progresses from a simple to a higher order of planning. Students and security. (Prerequisite: MEDS1210 or concurrent) (3 credits: 3 will edit numerous dictated documents utilizing proper grammar lecture/0 lab) and critical thinking skills. (Prerequisite: MEDS1214, MEDS1215, or MEDS1216) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) MEDS1605 Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information This course introduces students to legal and ethical issues facing MEDS1221 Interpersonal Career Concepts professionals in health occupations. Course content will include, but This course is designed specifically for students in allied health not be limited to, topics such as access to medical care, informed occupations including Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Recep- consent, confidentiality of health care information and exceptions tionist, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, and Medical to confidentiality, mandatory reporting obligations such as child Coding Specialist. Students will learn effective communication and elder abuse, privileged communications between health care skills within a medical setting. The course will cover effective providers, advance directives, abortion, physician-assisted suicide. tools needed to establish healthy interpersonal relationships with- This course is intended to expose students to situations with ethical in a students personal life, family life, community, and workplace. implications. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) Decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and creative thinking will be introduced. Conflict resolution skills, harassing MEDS1610 Pharmacology behavior, resume writing and professional interview techniques This course is designed specifically for students in allied health oc- will be identified. (Prerequisites: None) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) cupations including Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Receptionist, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Coding Spe- MEDS1222 Medical Insurance I cialist. Students will learn to identify drugs by classification, char- This course explains each phase of the medical claim cycle. acteristics of typical drugs, indications, most common side effects, Insurance payers, basic coding and billing rules, and standard re- precautions, contraindications, route of administration, generic and quirements for billing using the CMS-1500 form will be provided. trade names. Students will gain knowledge of drug abbreviations Emphasis is placed on the importance of accurate completion of and symbols which is required for accurate interpretation of phy- CMS-1500 forms (electronic or paper) for successful reimburse- sicians’ orders. Medical terminology is essential to understand the ment. The course will also cover HIPAA and OIG regulations. The pharmacology terminology introduced. (Prerequisite: MEDS1210 or focus of this course is to prepare the student to become familiar concurrent) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) with each phase of the medical claim cycle within a medical environment. (Prerequisite: MEDS1210 or concurrent) (2 credits: MEDS1621 CPT Coding 2 lecture/0 lab) The focus of the class is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD- 9-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the MEDS1224 Medical Insurance II rules to code patient services. Students will be given diagnosis and The focus of this class will be in providing a greater understand- procedure scenarios for all body systems. Students will select the ing of the process of medical insurance billing, payments and appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for billing, research, coding implications. (Prerequisite: MEDS1222 Medical Insurance) and quality improvement. (Prerequisite: MEDS1210 or concurrent) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) (4 credits: 4 lecture/0 lab) MEDS1240 Health Unit Coordinator MEDS1626 Coding Advanced This course is designed to give the student the necessary skills The focus of the class is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD- required to manage the nonclinical tasks of the nursing unit. 9-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the Students will transcribe doctors’ orders, diagnostic test values, rules to code patient services. Students will be given diagnosis and vital signs; coordinate scheduling of patients’ tests and diagnostic procedure scenarios for all body systems. Students will select the procedures; schedule radiologic procedures that require patient appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for billing, research, preparation; maintain daily census sheet; handle all telephone and quality improvement. Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anat- communication for the unit; prepare consent forms; set priorities omy & Physiology, and Pharmacology are essential to reach coding and organize the workload of the nursing unit. (Prerequisite: proficiency. (Prerequisites: MEDS1210, MEDS1208, MEDS1610, MEDS1210 or concurrent) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) and MEDS1621) (4 credits: 4 lecture/0 lab) MEDS1244 Health Unit Coordinator Internship MEDS1630 ICD-10-CM/PCS This will be a cooperative training course with a health care This course will introduce the student to the professional standards facility, which allows the student to apply entry level or beginning for coding and reporting of diagnostic inpatient and outpatient ser- knowledge learned in the program to an employment-like work vices and inpatient procedure services. This course will introduce experience. This course provides a “real world learning experi- the student to the ICD-10-CM and PCS classification systems with ence” in which the student can apply the knowledge and skills ob- an emphasis on the correct process of utilizing the alphabetic index tained in the classroom. (Prerequisites: MEDS1210, MEDS1214, and tabular list for code assignment. The focus will be on rules, MEDS1240, ADMS1417, ADMS1424, ADMS2410 or concurrent) conventions, instructions of ICD-10-CM as well as the chapter spe- (2 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/2 OJT) cific guidelines, The ICD-9 classification system will be discussed and compared to the ICD-10-CM. (Prerequisites or concurrent: MEDS1601 Introduction to Health Information Management MEDS 1208, 1210, 1222, 1621) (4 credits: 4 lecture/0 lab) This course will introduce the student to health information man- agement as a work-based, task-oriented function. It will demon- MEDS1650 Medical Coding Capstone strate the variety of individual functions and professional opportu- Students in this course will gain practical experience applying nities as well as explain the number of national and international advanced ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding assignment and ap- organizations involved. The course focus will be on healthcare plication of coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment data collection to include the maintenance, use, and preservation and correct code sequencing. Students will code a variety of medi- of this data in support of patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, cal records from hospitals, physicians’ offices, and other health care 150 2016 Catalog
settings. (Prerequisite or concurrent: MEDS1224, MEDS1626) the word “nanotechnology” means, and where it comes from. (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) It also explores the differences between the macro-scale, micro-scale, and nano-scale. We will explore how old nano- MUSC1015 Using Music as a Therapy technology is with a brief history and why nanotechnology is so This is an intensive music listening course in which student will popular today. We will look at nanotechnology today including the enhance the awareness and understanding of their music listen- worldwide investment in nanotechnology, workforce demands, ing skills to different types of music. Students will analyze the equipment used in nanotechnology, and some examples of nano- effects of musical elements, especially those effective in pain technology being used to enhance consumer products. (Prerequi- management and relaxation and associated with the healing site: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) process. (Prerequisite: none) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) NANO1100 Fundamentals of Nanoscience I MUSC1103 Introduction to Music This course will consist of lecture, laboratory exercise, guest The course offers an approach that emphasizes the progressive speakers and field trips to introduce students to the world of development of listening skills and an appreciation of music as nanoscale science. The course content will follow and enhance an expression of the human condition. Students are introduced the biology course that is taken simultaneously with this course. to music elements through simpler music styles and familiar Topics will include DNA extraction, protein function, bio-catalysis, recordings and gradually build up to the most rigorous forms of biotechnology and cellular development. Students will complete music. The structure of the course provides the skills necessary a research project related to nanoscale biology. (3 credits: 3 to listen to all music with knowledge and sophistication. Goals lecture/0 lab) and reflections become increasingly sophisticated as students progress through the course, resulting in progressive devel- NANO1200 Fundamentals of Nanoscience II opment of their listening skills, active vocabulary, elements of Similar to the first semester NANO1100 cours, this course music, and significant terms. Students will be required to attend will continue the investigation into nanoscale science with the music concerts. (Meets MnTC Goal 6) (Prerequisite: none) (3 emphasis on chemistry and physics applications. Students will credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) perform experiments with photonics, x-ray diffraction, material properties, etc. in concert with the Gen Ed courses. This course MUSC1203 Introduction to Music Theory will include trips to laboratories, guest lecturers, and a class- An introduction to the structure and notation of music for both room lecture component. Students will work independently and the musician and non-musician to increase understanding and in teams and prepare a subject appropriate research paper. (3 application of fundamentals in musicianship found in past and credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) current compositions. Musical notation, pitch, scales, intervals, meter and rhythm, chords, form, and basic harmony will be cov- NANO1210 Computer Simulation ered. Students will develop the skills needed to read and write This course will cover the application of computer simulation Western music. (MnTC Goal 6) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 (modeling) to nanoscale systems. In addition, this course lecture/0 lab) provides a visualization of concepts and interactions covered in NANO1100 and NANO1200. The course will cover applied MUSC1211 Popular Music in American Society statistics, design of experiments and impact of input parameter This course surveys the history of American popular music from variations for biological and mechanical systems. (1 credit: 1 the 1950s to the present. The course examines the development lecture/0 lab) of various music styles, such as rock and hip-hop, and explores the relationship between cultural trends and popular music. NATS0510 Science Foundations Notable recordings and musicians will be studied. Attendance The purpose of this course is to introduce basic scientific princi- at one concert is required. (MnTC Goals 6 & 7) (Prerequisite: ples and theories for students intending to take Human Anatomy none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) (BIOL 2511) or other introductory science courses. It is intended for students with no recent background in biology. *Ten core MUSC1213 World Music objectives will be covered in every class, while the remaining The course is a survey of musical-cultural practices of various five objectives will be tailored toward a particular career focus as ethnic peoples of the world. This course is designed to study noted by the course emphasis. (Prerequisite: None) (4 Credits: 3 sound and music in human life and society as a cultural expres- lecture/1 lab) sion, aand how musical meaning is produced. (MnTC Goals 6 & 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) NEME2000 New Media Technology and Strategies This course focuses on the creation and use of new media MSIR1077 Basic String Instrument Maintenance for BIR technologies specific to providing content through social media Technicians networks. These networks include sites and applications such This course focuses on practical information regarding all guitar as blogs, microblogs, video sharing sites, RSS-feeds, podcasts and violin family parts, functions, and common problems that and other emerging Web technologies. The course studies how band instrument repair students may encounter when employed to construct conversations and interactions specifically serving as band instrument technicians in a business that also services various business goals. This study includes how sites used guitar and string repairs. This course will give a clear distinction analytic tools to identify and target specific audiences such as by of maintenance, minimal acceptable repairs, and adjustments gender, age, ethnicity, and self-identification factors. Students will that can only be approached and accomplished by trained tech- demonstrate the use of these tools to engage these users, visitor, nicians for guitar and violins. (2 credits: 2 lecture, 0 lab) and customers. Special attention is given to various tools and ap- plications used to monitor traffic and conversations to serve these NANO1000 Introduction to Emerging Technologies efforts, establish thought leadership, and increase engagement. This course will provide an overview of nanotechnology, what Students will examine various platforms to complete assignments 2020-2020 151
