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2018 - 2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]
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Pharmacy Technician |
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PHAR 103 - Drug Classifications 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour, 1 credit hour
Identification of top 200 drugs. This course will emphasize drug identification by generic and trade names and classifications. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in Pharmacy Technician program.
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PHAR 104 - Pharmacology for the Pharmacy Technician I 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Therapeutic agent’s actions and effects on the human body and their role in the management of disease. Provides detailed information regarding drug dosages, side effects, interactions, toxicities, contraindications, and incompatibilites. Prerequisite(s): PHAR 109.
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PHAR 106 - Pharmacy Practice Laboratory No lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Designed to accompany PHAR 102- Pharmacy Practice to give practical, hands-on experience to develop and equip individuals with knowledge and practical skills in pharmacy practice. Students will become proficient in all areas of pharmacy operations. Emphasis will be placed on properly processing and dispensing prescription medications, effective communications, and material management, inventory controls, institutional dispensing and compounding. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in Pharmacy Technician program. Corequisite(s): PHAR 102.
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PHAR 108 - Pharmacy Ethics and Communication 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Communication, law, and ethics in the pharmacy setting. Topics include patient focused communication, principles and elements of interpersonal and inter-professional communication, communicating with diverse patient populations, foundation of law and ethics, pharmacy law (both federal and state), medication errors, and ethical issues in pharmacy and healthcare settings. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101; declared Pharmacy Technician major.
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PHAR 109 - Body Systems, Diseases, and Drugs 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduction to body systems as they relate to diseases and medications. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101, eligibility for MATH 128, and declared major of Pharmacy Technician.
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PHAR 110 - Sterile Products 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Introduces aseptic techniques, admixture preparation, incompatibility and stability, immunization and irrigation solutions, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in Pharmacy Technician program.
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PHAR 112 - Sterile Products Laboratory No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Provides an introduction to aseptic techniques, admixture preparation, incompatibility and stability, immunization and irrigation solutions, total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in Pharmacy Technician program. Corequisite(s): PHAR 110.
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PHAR 114 - Pharmacology for the Pharmacy Technician II 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Continuation of PHAR 104. Focus on therapeutic agent’s actions and effects on the human body and their role in the management of disease. Provides detailed information regarding drug dosages, side effects, interactions, toxicities, contraindications, and incompatibilities. Prerequisite(s): PHAR 104.
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PHAR 116 - Pharmacy Math I 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
An introduction to basic math skills necessary for dosage calculations. Topics include pharmacy business math: turnover, par levels, profit and loss, discounts, handling money, overhead, and extemporaneous computations and costing. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for MATH 128 and acceptance in the Pharmacy Technician program.
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PHAR 117 - Pharmacy Math II 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Institutional and advanced pharmaceutical calculations. Prerequisite(s): PHAR 116.
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PHAR 120 - Professional Practice 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Provides a general overview of all aspects of pharmacy technician practice as applied in the clinical setting. Reviews pharmacy law, calculations, compounding, pharmacology, and pharmacy operations. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in Pharmacy Technician program.
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PHAR 139 - Pharmacy Informatics 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Data, information, knowledge, and technology involved with the medication use process. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program.
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PHAR 151 - Pharmacy Clinical Practice I No lecture hours, 14 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Experiential training in an institutional pharmacy setting under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, understanding pharmacy operations, and dispensing of medications. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in Pharmacy Technician program. PHAR 102, PHAR 106, PHAR 110, and PHAR 112.
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PHAR 152 - Pharmacy Clinical Practice II No lecture hours, 14 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Experiential training in a community pharmacy setting under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, understanding pharmacy operations, and dispensing of medications. Prerequisite(s): PHAR 102 and PHAR 106.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHL 1013]
An introduction to the major issues and ideas developed throughout the history of philosophy. Prerequisite(s): Placement in English 101 or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 112 - Introduction to Logic 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHL 2113]
Introduces formal and informal reasoning, traditional logic, validation techniques, fallacies, and symbolic logic.
