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2012-2013 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Offered

 Provost and Graduate

 A grade of “C” or better is required in all prerequisite courses and in all courses specified by course numbers in the summary of required hours.

Note:  Any program directed or technical electives, all Allied Health programs, Associate of Science in Teaching (AST), and Technical Certificates requires “C” or better in all course work.
 

Cisco Network Academy Program
  

  • CNAP 1040 - CISCO Network Academy Program IV

    (4)
    Preparation for CISCO Network Academy Program Exam; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Multiprotocol networks using LAN and WAN interfaces, NAT and PAT configurations on specific routers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), comparisons and contrasts between various WAN technologies. [S]


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Civil Engineering Technology
  

  • CI 101 - Construction Licensing

    (2)
    Basic concepts and practices in construction; emphasis on project contracts, elementary blueprint reading, scheduling, field operations, construction law, purchasing and cost control; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. [on demand]


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  • CI 102 - Construction Calculations

    (3)
    Applied mathematics for the construction industry; covers basic math, applied algebra, applied trigonometry, and intro to construction estimating. [on demand]


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  • CI 103 - Construction Project Administration

    (3)
    Establishing and controlling the flow of documentation on a construction project; focus on communication between owners, developers, architects, construction managers, facilities managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. [on demand]


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  • CI 110 - Construction Safety

    (3)
    Knowledge for efficiency in the workplace; safety professionals and typical workplace accidents and injuries; preventive measures and developing, initiating, and evaluating safety training programs. [F]


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  • CI 111 - Construction Blueprint Reading

    (2)
    Basics of proposal writing in construction industry based on sound estimates and takeoffs from budget-grade project prints; numbering sequence of the Construction Specifications Institute Master Format System. Prereq(s): CI-101 or instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • CI 116 - Construction Planning and Scheduling

    (3)
    Provides a working knowledge for planning and scheduling of construction projects; C.P.M., Precedence Method, PERT, Bar Charts, arrow diagrams, and computer applications. Prereq(s): ET 115 [S]


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  • CI 131 - Concepts of Sustainable Design

    (3)
    This class will focus on environmental sustainability and processes that can help professionals design a more sustainable world. Major aspects of environmental building that will be addressed include the evolution of green practices in architecture, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and land use. The protection of natural resources, conservation of energy, use of climate and site planning concepts, designing for end users, and use of holistic principles will be examined. Ways of evaluating the sustainability of the built environment including the LEED tm rating system will be discussed. [on demand]


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  • CI 132 - Construction Materials and Methods

    (3)
    An overview of the materials and methods of construction, focusing on terminology, building materials, and assembly of building systems. [F]


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  • CI 164 - Construction Estimating

    (3)
    Construction estimating techniques/applications related to technical aspects required for quantity takeoffs in construction estimate preparation; the Construction Specifications Institute Master Format System’s numbering sequence; computer applications may be covered. Concurrent: DSPM-0850, CI 116 [S]


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  • CI 174 - Surveying I

    (4)
    Fundamental concepts and practices of surveying; class 2 hours, lab 4 hours. Theory of measurements and field notes; methods of obtaining horizontal and vertical distances, angles and directions; use of levels, transits, theodolites, and total stations; construction surveying, curves and volumes. Concurrent: MATH-1720. [S]


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  • CI 202 - Construction Financial and Cost Analysis

    (2)
    In-depth study of financial and cost accounting means and methods related to small and medium sized construction companies, general contractors, and subcontractors. Prereq(s): CI-101 or instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • CI 224 - Hydraulics and Hydrology

    (3)
    Intro to fluid mechanics, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, and hydrology; hydraulic devices, open channels, culverts, storm sewer, culvert and detention pond design; lab work parallels class work; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Concurrent: MD-134. [F]


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  • CI 231 - Construction Materials Testing

    (3)
    Intro to lab practices in measuring construction material properties like soil, concrete, steel, wood, timber, asphalt; tests based on ASTM standards; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Concurrent: MD-134. [F]


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  • CI 233 - Contracts and Specifications

    (3)
    Study of engineering contracts and specifications; business and legal issues, engineering ethics, competitive bidding, contracting procedures, general and technical specifications, and inspection procedures for contract enforcement. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [F]


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  • CI 242 - Structural Steel

    (3)
    Analysis, design, and detailing of elementary structural steel; emphasis on structural components rather than entire structure. Prereq(s): MATH-1720 Concurrent: MD 134. [S]


