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College Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Food Service Administration |
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FSA 202 Food Service Cost Controls Credits: (3)
A detailed study of how to set up and maintain cost control systems. The course focuses on important areas such as how to gather and use cost control information, profit planning, and the economics of the food service industry. Prerequisite(s): BUS 102 and BUS 105 .
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FSA 204 Purchasing, Storage and Handling Credits: (3)
A study of the fundamental principles and practices of purchasing, storing, and handling food items and supplies needed in restaurants, hotels, and institutions. The student will acquire working knowledge of such concepts as standards, grades, specifications, methods of ordering, requisitions, and the use of production records, proper receiving procedures, storage methods, issuing, and proper temperatures and holding items.
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FSA 207 Menu Planning and Equipment Selection Credits: (3)
Designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly plan a menu and the physical food service layout to produce and serve that menu. Topics to be covered will relate to various menu types along with the proper production and design layout. The student will create a business plan for establishing a food service operation.
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FSA 215 Beer and Wine Pairing Credits: (1)
This course is a study on wine and beer within the food service industry, pairing each of them with different types of cuisines, developing beer and wine programs, and understanding the cultural significance of each item. In each class session students will be introduced to new types of beer or wine and have the opportunity to sample the products for taste, texture, and compatability. Prerequisite(s): FSA 100 , FSA 102 , and FSA 103C , or advanced culinary skills with permission of instructor.
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FSA 217 Fundamentals of Chocolates Credits: (1)
This course focuses on the principles and techniques of chocolate tempering and preparing chocolate pralines, truffles, and chocolate-dipped candies utilizing a variety of different chocolates, fillings, and decorating techniques. Students will have the opportunity to design and create chocolate showpieces and amenities, using chocolate and various decorating techniques. Prerequisite(s): FSA 100 and FSA 103B , or advanced-level pastry/culinary skills with permission of instructor. Approved uniform required.
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FSA 218 Classical Torte Credits: (1)
This course focuses on advanced classical torte production, technique, and finishing skills. Emphasis is on developing flavors, textures, and decorative components used in the creation of international classical tortes. In each class session students will be introduced to a classical torte and its characteristics and have the opportunity to practice classical torte production. Prerequisite(s): FSA 100 and FSA 103B , or advanced culinary/pastry skills with permission of instructor. Approved uniform required.
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FSA 219 Cake Decorating Credits: (1)
This course teaches concepts, skills, and techniques for advanced cake decorating. Topics to be covered are preparing and icing cakes, design techniques, butter cream basics, gum paste sugar flowers, ornaments, inscription, drapery, and toppers for cakes. In each class session students will be introduced to a topic and have the opportunity to practice decorating cakes. Prerequisite(s): FSA 100 and FSA 103B , or advanced culinary/pastry skills with permission of instructor. Approved uniform required.
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FSA 220 International Cuisine Credits: (1)
This course is a study of the terminology, cooking techniques, and menu planning of foods from around the world. Asian, Mediterranean, South American, North American, and European cuisines are explored. In each class session students will be introduced to a topic and have the opportunity to practice international cuisine. Prerequisite(s): FSA 100 and FSA 103C , or advanced level skills with permission of instructor. Approved uniform required.
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FSA 230 Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Credits: (4)
This course prepares students to have a clear understanding of the various issues relating to new venture/product development, such as food safety and sanitation, identifying and refining viable ideas and concepts, forecasting demand, business analysis, and designing and implementing successful marketing strategies for new ventures/products. The course will also examine how to finance an idea and create an organizational structure to support the venture/product. Field trips, guest speakers, and case studies bring the topics alive and anchor discussion in the real world. Developing prototypes and marketing and selling goods and services will also be covered. Students enrolled in this class will operate the HOS Department retail shop. This class will meet for 1 hour lectures and a 3.5 hour lab. Production lab will produce products for the retail operation. Prerequisite(s): FSA 100 , FSA 103B , FSA 103C , and FSA 201 , or permission of instructor. Approved uniform required.
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FSA 235 Event Planning & Catering Management Credits: (3)
Event/Catering Management provides the student an opportunity to explore the functions of planning, developing, budgeting, marketing, and evaluating meetings and special events. This course will provide the fundamentals for executing the management of special events and catering. This course will have a lab component at the end of the semester. Prerequisite(s): FSA 100 , FSA 103B , and FSA 103C . Approved uniform required.
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First Year Seminar |
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FYS 101 First Year Seminar Credits: (1)
First Year Seminar addresses such topics as goal setting, time management, interpersonal relationship building, communication skills, resilience, and student resource identification. The course focuses on giving first-year students the support needed to successfully navigate their college and career paths.
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Geography |
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GEG 101 Introduction to Geography Credits: (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the basic concepts and methodology of world regional geography. Because geography incorporates aspects from multiple disciplines, we will examine geographic regions and introduce relative location, population characteristics, cultural features, physical environment, resources, major cities, economic development and historical perspectives. Furthermore, through individual projects, each student will introduce him or herself to world affairs and how events in one place can influence events in distant locations. Finally, basic geographic concepts will be introduced to help explain the variable character of the humanized earth.
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GEG 203 Globalization and the World Economy Credits: (3)
This course investigates how the global economic system works within a spatial framework. It focuses on the production, distribution and consumption of wealth in society and why wealth is not evenly distributed globally, regionally and locally. Topics covered include the shift from command economies to market economies in the former communist bloc; the American era of Fordism and the dollar; the shift to flexible specialization/production and its impact on laborers today; and the new space-economy dominated by strategic alliances, sourcing, free trade zones and trading blocs. A global perspective will be used to discuss the topics in the course.