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PHIL 175 - Introduction to Ethics 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHL 2013]
Introduction to ethical theories and their applications.
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PHIL 201 - Philosophy of Religion 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Nature of religious beliefs and practices as well as the connections with other parts of beliefs and practices that make up our perspective of the world. The course will also discuss how eastern religions impact the west.
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PHIL 275 - Medical Ethics 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
In-depth examination of a selection of issues in medical ethics. The course will include careful examination of the philosophical theories of ethics that have guided medical ethics since its inception, case-based analysis, and historical contextualization of the issues.
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Physical Education |
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PHYE 101-161 - Soccer No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 103-163 - Touch Football No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 104-164-204-264 - Volleyball No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 106-166 - Tennis No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 107-167 - Golf No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 108-168 - Swimming No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Techniques and practice.
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PHYE 109-169 - Softball No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 110-170-210-270 - Baseball No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 111-171-211-271 - Basketball No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hours
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 112-172 - Table Tennis No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 113-173 - Badminton No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 114-174 - Archery No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 115-175 - Track No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 116-176 - Folk and Square Dancing No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Techniques and practice.
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PHYE 118-178 - Self Defense No lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Techniques and practice.
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PHYE 121-181-221-281 - Bowling No lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Rules and practice.
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PHYE 122 - Racquetball No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Basic skills necessary for racquetball. Covers rules, strategies, terminology, and etiquette for beginning player.
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PHYE 130 - Individual and Dual Sports 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Theory and practice of individual and dual sports such as golf, tennis, badminton, and racquetball. Problems of officiating are discussed.
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PHYE 133 - Recreation Therapy 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Participative skills in varied recreational activities for the handicapped. Explores recreation as means of fostering physiological and social growth.
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PHYE 135 - Team Sports 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Theory and practice of team sports. Discusses problems of officiating.
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PHYE 140 - Health and Physical Education Evaluation Skills No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Evaluation of motor ability and general and selected sports skills.
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PHYE 213 - Sports Officiating 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Focuses on officiating as an avocation. Covers football, basketball, and other team sports. Requires officiating at intramural games. Prerequisite(s): PHYE 110 and PHYE 111 or permission of instructor.
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PHYE 227 - Taping and Wrapping Athletic Injuries 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Techniques for taping and wrapping athletic injuries.
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PHYE 228 - Medical Aspects of Athletic Injuries 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Commonly occurring athletic injuries and role of team physician. Includes discussion of relationship between physician and coaching staff.
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PHYE 229 - Strength, Conditioning, and Rehabilitation 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Procedures for developing stronger athletes, attaining maximum efficiency during the season, and getting the athlete back into action.
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PHYE 230 - Sport in Society 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Professional, amateur, and recreational sports as mirrors of society.
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PHYE 233 - Physical Education for the Handicapped 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Planning, organizing, and supervising various recreational activities for handicapped.
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PTAP 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy Careers 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduction to the field of physical therapy as a career choice. Emphasis is on the role of the PT and PTA educational requirements, scope of practice, and subspecialty areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, sports. Upon completion of the course, the student should have a general understanding of the role of physical therapy in the health care environment.
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PTAP 201 - Introduction to Physical Therapy 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Introduction to the history of physical therapy; present standards of practice; present and future trends of the profession; roles and responsibilities of physical therapy practitioners; utilization of Physical Therapist Assistants; structure, function, and services of the APTA; ethical and professional guidelines for the PT and PTA; core values of professionalism; regulation of PT practice; and current issues facing the practice of physical therapy; orientation to professional literature.
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PTAP 202 - Health Care Communications 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Principles and techniques used in interpersonal relations and the helping process. Students explore and develop values, attitudes, and skills necessary to become effective members of the health care team.
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PTAP 203 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 4 credit hours
Structure and function of the neuromuscularskeletal system with emphasis on functional aspects of human motion and application to therapeutic exercise and gait training.
