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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses/ Master Syllabi
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Medical Insurance Specialist |
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MIS 101 - Principles Appl Medical Ins Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MDA 104
Description A study of medical insurance programs with emphasis on professional service and diagnostic coding. Topics include processing insurance claims, ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, diagnosis-related grougps, preferred provider programs, and computer -generated insurance claims. The principles of insurance and their applications to specific cases in a medical office and hospital billing department are examined. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Outline and describe the roles and responsibilities of the Medical Insurance Specialist.
- Define medical insurance terms and describe the development of the medical insurance industry.
- Differentiate between diagnostic and procedural coding and their relationship to insurance claims.
- Prepare accurate and complete insurance claim forms according to current insurance guidelines.
- Explain electronic claims submission and its importance in today’s insurance environment.
- Collect data from patient charts and distinguish between primary and secondary insurance plans.
- Identify, describe and explain the important federal, state and private medical insurance plans.
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- Medical insurance/billing profession
- Medical insurance terminology
- Introduction to coding systems
- Insurance claim forms
- Medical insurance plans
Reference Materials Textbooks, workbooks, software packages, case studies, etc. Approved By: Kingsmore, John Date Approved: 01/13/1997
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MIS 102 - Medical Coding for Insurance Billing Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: ALH 140 and Acceptance into the MIS Program
Description This course will present a comprehensive study of diagnostic and procedural medical coding for insurance billing utilizing the ICD and CPT classification systems. Application of these codes to medical insurance claims forms and their impact on proper reimbursement for health care services will be emphasized. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the content and arrangement of the major divisions of each volume of the ICD coding system.
- Interpret abbreviations, punctuations, symbols and other conventions and notations used in ICD.
- Analyze medical documentation to assign appropriate ICD codes for diagnoses.
- Apply coding principles of ICD to specific medical cases for adequate reimbursement.
- Demonstrate an understanding of CPT guidelines as they pertain to the six major divisions of the CPT coding manual.
- Recognize the circumstances when CPT modifiers are used for maximal reimbursement.
- Interpret abbreviations and symbols used in CPT.
- Recognize the circumstances when HCPCS codes are used.
- Select appropriate CPT and HCPCS codes for procedures, services and supplies.
- Apply coding principles of CPT to specific medical cases for adequate reimbursement.
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- ICD coding system
- CPT coding system
- HCPCS coding system
- Coding of medical insurance claim forms
Reference Materials Textbooks, workbooks, software packages, case studies, current ICD and CPT coding manuals, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/28/2010
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MIS 103 - Medical Insurance Seminar Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: MIS 100
Description This course is designed to study the legal aspects of the medical office. Emphasis is placed on legal issues involving legal forms of consent, informed consent, DNR, living wills, the Red Flags Rule, HIPAA and OSHA regulations. Case studies involving false claims, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and compliance issues are analyzed. The topic of job readiness is covered including resume writing and interviewing techniques. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Discuss issues related to professional ethics, fraud, abuse and compliance.
- Identify legal forms of consent and informed consent.
- Discuss the importance of HIPAA, the Red Flags Rule and OSHA as they pertain to the medical office.
- Discuss patient rights and responsibilities, DNR, Living Wills and end of life issues.
- Create an effective resume and cover letter.
- Describe the interview process including interview behavior and appearance.
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- Current healthcare legal issues
- Compliance issues, professional ethics, fraud and abuse
- Fraudulent claims, bundling and unbundling coding issues
- Patient rights and responsibilities, DNR, Living Wills and end of life issues
- Legal consent, informed consent and abandonment
- HIPAA, Red Flags Rule and OSHA guidelines
- Job issues
Reference Materials Textbook, handouts, guest speakers, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/28/2010
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MIS 105 - Medical Insurance Applications Credits: 2 2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: MIS 100
Description This course is designed to study the post-adjudication claims process including patient liability issues, bankruptcy and estate claims. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills essential to problem solving rejected or pended medical claims, false claims and Medicare/Medicaid regulation compliance. Case studies involving the Explanation of Benefits Summary are analyzed. Credit and collection laws as they pertain to patient liability situations will also be addressed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Examine current healthcare business trends and healthcare systems.
- Analyze rejected medical insurance claims and effect a solution.
- Review Explanation of Benefits and formulate an effective appeal for reimbursement.
- Apply credit and collection laws to patient liability situations.
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- Trends and issues in healthcare delivery systems and reimbursement issues
- Medical insurance claim monitoring and the adjudication process
- Explanation of Benefits
- Credit and collection laws, bankruptcy and estate claims
Reference Materials Textbook, handouts, guest speakers, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/28/2010
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Medical Laboratory Assistant |
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MLA 102C - Medical Lab Assistant Externship Credits: 4 240 Clinical Hours
Prerequisites: Minimum of “C” grade in all program courses.
Description This course offers practical experience in an affiliated clinical laboratory. Students perform routine specimen processing, accessioning and distribution. Laboratory information systems, communication and skills associated with phlebotomy and vital signs are included. 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Verify accuracy of specimen collection and labeling.
