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MKTG 2423 - Salesmanship Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Introduction to personal selling principles, buyer behavior, sales personnel motivation, persuasion strategy, prospecting, presentation, closing, ethics, market forecasting and related selling methods.
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MKTG 2450 - Consumer Behavior Lec. 3; Cr. 3
The course presents behavior concepts and links them to marketing management efforts. The course addresses personal factors such as motivation and attitudes, group factors such as culture and social class, and consumer decision-making processes.
Cr.: 3 |
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MKTG 2920 - Selected Topics Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An examination of topics significant to understanding various market strategies and mixes. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.
Cr.: 3 |
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MKTG 2994 - Service Marketing - A Value Added Approach Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Services marketing is designed to cover all facets of appropriate marketing steps required to successfully position and promote services in a predominately service economy.
Cr.: 3 |
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MKTG 2998 - Relationship Marketing - A Strategic Approach Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Relationship marketing is a course that shows the methods that are effective in helping businesses create strong bonds with their customers over the long term.
Cr.: 3 |
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MKTG 2999 - Principles of Marketing Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course presents a study of the importance of marketing in the American economy. Utilizing lecture-discussion, case analysis, and marketing-simulation games and intensive examination of the marketing variables (product, place, promotion, and price) will take place. The marketing environment, functions, and institutional structure at a macro level; problems of cost and productivity; viewpoints of society, consumer and management will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in BADM 1001 .
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Mass Communications |
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MC 2000 - Introduction to the Mass Media Lec. 3; Cr. 3
The mass communication process within American society; development, structure, function, and cultural impact of the mass media.
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MC 2010 - Media Writing Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Beginning writing course for mass communication. Introduces skills associated with writing, grammar, style, and information gathering for mass media.
Prerequisite(s): Must have earned a “C” or better in ENGL 1001 and ENGL 1002 .
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MC 2501 - Media Production Lec. 2; Lab. 1; Cr. 3
The function of the basic media systems, including the operation of production equipment and the performance of production personnel.
Note: This course includes an on campus laboratory requirement. Cr.: 3 |
Mathematics |
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MATH 0001 - Pre-Algebra Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Essential arithmetic with some geometry necessary for the study of mathematics at the college level. Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, integers, perimeter, and area. This course carries non-degree credit.
Prerequisite(s): ACT mathematics score of 18 or below AND appropriate score on placement test.
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MATH 0015 - Introductory Algebra Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Basic algebra with some geometry necessary for the study of mathematics at the college level. Integers, perimeter, area, volumes, linear equations, exponents and roots, polynomials, factoring, graphing, and inequalities. This course is intended for those students taking MATH 1015 Applied College Algebra only. This course carries non-degree credit.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 0001 OR ACT mathematics scores of 18 or below AND appropriate scores on placement test.
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MATH 0016 - Applied College Algebra Supplement Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course is intended to provide corequisite support for students enrolled in Math 1015-Applied College Algebra as required. Topics will parallel and expand upon content being studied in Math 1015 whil also providing both an occasional review of concepts needed for Math 1015, and an intensive treatment of concepts, mathematical operations, and problem-solving techniques commonly encountered in Math 1015, with emphasis on their application. This course carries non-degree credit. Updated 2/15/2023
Corequisite(s): Registration in MATH 1015 Note: Also listed as MATH0016T. Cr.: 3 |
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MATH 0021 - Intermediate Algebra Lec.4; Cr. 4
Intermediate algebra with some geometry necessary for the study of mathematics at the college level. Integers, perimeter, area, exponents and roots, complex numbers, rational expressions, linear equations, polynomials, factoring, graphing, and inequalities. This cours carries non-degree credit.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 0001 OR ACT mathematics scores of 18 or below AND appropriate scores on the placement test.
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Math 0022 - College Algebra Supplement Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course is intended to provide support for students enrolled in Math 1021-College Algebra. Topics will parallel and expand upon content being studied in Math 1021 while also providing both an occasional review of concepts needed for Math 1021, and an intensive treatment of concepts, mathematical operations, and problem-solving techniques commonly encountered in Math 1021, with emphasis on their application. This course carries non-degree credit. Updated 2/15/2023
Corequisite(s): Registration in MATH 1021 . Note: Also listed as MATH0022T. Cr.: 3 |
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MATH 1018 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Properties of real numbers, numeration systems, problem solving, number theory, consumer mathematics, probability and statistics. Open only to students majoring in elementary or special education.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1015 , MATH 1021 , or MATH 1023 .
