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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.
 

 
 

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  • EHRC 120 - Training and Instructional Design

    (2,0) 2 Credits
    Prerequisites and/or Corequisites:   ,   ,CISY 102 - Computer Literacy .                                         
    This course is component twenty of the Federally developed six-month certificate program in Electronic Health Records. This program is designed for students with an existing background in the health field or the information technology field.
    Overview of learning management systems, instructional design software tools, teaching techniques and strategies, evaluation of learner competencies, maintenance of training records, and measurement of training program effectiveness.


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  • HLTH 101 - Healthcare Delivery Systems

    (2,0) 2 Credits
    This course provides an overview of the health care delivery system at the national, state and local level including the organizations that provide health care, applicable regulations and standards, reimbursement methods used, professionals that provide the services, as well as resources. Current trends in health care delivery are presented including health facilities, medical staff organization and functions, the changing roles of health care professionals, and patterns of financing health care.


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  • HLTH 102 - Certified Nurse Aide

    (8- clinical and lecture varies per week as determined by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Clinical Requirements (documents must be submitted to the main office of RVCC@Bridgewater following registration): Student must be 17 years or older. Background check and finger printing (approx. $40), professional liability insurance (approx. $40) and students must have documented proof of the following immunizations: Mantoux (2-step TB), HBV, MMR, and Varicella. Students are also required to have a clean uniform, white shoes and a watch with a second hand (not included in tuition).
    Certified Nurse Aide HLTH 102 course is approved by The New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services which will prepare students for the NJ State competency evaluation and CNA licensure exam. This course uses the designated New Jersey curriculum for nurse.


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  • HLTH 103 - Health Law & Ethics

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course is an in-depth study of federal, state and local laws that govern the preparation and use of health records and health information in the health care delivery system. The course covers the impact of legal issues on health information management and provides an overview of the judicial system and legislative process. Topics include confidentiality, release of information, retention guidelines, authentication, informed consent, advance directives, subpoenaed information, security of computerized health information, liability, and legislative trends.


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  • HLTH 104 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

    (4,2) 6 Credits
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Basic Life Support (BLS-C): CPR for Healthcare Providers completion card provided by the American Heart Association.
    This course prepares candidates for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic according to the regulations set forth by the State of New Jersey in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard EMT-Basic Curriculum. Current Basic Life Support (BLS-C): CPR for Healthcare Providers completion card provided by the American Heart Association must be presented to the Student Enrollment Center in order to register for the course, and presented to the instructor on the first day of class. Total scheduled class time is approximately 140 hours and may vary by student. A structured hospital clinical experience in a emergency department is also required as well as an optional observational experience with a paramedic unit. Eligible students who successfully complete this course will be offered endorsement to take the New Jersey State EMT-Basic written examination in order to obtain certification.


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  • HLTH 150 - Medical Terminology

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course introduces the student to medical terminology through the study of word structures such as common medical prefixes & suffixes and the origins of terminology used in medical practice today. Also includes basic anatomy and physiology, appropriate medical terminology, and procedures and diagnostic testing for each body system.


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Health Information Technology
  

  • HITC 105 - Introduction to Health Information Technology

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    This course is an introduction to the health information profession, the health information department, and the health record. This course covers basic concepts and techniques for managing and maintaining health record systems. Topics include health record content, assembly, qualitative analysis, format, record control, storage, retention, forms design/control, indices and registers, and numbering and filing systems. This course provides in-depth presentation of the origin, uses, standards, content, format, access and retention of data across the healthcare continuum including both paper and electronic health records. Documentation requirements for complete and accurate health records as required by licensing, certifying, and accrediting agencies is also presented.


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  • HITC 152 - Basic Coding ICD-9-CM

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 107 - Pathophysiology , HLTH 109 - Pharmacology .
    Diagnostic coding is used to accurately identify the reason for the physician service and support the medical necessity of services rendered. This course earmarks the various tables and volumes used, indicates the usage of ICD-9 for statistical and tracking purposes, and identifies the unique skill sets specific to the professional coding setting. Emphasis is placed on the principals of coding and classification systems used in the assignment of valid diagnostic and/or procedure codes.


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  • HITC 154 - Basic CPT-4 Coding

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 107 - Pathophysiology , HLTH 109 - Pharmacology .
    CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is a set of codes and descriptions developed by the American Medical Association to standardize the identification of services commonly provided by physicians. This course introduces students to the basic concepts and methodology associated with CPT coding, including: terminology formatting, basic guidelines, and surgical package concepts. Additionally, the role of CPT in HCPCS (Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System) coding and the use of codes in reimbursement management will be introduced.


