Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions



Course descriptions are listed on the following pages, alphabetically and by course prefix. The four letter prefix identifies subject area and the three numbers that follow identify the particular course. The  numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of lecture and lab hours per week, assuming a typical 15-week semester.

The description of each course indicates its credit value which determines the tuition charge and the number of credits available toward the requirements for a degree.
 

 

 
  
  • MUSC 160 - Ensemble Collaborations II

    (1,2) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): Placement test/audition/interview required by instructor.
    Enrollment may be limited due to ensemble and/or instrumentation requirements. Students will engage in the rehearsal, coaching, and study of music ensembles for small groups, which may involve instrumentalists and vocalists. Repertoire will be selected to accommodate the skills and instruments of those enrolled. Classes will include the study of musical styles and ensemble performance, a researched overview of ensemble repertoire for each instrument, and written critiques. Participation will include recital performance.


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  • MUSC 165 - Music Technology: Fundamentals and Applications

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 101 - Fundamentals of Music   or MUSC 111 - Music Theory I  and MUSC 121 - Keyboard Skills I  or permission of instructor.
    This course is an introduction to the fundamental techniques, equipment, and applications  of contemporary music technologies.  Computer and internet basics, music-related  software, and other electronic instruments will be studied in their applications and  potential as tools for education, composition, and performance.  Introductory aspects of  MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), acoustic and digital audio and acoustics,  music notation, and multimedia applications will be examined.  Students will be required  to supply their own headphones-1/4” jack).


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  • MUSC 190 - Digital Music Composition I

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the use of computers and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), using software sequencing and software synthesizers to compose, record, edit, and perform music.  Aspects of MIDI, digital audio and acoustics will be studied, as well as the fundamentals of synthesizer programming.  (Students will be required to supply their own headphones – ¼” jack).


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  • MUSC 191 - Digital Music Composition II

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 190 - Digital Music Composition I  or permission of instructor.
    This course is a continuation of Digital Music Composition I in the use of computers, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), and digital audio, using software sequencing, software synthesizers, and software samplers to compose, record, edit, and perform music.  Further aspects of MIDI and digital audio will be discussed, as well as sampling and signal processing. (Students will be required to supply their own headphones – 1/4” jack).


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  • MUSC 201 - Music History and Literature I

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  and MUSC 114 - Musicianship II .
    Corequisite(s): Recommended corequisites: concurrent enrollment in MUSC 211 - Music Theory III  and MUSC 213 - Musicianship III .
    This course is for music majors and others with adequate background.  It is the first of a two-semester survey of Western art music from ancient times to 1750.  The course traces styles and techniques of vocal and instrumental music, the major composers, and the musical forms of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.  The course emphasizes analyzing and listening to representative compositions as well as gaining an historical and socio-cultural perspective. 
    Note:  Music History & Literature II may be taken before Music History & Literature I.


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  • MUSC 202 - Music History and Literature II

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  and MUSC 114 - Musicianship II .
    Corequisite(s): Recommended corequisites: concurrent enrollment in MUSC 212 - Music Theory IV  and MUSC 214 - Musicianship IV  .
    This course is for music majors and others with adequate background. It is a continuation of Music History and Literature I and is the second of a two-semester survey of Western art music, this semester covering from 1750 to the present.  The course traces styles and techniques of music composition, the major composers and musical forms from the mid-eighteenth century through the Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods.  The course emphasizes listening to and the analysis of representative compositions, as well as gaining an historical and socio-cultural perspective. 
    Note:  Music History & Literature II may be taken before Music History & Literature I.


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  • MUSC 211 - Music Theory III

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 111 - Music Theory I  & MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  and MUSC 113 - Musicianship I  & MUSC 114 - Musicianship II .
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 213 - Musicianship III .
    This course is for music majors and others with adequate background. Theory I, II, III, and IV and Musicianship I, II, III, and IV (co-requisites) must be taken in sequence. This course is a continuation of Theory II. Students will study Renaissance and 18th-century polyphony (including the fugue), chromatic harmony (including borrowed chords, Neapolitan 6th, and augmented 6th chords), Classical period techniques (including variation technique and sonata and rondo forms), and extended and chromatic harmony (including 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, altered dominants, and chromatic mediants).  Course work will include extensive music writing and analysis in these subjects and attendance at live performances.


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  • MUSC 212 - Music Theory IV

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 211 - Music Theory III  and MUSC 213 - Musicianship III  .
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 214 - Musicianship IV  .
    This course is for music majors and others with adequate background. Theory I, II, III, and IV and Musicianship I, II, III, and IV (co-requisites) must be taken in sequence. This course is a continuation of Theory III. Students will study theories and compositional techniques from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including techniques from the Romantic Period (1825-1900), the Post-Romantic and Impressionistic Periods, and the Contemporary Period (1910-1945).  Included will be twelve-tone technique and Music since 1945.  Attendance at live performances is required.


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  • MUSC 223 - Voice Class III

    (1,2) 2 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 124 - Voice Class II  or department permission.
    This course is a continuation of Voice Class II and is intended to be the third of a four-semester sequence.  It is designed to further develop vocal production and performance abilities. Materials studied may include vocal exercises, English, Italian and German art songs, popular standards, and musical theatre selections.  Repertory assigned will be based on the student’s abilities and preferences.


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  • MUSC 224 - Voice Class IV

    (1,2) 2 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 223 - Voice Class III  or department permission.
    This course is a continuation of Voice Class III and is intended to be the last of a four-semester sequence.  It is designed to further develop vocal production and performance abilities.   Materials studied may include vocal exercises, English, Italian and German or French art songs, popular standards, and musical theatre selections.  Repertory assigned will be based on the student’s abilities and preferences.


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  • MUSC 231 - Applied Music: Primary Instrument III

    (1,0) 1 Credit


    Prerequisite(s):   .
    This course sequence is designed primarily for the music major for advanced study or for those with adequate background.  
    This performance study is primarily intended to prepare the music major for a transfer program entrance audition and for advanced applied music study. Students will arrange with the applied instructor for a minimum of twelve weekly lessons during the semester. Repertory studied will vary according to the student’s instrument or voice and performance level. Students are required to perform for a faculty jury at the conclusion of each semester and may be invited to perform in the Department’s public music student recitals.
    Fees for the weekly lessons will be paid directly to the private instructor.

     


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  • MUSC 232 - Applied Music: Primary Instrument IV

    (1,0) 1 Credit


    Prerequisite(s):  .
    This course sequence is designed primarily for the music major for advanced study or for those with adequate background.  
    This performance study is primarily intended to prepare the music major for a transfer program entrance audition and for advanced applied music study. Students will arrange with the applied instructor for a minimum of twelve weekly lessons during the semester. Repertory studied will vary according to the student’s instrument or voice and performance level. Students are required to perform for a faculty jury at the conclusion of each semester and may be invited to perform in the Department’s public music student recitals.
    Fees for the weekly lessons will be paid directly to the private instructor.