by creating and posting relevant content. (Prerequisite: none) (3 domain; nursing, individual, and healthcare systems. Concepts re- credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) lated to Health Promotion and Maintenance focus on development, reproduction, and sexuality. Concepts related to Safe and Effective NEME2005 New Media Tools for Music Industry Care Environment, Physiological Integrity, and Psychosocial Integri- This lab implements marketing and communication strategies ty continue to be developed. Upon completion, students will be able used by music industry professionals to communicate with cus- to integrate theoretical concepts with the nursing process utilizing tomers and fans. The course examines the creation of an online professional nursing skills and judgment for acute and OB/Pediatric presence using direct-to-fan techniques, brand strategies, and patients. (4 credits: 4 lecture/0 lab) online retail sites. Throughout this course, emphasis is placed on brand management and the dissemination of content to fans. NURS2706 Associate Nurse 3 Lab/Clinical This lab is designed to work with the New Media Technology This course is designed to provide multiple experiences in the and Strategies course, with specific hands-on application to the nursing laboratory and clinical settings providing opportunities to music industry. (Prerequisite: none) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) learn, practice and demonstrate competency in a comprehensive assessment for inclusion in a nursing plan of care for individuals in NURS2155 Transition to Professional Nursing rural and family health settings. (4 credits: 0 lecture/4 lab/clinical) This course is designed to support Licensed Practical Nurs- es (LPNs) to transition into the professional associate degree NURS2707 Associate Nurse 4 nursing program. Content is designed to transition role specific This course is designed to integrate advanced concepts with- knowledge and competencies from the practical to the profes- in three domains, nursing, individual, and healthcare systems. sional nursing role. The course is offered the first eight weeks of Concepts related to Health Promotion and Maintenance, Safe and the term. (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab/0 clinical) Effective Care Environment, Physiological Integrity, and Psycho- social Integrity focus on Nursing Leadership and Management of NURS2701 Associate Nurse 1 Care. Upon completion, students will be able to synthesize theoret- This course is designed to introduce concepts within three ical concepts with the nursing process utilizing professional nursing domains: nursing, individual, and healthcare systems. Concepts skills and judgment for diverse clients throughout the life span. (4 related to Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial credits: 4 lecture/0 lab) Integrity, Safe Effective Care Environment, and Physiological Integrity are introduced. Concepts related to Safe and Effective NURS2708 Associate Nurse 4 Clinical Care Environment, and Physiological Integrity are the main fo- This course is designed to provide multiple experiences in a variety cus. Upon completion, students will be able to apply introductory of healthcare settings to demonstrate quality, individualized, en- theoretical concepts to professional nursing skills and clinical try-level professional nursing care. Upon completion, students will judgment for diverse patients throughout the life span. (4 credits: be able to synthesize theoretical concepts with entry-level clinical 4 lecture/0 lab) skills and judgments to provide consistent, health promoting care for diverse clients throughout the lifespan. (5 credits: 0 lecture/5 NURS2702 Associate Nurse 1 Lab/Clinical clinical) This course is designed to allow students to systematically integrate classroom theory with nursing laboratory and clinical NUHA1100 Medical Nutrition Therapy settings to provide students basic knowledge to contribute to Medical Nutrition Therapy introduces the student to preventive and a nursing plan of care to promote maintain and restore optimal therapeutic interventions available with alterations in caloric and health to individuals in a long term care setting. Upon completion macro and micro nutrient intakes. This course investigates the nor- students will be able to actively participate in patient cares. (4 mal and abnormal physiological changes in the body necessitating credits: 0 lecture/4 lab) nutritional alterations. Conditions addressed include eating disor- ders, diabetes, atherosclerosis, cancer and pregnancy. (Prerequi- NURS2703 Associate Nurse 2 sites: BIOL 1200 and BIOL 1226) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) This course is designed to develop concepts within three do- mains: nursing, individual, and healthcare systems. Concepts re- NUHA1110 Food Safety lated to Psychosocial Integrity are emphasized. Concepts related Food Safety introduces the student to the biological, chemical, and to Health Promotion and Maintenance focus on comprehensive environmental variables that may compromise the safety of the assessment skills. Concepts related to Safe and Effective Care food supply in homes and commercial dining. Students will learn Environment, and Physiological Integrity are further developed. common food hazards and interventions to assure food safety. Upon completion, students will be able to apply theoretical Students will demonstrate competence in ServSafe concepts to the nursing process utilizing professional nursing principles. (Prerequisite: MEDS1110) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) skills and judgment for transitional care and patients experienc- ing altered mental health processes, mental health patients. (5 NUHA1200 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy credits: 5 lecture/0 lab) Advance Medical Nutrition Therapy presents complex, multifactorial health conditions and the relationship of these to calories, macro NURS2704 Associate Nurse 2 Lab/Clinical and micro nutrients in the prevention and therapeutic intervention in Experience in the nursing lab and clinical setting will prove these conditions. Conditions addressed include: nutrition in general the student to learn, practice and demonstrate competency in clinical care, digestive and gastrointestinal diseases, cardiovascular performing a comprehensive assessment and apply nursing disease, renal disease and diet in HIV and AIDS. (Prerequisites: principles while caring for individuals with mental health issues. MEDS1110, BIOL1200, BIOL1226, and NUHA1100) (3 credits: 3 (4 credits: 0 lecture/4 lab/clinical) lecture/0 lab) NURS2705 Associate Nurse 3 NUHA1210 Principles of Nutrition Teaching and Coaching This course is designed to synthesize concepts within three Principles of Nutrition Teaching and Coaching introduces the stu- 152 Course Descriptions
dent to the challenges of changing behaviors through sharing of NWAT1602 MS Workstation II information. Adult learning theory, situational learning, Maslow’s This course will explore the MS workstation networking client. Hierarchy of Needs and more will be reviewed and focus on The students will learn how to plan, install and configure a MS teaching nutrition to individuals and families. Students will role workstation in a single and multi-domain environment. Empha- play teaching situations and consider technique based on client sis will be placed on the managing, monitoring and optimizing readiness to learn, level of content understanding and expected of network resources. Basic troubleshooting techniques will be compliance while teaching from simple to more complex content. discussed as it relates to the Microsoft networking environment. (Prereq: SOCS1205 or PYSC1115) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) The use of diagnostic and monitoring software will be empha- sized. (Prerequisite: MS Workstation I or concurrent) (1 credits: 1 NUHA1220 Clinical Practicum 1 lecture/0 lab) Clinical Practicum 1 introduces the student to the acute care, long term care, school age health courses and community NWAT1606 WEB Page Design wellness efforts. (Prerequisites: NUHA1200 and NUHA2100) (4 This course introduces web page authoring and web site man- credits) agement concepts. Using Front Page, the student will create web pages that include: text emphasis, lists, graphics, links, NUHA2100 Menu Planning image maps, forms tables, nested tables and multimedia objects. Menu planning introduces the student to the principles of nu- (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) trient balance, controlled calories, and the importance of small frequent meals to maximize quality intake. Students will learn NWAT1607 PC Hardware Support to plan meals with individuals and families within budgetary This course covers the concepts and familiarity of computer guidelines while meeting the recommended dietary allowances hardware components. System boards, storage devices and throughout the lifecycle. Students will explore the impact of fiber, peripherals will be studied as to their basic purpose and function- saturated fats, complex carbohydrates and other micronutrients ality. Emphasis will be placed on the assembling and disassem- while determining portion sizes and food selection techniques to bling of a microcomputer. The student will be provided with a meet individual needs. Seasonal produce options, food banks background in some of the techniques used to service personal and federal food programs will be explored as contributions computers. Fundamentals of hardware troubleshooting as it to variety and budgetary concerns. Students will utilize super- relates to keyboards, monitors, printers, mouse, floppy drives, market experiences in evaluating menu design. (Prerequisites: and other peripherals will be explored. (Prerequisite: None) (3 MEDS1110 and BIOL1226) (4 credits: 3 lecture/1 lab) credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) NUHA2110 Food Preparation NWAT1608 MS Workstation Food preparation introduces the student to healthy, safe, and This course will explore the MS workstation networking client. economical food preparation techniques and storage. Stu- The students will learn how to plan, install and configure a MS dents will demonstrate competence in theory and application of workstation in a single and multi-domain environment. Empha- preparation skills of hot and cold item including portion control, sis will be placed on the managing, monitoring and optimizing recipe modification, and family-style menu preparation. HACCP of network resources. Basic troubleshooting techniques will be principles will be used. (Prerequisite: NUHA2100) (4 credits: 1 discussed as it relates to the Microsoft networking environment. lecture/3 lab) The use of diagnostic and monitoring software will be empha- sized. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) NUHA2200 Community Nutrition Community Nutrition introduces the students to the application NWAT1612 Software Application Support of nutrition principles in a community setting. It illustrates the role This course covers the software support involved in maintaining of the nutrition provider in minimizing community health dispar- the OS and its applications. The student will learn how to sup- ities in rural and urban areas and individuals throughout the life port the DOS, Windows 9.x, Windows 2000, Windows XP and cycle with education and coaching while focusing on local, state, Macintosh environments. Help desk operation is an important federal agencies that support nutritional services. This course feature in addressing such problems. The student will learn how confirms the roles and responsibilities of an associate degree a help desk operates and what is required to become customer nutrition professional servicing community. (Prerequisites: focused. Students will be taught the fundamentals of software NUHA2100 and NUHA1200) (4 credits: 3 lecture/1 lab) troubleshooting by recognizing common DOS, Windows and Macintosh error messages. The student will be required to NUHA2210 Clinical Practicum 2 debug common operating system problems and failures. The in- Clinical Practicum II provides the student with more complex troduction of diagnostic system utility software (scandisk, defrag, teaching opportunities in outpatient care, long term care, school chkdsk, etc.) and its operation will be emphasized. (Prerequisite: age -health and fitness courses and community wellness efforts. None) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) (Prerequisite: NUHA1220) (1 credit) NWAT1641 Networking Fundamentals NWAT1601 MS Workstation I This course will explore the history of TCP/IP. Students will learn This course will explore the MS workstation networking client. the components and functionality of TCP/IP by studying the OSI The students will learn how to plan, install and configure a MS Model, the TCP/IP stack model and its role in communicating workstation in a single and multi-domain environment. Empha- across a network. The student will become familiar with basic sis will be placed on the managing, monitoring and optimizing and advanced IP addressing, as well as TCP/IP routing. Addi- of network resources. Basic troubleshooting techniques will be tional emphasis will be placed on the utilization of TCP/IP tools discussed as it relates to the Microsoft networking environment. (TFTP, Ping, Telnet, etc.) Students will be required to calculate The use of diagnostic and monitoring software will be empha- IP subnetting for various network scenarios. Practical skills in sized. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) network cable identification and construction will be employed. 2020-2020 153
