2018 - 2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]
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Psychology |
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PSYC 235 - Educational Psychology 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Principles of psychology applied to problems of education and learning.
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PSYC 240 - Abnormal Psychology 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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PSYC 245 - Social Psychology 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPSY 2413]
Survey of the scientific study of individuals as they influence and are influenced by others. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 127.
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PSYC 290 - Forensic Psychology 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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Radiation Therapy |
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RATH 210 - Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RATH 212 - Dosimetry and Treatment Planning I 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
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.
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RATH 213 - Radiation Therapy Physics I 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
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.
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RATH 215 - Clinical Practice I No lecture hours, 30 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RATH 216 - Oncologic Pathology 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
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.
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RATH 221 - Radiation Biology 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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.
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RATH 223 - Radiation Therapy Patient Care 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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.
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RATH 225 - Clinical Practice II No lecture hours, 30 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RATH 230 - Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy II 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RATH 232 - Dosimetry and Treatment Planning II 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
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.
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RATH 233 - Radiation Therapy Physics II 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
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.
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RATH 235 - Clinical Practice III No lecture hours, 30 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RATH 242 - Advanced Student Seminar 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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.
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RATH 245 - Clinical Practice IV No lecture hours, 30 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RATH 246 - Medical Imaging and Sectional Anatomy in Treatment Planning 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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.
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RATH 248 - Quality Management and Operational Issues 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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.
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Radiologic Technology |
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RADT 101 - Radiologic Technology I 5 lecture hours, no lab hours, 5 credit hours
Radiography and its role in health care delivery. Positioning nomenclature, imaging equipment, radiation safety, radiographic contrast media, x-ray imaging receptors, processing of images, positioning of chest and abdomen. Infection control, use of tubes, catheters, medical emergencies, communication, and patient care. Professional organizations, social and ethical health care issues, moral, legal, and social responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Radiologic Technology program. Corequisite(s): RADT 113.
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RADT 102 - Radiologic Technology II 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Basic principles of x-ray production, the formation of image, the study of numerous factors relevant to image quality. Prerequisite(s): RADT 101.
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RADT 111 - Radiographic Positioning 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RADT 113 - Radiographic Anatomy I 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Correlates human skeletal system with its radiographic images. Corequisite(s): RADT 101.
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RADT 151 - Radiographic Practicum I No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Supervised clinical orientation and practice including fundamental radiologic procedures, emphasis on professionalism and dependability, patient care, and image critique of studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Radiologic Technology program.
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RADT 152 - Radiographic Practicum II No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Supervised clinical practice of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on abdominal, thorax, and upper extremity studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 151.
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RADT 153 - Radiographic Practicum III No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Supervised clinical practice of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on lower extremity studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 152.
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RADT 211 - Advanced Radiographic Positioning 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Precise positioning methods for common radiographic examinations of the skull and facial bones. Evaluation criteria for positioning accuracy, structures shown, and image quality are covered. Pertinent radiographic and topographic anatomy and compensatory modification techniques are studied. Prerequisite(s): RADT 111.
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RADT 212 - Specialized Imaging 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Specialized imaging methods incorporating principles of computed tomography, angiography, fluoroscopic studies, and sectional anatomy. Includes patient care considerations, venipuncture, positioning, and radiographic exposure pertinent to contrast and non-contrast studies. Basic principles of mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and sonography. Prerequisite(s): RADT 211.
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RADT 221 - Imaging Equipment 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Equipment used in diagnostic imaging. Covers matter, electricity, radiation, x-ray circuitry, and types of generating equipment.
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RADT 241 - Advanced Radiographic Technique 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Imaging equipment, digital image acquisition and display, qualitative analysis of high-variable and fixed voltage techniques, exposure techniques, exposure conversions, and associated radiologic factors. Prerequisite(s): RADT 102.
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RADT 242 - Radiation Biology and Protection 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Biologic effects of radiation, particularly the somatic and genetic effects on the human body. Includes principles of radiation protection, control, monitoring, and measurement.
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RADT 251 - Advanced Radiographic Practicum I No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Supervised clinical experience of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on the vertebral column studies submitted for interpretation. Includes rotations in other imaging modalities. Prerequisite(s): RADT 153.
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RADT 252 - Advanced Radiographic Practicum II No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Supervised clinical experience of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on contrast studies and skull studies submitted for interpretation. Includes rotations in other imaging modalities. Prerequisite(s): RADT 251.
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RADT 253 - Advanced Radiographic Practicum III No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Supervised clinical experience of radiographic procedures and image critique with emphasis on all studies submitted for interpretation. Includes rotations in other imaging modalities. Emphasis on critical thinking, effective problem solving, and effective communication skills. Prerequisite(s): RADT 252.
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RADT 260 - Radiographic Technology Seminar 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Capstone course to assess knowledge and application of concepts in patient care and education, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, radiographic anatomy and physiology, radiographic positioning and procedures, and radiation protection. Prerequisite(s): RADT 221, and RADT 242, and RADT 252 or permission of program director.