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MATH 1019 - Geometry for Elementary School Teachers Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Topics in formal and informal geometry. Points, lines, polygons, translations, rotations, reflections, congruence, and similarity. Open only to students majoring in elementary or special education.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1018 .
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MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) - College Algebra Lec 5; Cr. 5
In-depth treatment of solving equations and inequalities; function properties and graphs; inverse functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications; systems of equations. In addition to the above: exponents, factoring, rational expressions, roots and radicals will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics ACT subscore of 19 or higher. The course is recommended for students with a score of 19 - 21. Note: Only one of MATH 1015, MATH 1020, MATH 1021, or MATH 1023 may be used for degree credit. Cr.: 5 |
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MATH 1022 (CMAT 1223) - Plane Trigonometry Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Trigonometric functions and identities, inverse trigonomic functions, graphs, solving triangles and equations, complex numbers, polar coordinates, parametric equations.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) or MATH 1021 , or Math ACT subscore of 25 or higher. Note: Credit will not be given for both this course and MATH 1023 . Cr.: 3 |
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MATH 1023 (CMAT 1233) - Pre-Calculus Lec. 5; Cr. 5
A combined course on: function properties and graphs; inverse functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications; systems of equations; trigonometric functions and graphs; inverse trig functions; fundamental identities and angle formulas; solving equations, triangles with applications; polar coordinate system. Credit will not be give for both this course and MATH 1021 or MATH 1022 . For qualified students, a replacement for MATH 1021 and MATH 1022 as preparation for calculus.
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics ACT subscore of 23 or higher, or placement by department. Note: Only one of MATH 1015 , MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) , MATH 1021 , or MATH 1023 may be used for degree credit. Cr.: 5 |
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MATH 1425 (CMAT 1303) - Elementary Statistics Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An introductory course in descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics. Averages and variation, random variables, probability distributions, binomial distributions, normal distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlations, and chi-square distributions.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1015 , MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) , MATH 1021 , or MATH 1023 .
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MATH 1431 (CMAT 2103) - Calculus with Business and Economic Applications Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An introduction to differential and integral calculus, with an emphasis on applications, designed primarily for business, economics, and social sciences. Topics include limits, the first and the second derivative, the first and second derivative tests for relative extrema; exponential and logarithmic functions; the definite and indefinite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Calculus will be used to solve real world applications. (This course is not equivalent to Calculus I and does not serve as a prerequisite for Calculus II.)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1015 , MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) , or MATH 1021 . Note: Degree credit will be given for only one of MATH 1431 or MATH 1550 . Cr.: 3 |
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MATH 1550 (CMAT 2115) - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Lec. 5; Cr. 5
Limits and continuity of functions; introduction of the derivative; techniques of differentiation; Chain rule; implicit differentiation; differentiation of transcendental and inverse functions; applications of differentiation; concavity; relative extrema; maximum and minimum values of a function; optimization; anti-differentiation; definite integrals; Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; areas; applications of definite integrals; work and volume. Credit will not be given for both this course and MATH 1431 .
Prerequisite(s): Grades of “C” or better in MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) , MATH 1021 , MATH 1022 and MATH 1023 , or a mathematics ACT score of 27 or above, or consent of the Dean, Division of Arts and Sciences. Students initially placing into MATH 1550 may petition for credit in MATH 1021 upon registration in MATH 1550 and credit in MATH 1022 upon completion of MATH 1552 with a “C” or better.
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MATH 1552 (CMAT 2124) - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Lec. 4; Cr. 4
Techniques of integration; applications of the integral; parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequences and infinite series.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1550 .
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MATH 2057 - Multidimensional Calculus Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Three dimensional analytic geometry, partial derivatives, multiple integrals.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 1552 .
