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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Court Reporting |
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CRT 252P - Court Reporting Internship Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CRT 218
Description This course is a practical work experience for the Court Reporting student, arranged in consultation and conjunction between the internship student, the supervising faculty member and the internship site. The student spends no less than 40 verified hours writing judicial, closed captioning or Computer Access Realtime Translation (CART) material under the supervision of a court reporter. To complete the course the student will produce 40 pages of transcript for grading purposes and write a narrative detailing their internship experience. The course consists of scheduled classroom sessions with the instructor, individual appointments and on-the-job training. Students are assigned to Judicial, Freelance, Closed Captioning and CART environments. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Recognize the various courtroom procedures required of the court reporter: handling exhibits, off-the-record discussions, motions, witness gestures, oral reading of notes, colloquy designations, side bar discussions and transcript production.
- Apply tools learned in the classroom to identify proper professional conduct: appropriate dress, attitude, confidentiality, loyalty, punctuality and respect for the courtroom participants.
- Explain record keeping, scheduling, billing and general organization of the court reporting office.
- Produce in proper format a 40 page error-free, computer software generated transcript of internship experiences which will be used for grading purposes and not sold.
- Document 40 hours of verified writing in a Judicial, Freelance, Closed Captioning or CART setting.
- Write a comprehensive narrative of internship experience.
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- Judicial, Freelance, Closed Captioning and CART court reporting
- Resumes, letters of application, thank you letters
- Code of professional ethics
- Dress for Success
- Legal and medical terminology in the court reporting environment
- Captions
- Reporting the spoken words
- Nonverbal actions
- Exhibits
- Oaths
- Stipulations
- Reading back
- Distribution and ancillary services
- Notary requirements
- Transcript production and billing
- Tax related issues
- Reference materials
- Professional organizations and associations
- Legal citations
- Confidentiality
- Certification, testing and continuing education
Reference Materials Internet resources
National Court Reporter’s Association Code of Professional Ethics
Open Court Reporting Tutoring Lab
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/05/2011
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CLR 118 - Meat and Seafood Fabrication and Cooking Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CLR 110 and CLR 117
Description In this course, students are instructed through lecture, demonstration and lab work on the proper butchery techniques of meats and seafood. Students use dry, moist and combination cooking techniques for meat, poultry and seafood. Students refine their cooking techniques of sauces, starch and vegetables and prepare complete entrees. Safety and sanitation procedures are reinforced. Program knife kit and uniform are required for this course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Practice the principles of kitchen safety and sanitation.
- Fabricate whole chicken into portions.
- Fillet round and flat fish.
- Identify appropriate cooking methods for various cuts of meat and seafood.
- Cook a variety of meat and seafood using dry, moist and combination cooking methods.
- Evaluate food prepared in class in terms of cooking technique, flavor, appearance and presentation.
Listed Topics
- Meat identification
- Seafood identification
- Poultry fabrication
- Dry heat cooking techniques
- Moist heat cooking techniques
- Combination cooking techniques
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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CLR 202 - Basic Garde Manger Techniques Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CLR 110 and CLR 117
Description In this course students develop the skills, knowledge and techniques of the cold kitchen. In the kitchen lab, students prepare various salads, cold sauces, soups, sandwiches, appetizers and hors d’oeuvre. Curing of meats and vegetables is covered. Buffet showpieces such as fruit and vegetable carvings and ice sculptures are introduced. Program knife kit and uniform are required for this course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Practice the principles of kitchen safety and sanitation.
- Explain duties and type of work done in the Garde Manger department.
- Prepare simple vinaigrette and mayonnaise based salad dressings.
- Identify a variety of salad greens and properly prepare them for salad production.
- Produce chilled soups, sauces, salsas, dips and pickles.
- Make various sandwiches.
- Prepare appetizers, canapés and hors d’oeuvre.
- Carve vegetables and fruits to produce plate and buffet centerpieces.
- Develop a menu and organization plan for an hors d’oeuvre reception.
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- Emulsions
- Chilled soups
- Side salads
- Entrée salads
- Pickles
- Sandwiches
- Hors d’oeuvre
- Salsas, dips and spreads
- Fruit presentation
- Ice carving
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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CLR 203 - Advanced Garde Manger and Charcuterie Techniques Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CLR 202
Description Students in this course learn and practice the advanced Garde Manger techniques of charcuterie. In the kitchen lab, students produce forcemeat items such as sausages, pâtés, terrines and galantines, along with sauces and accompaniments to those items. Cured and smoked meats are produced. Students make and work with a variety of cheeses. Proper techniques and the safe use of tools and equipment are emphasized. Program knife kit and uniform are required for this course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Practice the principles of kitchen safety and sanitation.
- Operate kitchen equipment commonly used in the production of charcuterie products.
- Discuss how advanced Garde Manger techniques can increase the profitability of foodservice operations.
- Explain procedures for curing, brining and smoking meat and seafood.
- Produce smoked and cured meat products.
- Describe the differences between the five basic forms of forcemeat.
- Produce pâté, galantines, terrines and fresh sausages.
- Explain how cheese is made.
Listed Topics
- Garde Manger history
- Curing and smoking
- Sausages
- Forcemeats
- Cheese
- Vegetarian charcuterie
- Gelatin and chaud froid
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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CLR 210 - Pastry Techniques Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CLR 110 and CLR 201
Description In the kitchen lab students produce a variety of sweet and savory pastry products. Production includes pies, tarts, mousse, custards, cakes and tortes. Individual multi-component, plated desserts are created. Modification of formulas to fit special dietary requirements is introduced. Program knife kit and uniform are required for this course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Practice the principles of kitchen safety and sanitation.