     


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  • MUSC 251 - RVCC Chorale III

    (0,3) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 152 - RVCC Chorale II .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of choral literature in a wide variety of styles.  Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  For the music major, RVCC Chorale I, II, III and IV should be taken in sequence, and different repertory will be featured each semester.  Students will improve their ensemble skills and their music reading ability.  Other students (not music majors) may take Chorale on a credit or non-credit basis.  Other interested community participants are welcome to join the RVCC Chorale on a non-credit, fee-paying basis through the Division of Corporate and Continuing Education.


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  • MUSC 252 - RVCC Chorale IV

    (0,3) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 251 - RVCC Chorale III .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of choral literature in a wide variety of styles.  Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  For the music major, RVCC Chorale I, II, III and IV should be taken in sequence, and different repertory will be featured each semester.  Students will improve their ensemble skills and their music reading ability.  Other students (not music majors) may take Chorale on a credit or non-credit basis.  Other interested community participants are welcome to join the RVCC Chorale on a non-credit, fee-paying basis through the Division of Corporate and Continuing Education.


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  • MUSC 253 - Concert Band III

    (0,3) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s):  .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study andperformance of standard concert band repertory in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  In lieu of such an organization sponsored by RVCC, students may play in an approved concert band off campus.  
     


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  • MUSC 254 - Concert Band IV

    (0,3) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s):  
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of standard concert band repertory in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  In lieu of such an organization sponsored by RVCC, students may play in an approved concert band off campus. 
     


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  • MUSC 255 - Orchestra III

    (0,3) 1 Credit


    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 156 - Orchestra II  .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of standard orchestral repertory in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  In lieu of  such an organization sponsored by RVCC, students may play in an approved concert band off campus. 

     


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  • MUSC 256 - Orchestra IV

    0,3) 1 Credit


    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 255 - Orchestra III  .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of standard orchestral repertory in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  In lieu of such an organization sponsored by RVCC, students may play in an approved concert band off campus. 

     


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  • MUSC 257 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble III

    (0,3) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 158 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble II .
    Enrollment may be limited by the needs of the ensemble.This performance ensemble class pursues the study and performance of jazz repertoire in an ensemble format, through the exploration and development of interpretation and improvisation of jazz compositions and arrangements in various jazz styles.  Public performances on or off-campus are required.  Auditions are open to qualified students and community participants.


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  • MUSC 258 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble IV

    (0,3) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 257 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble III .
    Enrollment may be limited by the needs of the ensemble. This performance ensemble class pursues the study and performance of jazz repertoire in an ensemble format, through the exploration and development of interpretation and improvisation of jazz compositions and arrangements in various jazz styles.  Public performances on or off-campus are required.  Auditions are open to qualified students and community participants.


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  • MUSC 259 - Ensemble Collaborations III

    (1,2) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): Placement test/audition/interview required by instructor. Enrollment may be limited due to ensemble and/or instrumentation requirements.
    Students will engage in the rehearsal, coaching, and study of music ensembles for small groups which may involve instrumentalists and vocalists. Repertoire will be selected to accommodate the skills and instruments of those enrolled. Classes will include the study of musical styles and ensemble performance, a researched overview of ensemble repertoire for each instrument, and written critiques. Participation will include recital performance.


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  • MUSC 260 - Ensemble Collaborations IV

    (1,2) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): Placement test/audition/interview required by instructor. Enrollment may be limited due to ensemble and/or instrumentation requirements.
    Students will engage in the rehearsal, coaching, and study of music ensembles for small groups which may involve instrumentalists and vocalists. Repertoire will be selected to accommodate the skills and instruments of those enrolled. Classes will include the study of musical styles and ensemble performance, a researched overview of ensemble repertoire for each instrument, and written critiques. Participation will include recital performance.


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  • MUSC 265 - Professional Development: Music

    (0,2) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  and MUSC 114 - Musicianship II . Should be taken in the third or fourth semester of the A.F.A. Music degree, currently offered only in the fall semester.
     This course is designed to help prepare students majoring in Music (Associate of Fine Arts degree) to successfully transfer to a Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Music Education degree program.  The course will present topics that include critical thinking in the performing arts, music career options, audition preparation and planning, resume and professional documents, promotion and self-development, and the identification of appropriate transfer colleges.  This course is designed for music majors in their third or fourth semester of their A.F.A. program who seek degree transfer or professional employment in the field.


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  • MUSC 270 - Composition and Song Writing

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  or instructor permission and performance ability on any instrument and/or voice.
    This course will offer an introduction to music composition.  Through the analysis of previously existing works, the completion of directed composition exercises and coached work on independent composition projects the student will develop an understanding of how the elements of music—form, texture, timbre, melody, harmony and rhythm—are coordinated by the composer to generate expressive content. 


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  • MUSC 296H - Music Capstone Research Honors

    (9 Hours Out of Class Student Work Per Week) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be enrolled in his or her last Honors College academic year before graduation.
    This course is intended to guide sophomore Honors College students from all disciplines through the stages of conducting a semester-long research project, and/or developing an artistic pursuit. Topics include planning, research and documentation, prose style and editing, document design, ethics, abstracts, and oral presentations. Because the course will enroll from different disciplines, students will also become acquainted with research topics, ways of framing arguments, and making points outside their fields of study, which will help them develop a more interdisciplinary perspective. Class will include research training, developing a timeline, as well as independent study and research.


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  • NTWK 113 - Desktop Computer Hardware & Software

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    This course is based on the industry performance-based COMPTIA A+ certification.  It allows a student to install, manage, repair and troubleshoot PC hardware and Windows, Linux, and MAC operating systems.  This course has been designed to help students gain real-world skills that they will use every day as a PC technician.


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  • NTWK 119 - Networking Essentials

    (2,2) 3 Credits


    Corequisite(s): MATH 020 Elementary Algebra   .
    This course is based on the industry performance-based COMPTIA Network+ certification.  The students will develop knowledge and hands-on skills needed to troubleshoot, configure and manage both wired and wireless networks.  In addition, the use of internetworking devices such as routers, and switches will be used to improve network performance.  Analyzing existing network configurations, security, and standards will be used to improve network security and scalability.

     


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  • NTWK 270 - Introduction to Cisco Networking

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    This course is the first of four 7 1/2 week courses in a program called the Cisco Networking Academy, which is a partnership between RVCC and the Cisco Corporation. This first course covers the basics of modern data communication networks including the OSI Model and TCP/IP open protocols. Students will have hands on experience including, but not limited to, Network Operating System Installation and Configuration, Cable construction and Testing, Basic LAN design and implementation in a laboratory environment.