Cr.: 3 |
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MATH 2090 - Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Lec. 4; Cr. 4
Introduction to first-order differential equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, and systems of differential equations; vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, determinants, linear dependence, bases, systems of equations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, Laplace transforms, and Fourier series.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MATH 1552 .
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Music |
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MUS 1751 (CMUS 1013) - Music Appreciation Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Primarily for non-music majors. The art of music, with emphasis on listening skills; a non-technical approach to understanding vocabulary and materials of music; correlation of musical literature with other disciplines in the humanities.
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Nursing |
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NURS 1000 - Introduction to the Nursing Profession Lec. 1; Cr. 1
An introduction to the profession of nursing. This course will assist the student in understanding the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL 1001 and MATH 1015 , MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) or MATH 1021 with a grade of “C” or better.
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NURS 1230 - Nursing Concepts II Lec. 4; Cr. 4
Focuses on use of the nursing process in meeting needs of individuals experiencing threats to human needs and of individuals within families during the childbearing years. Laboratory and clinical practice components provide opportunity for development of skill in administration of safe, effective nursing care to individuals experiencing threats to human needs and to individuals within families during the childbearing years.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1130 , NURS 1132 and NURS 1135 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 1232 and NURS 1235 . Pre- or Co-requisite(s): MATH 1425 or General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective.
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NURS 1232 - Nursing Pharmacology II Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Addresses the role of the professional nurse in risk management associated with pharmacologic therapy. Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classifications of drugs used throughout the lifespan including newborn, perinatal (female reproductive, prenatal, labor/delivery and postpartum, gestational diabetes and hypertension) general adult and geriatric populations. Specific pharmacologic classes related to electrolyte disturbances in homeostatic mechanisms, anti-infectives, reproductive hormones and cardiovascular agents. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical considerations and legal implications are incorporated throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1130 , NURS 1132 and NURS 1135 . Corequisite(s): NURS 1230 and NURS 1235 .
Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Course MATH 1425 , General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective.
Note: Spring only.
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NURS 1235 - Nursing Clinical Practice II Clin. 12; Cr. 4
Laboratory and clinical practice components provide opportunity for development of skills in administration of safe, effective nursing care to individuals within families during the childbearing years as well as medical surgical patients experiencing threats to human needs.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1130 , NURS 1132 , and NURS 1135 . Corequisite(s): NURS 1230 and NURS 1232 .
Pre- or Co-requisite(s): MATH 1425 , , or . Note: Course Grade: Pass/Fail. Spring only Cr.: 4 |
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NURS 1920 - Selected Topics Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An examination of current topics in health care. Course content varies. Credit will not apply toward the associate in nursing or the associate in respiratory care degrees.
Cr.: 3 |
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NURS 1921 - Selected Topics Lec. 1; Cr. 1
An examination of current topics in health care. Course content varies. Credit will not apply toward the associate in nursing or the associate in respiratory care degrees.
Cr.: 1 |
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NURS 1922 - Selected Topics Lec. 2; Cr. 2
An examination of current topics in health care. Course content varies. Credit will not apply toward the associate in nursing or the associate in respiratory care degrees.
