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HRTM 391 INTERNSHIP HRTM SPECIALIZATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Students are directly involved in a work experience that is aligned with their academic area of specialization. Emphasis is on the practical application of hospitality and tourism principles and skills to a specific for-profit or non-profit enterprise. On-site professionals supervise students. Prerequisite: Take HRTM 201 and HRTM 390
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
HRTM 305 TOURISM MARKETING 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the components of the marketing mix specific to tourism and hospitality professions. There will be a detailed focus on how brand image impacts holiday destinations. The class will utilize a readings list, case studies, social media and site visits to explore this topic. Prerequisite: Take HRTM-201
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
HRTM 306 SPORT & RECREATION TOURISM 3.0 Credit(s)
Students will examine the history and operational mechanisms of the tourism industry, with specific focus on sport and recreation entities. The interplay between sport and tourism will be examined from marketing, economic, and environmental perspectives. Class topics covered include: sociocultural impacts, sports events, active sport tourism, celebrity and nostalgia tourism, and community building. Prerequisite: Take HRTM-201
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
RAD 322 RESEARCH 2.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce the learner to research, and data analysis. The purpose is to prepare the radiologic science professional to incorporate current research and its applicability to the radiologic sciences; evidence-based practice, and informatics. A research project will be required for this course that demonstrates a synthesis of the course. The project will be heavily weighted in determination of the course grade. Prior approval of the project topic by faculty will be required.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 307 NEW TESTAMENT GREEK II 3.0 Credit(s)
New Testament Greek II offers a continuation of material undertaken in the first semester -basic elements of the grammar and syntax of Koine Greek, as well as the working vocabulary needed to read Johannine literature. Offered only at Seminary Programs. Prerequisite: Take TRS-306
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
RAD 420 MAMMOGRAPHY 8.0 Credit(s)
This course will teach students to operate and utilize digital and conventional mammography units to produce images of patients' breast tissue. This fifteen week course will include online lectures and clinical experiences at one of the affiliated clinical education settings. This course will prepare graduates to possess the knowledge, skill, and affect to meet the demands of an entry-level position as a mammographer. This course will review basic patient care and radiation protection. It will provide discussion on breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and mammography imaging that will be encountered. Theory presented and clinical experiences will prepare and qualify students to participate in the ARRT Mammography Certification Examination. 45 hours theory 250 clinical hours
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SP 354 GENDER/CLASS IN SPANISH FICTION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to issues regarding gender roles and social class within modern Spanish prose fiction, primarily from the 20th Century. Prerequisite: Take SP-202
RAD 413 MRI IMAGING III WITH PRACTICUM 4.0 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 Contact Department
RAD 408 CT SCANNING III WITH PRACTICUM 2.0 Credit(s)
The Computed Tomography option will teach the student to operate and utilize computerized tomography scanners to produce images of patients' internal structures. This will include online lectures and clinical experiences at one of the affiliated clinical education settings. This course will prepare graduates to possess the knowledge, skill, and affect to meet the demands of an entry-level position in CT Scanning. This course will include radiation protection, and will provide discussion on pathology that will be encountered and protocols and patient care techniques for that pathology. The contrast media that will be taught is specific to CT Scanning. Theory and clinical experiences will prepare students to participate in the ARRT CT Scanning Certificate Examination and for employment as an entry level CT Scan Imager.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FN 330 BEHAVIORAL FINANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an analysis of the behavioral biases individuals exhibit and examines the implications for individual investors, investment professionals, corporat finance and public policy. Prerequisite: Take FN-215
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MK 392 FASHION INTERNSHIP 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Students are directly involved in various dimensions of fashion marketing. Emphasis is on the practical application of fashion marketing principles and skills to a specific profit or non-profit enterprise. On-site professionals supervise students.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
HMG 316 HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS AND FINANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides an overview of the key factors affecting the economic and financial management of healthcare organizations in today's environment. Provides the knowledge necessary for health service managers to apply financial management theory and principles to make decisions to promote the financial well-being of the organization.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HS 341 HUMAN DISEASE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course studies basic physiological systems and underlying system dysfunctions associated with human disease processes across the life span.
RAD 417 DMS - OB/GYN I 1.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to instruct the student in the normal anatomy and physiology of the structures of the female pelvis. 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.
RAD 418 DMS - OB/GYN II 2.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to instruct the student in the normal anatomy and physiology of the structures of the female pelvis. 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.