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PTAP 204 - Pathophysiological Conditions I 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs and management of the various orthopedic, pathological, and injury-related problems treated in physical therapy. Emphasis is placed on the effect of the various conditions on the patient’s strength, range of motion, stability, pain, and ability to functionally move. Introduction to physical therapy interventions will be presented as well as medical, surgical, and other treatments.
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PTAP 205 - Clinical Science I 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credit hours
Clinical Science I is the first of four courses (PTAP 205, PTAP 206, PTAP 215, PTAP 216) taught over two academic semesters. Content and skills mastered in each of the four courses are applied in each of the subsequent courses in the Clinical Science series of classes. Clinical Science I presents introduction to basic patient care skills including monitoring vital signs, preparation for treatment, patient positioning, guarding and transfers, emergency first-aid, standard precautions and infection control, wheelchair mechanics, body mechanics, ambulation with assistive devices, goniometry, the components of the medical record and progress notes, basic principles of physics as applied in physical therapy, as well as theory, indications, contraindications and application of cryotherapy and superficial thermal agents.
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PTAP 206 - Clinical Science II 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credit hours
Clinical Science II is the second of four Clinical Science courses taught over two academic semesters. Clinical Science II continues the basic principles of physics as applied in physical therapy; presents the theory, indications, contraindications and application of ultrasound, intermittent venous compression, and massage; theory, indications and contraindications of diathermy and ultraviolet; the principles and application of therapeutic electrical current; wound management, including sterile technique, dressing change, and the use of topical and physical agents; and continues the concepts introduced in Clinical Science I. Clinical Science II also includes muscle length testing and introduces the theory and application of basic therapeutic exercise procedures including passive, active, and stretching exercises.
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PTAP 207 - Clinical Practice I No lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Clinical practice course designed to reinforce and relate lecture/lab experience to PT clinical environments. Students will practice clinical skills learned in Clinical Science I and Clinical Science II (PTAP 205 and PTAP 206) and will consist of two clinical blocks of one week each duration.
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PTAP 211 - The Health Care System 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Exploration of the health care system and the delivery of PT services. Topics include reimbursement and health care issues (provider and consumer); the team concept of health care; PT practice settings; quality care; ethical and medical-legal issues in health care; the role of the PTA within the PT department and the health care environment; levels of authority and responsibility; writing a resume and interviewing skills.
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PTAP 212 - Development Considerations 1 lecture hour, no lab hour, 1 credit hour
Exploration of human growth and development beginning in the pre-natal period and continuing through the life span. Physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes and normal and abnormal sensorimotor development are presented and correlated with appropriate PT interventions.
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PTAP 213 - Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Continuation of PTAP 203. Study of the principles and practices of manual muscle testing. Also includes study of the structure and function of the nervous system with emphasis on the functional aspects of human motion and application to therapeutic exercise and gait training.
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PTAP 214 - Pathophysiological Conditions II 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs and management of the neurological, geriatric, pediatric, pulmonary and cardiac pathological and injury related conditions treated in physical therapy. Emphasis will be placed on the effect of the various conditions on movement and gait and the medical, surgical and physical therapy interventions.
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PTAP 215 - Clinical Science III 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credit hours
Clinical Science III is the third of four courses (PTAP 205, PTAP 206, PTAP 215, PTAP 216) taught over two academic semesters. Clinical Science III presents training in therapeutic resistive exercises and aerobic exercises; the use of equipment and physical agents to address exercise goals; therapeutic exercises for specific patient conditions; gross manual muscle testing; assessment of normal and abnormal gait patterns; assessment of normal and abnormal posture; and the theory, indications, contraindication and application of spinal mechanical traction and spinal exercises.
