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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]
Course Descriptions
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Many course descriptions include a designation of Term(s) Offered: with one or more of the following: Fall, Spring, Summer. This indicates the term(s) in which the course is typically offered and is intended to aid students in planning their programs of study. Departments reserve the right to change the term(s) in which a course is offered.
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Radiologic Technology |
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RADT 308 - Radiographic Procedures I
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to general anatomy, terminology, imaging and positioning principles, and effective communication skills for a diverse patient population including pediatrics, general, and geriatrics. Additionally, an introduction to digital radiography will be included. Image evaluation, positioning methods, manipulation of radiographic equipment, radiation protection, and critical thinking skills required for radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, and upper extremity will be incorporated. Students will have required laboratory experiences and assessments to compliment didactic instruction.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance in the Radiologic Technology program.
Term(s) Offered: Spring
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RADT 312 - Radiographic Exposure
Credits: 3
This course presents the principles of radiographic image formation with respect to the variables that affect contrast, density, recorded detail, distortion, radiographic facilities, equipment, chemicals, film, radiographic processing, radiographic artifacts, silver recovery systems, x-ray tubes, tube rating, tube cooling charts, control of secondary radiation, and radiographic grids.
Prerequisite(s): RADT 308 .
Term(s) Offered: Summer
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RADT 313 - Radiographic Procedures II
Credits: 3
This course provides a detailed study of the anatomy and positioning principles required for radiographic examinations of the urinary system, gastrointestinal system, biliary system, upper extremity, and shoulder girdle. Additionally, this course covers topics related to surgical and mobile radiography terminology, examinations, and equipment. Image evaluation, positioning methods, manipulation of radiographic equipment, radiation protection, and critical thinking skills required for radiographic examinations will be incorporated. Students will have required laboratory experiences and assessments to compliment didactic instruction.
Prerequisite(s): RADT 308 .
Term(s) Offered: Summer
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RADT 316 - Radiographic Procedures III
Credits: 3
This course provides a detailed study of the anatomy and positioning principles required for radiographic examinations of the lower extremity, pelvis, hip, spine, bony thorax, sacrum, coccyx, and sacroiliac joints. Image evaluation, positioning methods, manipulation of radiographic equipment, radiation protection, and critical thinking skills required for radiographic examinations will be incorporated. Students will have required laboratory experiences and assessments to compliment didactic instruction.
Prerequisite(s): RADT 313 .
Term(s) Offered: Fall
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RADT 318 - Radiographic Procedures IV
Credits: 3
This course provides a detailed study of anatomy and positioning principles required for radiographic examinations of the cranium, facial bones, sinuses, orbits, mandible, and temporal mandibular joints. This course will also detail trauma radiographic examinations of the head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, hip, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma terminology, types of fractures, common injuries for various types of trauma, radiographic exposure factors, grid usage, teamwork, adaptations of standard procedures for trauma patients, and case studies will be presented. Image evaluation, positioning methods, manipulation of radiographic equipment, radiation protection, and critical thinking skills required for radiographic examinations will be incorporated. Students will have required laboratory experiences and assessments to compliment didactic instruction.
Prerequisite(s): RADT 316
Term(s) Offered: Spring
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RADT 337 - Introduction to Invasive Imaging Procedures
Credits: 3
An introduction to invasive procedures, including cardiovascular, neurological, and other specialized radiographic procedures. This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of aseptic procedures, sterilization, patient preparation, and instrument manipulation. The course will include an in-depth review of vascular, visceral and neurological anatomy visualized and imaged during invasive procedures. Radiologic and medical pharmacological agents will be discussed in regards to dosage, precautions and usage during invasive procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences program
Term(s) Offered: Spring
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RADT 411 - CT/MRI Physics and Instrumentation
Credits: 3
This course provides the students with a detailed study of the computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging physics and instrumentation information. Course topics include principles of operation, system components, image characteristics, image resolution, image quality, scan design for spiral computed tomography, nuclear magnetism, precession of nuclei, production of the nuclear magnetic resonance signal, nuclear magnetic resonance pulses, nuclear magnetic resonance decay, production of the magnetic resonance image, magnetic resonance imaging equipment, image quality, image contrast, paramagnetic contrast agents, safety, and biological hazards.
Prerequisite(s): acceptance in the Radiologic Technology program.
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Summer
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RADT 486 - Clinical IX – CT/MRI
Credits: 3
This course provides students with the knowledge, theory, and proficiency in performing the following MRI/CT examinations: skull, head, sinuses, neck, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, pelvis, hip, and knee.
Prerequisite(s): registered radiographic technologist by the AART or a registered nurse and admission into the BS program in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences.
Term(s) Offered: Summer
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Respiratory Therapy |
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REST 201 - Introduction to Respiratory Therapy
Credits: 3
This course examines and studies the procedures, techniques, and equipment utilized in the administration of oxygen and other gases, with emphasis on analysis. It includes introductory topics pertinent to entering the respiratory care profession, e. g., and patient assessment, basic modes of care, specific medical terminology, and general patient care.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the respiratory therapy program.
