Courses

HRTM 412 SOCIAL MARKETING ANALYTICS   3.0 Credit(s)
Students are introduced to social marketing analytics (SMA) and their influential value for hospitality businesses and society. SMA covers techniques and methods for analyzing the constant flow of information over social networks (e.g. Facebook posts, twitter feeds, foursquare check-ins, Snapchat) seeking to identify, often even in real-time, patterns of information of interest to hospitality business analyst. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the opportunities, challenges and threats arising by online social media as far as businesses and the society at large are concerned.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Contact Department

HRTM 413 ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER DECISIONS   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the tools and techniques used by marketers to analyze customer behaviors. It examines databases, analytics, metrics, software and techniques applied by marketers to transform data into useful formats for the strategic decision-making process. Contents focus on technology tools for segmentation, target marketing and positioning, e=media selection, market share and estimation, sales forecasting and other analysis.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Contact Department

CJ 312 MENTAL HEALTH & CJ SYSTEM   3.0 Credit(s)
Exploration of the criminal justice system as it deals with an increasing number of clients with mental health issues.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

CJ 318 POLICING IN A DEMOCRATIC SOC.   3.0 Credit(s)
Through scientific research and theory, students will better understand public policy and the practices that define the effective police organization.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

FN 395 FIXED INCOME SECURITIES   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an understanding of the nature of the fixed income securities and financial instruments including discount bonds, coupon bonds, forwards and. The course will focus on yield curve construction, duration and convecity and formal term structure models. In addition, the course will cover options and derivatives such as options of fixed-income securities and interest rate, interest rate swaps including caps, and floors. The goal of the course is to learn how investors measure and manage risk on a disaggregated and aggregated basis. The course will cover interest rate risk, and other risks in fixed income securities such as credit risk, illiqudity risk, and the risks resulting from securitization. Prerequisite: Take FN-315
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

HINF 415 CONVERGENCE OF HEALTHCARE & INFOR TECH   3.0 Credit(s)
Technology is transforming how healthcare is delivered and in the process bringing together disparate groups of people to work together collaboratively. This course will provide an overview of information technology including system analysis and design, data and network management, and information systems architecture and how each directly impacts clinical healthcare personnel. The students will also be introduced to the terminology, practices, and processes found in clinical and business operations. Communication between direct patient care individuals and technology personnel will be explored and appropriate methods fostered.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

RAD 310 INFORMATICS   2.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the radiologic science professional's role in healthcare information systems, current technology trends in health records and electronic documentation. Also included are point of care systems and informatics in teaching/learning of individuals, families and communities across the lifespan. Specific consideration will be given to: identifying clients who may benefit from genetic/genomic information and services; patient monitoring capabilities; access by individuals and families to appropriate and accurate information; and clinical and administrative applications of information.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

RAD 311 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY   2.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to ensure that the radiologic science technologist will understand the various methods of healthcare delivery and remain knowledgeable in the changing face of technology. The political context of healthcare organization and delivery, with specific focus on the mechanisms for policy formulation and implementation will be discussed.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

RAD 467 Healthcare Management & Leadership   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides the student with a broad understanding of the management functions necessary to radiologic science professionals. There is a focus on characteristics of effective leadership. Case studies are utilized to apply the principles learned.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 324 ISLAMIC POLITICAL MOVEMENTS   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines rise and evolution of Islamist political movements which emanate from their distinct identity from Islam. Foundational ideas and values are explored.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

RAD 416 DMS ABDOMEN WITH PRACTICUM   5.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to instruct the student in the normal anatomy and physiology of the organs in the upper abdomen and retro- peritoneal structures. The sonographic appearance of normal anatomy and common pathology will be addressed. Methods and techniques of scanning will be discussed and reinforced during clinical rotations. Clinical competencies will be performed at the clinical sites.
Offered: As Needed All Years

RAD 411 MRI IMAGING I WITH PRACTICUM   3.0 Credit(s)
This course will prepare students to operate and utilize MRI scanners to produce images of patients' internal structures. This course will prepare graduates to possess the knowledge, skills, and affect to meet the demands of an entry-level position in magnetic resonance imaging. It will provide discussion on pathology that will be encountered, protocols for imaging, and patient care techniques for that specific pathology. Contrast media will be taught that is specific to MRI. Theory presented and clinical experiences will prepare students to participate in the ARRT MRI Imaging Certification Examination and for employment as an entry level MRI Imager.
Offered: As Needed All Years

RAD 412 MRI IMAGING II WITH PRACTICUM   3.0 Credit(s)
This course will prepare students to operate and utilize MRI scanners to produce images of patients' internal structures. This course will prepare graduates to possess the knowledge, skills, and affect to meet the demands of an entry-level position in magnetic resonance imaging. It will provide discussion on pathology that will be encountered, protocols for imaging, and patient care techniques for that specific pathology. Contrast media will be taught that is specific to MRI. Theory presented and clinical experiences will prepare students to participate in the ARRT MRI Imaging Certification Examination and for employment as an entry level MRI Imager.
Offered: As Needed All Years

RAD 301 CROSS SECTIONAL ANATOMY   3.0 Credit(s)
Cross Sectional Anatomy, offered online, is intended for Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Radiation Therapists and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers who are board eligible to learn areas mandated by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) Core Curriculum in Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Course content is an integral part of the registry examinations for CT and MRI professionals. This course covers sectional anatomy of the entire body. The course demonstrates quality, diagnostic images in both CT Scan and MRI modalities. Students are exposed to section overviews, objectives and self-assessing activities.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

HMG 311 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the legal and ethical issues, including relationships between employers/employees, physicians/employees (nurses, radiographers, etc.), service providers/patients, patients/third party payers, etc. Case studies will be used to help students under- stand the difficult, yet integral, relationships between all involved in the delivery of healthcare services.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department