- Operate baking equipment and tools.
- Scale pastry formulas.
- Explain the differences between sponge and creaming style cakes.
- Produce cakes, tortes, pies and tarts from scratch.
- Make ice cream and frozen desserts.
- Produce stirred and baked custards.
- Create individual plated desserts.
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- Creaming method cakes
- Sponge method cakes
- Pies and tarts
- Custards
- Mousse
- Frozen desserts
- Souffle
- Baking for special diets
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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CLR 220 - American Regional Cuisine Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CLR 118 and CLR 201 and CLR 202
Description In the kitchen lab students practice fundamental cooking techniques allowing them to transition from a basic to intermediate skill level. American Regional Cuisine explores the influence of native foods and culture along with the effect of immigration on the development of traditional and contemporary American specialties. The concepts of mise en place, timelines, plate presentation and teamwork are accentuated. Program knife kit and uniform are required for this course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Practice the principles of kitchen safety and sanitation.
- Research cultural and environmental factors that contributed to the development of America’s regional cuisines.
- Describe foods, preparation methods and traditional dishes associated with the different regional cuisines of the United States.
- Prepare a variety of American regional foods, using basic culinary principles, concepts and quality standards.
- Construct production timelines and prep lists.
- Evaluate food prepared in class in terms of cooking technique, flavor, appearance and presentation.
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- New England cuisine
- Mid-Atlantic cuisine
- Atlantic Coastal cuisine
- Southern cuisine
- Southwestern cuisine
- Midwestern cuisine
- California cuisine
- Northwest cuisine
- Hawaiian cuisine
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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CLR 228 - International Cuisine Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CLR 202 and CLR 220
Description This course explores the influences and ingredients that create the unique character of selected world cuisines. Working in groups, students prepare, plate and assess traditional dishes from around the world. The significance of ingredients, flavor profiles, preparations and cooking techniques representative of these cuisines are highlighted. Program knife kit and uniform are required for this course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Practice the principles of kitchen safety and sanitation.
- Discuss the similarities and differences in the cuisines of the world.
- Explore the impact international cultures and cuisines have had on the culinary culture of the United States.
- Identify cooking techniques, ingredients and spices used in international cuisines.
- Produce food representative of international cuisines.
- Evaluate food prepared in class in terms of cooking technique, flavor, appearance and presentation.
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- Food pathways
- Latin cuisine
- Classical French cuisine
- Southern European cuisine
- Northern European cuisine
- Middle Eastern cuisine
- Indian cuisine
- Asian cuisine
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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CLR 229 - Culinary Retail Kitchen Credits: 3 1 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CLR 110 , CLR 117 and CLR 201
Description In this course students work collaboratively to plan and prepare food served to the public in a retail setting. Correct application of culinary skills, plate presentation, organization and timing in producing menu items are stressed. Students improve their cooking skills and techniques to aid their progress to a career in a commercial kitchen. Program uniform and knife kit are required for this course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Practice the principles of kitchen safety and sanitation.
- Compose a luncheon menu.
- Write a food requisition.
- Create a standardized recipe.
- Prepare menu items, following standardized recipes.
- Construct a culinary portfolio.
Listed Topics
- Menu development
- Food requisition
- Menu production
- Principles of service
- Culinary journal and portfolio
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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CLR 230 - Culinary Externship Credits: 4 1 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours 100 Practicum Hours
Prerequisites: CLR 203 and CLR 220
Description This course provides the student with an opportunity to apply the basic techniques developed in the classroom and laboratory to an actual foodservice operation for 100 hours of practical industry experience. Students also apply organization skills to develop and produce food for service to the public through the pop-up bistro “Culinary Corner.” Students are required to secure an acceptable worksite for the 100 hours of industry experience. Through this course, students develop employability skills to assist in progressing towards their career in the culinary arts. Program knife kit and uniform are required for this course. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Practice the principles of kitchen safety and sanitation.
- Compose a luncheon menu.
- Organize a production schedule for that menu.
- Write a food requisition.
- Supervise other students in class to produce the daily menu.
- Work as part of a team to help prepare the daily menu.
- Describe duties and responsibilities at the externship site.
- Create a comprehensive culinary portfolio.
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- Externship site journal
- Culinary Corner
- Menu development
- Menu pricing strategy
- Kitchen production schedules
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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DAN 102 - Modern Dance 2 Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAN 101
Description In this class, students will increase the technical skills acquired in Modern Dance 1. Muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular capacity will be increased. Compositional tools will be presented, enabling the students to use dance as a means of artistic expression. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate their knowledge of dance as an art form.
- Perform dance combinations at an intermediate level.
- Show an increase in their muscular strength, flexibility, kinesthetic awareness and cardiovascular capacity.
- Choreograph a short dance composition with clear thematic development.
- Prepare a paper analyzing the dance work in terms of form and content after attending a professional dance production.
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- Flexibility exercises
- Intermediate dance techniques
- Dance phrases to develop an understanding of the use of body weight.
- Compositional concepts (Theme and Variation)
Reference Materials Videotapes of Dance Masterworks. Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 05/02/2006
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DAN 131P - Dance Practicum 2 Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAN 130P
Description This course is an intensive study in the practical application of dance performance techniques. Students will participate in both student and faculty choreographed works, culminating in a fully produced dance concert. All aspects of dance performance, choreography, and production will be explored and refined. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate intermediate level modern dance technique.
