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Public Administration
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
PAD 105 Introduction to Public Administration
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Basic concepts and substance of American public administration. Includes a definition of public administration, paradigms
of public administration, public organizations in the United States, public management techniques, implementation and
evaluation, and ethics and public administration.
Offered: Fall.
Public Works Supervision
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
PWS 101 Introduction to Public Works
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Overview of duties and responsibilities of the public works department. Include American roads and highways, concrete
and asphalt, soils and surface drainage, beautification, street sweeping and refuse disposal, traffic control and street
striping, weed control, sewer maintenance and storm drains, staff supervision, and management responsibilities.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
PWS 201 Public Works Supervision
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Preparation for supervision of public works projects. Includes history of public works, worker values, team development,
the supervisor’s role, procedures for projects in different settings, and the use of mapping. Also includes related
construction materials and plans, estimating materials and costs, laws, regulations, and standards, site preparation,
construction and inspection procedures, and a capstone project.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
Radiologic Technology
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
RAD 170 Medical Imaging Fundamentals
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Principles of radiographic imaging. Includes orientation, production of diagnostic radiation, image formation, ethics and
professionalism, patient care and management, and radiographic positioning of the abdomen and chest.
Corequisite(s): RAD 170LB
Information:
Consent of program faculty is required before enrolling in this course.
This course is open only to those students who have been admitted to the RAD program and who have attended the
program orientation.
Offered: Summer.
RAD 170LB Medical Imaging Fundamentals Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the lab portion of RAD 170.
Corequisite(s): RAD 170
Offered: Summer.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION — PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISION — RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
RAD 171 Radiographic Positioning I
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Overview of radiographic procedures. Includes radiographic positions of the abdomen, chest, upper extremities, shoulder
girdle, and lower extremities. Also includes standard terms, positioning considerations for routine and special radiographic
procedures, image critique, patient safety, assessment, and pertinent pathology.
Prerequisite(s): RAD 170/170LB.
Corequisite(s): RAD 171LB, RAD 172, RAD 172LB, RAD 173LC
Information: Consent of program faculty is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
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