May 06, 2024  
2017-2018 Online Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Online Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Descriptions

The course number system is:

000-099 Institutional Credit. (Does not meet graduation requirements and will not transfer to four-year colleges.)

100-199 Freshman Courses

200-299 Sophomore Courses

 

Biology

  
  • BIO 113 - Plants, People and Society


    Life on Earth, including humans, depends on green plants. The development of civilization has paralleled mankind’s use and domestication of plants for food, fiber, medicine, fuel, and ornamentation. This course will study how, why, and where plants grow and the direct and indirect effects they have on diverse cultures around the world. Students will learn how the use of certain plants has shaped the modern world and the civilizations from which our societies have evolved. Emphasis will be placed on current events related to plant science and society, including, but not limited to, plants as sources of medicine and how plants can feed an ever-increasing human population. Will not fulfill the lab science requirement.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 120 - Introduction to Biology


    BIO 101  without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 121 - Human Biology


    BIO 102  without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 122 - Biology of People and the Environment


    BIO 103  without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 123 - A Survey of the Animal Kingdom


    BIO 104  without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 124 - Anatomy and Physiology


    BIO 105  without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 125 - Anatomy and Physiology II


    BIO 106  without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 126 - Microbiology


    BIO 108  without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 127 - General Biology I


    BIO 111  without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 128 - General Biology II


    BIO 112  without the laboratory component. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BIO 204 - Introduction to Marine Biology


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    An introductory survey of the marine environment. The course introduces biological, chemical, and physical processes and how these ideas are derived. Biological adaptations to the various marine habitats will be stressed. Certain labs will be conducted as all-day field experiences on weekends.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 204  
    3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
    4 credit hours
  
  • BIO 208 - Ecology


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    An introduction to basic ecological principles and techniques. Biotic inter-relationships are emphasized in the study of aquatic and terrestrial communities. The laboratory combines field investigations with experimental studies. One or more all day field trips on weekends may be required in lieu of some regularly scheduled lab sessions.
    Co-requisite: BIOL 208  
    3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
    4 credit hours
  
  • BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 101 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 101 
  
  • BIOL 102 - Human Biology Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 102 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 102 
  
  • BIOL 103 - Environmental Science Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 103 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 103 
  
  • BIOL 104 - A Survey of the Animal Kingdom Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 104 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 104 
  
  • BIOL 105 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 105 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 105 
  
  • BIOL 106 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 106 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 106 
  
  • BIOL 107 - Decisions for Wellness Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 107 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 107 .
  
  • BIOL 108 - Microbiology Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 108 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 108 
  
  • BIOL 110 - Human Heredity Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 110 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 110 
  
  • BIOL 111 - General Biology I Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 111 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 111 
  
  • BIOL 112 - General Biology II Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 112 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 112 
  
  • BIOL 204 - Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 204 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 204 .
  
  • BIOL 208 - Ecology Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for BIO 208 .
    Co-requisite: BIO 208 .

Business

  
  • BUS 101 - Introduction to Contemporary Business


    This course provides an overview of all phases of business, including ownership, marketing, personnel, finance, managerial controls, and the relationship of government and business. Topics include the relationship of business to the social and economic environment in which it operates and a practical orientation and emphasis on relationships between business concepts and potential business careers.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BUS 105 - Organization and Management


    This course explores the background and development of the structure and functions of modern business; principles of organization and management; functions of major departments of the modern industrial enterprise and analysis of their interrelations and interdependence; methods of executive control and applications of basic principles.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 , if required..
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 107 - Human Resources Management


    This course provides a study of the techniques of human resource management; job analysis and evaluation; recruitment, interviewing, placement, training, and education; employee health and safety, benefits and morale; public and community relations; personnel research, audits, and reviews.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 110 - Business and Technology


    This course explores how technology influences all aspects of business and industry including societal issues surrounding their use. Some of the topics include current computer technology and terminology, the Internet, societal issues related to digital media, mobile devices, and wireless devices. Emerging technologies will be explored.
    Prerequisite:  ENG 097 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 115 - Personal Finance