- Verify accuracy of specimen transport and processing.
- Enter appropriate data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Prepare blood and body fluid specimens for analysis.
- Perform phlebotomy to required standards.
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- Infection control and safety practices
- HIPAA
- Quality Control
- Reagents, standards and controls
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Communication
- Specimen accessioning
- Appropriate testing in various laboratory departments
- Professionalism
Reference Materials Laboratory specimens and materials, Laboratory Information System, discussion, handouts, laboratory procedure manuals, check sheets and performance evaluation sheets. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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Medical Laboratory Technician |
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MLT 111 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques 1 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: Acceptance into MLT Program
Description This course is an orientation to general laboratory practice, laboratory safety, venipuncture, capillary puncture and clinical urinalysis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform capillary puncture and explain the technique concept.
- Perform venipuncture and explain the technique concept.
- Perform all urinalysis laboratory test procedures with results and control values within acceptable manufacturer’s limits.
- Identify the importance of clinical urinalysis.
- Identify the importance of clinical phlebotomy.
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- General laboratory safety and infection control in the clinical lab
- Controls, reference specimens and quality control
- Specimen collection and handling
- Capillary puncture
- Venipuncture
- Urinalysis
- Professionalism
Reference Materials Lecture and discussion, textbook assignments, audiovisual methods, laboratory exercises, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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MLT 112 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques 2 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MLT 111
Description This course is an introduction to immunology (serology). Emphasis will be on normal and abnormal immune responses and how they are manifested in laboratory tests. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the principles of the immune system including immunoglobulins.
- Differentiate the types of immunity and Antigen-Antibody reactions.
- Explain hypersensitivity.
- Distinguish between the roles of B Lymphocytes, T Lymphocytes and Natural Killer Lymphocytes.
- Explain various immunology and serology testing principles and procedures.
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- Immunity
- Body’s lines of defense
- Different types of antigens and immunoglobulins
- Complement
- Routine vaccinations
- Hypersensitivity and anaphylactic response
- Professionalism
Reference Materials Lecture and discussion, textbook assignments, audiovisual methods, laboratory exercises, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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MLT 151 - Clinical Microbiology 1 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MLT 111
Description This course focuses on the identification of parasites and fungi (pathogens and common non-pathogens associated with human disease). This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify parasites of clinical importance.
- Identify fungi of clinical importance.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all laboratory exercises by correct identification of organisms.
- Explain and discuss aspects of clinical microbiology as it relates to parasites and fungi.
- Discuss clinical importance of pathogenic parasites and fungi.
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- Classification of parasites and host/parasite relationship
- Collection and processing of specimens
- Protozoa
- Digenea
- Cestoda
- Nematoda
- Arthropoda
- Fungal contaminants
- Yeast
- Dermatophytes and superficial fungi
- Subcutaneous and dimorphic fungi
- Professionalism
Reference Materials Lecture and discussion, textbook assignments, audiovisual methods, laboratory exercises, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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MLT 152 - Clinical Microbiology 2 Credits: 5 3 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MLT 151
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Outline the basic concepts of general microbiology.
- Perform tests and identify clinically important bacteria.
- Explain the clinical importance of pathogenic microbes.
- Identify organisms in all laboratory exercises.
- Explain the importance of clinical microbiology.
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- General microbiology, bacterial cell structure, metabolism and physiology
- Infectious disease process
- Normal flora and quality control
- Safety in the microbiology laboratory, infection control
- Pathogenic bacteria
- Collection of specimens and susceptibility testing
- Miscellaneous organisms
- Professionalism
Reference Materials Lecture and discussion, textbook reading assignments, audiovisual methods, laboratory exercises, handouts, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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MLT 161 - Clinical Instrumentation and Clinical Chemistry 1 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: Acceptance into MLT Program
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the principles and procedures in Clinical Chemistry to include: Quality Control, automation and instrumentation, electrolytes, acid-base physiology and trace elements.
- 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.
- Compare the unique chemical and physical properties of the major organic derivatives and identify functional organic groups.
- Explain the testing of various body fluids.
- Relate the principles of quality control and statistics to the laboratory.
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- Laboratory safety
- Quality control, normal ranges and values
- Spectrophometry and laboratory analyzers
- Analytical error
- Atomic absorption
- Fluorometric procedures
- Potentiometric measurement systems
- RIA
- Fluid balance and electrolytes
- Chemistry departments
- Professionalism
Reference Materials Lecture and discussion, textbook assignments, audiovisual methods, laboratory exercises, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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MLT 162 - Clinical Chemistry 2 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MLT 111 and MLT 161
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List and identify the trace elements and their importance to homeostasis and the classification of toxic materials and the analysis of each.
- 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.
- 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.
- Explain the endocrine system including the importance of hormones in homeostasis and disease states.
- Compare lipid structure, metabolism, function and methods of analysis.