- Employ use of choreography to design dance routines.
- Show the ability to take a leadership role in the rehearsal process.
- Demonstrate the communicative power of dance through performance .
- Operate as a team with technical theatre students in the production of a dance performance.
Listed Topics
- Refining dance technique
- Partnering techniques
- Tools of choreography
- Working in a collaborative art form
- The dance performance in front of an audience
Reference Materials Books, videotapes, music, tapes, and possible field trips to other dance companies will be used. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/27/2009
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DAN 201 - Modern Dance 3 Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAN 101 , DAN 102
Description This is an intermediate level technique class, students will increase their muscular strength, flexibility, kinesthetic awareness and cardiovascular capacity. Modern dance exercises will be presented to enhance the students spacial and rhythmic awareness. Choreographic for small groups will be explored. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of dance as an art form within a cultural context.
- Perform dance combinations at an intermediate to advanced level.
- Show an increase in their muscular strength, flexibility, kinesthetic awareness and cardiovascular capacity.
- Choreograph a short dance composition utilizing theme and variation.
- Prepare a paper analyzing the dance work in terms of form and content after attending a professional dance production.
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- Flexibility exercises
- Intermediate dance techniques
- Dance phrases to develop an understanding of the use of body weight.
- Application of human animation software to choreography
- Compositional concepts (theme and variation)
- Influence of culture on dance.
Reference Materials Lifeforms Human Animation software
Videotapes of Dance Masterworks Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 05/02/2006
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DAN 202 - Modern Dance 4 Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAN 101 , DAN 102 , DAN 201
Description In this class, students will refine their skills as dancers. Advanced level exercises will challenge the students physically and artistically. Performances techniques will be developed as well as choreography for large groups. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of dance as an art form within a cultural and historical context.
- Perform dance combinations at an advanced level.
- Show an increase in their muscular strength, flexibility, kinesthetic awareness and cardiovascular capacity.
- Choreograph a dance composition utilizing more than one dancer.
- Prepare a paper analyzing the dance work in terms of form and content after attending a professional dance production.
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- Flexibility exercises.
- Intermediate advanced dance technique.
- Dance phrases to develop an understanding of the use of body weight and flow of movement.
- Application of human animation software to choreography.
- Compositional concepts (theme, variation, and counterpoint)
- Overview of twentieth century modern dance history.
Reference Materials Videotapes of Dance Masterworks. Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 05/02/2006
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DAN 230P - Dance Practicum 3 Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAN 131P
Description This course is a continuation of the intensive study in the practical application of dance performance techniques. Students will participate in both student and faculty choreographed works, culminating in a fully produced dance concert. All aspects of dance performance, choreography, and production will be explored and refined. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate intermediate to advanced modern dance techniques.
- Employ use of compositional techniques to choreograph group dances.
- Demonstrate a wide range of movement qualities.
- Identify appropriate costume choices based on the theme of the dance.
- Demonstrate a mastery of dance performance techniques.
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- Preparing the body for dance, stretching and exercise
- Music selection and appropriateness
- Choreography, meter, and movement
- Mental and physical preparedness, focus and listening
- Dance performance in front of an audience
Reference Materials Books, videotapes, music, tapes and possible field trips to other dance companies will be used. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/27/2009
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DAN 231P - Dance Practicum 4 Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAN 230P
Description This course is a continuation of the study in the practical application of dance performance techniques. Students will participate in both student and faculty choreographed works, culminating in a fully produced dance concert. All aspects of dance performance, choreography, and production will be explored and refined. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate advanced level modern dance technique.
- Employ use of compositional techniques to choreograph dances with clear thematic development.
- Demostrate the ability to dance with nuance and sensitivity to the music.
- Illustrate the understanding of rhythm, melody and mood of the music in dance.
- Coordinate production elements.
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- Preparing the body for dance, stretching and exercise
- Music selection and appropriateness
- Choreography, meter, and movement
- Mental and physical preparedness, focus and listening
- Dance performance in front of an audience
Reference Materials Books, videotapes, music, tapes, and possible field trips to other dance companies will be used. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/27/2009
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DAT 105 - Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Experimental Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Suggested students at least qualify for MAT 108 and basic programming skills.
Description This fundamentals course provides students with an overview of the different areas of artificial intelligence (AI). Students explore and practice with basic applications of machine learning theories and applications in different disciplines. Fundamentals of AI provides students with hands-on practice of basic machine learning focusing on different platforms used with machine learning and data set integration. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Articulate the differences between artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
- Discuss the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning.
- Examine the application of machine learning in interdisciplinary environments.
- Analyze different industry standard frameworks used with machine learning.
- Determine hardware options to create learning algorithms.
- Develop basic projects utilizing machine learning libraries.
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- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Machine learning (ML)
- Supervised learning
- Unsupervised learning
- Harware options and uses
- Computer languages and machine mearning
- Data sets in machine learning
- Machine learning platforms and libraries
Reference Materials Instructor approved materials and textbooks. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Technological Competence
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DAT 119 - Python 1 Credits: 4 4 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: Any 3-credit CIT course or instructor permission
Description This course introduces computer programming and techniques using Python to solve problems in data analytics. Emphasis is placed on common data types, control flow, functions, usability and reproducibility utilizing the standard library distributed with Python and selected data visualization and analysis modules. Students learn to manipulate files, Python scripts and their output using the interactive Python terminal and shell commands. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Design an algorithmic solution to solve a problem.
