Course Descriptions

PHI 110 - Ethics

• Major ethical theories in the western philosophical tradition.
• Arguments on current ethical issues such as abortion, the death penalty and human rights.
• Comparison/contrast of the competing theories on ethics.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Identify the various philosophical theories by their terms and basic themes.
2. Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of the major philosophical theories.
3. Analyze competing philosophical claims from the different philosophical theories.
4. Evaluate arguments on major issues such as the death penalty, abortion and intelligent design.
5. Correlate the major philosophical traditions with the primary founders and writers in each tradition.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PHS 101 - Physical Science I

• The scientific method
• Measurement in the metric system
• Motion and equilibrium
• Newton’s laws of motion
• Momentum and energy
• Static and current electricity
• Magnetism and electromagnetic induction
• Waves and sound
• Light
• Atoms and the periodic table
• Atomic nucleus and radioactivity
• Elements of chemistry
• How atoms bond and how molecules attract
• Chemical reactions

• Scientific calculator capable of scientific notation, logarithms, and exponents is required.
• Students should be prepared to create computer-generated graphs.
  Students may make use of SCC computer lab facilities outside of class hours as necessary to create graphs.

1. Identify and apply core scientific principles required of all scientific disciplines.
2. Describe introductory energy concepts.
3. Describe the fundamental properties of matter.
4. Identify chemical equations and their parts (coefficients, products, reactants, etc.).
5. Describe basic physics principles related to motion.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PHS 102 - Physical Science II

• Review of scientific principles
• Gravity, projectiles, and satellites
• Fluid mechanics
• Thermal energy and thermodynamics
• Heat transfer and changes of phase
• Mixtures
• Acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions
• Introduction to organic nomenclature
• Rocks and minerals
• Plate tectonics and Earth’s interior
• The solar system
• The stars
• Cosmology

• A scientific calculator capable of scientific notation, logarithms, and exponents is required. 
• Students should be prepared to create computer-generated graphs.
  Students may make use of SCC computer lab facilities outside of class hours as necessary to create graphs.

1. Define and apply science-related vocabulary.
2. Describe behaviors of projectiles and fluids.
3. Describe energy changes, including those involved in phase changes.
4. Classify substances (including mixtures and organic compounds) and reactions (including oxidation-reduction reactions and acid-base reactions).
5. Describe primary geology concepts, including the rock cycle and plate tectonics.
6. Describe the primary features of the solar system and the universe.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PHY 201 - Physics I

• Measurement, Estimating
• Describing Motion:
• Kinematics in One Dimension Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors
• Dynamics: Newton’s Laws of Motion
• Circular Motion; Gravitation
• Work and Energy
• Linear Momentum
• Rotational Motion Static
• Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture
• Fluids
• Oscillations and Waves
• Sound
• Temperature and Kinetic Theory
• Heat
• The Laws of Thermodynamics

• Scientific, graphic calculator (TI series)

1. Explain basic physics principles and concepts in kinematics, linear and rotational dynamics, oscillation and wave, and thermodynamics.
2. Utilize analytical and logical reasoning in solving scientific problems.
3. Utilize effective strategies to collect, verify, and manage information from a variety of sources.
4. Demonstrate oral communication skills in collaborative group work and presentations.
5. Demonstrate competence in the terminology, mathematics, and scientific methods used within the discipline.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PHY 202 - Physics II

• Electric Charge and Electric Field
• Electric Potential
• Electric Currents
• DC Circuits
• Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday’s Law
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Light: Geometric Optics
• The Wave Nature of Light
• Optical Instruments
• The Special Theory of Relativity
• Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom
• Quantum Mechanics of Atoms
• Molecules and Solids
• Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
• Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation

• Scientific, graphic calculator (TI series)

1. Explain basic physics principles and concepts in electricity and magnetism, optics, special relativity, elementary quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and particle physics.
2. Utilize analytical and logical reasoning in solving scientific problems.
3. Utilize effective strategies to collect, verify, and manage information from a variety of sources.
4. Demonstrate oral communication skills in collaborative group work and presentations.
5. Demonstrate competence in the terminology, mathematics, and scientific methods used within the discipline.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PHY 221 - University Physics I

• Metric Unit and Scientific Notation
• Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension
• Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors
• Motion and Force: Dynamics
• Further Applications of Newton’s Laws
• Gravitation and Newton’s Synthesis
• Work and Energy
• Conservation of Energy
• Linear Momentum and Collision
• Rotational Motion about a Fixed Axis
• General Rotation
• Static Equilibrium: Elasticity and Fracture
• Fluids
• Oscillations
• Wave Motion
• Sound
• Temperature, Thermal Expansion, and the Ideal Gas Law
• Kinetic Theory of Gases
• Heat and the first Law of Thermodynamics
• The Laws of Thermodynamics

• Scientific, graphic calculator (TI series)

1. Explain basic physics principles and concepts in kinematics, linear and rotational dynamics, oscillation and wave, and thermodynamics.
2. Utilize analytical and logical reasoning in solving scientific problems.
3. Utilize effective strategies to collect, verify, and manage information from a variety of sources.
4. Demonstrate oral communication skills in collaborative group work and presentations.
5. Demonstrate competence in the terminology, mathematics, and scientific methods used within the discipline.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PHY 222 - University Physics II

• Electric Charge and Electric Field
• Gauss’s Law
• Electric Potential
• Capacitance, Dielectrics, Electric Energy Storage
• DC Circuits
• Magnetism
• Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday’s Law
• AC Circuits
• Maxwell’s Equation and Electromagnetic Waves
• Light: Reflection and Refraction
• Lenses and Optical Instruments
• The Wave Nature of Light; Interference
• Diffraction and Polarization
• Special Theory of Relativity
• Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom
• Quantum Mechanics
• Chapter 40: Quantum Mechanics of Atoms
• Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
• Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation

• Scientific, graphic calculator (TI series)

1. Explain basic physics principles and concept in electricity and magnetism, optics, special relativity, elementary quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and particle physics.
2. Apply fundamental physics principles to obtain qualitative solutions using analytical and logical reasoning.
3. Use appropriate mathematical and computational techniques to obtain quantitative solutions.
4. Analyze experimental results to their theoretical prediction within laboratory environment.
5. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills through group work, lab, and in-class activities, assignment, and report.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PCT 131 - Health, Safety & Environment for Process Industry

• Chemical hygiene/safety
• Case Studies
• Types of Hazards and their effects
• Recognition of hazards of all natures
• Regulatory requirements to mitigate hazards
• Security
• Personal protective equipment
• Hazard controls
• Process safety management
• Alarms and indicator systems
• Process containment and upset controls
• Administrative programs and practices
• Audits, investigations, and reporting
• Work permits
• Safety, health, and environmental monitoring
• Emergency response

• Safety Glasses

1. Identify the types of Safety, Health, and Environmental hazards and the consequences of these hazards within a plant environment.
2. Explain safe chemical hygiene techniques.
3. Describe the various types and applications of hazard controls (administrative, engineering, personal protective equipment) within a plant environment.
4. Explain how each of the fourteen elements of PSM (Process Safety Management) work together for safety of plant personnel.
5. Explain how to respond to various types of emergencies (fires, spills, vapor releases, natural disasters, etc.).
6. Assess the vulnerabilities, risks and threats associated with the process industries (terroristic, cyber security, workplace violence, suspicious activies, etc.).

