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GRC 491 - Special Studies/Topics
1 - 4 Hour(s)
Study of a selected topic not covered in the regular curriculum. The topic will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. Four credits maximum will apply toward degree.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
Health Care |
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HCA 100 - Health Care Terminology
2 Hour(s)
The study of basic medical terminology by learning root words, prefixes and suffixes. The study focuses on correct pronunciation, spelling and use of medical terms. Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of disease are discussed yet no previous knowledge of these topics is necessary.
SP only
2 Hour(s) |
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HCA 150 - Introduction to Health Care
4 Hour(s)
This course provides an introduction to the U.S. Health Care system. The current and historical social, political, and regulatory factors that influence the health care system in the United States are reviewed. Students are introduced to the structure, organization, financing, and utilization of health care services in the United States. Comparison of international and United States health delivery systems are reviewed.
SP and SU
4 Hour(s) |
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HCA 200 - Health Care Economics and Policy
4 Hour(s)
This course will explore the development of health policy in the United States and the impact it has on financing, organizing, and delivering health care services. Basic economic theories and their relationships to the structure and function of the United States health care system are explored. Special attention is paid to current national policy, health care reform and alternative health care systems.
FA only
Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 and HCA 150
4 Hour(s) |
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HCA 300 - Health Care Management
4 Hour(s)
This course addresses the management of organizations that deliver health care services. The course will examine the principles of effective management including organizational design, motivation, leadership, conflict management, teamwork, and cultural proficiency. Management issues that distinguish health services organizations from other types of organizations will be identified and strategies for dealing with these issues will be evaluated.
SP only
Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 and HCA 150
4 Hour(s) |
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HCA 350 - Health Care Law and Ethics
4 Hour(s)
This course presents an overview of legal and ethical issues facing managers and providers in health care. It provides students with a foundation of health law and ethical theory and reviews a wide variety of health care legal and ethical situations. Emphasis is placed on practical knowledge of health laws and ethics and their application in health care organizations. (Fall only)
Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 and HCA 150
4 Hour(s) |
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HCA 400 - Health Care Financial Management
4 Hour(s)
This course is designed to impart a working knowledge of introductory accounting and financial management concepts, techniques, and vocabulary as they apply to health care organizations. Applications of modern hospital and healthcare organization financial management and decision TO making are explored to prepare students for executive roles in healthcare settings. Financial management techniques used in budget preparation, investment alternatives, financial forecasting, and capital structures are presented with a focus on healthcare organizations.
FA only
Prerequisite(s): ACC 205 , BUS 101 and HCA 150
4 Hour(s) |
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HCA 450 - Health Care Information Management
4 Hour(s)
This course examines information systems as they relate to health care. Students will analyze information systems in clinical management, administration, education and research. The course emphasizes definitions, theory, technologies, workflow and expectations.
SP only
Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 and HCA 150
4 Hour(s) |
Health Education |
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HED 101 - Intro to Health Care Skills
1 Hour(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills that are necessary to become First Aid and Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED certified in accordance with the American Red Cross Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider guidelines. Students will also learn policies and standards regarding bloodborne pathogens and occupational exposure in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
(Required course fee)
FA, WN, SP
1 Hour(s) |
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HED 103 - Personal and Community Health
4 Hour(s)
Studies the dynamics of health in modern life with special emphasis on health concepts relevant to personal and community living.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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HED 201 - Nutrition
2 Hour(s)
Basic principles of nutrition are covered as well as current problems and topics regarding both personal and world nutrition today. Designed for the public school teacher, the community health educator or those in related fields.
FA
2 Hour(s) |
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HED 202 - Drugs, Society and Human Behavior
2 Hour(s)
This course is directed at introducing social, psychological, pharmacological and cultural aspects of drug use, misuse and abuse. In addition, the methods, materials and theories of drug abuse prevention in the school and community are introduced.
WN
2 Hour(s) |
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HED 204 - Human Sexuality
2 Hour(s)
This course reviews current information on health and human sexuality. Emphasis is given to cognitive and affective components of human sexuality. Major issues and topics in human sexuality are covered with particular attention to gender as it affects these issues.
