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The essentials of German grammar as applied in composition. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 30700 - Commercial German


    Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will provide students with the fundamentals of effective expression and communication as these apply to German business situations in particular. It will concentrate on commercial vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking as related to international business. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 33000 - German Cinema


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Viewing and analysis of major German contributions to the cinema from the earliest period to the present. Emphasis on relevant aesthetic theories and on the schools of literature and painting that served as sources. Evaluation of the German film on the basis of social, artistic, and political criteria. Knowledge of German not required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 36500 - German Conversation


    Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Intensive practice in German conversation. Pattern practice, preparation and delivery of dialogues and topical talks. Introduction to basic phonetics and practice in pronunciation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 40500 - Introduction To German Literature I


    Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Survey of German literature from the beginning through the eighteenth century. Reading and discussion of representative works and the fundamentals of literary criticism. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 40600 - Introduction To German Literature II


    Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of GER 405 covering the basic German literature survey from the eighteenth century to the present time. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 40800 - Language Practicum In Business


    Prerequisite(s): GER 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND GER 30700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND GER 36500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course will consist of actual on-the-job experience in international corporations, industry, commerce or government where German is used. The course is designed to expose students to their chosen vocational field. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 45000 - German Civilization


    Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of modern German life with emphasis on the customs and daily life of the people. Lectures in the language. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 46100 - Intermediate German Composition


    Prerequisite(s): GER 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of GER 261. In this course, stress is given to the development of more complex grammar and its application in the written language. Emphasis is placed on the structure of composition and basic refinement and precision brought about by grammar and vocabulary. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 46500 - Intermediate German Conversation


    Prerequisite(s): GER 36500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Continued and more advanced practice in German conversation and the study of phonetics for accuracy in pronunciation and intonation. Students are encouraged to study contemporary German culture as a basis for their conversations. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 49000 - Topics In German


    Prerequisite(s): GER 20200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics vary. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • GER 54200 - German Classicism


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the classical period in German literature as revealed in the works of Goethe and Schiller. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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  • GER 54300 - The Age Of Enlightenment And The Storm And Stress Movement


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the literature of the Age of Enlightenment, the cult of feeling, and the Storm and Stress works of Goethe and Schiller. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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  • GER 54500 - German Prose From Naturalism To The Present


    Prerequisite(s): GER 40600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Development of the novel and short story of the period, with special emphasis on the major authors. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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  • GER 54600 - German Literature Since 1945


    Prerequisite(s): GER 40600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Major literary movements and tendencies in East and West Germany, Austria, and Switzerland since 1945. Involves the close reading of literary texts, investigation of major problems addressed by literary criticism, and discussion of historical context. Typically offered Spring Fall.


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  • GER 55400 - German Drama Before Naturalism


    Credit Hours: 3.00. German drama from its beginnings up to the advent of Naturalism. A study of the most significant German dramatists of the first part of the nineteenth century and earlier periods. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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  • GER 55500 - German Drama From Naturalism To The Present


    Prerequisite(s): GER 40600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Developments of the drama through the various literary movements of the period, including consideration of the underlying social and ideological forces. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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  • GER 58100 - German Culture


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The development of the cultural life in German-speaking lands as reflected in architecture, art, history, literature, music, and philosophy. Lectures in German. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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  • GER 59000 - Directed Reading In German


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Directed readings in German. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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Graduate Studies

  
  • GRAD 59000 - Special Topics


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Hours and credits to be arranged. For the use of interdisciplinary programs and in other situations when appropriate departmental courses are not available or general Graduate School identification is desirable. To be used only with the consent of the dean of the Graduate School. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Greek

  
  • GREK 10100 - Ancient Greek Level I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the grammar of Attic Greek of the Classical period, and first forays into the reading of connected prose. Emphasis on accidence, syntax, and vocabulary building. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • GREK 10200 - Ancient Greek Level II


    Prerequisite(s): GREK 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of the study of Attic Greek grammar and reading of connected prose of the Classical period. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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Hebrew

  
  • HEBR 10100 - Modern Hebrew Level I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to Modern Hebrew: the writing and sound systems, and systematic presentation of basic structures. All language skills - reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension - are emphasized. No previous knowledge of Hebrew required. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HEBR 10200 - Modern Hebrew II


    Prerequisite(s): HEBR 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation and extension of the first semester. The course aims to develop fluency in reading, comprehension, and spoken language. Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary is expanded. Typically offered Spring.