(Cisco Semester 1) (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 NWAT2665 Microsoft Services lab) This course examines the Exchange Server architecture, as well as its proper installation and implementation in a Microsoft NWAT1649 Microsoft Server/Enterprise networking environment. Students will learn how to configure and This course will explore the Microsoft server networking environ- manage Exchange clients and services. Using Exchange with ment. The students will learn how to plan, install and configure other existing systems such as Lotus, Netware, and MS Mail will a MS server in a single domain environment. Emphasis will be be discussed. The student will also examine other MS services placed on the managing, monitoring and optimizing of network such as remote access, terminal services, and web services. resources. Boot failures, configuration errors and fault-tolerances (Prerequisites: NWAT1641 and NWAT1649 or instructor’s permis- will be discussed as it relates to the Microsoft environment. Stu- sion) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) dents will be required to install and configure a server in a single domain environment. The use of diagnostic and monitoring soft- NWAT2669 Microsoft Advanced Server ware will be emphasized. (Prerequisite: NWAT1601, NWAT1602, This course examines the planning, installing and implementing NWAT1641) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) of Active Directory in the Windows 2000 Server environment. Students will learn how to configure and manage Active Directory, NWAT1670 WAN Technologies RAS, Terminal Services, and Windows 2000 security. Additional This course provides a background in the fundamentals of data emphasis will be placed on connectivity issues concerning a communication and WAN concepts. The student will learn how mixed client environment in the Windows 2000 architecture. (Pre- a network transmits data across a large geographical area by requisites: NWAT1641, NWAT1649) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) various means. Telecommunications and its growing impact on technology will be studied. Communication equipment and its NWAT2671 Java Programming function in a WAN topology is also discussed. The student will be This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Java introduced to repeaters, bridges and gateways. Cisco router ba- programming language. Basic concepts and methods of ob- sics: its startup and configuration in a WAN environment will help ject-orientated programming and object-orientated design will be students understand the connectivity power of networks. (Prereq- examined. The student will use practical problems to implement uisites: NWAT1641, NWAT1649)(3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) application-building techniques that will include well-written and readable programs using a disciplined coding style; includ- NWAT2601 Novell Netware ing documentation and indentation standards. (Prerequisites: This course will explore the Novell Netware operating system. NWAAT1642, NWAT1650) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) The students will learn how to plan, install, and configure Net- ware server in a single and multi-server environment. Emphasis NWAT2673 Unix Operating Systems will be placed on the managing, monitoring and optimizing of This course examines the planning, installing and implementing a network resources. The student will learn additional methods of UNIX computing environment. Students will learn how to config- connectivity through gateways and remote access. Boot fail- ure and manage graphical user applications, basic and advanced ures, configuration errors and fault-tolerances will be discussed directory and file systems and file security features. Additional as it relates to the Netware environment. The use of diagnostic emphasis will be placed on UNIX system processes, the use of and monitoring software will be emphasized. (Prerequisites: text editors, backing up and restoring procedures and establish- NWAT1608, NWAT1641, NWAT1649) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) ing a flexible printing environment. (Prerequisites: NWAT1641, NWAT1649) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) NWAT2611 CISCO LAN Connectivity This course introduces LAN segmentation involving bridges, rout- NWAT2675 Network Design & Analysis ers and switches. Students will explore the features and benefits This course provides a survey of techniques and procedures of Fast Ethernet and virtual LANs. Students will be required to followed in the development of business computer information work with bridges, routers, and switches in various segmentation systems. Topics include structured approaches to needs assess- scenarios. (Prerequisites: NWAT1641, NWAT1649, NWAT1670) ment, specification, design, system development, documentation (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) development and implementation of new systems. Students will be introduced to various CASE tools and their uses in system NWAT2621 CISCO WAN Connectivity analysis and design. The student will use these tools to plan and This course provides a background in the following WAN create systems based on different network scenarios. (Prerequi- services: LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN/LAPD, HDLC, PPP, and sites: NWAT1642, NWAT1650) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) DDR. Students will learn list commands to configure and monitor Frame Relay operation in the router. Additional emphasis will be NWAT2676 Wireless Communications placed on the understanding and function of ISDN portocol and This course provides a survey of techniques and procedures implementation of ISDN BRI. (Cisco Semester4) (Prerequisites: followed in the development of business computer information NWAT1641, NWAT1649) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) systems. Topics include structured approaches to needs assess- ment, specification, design, system development, documentation NWAT2640 Advanced Routing development and implementation of new systems. Students will This course will examine scalable internetworks that implement be introduced to various CASE tools and their uses in system various routing protocols such as OSPF (single and multiple analysis and design. The student will use these tools to plan and areas), IGRP and BGP. Additional emphasis will be placed on create systems based on different network scenarios. (Prerequi- troubleshooting a network that utilizes PPP and NAT services, sites: NWAT1641, NWAT1649) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) traffic shaping, optimizing traffic flow, and extending ip addresses using VLSM. (Prerequisites: NWAT 1641, NWAT 1644 and NWAT NWAT2678 MS Network Environment 2621) (3 Credits: 2 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other) This course provides a comprehensive view of the Microsoft net- working environment. Students will concentrate on troubleshoot- 154 Course Descriptions
ing the Microsoft core elements of networking protocols, DHCP, scenarios. (Prerequisites: NWAT1609, NWAT1642, NWAT1650) DNS and WINS services, remote access and IP routing. Addition- (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) al emphasis will be given to advanced security concepts relating to authentication, web services, directory and file transfer ser- NWAT2689 Forensic Investigation vices, firewalls, intrusion detection, cryptography and computer This course covers a basic to intermediate approach to secure forensics. (Prerequisites: NWAT1641, NWAT1649, NWAT2669) home and business wireless networks. Students will learn how (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) wireless networks are installed and implemented in various net- working environments and topologies. Emphasis will be placed NWAT2681 Fundamentals of Security on understanding security features found on most wireless As organizations accelerate their interest in network business routers. Students will have an opportunity to install, configure and solutions, they need qualified professionals who possess the implement a secure wireless network. Additional emphasis will skills necessary to ensure the security of all network-based trans- be given to third party security software solutions. (Prerequisites: actions. This course will provide training to improve the student’s NWAT1601, NWAT1602, NWAT1641, NWAT2681) (Prerequisite skills and knowledge in three key areas of network security: or concurrent: NWAT1649) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private net- works. Practical hands-on projects will guide the student through NWAT2692 Electronic Devices Forensics implementing hardware, software, network, Internet and data The Electronic Devices Forensics course provides an introduc- security configurations. (Prerequisite or concurrent: NWAT1641) tion to mobile device forensics including practical approaches (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) and best practices involved in performing mobile forensics. Students will examine the internals of popular mobile devic- NWAT2683 Security Threats & Countermeasures es including their operating systems, hardware, and security This course covers the concepts and familiarity of the tools and concepts. Students will gain an understanding of the tools techniques used by malicious network intruders. The student will available to perform mobile forensic tasks including data acquisi- learn to recognize security threats and vulnerabilities that exist tions, data recovery, and industry best practices. (Prerequisites: in present networking environments. Additional emphasis will be NWAT1601, NWAT1602, NWAT1641, NWAT1649, NWAT2681, placed on recognizing and mitigating responsive measures to and NWAT2689) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) lessen the negative effectiveness of security breaches. (Prereq- uisites: NWAT1641 and NWAT 2681) (Prerequisite or concurrent: NWAT2693 Website and Applications Security NWAT1649) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) Website and application security prepares the student for a role as a security officer, auditor, security professional, or site admin- NWAT2684 Server & Desktop Security istrator. It also empowers a website and/or application developer This course covers Windows Server and Windows desktop with the knowledge necessary to create and maintain secure operating systems security issues. Students will learn how to applications. The course studies how various vulnerabilities in install and configure basic and intermediate security features that server architecture, web/application development, and database can be implemented in a server-client environment. Emphasis structure expose these systems to attack. Students learn how will be placed on securing network remote access, standalone these vulnerabilities are exploited and develop the skills to effec- and domain security options, group policy administration, file tively protect these systems against attack. Students will gain an and folder access/encryption, client login controls and restric- understanding of the tools hackers use to exploit these issues. tions, operating system updates and backup/restore procedures. They also learn to effectively utilize tools to detect attack and set Additional attention will focus on basic Linux security. (Prerequi- up appropriate countermeasures to defend against attacks and sites: NWAT1601, NWAT1602, and NWAT1641) (Prerequisite or intrusion. (Prerequisites: NWAT1641, NWAT1649, NWAT2681 concurrent: NWAT1649) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) and NWAT2689) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) NWAT2685 Wireless Security PHYS1215 College Physics I This course covers a basic to intermediate approach to secure This non-calculus based course introduces the basic principles home and business wireless networks. Students will learn how of physics through applications, problems, and experiments. wireless networks are installed and implemented in various net- Newtonian motion and conservation laws for linear and circular working environments and topologies. Emphasis will be placed motion will be covered including speed, velocity, and acceleration on understanding security features found on most wireless for linear and projectile motion. Oscillatory motion will be covered routers. Students will have an opportunity to install, configure and including mechanical, light, sound and energy waves. Thermo- implement a secure wireless network. Additional emphasis will dynamics will be introduced including the first and second law of be given to third party security software solutions. (Prerequisites: thermodynamics. (Meets MnTC Goal 3) (Prerequisite: A minimum NWAT1609, NWAT1642, NWAT1650) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) score of 22 in the math subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of MATH1025 Algebra) (4 credits: 3 lecture/1 lab) NWAT2687 LAN/WAN Network Security This course covers the identification and implementation of router POLS1101 Introduction to Political Science security in current network environments. The student will learn An introduction to the basic terms, concepts, principles, and basic and intermediate techniques to secure network traffic and structures of modern political systems worldwide. Problems and protocols refining router configurations. This course covers the issues arising from various political systems, such as democracy, advanced concepts of perimeter security in current networking communism, socialism, and totalitarianism will also be studied. environments. The student will learn how to plan, design, install (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 & 9) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 and implement firewall security appliances to protect private lecture/0 lab) enterprise networks from high security risk public networks. Additional emphasis will be placed on how to configure a Cisco POLS1120 American Government PIX firewall to specific security guidelines in various networking A survey of the basic structure and operation of the American Na- 2020-2020 155
tional Government, with emphasis on the core ideas and values experiences. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 and 9) (Prerequisite: none) that underlie it. Topics will include citizen participation, political (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) parties, interest groups, the Presidency, Congress, and Federal Courts. (Fulfills MN Transfer Curriculum Goals 5 & 9) (Prerequi- PSYC2520 Psychology of Human Sexuality site: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) Psychology of Human Sexuality is an overview of theories, research and contemporary issues in human sexual behavior. POLS1130 World Politics Topics include psychosexual development, gender roles, sexual This course introduces major issues in world politics with empha- orientation, sexual anatomy, alternate methods of reproduction, sis on current events. Students will develop a better understand- pregnancy/birth, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, ing of core political concepts to explore and analyze diverse glob- sex education, sexism, love and attraction, sexual abuse, sexual al issues such as war and peacekeeping, international relations, dysfunctions, sex therapy, paraphilia, and sexuality through the human rights, environmental challenges, political economy, and life cycle. (Meets MnTC Goals 2 & 5) (Prerequisite: None) (3 international organizations. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 & 8) (Prerequi- credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) site: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSYC2522 Positive Psychology POLS1140 Environment and Society This course explores theories and research on positive human This course explores the political dimension of the global envi- qualities and strengths, and how to utilize these for personal and ronmental challenges facing society today. Students will examine community well-being. The interaction of psychological, sociolog- political concepts, policies, institutions, groups, and proposed ical, and biological factors that shape well-being are discussed. solutions addressing a range of environmental issues. Topics that The information in this course will be applied toward life areas may be covered include energy and water resources, air quality, such as work, leisure, relationships, health, and society. (MnTC human population growth, species endangerment, waste man- Goals 5 and 9) (Prerequisite: PSYC1110 General Psychology) (3 agement, climate change, and agriculture. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) & 10) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSYC2526 Abnormal Psychology PSWK2510 Introduction to Social Work Abnormal Psychology explores in greater depth the psychological An introduction to the social work profession, institutions, and disorders that are introduced in General Psychology. Students social welfare issues. Topics include the history and philosophical will examine diagnostic criteria, etiology, prevalence rates, age of roots of social work, theories and methods used in the field, the onset, and treatments for psychological disorders included in the populations served, and the ethical guidelines for effective social DSM-V. Social, ethical, cultural, and legal issues that are relevant work practice. (Prerequisites: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) to the mental health field will also be discussed. (Meets MnTC Goals 5 & 7) (Prerequisite: PSYC1110 Introduction to Psycholo- PSWK2525 Pre-Social Work Field Experience gy) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) This component of the Pre-Social Work Program provides the student with an opportunity to explore and enhance their educa- PSYC2531 Social Psychology tional and career objectives through practical work experiences This course provides learners with an introduction to the scientific in a social work-related setting. Students will demonstrate their study of how a person’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are knowledge learned while gaining applied first-hand experiences influenced by other people. Students will become familiar with in the profession of social work. Prior approval and coordination theories, research methods, and applications of social psychol- of the Internship/Field Experience with the instructor is mandato- ogy to their own lives. Among the issues to be addressed are ry. (Prerequisite: PSWK2510) (3 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/3 OJT) group processes, aggression, conformity, attraction, attitude change, and prejudice. Findings regarding gender, racial, and PSYC1110 Introduction to Psychology cultural similarities and differences will be covered as well. (Ful- Psychology applies to everyone’s personal and workplace fills MnTC Goals 5 and 7) (Prerequisite: PSYC1110 Introduction daily life. In this course, you will be introduced to the history of to Psychology or SOCS1110 Introduction to Sociology) (3 credits: psychology, consciousness, learning theories, memory, prob- 3 lecture/0 lab) lem-solving, intelligence, motivation, life-span development, per- sonality, abnormal psychology and therapy. (Fulfills MnTC Goal 5 PSYC2533 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences & 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) Students will become familiar with the concepts and statistical procedures commonly used in the behavioral sciences, choosing PSYC1115 Lifespan Psychology appropriate statistical tests, and interpreting and writing APA- Students will explore theories of human development to under- style research results. Use of a statistical software package will stand the connections and relationships of stages of growth from be performed as the lab component of the course. (Fulfills MnTC conception to late adulthood. Genetics; prenatal development Goal 5) (Prerequisite: PSYC1110 AND completion of Math MnTC and birth; physical, cognitive and psychosocial development from requirement, with MATH1230 Introduction to Statistics strongly birth through late adulthood; and dying, death, and bereavement recommended) (4 credits: 3 lecture/1 lab) will be examined. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 and 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) RADT2601 Introduction to Radiologic Sciences This course introduces students to the role of radiography in PSYC1223 Psychology of Death and Dying healthcare. The first section provides the student with an over- This course examines death and dying in terms of current and view of radiography and the health-care systems. Topics include historical viewpoints and the effect of individual and cultural professional organizations, the ARRT Code of Ethics and Stan- attitudes and rituals. Medicolegal movements and issues, and dard Practices, Ethics and medico-legal issues that enable the factors such as age, culture, spirituality, and manner of death will student to understand parameters of professional practice and be investigated and how those issues shape end-of-life and grief major areas of responsibility. The second section provides the 156 Course Descriptions
student with the basic concepts of patient care, including consid- formation. Specific topics to be covered include: electricity, eration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient electromagnetism, operation and maintenance of radiographic and their family. Communication skills, routine emergency patient equipment that includes fluoroscopy, mobile, conventional and procedures and infection control procedures using standard pre- digital imaging systems. (Prerequisites: RADT2605, RADT2617, cautions are explored. Special and basic fluoroscopy procedures RADT2630, RADT2642) (Prerequisite or concurrent: RADT 2650, will be introduced along with pharmacology and contrast media, RADT 2653) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) drug administration and venipuncture. Fluoroscopy, mobile and surgical equipment will be introduced. In addition, an on-line RADT2625 Radiographic Positioning and Procedures 2 medical terminology component will be included in this course. This is the second procedures course. In this course the student (Prerequisite: Admission to the radiography program) (Prerequi- will be introduced to positioning of the vertebral column to include site or concurrent: RADT2605, RADT2611) (4 credits: 3 lecture/1 the sacrum and coccyx, and the bony thorax. Students will also lab) learn fundamental positioning of the skull, facial bones and pa- ranasal sinuses. Labs will enable the student to become familiar RADT2605 Radiographic Imaging 1 with positioning using the x-ray machine. The student will explore This introductory course provides the student with the basic ele- in greater detail; pediatric radiographic positioning. Principles of ments of radiation physics. Topics include units of measurement, radiation safety with emphasis on protection of the technologist atomic structure, nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray and patient will be stressed. Radiographic images will be eval- properties, x-ray machine components, x-ray tube and the pro- uated for anatomy and positioning. (Prerequisites: RADT2601, duction of x-rays. Introductory principles of radiographic exposure RADT2611, RADT2617) (3 credits: 1 lecture/2 lab) will also be presented to include the prime factors, image appear- ance standards of image exposure, contrast, recorded detail, RADT2630 Radiographic Imaging 2 and distortion, grids, AEC, beam limitation and scatter radiation. This course will present fluoroscopy technology, and digital (Prerequisites: MATH1220, ENGL1215, BIOL2515) (Prerequisite radiography to the student. This will include digital systems, or concurrent: RADT2601, RADT2611) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) digital image processing, image quality, and image storage and management. This course will introduce the student to the higher RADT2611 Radiographic Positioning and Procedures 1 level principles of radiographic exposure and setting appropriate For this first procedures course students will be introduced to the technical factors. Students acquire knowledge of quality manage- terminology of positioning, equipment used and basic radiograph- ment in radiology and apply quality control tests to determine the ic and technical factors that affect the exposure. Introductory and causes of image problems including equipment malfunctions and general anatomy will be presented and specific procedures of the procedural errors. Included also are aspects of quality control to chest, abdomen, and pelvis, upper extremity from hand through external x-ray beam evaluation, repeat rates and protective ap- shoulder girdle and lower extremity from foot through hip will be parel. Laboratory exercises will emphasize the theories learned. covered. Pediatric radiographic positioning will be explored. Labs (Prerequisites: RADT2601, RADT2605, RADT2611, RADT2617) will enable the student to become familiar with positioning using (Co-requisite: RADT2625) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) the x-ray machine. Mobile, trauma and surgical radiographic positioning will be presented. Principles of radiation safety and RADT2635 Radiographic Pathology emphasis on protection of the technologist and patient will be This online course introduces the radiography student to disease stressed. Radiographic images will be evaluated for anatomy and processes and their effect on the human body. Radiograph- positioning. The student will also be oriented to the clinical prac- ic pathologic correlation is emphasized. All of the major body tice setting. (Prerequisite: Admission to the radiography program) systems are presented. Researching and writing a paper is a re- (Prerequisite or Concurrent: RADT2601, RADT2605) (5 credits: 2 quirement for this class. (Prerequisites: RADT2601, RADT2605, lecture/3 laboratory) RADT2611, RADT2617, RADT2625, RADT2630) (Prerequisite or concurrent: RADT2641) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) RADT2617 Clinical Practicum 1 For this course, the student will be assigned to a hospital or clinic RADT2642 Clinical Practicum 2 36 hours per week for 12 weeks. The assignment will be day For this practicum, students will be assigned 36 hrs/wk to a shifts only, and at the same clinical site for the entire semester. hospital/clinic. Assignments will be mainly days but may include During this assignment the student will learn clinical radiography 2 weeks of evenings and 2 weekend shifts. Student will learn on patients of all ages and complete competencies in radiogra- clinical radiography and complete competencies of complete phy of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder girdle, lower vertebral column, bony thorax, skull, facial bones, and sinuses limb proximal femur, pelvic girdle, the alimentary canal, urinary and continue to learn digital imaging and provide direct patient system, and general fluoroscopy procedures. The student will care. Students may be assigned rotations in general diagnostic practice manipulating technical factors and producing digital radiology, mobile, trauma, surgery, and fluoroscopy. Students will images and will provide direct patient care to include radiation continue to practice and improve all positioning skills. Learning protection for the patient and self. The student may be assigned procedures on geriatric and pediatric patients, understanding and to rotations in trauma, surgery, and fluoroscopy. The student will operating radiographic image acquisition and processing equip- be supervised directly by the program assigned clinical instructor ment in terms of department protocol, using critical-thinking skills and indirectly by the programs clinical coordinator. (Prerequisites: associated with patient care and radiation protection will be em- RADT2601, RADT2605, RADT2611) (9 Credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/9 phasized. Students will be supervised directly by clinical instruc- OJT) tor and indirectly by program faculty.(Prerequisites: RADT2617) (12 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/12 OJT) RADT2620 Equipment Operation and Maintenance This course introduces radiography students to the principles and RADT2643 Radiography Semester 4 Remedial application of x-ray technology. Students analyze x-ray machine This remedial course consists of content to prepare the student circuitry, automatic exposure control and factors related to image to reenter the radiography technical program sequence start- 2020-2020 157
ing the spring semester of 2nd year. The student will maintain (Prerequisites: RADT2601, RADT2605, RADT2611) (Prerequisite competency of the didactic content from the 1st year fall and or concurrent: RADT2617) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) summer term radiography didactic courses and the Clinical Practicum 1 and 2 courses through various assessment strate- RADT2673 Clinical Practicum 3 gies which may include written, online and practical testing in the For this practicum, students will be assigned 36 hrs/week to a radiography laboratory. (Prerequisites: BIOL 2512, RADT2600, hospital or clinic the last 4 weeks of the semester. Assignment will RADT2605, RADT2610, RADT2615, RADT2620, RADT2625, include days, evenings or weekends if the mandatory 2 weeks of RADT2630, RADT2635, RADT2640 or RADT2641) (Co-requi- evenings and 2 weekends have not been completed. Students site: MATH2515) (3 credits: 1 lecture/2 lab) will continue to perfect their practice in digital imaging and provide direct patient care to include radiation protection. Student may be RADT2650 Radiographic Protection and Biology assigned to rotations in general, mobile, trauma, surgery, and flu- This course presents the principles of radiation protection and oroscopy. Optional experience in CT, MRI, or other modalities may radiobiology. Topics include an overview of radiation physics, be used if available. Improvement in affective skills, radiographic units of measure, radiosensitivity and response, and under- processing, patient care, radiation protection, will be emphasized. standing the radiographers role in utilizing safe radiation practic- Students will be supervised directly by clinical instructor on site and es for patients, personnel, and the public. Radiation health and indirectly by program clinical coordinator. Preparation for the nation- safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, al certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic accreditation agencies, and health care organizations will also Technologists (ARRT) will be continued in this course. (Prerequi- be addressed. Specific topics: cell biology in terms of early and sites: RADT2617, RADT2641) (3 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/3 OJT) late radiation effects; principles of radiation interaction with living systems; radiation effects on biological molecules and organ- RADT2680 Introduction to Mammography isms; factors affecting biological response; and acute and chron- This special modality course will cover patient education and ic effects of