Course Descriptions

RADT 225 - Clinical Radiology VI

• Exhibit exceptional professional conduct, patient care, communication and customer service skills. 
• Demonstrate safe clinical practices and patient safety at an advanced level.
• Apply consistent and advanced radiation protection methods, as indicated for a variety of radiographic procedures in all settings.
• Exhibit competence and confidence on a variety of radiographic examinations with a minimum of 90 percent accuracy according to essential criteria.
• Demonstrate accuracy with technical settings and apply consistent manipulation to produce an optimum quality radiograph in all settings.
• Demonstrate consistent manipulation of the C-arm and portable machine in the surgical environment.
• Apply appropriate technical skills and patient care strategies in pediatric radiography.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills in more advanced clinical situations.
• Identify the function of advanced imaging modality principles and their applications. 

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RADT 240 - Radiologic Technology V

• Construct a resume and portfolio.
• Demonstrate interviewing skills.
• Identify strategies for study preparation for a major comprehensive examination.
• Identify test taking strategies for multiple choice examinations.
• Review comprehensively all of the professional content to prepare for the certification exam.
• Evaluate strengths and weaknesses in the five subject areas tested in National Registry.

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READ 120 - Reading and Study in College Content Areas

• Use textbook aids such as a glossary, table of contents, index, introduction and graphic aids in ways that enhance comprehension or ability to locate information.
• Apply a study system to the reading and study of at least one content text chapter.
• Apply a note-taking system to the taking, reworking, and study of notes both on content course lectures and written text.
• Identify definitions and other explanations of content-specific vocabulary by means of reference to context clues in content texts.
• Recognize and identify the organizational patterns common in a given content field and be able to map, diagram, and/or outline the relationship of supporting details to main idea (whether stated or unstated).
• Identify the reasoning pattern(s) common to the content area(s) as they appear in content-specific materials and
• Summarize content area material presented both in written and lecture form.
• Demonstrate the ability to read for inference.
• Develop reading speed and versatility.
• Read content area material which will expose the student to both breadth and depth in the content area.
• Diagnose his/her own learning style and modify reading and study techniques to complement that style.

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READ 238 - Literacy in the Content Area Part I

• Use reading and writing as constructive and interactive processes to help students increase knowledge and understanding in the content.
• Construct activities to empower students to become active learners so they can take responsibility for their own learning.
• Use reading and writing assessment data to improve instruction.
• Assess and analyze resources such as textbooks, other written materials, and media resources.

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READ 239 - Literacy in the Content Area Part II

• Identify and utilize appropriate literacy techniques to assist secondary students with content-area vocabulary.
• Access electronic databases to locate professional journal articles that support methods of teaching reading and writing skills in his or her content area.
• Prepare a lesson plan that employs literacy activities such as reading, writing, and speaking that address the needs of students with different learning styles.
• Reflect on literacy skills and how they are to be incorporated into a teacher’s presentation of information in certain subject.
• Explain the statement “every teacher is reading teacher.”

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RUSS 101 - Elementary Russian I

• Communicate in the target language at an elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply linguistic structures supporting communication at the elementary level of proficiency.
• Exhibit elementary proficiency in the production and recognition of the Cyrillic alphabet.
• Express and appropriately employ the following language functions: greeting, leave-taking, requesting information, asking for assistance, giving and receiving directions, and expressing opinions.
• Discuss Russian culture and specific cultural practices at the elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Discuss the relationship between the cultural practices and products under consideration at the elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the elementary level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Russian.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the elementary level.

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RUSS 102 - Elementary Russian II

• Communicate in the target language at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at the advanced elementary level of proficiency.
• Exhibit advanced elementary proficiency in the production and recognition of the Cyrillic alphabet.
• Express and appropriately employ complex language functions including expressing routines, making comparisons, and requesting and giving permission.
• Discuss Russian culture and specific cultural practices at the advanced elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Discuss the relationship between the Russian cultural practices and products under consideration at the advanced elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the advanced elementary level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Russian.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the advanced elementary level.

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RUSS 201 - Intermediate Russian I

• Read and write in Russian at the intermediate level of proficiency, continuing work with the Cyrillic alphabets.
• Apply advanced grammatical structures, such as complex verb forms, that support communication at the intermediate level of proficiency.
• Compose descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces.
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing, including the following:
  • a. expressing opinions
  • b. analyzing oral and written discourse
  • c. using appropriate language registers.
• Demonstrate a heightened appreciation of Slavic cultures and cultural practices.
• Consider authentic texts, both literary and popular.
• Recognize and actively engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as these correspond to their increasing linguistic ability in Russian.
• Engage in cultural activities outside of class.
• Produce and present a group cultural project as an integral part of this class.
• Produce and present a cultural project.

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RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II

• Read and write in Russian at the intermediate + level of proficiency, continuing work with the Cyrillic alphabet system.
• Apply advanced grammatical structures, including subjunctive and conditional clauses that support communication at the intermediate level of proficiency.
• Compose creative as well as descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces.
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing, including the following:
  • a. expressing emotions appropriately
  • b. communicating in specific environments and contexts.
• Demonstrate a heightened appreciation of the cultures and cultural practices of the Russian-speaking world.
• Consider authentic cultural products in art, music, film, and literature.
• Recognize and further develop their ability to actively engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as these correspond to their increasing linguistic ability in Russian.
• Engage in cultural activities outside of class.
• Produce and present an additional group cultural project as an integral part of class.
• Produce and present a cultural project.

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SCIR 297 - Fundamentals of Scientific Research I

• Analyze research articles in refereed journals.
• Apply research guidelines regarding record keeping.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the four essential elements in any subject being studied characterization, hypothesis, predictions, and experiments.
• Identify a subject to study and find ways to study it.

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SOCY 100 - Introduction to Sociology

• Use core sociological theories and concepts to explain past and present social phenomena.
• Apply scientific principles and methods in investigating human social behavior.
• Identify and comprehend the social forces that affect their lives in a culturally diverse society and in a global environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural patterns, social institutions, and social processes at societal and global levels.
• Analyze inter-group dynamics and societal change using micro and macro sociological perspectives.

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SOCY 105 - Social Problems and Issues

• Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of intervention in its broad sense both historically and currently and evaluate the nature and implications of intervention resources and techniques in current U.S. society.
• Identify the nature, causes, and implications of social problems.
• Apply scientific principles and methods in investigating social problems.
• Critically analyze statistical information, research methods, and research findings pertaining to social problems.
• Examine the role that globalization plays in relation to social problems.
• Evaluate the role of the government, groups, and organizations in identifying and solving a variety of social problems.

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SOCY 200 - Criminology

• Identify and apply terms and concepts used by criminologists
• Analyze historical and contemporary responses to crime and offenders
• Apply sociological and interdisciplinary theories to understanding the nature of crime and criminality.
• Apply the principles of scientific inquiry and methods to the study of crime and criminality.
• Explain crime and criminality from a multidisciplinary, integrative perspective.
• Explain the relationship between crime theory, research, the practice of criminal justice, and policy.

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SOCY 208 - Sociology of Gender

• Demonstrate understanding of how the two-gender system of men and women and the heterosexual norm are socially constructed rather than universal.
• Demonstrate understanding of the intersection of gender, race, and social class.
• Identify gender ideology in social institutions including science.
• Examine the process of gender socialization in social institutions, including family, religion, law, education, and media by using comparisons among different cultures and societies.
• Analyze social changes in gender relations.