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General Studies |
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GEN 152 Human Adjustment Credits: (3)
A learning experience through which students may derive a better understanding of themselves, their relationships to others, and how they adjust to their environment. Students learn about the process of adjustment and are introduced to concepts and skills that promote adjustment. Current theories in psychology provide the framework for discussion of topics that include self-concept, identity, personality, aging, sex role, stress and health, and maladjustment.
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GEN 154 Comparative Vocational Planning Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to methods of occupational planning and exposes them to available career choices. Integrated concepts include an evaluation of individual capabilities, preferences and goals. Students will also learn about the processes of the college transfer, job search, resume writing, and interviewing.
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GEN 155 Basics for Vocational Preparation Credits: (1)
This course is for students in the JOBSPlus! program only. This course enables individuals to develop competencies in basic career skills and employment success techniques.
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Geology |
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GEO 105 Introduction to Oceanography Credits: (3)
This introductory course will cover a broad array of related topics in Oceanography. These topics include the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the oceans. This course will explore the influence that geology, chemistry, and biology have on each other along with the influence the oceans have on global climate. Human influence on the present physical and biological state of the marine evironments will also be discussed. This course satisfies both the SUNY General Education credit and a science elective. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): GEO 105L (optional).
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GEO 105L Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory Credits: (1)
This laboratory course provides hands-on activities and experiments to students taking the Introduction to Oceanography lecture (GEO 105). Investigations and exercises include mapping, sediment identification, marine life identification, water chemistry, and remote sensing, to name a few topics covered. This course satisfies a science laboratory requirement. Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): GEO 105 . One three-hour class per week.
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GEO 106 Environmental Geology Credits: (3)
An introduction to the principles of applied geological science related to solving environmental problems. As such the course provides an introduction into scientific studies of human interaction with the geologic environment, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Topics of study will include human population dynamics, soil generation and erosion, energy and mineral resources and management, waste management and disposal, water resources and water rights, water and air pollution, climate change, and related geologic principles that interact with these environmental problems. This course, along with its optional laboratory course GEO 106L , satisfies the requirements of those curricula demanding a science or laboratory science course. Only GEO 106L may be used with this course to represent a single laboratory science course. Prerequisite(s): MAT 087 or higher. GEO 106 consists of three one-hour lectures or equivalent.
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GEO 106L Environmental Geology Lab Credits: (1)
This is a laboratory component to the Environmental Geology lecture (GEO 106 ). The laboratory provides practical hands-on experience for applied geological problems. Topics of study will involve waste management and methods of waste disposal including: sewage treatment, landfilling, recycling, waste minimization, and incineration. In addition, surface water and ground water hydrogeology will be investigated, especially in terms of groundwater resources. Basic mapping skills will also be investigated. Lastly, laboratory identification of rocks and minerals will be included in laboratories, while considering the economic uses and availability of these rocks & minerals. This course is intended for those who wish a deeper understanding of environmental geology and/or have a laboratory science requirement to satisfy. Prerequisite(s): MAT 087 or higher; co-requisite GEO 106 . The class will consist of one three-hour session per week.
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GEO 107 Violent Earth: Natural Hazards and Disasters Credits: (3)
In this course, students will investigate the earth processes that have a direct, often sudden and violent, impact on human society. Tornadoes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, droughts, and volcanic eruptions are naturally occurring events that often have major impacts on humans. Students will explore the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere in their study of extreme events. Each disaster will be presented first as a hazard, then as a case study where students will investigate the human response to each extreme event and discuss prediction, risk analysis, and policy implications related to disaster preparedness, mitigation, and prevention measures. At the end of the course, students will understand the earth processes that drive hazardous events, illustrate how these processes interact with our civilization, and describe how we can better adjust to their often devastating effects. Satisfies the science elective requirement of the Math/Science curriculum and also satisfies the science requirement for those curricula that require science. GEO 107 consists of three one-hour lectures per week or equivalent.
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GEO 151 Physical Geology Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to the science of geology. This course considers the various rock and mineral types and their chemistry, the structures and deformation of the Earth’s crust due to plate tectonics and related phenomena like earthquakes and volcanism. It also deals with the actions of the wind, running water, ground water, and glacial ice in shaping the surface of the Earth. Topics covered include aspects of geochemistry, geophysics, geomorphology, geochronology, stratigraphy, and hydrology. This course along with its optional laboratory course GEO 151L satisfies the sequential laboratory science requirement for the Math-Science curriculum. Prerequisite(s): MAT 087 or higher. GEO 151 consists of three one-hour lectures or equivalent.
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GEO 151L Physical Geology Lab Credits: (1)
This is the laboratory component to the Physical Geology lecture (GEO 151 ). The laboratory provides practical hands-on experience in a variety of geologic disciplines including: collection and analysis of geologic data, identifying common rocks and minerals samples, examination and interpreting of aerial photos, satellite images, topographic and geologic maps, and the construct and analyze topographic profiles. Techniques used in relative and absolute age dating of geologic materials, evaluation of earthquake hazards and investigation of stream and groundwater environments will also be explored. This course is intended for those who wish a deeper understanding of the science of geology and/or have a laboratory science requirement to satisfy. Co-requisite(s): GEO 151 . Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): MAT 087 or higher; One three hour session per week.