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PCT 132 - Process Technology - Operations

• Interpretation and Generation of Process Diagrams
• System Commissioning
• Procedure Writing
• Startup Procedures
• Verbal and Written Communications Practices
• Lockout/Tagout
• Field Technician Operations
• Control Room Technician Operations
• Housekeeping, Safety, Health, and Environmental Practices
• Operation during Shift Changes
• Abnormal/Emergency Operations
• Shutdown Procedure
• Maintenance Practices
• Preparation of log sheets
• Emergency response

• Safety Glasses
• Volt-Ohm (VOM) Meter
• Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)

1. Using process diagrams (P&IDs, PFDs) and operating procedures, explain how an operator would startup and operate a plant under normal operating conditions.
2. Explain the major steps performed during startup (initial commissioning, routine startup, and startup following a turnaround) of a process to meet normal operating conditions, including safety and environmental regulations.
3. Determine the roles and responsibilities of a process technician during normal operating activities (shift change, monitoring controls and equipment, sampling, communications, etc.).
4. Given an abnormal situation, determine the appropriate corrective actions to return the process to either a steady-state operation or perform a safe emergency shutdown.
5. Explain the major steps performed during normal shutdown activities, including meeting safety and environmental regulations.
6. Explain steps taken to safely take equipment into and out of service for maintenance and shutdown activities.
7. Adhere to industrial health, safety, and environmental practices.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PCT 133 - Process Technology - Equipment

• Introduction to tools and equipment used in process industries
• Piping, Tubing, Hoses, Valves and Fittings
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Turbines
• Motors and Engines
• Power Transmission and Lubrication
• Heat Exchangers
• Cooling Towers
• Furnances
• Boilers
• Filters and Dryers
• Vessels (Towers, Columns, Reactors, Tanks, Drums)
• Flares
• Process Diagrams

• Safety Glasses
• Volt-Ohm (VOM) Meter
• Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)

1. Describe the appropriate uses of basic hand and power tools.
2. Describe the various types of valves in the process industries.
3. Describe the components of centrifugal pumps.
4. Explain the role of power transmission and lubrication in process industries.
5. Describe common types/applications of flares. 

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PCT 134 - Process Technology - Instrumentation

• Pressure Variables, Elements, and Instrumentation
• Temperature Variables, Elements, and Instruments
• Level Variables, Elements, and Instruments
• Flow Variables, Elements, and Instruments
• Analytical Variables, Elements, and Instruments
• Measurement Devices
• Control Loop Theory
• Controllers
• Sensors, Transmitters, Transducers
• Instrument Air Systems
• Control Valves and Final Control Elements
• Interlocks
• Process Diagrams and Sketching
• Monitoring Variables
• Instrumentation Troubleshooting
• Flares
• Process Diagrams

• Safety Glasses
• Volt-Ohm (VOM) Meter
• Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)

1. Using knowledge of symbols, process diagrams and instrumentation, sketch a simple process diagram, including control loops.
2. Describe the various process variables (flow, level, pressure, temperature, analytical, etc.) found in a plant.
3. Explain how instruments are used to sense, measure, and transmit this information to the control system.
4. Identify the types of control loops (simple and complex) and explain their operation.
5. Identify the components of a closed control loop (primary element, transmitter, controller, transducer, final element) and their interrelationships.
6. Explain typical instrument malfunctions found in control loops and how they may affect a process (cause and effect).

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PCT 135 - Process Technology - Basic Measurements

• Length measurement
• Temperature measurement
• Weight/mass measurement
• Volume measurement
• Pressure measurement
• Electrical meter measurement
• Unit conversion

• Safety Glasses
• Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)

1. Determine the correct measurement tool for many common applications.
2. Perform hand measurements on many common measurement tools with high accuracy and repeatability.
3. Maintain measurement tools with regards to best safety practive and tool life.
4. Convert and use common units interchangeably.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PCT 241 - Process Technology - Systems

• Material storage
• Blending systems
• Refrigeration systems
• Steam systems
• Batch and continuous reactions
• Separation
• Extraction and solvent recovery
• Distillation
• Absorption and dehydration
• Filtration
• Operator responsibility

• Safety Glasses
• Volt-Ohm (VOM) Meter
• Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)

1. Utilize process drawings, process controls, and energy/material balances associated with process systems.
2. Explain the combinations of equipment used in typical unit operations (reaction and separation systems) and the relationships among the different pieces of the equipment.
3. Explain the combinations of equipment used in common utility systems (cooling, heating, gas, etc.) and how they support the various unit operations within a plant.
4. Explain the specific safety, health, and environmental concerns (examples: relief and flare systems, emergency shutdowns, etc.) associated with process systems.
5. Outline the operator’s responsibilities for the safe and efficient operation of systems, including the interaction among the various pieces of equipment within these systems.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PCT 242 - Process Technology - Quality

• Total Quality Management and Economics
• Customer Service and Personal Effectiveness
• Team skills
• Effective teams
• Variance and operating consistency
• Continuous improvement
• Group problem solving
• Basics of statistical process control
• Data collection and control charts
• Control chart data representation and interpretation
• Understanding capabilities of a process

• Safety Glasses
• Volt-Ohm (VOM) Meter
• Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)

1. Explain the effects of the quality movement in the United States and how it has impacted economics and customer expectations.
2. Summarize the importance of everyone understanding and following procedures, policies and documentation (checklists, log books, etc.) to ensure operating consistency, reduce process variability and waste, and to prevent environmental and safety incidents.
3. Explain continuous improvement and how it is used to optimize processes and/or resolve operational issues.
4. Analyze information using process data, control charts and Quality Tools (QT).
5. Determine corrective and/or preventive action(s) as a team using prepared control charts, data analysis, and interpreted process control information.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PCT 243 - Process Technology - Troubleshooting

• Monitoring instruments and equipment
• Relationships between equipment and instruments
• Relationships between systems
• Troubleshooting tools
• Troubleshooting steps
• Troubleshooting exercises or scenarios
• Group problem solving
• Basics of statistical process control
• Data collection and control charts
• Control chart data representation and interpretation
• Understanding capabilities of a process

• Safety Glasses
• Volt-Ohm (VOM) Meter
• Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)

1. Explain how equipment and/or instrument malfunctions may affect a system.
2. Explain the domino effect between inter-related systems (how a malfunction in one system affects another system).
3. Determine a process control problem through monitoring instruments and equipment (collecting data) and effective communication.
4. Use troubleshooting steps and tools to determine the most likely cause(s) to a process control problem and the corrective action(s) to be taken.
5. Adhere to standards of professional behavior.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSC 101 - United Nations I

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Demonstrate an understanding of diplomatic debate and diplomacy.
2. Analyze issues among NATO countries.
3. Examine NATO’s strengths and weaknesses. 

