2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

2005-2007 CatalogCredit Course Descriptions 131PSYCH 204Abnormal Psychology (5)A study of the development and symptomsof mental health disorders. Topics coveredinclude schizophrenia, mood disorders,anxiety disorders, personality disorders,psychosomatic disorders, sexual deviation,organic disorders, and the process ofadjustment to stress. Attention is given tobiosocial, cognitive, and cultural factors antheir role in mental health.Prerequisite: PSYCH 100.PSYCH 205Introduction to Personality (5)Introduction to development and dynamicsof personality, the causes of individualdifferences, personality change andtechniques of measuring aspects ofpersonality will be studied.Prerequisite: PSYCH 100 with a grade of ‘C’ orhigher.PSYCH 206 (F, W, Sp)Developmental Psychology: Life Span (5)An examination of the physical, social,emotional, and intellectual development ofthe human from conception to death.(multicultural content)Prerequisite: PSYCH 100.PSYCH 209Fundamentals of Psychological Research (5)This course covers the key themes andconcepts of psychological research and is afoundation course for students planning totake additional courses in psychology.Students will also learn how to criticallyevaluate scientific findings and claims. Aprerequisite for psychology majors at manyfour-year institutions.Prerequisite: PSYCH 100.PSYCH 299Individual Study in Psychology (1-3)A variable credit (1-3) course based onindependent study contracted between aninstructor and a student. The emphasis willbe a research related project which willprovide an opportunity for students topursue in-depth in an area previously orconcurrently covered in a college-levelcourse.Prerequisite: PSYCH 100 with a grade of ‘B+’ orhigher. Instructor permission required.Radiologic ScienceRS 100 (F)Radiologic Science Orientation (3)This course introduced students to theRadiologic Science program. Students learnof the program’s mission and goals,professional requirements, and commitmentnecessary for success, as well as learning ofthe on-campus student support servicesavailable to them. Additionally, students willbecome CPR certified, initiate WashingtonState requirements for licensure, andcomplete HIPAA training.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Scienceprogram.RS 101 (F)Fundamentals of Radiologic Scienceand Health Care (4)Content is designed to provide a foundationof the principles, practices and policies inhealthcare and particularly radiology. Thestudent will be introduced to the history ofradiology, medicolegal ethics andprofessional associations. Radiationprotection and safety, basic equipmentoperation, and principles of radiographicexposure will also be covered.Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the RSprogram, or instructor permission.RS 108 (W)Radiation Physics I (5)Course introduces the concepts ofelectromagnetic radiation from the aspect ofdeveloping a more in-depth understandingof the production, control, and interactionsof X-radiation. The concepts of electricity,electromagnetism, and electrical circuits asrelating to X-ray equipment and therelationship to X-ray production arepresented.Prerequisite: RS 101 or instructor permission.RS 109 (Sp)Radiation Physics II (5)A continuation of Radiation Physics I.Emphasis will be placed on radiographic filmand its response to exposure, fluoroscopicand digital imaging, CR, tomography,mammography, imaging equipment andaccessory imaging equipment used inradiography. Radiation biology andprotection considerations for patients andstaff relative to radiation interactions withliving tissue is also presented.Prerequisites: Math 99, RS 108, or instructorpermissionRadiologic ScienceRS 120 (W)Clinical Education I (5)Initial course in competency basedradiography clinical education. Studentsorient to an assigned clinical educationcenter and by instruction, observation, andexperience, acquire the necessary skills tosuccessfully image patients utilizing X-rayenergy.Prerequisites: RS 101, RS 140, medical healthclearance, WSP background check, proof of medicalinsurance, current CPR card, and instructorpermission.RS 121 (Sp)Clinical Education II (5)This is a continuation of a series ofcompetency based clinical education classes.Students attend an assigned clinicaleducation center and by instruction,observation, and experience, acquire thenecessary skills to successfully image patientsutilizing X-ray energy.Prerequisite: RS 120, medical health clearance,WSP background check, proof of medicalinsurance, current CPR card, and instructorpermission.RS 122Clinical Education III (12)This is a continuation of a series ofcompetency based clinical education classes.Students attend an assigned clinicaleducation center and by instruction,observation, and experience, acquire thenecessary skills to successfully image patientsutilizing X-ray energy.Prerequisites: RS 121, instructor permission, andmedical health clearance, WSP background check,proof of medical insurance, current CPR card.RS 140 (F)Radiographic Positioning I (5)Studies basic positioning principles andterminology. Demonstration and labexperience in positioning and relatedanatomy of the chest, abdomen, upper andlower extremities. Projections studied willinclude information on performing crosstableexaminations for minor trauma cases.Prerequisite: Official acceptance into RS program.