Listed Topics
- Laboratory safety
- Inorganic compounds
- Animo acids and proteins
- Enzymes
- Liver metabolism
- Glucose
- Lipids
- Pharmakinetics
- Professionalism
Reference Materials Lecture and discussion, textbook assignments, audiovisual methods, laboratory exercises, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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MLT 220 - Clinical Hematology Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MLT 111
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain and discuss hematology topics presented in lecture and lab.
- List normal values and units of measurement for procedures studied.
- Explain the operation and functions of hematology analyzers discussed in class.
- Perform lab tests utilizing controls, references and unknown specimens.
- Explain the effects of medications, specimen collection and handling on lab test results.
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- Components of blood
- Erythrocyte morphology, metabolism and tests
- Hemoglobin and hematocrit
- Erythrocyte disorders
- Automated hematology instrumentation
- Leukocyte morphology, metabolism and tests
- Leukocyte disorders
- Myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic disorders
- Hemostasis
- Hemostasis disorders
- Professionalism
Reference Materials Lecture and discussion, textbook assignments, audiovisual methods, laboratory exercises, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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MLT 225 - Clinical Immunohematology Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MLT 112
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform front and reverse ABO typings on blood and interpret the results within AABB standards.
- Perform Rh typings on blood and interpret the results within AABB standards.
- Perform direct antiglobulin testing. Distinguish between monospecific and polyspecific antiglobulin sera. Discuss principles, applications and sources of error.
- Perform antibody screening within AABB standards. Explain the purpose, principles and sources of error.
- Define compatibility testing (cross matching). Perform a major cross match.
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- Hazards and safety in the blood bank
- Blood bank genetics
- ABO groups
- Rh groups
- Miscellaneous blood groups
- HDN
- Donor selection and transfusion therapy
- Compatibility testing
- Professionalism
Reference Materials Lecture and discussion, textbook assignments, audiovisual methods, laboratory exercises, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/15/2010
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Medical Records |
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MDR 100 - Introduction to Health Data Content & Structure Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the Health Information Technology Program
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the roles and functions of a health information management (HIM) department and HIM professionals.
- Differentiate the roles of the various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of healthcare services.
- Identify the purpose, use and documentation requirements for customary reports contained within the health record.
- Verify timeliness, completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of health data in the patient record.
- Examine and develop health record data collection tools.
- Determine storage, retention and destruction policies for health information.
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- Introduction to the HIM profession and HIM functions
- Healthcare delivery systems
- Purpose, function and users of the health record
- Content, structure and standards of the health record
- Health record data collection tools
- Document archival, retrieval and imaging systems
- Emerging technologies and initiatives in the HIM field
Reference Materials Textbook, workbooks, internet sites, software packages, health records, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MDR 102 - Inpatient Clinical Coding & Secondary Records Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MDR 100 and ALH 140
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD classification system.
- Utilize current regulations and established guidelines in code assignments.
- Validate coding and sequencing accuracy using clinical information found in the health record.
- Determine accuracy of diagnostic groupings such as Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) in the prospective payment system.
- Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding.
- Collect and maintain secondary databases to meet specific organization needs such as clinical indices and patient registries used in medical research.
Listed Topics
- Medical nomenclatures
- Clinical classification systems
- Inpatient clinical coding with the international classification of diseases
- Diagnosis related group assignment
- Secondary databases
Reference Materials Textbook, workbook, internet sites, software packages, health records and current coding book, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MDR 103 - Healthcare Statistics Credits: 2 2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: MDR 100 , CIT 100 , Math Elective
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Comprehend basic descriptive statistics.
- Calculate and interpret basic healthcare institutional statistics.
- Prepare vital records such as birth, death and fetal death certificates.
- Collect, organize and present healthcare data.
- Use common software packages for data presentation.
Listed Topics
- Healthcare institutional statistics
- Descriptive statistics
- Vital statistics
- Data presentation
Reference Materials Textbook, software packages, various internet sites, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MDR 203C - Health Information Technology Directed Practice 2 Credits: 3 4 Lab Hours 4 Clinical Hours
Prerequisites: MDR 202C
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Analyze health records to verify the timeliness, completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of documentation.
- Abstract and maintain data for clinical indices, databases and registries.
- Apply diagnosis/procedure codes adhering to current regulations and established guidelines.
- Apply policies and procedures for optimizing and assigning the appropriate Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) for hospital reimbursement.
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- Record analysis
- Record abstracting and data reporting
- Inpatient coding and DRG assignment
- Outpatient coding and ambulatory payment classification assignment
- Patient registries (cancer, trauma, etc.)
Reference Materials Textbook, workbook, software packages, health records, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/28/2013
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MDR 206 - Legal Aspects of Health Information Credits: 2 1 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MDR 100
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the federal and state court systems and the legal process.
- Identify legal issues related to ownership, control and confidentiality of health information.
- Apply policies and procedures with regard to access, requests and disclosure of health information.
- Identify administrative, physical and technical safeguards that ensure health data and system security.
- Recognize core health information ethical problems including those related to privacy and confidentiality; compliance, fraud and abuse; Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems; and medical identity theft.
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- Legislative and regulatory processes
- Health information/record laws and regulations (HIPAA, ARRA, etc.)
