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2013 - 2014 Catalog 
    
2013 - 2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Courses


 

Political Science

  
  • POLI 180 - American Government

    3-0-3
    Surveys the structure of American Government.
  
  • POLI 201 - Public Administration

    3-0-3
    Theory and practice of public administration. Examines structures of public organizations at national, state, and local levels and role of administrator at each level.
  
  • POLI 261 - Constitutional Law

    3-0-3
    Police powers of the state and their limitations. Particular attention given due-process privileges and immunities of criminal defendants and prisoners afforded by the United States Constitution.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 112 - Human Sexuality

    3-0-3
    Scientific explanation of human sexuality that reviews historical perspectives. Includes crosscultural and contemporary issues.
  
  • PSYC 127 - General Psychology

    3-0-3
    History and methodology of psychology, biological basis of behavior, perception, memory, learning, motivation, human development, personality, abnormal behavior, and social psychology.
  
  • PSYC 217 - Psychology of Adjustment

    3-0-3
    Basic psychological principles as explanations for challenges encountered in adult life. Includes abnormal psychology, psychological evaluation, and therapies. Not intended to provide evaluation or therapy to individual students. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
  
  • PSYC 225 - Child Psychology

    3-0-3
    Physical, intellectual, social, and emotional factors in child growth and development. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
  
  • PSYC 226 - Human Growth and Development

    3-0-3
    Surveys normal lifespan changes, including physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127 or permission of instructor.
  
  • PSYC 235 - Educational Psychology

    3-0-3
    Principles of psychology applied to problems of education and learning.
  
  • PSYC 240 - Abnormal Psychology

    3-0-3
    Introduces major mental disorders (as classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) from several perspectives such as cognitive, humanistic, and historical and in terms of symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, demographic factors, and treatment options. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
  
  • PSYC 245 - Social Psychology

    3-0-3
    Social influences on individual behavior and the dynamics of group interaction. Includes research methods, attribution, attitudes and behavior, interpersonal attraction, altruism, aggression, conflict, prejudice, social influence, and group dynamics. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
  
  • PSYC 290 - Forensic Psychology

    3-0-3
    Introduces students to the field of Forensic Psychology. Focus is on the application of psychological methods and theories to the legal system. An introduction to the legal system will be included as the system relates to psychopathology and crime, the insanity defense, competency to stand trial, other issues of criminal responsibility, capital punishment, crime and delinquency, violence and risk assessment, and victimology. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.

Radiation Therapy

  
  • RATH 210 - Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I

    3-0-3
    Orientation to the field of radiation therapy with an emphasis on the specialty of radiation therapy within the field of oncology. Medical, biological, pathological, physical and technical aspects of the field will be presented. Concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be explored.
  
  • RATH 212 - Dosimetry and Treatment Planning I

    2-0-2
    Entry level course that provides the therapist with a fundamental understanding of the components of treatment planning and the associated tasks required to render a treatment plan.
  
  • RATH 213 - Radiation Therapy Physics I

    2-0-2
    An introduction to the basic principles of the physics of radiations used in the clinical setting. Fundamentals of units, measurements, principles, atomic structure and the equipment used to generate various types of radiations are explored. Radiation health and safety and the requirements of regulatory agencies in healthcare organizations are presented.
  
  • RATH 215 - Clinical Practice I

    0-30-3
    Clinical practicum providing sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be discussed, examined and evaluated.
  
  • RATH 216 - Oncologic Pathology

    2-0-2
    Introduction to the study of disease in two parts - general pathology and neoplasia. The focus of the course is on neoplasia; diagnosis, grading and staging, prognostic factors and patterns of spread.
  
  • RATH 221 - Radiation Biology

    1-0-1
    The concepts and principles of the interaction of radiation with cells, tissues and the body as a whole. Biophysical events, tolerance dose, time-dose relationships, fractionation schemes and the relationship to the clinical practice of radiation will be presented.
  
  • RATH 223 - Radiation Therapy Patient Care

    1-0-1
    Foundation concepts and competencies in the assessment and evaluation of the radiation therapy patient. Psychological, ethical, legal and physical needs and factors affecting treatment outcome; routine and emergency care procedures will be presented.
  
  • RATH 225 - Clinical Practice II

    0-30-3
    Clinical practicum providing sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be discussed, examined and evaluated.
  
  • RATH 230 - Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy II

    3-0-3
    The role of the radiation therapist in the management of neoplastic disease. Each disease site will be examined though the study of the epidemiology, etiology, detection, diagnosis, patient condition, treatment and prognosis of the disease in relationship to histology, anatomical site and patterns of spread.
  