radiation. (Prerequisites: RADT2541, RADT2635) (2 assessment, anatomy, physiology, pathology, positioning and credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) compression of the breast. Emphasis will be on the screening projections. A second component of the course is presentation of RADT2653 Radiographic Imaging 3 the physical principles of mammography to include unique aspects This course prepares students for the national certification of the machine, image processing, dose issues, mammography examination in radiography offered by the American Registry of technique, image evaluation, breast imaging procedures (includ- Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Review of all program content ing implant imaging) and quality control/ assurance techniques. including radiographic imaging and positioning curriculum, Both analog and digital film acquisition will be applied. The Mam- radiation protection and patient care will be covered. Preparing mography Quality Standards Act will be discussed. (Prerequisite: the student for the job market with resume writing, interviewing, RADT2630, RADT 2635) (Prerequisite or Concurrent: RADT2653 and job search/social networking skills will also be part of this or graduate of associate degree or certificate program in medical class. It will be delivered in a hybrid format to allow students imaging/therapy or radiography [official transcript or current ARRT to return to clinical during the last 4 weeks of the semester. An credential review required]) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) on-line component includes registry practice tests by Corectec. (Prerequisites: RADT2605, RADT2617, RADT2630, ARDT2642) RADT2686 Sectional Anatomy (Co-requisite: RADT2620, RADT2650) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) This is an elective course for students and/or technologists with an interest in CT, MRI, or ultrasonography. This course familiarizes the RADT2660 Computed Tomography student with cross sectional anatomy and pathologic conditions of This elective online course introduces the basic principles of the human body. Images will be evaluated by physiologic systems computed tomography (CT) imaging and sectional anatomy. His- in various imaging planes. It is imperative for those working in medi- tory of CT, current equipment and practices, radiation protection cal imaging to be able to identify anatomy in cross-section. (Prereq- specific to CT, and anatomic appearance of various structures in uisite or concurrent: BIOL2511, BIOL2512, RADT2601, RADT2617, a cross-sectional reference will be discussed. Specific empha- RADT2663 and/or a graduate of associate degree or certificate sis will be on methods of dose reduction to support the Image program in radiography; official transcript review required or creden- Gently campaign. Images from various modalities will be used tialed in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology; registration to demonstrate radiographic cross-sectional appearance. This with NMTCB is also accepted; Sonography or Radiation Therapy or course will be a basic CT course with emphasis on CT registry Radiography program director approval.) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) exam content. (Prerequisites or concurrent: BIOL2512, RADT 2601, RADT2605, RADT2611 or graduate of associate degree RESL1210 Introduction to Marketing or certificate program in medical imaging/therapy or radiography This course introduces the basic principles of marketing and how - official transcript or current ARRT credential review required.) they apply to our economy today. The student will be given the (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) opportunity to apply elements of the marketing mix and market research in case studies. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 RADT2663 Modalities lab) This online course introduces radiography students to imaging modalities beyond diagnostic radiology. There will be an empha- RESL1212 Introduction to Sales sis of computed tomography (CT) and cross-sectional anatomy. This course covers the role of sales in the economy, the impor- Other modalities include MRI, mammography, ultrasonography, tance of a positive sales attitude, the importance of communication radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, and skills, the basic steps of a sale, and how a salesperson is viewed cardiac/vascular interventional radiology. During completion of as a representative of a specific company. (Prerequisite: None) (2 this course, students will be able to observe/participate in these credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) special areas during clinical practicum if it does not interfere with diagnostic radiology experiences or on non-scheduled days. 158 Course Descriptions
RESL1213 Introduction to Sales RESL1224 Sales Territory Management This course covers the role of sales in the economy, the impor- This course covers fundamentals of sales administration neces- tance of a positive sales attitude, the importance of communication sary for managing a wholesale or direct sale business and the skills, the basic steps of a sale, and how a salesperson is viewed sales territory associated with that business, concepts for daily as a representative of a specific company. (Prerequisite: None) (3 administrative activities, creating customer filing systems, man- credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) aging time, scheduling sales activities and developing profitable sales strategies. Concepts will be learned through case studies RESL1214 Advertising and/or live territory projects. (Prerequiste: Instructor Approval) This course covers the fundamentals of sales promotion, the types (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) of promotional tools available, and effective use of those tools. This course also focuses on advertising including the various types of RESL2222 Sales Management retail advertising options, the parts of the advertisement, and the This course is designed to present basic principles of sales creation of actual advertisements as a part of class work. (Prerequi- management. The course will help the student to understand site: None) (3 credit: 3 lecture/0 lab) the organization and functions of managing a selling force. Cov- erage includes information on budgeting, setting sales goals, RESL1216 Visual Merchandising leading a sales force and measuring sales force performance in Visual display is an important part of the selling process. In this the field.(Prerequisite: Instructor Approval) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 course, the student will analyze store image and create displays. lab) The student will receive instruction on the principles and elements of design, lighting techniques, and how to utilize the appropriate RESL2224 Retail Buying props, mannequins, and fixtures. Students are required to build var- The focus of this course is placed on the essentials of effective ious types of displays. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 retail buying. It covers planning the buy, locating resources, lab) negotiating the buy and calculating the gross margin percent- age on the merchandise selected. This course also looks at the RESL1217 Sales Communication importance of trend analysis as a buying tool. (Prerequisite: This course covers telemarketing business-to-business applica- Instructor Approval) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) tions, locating business opportunities, maintaining customer files, utilizing sales language/tempo, planning revenue calls, closing and RESL2228 Sales Business Concepts & Trends evaluating calls. Students will practice telemarketing sales skills as This course covers information on familiarizing the student with part of class work. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) how a sales business is operated in today’s highly competitive electronic society. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 RESL1218 Retail Business Operations lab) The basic operational side of a retailing business is the focus of this course. The course covers information on housekeeping, cashier- RESL2230 Internship ing, customer service, security, shoplifting, marking, receiving and This course is designed to provide the student with a purposeful storing of merchandise. Principles and techniques for physical occupational experience in the wholesale-retail marketing indus- layout of the selling floor utilizing retail layout principles to create try. Since each Supervised Occupational Experience is an indi- a store image and ambiance along with the calculation of layout vidualized experience, a training plan is specifically created for profitability ratios are addressed. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 each student in conjunction with the training station the student lecture/0 lab) is assigned to. Supervised Occupational Experience can be of- fered as a cooperative arrangement, an internship arrangement, RESL1220 Applied Sales or other appropriate work experience arrangement. (Prerequi- This course focuses on practical application of communication skills site: Instructor Approval) (6 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/6 OJT) as they apply to selling. Primary attention is given to customer pros- pecting, utilization of information and skills to appeal to customer SOCS1110 Introduction to Sociology needs, completing the sale, and follow up and review. Significant The purpose of this course is to develop in students an under- time is spent planning, delivering and critiquing sales presentation. standing of basic sociological issues, concepts, terminology, (Prerequisite: Instructor Approval) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) and applications of these understandings with current societal events. Students will become conscious of societal influences RESL1221 Applied Marketing in relationship to human and cultural dynamics in our world. This course is an in-depth study of market segmentation, target This course will call for the development of reflective and critical marketing, business-to-business marketing and the analyzing of thinking skills. (MnTC Goal 5) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 market opportunities as to how these marketing elements affect lecture/0 lab) product development, pricing, and distribution. Through case studies students will follow products from conception through the SOCS1205 Sociology of the Family various marketing and distribution channels to final target markets. This course offers a comprehensive study of the forces external (Prerequisite: Instructor Approval) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) to and within the contemporary Western social institution that we call ‘the family’. Current sociological theories and research RESL1222 Inventory Planning Concepts will be used to study American family structure and functions. Unit and dollar inventory systems are essential to the retailing busi- Cross-cultural comparisons; family dynamics; disorganization; ness. This course covers minimum and maximum inventory levels, and change will be included. The course will provide a forum to the calculation and interpretation of inventory ratios, book inventory, expose the students to the vast changes that have taken and retail method of inventory, and the various ways in which inventory continue to take place in marriages and family enabling them to status can be analyzed to insure profitability on on-hand inventory. make choices in a diverse society. (MnTC Goals 5 & 7) (Prereq: Computer applications are emphasized. (Prerequisite: None) (3 none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) 2020-2020 159
SOCS1214 Work in America course introduces aspects of the supervisor’s job that are devel- The purpose of this course is to develop in students an under- oped in depth on other courses throughout the program. Topics standing of history, methods, social issues, impact of family, to be covered include: Basic skills required of managers, funda- meaningful work and barriers of work. Additionally, the course mentals of planning, organizing, delegating, communication skills, will focus on industries, technologies, factories, high-technology selecting and training new employees, appraising and compensat- workplaces, and general services. Lastly, the student will be ing employees, discipline and exercising control, and controlling exposed to work in the twenty-first century to include the future productivity, quality and safety. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 of work. Basic sociological issues, concepts, terminology and lecture/0 lab) applications of these understandings with current societal events will be examined. The course will call for the development of SMGT1212 Managing for Quality reflective and critical thinking skills. (Fulfills MnTC Goal 5) (Pre- This course covers the Total Quality Management Philosophy put requisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) forth by a variety of Quality Gurus around the world. It includes a step-by-step process to put a quality program to work in an organi- SOCS2525 Social Deviance zation, including shortcuts and how to avoid pitfalls. (Prerequisite: Sociology of deviant behavior will use sociological perspective None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) to examine how society has defined deviance; in addition, how laws and sanctions have been adopted to discourage devi- SMGT1214 Practical Problem Solving ant behavior. Another goal of the course is to understand the This course will provide participant with the skills and resources various theories of deviance developed by professionals such to solve organizational problems and make better decisions. The as sociologists and criminologists; comparing and contrasting opportunity will be provided to practice various problem solving each disciplines interpretation as they explain the causes and techniques and tools, including the seven quality tools. Participants effects of deviant behavior. Deviance such as terrorism, political will learn methods for thinking about problems more creatively. crime, and cultural and social reactions to deviance will also be (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) explored utilizing the most current scientific research method- ologies to examine the direct and indirect societal cost of these SMGT1216 Leadership Development forms of behavior. (Meets MnTC Goals 5 and 7) (Prerequisite: This course is an introduction to the concept of leadership. In ad- none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) dition to mechanics and styles of leadership, the moral and ethical considerations of leadership will also be stressed. Topics to be SOCS2545 Diversity and Social Change discussed will include: managing change, vision statements, power This course empowers exploration and understanding of areas and its use and abuse, communicating like a leader, empowering of diversity, including individual, institutional, and societal racism, employees, setting an example, recognizing others, and celebrating sexism, classism, heterosexism, and others. Topics include de- successes. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) velopment of skills in combating these forms of oppression and in effecting social change for a just society, as well as skills in SMGT1419 The Power of Influence forming respectful relationships across group differences. (MnTC This course is an introduction to several concepts of leadership. Vi- Goals 5 & 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) sion/mission statements, communicating like a leader, empowering employees, setting an example, recognizing others and celebrating SOCS2550 Sociology of Popular Culture successes will be covered. Participants will learn through experi- This course examines popular culture from a sociological per- ential activities such as group discussions, role-plays, games, and spective. Particular attention is paid to how individual and group case studies. (Prerequisites: None)(3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) thinking and behavior shape, and are shaped by popular culture, how its industries work, and the consequences of popular cul- SMGT1747 Introduction to e-Commerce/e-Business ture’s continual evolution. (Meets MnTC goals 5 and 9) (Prereq- In development (3 credits) uisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) SMGT1749 Project Management SMGT1206 Fundamentals of Budget Analysis and Cost The need for business leaders and managers to manage programs Control and projects is evident today. Technology managers and all man- The primary goal of this course is to provide “user” manag- agers will find much higher competency in the workplace with an ers with a sufficient set of management planning and control understanding of methods of completing projects on schedule and concepts and methods to: understand decision making, com- on budget. This course presents the specific concepts, techniques, municate with accountants and other managerial staff in their and tools for managing projects effectively. The role of the project organization that are involved in the budgeting process, and manager as team leader is examined, together with important tech- use good management planning and control techniques in the niques for controlling cost, schedules, and performance parame- day-to-day conduct of their job. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 2 ters. Through readings, class discussions, and interactive exercis- lecture/0 lab) es, learners gain an understanding of both the technical and human aspects of project management. (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 SMGT1208 Marketing for Managers lecture/0 lab) This course introduces the basic principles of marketing, which the student will be given the opportunity to apply through various SMGT2210 Human Resource Issues for Managers case problems. The student will analyze what portion of market- This course covers a variety of personnel issues that affect man- ing their managerial job can have an impact on. (Prerequisite: agers and supervisors in most organizations. Human Resource None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) issues from hiring to firing, documentation, as well as potential legal ramifications will be covered. Laws regarding sexual harassment, SMGT1210 Supervision Principles all types of discrimination, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans This course covers an overview of the supervisory field. The with Disabilities Act and any new legislation that could impact area 160 Course Descriptions
managers will be researched. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 SMGT2234 Supervised Occupational Project lecture/0 lab) This course is an arranged class where the student does a major project at their employment site that is not a portion of SMGT2214 Teambuilding their regular job assignment. They must write objectives of The purpose of this course is to educate managers, supervisors, their project and have these signed off by the instructor and a and other interested employees about the concept of workteams. manager of higher rank than themselves at their job site. A full The topics covered are stages of team development, building trust description of the project must be given to the instructor by the within the team, consensus decision making, running effective team end of the semester. (This is a Pass/No Credit course) (Prereq- meetings, and symptoms of a dysfunctional team. (Prerequisite: uisite: None) (4 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/4 OJT) None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) SMGT2235 Supervised Occupational Project SMGT2216 Coaching & Productivity Enhancement This course is an arranged class where the student does a This course covers a variety of techniques to use when coach- major project at their employment site that is not a portion of ing employees. Topics to be included are counseling, mentoring, their regular job assignment. They must write objectives of training, correcting and how to use employee appraisal systems to their project and have these signed off by the instructor and a improve productivity of employees. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: manager of higher rank than themselves at their job site. A full 3 lecture/0 lab) description of the project must be given to the instructor by the end of the semester. (This is a Pass/No Credit course) (Prereq- SMGT2218 Service Management uisite: None) (5 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/5 OJT) This course covers how businesses are increasing profitability through a process of assessment of customer needs and chang- SPAN1015 Conversational Spanish ing expectations. Learn critical elements of how to train others to This course will focus on basic Spanish pronunciation, vocabu- deliver service excellence. “Internal” and “External” customers are lary, and language functions to better enable students to orally included in all aspects of discussion of effective customer service. communicate at a very basic level. Listening, reading, writing, (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) and cultural skills will also be incorporated. Basic grammatical structures will be used to communicate needs, desires, prefer- SMGT2220 Management Theories and Organizational Studies ences, and basic personal information. This course is ideally for Effective management of organizational dynamics requires an students who have had very little or no prior Spanish experi- understanding of both theory and practice. Three characteristics ence. (Prerequisite: none) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) common to all organizations are explored: behavior, structure, and processes. How these characteristics interrelate and are influenced SPAN1230 Introduction to Hispanic Cultures by actions of managers is the main focus of the class. (Prerequi- Taught in English, Intro to Hispanic Cultures will acquaint the site: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) students with the concepts of culture and cultural identity, and bring them an awareness of the skills necessary to achieve suc- SMGT2231 Supervised Occupational Project cessful cross-cultural communication, especially as it pertains to This course is an arranged class where the student does a major work with Hispanic clients. Students will compare and contrast project at their employment site that is not a portion of their regular their own culture with that of Spanish-speaking peoples. The job assignment. They must write objectives of their project and course will also look at the “high” culture and civilization of have these signed off by the instructor and a manager of high- Spanish-speaking countries, examining the arts, history, archi- er rank than themselves at their job site. A full description of the tecture, and literature. (MnTC Goals 6 & 8) (Prerequisite: None) project must be given to the instructor by the end of the semester. (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) (This is a Pass/No Credit course) (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 0 lecture/0 lab/1 OJT) SPAN1240 Beginning Spanish I Beginning Spanish is for students with little or no prior training, SMGT2232 Supervised Occupational Project or for those wishing to refresh other skills in Spanish. Instruction This course is an arranged class where the student does a major in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture will occur project at their employment site that is not a portion of their regular through practice in and out of the class session. (Meets MnTC job assignment. They must write objectives of their project and Goal 8) (Prerequisite: None) (4 credits: 4 lecture/0 lab) have these signed off by the instructor and a manager of high- er rank than themselves at their job site. A full description of the SPAN1342 Beginning Spanish II project must be given to the instructor by the end of the semester. Beginning Spanish II is for students who have completed Be- (This is a Pass/No Credit course.) (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 0 ginning Spanish I and wish to continue practicing and refining lecture/0 lab/2 OJT) their skills in Spanish. Instruction in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture will occur through practice in and out of the SMGT2233 Supervised Occupational Project class session. (Meets MnTC Goal 8) (Prerequisite: SPAN1240 This course is an arranged class where the student does a major Beginning Spanish I or permission of instructor) (4 credits: 4 project at their employment site that is not a portion of their regular lecture/0 lab) job assignment. They must write objectives of their project and have these signed off by the instructor and a manager of high- THPY1400 Swedish Massage & Massage Ethics er rank than themselves at their job site. A full description of the This course provides students with an in depth knowledge of project must be given to the instructor by the end of the semester. Swedish Massage techniques. Emphasis is on the application (This is a Pass/No Credit course) (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 0 of the five basic Swedish Massage strokes and their variations. lecture/0 lab/3 OJT) Students will be taught proper draping, positioning, and client feedback techniques used in giving a professional Swedish Massage. A variety of topics on Massage ethics will be dis- cussed/studied. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) 2020-2020 161
THPY1404 Professional Ethics tissue. Individual muscles will be massaged with a variety of deep This course provides students with an in depth knowledge of tissue techniques. (Prerequisite: THPY1400) (Prerequisite or con- professional ethical standards. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 current: THPY1410) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) lecture/0 lab) THPY1430 Acupressure THPY1405 Reflexology This course covers the basics of acupressure as used within the This course provides students with the ability to complete a context of a full body therapeutic massage session. Students will comprehensive foot or hand reflexology session. The student learn to systematically locate and apply pressure to acupressure will learn to identify foot reflex areas and discern how they relate meridians in order to help alleviate pain and increase energy to the body as a whole. Finger, thumb and hand techniques will flow throughout the body. Emphasis will be placed on the ancient be used to palpate the foot and hand reflex areas. Students Chinese theory of meridians and the balancing of Chi(energy). will learn to identify and palpate anatomical landmarks in the (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) feet, hands, wrists and ankles. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) THPY1432 Massage Remediation Massage Remediation THPY1406 Energy Bridge This course will go into detail on the concepts of energy sys- THPY1436 Student Clinic tems. Focus will be on aura, chakra, and energy healing. This This course provides students with an opportunity to develop the course will review techniques from the 1 credit energy modalities practical skills necessary to administer a professional one-hour full course and expand. (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) body massage. Each student will perform at least 60 massages in the school massage clinic. This course provides students with an THPY1410 Kinesiology opportunity to develop the practical skills needed to work as a pro- This course teaches students to identify the locations and move- fessional Massage Therapist. One class time will be scheduled to ments of the skeletal muscles. Students will be taught to identify prepare the student to begin their professional massage practicum. muscle origins and insertions using specific bony landmarks as (Prerequisite: THPY 1400, THPY1404, THPY1425, THPY 1454) points of anatomical reference. The student will learn to identify (Prerequisite or concurrent: THPY1410, THPY1415, THPY1424, and describe the movement of each muscle and be familiar with THPY1440, THPY1447, and BIOL2500 or BIOL2511) (2 credit: 0 their nerve enervation. (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) lecture/2 lab) THPY1415 Advanced Massage & Integrated Therapies THPY1440 Preparation for National Exam This course prepares massage students to execute advanced This course is designed to teach the student how to study for the massage techniques using stretching, range of motion and National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and controlled breath. In the second half of the class, students will Bodywork. Students will review all areas tested on the national be introduced to the basics of a variety of popular massage exam. Students will identify the areas in which they need the most modalities. Students will learn the principles and foundation of review and use outside texts to help them maximize their learning various bodywork techniques. This class will acquaint students potential. Students will be encouraged to apply to take the Na- with the endless possibilities of massage specialties and help tional Certification Examination after they receive their diploma or students narrow down their future area of expertise. (Prerequi- certificate. (Prerequisites: THPY1404, THPY1425) (Prerequisites site: THPY1400) (3 credits: 1 lecture/2 lab). or concurrent: THPY1410, THPY1415, THPY1424, THPY1440, THPY1447, and