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  • HITC 155 - Reimbursement Methodologies

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): HITC 152 - Basic Coding ICD-9-CM , HITC 154 - Basic CPT-4 Coding .
    This course provides students the opportunity to learn the history, rationale, and methodology of the systems used by third-party payers to determine the reimbursement that health care providers will receive. Reimbursement concepts include fee-for-service, managed care, capitation systems, Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs), Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs), and related concepts. The use of the charge description master (chargemaster) in reimbursement will be discussed. The importance of compliance with regulations and the related issues of fraud and abuse will also be addressed.


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  • HITC 156 - Advanced Coding ICD-9-CM & CPT-4

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): HITC 152 - Basic Coding ICD-9-CM , HITC 154 - Basic CPT-4 Coding .
    This advanced course will cover medical necessity, coding issues for specific body systems, and for general conditions. Students should already possess a fundamental understanding of the CPT, ICD-CM, and HCPCS coding principles at the start of this course. Intensive coding application will be achieved through the use of real medical records, case studies, and scenarios. Application will include the use of an encoder. DRGs, APC’s, RUGs, RBRVs, and the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) will also be covered in this class. This coding class requires hands-on coding skills, knowledge of the basic use of applicable codebooks are essential.


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  • HITC 200 - Health Information Systems & Technology

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s):   , HITC 111 - Professional Practicum I .
    This course covers basic computer system architecture, file structure, and design for health care settings. Topics include system analysis, design, security, and selection for a variety of hardware environments. This course provides students with a review of computer fundamentals and the fundamentals of the electronic health record and an introduction to the information systems life cycle with software application. Security and confidentiality issues, concerns and implications in relation to the electronic health record will be addressed.


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  • HITC 210 - Health Data Reporting & Analysis

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 - Statistics I , HITC 111 - Professional Practicum I .
    Corequisite(s): HITC 220 - Organizational Resource Management .
    This course covers maintenance, compilation, analysis, and presentation of health care statistics. Discussion is focused on the use, collection, presentation, and verification of health care data including fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics; data validity and reliability; data presentation techniques; and vital statistics. Students will be introduced to topics such as basic statistical principles, morbidity and mortality, commonly computed hospital rates, uniform reporting requirements, and selection and construction of data displays. This course also introduces principles of quality improvement philosophy, including tools, data analysis/application, and related committee functions; utilization management and risk management; and credentialing, accreditation and regulation.


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  • HITC 290 - Medical Coding Capstone

    (0,2) 2 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): HITC 156 - Advanced Coding ICD-9-CM & CPT-4 .
    Students in this course will gain practice experience applying advanced ICD-9-CM and CPT coding skills. Students will code a variety of medical records from hospitals, physicians’ offices, and/or other health care settings.  The training provided in this course integrates coding and classification systems, health care functions, medical disease and treatment, and health care reimbursement at an advanced level to prepare the student for employment in the health information management industry as a medical coder.


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History
  

  • HIST 101 - World Civilization I

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course is an introduction to world history from before the Neolithic Revolution until about 1500, with emphasis on the ancient, classical, and medieval worlds. Among the themes which receive special focus are men and women, cities and civilization, religion and society, and war and peace.


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  • HIST 101H - World Civilization I - Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): GPA of 3.5 or permission of instructor.
    A study of world history before 1500 with special attention to such topics as: men and women, cities and civilization, religion and society, and war and peace. The Honors course, as a smaller class than the regular course, calls for greater student participation at a more challenging level of discussion. Students do additional readings besides the course textbooks. These normally include historical fiction. In written assignments, students may be asked to integrate sources from film and museum visits in addition to the readings as they think about historical questions. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • HIST 102 - World Civilization II

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    The course is an introduction to world history from about 1500 to the present. Among the themes which receive special focus are Politics and Religion, Economics and Ecology, Nationalism and Internationalism, and Identity and Globalization.


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  • HIST 102H - World Civilization II - Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): GPA of 3.5 or permission of instructor.
    A study of world history since 1500, with special attention to such topics as: economy and ecology, racism and nationalism, and individuality and globalization. The Honors course, as a smaller class than the regular course, calls for greater student participation at a more challenging level of discussion. Additional readings may include historical fiction. In written assignments, students may be asked to integrate sources from film and museum visits in addition to the readings as they think about historical questions. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • HIST 191 - African-American History

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This survey course examines the history of African and African American ancestry. This course explores Africa pre-Colonialism and concentrates on major themes in the history including the role of slavery in the genesis of African American society, the consequences of emancipation and industrialization, the effect of migration, the development of African nationalism, the Civic Rights movement, the effects of racism, and contemporary African American culture. This course provides students with understanding the significant role African Americans played in the shaping of America and beyond. Students will be able to understand how the past impacts on the present and the future.


