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2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Psychology

  
  • PSY 3020 - Physiological Psychology

    4
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010 , 3180  with grades of “C” or higher
    An in-depth presentation of the structural and functional characteristics of the mammalian nervous system. Students will apply what they learn to animal subjects to gain experience working with different species and write their results in two APA-style manuscripts. When appropriate, examples from research in children, adults, and special populations will also be provided.
  
  • PSY 3030 - Sensory Processes

    4
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010 3180  with grades of “C” or higher
    An overview of the major topics in human sensation and perception. The course will focus on sensory system structure, function, and information processing. How this information explains human perceptual abilities and limitations will be discussed. This course includes both lecture and laboratory activities.
  
  • PSY 3040 - Cognitive Processes

    4
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010  , 3180  with grades of “C” or higher
    The scientific study of basic cognitive processes. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, concept formation, reasoning, problem solving, intelligence and language. This course includes both lecture and laboratory activities.
  
  • PSY 3050 - Career Development in Psychology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and psychology major status
    Examines career development theory and the multitude of career options in psychology with or without a graduate degree. Graduate school acceptance and success will be examined. Students will evaluate options, develop a resume and research skills, complete interest inventories, identify potential careers, practice interview skills, and develop a career plan.
  
  • PSY 3100 - Developmental Psychology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course provides an overview of the empirical evidence regarding physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes that occur from conception to death. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the various biological, environmental and cultural influences on human development.
  
  • PSY 3110 - Child Development

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  or EDUC 2100  with a grade of “C” or higher
    The scientific study of human development from conception through pre-adolescence. Cognitive, physical, social, emotional and moral areas of development will be studied through the examination of empirical, conceptual, and theoretical materials. Attention will be given to child development as it occurs in the contexts of school, family, and peer environments.
  
  • PSY 3120 - Adult Development

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher
    The scientific study of human development in the adult years. Attention will be given to continuity and change in intellectual, personality, and biological areas of development and in the areas of family structure and career development.
  
  • PSY 3130 - Introduction to Educational Psychology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  or EDUC 2100  with a grade of “C” or higher for either course.
    Provides prospective teachers an understanding of the way students learn and develop. The learning process, its determining conditions, and its results will be emphasized. The course will also provide an overview of child and adolescent development as it relates to student behavior.
  
  • PSY 3180 - Research Methods

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010 2010  with grades of “C” or higher
    Introductory methods of psychological research are presented. An analysis of various research designs is also examined. A research proposal, following APA format, is required.
  
  • PSY 3200 - Adolescent Development

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  or EDUC 2100  with a grade of “C” or higher for either course
    The scientific study of human development from pre-adolescence through late adolescence. Cognitive, social, emotional and physical areas of development will be studied through examination of empirical, conceptual and theoretical materials. Attention will be given to adolescent development as it occurs in the contexts of school, family and peer environments.
  
  • PSY 3210 - Psychology of Women

    3
    Examination of developmental characteristics of women, myths and stereotypes, sex roles, sexuality, life styles, values, achievement motivation, power, mental health, and mental disorders in women. The empirical study of the psychological issues of women will be emphasized.
  
  • PSY 3230 - African American Psychology

    3
    This course explores historical and contemporary psychological issues concerning persons of African-American descent. Issues including racial identity, gender, worldview, and the sociocultural experiences of persons of African-American descent in the diaspora will be addressed. Presentation and review of psychological theories and research will be the foundation of the course.
  
  • PSY 3290 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 2010  or MATH 1530  with a grade of “C” or higher
    An introduction to theory and practice in psychological measurement. Classical and modern theories of measurement are studied. The relevance and use of current measure of personality, achievement, and aptitude are examined. Various methods of collecting psychological information are surveyed.
  
  • PSY 3330 - Social Psychology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher
    A systematic and scientific approach to the psychological problems of social and human interactions. Topics covered: attitude, altruism, attraction, attribution, aggression, social self, social influence, social cognition, social perception, leadership, group dynamics, prejudice, discrimination, and applied social psychology.
  
