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Course Descriptions

 

Medical Laboratory Technician
  

  • MLT 220 - Clinical Hematology

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MLT 111 
    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.


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  • MLT 225 - Clinical Immunohematology

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MLT 112 
    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.


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  • MLT 250 - Clinical Laboratory Seminar

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Co-requisites: MLT-251

    This course reviews medical laboratory professionalism, diversity, successful employment and current laboratory trends. The student receives a comprehensive certification board exam review. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • MLT 251C - Clinical Laboratory Externship

    Credits: 12
    12 Lecture Hours 612 Clinical Hours
    Co-requisites: MLT 250 

    This course offers practical experience in an affiliated laboratory. Students rotate through laboratory sections and observe and perform routine lab test. 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.


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Medical Records
  

  • MDR 100 - Intro Health Data Content & Structure

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Health Information Technology Program
    This course presents an introduction to the health information management profession and the health record. Some of the topics included are health data structure, content and standards; health information department functions; healthcare delivery systems; and data storage, retrieval and retention. Information presented will include paper, hybrid and electronic health records. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • MDR 102 - Inpatient Clin Coding/Secondary Records

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MDR 100  and ALH 140 
    This course includes the historical development of medical nomenclatures and clinical classification systems and their use in healthcare documentation, statistics, research, education and financial reimbursement through the prospective payment system. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) classification system in the inpatient setting is emphasized. Secondary databases such as patient registries and clinical indices are presented as data sources in the health care setting. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • MDR 103 - Healthcare Statistics

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MDR 100  CIT 100 , Math Elective
    This course will present an introduction to the basic and most frequently used health care statistics. Students will learn terms, definitions and formulas used in computing health care statistics. Other topics inlude data presentation, report generation and information on the collection, preparation and use of vital statistics. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • MDR 202C - Health Info Tech Direct Pract 1

    Credits: 3
    8 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: MDR 100  
    Co-requisites: MDR 102  

    This course is designed to provide and place emphasis on supervised clinical practice sessions in health information technology.  Analyzing, storing and retrieving information from a variety of formats, abstracting, coding and Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignment, releasing information and maintaining patient registries are put into practice.  The planning and organization aspects of the hospital and Health Information Management Department are experienced during these practice sessions. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • MDR 203C - Health Info Technology Directed Pract 2

    Credits: 3
    4 Lab Hours 4 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: MDR 202C  
    This course is designed to provide experience in the field of health information in health care facilities and in a simulated laboratory setting. Analyzing, coding, abstracting and patient registries are re-emphasized. The planning and organizing aspects of the Health Information Management Department are experienced during the time of these practice sessions. Students are responsible for providing and paying for transportation to all clinical sites as well as all other related costs. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • MDR 206 - Legal Aspects of Health Information

    Credits: 2
    1 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MDR 100 
    This course presents a comprehensive study of the legal aspects of health records and health information. Topics include an introduction to the fundamentals of law and the U.S. legal system; health information laws and regulations; confidentiality, privacy and security concepts; release of information policies and procedures; and ethical issues in health information management. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • MDR 207 - Clin Qual Imp/Reg Agy/Spec Facilities

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MDR 100 
    This course presents a comprehensive study of the hospital-wide clinical quality improvement program, external regulatory agencies and health information requirements in the non-acute care setting. Topics include the organization and credentialing of the medical staff, as well as the clinical quality assessment, utilization management and risk management processes; accrediting, approving, licensing and certifying agencies that regulate health care; and non-acute care facilities, such as long-term care, ambulatory care and behavioral health care with their organizational characteristics, functions and health information requirements. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • MDR 208 - Health Information Management

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: Approval of the instructor
    This course provides the health information technology student with management principles necessary for entry-level employment as a health information supervisor. In addition to general management topics such as communication and interpersonal skills; teams and committees; leadership concepts and techniques; and labor laws, much of the course is devoted to specific health information management topics. These include health information work flow and process monitors; plans and budgets and developing orientation, in-service and continuing education programs for healthcare employees. The student will also spend time sharing and evaluating specific management-related experiences learned during their professional practice at area healthcare facilities. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • MDR 210 - Amb Care Cln Coding/Reimbursemnt Sys

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MDR 102 
    This course includes a comprehensive study of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) classification systems used in the ambulatory care setting. Payment and reimbursement methods such as the prospective payment system and managed care as well as billing and insurance procedures will be presented. The relationship between coding practice and corporate compliance will be emphasized. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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Microcomputer Electronics Technology
  

  • MIT 103 - Fundamentals of Microprocessors

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This course introduces students to the assembly language used to control devices. Both machine language monitors and symbolic assemblers are presented. Laboratory work involves digital input and output, control of lights, relays, motors and analog to digital converters.