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  • HIST 201 - US History: Beginnings to 1877

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This class surveys American history beginning with its Pre- Columbian origins. It extends to the colonial period and then to the Atlantic World forces that created revolution. The course continues with the tensions inherent in a nation divided by region and vision for the future. It ends with the climax of conflict that was the Civil War, and the Reconstruction in its wake that left unsettled the issue of civil rights. This course places US history in the context of global events. In doing so, it examines the complex ways in which the contours of the American experience have been both shaped by global forces and conversely how the United States has influenced the world. Moreover, the course investigates the expansion and contraction of democracy as part of the longer-term process of global revolutionary movements demanding freedom that began, but not fully realized, with its own revolution.


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  • HIST 201H - US History: Beginnings to 1877 - Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): GPA 3.5 or permission of instructor.
    This class surveys American history beginning with its Pre-Columbian origins. It extends to the colonial period and then to the Atlantic World forces that created revolution. The course continues with the tensions inherent in a nation divided by region and vision for the future. It ends with the climax of conflict that was the Civil War, and the Reconstruction in its wake that left unsettled the issue of civil rights. This course places US history in the context of global events. In doing so, it examines the complex ways in which the contours of the American experience have been both shaped by global forces and conversely how the United States has influenced the world. Moreover, the course investigates the expansion and contraction of democracy as part of the longer-term process of global revolutionary movements demanding freedom that began, but not fully realized with its own revolution.


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  • HIST 202 - US History: 1877 to Present

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course surveys American history from the end of Reconstruction through the present. It places US history in the context of global events. In doing so, it examines the complex ways in which the contours of the American experience have been shaped by global forces and conversely how the United States has influenced the world. Moreover, the course investigates the expansion and contraction of democracy as part of the longer-term process of global revolutionary movements demanding freedom begun with the American Revolution of 1776.


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  • HIST 202H - US History: 1877 to Present - Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): GPA of 3.5 or permission of instructor.
    This class surveys American history from the end of Reconstruction through the present. It places US history in the context of global events. In doing so, it examines the complex ways in which the contours of the American experience have been both shaped by global forces and conversely how the United States has influenced the world. Moreover, the course investigates the expansion and contraction of democracy as part of the longer-term process of global revolutionary movements demanding freedom begun with the American Revolution of 1776.


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  • HIST 204 - Global Patterns of Racism

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 - English Composition I .
    This team-taught course draws on texts in the social sciences, history, and literature to survey the causes and manifestations of racism in diverse cultures, as well as proactive responses to it. The course will focus on racism in western and nonwestern cultures. Case studies will include - but not be limited to – European colonialism, slavery, social Darwinism and eugenics, apartheid and segregation, anti-Semitism, and contemporary conflicts like Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. This course satisfies general education requirements in humanities, literature, or social sciences. It cannot be used as the sole social science course in a degree program that has only one social science course requirement.


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  • HIST 259 - History and Literature of the Vietnam War

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 - English Composition I .
    This interdisciplinary, team-taught course will examine the history and the literature of the Vietnam War. It explores both the antecedents of the war, in terms of European colonialism, Vietnamese nationalism, and American foreign policy, as well as pivotal moments such as the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution of 1964 and the Tet Offensive of 1968. It will study the history of the war, the literature born out of this war and the relationships between this literature and this conflict. Finally, it will consider the war’s legacy: its consequences and lessons, and the relevance of this legacy today. Students may take this course for credit in English or History.


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Human Services
  

  • HMNS 102 - Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course will examine the profession of social work and the development and implementation of social welfare programs. The course will seek to identify the common trends, which tie together social workers although they practice in a wide variety of settings using multiple methodologies, and serve a highly varied clientele. In addition, material on important subjects such as racism, cultural pluralism, culture diversity, sexism, and the perception of the clientele will be discussed in a relation to the development of social welfare programs.


