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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.
 

GER (German)
  

  • GER 453 - Survey of German Literature I (C)

    Main currents of German literature from the earliest times to the age of Goethe.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • GER 454 - Survey of German Literature II (C)

    The main currents of German literature from Romanticism to the present.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • GER 455 - German Film (C)

    An exploration of German film from its inception to the present, with research and discussion of the interrelationship between film and historical experience.

    Note
    Effective fall 2013 USD has Authority to Offer.
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • GER 460 - Study and Travel Abroad (C)

    Designed for students who wish to complement travel in a German-speaking country with a formal plan of study. Number of credits determined by level and performance expectancy. Students must present for approval an outline of a proposed study/travel project.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-12 cr


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  • GER 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • GER 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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GREE (Greek)
  

  • GREE 101 - Elementary Greek (C) [SGR #4]

    Initial study of classical Greek language. Selected Greek readings in the second semester, including New Testament if desired.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    4 cr


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  • GREE 102 - Advanced Elementary Greek [SGR #4]

    Initial study of classical Greek language. Selected Greek readings in the second semester, including New Testament if desired.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

    4 cr


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  • GREE 107 - Modern Greek I

      An initial study of the current, living tongue of the Greek people. Designed to enable English-speaking students to understand modern spoken Greek, to converse in that language in ordinary daily situations and to read simple Greek.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    May be taken in any semester or in successive years, but not to exceed four hours of credit

    2 cr


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HLTH (Health)
  

  • HLTH 103 - Personal Health (C)

    The dynamics of health in modern life in a rapidly changing world; modern concepts of health, disease, and longevity; current medical findings relative to emotional health, human sexuality, family planning, disease control, environmental health, and quackery are included.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • HLTH 201 - ATOD Prevention Education (C)

    Concepts and analysis of vital issues related to drug use, misuse, and abuse. Educational principles related to teaching about drug education and counseling considerations in these problem areas are addressed.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2 cr


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  • HLTH 250 - Pre-Professional First Aid & CPR (C)

    Instruction of those who are frequently in a position to provide first aid/CPR and emergency care. Provides essential knowledge and skills needed to develop the functional first aid/CPR capabilities required by basic first responders, including nurses, teachers, athletic trainers, and other special interest groups.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2 cr


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  • HLTH 300 - Foundations of Health Education

    A comprehensive study of the historical, educational, social, and political foundations of health education, the roles and responsibilities of the health education specialist, professional associations and career opportunities in health education.

    3 cr


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  • HLTH 320 - Community Health (C)

    This course presents the structural organization, functional roles, and political foundations of public and private health agencies relative to community health. The roles and responsibilities of community health educators and professional associations/career opportunities receive particular attention.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • HLTH 362 - P-8 Health & First Aid/Safety

    The course is designed to acquaint the student with materials and methods for teaching health and safety preschool through grade 8. The role of the teacher in terms of safety, first aid/CPR and accident for children will be presented. Other discussions pertinent to health services, the school environment, the role of health agencies, and administration of the health program will be included.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HLTH 103

    3 cr


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  • HLTH 370 - Stress Management (C)

    The course is designed to help students deal with stressful situations in their lives. Successful management of stress has been shown to positively affect the performance of daily tasks and reduce the risks of many diseases. Students will learn management techniques and have the opportunity to act as peer counselors.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • HLTH 371 - Access to Wellness

    The course is designed to help students understand and appreciate the concept of wellness in their lives. Dimensions of wellness, health, and fitness will be explored through lectures and activities to demonstrate the link between wellness and students’ personal and professional success.

    3 cr


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  • HLTH 421 - Sexuality Education: Curricula and Teaching Techniques

    Concepts and analysis of vital issues related to sex education. Educational principles related to teaching about sex education and counseling considerations in this controversial area are addressed.

    2 cr


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  • HLTH 422 - Nutrition (C)

    This course investigates the science of food relative to human performance, nutrition, and health education. Areas of emphasis include nutrient chemistry, function, and interactions; energy consumption and metabolism; and resources for nutrition education.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • HLTH 461 - Teaching Middle/High School Health

    Presentation of subject matter suitable for units, lesson plans and special projects for teaching health at the middle school and high school level. Methods and techniques of teaching health education are explored.