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GEO 152 Historical Geology Credits: (3)
A detailed study of the physical, chemical, and biological evolution of Earth utilizing concepts and principles introduced in Physical Geology. Stratigraphic and tectonic principles are utilized in the interpretation of geologic history with emphasis on regional geologic history. Both lecture and laboratory will include fossil identification, geologic mapping, microscopic analysis of rocks and fossils, and fieldtrips using geologic field techniques. Prerequisite(s): GEO 151 and GEO 151L . GEO 152 consists of three one-hour lectures or equivalent per week.
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GEO 152L Historical Geology Laboratory Credits: (1)
This laboratory component to Historical Geology Lecture (GEO 152 ) provides hands on application to theories and concepts discussed in the lecture component. Student will revisit the most common rock forming minerals and rocks while learning how to interpret geologic maps. A main theme of this laboratory is identifying fossils and their paleoecology. Students will learn field techniques such as measuring stratigraphic columns, using a brunton compass, and determining the speed of dinosaurs based from trackways. Multiple fieldtrips during lab will provide ample application of field techniques and environmental interpretation. Common fossils found in New York state will be emphasized, but students will also have an overview of Earth’s total 4.56 billion year history of evolution. This laboratory is designed to provide a student the opportunity to use geologic and evolutionary principles. Prerequisite(s): GEO 151 , GEO 151L . One three hour session per week. GEO 152 must be taken previously or concurrently with GEO 152L.
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GEO 205 Hydrology Credits: (4)
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts and methods of analysis pertaining to the flow of surface/groundwater, water resources, water quality and contamination. Laboratory and classroom experience will include: the physics of water; descriptions and mathematics of water’s movement in the surface water, vadose and groundwater settings; basic elements of soil mechanics and soil description; exploratory drilling and well installation; conducting and analyzing a pump test; surface water flow analysis and measurement; and analysis techniques of water chemistry. Several laboratories involve field work in and around the Onondaga campus measuring stream flow, installing and developing wells, testing wells, and collecting water samples. This course prepares students for the environmental field (governmental and consulting) and graduate programs in the environmental and hydrologic sciences. Prerequisite(s): MAT 143 or MAT 151 . Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
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GEO 290 Geology and Marine Ecology of the Bahamas Credits: (3)
A semester-long class that includes a 9-day fieldtrip to San Salvador, Bahamas, where students conduct field research and write a research report. Class introduces students to the geology, marine biology, and tropical ecology of San Salvador, Bahamas. Environments, present and past, to be studied by both snorkeling and hiking include: beach, intertidal, coral reef, eolian, and platform interior. Studies include lectures, exercise, and quizzes at OCC and at the Gerace Research Center on San Salvador, Bahamas. Students will conduct field research on a geological, biological, or ecological question with other students, keep a field notebook, and write a research paper when they return to OCC. Prerequisites: Program is open to undergraduate students who have had a college level science course with a laboratory and have permission of the professor. There is an additional course fee that pays for student travel, books, and room and board while in San Salvador, Bahamas.
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Geospatial Science and Technology |
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GST 100 Introduction to Geospatial Technologies and UAVs Credits: (2)
This course introduces students to geospatial technologies (GST) and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for data collection, reconnaissance, and research. Students will learn the history of the GST and UAV industries and explore current applications in a variety of industries. This course will prepare students to be conversant in the world of UAVs, basic aviation, safety, flying, mission planning, and general data gathering techniques. The course also covers basic Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, weather, radio communications and navigation, safety, aerodynamics, airspace, and emergency procedures for the UAV pilot and can serve as preparation for the FAA knowledge test for remote pilots, often referred to as Part 107.
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GST 103 Physical Geography Credits: (3)
This physical science course examines and explains the earth’s major physical systems, the basic energy and material flows by which these systems operate, and the result of human interaction with these flows. Students will explore the patterns of physical elements on the landscape, how they are interrelated and how they differ from place to place. The course stresses interactions among the earth’s energy balance, weather and climate, ecological resources, and human impacts on environmental systems. Students will learn basic map reading skills and interpret spatial patterns using maps (both analog and digital) and remotely-sensed imagery.
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GST 110 Introduction to Remote Sensing and UAV Data Acquisition Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the basics of remote sensing, characteristics of remote sensors, and remote sensing applications in various professional industries. The course covers the concepts and foundations of remote sensing, aerial photography, and photogrammetry. Students will explore visual image interpretation and learn the characteristics and physical principles of various sensing systems such as multispectral, thermal, hyperspectral, microwave, and lidar. The course also introduces students to the history of remote sensing and future trends in remote sensing and data acquisition with unmanned aerial vehicles.
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GST 210 Cartography and Data Visualization Credits: (3)
This course focuses on using geographic information systems (GIS) for map making (cartography) and data visualization—such as 3D modeling or animations. Students will learn the methods of map compilation, map design, and critical evaluation of map content. Students will also learn how to clarify data or map communication goals, use graphics to promote an understanding of landscapes and spatial patterns, and explore the aesthetics and ethics of cartographic representation. Prerequisite(s): ENV 103 or permission of instructor.
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GST 220 Spatial Analysis and Geostatistics Credits: (3)
In this course, students will learn how to analyze and identify patterns in spatial data using geographic information systems (GIS). Students will learn how to use a variety of GIS tools and spatial analytical techniques to derive new data from existing data sources, identify and quantify spatial relationships, map quantitative variables, and develop prediction surfaces. Students will also discover how spatial analysis and geostatistics are used in a variety of industries for many different applications. Prerequisite(s): ENV 103 or permission of instructor.