SP
2 Hour(s) |
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HED 205 - Community Mental Health
2 Hour(s)
This course provides instruction in promotion of mental health on a community level. Counseling and patient education skills necessary to help individuals, families, and social groups cope with normal developmental challenges as well as the most prevalent community mental health problems, including modification of health TO related behaviors, are presented. This course explores violence and substance abuse, including assessment for elder, partner, and child abuse. Emphasis is on prevention strategies and promotion of wellness behaviors. Systems TO level program development and evaluation is included.
FA
2 Hour(s) |
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HED 206 - Taking Charge of Your Health and Wellbeing
2 Hour(s)
This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to analyze the impact of diet, exercise, stress management, health and other areas of total wellness on the quality of life. Through hands-on instruction and practice, students will create programs designed to improve and maintain health-related components of fitness and performance. This class will provide opportunities to use a variety of learning techniques discussed during the classroom, virtual classroom (Canvas), and lab days.
SP
2 Hour(s) |
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HED 207 - Gerontology for Healthcare
2 Hour(s)
This course examines factors impacting the health of older adults, including the exploration of stigma, socioeconomics, physiological changes, pharmacologic factors, psychological needs, and legal issues. Current health care resources and programming will be investigated along with innovative solutions to the health care crisis faced by many older adults. End-of-life issues will also be discussed.
FA alternate years
2 Hour(s) |
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HED 323 - School Health Programs
2 Hour(s)
Studies the importance of well TO organized and planned school health programs with special emphasis on the importance of health to the school. Graduate credit available.
SP
2 Hour(s) |
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HED 353 - Special Methods in Teaching Health Education
4 Hour(s)
Applications of general principles and methods of teaching health education. Special emphasis upon selection, use, and preparation of equipment, materials, teaching aids, and other resources especially designed for the health education setting (Pre TO K TO 12).
FA
Prerequisite(s): HED 323
4 Hour(s) |
History |
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HIS 103 - Roots of the Western World
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1
This survey course traces the Western experience from our classical heritage to the French Revolution. It examines the major political, social, economic and religious institutions which worked to shape the world we live in today.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 104 - Europe and the Modern World
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1
This survey course complements HIS 103 by exploring ideas and events that have shaped European society and Europe’s relations with other parts of the world since the French Revolution.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 105 - America to 1877
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1
This course introduces students to the origins of the United States from pre-Columbian times to the end of Reconstruction.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 106 - America since 1877
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1
A study of the American experience since Reconstruction.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 106H - America Since 1877
4 Hour(s)
A study of the American experience since Reconstruction, which focuses primarily on stimulating critical thinking and historical inquiry. The course draws upon extensive primary sources to explore a series of historical questions about recent American history and culture.
FA, odd years
Prerequisite(s): Honors student or permission of instructor
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 107 - Understanding the Premodern World
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1
An examination of global societies prior to 1500 with an emphasis on the non-western world, this course considers their development individually and in contact with one another, as well as their contributions to the making of the early modern world system.
FA
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 108 - Understanding Our Contemporary World
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1
An examination of non-western societies from 1500, their development, their responses to the West, and their contributions to the making of the modern world.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 109 - Kilts and Castles: The Middle Ages in the Movies
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1
Have you ever wondered how accurate movies like Braveheart are, or why they say what they do about the middle ages? If so, this course is for you! In this class you’ll learn about the real history that will allow you to critically evaluate films we’ll watch in class, while also learning about medieval kings and queens, heretics and inquisitors, women and men.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 110 - History of Modern China
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1 and CCD
This course examines Chinese history and culture with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Specific attention is given to China’s reformers and revolutionaries and their attempts to transform Chinese political, economic, and social institutions.
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 112 - Intro to Latin America History
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1 and CCD
This survey of Latin America from preconquest to the present focuses on the historical roots of contemporary issues in Latin America such as poverty, race relations, cultural mixing, and international relations. The class draws in part on Latin American literature, arts, and cinema to facilitate this investigation. ENG 170 is recommended prior to enrollment.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 120 - Coming to America: Immigrants in U.S. History
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1 and CCD
One of the United States’ most cherished founding stories is that ‘we are a nation of immigrants.” Yet, anti-immigration sentiment, nativism, and ethnocentrism, manifested in law, discrimination, and violence, recur in that same history. How and why do these two things co-exist? This course will introduce students to the history of immigration and immigrants to the United States from the colonial period to the present, in order to better contextualize the debates of the twenty-first century.