    This course is designed to give a practical introduction to personal finance. It addresses realistic ways to manage personal assets effectively. Topics covered include the economy; working, planning, and budgeting; sensible shopping and spending; avoiding fraud and swindles; buying, insuring and financing a car; buying and selling a home; housing costs and regulations; renting a home; banking services; credit and borrowing; investments in stocks, mutual funds and real estate; life, health and income insurance; retirement and estate planning; and income tax.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BUS 136 - Retailing Techniques


    This course examines the function of the retailer. Topics include retail establishments and the changes in merchandising, management techniques, organizations, effective control, and profitable operation.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 137 - Salesmanship


    This course provides a study of the effective methods of retail selling and the application of psychological and persuasive selling techniques. Students prepare and conduct sales presentations on an individual and group basis.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 138 - Retail Buying and Merchandising


    This course introduces the student to the organizational structure at the retail buying and merchandising function. The various techniques for coordinating an effective buying and merchandise program are studied.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BUS 200 - Small Business Management


    This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of small business management and the functions of planning, organizing, financing, staffing, marketing, and directing a small business enterprise.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BUS 201 - Business Law I


    This course provides a study of the legal aspects of common business transactions, including judicial procedures, contracts, torts, crimes, and agency law.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 202 - Business Law II


    This course provides a study of the Uniform Commercial Code and legal aspects of sales, negotiable instruments, corporations, partnerships, real and personal property, government regulation of business, bankruptcy, insurance, and inheritance.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 203 - Principles of Advertising


    This course is a fundamental survey of the field of advertising as it relates to the total marketing program. Major topics covered include: advertising as a part of the marketing program, behavioral considerations in advertising, advertising campaigns, strategy and production, and the legal implications in advertising. This course also focuses on the functional interrelationships of advertisers, agencies, and media. This course is offered online.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 205 - Principles of Finance


    This course provides a study of the fundamental concepts of finance. Topics include financial analysis; planning and control; working capital management including bank and non-bank financing; time value of money; capital.
    Prerequisites: ACC 103  and ECO 201 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BUS 208 - Principles of Marketing


    This course provides a study and evaluation of procedures and institutions involved in the movement of goods from producers to consumers. Students analyze procedures and practices of wholesalers and retailers in relation to the current economic, social, and political environment.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BUS 209 - Introduction to Global Business


    This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of international business.  Topics include theory of international trade, international investment and monetary system, international marketing, management, finance, foreign exchange markets, importing, exporting trade agreements, NAFTA, GATT, trade barriers and the EU.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • BUS 210 - Marketing and the Global Environment


    This course examines the historical foundation of cultural, political, and economic diversity and its effect on marketing. Topics include forces related to the emergence of the global marketplace, trade liberalization, advances in communications, the role of mass media in introducing the ideas and the lifestyles of other cultures, and transport technology.
    Prerequisites: ENG 097 , BUS 101 , BUS 208 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 223 - Introduction to Entrepreneurism


    This course provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to business skills and principles, which support independent business innovation, ownership, and management. This course departs from traditional small business management courses by incorporating new themes and principles of management more appropriate to self-conceived and self-directed small business innovators striving to survive in a dynamic global and technological business environment. Topics include the innovative process, creating markets, and technology support of innovation.  Students learn how a small business can establish a market presence and compete successfully against large competitors.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • BUS 290 - Co-op Education Experience in Business


    This course is an externship of approximately 200 hours in a business position with a local business or industry with or without compensation. If an externship cannot be arranged, a term project on or off campus will be assigned. A weekly seminar on campus is included. An elective may be substituted. This course is open to only matriculated students in the A.A.S. degree business program. Co-op should be taken in student’s last year of program. Permission of Division Dean’s office.
    3 credit hours.

