MLT 152 - Clinical Microbiology 2

 
Description
This course focuses on the isolation and identification of microorganisms causing disease (pathogens). Topics include microbes, specimen collection, normal flora, characterization of specific pathogens, biochemical tests, susceptibility testing and determining the pathogenicity of organisms. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Outline the basic concepts of general microbiology.
2. Perform tests and identify clinically important bacteria.
3. Explain the clinical importance of pathogenic microbes.
4. Identify organisms in all laboratory exercises.
5. Explain the importance of clinical microbiology.

1. General microbiology, bacterial cell structure, metabolism and physiology
2. Infectious disease process
3. Normal flora and quality control
4. Safety in the microbiology laboratory, infection control
5. Pathogenic bacteria
6. Collection of specimens and susceptibility testing
7. Miscellaneous organisms
8. Professionalism

• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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MLT 161 - Clinical Instrumentation and Clinical Chemistry 1

 
Description
This course covers quality control in the laboratory, the pathophysiology of disease of major body systems, body fluids, organic derivatives and clinical chemistry techniques. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Explain the principles and procedures in Clinical Chemistry to include: Quality Control, automation and instrumentation, electrolytes, acid-base physiology and trace elements.
2. Assess the relationship among the laboratory procedures, results, chemical reactions, chemical reagents, normal and abnormal results, diagnostic values of laboratory tests and the physiological changes in the patient.
3. Compare the unique chemical and physical properties of the major organic derivatives and identify functional organic groups.
4. Explain the testing of various body fluids.
5. Relate the principles of quality control and statistics to the laboratory.

1. Laboratory safety
2. Quality control, normal ranges and values
3. Spectrophometry and laboratory analyzers
4. Analytical error
5. Atomic absorption
6. Fluorometric procedures
7. Potentiometric measurement systems
8. RIA
9. Fluid balance and electrolytes
10. Chemistry departments
11. Professionalism

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

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MLT 162 - Clinical Chemistry 2

 
Description
This course is a continuation of Clinical Instrumentation and Clinical Chemistry 1 (MLT 161 ). Topics include electrophoresis and errors in biochemical metabolism with an emphasis on clinical assays for proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and toxins. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. List and identify the trace elements and their importance to homeostasis and the classification of toxic materials and the analysis of each.
2. Compare protein and amino acid structures, functions, classification, methods of analysis and clinical usage of enzymes; non protein nitrogen products and their fluctuations in disease states.
3. Compare and contrast the functions of the liver and the disease states of the liver; carbohydrate utilization, analysis and disease states; enzyme function, analysis and disease states.
4. Explain the endocrine system including the importance of hormones in homeostasis and disease states.
5. Compare lipid structure, metabolism, function and methods of analysis.

1. Laboratory safety
2. Inorganic compounds
3. Animo acids and proteins
4. Enzymes
5. Liver metabolism
6. Glucose
7. Lipids
8. Pharmakinetics
9. Professionalism

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

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MLT 220 - Clinical Hematology

 
Description
This course focuses on the formation and maturation of blood cells, hemostasis, laboratory hematologic techniques and hematologic disorders. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Explain and discuss hematology topics presented in lecture and lab.
2. List normal values and units of measurement for procedures studied.
3. Explain the operation and functions of hematology analyzers discussed in class.
4. Perform lab tests utilizing controls, references and unknown specimens.
5. Explain the effects of medications, specimen collection and handling on lab test results.

1. Components of blood
2. Erythrocyte morphology, metabolism and tests
3. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
4. Erythrocyte disorders
5. Automated hematology instrumentation
6. Leukocyte morphology, metabolism and tests
7. Leukocyte disorders
8. Myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic disorders
9. Hemostasis
10. Hemostasis disorders
11. Professionalism

• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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MLT 225 - Clinical Immunohematology

 
Description
This course covers transfusion medicine. Topics include the human blood groups, compatibility testing and blood component therapy. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Perform front and reverse ABO typings on blood and interpret the results within AABB standards.
2. Perform Rh typings on blood and interpret the results within AABB standards.
3. Perform direct antiglobulin testing. Distinguish between monospecific and polyspecific antiglobulin sera. Discuss principles, applications and sources of error.
4. Perform antibody screening within AABB standards. Explain the purpose, principles and sources of error.
5. Define compatibility testing (cross matching). Perform a major cross match.

1. Hazards and safety in the blood bank
2. Blood bank genetics
3. ABO groups
4. Rh groups
5. Miscellaneous blood groups
6. HDN
7. Donor selection and transfusion therapy
8. Compatibility testing
9. Professionalism

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MLT 250 - Clinical Laboratory Seminar

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the medical laboratory gained through guest speakers and analyze various roles of the MLT through role play.
2. Explain and differentiate the various roles of the medical profession gained through guest speakers and other media.
3. Present clinical reports on updated material.
4. Explain professionalism, ethics, hospital organization, certification and other areas pertinent to the profession.
5. Support the role of the clinical laboratory within the health system.

1. How to meet customer/patient needs by the highest quality methods
2. The four rules of perfecting patient care
3. PRHI as a resource in the local/regional healthcare community
4. The 5S system
5. 4M’s (mankind, machine, materials and methods) in producing customers/patients needs in laboratory testing
6. Ethical decisions, professionalism
7. Legal issues
8. HIPAA
9. Interviews and resumes
10. Staying current in the field of laboratory medicine
11. Technical training methodologies

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MLT 251C - Clinical Laboratory Externship

1. Correlate didactic and classroom laboratory experience with actual clinical work.
2. Perform tests and identify clinically important results under the supervision of externship preceptors.
3. Explain and correlate the importance of normal and abnormal lab results with externship preceptor.
4. Interact professionally with hospitalized patients and outpatients.
5. Correlate abnormal laboratory results with clinical pathological signs and symptoms.
6. Perform test procedures with results and control values within acceptable manufacturer’s limits.
7. Exhibit professionalism, ethical behavior and responsibility to the patient and the profession.

1. Hematology
2. Immunohematology (blood bank)
3. Immunology (serology)
4. Microbiology
5. Urinalysis
6. Chemistry
7. Phlebotomy

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MMC 111 - Digital Design for Multimedia

1. Develop graphics for multimedia projects.
2. Create graphical assets for use in videos.
3. Produce projects demonstrating a command of industry software.
4. Construct images for 3D materials.
5. Identify proper file measurements for production use in multimedia projects.

1. Preparing images for web pages
2. Preparing images for video
3. Navigation and measurement systems
4. Image tools
5. Non-destructive editing
6. Creating 3D materials
7. Vector versus Bitmap graphics
8. Designing for the web
9. Designing for video games
10. Proper resolutions, screen resolutions, line resolutions

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MMC 112 - Audio and Video Production in Multimedia

1. Make effective decisions related to digital audio and video information environments.
2. Develop digital audio and video information collections.
3. Organize digital audio and video information for presentation.
4. Evaluate audio and video information and resources.
5. Apply techniques for sharing and disseminating audio and visual elements.

1. Exploring industry program workspaces
2. Capturing and editing audio
3. Multi-track files
4. Working with scores
5. Importing assets
6. Capturing video
7. Organizing a storyboard
8. Working with timelines
9. Video transitions
10. Keyframes
11. Exporting video
12. Compression options for audio and video

• Technological Competence
• Information Literacy

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MMC 150 - Interactive Front-End Development

 
Description
This course introduces students to interactive web development practices. Students will develop and design their own interactive web layouts utilizing current web development languages and practices. Through this, students will create their own interactive web media pieces that are responsive and multi-platform. 

1. Apply interactive front-end languages to instigate user interactivity.
2. Create scripts, dialog boxes, confirm boxes, prompt boxes, framesets and frames.
3. Examine different types of variables, operators and data types.
4. Apply logical and conditional operators, functions and objects.
5. Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques.
6. Examine the properties of document objects, form objects, string objects, date and math objects.
7. Demonstrate the ability to correct data entry errors, detect browsers and platforms, and validate forms.