FA odd years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 120H - Coming to America: Immigrants in U.S. History
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1 and CCD
One of the United States’ most cherished founding stories is that ‘we are a nation of immigrants.” Yet, anti-immigration sentiment, nativism, and ethnocentrism, manifested in law, discrimination, and violence, recur in that same history. How and why do these two things co-exist? This course will introduce students to the history of immigration and immigrants to the United States from the colonial period to the present, in order to better contextualize the debates of the twenty-first century.
FA odd years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 121 - Comparative Genocide
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1 and CCD
This course examines genocide as a defining phenomenon of Western Civilization during the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Taking a comparative approach, students use primary and secondary sources to examine the contexts, justifications, technologies and consequences of several internationally-recognized genocides. The course also explores international efforts to hold governments and individuals accountable for genocidal acts, and the question of whether (and how) genocide can be prevented. The course also considers the extent to which recent conflicts meet-,or defy-these international standards.
FA
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 122 - The End of the World: Foretelling Endtimes in American History
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1 and CCD
The world is ending! Or so have believed thousands of Americans over the past three hundred years. This course examines the numerous intellectual, social, and religious movements in American history that have foretold the end of the world. We will closely examine and compare the historical cultures in the United States that have produce millennial and millenarian views and their effects on mainstream American culture in order to understand their origins and long term significance.
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 200 - Workshop for Historians
4 Hour(s)
This course prepares students for independent research in 300 level courses, the capstone, and beyond. Students discuss and apply tools, methods and interpretative approaches used in historical research. Students should plan to take this during their sophomore year, before enrolling in 300-level history courses.
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 203 - The American Civil War
4 Hour(s)
Examines the multiple origins of the American Civil War and the two cultures swept up in the conflict. Traces the political, social, diplomatic and military history of the war years.
Prerequisite(s): HIS 105 or permission of the department chair
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 210 - Hist-American Foreign Relations
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2
An overview of the foreign relations of the United States from colonial times to the present, with an emphasis on the period since 1900. The course examines the ways in which economic developments, domestic concerns, and cultural attitudes have helped shape the foreign policies of the United States.
SP, even years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 213 - Women in American History
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2
This course investigates the history of women in the United States from the colonial era to the present, with particular emphasis on the ways in which race and class have shaped women’s experiences.
FA, even years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 215 - American Encounters: Natives, Africans, and Europeans in the Americans, 1350-1750
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2 and CCD
This course examines the complex interactions between indigenous peoples, European colonizers and African peoples in the Spanish, Portuguese, French and British American colonial worlds. The course begins with examination of the pre-Columbian native cultures and then traces the development colonial society with particular emphasis on the cultural exchanges that occurred between these disparate peoples and the role of labor, religion, and popular resistance in that history.
FA, odd years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 217 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2
This focuses on important changes occurring in Europe from the last quarter of the fourteenth century to the mid seventeenth century. The period was one of educational, cultural, and religious change and reform, including the development of such important religious traditions as Lutheranism, Calvinism, and the Baptist tradition. We will explore topics through the reading of primary and secondary sources, culminating in a research project focused on secondary source research.
FA, even years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 218 - American Indian History
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2 and CCD
This course examines the history of the indigenous peoples of North America from pre-history to the present. Major themes will include the relationship between native peoples and the environment, the effect of contact on native cultures, the relationship among native tribes and between natives and the state, the place of the “Indian” in popular culture , and the changing status and identity of American Indians in American society.
SP odd years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 224H - The World Since 1945
4 Hour(s)
General Education H1 and CCD
A discussion-based study of themes and conflicts that have shaped global society since the end of World War II. Students use primary documents, autobiographies, oral histories and other sources of their own choosing to examine the Cold War, the developing world, genocide and other topics.
FA, even years
Prerequisite(s): Honors student or history major with permission of instructor
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 225H - Medieval Europe, China, and the Islamic Crescent
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2 and CCD
A study of the period before the development of European hegemony, focusing on contact between these three overlapping world cultural zones. In this course we examine the way in which economic, cultural, and intellectual interchanges affected the development of the civilizations under consideration as well as laying the foundation for future global interaction.
SP, even years
Prerequisite(s): Honors student; history majors and minors may be admitted by prior consent of the instructor
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 254 - Scholars, Saints, and other Medieval Ne’er Do Wells
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2
The middle ages saw the development of many ideas, institutions, and movements that affect our modern world. The Catholic church came into existence, universities emerged, and ideas about sex, gender, and how to understand the world that everyone in the western world deals with on a daily basis all came into being. This seminar course focuses on classroom disucssion combined with writing assignment in order to develop human literacy, cultural agility, and critical thinking.