  • RATH 232 - Dosimetry and Treatment Planning II

    2-0-2
    Advanced dosimetry and treatment planning for the radiation therapist. This course presents the more complex aspects of therapeutic calculation and treatment planning. Students are introduced to isodose curves, isodose curve summation and advanced modality planning.
  
  • RATH 233 - Radiation Therapy Physics II

    2-0-2
    Expanded concepts and theories in radiation physics for the radiation therapist. Detailed analysis of the structure of matter, properties of radiation, nuclear transformations, production and interactions of ionizing radiations are emphasized. Treatment units used in external beam therapy, measurement and quality of radiation, absorbed dose, dose distribution and scatter analysis are among the concepts presented.
  
  • RATH 235 - Clinical Practice III

    0-30-3
    Clinical practicum providing sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be discussed, examined and evaluated.
  
  • RATH 242 - Advanced Student Seminar

    1-0-1
    A practical examination of all course work relevant to treatment planning, physics, oncology nursing, and radiobiology and the application of this knowledge in the clinical setting.
  
  • RATH 245 - Clinical Practice IV

    0-30-3
    Clinical practicum providing sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Through structured sequential assignments in clinical facilities, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development will be discussed, examined and evaluated.
  
  • RATH 246 - Medical Imaging and Sectional Anatomy in Treatment Planning

    1-0-1
    Integration of factors that govern and influence the recording of radiographic images in patient simulation, treatment planning and treatment verification in radiation oncology. Normal and abnormal sectional anatomy via diagrams and radiologic images.
  
  • RATH 248 - Quality Management and Operational Issues

    1-0-1
    Presentation of quality management programs in a radiation oncology. The function and structure of hospital organizations and the radiation oncology department as a division within a hospital or clinic.

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RADT 101 - Radiologic Technology I

    5-0-5
    Role of radiographer, professional and medical ethics, pertinent regulations, introductory radiation protection, methods of patient care, principles of radiographic exposure and technique, positioning of chest and abdomen, basic radiographic imaging systems, processing techniques and commonly employed accessory devices. Includes laboratory experiments. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Radiologic Technology Program. Corequisite(s): RADT 113.
  
  • RADT 102 - Radiologic Technology II

    3-0-3
    Continuation of Radiologic Technology 101. Prerequisite(s): RADT 101.
  
  • RADT 111 - Radiographic Positioning

    3-0-3
    Precise positioning methods for common radiographic examinations of human skeletal system. Covers evaluation criteria for positioning accuracy, structures shown, and image quality. Includes pertinent radiographic and topographic anatomy and compensatory modification techniques. Prerequisite(s): RADT 113.
  
  • RADT 113 - Radiographic Anatomy I

    2-0-2
    Correlates human skeletal system with its radiographic images. Corequisite(s): RADT 101.
  
  • RADT 151 - Radiographic Practicum I

    0-12-2,
    Clinical experience in all phases of fundamental radiologic procedures and film critique of the studies submitted for interpretation.
  
  • RADT 152 - Radiographic Practicum II

    0-25-3
    Clinical experience in all phases of fundamental radiologic procedures and film critique of the studies submitted for interpretation.
  
  • RADT 153 - Radiographic Practicum III

    0-25-3
    Clinical experience in all phases of fundamental radiologic procedures and film critique of the studies submitted for interpretation.
  
  • RADT 211 - Advanced Radiographic Positioning

    3-0-3
    Precise positioning for radiographic examination of human systems, including contrast media and fluoroscopic and tomographic procedures. Includes detailed projections of the skull and facial bones. Covers radiographic and topographic anatomy and evaluation criteria for positioning for accuracy, structures shown, and image quality. Includes laboratory experiences. Prerequisite(s): RADT 111.
  
  • RADT 212 - Specialized Imaging

    3-0-3
    Application of specialized imaging equipment. Includes patient care considerations, positioning, and radiographic exposures pertinent to contrast and non-contrast studies.
  
  • RADT 221 - Imaging Equipment

    3-0-3
    Equipment used in diagnostic imaging. Covers matter, electricity, radiation, x-ray circuitry, and types of generating equipment.
  
  • RADT 241 - Advanced Radiographic Technique

    3-0-3
    Qualitative analysis of high-variable and fixed-voltage techniques, exposure techniques, exposure conversions, and associated radiologic factors. Prerequisite(s): RADT 102.
  
  • RADT 242 - Radiation Biology and Protection

    3-0-3
    Biologic effects of radiation, particularly the somatic and genetic effects on the human body. Includes principles of radiation protection, control, monitoring, and measurement.
  