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NURS 2352 - Nursing Pharmacology I for Articulating Students Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classifications of drugs used throughout the lifespan. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical consideration and legal implications are incorporated throughout this course.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1001 /ENGL 1002 ; MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) or MATH 1021 ; BIOL 1160 /BIOL 1161 ; BIOL 2160 /BIOL 2161 ; PSYC 2070 . Selective admission to the LPN-RN Advanced Standing Articulation; Successful completion of the LPN-RN Advanced Standing entrance examination; Proof of current Louisianan LPN license. Corequisite(s): NURS 2350 . Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective and MATH 1425 . Note: Course open to LPN-ASN students only. Cr.: 1 |
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NURS 2430 - Nursing Concepts III Lec. 4; Cr. 4
Focuses on use of the nursing process in meeting needs of individuals experiencing threats to physiological and biopsychosocial functioning across the life span. Clinical practice component provides opportunity for development of skill in administration of safe, effective nursing care to individuals across the life span who are experiencing threats to human needs.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1230 , NURS 1232 , and NURS 1235 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2432 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425 prior to the third semester of nursing courses). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. Note: Fall only. Cr.: 4 |
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NURS 2432 - Nursing Pharmacology III Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Addresses the role of the professional nurse in drug therapy. Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classifications of drugs used throughout the lifespan. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical considerations and legal implications are incorporated throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1230 , NURS 1232 , and NURS 1235 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2430 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425 prior to the third semester of nursing courses). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. Note: Fall only. Cr.: 1 |
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NURS 2435 - Nursing Clinical Practice III Clinical 12; Cr. 4
Clinical practice component which provides an opportunity for integrating safe and effective care for patients in primary and tertiary care centers experiencing altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity related to altered perceptions of self, others, and environment, manifestations of acute and chronic common health problems of oxygenation, nutrition and metabolism.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 1230 , NURS 1232 , and NURS 1235 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , and MATH 1425 (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425 prior to the third semester of nursing courses). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. Note: Course Grade: Pass/Fail. Fall only. Cr.: 4 |
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NURS 2450 - Nursing Concept III Lec. 4; Cr. 4
Focuses on use of the nursing process in meeting needs of individuals experiencing threats to physiological and biopsychosocial functioning across the life span. Clinical practice component provides opportunity for development of skill in administration of safe, effective, nursing care to individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing threats to human needs.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2350 and NURS 2352 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2430 , NURS 2435 , MATH 1425 (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425 prior to the third semester of nursing courses). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): MATH 1425 or General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. Note: Course open to LPN-ASN students only. Note: Course open to LPN-ASN students only. Course is not offered in the fall semester. Cr.: 4 |
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NURS 2452 - Nursing Pharmacology II for Articulating Students Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Addresses the role of the professional nurse in drug therapy. Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classification of drugs used throughout the lifespan. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical considerations and legal implications are incorporated throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2350 and NURS 2352 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2450 and NURS 2455 . Note: Course open to LPN-ASN students only. Fall Only. Cr.: 1 |
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NURS 2455 - Nursing Clinical Practice III Clin. 12; Cr. 4
Clinical practice component which provides an opportunity for integrating safe and effective care for patients in primary and tertiary care centers experiencing altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity related to altered perceptions of self, others and environment, manifestations of acute and chronic common health problems of oxygenation, nutrition and metabolism.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2350 and NURS 2352 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , and MATH 1425 (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in MATH 1425 prior to the third semester of nursing courses). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective. Note: Course Grade: Pass/Fail. Course open to LPN-ASN students only. Fall only. Cr.: 4 |
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NURS 2510 - Issues in the Practice of Nursing Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Focuses on the associate degree nursing roles of manager of care and member within the discipline of nursing. Included are patient care management systems, legal-ethical issues, triage, and selected trends in health care which impact the associate degree nurse.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2401 . Credit or concurrent registration in NURS 2501 .
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NURS 2530 - Nursing Concepts IV Lec. 4; Cr. 4
Focuses on use of the nursing process in meeting needs of individuals experiencing multiple threats to human needs across the life span. Clinical practice provides the opportunity for development of skill in the administration of safe, effective nursing care.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 . Corequisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. Note: Spring only. Cr.: 4 |