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  • MIT 104 - Introduction to Microcontrollers

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EET 103 
    This course introduces students to embedded systems, their interfaces and how they apply to business practices. Students will troubleshoot for problems caused by microcontrollers and circuits in a hands-on lab environment. The course covers the architecture of the microcontroller, serial communications, simple process control and Input/Output (I/O) ports to a circuit. The I/O may include Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converters, sensors, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and motors.


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  • MIT 107 - Electronic Fabrication

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This course prepares students to develop correct soldering practices, including placement, identification and solderability. The course will provide information on through-hole, as well as surface-mount soldering. Students will complete a through-hole project.


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  • MIT 110 - Engineering Circuits 1

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EET-103 or Equivalent
    This course prepares students in electrical circuits analysis. Emphasis is on direct current systems. Topics include Kirchhoff’s laws, Thevinin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, network equations, induction, capacitance and resistor-capacitor (RC) transients.


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  • MIT 208 - Digital Electronics

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EET-103
    This course will present the simple definition of truth tables for AND and OR logic types. The course proceeds through more complicated logic elements such as flip flops, adders, counters, random access and field programmable memories.


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  • MIT 210 - Electrical Engineering Circuits 2

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MIT-110
    This course is a continuation of basic circuit analysis. Emphasis is on alternating current circuits. Topics include effective values, power factors, resistor capacitor (RC), resistor inductor circuits (RL), inductance and capacitance (RLC) circuit filters, multisource mesh and nodal analysis, transformer action, resonance andinductance. Computer analysis of circuit problems is covered.


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  • MIT 240 - Scientific & Industrial Instrumentation

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MIT-208 and PHY-113
    This course presents techniques of measuring physical quantities through electronic transducers. Electronic circuits used to convert these signals to appropriate voltages are presented. Techniques for electronic signals to control physical systems through both analog and digital computers are also covered.


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Multimedia Communications
  

  • MMC 111 - Developing Images for the Web

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Co-requisites: CIT 125 

    This course is an enhancement of the Web development course with focus on graphic images used in websites. Students will create and enhance digital images using appropriate software for translating site goals into compelling Web design. Topics include JavaScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, combining images, adjusting image sizes, non-destructive editing, preparing images for Web and video, adding text, using layers and creating effects using filters.


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  • MMC 112 - Audio & Video for the Web

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript, students will learn as they build increasingly comprehensive media players and solutions. By learning about the underlying technology, students will recognize and utilize the full potential of media tools and time-saving strategies. Students will create cross-browser HTML5 based audio and video solutions.


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  • MMC 150 - Prg With Javascript,jquery/Actionscript

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course introduces students to web application programming with JavaScript and JQuery library. Students create, test and debug scripts that include object methods and properties, data types, data selections and repetition structures, as well as window, form, frame and document objects.


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  • MMC 160 - Game Design & Simulation 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG 100  
    Co-requisites: CIT 125  

    This course will introduce the concepts and system of game design, including character, aesthetics, story, technology, structured conflict, resolution and outcome. Students will work in teams to brainstorm and prototype a game concept utilizing the gaming software GameMaker.


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  • MMC 170 - Game Design & Simulation 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MMC 160 
    Co-requisites: MMC 112 

    This course will teach the utilization of software to apply basic animation motion for game creation and simulation. Students will explore the animation capabilities of game software using the gaming software Blender. Movement of objects in concert with audio, external stimulus and user interaction will be studied.


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  • MMC 225 - Content Management Systems

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: CIT 125 
    This course is designed to teach content management systems (CMS) for the publication of web content to web sites. Topics include individual user accounts, administration menus, RSS feeds, customizable layout, flexible account privileges, logging in, blogging systems, creating online forums and modules. Upon completion, students will register and maintain individual user accounts and create a business website or an interactive community website.


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  • MMC 228 - Instructional Design

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: CIT 125 
    This course will teach students to apply the various techniques and elements of multimedia production into presentation formats. Students will demonstrate effective computer-based training and web-based training through project development.