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  • HMNS 110 - Introduction to Disabilities

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course provides an overview of physical and developmental disabilities with a social diversity practice model. It will examine historical perspectives, assessment, accommodations, social and emotional aspects, and relevant legislation impacting the lives of children and adults with disabilities. The role of direct support professionals in assisting individuals with disabilities and their families across the lifespan will be addressed, with an emphasis on schools and other community based settings. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • HMNS 205 - Interview and Counseling Skills

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology  or HMNS 102 - Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare .
    The course is designed to provide an opportunity to develop and practice social work competencies and counseling techniques interventions through role playing and community exploration. Specific emphasis will be given to assessment instruments and processes, professional documentation requirements, interviewing techniques and preliminary counseling skills necessary in the conduct of field practicum. In class and independent exercises will focus on the development of effective verbal and written communication skills necessary in human service settings. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • HMNS 207 - Social Policy and Politics

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s):  ,   , or   .
    How does the government decide who gets what, if anything? This course examines social policies in the U.S., past and present, using a social justice frame work that asks: who bears the costs, who receives the benefits, does everyone affected by this policy have an equal voice, what are the rules, and ultimately, is this policy fair? Topics covered include theories of poverty, the redistribution of wealth, political philosophies, social security, public assistance, human rights and other timely social policy issues. Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to interpret and evaluate the impact of social policies at the local, state and federal level. Of particular emphasis for pre-social work students will be a foundation for playing an active role in macro level social work as advocates, educators and initiators of social change. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • HMNS 220 - Introduction to Gerontology

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course will provide an overview of the field of gerontology, focusing on the physiological, psychological, and socioeconomic aspects of aging. Among topics to be covered are health care and costs, Alzheimer’s disease, retirement policies, Social Security, pensions, and intergenerational conflict. Students will become familiar with the community resources available to assist older adults, as well as the role of social work in supporting senior citizens and their families in a variety of settings.


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  • HMNS 240 - Introduction to Special Education

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENGL 111 - English Composition I .
    This course examines the causes, the teacher’s role in the identification process, curricular approaches and appropriate legislation with regard to special education issues for children and young adults with disabilities. Various types of disabilities, including mental retardation, learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, communication disorders, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities and giftedness are introduced. The changing field of special education is examined with particular emphasis on the early childhood and elementary education years. The impact of these changes toward greater diversity and inclusion on children, families, educators, and the community are also considered. The course addresses the various transitions and support needs of families and students with disabilities as they move from early intervention, to preschool, elementary, secondary and transition to post-secondary education and adult life. Special emphasis is placed on person centered planning, strategies that promote inclusion and linkages with adult service providers. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • HMNS 290 - Internship in Human Services I

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): HMNS 201 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment  and HMNS 205 - Interview and Counseling Skills ; permission of instructor.
    An internship provides the opportunity for experiential learning through student involvement in a local social service agency. This course is designed to provide a bridge between the concepts learned in previous Human Services courses and the practical application of these concepts in a direct practice human service setting. A variety of field experiences are available to meet areas of student interest including work with the homeless population, at-risk youth, the elderly, individuals with traumatic brain injuries and other disabilities, and other non-profit sectors. Students will spend a minimum of 80 hours in a field setting and assume an active role in the delivery of services of that organization. A job description and individualized learning outcomes are established at the outset between the student, instructor and field site supervisor to ensure a clear understanding of the student’s role and the competencies to be developed through the field experience.


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  • HMNS 291 - Internship in Human Services II

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): HMNS 290 - Internship in Human Services I  or permission of instructor.
    This internship would provide the opportunity to develop more sophisticated clinical skills or the exploration of an additional area of interest through student involvement in a local social service agency following the completion of HMNS 290. A variety of field experiences are available to meet areas of student interest including work with the homeless population, at-risk youth, the elderly, individuals with traumatic brain injuries and other disabilities, and other non-profit sectors. Students will spend a minimum of 80 hours in a field setting and assume an active role in the delivery of services of the organization. A job description and individualized learning outcomes are established at the outset between the student, instructor and field site supervisor to ensure a clear understanding of the student’s role and the competencies to be developed through the field experience.


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Humanities
  

  • HMNS 105 - Introduction to Addiction

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course will enable students to understand the various historical and cultural perspectives on drug use, abuse and dependency. It will allow students to examine drug use in society from a broad variety of perspectives including biological, psychological and social theories and research. The course will introduce students to the nature of chemical abuse phenomena and various risks from within a broad range of social and cultural context. It will introduce student to categories and broad range of effects of mind and mood altering substances. This course will emphasis critical thinking and problem solving. Students will gain knowledge necessary to provide important information on the psychological, biological, and social aspects of drug abuse and addiction for clients, families, as well as, for human, health and criminal justice service providers.