    Cross-listed: SEED 461

    3 cr


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  • HLTH 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-4 cr


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  • HSC 292 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    1-5 cr


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  • HSC 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course

    1-4 cr


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HSAD (Health Services Administration)
  

  • HSAD 305 - Health Service Systems (C)

    Health Service Systems introduces the student to the health services delivery system, provides a historical perspective of development and describes major elements of modern systems. Also included are the roles of consumers, institutions, manpower, and government as they interact in the system.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 325 - Gerontology & Long Term Care (C)

    Gerontology and Long Term Care is designed to provide the student with information regarding fundamental management principles and special concerns and problems of long term care and, in addition, to practice the application of this knowledge through the use of case studies and assignments.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 330 - Special Populations

    This course invites critical examination of vulnerable populations in the health services system relative to the causes of vulnerability and the prevailing ideologies in society, with special focus on race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, social and economic status, and political ideology. 

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 340 - Insurance in the Health Services System

    This course is a detailed study of the traditional and emerging roles for health insurance in the U.S. health services system.  This course explores business strategies necessary to compete in the health services insurance industry.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: HSAD 305

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 350 - Health Services Administration Law and Policy

    This course presents the formation, implementation, and operation of health care policies and regulations as well as a review of contemporary jurisprudence governing the U.S. health services system. This course emphasizes the relationship and impact of policy-making and regulations to health service organizations. Tactical issues and ethical rules of conduct within health service operations with a focus on achieving quality health care and legal compliance will be discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre- or Co-requisites: HSAD 305 & BADM 350

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 400 - Health Services Administration and Epidemiology

    Health Services Administration and Epidemiology introduces students to basic epidemiologic concepts, including determinants of health and patterns of disease in populations, population health descriptive techniques, use of health indicators and secondary data sources, and research designs. Students will gain an understanding of the role of epidemiology in developing prevention strategies and policy relevant to the unique interaction of communities, licensed health professionals, and a variety of regulatory and health services organizations.

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 406 - Quality in Health Care

    This course will focus on health care quality and patient safety management in the United States with emphasis on continuous quality improvement and team building. It is designed to introduce the fundamentals of quality improvement, quality measures, evaluation of quality, and patient safety to health services leaders. Topics to be examined include the history of quality, leaders and trends in health care quality and patient safety, measure and measurement development, analysis of quality practice variation in different health care environments, leadership responsibilities and administrative structures in respect to production and service quality.

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 407 - Global Health Care Systems

    This course explores the four basic global health care systems that exist in the world. Specific topics will cover the three basic goals of a health care system: keeping people healthy, treating the sick, and methods to finance health care.  The course will explore health care systems based on each country’s unique culture, economy, and resources.

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 410 - Health Services Finance

    Health Services Finance provides students with a foundation of financial principles for decision-making in health services organizations.   Topics include the historical development of funding and financing of health care services.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HSAD 305 & BADM 310 or equivalent

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 411 - Financial Management of Long Term Care

    This course addresses the financial management of nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, home health care agencies and other long-term care businesses. While narrow in its focus on long-term care, it is comprehensive in assembling the financial tools needed to quantify a strategic plan, develop a budget, implement and monitor budget performance, and merge clinical practice with reimbursement requirements. It is a specialty subset within the complex field of healthcare finance.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HSAD 305

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 420 - Advanced Long-Term Care Administration

    Advanced Long-Term Care Administration continues and further develops the theory and practice of long-term care administration. Emphasis is placed on review and preparation for the licensing examination of the National Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home Administration.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HSAD 325

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 425 - Health Services Administration & Policy (C)

    Health Services Administration and Policy presents the formation and operation of public health care policies. This course emphasizes the relationship and impact of policy making to health care organizations and their services. Tactical issues of health services operations with a focus on achieving quality health care will be discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HSAD 305

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 435 - Administration of Health Services Organizations

    This course addresses the administration of health services organizations as distinguished from other types of organizations.  Students will integrate such issues as organizational development, leadership, conflict management, employment laws, organizational culture, corporate social responsibility, and governance as critical success factors in health services organizations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: HSAD 305, BADM 369

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 450 - Health Economics

    Health Economics is a survey of economic issues and analysis relating to health. Coverage includes: health and poverty, demand for health, cost-benefit, market use plan, and other topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202; and HSAD 305

    2-3 cr


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  • HSAD 459 - Health Services for Long-Term Care

    This course looks at the unique challenges associated with managing organizations providing long-term care services. Topics include the aging process, health service needs, and delivery options.

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 460 - Long-Term Care Administration

    This course examines effective administration of long-term care institutions. Students will examine the laws and regulations pertaining to long-term care facilities such as service reimbursement, services provided, organization, as well as the knowledge and skills essential to effective management in the long-term care setting.