  • PSY 3340 - Health Psychology

    3
    The study of the biopsychosocial approach to health and wellness. This course emphasizes the learning of skills that lead to healthy responses to stress and the enhancement of psychological resiliency. A major focus of the course will be on the practice of skills that lead to healthy interpersonal functioning of the individual in their familial and social context.
  
  • PSY 3500 - Consumer Psychology

    3
    Application of psychological theory and applied research methods to the study of consumer behavior. The psychological processes that influence consumer decision making will be addressed including problem recognition and information search, alternative evaluation and choice behavior, and post purchase attitudes and behavior. The antecedents and consequences of consumer satisfaction will be highlighted.
  
  • PSY 4000 - History and Systems of Psychology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and Junior or Senior Standing
    The development of psychology from the philosophical antecedents to its present status as a science and a profession. Each system of ideas which has contributed to the development of psychology will be studied and evaluated.
  
  • PSY 4010 - Death, Dying and Bereavement

    3
    Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status or permission of instructor
    An overview of death issues from a multicultural, developmental perspective. Topics covered include changing attitudes, the American death system, death across the life span, coping supporting caregivers, ethical/legal issues, funeral and memorialization practices.
  
  • PSY 4020 - Forensic Psychology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor
    Forensic psychology is the application of psychological research and principles to the understanding and functioning of the legal and criminal justice system. This course includes such areas as psychology in the courtroom (jury selection, competency), criminal psychology (police psychology, criminal psychopathology), and family psychology (child custody, sexual abuse).
  
  • PSY 4030 - Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology

    3
    Description:  Introduction to new field of occupational health psychology.  Course will cover models of job stress, work family balance, workplace incivility, and safety climate.  Course format will be lecture/discussion.
  
  • PSY 4050 - Applied Psychopharmacology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor
    An introduction to psychopharmacology that will examine prescription, legal and illegal drug effects on the brain and behavior, including withdrawal and abuse. Clinical, legal, and ethical aspects will also be discussed. A NIH grant proposal will also be taught and evaluated.
  
  • PSY 4060 - Group Dynamics

    3
    Analysis of the nature and origin of small groups and interaction processes. Emphasis on methodology, group development, conflict, decision making, leadership, and task performance.
  
  • PSY 4120 - Human Factors

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010  , 3180  with grades of “C” or higher and junior or senior standing
    An introduction to applied experimental psychology. The course covers human ability in the areas of perception, cognition, and motor skills and how this information is used in the design of machines, displays, software, and everyday appliances.
  
  • PSY 4140 - Learning and Behavioral Disorders

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  or 3130  with a grade of “C” or higher
    An overview of theories, characteristics, assessment, and treatment of learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. Program considerations for learning disabled and behavioral disordered children will be highlighted.
  
  • PSY 4150 - Behavior Modification: Theories and Practice

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Theories, principles, and techniques of cognitive and behavioral management for use in schools, clinics, hospitals, and agencies. Emphasizes behavior management techniques.
  
  • PSY 4350 - Psychology of Personality

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and Junior or Senior standing
    The major theories of human personality are studied with emphasis on scientific research in the area.
  
  • PSY 4360 - Abnormal Psychology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and Junior or Senior standing
    A consideration of various forms of psychological abnormality in terms of the settings in which they appear. Attention directed to methods of prevention and treatment. Topics covered: anxiety disorders, functional psychosis, and mental disorders with brain pathology.
  
  • PSY 4370 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 4360  with a grade of “C” or higher and junior or senior standing
    Introduces students to major perspectives and practices in contemporary clinical psychology. Reviews clinical interventions in response to psychopathology; focuses on case conceptualization, specialty areas within the field, and practical issues in the professional practice of psychology in clinical settings.
  
  • PSY 4380 - Military Psychology

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course provides a survey of the major areas in military psychology. Principal topics include: leadership training, persuasion and propaganda, human factors engineering, selection, classification and assignment, optimizing human performance under adverse conditions, ethnic diversity and gender issues, clinical and consulting activities and careers in military psychology.
  