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  • HMNS 109 - Poverty & Society

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Through the lens of economic class, this course examines the nature and effect of poverty within our communities and within the socio-political structures that surround them. Students will gain familiarity with poverty issues such as people’s views of poverty, poverty measurement, the characteristics of the poverty population, underlying causes of poverty, and government programs and policies that address poverty. Various theoretical perspectives are utilized in an effort to understand why particular individuals and families become trapped in the tyranny of generational poverty and what change agents are best able to raise people out of poverty. Questions to be addressed include: Who are the poor? Why does poverty remain so pervasive? How do economic processes contribute to poverty? Are people from particular racial and ethnic backgrounds or family types inevitably more likely to be poor? What are the effects of gender? Through a process of co-investigation, students assess their own position within a system of structured economic class (poverty, middle-class and wealthy environments) and develop solutions for solving individual, community and systemic problems that contribute to the perpetuation of poverty in the U.S. Assessment, analysis, and planning for change are key components of the course.


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  • HMNS 208 - Assessment and Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s):   ,  
    This course will provide an overview of methods and approaches to assess and treat individuals with alcohol and other substance use disorders. It will examine formal and informal models of client assessment including screening, intake, and doing a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment. The course will cover methods to increase rapport, develop trust, and motivation. It will examine various instruments to diagnosis and assess severity levels of substance use disorders including DSM-IV- TR; ASAM Criteria, and ASI. It will cover addiction treatment planning including diagnostic summaries, differential diagnosis and levels of care. The course will describe various models of treatment including detoxification, outpatient, inpatient, residential, therapeutic communities, and medication treatments. Students will examine different categories of drugs and specific treatment and assessment issues with each category. The course will provide an overview of evidence-based treatment modalities including Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 12 Step Facilitation and use of individual, group and family therapy.


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  • HUMN 103 - Introduction to Folklore

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course examines folklore from around the world. The course is a survey of folklore from verbal forms such as Christmas rituals. The course will touch on folklore globally and within the students own lives, including variation among groups. Emphasis is placed on the different ways in which folklorists gather and interpret data.


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  • HUMN 240 - Special Topics in the Humanities

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Special Topics in the Humanities provides an opportunity for indepth exploration and analysis of selected topics and a specific theme from semester to semester. The course exposes the student to a special topic in the humanities using original text materials in a small class environment where they will be actively engaged in their learning. Special topics may include: Islamic Culture and Literature, Area Studies, International Relations, History, etc.


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Interdisciplinary
  
  

  • INTD 245 - Introduction to Special Education: Elementary and Secondary Years

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENGL 111 - English Composition I .
    This course examines the causes, the teacher’s role in the identification process, curricular approaches, and appropriate legislation with regard to special education issues in grades K-12. Various types of exceptionalities, including mental retardation, learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, communication disorders, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities and giftedness, and transitions into adulthood are introduced. The changing field of special education and the impact on children, families, educators, and the community are also explored. Additionally, the course encompasses aspects of biology, physiology, genetics, and social development as related to exceptionality. Students who earn credit for INTD 245 will not be given credit for INTD 240.


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Interior Design
  
  

  • IDTC 205 - Trade Codes and Business Practices

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course is an introduction to codes, specifications and professional practice for commercial,  contract and residential interior environments. Current codes and standards are applied to  the  process of design and construction of built interior environments. Professional practice will  include an overview of procedures and business practices for the design/build process and  designer/client relationship.


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  • INTR 110 - Design Drawing I

    (2,2) 3 Credits

    This course is an introduction to traditional orthographic drawing, digital techniques, and creative graphic representation of interior space. Students will produce work that represents three dimensional space in two dimensional drawings and 3-D models. Multi-view drawings: floor plans, elevations, sections, reflective ceilings plans and details will be addressed. A combination of digital techniques and hand drawing for design development, creative problem solving, documentation and presentation will be emphasized.  Students will be required to purchase some art/design supplies.

     


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  • INTR 111 - Interior Design Studio I

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  
    This course in an introduction to the role of the interior designer and spatial design for interiors. Diagramming, programming, conceptual design, and space planning are applied to the development of interior space. Principles and elements of design will be used to explore spatial and conceptual relationships. Designs will be developed through research, sketching, orthographic drawing, and physical/digital model making. Presentations will be created through digital and traditional techniques to communicate design intent.  Students will be required to purchase some art/design supplies.