    Note
    Dual list HSAD 560

    3 cr


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  • HSAD 470 - Research in Health Services Administration

    Research in Health Services Administration offers research opportunities across the full spectrum of the health care delivery system for the academically advanced student.

    1-6 cr


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  • HSAD 488 - Health Services Administration Abroad

    This course is a short-term, faculty led study abroad program where students are immersed in a host country’s culture and health services delivery system. Students compare the host country’s health delivery system to the U.S.  A historical, legal and ethical perspective is focused on health care services access, need and demand, and the policy driving management and financial decisions to sustain change. Students participate in relevant health related research. Experiences vary depending upon host country.

    Note
    Dual list HSAD 588

    1-6 cr


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  • HSAD 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • HSAD 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • HSAD 495 - Practicum (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-6 cr


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  • HSAD 498 - Undergrad Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    0-12 cr


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HSC (Health Science)
  

  • HLTH/HSC 364 - Emergency Medical Technician (C)

    This course provides the knowledge and skill base for an individual to become a Nationally Registered EMT. The course follows the curriculum set by the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards. Students are expected to learn the skills necessary to recognize numerous medical and trauma related emergencies. Students will learn vital signs monitoring, Basic Life Support interventions and patient moving/packaging skills. Students will apply learned skills to patients in scenario-based training. 10 hours of in-hospital observation and training are required.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite:  Current CPR certification at the level of BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).

    Corequisite: HLTH/HSC 364L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    This course does not certify students as an EMT; they must pass the National Registry exams.

    4 cr


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  • HLTH/HSC 364L - Emergency Medical Technican Lab

    Laboratory course to accompany HLTH/HSC 364.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites:  Current CPR certification at the level of BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).

    Corequisite:  HLTH/HSC 364

    0 cr


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  • HSC 100 - Intro to Advanced Life Support (ALS)

    This course will cover the general scope of practice of a paramedic and explain the roles and responsibilities required therein. The history of EMS as well as the paramedic’s role in society today, basic life-span development and medical legal aspects of a paramedic’s job are addressed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-Requisites: HSC 101, 102, 201, 205

    1 cr


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  • HSC 101 - EMS Anatomy and Physiology

    This course assists the paramedic student to apply knowledge of the human body to clinical care principles.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-requisite: HSC 100, 102, 201, 205

    2 cr


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  • HSC 102 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Clinical I

    This clinical experience introduces the Paramedic student to caring for patients in the pre-hospital world from an advanced life support (ALS) provider’s standpoint. The student will complete observational clinical rotations on a BLS ambulance as well as in an Emergency Department.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-requisite: HSC 100, 101, 201, 205

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    2 cr


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  • HSC 110 - The Interprofessional Health Team

    The course provides an introduction to a wide variety of specialty areas in the health sciences professions. Service learning and other forms of experiential learning present the opportunity to function in a beginning role as a member of an interprofessional health team.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 111 - Introduction to Research

    This course familiarizes students with the basic research knowledge, skills, and abilities required to design and implement a research project.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 201 - Advanced Airway Management

    This course takes an in-depth look at the human airway anatomy. Upon completion, the student will have a thorough understanding of the knowledge and technique associated with managing a patient’s failing airway.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-requisite: HSC 100, 101, 102, 205.

    2 cr


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  • HSC 205 - Patient Assessment

    Addresses a regimented and methodical way of assessing the patient in both the medical and trauma scenario to identify problems a patient is facing.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-Requisites: HSC 100, 101, 102, 201.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 210 - EMS Pharmacology

     This course presents medications used in the EMS setting and provides the paramedic student a background on the effects of different drugs on the human body.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205.
    Co-requisite: HSC 210L, 211, 240, 240L

    2 cr


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  • HSC 210L - EMS Pharmacology Laboratory

    This laboratory course covers medication administration, IV therapy, airway management, and drug calculations, and advanced skills associated with Advanced Life Support (ALS). The student will demonstrate competent assessment using clinical simulation and continue to develop advanced airway skills.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205
    Co-requisite: HSC 210, 211, 240, 240L.