  • PSY 4444 - Cross Cultural Psychology

    3
    Explores the interaction of psychological and socio-cultural influences on human thought and behavior. Emphasizing active learning and adapting a global perspective this course may explore topics such as, dynamics of culture as a psychological variable, cross-cultural research methods, cultural differences in basic psychological processes, personality, social behavior, intergroup relations, gender, emotions, communications, organizational behavior across cultures, health and treatment of abnormal behavior in different cultures.
  
  • PSY 4500 - Psychology Applied to Work

    3
    Survey course covering the major topics within the field of I/O psychology including employee selection, training and development, performance appraisal, job analysis, leadership, work motivation, and organizational development.
  
  • PSY 4610 - Special Topics

    1-3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010   with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
  
  • PSY 4620 - Special Topics

    1-3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or  higher and permission of instructor
    Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
  
  • PSY 4630 - Special Topics

    1-3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
  
  • PSY 4640 - Special Topics

    1-3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
  
  • PSY 4641 - Research Experience

    1
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Research activities in psychology agreed on by the student and faculty instructor which may include lab activities, data collection, data management, statistical analyses, and written or oral APA style research reports. Only 6 hours of research experience may be taken and on 3 hours may count toward the 15 required psychology elective credits.
  
  • PSY 4642 - Research Experience

    2
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Research activities in psychology agreed on by the student and faculty instructor which may include lab activities, data collection, data management, statistical analyses, and written or oral APA style research reports. Only 6 hours of research experience may be taken and on 3 hours may count toward the 15 required psychology elective credits.
  
  • PSY 4643 - Research Experience

    3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Research activities in psychology agreed on by the student and faculty instructor which may include lab activities, data collection, data management, statistical analyses, and written or oral APA style research reports. Only 6 hours of research experience may be taken and on 3 hours may count toward the 15 required psychology elective credits.
  
  • PSY 4650 - Special Topics

    1-3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
  
  • PSY 4660 - Special Topics

    1-3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
  
  • PSY 4670 - Special Topics

    1-3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
  
  • PSY 4680 - Special Topics

    1-3
    Prerequisite: PSY 1010  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
  
  • PSY 4840 - Honors Research

    3
    Prerequisite: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and permission of instructor
    This course is offered on an individual basis. Students are required to design, conduct, and report the results of an original research project. The student is responsible for identifying a faculty supervisor.
  
  • PSY 4850 - Honors Field Experience

    3
    Prerequisite: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and permission of instructor
    A field experience opportunity in which students work in the local community under the supervision of a professional. It provides a practical context in which the student can apply, integrate and analyze classroom learning. The student is responsible for identifying a faculty supervisor and a potential field placement. The student, faculty supervisor and field supervisor will develop a contract designating the academic responsibilities and field placement responsibilities.

Public Management

  
  • PM 451A - Selected Topics in Public Management

    3
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
    An examination of a selected topic in public management by an instructor on a one-time basis.
  
  • PM 451B - Selected Topics in Public Management

    3
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
    An examination of a selected topic in public management by an instructor on a one-time basis.
  
  • PM 451C - Selected Topics in Public Management

    3
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
    An examination of a selected topic in public management by an instructor on a one-time basis.
  
  • PM 2500 - Statistics for Public Management

    3
    Introduction to basic statistics needed for conducting social science research.
  
  • PM 3010 - Developing Volunteer Programs

    3
    This class is designed to foster and develop a theoretical understanding and a practical application for private citizens/agencies and public agencies to work together in providing a wide range of public services - from feeding and clothing; neighborhood crime watch; Habitat for Humanity; to mental health assistance. In this class we will explore and examine effective methods for managing volunteer programs supported by private and public agencies. This analysis will be conducted from a historical perspective.
  
  • PM 3140 - Introduction to the Legal Process

    3
    Provides a basic background in the United States legal process for students who want only an overview of the process or who plan to take additional courses in the legal field. The course will survey the history of the common law, legal reasoning, basic terminology, legal research, the legal profession, and provide an introduction to civil and criminal processes.
  
  • PM 3150 - The American Criminal Justice System

    3
    Describes and analyzes the system’s operational components from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Material is drawn from administrative sciences, law, human behavior, sociology, psychology, and political science, in addition to criminal justice.
  
