Courses
MECH 215 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND CAD 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to engineering graphics and computer-aided design (CAD) using a 3D solid modeling software package. Topics include geometric construction, sketching, orthographic projection, isometric, sectional, and detailed views, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, engineering drawings, and assemblies. Drawing and CAD laboratory classes will consist of short demonstrations, lectures, and exercises.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MECH 216 MATERIAL SCIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction to materials science, including the structure of metals, plastics, polymers, ceramics, and composites, testing of mechanical properties of materials, failure mechanisms, the relationship between material properties, structure, and processing techniques, general concepts of stress-strain-temperature relations, yield criteria, torsion of shafts, bending of beams, and introduction to stability and buckling.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ENG 234 THE GILDED AGE IN AMERICAN LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines American literature from 1865-1914, a most complicated and transformative moment in American literature and culture. It is a time period when America experienced great growth and wealth, dire poverty, rapid urbanization, accelerated industry, unprecedented immigration, and racial conflict and reconstruction. American writing developed its identity in forms of realism and naturalism as ways of representing and shaping the social forces of race, gender, and class during this Gilded Age in America. Prerequisite: Take FYWS-125
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
THR 263 IMPROVISATION AND LIVE PRESENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course offers students a hands-on introduction to theories and practices of theatrical improvisation as a method for understanding and developing stage presence, executive presence, presence of mind and body, and extemporaneous presentation skills. No prior improv experience necessary.
Offered: As Needed All Years
THR 201 INTRODUCTION TO SCENE STUDY 3.0 Credit(s)
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of acting through a series of assigned scenes and plays. Students will be required to complete close readings, discussion, and analysis of specific scenes and plays. Students will also apply their analysis in performance.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PO 226 RECOGNITION & REPRESENTATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines how political communities decide who counts, who speaks, and who is heard. The course analyzes competing models of representation and the trade-offs they create. Emphasis is placed on conflicts over identity and status, including how marginalized groups demand recognition and how dominant groups defend existing arrangements. Topics include citizenship, voting rights, and electoral equity.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CIT 220 GOD, CONQUEST & REBELLION 3.0 Credit(s)
This interdisciplinary course explores the unique combination of historical, cultural, intellectual, and religious elements that combined in the development of the Zapatista movement. The Zapatistas announced themselves to the world in 1994 when their guerrilla army of masked Indigenous Mayans took over several towns in southern Mexico, saying, "We are the product of 500 years of struggle." We will examine this 500 year struggle for Mayan rights, from the Conquest of the Americas to the Mexican Revolution, through the 20th century and culminating in the Zapatista Uprising and their ongoing struggle for autonomy from the Mexican government. Along the way we will study the Zapatistas' varied blend of influences: Emiliano Zapata, hero of the Revolution; clandestine cells of Marxist intellectuals and revolutionaries; traditional Mayan spirituality; and Catholic liberation theology, brought to the Mayans by a radical bishop. Finally, we will study the Zapatistas themselves, looking at the history of their founding and training of a guerrilla army, their writing, their unique political philosophy, their ecological vision, their striving for political and economic autonomy, and their understanding of liberation. This course will challenge students to wrestle with these questions: is the Zapatista movement a success or a failure? Is it a helpful model or a doomed Quixotic dream? Does the Zapatista struggle have anything to teach us in our own efforts to affirm human dignity and to struggle for a more just society?
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
LT 201 ADVANCED COLLEGE LATIN I 3.0 Credit(s)
LT 202 ADVANCED COLLEGE LATIN II 3.0 Credit(s)
CIT 299 SPECIAL TOPICS 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
This course number designates occasional courses, often crosslisted with another department's course.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CAS 296 CAREER DEVELOPMENT & READINESS 0.0 Credit(s)
This is a comprehensive seminar-style course which incorporates elements of professional and leadership development, and life skills that are needed to foster optimal professional and personal growth. The course helps students organize their academic and internship experiences as well as their trajectory into their careers trough self-assessments, presentations by guest speakers, lectures and workshops. The course also introduces students to the fundamentals of planning and organizing their job search strategies. Emphasis is placed on identification of individual goals, assessment of skillsets, exploration of career options, analysis of the job market, and effective use of employment search tools (resumes/CV's, cover letters, interviewing skills, networking and exploration of career pathways).