  • RADT 251 - Advanced Radiographic Practicum I

    0-25-4
    Advanced clinical experience.
  
  • RADT 252 - Advanced Radiographic Practicum II

    0-25-4
    Advanced clinical experience.
  
  • RADT 253 - Advanced Radiographic Practicum III

    0-25-4
    Advanced clinical experience.
  
  • RADT 260 - Radiographic Technology Seminar

    2-0-1
    Application of the principles of radiographic technology to develop competency as an entry-level radiographer.
  
  • RADT 265 - Mammography for Radiologic Technologists I

    3-0-3
    Basic principles of mammography, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology; positioning of the breast and quality assurance. Prerequisite(s): Radiologic technologist certified by or eligible for certification by AART.
  
  • RADT 270 - Computed Tomography for Radiologic Technologists I

    3-0-3
    Process of computed tomography (CT), including cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and special needs of patient. Enhances professional skills of radiologic technologist in field of CT. Prerequisite(s): Radiologic technologist certified by or eligible for certification by the ARRT.
  
  • RADT 271 - Computed Tomography for Radiologic Technologists II

    3-0-3
    Preparation for advanced certification exam in CT given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and for employment as a CT technologist. Prerequisite(s): Radiologic technologist certified by or eligible for certification by the ARRT with clinical knowledge of CT.
  
  • RADT 280 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Radiologic Technologists I

    3-0-3
    Process of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including pulse sequences, MRI safety, MRI equipment, scan parameters, anatomy, pathology, and special needs of patient. Enhances professional skills of radiologic technologist in field of MRI. Prerequisite(s): Radiologic technologist certified by or eligible for certification by the ARRT.
  
  • RADT 281 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Radiologic Technologists II

    3-0-3
    Preparation for advanced certification exam in MRI given by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and for employment as an MRI technologist. Prerequisite(s): Radiologic technologist certified by or eligible for certification by the ARRT with clinical knowledge of MRI.

Reading

  
  • READ 070 - Basic Reading

    5-0-5
    Intensive practice in vocabulary building and comprehension.  Meets five times a week.  Skills improvement course that may not be used as credit for associate degree. A final grade of “C” or better in READ-070 will allow the student to exit Developmental Reading. A final grade of “D” or “F” indicates the student must repeat READ-070. A final grade of “YA,” “YB,” or “YC” indicates that the student advances to the next level READ course.
  
  • READ 071 - Developmental Reading I

    3-0-3
    Basic reading sequence designed to improve reading through an integrated language arts (reading, speaking, listening, and writing) approach. Basic techniques for literal and critical comprehension, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application. READ 071-073 may not be used as credit for a certificate or a degree. “A student must earn a final grade of “C” or better in his/her Developmental Reading course to exit Developmental Reading. Students with a final grade of “D” or “F” must repeat the course. A final grade of “YA,” “YB,” or “YC” indicates that the student has made progress but is not yet at competency level and advances to the next level of Developmental Reading.
  
  • READ 072 - Developmental Reading II

    3-0-3
    Basic reading sequence designed to improve reading through an integrated language arts (reading, speaking, listening, and writing) approach. Basic techniques for literal and critical comprehension, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application. READ 071-073 may not be used as credit for a certificate or a degree. “A student must earn a final grade of “C” or better in his/her Developmental Reading course to exit Developmental Reading. Students with a final grade of “D” or “F” must repeat the course. A final grade of “YA,” “YB,” or “YC” indicates that the student has made progress but is not yet at competency level and advances to the next level of Developmental Reading.
  
  • READ 073 - Developmental Reading III

    3-0-3
    Basic reading sequence designed to improve reading through an integrated language arts (reading, speaking, listening, and writing) approach. Basic techniques for literal and critical comprehension, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application. READ 071-073 may not be used as credit for a certificate or a degree. “A student must earn a final grade of “C” or better in his/her Developmental Reading course to exit Developmental Reading. Students with a final grade of “D” or “F” must repeat the course. A final grade of “YA,” “YB,” or “YC” indicates that the student has made progress but is not yet at competency level and advances to the next level of Developmental Reading.
  
  • READ 101 - Analytical Reading

    3-0-3
    College-level reading course designed to improve reading, thinking, writing and verbal communication skills. Current topics read, discussed, and analyzed. Personal and global subjects; discussion and writing.
  
  • READ 102 - Special Problems

    3-0-3
    Analysis and assistance with specific reading disorders. Assistance of related professionals is an essential element in instruction.