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    2 cr


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  • HSC 211 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Clinical

    The paramedic candidate will apply knowledge gained in previous courses to clinical experiences in the Operating Room, Emergency Room, and EMS ride-along shifts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205.
    Co-requisite: HSC 210, 210L, 240, 240L

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 240 - Medical Emergencies I

    This course introduces the medical side of patient ailments. Topics include Pulmonology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, and Gastroenterology emergencies. Each of the systems will first be reviewed in the normal state. Common emergencies associated with each system will be addressed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205
    Co-requisite: HSC 210, 210L, 211, 240L

    2 cr


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  • HSC 240L - Medical Emergencies I Laboratory []

    The student will master assessment skills and use assessment techniques to identify different patient maladies based on previously learned information.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205
    Co-requisite: HSC 210, 210L, 211, 240

    1 cr


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  • HSC 241 - Medical Emergencies II

    This course addresses the medical side of patient ailments related to Urology and Nephrology, Toxicology and Substance abuse, Hematology, Environmental Emergencies, Infectious Disease, and Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders. Each of the systems will first be reviewed in the normal state. Common emergencies associated with each system will be addressed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC240/240L
    Co-requisite: HSC 241L, 244, 246

    2 cr


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  • HSC 241L - Medical Emergencies II Laboratory

    In this course the student will master assessment skills and use assessment techniques to identify different patient maladies based on previously learned information. The student will continue to perfect advanced airway skills as well as intravenous therapy skills.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 240/240L.
    Co-requisite: HSC 241, 244, 246

    1 cr


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  • HSC 244 - Cardiac Emergencies

    Cardiac emergencies are some of the most serious and common emergencies in the pre-hospital setting requiring the Paramedic candidate to become an expert in Emergency Cardiology. The student will take an in-depth look at the anatomy of the heart, then master ECGs and use that information to appropriately treat his or her patient.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 240/240L
    Co-requisite: HSC 241, 241L, 246

    3 cr


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  • HSC 246 - Emergency Medical Services Clinical III

    The student will experience clinical learning in the ICU, ER, OB unit, CCU, CVOR, ALS ride- along, and PICU.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 240/240L
    Co-requisite: HSC 241, 241L, 244

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    2 cr


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  • HSC 250 - Healthcare Terminology in the Clinical Setting

    Healthcare practitioners utilize specialized terminology common across the healthcare professions. This course serves as a solid foundation to enhance understanding of the specialized terminology and jump-start learning for those students interested in a large variety of health care careers. Realistic patient case studies provide the opportunity for application and enhanced retention of the healthcare terminology.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 254 - Trauma Emergencies

    This course takes an in-depth look at traumatic injuries and their effects on the human body. The student will learn a mastery of fluid resuscitation as well as body kinematics and their relationship to different injury accidents experienced by EMS trauma patients.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 246
    Co-requisite: HSC 254L, 264, 265

    3 cr


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  • HSC 254L - Trauma Laboratory

    The student will apply knowledge of Trauma Emergencies to paramedic practice.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 246
    Co-requisite: HSC 254, 264, 265

    1 cr


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  • HSC 262 - Health Careers Exploration

    This course is designed for students with an interest of working in the healthcare industry. Emphasis is placed on student identification of individual goals and assessment of talents. Career options are explored and job market is analyzed. Students will learn how to search for employment, create resumes, cover letters, and conduct mock interviews. Academic plans for career pathways are developed.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 264 - Emergency Medical Services Clinical IV

    The student will complete clinical experiences in the ER, OR, and PICU, focusing on trauma related patient care.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 246
    Co-requisite: HSC 254, 254L, 265

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    2 cr


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  • HSC 265 - Emergency Medical Services Operations

    The course focuses on the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to function as a paramedic with other departments within emergency services. The student will learn the principles of operating an emergency vehicle.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 246
    Co-requisite: HSC 254, 254L, 264

    3 cr


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  • HSC 270 - Paramedic Professional Development

    The course examines professionalism and professional behaviors as they apply to EMS practitioners and their roles within the Emergency Response team as a whole. The student will make final preparations for certification at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic level.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 265
    Co-requisite: HSC 270L, HSC 296

    1 cr


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  • HSC 270L - Paramedic Professional Development Laboratory

    This course is a final laboratory assessment of the student’s ability to successfully carry out the skills required of a paramedic.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 265
    Co-requisite: HSC 270, HSC 296

    2 cr


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  • HSC 275 - Comparative Cultures, Theory and Leadership in Healthcare

    Health care practitioners are expected to provide culturally congruent care that meets the patient’s cultural values and lifestyles. Students will read selected information related to the importance of cultural competency in health care. Students will also gain an understanding of culturally relevant theory and learn to apply correlating models as a foundation for their practice. This course provides Health Science students an opportunity to achieve the program outcome of global citizenship.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 280 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

    HSC 280 Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology is designed to introduce students to essential concepts in anatomy and physiology, including basic chemistry, cell and tissue studies, and an overview of all the body systems. Students are introduced to scientific thinking. Intended for allied health and social service programs, and as a general natural science course. This is a single semester course and is not intended for those students seeking admission to a professional health program such as nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, occupational therapy or physician assistant studies.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Co-requisite: HSC 280L

    Note
    New course as of Summer 2013.