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NURS 2532 - Nursing Pharmacology IV Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Addresses the role of the professional nurse in risk management associated with pharmacologic therapy. Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classifications of drugs used throughout the life span including pediatric and geriatric populations. Specific pharmacologic classes related to disturbances in immune system including neoplastic conditions, infections and dermatologic conditions; gastrointestinal dysfunction and disorders of the neurologic system. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical considerations, and legal implication are incorporated throughout this course.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2530 , NURS 2535 , and NURS 2536 (unless a “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2536 ). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. Note: Spring only. Cr.: 1 |
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NURS 2535 - Nursing Clinical Practice IV Clinical 15; Cr. 5
Clinical practice component which provides an opportunity for integrating safety and effective care for those experiencing altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity. Emphasis is on managing groups of complex patients in acute care settings and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team advocating for patients as they transition to home or community care.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2530 , NURS 2532 , NURS 2536 (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2536 ). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. Note: Course Grade: Pass/Fail. Spring only. Cr.: 5 |
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NURS 2536 - Issues, Trends and Management of Care in Nursing Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Focuses on professional behaviors, leadership principles, legal-ethical issues, delegation, triage, and selected trends in health care which impact the associate degree nurse.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2430 , NURS 2432 , NURS 2435 , and MATH 1425 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2530 , NURS 2532 , and NURS 2535 . Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. Note: Spring only. Cr.: 1 |
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NURS 2550 - Nursing Concepts IV Lec. 4; Cr. 4
Addresses altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity across the lifespan related to mobility, cellular regulation, immunity, sensorineural function, tissue integrity, inflammatory and infectious processes, metabolic dysfunction, sexuality and complex disorders.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , NURS 2455 , and MATH 1425 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2552 , NURS 2555 , NURS 2556 (unless a “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2556 ). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective. Note: Course open to LPN-ASN students only. Spring only. Cr.: 4 |
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NURS 2552 - Nursing Pharmacology III for Articulating Students Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Addresses the role of the professional nurse in risk management associated with pharmacologic therapy. Content includes principle actions, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of the major classifications of drugs used throughout the lifespan including pediatric and geriatric populations. Specific pharmacologic classes related to disturbances in immune system including neoplastic conditions, infections and dermatologic conditions; gastrointestinal dysfunction and disorders of the neurologic system. Dosage computation, nursing responsibilities, ethical considerations and legal implications are incorporated throughout this course.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , NURS 2455 and MATH 1425 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2550 , NURS 2555 , and NURS 2556 (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2556). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities elective or General Education Fine Arts elective. Note: Course open to LPN-ASN students only. Spring only. Cr.: 1 |
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NURS 2555 - Clinical Practice IV Clin. 15; Cr. 5
Clinical Practice component which provides an opportunity for integrating safe and effective care for those experiencing altered psychosocial and physiologic integrity. Emphasis is on managing groups of complex patients and acute care settings and collaborating with the inter-disciplinary team advocating for patients as they transition to home or community care.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , NURS 2455 and MATH 1425 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2550 , NURS 2552 and NURS 2556 (unless a grade of “C” or better is achieved in NURS 2556 ). Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective. Note: Course open to LPN-ASN students only. Spring only. Cr.: 5 |
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NURS 2556 - Issues, Trends and Management of Care in Nursing Lec. 1; Cr. 1
Focuses on professional behaviors, leadership principles, legal-ethical issues, delegation, triage and selected trends in health care which impact the associate degree nurse.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in NURS 2450 , NURS 2452 , NURS 2455 and MATH 1425 . Corequisite(s): NURS 2550 , NURS 2552 , and NURS 2555 . Pre- or Co-requisite(s): General Education Humanities Elective or General Education Fine Arts Elective. Note: Course open to LPN-ASN students only. Spring only. Cr.: 1 |
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NURS 2920 - Selected Topics Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An examination of current topics in nursing and health care. Open to registered nurses and nursing majors. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.
Cr.: 3 |
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NURS 2921 - Selected Topics Lec. 1; Cr. 1
An examination of current topics in nursing and health care. Open to registered nurses and nursing majors. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.
Cr.: 1 |
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NURS 2922 - Selected Topics Lec. 2; Cr. 2
An examination of current topics in nursing and health care. Open to registered nurses and nursing majors. Course content varies; may be taken twice for credit.
Cr.: 2 |
Nutrition |
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NUTR 2010 - Nutrition in Health Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Principles of nutrition and their applications in promoting health with emphasis on the adult guidelines.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1011 or CHEM 1201 .
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 1000 (CPHL 1013) - Introduction to Philosophy (pure humanities) Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Major works on such themes as appearance and reality, human nature, nature of knowledge, relation of mind and body, right and good, existence of God, and freedom and determinism.
Cr.: 3 |
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PHIL 1001 - Honors Introduction to Philosophy (pure humanities) Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A topical survey of major philosophical questions, with emphasis on the relation of philosophy to science, religion and law.