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSC 102 - Special Activities in Political Sciences

• Arab League Councils and their purpose
• Parliamentary language
• The different regions and geographic features of the Middle East
• The history of the Middle East
• The different religions of the Middle East
• Sunni and Shi’a Islam
• The contrasting views in Sharia Law
• The history of a specific country in the Middle East.
• The political situation, the impact of religion on government, and the impact of minority religions on the political situation
• The economic factors that impact the population of the country
• Environmental issues
• The culture of the country and the influence that Islam has on the people
• Western influence within the country and its influence on the population
• Origins of the Arab Israeli conflict
• Colonialism and Palestine
• The ongoing Arab Israeli peace process and its impact on the Middle East
• Oil
• The relationships between the different countries of the region, specifically the influence of Saudi Arabia, Iran and Turkey on Middle Eastern countries.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Describe the history of the Middle East referencing its geography as well as the economy, environment and culture.
2. Describe the history, economy, environment, and culture of a specific country in the Middle East.
3. Analyze the present day political stability of the Middle East, including the Arab-Israeli Conflict.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSC 103 - United Nations II

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Demonstrate an understanding of diplomatic debate and diplomacy.
2. Analyze issues among NATO countries. 
3. Examine NATO’s strengths and weaknesses.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSC 104 - United Nations III

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Demonstrate an understanding of diplomatic debate and diplomacy.
2. Analyze issues among NATO countries.
3. Examine NATO’s strengths and weaknesses. 

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSC 201 - American Government

• Definitions of government and politics.
• Origins and impact of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Emancipation Proclamation, and African American Freedom Struggle documents.
• Federal system and the changing roles of national, state and local government
• Bill of Rights.
• Impact of public opinion on politics.
• Relevance of political parties, including the Federalist papers.
• Campaign and election process.
• Roles of special interest groups.
• Impact of the media on the political process.
• Makeup and function of Congress.
• Power and function of the Presidency.
• Structure and function of the federal bureaucracy.
• Function of the Judiciary.
• Making of public policy.
• Making of foreign policy.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Examine the nature of a democratic republic and the influence of federalism on the US government.
2. Evaluate how the first amendment has impacted our progression in civil rights and ensuring our civil liberties.
3. Analyze the influence of interest groups and the media on the political process.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSC 206 - Politics of the Middle East

• The impact of Islam on the region
• Political boundaries in the region and their significance
• Sunni and Shi’a Islam
• Sharia Law
• Tribal society
• Imperialism and the post-Ottoman territories
• History of a specific country
• The impact of religion on government
• Minority religions’ influence on the political situation
• The economic factors that impact the population of the country
• Environmental issues
• The culture of the country
• Islam’s influence on the people
• Western influence within the country and its influence on the population

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Describe the history of the Middle East referencing its georgraphy as well as the economy, environment and culture of a specific Middle Eastern nation.
2. Describe the history, economy, environment, and culture of a specific country in the Middle East.
3. Anallyze the present day political stability of the Middle East, including the Arab Israeli Conflict.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSC 215 - State and Local Government

• The Setting of State and Local Government
• Intergovernmental Relations
• Political Parties and Interest Groups
• Political Participation and Elections
• State and Local Legislatures
• Governors, Bureaucrats, and Mayors
• Courts, Police and Corrections
• Financing State and Local Government
• State and Local Policy Making

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Discuss the origins and practice of federalism.
2. Discuss different methods of political participation.
3. Discuss how the three branches of government operate in the states.
4. Discuss the functions of local government.
5. Examine the Constitution.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSC 220 - Introduction to International Relations

• Foundations of international relations: understanding interests, interactions and international institutions.
• War and peace.
• Domestic politics and war.
• International institutions and war.
• International political economy: trade, economic patterns, financial and monetary relations, wealth and poverty.
• Transnational politics; advocacy groups, human rights, terrorism, and global environment.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Explain theories and framework of international relations.
2. Examine the main historical, political, economic, and environmental issues that shape the current world.
3. Analyze the interaction and balance of power in world politics, discussing the main powers, leaders and other influencers. 

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PNR 110 - Fundamentals of Nursing

•    Health & Wellness
•    Health Care Delivery System
•    Community Based-Practice
•    Legal Principles
•    Ethics
•    Evidence-Based Practice

Process in Nursing Care:

•    Critical thinking
•    Nursing Process
•    Informatics & Documentation
•    Communication
•    Patient Education
•    Managing Patient Care

Essentials for Nursing Practice: 

•    Infection Prevention and Control
•    Administering Medications
•    Vital Signs
•    Fluid
•    Electrolyte
•    Acid-Based Balances

Promoting Psychosocial Health:

•    Caring in Nursing Practice
•    Cultural Diversity
•    Spiritual Health
•    Growth & Development
•    Self-Concept & Sexuality
•    Stress & Coping
•    Loss & Grief

Promoting Physical Health:

•    Exercise & Activity
•    Safety, Hygiene
•    Oxygenation
•    Sleep
•    Pain Management
•    Nutrition
•    Urinary & Bowel Elimination
•    Immobility
•    Skin Integrity & Wound Care
•    Sensory Alterations
•    Surgical Patient

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Participate in the Nursing Process within the scope of practice of the Practical Nurse. (PLO 2)
2. Verbalize the impact that cultural beliefs and values have in the performance of nursing skills. (PLO 2)
3. Perform data collection and evidenced based nursing interventions for holistic care of individuals. (PLO 2/6)
4. Utilize accepted principles and procedures for providing safe and effective nursing care in the performance of psycho motor skills. (PLO 1)
5. Apply principles and techniques of therapeutic communication, at a beginning level, with patients, family members, staff, peers and faculty. (PLO 3)
6. Participate in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, as assigned by the registered nurse, to support positive individual and organizational outcomes in a safe and cost-effective manner. (PLO 4)
7. Demonstrate appropriate actions regarding nursing practice consistent with professional values and ethical, legal, and regulatory guidelines. (PLO 5)
8. Recall principles of dimensional analysis to correctly calculate drug dosages.

• Identity Verification
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• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
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• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PNR 120 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Compare and contrast the normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations. (PLO 2)
2. Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluations and treatments. (PLO 2)
3. Identify common nursing interventions, rationales, and expected outcomes related to client teaching for individual management of selected common disease processes. (PLO 2)
4. Demonstrate competency in selected advanced nursing skills and interventions utilizing principles of safety. (PLO 1)
5. Demonstrate critical thinking by combining knowledge of selected disease processes and assessment data to formulate desired outcomes. (PLO 2)
6. Collaborate and communicate with other health care providers to resolve, improve, or provide optimal care for client disease processes. (PLO 4)
7. Discuss the use of therapeutic communication skills and cultural competency. (PLO 3)
8. Examine the roles of the Practical Nurse and professional values in caring for the medical/surgical patient in a variety of health care settings. (PLO 5)

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PNR 121 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology

• Dimensional analysis approach to solving dosage calculations
• Legal aspects affecting drug administration and principles of pharmacology
• Prototype drugs within specific classifications:
  • Chemotherapeutic Agents
  • Drugs acting of the Immune System
  • Drugs acting on the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
  • Drugs acting on the Autonomic Nervous System
  • Drugs acting on the Endocrine System
  • Drugs acting on the Cardiovascula System
  • Drugs acting on the Renal System
  • Drugs acting on the Respirtory System
  • Drugs acting on the Gastrointestinal System

• Calculator (No graphing calculators)
• ATI-PN materials for first semester students
• Nursing Uniform as outlined in the Practical Nursing Program Handbook
• Spartanburg Community College Practical Nursing Sutdent Handbook - Current academic year
• SCC Student Planner and Handbook - Current academic year

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Identify the mechanism of action, adverse effects, contraindications, side effects, drug/food interactions and nursing considerations of pharmacological therapies. (PLO 1)
2. Discuss the use of informatics and safe administration of pharmacological and parenteral therapies. (PLO 1)
3. Calculate dosages for patients receiving pharmacological and parenteral therapies. (PLO 1)
4. Discuss patient safety concerns and pertinent data (labs, vital signs, allergies, potential interactions) related to administration of pharmacological and parenteral therapies. (PLO1)
5. Identify common classifications of medications and safety assessments to make prior to administering them. (PLO 1)