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SOCY 214 - Sociology of the Family

• apply terminology and concepts that relate to mate selection, marriage and family structures in a personal, historical, diverse and global manner.
• understand how a variety of theoretical perspectives interpret partner creation, marriage and family structures and interaction patterns.
• identify social forces at both a micro and macro level that affect partnering, marriage and family structures within a variety of social contexts.
• identify social facts based on social science research regarding contemporary partnering, marriage, and family issues.
• analyze family issues relating to social change and family maintenance.

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SOCY 230 - Sociology of Personality

• Apply classical and contemporary models of personality when analyzing social behavior with strong emphasis towards sociological paradigms.
• Identify and comprehend how individual characteristics are acquired in terms of these theoretical models.
• Identify ways in which human development and behavior is related to signs, symbols, and human language.
• Identify ways in which individual behavior may be affected by the social context including deviant behavior, aggression, attraction, emotions, persuasion, and obedience.
• demonstrate how social psychological phenomena may be investigated and how theories can be developed from empirical findings.

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SOCY 233 - Race and Ethnic Relations

• Apply a sociological foundation for understanding minority-majority relations.
• Critically and analytically examine the social construction, definitions, and functions of race and ethnicity in social institutions.
• Critically demonstrate an understanding of relevant sociological theories and data regarding racial and ethnic relations nationally and globally.
• Describe the major concepts on race and ethnic relations such as prejudice, discrimination, segregation, assimilation, etc.
• Distinguish between race and ethnicity.
• Evaluate their socially and culturally diverse world and recognize how various groups fit in to it.
• Identify and describe social conditions that have given rise to the present situations of different racial and ethnic groups today.

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SOCY 240 - Sociology of Age and Aging

• Identify how age is used as a social stratification factor in different societies.
• Examine the process of age socialization in social institutions including family, education, work, law, and media. 
• Identify global demographic, social, and economic changes with aging populations as well as other demographic factors which impact aging populations such as immigration.
• Demonstrate understanding of the intersection of age, gender, social class, and race/ethnicity.
• Analyze relevant social policies on aging.
• Identify implications of social changes with the population aging.
   

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SOCY 243 - The Sociology of Sport

• Identify the dominant sociological approaches to the study of sport.
• Be able to interpret and analyze sociological research about sport.
• Learn how social forces and institutions influence the nature of sport.
• Identify the relationship between contemporary sport and culture.
• Learn to interpret and evaluate changes, policies, and ethics concerning contemporary sport.
• Examine sports within a global context.

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SOCY 246 - Sociology of Religion

• Explain key concepts, theories and methodologies comprising the sociological approach to the study of religion.
• Analyze what is meant by religion through a consideration of religion in a variety of social and historical contexts.
• Analyze the structures and functions of religion in societal and global contexts.
• Analyze the impact of social forces on religions and religious movements as well as the impact of religious trends on individuals, social groups and societies.
• Examine and assess ideas about religious conflict in a global context

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SOCY 250 - Globalization Issues

• Use and explain sociological globalization concepts.
• Recognize and apply sociological theories and concepts as they relate to global stratification.
• Identify and analyze racial, ethnic and gender patterns connected to global social forces.
• Describe population movements and explain their relationship to global structural patterns.
• Employ global concepts to interpret social conflict relating to globalization issues.
• Interpret data relating to effects of globalization on social institutions.

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SONO 101 - Orientation to Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Define critical thinking and describe its role in patient assessment and the creation of a medical plan
• Utilize oral and written communication
• List the practical methods used in the prevention of spreading infection
• Demonstrate the correct methods of patient handling and transfer
• Demonstrate the correct methods of obtaining vital signs and discuss the normal rates for a child and the adult male and female
• Describe the methods for handling patients in acute and emergency situations
• Describe the methods by which patients are prepared and cared for during various ultrasound procedures
• Maintain infection control and utilize standard precautions
• Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient
• Identify life-threatening situations and implement emergency care
• Demonstrate vital signs and oxygen administration
• Demonstrate ultrasound equipment care and use
• Comprehend and employ appropriate medical terminology, abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases
• Provide basic patient care and comfort
• Employ professional judgment and discretion
• Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and the medical records, which may impact the diagnostic examination
• Discuss pertinent legal principles

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SONO 105 - Acoustical Physics I

• Demonstrate basic mathematical concepts including algebraic relationships, formulas, variables, graphing, scientific notation, units of measurement, and metric unit conversion.
• Describe sound waves, propagation of ultrasound through tissue, reflection, refraction, and scattering.
• Explain transducer technology, and discuss the advantages and limitations of the various types.
• Discuss the basic features of medical sonographic equipment, including operator controls and image processing.
• Describe the role of advanced scanning features, including harmonics, coded excitation, and compounding.

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SONO 112 - Abdominal Sonography I

• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns:

a.             Thyroid

b.             Liver

c.             Biliary system

d.             Pancreas

e.             Urinary tract

f.              Adrenal glands

g.             Spleen

h.             Prevertebral vessels

i.              Peritoneal cavity, including potential spaces

• Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns of disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology of the anatomy listed.

• Modify scanning protocols based on sonographic findings and differential diagnosis:

a.             History and physical examination

b.             Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

c.             Clinical differential diagnosis

d.             Role of ultrasound in patient management

• Recognize and identify sonographic and Doppler patterns in clinical diseases that may occur in the following categories: Iatrogenic, Degenerative, Inflammatory, Traumatic, Neoplastic, Infectious, Obstructive, Congenital, Metabolic, Immunologic.

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SONO 123 - Obstetric/Gynecology Sonography I

• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures of the female pelvis, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns:

a.            Reproductive system

b.            Pelvic muscles

c.             Suspensory ligaments

d.            Peritoneal spaces

e.            Pelvic vasculature

• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal maternal, embryonic, and fetal anatomic structures during the first, second, and third trimesters:

a.            Sectional anatomy

b.            Pertinent measurement techniques

c.             Doppler applications

• Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of gynecologic disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology:

a.            History and physical examination

b.            Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

c.             Differential diagnosis

d.            Role of ultrasound in patient management

• Identify abnormal sonographic patterns: Iatrogenic, Degenerative, Inflammatory, Traumatic, Neoplastic, Infectious, Obstructive, Congenital, Metabolic, Immunologic, Contraceptive devices, Infertility procedures and Doppler applications.    

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SONO 200 - Independent Study in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Develop, in conjunction with the faculty member, an independent study syllabus with a specific outline for the content of the course (topic area/s). The syllabus will be filed in the sonography office
• Develop in a student-faculty conference a contract to designate activities which will address the topic area/s. This contract will include the objectives for the course, applicable sonography competencies, procedures for completing the course, the amount of time required to complete the course (based on number of credit hours), course text (if needed) and any supplemental reference or resource materials associated with the course, method of evaluation to be used, and the beginning and ending dates of the course, as well as dates designated for completion of assignments

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SONO 204 - Introduction to Sectional Anatomy

• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures including anatomic variants:

a.            Liver

b.            Biliary system

c.             Pancreas

d.            Urinary tract

e.            Adrenal glands

f.             Spleen

g.            Thyroid

h.            Female pelvis

• Demonstrate and characterize the sonographic patterns of normal abdominal pelvic anatomy from ultrasound images using ultrasound terminology.
• Document and acquire abdominal anatomy with ultrasound images following the nationally accepted scanning protocols set forth by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).          