- Utilize scalar and container type variables, repetition structures, selection structures, standard library modules and built-in and user-defined functions in a Python program.
- Write reusable code that meets program specifications and follows best practices for reproducible data workflows.
- Implement file manipulation and execution of programs from a command line interface and within a Python program.
Listed Topics
- Introduction to computers and programming
- Running Python code in Jupyter notebooks, an integrated development environment and the console
- Variables, data types and arithmetic operators
- Following a style guide
- Decision structures and Boolean operators
- Repetition structures
- Functions and scope
- Lists, tuples, dictionaries and sets
- File input/output
- NumPy, Pandas and Matplotlib
Reference Materials Official python documentation: python.org
Other reference materials deemed appropriate by the instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/25/2021
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DAT 129 - Python 2 Credits: 4 4 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAT 119 Python 1 or instructor approval
Description This course builds on the programming fundamentals acquired in Python 1 to manipulate and visualize data sourced not just from local flat files but also from remote API servers, scraped web pages and databases. Leverage the power of this portable, multi-purpose programming language to build robust scripts capable of recovering from data stream errors and data value anomalies. Emphasis is placed on writing well-documented code to support efficient team-based workflows. While object-oriented Python and simple graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are introduced, this course focuses primarily on writing scripts and creating visualizations with Python data container libraries.
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Diagram data workflows which include processing by Python scripts as part of a larger pipeline of data sourced from remote computers and destined for external storage and presentation tools.
- Assemble multi-leveled, dictionary-based data structures from heterogeneous sources.
- Decode and encode data sets in flat files using Python and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON).
- Acquire data from an Application Programming Interface (API) over multiple network requests.
- Acquire data using Python’s web scraping libraries from Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) files acquired over a network.
- Create simple relational databases using Python’s Structured Query Language (SQL) modules.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with peers to create Python programs using a version control system via the UNIX shell.
- Create a static visualization of various types of data including univariate, multi-variate, time-series, textual and spatial.
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- Python
- JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
- REST framework
- Web technology basics: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript
- Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
- Web scraping
- Data pipelines
- Scripting versus class-based software design
Reference Materials https://www.python.org/doc/ Official python language and library reference.
Learning resources deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 11/13/2020
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DAT 202 - Advanced Analytic Methods Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAT 204 or instructor permission
Description Building upon the principles set forth in prior coursework, students engage in a comprehensive approach to the application of data analytics in the solving of business problems by employing the techniques frequently used in the discipline. Emphasis is placed on the different types of forecasting techniques such as sales, risk, retention and attrition as applied to a variety of industries. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Differentiate the data needs for the different forecasting techniques.
- Implement data analytics forecasting.
- Collaborate on using data for forecasting.
- Illustrate forecasts using data visualization.
- Describe the legal and ethical implications of data analytics in organizations and society.
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- Forecasting techniques
- Forecasting with data
- Collaboration in data analysis
- Data visualization
- Data laws and ethics
Reference Materials Appropriate textbook, computer lab and other materials selected by the instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 12/14/2020
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DAT 203 - Data Visualization Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAT 129
Description In this course students explore the nuances associated with designing visual representations of quantitative information and implementing those plans using digital tools. As a project-based course, students investigate an inquiry question from inception through presentation. Students explore their inquiry questions by using data visualization as both an analytic tool and an aid to effective communication of data-backed conclusions. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Critique existing data visualizations using design principles and best practices.
- Design an inquiry project requiring the aggregation of several sources of data and visualization-supported analysis and communication.
- Construct visualizations of time-series data using scripts written in Python or R.
- Communicate data-backed claims supported by data visualizations.
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- Time-series data
- Data-backed inquiry design
- Data-ink ratios
- Multi-purpose visualization elements
- Small-multiple designs
Reference Materials Appropriate learning materials selected by the instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 12/14/2020
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DAT 204 - R for Analytics Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAT 119 , demonstration of basic proficiency in any other programming language as verified by instructor
Description This course guides students in the use of the R programming language for data analysis. After exploring the fundamentals of the R language and essential data structures, students learn to manipulate structured data in R in preparation for statistical analysis. Standard statistical data analysis techniques are implemented in R. In addition to mechanical fundamentals, this course is rooted in building skills in sound data analytical thinking: surveying data sets, generating compelling inquiry questions, conducting rigorous quantitative analysis, drawing conclusions rooted in reproducible findings and discussing the limitations of this analysis with a lay audience. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Execute essential operations in RStudio including loading and viewing structured data files, reading data into R objects and manipulating data.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basics in R programming in terms of constructs, control statements, functions and libraries.
- Generate basic plots and descriptive statistics in R for structured data sets.
- Implement an end-to-end data analysis process.
- Write reusable code that meets program specifications and follows best practices for reproducible data workflows.
Listed Topics
- Integrated development environment
- Structured data
- Vectors
- Objects
- Arrays and matrices
- Data frames
- Functions
- Regressions
- Plots
Reference Materials Free online resources for both learning R fundamentals and conducting advanced analysis Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 12/14/2020
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DAT 229 - Tabular and Linked Data Analysis Credits: 4 4 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAT 119 or MMC 150 or CIT 111 or permission of Department Head or instructor.