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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PNR 130 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II

• Cardiac Disorders
• Respiratory Disorders

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Compare and contrast the normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations. (PLO 2)
2. Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluations and treatments. (PLO 2)
3. Identify common nursing interventions, rationales, and expected outcomes related to client teaching for individual management of selected common disease processes. (PLO 2)
4. Demonstrate competency in selected advanced nursing skills and interventions utilizing principles of safety. (PLO 1)
5. Demonstrate critical thinking by combining knowledge of selected disease processes and assessment data to formulate desire outcomes. (PLO 2)

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PNR 140 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III

• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Elimination Disorders
• Nutrition

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Compare and contrast the normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations. (PLO 2)
2. Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluations and treatments. (PLO 2)
3. Identify common nursing interventions, rationales, and expected outcomes related to client teaching for individual management of selected common disease processes. (PLO 2)
4. Demonstrate competency in selected advanced nursing skills and interventions utilizing principles of safety. (PLO 1)
5. Demonstrate critical thinking by combining knowledge of selected disease processes and assessment data to formulate desire outcomes. (PLO 2)
6. Collaborate and communicate with other health care providers to resolve, improve, or provide optimal care for client disease processes. (PLO 4)
7. Discuss the use of therapeutic communication skills and cultural competency. (PLO 3)
8. Examine the roles of the Practical Nurse and professional values in caring for the medical/surgical patient in a variety of health care settings. (PLO 5)

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PNR 154 - Maternal/Infant/Child Nursing

• Legal Ethical
• Loss and Dereavement
• Fluid and Electrolyte
• Nursing Care of the High Risk Newborn
• Hemolytic Disease and Congenital Anomalies of the Newborn
• Acquied Disorders of the Newborn
• Cellular Alterations (Pediatric Cancer)
• Pain Management
• Care of the Hospitalized Child
• Chronic Illness

OB: 

• Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and the postpartum period
• Conception and fetal development
• Pain management during labor
• Fetal assessment in the antepartum and intrapartum periods
• Postpartum complications

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Identify and apply Erik Erikson’s stages of Growth and Development to the Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age and Adolescent patient population.
2. Identify and analyze commonly occurring health problems and or disease processes of the Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age and Adolescent patient population.
3. Compare and contrast the etiology, clinical manifestations, assessment strategies, medication and the therapeutic management utilized in the nursing care infants, Toddler, Preschool, School Age and Adolescent patient population.
4. Identify and incorporate developmentally appropriate psychosocial tasks, milestones and risk factors for abuse, neglect and nonviolent trauma related to the pediatric population across the lifespan.
5. Analyze and interpret an electronic fetal monitor strip for signs of fetal compromise/acidosis.
6. Identify appropriate nursing interventions for the treatment of the potentially hypoxic/acidotic fetus.
7. Apply classroom theory to identify women at increased risk for complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period (e.g., preterm labor, antepartum hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, etc.)
8. Devise and develop a nursing plan of care for an antepartum/intraparutm/postpartum/or neonatal client. 
9. Provide situation-appropriate care to female patients and normal newborns. 

• Identity Verification
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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PNR 180 - Nursing Seminar

• Students are required to complete 60 hours of clinical. 
• Management of a caseload of patients in the clinical setting. 

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F =   0 - 59

1. Apply and integrate appropriate critical thinking skills and knowledge in the care of the adult population with acute life-threatening illnesses or chronic medical-surgical needs.
2. Participate in the nursing process to provide individualized, safe, and effective nursing care in a structured setting under supervision; to include documenting (according to institution policies) disease processes, medication effects treatments, etc. in timely manner.
3. Practice appropriate professional behavior, accountability, responsibility, and verbal and non-verbal communication skills with clients, significant others, and all members of the healthcare team.
4. Reinforce and/or implement the teaching plan developed and delegated by the registered nurse to promote the health of individuals, incorporating teaching, and learning principles.
5. Demonstrate an environment of confidentiality, caring and support of the client’s decisions regarding culture, values, beliefs, and lifestyles through an interdisciplinary approach. 

• Identity Verification
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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSY 103 - Human Relations

• Human Relations: A background
• Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Human Relations
• Self-Awareness and Self-Disclosure
• Attitudes
• Personal and Organizational Values
• Motivation: Increasing Productivity
• Communication and Human Relations
• People, Groups, and their Leaders
• Teams in Quality Organizations
• Stress and Stress Management
• Business Ethics and social Responsibility
• Human Relations and Your Future Success

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Trace the development of the human relations movement along with associated personal and organizational values.
2. Describe factors related to individual success.
3. Summarize motivation in the workplace.
4. Describe leadership issues.
5. Identify factors involved in workplace communication.
6. List contemporary workplace issues.

• Identity Verification
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• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSY 201 - General Psychology

• Psychological methods of research
• Biological basis for behavior
• Human growth and development
• Sensation and perception
• States of consciousness
• Learning
• Memory
• Personality
• Psychological disorders
• Therapeutic techniques
• Social psychology

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Explain scientific approaches and psychological methods of research.
2. Describe the physiological basis of behavior.
3. Describe the major issues of the developing person.
4. Differentiate between the various states of consciousness.
5. Explain the principles and applications of memory.
6. Describe the perspectives of personality.
7. Differentiate between the clinical features of and the treatment for the psychological disorders.

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• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development

• Basic genetics and gene interactions
• Prenatal development, birth and parenting
• Physical, cognitive, and social development during infancy and early childhood
• Physical, cognitive, and social development during middle childhood and adolescence
• Physical, cognitive, and social development during early, middle, and late adulthood.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Distinguish the effects of heredity and environment on prenatal development, birth, and parenting.
2. Explain the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of infancy and early childhood.
3. Analyze the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of middle childhood and adolescence.
4. Describe the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur during early, middle, and late adulthood.

• Identity Verification
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• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
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• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology

• Historical overview of abnormal psychology
• Research methods
• Psychological perspectives
• Classification and assessment of abnormal behavior
• Dissociative disorders
• Somatoform disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Mood disorders
• Psychotic disorders
• Sexual disorders including gender identity disorder
• Personality disorders
• Childhood disorders

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Apply the biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and sociocultural perspectives to explain maladaptive behavior.
2. Differentiate between the clinical features of and treatment for disorders of adulthood.
3. Differentiate between the clinical features of and treatment for disorders of childhood.

• Identity Verification
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• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

PSY 214 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child

• Historical perspective
• Disabilities
• Gifted/talented
• Intervention strategies
• Legal issues
• Labeling
• Assessment
• Supports
• Diversity
• Family issues

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

1. Describe characteristics of children with various disabilities.
2. Discuss factors related to children who are gifted and/or talented.
3. Trace the development of services to children with exceptionalities from a historical perspective.
4. Explain legal issues pertaining to children with exceptionalities.
5. Describe how issues related to diversity and the family impact persons with exceptionalities.
6. Demonstrate selected teaching/treatment strategies useful in working with exceptional children.
7. Identify resources to assist children with special needs.