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  • INTR 112 - Visual Concepts for Interiors

    (1,2) 2 Credits
    Prerequisite(s):  
    This course is a foundation course for Interior Design. This course introduces and reinforces classic design principles in two dimensions and three dimensions. Through traditional and digital techniques students will investigate the elements and principles of design from an interior design perspective. Basic elements of design will be explored through a combination of digital and traditional techniques. Students will produce conceptual work with the appropriate visual language. Software may include: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Google SketchUP, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Power Point.  Students will be required to purchase some art/design supplies.


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  • INTR 114 - Color and Material Investigations

    (1,2) 2 Credits
    Prerequisite(s):  
    This course is a foundation course for Interior Design. This course combines classic color theory with materiality and specifications for interior design. Through traditional and digital techniques students will investigate the characteristics of color and materials for interior environments. This course gives the student the knowledge to select interior textiles, finishes, and materials appropriate to fit the needs of a project’s aesthetics, performance, and respect for humans and the environment. Students will design projects and create designs based on the material and color applications explored in class.  Students will be required to purchase some art/design supplies.


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  • INTR 200 - Interior Design Studio II

    (2,2) 3 Credits
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    This course in an introduction to residential interior design. Style, space planning, design development and interior elements that apply to residential design will be stressed. Basic codes assessment and construction details are incorporated into design projects. Furniture placement, materiality, circulation and practical applications will be combined with the concepts of style, history and the role of the client.  Traditional and digital methods will be used in the design process. It is recommended that students take History of Furniture I concurrently with this class.  Students will be required to purchase some art/design supplies.


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  • INTR 201 - History of Furniture and Interiors I

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course is an overview on furniture, interiors, and architecture from pre-history through the 1800’s. Emphasis is placed on the role of major developments, styles, and influences from Ancient Civilizations, the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical periods.


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  • INTR 202 - History of Furniture and Interiors II

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    This course is an overview of furniture, interiors, and architecture from the 19th century to the present. Revivals styles, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Protomodernism, Art Deco,  Modernism, Post Modernism, Deconstruction and Contemporary Design will be reviewed.


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  • INTR 252 - Portfolio Development for Interior Design

    (1,1) 1 Credit
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    This course is designed to help prepare students majoring in Interior Design to successfully transfer to a B.F.A. or B.S. in Interior Design program. The course will cover topics such as critical  writing concept statements, career options, resume and portfolio preparation, for transfer and identification of appropriate transfer colleges.  Students may be required to purchase some art/design supplies.


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Italian Studies
  

  • ITAL 101 - Introduction to Italian I

    (3,1) 3 Credits
    The course will introduce students to the fundamental structures of the Italian language and will develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is designed for students with no knowledge of Italian. Native speakers and students with successful completion of two or more years of Italian (within the past five years) cannot receive credit for this course. Classes include three hours of instruction and one hour of laboratory activities per week.


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Marketing/Retail
  

  • MRKT 101 - Principles of Marketing

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Principles of Marketing explores the entire marketing process including internal and external variables which affect the marketing of a product and/or service. The components of an organization’s strategic marketing program, including how to plan, price, promote, and distribute goods and services, will be explored. This course provides the foundation necessary for the more advanced marketing courses; the course will cover a range of topics including marketing research, consumer behavior and global marketing.


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  • MRKT 120 - Consumer Behavior

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MRKT 101 - Principles of Marketing  or permission of instructor.
    Consumer Behavior provides a study of the behavior consumers display in searching for, purchasing and evaluating products, services and ideas which satisfy their needs. The study of consumer behavior focuses on how individuals make decisions to spend their available resources (time and money) on consumption related products. The course will examine how various disciplines such as: psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, and economics, influences consumer behavior. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • MRKT 202 - E-Commerce

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MRKT 101 - Principles of Marketing  or permission of instructor.
    To succeed in today’s dynamic business environment, a marketing manager must understand how electronic business systems can enhance a business’s relationship with its customers. This course explores the complexities of electronic commerce. Business opportunities, challenges, and management strategies for success will be examined. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • MRKT 205 - Direct and Interactive Marketing

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MRKT 101 - Principles of Marketing  or permission of instructor.
    This course introduces students to the basic principles and practices of direct and interactive marketing. Topics include customer databases, direct mail, list management, business-to-business marketing and lead generation as well as marketing research for direct marketers. Emphasis will be placed on the central role of the business-to- business and consumer markets in terms of the firm’s marketing strategy and the development of the student’s critical thinking skills and abilities to focus on such tools for a successful marketing outcome.