Real Estate

  
  • RLST 161 - Principles of Real Estate

    3-0-3
    Survey of the real estate field, including the nature of real property and estates in land, methods of transferring property, encumbrances and restrictions on land use, real estate agency, real estate licensing, property management, federal laws affecting real estate transactions, and real estate math.
  
  • RLST 175 - Real Estate Sales and Marketing

    3-0-3
    An overview of the relationship between marketing and sales and the sequence of preparation steps for successful selling. Course provides information on understanding consumer behavior, effective communication, marketplace specialization, self-motivation, time management, recordkeeping, prospecting, qualifying, and presenting and negotiating offers.
  
  • RLST 180 - Property Management

    3-0-3
    Practical look at the rapidly evolving field of property management and explores the daily issues facing practitioners, including maintenance, accounting, administrative, and legal activities. The course also discusses federal regulations in the field, including civil rights, fair housing, ADA, and environmental issues.
  
  • RLST 261 - Louisiana Real Estate Law

    3-0-3
    Covers aspects of Louisiana Real Estate Law, Louisiana Real Estate Commission Rules and Regulations, Louisiana Real Estate License Law, and the Law of Agency and Louisiana Civil Code Articles on Property.
  
  • RLST 263 - Principles of Residential Real Estate Appraisal

    3-0-3
    An overview of real property concepts and characteristics, legal consideration, value influences, real estate finance, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, and ethics in appraisal practice. Thorough discussion of appraisal principles, accompanied by practical examples, provides a solid foundation in appraisal basics.
  
  • RLST 265 - Real Estate Finance

    3-0-3
    Mortgage money problems, money sources, mortgage liability, foreclosure proceedings, debts and pledges, titles, and liabilities of mortgagor and mortgagee.
  
  • RLST 266 - Procedures of Residential Real Estate Appraisal

    3-0-3
    An overview of real estate appraisal approaches to valuation procedures, value, property description, residential description, residential applications, improvement construction, home inspection, and appraisal math.

Respiratory Care Technology

  
  • RSPT 113 - Introduction to Clinical Care

    1-0-1
    Routine clinical procedures. Requires fifteen clock hours of observation in assigned hospital.
  
  • RSPT 114 - Respiratory Patient Care

    4-0-4
    Basic techniques in handling the patient, emergency care of the sick and injured, asepsis, isolation, taking vital signs, special conditions, and psychological aspects of ill patient. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the program.
  
  • RSPT 115 - Respiratory Care I

    3-0-3
    Basic concepts of respiratory therapy. Includes patient care, approach to management of sick people, and respiratory therapy as a profession.
  
  • RSPT 116 - Respiratory Equipment I

    3-0-3
    Various types of equipment employed in respiratory therapy units of hospitals and other health care institutions. Corequisite(s): RSPT 118.
  
  • RSPT 117 - Respiratory Care II

    3-0-3
    Evaluation of patient status, utilization of apparatus, and techniques. Includes use of respiratory therapy drugs.
  
  • RSPT 118 - Respiratory Equipment I Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Laboratory to accompany RSPT 116. Corequisite(s): RSPT 116.
  
  • RSPT 119 - Physicians’ Lectures I

    1-0-1
    Formal lectures, informal discussions, case presentations.
  
  • RSPT 120 - Respiratory Equipment II

    1-0-1
    Common ventilators, ventilatory care, and troubleshooting of ventilators. Corequisite(s): RSPT 122.
  
  • RSPT 122 - Respiratory Equipment II Laboratory

    0-2-1
    Laboratory to accompany RSPT 120. Corequisite(s): RSPT 120.
  
  • RSPT 150 - Respiratory Care Practicum I

    0-16-3
    Respiratory therapy practice in a clinical setting.
  
  • RSPT 155 - Respiratory Care Practicum II

    0-32-6
    Respiratory therapy practice in a clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): RSPT 150.
  
  • RSPT 157 - Proficiency Seminar I

    1-0-1
    Review of materials commonly included on national credentialing examinations.
  
  • RSPT 250 - Pulmonary Function Testing

    3-0-3
    Techniques of pulmonary function testing and blood gas analysis.
  
  • RSPT 251 - Clinical Respiratory Care I

    3-0-3
    Study and management of patients with acute and long-term respiratory and cardiac diseases.
  
  • RSPT 252 - Clinical Respiratory Care II

    2-3-3
    Problems of acute respiratory distress, cardiac disease, and difficulties of the newborn. Covers disease management and processes.
  