1. Script structure and implementation
2. Building blocks, data types, literals and variables
3. Dialog boxes
4. Operators
5. Functions
6. Objects
7. Forms and input devices
8. Working with images and links
9. Handling events
10. Data collection and display

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MMC 160 - Game Design and Layout

 
Description
This course introduces concepts and system of game design, including character, aesthetics, story, technology, structured conflict, resolution and outcome. Students examine the areas of the video game industry and prepare industry standard documentations for the phases of game development. Students also examine the different forms of how games are used in different industries and develop an understanding of current frameworks and practices in game design and development.

1. Illustrate the four elements of game design: mechanics, story, aesthetics and technology.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the video game industry.
3. Develop a story line considering the different game genres.
4. Utilize psychographics in the development of game narrative and scripts.
5. Apply the concepts of flow and rules in game development.
6. Create documentation and concepts sketches for video games.

1. Video game industry history
2. Game industry jobs and practices
3. Game documentation design and development
4. Genre and script designs
5. Character types and development
6. Theme, elements and interfaces
7. Game platforms and requirements
8. Game advertising and marketing
9. Ethical and legal considerations of the game industry
10. Portfolio development

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Culture Society and Citzenship
• Technological Competence

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MMC 170 - Virtual Design and Simulated Realities

 
Description
Students begin practicing with current virtual realities and elements to create interactive simulated environments using current game engine technologies. During this course, students will practice with hardware and software needed to implement immersive media experiences. Students will also create simulations for gaming, training and environmental experiences to examine the many uses of these emerging media forms.

1. Differentiate between various hardware platforms.
2. Design different genres of immersive realities.
3. Integrate simulation of experiences using current technologies.
4. Apply interactive techniques to game technologies.
5. Integrate multiple software packages for pipeline development.
6. Create multi-industry based designs for portfolio demonstrations.

1. Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
2. Content pipelining
3. Head mounted displays
4. Mobile and console displays
5. Actors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6. Inverse kinematics
7. Collision processing
8. Utilization of toolkits and libraries
9. Camera, light and audio implementation
10. Psychology of gameplay
11. User-Interface (UI) design and development

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Technological Competence

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MMC 225 - Content Management Systems

1. Install and configure a content management system.
2. Create pages and posts in a content management system.
3. Find and use plugins.
4. Identify widget installation process. 
5. Assemble themes for use in content management systems.
6. Utilize content management systems for creating interactive web content.

1. Installing content management systems
2. Getting around content management systems
3. Configure your site
4. HTML/CSS template
5. Images and themes
6. Plugins and widget
7. Exporting content management systems to other platforms

• Technological Competence

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MMC 228 - User Experience and Instructional Design

1. Identify the differences between UX and UI design.
2. Identify industry Instructional Design models.
3. Prepare testable tasks for user testing studies.
4. Synthesize data collected from telemetry and analytics of projects.
5. Create user personas for project audiences.
6. Develop user interaction of prototypes.
7. Design and implement a usability test.
8. Create eLearning modules.
9. Apply gamification concepts to learning modules.

1. Instruction Design models
2. User Experience design
3. Scripting and storyboarding
4. Prototyping
5. Target audience and personas
6. Instructional Design software options
7. Usability testing
8. Module development
9. Telemetry
10. eLearning and gamification

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• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Technological Competence

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MMC 230 - Self Promotion in a Virtual World

1. Organize previous web pieces into a portfolio format.
2. Develop a resume according to suggested guidelines.
3. Define the importance and effectiveness of a cover letter.
4. Develop an online platform for the display of an individualized portfolio.
5. Utilize social media in self-promotion.

1. Purpose of a portfolio
2. Audience
3. Delivery and format
4. Optimizing
5. Creating written content
6. Techniques for collecting and preparing the portfolio
7. Specialized portfolio design sites
8. Job postings
9. Social media

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MMC 232 - Server-Side Web Development

 
Description
This course focuses on developing interactive websites that can process and store information. This course examines the implementation of databases in a web site framework. Through hands-on projects, students utilize the mechanisms of Hypertext Markup Language forms and Web-based information transfer and a server-side language to build web based applications.

1. Describe the server-side scripting language development process.  
2. Create master and detail page sets.  
3. Use file input/output operations through a server-side scripting language.  
4. Parse and transform data interchange languages through a server-side scripting language.

1. Hypertext Markup Language form elements
2. Procedural syntax
3. Sending data to web servers
4. GET/POST and session states
5. Data storage through web pages
6. Data retrieval through web pages
7. Server side languages
8. Structured Query Language data manipulation statements for Insert, Update, Select and Delete operations

 Reference Materials
Instructor approved textbooks and references

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Technological Competence

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MMC 250 - Game Environments and Interactivity

1. Develop robust game environments.
2. Select appropriate assets for specific game genres.
3. Assemble interactive game elements to engage users.
4. Execute proper publishing practices for video game platforms.
5. Combine multimedia elements in a game environment.

1. 3D Assets
2. Animation
3. Lighting for 3D
4. Keyframe animation
5. Working with lights
6. Developing interactive elements
7. Interface and tools
8. Working with camera angles in 3D
9. Portfolio development

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Technological Competence

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MMC 260 - 3D Modeling Design and Layout

1. Define 3D terminology used with 3D modelling.
2. Identify anatomy of different 3D elements used in modelling.
3. Construct 3D models for different genres of 3D design.
4. Apply textures and materials to self-created models.
5. Build 3D models for different platforms.
6. Prepare UV maps for use on developed 3D models.
7. Produce usable models for everyday needs.
8. Develop 3D renders for portfolio use.

1. 3D elements and terminology
2. 3D workflow
3. Creating and editing polygons
4. Polygon control and subdivision
5. Non-uniform rational basis spline (NURBs) and curves
6. 3D sculpting practices
7. Texture measurements
8. Materials
9. UV mapping

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• Technological Competence

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MMC 270 - 3D Animation and Design

 
Description
Students continue to build upon the skills developed working with 3D models, materials and renderings to create animated layouts that are used for training, simulation and gaming. This course integrates lighting practices for scene and animation along with animation terminology. Students are also introduced to plugins and preset practices often utilized by 3D programs.

1. Define animation terminology used for 3D animation.
2. Create 3D animated projects using self-created models.
3. Integrate 3D animations into other industry programs.
4. Demonstrate lighting techniques for 3D design.
5. Develop storyboards for camera work in 3D environments.
6. Explain the importance of presets and scripts when working with 3D.
7. Implement rigging practices into 3D animation.
8. Integrate particle and render effects into 3D animation.
9. Create 3D scenes demonstrating lighting techniques and effects.

1. 3D animation terminology
2. Animation practices
3. Rigging
4. Particles and effects
5. Lighting methods
6. Depth maps
7. Camera controls
8. Exporting elements

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• Technological Competence

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MUS 101 - Introduction to Music

1. Identify the essential attributes of various genres of music.
2. Identify important composers and compositions by name through listening.
3. Summarize important developments in music history.
4. Compare Western art music, world music and popular music.
5. Distinguish the instrumental timbres of common ensembles

1. Instrumental timbres
2. Improvisation
3. Western art music
4. World and popular music

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MUS 105 - Applied Music 1

1. Perform selected pieces or compose and notate original music.
2. Demonstrate vocal or instrumental techniques appropriate to the applicable musical style.
3. Interpret standard music notation.
4. Develop a repertoire for performance.
5. Generate a practice journal.