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SONO 205 - Acoustical Physics and Instrumentation II

• Demonstrate a basic mathematical concepts including algebraic relationships, formulas, variables, graphing, scientific notation, units of measurement, and metric unit conversion.
• Discuss the basic features of medical sonographic equipment, including operator controls and image processing.
• Recognize and describe image artifacts and techniques to minimize or eliminate them.
• Explain how pulsed Doppler, color flow imaging, and amplitude imaging is achieved.
• Describe the importance of performance, safety, and output measurements and standards.

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SONO 210 - Breast Sonography

• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns of the breast.
• Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns of disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology of the breast anatomy.
• Modify scanning protocols based on sonographic findings and differential diagnosis:

a.             History and physical examination

b.             Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

c.             Clinical differential diagnosis

d.             Role of ultrasound in patient management

• Recognize and identify sonographic and Doppler patterns in clinical diseases that may occur in the following categories:     Iatrogenic, Degenerative, Inflammatory, Traumatic, Neoplastic, Infectious, Obstructive, Congenital, Metabolic, Immunologic

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SONO 224 - Seminar-Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Review the content specific to general sonography as outlined in the SDMS NCER Review book.
• Apply accrued knowledge and test-taking skills to pass the final mock registry.
• Create a professional resume and portfolio in order to use it to enter the workforce.

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SONO 229 - Pediatric Echocardiography

• Recognize and characterize normal and pathologic pediatric heart anatomy by echocardiography.
• Evaluate congenital and acquired heart diseases and surgical repairs by echocardiography using 2-D and 3-D imaging.

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SONO 232 - Abdominal Sonography II

• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns:
• Prevertebral vessels, Peritoneal cavity, including potential spaces, Gastrointestinal tract, Noncardiac chest, Neck, Breast, Scrotum, Prostate, Anterior abdominal wall, Extremities, Brain and spinal cord, Musculoskeletal
• Demonstrate the abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns of disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology of the anatomy listed above.
• Modify scanning protocols based on sonographic findings and differential diagnosis using the following information:

o             History and physical examination

o             Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

o             Clinical differential diagnosis

o             Role of ultrasound in patient management

• Document sonographic and Doppler patterns in these clinical disease conditions: Iatrogenic, Degenerative, Inflammatory, Traumatic, Neoplastic, Infectious, Obstructive, Congenital, Metabolic, Immunologic

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SONO 243 - Obstetric/Gynecology Sonography II

• Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of obstetric abnormalities, disease, pathology, and pathophysiology of the following:

o             Placenta

o             Congenital/genetic anomalies

o             Growth abnormalities

o             Amniotic fluid

o             Viability

o             Multiple gestation

o             Fetal monitoring

o             Maternal factors

o             Postpartum

o             Fetal therapy

• Modify scanning protocols based on sonographic findings and differential diagnosis using the following information:

o             History and physical examination

o             Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

o             Differential diagnosis

Role of ultrasound in patient management

o             Use of three-dimensional obstetric sonography

• Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the abnormal sonographic characteristics in pregnancy for the following:

o             Placenta

o             Congenital/genetic anomalies

o             Growth abnormalities

o             Amniotic fluid

o             Viability

o             Multiple gestation

o             Postpartum

• Demonstrate the role of the sonographer in performing obstetrical and gynecological interventional/invasive procedures.

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SONO 245 - Adult Echocardiography I

• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures of the adult heart, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns.
• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal embryonic, and cardiac anatomic structures:

a.            Sectional anatomy

b.            Pertinent measurement techniques

c.             Doppler applications

• Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of cardiac disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology:

a.            History and physical examination

b.            Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

c.             Differential diagnosis

d.            Role of ultrasound in patient management

• Identify abnormal sonographic patterns: Iatrogenic, Degenerative, Inflammatory, Traumatic, Neoplastic, Infectious, Obstructive, Congenital, Metabolic, Immunologic, and Doppler applications.    
• Describe the echocardiographic changes that may be expected in patients with abnormal ECG’s.
• Evaluate wall motion abnormalities in accordance with the recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography.

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SONO 246 - Vascular Sonography I

• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal vascular  anatomic structures, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns.
• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal embryonic, and vascular  anatomic structures:

a.            Sectional anatomy

b.            Pertinent measurement techniques

c.             Doppler applications

• Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of vascular disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology:

a.            History and physical examination

b.            Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

c.             Differential diagnosis

d.            Role of ultrasound in patient management

• Identify abnormal sonographic patterns: Iatrogenic, Degenerative, Inflammatory, Traumatic, Neoplastic, Infectious, Obstructive, Congenital, Metabolic, Immunologic, and Doppler applications.    
• Describe the current treatment options for patients with cerebrovascular and peripheral venous disease.

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SONO 248 - Adult Echocardiography II

• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of:

• Dilated Cardiomyopathy

• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

• Diseases of the Aorta

• Valvular Stenosis

• Valvular Regurigation

• Ventricular and Atrial Masses

• Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the abnormal sonographic and Doppler appearance of disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology of the anatomy of prosthetic valves and congenital anomalies.
• Perform scanning protocols using Stress Echocardiography.
• Identify abnormal findings and differential diagnosis such as:

• Hypokinesis

• Akinesis

• Dyskinesis

• Recognize and identify Echocardiographicpatterns in clinical disease that may occur in the following categories:

• Left to right heart shunts

• Cushing defects

• Tetrollogy of Fallot

• Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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SONO 256 - Vascular Sonography II

• Identify the major arteries of the upper and lower extremities and the branches of the abdominal aorta and ifferentiate between arterial and venous wall anatomy at the microscopic level.
• Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the abnormal sonographic and Doppler appearance of disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology of the vascular system.
• Differentiate normal and abnormal Doppler spectral waveforms for the vascular system.
• Describe the correlating imaging modalities used for confirmation of abdominal vascular disease.
• Describe and perform the imaging protocols and techniques used for preoperative mapping of the veins and arteries.

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SONO 261 - Sonography Practicum I

• Utilize oral and written communication.
• Maintain clinical records.
• Interact with the interpreting physician with oral or written summary of findings as permitted by clinical affiliate.
• Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and the medical records, which may impact on the diagnostic examination.
• Comprehend and employ appropriate medical terminology,
• abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases.
• Provide basic patient care and comfort.
• Maintain infection control and utilize universal precautions.
• Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient.
• Identify life-threatening situations and implement emergency care as permitted by clinical affiliate.
• Demonstrate human gross and sectional anatomy while scanning.
• Evaluate anatomic structures in the region of interest.
• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal tissue structures.
• Acquire proficiency in evaluating sonograms for image quality employing more advanced criteria.
• Demonstrate physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology while scanning.
• Effectively utilize instrumentation techniques to produce optimum diagnostic images of a more complex nature.
• Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings.
• Extend standard diagnostic testing protocol as required by patient history or initial findings.
• Select the appropriate techniques(s) for examination(s) being performed.
• Adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality.
• Perform linear, area, circumference, and other related measurements from sonographic images or data.
• Recognize and compensate for acoustical artifacts.
• Utilize hard-copy devices to obtain pertinent documentation of examination findings.
• Minimize patient exposure to acoustical energy.
• Demonstrate the interaction between ultrasound and tissue and the probability of biological effects in clinical examinations.
• Employ professional judgment and discretion.
• Protect the patient’s right to privacy
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform within the scope of practice.
• Successfully complete all clinical competencies.

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SONO 262 - Sonography Practicum II

• Utilize oral and written communication.

• Maintain clinical records.

• Interact with the interpreting physician with oral or written summary of findings as permitted by clinical affiliate.

• Comprehend and employ appropriate medical terminology, abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases.

• Provide basic patient care and comfort.