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  • MMC 230 - Self Promotion in a Virtual World

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    This course is designed to help students promote themselves in online communities, through social media, job postings and websites. Additionally, students will prepare a portfolio and storage media for career opportunities. Students will examine several approaches to presenting their work to potential employers.


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  • MMC 231 - Web Commerce

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: CIT 125 
    This course is designed to teach programming skills to create and maintain e-commerce websites utilizing content management systems (CMS), planning site layout and navigation, organizing content, creating sites and linking to databases. Additionally, students will test interactivity and usability, market content and utilize search engine optimization (SEO) for speed and accessibility. Topics include dynamic web pages, server-side development with software such as Hypertext Preprocesser (PHP), Structured Query Language (MySQL) and relevant e-commerce development issues.


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  • MMC 250 - Three-Dimensional Design for Gaming

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ART 114 
    In this course, students will create three-dimensional (3D) objects and complex 3D models for animation. Students will utilize gaming software including Blender and Multimedia Fusion in their 3D designs.


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  • MMC 260 - Maya for Gaming 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MMC 170 
    In this course, students will learn about the Maya user interface, including working with lighting, shading and polygon modeling. Additionally, students will work with the UV Texture Editor and apply Photoshop to the Maya software.


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  • MMC 270 - Maya for Gaming 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MMC 260 
    This course will cover additional techniques in modeling, materials, lighting, animating and rendering utilizing Maya. Students will learn the process of completing an entire 3D animation team project and learn the techniques of creating photorealistic renderings.


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Music Theory & Practice
  

  • MUS 101 - Introduction to Music

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course surveys the form, style and basic structure of art, world and popular music. It is designed to enhance students’ appreciation and understanding of music by focusing on influential composers and their compositions. Lectures highlight the characteristics, history and performance practice of many genres of music.


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  • MUS 105 - Applied Music 1

    Credits: 1
    0.5 Studio Hours
    This course consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons. Students choose from one of three areas of study: vocal, instrumental or composition. Lessons focus on music reading; repertoire development; and vocal, instrumental or composition technique.


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  • MUS 106 - Applied Music 2

    Credits: 1
    0.5 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 105 
    This course consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons. Students choose from one of three areas of study: vocal, instrumental or composition. Lessons focus on music reading; repertoire development; and vocal, instrumental or composition technique. Applied Music 2 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 1.


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  • MUS 109 - College Choir 1

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    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.


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  • MUS 110 - College Choir 2

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 109 
    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.


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  • MUS 113 - Show Choir 1

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    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.


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  • MUS 114 - Show Choir 2

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS-113
    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.


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  • MUS 115 - Jazz Ensemble 1

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    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, 3 and 4 build upon the skills and techniques developed in the previous Jazz Ensemble course.


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  • MUS 116 - Jazz Ensemble 2

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS-115
    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.


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  • MUS 119 - Introduction to Music Technology

    Credits: 3
    1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Studio Hours
    This course introduces students to the technologies used in music production. It covers Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) principles and techniques, as well as the computer applications and outboard equipment used by professional audio engineers. The software used in this class includes programs for audio editing, sequencing and score writing. Instruction is combined with practical application on a digital audio workstation.


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  • MUS 121 - History of Music 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is an in-depth study of Western art music from antiquity until 1750. It traces the development of music’s aural traditions and notational systems by exploring composers and their compositions. Lectures cover musical form, practice and style through analytical listening and source study. Contemporaneous happenings in world history are examined for context and scope.


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  • MUS 122 - History of Music 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course in an in-depth study of Western art music from 1750 until present day. The materials covered by this class are examined through source study, analytical listening and research. Lectures cover musical form, practice and style, as well as world history.


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  • MUS 126 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 1

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    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.


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  • MUS 127 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 126 
    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.


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  • MUS 128 - Music Theory and Analysis 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Co-requisites: MUS 137  recommended

    This is an introductory course designed to develop students’ written music theory skills. It covers music notation, scales, keys, intervals, triads, rhythm and meter. Coursework includes application of these concepts through analysis of music repertoire.


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  • MUS 129 - Music Theory and Analysis 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 128 
    Co-requisites: MUS 138  recommended

    This course builds upon the written music theory skills developed in Music Theory and Analysis 1. It covers the fundamentals of diatonic harmony through part writing and analysis of music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantics eras. The relationship between harmonic and melodic content is emphasized.