BIOL2500 or BIOL2511) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) THPY1418 Introduction to Medical Massage This course introduces the students to advanced massage tech- THPY1442 Special Populations niques and protocols which may be utilized in a medical setting, This course teaches the student techniques to help relieve dis- or utilized by independent massage therapists working collab- comforts of pre-natal and postpartum women during pregnancy, oratively with other health care professionals. Emphasis will be labor, and the postpartum period. Different positioning techniques placed on assessment methods, treatment planning, documen- are taught. The course also prepares the student for the different tation, and addressing specific musculoskeletal pathologies. This skills and techniques needed to address the geriatric population course should be taken concurrently with THPY1410 Kinesiolo- and person with disabilities. (Prerequisite: THPY 1400) (2 credits: 1 gy. (Prerequisite: THPY1400) (3 credits: 1 lecture/2 lab). lecture/1 lab) THPY1424 Sports Massage and Pathology THPY1445 Business Development for Massage Practice This course covers the fundamentals of sports massage and This business development class will introduce the Massage Thera- related pathology. Students will be taught to do sport specific pist to the business aspects of running a massage practice. Topics pre and post event sports massage using a variety of innovative include scheduling, budgeting, bookkeeping, marketing, advertising techniques. Muscle function and stretching will be used to in- and massage related business issues. This course will detail client/ crease athletic performance and muscle recovery time. Patholo- therapist business concerns and help to prepare each student to gy of the athlete will be addressed along with specific strategies identify and solve these concerns in a professional manor. (Prereq- to address athletic injuries. Pathology of other body systems will uisite: None) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) also be addressed. (Prerequisites: THPY1400) (Prerequisite or concurrent: THPY1410 and THPY1415) (4 credits: 3 lec/1 lab) THPY1446 Business II This course will go further into detail into how to run a successful THPY1425 Deep Tissue Muscular Therapy practice. The course will help the student create a plan for their own This course prepares the massage student to apply deep mus- individual massage career. It will further the details of managing a cular therapy techniques. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge business including accounting and clinical practice skills. (Prerequi- of muscle attachment sites and evaluation of the client’s muscle site: THPY1445) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) 162 Course Descriptions
THPY1447 Business Development for Massage Practice THPY1469 Energetic Healing Bridge This business development class will introduce the Massage Thera- This course will go into detail on the concepts of energy pist to the business aspects of running a massage practice. Topics systems. Focus will be on aura, chakra, and energy healing. include scheduling, budgeting, bookkeeping, marketing, advertising (Prerequisite: None) (1 credits: 1 lecture/0 lab) and massage related business issues. This course will detail client/ therapist business concerns and help to prepare each student to THPY1470 Overview of Energy Modalities identify and solve these concerns in a professional manor. (Prereq- This course will introduce the student to the concepts of energy uisites: THPY1400, THPY1404) (2 credit: 2 lecture/0 lab) systems. They will learn about auras, chakras, and energy heal- ing. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) THPY1450 Advanced Head & Face Massage This course prepares students to perform advanced face and head THPY1472 Energetic Healing massage techniques that can be incorporated into a spa, beauty This course will go into detail on the concepts of energy salon or private practice setting. Emphasis will be placed on mas- systems. Focus will be on aura, chakra, and energy healing. sage of the scalp, face, and neck. Acupressure points on the face (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) will also be used. This class will prepare each student to set up facial massage sessions which are tailored to the individual client’s THPY1473 Homeopathy & Flower Essences needs and goals. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) This course provides students with an in depth knowledge of homeopathic remedies and flower essences for acute care THPY1452 Myofascial Release situations. It discusses the potential to heal on multiple levels This course will develop the students understanding of the fascial and how to teach clients to use them for furthering their healing system. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) process. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) THPY1454 Seated Chair Massage THPY1475 Spa Treatments This course will prepare the massage student to perform skilled This course will prepare the student to perform different spa seated chair massage therapy in either a work or privated practice treatments. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) environment. Course will include 16 hours of on-site massage work THPY1476 Contour Body Wraps at approved locations. (Prerequisite or concurrent: THPY1400) (2 This course will prepare the student to perform different body credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) wraps and spa treatments. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) THPY1455 Prenatal & Postpartum Massage This course teaches the advanced massage student techniques THPY1477 Reiki - Level 1 and 2 that can help to relieve the discomforts of pre-natal women. This course will go into detail on the concepts of Reiki energy Emphasis will be placed on: pre-natal massage techniques, labor healing. Focus will be on aura, chakra, and energy healing massage and infant massage. Students will learn to use advanced using Reiki techniques. Students will be attuned in the first and bolstering and positioning techniques to ensure the comfort of their second levels of Reiki healing. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 pre-natal clients. (Prerequisite: THPY1400 or instructor approval) (1 lecture/0 lab) credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) THPY1478 Eastern Modalities THPY1460 Geriatric Massage This course provides students with the ability to complete a This course is designed to prepare the student to use their mas- comprehensive foot or hand reflexology session. The student sage skills on geriatric clientele. Students learn massage tech- will learn to identify foot reflex areas and discern how they re- niques which can be incorporated into a clinical, nursing home or late to the body as a whole. This course also covers the basics hospice setting. Emphasis is placed on working with the client’s of acupressure within the context of a full therapeutic massage primary healthcare provider to ensure a safe continuum of profes- session. Students will learn to systematically locate and apply sional care. Students will explore both the physical and emotional pressure to acupressure meridians in order to help alleviate process of aging to better prepare them to meet the needs of the pain and increase energy flow throughout the body. Other East- ever growing elderly population. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 ern modalities will be introduced to the student. (Prerequisite or lecture/0 lab) concurrent: THPY1400) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) THPY1464 Seated Chair Bridge Course THPY1480 Introduction to Herbalism This course will prepare the massage student to perform skilled This course is for the person looking into herbal medicine for seated chair massage therapy in either a work or private practice their own healthcare. Maybe the Massage Therapist who can environment. Course will include 16 hours of on-site massage work incorporate herbal oils into their work for added healing. The at approved locatios. (Prerequisites: None) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 farmer who might want to use their land for growing and selling lab) quality herbs. The retailer who may want to incorporate natural products into their business. Even selling bulk herbs grown from THPY1468 Holistic Health local herb farms. Herbal medicine is all around us. All those This class focus is on understanding the basic concepts of holistic plants have names, faces, and a purpose for being here. We health and complementary medicine. This course provides students have just forgotten it. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 with a knowledge of various modalities that are used for healing lab) the self and others. Students will learn how to perform and how to teach clients to apply these practices for increased overall health THPY1481 Oncology Massage and well-being. Students will learn the importance of research liter- Massage therapists will learn how to massage oncology pa- acy and will be expected to write a research paper on a modality. tients with their current massage therapy techniques, plus new (Prerequisite: none) (4 credits: 4 lecture/ 0 lab) strategies to deal with signs and symptoms. Topics will include: 2020-2020 163
contraindications/indications for this type of massage, promoting TRDR1410 Advanced Driving and marketing this massage, and current research/techniques This course covers all areas of advanced driving including grade in oncology massage. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 driving, city driving, highway and expressway driving. This class lab) will be the final preparation for student drivers to actively seek employment in the transportation field. For the student to be eligible THPY1482 Bamboo Massage for a certificate he or she must pass a CDL road test to obtain their Massage therapists will learn to use bamboo with their cur- Class A license. (Prerequistes: TRDR 1400, 1405) (4 credits: 2 rent massage therapy techniques, plus new and exciting uses lecture/2 lab) for bamboo. Topics include: contraindications/indications for this type of massage, bamboo set up/clean up/temperatures/ TRDR1415 Employment Skills strategies, promoting and marketing this massage, and current This course is the gateway to employment in the trucking industry. research/techniques in bamboo massage. (Prerequisite: none) (1 It deals with money management, professional attitude and require- credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) ments as well as physical well-being. (Prerequisites: TRDR1400, 1405, 1410) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) THPY1483 Thai Massage Massage therapists will learn to use Thai massage with their TRDR1420 Internship current massage therapy techniques. Topics will include: contra- Under the supervision of a company trainer, this course will enable indications/indications for this type of massage, set up/clean up/ the student to apply the training he/she received at MSC-ST with temperatures/strategies, promoting and marketing this massage, the trucking company of his/her choice. The student will earn a and current research/techniques in Thai massage. (Prerequisite: salary during this internship(OJT). The successful completion of none) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) this course will enable the student to drive solo with the company of his/her choice. (Prerequisites: TRDR1400, 1405, 1410, 1415) (6 THPY1492 Clinical Internship Credits: 0 lec/0 lab/6 OJT) This course provides students with an opportunity to develop the practical skills necessary to work individually in a professional TRDR1450 Driver Refresher setting. This course provides students with an opportunity to This refresher course was designed for truck drivers with past develop the practical skills needed to work as a professional driving experience, who hold a current CDL license or had a CDL Massage Therapist. One class time will be scheduled to prepare license but let it lapse for various reasons. This refresher class will the student to begin their professional massage practicum. (Pre- cover areas of advanced driving such as backing, vehicle inspec- requisite: THPY 1400, THPY1404, THPY1425, THPY 1454, and tions, in town driving, and highway driving. (Prerequisites: past BIOL1200 ) (Prerequisite or concurrent: THPY1410, THPY1415, driving experience, current CDL license or CDL permit) (5 credits: 0 THPY1424, THPY1440, and THPY1445) (2 credits: 0 lecture/2 lecture/5 lab) lab) VLNR1300 Introduction to Tools TRDR1300 Straight Truck Proficiency This course covers hand tool preparation and use, and power tool The Class “B” license can put you in the driver’s seat of a dump safety, set up, adjustment and use. Time is spent on tool prepara- truck, a delivery truck, or a van! If you are 18 years of age or old- tion and sharpening and some tools are made. Accurate measur- er here is an opportunity to operate a straight truck with a gross ing, marking and shaping using hand and power tools is practiced. vehicle weight (GVW) if 26,000 pounds or more. This hands-on (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) course is designed to give you actual driving experience. In the final class, you take the test for your CDL Class B license. VLNR1301 Introduction to Tools Students must have a Class B permit with air brakes to start the This course covers hand tool preparation and use, and power tool class. Students from Wisconsin need a Department of Transpor- safety, set up, adjustment and use. Time is spent on tool prepara- tation (DOT) physical before the start of the class. Arrangements tion and sharpening and some tools are made. Accurate measur- can be made to take the Wisconsin test for an additional fee. ing, marking and shaping using hand and power tools is practiced. Enroll early, class size is limited. (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) (Pre- (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 0 lecture/2 lab) requisite: CDL Class B Permit Required) VLNR1305 Basic Materials TRDR1400 Safe Driving Fundamentals This course covers trees, instrument parts, adhesives, and wood This course introduces students to the world of transportation identification, characteristics, and movement. (Prerequisite: None) (trucking), through lecture. It allows the student to develop an (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) understanding of the needs and rewards of the trucking industry. It enables the student to understand the workings of driving and VLNR1312 Introduction to Violin Playing it prepares them for range and road operation of a tractor-trailer A basic skill at violin playing is necessary for adjusting instruments combination vehicle. (Prerequisite: None) (4 credits: 4 lecture/0 for sound. Students learn correct left and right hand positions, bow lab) motion, scales, simple pieces and basic music theory. (Prerequi- site: None) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) TRDR1405 Proficiency Development This course covers all aspects of operating a tractor-trailer in a VLNR1315 Violin History confined area (Driving Range) (Backing Range). With supervised The important violin makers of the past and present are the subject instruction, students will practice the skills learned in TRDR 1400 of this class. Italian, French, English, German, and American to the point of proficiency. The intent of this course is to prepare makers are covered, including stylistic differences and comparative the student driver for solo operation. (Prerequisite: TRDR1400) values. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) (4 credits: 2 lecture/2 lab) 164 Course Descriptions