• Maintain infection control and utilize universal precautions.

• Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient.

• Identify life-threatening situations and implement emergency care as permitted by clinical affiliate.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human gross and sectional anatomy.

• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal tissue structures.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology.

• Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings.

• Select the appropriate technique(s) for examination(s) being performed.

• Adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality.

• Perform linear, area, circumference, and other related measurements from sonographic images or data.

• Utilize hard-copy devices to obtain pertinent documentation of examination findings.

• Minimize patient exposure to acoustical energy.

• Protect the patient’s right to privacy.

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SONO 263 - Sonography Practicum III

• Utilize oral and written communication.

• Maintain clinical records.

• Interact with the interpreting physician with oral or written summary of findings as permitted by clinical affiliate.

• Comprehend and employ appropriate medical terminology, abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases.

• Provide basic patient care and comfort.

• Maintain infection control and utilize universal precautions.

• Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient.

• Identify life-threatening situations and implement emergency care as permitted by clinical affiliate.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human gross and sectional anatomy.

• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal tissue structures.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology.

• Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings.

• Select the appropriate technique(s) for examination(s) being performed.

• Adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality.

• Perform linear, area, circumference, and other related measurements from sonographic images or data.

• Recognize and compensate for acoustical artifacts.

• Utilize hard-copy devices to obtain pertinent documentation of examination findings.

• Minimize patient exposure to acoustical energy.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interaction between ultrasound and tissue and the probability of biological effects in clinical examinations.

• Employ professional judgment and discretion.

• Protect the patient’s right to privacy.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Perform within the scope of practice, under direct supervision.

• Successful completion of all clinical competencies.

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SONO 264 - Sonography Practicum IV

• Document and acquire abdominal anatomy with ultrasound images following the nationally accepted scanning protocols set forth by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).
• Utilize oral and written communication.
• Maintain clinical records.
• Interact with the interpreting physician with oral or written summary of findings as permitted by clinical affiliate.
• Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and the medical records, which may impact on the diagnostic examination.
• Comprehend and employ appropriate medical terminology, abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases.
• Provide basic patient care and comfort.
• Maintain infection control and utilize universal precautions.
• Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient.
• Identify life-threatening situations and implement emergency care as permitted by clinical affiliate.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human gross and sectional anatomy.
• Evaluate anatomic structures in the region of interest.
• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal tissue structures.
• Acquire proficiency in evaluating sonograms for image quality employing more advanced criteria.
• Demonstrate physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology while scanning.
• Effectively utilize instrumentation techniques to produce optimum diagnostic images of a more complex nature.
• Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings.
• Extend standard diagnostic testing protocol as required by patient history or initial findings.
• Select the appropriate technique(s) for examination(s) being performed.
• Adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality.
• Perform linear, area, circumference, and other related measurements from sonographic images or data.
• Recognize and compensate for acoustical artifacts.
• Utilize hard-copy devices to obtain pertinent documentation of examination findings.
• Minimize patient exposure to acoustical energy.
• Demonstrate the interaction between ultrasound and tissue and the probability of biological effects in clinical examinations.
• Employ professional judgment and discretion.
• Protect the patient’s right to privacy.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform within the scope of practice.
• Successfully complete all clinical competencies.

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SONO 265 - Sonography Practicum V

• Utilize oral and written communication.

• Maintain clinical records.

• Interact with the interpreting physician with oral or written summary of findings as permitted by clinical affiliate.

• Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and the medical records, which may impact on the diagnostic examination.

• Comprehend and employ appropriate medical terminology, abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases.

• Provide basic patient care and comfort.

• Maintain infection control and utilize universal precautions.

• Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient.

• Identify life-threatening situations and implement emergency care as permitted by clinical affiliate.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human gross and sectional anatomy.

• Evaluate anatomic structures in the region of interest.

• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal tissue structures.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology.

• Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings.

• Extend standard diagnostic testing protocol as required by patient history or initial findings.

• Review data from current and previous examinations to produce a written/oral summary of technical findings, including relevant interval changes, for the interpreting physician’s reference.

• Recognize examination findings that require immediate clinical response and notify the interpreting physician of such findings.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of acoustical physics, Doppler ultrasound principles, and ultrasound instrumentation.

• Select the appropriate technique(s) for examination(s) being performed

• Adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality.

• Perform linear, area, circumference, and other related measurements from sonographic images or data.

• Recognize and compensate for acoustical artifacts.

• Utilize hard-copy devices to obtain pertinent documentation of examination findings.

• Minimize patient exposure to acoustical energy.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interaction between ultrasound and tissue and the probability of biological effects in clinical examinations.

• Employ professional judgment and discretion.

• Protect the patient’s right to privacy.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Perform within the scope of practice.

• Adhere to the professional codes of conduct/ethics.

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SONO 266 - Sonography Practicum VI

• Utilize oral and written communication.
• Maintain clinical records.
• Interact with the interpreting physician with oral or written summary of findings as permitted by clinical affiliate.
• Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and the medical records, which may impact on the diagnostic examination.
• Comprehend and employ appropriate medical terminology, abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases.
• Provide basic patient care and comfort.
• Maintain infection control and utilize universal precautions.
• Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient.
• Identify life-threatening situations and implement emergency care as permitted by clinical affiliate.
• Demonstrate human gross and sectional anatomy while scanning.
• Evaluate anatomic structures in the region of interest.
• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal tissue structures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology.
• Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings.
• Extend standard diagnostic testing protocol as required by patient history or initial findings.
• Review data from current and previous examinations to produce a written/oral summary of technical findings, including relevant interval changes, for the interpreting physician’s reference.
• Recognize examination findings that require immediate clinical response and notify the interpreting physician of such findings.
• Demonstrate acoustical physics, Doppler ultrasound principles, and ultrasound instrumentation.
• Select the appropriate technique(s) for examination(s) being performed.
• Adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality.
• Perform linear, area, circumference, and other related measurements from sonographic images or data.
• Recognize and compensate for acoustical artifacts.
• Utilize hard-copy devices to obtain pertinent documentation of examination findings.
• Minimize patient exposure to acoustical energy.
• Demonstrate the interaction between ultrasound and tissue and the probability of biological effects in clinical examinations.
• Employ professional judgment and discretion.
• Protect the patient’s right to privacy.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform within the scope of practice.
• Adhere to the professional codes of conduct/ethics.

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SPAN 099 - Functional Spoken Spanish

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SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

• Communicate in the target language at an elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply linguistic structures supporting communication at the elementary level of proficiency.
• Express and appropriately employ the following language functions: greetings, leave-takings, requesting information, asking for assistance, giving and receiving directions, and expressing opinions.
• Discuss Hispanic culture and specific cultural practices at the elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Discuss the relationship between the cultural practices and products under consideration at the elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at the elementary level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Spanish.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the elementary level.

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SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

• Communicate in the target language at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at the advanced elementary level of proficiency.
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions including the following: expressing routines, making comparisons, and requesting and giving permission.
• Discuss Hispanic culture and specific cultural practices at the advanced elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Discuss the relationship between the cultural practices and products under consideration at the advanced elementary level by using simple sentences.
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Spanish.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the advanced elementary level.

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SPAN 103 - Intensive Elementary Spanish

• Communicate in the target language at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at both the elementary and advanced elementary level of proficiency.
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions including the following: expressing routines; making comparisons; requesting and giving permission; communicating actions and states in the past, present, and future; and expressing doubt, uncertainty, volition and emotion.
• Discuss Hispanic culture and specific cultural practices at the advanced elementary level appropriate for an intensive language course by using simple sentences.
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Spanish.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the advanced elementary level.