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GST 230 UAV Data and Image Analysis Credits: (3)
In this course, students will develop a strong understanding of the tools and techniques used to display, process, and analyze remotely sensed data. Students will learn the theory and methods of digital image processing and will explore the principles of image statistics extraction, radiometric & geometric correction, image enhancement, thematic classification, change detection, and integration of remotely sensed imagery and geographic information systems (GIS) databases. Computer processing of digital UAV images will be a central part of the course. Students must have prior knowledge in the basics of remote sensing and GIS. Prerequisite(s): ENV 103 and GST 110 .
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GST 240 GST Internship Credits: (1)
This course is designed for students in their last semester of the GST.AAS degree program, enabling them to gain real world work experience. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in the GST.AAS program and permission of instructor.
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German |
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GER 101 Elementary German I Credits: (3)
This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of German. Students acquire basic grammar and lexical skills that will enable them to communicate in routine social or professional situations within an authentic cultural context. Topics may include, but are not limited to the following: biographical information, relationships, preferences, housing, daily routines and activities, and making plans. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness and Diversity (GLAD) requirement at OCC. Upon successful completion of GER 101, students may enroll in GER 102 .
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GER 102 Elementary German II Credits: (3)
This course is a sequel to GER 101 Elementary German I . It builds upon the basic grammatical, linguistic, communicative and cultural concepts learned in GER 101 . Students learn to communicate in the context of an increasing number of daily life topics. Topics may include, but are not limited to the following: food and dining, urban and commercial contexts, clothing and other belongings, health and emergencies, leisure activities and travel plans. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness and Diversity (GLAD) requirement at OCC. Prerequisite(s): GER 101 or permission of instructor.
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Health |
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HEA 106 Studies in Health and Wellness Credits: (1)
Wellness is a dynamic process of balancing multiple lifestyle factors to achieve personal heartiness and happiness. The connections between personal choices and health outcomes are emphasized, along with recognition of the signs and symptoms of common causes of illness and death in the United States. Students will be introduced to strategies and resources which enable them to make informed decisions about their wellness. Topics discussed include: stress management, diet, substance use, relationships, sex and sexuality, exercise, and chronic and communicable diseases.
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HEA 207 Personal Health Credits: (3)
This course is an exploration into the dimensions of wellness stressing the importance of personal responsibility for positive health and well-being. Emphasis is placed on improving health related knowledge within a variety of personal health topic areas so the student becomes proficient at analyzing health related information and making informed decisions leading to higher levels of wellness. Strategies and resources which enable students to make informed choices about behaviors will also be explored. Prerequisite(s): There is no prerequisite to this course.
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HEA 208 Human Sexuality Credits: (3)
This course provides an overview of the biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of human sexuality. Topics include historical influences and cultural variation, the development of sex roles and their influence on sexual behavior, the anatomy and physiology of the sex organs and their response during sexual stimulation, methods of birth control, pregnancy and childbirth, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual dysfunctions, sexual variations, and coercive sexual behavior.
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HEA 209 Drugs and Wellness Credits: (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of drug use, abuse, and dependency on wellness. Topics covered enable students to make informed decisions about drug use including: over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs, herbal remedies, dietary supplements, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs. In addition, community resources that assist individuals with drug dependence will be identified to assist individuals with wellness. Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites for this course.
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HEA 213 Stress and Well-Being Credits: (3)
The fundamental theories of the stress response and its relationship to specific states of dis-ease are explored through a deeper understanding of the interconnectivity of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of well-being. Students are introduced to knowledge and practices that will alter perceptions, language, and behaviors to assist them in changing from external to internal locus of control. A variety of stress management techniques are discussed and practiced with the intent of motivating students to adopt life-long practices.
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Health First Aid |
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HFA 203 Responding to Emergencies Credits: (2)
The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This course does not meet the Health or Physical Education activity requirement. This course meets the coaching First Aid and CPR requirements for First Aid. Prerequisite(s): None.
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HFA 204 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Credits: (1)
Taught under American Red Cross standards, this course offers professional rescuer certification. Students will learn to provide initial care for breathing and cardiac emergencies to adults, infants and children. Included: two-rescuer CPR, use of a resuscitation mask, bag-valve-mask and AED. The course is intended for public safety personnel, athletic trainers, lifeguards emergency response teams and health care professionals. (Does not meet Health or Physical Education requirements).
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HFA 214 CPR Recertification Credits: (0.5)
Taught under American Red Cross guidelines. This course is for public safety personnel, lifeguards, athletic trainers, emergency response team members and health care professionals who need to update and recertify in professional rescuer skills. Prerequisite(s): Current CPR card issued within one year or permission of instructor.
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HFA 215 Community CPR and First Aid Credits: (1)
Taught under American Red Cross guidelines. This course leads to certification in Community CPR and First Aid and stresses the basic steps to follow in recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, infants and children. Includes first aid skills for soft tissue injuries, bleeding control, splinting and other sudden illnesses. Appropriate for home and working environments. This course is not intended for professional rescuers. There are no prerequisites for this course.
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History |
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HIS 101 World History I Credits: (3)
World History I is the first in a two-course sequence tracing the rise of world civilizations. It will examine the social, political, intellectual, and economic development of civilizations in Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas from the beginning until the 16th century. Main themes are the Neolithic revolution, urbanization, early empires, conflicts, and interconnections through trade, culture, and religions. More broadly the course will expose students to the use of primary and secondary sources and to the identification of change over time, causality, and contingency in historical knowledge.