1. Vocal or instrumental methods
2. Music reading
3. Repertoire development
4. Performance practice

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MUS 106 - Applied Music 2

 
Description
This course combines private music instruction with rehearsal and performance. The instruction consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons in voice or an instrument of the student’s choosing. An additional eight hours are devoted to rehearsing and performing in a recital. Lessons focus on music reading, repertoire development and vocal or instrumental technique. Students are responsible for private lesson fees, which are not included in tuition. Students may be required to travel off campus for private lessons. Choice of vocal/instrumental study may be limited based on private instructor availability. Applied Music 2 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 1.

1. Perform selected pieces or compose and notate original music.
2. Demonstrate vocal or instrumental techniques appropriate to the applicable musical style.
3. Interpret standard music notation.
4. Develop a repertoire for performance.
5. Generate a practice journal.

1. Vocal or instrumental methods
2. Music reading
3. Repertoire development
4. Performance practice

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MUS 109 - College Choir 1

1. Perform choral music in concert.
2. Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
3. Develop sight-singing and memorization techniques.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Phonation
2. Articulation
3. Sight singing
4. Performance etiquette
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 110 - College Choir 2

 
Description
This course involves the development of choral repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles from traditional and contemporary choral literature. Classroom activities focus on music reading, vocal production and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. College Choir 2 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in College Choir 1.

1. Perform choral music in concert.
2. Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
3. Develop sight-singing and memorization techniques.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Phonation
2. Articulation
3. Sight singing
4. Performance etiquette
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 113 - Show Choir 1

1. Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
2. Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
3. Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
4. Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
5. Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
6. Evaluate performances.

1. Musical theatre repertoire
2. Vocal techniques
3. Dance techniques
4. Solo and ensemble techniques
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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MUS 114 - Show Choir 2

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a musical theatre ensemble.  It addresses vocal and dance techniques common in musical theatre repertoire.  Classroom activities include exercises designed to develop students’ vocal and dance skills; song interpretation; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and staged performances.  Show Choir 2 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Show Choir 1.

1. Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
2. Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
3. Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
4. Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
5. Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
6. Evaluate performances.

1. Musical theatre repertoire
2. Vocal techniques
3. Dance techniques
4. Solo and ensemble techniques
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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MUS 115 - Jazz Ensemble 1

1. Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Develop jazz performance techniques.
4. Perform solo improvisations.
5. Compare various jazz styles.
6. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance practice
4. Jazz styles
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 116 - Jazz Ensemble 2

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a jazz band. It covers a diversity of jazz styles including Latin, blues and swing.  Coursework emphasizes music reading, improvisation, performance practice and ensemble technique. Jazz Ensemble 2 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Jazz Ensemble 1.

1. Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Develop jazz performance techniques.
4. Perform solo improvisations.
5. Compare various jazz styles.
6. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance practice
4. Jazz styles
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 119 - Introduction to Music Technology

1. Explain the development of MIDI and its impact on the music industry. 
2. Identify the utility of specific audio engineering equipment.
3. Operate the hardware and software components of a digital audio workstation.
4. Create musical scores using music notation software.
5. Summarize the theoretical scope and practical application of music technology.

1. MIDI
2. Digital audio workstation
3. Audio editing
4. Sequencing
5. Sound and hearing
6. Score writing

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MUS 121 - History of Music 1

1. Recite the story of Western music’s origin and development.
2. Demonstrate a learned understanding of a specific facet of Musicology.
3. Synthesize world history with music history.
4. Identify important composers by name through listening.
5. Summarize the important developments in the evolution of musical notation.

1. Music of antiquity
2. The development of notation
3. Medieval music
4. Renaissance music
5. Baroque music

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MUS 122 - History of Music 2

1. Recite the story of Western music’s continued development.
2. Present a specific facet of musicology.
3. Synthesize world history with music history.
4. Identify important composers by name through listening.
5. Summarize the important developments in the evolution of musical composition.

1. Classical music
2. Composition and form
3. Romantic music
4. Twentieth century music
5. Jazz

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MUS 126 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 1

1. Perform arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Demonstrate improvisational technique.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance etiquette
4. Ensemble technique

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MUS 127 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2

 
Description
This course entails the development of ensemble repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles and instrumental configurations. Classroom activites focus on music reading, improvisation and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 1.

1. Perform arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Demonstrate improvisational technique.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance etiquette
4. Ensemble technique

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MUS 128 - Music Theory and Analysis 1

1. Identify the musical symbols used to indicate pitch in the treble and bass clefs.
2. Identify the musical symbols used to indicate rhythmic patterns in simple meters.
3. Write scales, key signatures, intervals and triads in treble and bass clefs.
4. Compose rhythms in simple meters.
5. Analyze the melodic structure of musical phrases.

1. Treble and bass clefs
2. Scales, keys and intervals
3. Triads
4. Rhythm
5. Simple meters
6. Melodic analysis

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MUS 129 - Music Theory and Analysis 2

1. Discuss musical concepts using the standard terminology of the Western art music tradition.
2. Demonstrate complete facility in the major and minor system of keys used in the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods of Western art music.
3. Identify the musical symbols used to indicate pitch in the treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs.
4. Identify the musical symbols used to indicate rhythmic patterns in simple and compound meters.
5. Write intervals, triads and seventh chords.
6. Compose four-part textures that are consistent with the conventions of four-part chorale-style writing.
7. Employ Roman numeral analysis techniques to analyze music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras.
8. Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of jazz/pop harmonic notation.

1. Treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs
2. Intervals, triads and seventh chords
3. Roman numeral analysis
4. Lead sheet notation
5. Part writing
6. Simple and compound meters

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MUS 130 - Class Voice 1

1. Describe the various aspects of vocal production.
2. Demonstrate, in vocal performances, a use of posture, breath control, vocal placement and articulation consistent with the Bel Canto technique.
3. Analyze specific vocal challenges in various songs.
4. Analyze the relationship between text and music in various songs.
5. Evaluate vocal performances

1. Vocal anatomy
2. Bel Canto technique
3. Phonation
4. Articulation
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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MUS 131 - Class Voice 2

 
Description
This course builds on the singing skills developed in Class Voice 1. Students rehearse and perform more advanced vocal repertoire from the Western art tradition as they refine their application of the Bel Canto technique of singing. In addition, this course addresses vocal techniques common in musical theatre. Lectures and activities include more advanced exercises designed to develop students’ vocal skills; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and vocal performances representing both classical and musical theatre styles.

1. Describe the essential attributes of the Bel Canto technique.
2. Demonstrate the Bel Canto technique while performing songs at the intermediate level of difficulty.
3. Analyze the similarities and differences between classical and musical theatre vocal styles.
4. Analyze the relationship between text and music in various songs from classical and musical theatre repertoire.
5. Evaluate performances of songs from classical and musical theatre repertoire.

1. Bel Canto technique
2. Musical theatre vocal styles
3. Phonation
4. Articulation
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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MUS 137 - Musicianship Skills 1

1. Identify scales, intervals, triads and rhythm patterns presented aurally.
2. Sing major and minor scales.
3. Sing melodic intervals.
4. Interpret music in the treble and bass clefs while sight singing melodies.
5. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while taking melodic and rhythmic dictation in simple meters.

1. Treble and bass clefs
2. Scales, keys and intervals
3. Major and minor modes
4. Triads
5. Rhythm
6. Simple meters
7. Melodic and rhythmic dictation

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MUS 138 - Musicianship Skills 2

1. Identify the quality of triads and seventh chords presented aurally.
2. Sing triads and seventh chords.
3. Improvise rhythm patterns in simple and compound meters.
4. Interpret music in the treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs while sight singing melodies.
5. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while taking melodic and rhythmic dictation in simple and compound meters.

1. Treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs
2. Intervals, triads and seventh chords
3. Rhythmic improvisation
4. Simple and compound meters
5. Melodic and rhythmic dictation

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MUS 140 - Class Guitar 1

1. Apply tuning methods for proper adjustment of the six strings.
2. Compare playing positions of sitting and standing.
3. Design a practice schedule suited for individual progress.
4. Integrate plectrum and fingerstyle technique.
5. Perform from notation and from memory.
6. Demonstrate accompaniment and solo guitar approaches.

1. Holding the guitar
2. Setup and maintenance
3. Plectrum and fingerstyle
4. The treble clef
5. Rhythm
6. First position
7. Scales
8. Accompaniment patterns

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MUS 141 - Class Guitar 2

 
Description
This course builds upon the skills covered in Class Guitar 1. Students explore various methods for lead and rhythm guitar. Coursework integrates general music theory with basic fretboard technique.

1. Integrate guitar playing with ensemble technique.
2. Develop a set list designed for professional performance.
3. Improvise melodies to chord progressions.
4. Synthesize guitar skills with performance practice.
5. Create accompaniment patterns from lead sheet notation.

1. Scale systems
2. Hybrid picking
3. Lead sheet improvisation
4. Ensemble technique
5. Lead and rhythm guitar
6. Chord melody

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MUS 160 - American Popular Music

1. Recognize the essential attributes of various American popular music styles.
2. Identify important composers, performers and compositions by name through listening.
3. Summarize important developments in American popular music history.
4. Compare and contrast various genres of American popular music.
5. Synthesize American popular music styles with their socio-cultural context.

1. Folk music
2. Minstrelsy
3. Blues
4. Ragtime
5. Jazz
6. Rock music
7. Country music
8. Musical Theatre
9. Rap/Hip-Hop

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MUS 170 - Audio Recording 1

1. Explain how the physics of sound relates to audio recording techniques.
2. Demonstrate proper microphone selection and placement for a variety of studio recording scenarios.
3. Experiment with signal processing and mixing techniques.
4. Create audio recordings in a studio environment.
5. Evaluate studio recordings.

1. The physics of sound
2. Analog and digital recording
3. Microphone techniques
4. Signal processing
5. Mixing

• Technological Competency
• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

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MUS 171 - Audio Recording 2

 
Description
This course builds upon the recording principles and techniques developed in MUS 170 , Audio Recording 1. It covers advanced signal processing, mixing and mastering techniques. Instruction is combined with practical application in both live and studio recording environments.

1. Explain the relationship between mixing and mastering.
2. Demonstrate proper microphone selection and placement for a variety of live and studio recording scenarios.
3. Experiment with advanced signal processing, mixing and mastering techniques.
4. Create audio recordings in both live and studio environments.
5. Evaluate live and studio recordings.

1. Live and studio recording
2. Microphone techniques
3. Advanced signal processing techniques
4. Advanced mixing techniques
5. Mastering

• Technological Competency
• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

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MUS 172 - The Business of Music

1. Summarize the significant changes in the history of the recording industry.
2. Explain the concept of intellectual property as it relates to royalties, copyrights and licensing within the music industry.
3. Examine the relationship between record companies and the artists they represent.
4. Evaluate various business strategies for publishing, marketing and distributing music.
5. Compare various career opportunities within the music industry.

1. Music publishing
2. Intellectual property
3. Artist representation
4. Music marketing
5. Music careers

• Communication
• Information Literacy

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MUS 205 - Applied Music 3

 
Description
This course combines private music instruction with rehearsal and performance. The instruction consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons in voice or an instrument of the student’s choosing. An additional eight hours are devoted to rehearsing and performing in a recital. Lessons focus on music reading, repertoire development and vocal or instrumental technique. Students are responsible for private lesson fees, which are not included in tuition. Students may be required to travel off campus for private lessons. Choice of vocal/instrumental study may be limited based on private instructor availability. Applied Music 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 2.

1. Perform selected pieces or compose and notate original music.
2. Demonstrate vocal or instrumental techniques appropriate to the applicable musical style.
3. Interpret standard music notation.
4. Develop a repertoire for performance.
5. Generate a practice journal.

1. Vocal or instrumental methods
2. Music reading
3. Repertoire development
4. Performance practice

• Communication
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MUS 206 - Applied Music 4

 
Description
This course combines private music instruction with rehearsal and performance. The instruction consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons in voice or an instrument of the student’s choosing. An additional eight hours are devoted to rehearsing and performing in a recital. Lessons focus on music reading, repertoire development and vocal or instrumental technique. Students are responsible for private lesson fees, which are not included in tuition. Students may be required to travel off campus for private lessons. Choice of vocal/instrumental study may be limited based on private instructor availability. Applied Music 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 3.

1. Perform selected pieces or compose and notate original music.
2. Demonstrate vocal or instrumental techniques appropriate to the applicable musical style.
3. Interpret standard music notation.
4. Develop a repertoire for performance.
5. Generate a practice journal.

1. Vocal or instrumental methods
2. Music reading
3. Repertoire development
4. Performance practice

• Communication
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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MUS 209 - College Choir 3

 
Description
This course involves the development of choral repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles from traditional and contemporary choral literature. Classroom activities focus on music reading, vocal production and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. College Choir 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in College Choir 2.

1. Perform choral music in concert.
2. Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
3. Develop sight-singing and memorization techniques.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Phonation
2. Articulation
3. Sight singing
4. Performance etiquette
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 210 - College Choir 4

 
Description
This course involves the development of choral repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles from traditional and contemporary choral literature. Classroom activities focus on music reading, vocal production and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. College Choir 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in College Choir 3.

1. Perform choral music in concert.
2. Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
3. Develop sight-singing and memorization techniques.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Phonation
2. Articulation
3. Sight singing
4. Performance etiquette
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 213 - Show Choir 3

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a musical theatre ensemble.  It addresses vocal and dance techniques common in musical theatre repertoire.  Classroom activities include exercises designed to develop students’ vocal and dance skills; song interpretation; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and staged performances.  Show Choir 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Show Choir 2.

1. Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
2. Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
3. Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
4. Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
5. Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
6. Evaluate performances.

1. Musical theatre repertoire
2. Vocal techniques
3. Dance techniques
4. Solo and ensemble techniques
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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MUS 214 - Show Choir 4

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a musical theatre ensemble.  It addresses vocal and dance techniques common in musical theatre repertoire.  Classroom activities include exercises designed to develop students’ vocal and dance skills; song interpretation; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and staged performances.  Show Choir 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Show Choir 3.

1. Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
2. Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
3. Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
4. Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
5. Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
6. Evaluate performances.

1. Musical theatre repertoire
2. Vocal techniques
3. Dance techniques
4. Solo and ensemble techniques
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

• Culture Society and Citizenship
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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MUS 215 - Jazz Ensemble 3

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a jazz band. It covers a diversity of jazz styles including Latin, blues and swing.  Coursework emphasizes music reading, improvisation, performance practice and ensemble technique. Jazz Ensemble 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Jazz Ensemble 2.

1. Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Develop jazz performance techniques.
4. Perform solo improvisations.
5. Compare various jazz styles.
6. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance practice
4. Jazz styles
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 216 - Jazz Ensemble 4

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a jazz band. It covers a diversity of jazz styles including Latin, blues and swing.  Coursework emphasizes music reading, improvisation, performance practice and ensemble technique. Jazz Ensemble 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Jazz Ensemble 3.  

1. Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Develop jazz performance techniques.
4. Perform solo improvisations.
5. Compare various jazz styles.
6. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance practice
4. Jazz styles
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 221 - Class Piano 1

1. Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
2. Perform selected major scales.
3. Perform major and minor triads.
4. Interpret music notation in the grand staff.
5. Create harmonic accompaniments using lead sheet notation.
6. Develop sight-reading and memorization techniques.

1. Grand staff
2. Rhythm
3. Major scales
4. Triads
5. Lead sheet notation

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MUS 222 - Class Piano 2

 
Description
This course builds upon the piano skills and concepts covered in Class Piano 1. It covers major and minor scales, chord inversions, dominant seventh chords and cadences. Coursework integrates these music theory concepts with piano keyboard technique.

1. Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
2. Perform major scales and harmonic minor scales.
3. Perform chord inversions of major and minor triads.
4. Perform dominant seventh chords.
5. Perform cadences in major and minor keys.
6. Interpret music notation in the grand staff.
7. Create multiple accompaniment patterns using lead sheet notation.
8. Develop sight-reading and memorization techniques.

1. Grand staff
2. Major and minor scales
3. Inversions
4. Dominant seventh chords
5. Cadences
6. Lead sheet notation

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MUS 223 - Class Piano 3

 
Description
This course builds upon the piano skills and concepts covered in Class Piano 2. It covers additional types of minor scales, seventh chords and transposition. Coursework integrates these music theory concepts with piano keyboard technique.

1. Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
2. Perform major scales and all three types of minor scales.
3. Distinguish between different types of seventh chords.
4. Interpret music notation in the grand staff.
5. Create multiple accompaniment patterns using lead sheet notation containing seventh chords.
6. Perform and transpose piano works.

1. Grand staff
2. Major and minor scales
3. Seventh chords
4. Lead sheet notation
5. Transposition

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MUS 224 - Class Piano 4

 
Description
This course builds upon the piano skills and concepts covered in Class Piano 3. It covers diatonic modes, extended chords, melody harmonization and improvisation. Coursework integrates these music theory concepts with piano keyboard technique.

1. Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
2. Perform major scales, minor scales and diatonic modes.
3. Distinguish between different types of ninth, eleventh and thirteenth chords.
4. Create multiple accompaniment patterns using lead sheet notation containing extended chords.
5. Improvise melodies from given chord progressions.
6. Create harmonic accompaniment from given melodies.

1. Diatonic modes
2. Extended chords
3. Lead sheet notation
4. Improvisation
5. Harmonization

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MUS 226 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 3

 
Description
This course entails the development of ensemble repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles and instrumental configurations. Classroom activities focus on music reading, improvisation and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2.

1. Perform arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Demonstrate improvisational technique.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance etiquette
4. Ensemble technique

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MUS 227 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 4

 
Description
This course entails the development of ensemble repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles and instrumental configurations. Classroom activities focus on music reading, improvisation and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 3.

1. Perform arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Demonstrate improvisational technique.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance etiquette
4. Ensemble technique

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MUS 228 - Music Theory and Analysis 3

1. Discuss musical concepts using the standard terminology of the Western art music tradition.
2. Distinguish between various types of musical sequences.
3. Summarize the predominant techniques of modulation in Western art music.
4. Analyze musical excerpts from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods that contain chromatic elements.
5. Compose four-part chorales that contain chromatic elements.

1. Sequences
2. Modulation
3. Tonicization
4. Modal mixture
5. Chromaticism
6. Chromatic mediants
7. Neapolitan sixth chords
8. Augmented sixth chords

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MUS 229 - Music Theory and Analysis 4

1. Demonstrate competency in musical analysis at multiple levels (i.e., motivic, phrase level and thematic).
2. Employ multiple techniques for music analysis.
3. Evaluate the appropriateness of various analytical techniques for specific musical tasks.
4. Summarize the predominant musical forms of 18th and 19th-century art music.
5. Describe 20th and 21st-century compositional techniques.

1. 18th and 19th-century musical forms
2. 20th and 21st-century techniques
3. Motivic manipulation
4. Phrase rhythm
5. Diatonic modes
6. Non-diatonic scales
7. Syncopation
8. Mixed meters

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• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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MUS 230 - Class Voice 3

 
Description
This course builds on the singing skills developed in Class Voice 2. Students further refine their vocal techniques through rehearsal and performance of classical and musical theatre songs. In addition, this course addresses vocal techniques from various other styles, including jazz, pop, folk, and country. Lectures and activities include exercises designed to address vocal techniques specific to particular musical styles; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and vocal performances representing various musical genres.

1. Recognize the essential attributes of various vocal styles and techniques.
2. Demonstrate, in performance, vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
3. Synthesize vocal styles with their socio-cultural context.
4. Analyze the relationship between text and music in songs from various musical styles.
5. Evaluate performances of songs from various musical styles.

1. Bel Canto technique
2. Musical theatre vocal styles
3. Jazz vocal styles
4. Pop vocal styles
5. Folk vocal styles
6. Country vocal styles
7. Song interpretation
8. Performance etiquette

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MUS 231 - Class Voice 4

 
Description
This course builds on the singing skills developed in Class Voice 3. Students further refine their vocal techniques through rehearsal and performance of songs representing various musical styles, including classical, musical theatre, jazz, pop, folk and country. In addition, this course addresses issues pertaining to repertoire selection, and the differences between solo and ensemble singing. Lectures and activities include exercises designed to address vocal techniques specific to particular solo and ensemble settings; student selection of songs; and rehearsals and performances of solo and ensemble repertoire representing various musical genres.

1. Select vocal repertoire that is appropriate for the individual student.
2. Recognize the essential attributes of various vocal styles and techniques.
3. Demonstrate, in solo and ensemble performances, vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
4. Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble singing.
5. Analyze the relationship between text and music in solo and ensemble songs from various musical styles.
6. Evaluate performances of solo and ensemble songs from various musical styles.

1. Vocal style
2. Solo and ensemble techniques
3. Repertoire selection
4. Song interpretation
5. Performance etiquette

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MUS 237 - Musicianship Skills 3

1. Interpret music in the treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs while sight singing melodies that contain chromatic elements.
2. Identify musical sequences presented aurally.
3. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while dictating melodies that contain chromatic elements.
4. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while taking rhythmic and two-part dictation in simple and compound meters.
5. Evaluate instances when printed notation does not correspond with a given aural example (i.e., error detection).

1. Treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs
2. Sequences
3. Modulation
4. Tonicization
5. Modal mixture
6. Chromaticism
7. Simple and compound meters
8. Melodic, rhythmic and two-part dictation
9. Error detection

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MUS 238 - Musicianship Skills 4

1. Sing diatonic modes.
2. Sing non-diatonic scales.
3. Interpret music in the treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs while sight-singing melodies that contain chromatic elements, diatonic modes, non-diatonic scales, syncopation, mixed meter and borrowed division of the beat.
4. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while taking rhythmic, melodic, two-part and four-part (harmonic) dictation in simple and compound meters.
5. Identify the large scale form of music presented aurally.

1. 18th and 19th-century musical forms
2. 20th and 21st-century techniques
3. Motivic manipulation
4. Phrase rhythm
5. Diatonic modes
6. Non-diatonic scales
7. Syncopation
8. Mixed meters
9. Melodic, rhythmic, two-part and four-part (harmonic) dictation

• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

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MUS 253 - History of Jazz

1. Recite the narrative of Jazz’s development.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of a specific facet of Jazz history through writing and research.
3. Appraise a Jazz performance through writing.
4. Identify important composers and tunes by name through listening.
5. Summarize the important developments in the evolution of Jazz improvisation.

1. The roots of jazz
2. Improvisation
3. The swing era
4. Modern jazz
5. The avant-garde

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MUS 270 - Electronic and Computer Music

 
Description
This course builds upon the principles and techniques developed in MUS 119 , Introduction to Music Technology. It covers advanced music production skills involving sequencing, editing, signal processing, mixing and sampling. Instruction is combined with practical application on a digital audio workstation.

1. Explain the various components of computer-based music production.
2. Summarize the development of computer-based music and its impact on the music industry.
3. Experiment with advanced electronic music production techniques.
4. Create computer-based music recordings.
5. Evaluate electronic music compositions.