Cr.: 3 |
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PHIL 1021 (CPHL 2113) - Introduction to Philosophy: Elementary Logic Lec. 3; Cr. 3
No special background presupposed. Formal and informal reasoning; traditional syllogistic logic; introduction to propositional logic; scientific method of natural and social sciences.
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PHIL 2018 - Professional Ethics Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Special problems of obligation and valuation related to law, medicine, politics, and education, as well as business, engineering, and architecture; altruism, trust, vocation, codes of honor, professional privilege, and responsibilities for others arising from differential abilities.
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PHIL 2020 - Ethics (pure humanities) Lec 3; Cr. 3
Classical and recent theories of obligation and value, including works of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Hume and Nietzsche; topics including freedom, rights, justification of moral judgments.
Cr.: 3 |
Physical Science |
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PHSC 1001 (CPHY 1023) - Physical Science Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A survey of concepts in physics and physical sciences covering topics such as mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, thermodynamics, and astronomy. Attention is given to recent discoveries and applications. This course is not intended for students who wish to pursue further work in these areas and may not be substituted for the basic course in these fields.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to schedule college-level mathematics or consent of the Dean of Arts and Sciences.
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PHSC 1002 (CPHY 1033) - Physical Science Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Additional concepts in physical science concepts, which may include physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, oceanography, etc. This course is not intended for students who wish to pursue further work in these areas and may not be substituted for the basic course in these fields.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to schedule college-level mathematics or consent of the Dean of Arts and Sciences.
Cr.: 3 |
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PHSC 1005 - Physical Science Laboratory Lab. 2; Cr. 1
Inquiry based learning laboratory to accompany PHSC 1001 . Topics include motion, forces, fluids, optics, electricity/magnetism and astronomy.
Pre- or Co-requisite(s): Prerequisite/Co-requisite: PHSC 1001 .
Cr.: 1 |
Physics |
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PHYS 1001 (CPHY 1013) - Principles of Physics Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Survey of concepts in physics, both Newtonian and modern, for non-science majors. This course is not intended for students who wish to pursue further work in the areas of physics and engineering and may not be substituted for the basic course in these fields.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MATH 1015 , MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) , MATH 1021 , or MATH 1023 .
Cr.: 3 |
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PHYS 1501 - Introduction to Traffic Accident Investigation Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course reviews procedures pertaining to at-scene accident data collections from people, vehicles, roads, photographs, tires, and mapping of the accident scene. A concurrent review in mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) is provided in order to enable students to perform calculations in distance, speed, and road elevation.
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PHYS 1502 - Traffic Accident Investigation and Introduction to Traffic Accident Reconstruction Lec. 6; Cr. 6
This course reviews procedures pertaining to data analysis from the scene of accidents and provides technical preparation for the reconstruction of accidents. Information provided in this course will cover vehicle damage analysis and behavior. Newton’s laws of motion, equations of motion, and the mathematics required to study these topics, momentum and energy exchange in collision, study of tires and lamps, and an introduction to computer analysis of accidents.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1501 .
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PHYS 2001 (CPHY 2113) - General Physics Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Algebra/trig-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work and energy, rotations, oscillations & waves, elasticity and equilibrium; thermodynamics. (Not intended for engineering majors; intended for pre-medical and non-professional science students.) Credit will not be given for this course and PHYS 2110 .
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MATH 1022 .
Cr.: 3 |
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PHYS 2002 (CPHY 2123) - General Physics Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Electrostatics circuits; magnetism, induction, optics, and modern physics. (Not intended for engineering majors; intended for pre-medical and non-professional science students.) Credit will not be given for this course and Physics 2102.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PHYS 2001 .
Cr.: 3 |
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PHYS 2050 - Dynamics and Behavior of Vehicles in Collision Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course covers mechanics of vehicle movements and forces acting on it as these forces are related to motor vehicle accidents.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1501 , MATH 1020 (CMAT 1213) or MATH 1021 or equivalent (passing of an entrance exam and/or consent of instructor).
Cr.: 3 |
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PHYS 2108 (CPHY 2111 or CPHY 2131) - Introductory Physics Laboratory Lab. 3; Cr. 1
Experiments in mechanics. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 2001 or PHYS 2110 .