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  • NTWK 271 - Routing and Switching Essentials

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better and a grade of 70% or better on the Final Exam in NTWK 270 - Introduction to Cisco Networking .
    This course is the second of four 7½ week courses in the Cisco Networking Academy, which is a partnership between RVCC and the Cisco Corporation.  This second course covers the architecture, components and operations of routers and switches in a small network.  Students will have hands on experience including basic WAN design and implementation in a Laboratory environment including the configuration of several routers and switches with various routing protocols, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.


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  • NTWK 272 - Scaling Networks

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better and a grade of 70% or better on the Final Exam in NTWK 271 - Routing and Switching Essentials  .
    This course is the third of four 7½ week courses in a program called the Cisco Networking Academy, which is a partnership between RVCC and the Cisco Corporation.  This third course covers DHCP, the Spanning Tree Protocol for switches, Link Aggregation, EIGRP, Multi-Area OSPF and IOS File Management.  Students will have hands on experience including Basic Router and Switch Configuration including configuring new routing protocols, VTP, DHCP and advanced troubleshooting.


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  • NTWK 273 - Connecting Networks

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better and a grade of 70% or better on the Final Exam in NTWK 272 - Scaling Networks  .
    This course is the fourth and final 7½ week course in a program called the Cisco Networking Academy, which is a partnership between RVCC and the Cisco Corporation.  This fourth course covers Wide Area Network Design considerations in-depth, PPP, Frame Relay, VPNs, IPSec and a final review of all Cisco courses in the Academy Program in preparation for students considering the CCENT or CCNA exam.  Students will have hands on experience including basic Router and Switch Configuration in a standalone Laboratory environment.


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  • NTWK 274 - Privacy, Ethics and Computer Forensics

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra  or satisfactory score on placement test.
    This course provides the student with an understanding of security issues pertaining to privacy and ethics, as well as instruction and practice of forensics skills.  Students perform hands-on exercises using the UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating system, including evidence collection and forensics activities at various levels including technical and process-oriented exercises.  Students learn how to collect, catalog, sort, analyze and organize evidence. In addition, students learn how to package and present their findings to legal and law enforcement agencies with special consideration given to privacy issues and ethics.


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  • NTWK 280 - CCNA Security

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): NTWK 271 Routing and Switching Essentials  or permission of the instructor.
    The course is based on the industry performance-based Cisco Security Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS) certification. Students will be able to design, implement, configure and troubleshoot VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPSs, and other network devices to mitigate against network and host threats. It will verify the student understanding, implementation and verification of security best practices on Cisco hardware and software.


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  • NTWK 290 - Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): NTWK 271 Routing and Switching Essentials  or permission of the Instructor.
    The course is based on the industry performance-based EC-Council CEH certification. Students will acquire solid foundation and relevant hands-on experience in hacking and pen-testing. Students will learn the tools, technologies, methods, and skills needed to earn EC-Council’s certified Ethical Hacker certification. Software packages such as Kali Linux will be used to attain the skills needed to become a professional ethical hacker.   


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  • NTWK 299 - Advanced Topics in Computer Networking

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NTWK 273 Connecting Networks  .
    This course provides the opportunity for students to study selected computer networking topics that are not covered in depth in any other Computer Science course at RVCC. The topics covered are defined by the Instructor and vary from semester to semester. Therefore, students must obtain the course description of the special topic coverage from the course schedule in any given semester.


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  • NURS 015 - Nursing Seminar

    (3,0) 3 Non-Credits


    Prerequisite(s): NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing  and Failure to achieve a passing grade in NURS 111 - Nursing of Adults I ; Success on placement test for NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing  or successful completion of NURS 101 and completion of NURS 111 Nursing of Adults I  and failure to complete NURS 122 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing  and/or NURS 123 Nursing of Adults II  . 
    Nursing Seminar is a three non-credit course taught in hybrid format combining online work with classroom/ laboratory support. Nursing Seminar combines independent study, selected clinical simulation and seminar discussions to enhance critical thinking in the nursing process.
    Nursing Seminar is a full semester course taught in the fall semester allowing students to return to Nursing Care of Adults I (NURS 111) in the spring semester.
    The course reviews basic concepts from Foundations of Nursing. It is expected that a student progressing to the next course, Nursing of Adults I, will demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned in Foundations of Nursing. This content will address the care of the adult patient, test taking skills, and the nursing process. The three-dimensional matrix of clinical practice competencies (in the nursing skills lab), clinical reasoning skills and caring is explored through continuing themes of lifespan perspective, alterations in health states, multicultural sensitivity, therapeutic communication, client advocacy, teaching, legal and ethical standards, nutrition, pharmacotherapeutics, psychomotor skill competencies (which will be assessed in the nursing skills lab) and self-assessment.

     


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  • NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing

    (4 Lecture, 1 Learning Lab Lecture, 2 Learning Lab, 3 Demo Skills Lab, 10 Clinical Lab) 9 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 125 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II  , 2.75 Cumulative GPA, MATH 020 Elementary Algebra  .
    Corequisite(s): Pharmacology Clinical Calculations Placement Test or NURS 016 - Pharmacology Clinical Calculations , ENGL 111 - English Composition I , FITN 115 - Dynamics of Fitness & Wellness , NURS S01, NURS L01, NURS C01 and NURS T01.
    This first clinical nursing course focuses on providing safe basic nursing care utilizing techniques based on scientific rationales. Concepts related to wellness states, growth and development in the adult client, principles of communication, cultural diversity, legal and ethical standards of health care, nutrition for health maintenance, safe and comfortable environment, pharmacotherapeutics, the nursing process and fluid and electrolytes are introduced. The student is guided in developing clinical reasoning skills for problem solving to be used in the classroom, college lab and clinical lab settings. The student will begin to explore wellness states associated with various developmental levels, and alterations in wellness states associated with surgical clients, clients with fluid and electrolyte imbalances and clients with cancer. The college laboratory, the clinical laboratory and community experiences provide settings for the student to develop basic care skills. This course acquaints the student with the role of the nurse as a provider of care, a manager of care and as a member of the profession of nursing. This is accomplished through competencies reflective of holistic human needs within a practice philosophy which incorporates clinical reasoning, collaboration, therapeutic interventions, growth and development, teaching and learning principles, clinical practice standards, community based care, health care systems, current trends, communication, ethical behaviors, caring, self growth and accountability. Students are responsible for 3 independent hours of lab skill preparation each week. A satisfactory clinical evaluation, a satisfactory college learning lab evaluation and a minimum theory grade of 75% are required for progression in the program. Fall offering only. The lab component of this course is where the students learn the skills needed and are tested on those skills which will be used in the clinical environment. This course may be transferable to other nursing programs based on their content and criteria in Foundations of Nursing.
     