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Health and Kinesiology

  
  • HK 27200 - Health, Safety And Nutrition For Young Children


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores the health and safety needs of young children as incorporated in early childhood settings. Examines the connection between proper nutrition, health and child development. Introduction to the community resources available for promoting healthy development. Presents methods and materials for sharing health, safety and nutrition information with children and families. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HK 32200 - Physical Education In The Elementary School


    Prerequisite(s): EDPS 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDPS 26500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Current conceptions of elementary school physical education, with a particular emphasis on curriculum implementation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HK 32400 - Health, Wellness, And Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Current conceptions of elementary school physical education, physical health, mental health and wellness, and safety of the school-aged child are considered. Particular emphasis on ways in which the elementary teacher meets his or her responsibilities for promoting pupil health, and how this is implemented into the curriculum are explored. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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Health Sciences

  
  • HSCI 10500 - Facts Of Life


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the human body in health and disease. Topics include basic stucture and function of the human body and an overview of human biology related to genetics, evolution, impact on the environment, and human wellness issues. Career opportunities will be discussed. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HSCI 20000 - Preceptorship In The Medical Sciences


    Credit Hours: 0.00. The course is designed to provide a pre-professional school experience for students seeking careers in fields such as medicine, dentistry and physical therapy. Individual programs will be designed by the health professional advisor, the student and a practicing health professional. The student will spend one week in a clinical study under the direction of health professionals. Such units as hospital rotations, dental office experience, government health office experience, etc., will be included. A written report of the experience will be made to the advisor and cooperating health professionals. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 23000 - Introduction To Paramedicine


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course includes instruction in the roles and responsibility of the paramedic, orientation to the hospital and field settings, medical legal aspects of care, patient assessment, trauma management, management of stress and behavioral emergencies, pastoral care orientation, pre-hospital scene management, universal precautions, hazardous materials identification and response. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 23100 - Pathophysiology of Disease States


    Credit Hours: 4.00. The pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of shock as well as review of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities in medical emergencies will be examined. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 23200 - Introduction To Anatomy And Physiology


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Review of topographical anatomy, cellular anatomy and physiology, and human organ systems. Emphasis on medical terminology will be stressed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 23300 - Emergency Pharmacology


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Emphasis of this course is therapeutic effects, indications, contra-indications, route of administration, dosages, and side effects of medications used in the pre-hospital setting. Techniques of venipuncture, intravenous cannulation, percutaneous injection, arterial blood gas analysis, nasograstic intubation and urinary catheterization are taught. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 23400 - Cardiopulmonary Emergencies


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of cardiopulmonary emergencies are discussed. Fundamentals of air way management, electrocardiology, and interpretation of a normal and abnormal ECG patterns are studied. Effect of medications aon the cardiopulmonary system is emphasized. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 23500 - Medical and Environmental Emergencies


    Credit Hours: 4.00. Topics discussed include neurological, environmental, pediatric, obstetric, gynecological, endocrine and toxicological emergencies. Special emphasis on the needs of the geriatric, psychiatric, and communicable disease patient will be stressed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 23600 - Advanced Life Support


    Credit Hours: 4.00. American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuseitation standards, advanced cardiac life support lectures and practical skills stations will be taught. Advanced cardiac life support certification will be achieved. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 23700 - Prehospital Search and Rescue


    Credit Hours: 1.00. The course provides classroom and field experiences designed to expose the student to effective search and rescue operations. Concepts explored include incident command, disaster triage techniques, principles of extrication, water, high rise and confined space rescue. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 23800 - Clinical Experience I


    Prerequisite(s): HSCI 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND HSCI 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides the clinical setting to correlate the knowledge objectives from introduction to paramedicine and pathophysiology of emergency disease states. Included are rotations in the emergency department, social services, behavioral treatment center, pastoral care and pathology. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 23900 - Clinical Experience II