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• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
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• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
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• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 102 - Radiology Patient Care Procedures

• Professionalism
• Ethics and Morals
• Diversity
• Safety and transferring of patients
• Vital signs
• Patient history
• Medical emergencies
• Aseptic technique
• Contrast media
• Fractures

• Pencil for all tests

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Demonstrate appropriate patient interaction with emphasis on professionalism, moral and ethics.
2. Identify and describe the correct technique for evaluating and meeting the physical needs of the patient.
3. Demonstrate proper methods for safety, transfer, and positioning of a patient.
4. Analyze and choose the concept appropriate to provide the medical action needed during an acute situation.
5. Identify means of infection control through aseptic and non-aseptic techniques.
6. List contrast media used in radiographic studies.
7. List drugs used during medical emergencies for allergic reactions.

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• Online Behavior
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• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 105 - Radiographic Anatomy

• Organization of the body in planes, body sections and body cavities
• Cells and tissues
• Integumentary system
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Nervous system
• Senses
• Endocrine system
• Blood
• Cardiovascular system
• Lymphatic system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
• Urinary system
• Reproductive system

• Computer with internet access
  View computer requirements for the online portion of the course.
• Word processing software (must be able to save WORD format)
• Antivirus software.
• Colored pencils may be used for diagram identification.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Identify all the body systems of the human body.
2. Match all organs in the human body to the correct body system to which they are a part of.
3. Locate the organs of the body systems in the correct cavities of the human body.
4. Explain the function of each body system and organs of the human body.
5. Apply knowledge of organs in the body system to determine injury and pathological conditions to the human body.
6. Use basic word roots, suffixes and prefixes accurately to build and decode medical terms. 

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• Academic Integrity
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• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 110 - Radiographic Imaging I

• Radiation and its discovery
• The X-ray beam
• Image formation
• Radiographic quality
• Radiographic film
• Image receptors
• Image processing
• Computed and digital radiography principles
• Technique conversions

• Computer with internet access
  View computer requirements for the online portion of the course.
• Word processing software (must be able to save WORD format)
• Antivirus software.
• Colored pencils may be used for diagram identification.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Recognize and articulate the foundational development of modern radiography.
2. Differentiate between rays comprising the electromagnetic spectrum with emphasis on the characteristics and production of x-radiation.
3. Apply basic principles in the production of a radiographic image.
4. Summarize the construction and significance of medical radiographic film.
5. Apply the principles pertinent to radiographic cassettes and intensifying screens for image production.
6. Identify and describe components of the processing area which affect quality radiographic imaging.
7. Summarize and compare the principles of digital and computerized radiography to conventional radiography.
8. Calculate and employ formulas for technique conversions.

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• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 115 - Radiographic Imaging II

• Radiographic Qualities: Density, Contrast, Detail, Distortion, and Latitude
• Production of scatter radiation
• Reduction of scatter radiation
• Influencing factors affecting radiographs
• Technique charts
• Automatic exposure control
• Tomography
• Magnification radiography
• Sensitometry
• Quality control for radiographic processing
• Utilization of computed radiography and digital radiography

• Computer with internet access
  View computer requirements for the online portion of the course.
• Word processing software (must be able to save WORD format)
• Antivirus software.
• Colored pencils may be used for diagram identification.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Analyze and critique radiographic images for quality factors.
2. Apply the basic radiographic principles when utilizing both digital and computed radiography.
3. Evaluate different methods of Image acquisition.
4. Recognize and describe various PACS and archiving capabilities.
5. Compare and contrast conventional radiographic systems to digital systems.

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• Academic Integrity
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• Online Behavior
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• Student Help Services
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RAD 121 - Radiographic Physics

• Systems of Measurement
• Structure of Matter
• Electricity
• Electromagnetism
• Rectification
• Production of X-Rays
• Components of the X-Ray Circuit
• Imaging Intensification
• Automatic Exposure Control
• Computed Tomography

• Computer with internet access
  View computer requirements for the online portion of the course.
• Word processing software (must be able to save WORD format)
• Antivirus software.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Identify basic concepts of radiation science to include systems of measurement and the structure of matter.
2. Differentiate among basic concepts of electricity.
3. Differentiate between the principles and concepts of electromagnetism.
4. Identify the principles and concepts of rectification.
5. Summarize the properties and production of x-rays.
6. Relate the parts of the radiographic tube to its efficient operation.
7. Organize the components of the x-ray circuit in the appropriate working order.
8. Recognize the principles and functioning of the image intensification system.
9. Indicate the principles of the automatic exposure control system.
10. Identify the principles of CT.

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RAD 130 - Radiographic Procedures I

• Positioning Terminology
• General Considerations for Radiography
• Abdomen Radiography
• Chest Radiography
• Upper Extremity Radiography
• Shoulder Girdle Radiography

• Pencil for all tests.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Select appropriate radiographic principles for perforing rutine and non-rutine radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle.
2. Communicate clearly to patients, radiographers, and other health care personnel when performing routine and non-routine radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle.
3. Determine appropriate radiation protection principles for the performance of routine and non-routine radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle.
4. Identify radiographic anatomy on completed images of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle.
5. Critique radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle to determine radigraphic quality in regards to: positioning accurace, expsure factors, demonstration of anatomy, and other technical points.

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• Academic Integrity
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• Attendance
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RAD 136 - Radiographic Procedures II

• Contrast Media
• Digestive System Radiography
• Lower Extremity Radiography
• Bony Thorax Radiography
• Vertebral Column Radiography

• Pencil for all tests.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Select appropriate radiographic principles for performing routine and non-routine radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column.
2. Communicate clearly to patients, radiographers, and other health care personnel when performing routine and non-routine radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column.
3. Determine appropriate radiation protection principles for the performance of routine and non-routine radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column.
4. Identify radiographic anatomy on completed images of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column.
5. Critique radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, digestive system, lower extremity and vertebral column to determine radiographic quality in regards to: positioning accuracy, exposure factors, demonstration of anatomy, and other technical points.

• Identity Verification
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• Academic Integrity
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• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
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RAD 153 - Applied Radiography I

• Professionalism
• Program policies and procedures
• Clerical duties
• Transportation of patients
• X-ray Equipment
• Radiation Protection
• Aseptic technique
• Chest procedures
• Abdomen procedures

• Proper uniforms and accessories (refer to dress code)
• Clinical packet
• Time cards
• Competency book
• Radiologic Technology Program Student Handbook.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Communicate and work effectively with the healthcare professionals and patients while demonstrating appropriate radiographic skills.
2. Perform radiographic procedures tasks.
3. Practice professional development activities to improve radiographic skills.
4. Demonstrate compliance to Radiologic Technology Program policies and procedures.