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  • NURS 111 - Nursing of Adults I

    (4 Lecture, 1 Learning Lab Lecture, 2 Learning Lab, 3 Demo Skills Lab, 10 Clinical Lab) 9 Credits


    Prerequisite(s): NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing , ENGL 111 - English Composition I .
    Corequisite(s): ENGL 112 - English Composition II , PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology , NURS L11, NURS C11, S11 and NURS T11.
    his course builds upon previous learning, requiring the student to carry out increasingly skillful assessments and interventions with adult patients having complex needs.  This is accomplished through an interdependent relationship with theoretical knowledge and clinical faculty and staff.  The course extends and refines the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills acquired in Foundations of Nursing.  It focuses on the development of plans of care that require increasingly comprehensive assessment skills, development of appropriate nursing diagnoses, goals, outcome criteria, interventions and evaluations. The course objectives assist the student to integrate the roles of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care and member of the profession of nursing. This is accomplished through competencies reflective of holistic human needs, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration and decision making, culture of safety and growth. Satisfactory clinical evaluation, satisfactory skills lab testing and a theoretical grade minimum of 75% are required for progression in the program. Offered in the spring semester.
    Note: All clinical nursing courses and science courses must be completed with a minimum of a “C” grade. Nursing of Adults I is taught in the second semester of the first year of the nursing program, spring offering only.

     


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  • NURS 122 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    (4,12) 4 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 111 - Nursing of Adults I  or NURS 130 - Nursing Transition .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 133 - Principles of Microbiology  , SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology  and a Humanities elective. Must also register for NURS C22.
    Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing is one of two 7 ½ week module courses taught in the third semester of the four semester nursing clinical courses. Students are expected to show evidence of retention of previous learning, carrying out increasingly skillful assessment and interventions with clients with complex needs, through an inter-dependent relationship with clinical faculty and staff. It is designed to introduce students to basic concepts of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. The course is based on a holistic and humanistic framework, emphasizing clinical reasoning, caring and evidence based practice and best practice standards. It progresses from the study of individuals and groups experiencing high-level wellness to variations in wellness experiences. Continuing themes of lifespan perspective of growth and development, therapeutic communication and documentations, nutrition, social, cultural, racial and ethnic dimensions, pharmacotherapeutics, client advocacy, teaching, and legal and ethical standards are explored. Emphasis is placed on counseling and personal self-awareness and transformational growth. Traditional psychotherapeutic and integrative health therapies are addressed. Students have the opportunity to carry out the nursing process and develop beginning level clinical skills in individual and group counseling at a variety of mental health agencies and with a diverse group of psychiatric clients. The course includes four lecture hours (4 credit hours), twelve clinical hours and independent lab per week. Satisfactory clinical evaluation and a minimum theory grade of “C” (75) are required for progression in the program. See orientation manual for grading. Fall semester offering only.  


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  • NURS 123 - Nursing of Adults II

    (4,12) 4 Credits


    Prerequisite(s): NURS 111 - Nursing of Adults I  or NURS 130 - Nursing Transition .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 133 - Principles of Microbiology , SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology  and  a Humanities elective. Students must also register for NURS C23.
    Nursing of Adults II is one of two 7 ½ week modules taught in the third semester of the four semester nursing clinical course sequence.  The module builds upon previous learning, requiring the student to carry out increasingly skillful assessment and intervention with patients with complex needs through an inter-dependent relationship with clinical faculty and staff.  In this module the student will explore the theoretical content and carry out the nursing process with adults, aged adults and frail elderly with chronic, catastrophic and critical illness and injury. Focus will be on patients experiencing actual or potential disruptions in wellness states such as: failure in neurologic, sensory and renal integration, and multi-system failure.  Students will also learn and utilize management principles and techniques necessary for managing the care of groups of patients.  Four hours of lecture and two days (12 hours total) of clinical practice per week for both day and evening students are required.  A service learning experience is also required.  An Honors Option is also available.  A satisfactory clinical evaluation and a minimum theory grade of “C” are required for progression in the program.  Students must also register for NURS C23 (clinical). Fall semester offering only.

     

     


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  • NURS 124 - Nursing of Families with Children

    (4 Lecture, 12 Clinical Lab) 4 Credits


    Prerequisite(s): NURS 123 - Nursing of Adults II , NURS 122 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 211 - Trends in Nursing , NURS C24
    Nursing of Families with Children is one of two 7 ½ week modules taught in the final semester of the four semester nursing clinical course sequence.
    This course focuses on the nursing process for families with well and sick children.  A family centered, holistic approach provides the organization for the course, within the framework of clinical reasoning, caring and nursing practice competencies.  Commonly occurring deviations from wellness experienced by children, family responses and appropriate nursing interventions are discussed as well as the growth and development of well children. Clinical study is provided on pediatric units, nursery schools, well-baby clinics and in selected schools.  There is an optional honors section available.
    A satisfactory clinical evaluation and a minimum theory grade of 75% are required for progression in the program. Students must also register for NURS C24 (clinical).
    Upon completion of the course, the successful learner will be able to demonstrate understanding of basic principles of growth and development, primary pediatric diseases, dynamics of families with sick children and basic pediatric nursing skills.

     


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  • NURS 125 - Nursing Care for the Childbearing Family

    (4 Lecture, 12 Clinical Laboratory) 4 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 123 - Nursing of Adults II  and NURS 122 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 211 - Trends in Nursing  , NURS C25, and a Humanities elective.
    Nursing of the Childbearing Family is one of two 7-½ week modules taught in the final semester of the four semesters nursing clinical course sequence.  The course focuses on nursing care during the Childbearing experience and considers the health needs of mothers, newborns, and supportive networks in the local and global community.  The course addresses normal events of childbearing, common problems of mothers and infants, and common complications that occur to mothers and infants during the childbearing cycle.  Students develop clinical skills in labor and delivery and postpartum units, newborn nurseries, and prenatal clinics.  The nursing process is the vehicle for responding to human needs and evidenced wellness states.  A service learning experience and/or honors section is optional.  Four lecture hours and twelve clinical hours is required for both day and evening students.  A satisfactory clinical evaluation and a theory grade of “C” are required for progression in the program.  Students must also register for NURS C25 (clinical). Spring semester offering only.