Chemistry

  
  • CHE 101 - College Chemistry


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is primarily intended for non-science majors. CHE 101 is the study of the chemical view of matter, atomic structure and theory, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, oxidation reduction, and solutions.
    Co-requisite: CHEL 101 .
    3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
    4 credit hours
  
  • CHE 105 - Chemistry-Health Sciences


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is primarily intended for students pursuing Nursing and Health Science Degrees. CHE 105 is a study of selected topics in general, organic, and biological chemistry oriented toward health sciences. Students who have not had high school chemistry are recommended to take CHE 101 . Students pursuing the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing are recommended to take CHE 114 .
    Co-requisite: CHEL 105 .
    3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
    4 credit hours
  
  • CHE 111 - General Chemistry I


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is the first half of a two-semester course sequence designed primarily for Science and Engineering Students. CHE 111 is a systematic study of atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, states of matter, and solutions. Students who have not had high school chemistry are recommended to take CHE 101 .
    Co-requisite: CHEL 111 .
    3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
    4 credit hours
  
  • CHE 112 - General Chemistry II


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is the second half of a two-semester course sequence designed primarily for Science and Engineering Students. CHE 112 is a study of the chemical view of matter, atomic structure and theory, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, oxidation reduction and solutions.
    Prerequisites: CHE 111  or approval of Division.
    Co-requisite: CHEL 112 .
    3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
    4 credit hours
  
  • CHE 113 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is primarily intended for non-science majors. CHE 113 is a study of general and inorganic chemistry including elements, compounds, mixtures, atomic structure, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, radioactivity. Students who have not had high school chemistry are recommended to take CHE 101 .
    Co-requisite: CHEL 113 .
    3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
    4 credit hours
  
  • CHE 114 - Principles of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is primarily intended for students pursuing Nursing and Health Science Degrees. CHE 114 is an introductory study of the basic concepts of organic and biochemistry oriented toward the health-related fields. Topics include nomenclature, reactions, and stereochemistry of the major classes of organic compounds; the basic chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes in relationship to the metabolism of living organisms. Students who have not had high school chemistry are recommended to take CHE 101 .
    Co-requisite: CHEL 114 .
    3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week.
    4 credit hours
  
  • CHE 120 - College Chemistry


    This course is CHE 101  without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
    Prerequisites: Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • CHE 122 - Chemistry-Health Sciences


    This course is CHE 105  without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
    Prerequisite: Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • CHE 125 - General Chemistry I


    This course is CHE 111  without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement. Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • CHE 126 - General Chemistry II


    This course is CHE 112  without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
    Prerequisite: Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • CHE 127 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry


    This course is CHE 113  without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
    Prerequisite: Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • CHE 128 - Principles of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry


    This course is CHE 114  without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
    Prerequisite: Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is the first half of a two-semester course sequence designed primarily for Science and Engineering Students. CHE 211 is a study of the principal classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, types of reactions and reaction mechanisms, molecular orbital approach to bonding, and stereochemistry.
    Prerequisite: CHE 112  or approval of Division.
    Co-requisite: CHEL 211 .
    3 lecture and 6 laboratory hours per week.
    5 credit hours
  
  • CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is the second half of a two-semester course sequence designed primarily for Science and Engineering Students. CHE 212 is a study of functional groups, reactions and reaction mechanisms, spectroscopic examination of organic compounds, and introductory biochemistry.
    Prerequisite: CHE 211  or approval of Division.
    Co-requisite: CHEL 212 .
    3 lecture and 6 laboratory hours per week.
    5 credit hours
  
  • CHE 221 - Organic Chemistry I


    This course is CHE 211  without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
    Prerequisite: Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • CHE 222 - Organic Chemistry II


    This course is CHE 212  without the laboratory component. This course is primarily intended for students who have completed the laboratory requirement at another institution. Students will attend the same lectures and be responsible for the same assignments (excluding laboratory) as students in the same course with laboratory. This course will not fulfill a college laboratory science requirement.
    Prerequisite: Division approval required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours
  
  • CHEL 101 - College Chemistry Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 101 .
    Co-requisite: CHE 101 
  
  • CHEL 105 - Chemistry-Health Sciences Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 105 .
    Co-requisite: CHE 105 
  
  • CHEL 111 - General Chemistry I Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 111 .
    Co-requisite: CHE 111 
  
  • CHEL 112 - General Chemistry II Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 112 .
    Co-requisite: CHE 112 
  
  • CHEL 113 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 113 .
    Co-requisite: CHE 113 
  