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
RAD 211 RADIOGRAPHY LAB IV 1.0 Credit(s)
This lab course introduces students to the application of radiographic positioning and technical factors associated with fluoroscopic procedures such as gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and genitourinary systems. Contrast media applications and venipuncture skills are also introduced. Special imaging considerations in trauma, surgical, pediatric, and geriatric radiographic procedures are also included Also included are quality control evaluation of radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging systems, implementation procedures, equipment selection criteria, and processing quality control. Students will synthesize the theoretical knowledge acquired in lecture through collaborative hands-on activities in the energized laboratory. Simulate radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures on a person or phantom in a laboratory setting. Demonstrate laboratory competency over associated procedures of the lecture course. Special imaging considerations in trauma, surgical, pediatric, and geriatric radiographic procedures are also included. Demonstrate venipuncture skills. Demonstrate the skills involved in setting technical factors on the control panel of the x-ray machine and in manipulating the accessory equipment. Requisites: Successful completion of RAD-102, RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-115, RAD-120, RAD-121, RAD-122, RAD-125, RAD-201, RAD-202, RAD-205. RAD-210, RAD-212, RAD-215 - Must be taken at the same time as this course. Prerequisite: TAKE RAD-102 RAD-110 RAD-111 RAD-115 RAD-120 RAD-121ýRAD-122 RAD-125 RAD-201 RAD-202 RAD-205;
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
RAD 212 RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE PORDUCTION & EVAL 2.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students with the technical variables associated with radiographic and fluoroscopic image quality. It includes equipment considerations, prime exposure factors, image receptors, and ancillary imaging devices. Also included are quality control evaluation of radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging systems, implementation procedures, equipment selection criteria, and processing quality control. Students will synthesize the theoretical knowledge acquired in lecture through collaborative hands-on activities in the energized laboratory. Describe digital radiography and the types of x-ray digital detectors. Examine the physical and technological principles of computed radiography. Compare and contrast the latent image formation process for indirect capture digital radiography and direct capture digital radiography. Discuss the selection of technical factors for density, contrast, and penetration. Explain the grid selection process. Discuss the importance of preprocessing collimation and unethical postexposure electronic collimation. Compare exposure indicators for the major computed radiography manufacturers and vendors. Describe the differences between quality control (QC) and quality assurance activities. Requisites: Successful completion of RAD-102, RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-115, RAD-120, RAD-121, RAD-122, RAD-125, RAD-201, RAD-202, RAD-205. RAD-210, RAD-211, RAD-215 - Must be taken at the same time as this course. Prerequisite: TAKE RAD-102 RAD-110 RAD-111 RAD-115 RAD-120 RAD-121 RAD-122ýRAD-125 RAD-201 RAD-202 RAD-205
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
RAD 210 ADVANCED IMAGING PROCEDURES 3.0 Credit(s)
The course provides instruction in radiographic procedures, positioning and technical factors associated with fluoroscopic procedures such as contrast media applications, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and genitourinary systems as well as special/advanced procedures, including angiography and interventional radiology. Special imaging considerations in trauma, surgical, pediatric, and geriatric radiographic procedures are also included. Students will demonstrate radiographic positioning and safe patient practices through peer simulation in an energized laboratory and demonstrate mastery level skills associated with image analysis and critical thinking. Define standard positioning terms and discuss general procedural considerations for the associated radiographic examinations. Explain radiographic procedures to patients and recite the patient preparation, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete radiographic examinations. Differentiate anatomy of associated procedures on radiographic images. Critique radiographic images to determine diagnostic quality. Requisites: Successful completion of RAD-102, RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-115, RAD-120, RAD-121, RAD-122, RAD-125, RAD-201, RAD-202, RAD-205. RAD-211, RAD-212, RAD-215 - Must be taken at the same time as this course. Prerequisite: TAKE RAD-102 RAD-110 RAD-111 RAD-115 RAD-120 RAD-121 RAD-122ýRAD-125 RAD-201 RAD-202 RAD-205
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
RAD 215 RADIOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION IV 3.0 Credit(s)
This clinical experience is designed to allow the student sequential development of anatomy, positioning and radiographic identification in the performance of the radiographic imaging procedures covered in both Radiographic Procedures & Positioning II. The students will adhere to the following clinical progression: 1) observational experiences, 2) assist the technologist in examinations, practicing anatomy, positioning, and radiographic identification of the radiographic exams covered in Radiographic Procedures & Positioning II, 3) perform a demonstration of proficiency in covered radiographic examinations, and 4) complete a competency assessment of the exams covered in radiographic examinations. Students will be given performance benchmarks as they develop confidence and competence in the performance of selected radiographic exams Demonstrate ability to function within a healthcare environment while developing interpersonal relationships with healthcare providers. Provide quality patient care. Demonstrate ability to apply radiographic positioning skills using appropriate exposure factors for procedures taught in lecture. Practice radiation safety principles consistent with ALARA. Model professional and ethical behavior consistent with ARRT Code of Ethics. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Requisites: Successful completion of RAD-102, RAD-110, RAD-111, RAD-115, RAD-120, RAD-121, RAD-122, RAD-125, RAD-201, RAD-202, RAD-205. RAD-210, RAD-211, RAD-212 - Must be taken at the same time as this course. Prerequisite: TAKE RAD-102 RAD-110 RAD-111 RAD-115 RAD-120 RAD-121 RAD-122ýRAD-125 RAD-201 RAD-205;
Offered: Fall Semester All Years