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2014-2015 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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Course Descriptions

 

Computer Information Systems
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • CIS 476 - Advanced Enterprise Web Development

    Credits: 3

    This course is an advanced study of enterprise web development focused on server side programming concepts and applications required to support the typical business environment in the Internet age.  Information needs of the typical business will be examined, along with ways of providing this information through the use of Internet applications.  Selected web development tools will be used to illustrate the necessary programming techniques, database connectivity, and utilization required to provide the desired results.  Lab assignments will be used to master programming language, database systems, and problem solving skills.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 376  and CIS 377 

    Term(s) Offered: Fall


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Computer Science
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • CS 411 - Network Management and Security

    Credits: 3

    This course provides an overview of network management and security. It covers topics in communication technologies, communication design, communication protocols, and communication system planning and development. It includes distributed computing, encryption technology, and collaboration technology. It will introduce security sites representing the state of the art in security. It will cover major security concerns of IP security, network security, security in distributed object systems, security in distributed systems, Web security, email security, viruses, trojans and worms, firewalls, and denials of service. Hands-on assignments with system and firewall configuration.

    Prerequisite(s): CS 201 , CS 301 , and CS 365 .

    Term(s) Offered: Spring


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Criminal Justice Studies
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • CRIM 311 - Convict Criminology

    Credits: 3

    This course introduces the “Convict Criminology Perspective” as a means to educate students, prisoners, and general public. Convict Criminology is a new way of thinking about crime and corrections. Convict criminology is a developing field in critical criminology that “… consists primarily of essays and empirical research conducted and written by convicts or ex-convicts, on their way to completing or already in possession of a Ph.D. or by enlightened academics who critique existing literature, policies, and practices, thus contributing to a new perspective on criminology, criminal justice, corrections, and community corrections” (Ross and Richards, 2003, p. 6) Students will complete required readings, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interaction with the professor and other students in the classroom. This course provides students with opportunities to discuss course topics and material both in class and through email.

    Prerequisite(s): two of the following CJS courses: CRIM 234 , CRIM 244 , POLS 208 , SOC 225 .


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Decision Sciences
  
  

Dental Assisting
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Dental Hygiene
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • DTHY 327 - Introduction to Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene Care

    Credits: 1

    This course will provide foundational knowledge for the dental hygiene student to select and implement evidence-based decision-making strategies in the provision of patient/client care.  In addition, it proposes to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for patient centered care.  It includes basic knowledge and skills related to research terminology and design, library and computer-based information retrieval systems, approaches for analysis and evaluation of scientific literature and will provide an introduction to dental indices used in the description of oral health status and disease states.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Dental Hygiene Program.


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  • DTHY 341 - Dental Hygiene Theory I

    Credits: 4

    This course introduces the theory of the dental hygiene process of care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Emphasis is on providing the student with an ethical and scientific foundation to use in applying appropriate infection control procedures, introductory client assessment procedures, and basic instrumentation skills. The use of the dental hygiene diagnosis in developing a care plan is introduced. Current clinic issues are addressed in a one-hour weekly seminar.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the dental hygiene program.

    Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-1 [seminar])
    Term(s) Offered: Fall


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  • DTHY 351 - Dental Hygiene Theory II

    Credits: 4

    This course explores professional writing, cultural competence, and concepts of evidence based clinical practice.  Solutions to oral health care discrepancies in our society are examined.  By engaging in interviews, research, case studies, reflection, and inquiry, students will develop a project addressing culturally competent approaches to oral health care.  Students demonstrate synthesis of course objectives through a sustained writing project.  The use of supportive dental hygiene treatment in providing comprehensive care is introduced.  Weekly seminar addresses current clinic issues and trends connecting theory and clinical practice.

    USI Core 39: Embedded Experience Diversity; Embedded Experience-Writing.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 201  and DTHY 341 .

    Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-1 [seminar])
    Term(s) Offered: Spring


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  • DTHY 457 - Professional and Current Issues in Oral Healthcare

    Credits: 3

    This course presents professional oral healthcare topics from a historical, economic, legal/ethical, global, political, social, interdisciplinary, and multicultural framework. Students will investigate current issues in oral healthcare and examine ethical and legal concerns in the practice of dental hygiene, and explore the accelerating need for access to care for all population groups. Students will develop evidence-based solutions which could be used to influence organizational, institutional, and governmental decisions impacting oral health care.  In addition, discussions and exploration of current dental hygiene practice will be included to prepare the student for transition into the profession.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 201  and DTHY 351  (grade of C or better).

    Term(s) Offered: Spring


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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  

  • DMS 301 - Patient Care for Imaging Sciences Professionals

    Credits: 2

    This course provides basic concepts of nursing procedures in order to maintain continuous, smoothly integrated patient care with due regard to necessary diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The topics of the course include the healthcare team; attitudes and communication in patient care; patient interactions; psychological considerations; interactions with the patient; patient safety; transferring techniques; trauma and reactions to contrast agents; patient tubes, lines, and catheters; care of patients during and following special procedures; and patient care during mobile or surgical procedures. The role of the radiologic and imaging science professional in patient education will be identified.

    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Radiologic Technology or DMS program.

    Term(s) Offered: Spring


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  • DMS 312 - Introduction to DMS Principles and Procedures

    Credits: 2

    This course provides the beginning sonography student with a thorough understanding of the ultrasound department, key terms and definitions pertaining to the field of diagnostic sonography, important laboratory values, and surgical procedures. Students will gain a beginning understanding of the value of diagnostic medical sonography in a healthcare setting, survey the role of sonographers in a variety of settings, recognize national and state credentialing requirements, identify sonography association functions at all levels, and recognize ARDMS standards, ethics, and policies and their effects on practicing sonographers’ conduct and patient treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 301  or consent of the instructor.

    Term(s) Offered: Spring


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  • DMS 323 - Obstetric Procedures

    Credits: 3

    This course provides the student with a study of the clinical applications within the specialty of obstetric sonography. Emphasis is placed on the correct use of all technical and medical terms that are necessary for a complete discussion of sonographic procedures within the field of obstetrics. Topics include the related clinical symptoms and laboratory tests used in obstetrics, fetal embryology, normal vs. abnormal sonographic patterns of fetal anatomy, related maternal and fetal disease processes, fetal anomalies and their sonographic appearance, and sonographic protocol for each of the registry exams covered in the course.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 312  or consent of the instructor.

    Term(s) Offered: Fall


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  • DMS 324 - Gynecology Procedures

    Credits: 3

    This course provides the student with a study of the clinical applications within the specialty of gynecologic sonography. Emphasis is placed on the correct use of all technical and medical terms that are necessary for a complete discussion of sonographic procedures within the field of gynecology. Topics will include the related clinical symptoms and laboratory tests, embryology of the female reproductive and genitourinary systems, female reproductive anomalies and their sonographic appearance, normal vs. abnormal sonographic patterns of female anatomy, related disease processes and their sonographic appearance, and sonographic protocol for each of the registry exams covered in the course.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 312  or consent of the instructor.

    Term(s) Offered: Fall


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