Quincy College

Course Descriptions
ACC 101 Accounting I
This is an introductory course in accounting with the emphasis on
the basic accounting cycle, management use of accounting data,
construction and analysis of financial statements, and valuation of
assets. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised. 3 credits
ACC 102 Accounting II
Topics included in this course are books of original entry, analysis of
assets and liabilities, negotiable instruments, and an introduction to
partnership and corporate accounting. Prerequisite: BUS 105 or college
level mathematics and ACC 101. 3 credits
ACC 202 Accounting IV
This Course studies accounting theory including property, plant and
equipment, tangible assets, current liabilities, long-term corporate
capital, and earnings per share. Prerequisite: ACC 201. 3 credits
ACC 205 Managerial Accounting
Formerly ACC 203. This course presents the analysis and interpretation
of accounting information. Cost term, cost management in planning and
control, managing costs throughout the organization, and managing costs
in a global environment. Prerequisite: ACC 102. 3 credits
ACC 297 Accounting Internship
This course integrates the student’s classroom academic studies with
actual experience in accounting. The student will work for at least ninety
hours in an approved internship position which may be arranged through
the college or by the student. Additional requirements for the course
include nine classroom hours and a ten page paper. 3 credits
ALH 107 Orientation to Health Care
This course is designed to introduce and provide a brief overview of the
U.S. health care industry as well as familiarize students with Quincy
College and the Division of Nursing and Division of Natural & Health
Sciences, and to provide students with an overview of the skills necessary
to achieve their academic goals. Using the Internet, discussion and
individual research for this course creates an awareness of and curiosity
for the health care delivery system. It explores stress as a natural part
of being a student and health care provider, and also identifies effective
coping methods. It also encourages students to value cultural
diversity and professionalism. Topics covered include: personality and
learning styles, test-taking and study skills, College and Health Sciences
policies and procedures, trends in health care, health care financing and
reimbursement, ethical and legal issues and other related health care
topics. 1 credit
ALH 108 Basic Life Support and Emergency Skills
This course is designed to prepare a wide variety of healthcare professionals
to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, to provide
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), use an Automated External
Defibrillator (AED), and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective
manner. This course will include adult, child, and infant rescue skills
in addition to emergency scenarios/case studies. Students will be
instructed in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency
Cardiac Care in accordance with the American Heart Association
(AHA) and First Aid in the workplace; therefore, students must pass
all skills and written tests as indicated by the AHA in order to receive a
course completion card (certificate) in BLS for the Healthcare Provider.
This course is open to all students and fulfills the CPR requirements for
all programs offered by the Division of Nursing. 1 credit
ALH 115 Pharmacology
This course is designed to present principles basic to pharmacology.
Students will explore the mode of action, major indications for use,
and nursing responsibilities for pharmacological agents. Areas to be
covered include management of clients with alterations in cardiovascular,
hematological,respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, neurological, and
endocrine systems. Students will also explore medications developed to
assist with the management of pain, infection, and oncology.
Open to all students. 3 credits
ALH 140 Medical Terminology
This course provides a foundation for the understanding of medical terms,
their abbreviations, basic anatomy and physiology as well as pathological
conditions. It includes the study of prefixes and suffixes and root/stem
words as well as medical technology terms with an emphasis on spelling,
pronunciation, definitions and common usage. This course is similar to
learning a foreign language and involves the memorization as well as the
application of words and terms. The student will study and demonstrate
proficiency in spelling, pronouncing, definition and application of medical
terminology. 3 credits
ALH 149 Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Health Care
Professions
This course is an integrated study of the anatomy and physiology of
the human body from the cellular level to the system level; designed for
students embarking on a career/profession in the field of health care.
Emphasis will be placed upon clinical applications, associated medical
terminology and patient assessment. Advances in biomedical technology
and patient/client treatment will be highlighted. 4 credits
ART 101 Basic Drawing
An introduction to the basics of drawing — learning to see, using negative
space and measuring relationships to achieve a better drawing using pencil,
ink, charcoal, and watercolor for those who prefer using more than black and
white. Students purchase their own materials. 3 credits
ART 201 Survey of Fine Arts I
Emphasis is on developing an appreciation of the fundamental principles
that are basic to all forms of fine arts. Consideration is given to pictorial art,
music, sculpture, and architecture. Visual and audio-visual aids are used.
Field trips are taken to nearby museums. 3 credits
ART 115 Basic Painting
An introduction to the overview of painting using acrylic or watercolor. The
course covers color mixing, techniques of application, and composition.
Students will paint from life and other sources, and from imagination.
Students purchase their own materials. 3 credits
ART 119 Photography I
This course deals with photography as an art of visual communication.
There will be discussions and instructions on the uses of the basic tools
of photography: the camera, lens, film, exposure, and an introduction
to darkroom techniques. Photo assignments will be given that require
students to shoot, process, edit, and produce a finished picture. The
student should have access to a camera, preferably a digital camera.
3 credits
BIO 106 Nutrition
This course focuses on nutrition across the life span. Students will
gain an understanding of nutritional principles in both health and
illness. Nutrition throughout the life span at all stages of development
is emphasized. Nutritional bio-chemistry of all macronutrients will be
covered. Topics covered include: health promotion, nutritional guidelines,
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