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HIS 102 World History II Credits: (3)
World History II is the second in a two-course sequence tracing the rise of world civilizations. It will examine the modern social, political, intellectual, and economic development of civilizations in Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas from the 16th century to the present. Main themes include interdependency between the old and the new world, splendor, trade, and power in China, India, the Ottoman Empire, and Africa, the formation of modern citizenship in a global perspective, the great divergence, imperialism and decolonization, and the contemporary integrated world. More broadly the course will expose students to the use of primary and secondary sources and to the identification of change over time, causality, and contingency in historical knowledge.
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HIS 103 History of Western Civilization I Credits: (3)
The course is a survey of western civilization and culture that emphasizes political, economic, social, religious, and intellectual developments. Students are introduced to contemporary source materials and to interpretive works of the major participants in western civilization from the Ancient World to the Renaissance. Some of the major historical movements to be covered include: the First Civilizations, Ancient Greece and Rome, Early Christianity, the decline of the Roman Empire, Rome’s Successors, Byzantium, Early Islam, the Medieval Church, the Vikings, the Crusades, the Hundred Years’ War, and the Renaissance. Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites.
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HIS 103H Honors History of Western Civilization I Credits: (3)
The course is a survey of western civilization and culture that emphasizes political, economic, social, religious, and intellectual developments. Students are introduced to contemporary source materials and to interpretive works of the major participants in western civilization from the Ancient World to the Renaissance. Some of the major historical movements to be covered include: the First Civilizations, Ancient Greece and Rome, Early Christianity, the decline of the Roman Empire, Rome’s Successors, Byzantium, Early Islam, the Medieval Church, the Vikings, the Crusades, the Hundred Years’ War, and the Renaissance. Open to Honors College students only.
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HIS 104 History of Western Civilization II Credits: (3)
The second in a two-course sequence: an historical survey of Western Civilization from c. 1500 to the present. It examines the political, economic, social, cultural, religious, and intellectual developments that shaped the West, including its relationship with other regions of the world. Topics covered include the Scientific Revolution, early modern state building, colonialism, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the rise of modern political ideologies, imperialism, the World Wars, the Cold War, and terrorism. Students will analyze primary and secondary sources. Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites.
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HIS 104H Honors History of Western Civilization II Credits: (3)
This course surveys Western Civilization from approximately 1550 AD to the present. The primary focus shall be on the social, political, economic and intellectual developments of the period. It will call upon an interesting mixture of primary source readings, films, documentaries, internet research, and in class discussions and debates in addition to lectures and textbook readings. Open to Honors College students only.
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HIS 105 Early American History Credits: (3)
A survey of early American history emphasizing political, social, and intellectual trends. Students are introduced to works of major historians and to various interpretations of American history. The course will cover early American history from its beginnings through the early National period.
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HIS 106 American History in the 19th Century Credits: (3)
A continuation of HIS 105 , covering American history from the early National period through the 19th century.
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HIS 107 Modern American History Credits: (3)
An introduction to the history of the United States from 1900 to the present. A continuation of HIS 105 and HIS 106 .
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HIS 107H Honors Modern American History Credits: (3)
An introduction to the history of the United States from 1900 to the present. A continuation of HIS 105 and 106 . Open to Honors College students only.
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HIS 125 American Social History: A Film Study Credits: (3)
A study of United States social and cultural movements since the late 19th century, with special emphasis on minority groups - Native Americans, African Americans, women, workers, immigrants, dissenters. In addition to lectures and books, the course will rely extensively on the use of media to illustrate the course of American history. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite.
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HIS 207 History of the North American Indian Credits: (3)
A survey of American Indian history with emphasis upon pluralistic beginnings, the culture of American Indian groups, Indian-White contacts, the impact of Federal Indian policy, and persistence and change in American Indian culture. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite, though it would be preferable to have taken HIS 105 and HIS 106 .
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HIS 208 History of the Iroquois Credits: (3)
This course will cover the history of the Iroquois peoples. It will describe the historical origins and development of the Iroquois Confederacy, and delve into issues that have had an impact on the confederacy over the years. Current legal problems, such as land claims, gaming, and taxing authority battles will be analyzed and discussed.
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HIS 209 History of American Women Credits: (3)
The course examines the experiences of American women as a group and as members of differing social classes and racial and ethnic groups in work, politics, family life, sexuality, and social organization from the seventeenth century to the present. The course aims to understand women’s lives in the context of economic, political, and social changes in the U.S.; to discover the European, Latin American, and African roots of American women’s lives; and to reconstruct our interpretation of U.S. history in light of women’s experiences.
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HIS 213 End of Empire: British Imperialism Since 1900 Credits: (3)
This course is a study of world history and global issues through an examination of the British Empire in the twentieth century. Students will assess how British power operated and how it controlled its huge far-flung Empire. Independence movements from both the British and indigenous populations’ perspectives, and the lasting ramifications of British rule, will be investigated.
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HIS 214 The Global History of Sexuality Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to the scholarly study of the global history of sexuality. Its main focus is to help students develop an understanding of ancient Greek and Roman societies based on comparisons with African and Indian societies of the Early Modern and Modern periods. Students will reflect on the influence of Western society on non-Western cultures. They will explore the changing ways that individuals, moral authorities, the tribe/state and scientific experts have conceptualized sexuality and gender. Topics covered include: age and rites of passage; childhood and adulthood; marriage; conception, birth, infanticide; the family; love; male and female homosexuality; women and property; and sex and politics.
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HIS 216 U.S. Foreign Policy Since 1914 Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to United States foreign relations from World War I to the present. We examine foreign policies of U.S. presidents, debates among foreign policy analysts, and the way other nations have regarded the United States. Topics include imperialism, spread of American culture, the Cold War, different approaches to international cooperation, unilateralism, multilateralism, the role of military force, and changes in U.S. national security needs.