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  • NURS 130 - Nursing Transition

    (12 Lecture, 16 Lab, 16 Clinical) 6 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 125 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II , MATH 020 Elementary Algebra  ,NURS 016 - Pharmacology Clinical Calculations  or Placement Exam, Minimum GPA of 85 from Practical Nursing Program,ENGL 111 English Composition I  , PSYC 103 Introduction to Psychology  .
    Corequisite(s): NURS C30, NURS L30.
    This program is specifically designed for persons who are currently Licensed Practical nurses in the state of New Jersey and have graduated from an NLN, Middle States, or Council on Occupational Education accredited school of Practical Nursing.  A minimum GPA of 85 from the practical nursing program is required.  If the LPN graduation was more than 5 years ago, a completed work history form is required documenting LPN employment for three (3) of the past five (5) years. Nursing Transition is designed for students admitted to the PNAD option of the nursing program.  It provides for transition from practical nurse practice to professional nurse practice by evaluating, extending and refining the scope and depth of cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills acquired in the practical nursing program.  The focus is on assessment skills, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome criteria, nursing interventions and evaluation of the plans of care.  The course objectives will assist the practical nurse to integrate the expanded roles of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care and member of the profession.  This is accomplished through course objectives and competencies which include the themes of holistic human needs, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration and decision making, culture of safety and growth.   Learning is accomplished through lecture/discussion, audiovisuals, and psychomotor skill demonstration.  Summer offering. 105 hours (75 lecture hours, 16 clinical laboratory hours, 16 college laboratory hours).  Satisfactory clinical evaluation, completion of lab skills and a theoretical grade minimum of 75% are required for progression in the program.
    All nursing clinical courses and science courses must be completed with a minimum of a “C” grade.


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  • NURS 296H - Nursing Capstone Research Honors

    (9 Hours Out of Class Student Work Per Week) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be enrolled in his or her last Honors College academic year before graduation.
    This course is intended to guide sophomore Honors College students from all disciplines through the stages of conducting a semester-long research project, and/or developing an artistic pursuit. Topics include planning, research and documentation, prose style and editing, document design, ethics, abstracts, and oral presentations. Because the course will enroll from different disciplines, students will also become acquainted with research topics, ways of framing arguments, and making points outside their fields of study, which will help them develop a more interdisciplinary perspective. Class will include research training, developing a timeline, as well as independent study and research.


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  • OPTH 100 - Ophthalmic Materials I Lecture

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    An introduction to the basic principles of ophthalmic lenses. Topics include a history of development, definition of terminology, the geometry of lens designs, physical characteristics of lens materials, optical characteristics, and mathematical formulas used in lens computation.
    If the student is registered with the State Board as an apprentice, Ophthalmic Materials I must be successfully completed to be eligible for the State Board Qualifying Technician Exam.


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  • OPTH 101 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lecture

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 100 - Ophthalmic Materials I Lecture .
    This course builds upon the basic principles of prerequisite courses needed to understand ophthalmic lens development. Topics include prism, gross anatomy and physiology of the eye, history and function of bifocals and trifocals, bicentric grinding, vertex distance compensation, sagitta, surfacing, and mathematical formulas used in lens computation. The course terminates in complete study of ophthalmic lens design.
    If the student is registered with the State Board as an apprentice, Ophthalmic Materials II must be completed to be eligible for the State Board Qualifying Technician Exam.


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  • OPTH 105 - Ophthalmic Materials I Lab

    (0,6) 3 Credits

    This course will cover computations and theories concerning basic lens formulas; preparation of prescription lab orders; operation of the lensometer/vertometer and the neutralization process;and operation of lens fabrication equipment including the automatic lens edger, blocking, marking and hand level edgers. Fabrication of eyeglass prescriptions involving spherical and compound lenses in plastic and metal frames; interpretation, computation and creation of prismatic prescriptions through decentration will also be addressed. The course will include lecture time on appropriate optical principles. Students will be required to supply their own tools.
    If the student is registered with the State Board as an apprentice, Ophthalmic Materials I must be successfully completed to be eligible for the State Board Qualifying Technician Exam.


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  • OPTH 106 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lab

    (0,6) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 105 - Ophthalmic Materials I Lab .
    A continuation of Ophthalmic Materials I Laboratory. Emphasis will be on the finishing aspects of prescription eyewear. Topics include neutralization, mark-up, layout, edging, insertion, and final inspection. Additional topics include frame and instrument repairs, rimless mountings and faceting. The student will be expected to learn the complete fabrication of prescription eyewear utilizing the instrumentation of the optical profession. The course will also include lecture on appropriate optical principles. Students will be required to supply their own tools.
    If the student is registered with the State Board as an apprentice, Ophthalmic Materials II must be successfully completed to be eligible for the State Board Qualifying Technician Exam.


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  • OPTH 111 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I Lecture

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 101 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lecture .
    Ethics, practices, and responsibilities of the Ophthalmic Dispenser. Includes determination of patient’s needs, prescription analysis and interpretation of single vision, multifocal, and prism lenses, considerations in making glasses for occupational use, lens aberrations, the effect of tilt, and tinted lenses and their uses.


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  • OPTH 112 - Ophthalmic Dispensing II Lecture

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 111 Ophthalmic Dispensing I Lecture  .
    A continuation of Ophthalmic Dispensing I Lecture. A further study of prescription analysis including visual problems of the aphakie patient, crossed cylinders, consideration of illumination and its effect on visual performance, the psychology of dispensing, the near addition, and iseikonic lens design.


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  • OPTH 115 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I Lab

    (0,4) 2 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 106 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lab .
    This lab covers the theory and application of ocular measurements and the use of the corneal reflection pupilometer and other instruments. Attention is also given to frame materials and parts; cosmetic and anatomical consideration of the fitting triangle; fitting and adjustment techniques for various frames and mountings; neutralization and verifiction of ophthalmic prescriptions in single vision and bifocals through use of the vertometer/lensometer; use and application of various hand tools, pliers and gauges, and minor frame and temple repairs. A portion of the student’s laboratory time will be spent with direct patient contact in the on-campus optical clinic. (Students will be required to supply their own tools and instruments.)


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  • OPTH 116 - Ophthalmic Dispensing II Lab

    (0,4) 2 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 115 Ophthalmic Dispensing I Lab  .
    A continuation of Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab I. Topics include neutralization and verification of bifocal, trifocal and progressive multifocal prescriptions; usage and theory of the vision screen unit; discussion of therapeutic appliances; discussion of the visual need of the aphakic and subnormal acuity patient; occupational and vocational frame and lens designing; interpretation of the ophthalmic patient’s written prescription and the determination of their visual needs. The fitting, adjusting and measuring of ophthalmic frames and mounting, as well as the ethics, laws and regulations of the profession of opticianry will be discussed. Students will be expected to demonstrate these skills through direct patient contact in the on-campus optical clinic. A portion of the students laboratory time will be spent meeting patient needs in the optical clinic. (Students will be required to supply their own tools and instruments.)