FA, even years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 257 - Europe’s Civil War: 1900-1950
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2 and CCD
This course examines political, social, cultural and technological upheavals in Europe during the first half of the 20th century, including WWI and WWII. The course combines chronological and thematic approaches to highlight the major retooling of Euro-centric attitudes during this period. Students will interpret the extent to which broad claims hold true for particular populations. HIS 257 is NOT a course in U.S. History, but does count as a 200-level course in the history major/minor.
SP, odd years
Prerequisite(s): H1 or equivalent, or permission of instructor
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 280 - Internship in History
2 - 4 Hour(s)
An opportunity for majors to earn elective credit for work experiences related to history. Examples of potential internships include: research work at local historical societies, museum experience at Old World Wisconsin, work in public history, in non-profit organizations, or with various government agencies. Other work-oriented experiences may be designed by the student with the approval of the instructor. Internship credits will apply toward the degree but not toward the history major.
FA, SP, SU
The work is S/U graded
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, requires the consent of the instructor
2 - 4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 291 - Topics in History
2 - 4 Hour(s)
Intensive investigations of special subject matter. Recent topics include: World War II: Experiences and Legacies; America in the 1960s; Native American history; Central Europe; and Medieval Magic. Topics courses may be offered also at the 300 research course level.
Students may take more than one of these topic courses.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor (for 300-level)
2 - 4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 298 - Independent Study in History
2 - 4 Hour(s)
Generally permitted only in areas where the student has some background.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the divisional dean and consent of the instructor
2 - 4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 301 - The Forging of a Nation - The Colonial and Revolutionary Experience in North America
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2 and CCD
This course investigates the transformation of the English colonies in North America from the first encounters in the 1580s through the American Revolution, with particular emphasis on the social, political, and religious institutions that emerged out of the encounters between English colonists, Native Americans, and Africans.
SP, even years
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 305 - Recent America
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2
This course examines the history of the United States since the end of World War II to the present. It explores in particular the important social, political, and cultural developments of the period.
SP, odd years
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 316 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2
This is a research-oriented course focusing on important changes occurring in Europe from the last quarter of the fourteenth century to the mid seventeenth century. The period was one of educational, cultural, and religious change and reform. We will explore topics through the reading of primary and secondary sources, culminating in a research project focused on primary sources.
FA, even years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 318 - American Indian History
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2 and CCD
This course examines the history of the indigenous peoples of North America from prehistory to the present. Major themes will include the relationship between native peoples and the environment, the effect of contact on native cultures, the relationship among native tribes and between natives and the state, the place of the ‘Indian’ in popular culture, and the changing status and identity of American Indians in American society
SP, odd years
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 329 - The German Experience
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2 and CCD
A research-oriented course examining modern German history. Emphasis is placed on the process of unification, the Nazi era, the GDR and reunification.
FA, odd years
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor
Also Offered As: POL 329
Note(s): Students planning to take HIS 329 for their German language minor must contact the instructor (in the semester before they enroll in HIS 329) to develop a plan for adapting coursework to incorporate and demonstrate appropriate use of the language.
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 391 - Topics in History
4 Hour(s)
Intensive investigations of special subject matter. Recent topics include: World War II: Experiences and Legacies; America in the 1960s; Native American history; and Medieval Magic. Topics courses may be offered also at the 300 research course level.
Students may take more than one of these topic courses.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor (for 300-level)
4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 398 - Independent Study in History
2 - 4 Hour(s)
Generally permitted only in areas where the student has some background.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the divisional dean and consent of the instructor
2 - 4 Hour(s) |
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HIS 499 - Capstone - Senior Seminar for Historians
4 Hour(s)
This course requires students to produce a high-quality research paper based largely on primary sources and to formally present their work before other students and the history faculty. Students will also complete a portfolio including a representative sample of their previous written work in history courses.