1. Sequencing
2. Editing
3. Signal processing
4. Mixing
5. Synthesizers
6. Virtual instruments
7. Sampling
8. Computer-based music

• Technological Competency
• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

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MUS 271 - Music and Audio in Media

 
Description
This course provides an overview of the various components of current multimedia production.  It covers editing, importing, embedding and synchronizing audio and video to create integrated multimedia products.  Instruction is combined with practical application on a digital audio workstation.

1. Explain the various components of multimedia integration.
2. Summarize the development of music videos and their impact on the music industry.
3. Experiment with digital image and sound editing.
4. Create multimedia recordings.
5. Evaluate multimedia products.

1. Digital sound editing
2. Digital image editing
3. Importing and embedding
4. Synchronization
5. Multimedia integration

• Technological Competency
• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

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MUS 272 - Live Sound Reinforcement

1. Explain the interconnectivity of the various components of a live sound reinforcement system.
2. Summarize the practical and acoustical considerations involved in live sound reinforcement.
3. Demonstrate proper selection and placement of microphones, amplifliers, speakers and monitors in a variety of live concert scenarios.
4. Demonstrate proper selection of cabling for various sound reinforcement projects.
5. Experiment with signal processing and mixing techniques in a variety of live concert scenarios.

1. Sound system set up
2. Microphone techniques
3. Signal flow
4. Signal processing
5. Mixing

• Technological Competency
• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

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NMT 101 - Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Technology

 
Description
This course presents the fundamentals of radiopharmaceuticals and generators, an introduction to nuclear physics and types of decay, and an overview of patient care in nuclear medicine technology. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Differentiate between the types of radioactive decay.
2. Describe the generator elution process including molybdenum and alumina ion breakthrough.
3. Explain the bioroute of pertechnetate and other radiopharmaceuticals including method of localization, route of excretion and organ receiving highest radiation dose.
4. Identify how radiopharmaceuticals are produced and quality control procedures.
5. Interpret relevant patient data by using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
6. Identify ethical principles and cultural diversity in a patient care setting.

 Listed Topics

1. Radioactivity and decay
2. Nuclear physics
3. Generators
4. Radiopharmaceuticals
5. Methods of localization
6. Radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control
7. Patient care

• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
• Culture Society & Citizenship
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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NMT 102 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology 1

1. Obtain pertinent patient history information as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Demonstrate the ability to explain the nuclear medicine procedure to a patient.
3. Evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure to identify any contraindications prior to the procedure.
4. Identify the radiopharmaceutical, dose and route of administration and acquisition parameters for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure.
5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution by analyzing films of nuclear medicine procedures.
6. Quantify radiopharmaceutical distribution through computer analysis and mathematical calculations.

1. Skeletal imaging
2. Gastrointestinal imaging
3. Cardiovascular imaging
4. Pulmonary imaging
5. Thyroid/Endocrine imaging
6. Therapy procedures

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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NMT 150 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Technology 1

 
Description
 This course addresses the types of radiation and their effects on the human body.  Students study the amounts of radiation from various sources and learn radiation safety procedures. Radiopharmaceuticals and quality control procedures are introduced along with patient care. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Explain the bioroute of pertechnetate and other radiopharmaceuticals including route of excretion and organ receiving highest radiation dose.
2. Differentiate between the types of radioactive decay, radiation units and the biological effects of radiation.
3. Practice As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles by learning how to limit radiation exposure to the patient, public, fellow workers and self.
4. Apply the rules of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to the receipt and disposal of radioactive materials.
5. Perform moly breakthrough, kit preparation and radiochromatography in the lab setting.
6. Perform radioactive dilution and decay calculations using various formulas.
7. Interpret relevant patient data by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
8. Identify ethical principles and cultural diversity in a patient care setting.

1. Radioactivity
2. Radiation units
3. Biological effects of radiation
4. Sources of radiation
5. Radiation protection guidelines
6. Radiation shielding and monitoring
7. Radiopharmaceuticals, preparation and radiochromatography
8. Nuclear medicine math
9. Patient care

• Culture Society & Citizenship
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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NMT 151 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Technology 2

 
Description
This course follows a didactic approach to clinical nuclear medicine technology.  A considerable number of class hours are allotted to the review of concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiopharmaceuticals as they relate to the clinical procedures outlined in the main topics. This course provides the student with practical knowledge essential to the acquisition of skills in performing nuclear medicine examinations. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Obtain pertinent patient history information as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Demonstrate the ability to explain the nuclear medicine procedure to a patient.
3. Evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure to identify any contraindications prior to the procedure.
4. Identify the radiopharmaceutical, dose and route of administration and acquisition parameters for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure.
5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution by analyzing films of nuclear medicine procedures.
6. Quantify radiopharmaceutical distribution through computer analysis and mathematical calculations.

 Listed Topics

1. Skeletal imaging
2. Gastrointestinal imaging
3. Cardiovascular imaging
4. Pulmonary imaging
5. Genitourinary imaging
6. Central nervous system imaging
7. Infection imaging
8. Thyroid/Endocrine imaging
9. Therapy procedures
10. Miscellaneous procedures

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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NMT 160C - Introduction to Applied Nuclear Medicine Practicum

 
Description
This course is conducted in a clinical facility where, under direct supervision, the student gains training and experience in patient care, radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical administration, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and operating nuclear medicine technology equipment.  The course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.  Students are charged for radiation badges.

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals:  dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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NMT 161C - Applied Nuclear Medicine Practicum

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals: dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

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NMT 201 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology 2

 
Description
This course follows a didactic approach to clinical nuclear medicine technology.  A considerable number of class hours are allotted to the review of concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiopharmaceuticals as they relate to the clinical procedures outlined in the main topics. This course provides students with practical knowledge essential to the acquisition of skills in performing nuclear medicine examinations. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Obtain pertinent patient history information as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Demonstrate the ability to explain the nuclear medicine procedure to a patient.
3. Evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure to identify any contraindications prior to the procedure.
4. Identify the radiopharmaceutical, dose and route of administration and acquisition parameters for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure.
5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution by analyzing films of nuclear medicine procedures.
6. Quantify radiopharmaceutical distribution through computer analysis and mathematical calculations.

1. Genitourinary imaging
2. Central nervous system imaging
3. Infection imaging
4. Gastrointestinal imaging
5. Miscellaneous procedures
6. Radiation protection and regulations

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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NMT 202C - Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practicum 1

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals: dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

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NMT 203 - Nuclear Medicine Laboratory Procedures

1. Obtain pertinent patient history information as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Demonstrate the ability to explain the nuclear medicine procedure to a patient.
3. Evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure to identify any contraindications prior to the procedure.
4. Identify the radiopharmaceutical, dose and route of administration, and acquisition parameters for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure.
5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution by analyzing films of nuclear medicine procedures.
6. Quantify radiopharmaceutical distribution through computer analysis and mathematical calculations.
7. Characterize the various radiotherapies and the pathologies that can be treated.
8. Determine the required pre and post-therapy procedures to include patient preparation, informed consent, patient instructions, radiation safety/monitoring and documentation.
9. Document patient identity, radiopharmaceutical, route of administration and dosage for radionuclide therapies.

1. Parathyroid imaging
2. Adrenal imaging
3. Breast imaging
4. Monoclonal antibody imaging
5. Lymphoscintigraphy/sentinel node localization
6. Neuroendocrine tumor imaging
7. Radionuclide therapies

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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NMT 204C - Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practicum 2

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals: dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

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NMT 205C - Nuclear Medicine Externship

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals: dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

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NMT 206 - Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation

1. Explain the construction and operating principles of gas-filled detectors.
2. Describe and diagram the operation of scintillation imaging systems.
3. Explain and list all of the quality control procedures required for scintillation and gas detectors.
4. Explain the operation of PET imaging systems.
5. List the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards and their applications to nuclear medicine.