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  • OPTH 121 - Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Study of the anatomy of the eye and its related structures, refractive errors, eye diseases, and eye muscle imbalances. Class time includes a dissection of a cow’s eye and the study of eye emergencies, first aid and ocular prosthetics.


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  • OTAH 102 - OTA Stages of Human Development

    (2,0) 2 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 Elementary Algebra  or passing score on ACCUPLACER math test.
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 124 Human Anatomy & Physiology I  , ENGL 111 English Composition I  , PSYC 103 Introduction to Psychology  , OTAH 101 Introduction to Occupational Therapy  .
    This course focuses on the study of human development from birth through senescence, including the acquisition of controlled movement patterns in infancy, general principles of stability, mobility, and equilibrium as they influence posture and movement, and the neurological processes involved in the acquisition of motor control and motor learning.  Also discussed will be the outcomes of early nervous system injury/impairment and the quality of movement deficits throughout one’s development.  Upon completion of this course the OTA student will be expected to demonstrate an efficient understanding of the aforementioned typical and atypical patterns of development, including neuromotor organization and development and postural control, as well as the specific chronological development of fine motor, gross motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, graphomotor, and oral-motor skills.  A combination of instructional tools, group discussions, student presentations, reflection, and case studies will be used as teaching tools.  


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  • OTAH 120 - Pediatric/Adolescent OTA

    (3,4) 5 Credits


    Prerequisite(s): OTAH 101 Introduction to Occupational Therapy  , OTAH 102 OTA Stages of Human Development  .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 125 Human Anatomy & Physiology II  , OTAH 121 Pediatrics/Adolescent Fieldwork I  , OTAH 122 Pediatric/Adolescent Clinical Conditions for the OTA  .
    This course focuses on the study of pediatric and adolescent occupational therapy.  Interventional approaches, strategies, and techniques for treating a wide variety of clients with a multitude of diagnoses and conditions will be studied in depth.  Also addressed will be the ability to include analysis and synthesis of underlying performance skills and patterns, contexts and environments, activity demands, and client factors as they contribute to occupational performance and selection of intervention within occupational therapy service delivery process.  Upon completion of this course it is expected that the OTA student will be able to guide their intervention, from the initial session up until client discharge, with appropriate treatment, using relevant and current research and trends, and applying information learned in their other coursework to their treatment plans.  A combination of instructional tools, group discussions, student presentations, simulation, practice/repetition, reflection, and case studies will be used as teaching tools.

     


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  • OTAH 122 - Pediatric/Adolescent Clinical Conditions for the OTA

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OTAH 101 Introduction to Occupational Therapy  , OTAH 102 OTA Stages of Human Development  .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 125 Human Anatomy & Physiology II  , OTAH 120 Pediatric/Adolescent OTA  , OTAH 121 Pediatrics/Adolescent Fieldwork I  .
    This course focuses on the clinical conditions, including the various illnesses, diseases, diagnoses, and afflictions, specifically found in the pediatric and adolescent population.  An example of some of the clinical conditions that will be explored and dissected include, but are not limited to, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Meninigitis, Rett Syndrome, Prater-Willie Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Microcephalus, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD), and Autism Spectrum Disorders.  General fine and gross motor, and speech and language delays will also be covered as they pertain to the pediatric and adolescent population.  Upon completion of this course the OTA student will be expected to demonstrate an efficient understanding of the etiology, manifestation, types, methods of diagnosis, treatment, and expected outcome/prognosis for each clinical condition.  Students will also be expected to demonstrate a grasp of the role of OT, and more specifically that of the OTA, in the treatment of the various clinical conditions.  A combination of instructional tools, group discussions, student presentations, reflection, and case studies will be used as teaching tools.


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  • OTAH 200 - Psychosocial OTA

    (3,4) 5 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OTAH 120 Pediatric/Adolescent OTA  , OTAH 121 Pediatrics/Adolescent Fieldwork I  , OTAH 122 Pediatric/Adolescent Clinical Conditions for the OTA  .
    Corequisite(s): COMM 110 Interpersonal Communication  , FITN 201 Kinesiology  , SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology  , OTAH 221 Psychosocial Fieldwork I  .
    This course focuses on the role of the occupational therapy assistant and the collaboration of a registered occupational therapist and other healthcare professionals as it relates to the assessment and treatment of psychosocial dysfunction on areas of occupation, health and wellness.  Students examine psychological frames of reference, mental health conditions and diagnoses, planning and facilitating interventional and therapeutic approaches to promote occupational performance.  Also addressed and explored will be knowledge of pharmacological treatment, contraindications, group dynamics and processes, as well as trends in occupational therapy and mental health practice. Upon completion of this course, it is expected that the OTA student will be able to use occupational therapy based assessments, appropriate group or individual interventions and treatments to address diverse populations that experience disruption in their social, emotional and interactional lives.  A combination of instructional tools, group discussions, student presentations, simulation, practice/repetition, reflection, and case studies will be used as teaching tools.


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  • OTAH 221 - Psychosocial Fieldwork I

    (Total minimum of 45 Hours Field Experience) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): OTAH 120 Pediatric/Adolescent OTA  , OTAH 121 Pediatrics/Adolescent Fieldwork I  , OTAH 122 Pediatric/Adolescent Clinical Conditions for the OTA  .
    Corequisite(s): COMM 110 Interpersonal Communication  , FITN 201 Kinesiology  , SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology  , OTAH 200 Psychosocial OTA  .
    Level I Fieldwork in Psychosocial OTA is the second among the primary clinical experiences as the student progresses through the lifespan curriculum. The students will have the opportunity to observe and interact off-campus with the psychosocial population under the supervision of an OTA or OT clinician. The focus of this fieldwork experience allows the student to use observational and interactional skills to relate theoretical and scientific principles learned in the didactic portion of the academic program.  Students observe psychosocial dysfunction as it impacts an individual’s occupational performance and participation.  The student will have the opportunity to gather information regarding the client’s personal and medical history to realize the importance in developing an occupational profile.  This will assist in determining client centered groups that are meaningful and occupationally based. This clinical experience will also provide the student the ability to observe therapeutic use of self and allow the student to exercise their professional communication and interpersonal skills through their interactions with clients, supervisors and other members of the psychiatric team. Specific assignments and objectives will be given to the students to serve as a guide during this clinical experience.