  • CHEL 114 - Principles of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 114 .
    Co-requisite: CHE 114 
  
  • CHEL 211 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 211 .
    Co-requisite: CHE 211 
  
  • CHEL 212 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory


    This is a co-requisite laboratory course for CHE 212 .
    Co-requisite: CHE 212 

Chinese

  
  • CHN 101 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese I


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course will provide students with a solid foundation in pronunciation, grammar and proficiency in the four language skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Media are incorporated into classroom experience. Native speakers of Mandarin Chinese must get approval of the instructor.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 , if required.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CHN 102 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese II


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    CHN 102 is a continuation of CHN 101 . This course will build on the students’ knowledge of CHN 101 . An emphasis in this course will be on expanding vocabulary and sentence patterns. Students will be required to prepare and perform roleplays to carry out conversations in Mandarin Chinese on a range of topics and in real life situations that are readily understood by students. Students will be expected to understand, speak, read and write all new words that appear from the textbook, workbook, character workbook and the materials from other sources. Media will be incorporated into classroom experience. Native speakers of Mandarin Chinese must get approval of the instructor.
    Prerequisite: CHN 101  or 2 years high school Chinese.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CHN 111 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is designed to review and consolidate the fundamentals that students have built in their beginning Mandarin Chinese courses. Students will continue to expand their repertoire of grammatical structures and to build up vocabulary. This course will develop more reading, writing, listening and speaking skills so that students can apply Mandarin Chinese to good use in and beyond the classroom. Native speakers of Mandarin Chinese must get approval of the instructor.
    Prerequisite: CHN 101 , CHN 102  or three years high school Chinese.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CHN 112 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is designed to review and consolidate the fundamentals that students have built in Beginning Mandarin Chinese courses and Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I. Students will continue to expand their repertoire of grammatical structures and to build up vocabulary. This course will develop more reading, writing, listening and speaking skills so that students can apply Mandarin Chinese to good use in and beyond the classroom. Native speakers of Mandarin Chinese must get approval of the instructor.
    Prerequisite: CHN 111 , or three years high school Chinese.
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.

Clinical – Radiography, Muhlenberg

  
  • CLPR 901 - Clinical Practicum I


    Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 12 weeks after completion of the introductory phase of 4 weeks at the school.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPR 902 - Clinical Practicum II


    Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 15 weeks.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPR 903 - Clinical Practicum III


    Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 6 weeks.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPR 904 - Clinical Practicum IV


    Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site and 2 days per week of clinical related seminars for 6 weeks.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPR 905 - Clinical Practicum V


    Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 15 weeks.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPR 906 - Clinical Practicum VI


    Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site for 15 weeks.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPR 907 - Clinical Practicum VII


    Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site and 2 days per week of clinical related advanced seminars and reviews for 6 weeks.
    This is a graded course – non-credited.
  
  • CLPR 907 - Clinical Practicum VII


    Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site and 2 days per week of clinical related advanced seminars and reviews for 6 weeks.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPR 908 - Clinical Practicum VIII


    Student observes, assists with and performs procedures in the clinical setting. This course prepares the student for application of classroom knowledge in the radiography area. Required participation includes 2 days per week at a contracted clinical education site and 2 days per week of clinically related advanced seminars and reviews for 6 weeks and 2 days per week at the school in preparation for the completion of the program. Student must successfully complete the final comprehensive examination prior to graduation from the school.
    This is a graded course.

Clinical – Sonography, Muhlenberg

  
  • CLPS 901 - Clinical Sonography I


    This course prepares the student for the application of classroom knowledge to the practice of ultrasound by means of formal scanning labs combined with a clinical internship. Performing basic, general ultrasound examinations in both the laboratory and clinical settings is stressed. Patient care applications, ethical issues, and medico-legal considerations are discussed as they relate to the practice of an ultrasound examination and of the student’s place in the clinical setting.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPS 902 - Clinical Sonography II


    This course, a continuation from CLPS 901 , further prepares the student for the application of classroom knowledge to the practice of ultrasound by means of a clinical internship. Performing basic, general ultrasound examinations in both the laboratory and clinical settings is stressed. The student is expected to perform basic examinations with little, if any, assistance by the end of this course.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPS 903 - Clinical Sonography III


    This course allows for further development of ultrasound examination skills by means of a clinical internship. Various clinical examination competencies will be performed with no assistance by the end of this course.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPS 904 - Clinical Sonography IV


    This course is designed to fine-tune the development of ultrasound examination skills by means of a clinical internship. The student is expected to perform general ultrasound examinations with little or no assistance. Performance of specialized ultrasound examinations at various clinical sites will begin and site-specific competency evaluations will be performed.
    This is a graded course.
  