VLNR1320 Bow Rehairing VLNR1373 Violin Construction Lab I The students learn all of the steps in rehairing a bow as well as In this course the student will work on building a violin. (Concur- how to judge a rehair job. Bow rehairing tools are made. Grading is rent enrollment in VLNR372) (4 credits: 0 lecture/4 lab) based on twelve rehairs. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 1 lecture/2 lab) VLNR1374 Violin Construction IB This is the Spring Semester continuation of VLNR1372 and VLNR1321 Bow Rehairing VLNR1373. (Prerequisites: VLNR1372, VLNR1373) (5 credits: This course is largely hands-on and covers rehairing of violin, viola, 1 lecture/4 lab) cello, and bass bows. (Prerequisite: None) (4 credits: 1 lecture/3 lab) VLNR2372 Violin Construction II, Lecture This course will further refine and develop the skills covered VLNR1324 Bow Repairs in MSIR1372. (Prerequisite: VLNR1372) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 This class covers several kinds of grips, tip plate replacement, eye- lab) lets and frog and stick cracks. Materials identification and history of the modern bow are included. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 0 VLNR2373 Violin Construction II, Lab lecture/1 lab) In this course the student will further develop the skill learned in MSIR1373. (Prerequisite: VLNR1373, concurrent enrollment in VLNR1325 Bow Repairs VLNR2372) (4 credits: 0 lecture/4 lab) This class covers several kinds of grips, tip plate replacement, eye- lets and frog and stick cracks. Materials identification and history VLNR2383 Violin Construction Lab II of the modern bow are included. (Prerequisite: none) (2 credit: 0 In this course the student will work on building a violin. (Concur- lecture/2 lab) rent enrollment in VLNR1372) (8 credits: 0 lecture/8 lab) VLNR1327 Violin Varnish VLNR2401 Violin Specialty Lab This course covers varnish ingredient, preparation and use, includ- This course is designed as a student/teacher arranged class for ing colors, resins, vehicles and techniques. (Prerequisite: None) (2 students who have fulfilled other class options. Prerequisites: credits: 1 lecture/1lab) Completion of all VlNR or GTRB classes. (Pass/No Credit) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) VLNR1341 Ebony Work This course covers the parts of instruments normally made of WELD1405 Safety, Theory, Blueprints, & Processes ebony, including pegs, nuts, fingerboards, saddles, and end buttons Students will be introduced to theory of the welding trade. This and end pins. There is a fee of $12 charged for this course. (Pre- course covers fusion, proper heat penetration, heat distortion requisites: VLNR1301, VLNR1305) (5 credits: 2 lecture/3 lab) and its effects on parent metal, how electrical currents get from filler metal to work piece, and differences in polarity used VLNR1351 Bridges and Soundposts while welding. A major component will introduce students to Soundposts and bridges are critical to the sound and playability of safe practices in welding. Students will learn the importance an instrument. Students learn where and how to fit the soundpost of personal safety equipment and apparel and how to protect and bridge to each individual instrument and how to carve the against short and long term injury. Students will learn to identify bridge for optimum sound and aesthetic appeal. Students will fit at dangers, how to eliminate problems through examination and to least 12 violin/viola soundposts and bridges, five cello soundposts make minor repair to welding equipment and tools as expected and bridges and one bass soundpost and bridge. (Prerequisites: in the trade. Students will be given an overview of blueprint VLNR1301, VLNR1305, VLNR1321) (8 credits: 2 lecture/6 lab) reading including proper nomenclature for lines and views, reading of notes and specifications as well as identification of VLNR1361 Violin Repairing weld symbols. An overview of welding processes will be intro- This course covers basic violin family repair work. (Prerequisites: duced from the fast moving production shop to the iron worker VLNR1301, VLNR1305, VLNR1327, VLNR1341) (8 credits: 2 lec- in the field. (Prerequisite: None) (4 credits: 4 lecture/0 lab) ture/6 lab) WELD1410 SMAW - Principles of Stick Welding VLNR1370 Violin Construction I This course is designed to give the student the fundamentals of Violin Construction is for students wishing to learn the basics of stick welding in an application setting. The student will learn the building a violin. The course covers tool skills, use of appropriate basics of machine set up, proper nomenclature, and rod choic- materials, points of violin making style, and some historic context. es as well as the art of striking an arc, controlling the arc and (Prerequisites: Introduction to Tools, and Basic Materials, or instruc- creating a controlled puddle. The student will perform various tor permission) (6 credits: 2 lecture/4 lab) weld joints with different metal thicknesses and be able to iden- tify the differences between an acceptable and unacceptable VLNR1371 Violin Construction II weld. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) This is the Spring Semester continuation of VLNR1370. (Prereq- uisites: VLNR1372 and VLNR1373, or VLNR1370) (6 credits: 2 WELD1415 Oxy-fuel Weld, Cutting & Brazing lecture/4 lab) This course is designed to show the student the safety of welding tank storage and handling. The proper way to open, VLNR1372 Violin Construction Lecture I close, and maintain tanks, their gauges and flow meters. How This course covers the construction of a violin. (Prerequisites: to set-up and create the proper flames and demonstrate its MSIR1306, MSIR1307, or instructor permission) (2 credits: 2 lec- importance in each phase. Welding, cutting, and brazing will be ture/0 lab) performed in the flat position with various joint set-ups. (Prereq- uisite: None) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) 2020-2020 165
WELD1420 GMAW - MIG Wire Feed I WELD1443 Welding Fabrication Project In this course the student will learn the proper machine set-up This course is an elective course for the Welding program. The from turning on the power switch to performing various weld student will complete a personal or class welding fabrication joints in the flat position. The student will learn the identification project. All projects must be approved by the instructor and will of the different MIG machine parts as well as demonstrate how be supervised from concept on through completion of the project. to set the machine for various thicknesses of metal and different The student will demonstrate proper welding techniques and types of wire (filler metal) when used during the different welding fabrication concepts while working on the project. The stu- processes. The student will also examine and identify the differ- dent will be liable for all the expenses for any personal project ences between good welds and bad welds such as welds that that they complete. (Prerequisites: HLTH1515, MATH0520, are too cold, too hot, or have other variables or inconsistencies. WELD1420, WELD1430, this course may be taken concurrently (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) with WELD1425 and WELD1435) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) WELD1425 GMAW-MIG Wire Feed II WELD1444 Individualized Welding Skills Lab This course is a continuation of WELD1420 (GMAW-MIG Wire This course is a hands-on, open laboratory time available to both Feed I)and will expand the student’s knowledge and practice to the skilled and unskilled welder for the opportunity to improve include more welding positions. All the welding will take place in or develop welding application skills. Students will have access the vertical up position and/or the overhead position. The student to SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (flux-cored), and GTAW will also learn the differences in machine set-up to accommodate (TIG) welding processes. Enhancement and/or introduction of all these other positions. (Prerequisite: WELD1420) (3 credits: 0 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G welding positions will also be encouraged lecture/3 lab) to help broaden the welder’s abilities. (Prerequisite: Instructor interview and approval required) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) (6 WELD1430 GTAW-Tungsten Inert Gas Weld I hour lab session) This course will teach and demonstrate the differences of Tung- sten Inert Gas(TIG) welding to that of the stick welding and the WELD1449 Welding Internship MIG welding. The student will learn the proper machine set-up, This course is designed around a student attaining an internship proper selection of gases for different processes, proper selec- in a business. The student internship may be paid or unpaid as tion and types of tungsten electrodes and the proper polarity to agreed to between the student and the business. The student use when welding. The student will demonstrate puddle control, will need to demonstrate welding competencies as designed by bead layout and various joint welds with aluminum alloy. (Prereq- the instructor and the business. A person from the business will uisite: None) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) monitor the student’s work and will be the judge as to whether or not the student is passing the course or not passing the course. WELD1435 GTAW - Tungsten Inert Gas Welding II The student will need to demonstrate professionalism and proper This course is a continuation of WELD1430 (GTAW-TIG 1) and welding techniques to pass the course. This course is a PASS or will expand the student’s knowledge and practice to include NO CREDIT course. The instructor will maintain bi-weekly con- stainless steel welding. The student will learn to interpret the tact with the business to discuss the student progress reviews. material specific processes for aluminum and stainless steel as (Prerequisites: WELD1420, WELD1430) (2 credits: 0 lecture/0 well as practice the proper tungsten preparation and polarity. lab/2 OJT) (Prerequisite: WELD1430) (3 credits: 0 lecture/3 lab) WELD1450 Welding Internship WELD1440 Workplace Projects & Fabrication Capstone This course is designed around a student attaining an internship The student will be introduced to fabrication practices and in a business. The student internship may be paid or unpaid as techniques. The student will demonstrate project fabrication from agreed to between the student and the business. The student concept and drawings, through building techniques to comple- will need to demonstrate welding competencies as designed by tion. Projects will consist of smaller personal projects and/or a the instructor and the business. A person from the business will larger class project. All projects must be approved by the instruc- monitor the student’s work and will be the judge as to whether or tor and will be supervised from concept on through completion of not the student is passing the course or not passing the course. the project. Demonstration of welding techniques learned from The student will need to demonstrate professionalism and proper the other courses will be practiced so this must be taken as one welding techniques to pass the course. This course is a PASS or of the last classes in the program. (Prerequisites: HLTH1515, NO CREDIT course. The instructor will maintain bi-weekly con- MATH0520, WELD1420, WELD1430, this course may be taken tact with the business to discuss the student progress reviews. concurrently with WELD1425 and WELD1435) (3 credits: 0 (Prerequisites: WELD1420, WELD1430, this course may be lecture/3 lab) taken concurrently with WELD1425 and WELD1435) (3 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/3 OJT) WELD1442 Individualized Welding Skills Lab This course is a hand-on, open laboratory time available to both WELD1455 Trades Enhancement Welding the skilled and unskilled welder for the opportunity to improve Students will be introduced to different welding and cutting pro- or develop his/her welding application skills. Students will have cesses. Covered in this course will be proper weld fusion, heat access to SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (flux-cored), and distortion, penetration, and their effects to the parent material. GTAW (TIG) welding processes. Enhancement and/or intro- Students will learn the basics of proper welding and cutting duction of all 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G welding positions will also be machine set up from turning the machine on and off and iden- encouraged to help broaden the welder’s abilities. (Prerequisite: tification of machine parts to demonstrating and identifying the Instructor interview and approval required) (2 credits: 0 lecture/2 differences between good quality welds and poor quality welds. lab) (4 hour lab session) Students will be introduced to and demonstrate weld shop safety and practice, and proper compressed cylinder transport and 166 Course Descriptions storage. (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab)
Search
Read the Text Version
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
- 50
- 51
- 52
- 53
- 54
- 55
- 56
- 57
- 58
- 59
- 60
- 61
- 62
- 63
- 64
- 65
- 66
- 67
- 68
- 69
- 70
- 71
- 72
- 73
- 74
- 75
- 76
- 77
- 78
- 79
- 80
- 81
- 82
- 83
- 84
- 85
- 86
- 87
- 88
- 89
- 90
- 91
- 92
- 93
- 94
- 95
- 96
- 97
- 98
- 99
- 100
- 101
- 102
- 103
- 104
- 105
- 106
- 107
- 108
- 109
- 110
- 111
- 112
- 113
- 114
- 115
- 116
- 117
- 118
- 119
- 120
- 121
- 122
- 123
- 124
- 125
- 126
- 127
- 128
- 129
- 130
- 131
- 132
- 133
- 134
- 135
- 136
- 137
- 138
- 139
- 140
- 141
- 142
- 143
- 144
- 145
- 146
- 147
- 148
- 149
- 150
- 151
- 152
- 153
- 154
- 155
- 156
- 157
- 158
- 159
- 160
- 161
- 162
- 163
- 164
- 165
- 166
- 167