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• Academic Integrity
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• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
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RAD 176 - Applied Radiography III

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Patient Care
• Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures
• Image Evaluation
• Radiation Protection
• Equipment Operation

• Proper uniforms and accessories (refer to dress code)
• Clinical packet
• Time cards
• Competency book
• Radiologic Technology Program Student Handbook.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Communicate and work effectively with the healthcare professionals and patients while demonstrating appropriate radiographic skills. 
2. Perform radiographic procedures and tasks.
3. Practice professional development activities to improve radiographic skills.
4. Demonstrate adherence to Radiologic Technology Program policies and procedures.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 201 - Radiation Biology

• Introduction to radiation protection
• Radiation types and sources
• Interaction of x-rays and matter
• Radiation quantities and units
• Radiation monitoring
• Molecular and cellular radiation biology
• Early effects of radiation on the organ systems
• Late effects of radiation on the organ systems
• Dose limits for exposure to radiation
• Equipment design for radiation protection
• Radiation protection for the patient
• Radiation protection for the occupational personnel
• Radioisotopes and radiation protection

• Computer with internet access
  View computer requirements for the online portion of the course.
• Word processing software (must be able to save WORD format)
• Antivirus software.
• Colored pencils may be used for diagram identification.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Explain how different sources of radiation produce radiant energy.
2. Evaluate the biologic interactions or radiation on cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the human body.
3. Explain the units of measurement for radiant energy and how each applies to various mediums.
4. Discuss various radiation monitoring devices and the importance of their use in the radiology profession.
5. Apply principles of radiation protection to be used in various situations related to diagnostic radiography.
6. List NCRP standards used to provide radiation protection and safety in diagnostic radiography.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 205 - Radiographic Pathology

• General Pathologic Terms
• Disease Processes of the Musculoskeletal System
• Disease Processes of the Respiratory System
• Disease Processes of the Abdomen and Hepatobiliary System
• Disease Processes of the Digestive System
• Disease Processes of the Cardiovascular System
• Disease Processes of the Central Nervous System
• Disease Processes of the Genitourinary System

• Computer with internet access
  View computer requirements for the online portion of the course.
• Word processing software (must be able to save WORD format)
• Antivirus software.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Describe the general principles and terms of pathology.
2. Classify diseases, definitions, etiology, treatment, and prognosis along with radiographic procedures or examination and diagnosis for diseases relating to:
   • Musculoskeletal system
   • Respiratory system
   • Abdominal and Hepatobiliary system
   • Gastrointestinal system
   • Genitourinary system
   • Central Nervous System
   • Cardiovascular
3. Describe the radiographic appearance of diseases of each body system.
4. Identify the appropriate technical changes required to best demonstrate each pathological condition.
5. Research a specific pathology for written and radiographic presentation.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
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• Online Confidentiality
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RAD 225 - Selected Radiographic Topics

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Radiographic Procedures
• Patient Management
• Image Production
• Radiation Biology and Protection
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Testing Taking Strategies

• Computer with internet access
  View computer requirements for the online portion of the course.
• Word processing software (must be able to save WORD format)
• Antivirus software.
• Pencil for all tests, ring-binder and notebook paper
• All radiologic technology required textbooks

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Use test taking strategies to enhance performance on mock registry exams.
2. Apply the principles of image acquisition and evaluation.
3. Apply the principles related to performance of radiographic procedures.
4. Apply the principles of Equipment operation and Quality Control.
5. Apply principles of radiation protection for occupational workers and the general public.
6. Apply the principles of patient care and education in the imaging department.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 230 - Radiographic Procedures III

• Skull Radiography
• Facial Bones and Paranasal Sinuses Radiography
• Biliary System Radiography
• Urinary System Radiography
• Trauma and Surgical Radiography
• Interventional Radiographic Procedures
• Cross-Sectional Anatomy

• Pencil for all tests.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Select appropriate and non-routine radiographic examinations of the skull, facial bones, biliary and urinary systems, to include trauma and surgical exams.
2. Determine appropriate radiation protection principles when performing routine and non-routine radiographic examinations of the skull, facial bones, biliary and urinary systems, to include trauma and surgical exams.
3. Critique radiographic images of the skull, facial bones, biliary and urinary systems to determine radiographic quality in regards to: positioning accuracy, exposure factors, demonstration of anatomy, and other technical points.
4. Identify various specialized radiologic procedures performed within the interventional radiology suite.

• Identity Verification
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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 256 - Advanced Radiography I

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Patient Care
• Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures
• Image Evaluation
• Radiation Protection
• Equipment Operation

• Proper uniforms and accessories (refer to dress code)
• Clinical packet
• Time cards
• Competency book
• Radiologic Technology Program Student Handbook

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Communicate and work effectively with the healthcare professionals and patients while demonstrating appropriate radiographic skills. 
2. Perform radiographic procedures and tasks. 
3. Practice professional development activities to improve radiographic skills.
4. Demonstrate adherence to Radiologic Technology Program policies and procedures.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 268 - Advanced Radiography II

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Patient Care
• Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures
• Image Evaluation
• Radiation Protection
• Equipment Operation

• Proper uniforms and accessories (refer to dress code)
• Clinical packet
• Time cards
• Competency book
• Radiologic Technology Program Student Handbook

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Communicate and work effectively with the healthcare professionals and patients while demonstrating appropriate radiographic skills. 
2. Perform radiographic procedures and tasks. 
3. Practice professional development activities to improve radiographic skills.
4. Demonstrate adherence to Radiologic Technology Program policies and procedures.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 278 - Advanced Radiography III

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Patient Care
• Radiographic Anatomy and Procedures
• Image Evaluation
• Radiation Protection
• Equipment Operation

• Proper uniforms and accessories (refer to dress code)
• Clinical packet
• Time cards
• Competency book
• Radiologic Technology Program Student Handbook

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Communicate and work effectively with the healthcare professionals and patients while demonstrating appropriate radiographic skills. 
2. Perform radiographic procedures and tasks.
3. Practice professional development activities to improve radiographic skills.
4. Demonstrate adherence to Radiologic Technology Program policies and procedures.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 282 - Imaging Practicum

• Quality Management
• Pharmacology
• Venipuncture
• Electrocardiography

• Pencil for all tests, calculator

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Integrate knowledge of radiographic procedures, imaging, and radiation protection to quality assurance and quality control in the radiology department. 
2. Analyze data collected for quality control tests as related to equipment performance. 
3. Identify the radiographer’s role in medication and their administration to the patient.
4. Demonstrate proper venipuncture skills in a simulated situation.
5. Describe the basic principles of electrocardiography (ECG).

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RAD 283 - Imaging Practicum

• Interventional Radiology
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Mammography
• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiation Oncology
• Ultrasound

• Proper uniform and accessories (refer to dress code)
• Daily clinical records
• Time cards
• Radiologic Technology Program Student Handbook

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Communicate and work effectively with the healthcare professionals and patients within four of the following special imaging modalities: Interventional Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology and Ultrasound.
2. Assist in the performance of a procedure(s) in four of the following special imaging modalities under the direct observation of a qualified practitioner: Interventional Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology and Ultrasound.
3. Identify the basic principles of four of the following special imaging modalities: Interventional Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology and Ultrasound.
4. Describe how diagnostic radiography complements the special imaging modalities.
5. Demonstrate adherence to Radiologic Technology Program policies and procedures while rotating through the various special imaging modalities.

• Identity Verification
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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RDG 032 - Developmental Reading

• Reading Strategies
• Vocabulary Skills
• Main idea
• Patterns of Organization
• Inference

• 3-ring notebook
• Notebook dividers
• College-level dictionary
• USB
• Pens and pencils
• Stapler
• Highlighter
• Access to a computer capable of formatting documents in Word or RTF
• Internet access

1. Apply reading strategies for previewing new information, integrating knowledge and recalling information
2. Determine word meaning using vocabulary skills;
3. Identify the main idea of a reading selection by determining the topic and key details;
4. Analyze the organizational patterns of texts;
5. Employ inferential skills to draw conclusions.