    4 cr


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  • HSC 280L - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab

    Lab to accompany HSC 280.

    Note
    This course is new as of Summer 2013.

    1 cr


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  • HSC 281 - Human Disease

    This course involves the study of functional or physiologic changes in the body that result from disease processes. Basic concepts and processes in pathophysiology are presented. Students will learn about specific disorders (or disease states) including etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment. This course provides a foundation and resource for students in a variety of healthcare professional programs.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: HSC 280/280L Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology or PHGY 220/220L and PHGY 230/230L.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 285 - History and Introduction to Disability

    This course will provide an overview of the field of disability including historical and legislative foundation, service delivery system roles and practices, and contemporary issues impacting individuals and their families. Different disability characteristics and implications for the provision of supports and services aimed at education, employment, independent living, and quality of life outcomes will be discussed. A variety of classroom and community learning experiences will be offered.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 296 - Field Experience (C)

    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: HSC 265
    Co-requisites: HSC 270/270L

    3 cr


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  • HSC 305 - Professional Communication and Relationship Centered Care

    This course provides an opportunity to explore human relations in health care organizations. The dimensions of relationship centered care and its role in a reformed system of care are explored. Includes respectful communication essential to working as a member of the interprofessional team.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 306 - Spanish for Health Care Workers

    The course will build on the student’s previous knowledge of the Spanish language with a specific emphasis on the language a health professional will need when communicating with a patient. Medical terminology, anatomy, personal information and expressions of feelings will be at the core of the course. The course will also address related cultural issues.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: A solid base of skills up to Spanish 202, an appropriate placement test score, or permission from the Spanish Program. The course is cross-listed and applicable to the Health Sciences and Languages, Linguistics & Philosophy Departments.

    Cross-listed: SPAN 306

    3 cr


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  • HSC 310 - Health Care Delivery

    Health Care Delivery explores the history of health care delivery and how it has evolved to the current state. Contemporary trends in health care and ethical issues are considered. The importance of a system approach is emphasized. The continuum of care and the role of providers are discussed. The influence of reimbursement, payment processes, regulations, compliance demands, standards, quality assurance, and accreditation are explored.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 315 - Introduction to Public Health

    This course will cover the key elements of public health using an evidence-based population health approach. Students will explore through case studies the history, mission, essential services, core function, infrastructure, and care options. This course will use the United States public health system as its focus, but students will be exposed to global issues, views, and case studies from an international perspective.

    Cross-listed: Cross-listed with PHPH 315

    3 cr


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  • HSC 320 - Introduction to Epidemiology

    This course will cover the key elements of epidemiology, integrating quantitative thinking, inquiry and analysis, and teamwork. Student will explore the terminology, experimental designs, and application of epidemiology to public health problems. Key sources of epidemiological data will be examined, as will the principles, promise, and problems of public health programs. Students will learn to calculate and interpret basic epidemiological measures and reports.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 325 - Global Health

    The course will provide an introduction to global health issues to include the burden and distribution of disease and mortality in various places in the developed and developing world. Determinants of global health disparities will be addressed with an examination of how economic, political, cultural, and behavioral factors relate to and affect disease spread and management. The formation of global health policies and the outcomes of evidenced-based global health interventions will be explored. Lastly, this course will address emerging innovations to bring resources to health problems in developing countries.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 330 - Native People’s Health Care, Promotion and Policy

    This course addresses healthcare systems, policy, and health conditions common to Native Peoples. The course also studies environmentally related illness, healthy environments and innovative healing and illness prevention strategies in a current Native context.

