Courses
CPE 211 CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
This course will examine the fundamentals of electric circuits and network analysis, frequency response, Laplace transforms, Fourier series, operational amplifiers, AM radio, and filters. Prerequisite: Take MA-152
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CPE 212 DIGITAL DESIGN WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
This course will examine the number systems; computer aritmetic; analysis and synthesis of combinational and sequential logic circuits, use of a hardware description language; organization and structure of computing systems.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
MGT 270 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will introduce the student to social entrepreneurship. Social entrepreneurism focuses on developing sustainable business solutions to social problems at a micro-level which can be replicated on a large scale. The course will focus on introducing students to current global movements and the social forces driving current social enterprises and understand the mecanisms other social entrepreneurs are using to create successful social enterprises. Students will develop a business concept which addresses how best to solve some of the most pressing global issues confronting people today.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
PH 280 PHILOSOPHICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Study of the human person from a Catholic philosophical perspective, including the topics of intersubjectivity, transcendence, human nature, freedom and the nature of the will, and the problem of death.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ENG 263 POST COLONIAL WOMEN WRITERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will focus on contemporary literature written by women from former British colonies in South Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, examining themes related to the postcolonial experience.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ENG 262 WITCHES IN LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines depictions of witches in literature, focusing primarily on American literature. The course also considers the cultural meanings of witchcraft, paganism, and related spiritual practices and how those are reflected in the literature. Students will also analyze the cultural and political meaning of witchcraft and witch hunts. Prerequisite: Take FYS or FYWS 125
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ENG 246 DISABILITY STORIES 3.0 Credit(s)
This Humanities (English) elective examines the way that American authors have represented disability, both physical and mental, and explores what these representations reveal about the world in which we live. The class will distinguish between nonfictional narratives composed by writers with disabilities and fictional texts written about characters who have been marked as different or abnormal. Prerequisite: Take FYS or FYWS 125
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ENG 247 DARWIN AND LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This Humanities (English) elective, inspired by my own research, examines the way that American authors have influenced and been influenced by the science of evolution. Although Charles Darwin was British, he had a tremendous impact not only on Western civilization and European thought, but also on a period of writing called American literary naturalism. Prerequisite: Take FYS or FYWS 125
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ENG 248 POSTAPOCALYPTIC LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course analyzes postapocalyptic literature, including related genres such as dystopian fiction. The course also considers the social, cultural, and literary contexts of the texts. Prerequisite: Take FYS or FYWS 125
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ENG 278 AMERICAN ETHNIC FICTION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines contemporary fiction by a variety of Ethnic American writers(Irish, Italian, Jewish, African, Native, Hispanic, Asian, Middle Eastern) to explore how these different groups have had to grapple with issues of identity and community as they have become part of American culture. Prerequisite: Take FYS or FYWS 125
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ENG 279 TRAUMA IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This interdisciplinary course examines the representation of various types of psychological trauma in contemporary fiction. Prerequisite: Take FYS or FYWS 125
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
RAD 200 RADIOGRAPHY & CLINICAL EDUCATION 5.0 Credit(s)
This course provides instruction in the radiographic positioning of structures and organs of the human body and is a continuation of Radiographic Procedures (RAD112). This will include the positioning of the cranium, facial bones, and paranasal sinuses which will be learned along with specialized positioning for trauma, and pediatric radiography. Furthermore, this course will provide instruction on mobile and surgical positioning in accordance with their specific exams. The course also includes: an introduction to image acquisition and evaluation, equipment operation, and quality control. This course will be supplemented with instruction and application in the skills lab and assigned three days a week of clinical experience. 5 credits Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of RAD 101, RAD 112. Must be completed prior to taking this course. Prerequisite: Take RAD-112 RAD-101
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
RAD 221 RADIOGRAPHY III 9.0 Credit(s)
Radiography III is designed to provide the student with advanced concepts in radiation protection, including radiation biology, x-ray interaction with matter, radio sensitivity; and minimizing radiation exposure. A study of radiographic pathology is included. Imaging procedures are included with emphasis on lecture-lab study of RAD 221 required competencies including cranium and an overview of special views. Following classroom/lab activities, students are scheduled to supervised clinical education. The student is assigned to clinical experience three days a week mastering the required RAD 221 competencies. Prerequisite: Take RAD-200
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NUR 230 CONCEPTS IN MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE 4.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and frameworks of psychiatric and mental health nursing. Introduction to assessment and treatment of patients with mental health challenges is emphasized. Traditional psychotherapeutic and alternative healing methods are discussed. Growth and development across the lifespan including gerontology, safety, evidence-based practice, therapeutic communications, pharmacotherapeutics, client advocacy, teaching, and patient-centered care are explored. Concepts related to social/ethical/legal considerations in relation to this vulnerable population are applied. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, and personal self-awareness and self-growth as well as interprofessional collaboration and communication. Students implement the nursing process and develop beginning-level clinical skills in individual and group recovery focused care at a variety of mental health agencies and with a diverse group of psychiatric clients. 4 credit hours (30 hours theory, 84 hours clinical) Prerequisite: Take Nur-123 and Nur-124 or Nur-122
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
RAD 232 RADIOGRAPHY IV 9.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with advanced concepts of radiation protection and biology. In addition, students will be provided a general overview of diseases: definition, congenital, trauma, and bacterial. An introduction to CT Scanning, MRI Imaging, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Women's Imaging, and Radiation Therapy is included. Following Classroom activities, students are scheduled for supervised clinical education. The student is assigned to clinical experience three days a week mastering RAD 232 required competencies as well as reviewing all past level competencies. Emphasis is placed on student selected areas of concentration as well as a comprehensive review in preparation for the successful completion of the ARRT Certification Examination. 9 credit hours Course Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of RAD 101, RAD 112, RAD 200, RAD 221 Prerequisite: Take RAD-221, RAD-200, RAD-112, RAD-101
Offered: Spring Semester All Years