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RADT 265 - Mammography for Radiologic Technologists I 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RADT 270 - Computed Tomography 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
CT imaging procedures, patient care and safety, physics and instrumentation, cross-sectional anatomy, and pathology. Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in the second year of the Radiologic Technology program, or advanced standing in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program, or advanced standing in the Radiation Therapy program, or current ARRT certification and registration in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine Technology (registration through NMTCB is also accepted).
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RADT 271 - Computed Tomography Imaging Practicum No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Clinical experiences in all phases of Computed Tomography procedures including image critique and post processing procedures or all studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 270 or permission of instructor.
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RADT 280 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
MRI screening and safety, patient care, imaging procedures, sequence parameters and options, data acquisition and processing, and physical principles of image formation. Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in the second year of the Radiologic Technology program, or advanced standing in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program, or advanced standing in the Radiation Therapy program, or hold active certification and registry with the ARRT in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology (registration through NMTCB is also accepted), Radiation Therapy, or Sonography (registration through ARDMS is also accepted).
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RADT 281 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Practicum I No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Clinical experience in all phases of fundamental Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures and image critique of the studies submitted for interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 280 or permission of instructor.
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RADT 282 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Practicum II No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Advanced clinical experience in all phases of fundamental MRI procedures and image critique of studies submitted for evaluation. Prerequisite(s): RADT 281.
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Reading |
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READ 070 - Basic Reading 5 lecture hours, no lab hours, 5 credit hours
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 “D” or “F” indicates the student must repeat READ 070. A final grade of “A,” “B,” or “C” indicates that the student advances to the next level READ course.
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READ 071 - Developmental Reading I 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Basic reading course 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. May not be used as credit for a certificate or a degree. Students with a final grade of “D” or “F” must repeat the course. A final grade of “A,” “B,” or “C” indicates advancement to the next level of Developmental Reading. Prerequisite(s): Score of 20-52 on the Accuplacer Reading Comprehension placement exam.
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READ 072 - Developmental Reading II 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Basic reading course 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. May not be used as credit for a certificate or a degree. Students with a final grade of “D” or “F” must repeat the course. A final grade of “A,” “B,” or “C” indicates that the student has made sufficient progress and has successfully completed Developmental Reading requirements. Prerequisite(s): Score of 53-84 on the Accuplacer Reading Comprehension placement exam.
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READ 073 - Developmental Reading III 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Basic reading course 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. May not be used as credit for a certificate or a degree.
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READ 101 - Analytical Reading 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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READ 102 - Special Problems 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Analysis and assistance with specific reading disorders. Assistance of related professionals is an essential element in instruction.
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Real Estate |
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RLST 161 - Principles of Real Estate 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RLST 175 - Real Estate Sales and Marketing 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RLST 180 - Property Management 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RLST 261 - Louisiana Real Estate Law 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RLST 263 - Principles of Residential Real Estate Appraisal 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RLST 265 - Real Estate Finance 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Mortgage money problems, money sources, mortgage liability, foreclosure proceedings, debts and pledges, titles, and liabilities of mortgagor and mortgagee.
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RLST 266 - Procedures of Residential Real Estate Appraisal 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
An overview of real estate appraisal approaches to valuation procedures, value, property description, residential description, residential applications, improvement construction, home inspection, and appraisal math.
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Respiratory Care Technology |
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RSPT 113 - Introduction to Clinical Care 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Routine clinical procedures. Requires fifteen clock hours of observation in assigned hospital.
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RSPT 114 - Respiratory Patient Care 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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RSPT 115 - Respiratory Care I 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Basic concepts of respiratory therapy. Includes patient care, approach to management of sick people, and respiratory therapy as a profession.
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RSPT 116 - Respiratory Equipment I 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Various types of equipment employed in respiratory therapy units of hospitals and other health care institutions. Corequisite(s): RSPT 118.
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RSPT 117 - Respiratory Care II 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Evaluation of patient status, utilization of apparatus, and techniques. Includes use of respiratory therapy drugs.
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RSPT 118 - Respiratory Equipment I Laboratory No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Laboratory to accompany RSPT 116. Corequisite(s): RSPT 116.
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RSPT 119 - Physicians’ Lectures I 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Formal lectures, informal discussions, case presentations.
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RSPT 120 - Respiratory Equipment II 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Common ventilators, ventilatory care, and troubleshooting of ventilators. Corequisite(s): RSPT 122.
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RSPT 122 - Respiratory Equipment II Laboratory No lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Laboratory to accompany RSPT 120. Corequisite(s): RSPT 120.
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RSPT 150 - Respiratory Care Practicum I No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Respiratory therapy practice in a clinical setting.
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RSPT 155 - Respiratory Care Practicum II No lecture hours, 32 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Respiratory therapy practice in a clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): RSPT 150.
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RSPT 157 - Proficiency Seminar I 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Review of materials commonly included on national credentialing examinations.
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RSPT 250 - Pulmonary Function Testing 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Techniques of pulmonary function testing and blood gas analysis.