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PTAP 216 - Clinical Science IV 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 4 credit hours
Clinical Science IV is the fourth of four courses (PTAP 205, PTAP 206, PTAP 215, PTAP 216) taught over two academic semesters. Clinical Science IV presents an overview of neurophysiological approaches used in physical therapy; the basic concepts of rehabilitation; the development of treatment skills for complex neurological conditions; prosthetics; orthotics; pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation; identification/modification of architectural barriers; and special topics including pediatrics, cancer, and women’s health.
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PTAP 217 - Clinical Practice II No lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Clinical practice course designed to reinforce and relate lecture and lab experience to PT clinical environments. In this course, students will practice clinical skills and develop competence as medical team members. Students are assigned to one clinical setting for three (3) full weeks. The student should exhibit competence in implementation of components for treatment programs as described in Clinical Science I and II (fall semester) and Clinical Science III and IV (spring semester).
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PTAP 221 - Physical Therapy Seminar 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Designed to broaden understanding of professionalism and the PTA’s role in the health care system, provide a mechanism for sharing clinical experiences, provide additional guidance in job procurement and maintenance, and establish strategies for successful completion of the state licensure examination. Although the bulk of this course occurs after the student completes the final clinical practice course (PTAP 227), parts of it take place at the conclusion of the spring semester before the students leave for long-term clinical experiences.
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PTAP 227 - Clinical Practice III No lecture hours, 32 lab hours, 8 credit hours
Third of three clinical practice courses designed to reinforce and relate lecture/lab experience to PT clinical environments. Students will practice clinical skills and develop competence as a medical team member. Students are assigned to two different clinics for five-week and six-week rotations and will practice skills learned during the course of the PTA Program.
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Physics |
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to Concepts in Physics 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHY 1013]
Survey of Concepts in Physics; for non-science majors. Students without high school physics may use this course to prepare for PHYS 141. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 098 and eligibility for ENGL 101.
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PHYS 107 - Introduction to Concepts in Physics Laboratory No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Laboratory to accompany PHYS 101. Exercises in motion, force, work, and energy. Corequisite(s): PHYS 101.
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PHYS 141 - Physics I (Algebra/Trigonometry Based) 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHY 2113]
Algebra/Trig-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work & energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity & equilibrium; thermodynamics. (Not intended for engineering majors.) Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101 and “C” or higher in MATH 131. Corequisite(s): PHYS 143. Note(s): Credit will not be awarded in this course unless PHYS 143 is completed.
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PHYS 142 - Physics II (Algebra/Trigonometry Based) 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHY 2123]
Gravitational fields; waves; electrostatics; circuits; magnetism; and light. (Not intended for engineering majors.) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 144; or PHYS 143 and PHYS 144 if PHYS 143 completed without earning a “C” or higher. Corequisite(s): PHYS 144. Note(s): Credit will not be awarded unless PHYS 144 is completed.
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PHYS 143 - Physics I Lab (Algebra/Trigonometry Based) No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
[LCCN: CPHY 2111]
Algebra/Trig-based physics: experiments in mechanics. (Not intended for engineering majors.) Corequisite(s): PHYS 141.
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PHYS 144 - Physics II Lab (Algebra/Trigonometry Based) No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
[LCCN: CPHY 2121]
Algebra/Trig-based physics: experiments in electricity, magnetism, and light. (Not intended for engineering majors.) Corequisite(s): PHYS 142.
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PHYS 221 - Physics I (Calculus Based) 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHY 2133]
Calculus-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work & energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity & equilibrium. (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 221; eligibility for ENGL 101. Corequisite(s): PHYS 223
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PHYS 223 - Physics I Lab (Calculus Based) No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
[LCCN: CPHY 2131]
Experiments in mechanics. (For engineering and physical science majors). Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher MATH 221 and one of the following courses: PHYS 201 or PHYS 141 or PHYS 101. Corequisite(s): PHYS 221
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PHYS 224 - Physics II Lab (Calculus Based) No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
[LCCN: CPHY 2141]
Calculus-based physics: Experiments in electricity, magnetism, and light. (For engineering or physical science majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in PHYS 221 and PHYS 223. Corequisite(s): PHYS 222
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PHYS 226 - Physics III Lab (Calculus Based) No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Laboratory course to reinforce the accompanying lecture, PHYS 225. The experiments to be covered will demonstrate concepts in thermodynamics, sound, optics, and topics in modern physics. This course emphasizes the application of basic principles and problem solving techniques acquired in PHYS 225. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in PHYS 222 and PHYS 224.