    Cross-listed: NATV 330

    3 cr


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  • HSC 340 - Interprofessional Approach to Person-Centered Care

    This course examines interprofessional teamwork which characterizes relationships between professions when providing services and supports to individuals and families. Levels of cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the professions working across various agencies and facilities will be discussed.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 350 - Principles of Health Care

    The course focuses on professional attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in health care. Compassion, accountability, ethics, integrity and medical law are addressed. Roles of the professional, including civic engagement, stewardship, leadership and responsibility to the health of the community are explored.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 360 - Technology in Care Delivery

    This course focuses on the technologies essential to health care delivery. Technical, organizational, and cost-benefit issues related to health care information systems, including clinical decision support, integrated networking, distributed computing technologies, and telemedicine applications are explored.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 365 - Universal Supports in Disabilities Services

    An overview of universal supports in working with people with disabilities. The content provides the opportunity to develop practical knowledge about universal support systems that assist people with disabilities to be responsible adults in the community.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 370 - Computerized Medical Records Regulatory Compliance

    Technology has become an enabler of solutions, with the healthcare industry doing business through the use of standardized electronic exchanges. This course focuses on the role of the electronic health record (EHR) in a system’s information infrastructure and its essential role in complying with regulatory requirements. The importance of the EHR to reimbursement is addressed. The privacy and security of health records is discussed. Hands-on activities are used to teach EHR concepts and data entry.

    Note
    This is a new course as of Fall 2013.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 375 - The United States and Global Healthcare Systems

    This course explores the history of healthcare delivery within the United States and how it has evolved to the current state. Contemporary trends in the United States healthcare system will be compared to that of the country visited in this faculty led program. The importance of a system approach is emphasized. The continuum of care and the role of providers are discussed as well as the influence of reimbursement, payment processes, regulations, compliance demands, standards, and quality.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 380 - Health Literacy and Culture Care

    “What do I need to know to care for you and to meet your needs?” forms the basis for this course. Familiarizes the student with necessary adaptations to healthcare delivery that reflect an understanding of diversity between and within cultures. Health literacy and the ability to obtain, process, and understand health information needed to make informed health decisions are studied in relation to health outcomes.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 385 - Healthcare Field Experiences

    The course provides an opportunity to work in a healthcare setting. The field experiences and the theory component of the major courses will be summarized with a synthesis of all learning experiences. Reflection is an essential component, occurring through interaction with other students and through oral and/or written presentations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: A minimum of 3 HSC prefix courses must been completed prior to this course being taken.

    Note
    Registration Restriction: Health Sciences Majors only.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 400 - Clinical Analytics

    This course introduces the use of clinical analytics to enhance health care safety and efficiency. Healthcare systems must measure clinical performance, identify areas for improvement, and redesign processes to achieve desired changes, then, monitor results to ensure desired outcomes are sustained. The focus is on analytic knowledge, skills and abilities essential for anyone entering any sector of the healthcare field.

    Note
    Dual list with HSC 500.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 440 - Major Issues in Health and Human Services

    Examines the major issues which influence health and human services and their delivery. The healthcare needs of a diverse and multicultural population and healthcare disparities and strategies to address these needs are explored. Includes special populations service provision, advocacy, patient/client-centered care, psycho-social aspects of disease and wellness, health promotion and education, quality and cost controls, and interprofessional team approaches to service delivery.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 450 - Patient Safety - Quality Improvement

    Adverse clinical events occur within health care systems causing physical and psychological harm to patients, their families and staff. This course provides the opportunity to develop skills in quality improvement, patient safety, teamwork, leadership, and patient-centered care. These are essential skills needed by all healthcare professionals.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 460 - Leading Change

    The Health Sciences Major portfolio is finalized, including a personal assessment of competencies achievement. Classroom and self-directed learning activities foster the development of core knowledge, skills and values that support the development of leadership skills. Entrepreneurial thinking is explored. The course provides an introduction to the basics of developing a health business plan.

    Note
    Registration Restriction: Instructor Permission Required and Health Sciences Majors only.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 475 - Process and Outcomes Evaluation

    Continuous Improvement efforts are intensifying across the healthcare continuum. The Toyota Production System (TPS) has transformed the auto manufacturing industry, and has recently been adopted by many healthcare institutions. This process improvement methodology will be studied as it applies to healthcare processes, utilizing hands on activities designed to highlight the key components of Pull, Single Piece Flow, Standard Work, and 5S. Case studies focusing on current efforts to reduce waste and improve quality in healthcare will be reviewed.

    3 cr


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  • HSC 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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HIST (History)
  

  • HIST 111 - World Civilizations I (C) [SGR #4]

    A survey of the history, culture, religion and society of the principal civilizations of the world to 1500.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • HIST 112 - World Civilizations II (C) [SGR #4]

    A survey of the history, culture, religion and society of the principal civilizations of the world since 1500.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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