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  • OTAH 250 - Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab OTA

    (3,4) 5 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OTAH 200 Psychosocial OTA  , OTAH 221 Psychosocial Fieldwork I  .
    Corequisite(s): OTAH 251 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Fieldwork I  , OTAH 252 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Clinical Conditions for the OTA  , OTAH 270 OTA Management and Ethics  .
    This course focuses on the practice area of rehabilitation among the adult population and promotes the students’ ability to provide therapeutic interventions through practice in analyzing, grading, and adapting activities and the environment to promote independence in activities of daily living for individuals with varied abilities across the lifespan. Through the OT Framework, students will be able to select meaningful and therapeutic interventions to teach and train clients and their significant others. Students will be able to appreciate and apply different OT guiding principles and frames of reference in selecting therapeutic activities that fosters occupation based and client centered interventions that promote evidenced based practice. Students learn to follow standardized and non-standardized OT evaluation tools appropriate for the various clinical conditions arising from the different medical conditions among the adult and aging population.


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  • OTAH 251 - Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Fieldwork I

    (Total minimum of 45 Hours Field Experience) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): OTAH 200 Psychosocial OTA  , OTAH 221 Psychosocial Fieldwork I  .
    Corequisite(s): OTAH 250 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab OTA  , OTAH 252 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Clinical Conditions for the OTA  , OTAH 270 OTA Management and Ethics  .
    Level I Fieldwork in Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehabilitation is the third among the primary clinical experiences as the student progresses through the lifespan curriculum. The students will have the opportunity to observe and interact with the adult population under the supervision of an OTA or OT clinician. The focus of this fieldwork experience allows the student to develop their clinical skills by understanding how physical dysfunctions as well as psychosocial factors impact an individual’s occupational performance and participation. The student will have the opportunity to gather information regarding the client’s personal and medical history to realize the importance in developing an occupational profile in determining client centered activities that are meaningful and occupationally based. This clinical experience will also provide the student the ability to experience how rehabilitation as a business and the different styles and areas in management contribute to the daily operations of the rehabilitation working environment. This clinical opportunity will allow students to exercise their professional communication and interpersonal skills through their interactions with clients, supervisors and other members of the rehabilitation team. Specific assignments and objectives will be given to the students to serve as a guide during this clinical experience.


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  • OTAH 252 - Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Clinical Conditions for the OTA

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OTAH 200 Psychosocial OTA  , OTAH 221 Psychosocial Fieldwork I  .
    Corequisite(s): OTAH 250 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab OTA  , OTAH 251 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Fieldwork I  , OTAH 270 OTA Management and Ethics  .
    This course focuses on clinical conditions in the adult/geriatric population as students analyze the potential effect on body functions and structure impacting on occupational performance and participation through the progression of aging. The course will utilize the OT Practice Framework (III) as a guideline to understanding the relationship between occupational areas of concern and practice and the conditions common to adults from various medical conditions, injury, trauma, and disability. Students will utilize case studies to guide understanding on the practice area of rehabilitation among the adult population particularly focusing on the precautions, contraindications, side effects, and other safety issues addressed by OT practitioners during treatment and intervention strategies. This course parallels the co-requisite OTA courses in developing therapeutic interventions through analyzing, grading, and adapting activities and the environment to promote independence in activities of daily living for individuals with varied abilities, across the lifespan, from the different medical conditions among the adult and aging population.


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  • OTAH 271 - OTA Fieldwork II A

    (Field Experience: 40 hours fieldwork per week, for 8 weeks, for a total of 320 hours required) 5 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OTAH 250 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab OTA  , OTAH 251 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Fieldwork I  , OTAH 252 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Clinical Conditions for the OTA  , OTAH 270 OTA Management and Ethics  .
    Corequisite(s): OTAH 275 OTA Professional Seminar  .
    This is an off-Campus experience in a clinical setting and is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice. This course provides clinical experience under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed Occupational Therapist Registered or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant personnel in varied areas of practice.  It is designed to support ethical practice through transmission of the values and beliefs of the profession, to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and a career responsibility, and to expand knowledge and application of a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human occupation and performance. Through the fieldwork experience, students learn to apply theoretical and scientific principles learned in the didactic portion of the academic program to address actual client needs and develop a professional identity as an occupational therapy practitioner within an interdisciplinary context. Students will use the occupational therapy process while developing and practicing the skills of an entry-level OTA in settings such as geriatrics, pediatrics and/or psychosocial.


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  • OTAH 272 - OTA Fieldwork II B

    (Field Experience: 40 hours fieldwork per week, for 8 weeks, for a total of 320 hours required) 5 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): OTAH 250 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab OTA  , OTAH 251 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Fieldwork I  , OTAH 252 Adult/Geriatric Physical Rehab Clinical Conditions for the OTA  OTAH 270 OTA Management and Ethics  .
    Corequisite(s): OTAH 275 OTA Professional Seminar  .
    This is an off-Campus experience in a clinical setting and is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice. This course provides clinical experience under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed Occupational Therapist Registered or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant personnel in varied areas of practice.  It is designed to support ethical practice through transmission of the values and beliefs of the profession, to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and a career responsibility, and to expand knowledge and application of a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human occupation and performance. Through the fieldwork experience, students learn to apply theoretical and scientific principles learned in the didactic portion of the academic program to address actual client needs and develop a professional identity as an occupational therapy practitioner within an interdisciplinary context. Students will use the occupational therapy process while developing and practicing the skills of an entry-level OTA in settings such as geriatrics, pediatrics and/or psychosocial.


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  • PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course is an historical and thematic introduction to Philosophy emphasizing the historical development of the discipline and related issues in logic, ethics, metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and philosophy of religion. It addresses such questions as, What is the difference between good and evil? What are the limits of intellectual knowledge? Does God exist? Am I essentially a free agent or a machine? Where am I ultimately headed?


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  • PHIL 102 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course will be devoted to the thought of the pre-Socratic Greeks, the Sophists, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and later schools of thought, such as the Stoics and Epicureans, and to that of such medieval figures as Anselm and Thomas Aquinas.


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  • PHIL 103 - Introduction to Formal Logic

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course examines the structure of deductive reasoning, and the rules of valid inference that underlie our thinking in both practical and theoretical activity. It provides an introduction to contemporary formal logic, with attention to two principal systems. Emphasis will be given to both proof construction and translation from natural language to symbolic form. Time permitting, some attention may be given to “meta-logic” and the properties of formal systems.


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  • PHIL 105 - World Religions

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion, Global and Cultural Awareness
    This course provides a historical and conceptual survey of the world’s major religious traditions, with attention typically given to Vedic, Buddhist, Zen Buddhist, Taoist, Judaic, Christian, and Islamic religious beliefs. Time permitting, certain other forms of religion, such as those of primal cultures and new and emerging faith communities, will be noted.


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  • PHIL 106 - Current Moral and Social Issues

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course is an examination of both practical and theoretical issues in the area of moral philosophy: Reading will include historical sources and recent and contemporary material on such topics as euthanasia, assisted suicide, abortion, reproductive technology, warfare and terrorism, wealth distribution, capital punishment, and matters concerning the environment.