- Confidentiality and privacy policies, procedures and monitoring
- Data integrity and security processes and monitoring
- Release of information policies and procedures
- Ethical issues in health information management
Reference Materials Textbook, internet sites, health records, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MDR 207 - Clinical Quality Improvement, Regulatory Agencies & Specialty Facilities Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MDR 100
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List the quality improvement tools and techniques used to monitor, report and improve patient care processes.
- Collect, organize and present data for the facility-wide quality management, utilization management, risk management and other patient care related studies.
- Analyze clinical data to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety and effectiveness of healthcare.
- List mechanisms by which the medical staff reviews, evaluates and monitors medical staff functions and practices.
- Identify the current laws, accreditation, licensure and certification standards related to health information requirements.
- Apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with external regulations and standards.
- List the organizational characteristics, functions and health information requirements for non-acute care facilities.
- Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of healthcare.
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- Quality improvement tools
- Medical staff credentialing
- Clinical quality assessment
- Utilization management
- Risk management
- Regulatory agencies in healthcare
- Non-acute care facilities in the healthcare community
Reference Materials Textbook, software packages, health records, various internet sites, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MDR 208 - Health Information Management Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Approval of the instructor
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the function of common management tools.
- Identify the traits related to leadership effectiveness.
- Articulate the benefits of teamwork and committees and identify the steps in creating an effective team.
- Develop position descriptions, performance standards, staffing structures and work schedules for use as tools in human resource management.
- Prepare and conduct appropriate orientation, in-service and training programs for various healthcare employees.
- Explain the components of operational and capital budgets and describe the financial management functions of HIM professionals.
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- Organizational tools such as policies, procedures, organization charts
- Leadership traits and functions
- Roles, function and benefits of teams and committees
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Staffing, recruitment, orientation, training and retention
- Workflow and process monitors
- Organizational plans, budgets and resource allocation
- Human resource labor laws and regulations
Reference Materials Textbook, software packages, internet sites, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MDR 210 - Ambulatory Care Clinical Coding & Reimbursement Systems Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MDR 102
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply diagnoses and procedure codes using the ICD coding system and procedure codes using the CPT/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding systems.
- Utilize current regulations and established guidelines in code assignments.
- Validate coding and sequencing accuracy using clinical information found in the health record.
- Determine accuracy of diagnostic and procedural groupings such as Ambulatory Payment Classifications.
- Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
- Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding.
- Determine accurate billing through coding, chargemaster, claims management and bill reconciliation processes.
- Apply policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services.
- Perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and coding compliance with reporting requirements.
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- Ambulatory care clinical coding with the International Classification of Diseases
- Ambulatory care clinical coding with the Current Procedural Terminology
- Ambulatory payment classification assignment
- Healthcare reimbursement systems and methodologies
- Coding and corporate compliance
Reference Materials Textbook, workbook, software packages, health records, current coding books, etc. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MIT 104 - Introduction to Microcontrollers Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: EET 103
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define the architecture of microcontrollers.
- Explain how the microcontroller works.
- Troubleshoot problems in the microcontroller system and trace them to the source.
- Recognize how microcontrollers function.
- Utilize datasheets to search information.
- Identify digital and analog inputs and outputs.
- Develop digital-to-analog converter (DAC) circuits between microcontrollers.
- Apply motor systems through microcontrollers.
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- Motor control basics
- Assembly language programming
- Control flow-loop, jump, call instructions
- Programming in C
- Timer and timer-based scheduling
- Interrupt service routing
- I/O Port Programming-Serial Communication
- Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
- Memory structure, bootup from Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM)
- ADC, DAC sensor interfacing
- Step motor control
- DC motor control
- Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 12/19/2012
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MIT 110 - Engineering Circuits 1 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: EET 103 or Equivalent
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply electronic workbench software to experiments in the laboratory to measure DC values and compare them with calculated values.
- Describe resistance and resistivity of materials used in electrical circuits.
- Solve multi-loop circuits by applying network theorems.
- Calculate the Thevinin’s voltage and resistance for the Thevinin equivalent circuit for any complex DC circuit and determine the maximum power delivered to a load.
- Examine the behavior of transient RC circuits for both transient and steady-state analysis.
- Utilize computer spreadsheets and obtain computer plots of functions.
- Assess back-up materials for subsequent electrical engineering courses employing DC circuit analysis in design.
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- Units of measurement
- Current and voltage
- Resistance and conductance
- Ohm’s law, power and energy
- Series circuits
- Parallel and series-parallel circuits
- Methods of analysis
- Network theorems
- Capacitors
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MIT 208 - Digital Electronics Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: EET 103
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe basic operation logic gates and their applications.
- Employ logic probes and logic pulsers in troubleshooting.
- Operate multi-channel oscilloscopes to analyze timing in digital circuits.
- Recognize flip flops as frequency division and counting circuits.
- Analyze the operation of a frequency counter and a digital clock.
- Convert decimal numbers to binary, octal, hexadecimal and other bases by repeated methods of division.
- Design logic circuits as a security system for buildings or warehouses.