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  • MRKT 211 - Retailing

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MRKT 101 - Principles of Marketing  or permission of instructor.
    Retailing examines the operations and management of various types of retailing entities. The course covers basic retail management strategies, merchandise planning, sales promotion, customer service, and control practices. The course will also focus on social and technological issues pertaining to retailing.


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  • MRKT 221 - Selling & Sales Management

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MRKT 101 - Principles of Marketing  or permission of instructor.
    This course examines the fundamental elements of the sales function. It integrates the development of skills associated with the job of professional selling with an examination of the role of the sales manager. Topics include: techniques of selling and persuasion, building and maintaining relationships with clients, ethical and legal issues, sales forecasting, territory management, selection of sales personnel, and training, motivating, evaluating and rewarding the sales force. Offered in the fall semester.


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Mathematics
  

  • MATH 002 - Math Study Skills

    (1,0) 1 Non-Credit
    This is a seven-week course designed to help students learn the necessary study skills needed to succeed in mathematics. The topics include reducing math test anxiety, improving note-taking skills, improving study techniques and improving math test-taking skills. This is a pass/fail course.


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  • MATH 013 - Arithmetic I: Computation

    (1,1) 2 Non-Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the placement test.
    This is the first in a sequence of two courses designed to strengthen computational skills without the aid of a calculator and to review arithmetic concepts in preparation for the study of algebra. The course meets for seven weeks and includes a weekly 2-hour lab component. Students move through the course in a lecture-lab environment. Topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals, with an emphasis on order of operations. Exponent and square root notations are also included.


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  • MATH 014 - Arithmetic II: Proportional Reasoning

    (1,1) 2 Non-Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 013 - Arithmetic I: Computation  or appropriate score on the placement test.
    This is the second in a sequence of two courses designed to strengthen computational skills and to review arithmetic concepts in preparation for college work. The course meets for seven weeks and includes a weekly 2-hour lab component. Students move through the course in a lecture-lab environment. Topics include ratios, proportions, percents, systems of measurement, geometry formulas and introduction to signed numbers. Students are also introduced to the use of the calculator when working with measurement and geometry.


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  • MATH 020W - Elementary Algebra with Workshop

    (6,0) 6 Non-Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 014 - Arithmetic II: Proportional Reasoning  or appropriate score on placement test.
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to and development of elementary algebra concepts and covers the same material as Math 020 Elementary Algebra.  Topics include exponents, polynomials, factoring, solving first degree equations and inequalities, rational and radical expressions, quadratic equations, techniques of graphing, systems of equations and applications.


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  • MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra

    (4,0) 4 Non-Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra  or appropriate score on placement test.
    This course is for the student whose high school preparation in Algebra or placement score indicates insufficient knowledge or skill for success in college courses in statistics or pre-calculus. The course meets four hours each week; three hours in a lecture setting and one hour in guided study sessions. The topics include solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing linear and quadratic equations, rational and radical expressions, integer and rational exponents, absolute value equations, introduction to functions and their graphs and systems of linear equations.


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  • MATH 100 - Finite Math

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra  or satisfactory score on placement test. MATH 025 - Algebra Mod 4, MATH 026 - Algebra Transition Course, or MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra  may also serve as a prerequisite.
    This course presents simplified but realistic versions of applications to real-world models, especially in business situations. Emphasis is placed on computational skills, ideas, and problem solving rather than on mathematical theory. Topics include systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, probability, statistics, and finance.


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  • MATH 101 - Number Systems

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra  or satisfactory score on placement test. MATH 025 - Algebra Mod 4, MATH 026 - Algebra Transition Course, or MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra  may also serve as a prerequisite.
    A survey course designed to serve the needs of liberal arts majors. Topics include systems of enumeration, sets and set operations, logic, problem solving strategies, modular arithmetic, Euclidean geometry, and number theory. This course will not satisfy the mathematics requirements for students in science, mathematics, and business administration programs.


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  • MATH 102 - Problem Solving Strategies

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra  or satisfactory score on a placement test. MATH 025 - Algebra Mod 4, MATH 026 - Algebra Transition Course, or MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra  may also serve as a prerequisite.
    This course is designed as a transfer course for students seeking degrees in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Emphasis is placed on computational skills, problem solving and teaching via a hands-on approach. Topics include number theory, probability, statistics, functions, geometry, and measurement.