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  • CI 243 - Reinforced Concrete

    (3)
    Analysis, design, and detailing of elementary reinforced concrete structures; emphasis on structural components rather than entire structure. Prereq(s): MATH-1720 Concurrent: MD-242. [S]


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  • CI 274 - Surveying II

    (4)
    Fundamental concepts and practices of surveying; class 2 hours, lab 4 hours. E.D.M. use and theory, traversing practice, adjusting methods, plotting a plat, com putting the area and making topographic maps; State Plane coordinates, Public Land surveys; Photogrammetry and satellite surveying. Prereq(s): CI-174, MATH-1720; or instructor’s consent [F]


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  • CI 289 - Civil and Construction Engineering Technology Capstone

    (3)
    Civil and Construction Engineering Technology capstone course that reinforces concepts in engineering technology and construction ethics and the importance of professional development and continued learning. Applies skills learned in previous courses through a comprehensive civil design and construction project using a team approach or internship. Course taken in last semester in civil and construction engineering technology. Prereq(s): Instructor’s Consent [S] Note(s): Class, 2 hours; Lab, 3 hours


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  • CI 298 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering Technology

    (1-4)
    Specialized topics and/or problems in civil engineering technology; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • CI 299 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering Technology with Lab

    (1-4)
    Specialized topics and/or problems in civil engineering technology; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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Collision Repair
  

  • AB 000 - Collision Repair Technology

    Current collision repair procedures; collision repair and refinishing of each part; auto welding, sheet metal repair, body and frame straightening; painting car body and interior/ exterior parts; preparing written damage estimates; running successful body shop; hands-on activities emphasized; 30 clock hours/week. [E]


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Commercial Truck Driving
  

  • CD 000 - Commercial Truck Driving

    Basic commercial truck operation principles and skills; safe operation, vehicle documentation, and proper load; all federal, state and local law compliance; minimum age of 21 required for program admission; 7.5- week course; 30-clock hours/week. E


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Computed Tomography
  

  • TM 210 - Computed Tomography Patient Care and Management

    (4)
    This is one of a three-course set in whole body Computed Tomography (CT) imaging. The complete set provides formal specialized training in CT whole body imaging prior to independent performance. Topics included in this course are patient care and management, whole body cross-sectional anatomy, pathology, imaging procedures with protocols, and special procedures in CT. Coreq(s): TM-220, TM-230 [F] Note(s): The following course provides formal specialized training in CT whole-body imaging prior to independent performance. All 3 courses must be taken together. Prereq: Graduate of CAHEA/JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program or an accredited nuclear medicine program and certified or eligible for certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or CNMT.


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  • TM 220 - Computed Tomography Physics

    (4)
    This course is one of a three course set in whole body Computed Tomography (CT) imaging. The complete set provides formal specialized training in CT whole body imaging prior to independent performance. Topics included in this course are history of computed tomography, fundamentals of computers, scanning methods, digital imaging, quality control, and radiation protection. Coreq(s): TM-210, TM-230 [F] Note(s): The following course provides formal specialized training in CT whole-body imaging prior to independent performance. All 3 courses must be taken together. Prereq: Graduate of CAHEA/JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program or an accredited nuclear medicine program and certified or eligible for certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or CNMT.


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  • TM 230 - Computed Tomography Clinic

    (8)
    This course is one of a three-course set in whole body Computed Tomography (CT) imaging. The complete set provides formal specialized training in CT whole body imaging prior to independent performance. The clinical component is conducted at an approved clinical education center and requires supervised performance of computed tomography of the head, neck, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis and musculoskeletal system. Requires several experience requirements. Arrangements for clinical education are made by the students to obtain clinical experience with a Chattanooga State approved CT facility in their geographic area. Coreq(s): TM-210, TM 220 [S] Note(s): The following course provides formal specialized training in CT whole-body imaging prior to independent performance. All 3 courses must be taken together. Prereq: Graduate of CAHEA/JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program or an accredited nuclear medicine program and certified or eligible for certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or CNMT.


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Computer Operations Technology
  

  • COT 000 - Computer Operations Technology

    Computer components and functions; data; software applications; hardware assembly and repair; system diagnostics; networking; programming; 30 clock hours/week. [E]


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Computer-Aided Design Technology
  

  • DD 114 - CAD Engineering Drawing I

    (3)
    CAD engineering drawing using AutoCAD software; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Introductory level; includes scales, sketching of multi-view and pictorial drawings, AutoCAD geometry construction and editing techniques, dimensioning, and plotting.