FA
Prerequisite(s): HIS 200 and one 300-level research course
4 Hour(s) |
Health Sciences |
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HSC 311 - Cardiovascular Physiology
3 Hour(s)
This course is designed to put into practice basic and advanced cardiovascular physiology concepts. The course will include the conduction system, circulation system, ECG pattern recognition and intracardiac pressures. CV physiology will also explore the heart at the cellular level. Student will learn about the cardiac action potential, coupling and uncoupling of myocardial sarcomeres and preload/afterload concepts. This course will include cardiac heart sounds and other clinical clues used in conjunction with echocardiographic evidence to determine a cardiac diagnosis.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 312 - Cardiovascular Principles
3 Hour(s)
The first half of the course focuses on structure, function and pathology of the cardiovascular system. Mechanisms of function of the cardiovascular system will be discussed. Cardiac structures and identification will be covered. The second portion of this course will provide the necessary skills and knowledge to perform a complete cardiac Doppler examination. The course will cover the introduction to cardiac Doppler assessment, Doppler hemodynamics, and color flow imaging. The student will learn how to perform Doppler assessment and quantification of severity of valvular stenosis and regurgitation. Students will also learn how to provide information for both systolic and diastolic Doppler assessments.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 313 - Adult Echocardiography I
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the necessary knowledge and assessment of adult cardiomyopathies. Students will learn how to perform a comprehensive assessment of hypertrophic, restrictive, dilated, arrythmogenic and unclassified cardiomyopathies. Students will learn the necessary 2D imaging and Doppler hemodynamics assessments to complete a full comprehensive examination.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 314 - Adult Echocardiography II
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the necessary knowledge and assessment of adult valvular heart disease. Students will learn how to perform a comprehensive valvular heart assessment. This course will include an introduction to valvular disease, echocardiographic assessment of the aortic, mitral, tricuspid and pulmonary valve using 2D, M-mode, Doppler and color flow imaging. The course will also cover surgical valvular interventions and interrogation of both pre-op and post-op complete echocardiographic hemodynamic assessments.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 315 - Adult Echocardiography III
3 Hour(s)
The focus of this course is to provide the basic knowledge of major cardiac pathophysiology that students will encounter while practicing echocardiography. This course will cover systemic and pulmonary hypertension, infiltrative heart disease, cardiac tumors and masses, pericardial disease, cardiac diseases related to systemic illness, and diseases of the great vessels. Students will learn how to complete a comprehensive 2D and Doppler assessment of these major cardiac diseases.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 316 - Embryology of the Heart
3 Hour(s)
This course will discuss cardiovascular development as it relates to various types of congenital heart disease.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 317 - Special Procedures in Echocardiography
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the necessary knowledge and role of cardiac sonographers in special cardiac imaging procedures. Students will learn the fundamentals as well as the basic techniques of transesophageal imaging, contrast echocardiography, cardiac resynchronization therapy, pacemaker optimization setting, strain rate, twist/torsion, three-dimensional (3D) and pericardiocentesis imaging.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 318 - Pediatric Echocardiography I
3 Hour(s)
This course will introduce the student echocardiographer to various types of congenital heart disease. The types of congenital heart disease to be discussed in this course are; atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), transposition of the great arteries (TGA), double outlet right ventricle (DORV) and double outlet left ventricle (DOLV).
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 319 - Stress Echocardiography
3 Hour(s)
The intent of this course is to focus on preparing the student for coronary artery disease and stress echocardiography testing. Students will become competent in coronary artery distribution and anomalies. Student will actively participate in numerous stress echocardiographic examinations during this rotation.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 320 - Pediatric Echocardiography II
3 Hour(s)
This course will discuss the role of ultrasound in evaluating the pediatric heart and complex congenital heart disease. Types of CHD to be discussed in this course include inflow lesions, review of conotruncal anomalies, outflow lesions, cardiac chamber anomalies, abnormal vascular communications, cardiomyopathies, and post-operative evaluation of repair of congenital heart disease.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 350 - Introduction to Radiologic Science and Healthcare
2 Hour(s)
This 16 week two-credit course is designed as an introduction to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the health care organizations are examined and discussed in addition to professional responsibilities of the radiographer. Course content will include an introduction to basic concepts of body mechanics, vital signs, EKG, infection control and medical emergencies. CPR certification will be completed. Evaluation will be on the basis of critical thinking questions, a patient care paper, unit tests and a final exam.