Description In this course, students explore relational databases which underlie many modern data systems. Students acquire foundational knowledge of table schema design, normalization and Structured Query Language (SQL) needed to interact with data sets from many knowledge domains. In contrast to production database systems, course emphasis lies on analytics-focused database skills, which enable students to integrate relational databases in data pipelines ending in analytic and presentation platforms–rather than transactional or logistics applications. Python is used throughout the course to build database schemas, insert data from flat files and third-party repositories and then extract the data for analytic and decision-support endeavors. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Design a multi-table, normalized database schema with strategically typed fields to house data for supporting decision making in a specific domain, such as transportation, environmental management or political science.
- Implement a database schema using data definition commands.
- Employ Structured Query Language (SQL) and Python or R to read data into a relational database to extract appropriate fields for analysis using primary-foriegn key relationships, table joins and row filtering.
- Configure a relational database system using UNIX shell commands with appropriate user privileges for data management and connection to databases on a remote computer.
- Present the investigation of an inquiry question backed by data in a relational database requiring the use of analytic tools in a Python or R environment to an audience of knowledgeable non-experts.
- Compare the design goals and features of relational databases to those of NoSQL databases in context of a particular analytic application of a chosen data domain.
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- Relational database management systems
- Primary-foreign key relationships
- Normalized database schemas
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Bourne Again Shell (BASH)
- Remote database connectivity tools (e.g. SSH Tunneling)
- Python’s cursor and resultset objects
- NoSQL databases and file databases
- Primary key Indexing
- Database views
Reference Materials Current and appropriate database resources selected by instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Information Literacy
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 12/14/2020
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DAT 241 - Geospatial Data Analytics Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAT 102
Description Students assemble, analyze and present map-based data in this first course in geospatial analysis. Since many datasets now include spatial components, students approach the exciting sub-field of spatial data analytics with a focus on improving organizational decision making by creating static and interactive maps. To build a foundation of spatial reasoning, students explore map projections and x-y-z coordinate systems through hands-on exercises. Students then engage software tools to digitally represent spatial data from a variety of domains including municipal administration, ecology, transportation, marketing and epidemiology. Finally, the course prepares students to integrate spatial analysis into data pipelines by connecting mapping software packages with relational databases and web servers. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate the principal components of map projections and coordinate reference systems to compare their strengths and weaknesses for various analytic applications.
- Build digital maps that visualize layers of point, line and polygon based data.
- Design map symbology systems such as choropleth shading, proportional centroid sizing and feature labeling to appropriately emphasize feature layers to inform decision making.
- Apply appropriate spatial analytic algorithms to data layers, visualize their output and interpret the results using domain-specific knowledge.
- Present the results of spatial analysis using static layouts and interactive maps in language accessible to an audience of knowledgeable non-experts.
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- Map projection systems
- Spatial coordinate systems
- Point, line and polygon data layers
- Choropleth shading
- Map symbology
- Geospatial analysis software packages
- Spatial data digital encoding schemas (e.g. GeoJSON, ESRI Shapefile, KML, etc.)
- Kernel density smoothing (i.e. “heat maps”)
- K-nearest neighbor analysis
- Vector and raster data types
- Map layouts
Reference Materials Appropriate textbooks and resources selected by the instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Information Literacy
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 12/14/2020
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DAT 280 - Fundamentals of Machine Learning Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAT 129 and DAT 202
Description This course provides students with an overview of the basic application of machine learning in data analytics. Students explore and practice with basic applications of machine learning theories and applications in different disciplines. Fundamentals of Machine Learning provides students with hands-on practice of basic machine learning focusing on different algorithms used with data sets. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Articulate uses of machine learning (ML) in different industries.
- Discuss the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning.
- Examine the application of machine learning in interdisciplinary environments.
- Analyze different industry standard frameworks used with machine learning.
- Evaluate performance of various models on data.
- Develop basic projects utilizing machine learning algorithms.
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- Machine learning (ML)
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Supervised learning
- Unsupervised learning
- Reinforcement learning
- Computer languages and machine learning
- Datasets in machine learning
- Machine learning algorithms and implementation
Reference Materials Instructor approved materials and textbooks, Laptop (not Chromebook) with operating system installed Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 12/14/2020
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DAT 281 - Project in Data Analytics Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DAT 129 or DAT 204
Description This course equips students with hands-on experience designing, implementing and sharing a data-based inquiry project. While fluency in computer-based number crunching remains an essential skill set of a data practitioner, project success also hinges on effective problem scoping with clients and thoughtful packaging of technical results for applicability in the client’s work context. To develop these supplemental project skills, this course invites students to experiment with a variety of qualitative research strategies for unearthing foundational client concerns from among peripheral organizational clutter.
Equipped with a solid inquiry goal, students implement an industry standard project management framework to strategically prioritize workflows among a team of peer analysts. Use of quantitative evaluation metrics inform review and revision of projects. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to discover foundational client concerns using qualitative research techniques such as semi-structured interviewing, workflow walkthroughs, focus groups and workplace observation.
- Prepare a data research project plan aligned to client concerns for implementation by a workgroup.
- Implement a data research project using an industry standard project management framework.
- Present formally the results of a substantial research inquiry with the project client.
- Evaluate the outcomes of a data research project against initial project aims in consultation with a client.
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- Project scoping
- Qualitative research
- Client interviewing
- Project management framework
- Project evaluation
Reference Materials Course materials recommended and approved by the instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 12/14/2020
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DIT 212 - Foodservice Systems Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: DIT 104 , DIT 110 , DIT 125 and DIT 210
Description This course provides information on the food management practices in the hospitality and health care industry. Various foodservice systems, styles of foodservice, principles of kitchen design, menu merchandising, environmental and waste management systems and management of information systems are covered.. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Use clear and effective oral and written communication (CNDT 2.2).