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HIS 217 History of Work in America Credits: (3)
This course examines labor in the United States from the early 1600s to the present, with special emphasis upon the working class and organized labor after 1830. We will explore major themes in the changing nature of work including conditions, experiences, outlooks, and conduct of workers. Topics include the history of strikes, organizing, and unionism; pink collar work; slave labor and indentured servitude; the effects of war on labor conditions; and gender and race in the workplace.
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HIS 219 History of European Women Since 1500 Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to the history of women in Europe since the Reformation. Women in all parts of Europe, including Turkey and the European colonies, will be studied. Topics include women at work, in the family, in politics, and in communities as well as female heads of state, scientists, artists, and political activists. The course examines how European women, once defined by their family and marital status, have gained independence and individuality. The course also examines the effects on women of cultural and legal change since 1500. Sources focus on women’s perspectives on their own lives. Representations of women in film, art, and literature will be used.
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HIS 221 Mayas and Aztecs: An Introduction to the History of Ancient Mesoamerica Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the pre- Columbian peoples and cultures of Mexico and Central America, from the time of the first settlement of the Americas to the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the sixteenth century. It uses the perspectives of history and anthropology to enable students to make sense of the rich religious and architectural traditions, sophisticated calendrical and writing systems, and elaborate social and political systems that developed in this region over several millennia.
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HIS 223 African American History From Africa Through the Civil War Era Credits: (3)
This course examines chronologically and topically the development of African-Americans from Africa, emphasizing the West African kingdoms, through the Civil War Era. West African culture and social life will be discussed in order to show how that culture was exploited by Europeans in the development of the slave trade. Students will spend several weeks studying the development of the institution of slavery and how slaves psychologically adapted to that lifestyle. The course also emphasizes the development of free Black communities in America during this period and the motivations for and efforts of African and non-African Americans to end slavery. The course concludes with a discussion of the reality and myth of Black participation in the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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HIS 224 African American History 1890 to the Present Credits: (3)
This course examines, chronologically and topically, the development of African-Americans from the post-Civil War Era to the present. Students will examine African-American responses to the legal institutionalization of segregation, including migration to the West, self-segregation, self-help, education, and the vote. Between discussions of Black participation in World Wars I and II, students will investigate the Harlem Renaissance and the development of jazz and the blues. Following a discussion of the Civil Rights Movement, the course will conclude with a discussion of Black conservativism.
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HIS 226 History of the Civil Rights Movements: 1 940 to the Present Credits: (3)
This course examines chronologically the efforts by African Americans to obtain full civil rights from the pivotal period of 1940-1955 to the present. The class focuses on first-hand recollections of the Movement by African and non-African Americans, documentary and popular film representations of the Movement, and federal and state government responses to the Movement. The class discussions will seek to dispel the myths about the Movement while exposing the stereotypes, distortions, and romanticism that surround the Movement. An integral part of that discussion will be evaluating the strategies utilized by those advocating and those opposing the movement for civil rights. The course concludes with an extensive discussion of black conservatism and efforts to “turn back the clock” on civil rights gains.
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HIS 240 The Plains Indians Credits: (3)
This course is a study of the Plains Indians from their earliest beginnings to the present time. It will take a detailed look at the rise and development of Plains Indian societies, nomadic and village dwellers; the contact and conflict with Euro- Americans; the challenges faced by the Plains Indians to their traditional way of life during the early reservation years; and the struggle by the Plains Indians to retain tribal sovereignty, politics and culture. The course will make extensive use of visual artifacts, paintings, photographs and film to illustrate and analyze the historical and mythic images of the Plains Indians.
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HIS 250 The History of Ancient Egypt Credits: (3)
This course details the history of Ancient Egypt from the Neolithic through the Roman period. The course examines the development of history in the Nile River Valley, including the economic, political, social, and religious developments, which shaped the region and formed the basis for much of the later cultures of the Near East. Topics covered include European colonialism and the development of early historiography in the Near East, state formation, the age of pyramid building and the reasons for monumental architecture, the significance of early documentation and the cultural legacy of literature, the rise of imperial Egypt, the art and significance of mummification, the tomb of Tutankhamun, and the impact of the Hellenistic age. Students will analyze the significance of primary sources in forming a historical narrative of Egyptian history.
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HIS 261 The Civil War Credits: (3)
This course will examine the American Civil War (1861-1865) in its many aspects. Such topics as the origins of the crisis, the break-up of the Union, the major military campaigns, the actions and motives of Lincoln, Grant, Lee, Davis, and other key players will be explored, as well as the legacy of the war for future generations of Americans. Though military affairs will be emphasized, social, political and economic topics will be covered as well. There will be an extensive use of media.
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HIS 276 American West: Film Study Credits: (3)
We will study the settlement of the American West as it has been reflected in popular literature and films, focusing on the distinction between the actual frontier experience and the way that experience has been presented to us in our entertainment. Special emphasis will be placed on the Plains Indian, the mountain men, and the cowboys.
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HIS 286 The American Worker: A Film Study Credits: (3)
This course studies the American working class since the late Nineteenth Century and how Hollywood film has depicted the struggle of working people to enhance their lives within the capitalist system. The course will explore through lecture, film and readings such topics as the rise of the union movement; the great strikes; ideological controversy within the labor movement; and the role played by African-Americans, women, immigrants and radicals in working class history. Students will view in class major films dealing with the working class, such as The Molly Maguires, Matewan, The Grapes of Wrath, On the Waterfront, Salt of the Earth, and Norma Rae.