- Apply multisim software to obtain timing diagrams for digital circuits or measuring frequency and duty cycle of square waves.
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- Logic types
- Gates
- Boolean algebra
- Combinational logic
- Multivibrators
- Flip flops
- Applications
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MIT 210 - Electrical Engineering Circuits 2 Credits: 4 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MIT 110
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define time constant of an RC circuit, transient and steady-state analysis, complex impedance of RC, RL and RLC and of parallel and series-parallel circuits.
- Calculate total circuit impedance, total and branch currents in a series-parallel alternating current (AC) circuit and leading or lagging power factors.
- Apply software to measure total current and its phase angle to compare the measured values with calculated values.
- Solve multi-loop circuits by applying network theorems.
- Analyze complex AC circuits to determine the maximum power delivered to a load.
- Produce graphs by using computer spreadsheets.
- Assess measured and calculated values of series and parallel RLC AC circuits.
- Employ the oscilloscope instrument to measure phase angle for output voltage of a series RLC AC circuit.
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- Inductors
- Sinusoidal alternating waveforms
- Complex numbers and forms
- Basic elements of phasors
- Series, parallel and series/parallel circuits
- Method of analysis
- Network theorems
- Resonance
- Decibel, filters and bode plots
- Magnetic circuits
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MIT 240 - Scientific & Industrial Instrumentation Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MIT 208 and PHY 113
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain and troubleshoot basic process control loops, identifying dynamic variable, measurement process, controllers, final control elements and processes.
- Apply principles of physics and basic electronics to explain the representation of physical quantities of voltage.
- Select and apply correct thermal sensors for defined situations.
- Develop transfer function equations for signal input or output and draw electronic circuits.
- Select appropriate computer tools to calculate, graph and report process information.
- Analyze and use Analog to Digital (ADC) and Digital to Analog (DAC) circuits.
- Use thermal sensors such as thermocouples, thermistors, resistance/temperature detectors and mechanical systems.
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- Process control principles
- Analog signal conditioning
- Digital signal conditioning
- Thermal sensors
- Final control elements
- Controller principles
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 04/19/2011
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MMC 150 - Interactive Front-End Development Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 125
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply interactive front-end languages to instigate user interactivity.
- Create scripts, dialog boxes, confirm boxes, prompt boxes, framesets and frames.
- Examine different types of variables, operators and data types.
- Apply logical and conditional operators, functions and objects.
- Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques.
- Examine the properties of document objects, form objects, string objects, date and math objects.
- Demonstrate the ability to correct data entry errors, detect browsers and platforms, and validate forms.
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- Script structure and implementation
- Building blocks, data types, literals and variables
- Dialog boxes
- Operators
- Functions
- Objects
- Forms and input devices
- Working with images and links
- Handling events
- Data collection and display
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 01/24/2019
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MMC 160 - Game Design and Layout Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG 100
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Illustrate the four elements of game design: mechanics, story, aesthetics and technology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the video game industry.
- Develop a story line considering the different game genres.
- Utilize psychographics in the development of game narrative and scripts.
- Apply the concepts of flow and rules in game development.
- Create documentation and concepts sketches for video games.
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- Video game industry history
- Game industry jobs and practices
- Game documentation design and development
- Genre and script designs
- Character types and development
- Theme, elements and interfaces
- Game platforms and requirements
- Game advertising and marketing
- Ethical and legal considerations of the game industry
- Portfolio development
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Culture Society and Citzenship
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 01/24/2019
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MMC 170 - Virtual Design and Simulated Realities Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MMC 160 or approval of the Department Head
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Differentiate between various hardware platforms.
- Design different genres of immersive realities.
- Integrate simulation of experiences using current technologies.
- Apply interactive techniques to game technologies.
- Integrate multiple software packages for pipeline development.
- Create multi-industry based designs for portfolio demonstrations.
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- Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
- Content pipelining
- Head mounted displays
- Mobile and console displays
- Actors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Inverse kinematics
- Collision processing
- Utilization of toolkits and libraries
- Camera, light and audio implementation
- Psychology of gameplay
- User-Interface (UI) design and development
Reference Materials Instructor approved textbook and materials. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Technological Competence
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MMC 225 - Content Management Systems Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 125
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the difference between the three kinds of CMS applications.
- Explain why and when WordPress is a good choice for a CMS.
- Install and configure a WordPress site.
- Create pages and posts in CMS.
- Find and use plugins.
- Manage widgets.
- Find and install themes.
- Customize themes.
- Use documentation on the WordPress Application Programming Interface (API).
- Use CMS sites in portfolios.
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- Installing CMS on localhost
- Getting around Wordpress
- Configure your site
- HTML/CSS template
- Images and themes
- Plugins and widgets
- Header and footer
- Dynamic sidebars
- Page template files
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 11/15/2012
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MMC 231 - Web Commerce Credits: 3 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CIT 125
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define e-commerce.
- Implement a web marketing plan.
- Explain the steps required to set up e-commerce websites.
- Apply principles of effective web design and ongoing site maintenance.