  • PM 3160 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

    3
    Focuses on civil liberties in terms of congressional statutes and judicial rulings. The impact of judicial rulings on the implementation and administration of statutory law is examined.
  
  • PM 3170 - Criminal Law

    3
    Provides an analysis of the nature and theories of law and the substantiative nature of common law and statutory law regarding criminal sanctions. Constitutional case law is the primary mode of analysis.
  
  • PM 3180 - Criminal Procedures

    3
    The procedural aspects of criminal law pertaining to police powers in connection with the laws of arrest search and seizure, the exclusionary rule, eavesdropping, confessions, and related decision-making factors.
  
  • PM 3200 - Public Sector Management

    3
    Management in the public sector with a special focus upon the ways in which government employs a wide variety of disciplines in the implementation of public policy.
  
  • PM 3230 - Public Personnel Administration

    3
    Governmental policies in the United States relating to the staffing of public administrative agencies. Examination of the structure of the civil service system, personnel recruitment, selections, training, and collective bargaining by public employees.
  
  • PM 3235 - Public Policy Analysis

    3
    The policy-making process with emphasis on policy analysis. Specific policy areas included for analysis are welfare, criminal justice, education, civil rights, energy, the environment, and regulation of the economy.
  
  • PM 3240 - Public Budgeting and Financial Management

    3
    Budgeting and financial management in the public sector. Reviews the governmental revenues and expenditures. Analyzes the practices and procedures of public financial management.
  
  • PM 3250 - The Principles and Practice of Urban Planning

    3
    Methods and procedures used in urban planning; practical dimensions of collecting, reviewing and developing plans useful for local projects.
  
  • PM 3310 - Race and Cultures in Administration and Politics

    3
    An examination of controversies relating to racial integration of schools, neighborhoods, and workplace. An analysis of the relationship between racism and workplace, crime, family disorganization, and the role of racial fears along with reasons for not eliminating injustice through changes in policy and legislation.
  
  • PM 3400 - Women and Administration

    3
    The role of women in administration. A focus on the problems and opportunities in the workplace with the entrance of women in administration.
  
  • PM 3710 - Evaluation and Effectiveness

    3
    This course is designed to expose students to the prominent techniques of individual group and team performance evaluation. It is also designed to develop manager trained to utilize and apply these techniques to public and quasi-public sector organizations for the purpose of quantifying individual, team and group performance for the purpose of improving organizational effectiveness.
  
  • PM 3760 - Methods of Research for Administration

    3
    The nature of the scientific method and basic techniques in social science research as applied to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of social and management data.
  
  • PM 4090 - Comparative Public Administration

    3
    Introduction to the governmental administrative and political systems of both developed and underdeveloped countries. Focus on the political system and its manifestation in the administrative system.
  
  • PM 4100 - Normative Theory and Public Management

    3
    Classical conception of political philosophy through an in-depth study of how the major political philosophers dealt with the problems of individual and social justice, the best possible regime forms, and the natural criteria of evaluating and judging the management of public institutions.
  
  • PM 4120 - Organizational Theory and Behavior

    3
    An introduction to organizational theory and its relationship to behavior and management.
  
  • PM 4320 - Administrative Law

    3
    The procedural law of public agencies and the exercise of discretion and control through internal procedures and judicial review. Special emphasis is directed toward the legal environment of public administration and the impact of court decisions on the administrative process.
  
  • PM 4330 - Political Aspects of Criminal Behavior

    3
    An examination of criminal behavior of individuals and the effects of their behavior on the political system. Both the reality of criminal behavior and the perception of crime will be examined in relation to measures taken to control the behavior of criminals.
  
  • PM 4340 - Public Sector Labor Law

    3
    An examination of the emergence and impact of unionization and collective bargaining on the public sector with emphasis on the role of the public administrator. Administrative and court decisions to examine issues of current significance concerning public sector labor relations.
  
  • PM 4350 - Employment Discrimination Law

    3
    Concentrates on employment distinctions based on invidious grounds; such as race, gender, religion, national origin, age, and handicaps. It examines Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Equal Pay Act, and various executive orders pertaining to employment discrimination.
  