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HIS 292 Collision of Cultures: America and Europe Credits: (3)
This course will explore the collision of cultures that resulted from the voyages of Columbus and the European contact with the American continents. The life and career of Columbus and the Spanish conquest of the new world will be covered. The impact of this conquest on both European and American cultures and on subsequent world history will be examined.
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HIT 101 Introduction to Health Information Technology Credits: (3)
This course introduces the student to health information management practices. Emphasis will be placed on electronic information systems in hospitals and physician’s offices. Manual information systems will also be discussed. The student will study the history of the health information management profession and professional ethics. Students will evaluate healthcare documentation against regulatory, accreditation and facility specific standards. Students will be required to complete assignments utilizing a simulated electronic medical record system during and outside of class time. 3 hours lecture 1 hour laboratory.
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HIT 102 Legal Aspects of Health Information Credits: (3)
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the legal and regulatory requirements for the maintenance, retention, and dissemination of health information and the role of patient documentation in legal proceedings. Major topics include: federal and state regulations; accreditation standards; the federal and state legal system; authorizations and consents, release of information, concepts of liability; civil procedures; compliance and the role of risk management. Students will be required to complete assignments utilizing a simulated electronic medical record system during and outside of class time.
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HIT 103 Health Information Systems in Non-Hospital Settings Credits: (3)
This course will introduce students to information systems in various facilities other than hospitals. Health information requirements and functions in both manual and electronic systems will be covered. The course will also address documentation and processes for reimbursement, regulations, and accrediting standards. Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 or permission of instructor; co-requisite: HIT 223 .
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HIT 108 Health Information Applications Credits: (3)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with software and computer applications used in health information. Other topics covered include the various applications used in health information management. Importance and methods for confidentiality and security systems will also be addressed. Students will be required to complete assignments utilizing a simulated electronic medical record system during and outside of class time. Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 and HIT 102 .
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HIT 110 Coding and Classification Systems I Credits: (3)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with coding and classification systems used in health information management. Emphasis will be on outpatient coding, classification, and reimbursement systems including CPT, HCPCS, APC’s, and RBRVS. Students will become familiar with both manual and automated systems. Students may be required to complete activities within a simulated electronic medical record. Prerequisite(s): C+ or higher in HIT 101 , HIT 120 , and BIO 171 .
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HIT 120 Medical Terminology Credits: (3)
This course will provide a detailed study of the meaning of medical terms that relate to medical science and human anatomy. Medical specialties including pathology, radiology, and pharmacology, as well as abbreviations used in the health care field will be covered. In addition to definitions, pronunciation and spelling will be emphasized.
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HIT 122 Healthcare Systems Credits: (3)
This course focuses on various types of healthcare systems found in the United States. The course will examine how healthcare systems are created, managed, categories of care, and the data collected and analyzed in each setting. Students will be introduced to hospital ownership as well as how healthcare is delivered in the U.S.
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HIT 201 Health Statistics and Data Analysis Credits: (3)
This course reviews descriptive and vital statistics, reporting documents, definitions and formulae for computing hospital and public health statistics. It will cover the management of health information as it relates to data collection, analysis, and presentation. Topics will include the collection, analysis, and display of data for quality assurance, utilization review, risk management, and reimbursement. Students will be required to complete assignments utilizing a simulated electronic medical record system during and outside of class time. Prerequisite(s): MAT 084 or equivalent and a C+ or higher in HIT 101 .
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HIT 202 Management of Health Information Service Credits: (3)
This course introduces the student to the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling. Human resource management and work flow will also be covered. In addition to health information management services, the functions of quality and utilization management and organizational compliance will be addressed. Students may be required to complete activities within a simulated electronic medical record. Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 , HIT 102 , HIT 110 , HIT 201 , HIT 208 , and HIT 212 .
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HIT 205 Computer Applications in Health Information Management Credits: (3)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with computer applications used in health information. Emphasis will be placed on the development, use, and maintenance of the electronic health records. Other topics covered include the various applications used in health information management. Importance and methods for confidentiality and security systems will also be addressed. Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 , HIT 102 , HIT 103 , HIT 110 and HIT 223 .
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HIT 208 Electronic Health Records Credits: (3)
The course will review guidelines and system development life cycle for developing and implementing EHR strategies for healthcare organizations. Framework and conceptual models will be used to describe an electronic health record and the various components will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the development, use, and maintenance of the electronic health records. Students will be required to complete activities with in a simulated electronic medical record system in and outside of the classroom. Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 , HIT 102 , HIT 103 , HIT 108 , and HIT 110 .
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HIT 212 ICD-10-CM/PCS Credits: (4)
This course focuses on the ICD-10- CM and ICD-10-PCS classification systems. The course will introduce the student to the professional standards for coding and reporting of diagnostic inpatient and outpatient services and inpatient procedure services. Coding characteristics, conventions and guidelines will be applied in identifying and accurately assigning codes to diseases, conditions and procedures. Health records, manual and computerized coding methods, and coding references will be utilized in the coding process. Students may be required to complete activities within a simulated electronic medical record. Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 , HIT 110 , BIO 171 , and BIO 172 ; Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): BIO 221 . Class consists of three hours of lecture and two laboratory hours.
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HIT 215 Healthcare Reimbursement Credits: (3)
This course is the study of the principles of reimbursement and the practice of insurance processing in a variety of healthcare settings. Prospective payment systems, revenue cycle management, and pay-for-performance will be reviewed. Case-mix management, including the assignment and reporting of codes for diagnoses and procedures/services will be covered. Inpatient, skilled nursing, and outpatient cases will be reviewed to identify issues of fraud and abuse. Prerequisite(s): HIT 110 and HIT 212 .