1. Gas-filled detectors
2. Scintillation detectors
3. Collimators
4. Spatial resolution and sensitivity
5. Equipment quality control

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NMT 207 - Nuclear Medicine Seminar

1. Search literature on selected topics.
2. Compose topic outlines on selected topics.
3. Develop various strategies for AV presentations.
4. Examine (through field trips) various nuclear medicine facilities.

1. Various guest lecturers such as physicians, radiation health physicists and nuclear medicine physicians

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NMT 270 - Fundamentals of Molecular Imaging With PET

1. Achieve competence in PET image interpretation.
2. Assess clinical indications and diagnostic accuracy of PET with emphasis on HCFA-approved indications.
3. Assess specific PET acquisition protocols for oncology, cardiac and brain imaging.
4. Review patient preparation for specific clinical applications e.g., dietary preparation, issues related to diabetic patients.
5. Assess patient throughout including details of dose administration, tracer uptake period and patient positioning on the scanner.
6. Obtain working knowledge of basic physics related to PET data acquisition and image reconstruction.
7. Assess cyclotron production of commonly used PET radiopharmaceuticals (FDG, N-13 Ammonia, F18-L-DOPA).

1. Patient preparation and PET acquisition protocols
2. Introduction of PET image interpretation
3. PET Oncology: Indications and Diagnostic Accuracy
4. PET Neurology: Indications and Diagnostic Accuracy
5. PET Cardiology: Indications and Diagnostic Accuracy
6. Basic physics of PET data acquisition and image reconstruction
7. Cyclotron production of commonly used tracers

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NSG 104 - Drug Calculations

1. Demonstrate the ability to correctly interpret medication orders and read medication labels.
2. Demonstrate the ability to correctly solve drug calculations problems using the dimensional analysis method.
3. Successfully pass the final examination.

1. Drug Calculation Using Dimensional analysis

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NUR 110 - Foundation and Health Promotion Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Integrate basic clinical judgment in the safe and effective delivery of patient care.
2. Exhibit the art and practice of caring for diverse populations as a means to promote health.
3. Demonstrate fundamental therapeutic communication when providing care for adult patients.
4. Identify foundational principles of teaching and learning.
5. Discuss the role and responsibility of the professional nurse.

1. Clinical decision making
2. Caring concepts including safety and comfort
3. Role of the nurse
4. Communication
5. Teaching and learning principles

• Communication
• Culture Society and Citizenship

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NUR 120 - Health Assessment Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Articulate clinical judgment as it relates to normal and abnormal physical assessment findings.
2. Demonstrate caring with respect for cultural attitudes and beliefs related to health promotion and assessment.
3. Demonstrate therapeutic communication during the interview and physical assessment process.
4. Identify learning needs of patients and assess readiness to learn with respect to cultural attitudes and beliefs related to health promotion.
5. Articulate rationale for utilization of evidence-based practice.

1. Physiological, psychosocial and cultural assessment
2. Interviewing techniques
3. Health promotion/illness prevention
4. Diagnostic findings

• Communication
• Information Literacy

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NUR 130 - Basic Health Concepts Nursing Practice

1. Apply clinical decision making in caring for adult/older adult with health alterations.
2. Demonstrate cultural caring for the adult and older adult population.
3. Apply therapeutic communication techniques in caring for the adult and older adult population.
4. Differentiate the learning needs of adult from older adult patients.
5. Demonstrate integrity and ethical practice when providing care to diverse patients.

1. Nursing care of the adult and older adult
2. Evidence-based practice
3. Information technology
4. Ethical practice related to end-of-life care

• Technological Competency
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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NUR 140 - Evidence Based Nursing Drug Therapy

1. Describe the role of clinical judgment in the safe and effective administration of medications.
2. Explain caring behaviors related to medication administration and complementary therapies.
3. Analyze appropriate communication techniques for use in medication administration and complementary therapies.
4. Choose appropriate media in the development of a medication teaching plan.
5. Articulate the role of the nurse in safe medication administration including electronic and written documentation utilizing evidence-based practice.

1. Safe and effective medication administration
2. Electronic and written documentation
3. Patient teaching
4. Minimizing errors
5. Nutritional therapy
6. Prescription, over-the-counter and herbal interactions

• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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NUR 210 - Professional Nursing Issues

1. Explain how professional behaviors, quality improvement processes and legal/ethical issues impact clinical judgment.
2. Discuss the legal and ethical issues that impact professional caring behaviors.
3. Examine legal and ethical aspects of communication and how they impact the delivery of safe and effective care.
4. Implement teaching plans that include legal and ethical concepts of patient care.
5. Examine ethical inquiry practice as it relates to professional identity.

1. Professional nursing organizations
2. Utilization of nursing research/evidence-based practice
3. Legal issues
4. Ethical issues

• Culture Society and Citizenship
• Information Literacy

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NUR 220 - Adult Health Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Apply clinical decision making to care of adult patients with acute/chronic stressors.
2. Utilize evidence based practice in the care of adult patients with acute/chronic stressors.
3. Apply therapeutic communication techniques in the care of adult patients with acute/chronic stressors.
4. Develop teaching plans that address risk factors and health promotion in defined populations.
5. Develop the role of nurse advocate in the care of adult patients with acute/chronic stressors.

1. Nursing care of patients with cancer
2. Nursing care of patients with mental health problems
3. Nursing care of patients with select medical-surgical problems
4. Teaching plan to promote health

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication

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NUR 230 - Family Health Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Utilize clinical judgment for women, infants, children and families.
2. Integrate caring practices for women, infants, children and families.
3. Apply therapeutic communication techniques appropriate and specific for interactions with women, infants, children and families.
4. Develop teaching plans for individuals and families.
5. Demonstrate advocacy while providing care for women, infants, children and families.

1. Nursing care of infants, children and adolescents
2. Women’s health problems
3. Nursing care of child-bearing women
4. Nursing care of families

• Culture Society and Citizenship
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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NUR 240 - Complex Health Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Analyze clinical judgment in the nursing care of patients with acute and chronic health alterations.
2. Create a caring environment that respects the culture of patients with acute and chronic health alterations.
3. Integrate therapeutic communication techniques with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members.
4. Integrate healthcare teaching in the delivery of nursing care for patients with acute and chronic health alterations.
5. Analyze the use of evidence-based practice and ethical behavior in providing care for patients with acute and chronic health alterations.

1. Critical care skills including laboratory and diagnostic testing analysis, monitoring with invasive and non-invasive technology
2. Nursing care of patients with acute cardiac, renal, neurological and endocrine problems.
3. Communication
4. Patient education

• Culture Society and Citizenship
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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NUR 250 - Leadership and Management Concepts

 
Description
This capstone course is designed to integrate previous concepts through an in-depth clinical experience. The emphasis is placed on the transition from the student role to that of the professional nurse. The focus is on coordination and supervision of patient care utilizing leadership and management concepts. Clinical assignment during this course requires students to be flexible based on the mentors work schedule. This course includes an NCLEX review that requires an additional fee. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Integrate clinical judgment to facilitate transformation of knowledge, skills and values in a variety of healthcare delivery systems.
2. Integrate caring and knowledge of cultural diversity when providing care to patients at various points across the lifespan.
3. Critique the effectiveness of communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team utilizing principles of management and delegation.
4. Prioritize teaching and learning needs of patients and families in culturally diverse settings across the lifespan.
5. Implement the role of the professional nurse when caring for patients and families in diverse healthcare delivery systems.