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  • PHIL 113 - Critical Thinking

    (3,0) 3 Credits


    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course has no formal prerequisite. It serves as an introduction to ways of thinking inside and outside of the purview of logic, while also investigating the ways in which speech and visual images can be an opportunity to critically examine what people see, listen and internalize.  It is designed to improve the student’s ability to read analytical and argumentative material with precision and clarity, while also recognizing their own ability to identify (and construct) argument frameworks that fall within multiple disciplines.

     

     


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  • PHIL 114 - Ethics

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course is a study of the basic theories, methods, and problems of ethics. Topics may include the study of the moral theories of Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, and Rawls; the nature and meaning of moral terms; moral absolutism and relativism; the nature of moral reasoning; conceptions of the good life; free will, determinism, and moral responsibility. Students will apply ethical principles and problem solving models to examples taken from everyday life as well as the workplace.


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  • PHIL 114H - Ethics Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course is an introductory study of the theories, methods, and problems of ethics. Topics will include the study of the moral theories of Aristotle, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, and Rawls; deontological and consequentialist theories; the nature and meaning of moral terms; moral absolutism and relativism; the nature of moral arguments and reasoning; conceptions of the good life; free will, determinism, and moral responsibility.


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  • PHIL 210 - Feminist Philosophy

    (3,0) 3 Credits


    General Education Course: Global and Cultural Awareness
    Prerequisite(s):   .
    This course examines philosophical ideas concerning politics, economics, psychology, and multi-cultural relations that have served to occasion feminist theories. Such theory types as liberal, Marxist, radical, socialist, and globalist feminism are used to explore things like family, work, gender development, discrimination, subordination, and sexuality.  Offered in the spring semester.

     

     


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  • PHYS 101 - General Physics I

    (3,3) 4 Credits

    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): Two years of college preparatory laboratory science or the equivalent, and MATH 113 - Precalculus II  or MATH 114H - Precalculus - Honors .
    This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in introductory algebra-based physics, which is required for students majoring in many of the sciences and a variety of other disciplines. Topics include measurement and estimation, kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, Newton’s Laws, work, energy and momentum, rotational motion, gravitation, equilibrium and elasticity, fluids, temperature and kinetic theory, heat and the laws of thermodynamics.


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  • PHYS 102 - General Physics II

    (3,3) 4 Credits

    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101 - General Physics I  or equivalent.
    This is the second semester of a two semester sequence in introductory algebra-based physics, which is required for students majoring in many of the sciences and a variety of other disciplines. Topics include: Simple harmonic motion and elasticity, vibrations and waves, sound, electric and magnetic forces and fields, electric potential, direct current circuits and components, alternating current, electromagnetic waves, geometric and physical optics and topics in modern physics.


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  • PHYS 112 - Concepts of Physics

    (3,2) 4 Credits


    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra  or MATH 106 Technical Math  .
    This course is an introduction to the concepts of physics and their application to real-world phenomena.  Emphasis is on understanding the phenomena through demonstrations, experience, and experiments in physics and not through mathematical manipulations.  This course may be used as a science elective for non-science majors and is required for students majoring in many of the medical and technology programs.  It is also recommended for those taking General Physics without a strong high school science background.  Topics include classical mechanics, properties of matter, heat and the laws of thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, vibration and waves, sound, and optics.  Credit towards graduation will not be given for both Concepts of Physics and General or Engineering Physics.

     


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  • PHYS 120 - Introduction to Astronomy

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Science (non-lab)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 030 Intermediate Algebra 
    This course is a study of periodic changes in the night sky, astronomical instrumentation, the solar system, stars, nebulae, galaxies and cosmology. The scientific method will be used to develop an understanding of the astronomical universe. May be used to fulfill one semester of a science requirement for non-science majors, or as an elective for science majors.


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  • PHYS 125 - Introduction to Meteorology

    (3,3) 4 Credits


    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 030 Intermediate Algebra  .
    This course provides a survey of the fundamentals of meteorology, including the history, basic physical laws, local and global processes, instrumentation used, and general forecasting technology. Current or recent significant weather events will be included in lectures and labs. Through these elements, students will develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the behavior of the atmosphere.

     


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  • PHYS 130 - Astronomy

    (3,2) 4 Credits

    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s):   .
    This course studies periodic changes in the night sky, astronomical instrumentation, the solar system, stars, nebulae and galaxies, and cosmology. Laboratory exercises will utilize simulations and night-sky observations. May be used to fulfill one semester of a laboratory science requirement for non-science majors, or as an elective for science majors.


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  • PHYS 150 - Analytical Physics I

    (3,3) 4 Credits

    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): Two years of college preparatory laboratory science, including a course in physics, and    or its equivalent.
    This is the first semester of a three-semester sequence in introductory calculus-based physics, which is required for students majoring in Physics and Engineering Sciences.  It is also highly recommended for transfer students majoring in the physical sciences.  Topics include measurements and error analysis, systems of units, vectors, kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, Newton’s Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, torque and angular momentum, equilibrium and elasticity, and gravitation.
     


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  • PHYS 151 - Analytical Physics II

    (3,3) 4 Credits

    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 150 - Analytical Physics I  and MATH 151 - Calculus I , or their equivalents
    Corequisite(s): MATH 152 - Calculus II  or its equivalent.
    This is the second semester of a three-semester sequence in introductory calculus-based physics, which is required for students majoring in Physics and Engineering Science. It is also highly recommended for transfer students majoring in the physical sciences.  Topics include electric charge and potential, electric forces and fields, magnetic forces and fields, capacitance, current and resistance, induction and inductance, direct and alternating current, circuit analysis, and Maxwell’s equations.


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  • PHYS 250 - Analytical Physics III

    (3,3) 4 Credits

    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 150 - Analytical Physics I  and   or their equivalents.
    Corequisite(s): MATH 152 - Calculus II  or its equivalent.
    This course is the third semester of a three-semester sequence in introductory calculus-based physics, which is required for students majoring in Physics and Engineering Sciences.  It is also highly recommended for transfer students majoring in the physical sciences.  Topics include oscillations and waves, sound and electromagnetic waves, geometric and physical optics, interference and diffraction, fluids, heat and temperature, kinetic theory of gasses, laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, and entropy. 


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  • POLI 101 - Introduction to Political Science

    (3,0) 3 Credits


    General Education Course: Social Science
    Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENGL 111 English Composition I  with ENGL 070 English Composition I Workshop  , or higher.
    As a general introduction to the study of politics and government, the course first considers the ideas of four major political philosophers and their contrasting views of the nature and purpose of government.  Additional topics to be examined include the basic institutions of government, such as executives, legislatures and courts, followed by political culture, parties, electoral systems, participation, the role of various media nationalism and revolution.

     

     

     


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