    Prerequisite(s): HSCI 23800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 1.00. A continum of Clinical Experience I with an emphasis on invasive techniques in critical care units. Rotations in the emergency department, clinical laboratory (including morgue), surgery, anesthesiology, cardiovascular, and medical intensive care units are provided. Exposure to cardiac catherization and telemetry is included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 24000 - Clinical Experience III


    Prerequisite(s): HSCI 23800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND HSCI 23900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Students will be rotated through pediatrics, nursery, obstetrics, neuro surgical intensive care unit, physical medicine and rehabilitation. Geriatric extended care facility, a continuation of emergency department, critical care units and sampling of other hospital-based speciality care areas will be included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 24100 - Field Internship I


    Credit Hours: 1.00. In this course students are assigned to paramedics in the pre-hospital setting, performing assessment, treatment, documentation and pre-hospital field communications under direct supervision. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 24200 - Field Internship II


    Prerequisite(s): HSCI 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 2.00. A continum of HSCI 241 with an emphasis on invasive techniques in the pre-hospital setting. Advanced cardiac and respiratory assessment and management including endotracheal intubation, intravaneous cannulation and medication administration will be performed with the guidance of the paramedic preceptor. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 24300 - Field Internship III


    Prerequisite(s): HSCI 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR HSCI 24200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 2.00. A continum of HSCI 241-242. The emphasis of this course is to provide the student an opportunity to refine the proficiency of previously learned skills and to synthesize all knowledge as it relates to the patient with an emergent pre-hospital need. The student at this point should be able to assess and perform appropriate interventions and therapy for all patients and situations to which they are exposed. The student will be placed in the position of team leader and primary care paramedic with the direct supervision of the paramedic preceptor. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 24400 - Patient Assessment


    Prerequisite(s): HSCI 23200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Techniques of the physical exam will be demonstrated and practiced in this course, with special emphasis on organ systems as they are being studied. Relating the physical exam to the clinical impression will also be emphasized. Students will be assigned to physician preceptors. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HSCI 25200 - Clinical Chemistry


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Chemistry. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 25300 - Clinical Hematology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Hematology. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 25400 - Clinical Immunohematology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Immunohematology. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 25500 - Clinical Microbiology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Microbiology. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 25700 - Clinical Parasitology And Mycology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Parasitology And Mycology. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 25800 - Clinical Serology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Serology. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 26000 - Clinical Urinalysis And Body Fluid


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Clinical Urinalysis And Body Fluid. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 29000 - Special Topics


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 8.00. Special topics, projects, or readings in selected areas of health sciences at a level appropriate for sophomore students. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 45100 - Clinical Biochemistry


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. This course is designed to provide principles of biochemistry for clinical application for medical technologists. The course encompasses an introduction to carbohydrate, amino acid, and lipid metabolism. Also included are lectures on basic endocrinology, enzymes, and biosynthesis of steroid hormones. Physiological principles are stressed with respect to liver, lung, and kidney function. Special emphasis is placed on correlation of the theoretical and clinical areas. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 45200 - Clinical Chemistry


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. This course is designed to provide the medical technologist with the principles and application of clinical chemistry. Methods of instrumental analysis include a variety of automated procedures, electrophoresis, immunoelectrophoresis, immunodiffusion, radioisotopes, steroids, hormone assay, and toxicology. Quality control for clinical chemistry is included. Supervised clinical laboratory experience is offered, with students rotating through the various areas of clinical chemistry on a sequential rotational basis. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 45300 - Clinical Hematology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Study of the functions, maturation, and morphology of blood cells. Blood cells, platelets, and reticulocyte counting procedure. Experiences in the study of cellular content of other body fluids are offered. Lectures and laboratory are designed to teach techniques of sedimentation rates, hematocrits, corpuscular indices, hemoglobin red cell fragility, and special staining procedures. Also, routine and special coagulation studies are taught. Supervised experience in clinical hematology offers opportunities for study in routine and special hematology and coagulation procedures. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 45400 - Clinical Immunohematology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. A review of serologic principles and technical fundamentals of transfusion practice; a comprehensive consideration of all blood groups, with emphasis on ABO and Rh-Hr blood group systems. Extensive practice is gained in pre-transfusion techniques and antibody identification in the laboratory. Other blood types and antigen-antibody relationships are taught in laboratory and lectures. Also included are blood donor room procedures; preparation of blood components; correlation of blood component therapy with disease states; quality control of all reagents, procedures, and equipment used; and laboratory safety measures, all of which offer the best patient care and protection of laboratory personnel. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 45500 - Clinical Microbiology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Lectures and clinical laboratory experience in diagnostic procedures as aids to the diagnosis of human disease. Proper selection of techniques for the isolation and identification of medically important bacteria. Special emphasis is placed on newer methods for anaerobic bacteria identification. Also includes lectures and laboratory identification in the fields of mycology and microbacteriology, with emphasis on isolation and identification. Practical applications of fluorescent antibody tests are performed. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 45600 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine And Radioisotopes