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  • MUS 137 - Musicianship Skills 1

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Co-requisites: MUS 128  recommended

    This is an introductory course designed to develop students’ aural music theory skills. It includes identification of scales, intervals, triads and rhythmic patterns; sight singing in treble and bass clefs; and melodic and rhythmic dictation. The course material covers major and minor modes, as well as rhythm patterns in simple meters.


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  • MUS 138 - Musicianship Skills 2

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 137 
    Co-requisites: MUS 129  recommended

    This course builds upon the aural music theory skills developed in Musicianship Skills 1. It includes identification of intervals, triads and seventh chords; sight singing in treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs; and melodic and rhythmic dictation in simple and compound meters. The course material covers major and minor modes, as well as simple and compound meters.


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  • MUS 140 - Class Guitar 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Studio Hours
    This course is an introduction to the guitar for beginners. It covers fundamental guitar skills such as music reading, accompaniment and repertoire development. Coursework integrates general music theory with basic fretboard technique.


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  • MUS 141 - Class Guitar 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 140 
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  • MUS 160 - American Popular Music

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course surveys American popular music from 19th-century folk songs to the present day. It addresses the forms, styles, performance practices and socio-cultural aspects of various genres of American popular music. Lectures are designed to synthesize popular music with American culture through analytical listening and source study.


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  • MUS 170 - Audio Recording 1

    Credits: 3
    1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Studio Hours
    This course provides an introduction to audio recording principles and techniques. It covers the physics of sound, analog/digital recording principles and the basic operation of recording studio equipment. Coursework includes the study of microphone selection and placement, recording consoles, signal processing and mixing. Instruction is combined with practical application in a recording studio.


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  • MUS 171 - Audio Recording 2

    Credits: 3
    1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 170 
    This course builds upon the recording principles and techniques developed in MUS170, 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.


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  • MUS 172 - The Business of Music

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course provides an overview of the business issues encountered in the music industry. It covers music publishing, marketing and distribution; royalties, copyrights and licensing; recording contracts and artist representation; and entrepreneurship. Coursework includes discussion of the various career opportunities within the music industry.


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  • MUS 205 - Applied Music 3

    Credits: 1
    0.5 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 106 
    This course consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons. Students choose from one of three areas of study: vocal, instrumental or composition. Lessons focus on music reading; repertoire development; and vocal, instrumental or composition technique. Applied Music 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 2.


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  • MUS 206 - Applied Music 4

    Credits: 1
    0.5 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 205 
    This course consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons. Students choose from one of three areas of study: vocal, instrumental or composition. Lessons focus on music reading; repertoire development; and vocal, instrumental or composition technique. Applied Music 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 3.


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  • MUS 209 - College Choir 3

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 110 
    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.


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  • MUS 210 - College Choir 4

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 209 
    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.


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  • MUS 213 - Show Choir 3

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS-114
    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.


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  • MUS 214 - Show Choir 4

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS-213
    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.


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  • MUS 215 - Jazz Ensemble 3

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS-116
    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.


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  • MUS 216 - Jazz Ensemble 4

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS-215
    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.  


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  • MUS 221 - Class Piano 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Studio Hours
    This course is an introduction to the piano for beginners. It covers fundamental concepts and skills of piano playing including playing technique, music reading, scales, chords and repertoire development. Coursework integrates general music theory with basic piano keyboard technique.


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  • MUS 222 - Class Piano 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 221 
    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.


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  • MUS 223 - Class Piano 3

    Credits: 3
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 222 
    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.


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  • MUS 224 - Class Piano 4

    Credits: 3
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 223 
    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.


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  • MUS 226 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 3

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 127 
    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.


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  • MUS 227 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 4

    Credits: 2
    3 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 226 
    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.


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  • MUS 228 - Music Theory and Analysis 3

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 129 
    Co-requisites: MUS 237  recommended

    This course builds upon the written music theory skills developed in Music Theory and Analysis 2. It covers chromatic elements found in music from the common practice period of Western music history. Coursework includes the study of tonicizations, modulations, sequences, modal mixture and other chromatic chords.