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RSPT 251 - Clinical Respiratory Care I 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Study and management of patients with acute and long-term respiratory and cardiac diseases.
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RSPT 252 - Clinical Respiratory Care II 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Problems of acute respiratory distress, cardiac disease, and difficulties of the newborn. Covers disease management and processes.
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RSPT 253 - Management of Respiratory Therapy Department 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Management policies, purchasing, personnel, budgeting, cost analysis, forms and records, hospital organization, administrative relations, department organization and in-service education.
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RSPT 254 - Clinical Seminar 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Management of various cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions of respiratory failure. Includes respiratory specialty areas and use of clinical simulations.
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RSPT 255 - Specialty Practicum No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Respiratory care practice in selected specialty clinics. Prerequisite(s): Completion of RSPT 114 through RSPT 117 and RSPT 155 with grade of “C” or higher.
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RSPT 256 - Respiratory Care Practicum III No lecture hours, 16 lab hours,
Advanced respiratory therapy practice in a clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): Completion of RSPT 114 through RSPT 117 and RSPT 155 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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RSPT 257 - Pharmacology for Respiratory Care 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
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 cardiopulmonary system.
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RSPT 258 - Proficiency Seminar II 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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 higher.
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RSPT 259 - Physicians’ Lectures II 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Formal lectures, informal discussions, case presentations.
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RSPT 260 - Physicians’ Lectures III 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Formal lectures, informal discussions, case presentations.
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Science |
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SCIE 101 - Physical Science I 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[LCCN: CPHY 1023]
Survey of concepts in physics and physical sciences. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101 and “C” or higher in MATH 098.
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SCIE 102 - Physical Science II 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[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 “C” or higher in MATH 098.
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SCIE 103 - Physical Science I Laboratory No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Laboratory course to accompany SCIE 101.
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SCIE 104 - Physical Science II Laboratory No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Laboratory course to accompany SCIE 102.
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SCIE 105 - Physical Science 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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SCIE 111 - Astronomy/The Solar System 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[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 “C” or higher in MATH 098.
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SCIE 112 - Astronomy/Stars and Galaxies 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
[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 “C” or higher in MATH 098.
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SCIE 141 - Environmental Science I 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Concepts and applications of environmental study. Topics include ecology, natural resource management, pollution, and current issues of environmental concern. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 098 and eligibility for ENGL 101. Corequisite(s): SCIE 143.
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SCIE 142 - Environmental Science II 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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): Eligibility for ENGL 101 and “C” or higher in MATH 098. Corequisite(s): SCIE 142
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SCIE 143 - Environmental Science I Laboratory No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
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 higher in MATH 096 and Eligibility for ENGL 101. Corequisite(s): SCIE 141.
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SCIE 144 - Environmental Science II Laboratory No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
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 higher in SCIE 141 and SCIE 143. Corequisite(s): SCIE 142.
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SCIE 165 - Near Space Environment Research I No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
First semester of a two semester hands-on course that uses an aerospace theme to guide students in applying formal classroom learning and to model the approach, techniques, and procedures used by professional scientists during the development of a state-of-the-art science experiment. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
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SCIE 166 - Near Space Environment Research II No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Second of a two semester hands-on course that uses an aerospace theme to guide students in applying formal classroom learning and to model the approach, techniques, and procedures used by professional scientists during the development of a state-of-the-art science experiement. Prerequisite(s): Completion of SCIE 165 with a grade of “C” or higher or instructor approval.
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SCIE 202 - Louisiana Wetland Ecology 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Examination of Louisiana wetlands, the delta formation, current problems and consequences of wetland loss. Field trip to wetland environment.
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SCIE 299 - Internship No lecture hours, 14 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Required internship experience in the Science Laboratory Technology program. Provides students with the opportunity to apply laboratory skills and classroom knowledge in a practical/real-world setting with the guidance of a faculty advisor. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor/department.
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Science Teacher Technology Training- Biology |
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STTB 200 - Microscopy K-4 No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
Applied technology laboratory course. Scientific process and the distinction between observation and inference. Lenses, magnification, and microscopy will be discussed. Students will develop and use models to describe the function of the cell as a whole and how parts of cells contribute to the function. Prerequisite(s): All students must be a practicing teacher, teacher’s aide, or must have permission from the instructor and department chairperson.
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Sheetmetal Apprentice |
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SHMT 103 - Blueprint Reading for Sheetmetal 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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SHMT 107 - Layout I 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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.
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SHMT 201 - Layout II 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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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SHMT 203 - Layout III 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Continuation of SHMT 201: Layout II; this course will cover the triangulation method and approaches and solutions to special problems in 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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Shipfitter Apprentice |
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SFAP 101 - Hull Shipbuilding 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
An overview of the principles of ship construction and terminology. The course is designed to provide an introduction to specialized terms and an overview of ship building. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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SFAP 103 - Blueprint Reading for Ship-fitters 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
An introduction to blueprint reading techniques and principles. This course will cover in detail all the major areas of blueprint reading required by the ship-fitter trade. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
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