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  • DD 116 - CAD for Electronics

    (3)
    Intro to mechanical and electrical/electronic drafting practices and procedures; focus on pictorial and electronic drawings using CAD; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Prereq(s): EE-110, ET-115; or instructor’s consent Concurrent: EE-121. [S]


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  • DD 124 - CAD Engineering Drawing II

    (3)
    CAD engineering drawing using AutoCAD software; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Intermed iate level; includes electrical, piping, fasteners, welding, power transmission, property plats, elevations, and structural steel designing; design project required. Prereq(s): DD 114 Concurrent: MATH 1710 or instructor’s consent.


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  • DD 216 - Building Information Modeling I

    (3)
    Introduction to Building Information Modeling processes utilizing Revit Architecture software. Students will gain a working understanding of tools for parametric building design and documentation. Prereq(s): DD-114 [F]


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  • DD 218 - Civil 3D

    (3)
    Intro to Civil 3D software. Includes working with points, surfaces, projects, horizontal alignment, profiles, parcels, grading, corridors and pipe networks; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Concurrent: DD 124. [on demand]


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  • DD 222 - Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER

    (3)
    Fundamentals of the Pro/ENGINEER software; concepts of solid modeling, including the fundamentals of part, assembly, and drawing creation; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Prereq(s): DD-114 or instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • DD 227 - Inventor I

    (3)
    Use of feature based, dimension driven, 3-D solid modeling design software; Model building, assemblies, and production drawings; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Prereq(s): DD 124 [F]


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  • DD 228 - Inventor II

    (3)
    Advanced features, sheet metal parts, advanced sweeps and lofts, importing and exporting files, and advanced modeling. Class 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs. Prereq(s): DD 227 with a grade of C or better [S]


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  • DD 243 - SolidWorks I

    (3)
    Use of parametric, solid modeling design software; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Prototyping, assemblies, and production drawings. [on demand]


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  • DD 253 - SolidWorks II

    (3)
    Use of parametric, solid modeling design software; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Advanced features; sheetmetal parts, advance sweeps and lofts, importing and exporting files, and assembly modeling.  Prereq(s): DD 243 [on demand]


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  • DD 263 - CATIA

    (3)
    Introduction to CATIA, Computer-Aided Three dimensional Interactive Application, software, topics to include sketcher workbench, part design workbench, drafting workbench, assembly workbench, and rendering workbench: class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. [S]


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  • DD 284 - Design Capstone Project

    (3)
    Capstone course for Design/Drafting majors in Engineering Technology. Applies skills learned in previous courses in the development of a team project. Prereq(s): DD 227, DD 243 Concurrent: DD 228, DD 253, or instructor’s consent. [S]


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  • DD 298 - Special Topics in CAD

    (1-4)
    Selected specialized topics and/or problems in Computer-Aided Design (CAD); repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • DD 299 - Special Topics in CAD with Lab

    (1-4)
    Selected specialized topics and/or problems in Computer- Aided Design (CAD); repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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Cooperative Education
  

  • CP 201 - Cooperative Education/Internship I

    (3)

    The Cooperative Education/Internship experiences provides students with the opportunity to work for a business that is specifically related to his/her career objective, and promotes marketability upon graduation. Provides on the job experiences. Approved for unrestricted elective credit in career program only (A.A.S.). Satisfactory.

      [E] Note(s): Not repeatable for credit.


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  • CP 202 - Cooperative Education/Internship II

    (3)

    The Cooperative Education/Internship experience provides students with the opportunity to work for a business that is specifically related to his/her career objective, and promotes marketability upon graduation. Provides on the job experiences (A.A.S.). Satisfactory.

      [E] Note(s): Not repeatable for credit.


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Cosmetology
  

  • CY 000 - Cosmetology

    Personal and shop safety, sanitation/ sterilization; salon equipment/implements, scalp and hair care, hair styling, permanent/ thermal waves, relaxers, color, straightening, manicures, facials; electricity and electrical safety practices; intro to anatomy/ physiology and organic/inorganic chemistry; salesmanship; 30 clock hours/week. [E] Note(s): 1500 clock hours required for State Board licensure.