2 Hour(s) |
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HSC 351 - Seminar in Radiography I
3 Hour(s)
This is a three-credit course; content is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care, including consideration for the diversity, physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. In addition the course will provide the intern with advanced knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques, venipuncture, pharmacology and medical ethics and law. Evaluation will be on the basis of quizzes, unit tests, and a final exam.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 352 - Radiation Protection
2 Hour(s)
This is a two-credit course. Content is designed to present an overview of the principles of radiation protection including the responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated. Course includes all aspects of radiation protection, dose limiting recommendations, detection duties and the cardinal principles of protection. Evaluation is on the basis of quizzes, unit tests and a final exam.
2 Hour(s) |
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HSC 353 - Medical Terminology
2 Hour(s)
This is a two-credit course. This will be a self-study unit. Interns will be required to complete all tests on the intranet. All assignments must be completed by the end of the second semester. Course work includes medical suffixes and prefixes, word-roots, and combining forms. Evaluation will be based on unit tests. Note: Only students accepted into the hospital phase of the Radiologic Technology program may register for this course.
Restrictions: This course is taught off-site and therefore not open to students in other majors.
2 Hour(s) |
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HSC 354 - Principles of Imaging I
2 Hour(s)
This is a two-credit course; content is designed to provide an overview of basic mathematics, an introduction to x-ray production, exposure factors, the control panel, beam restriction, filters, computed radiography, grids and radiographic quality. Evaluation will be based quizzes, unit exams and a final exam.
2 Hour(s) |
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HSC 355 - Principles of Imaging II
3 Hour(s)
This is a three-credit course; content is design to provide an knowledge on radiographic film, screens and film processing, radiographic quality, special imaging equipment. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, unit exams and a final exam.
3 Hour(s) |
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HSC 356 - Imaging Procedures I
5 Hour(s)
This is a five-credit course utilizing lectures, demonstrations and laboratory practice. Items to be covered include radiographic anatomy and procedures and of the upper and lower extremities, chest, abdomen, and barium studies. Pediatric imaging for each procedure will be discussed. The interns will identify radiographic anatomy, assess radiographic images for accurateness and identify evaluation criteria for a variety of procedures. This course integrates knowledge and skills from several didactic units. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, unit tests and a final exam.
5 Hour(s) |
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HSC 357 - Imaging Procedures II
5 Hour(s)
This is a five-credit course, utilizing lectures, demonstrations and laboratory practice. Radiographic anatomy and procedures for the bony thorax, vertebral column, and iodinated studies will be covered. Pediatric imaging for each procedure will be discussed. The pharmacology of contrast media will be introduced. The intern will identify radiographic anatomy, assess radiographic images for accurateness and identify evaluation criteria for a variety of procedures. This course integrates knowledge and skills from several didactic units. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, unit tests and a final exam.
5 Hour(s) |
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HSC 358 - Imaging Procedures III
3 Hour(s)
This is a three-credit course, utilizing lectures, demonstrations and laboratory practice. Radiographic anatomy and procedures for the cranium, facial bones will be discussed. Pediatric imaging for each procedure will be discussed. The interns will identify radiographic anatomy, assess radiographic images for accurateness and identify evaluation criteria for a variety of procedures. Historical exams and special fluoroscopic imaging will also be presented. This course integrates knowledge and skills from several didactic units. Evaluation will be based on quizzes, unit tests and a final exam.
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HSC 359 - Radiography Clinical Education I
3 Hour(s)
The clinical education is broken down into six semesters. There are a required number of competencies the intern must complete by the end of the 6th semester. Evaluation of the intern’s positioning skills, equipment manipulation, and use of radiation protection, patient care and knowledge of image production is conducted by the Clinical Instructors, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director and qualified staff technologists. The breakdown of clinical credit is as follows: Semester I HSC 359 3 credits Semester II HSC 360 3 credits Semester III HSC 361 4 credits Semester IV HSC 459 3 credits Semester V HSC 460 3 credits Semester VI HSC 461 4 credits
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HSC 360 - Radiography Clinical Education II
3 Hour(s)
The clinical education is broken down into six semesters. There are a required number of competencies the intern must complete by the end of the 6th semester. Evaluation of the intern’s positioning skills, equipment manipulation, and use of radiation protection, patient care and knowledge of image production is conducted by the Clinical Instructors, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director and qualified staff technologists. The breakdown of clinical credit is as follows: Semester I HSC 359 3 credits Semester II HSC 360 3 credits Semester III HSC 361 4 credits Semester IV HSC 459 3 credits Semester V HSC 460 3 credits Semester VI HSC 461 4 credits
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HSC 361 - Radiography Clinical Education III
4 Hour(s)
The clinical education is broken down into six semesters. There are a required number of competencies the intern must complete by the end of the 6th semester. Evaluation of the intern’s positioning skills, equipment manipulation, and use of radiation protection, patient care and knowledge of image production is conducted by the Clinical Instructors, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director and qualified staff technologists. The breakdown of clinical credit is as follows: Semester I HSC 359 3 credits Semester II HSC 360 3 credits Semester III HSC 361 4 credits Semester IV HSC 459 3 credits Semester V HSC 460 3 credits Semester VI HSC 461 4 credits
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HSC 370 - Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
3 Hour(s)
This course encompasses the first four (4) weeks of training. Course content includes emphasis on personal adaptation skills, nursing skills and staff development issues. An introduction to basic sonographic terminology, techniques, ultrasound physics, scanning techniques and abdominal sonography form the framework for future study. Lectures are correlated with scan lab demonstration and practice. The student handbook policies and procedures are emphasized.