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Lectures and clinical rotation designed to familiarize the medical technology student with the terminology, instrumentation, dosages, and “in vitro” and “in vivo” rationale and procedures pertinent to a nuclear medicine department. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 45700 - Clinical Parasitology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Techniques of specimen examination, identification of cysts and ova, life cycles of parasites. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 45800 - Clinical Serology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Lectures and a laboratory experience in serology, including the preparation of antigen, flocculation tests for syphilis, heterophile antibody tests, creative proteins, RA test, FTA, rubella testing. Also included are lectures in immunology that include classifications of immunoglobulins; mechanism of antibody formation; immune response; types of antigen-antibody reactions; and theories of radioimmunoassay. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 45900 - Clinical Toxicology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. A basic orientation in the use of instrumentation, such as mass spectrophotometry, and liquid and gas chromatography that is used in the specialized toxicology laboratory. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 46000 - Clinical Urinalysis


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Routine analysis, chemical tests, sediment identification, renal function tests, pregnancy tests. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 46100 - Clinical Virology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Techniques involved in the performance of virologic studies for rubella, influenza, mumps, Newcastle disease, herpes, polio, and hepatitis. Tissue cultures are maintained for primary virus isolation. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 46200 - Clinical Cytology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Lectures and laboratory experience in examination of body fluids: e.g., spinal fluid, synovial fluid, and seminal fluid. Lectures on the use and application of various types of microscopy. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 46300 - Clinical Histology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Histologic technique (principles of dehydration, embedding, sectioning, routine staining, frozen sections, decalcification, exfoliative cytology). Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HSCI 46400 - Clinical Anatomy And Physiology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 10.00. Review of the structure and function of the systems most concerned with laboratory tests: heart, kidney, liver, hematopoietic system, etc. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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Health Studies

  
  
  • HST 11000 - Orientation To Sports Health


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Overview of the basic prevention, assessment, and management techniques for athletic injuries. Students will be instructed in the basic policies and procedures of a variety of health disciplines and how each discipline is connected to Sports Health. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HST 20000 - Medical Terminology


    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introductory course which provides an overview of the terminology, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, used in the medical/health professions fields. The various systems in the body are examined, such as the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, and the nervous systems, and the various parts in each system are identified. In addition, terminology as it relates to various symptoms, ailments, and medical procedures is studied. The emphasis will be placed upon pronunciation and spelling of the various terms rather than upon an understanding of the operation of the various systems. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HST 21000 - First Responder: First Aid And Emergency Care


    Prerequisite(s): HST 11000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The students will learn consistent and universal guidelines that enable first responder rescuers (athletic trainers) to be able to respond to and provide appropriate care, regardless of the type of emergency. Classroom and practice sessions introduce the acute athletic injury care environment, as well as traumatic emergency triage, and the primary principles of first aid, spinal injury management, and emergency action plan creation and application. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 21800 - Human Development And Health Promotion


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (NUR 21800) This course develops the knowledge required to effectively promote health throughout the lifespan. Theory and evidence-based develpomental influences and challenges are addressed. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 22000 - Concepts Of Fitness


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 1.00. The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and appreciation of the importance of regular physical activity for life-long health, wellness, and a quality of life and to provide opportunities for psychomotor development. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 22100 - Introduction To Pharmacology


    Prerequisite(s): SCI 10500 or BIOL 21400 minimum grade D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A historical perspective on the field of pharmacology and drug development will be presented. A major focus of the course is recognizing the names and modes of actions of the major classes of drugs. An overview of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will require a fundamental and integrated understanding of anatomy, physiology, drug targets, and interactions. Problems with toxicity and the adverse effects of drug will also be discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HST 22200 - Introduction To Holistic Health And Wellness