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Cosmetology Instructor Training
  

  • YT 000 - Cosmetology Instructor Training

    This course is a presentation of concepts of instruction in cosmetology, Aesthetics and Manicurists. Topics include history of teaching, educator characteristics, curriculum development-evaluation, and teaching assessment in techniques. This course is a combination of lecture and lab (300 contact hours). [on demand]


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Criminal Justice
  

  • CRMJ 1000 - Careers in Criminal Justice

    (3)
    An overview of career possibilities in the criminal justice profession. Emphasis placed on career training and planning. [F, S]


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  • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    (3)
    This course is an overview of the criminal justice system. It is a broad- based interdisciplinary analysis of the philosophy, history, and processes of criminal justice’s major components: police; courts; and corrections. It also addresses special issues including juvenile justice, drugs and crime, and terrorism. [F, S] Note(s): ►


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  • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process

    (3)
    This course is an overview of both substantive and procedural law related to the definitions, investigations, processing, and punishment of crimes. It provides an overall understanding of the articulation between law and the criminal justice system. Areas of study emphasize the nature and history of criminal law; criminal defenses; legal and social dimensions of crime; victims; punishment; and sentencing. [F, S] Note(s): ►


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  • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement

    (3)
    An overview of the American Police, including the philosophy and historical evolution behind the police force. Emphasis on policing procedures; crime prevention and control; functions of law enforcement; problems and needs facing the police; and contemporary issues. Prereq(s): ENGL 1010 [F] Note(s): ►


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  • CRMJ 2020 - Introductions to Corrections

    (3)
    An overview of the American correctional system, its philosophy and historical evolution. Emphasis on court procedures; alternatives to imprisonment; functions of the American correctional system; analysis of the punishment versus rehabilitation debate; and contemporary issues. Prereq(s): ENGL 1010 [S] Note(s): ►


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  • CRMJ 2500 - Crime and Media

    (3)
    Analyzes the role of the mass media in affecting our judgement, our attitudes, our perceptions of crime, and societal reaction to crime in general; how public knowledge of crime is fundamentally derived from the media, along with the creation of “fear of crime.” It is the mass media that plays a significant role in the interpretation of criminality and our criminal justice system. [S]


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Dance

Designated courses are repeatable for credit, but no more than 12 hours of Applied Instruction and/or Performing Ensemble, in any combination, may be applied toward a degree.
  

  • DANC 1101 - Dance Performance I

    (3)
    Introduction to the exploration of the expressive elements of rehearsal and performance; notated works, guest artist choreography, and public (college/community) performances. Concurrent: DANC 1201 [F/S]


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  • DANC 1107 - Aerial Dance Performance

    3
    Introduction to the performance of aerial dance; focus on exploring the expressive choreographic elements used to perform this dance form; introduces aerial choreography with different creative problem solving techniques, and the importance of useful evaluation for public performances. Concurrent: DANC 1827 or permission of instructor. [F,S] Note(s): Repeatable.


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  • DANC 1151 - Introduction to Dance

    (3)
    Introduction to understanding the language of dance; focus on how dance has enriched the world’s cultures with emphasis on developing an aesthetic responses through critical analysis of dance traditions. [F/S]


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  • DANC 1201 - Dance Composition I

    (3)
    Introduction to literal and non-literal approaches to choreography; focus on basic and historical elements and principles used in creating and composing dances. Concurrent: DANC 1201 [F/S]


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  • DANC 1821 - Modern Dance I

    (3)
    Introduction to the art of modern dance; focus on basic techniques, concepts and principles used to study this dance form; class 3 hours. [F, S]


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  • DANC 1823 - Jazz Dance

    3
    Introduction to jazz dance; focus on basic techniques, concepts and principles used to study this dance form; introduces the language of jazz dance to students with emphasis on developing aesthetic, creative, historical and technical response. [F,S] Note(s): Repeatable: permission by instructor.


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  • DANC 1825 - Contemporary Ballet

    (3)
    Introduction to Contemporary Ballet through the understanding of correct body alignment, ballet terminology, development of physical technical capacities, and the performance of this dance technique. [F, S]


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  • DANC 1827 - Aerial Dance

    3
    Introduction to the art of aerial dance; focus on basic techniques, concepts and principles used to study this dance form; introduces the language of aerial dance to students with emphasis on developing aesthetic, creative, historical and technical response. [F,S] Note(s): Repeatable.