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  • MUS 229 - Music Theory and Analysis 4

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 228 
    Co-requisites: MUS 238  recommended

    This course builds upon the written music theory skills developed in Music Theory and Analysis 3. It covers a variety of techniques for analyzing music from the Baroque era to the present. The motives, phrases, themes and large-scale structures of compositions are analyzed with a focus on how all of these elements relate to each other and to the composition as a whole.


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  • MUS 237 - Musicianship Skills 3

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 138 
    Co-requisites: MUS 228  recommended

    This course builds upon the aural music theory skills developed in Musicianship Skills 2. It includes sight singing and dictation of melodies containing chromatic elements; rhythmic dictation in simple and compound meters; and two-part dictation. The course material covers tonicizations, modulations, sequences, modal mixture and other chromatic chords.


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  • MUS 238 - Musicianship Skills 4

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 237 
    Co-requisites: MUS 229  recommended

    This course builds upon the aural music theory skills developed in Musicianship Skills 3. It includes sight singing and dictation exercises that contain chromatic elements, diatonic modes, non-diatonic scales and more advanced rhythmic techniques such as syncopation, mixed meter and borrowed division of the beat. Aural identification of large scale musical forms is included as well.


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  • MUS 253 - History of Jazz

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This class surveys Jazz from its inception until present day. Topics include composers, performance practice and instrumental technique. Lectures synthesize jazz history with American culture through source study, analytical listening and research.


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  • MUS 270 - Electronic and Computer Music

    Credits: 3
    1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS 119 
    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.


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  • MUS 271 - Music and Audio in Media

    Credits: 3
    1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Studio Hours
    Prerequisites: MUS-119
    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.


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  • MUS 272 - Live Sound Reinforcement

    Credits: 3
    1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Studio Hours
    This course provides an overview of the equipment and techniques used in live concert sound reinforcement.  It covers the operation and inter-connectivity of individual sound system components, including microphones, consoles, amplifiers, speakers and monitors.  Instruction is combined with practical application in a variety of live sound scenarios.


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Nuclear Medicine Technology
  

  • NMT 101 - Intro to Nuclear Medicine Tech

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    An overview of the nuclear medicine technology career and curriculum. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NMT 102 - Clinical Nuclear Med Technol 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 161  and NMT 101  
    Co-requisites: BIO 162  

    This is a two-semester course designed to follow 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 essential in performing Nuclear Medicine examinations. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.


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  • NMT 150 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Tech 1

    Credits: 4
    4 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the NMT Program
    This course addresses the types of radiation and their effects on the human body.  The student will study the amounts of radiation from various sources and will learn radiation safety procedures.  This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NMT 151 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Tech 2

    Credits: 5
    5 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162   and CHM 151  
    This course is designed to follow 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.


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  • NMT 160C - Intro Applied Nuclear Med Prac

    Credits: 2
    8 Clinical Hours
    Practical experience in the techniques of nuclear medicine technology in three clinical practicums at a hospital nuclear medicine facility. During the three practicums, the student spends several days a week in a hospital observing the ongoing examinations and procedures at a nuclear medical facility. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.


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  • NMT 161C - Applied Nuclear Medicine Pract

    Credits: 3
    24 Clinical Hours
    A Practical experience with the fundamental techniques of nuclear medicine technology. The second clinical practicum provides more experience in the ongoing activities of a nuclear medical facility. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.


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  • NMT 201 - Clinical Nuclear Med Technology 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours 64 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 161  BIO 162  NMT-102C
    This course is the second of a two-semester course designed to follow a didactic approach to clinical nuclear medicine technology and also to provide the student with practical knowledge essential to the acquisition of skills in performing nuclear medicine examination. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.


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  • NMT 202C - Nuclear Medicine Clin Pract 1

    Credits: 3
    24 Clinical Hours
    An introduction to the clinical aspects of nuclear medicine technology. The student learns the procedures and instrumentation of a nuclear medicine facility. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.


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  • NMT 203 - Nuclear Medicine Lab Procedures

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: NMT-102C, NMT 151 and NMT-201C
    This course presents the fundamental concepts of radiopharmaceutical production including basic radiochemistry, including pyrogenicity and sterility testing, quality control procedures, radionuclide production and generator systems, mechanisms of radiopharmaceutical localization and design. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NMT 204C - Nuclear Medicine Clin Pract 2

    Credits: 4
    32 Clinical Hours
    During this practicum, the student spends more time in the hospital nuclear medicine unit. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.