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SPAN 106 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers

• Communicate and discuss topics covered in the class and perform skillful tasks such as describing, narrating, hypothesizing with high accuracy.
• Express and use appropriately different forms of formal usage, including cultural and regional/dialectical variances.
• Use correctly grammatical and linguistic structures covered in this course.
• Appropriately utilize selected and specialized vocabulary from the text and various literary works read during the semester.
• Exhibit awareness of the multi-faceted aspects of the different Hispanic communities and the connection or disconnection that may exist between these communities.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the advanced elementary level.

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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

• Communicate in the target language at an intermediate level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply advanced grammatical structures, such as complex verb forms, that support communication at the intermediate level of proficiency.
• Compose descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces.
• Express and appropriately employ complex language functions in speech and in writing, including the following: a. expressing opinions b. analyzing oral and written discourse c. using appropriate language registers at the intermediate level.
• Describe Hispanic culture and specific cultural practices at the intermediate level by using more complex sentences and paragraphs.
• Read and analyze authentic texts, both literary and popular.
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Spanish.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the intermediate level.

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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

• Communicate in the target language at an advanced intermediate level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply advanced grammatical structures, including subjunctive and conditional clauses, that support communication at the advanced intermediate level of proficiency. 
• Compose creative as well as descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces at the advanced intermediate level.
• Express and appropriately employ complex language functions in speech and in writing, including the following: a. expressing opinions b. communicating in specific environments and contexts. 
• Describe Hispanic culture and specific cultural practices at the advanced intermediate level of Spanish by using more complex sentences and paragraphs.
• Analyze and interpret authentic cultural products in art, music, film and literature.  
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Spanish.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the advanced intermediate level.

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SPAN 203 - Intensive Intermediate Spanish

• Communicate in the target language at an advanced intermediate level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Apply advanced grammatical structures, such as complex verb forms and subjunctive and conditional clauses, which support communication at both the intermediate and advanced intermediate level of proficiency.
• Compose creative as well as descriptive, narrative, and expository pieces that reflect a progression from intermediate to advanced intermediate level of written production.
• Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions in speech and in writing, including the following:
  • a. analyzing oral and written discourse
  • b. using appropriate language registers
  • c. expressing emotions appropriately
  • d. communicating in specific environments and contexts.
• Describe Hispanic culture or specific cultural practices at an advanced intermediate level appropriate for an intensive language course by using complex sentences and words.
• Analyze and interpret authentic cultural products in art, music, film, and literature.
• Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Spanish.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the advanced intermediate level as an integral part of the class.

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SPAN 215 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition

• Communicate at an advanced level in the skill areas of reading, writing speaking and listening, with an emphasis on speaking and writing.
• Study and apply linguistic structures supporting communication at the advanced level of proficiency.
• Analyze the multi-faceted aspects of Hispanic communities and the connection or disconnection that may exist between said communities and the world around them.
• Analyze the nature of language through the study of Spanish grammar.
• Express and appropriately employ the following language functions, including the following:
  • a. persuading others
  • b. analyzing content
  • c. comparing and contrasting
  • d. narrating events
  • e. communicating academic information
  • f. expressing and supporting a thesis.
• Develop theses regarding specific aspects of Hispanic culture and cultural practices at an advanced language level.
• Investigate and report on social, cultural, and political events and practices in the Spanish-speaking world using an advanced level of Spanish.
• Produce and present a cultural project at the advanced level.

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SPAN 216 - Advanced Readings in Spanish: Introduction to Latin American Literature

• Identify literary genres and the characteristics of each.
• Analyze texts in the areas of both form and content.
• Discuss the periods of literary history in Spanish letters and identify the characteristics of each period as they pertain to the works under consideration.
• Identify the pertinent influences on a literary work: literary, social, political and biographical.
• Research literary topics.
• Produce and present research-based analyses of literary works.

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STBR 200 - Foreign Study Program

• Please check with the department for the specific course outcomes.

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STSU 100 - First Year Seminar

• Demonstrate knowledge of the academic support services, their function, when to use them, and their location.
• Demonstrate basic time management skills to balance school, family, work, and personal responsibilities.
• Develop an educational plan consistent with their career and education goals.

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STSU 101 - Seminar for International Students

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Higher Education System of the United States.
• Articulate rules and regulations of Montgomery College.
• Compare and contrast one’s own native culture with the social and cultural values of the United States to understand more fully the realities of culture shock.
• Develop effective study skills for courses in college.
• Apply time management skills
• Clarify academic and career goals.
• Increase oral communication skills through participation in class discussions and oral presentations.

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STSU 102 - Mindfulness and Resilience in College

• Identify and discuss five mindfulness-based skills that can be integrated into daily life to reduce stress, improve focus and academic performance, and improve overall quality of life (wellness).
• Demonstrate three mindfulness practices and skills that reduce stress and build resiliency in college.
• Describe in writing a first-person experience (reflection) with mindfulness practices and how one practice helped personal well-being.
• Report on the state of evidenced-based research on mindfulness-based practices.

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STSU 110 - Study Habits Development

• Identify, describe, and apply effective time management skills to everyday life activities.
• Identify, describe, and display effective note-taking skills.
• Identify, describe and display proficient test preparation skills.

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STSU 112 - Building Math Confidence

• Demonstrate an understanding how management of success in mathematics differs from all other academic subjects.
• Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in the study of mathematics.
• Demonstrate specific math study skills such as time management, homework skills, reading math book, math test-taking skills and relaxation.
• Explain how math anxiety impacts the study of mathematics
• Create a positive learning environment for mathematics.
• Develop a math educational plan that is consistent with the student’s major.

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STSU 114 - Memory Development

• Demonstrate memory aids that promote effective study habits.
• Demonstrate memory techniques through simple systems of association.
• Explain how memory works.
• Show how wellness through diet and exercise can help maintain and even improve memory.

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STSU 120 - Career Development: Dynamics and Application

• Articulate how personal history, skills, interests, personality preferences, values and abilities influence career and life planning.
• Describe a model of decision-making.
• Formulate a personal career development plan and/or goals.
• Conduct occupational research.
• Locate and utilize on-campus and/or online career resources.
• Provide examples of effective job search strategies.
• Construct a targeted resume and cover letter.
• Summarize dos and don’ts of the interview process.

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STSU 122 - Principles of Academic Success

• Demonstrate ability to employ strategies to increase self-efficacy in making personal and academic choices.
• Identify behaviors impacting success.
• Effectively create, analyze, and evaluate personal, academic, and life goals.
• Articulate and assess the role of interpersonal relationships and their impact on academic and personal success.
• Describe different learning preferences and utilize their own learning style to maximize success.

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STSU 124 - Happiness and Well-Being

  Two hours lecture/discussion each week.

2 credit hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify at least four (4) key psychological, social, and biological factors that relate to happiness.
• Describe in writing the relationship among happiness, human connection, and prosocial qualities such as compassion, altruism, and gratitude.
• Explain why engaging in or practicing certain kinds of exercises or activities can boost happiness.
• Identify and practice five (5) research-tested techniques for fostering happiness within themselves and the people around them.

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STSU 200 - Introduction to Student Leadership

• Describe in writing leadership theories, philosophies, and practice.
• Demonstrate the effective application of leadership theories.
• Identify an emerging personal leadership theory through exploration of various peer leadership styles.
• Apply their understanding of theories related to the needs of first-year students to multiple learning situations.