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  • DANC 1829 - Tap Dance

    3
    Introduction to tap dance; focus on basic techniques, concepts and principles used to study this dance form; introduces the language of tap dance to students with emphasis on developing aesthetic, creative, historical and technical response. [F,S] Note(s): Repeatable: permission by instructor.


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Dental Assisting

Admission to the program and CPR certification is a prerequisite for all DAST courses. All Fall Semester DAST courses are prerequisites to all Spring Semester courses and all Spring Semester courses are prerequisites to the Summer Semester courses. All courses taught in the same semester are corequisites. Exceptions are by permission of the Program Director.
  

  • DAST 1120 - Basic Sciences I

    (3)
    Basic sciences for dental assistants. Anatomy and physiology, microbiology, oral anatomy, tooth morphology, histology and embryology. [F]


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  • DAST 1121 - Basic Sciences II

    (2)
    Basic sciences for dental assistants. Oral pathology, nutrition, pain control and pharmacology. [S]


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  • DAST 1130 - Clinical Skills I

    (4)
    Skills development in the clinical setting. 1130 - emphasis on chairside assisting in general dentistry and on infection control; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. [F]


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  • DAST 1131 - Clinical Skills II

    (3)
    Skills development in the clinical setting. A continuation of Clinical Skills I with emphasis on advanced intraoral skills and assisting with specialties as they relate to general dentistry; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. [S]


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  • DAST 1140 - Dental Radiology

    (4)
    A study of the theory and practice of dental radiology; emphasis on patient and operator safety, technical aspects of x-ray production, image quality, and preliminary interpretation; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. [F]


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  • DAST 1150 - Dental Materials

    (4)
    Dental laboratory skills to include the proper manipulation and storage of restorative materials, impression materials, gypsum, resins, abrasives, and waxes; emphasis on laboratory and material safety; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. [F]


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  • DAST 1160 - Dental Office Management

    (3)
    Preparation to serve as a dental receptionist or dental office manager; includes insurance claims, appointment control, records management, payment plans, collections, disbursements, and inventory control. [S]


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  • DAST 1170 - Clinical Practice

    (7)
    Supervised clinical experience with emphasis on professional, ethical and legal aspects of dentistry. Students must provide own transportation to and from off-campus clinical sites; valid CPR card required for participation in clinical practice assisting in general dentistry to master basic dental assisting skills; class 2 hours, clinical 15 hours. [S]


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  • DAST 1171 - Clinical Practice

    (6)
    Supervised clinical experience with emphasis on professional, ethical and legal aspects of dentistry. Students must provide own transportation to and from off-campus clinical sites; valid CPR card required for participation in clinical practice a continuation of Clinical Practice I to master more advanced dental assisting and specialty skills; class 2 hours, clinical 12 hours. [U]


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Dental Hygiene

Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program is a prerequisite for all DH courses unless otherwise noted. Please consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS. All DH courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all DH courses shown in the preceding term(s) are DH prerequisites.
  

  • DH 132 - Dental Hygiene I

    (9)
    Course series integrates didactic knowledge with affective behavior and psychomotor skills. Tooth morphology; head, neck and oral anatomy; oral embryology, histology and pathology; radio logy; periodontology; pain management; dental materials; oral health education; patient management, including special needs; clinical dental hygiene; medical and dental emergencies; legal and ethical issues; infection and hazard control management, including blood borne infectious diseases; focus on clinical safety, critical thinking and decision making. [F]


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  • DH 135 - Dental Hygiene II

    (9)
    Course series integrates didactic knowledge with affective behavior and psychomotor skills. Focus on recognition of conditions requiring treatment modification (e.g., developmental abnormalities, drug therapies, medical conditions) evident during medical and dental history review, radiographic interpretation, and clinical examination; role of research in the profession. [S]


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  • DH 142 - Dental Hygiene Applications I

    (4)
    Application of dental hygiene theory; supervised provision of services on partner, lab manikin or client; lab hours: 11; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Determination of services through accurate decision making stressed. [F]


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  • DH 145 - Dental Hygiene Applications II

    (4)
    Application of dental hygiene theory; supervised provision of services on partner, lab manikin or client; lab hours:12; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Integration of preventive, educational and therapeutic concepts when treating clients. [S]


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  • DH 238 - Dental Hygiene III