- Participate in quality improvement and customer satisfaction activities to improve delivery of nutrition services (CNDT 4.1).
- Propose and use procedures as appropriate to the practice setting to promote sustainability, reduce waste and protect the environment (CNDT 4.7).
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- Overview and Current Issues
- Marketing
- Quality Management
- Staffing the Foodservice Department
- Management Information Systems
- Computer Applications in Foodservice
- Financial Management
- Environmental Issues and Waste Management
- Security and Disaster Planning
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Facility Design and Equipment
Reference Materials Textbook, internet, audio-visual. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/16/2018
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DIT 214 - Dietetic Seminar Credits: 1 1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of three semesters in the Dietetic Technician Program.
Description This course provides the student with skills necessary to be successful in the completion of the national registry exam and job search process. In addition, this course will review the process of establishing a professional portfolio, making application for and maintaining registration status. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Adhere to current federal regulations and state statutes and rules, as applicable and in accordance with accreditation standards and the Scope of Dietetics Practice, Standards of Professional Practice and the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics (CNDT 2.1).
- Participate in professional and community organizations (CNDT 2.7).
- Perform self-assessment and develop goals for self-improvement throughout the program (CNDT 2.10).
- Prepare a plan for professional development according to Commission on Dietetic Registration guidelines (CNDT 2.11).
- Practice and/or role play mentoring and precepting others (CNDT 2.13).
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- Portfolio Development
- Registry Exam
- Nutrition Services
- Food and Nutrition
- Foodservice Systems
- Food Management
- Resume Writing and Interviewing
Reference Materials Study guide, registration exam review materials, CCAC Placement Office and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics portfolio guide. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/16/2018
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DMS 115C - Ultrasound Clinical 2/Abdomen-OB/GYN Credits: 4 240 Practicum Hours
Prerequisites: DMS 103 , DMS 113C , PHY 127
Description The student develops skills in scanning, interpretation of the sonogram and in recognizing normal anatomical variations. The student gathers pertinent clinical data in order to understand the total medical picture of the patient prior to the ultrasound examination. The student presents cases to the interpreting physician. The student becomes familiar with portables, surgical and special sonographic procedures and assists in these areas. (The student is assigned to a full-time clinical experience over six weeks.) This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Develop skills in recognizing normal sonographic anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis and fetus.
- Apply appropriate scanning technique to image the normal fetus for biometry, abdominal and pelvic structures.
- Elicit pertinent data from the patient interview and chart in order to complete the total medical and clinical picture.
- Assess the needs of the sonographer and patient ancillary to the ultrasound examination.
- Develop skills in assisting the sonographer in the performance of special procedures and portable ultrasound examinations.
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- Sonographic characteristics of normal anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis and fetus
- Scanning techniques of normal structures of the abdomen, pelvis and fetus
- Patient interviews, patient privacy and ancillary duties of the ultrasound examination
- Laboratory values indicating normal physiology of the abdominal, pelvis and fetal structures
- Imaging modalities such as computerized axial tomography (CAT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine imaging in addition to sonography
Reference Materials Textbooks, library resources, journals and student clinical manual. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/10/2014
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DMS 116C - Ultrasound Clinical 2/Cardiac Credits: 4 240 Practicum Hours
Prerequisites: DMS 104 , DMS 114C and PHY 127
Description This clinical course offers the student participation in the various steps involved in cardiac ultrasound examination of the patient. The student shares responsibility with the clinical instructor for scheduling, identifying and preparing the patient for examination. The student assures that patient preparation is properly followed for the given examination. Skills in scanning that have been developed in DMS 114C Cardiac Clinical 1 and DMS 104 Cardiac Ultrasound are further advanced. Skills in patient scanning and examination progression are developed. The student gains skill and confidence in presenting the case to the interpreting physician. (The student is assigned to a full-time clinical experience over six weeks.) This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Develop skills to interact independently with patients from initial greeting and preparation until completion of the echocardiogram examination.
- Employ scan skills to acquire the required 2-D, M-Mode and Doppler images for a normal echocardiogram examination.
- Relate guidelines from the American Society of Echocardiographers (ASE) to identify wall segments.
- Utilize scanning opportunities to improve image stabilization abilities.
- Exercise manipulation between pulse wave and continuous wave Doppler as the patient condition dictates.
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- Independent interaction with patients before and after the echocardiogram examination
- Exam protocols incorporating all of the components of 2-D, M-Mode and Doppler
- Techniques to enhance the quality of the echocardiogram.
Reference Materials Textbooks, library resources, journals and student clinical manual. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competency
- Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/10/2014
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DMS 137C - Ultrasound Clinical 2/Vascular Credits: 4 240 Practicum Hours
Prerequisites: DMS 125 , DMS 135C and PHY 127
Description This clinical course offers the student progressively greater participation in the various steps involved in the vascular examination of the patient. Skills in scanning that have been developed in previous clinical courses are utilized. The student develops skills in recognizing normal anatomy as well as pathology. Progression of the examination is performed by the student under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor. The student continues to gather pertinent clinical information in order to understand the total medical picture of the patient prior to the vascular examination. The student is introduced to and assist in portable examinations and special procedures. The student gains skill and confidence in presenting the case before the interpreting physician. (The student is assigned to a full-time clinical experience over six weeks.) This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply proper scanning technique to visualize normal anatomy of the extremity veins.