1. Management techniques
2. Care of multiple patients in an acute setting
3. Clinical decision making and prioritization
4. Delegation
5. Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR)

• Communication
• Culture Society and Citizenship

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OTA 101 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

 
Description
This is an introduction to occupational therapy and the role of the occupational therapy assistant in health care. Topics include history and philosophy, theories of practice, definition of the profession, disability groups treated, treatment settings, terminology used and modalities employed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Define occupational therapy, related philosophies, theories, ethics, functions and goals.
2. Explain the concept of service delivery and the implications for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in various practice settings.
3. Identify the roles of occupational therapy practitioners, their credentialing, educational and supervisory requirements.
4. Explain the Occupational Therapy (OT) process, clinical reasoning, therapeutic use of self, and OT Domain and Framework in OT service delivery.
5. Describe the moral and ethical importance of maintaining confidentiality in all patient/client situations.
6. Complete a 24-hour volunteer work experience, including the required volunteer work assignments.
7. Explain the importance of utilizing proper universal standards and material safety within health care environments.
8. Perform the basic techniques and procedures for selected lab activities in a satisfactory and safe manner.
9. Identify significant individuals and events that aided in the development of the OT profession.
10. Discuss the importance of cultural competency in various occupational therapy practice settings.

1. Medical abbreviations
2. Medical terminology
3. Portfolio
4. Vital signs
5. Occupational profile
6. Treatment team
7. Confidentiality
8. Americans with Disabilities Act
9. Wheelchair safety
10. Ethics (OT and CCAC/ALH)
11. Various lab projects
12. Activity analysis
13. OT history
14. OT supervision
15. Cultural diversity
16. Documentation
17. American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) article critique
18. Professionalism
19. Therapeutic use of self
20. Therapeutic games  
21. Learning styles
22. Frames of reference
23. OT roles and credentialing
24. Interview techniques
25. Professional development
26. Scientific-based decisions

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citzenship

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OTA 102 - Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics

1. Describe the role of occupational therapy in pediatrics, including service delivery models and work settings.
2. Describe the processes of normal development in the areas of physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial, and sensory integrative functioning.
3. Describe selected pediatric diagnoses commonly referred to occupational therapy.
4. Explain evaluation and treatment techniques commonly utilized in an occupational therapy pediatric setting.
5. Adapt selected life tasks and activities for patients with developmental disabilities.
6. Describe the supervisory guidelines between the occupational therapy assistant and the occupational therapist in various pediatric settings.
7. Analyze an activity, gradation and adaptation for each activity component.
8. List the components of play and the implications for health and occupational therapy intervention.
9. Discuss multicultural factors and the role of the family in treatment of pediatric conditions.
10. Utilize safety precautions and maintenance of tools, equipment and supplies.
11. Synthesize occupational therapy documentation reflective of interventions in pediatric practice.

1. Pediatric practice settings
2. Normal development
3. Diversity factors
4. Pediatric conditions
5. Pediatric evaluations
6. Treatment approaches
7. Assistive technology
8. Activity analysis
9. Adaptive equipment
10. Scientific-based research
11. Treatment activities
12. Documentation

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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OTA 112C - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 1 Pediatrics

1. Display a professional appearance that does not interfere with patient/client relationship.
2. Employ effective time management skills.
3. Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.
4. Display appropriate therapeutic interactions and involvement in the healthcare environment.
5. Exercise dependability by successfully completing all Fieldwork related assignments.
6. Show initiative in an appropriate and professional manner.
7. Demonstrate responsibility for learning throughout the Fieldwork experience.
8. Display an openness and willingness in response to supervision for professional development.
9. Demonstrate safety in all aspects of the Fieldwork experience.
10. Employ environmental maintenance consistently throughout the Fieldwork experience.

1. Various clinical topics will be addressed and applied during this eight (8) week assignment. Topics may vary due to the patients/clients seen at each specific location as well as Occupational Therapy treatment programming offered.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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OTA 201 - Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities

1. Describe the etiology and symptoms of physical dysfunction commonly referred to occupational therapy within the various treatment settings.
2. Explain evaluation and treatment techniques commonly utilized with physically impaired clients.
3. Apply the principles of compensation for occupational skills.
4. Adapt selected life tasks and activities to specific physical disabilities.
5. Examine the impact of physical dysfunction to the individual, the family and society.
6. Describe the supervisory guidelines between the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in a physical disabilities setting.
7. Fabricate selected orthotic devices.
8. Describe architectural barriers and modifications for accessibility.
9. Demonstrate effective documentation for occupational therapy services.
10. Employ safety precautions and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and supplies.

1. Evaluation Methods
2. Treatment Planning
3. Documentation
4. Orthopedic Conditions
5. Amputations
6. Spinal Cord Injury
7. Hand Rehabilitation
8. Arthritis
9. Cerebral Vascular Accident
10. Head Trauma
11. Degenerative Diseases
12. Burns
13. Wheelchairs
14. Transfers
15. Splinting
16. Architectural Barriers
17. Activities of Daily Living
18. Adaptive Equipment

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication

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OTA 202 - Occupational Therapy in Behavioral and Community Health

1. Describe behavioral health diagnoses commonly referred to occupational therapy.
2. Explain the various types of behavioral and community health settings and the role of occupational therapy in each.
3. Describe the various psychiatric commitment procedures.
4. Summarize the components of effective group leadership.
5. Describe the types and functions of group roles and appropriate activities for specific client populations.
6. Describe occupational therapy evaluations commonly administered by OTAs in a behavioral health setting.
7. Perform the basic techniques and procedures for selected lab activities.
8. Identify occupational therapy modalities, techniques and activities appropriate to specific diagnoses and client types.
9. Explain the influence that a healthy or unhealthy life space has on one’s occupational performance.
10. Demonstrate effective documentation skills for occupational therapy services.

1. Behavioral and community health settings
2. Psychosocial  diagnoses
3. Symptoms and behaviors
4. Group process
5. Activity analysis
6. Clinical and client safety
7. Treatment planning
8. Commitment procedures
9. Documentation

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication

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OTA 203 - Occupational Therapy in Aging Populations

1. Investigate personal attitudes toward aging and older adults.
2. Define terms related to aging.
3. Define healthy old age and successful aging.
4. Describe the difference between primary and secondary aging.
5. Analyze major demographic and health statistics of the older populations.
6. Examine community and diversity influences in the aging process of the individual and society.
7. Describe methods of activity programming to achieve purposeful activity and occupation.
8. Describe emotional problems and mental health conditions commonly seen in old age.
9. Describe physical conditions commonly seen in old age.
10. Examine sensory changes in the older adult and appropriate compensatory techniques.
11. Summarize the AOTA Standards of Practice with older adults.
12. Differentiate occupational therapy treatment settings for older adults.

1. Definitions of Aging
2. Successful Aging
3. Activity Programming
4. Health Promotion
5. Diversity Influences
6. Demographics of Aging
7. Areas of Practice

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citzenship

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OTA 204 - Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy

1. Explain the progression of health care, particularly in the evolution of service delivery models.
2. Define the role of occupation therapy in traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice.
3. Describe methods to influence public policy to effect changes in service delivery of occupational therapy.
4. Explain the elements of intraprofessional team building between the Occupational Therapist (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
5. Identify the importance of professional responsibilities to liability concerns of practice.
6. Illustrate methods to promote the profession and service of occupational therapy.
7. Investigate the role and responsibilities of a Fieldwork educator.
8. Create a job resume and cover letter.
9. Define elements of time management.
10. Analyze elements of communication and change.
11. Summarize factors of quality assurance and program evaluation.
12. State the importance of work settings’ policies and procedures.
13. List national and state requirements for credentialing.
14. Explain the importance of continued professional development.
15. Summarize the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Code of Ethics.
16. Evaluate information sources used in evidence-based practice in occupational therapy.

1. History of Health Care
2. Resume Writing
3. Service Delivery Models
4. Decision Making
5. Emerging Areas of Practice
6. Credentialing
7. Work Settings’ Policies & Procedures
8. Intraprofessional Team Building
9. Quality Assurance
10. Ethics
11. Evidenced-based practice

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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