    (5)
    Course series integrates didactic knowledge with affective behavior and psychomotor skills. Focus on treatment modifications necessitated by clinical findings. [F]


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  • DH 239 - Dental Hygiene IV

    (3)
    Course series integrates didactic knowledge with affective behavior and psychomotor skills. Focus on lifelong learning strategies, e.g., literature review; outreach projects with community agencies. Prereq(s): Program director’s consent [S]


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  • DH 248 - Dental Hygiene Applications III

    (4)
    Application of dental hygiene theory; supervised provision of services on partner, lab manikin or client; lab hours:14; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Preventive, educational and therapeutic concepts for treating increasingly severe gingivitis and periodontal conditions. [F]


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  • DH 249 - Dental Hygiene Applications IV

    (4)
    Application of dental hygiene theory; supervised provision of services on partner, lab manikin or client; lab hours:14; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Preventive, educational and therapeutic concepts for treating increasingly severe gingivitis and periodontal conditions. [S]


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  • DH 255 - Dental Hygiene Pain Management

    (4)
    This course is designed to prepare dental hygiene students to safely and competently administer local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide sedation to control dental related pain with a minimum of patient discomfort. Included are content areas in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and emergency management as they relate to the administration of local anesthetics, nitrous oxide, and pain control. Laboratory sessions are structured to develop actual experiences in administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide. Various mechanisms for pain control are also covered Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory grading; Lab 6 hours; Prereq(s): DH 132,135,142,145 [Su]


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Developmental Learning Strategies
  

  • *DSPS 0800 - Learning Strategies

    (3)
    Designed to develop effective study habits, attitudes and skills in the classroom setting; focus on application of study skills, critical thinking, and the processes of learning how to learn in college. [E]


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Developmental Reading
  

  • *DSPR 0700 - Basic/Developmental Reading

    (3)
    Lecture/lab course to improve ability to comprehend written materials, identify main and subordinate ideas, make inferences, separate fact from opinion, develop flexibility and efficiency in reading rate, and improve vocabulary and reasoning skill. Prereq(s): ACT or COMPASS Placement [F, S]


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  • READ 0810 - Learning Support Reading

    (3)
    This course is designed to improve a student’s overall reading skills to college level. Emphasis will be placed on reasoning skills, analysis of materials for bias and point of view, and increasing flexibility and efficiency in reading rate. Prereq(s): DSPR-0700; or ACT Reading 13-18 or COMPASS Reading 61-82 Placement [E]


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Developmental Writing
  

  • *DSPW 0700 - Basic/Developmental Writing

    (3)
    Basic writing skills and grammar review; stresses applying basic mechanical skills to writing paragraphs and sentences; primary emphasis on writing coherent, well-developed, unified paragraphs; advancement to DSPW-0800 upon completion. Prereq(s): ACT or COMPASS Placement [E]


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  • ENGL 0810 - Learning Support Writing

    (3)
    Continued study and application to achieve writing skills needed for college; students will write unified, coherent paragraphs and essays in acceptable, standard form; will also produce a research essay. Prereq(s): DSPW-0700; or ACT English 13-17 or COMPASS Writing 36-76 placement [E]


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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  

  • US 200 - Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    (2)
    Basic ultrasound instrumentation and clinical terms; cross-sectional/sagittal anatomy review; rules, regulations, clinical affiliates, diagnostic ultrasound history and studentinstructor responsibilities in clinical settings; liability insurance fee required. [F]


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  • US 201 - Ultrasound Physics I

    (2)
    Physics of diagnostic medical sonography; correlation with instrumentation procedures; class 2 hours, lab 1 hour. Sound wave characteristics, matter-ultrasound interaction; basic algebraic review. [F]


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  • US 202 - Obstetrics and Gynecology I

    (3)
    A 3-course sequence in female pelvic and obstetrical ultrasound. Physiological processes affecting imaging; pathological processes and sonographic appearance. [F]


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  • US 203 - Abdominal and Small Parts I

    (3)
    Abdominal organs, their relation and normal sonographic, presentation; physiologic process; metabolic, functions; importance of lab data. [F]


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  • US 204 - Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology