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HIT 223 Professional Practice Experience I Credits: (1)
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to observe health information departments and systems in non-hospital settings. Students are assigned on a rotating basis to a variety of health related sites, including health regulatory agencies, ambulatory care, long-term care and other non-hospital facilities for a total of 40 hours. Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 Co-requisite(s): HIT 103 .
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HIT 229 Professional Practice Experience II Credits: (3)
Students in the health information technology program are required to complete a professional practice experience within a healthcare setting. The main purpose of this experience is to integrate the didactic (lecture) component with the clinical (practice) components. Students will utilize the knowledge they have gained from the classroom lectures and laboratory experiences in the clinical setting. Each student will spend 15 days (120 hrs.) in a health care facility. Students may be required to complete activities within a simulated electronic medical record. The student is responsible for the arrangement and costs of transportation to and from the clinical site, parking and proper work attire. Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 , HIT 102 , HIT 108 , HIT 110 , HIT 201 , HIT 208 , HIT 212 , and permission of instructor; Co-requisite(s): HIT 202 .
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HIT 230 Advanced Seminar in Health Information Technology Credits: (2)
This course is designed to review and integrate previous HIT courses and clinical experiences. Exploration of career opportunities, preparation of resume, job search and interviewing for positions in health information technology will also be covered while participating in advance coding activities. Students will be required to complete assignments utilizing a simulated electronic medical record system during and outside of class time. Co-requisite(s): HIT 229
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HPR 101 Introduction to the Health Professions Credits: (3)
This course offers an introduction to careers in the health professions. Students will participate in classroom presentations and career exploration. Recent trends in the organization of health care systems, reimbursement and patient/client demographics will also be addressed.
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HON 100 First Year Success - Honors Credits: (1)
This course addresses practical, theoretical, and self-reflective facets of becoming an engaged member of a community of scholars. Topics include academic culture and communication, time and task management, academic research and presentations, and the role of networking and community engagement in academic study and general success. Open to incoming Honors Scholars only.
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HON 101 Honors Humanities I Credits: (3)
This course is the first of a two-course interdisciplinary history of ideas sequence designed for Honors Scholars. Drawing on primary sources produced up to the year 1500, fundamental moral, social, and political questions and concepts will be explored. Students will analyze and think critically about influential texts written during this time span. Open to Honors Scholars only.
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HON 200 Second Year Success - Honors Credits: (1)
This course addresses practical, theoretical, and self-reflective facets of achieving academic, professional, and personal goals at OCC and beyond, especially as related to transfer transition. Topics include planning for the transition to a four-year college through research, experience, written work, soft skills, professionalism, planning, negotiation, and learning to network. Topics such as navigating four-year college systems, admissions essay writing, resume creation, and stress reduction will also be addressed. Open to Honors Scholars only. Prerequisite(s): HON 100 .
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HON 201 Honors Humanities II Credits: (3)
This is the second of a two-course interdisciplinary history of ideas sequence designed for Honors Scholars. Drawing on primary sources produced from 1500 to the present, fundamental moral, social, and political questions and concepts will be explored. Students will analyze and think critically about influential texts written during this time span. Emphasis will be placed on comparing and contrasting the ideas of selected thinkers. Open to Honors Scholars only. Prerequisite(s): HON 101 .
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Hotel Technology |
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HTL 230 Housekeeping and Properties Management Credits: (3)
A detailed examination of the servicing of the guest in a lodging establishment. Critical attention is applied to the care and preventive maintenance of both public and private areas within the hotel edifice with emphasis on equipment, personnel and modern innovations.
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HTL 232 Front Office Management Credits: (3)
The day-to-day operations of the front office are examined from the progression of a room reservation to check-out. Room rate determination, billing systems, fiscal and accounting policies are emphasized. Traditional methods and systems are compared to computerized contemporary methods.
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Human Services |
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HUM 145 Introduction to Direct Support Professions Credits: (3)
This course will introduce students to the tools and competencies required to provide supports to individuals and families accessing community services to meet basic and essential needs. The course addresses the fundamental role of support staff and the basic skills needed to promote success and ensure the linkage of individuals and families to resources within the community. It will also provide students with the tools to communicate effectively with clients and Human Service’s professionals to establish collaborative relationships. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving techniques using case study examples and employing strengths-based, person-centered theory. Teaching approaches include lecture, discussion, electronic media, large and small group activities, modeling and role play.
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HUM 150 Human Services Theory, Skills, and Resources Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to career fields in Human Services and other helping professions. It also teaches the beginning interpersonal skills and techniques essential for effective human services workers. Theories covered include human development, and the effects of family, culture, social systems and diversity on the development of the individual. Students will learn how to apply this knowledge when working with people, and be introduced to the range of community resources for human services. Students will also explore career goals, clarify their personal and professional values, select a Human Services option and begin the process of identifying a field internship placement for HUM 164 : Field Instruction.
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HUM 152 Human Services: Beginning Skills and Competencies Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the skills and competencies necessary for professional and ethical conduct appropriate to career fields in Human Services. The course addresses the emotional and psychological stamina needed to work in the Human Services field; examines the importance of empathy when assisting individuals, children, families and people with disabilities in Human Services settings; and provides students with the tools to communicate effectively with clients and other Human Service professionals. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using case study examples, and receive training in stress management and coping techniques to promote wellness. Teaching approaches include lecture, discussion, modeling, role play, and large and small group activities. Prerequisite(s): HUM 150 or HUM 145 .
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