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in PHYS 2001 or PHYS 2110 .
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PHYS 2109 (CPHY 2121 or CPHY 2141) - General Physics Laboratory Lab. 3; Cr. 1
Experiments in electricity, magnetism, and light. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 2002 and PHYS 2113 .
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2108 and credit or registration in PHYS 2002 or PHYS 2113 .
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PHYS 2110 (CPHY 2133) - General Physics for Technical Students Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Calculus-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work and energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity and equilibrium. (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.)
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in MATH 1552 (CMAT 2124). Corequisite(s): Credit or registration in MATH 1552 (CMAT 2124). Formerly: PHYS 2101 Cross-Referenced as: PHYS 2101
Cr.: 3 |
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PHYS 2113 (CPHY 2153) - General Physics for Technical Students Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Calculus-based physics: Gravitational field; electrostatics; circuits; magnetism; and electromagnectic waves. (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.)
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in and . Formerly: PHYS 2102 Cross-Referenced as: PHYS 2102
Cr.: 3 |
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POLS 2051 (CPOL 2013) - American Government Lec. 3; Cr. 3
A survey of the principles, structures, processes, and functions of American government with emphasis on the national government.
Cr.: 3 |
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POLS 2056 (CPOL 2113) - Louisiana Government Lec. 3; Cr. 3
State and local government and politics in Louisiana.
Cr.: 3 |
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POLS 2060 - Introduction to Political Theory Lec. 3; Cr. 3
For students interested in political theory. Basic concepts and principles of analysis of normative and empirical political thought.
Cr.: 3 |
Psychology |
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PSYC 2000 (CPSY 2013) - Introduction to Psychology Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An introduction to the understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior.
Cr.: 3 |
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PSYC 2001 (CPSY 2013) - Honors: Introduction to Psychology Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Same as PSYC 2000 with special honors emphasis for qualified students. An introduction to the description, understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior.
Cr.: 3 |
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PSYC 2004 - Psychology of Adjustment Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An introduction to the study of adjustment mechanisms in normal adults and a survey of broad areas of abnormal behavior as presented by the major personality theorists.
Cr.: 3 |
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PSYC 2040 (CPSY 2413) - Social Psychology Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Cultural forces as they affect attitudes, social learning, perception, and communication of the individual and group.
Prerequisite(s): 3 semester hours of psychology or sociology.
Cr.: 3 |
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PSYC 2055 - Psychology and Law Lec. 3; Cr. 3
An examination of the ways in which the field of psychology affects, reacts to, and conflicts with the legal system in the U.S. The course includes review and discussion of current topics and issues to illustrate relevant areas of study.
Cr.: 3 |
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PSYC 2060 - Educational Psychology Lec. 2; Cr. 3
Principles of learning, motivation, development, and evaluation as related to the educative process.
Cr.: 3 |
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PSYC 2070 (CPSY 2113) - Developmental Psychology of the Life Span Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Survey of developmental processes across the life span.
Cr.: 3 |
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PSYC 2076 (CPSY 2313) - Child Psychology Lec. 3; Cr. 3
The study of the physical, social, and psychological development of the child.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2060 or consent of the Dean, Division of Arts and Sciences. Updated 2/15/2023.
Cr.: 3 |
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PSYC 2078 (CPSY 2213) - Adolescent Psychology Lec. 3; Cr. 3
The study of adolescent behavior relying upon data from clinical sources and the literature concerning social, physical, and psychological development.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2060 or consent of the Dean, Division of Liberal Arts.
Cr.: 3 |
Public Safety |
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PBSA 1001 - Fundamentals of Corporate and Municipal Public Safety Administration Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course examines safety and security concerns of each component of corporate and municipal public safety functions, including policies, procedures, public education, health and safety programs, and the administrative processes.
Formerly: FSCI 1002
Cr.: 3 |
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PBSA 2000 - Hazards, Disasters, and the Environment Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Exploration of the interaction processes between natural/technical hazards and society that cause disasters; introduction to the natural and technical hazards and disasters; hazards and disaster management; environmental considerations and impacts; environmental consideration and impacts.