• Identity Verification
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• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
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RDG 100 - Critical Reading

• Vocabulary Skills
• Main Idea and Supporting Details
• Patterns of Organization
• Inference
• Critical Thinking

• 3-ring notebook
• Notebook dividers
• College-level dictionary
• USB, pens and pencils
• Stapler
• Highlighter
• Access to a computer capable of formatting documents in Word or RTF
• Internet access

1. Identify the topic and pattern of organization of a selected passage by applying active reading strategies.
2. Determine the explicit and implied main idea of a selected passage by using the topic and pattern of organization.
3. Annotate a passage by identifying and organizing key points in a text.
4. Communicate effectively by writing reflectively and responding orally to a text.

• Identity Verification
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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
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• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
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• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
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RWR 100 - Integrated Transitional Reading and English (Non-Degree Credit)

• Summary of Texts
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Composition writing
• Revision

• 3-ring notebook
• Notebook dividers
• College-level dictionary
• USB
• Pens and pencils
• Stapler
• Highlighter
• Access to a computer capable of formatting documents in Word or RTF
• Internet access

1. Summarize a text to include annotating and outlining.
2. Evaluate the relevance, quantity, and quality of ideas and information in establishing a claim.
3. Compose a variety of compositions to include a functional thesis statement/topic sentence, adequate and specific support, coherence, academic style, and mechanical proficiency.
4. Incorporate relevant ideas and words of other writers through paraphrase and quotations.
5. Revise a text and a self-generated composition for direction, support, coherence, and mechanical proficiency.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

REL 101 - Introduction to Religion

• History, terms and beliefs of the major world religions.
• Comparing and contrasting competing claims of the various traditions about the afterlife, the problem of evil, human nature and other topics.
• Evaluate current events that are impacted by the various religious traditions covered in the course.

• None

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Identify the different definitions of religion, along through written exams and class papers.
2. Analyze and explicate various categories used in comparative religion, such as Ritual, Ethics and Doctrine through class discussion and class papers.
3. Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of the various definitions of religion on exams and class discussion.
4. Evaluate current events that involve religious traditions and apply understandings of basic terms and history through class discussion.
5. Summarize and compare the various examples from specific traditions of categories such as Ritual, Ethics, and Doctrine through exams and papers.

• Identity Verification
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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
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• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

REL 104 - Early Christian History and Literature

• History, themes and content of New Testament literature.
• Major historical, cultural and literary influences on Early Christian literature.
• Explore competing understandings of various passages in New Testament writings.

• Any version of the Bible

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Identify cultural and historical influences on Early Christianity through written exams and class papers.
2. Analyze and explicate the various forms of literature found in the New Testament through class discussion and written exams.
3. Articulate and compare the differing theologies found in various literary forms in the New Testament through class discussion and written exams.
4. Analyze competing interpretations of key New Testament passages through class discussion and papers.
5. Explicate competing claims about non-canonical documents found in current popular media through class discussions and papers.

• Identity Verification
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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

REL 105 - Early Jewish History and Literature

• History, themes and content of Hebrew Bible literature.
• Major historical, cultural and literary influences on Hebrew Bible literature.
• Explore competing understandings of various passages in Hebrew Bible writings.

• Any version of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Identify historical and cultural influences on Early Judaism through written exams and class papers.
2. Analyze and explicate different types of literature found in the Hebrew Bible through class discussion and written exams.
3. Articulate different theological positions found in the various literary genres of the Hebrew Bible through class discussion and written exams.
4. Analyze competing interpretations of key Hebrew Bible passages through class discussion and papers.
5. Explicate competing claims about canonical and non-canonical documents found in current popular media through class discussion and papers.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

REL 201 - Religions of the World

• History, terms and beliefs of the major world religions.
• Comparing and contrasting competing claims of the various traditions about the afterlife, the problem of evil, human nature and other topics.
• Evaluate current events that are impacted by the various religious traditions covered in the course.

• Computer with Internet access
• Ability to format documents in .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .html format.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Identify the characteristics of various forms of religion through written exams and class papers.
2. Analyze and explicate differing theologies of various religious traditions on death, evil, human nature and other topics through class discussion and class papers.
3. Articulate the meanings of basic terminology of specific religious traditions through class discussion and written exams.
4. Evaluate current events that involve religious traditions and apply understandings of basic terms and history through class discussion.
5. Summarize and compare the various religious traditions’ answers to basic questions such as how to overcome human evil, what is human nature on a chart outlining these issues.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 101 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

• Review of the pulmonary system and terms
• Review of the cardiac systemm and terms
• Review of the diffusin. laws and terms
• Review of the gas laws as they pertain to the respiratory system
• Review of oxygenation transport
• Review of ventilation
• Introduction to acid-base balance as it relates to ventilation
• Introoductin to the terminology and legal aspects of the AARC, NBRC, CoArC
• Introduction to factors involving patient safety
• Introduction to ethical issues as they involve the hospital environment

• A four function mathematical calculator

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.
2. Apply the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system to ventilation.
3. Define and identify lung volumes, capacities and flow measurements to include their normal.
4. Apply the factors that involve diffusion of gases within the body.
5. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.
6. Explain the factors that are involved in oxygen transport throughout the body.
7. Explain the factors that involve the moveent of carbon dioxide and its role in acid-base balance.
8. Explain the effects of aging, high altitude, and high pressure environments on the cardiopulmonary system.
9. Define and explain the purposes f the AARC, NBRC, CoARC and patient safety.
10. Summarize the ethical and legal implications of medical care

• Identity Verification
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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
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• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 111 - Pathophysiology

• Introduction to Physical Assessment
• Oxygenation and ventilation failure
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - ARDS
• Chest trauma
• Sleep disorder breathing
• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis - TB

• A four function mathematical calculator

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Apply the procedures associated with the bedside assessment of the patient to include the patient interview, physical exam, evaluation of oxygenation status, interpretation of pulmonary functions, the electrocardiogram, radiographs and special procedures.
2. Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of oxygenation and ventilation failure.
3. Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of asthma.
4. Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to include rehabilitation.
5. Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome.
6. Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of chest trauma.
7. Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of pneumonia.
8. Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of sleep disorder breathing.
9. Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatments of tuberculosis.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 121 - Respiratory Skills I

• principles of infection control
• procedures associated with the bedside assessment of the patient
• patient safety, communication and record keeping
• storage and delivery systems of medical gases
• delivery of medical gas therapy
• delivery of humidity and bland aerosol therapy
• administration of medicated aerosol modalities
• ethical and legal implications of medical care
• factors of communication related to cultural diversity in the health care setting

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Explain the principles of infection control.
2. Demonstrate the procedures associated with the bedside assessment of the patient.
3. Simulate proper patient safety, communication and record keeping.
4. Evaluate the storage and delivery systems of medical gases.
5. Administer the delivery of medical gas therapy.
6. Illustrate the delivery of humidity and bland aerosol therapy.
7. Demonstrate the proper administration of medicated aerosol modalities.
8. Analyze quality assurance and outcomes assessment in respiratory care. 
9. Practice evidenced based care. 
10. Evaluate statistics used in respiratory care research.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 123 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology

• Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiac System
• Basic operation of a fluid filled system
• Arterial Pressure Monitoring
• Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring
• Pharmacologic influences on hemodynamics
• Monitoring patients in shock

• Students are expected to have viewed the online presentations prior to class and come to class prepared with their text.