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PHYS 228 - Physics II (Calculus Based) 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHY 2143]
Calculus-based Physics: fluids, waves, and thermodynamics. (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in PHYS 221 abd PHYS 223.
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PHYS 229 - Physics III (Calculus Based) 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHY 2153]
Calculus-based physics: gravitational fields, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism and electromagnetic waves (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.) Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 221, PHYS 221, and PHYS 223.
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Pipefitter Apprentice |
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PFAP 103 - Blueprint Reading for Pipefitters 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduction to the techniques of reading drawings, sections, elevations, meaning of various symbols, piping systems, and practical exercises in blueprint reading. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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PFAP 105 - Marine Pipefitting 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Designed to teach the marine pipefitter the basic fundamentals of the pipe trade. Topics include: pipe tools and usage, pipe and pipe material, valves, and pipe fabrication techniques. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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PFAP 201 - Marine Engineering 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Designed to teach the basics of the steam power plant, major piping systems, gas turbine plant, nuclear power plant, and the central operations system. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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PFAP 203 - Advanced Blueprint Reading for Pipefitters 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Advanced blueprint reading techniques and principles. Topics include: the techniques of advanced reading of drawings, sections, elevations, meaning of various symbols, and piping systems diagrams. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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Political Science |
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POLI 180 - Introduction to American Government 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPOL 2013]
The principles, institutions, processes, and functions of the government of the United States and American political behavior.
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POLI 201 - Public Administration 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Theory and practice of public administration. Examines structures of public organizations at national, state, and local levels and role of administrator at each level.
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POLI 261 - Constitutional Law 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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Polysomnographic Technology |
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PSOM 105 - Introduction to Sleep and Wake 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduction to the basics of sleep, sleep as a profession, and its relevance to other health professions. The course is designed to attract interest to the field and provides knowledge and skills that can be applied to optimize sleep quality. Topics include: concepts of REM and NREM sleep, sleep regulation, common sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and sleep and aging.
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PSOM 107 - Fundamentals of Polysomnography 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Principles, concepts, and skills used on a daily basis in the field of polysomnography. Consideration is given to the technologist’s responsibilities, job description, ethical behavior, medical records, and patient confidentiality as well as patient and electrical safety. Other topics include principles of biopotentials and waveform analysis, EEG sensors and other sensors, and the basics of sleep staging. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSOM 109 - Anatomy & Physiology of Sleep and Breathing 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduces, reviews, and explores the anatomic and physiologic knowledge necessary to understand sleep and sleep regulation as well as breathing and breathing regulation. Covers the neurological and respiratory structure and function as related to sleep and wake as well as the cardiovascular system and sleep. Topics include the brain and spinal control of breathing, the mechanics and physiology of breathing, gas exchange and transport, the effects of sleep on breathing and sleep-related breathing disorders, acid-base disorders, and pulmonary function testing. The course will include lectures, demonstrations, board illustrations, and power-point slides. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSOM 112 - Pathophysiology and Classification of Sleep Disorders 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Continuation of PSOM 109. Explores the physiologic basis for the major sleep disorders including sleep-disordered breathing, disorders of hypersomnia, sleep-related movement disorders, parasomnias, and disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep. Introduces the classification of sleep disorders as outlined in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders-3. Provides a clinical introduction to the assessment and treatment of sleep disorders frequently encountered in the sleep laboratory. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program. BIOL 251, BIOL 252, BIOL 253, BIOL 254, PHYS 101, PSOM 105, PSOM 107, PSOM 109, and MATH 118.