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HSC 371 - Abdominal Sonography I
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the normal gross, cross-sectional, relational and sonographic anatomy of the upper abdomen to include blood vessels, liver, gall bladder, biliary system and pancreas. Physiology, pathology and related laboratory values are emphasized and correlated with sonographic findings. Lectures are correlated with scan lab demonstration and practice for each organ system.
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HSC 372 - Abdominal Sonography II
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the normal gross, cross-sectional, relational and sonographic anatomy of the upper abdomen to include kidneys, spleen, adrenal glands and retroperitoneum. Physiology, pathology, and related laboratory values are emphasized and correlated with sonographic findings. The use and importance of color and spectral Doppler will be emphasized. Each student must formally present one case study during this semester. Lectures are correlated with scan lab demonstration and practice for each organ system.
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HSC 373 - Clinical Education I
3 Hour(s)
The clinical component of our program allows students to rotate through all aspects of general and vascular sonography. Students progress in competence and ability on an individual basis and within the guidelines set forth by program faculty. A total of 19 competencies must be achieved during the duration of the program. This course focuses on an introduction to sonographic scanning, beginning abdominal technique and development of clinical skills. Sonographic technique is also practiced during routinely scheduled scan lab sessions, which are conducted by the program faculty.
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HSC 374 - Clinical Education II
3 Hour(s)
The clinical component of our program allows students to rotate through all aspects of general and vascular sonography. Student’s progress in competence and ability on an individual basis and within the guidelines set forth by program faculty. A total of 19 competencies must be achieved during the duration of the program. This course will focus on the mastery of abdominal and pelvis/transvaginal scanning, and development of obstetrical scanning skills. Sonographic technique is also practiced during routinely scheduled scan lab sessions, which are conducted by the program faculty.
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HSC 375 - Clinical Education III
3 Hour(s)
The clinical component of our program allows students to rotate through all aspects of general and vascular sonography. Student’s progress in competence and ability on an individual basis and within the guidelines set forth by program faculty. A total of 19 competencies must be achieved during the duration of the program. This course focuses on the refinement of abdominal, pelvic, obstetrical and small parts scanning skills. Sonographic technique is also practiced during routinely scheduled scan lab sessions, which are conducted by the program faculty.
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HSC 376 - OB/GYN Sonography I
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the normal gross, cross-sectional, relational and sonographic anatomy of the non-gravid female pelvis and the first trimester gravid uterus and developing fetus. Physiology, pathology and related laboratory values are emphasized and correlated with sonographic findings.
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HSC 377 - OB/GYN Sonography II
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the gravid uterus and developing fetus. Normal gross, cross-sectional, relational and sonographic anatomy will be discussed. Gestational dating methods, measurements, fetal and maternal health, placenta and multiple pregnancies are considered. Physiology, pathology and related laboratory values are emphasized and correlated with sonographic findings. Lectures are correlated with practical clinical experience.
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HSC 378 - OB/GYN Sonography III
3 Hour(s)
This course encompasses the disease states and toxins affecting both the developing fetus and the mother. Abnormal fetal development, anatomy and anomalies are emphasized. Lectures are correlated with practical clinical experience. Each student must formally present one case study during this semester.
