2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

108 Credit Course DescriptionsTacoma Community CollegeGeologyGEOL 125 (Su)Geology in the Field (5-12)Geology in the Field is an intensive course inintroductory geology. Includes an initialsegment in which the fundamental principlesof geology are covered, followed by anextended field trip portion in which studentstravel to spectacular geologic localities tostudy the geology first hand. The exactitinerary for the trip varies quarterly.Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 91, READ 93and MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher orassessment at college-level English, reading and math.GEOL 179Special Topics in Geology (2)Seminars designed to provide geologystudents with an opportunity for advancedstudy of selected geologic topics. Topics willgenerally be determined by the instructor butmay also reflect the expressed need orinterest of students in the earth scienceprogram. Field trips are an importantcomponent of the seminars.GEOL 299Individual Study in Geology (1-5)Study of selected geologic topics on anindividual basis.Prerequisite: GEOL 101 and instructor permission.GermanSee Foreign Language section, page 106.Global BusinessGBUS 210 (F)Cultural Aspects of Global Business (5)Study of cultural factors and their impacton global business operations. Examinespolitical, social, economic and legal systems;customs, historical, religious, andcommunication differences across cultures,countries, and regions. Identifies suggestedguidelines for effective interpersonalbehavior in global business settings,including protocol and etiquette, andnegotiation strategies and practices.(multicultural content)GBUS 220 (W)Introduction to Global Business (5)This course provides an overview of theglobal world of business: multinationalcorporations, global business management,marketing, finance and production. Emphasiswill be placed on international cultures, thePacific Rim, and issues of the 21st century.(writing intensive) (multicultural content)GBUS 230 (Biannually, Sp)Global Marketing (5)A comparative analysis of the similarities anddifferences between domestic and globalmarketing theories and trends; as well asprocesses, issues, and opportunities formarketing products and services globally.Emphasis on cases typical of various-sizedcompanies. (multicultural content)GBUS 240 (Biannually, Sp)Global Exporting and Importing (5)This course focuses on international businessissues, especially those relating to exportingand importing (export readiness; marketevaluation and entry; legal, documentation,and tax considerations; logistics and tradefinance) that should be understood by aperson seeking a basic knowledge ofinternational trade. (multicultural content)GBUS 290Work Internship (5)During one quarter of the year, students canearn college credits for hands-on workexperience and training in a private - or publicsectororganization. Internships can cover anyof the related business subjects introduced inthe Global Business Program.Prerequisite: Program Chair permission.GBUS 299Independent Study & Special Projects (1-5)Study on an individual basis.Prerequisite: Program Chair permission.Health Information TechnologyHIM 180 (F, Sp)Introduction to Health Information (5)Introductory course on health informationapplications in acute care facilities with applicationof professional ethics, developmentand content of health records from patientadmission to final storage and retrieval procedures,application of patient confidentialityand release of health information perHIPAA and other regulatory guidelines.Prerequisite: HT 130 and CU 105, or instructorpermission.HIM 190 (F, Sp)Clinical Applications I (2)Students spend one hour in seminar on campusper week, plus a total of 30 hours ofpractical experience performing health informationclerical duties in local health carefacilities to introduce health informationmanagement students to practitioners andthe health care environment.Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HIM 180or instructor permission.HIM 220 (F, Sp)ICD-9-CM Coding (5)Coding of diseases and operations accordingto the International Classification of Diseases,Clinical Modification. Course covers coding ofall major body systems with an emphasis on DiagnosisRelated Groups (DRGs), includingcomputerized encoders.Prerequisite: HIM 180, HIM 190, HT 210 (orconcurrent enrollment) or instructor permission.HIM 222 (Sp)Health Records inAlternate Care Settings (5)Continued study of health record systemsfor ambulatory care, psychiatric, long-termcare, home health care hospice, correctional,chemical dependency and mentalretardation facilities, including coding compliancelicensure and accreditation standards.Prerequisite: HIM 230, HIM 232, concurrentenrollment or instructor permission.HIM 230 (F)Healthcare Data and Compliance (5)In-depth study of healthcare datarequirements, including JCAHO standards,governmental regulations, corporatecompliance and HIPAA applications in acutecare settings..Prerequisite: HIM 180, CU105, CU 110, orinstructor permission.HIM 231 (W)Clinical Applications II (5)Practical experience performing healthinformation duties in seminar and in localhealth facilities to provide the opportunity toactively perform technical duties. 120 hourstotal per quarter on-site in hospitals.Prerequisite: HIM 220, 230, 241, HIT 216 orconcurrent enrollment and instructor permission.