- Describe e-commerce marketing goals.
- Create a fully functional website, including an e-commerce site with a product catalog using software applications.
- Use MySQL and PHP to deliver dynamic web content.
- Apply SEO techniques to rank high in organic web search results.
- Recognize search engine marketing (SEM) for paid search efforts.
- Evaluate a shopping cart provider and set up online payment options.
- Recognize the legal, ethical and tax issues of payments.
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- Electronic commerce and technology infrastructure
- Selling and marketing on the web
- eCommerce Environment: Legal, ethical and tax issues
- Web marketing goals
- Online product promotion
- Site usability
- SEO
- Customer relationship management
- Online catalogs
- Payment gateways
- Transaction and web site security
- Legal and ethical ramifications
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 11/15/2012
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MMC 250 - Three-Dimensional Design for Gaming Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: ART 114
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Draw spines that will create basic geometric shapes using the primitives found in the software.
- Animate models by using basic keyframing techniques.
- Render proper settings in gaming software.
- Interpret 3D views, camera angles and their purpose in 3D environments.
- Apply basic lighting concepts in 3D gaming software.
- Explain keyframe animation.
- Apply basic materials in 3D design models.
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- Spines
- Animation
- Lighting for 3D
- Keyframe animation
- Working with lights
- Viewports
- Interface and tools
- Working with camera angles in 3D
- Portfolio development
Reference Materials Instructor-approved textbook and materials. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 11/04/2014
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MMC 270 - 3D Animation and Design Credits: 3 3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MMC 260
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define animation terminology used for 3D animation.
- Create 3D animated projects using self-created models.
- Integrate 3D animations into other industry programs.
- Demonstrate lighting techniques for 3D design.
- Develop storyboards for camera work in 3D environments.
- Explain the importance of presets and scripts when working with 3D.
- Implement rigging practices into 3D animation.
- Integrate particle and render effects into 3D animation.
- Create 3D scenes demonstrating lighting techniques and effects.
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- 3D animation terminology
- Animation practices
- Rigging
- Particles and effects
- Lighting methods
- Depth maps
- Camera controls
- Exporting elements
Reference Materials Instructor approved textbook and materials. Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 01/24/2019
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MUS 106 - Applied Music 2 Credits: 1 0.5 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 105
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform selected pieces or compose and notate original music.
- Demonstrate vocal, instrumental or composition techniques appropriate to the applicable musical style.
- Interpret standard music notation.
- Develop a repertoire for performance.
- Generate a practice journal.
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- Vocal, instrumental or composition methods
- Music reading
- Repertoire development
- Performance practice
Reference Materials sheet music, internet, CDs Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 110 - College Choir 2 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 109
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform choral music in concert.
- Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
- Develop sight-singing and memorization techniques.
- Develop ensemble performance skills.
- Evaluate musical performances.
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- Phonation
- Articulation
- Sight singing
- Performance etiquette
- Ensemble technique
Reference Materials sheet music, CDs Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 114 - Show Choir 2 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 113
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
- Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
- Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
- Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
- Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
- Evaluate performances.
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- Musical theatre repertoire
- Vocal techniques
- Dance techniques
- Solo and ensemble techniques
- Song interpretation
- Performance etiquette
Reference Materials sheet music, CDs, internet Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 116 - Jazz Ensemble 2 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 115
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
- Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
- Develop jazz performance techniques.
- Perform solo improvisations.
- Compare various jazz styles.
- Evaluate musical performances.
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- Scoring and arranging
- Improvisation
- Performance practice
- Jazz styles
- Ensemble technique
Reference Materials sheet music, CDs Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 127 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 126
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform arrangements in concert.
- Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
- Demonstrate improvisational technique.
- Develop ensemble performance skills.
- Evaluate musical performances.
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- Scoring and arranging
- Improvisation
- Performance etiquette
- Ensemble technique
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 04/15/2014
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MUS 131 - Class Voice 2 Credits: 3 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 130
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe the essential attributes of the Bel Canto technique.
- Demonstrate the Bel Canto technique while performing songs at the intermediate level of difficulty.
- Analyze the similarities and differences between classical and musical theatre vocal styles.
- Analyze the relationship between text and music in various songs from classical and musical theatre repertoire.
- Evaluate performances of songs from classical and musical theatre repertoire.
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- Bel Canto technique
- Musical theatre vocal styles
- Phonation
- Articulation
- Song interpretation
- Performance etiquette
Reference Materials textbook, sheet music, CDs, internet Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 141 - Class Guitar 2 Credits: 3 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 140
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Integrate guitar playing with ensemble technique.
- Develop a set list designed for professional performance.
- Improvise melodies to chord progressions.
- Synthesize guitar skills with performance practice.
- Create accompaniment patterns from lead sheet notation.
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- Scale systems
- Hybrid picking
- Lead sheet improvisation
- Ensemble technique
- Lead and rhythm guitar
- Chord melody
Reference Materials textbook, sheet music, internet, guitar Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 171 - Audio Recording 2 Credits: 3 1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 170
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the relationship between mixing and mastering.