    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The foundations of health and wellness from a holistic perspective are discussed. Theoretical foundations and modality techniques of complementary and alternative medicine are discussed and practiced. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 25000 - Prevention And Care Of Athletic Injuries


    Prerequisite(s): HST 11000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND GBH 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 2.00. This course is designed to introduce the necessary skills and competenciesrequired for treatment of basic athletic injuries. This course will include the study of modern theories and principles of athletic training mechanisms as well as the nature and causes of the most common sports-related injuries. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HST 30300 - Principles Of Health Insurance


    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ENGL 10500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course consists of an introduction and overview of health insurance form preparation, filing, refiling, maintaining and follow up. Several types of insurance forms -Universal Medical (HIC), Superbills, Worker Compensation, Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs - will be covered. This course is supplemented by several hands-on experience activities and sample forms with the latest information on electronic claims, and hospital and physician billing especially related to Medicare and Medicaid.. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HST 31300 - Essentials of Nutrition


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Credit not given for both HST31300 and FN30300 or F&N315. Basic nutrition and its application in meeting nutritional needs of all ages. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. CTL: IHP 1402 Human Nutrition.


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  • HST 33000 - Human Sexuality


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course explores physiologial, anatomical, medical, social cultural, and genetic topics in human sexuality. There is a particular emphasis on the biology of sexuality. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 34900 - Contemporary Trends In Health Care Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an overview of the contemporary health care system in the United States. Cultural and ethnic diversity, and health beliefs and practices are emphasized. The influence of global health care systems on the US health care system is explored. Permission of department required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HST 35000 - Biomechanics And Structural Kinesiology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND GBH 20000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course looks at the analysis of structural principles and mechanical application pertaining to human movement. Course will discuss concepts of human movement with investigation of biomechanics and structural kinesiology. Efficiency of movement, neuromuscular integration, proprioception, mechanical concepts related to muscular function, and analysis of human motion/motor skills will be extensive. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 35300 - Health Care Informatics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (NUR 35300) A comprehensive approach to information technology is examined. Major concepts in health care informatics, trends, innovative strategies, and applications are introduced. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • HST 35500 - Thanatology


    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces the student to thanatology; the study of death and dying. Students will develop an understanding of the broad, interdisciplinary nature of thanatology and will explore attitudes and experiences of death. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 35800 - Cultural Diversity In Health And Illness


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course prepares students to understand the variety of viewpoints and concepts related to illness in a variety of cultures. The need for providing culturally appropriate health care is explored and emphasized. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 36000 - Exercise Physiology


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Exercise physiology is an evaluation of the acute responses and some chronic adaptations of the body to the stresses of exercise. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 37800 - Aging In A Modern Society


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Issues of aging are explored to understand aging in the modern society. Processes of aging and aging stages of life are identified. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 40000 - Advanced Sports Health


    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND HST 25000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND HST 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND HST 36000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 2.00. This course integrates professional aspects of athletic training, including collaborating with other health professionals. There will be a focus on relations organizations and the administration of an athletic training program. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 44700 - Health Studies Capstone


    Credit Hours: 1.00 - 3.00. This is a synthesis course designed to give students the opportunity to utilize the information and skills learned during their health studies degree to solve real world problems within the area of health care. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HST 44800 - Stress Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The impact of stress upon the psychological function of the body will be examined. The exploration and interaction of a variety of stress management techniques will be explored. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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History

  
  • HIST 10101 - Introduction To Historical Studies


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduces the student to the way in which historians pose questions, conduct research, and interpret their work into conclusions. Designed for non-majors. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HIST 10200 - Introduction To The Ancient World


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A history of the ancient world (Near East, Greece, and Rome) from its prehistoric origins to its dismemberment in the early Christian era. It is designed to meet the needs of the beginning student of European and world history. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Humanities


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  • HIST 10300 - Introduction To The Medieval World


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Barbarians, kings, queens, peasants, witches, saints, teachers, students, heretics, Moslems, Jews, Christians, love, death, monks, farm life, city life, ordinary men, women, and children as Europe develops from A.D. 500 to 1500. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Humanities


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