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HSC 379 - Specialized Sonography
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the normal gross, cross-sectional, relational and sonographic anatomy of superficial structures, to include the male pelvis (bladder, prostate and scrotum), the thyroid and parathyroid glands and the breast. Pathologic findings encountered during these exams will be correlated with possible causative etiologies. Physiology, pathology and related laboratory values are emphasized and correlated with sonographic findings.
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HSC 380 - Sonography Principles & Instrumentation
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on mathematical principals, the characteristics of sound and the mechanism of sonographic image production and display. Potential biological effects and safety are discussed together with the practical application of physical concepts.
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HSC 430 - Seminar in OB/GYN
3 Hour(s)
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HSC 431 - Fetal Echocardiography
3 Hour(s)
This course will discuss the role of ultrasound in evaluating the fetal heart and introduce the student to a broad spectrum of congenital heart disease. This course will cover embryology of the heart along with the fetal echocardiography exam and protocols.
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HSC 432 - Vascular Sonography III
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the normal and abnormal gross, relational, cross-sectional and sonographic anatomy of the vascular system to include the abdominal vasculature, organ transplants, and penile Doppler. Mechanisms of disease, unique to the vascular system, as well as the relationship between cardiovascular disease and the health of other organ systems will be discussed. Correlation of laboratory findings and etiologies of disease will be covered. Advanced scanning techniques will be discussed. A short correlation of statistical data and vascular testing will be covered.
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HSC 434 - Introduction to Pediatric Imaging
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of each organ system of the abdomen, pelvis and other structures typically seen in the pediatric and adolescent patient. Normal anatomy and disease processes within the gastrointestinal system of the pediatric and adult patient will also be discussed. Students will become familiar with the clinical symptoms, lab values and specific ultrasound protocols for normal and abnormal cases.
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HSC 435 - Introduction to Musculoskeletal Imaging
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the introduction of normal gross, cross-sectional, relational and sonographic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. Pathologic findings encountered during these exams will be correlated with possible causative etiologies. Physiology and pathology are emphasized and correlated with sonographic findings.
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HSC 450 - Radiographic Physics I
2 Hour(s)
This is a two-credit course. Course content is designed to establish basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also presented are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. Introduction will include magnetism, electricity, and electromagnetism. Evaluation will be on the basis of unit tests and a final exam.
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HSC 451 - Radiographic Physics II
2 Hour(s)
This is a two-credit course. Content is designed to establish knowledge in tube and generator circuitry. Also presented are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. Evaluation will be on the basis of quizzes, unit tests and a final exam.
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HSC 452 - Digital Imaging
3 Hour(s)
This is a three-credit course; content is designed to impart an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for selection of exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system assist interns to bridge between film-based and digital imaging systems. Evaluation will be on the basis of quizzes, unit tests, and a final examination.
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HSC 453 - Seminar in Radiography II
2 Hour(s)
This is a two-credit course; content is designed to provide the intern the ability to evaluate all aspects of the imaging system from processor to generator. The intern will perform basic equipment tests, identify and trouble shoot equipment problems. Lecture on quality control and quality assurance procedures within a radiology department will be covered. Evaluation will be on the basis of the accuracy and timeliness of laboratory procedures, unit tests and a final exam.
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HSC 454 - Cross Sectional Anatomy
3 Hour(s)
This is a three-credit course designed to give the intern basic knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy at a minimum of the head and neck, thorax and abdomen. Evaluation will be on the basis of quizzes, unit tests and a final exam. Instruction incorporates CT and MR images.
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HSC 455 - Independent Study
2 Hour(s)
Interns will be assigned a written research project that will include an oral presentation, video display or a scientific exhibit. This project will be assigned two credits. This will enable the intern to develop critical thinking, research and writing skills along with an appreciation for professional development. Evaluation will be on the basis of research organization, completeness and presentation. The intern will select a topic of their choice. Successful completion of the independent study is a graduation requirement.
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HSC 456 - Imaging Procedures IV
2 Hour(s)
This is a two-credit course. Topics to be covered include Special Orthopedic positioning, special gastrointestinal positioning, interventional procedures, basic principles of CT and MRI imaging. Evaluation will be on the basis of quizzes, tests and a final exam.
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HSC 457 - Radiographic Pathology
2 Hour(s)
This is a two credit course; content is designed to introduce concepts related to disease and etiological considerations with emphasis on radiographic appearance of disease and impact on exposure factor selection. Evaluation will be on the basis of quizzes, unit exams and a final exam.
2 Hour(s) |
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