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  • MATH 103C - Quantitative Literacy

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 020 - Elementary Algebra  or a satisfactory score on a placement test.  May also serve as a prerequisite: Algebra Mod 4 ((MATH 025), Algebra Transition Course (MATH 026), or  
    This course builds upon algebra to cover mathematical concepts such as functions, logarithms, personal finance, statistics, and probability, and their applications.   It develops students’ ability to reason with quantitative information. Topics include using data, functions, and graphs as they relate to fiscal, environmental, and health applications, quantitative reasoning and statistical thinking.


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  • MATH 110 - Statistics I

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra , or MATH 025 - Algebra Mod 4 Rational & Radical Behavior, or appropriate score on math placement test.
    This is a first course in statistics that introduces the student to the methods and uses of statistical research. Topics include descriptive displays and analysis, classical probability, the normal distribution, the sampling distribution of the mean, and inferences concerning means p-values.


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  • MATH 111 - Statistics II

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 - Statistics I .
    This course is a continuation of Statistics I. Topics include description and analysis of bivariate data, regression and correlation, inferences in regression, chi-square procedures, inferences in two means and proportions, simple experimental design, analysis of variance, and optional non-parametric tests.


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  • MATH 112 - Precalculus I

    (3,1) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra , or MATH 025 - Algebra Mod 4: Rational and Radical Behavior, or appropriate score on the math placement test.
    This course is designed as the first semester of a two semester sequence for students preparing to study calculus. This course consists of a weekly 1-hour lab. Topics include the study of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions and other topics from algebra.


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  • MATH 114H - Precalculus - Honors

    (6,0) 6 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): GPA of 3.5 or permission of instructor. MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra  or MATH 025 - Algebra Mod 4: Rational & Radical Behavior or appropriate score on math placement test.
    This is an honors course designed for students preparing to study calculus. This course consists of a weekly 1-hour lab. The material covered in this course combines the material in BOTH   and  . As an honors course, it includes additional materials from the one credit   course. Topics include the study of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions and other topics from algebra, trigonometry and analytic geometry. It also includes the binomial theorem and the study of limits of polynomial, rational, radical and trigonometric functions. Students who successfully complete Precalculus Honors can proceed directly into the study of calculus.


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  • MATH 117H - Statistics - Honors

    (6,0) 6 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): GPA of 3.5 or permission of the instructor. MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra , or MATH 025 - Algebra Mod 4, or appropriate score on math placement test.
    This is an honors course designed for students requiring two semesters of Statistics. The material covered in this course combines the material in BOTH   and  , as well as topics of Experimental Design.  This course introduces the student to the methods and uses of statistical research.  Topics include descriptive displays and analysis, classical probability, the normal distribution, the sampling distribution of the mean, inferences concerning means, critical values, and p-values (Statistics I). Other topics include description and analysis of bivariate data, regression and correlation, inferences in regression, chi-square procedures, inferences in two means and proportions, simple experimental design, analysis of variance, and optional non-parametric tests (Statistics II). Experimental Design topics include randomized block designs, two-way factorial experiments, repeated measures, relationship between ANOVA and regression, two-stage nested designs, and estimation based on nested sampling.


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  • MATH 150 - Applied Calculus

    (4,0) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 113 - Precalculus II , or  MATH 114H - Precalculus - Honors  or a satisfactory score on a math placement test.
    A one-semester course in Calculus as applied to business, economics, the behavioral sciences, the social sciences, and biology.  Topics include the basic principles of limits; continuity; derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; the study of antiderivatives; the integral of algebraic, trigonometric, and exponential functions; and applications of the integral.  Credit will not be given for both Applied Calculus and Calculus I.


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  • MATH 151 - Calculus I

    (3,2) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Three-and-one-half years of college preparatory mathematics including Trigonometry and a satisfactory score on a placement test, or MATH 113 - Precalculus II  or MATH 114H - Precalculus - Honors  .
    Introductory calculus with a technology-based computer laboratory component. Topics include limits, differentiation, applications of derivatives, integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and logarithmic, exponential, and other transcendental functions. The Honors Option is available for this course.


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  • MATH 152 - Calculus II

    (3,2) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 151 - Calculus I .
    The second semester of a three-semester sequence of introductory calculus with a technology-based computer laboratory. Topics include integration techniques, integration applications in various coordinate systems, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, and infinite series. The Honors Option is available for this course.


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  • MATH 251 - Calculus III

    (3,2) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 152 - Calculus II .
    Third semester of calculus with a technology-based computer laboratory. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, curves in space, functions of two or more variables, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, line integrals, Green’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem. The Honors Option is available for this course.


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