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SURG 100 - Introduction Surgical Technology

• Employ principles involved in donning appropriate surgical attire
• Discuss and demonstrate principles and practice of perioperative case management.
• Evaluate the items on the pre-operative patient check list.
• Demonstrate the identification process for a surgical patient admitted to the surgical suite.
• Analyze laboratory reports in relationship to patient diagnosis and intervention.
• Compare and contrast different chemical agents used for skin preparation.
• Identify the classification, names, parts, materials, finishes and uses of basic surgical instrumentation
• Demonstrate principles and practice of aseptic technique in the first scrub role and perioperative case management.
• Demonstrate the steps of a hand wash and the surgical scrub.
• Describe and identify the various roles of the surgical technologist in caring for the surgical patient.
• Employ sterile technique when gowning and gloving self and when assisting other team members.
• Discuss the purposes and legal responsibilities of counts.
• Demonstrate the procedure for counting instruments, sponges, sharps, and other items on the field.
• Demonstrate the aseptic principles of draping the patient, equipment, and furniture.
• Demonstrate and discuss the handling, care, and preservation for specific types of specimens.
• Describe the creation and usage of various surgical incisions.
• Identify criteria used to select exposure devices.
• Demonstrate proper suture selection, preparation, handling and cutting techniques.
• Evaluate various applications of surgical stapling instruments and demonstrate proper assembly of stapling instrumentation.
• Apply proper principles of sterile technique and demonstrate the application of commonly used types of surgical and specialty dressings.
• Perform a mock exploratory laparotomy in the first scrub role.
• Prepare and manage medications and solutions.
• Perform a mock laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
• Identify laparoscopic instrumentation and uses of the instrumentation.

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SURG 101 - Surgical Technology I

• Compare and contrast professional organizations related to the Surgical Technology profession.
• Analyze the American Hospital Association’s Patient’s Bill of Rights.
• Demonstrate the key elements related to developing a surgical conscience.
• Describe perioperative routines.
• Discuss the role of morality during ethical decision making.
• Analyze the scope of practice issues as they relate to surgical technology.
• Discuss the principles of patient confidentiality including verbal and written.
• Interpret the legal responsibilities of the surgical technologist and other surgical team members
• Assess the resources that aid the Surgical Technologist in interpreting and following professional standards of conduct.
• Analyze major concepts inherent in professional practice law.
• Compare and contrast intraoperative considerations and surgical care for pediatric patients, patients who are obese, diabetic, immunocompromised, geriatric, or experiencing trauma.
• Demonstrate principles of team work and types of communication in the surgical environment.
• Perform mock surgeries in the first scrub, assistant circulator, and second assist role.
• Describe the application and safety concerns of thermoregulatory devices.
• Discuss methods and types of documentation used in the operating room.
• Discuss, demonstrate, and apply the principles of surgical positioning.
• Distinguish and assess cultural and religious influences on the surgical patient.
• Distinguish and assess the physical, spiritual, and psychological needs of a patient.
• Evaluate the role of the risk management department in the health care facility.
• Identify and describe hazards to the patient in the operative environment.
• Identify cleaning procedures, traffic patterns, and routines required in the operative environment.
• Identify developing emergency situations and discuss treatment of the patient.
• Identify support services that work with the operating room team in the care of the patient.
• Identify the physical components of the operating room.
• Discuss the basic considerations for urinary catheterization.
• Discuss the principles of monitoring urine output.
• Demonstrate urinary catheterization.
• Identifies medical terminology specific to surgical technology based on prefixes, word roots, abbreviations and suffixes.

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SURG 102 - Surgical Technology II

• Correlate the impact of microbiology in relationship to the practice of sterile technique and infection control in the operative setting.
• Evaluate the classification of surgical wounds, analyze factors that influence healing, and devise a plan to prevent postoperative wound infections.
• Compare and contrast intentions, unintentional, and incidental/chronic wounds.
• Analyze the mechanisms of wound healing, the inflammatory process, and the healing process.
• Demonstrate basic wound care concepts and apply the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique.
• Apply computer knowledge to the educational process and safe patient care practices in the operating room.
• Apply the principles of robotics to safe patient care practices in the operating room.
• Describe the geometrical concepts of robotics and the mechanisms of the robotic system.
• Identify the basic components of equipment used in robotic surgery.
• Describe the basic principles of electricity and electrical flow and their application in the operating room.
• Demonstrate electrical knowledge as it relates to patient safety.
• Demonstrate competency in the procedures related to disinfection and sterilization.
• Discuss decontamination of the OR environment.
• Analyze the factors and variables of disinfecting agents.
• Compare and contrast shelf life and event related sterility.
• Identify systems used for sterile storage.
• Identify the principles and procedures related to disinfection and sterilization.
• Compare and contrast methods of sterilization.
• Compare and contrast the materials used for creating microbial barriers.
• Identify variables related to the sterilization process and the materials to be processed.
• Apply principles of sterile storage to handling of sterile supplies
• Assess distribution systems used by sterile processing departments.

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SURG 103 - Pharmacology and Anesthesia

• Analyze the principles of anesthesia administration as well as be able to explain the necessity of each component of anesthesia preparation of the surgical patient.
• Compare and contrast methods, agents, and techniques of anesthesia administration and preparation.
• Correlate anesthesia monitoring devices with patient homeostasis.
• Explain anesthesia complications and interventions.
• Calculate medication conversions and dosages.
• Apply and define general terminology to medication use.
• Discuss the preparation and management of medications and solutions.
• Assess the action, uses, and modes of administration of medications, drugs, and anesthetic agents used in the care of the surgical patient.
• Explain the procedure for the identification, care, and handling of drugs and solutions.
• Identify the principles of drug use in the care of the surgical patient.

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SURG 201 - Surgical Technology III

• Describe the role of the Surgical Technologist with the trauma patient.
• Discuss possible intraoperative complications and immediate postoperative care.
• Discuss preoperative preparation procedures.
• Discuss the purpose and expected outcomes of surgery.
• Explain diagnostic procedures and test as they relate to specific surgical procedures.
• Explain usage and administrations of medications and drugs as they relate to specific surgical procedures.
• Identify and demonstrate use of instruments and equipment needed for specific surgical procedures noted in outcome #1.
• Identify needs specific to geriatric and pediatric patients during surgery.
• Identify principles and procedures related to aspesis, disinfection and sterilization.
• Perform mock procedures in General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Genitourinary Surgery, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecological Surgical Surgery, and Ophthalmic Surgery.
• Discuss the perioperative duties of the assistant circulator.
• Discuss the OR documentation to be completed by the assistant circulator.
• Demonstrate the duties of the assistant circulator including completing of documentation.
• Relate pathophysiology to surgical interventions.
• Analyze the relationship between cell pathology and disease.
• Examine hemodynamic disorders, inflammation and infection.
• Compare and contrast the various surgical pathologies of each body.

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SURG 205 - Clinical Practicum I

• Participate as a Surgical Technologist in the first scrub solo role and first scrub with assist role in Level I, Level II, Specialty Level I, and Specialty Level II surgical procedures in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, obstetrics and gynecological surgery, genitourinary surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery, and ophthalmic surgery.
• Demonstrate anticipatory decision-making during operative procedures.
• Identify needs specific to geriatric, pediatric, and special population patients during surgery.
• Discuss and identify possible postoperative complications.
• Participate in sterile processing.
• Participate as second circulator.

