Computer Science - Burlington County College

PSY 250 Educational Psychology 3 cr.
This course is specifically designed for
prospective teachers. It focuses on the
application of the principles of psychology to
the teaching and learning processes.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission
3/0/0
PSY 251 Child and
Adolescent Psychology 3 cr.
This course is a study of growth, adjustment
and capacities of individuals from conception
through adolescence. It emphasizes the study
of normal children.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission
3/0/0
PSY 255 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
This course is a study of the characteristic
features of various types of mental abnormalities,
dynamics, and therapeutic methods.
Prerequisite: PSY 101
3/0/0
PSY 256 Developmental Psychology 3 cr.
This course considers human psychological
and physiological development from
conception to old age. It examines a comprehensive
review of the basic bio-psychological
principles of growth in conjunction with major
research findings.
Prerequisite: PSY 101
3/0/0
PSY 257 Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr.
This course examines the psychological
concepts relevant to the problems of personal
adjustment in today’s computer world. To
foster student growth in self-awareness and
self-understanding, it will focus on research
and themes of adjustment, self-image, stress
and coping, emotions, interpersonal relationships,
aging, dying and death.
Prerequisite: PSY 101
3/0/0
PSY 258 Psychology of Personality 3 cr.
This course explores the major theoretical
approaches and current research findings in
the study of personality. It focuses on
biological, social, and cultural influences.
Prerequisite: PSY 101
3/0/0
PSY 259 Social Psychology 3 cr.
This course examines the interactions of
individuals and groups, both the ways the
ideas and beliefs of an individual are affected
by the environment and the way that
individuals form groups. It focuses on the
causes of social behavior, the influences of
groups, the evolution and stages of different
societies and the major theories that seek to
explain and predict behavior.
Prerequisite: PSY 101
3/0/0 FA/SP
Radiography
RAD 107 Principles of Radiation Protection
and Biology 2 cr.
This course focuses on the radiation effects on
cells and living tissues. It presents the
principles and responsibilities of radiation
protection and identifies federal and state
regulations.
Co-requisite: RAD 114
2/0/0 FA Course fee charged
RAD 114 Radiographic Exposure II 3 cr.
This course focuses on the prime factors of
image production, imaging standards, and
analysis techniques. It identifies concepts
of quality control and quality assurance.
Various exposure systems are compared and
radiological science theories and techniques
are applied in the clinical setting.
Prerequisite: RAD 105
Co-requisite: RAD 122
3/0/0 FA Course fee charged
RAD 121 Clinical Procedures I 5 cr.
This course provides basic information
concerning ethical and legal behavior in a
health care environment. Emphasis is placed
on patient care principles, radiation protection
measures, and sterile technique applicable to
radiographic procedures. The pharmacology
of radiology is explained. The student is
taught to perform radiographic procedures of
the upper extremity, shoulder girdle, chest,
and thorax. Hands-on instruction in the
proper use of fixed and mobile radiographic
equipment and application of theoretical
principles are demonstrated in a laboratory
setting. Subsequent hands-on experience is
provided under the direct supervision of
qualified
radiographers.
3/2/8 SU Course fee charged
RAD 122 Clinical Procedures II 5 cr.
This course focuses on the radiographic
procedures of the lower extremity, pelvic
girdle, and abdomen. Hands-on instruction in
the proper use of fixed and mobile radiographic
equipment and application of
theoretical principles are demonstrated in a
laboratory setting. Subsequent hands-on
experience is provided under the direct
supervision of qualified radiographers.
Prerequisite: RAD 121
Co-requisite: BIO 110, BIO 111, RAD 107, RAD
114
2/2/16 FA Course fee charged
RAD 123 Clinical Procedures III 6 cr.
This course focuses on students learning to
perform radiographic procedures of the spine
and skull. Hands-on instruction in the proper
use of fixed and mobile radiographic
equipment and application of theoretical
principles are demonstrated in a laboratory
setting. Subsequent hands-on experience is
provided under the direct supervision of
qualified radiographers. Achieved competency
is measured and pertinent initial and continual
clinical competency is performed.
Prerequisite: RAD 107, RAD 122
Co-requisite: BIO 114, BIO 115
2/2/24 SP Course fee charged
RAD 130 Radiographic Exposure I 3 cr.
This course focuses on the factors that
influence the production of the radiographic
image. It emphasizes the processing requirements,
components, and procedures. It
identifies the construction of the elements of
image production and demonstrates the
application of theoretical principles in the
clinical setting.
Prerequisite: Admission to program
Co-requisite: RAD 121
3/0/0 SU Course fee charged
RAD 224 Clinical Procedures IV 6 cr.
This course focuses on students learning to
perform radiographic procedures of the biliary,
digestive, reproductive, and urinary systems.
Hands-on instruction in the proper use of fixed
and mobile radiographic equipment and
application of theoretical principles
are demonstrated in a laboratory setting.
Subsequent hands-on experience is provided
under the direct supervision of qualified
radiographers. Achieved competency is
measured and pertinent initial and continual
clinical competency is performed.
Prerequisite: RAD 123
2/2/24 SU Course fee charged
RAD 225 Clinical Procedures V 5 cr.
This course focuses on students learning to
perform various cardiovascular, central
nervous, and computed tomography
procedures. Previously mastered anatomy is
presented in transverse, coronal, and sagittal
planes. Pathology and disease as they relate to
various radiographic procedures are
emphasized. Hands-on instruction in the
proper use of fixed and mobile radiographic
equipment and application of theoretical
principles are demonstrated in a laboratory
setting. Subsequent hands-on experience is
provided under the direct supervision of
qualified radiographers. Achieved competency
is measured and pertinent initial and continual
clinical competency is performed.
Prerequisite: RAD 224
Co-requisite: RAD 120
2/0/24 FA Course fee charged
To access outlines for these course descriptions, please visit http://www.bcc.edu/pages/476.asp
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