Prerequisite(s): FSCI 1001 or PBSA 1001 with a C or better or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or Dean of Liberal Arts. Formerly: FOSC 2000
Cr.: 3 |
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PBSA 2010 - Fundamentals of Emergency Management Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Introduction and overview of emergency management functions and processes in federal, state, and local governments; roles of nonprofit and private organizations in disaster planning, response, and recovery; critical management issues in effective response and recovery to natural and manmade hazards.
Prerequisite(s): FSCI 1001 or PBSA 1001 with a C or better or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or Dean of Liberal Arts. Formerly: FOSC 2010
Cr.: 3 |
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PBSA 2015 - Terrorism: Emergency Planning and Response Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This Internet research course explores the current trends in terrorism including such topics as high threat locations, threat analysis, emergency planning for a terrorist act, plan security, methods of attack and known terrorist groups. In addition, the course will provide an emergency response plan for a terrorist act, and explore some significant issues in responding to an incident of this nature. This course is intended for students who plan to become security managers, safety managers, facility managers, risk managers, and others whose duties include facilities and personnel protection.
Prerequisite(s): FSCI 1001 or PBSA 1001 & PBSA 2010 or PBSA 2830 with a C or better or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or Dean of Liberal Arts. Formerly: FOSC 2015
Cr.: 3 |
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PBSA 2105 - Biological Terrorism Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Introduction to terrorism preparedness emphasizing the concepts and strategies used in dealing with acts of biological terrorism, the recognition of terrorists events, and the development of emergency management and response plans.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of INDS 1103 - Advanced Hazardous Materials with a C or better & the eligibility to enroll in a college level mathematics course. Permission may be granted by the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or the Dean of Liberal Arts. Formerly: FOSC 2105 Cross-Referenced as: BIOL 2105 .
Cr.: 3 |
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PBSA 2200 - Technology for Emergency Services Lec. 3; Cr. 3
Application of technology that may be applied in emergency planning, response, recovery, mitigation, administration, and management; current and emerging technology applications; special issues and problems associated with the use of technology in emergency services.
Formerly: FOSC 2200
Cr.: 3 |
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PBSA 2510 - Legal Aspects of the Emergency Services Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course introduces the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases.
Formerly: FSCI 2510
Cr.: 3 |
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PBSA 2630 - Safety Management Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course provides the student with an in-depth presentation of the philosophy, concepts, and implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and a thorough examination of the OHSAS18000 series of suggested international standards. Divided into four sections, this course contains practical information on how to develop and implement a certified OHSMS and explains why implementation should be done. It also explores OHSAS18001 standards clause-by-clause.
Prerequisite(s): INDS 2620 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of the Dean, Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology. Formerly: FSCI 1065, FSCI 2630
Cr.: 3 |
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PBSA 2830 - Contingency Planning Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course is designed to teach the student how to develop an emergency response contingency plan for a facility or community. Preparedness includes identifying the hazards, writing and implementing the contingency plans, training employees for an emergency, and evaluating the effectiveness of the contingency plan.
Prerequisite(s): FSCI 1001 or PBSA 1001 with a C or better, or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety or the Dean of Liberal Arts. Formerly: FSCI 2830
Cr.: 3 |
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PBSA 2910 - Homeland Security Law Lec. 3; Cr. 3
This course provides the student with a comprehensive review of the business, industry, and governmental legal and security issues raised by public laws, a regulatory framework, and the Department of Homeland Security. Laws discussed in this course include the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, the Homeland Security Act, the Maritime Transportation Act, the Public Health and Bio-Terrorism Preparedness Act and the USA Patriot Act.
Prerequisite(s): Must be eligible to take college-level Mathematics and college-level English or permission from the Coordinator of Public Protection & Safety of Dean of Liberal Arts. Formerly: FSCI 2910
Cr.: 3 |
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RADT 1000 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology Lec. 1; Cr. 1
A survey of basic principles and practices of radiologic technology with clinical observation in the hospital environment.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1001 and MATH 1015 or MATH 1021 . A grade of “C” or better must be earned for eligibility of selection into the Radiologic Technology Program.
Cr.: 1 |
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