Course Descriptions - Community College of Rhode Island

communicate more effectively with diverse
populations, to foster inclusive attitudes in
the classroom and to work more effectively
toward the elimination of racism and other
forms of discrimination in public education
and social service delivery systems. A 12-
hour practicum is required to meet the
artifact requirement for education majors
planning to transfer. (Corequisite: HMNS
2060 or 2070 or permission of instructor)
Lecture: 3 hours
HMNS 2900 - Human Services
Capstone - 3 Credits
The Human Services Capstone course integrates
student’s comprehensive knowledge
gained through the learning experiences
involved in pursuit of the Human Services
program curriculum. Students draw upon
knowledge and skill gained in Human Services
and general education requirements
to prepare comprehensive and integrated
solutions to case study problems presented
in class. A large part of learning will come
from students’ small group work, taking
advantage of each other’s collective knowledge
and skill, integrating both educational
and social services curricula. (Prerequisite:
Final semester standing) Lecture: 3 hours
hSTo (hiSToTeChniCiAn)
HSTO 1310- Introduction to Histology -
3 Credits
Students are introduced to the procedures
involved in the initial accessioning, evaluation,
processing and slide preparation of
various surgical and autopsy specimens.
Additional topics such as safety/infection
control, instrumentation and laboratory
mathematics are included. (Prerequisite:
Enrollment in Histotechnology program) Lecture:
3 hours
HSTO 1320 - Histology II - 6 Credits
This course provides practical application
of principles and techniques of histological
practices. The clinical setting provides the
realistic conditions under which a histotechnician
functions and allows students to
refine and build upon knowledge from the
Introduction to Histology course. Students
are introduced to the procedures involved
in the processing, embedding, cutting and
evaluation of various surgical and autopsy
specimens. Students also experience basic
histology equipment use and maintenance
along with quality control measures. (Prerequisite:
HSTO 1310) Lecture: 3 hours, Clinical:
8 hours per week
HSTO 2310 - Histology III - 9 Credits
This course provides practical application
of principles and techniques of histological
practice. The clinical setting provides
realistic conditions under which a histotechnician
functions and allows students to
refine those skills acquired in Histology II.
Students are introduced to the procedures
involved in the embedding, cutting H&E
staining and evaluation of various surgical
and autopsy specimens. Students also will
experience special stains for various tissue
components including minerals, pigments,
connective tissues, amyloid and carbohydrates.
(Prerequisite: HSTO 1320) Lecture: 3
hours, Clinical: 16 hours per week
HSTO 2320 - Histology IV - 12 Credits
This course provides practical application
of principles and techniques of advanced
histological procedures. The clinical setting
provides realistic conditions under
which a histotechnician functions and
allows students to refine skills acquired
in Histology III. Students will refine skills
in embedding, cutting tissue sections, H&E
staining and evaluation of various surgical
and autopsy specimens. Students experience
special stains for microorganisms and
neuropathology. Students are introduced
to the special procedures such as immunohistochemistry,
enzyme histochemistry and
electron microscopy. (Prerequisite: HSTO
2310) Clinical: 32 hours per week
HSTO 2330 - Histology Seminar -
2 Credits
This course provides students with an
extensive review, as well as assistance in
the preparation of a portfolio. Guest lecturers
discuss advanced topics in histology
and professional issues. (Corequisite:
HSTO 2320) Lecture: 2 hours
inST (proCeSS ConTrol
TeChnology)
INST 1010 - Introduction to
Instrumentation Technology - 3 Credits
This course stresses the theory and practical
application of mechanical and electrical
sensing devices and control systems. Topics
covered include sensing and control
devices for temperature, humidity, pressure,
level and flow. In addition, calibration
procedures are covered. Lecture: 2 hours,
Lab: 2 hours
INST 1020 - Basic Hydraulic and
Pneumatic Components - 3 Credits
This course covers the principles and
operation of basic hydraulic and pneumatic
components and circuits. Emphasis
is placed on system maintenance and
repair. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
INST 1030 - Introduction to Industrial
Wastewater Treatment and Pollution
Prevention - 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the
fundamentals of industrial wastewater
treatment and pollution prevention.
Students become familiar with state-ofthe-art
wastewater recycling equipment,
proper waste management techniques and
practices and applicable federal, state and
local environmental rules and regulations.
Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour
Prerequisite: Successful completion of course required before registering. Corequisite: Course must be taken prior to or at the same time.
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INST 1110 - Instrumentation I -
5 Credits
This course introduces the study of typical
transducers and instruments used for the
measurement of pressure, temperature
and liquid level. In addition, calibration
procedures are covered. Stress is placed
on mechanical means of measurement and
electrical sensing devices during each unit.
This course emphasizes the underlying
principles of design and operation of industrial
measuring devices. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab:
4 hours
INST 1210 - Instrumentation II -
5 Credits
A continuation of Instrumentation I, this
course explores transducers and instruments
used for the measurement of gas
and liquid flow, humidity, specific gravity,
viscosity and chemical analysis. Also considered
are the principles and methods
of transmission, both pneumatic and electronic.
(Prerequisite: INST 1110 or permission
of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 4 hours
INST 2310 - Control Principles -
5 Credits
This course focuses on the application of
control techniques to the industrial process.
Included are the study of electronic
and pneumatic controllers, control valves,
time constants, frequency response, closed
and open loops and feedback control systems.
Advanced control techniques such as
cascade, feed forward and adaptive control
are discussed. Laboratory experiments
focus on modes of control, process dynamics
and controller tuning. (Prerequisite: INST
1210 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3
hours, Lab: 4 hours
INST 2320 - Introduction to Programmable
Logic Controllers - 3 Credits
This course presents a theoretical and
practical knowledge of the relatively low
cost, very utilitarian member of the microprocessor
family called the Programmable
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