    (3)
    To demonstrate the role of sonography in the evaluation of the cardiovascular system. The student will map the arterial and venous systems from the heart through the abdomen and throughout the periphery. Emphasis will be placed on abdominal vasculature, and cardiac anatomy and physiology, with an introduction to echocardiography protocol. The student will also become familiar with basic ECG interpretation, learning the relationship between ECG timing and cardiac events, as seen in the echocardiogram. 4 hours lecture, 4 hour lab. [F]


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  • US 205 - General DMS Clinic I

    (6)
    Increasing development of sonographic knowledge and skills in the clinical setting; performance of sonographic exams under clinical supervision; weekly case studies and imaging critiques; clinic hours: 540 in 205, 520 in 215, 420 in 225. Intro to the sonographic imaging process and the clinical setting; exam protocol; operation of ultrasound instrumentation. [F]


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  • US 206 - Cardiovascular Hemodynamics

    (3)
    Assessment of vascular hemodynamics for the cardiovascular sonography student through a topic-based analysis of various abdominal vascular structures, as well as an introduction to lower venous examinations and indirect pulse recognition of potential arterial disease of the lower extremities. 4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab. [F]


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  • US 207 - Breast Sonography

    (4)
    Specialty course for development of a breast imaging specialist, providing a comprehensive review of sonography’s targeted role in the diag nosis and treatment of breast disease, while comparing mammography and other imaging techniques, to apply to an appropriate understanding of scanning principles for optimal diagnostic results. Achievement of course competencies will assist in preparation of the breast sonography certification examination. Course participant must either be ARDMS or ARRT(M) certified. [S]


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  • US 208 - Vascular Clinic I

    (3)
    Progressive development of vascular sonographic skills. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student’s performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. An introduction to the vascular sonographic imaging process. The student will become familiar with the clinical setting, the operation ultrasound instrumentation, exam indications, and the required protocol for vascular sonography exams.


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  • US 209 - Echocardiography Clinic I

    (3)
    Progressive development of echocardiography imaging skills. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student’s performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. An introduction to the adult cardiographic imaging process. The student will become familiar with the clinical setting, the operation ultrasound instrumentation, exam indications, and the required protocol for adult echocardiography sonographic exams. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student’s performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations.


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  • US 210 - Ultrasound Administration

    (2)
    Research, quality control, and accreditation practices and procedures of a general sonography department; research paper, oral presentation, and group accreditation project. [S]


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  • US 211 - Ultrasound Physics II

    (2)
    Physics of diagnostic medical sonography; correlation with instrumentation procedures; class 2 hours, lab 1 hour. Realtime ultrasound transducer characteristics, the ultrasound beam, and the imaging process; application of theoretical concepts in lab. [S]


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  • US 212 - Obstetrics and Gynecology II

    (3)
    A 3-course sequence in female pelvic and obstetrical ultrasound. Fetal anatomy; gestational age estimation; fetal anomaly detection and intrauterine growth retardation; transabdominal and transvaginal techniques for assessing early intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies. [S]


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  • US 213 - Abdominal and Small Parts II

    (3)
    Pathologic patterns of abdominal organs; relation to sonographic appearance, physiologic changes, and lab findings; anatomic variations; Doppler and color-flow technique in vascular anatomy evaluation. [S]


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  • US 214 - Vascular Testing I

    (3)
    A topic-based analysis of clinical exams of the upper and lower extremity vascular studies, along with pertinent physiologic and hemodynamic diagnostic factors. Also includes student and instructor case study presentations and evaluations by topic, and instructs on pre- and post-operative patient assessments; class 3 hours, lab 1 hour. [S]


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  • US 215 - General DMS Clinic II

    (2)
    Increasing development of sonographic knowledge and skills in the clinical setting; performance of sonographic exams under clinical supervision; weekly case studies and imaging critiques; clinic hours: 540 in 205, 520 in 215, 420 in 225. Normal anatomy; pathology and abnormal physiological processes. [S]


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  • US 216 - Adult Echocardiography Testing I

    (3)
    To further demonstrate the role of sonography in the evaluation of the cardiovascular system. The student will demonstrate knowledge of cardiac development in the embryonic period, and the expected changes in cardiac structures at birth. The student will become familiar with congenital cardiac abnormalities which may be followed into or manifest into adulthood. The student will recognize various cardiac disease processes and their effects on the heart sonographically, and will demonstrate proficiency in performing 2-D, M-Mode and Doppler examinations of the heart, also sonographically evaluating cardiac structures in a diseased state.; class 3 hours, lab 1 hour. [S]


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