- Apply proper scanning technique to visualize normal anatomy of the extremity arteries.
- Apply proper scanning technique to visualize normal anatomy of the carotid arteries.
- Elicit pertinent data from patient interview and chart in order to complete the total medical and clinical picture.
- Assist sonographers in the performance of special procedures and portable ultrasound examinations.
- Apply theory and scanning techniques to progress the examination to its conclusion.
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- Sonographic characteristics of normal anatomy vascular systems
- Scanning techniques of normal structures within the vascular systems
- Patient interview, patient privacy and ancillary duties to the ultrasound examination
- Laboratory values indicating normal physiology of the abdominal, pelvis and fetal structures
- Other imaging modalities in addition to sonography to image vascular structures
Reference Materials Text books, library resources, journals and Student Clinical Manual. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competency
- Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/10/2014
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DMS 282 - Vascular Ultrasound for Clinical Professionals Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Participants must be a credentialed sonographer working at a Community College of Allegheny County Diagnostic Medical Sonography clinical affiliate.
Description This course consists of learning normal anatomy, sonographic characteristics and the hemodynamic principles of the peripheral vascular system, the cerebral vascular system and the vessels of the abdomen. Instrumentation, scanning techniques, audible signals made by normal and abnormal blood flow and vascular pathology are presented in this course. This course requires a per credit health
career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Visualize the normal sonographic anatomy of the vascular system in the human body.
- Distinguish the abnormal sonographic characteristics of the vascular systems from normal vessels using 2-D scanning techniques.
- Identify the abnormal hemodynamics of the human vascular system.
- Analyze the abnormal sonographic findings of the spectral Doppler waveform of the vascular system.
- Analyze the abnormal color spectral image of the vascular system.
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- Normal anatomy of the vascular system
- Scanning techniques of the various systems
- Spectral and color Doppler
- Pathology causing abnormal hemodynamics of blood flow through the vascular system
- Scanning techniques and sonographic characteristics of pathology of the various vascular systems
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials as deemed appropriate by instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 11/19/2019
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DMS 283 - Cardiac Ultrasound for Clinical Professionals Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Participants must be a credentialed sonographer working at a Community College of Allegheny County Diagnostic Medical Sonography clinical affiliate.
Description This course focuses on the ultrasonic investigation of the heart. Echocardiography is viewed from both an historical, as well as state-of-the-art perspective. The anatomy and physiology, particularly the cross-sectional anatomy of the mediastinal contents, are reviewed. Echocardiograms representative of normal cardiac anatomy are presented and compared with examinations performed by other diagnostic modalities. Procedural and scanning techniques are presented, as well as sonographic positioning unique to echocardiography. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define the components of patient preparation as it relates to the echocardiographic examination.
- Scan standard 2-D views and the position and function of the cardiac anatomy.
- Transform images seen on 2-D echocardiography into M-Mode echocardiography.
- Expand images seen on 2-D echocardiography to incorporate color Doppler and spectral Doppler into echo exams.
- Identify the normal ECG/EKG pattern.
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- Scanning and imaging techniques used in 2-D echocardiography
- Sonographic characteristics of the anatomic structures of the heart
- Principles and applications of transesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography and cardiac catherization
- Correlations of the role of echocardiography with the catheterization laboratory and the nuclear imaging laboratory
- Normal dimensions of heart structures and Doppler values
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials as deemed appropriate by instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 11/19/2019
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DMS 284 - Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound for Clinical Professionals Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Participants must be a credentialed sonographer working at a Community College of Allegheny County Diagnostic Medical Sonography clinical affiliate and completed DMS 255 or DMS 104 .
Description This course is for ultrasound students specializing in echocardiography. Abnormal cardiac anatomy and physiology will be studied. M- mode, two-dimensional, continuous wave, pulsed wave, and color flow Doppler are correlated with pathologies. Echocardiographic tapes and case studies are presented and correlated with clinical features of cardiac pathology. Cardiac surgical procedures and pharmacology are studied. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Compile appropriate echocardiographic images and data for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disorders including: coronary artery disease, acquired valvular heart disease, endocarditis, pericarditis, myocarditis, cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease and disease of the aorta.
- Scrutinize obtained echocardiographic data to assure that the exam was diagnostic for the written order of the exam.
- Correlate information obtained from 2-D imaging with quantitative m-mode and Doppler values to indicate pathology of the heart.
- Compile the quantitative and qualitative echocardiographic information to grade the severity of indicated cardiac disease.
- Generate a report page that accurately depicts the level of cardiac function.
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- Abnormal cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Cardiac pharmacology
- Coronary artery disease
- Valvular heart disease
- Endocarditis, pericarditis and myocarditis
- Cardiac masses
- Cardiomyopathies
- Congenital heart disease
- Diseases of the aorta
- Traumatic heart disease
- Cardiac embryology
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials as deemed appropriate by instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 11/19/2019
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DMS 285 - Abdominal and Gynecological Ultrasound for Clinical Professionals Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Participants must be a credentialed sonographer working at a Community College of Allegheny County Diagnostic Medical Sonography clinical affiliate.