  • PM 4360 - Ethics in Public Administration and Not-for-Profit Organization

    3
    The management of public and non-profit organizations must be, by definition, ethical. This is an undergraduate course on ethical management for public services and non-profit organizations. The main purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive coverage of ethical issues in managing public services and a variety of not-for-profit organizations. This course introduces students to various aspects of administrative ethics with specific reference to public sector management. The seminar style course is designed to help students learn about the basic ethical principles that should guide administrative decision making within the public sector. At the end of the course students should be familiar with the different paradigms and ethical constructs that are inherent within the process of ethical reasoning. An underlying theme of this course is one of intertwining theory and practice. In fact, ethical theories will be tested out in practice, and practice will be grounded in theory.
  
  • PM 4370 - Managing Not-for-Profit Organizations

    3
    The non-profit sector is the fastest growing category of organizations in the USA. This course focuses on key aspects of managing a variety of Not-For-Profit organizations. It also identifies some of the controversial issues and challenges facing the Non-Profit sector. This course is designed to be an exploration of the goals and activities of the Not-For-Profit (NFP), Private Volunteer Organization (PVO) and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and of the wide variety of issues faced by employees and managers in these organizations.
  
  • PM 4380 - Training and Development in Public Sector and Non-Profit Organizations

    3
    This undergraduate course is designed to provide students interested in the field of human resources with knowledge and skills necessary to understand the processes of learning, training, and development and their applications in public and non-profit organizations. This course is a guide to the design, implementation and evaluation of training needs, design of relevant training curricula, implementation of training programs with appropriate training methods, trainers, and effective evaluation of training programs with reference to the job performance of the employee and organizational effectiveness.
  
  • PM 4810 - Professional Seminar in Public Management

    3
    Professional skill development seminar for those students preparing for public management internships.
  
  • PM 4860 - Public Management Internship and Practicum

    6
    Supervised work experience with a cooperating governmental or quasi-governmental agency. Students also must meet biweekly in a seminar organized around topics relating to the intern experience.

Quantitative Methods

  
  • QM 2110 - Business and Economic Statistics I

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1110  or equivalent (at least two years of high school algebra and advanced high school or college-level mathematics computer literacy
    An introduction to basic statistical concepts and techniques applied to business decision- making.
  
  • QM 3110 - Statistics for Business and Economics

    3
    Prerequisite: Benchmark BB1 
    Intermediate level coverage of statistical concepts and techniques as applied to business and economic decision making. Major topics discussed will include hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, time-series analysis and nonparametric methods.

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RLTN 484A - Radiologic Lab Internship

    15
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Two semesters of internship providing practical application of the skills and abilities in radiologic technology. Students are assigned to an accredited hospital in a designated technology area of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, computerized axial tomography, ultra-sound, nuclear magnetic resonance. Positron emission tomography and radiation therapy.
  
  • RLTN 484B - Radiologic Lab Internship

    15
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Two semesters of internship providing practical application of the skills and abilities in radiologic technology. Students are assigned to an accredited hospital in a designated technology area of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, computerized axial tomography, ultra-sound, nuclear magnetic resonance. Positron emission tomography and radiation therapy.
  
  • RLTN 2050 - Medical Terminology

    1
    Prerequisite: One year Freshman English
    Not open to students majoring or minoring in biology. An introduction to medical vocabulary including definition of terms, general usage, spelling, and pronunciation. Common prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and abbreviations concerned with the health professions are stressed.
  
  • RLTN 3000 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology

    2
    Open only to majors admitted to the radiologic technology program in radiography concentration. A study of professional organizations, ethics, legal issues, radiation protection, methodology and elementary imaging techniques.
  
  • RLTN 3010 - Patient Care and Interaction

    3
    Open only to majors admitted to the radiologic technology program in radiography concentration. A study of the physical and psychological needs of the family and patient, patient transfer techniques, interaction with the terminally ill, vital signs, administration of injections, pharmaceuticals, contrast media, IV and the tube maintenance urinary catherization, ECG’s, emergency medical situations, infectious disease process and universal precautions.
  