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PSOM 115 - Instrumentation in Polysomnography 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Core knowledge of principles, concepts, and skill sets used on a daily basis in the field of polysomnography. Skills will be developed further and applied in subsequent courses and practicums. By gaining a greater understanding of physiologic and physical concepts in this course, the student is better prepared to face future challenges and changes in field of polysomnography. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSOM 117 - Monitoring and Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Continuation of PSOM 115 and is a combination classroom and laboratory simulation. Expands on the basic skills and concepts acquired in PSOM 115 and introduces the student to clinical polysomnography and monitoring in the laboratory. Included in the course are processes and protocols applied in a sleep center or laboratory such as PAP monitoring. Students will have an opportunity to test these protocols on each other in a simulation setting. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSOM 120 - Polysomnographic Practicum I No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 3 credit hours
The combined hardware, technical, and clinical facilities of an AASM sleep disorders center. Application of the principles, concepts, and skills learned in PSOM 115 and PSOM 117 will be developed in a clinical environment under the preceptorship of the Sleep Center supervisor/manager. Students will have an opportunity to work with different patient populations under the guidance of the Center supervisor/manager. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSOM 200 - Polysomnographic Theory Integration 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Advanced study in polysomnography. Covers complex testing procedures and advanced levels of data collection and analysis. The course is designed to develop the skills, principles, and practical applications learned in PSOM 115, PSOM 117, and PSOM 120. In addition to continued emphasis on accurate differentiation of sleep stages and recognition of abnormal respiratory events and ECG patterns, the student will learn advanced recording procedures. The course will also provide the student with a background in pediatric sleep disorders and scoring rules. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSOM 207 - Polysomnographic Practicum II No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Combined hardware, technical, and clinical facilities of an AASM sleep disorders center. Application of learned theoretical concepts and skills in polysomnography that persist in an AASM Sleep Center environment. Students will obtain exposure to pediatric and, if possible, infant monitoring under the guidance of the Center supervisor/manager. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSOM 209 - Therapeuctic Interventions for Polysomnographic Technology No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Advanced study in the theory and practice of therapeutic interventions in polysomnography. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the appropriate procedures in response to events and recognition of the complications and contraindications of prescribed therapy. Students will learn to discriminate between the impact of medications used to treat sleep disorders and drugs in use that affect the polysomnogram. The course combines theory with practice in a laboratory setting with emphasis on the selection of supplemental oxygen therapy protocols and equipment by reviewing patient indications and contraindications. In addition, emphasis will also be on application of pediatric specific monitoring and pediatric scoring as well as on quantitative sleepiness assessment technologies. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSOM 210 - Polysomnographic Practicum III No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 3 credit hours
The practicum is designed to give the student the continued knowledge and skill set working with different patients at night in a clinical sleep environment. The student will have ample opportunity to extend the knowledge and expertise gained from PSOM 120 Practicum I and PSOM 207 Practicum II as well as the other courses. Emphasis will initially be on working with adult patients and later with exposure to pediatric and infant patients. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSOM 220 - Polysomnographic Professional Seminar 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Capstone educational experience in the polysomnography program. Students will work in groups to assemble and prepare a comprehensive review of the anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, instrumentation, monitoring, therapeutic interventions as well as professional conduct, and laws and regulations of the state of Louisiana as applied to polysomnographic technology and sleep medicine. Individual oral presentations of the various topics will be given by each student followed by questions from experienced personnel. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Polysomnographic Technology program.
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PSYC 112 - Human Sexuality 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Scientific explanation of human sexuality that reviews historical perspectives. Includes cross-cultural and contemporary issues.
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PSYC 127 - Introduction to Psychology 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPSY 2013]
Overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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PSYC 217 - Psychology of Adjustment 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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PSYC 225 - Child Psychology 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPSY 2313]
Survey of developmental processes of the child. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
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PSYC 226 - Developmental Psychology 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPSY 2113]
Survey of developmental processes from conception to death. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127 or permission of instructor.
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