Co-Requisite(s) (must be taken at same time as): REST 211 , REST 216 , REST 223 , & REST 226
Term(s) Offered: Spring
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REST 312 - Respiratory Modalities II
Credits: 3
Examines and studies procedures, techniques, and equipment utilized in the practice of lung physiotherapy, with emphasis on the mechanics of respiration, breathing exercises, and respiratory care techniques. The course will also examine procedures, techniques and equipment utilized in the practice of obtaining arterial blood samples.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the respiratory therapy Program.
Co-Requisite(s) (must be taken at same time as): REST 303 , REST 317 , REST 322 , REST 325 , REST 381
Term(s) Offered: Fall
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REST 453 - Respiratory Therapy Disease Management
Credits: 3
Provides the necessary pulmonary disease management information respiratory therapists need to improve long-term pulmonary disease care and improve patient quality of life. This course will focus on the key components of pulmonary disease education for COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, pulmonary hypertension, and cystic fibrosis. The course also provides instruction on pulmonary function technology, tobacco cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient education, and many other vital areas of effective pulmonary disease management.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the respiratory therapy program with junior/senior status or permission of instructor
Term(s) Offered: Fall
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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics |
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Social Work |
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SOCW 221 - Introduction to Social Work
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the field of social work. The class is designed to expose the student to the profession of social work, an overview of systems theory, and the relationship of the social worker to the overall social welfare system. The course emphasizes generalist social work practice, the NASW Code of Ethics, and social work roles needed to impact systems to solve human problems. Special emphasis will be placed on helping the student to develop an understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures, social and economic justice, disabilities, and populations at risk. Open to all students.
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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SOCW 238 - Disabilities in Contemporary Society
Credits: 3
This course explores important issues regarding disabilities in contemporary society. The history of treatment of people with disabilities is explored with an emphasis on the implications of history in current programs and services. Special focus is on a critical analysis of the assumptions that support contemporary thinking about disabilities; as well as legislation and policy issues related to the civil rights of persons with disabilities. A wide range of readily apparent and invisible disabilities will be addressed, including physical, sensory, psychiatric, and developmental/learning disabilities.
Term(s) Offered: Spring
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SOCW 239 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Credits: 3
This course is designed as a focal point of integration for human behavior content in life span development, biology of human concern, and social work courses required of pre-majors. The overall goal of this course is to assist the student in understanding the “person-in-environment” and systems concepts when working with individuals, families, and groups. This course provides opportunities for the student to understand the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual aspects of individuals as well as other cultures and minority groups. As a result, students will be able to integrate these components of human behavior as generalist social workers.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 221 , SOCW 222 , SOC 121 , PSY 201 , PSY 261 , and BIOL 105
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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SOCW 241 - Social Work Intervention
Credits: 3
Basic introduction to generalist social work practice and its various modes of intervention. The course gives the student a frame of reference for analyzing various systems encountered in social work practice. Concepts, skills, value systems, and activities which are the foundation of the practice of social work will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 221 , SOCW 222 , PSY 201 , PSY 261 , SOC 121 , and BIOL 105 .
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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SOCW 242 - Introduction to Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders
Credits: 3
The introduction to substance abuse course prepares students to identify and understand the problems of alcohol and other substance abuse. The nature of addiction; addiction across the lifespan; co-morbidity; diversity; and an introduction to strengths-based helping strategies will be presented to students. The student will demonstrate learning by identifying differing perspectives and theoretical models that define addiction; biological and socio-biological explanations of addiction; signs and symptoms of addiction; ethnic, cultural, and gender issues related to addiction and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing or permission of instructor
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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SOCW 490 - Social Work in Jamaica
Credits: 3
This course is cross-listed for both undergraduate and graduate students seeking to increase cultural competence and global awareness by engaging in direct human service work in the country of Jamaica. The primary delivery of this course takes place during an extended visit to Mandeville, Jamaica where students will apply social work skills and values through service learning activities in social service settings. Prior to foreign travel, students will study Jamaica’s past in-depth in order to understand the historical context of the social issues currently facing this country. The course emphasizes development of knowledge and skills within a cultural and ethnic-sensitive approach to practice.
USI Core 39: Embedded Experience-Global
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 221 ; sophomore standing, and permission of instructor required
Repeatability: May be repeated for up to 9 credits
Term(s) Offered: Spring
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SOC 231 - Social Problems
Credits: 3
Examination of the nature, extent, causes, and effects of selected contemporary social problems, such as gender, sexual behavior, drugs, environment, economic inequality, racial inequality, crime, and education.
USI Core 39: Ways of Knowing-Social Inquiry; Social Science (BS)
This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL).
Indiana Statewide Common Course #: ISH 1061.
Indiana Statewide Transfer General Education Core: Meets IN Statewide Core.
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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SOC 261 - Marriage and Family
Credits: 3
The course examines research about the family life cycle. The specific areas investigated are sex roles, a history of the American family, dating, sexual behavior, marriage, childbirth, children, the middle-aged, the elderly, divorce, and step-parenting.
USI Core 39: Ways of Knowing-Social Inquiry; Social Science-BS; Embedded Experience-Diversity.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 121 .
Indiana Statewide Transfer General Education Core: Meets IN Statewide Core.
Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered
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