- Demonstrate proper microphone selection and placement for a variety of live and studio recording scenarios.
- Experiment with advanced signal processing, mixing and mastering techniques.
- Create audio recordings in both live and studio environments.
- Evaluate live and studio recordings.
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- Live and studio recording
- Microphone techniques
- Advanced signal processing techniques
- Advanced mixing techniques
- Mastering
Reference Materials textbook, digital audio workstation, music sequencing and editing software. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/19/2016
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MUS 205 - Applied Music 3 Credits: 1 0.5 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 106
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform selected pieces or compose and notate original music.
- Demonstrate vocal, instrumental or composition techniques appropriate to the applicable musical style.
- Interpret standard music notation.
- Develop a repertoire for performance.
- Generate a practice journal.
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- Vocal, instrumental or composition methods
- Music reading
- Repertoire development
- Performance practice
Reference Materials sheet music, internet, CDs Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 206 - Applied Music 4 Credits: 1 0.5 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 205
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform selected pieces or compose and notate original music.
- Demonstrate vocal, instrumental or composition techniques appropriate to the applicable musical style.
- Interpret standard music notation.
- Develop a repertoire for performance.
- Generate a practice journal.
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- Vocal, instrumental or composition methods
- Music reading
- Repertoire development
- Performance practice
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MUS 209 - College Choir 3 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 110
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform choral music in concert.
- Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
- Develop sight-singing and memorization techniques.
- Develop ensemble performance skills.
- Evaluate musical performances.
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- Phonation
- Articulation
- Sight singing
- Performance etiquette
- Ensemble technique
Reference Materials sheet music, CDs Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 210 - College Choir 4 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 209
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform choral music in concert.
- Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
- Develop sight-singing and memorization techniques.
- Develop ensemble performance skills.
- Evaluate musical performances.
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- Phonation
- Articulation
- Sight singing
- Performance etiquette
- Ensemble technique
Reference Materials sheet music, CDs Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 213 - Show Choir 3 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 114
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
- Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
- Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
- Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
- Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
- Evaluate performances.
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- Musical theatre repertoire
- Vocal techniques
- Dance techniques
- Solo and ensemble techniques
- Song interpretation
- Performance etiquette
Reference Materials sheet music, CDs, internet Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 214 - Show Choir 4 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 213
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
- Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
- Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
- Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
- Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
- Evaluate performances.
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- Musical theatre repertoire
- Vocal techniques
- Dance techniques
- Solo and ensemble techniques
- Song interpretation
- Performance etiquette
Reference Materials sheet music, CDs, internet Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 215 - Jazz Ensemble 3 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 116
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
- Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
- Develop jazz performance techniques.
- Perform solo improvisations.
- Compare various jazz styles.
- Evaluate musical performances.
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- Scoring and arranging
- Improvisation
- Performance practice
- Jazz styles
- Ensemble technique
Reference Materials sheet music, CDs Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 216 - Jazz Ensemble 4 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 215
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
- Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
- Develop jazz performance techniques.
- Perform solo improvisations.
- Compare various jazz styles.
- Evaluate musical performances.
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- Scoring and arranging
- Improvisation
- Performance practice
- Jazz styles
- Ensemble technique
Reference Materials sheet music, CDs Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 222 - Class Piano 2 Credits: 3 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 221
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
- Perform major scales and harmonic minor scales.
- Perform chord inversions of major and minor triads.
- Perform dominant seventh chords.
- Perform cadences in major and minor keys.
- Interpret music notation in the grand staff.
- Create multiple accompaniment patterns using lead sheet notation.
- Develop sight-reading and memorization techniques.
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- Grand staff
- Major and minor scales
- Inversions
- Dominant seventh chords
- Cadences
- Lead sheet notation
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MUS 223 - Class Piano 3 Credits: 3 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 222
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
- Perform major scales and all three types of minor scales.
- Distinguish between different types of seventh chords.
- Interpret music notation in the grand staff.
- Create multiple accompaniment patterns using lead sheet notation containing seventh chords.
- Perform and transpose piano works.
Listed Topics
- Grand staff
- Major and minor scales
- Seventh chords
- Lead sheet notation
- Transposition
Reference Materials textbook, sheet music, internet, piano Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 224 - Class Piano 4 Credits: 3 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 223
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
- Perform major scales, minor scales and diatonic modes.
- Distinguish between different types of ninth, eleventh and thirteenth chords.
- Create multiple accompaniment patterns using lead sheet notation containing extended chords.
- Improvise melodies from given chord progressions.
- Create harmonic accompaniment from given melodies.
Listed Topics
- Diatonic modes
- Extended chords
- Lead sheet notation
- Improvisation
- Harmonization
Reference Materials textbook, sheet music, internet, piano Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 226 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 3 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 127
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform arrangements in concert.
- Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
- Demonstrate improvisational technique.
- Develop ensemble performance skills.
- Evaluate musical performances.
Listed Topics
- Scoring and arranging
- Improvisation
- Performance etiquette
- Ensemble technique
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 04/25/2014
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MUS 227 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 4 Credits: 2 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 226
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform arrangements in concert.
- Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
- Demonstrate improvisational technique.
- Develop ensemble performance skills.
- Evaluate musical performances.
Listed Topics
- Scoring and arranging
- Improvisation
- Performance etiquette
- Ensemble technique
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 04/16/2014
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MUS 230 - Class Voice 3 Credits: 3 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 131
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Recognize the essential attributes of various vocal styles and techniques.
- Demonstrate, in performance, vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
- Synthesize vocal styles with their socio-cultural context.
- Analyze the relationship between text and music in songs from various musical styles.
- Evaluate performances of songs from various musical styles.
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- Bel Canto technique
- Musical theatre vocal styles
- Jazz vocal styles
- Pop vocal styles
- Folk vocal styles
- Country vocal styles
- Song interpretation
- Performance etiquette
Reference Materials textbook, sheet music, CDs, internet Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 231 - Class Voice 4 Credits: 3 3 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 230
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Select vocal repertoire that is appropriate for the individual student.
- Recognize the essential attributes of various vocal styles and techniques.
- Demonstrate, in solo and ensemble performances, vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
- Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble singing.
- Analyze the relationship between text and music in solo and ensemble songs from various musical styles.
- Evaluate performances of solo and ensemble songs from various musical styles.
Listed Topics
- Vocal style
- Solo and ensemble techniques
- Repertoire selection
- Song interpretation
- Performance etiquette
Reference Materials textbook, sheet music, CDs, internet Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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MUS 270 - Electronic and Computer Music Credits: 3 1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 119
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the various components of computer-based music production.
- Summarize the development of computer-based music and its impact on the music industry.
- Experiment with advanced electronic music production techniques.
- Create computer-based music recordings.
- Evaluate electronic music compositions.
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- Sequencing
- Editing
- Signal processing
- Mixing
- Synthesizers
- Virtual instruments
- Sampling
- Computer-based music
Reference Materials textbook, internet, digital audio workstation, music sequencing and editing software. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/19/2016
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MUS 271 - Music and Audio in Media Credits: 3 1.5 Lecture Hours 1.5 Studio Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 119
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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the various components of multimedia integration.
- Summarize the development of music videos and their impact on the music industry.
- Experiment with digital image and sound editing.
- Create multimedia recordings.
- Evaluate multimedia products.
Listed Topics
- Digital sound editing
- Digital image editing
- Importing and embedding
- Synchronization
- Multimedia integration
Reference Materials textbook, internet, digital audio workstation, music sequencing and editing software Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/19/2016
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NMT 150 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Technology 1 Credits: 4 4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the NMT Program
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List the bioroute of pertechnetate and other radiopharmaceuticals including route of excretion and organ receiving highest radiation dose.
- Differentiate the different types of radioactive decay, radiation units and the biological effects of radiation.
- Practice “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) principles by learning how to limit radiation exposure to the patient, public, fellow workers and self.
- Apply the rules of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to the receipt and disposal of radioactive materials.
- Perform radioactive dilution and decay calculations using various formulas and graphs.
- Discuss techniques to obtain and analyze data relative to patient care, including problem solving.
Listed Topics
- Radioactivity
- Radiation Units
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Sources of Radiation
- Radiation Protection Guidelines
- Radiation Shielding and Monitoring
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Nuclear Medicine Math
- Patient Care
Reference Materials Current applicable textbooks, versions of software, multimedia and internet access. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/16/2018
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NMT 151 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Technology 2 Credits: 5 5 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 162 and CHM 151
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Obtain pertinent patient history information as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
- Demonstrate the ability to explain the nuclear medicine procedure to the patient.
- Evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure to identify any contraindications prior to the procedure.
- Identify the radiopharmaceutical, dose and route of administration and acquistion parameters for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution by analyzing films of nuclear medicine procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to quantify radiopharmaceutical distribution through computer analysis, mathematical calculations and graphing.
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- Skeletal Imaging
- Gastrointestinal Imaging
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Pulmonary Imaging
- Genitourinary Imaging
- Central Nervous System Imaging
- Infection Imaging
- Thyroid/Endocrine Imaging
- Therapy Procedures
- Miscellaneous Procedures
Reference Materials Current applicable textbooks, versions of software, multimedia and internet access. Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/16/2018
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NMT 161C - Applied Nuclear Medicine Practicum Credits: 3 24 Clinical Hours
Description 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. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Assist with radiopharmaceutical administration for various scan procedures.
- Perform supervised positioning of patients for various scan procedures.
- Perform supervised calculation and setting of instrument and computer parameters.
- Assist with discharge of patient from department.
Listed Topics
- Performing Assisted Scan Procedures:
- Pulmonary
- Cardiovascular
- Hematological
- Renal
- Endocrine
- Skeletal
- Pulmonary
Reference Materials Principles and Practices of Nuclear Medicine. Second Edition
Early and Sodee, C. V. Mosby Company, 1995.
Nuclear Medicine. The Requisites. First Edition
Thrall & Ziessman, C. V. Mosby Company, 1995.
Approved By: Kraft, John Date Approved: 08/26/1987
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