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RSP* 274: Diagnostic Respiratory Care
(formerly RC 251: Advanced Respiratory Care)
A study of the pulmonary and cardiac assessment, critical care monitoring,
and fluid and electrolyte balance as it relates to cardiopulmonary medicine.
Prerequisite BIO* 212. To be taken concurrently with RSP* 251 and RSP*
281. (Fa) 3 credits
RSP* 281: Advanced Clinical Practicum
(formerly RC 204: Clinical Practice)
Supervised clinical application of principles learned in the classroom. Students
will be scheduled for various clinical rotations at health care facilities.
Prerequisite: RSP* 260 and RSP* 181. To be taken concurrently with RSP*
251 and RSP* 274. (Fa) 2 credits
RSP* 282: Advanced Clinical Practicum II
(formerly RC 205: Clinical Practice)
Supervised clinical application of principles learned in the classroom. Students
will be scheduled for various clinical rotations at health care facilities.
Prerequisites: RSP* 251, RSP* 274, RSP* 281. To be taken concurrently with
RSP* 261 and RSP* 252. (Sp) 2 credits
Sign Language
SGN* 101: Sign Language I
(formerly ASL 101: American Sign Language I)
American Sign Language (ASL), is the sign language most deaf people
use when communicating among themselves. This course utilizes six unit
sequences. Students will learn grammatical features, vocabulary and conversational
skills including expressive and receptive skills of ASL. In addition,
students will learn the culture of the deaf community, the history of ASL and
the relationship of ASL to other forms of signing. Class: 3 hours per week.
(Fa,Sp) 3 credits.
SGN* 102: Sign Language II
(formerly ASL 102: American Sign Language II)
This course is a continuation of American Sign Language I. This course
utilizes six different unit sequences. Students will learn grammatical features,
vocabulary and conversational skills including expressive and receptive skills
of ASL. In addition, students will learn the culture of the deaf community, the
history of ASL and the relationship of ASL to other forms of signing. Class: 3
hours per week. Prerequisite: SGN* 101. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits.
Social Science
SOSC 110: Health and Wellness Principles
A survey of contemporary health concepts and concerns that affect life style.
Students will learn to apply these concepts by assessing their own level of
fitness. Topics include: disease in the United States, health models, fitness,
nutrition, stress, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, alternative medicine and the concept
of self care. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
SOSC 150: Transition Development
This course is designed for adult students who are resuming their education.
Topics include goal setting, academic and career choices, math anxiety, family
and work stresses, problem solving, and skill building. Open only to students
in the Adults in Transition program. (Fa,Sp) 2 credits
SOSC 155: Women’s Issues and the Law
An examination of legal responses to gender-based treatment in society. Legal
materials will be studied to provide both a historical and current perspective on
issues affecting women and men. Readings will be used as the basis for public
policy discussions and greater understanding of the law of sex discrimination.
(Fa) 3 credits
SOSC 201: Introduction to African/American Studies
An interdisciplinary survey course of the historical, social, economical, political,
philosophical and cultural experience of the African American. This course
serves as the introductory course to give students an Africentric perspective
to evaluating information in society; other philosophical perspectives may be
introduced. Recommended for potential U.S. History and American Studies
majors. (O) 3 credits
SOSC 220: Computers and Their Impact on Society
This is a course in elementary computer concepts and the historical development
of computer technology. It emphasizes an introduction to hardware,
software and programming. Applications to areas of education, science,
business and personal use are among the subjects discussed. Hands-on
instruction in BASIC and a review of major applications are included. This
course is not intended for computer information systems majors and will be
directed toward persons with no prior knowledge of computers. Class: 3 hours
per week. (O) 3 credits
SOSC 232: Crime and Punishment
Social crime and justice in America. This course will investigate the kinds of
behavior which American society has defined as criminal and the legal treatment
responding to such behavior. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
SOSC 242: American Families
A look at nuclear American family life from early Colonial period to the present,
to see how various commentators have regarded and evaluated American
families. Course will rely on the writings of historians, sociologist, novelists
and social critics. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
SOSC 262: Puerto Rican History and Culture
An introduction to the history and culture of Puerto Rico designed to give both
Hispanic and other students an understanding of the historical factors and the
cultural concepts that help develop today’s Puerto Rico and its people, both on
the island and on the mainland. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
SOSC 270: Cooperative Education/Work Experience
This course provides students the opportunity to apply classroom theory in an
actual work setting. Students may be placed in a variety of work settings as
related to their program of study including social service agencies, day care
facilities, and corporations. Prerequisites: 12 completed credit hours in the
Social Service, Disabilities Specialist, Criminal Justice, Sport and Exercise,
Therapeutic Recreation, and Early Childhood/Educational Associate programs.
(Fa,Sp) 3 credits. Please refer to page 19 for more information and general
prerequisites for Cooperative Education/Work Experience.
Sociology
SOC* 101: Principles of Sociology
(formerly SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology)
This course introduces students to the sociological study of human society,
culture, and social interaction. The course will examine a broad range of
historical and contemporary social issues, including socialization, social control
and deviance, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social
institutions and organizations, and social change. The goal of the course is
to provide students with the knowledge and ability to critically examine and
understand the social issues that impact their daily lives. Class: 3 hours per
week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
SOC* 116: Impact of Aging on the Family
(formerly SOC 205)
This course will consider key social issues and current service delivery systems
that affect the aged population. Prerequisite: SOC* 101. Class: 3 hours per
week. (Sp) 3 credits
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer 149
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