Description This course presents an intense study of the abdominal, pelvic and fetal structures that can be evaluated employing ultrasound as an imaging modality. The student is provided with information concerning normal ultrasound appearance of tissues, organs and systems within the abdomen and pelvis. Ultrasound images representative of normal states are presented and correlated with examinations performed with other diagnostic modalities. Technical information such as procedural and scanning techniques are discussed throughout the course. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply scanning techniques to image the abdominal and pelvic structures.
- Distinguish between the viscera of the abdomen and pelvis.
- Evaluate the normal sonographic characteristics of each organ within the abdomen and pelvis.
- Correlate clinical symptoms and lab values to the appropriate diseases and conditions.
- Correlate clinical symptoms and lab values of diseases and conditions to the appropriate ultrasound examination and to the sonographic characteristics of normal vs. abnormal structures.
- Compare the ultrasound examination with Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine imaging.
- Assess the size of anatomical structures with normal and disease states on sonograms.
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- Scanning and imaging techniques of the abdomen and pelvis
- Sonographic characteristics of the anatomical structures of the abdomen and female pelvis
- Correlating sonograms with other imaging modalities
- Blood chemistry tests indicating pathology of specific anatomical systems or structures
- Relating the size of anatomical structures with normal and disease states as seen on the sonograms
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials deemed appropriate by instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 11/19/2019
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DMS 286 - Advanced Abdomen and Small Parts Ultrasound for Clinical Professionals Credits: 5 5 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Participants must be a credentialed sonographer working at a Community College of Allegheny County Diagnostic Medical Sonography clinical affiliate and completed DMS 260.
Description Ultrasound images representative of disease states of organs and systems of the abdominal cavityand small parts are presented and correlated with examinations performed with other diagnostic modalities. Relevant histologic aspects of various pathological conditions are discussed and correlated with their acoustical properties and ultrasound characteristics. Clinical features, laboratory data and the pathophysiology of pertinent diseases are presented. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Synthesize the clinical signs and symptoms with pathology of the abdominal organs, thyroid, breast, parathyroid, scrotum and prostate.
- Evaluate the pertinent laboratory data relevant to pathological conditions of the following areas: abdominal organs, thyroid, parathyroid, breast, scrotum and prostate.
- Provide a differential diagnosis of liver pathology using the sonographic characteristics of the disease and the clinical signs and symptoms.
- Provide a differential diagnosis of biliary pathology using the sonographic characteristics of the disease and the clinical signs and symptoms.
- Provide a differential diagnosis of pancreatic pathology using the sonographic characteristics of the disease and the clinical signs and symptoms.
- Provide a differential diagnosis of renal pathology using the sonographic characteristics of the disease and the clinical signs and symptoms.
- Give a differential diagnosis of thyroid and scrotal pathology using the sonographic characteristics and the clinical signs and symptoms.
- Apply proper scanning technique to image the thyroid gland.
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- Liver pathology
- Gallbladder pathology
- Renal pathology
- Pancreatic pathology
- Breast imaging; x-ray and ultrasound
- Prostate imaging
- Scanning techniques of the thyroid, breast, scrotum and prostate
- Sonographic characteristics of pathology of the abdominal organs
Reference Materials Textbooks/materials as deemed appropriate by instructor Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 11/19/2019
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DMS 301 - Ultrasound Physics Registry Review, Experimental Credits: 1 1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Working Sonographer
Description This is a course which combines theory and practice in ultrasound instrumentation and quality control. Topics include functions of the components of processing, scan converter displays, image and display techniques and methods of permanent image recording, ultrasound transducers, operating standards, equipment calibration, resolution, gray scale photography and image critique. Basic physics principles and test taking strategies will also be discussed. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe the physics of waves as applied to diagnostic medical sonography.
- Describe artifacts and the limitations encountered in ultrasound imaging.
- Identify the components of real time scanners and explain their contribution to the ultrasound unit’s operation.
- Comprehend the Doppler Principle Theory and proper application.
- Identify proper Doppler modality selection and its applicationtowards diagnostic ultrasound.
- Scruitinize ultrasound images to evaluate for image artifacts.
- Assess potential for bioeffects in the use of ultrasound, if adequate safety practices are not followed.
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- Physical characteristics of Ultrasound waves
- The Pulse-Echo Concept
- Transducers
- The physics associated with the ultrasound units sensitivity controls
- The pitfalls associated with artifacts in ultrasound imaging
- The potential for bioeffects in ultrasound imaging
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DVS 101 - College Reading 2 Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: DVS 070 (minimum grade “C”) or successful placement
Description This course emphasizes the application of study and reading strategies that are initially presented in College Reading 1. Students are required to apply various study and reading strategies in understanding textbook and supplementary readings. The significance of experiential background for reading comprehension and the importance of identifying and responding to the author’s purpose for writing are emphasized. Students are encouraged to see reading, writing, and study as interconnected, interactive processes.
Students must earn a “C” grade or better to use this course as a prerequisite. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply metacognitive comprehension and study strategies to college-level texts.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and critical reading skills with college-level texts.
- Utilize text features, structure, and organizational patterns to support comprehension.
- Employ vocabulary strategies, including structural analysis, context clues, and the use of reference materials.
- Evaluate information sources and content using library resources.
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- Metacognitive strategies
- Monitoring comprehension
- Active reading techniques
- Refining study skills
- Vocabulary enhancement
- Problem-solving view of reading
- Information literacy skills
- Summarizing and reflecting through writing
Reference Materials Current recognized texts, handouts, videos, study sheets, reading enrichment programs, multi-media, reading laboratory, computer laboratory, library and adaptive software Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 01/02/2020
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