  • RSPT 253 - Management of Respiratory Therapy Department

    2-0-2
    Management policies, purchasing, personnel, budgeting, cost analysis, forms and records, hospital organization, administrative relations, department organization and in-service education.
  
  • RSPT 254 - Clinical Seminar

    2-3-3
    Management of various cardio-pulmonary diseases and conditions of respiratory failure. Includes respiratory specialty areas and use of clinical simulations.
  
  • RSPT 255 - Specialty Practicum

    0-16-1
    Respiratory care practice in selected specialty clinics. Prerequisite(s): Completion of RSPT 114 through 117 and RSPT 155 with grade of “C” or better.
  
  • RSPT 256 - Respiratory Care Practicum III

    0-16-3
    Advanced respiratory therapy practice in a clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): Completion of RSPT 114 through 117 and RSPT 155 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • RSPT 257 - Pharmacology for Respiratory Care

    2-0-2
    Study of drugs, their indications, contraindications, actions on the nervous system, side effects, calculation of dose, and techniques of administration. Emphasis given to drugs affecting the cardio-pulmonary system.
  
  • RSPT 258 - Proficiency Seminar II

    1-0-1
    Review of materials commonly included on national therapist credentialing examinations. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all RSPT courses in therapist program (except RSPT 255) with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • RSPT 259 - Physicians’ Lectures II

    1-0-1
    Formal lectures, informal discussions, case presentations.
  
  • RSPT 260 - Physicians’ Lectures III

    1-0-1
    Formal lectures, informal discussions, case presentations.

Science

  
  • SCIE 101 - Physical Science I

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPHY 1023]
    Survey of concepts in physics and physical sciences. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101 and MATH 118.
  
  • SCIE 102 - Physical Science II

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CPHY 1033]
    Applications of concepts learned in Physical Science I, which may include physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, oceanography, etc. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101 and MATH 118.
  
  • SCIE 103 - Physical Science I Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Laboratory course to accompany SCIE 101.
  
  • SCIE 104 - Physical Science II Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Laboratory course to accompany SCIE 102.
  
  • SCIE 105 - Physical Science

    3-0-3
    Scientific method, measurement, metric system, forces, motion, atomic structure, and chemical bonding. Stresses practical applications. This course prepares students for more rigorous chemistry and/or physics courses.
  
  • SCIE 111 - Astronomy/The Solar System

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CAST 1103] 
    Introduction to the Astronomy of the Solar System. Will focus on the solar system, planets, and the sun. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101 and MATH 118.
  
  • SCIE 112 - Astronomy/Stars and Galaxies

    3-0-3
    [LCCN: CAST 1113]
    Introduction to the Astronomy of stars and galaxies. Will focus on the sky, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101 and MATH 118.
  
  • SCIE 141 - Environmental Science I

    3-0-3
    Concepts and applications of environmental study. Topics include: ecology, natural resource management, pollution, and current issues of environmental concern. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in MATH 096 and Eligibility for ENGL 101. Corequisite(s): SCIE 143
  
  • SCIE 142 - Environmental Science II

    3-0-3
    Relationship between humans and the environment. The course covers topics in pollution, toxicology, environmental policy, and current issues of environmental concern. Second course of a two course sequence. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in SCIE 141 and SCIE 143. Corequisite(s): SCIE 142
  
  • SCIE 143 - Environmental Science I Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Hands on application of experiments that explore the concepts and applications of environmental study. Covers topics in ecology, natural resource management, pollution, and current issues of environmental concern. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in MATH 096 and Eligibility for ENGL 101. Corequisite(s): SCIE 141
  
  • SCIE 144 - Environmental Science II Laboratory

    0-3-1
    Hands on application of experiments that explore the relationship between humans and the environment. The course covers topics in pollution, toxicology, environmental policy, and current issues of environmental concern. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in SCIE 141 and SCIE 143. Corequisite(s): SCIE 142
  
  • SCIE 202 - Louisiana Wetland Ecology

    3-0-3
    Examination of Louisiana wetlands, the delta formation, current problems and consequences of wetland loss. Field trip to wetland environment.

Sheetmetal Apprentice

  
  • SHMT 103 - Blueprint Reading for Sheetmetal

    2-3-3
    Introduces the major areas of blueprint reading required by the sheetmetal trade. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • SHMT 107 - Layout I

    2-3-3
    Course is designed to cover basic trade theory in hand processing, machine process, and basic layout. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • SHMT 201 - Layout II

    2-3-3
    Continuation of SHMT-107: Layout I; this course will cover the basic principles of parallel and radial line development as related to sheetmetal layout work. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
 

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