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SURG 211 - Surgical Technology IV

• Discuss possible intraoperative complications and immediate postoperative care.
• Discuss preoperative preparation procedures.
• Discuss preoperative preparation.
• Explain and demonstrate usage and administration of medications, solutions, and drugs as they relate to specific surgical procedures.
• Explain the diagnostic procedures and test as they relate to specific surgical procedures.
• Identify instruments and equipment needed for specific surgical procedures including principals and procedures related to disinfection and sterilization .
• Perform mock procedures using a step-by-step process in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery, and Pediatric Surgery.
• Assess current trends and employment opportunities for the surgical technologist.
• Develop a plan of action to secure employment in the health care field.
• Evaluate personal employability qualities and develop and employment strategy that includes positive characteristics.
• Develop a professional resume.
• Compare and contrast various type of employment/application correspondence.
• Analyze various interview strategies
• Contrast and compare the various roles in the surgical technology profession
• Demonstrate responsible and accountable behavior within the role and competencies of the surgical technologist.

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SURG 215 - Clinical Practicum II

• Demonstrate expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.
• Efficiently organize the operating room and set up for specific surgical procedures as assigned.
• Perform in the Scrub and 2nd Assistant role in accordance with AST standards.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and critical thinking skills in perioperative procedural management.
• Maximize patient safety.
• Exhibit knowledge of problem solving skills when applicable in critical clinical situations.

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TECH 190 - Introduction to Game and Simulation Development

• Use common terminology of game development
• Examine the history of game development in the US and overseas
• Examine the growing cluster of game-related companies in Maryland
• Identify different organizations using game technology for entertainment and/or for educational uses.
• Describe the variety of career paths in the gaming industry such as game design, programming, traditional art, audio, production, script writing, motion capture etc.
• Identify the skills needed for success in these different career paths
• Analyze the state of the gaming job market
• Describe traditional and blended game genres (RPG, Action, Sports, etc.)
• Identify different gaming platforms (PC, handhelds, consoles, etc.)
• Analyze the use of “serious games” for advocacy, education, advertising, simulation, and other purposes.
• Analyze what makes a game “fun” using the principles of ludology.
• Develop business, design, teamwork and production skills while learning standard gaming business practices by demonstrating the steps necessary to create test plans, design documents, content, characters, environments, levels, marketing plans and/or funding presentations.
• Actively participate with others students in the class in order to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of working in a development team situation
• Identify business and legal issues involved in the game creation process.
• Evaluate popular controversies surrounding video games such as issues of violence, addiction, gender stereotyping and legal liability.
• Analyze whether or not these issues are more problematic in immersive games than in other forms of media like books and movies.
• Discuss how games are beginning to be integrated with other forms of art and media from movies to network news to military recruitment advertising.
• Discuss the societal impact of “serious games” and how game technology can be used to save lives.
• Analyze the future of gaming by discussing different platforms (online games, wireless, pda’s), genres, multiplayer options and applications.

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TECH 225 - Game Programming

  PREREQUISITE(S): GDES 140  or consent of department. Assessment Level(s): MATH 050   Four hours each week. Formerly CMAP 225.

4 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017  or MATH 020  or MATH 045  without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

• Use scripting to create dynamic interactive games or animations.
• Understand basic programming concepts such as variables, if/else, switch, loops, conditions, arrays, functions, methods and objects.
• Test and debug their scripts.
• Manipulate scenes and buttons to control the sequence of game events.
• Declare and use variables and parameters.
• Change properties of game objects.
• Be familiar with and able to use event handling.
• Export the game or animation for use on the internet or other platforms.

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TECH 272 - Professional Website Development

• Use basic HTML hand-coding to create and/or modify Web pages efficiently.
• Use Dreamweaver to develop Web standards pages.
• Identify basic considerations for website usability.
• Create and upload web pages to a remote server using an FTP program.
• Create data tables.
• Create pure CSS navigation and layout.
• Demonstrate ability to semantically structure a page.
• Demonstrate ability to separate presentation (goes in style sheet) and content (goes in the HTML document).
• Explain use of CSS techniques in Web page presentation to format and position.

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TECH 273 - Advanced Professional Web Technologies

• Construct web pages based on advanced HTML techniques based on latest industry standards.
• Apply latest techniques for creating responsive web pages.
• Apply advanced cascading style sheets (CSS) concepts and techniques, including design and style.
• Implement the latest form elements and validation features to enhance the collection of user information.
• Apply advanced accessibility features to webpages in compliance with Section 508 compliance standards.
• Implement JavaScript to access and manipulate the document object model (DOM) to change the document style and content.
• Implement basic dynamic Web sites using server-side scripting language features and functionalities.

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TECH 274 - Web Content Management Systems and Strategy

•Evaluate client needs, assess a variety of CMS and select an appropriate system to fulfill such needs
•Perform efficient and accurate data migration.
•Effectively use and customize templates.
•Conduct a site content audit.
•Convert a static design into a dynamic CMS-powered site.
•Effectively use and customize plugins.

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TECH 276 - JavaScript Fundamentals

• Write and use fundamental programming constructs using JavaScript (such as the creation and use of variables, conditional statements, loops, and functions).
• Write JavaScript code that interacts with the behavior layer of web pages.
• Navigate and manipulate DOM (document object model) elements, handle events and animate using JavaScript.
• Use JavaScript to enhance a user’s experience and the processing speed of web pages.

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TECH 277 - Advanced JavaScript

• Create highly interactive web interfaces and applications (known as “rich internet applications”) using JavaScript and jQuery.

• Use jQuery Core and jQuery UI libraries to enhance a user’s experience.

• Use jQuery to manipulate DOM (document object model) elements, event handling and animation.

• Correctly and effectively use jQuery plug-ins.

• Use jQuery and JavaScript to manipulate various data sources written in languages such as XML and JSON.

• Understand and use AJAX (asynchronous JavaScript and XML) for data retrieval and to increase UI interactivity.

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TECH 278 - Web Application Development Using ColdFusion

• Identify the roles of web application, browser, Web server software and describe how they work together.
• Connect a locally developed database to a Web page and display database contents.
• Create Web pages for inserting, deleting, and modifying database records.
• Create Web pages for extracting, sorting and displaying database information.
• Create user customizable search facilities and searching database records.
• Create, store, and reuse custom code.
• Utilize various methods of code debugging techniques.
• Create an email facility to automatically send emails from the web server.
• Maintain site-wide information through cookies, client and session variables.
• Create a login facility that limits site access.

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TECH 282 - Web Application Development Using PHP and MySQL

• Use MySQL to create, update and delete tables from a database.
• Create related tables and define keys.
• Create both inner and outer joins of two or more tables.
• Use PHP to create a data driven website.
• Use PHP to read a file and add records to the database.
• Create a form on a webpage and use PHP to check the validity of the form.
• Use the data from the form to update the MySQL database.
• Use PHP to retrieve data from the MySQL database and display in various formats including tables.
• Create a “member only” website using ID and password in a Myself database and check the validity of the user input using PHP.
• Understand the basic program constructs such as if/else, switch, loops, arrays and functions and be able to use them in the PHP script.
• Use built-in features of PHP such as data and string manipulation.
• Test and debug PHP scripts while working with live data.
• Alter the content of a web page dynamically using the combination of data from the MySQL database and PHP methods such as the type of browser the user has, the date, and time.

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TECH 288 - Advanced Web Application Development Using ColdFusion

• Utilize lists, arrays, and structures correctly and effectively in CF templates. Explain their differences and applications.
• Correctly utilize code reuse mechanisms inherent to the language, i.e., functions, custom tags, components, and includes.
• Create used customizable search facilities and display results.
• Utilize the Verity full-text search facility and return search results.
• Build dynamic Web charts and graphs.
• Create a custom client-independent email facility.
• Create a dynamic bulk email facility from addresses stored in a database.
• Build a storefront, shopping cart, and sales reporting web application utilizing CF and the skills listed in these objectives.