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  • NMT 205C - Nuclear Medicine Externship

    Credits: 5
    40 Clinical Hours
    The student performs nuclear medicine examinations while increasing skills and self-confidence. The student works full-time in the nuclear medicine facility. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.


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  • NMT 206 - Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This is a course that develops greater skills in operating, calibrating, and performing routine maintenance quality control on gamma cameras, well counters, gas filled detectors, and PET cameras. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NMT 207 - Nuclear Medicine Seminar

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    This course presents current literature and trends in nuclear medicine methods and equipment. The course includes guest lecturers, field trips, and student presentations on selected topics. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NMT 270 - Fund Molecular Imaging With PET

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course will introduce the student to Positron Emission Tomography Imaging. This modality produces high energy, 3-D computer-reconstructed images measuring and determining the function or physiology in a specific organ, tumor or other metabolically active site. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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Nursing
  

  • NSG 104 - Drug Calculations

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course provides the nursing student with the information necessary to correctly interpret medication orders and medication labels and to correctly solve drug calculations using the dimensional analysis method. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NUR 110 - Fnd/Hlth Promotion Cncpts Nursing Pract

    Credits: 6
    2.5 Lecture Hours 2.5 Lab Hours 8 Clinical Hours
    Co-requisites: (If not previously completed successfully): NUR 120 , BIO 161 , PSY 101 , MAT 106  or MAT 108  

    This foundational course introduces the concept-based curriculum that builds upon safe and effective care, health promotion and maintenance and psychosocial and physiological integrity. The course includes didactic instruction as well as simulated laboratory and clinical experiences. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NUR 120 - Hlth Assessment Cncpts for Nursing Pract

    Credits: 2
    1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Co-requisites: (If not previously completed successfully):NUR 110 , BIO 161 , PSY 101 , MAT 106  or MAT 108  

    This course emphasizes holistic assessment of an adult including head-to-toe assessment skills, interviewing techniques and diagnostic data analysis through didactic instruction and simulated lab experience. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NUR 130 - Basic Health Concepts Nursing Practice

    Credits: 6
    2.5 Lecture Hours 2.5 Lab Hours 8 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: NUR 110 , NUR 120 , BIO 161 , PSY 101 , MAT 106  or MAT 108  
    Co-requisites: (If not previously completed successfully): Take PSY 108 , ENG 101  and BIO 162  

    This course is designed to build upon the foundational spheres of the individual, healthcare delivery systems and nursing. The emphasis is on caring for the older adult client during health and illness through didactic, simulated laboratory and clinical experiences. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NUR 140 - Evidence Based Nursing Drug Therapy

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: NUR 110 , NUR 120 , BIO 161 , PSY 101 , MAT 106  or MAT 108  
    Co-requisites: (If not previously completed successfully): PSY 108 , ENG 101  and BIO 162  

    This didactic course covers the nurse’s role in safe medication drug administration. It utilizes an evidence based approach to patient teaching, assessment of adverse effects, evaluation of medication effectiveness and avoidance of medication errors. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NUR 210 - Professional Nursing Issues

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: NUR 130  and NUR 140  
    Co-requisites: (If not previously completed successfully): NUR 220 , NUR 230  and ENG 102  

    This didactic course explores concepts of professional behaviors and issues that impact nursing in the current and future health care delivery system. The emphasis is on group learning through discussion of legal and ethical issues, professional responsibilities and accountability and evidence based practice research. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NUR 220 - Adult Health Concepts Nursing Practice

    Credits: 4
    3.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Lab Hours 12 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: NUR 130 , NUR 140 , BIO 162 , BIO 175  and PSY 108  
    Co-requisites: (If not previously completed successfully) ENG 102  

    This course is comprised of two major components. The first component addresses the psychosocial concepts of patients experiencing stressful events and acute and chronic illness. The second component addresses care of patients with cancer and other cellular alterations. Both components include, didactic, simulation laboratory and clinical experiences. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NUR 230 - Family Hlth Concepts Nursing Practice

    Credits: 4
    5 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 8 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: NUR 130 , NUR 140 , BIO 162 , BIO 175 , PSY 108  
    Co-requisites: (If not previously completed successfully): ENG 102  

    This course covers care practices for women, infants, children and adolescents. The course explores the expanding family during health and illness through didactic, simulated laboratory and clinical experiences. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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