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Evaluate the pulmonary anatomy and physiology to include a full physical assessment of the system.
2. Evaluate the cardiovascular anatomy and physiology to include a full physical assessment of the system. 
3. Analyze the operation of a fluid-filled system.
4. Analyze arterial pressure monitoring to include placement of an indwelling arterial catheter.
5. Analyze pulmonary artery pressure monitoring.
6. Identify and evaluate techniques used to monitor cardiac output.
7. Summarize the continuous monitoring of mixed venous oxygen saturation.
8. Summarize the pharmacologic influences on hemodynamic parameters.
9. Summarize the monitoring of a patient in shock.
10. Evaluate weekly literature searches involving differing aspects of cardiopulmonary physiology. 

• Identity Verification
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• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 131 - Respiratory Skills II

• Bronchial hygiene
• Hyperinflation therapy
• Airway management of the non-intubated patient
• Electrocardiograph
• Arterial blood gas sampling

• Four function mathematical calculator

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Explain and demonstrate proficiency in hyperinflation therapy techniques, goals and clinical objectives.
2. Compare and perform the proper techniques and potential benefits of each of the commonly used bronchial hygiene adjuncts.
3. Explain and demonstrate proficiency in airway selection, insertion and maintenance of the non-intubated patient.
4. Perform the electrocardiograph procedure.
5. Explain and demonstrate proficiency in arterial blood gas sampling.
6. Administer pulmonary function testing.
7. Apply the principals of a 12-lead ECG.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 141 - Respiratory Skills III

• Basic adult mechanical ventilation and application
• Establishing the need for ventilation
• Basic adult non-invasive ventilation and application
• Basic ventilator modes and settings

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Establish the need for mechanical ventilation.
2. Demonstrate non-invasive ventilation.
3. Select the ventilator and the mode based on clinical finding and assessment data.
4. Determine initial ventilator settings.
5. Modify ventilator settings based on patient clinical findings.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 151 - Clinical Applications I

• Application of adult floor aerosol therapy
• Application of patient assessment skills
• Application of oxygen modalities
• Application of pulmonary function testing
• Principals of cleaning, storage, assembly, use, theory and operation of equipment

• Required uniform
• Name tag
• Student patch
• Watch with a second hand
• Stethoscope
• Scissors
• Calculator
• Black ink pen
• Clinical syllabus and clinical log forms as outlined in the student handbook. 
• The student is also required to maintain a current CPR card and TB testing within one year at all times.

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Demonstrate concepts and theory of adult floor therapy learned in the classroom.
2. Demonstrate concepts and principals of adult floor therapy learned in the laboratory setting.
3. Demonstrate cognitive competency in adult floor therapy.
4. Demonstrate psychomotor skills in adult floor therapy classroom and laboratory setting.
5. Explain the theory, operation, cleaning, storage, assembly and use of equipment used in the performance of respiratory care.
6. Summarize the ethical and legal implications of medical care.
7. Examine the factors of communication related to cultural diversity in the health care setting.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 152 - Clinical Applications II

• Application of adult floor aerosol therapy
• Application of patient assessment skills
• Application of oxygen modalities
• Application of pulmonary function testing
• Principals of cleaning, storage, assembly, use, theory and operation of equipment

• Required uniform
• Name tag
• Student patch
• Watch with a second hand
• Stethoscope
• Scissors
• Calculator
• Black ink pen
• Clinical syllabus
• Clinical log forms as outlined in the student handbook.

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Demonstrate concepts and principals of adult floor therapy learned in the classroom and laboratory setting.
2. Demonstrate competency in the performance of adult floor therapy learned in the classroom and laboratory setting.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory, operation, cleaning, storage, assembly, and use of equipment used in respiratory care.
4. Develop and demonstrate the patient assessment process with physician interactions.
5. Conduct himself/herself in an ethical and professional manner.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 204 - Neonatal/Pediatric Care

• Development and care of the fetus from conception through birth.
• Care of a neonatal or pediatric patient.
• Causes and care of illness in perinatal and pediatric patients.
• Oxygenation and ventilation in the neonatal and pediatric patient.

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Summarize the development and care of the fetus from conception through birth.
2. Recommend care for a neonatal or pediatric patient.
3. Differentiate the causes and care of illness in perinatal and pediatric patients.
4. Initiate mechanical ventilation for a neonatal or pediatric patient.
5. Modify oxygenation and ventilation in the neonatal and pediatric patient.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 242 - Advanced Respiratory Care Transition

• Prepare the student for the advanced written board exam that is taken upon graduation
• Test taking strategies for both the written and clinical simulation exams

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Prepare for successful completion of the written board exam.
2. Analyze test-taking strategies to enhance performance on standardized tests.
3. Review cognitive material relevant to the Advanced-Level Respiratory Care Practitioner.
4. Describe the three different types of exam questions found on the NBRC credentialing examination.
5. Practice examination questions in preparation for the national credential examinations.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 244 - Advanced Respiratory Skills I

• Advanced ventilator management
• Advanced ventilator graphics
• Weaning the patient from the ventilator

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Review the history of ventilation, modes and terminology and, basic ventilator graphics.
2. Illustrate the advanced terms and concepts of mechanical ventilation.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how ventilators work.
4. Diagram how a ventilator breath is delivered in each mode.
5. Compare and contrast the relationship between volume, pressure, flow and time as they relate to advanced ventilator graphics.
6. Outline the processes associated with ventilator liberation.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 245 - Advanced Respiratory Skills II

• Avoiding lung injury with mechanical ventilation
• Maximizing oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal with mechanical ventilation
• Management differences of obstructive vs restrictive lung injuries with mechanical ventilation
• Mechanical ventilation’s effects on the other organ systems of the body
• Troubleshooting alarm situations
• Non-Traditional mechanical ventilation approaches

• Four function basic calculator

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Evaluate mechanical ventilation to avoid lung injury.
2. Modify ventilator management to maximize oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal.
3. Differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disease and how each is managed using mechanical ventilation.
4. Predict the effects of mechanical ventilation on the organ systems of the body.
5. Solve alarm situations involving mechanical ventilators.
6. Justify and integrate the use of non-traditional mechanical ventilation approaches.
7. Choose the appropriate method to assess the respiratory function of a patient on mechanical ventilation.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals

RES 246 - Respiratory Pharmacology

• Sources of drugs, effects of drugs on the body and factors that alter drug effects
• Physiology of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
• Outlining the mechanism of action of adrenergic, antiadrenergic, cholinergic, anticholinergic drugs, and aerosolized antimicrobials
• Explaining the mechanism of action of respiratory care medications
• Analyzing a case study and recommend the appropriate respiratory care medication to administer
• Given a case study, appropriately modifying the medication regimen
• Recognizing the side effects to respiratory care medications
• Analyzing the medication regimen for a case study patient and deducing if the regimen is appropriate.

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Summarize the general pharmacological principles.
2. Diagram the sources of drugs, effects of drugs on the body and factors that alter drug effects.
3. Compare and contrast the physiology of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous.
4. Outline the mechanism of action of adrenergic, antiadrenergic, cholinergic, anticholinergic drugs, and aerosolized antimicrobials.
5. Explain the mechanism of action of respiratory care medications.
6. Analyze a case study and recommend the appropriate respiratory care medication to administer.
7. Given a case study, appropriately modify the medication regimen.
8. Recognize side effects to respiratory care medications.
9. Analyze the medication regimen for a case study patient and deduce if the regimen is appropriate.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Add/Drop period
• Attendance
• Classroom Conduct
• Equal Access
• IT Access
• Online Behavior
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Student Concerns
• Student Help Services
• Withdrawals