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TECH 290 - Building Game Worlds: Level Design, Mods, and Quality Assurance

• Speak and write about the course topics with sufficient proficiency
• Apply critical thinking to a variety of topics in the course
• Use common terminology of game development
• Examine the history of game modifications (“mods”)
• Understand the evolution of the “prosumer” concept and its importance in game marketing
• Analyze the evolving interaction between game companies and players and the development of game centered communities
• Describe the variety of career paths in the gaming industry and identify skills needed for success in some of these different career paths
• Describe the roles of Level Designers & Quality Assurance members of a game development team
• Evaluate game engines, level editors and other software used in level design, modding and testing.
• Understand how to choose and apply the above software applications.
• Create and test interactive 3D game worlds with characters, terrain and architecture
• Write interactive dialogue and stories
• Design for different game genres
• Develop business, design, teamwork and production skills while learning standard gaming business practices by demonstrating the steps necessary to create levels, mods and test plans.
• Actively participate with others in a game development team situation
• Identify business and legal issues involved in the game creation process.

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TECH 295 - Board Game Design

• Evaluate a variety of non-digital, tabletop game industry, including board games, card games, and other “analog” games.
• Compare the history of non-digital games with present day industry.
• Develop teamwork, design, business, and production skills.
• Create your own board games.

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TECH 299 - Web Certificate/Degree Portfolio

• Explain various stages of project management.
• Explain the role of the Project Brief.
• Explain good management techniques and skills.
• Coordinate content providers for a small Web project.
• Organize and manage effective meetings.
• Cooperate to resolve client and team issues.
• Coordinate client expectations and changes.
• Form judgments about and critique existing Web sites and portfolios.
• Design content for a specific Web-based audience.
• Explain and demonstrate effective page layout, display, and navigation.
• Gather and prepare text and images and write effectively for the Web.
• Prototype, test, post, launch, and troubleshoot a small Web project and successfully deliver to a client.
• Describe the roles of logos and corporate identity (branding).
• Compare and contrast various marketing techniques.
• Gather, prepare text and images, and organize an effective portfolio.
• Storyboard materials for use in a presentation to an audience (prospective client or employer).
• Design and deliver written and oral presentations for an audience.
• Research, amass, and deliver (paper and online formats) a professional resume.
• Demonstrate understanding of the difference between accessibility and usability.
• Explain universal design methods for users with disabilities.

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THET 100 - Introduction to the Theatre

• Understand the importance of developing a personal ethical code in all areas of communication.
• Analyze and evaluate a live theatre performance.

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THET 110 - Fundamentals of Acting

• Define the positions and responsibilities of theatre professionals.
• Apply basic analytic principles to scripted and unscripted contexts.
• Demonstrate the vocal and physical exercises requisite in developing the artist’s instrument.
• Define and employ specialized vocabulary employed by actors and theatre professionals.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of stage space and stage directions.

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THET 114 - Stagecraft I

• Evaluate the appropriate dramatic pieces for different audition situations.
• Define the production process and professional responsibilities related to a theatrical production and the entertainment industry.
• Analyze the components of each discipline involved in the technical aspects of theatrical performance: Scenery, Lighting, Sound, and Painting.

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THET 118 - Theatrical Makeup Techniques

• Critically analyze costume designs as they apply to the stage.
• Identify facial structure and how to alter it through the principles of highlight and shadow.
• Analyze how colors will effect shape and how lighting can be used with makeup to manipulate illusions.
• Analyze their characters and learn how to interpret through makeup.
• Identify the different types of makeup which are available, along with the benefits and drawbacks of each as well as how to apply them.

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THET 122 - Performance Production

• Please check with the department for the specific course outcomes.
• Identify and analyze the responsibilities of theatre and entertainment industry professionals.

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THET 125 - Script Analysis

• Identify plot structures
• Identify theatrical genres
• Identify and analyze playwriting and play creation techniques and practices from diverse cultures
• Identify and explain the influence of cultural contexts and literary techniques on a play’s construction
• Analyze and utilize the written, aural, and visual language of theatre artists to respond to the demands of the text
• Identify and apply primary and secondary research to analyze, evaluate and create artifacts reflecting performance styles, modes, and approaches in their historical and modern contexts

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THET 188 - Performing Arts Production

• Develop specific artistic products (which may include scenery, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, publicity, or stage management) based on direction from the director or artistic team members’ vision.
• Identify and model standards of professional and safe practice in dance, theatre, and music.
• Evaluate performances and technical components of dance, theatre, and music productions in order to make informed aesthetic choices.
• Create or enhance a portfolio of performance or technical work suited to professional goals.
• Employ the specialized vocabulary of dance, theatre, and music as it applies to history and current professional practice.

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THET 201 - Intermediate Acting

• Identify, define, and participate in auditions that require “cold readings” or “prepared pieces.”
• Analyze plays, performances, and productions both orally and in writing.
• Identify a process for character development and scene study.
• Analyze text through advanced methods.

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THET 205 - Movement for the Performer

• Articulate a basic understanding of core support, body mechanics, efficient energy use, relaxation, and breathing techniques and to apply these principles in warm-up and performance.
• Apply a combination of imagery and physical exercises to develop greater kinesthetic awareness.
• Demonstrate an increased plasticity in motion.
• Create solo and group improvisations using personal interpretation and theatre games for role preparation.
• Connect physical action to psychological action.
• Articulate character through movement.

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THET 208 - Drafting/Painting for the Performing Arts

• Demonstrate an increased awareness and connection of breath and movement.
• Analyze the responsibilities required for a scenic designer and artist for a theatrical production
• Create a floor plan for a full length stage production

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THET 216 - Stage Lighting for the Performing Arts

• Please check with the department for the specific course outcomes.
• Identify different types of lighting equipment used in the theatrical and entertainment industry.
• Demonstrate the technical processes involved in theatrical and entertainment lighting industry in a safe manner.

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THET 225 - Acting for Film and Television

• Identify and demonstrate physical and vocal requirements for on-camera acting
• Compare and contrast on-camera acting skills with stage acting skills.
• Apply advanced character analysis and subtext development approaches.
• Analyze and evaluate on-camera acting in writing and in-class discussion.
• Improvise in rehearsal and on-camera contexts.
• Create believable scripted on-camera performances.

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THET 230 - Costuming Crafts for the Performing Arts

• To apply the techniques of composition, picturization, movement, rhythm, and working with actors for a scripted production.
• Demonstrate basic design and research skills as related to stage costume designs.
• Demonstrate the appropriate use equipment and materials as they apply to costume creation.

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THET 237 - Fundamentals of Play Directing

• Operate a theatrical lighting control system.
• To identify and use the fundamental tools and techniques of the director.
• To research, interpret, analyze, and articulate a vision for a scripted production.

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THET 288 - Performing Arts Production

• Develop specific artistic products (which may include scenery, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, publicity, or stage management) based on direction from the director or artistic team members’ vision.
• Identify and model standards of professional and safe practice in dance, theatre, and music.
• Evaluate performances and technical components of dance, theatre, and music productions in order to make informed aesthetic choices.
• Create or enhance a portfolio of performance or technical work suited to professional goals.
• Employ the specialized vocabulary of dance, theatre, and music as it applies to history and current professional practice.

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