  • RLTN 3020 - Image Production Evaluation I

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 
    A study of factors influencing radiographic quality and conditions influencing exposures, technique charts and artifact analysis.
  
  • RLTN 3030/3031 - Radiographic Procedures I (and lab)

    5
    Prerequisite: Only open to students who are admitted to the RLTN major program in radiography concentration Corequisite: RLTN 3031
    A study of radiographic procedures involving the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvis and spine. Emphasis on equipment manipulation, quality assurance, quality control, evaluation of radiographs, and radiologic techniques.
  
  • RLTN 3040 - Radiographic Image Analysis

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3080  Corequisite: RLTN 3030 
    Open only to majors admitted to the radiologic technology program in radiography concentration. A study designed to provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image evaluation and factor that affect image quality.
  
  • RLTN 3050/3051 - Clinical Radiation Oncology I (and lab)

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3081  Corequisite: RLTN 3051
    Review of histopathology, etiology and epidemiology of site-specific cancers.  Prognostic indicators including diagnosis, staging and routes of metastases and the impact of these factors on fraction and total dose discussed.
  
  • RLTN 3080 - Introduction to Clinical Education

    2
    Open only to majors admitted to the radiologic technology program in radiography concentration. Introduction to the field of Radiography.  Course introduces the student to patient care, radiation protection and prepares the student for initial clinical practice.
  
  • RLTN 3081 - Introduction to Clinical Radiation Oncology

    2
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3080  with a grade of “C” or higher and admission to the radiation therapy program.
    Course is designed to prepare the student for clinical education.  Topics include patieint care. practice standards and the roles and responsibilities of a radiation therapist.
  
  • RLTN 3082 - Clinical Education I

    2
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010 , 3020  ; and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiographic procedures.
  
  • RLTN 3083 - Clinical Education II

    2
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010  , 3020  , 3030/3031 , 3082 ; and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiographic procedures.
  
  • RLTN 3084 - Clinical Education I

    2
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3081  or 3080  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiation therapy procedures.
  
  • RLTN 3086 - Clinical Education II

    2
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3084  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiation therapy procedures.
  
  • RLTN 3115 - Image Production and Evaluation II

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3020 ; and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    A study of image qualities and image production to include radiographic qualities, production and properties of x-rays, types of distortion, primary exposure factors, and control of scatter radiation.
  
  • RLTN 3116 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010 ; and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    A study of biological, chemical and physical effects of radiation. Emphasis is placed on radiation measurement and exposure to minimize somatic and genetic effects.
  
  • RLTN 3117 - Quality Control in Radiologic Technology

    2
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010 , 3020 ,  , 3115 , 3116 ; and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher) 
    Equipment testing, analysis of quality control data and quality assurance data, federal government guidelines and introduction to total quality management and procedures within the discipline of radiologic technology.
  
  • RLTN 3140/3141 - Radiographic Procedures II (and lab)

    5
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010 3030/3031 ; and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher) Corequisite: RLTN 3141
    A study of procedures involving vertebral column, bony thorax, skull, facial bones, mastoids, mammography, and visceral organs requiring use of contrast media.
  
  • RLTN 3150/3151 - Clinical Radiation Oncology II (and lab)

    2
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3050/3051  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher) Corequisite: RLTN 3151
    Continuation of Clinical Radiation Oncology I.
  
  • RLTN 3200 - Simulation and Treatment Techniques I

    1
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3081  or 3080  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Students demonstrate accurate simulation and/or treatment set-up/patient immobilization for basic to intermediate radiation therapy protocols in a laboratory setting.
  
  • RLTN 3300 - Simulation and Treatment Techniques II

    1
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3200 ; and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Students demonstrate accurate simulation and/or treatment set-up/patient immobilization for intermediate to advanced radiation therapy protocols in a laboratory setting.
  
  • RLTN 4030 - Radiographic Procedures III

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010  , 3030/3031 , 3082 , 3083 , 3115 , 3116 ; and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    A study of special procedures involving, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), vascular studies, nuclear medicine technology (NM), and ultrasonography (US).
 

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