  • CLPS 905 - Clinical Sonography V


    This course is the final development of ultrasound examination skills by means of a clinical internship. The student is expected to perform general ultrasound examinations with no assistance and specialized ultrasound examinations depending on the site of attendance and the approval of the designated clinical instructor.
    This is a graded course.

College Success

  
  • UCC 101 - College Success


    UCC 101 is a College Success course designed to connect students to each other, their new college environment, and their future goals and careers.  This course will teach students effective study skills and help them develop career plans.  It will show students how to clarify their interests, prepare for job applications and interviews, and utilize all college resources to get them to graduation.
    2 lecture hours per week.
    2 credit hours.

Computer Science and Technology

  
  • CST 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course introduces students to basic computer concepts. The course also focuses on a current version of Microsoft Office Professional. Students experience hands-on instruction in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and professional presentations. This course prepares students to succeed in both college and the business world by enabling them to write reports, analyze and chart data, and prepare presentations.
    Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 017  or MAT 019  or MAT 022 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CST 101 - Introduction to Information Systems


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course is an introduction to the many facets of computer information systems. The course provides an understanding of system concepts, information technology, and application software. It also introduces students to how information is used in organizations and how information technology enables improvement in quality and timeliness of information. It gives students the characteristics of professionals and of possible career paths. Topics include ethical and societal issues, organizing data and information, telecommunications and networks, e-commerce, and management information systems. The course supports the concept of problem solving with computers via applications and the Internet.
    Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019  or MAT 022 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CST 111 - Integrating Technology in the Curriculum


    This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of how to integrate technology into educational environments. Topics include the Internet, introduction to productivity software applications for educators, hardware, analysis of technology, integrating multimedia and education software applications, using digital equipment in the classroom, and creating curriculum pages.
    Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 017  or MAT 019  or MAT 022 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CST 115 - Introduction to Computer Programming


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement.
    This course is an introduction to computers and programming. Topics include components of the computer system, problem solving techniques, processing data, manipulating files, creating mathematical functions, controlling processes using an industry standard programming language.
    Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019  or MAT 022 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CST 120 - The Internet


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
    This course explores the Internet. Topics include conceptual background and online skills needed to become Internet literate, survey of emerging technologies on the Internet, ethics and etiquette of the Web, network protocols, basic UNIX commands, creating web pages, and using the Web to locate, transfer, and publish information.
    Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019  or MAT 022 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CST 122 - Web Application Development


    This course introduces students to Web application development. Students learn elements of HTML(HyperText Markup Language) and its use in creating Web applications. Students will learn to add functionality to Web pages/sites using JavaScript and DHTML (Dynamic HTML). In addition, students will be taught the basics of XML (Extensible Markup Language) and software packages that automate the Web design and development process. Topics include Web page structures, tables, frames, forms and validation, multimedia Web pages, scripting languages, and cloud storage.
    Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019  or MAT 022 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CST 130 - Visual Basic Programming


    In this course, students will build computing applications using Visual Basic, an object-oriented, event-driven programming language. Topics include graphical user interface design and implementation, file input and output (I/O), forms, menu bars, buttons, dialog and list boxes, array of controls, methods (subroutines), debugging techniques, and error-handling routines.
    Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 119 .
    4 lecture hours per week.
    4 credit hours.
  
  • CST 135 - Linux Fundamentals


    This course provides an introduction to the Linux operating system and its applicability to digital forensics. Topics include Linux scripting, installation, configuration, boot loaders, mounting drives and images, process control, user and group administration, file system administration and management, as well as setting up a secure Linux login environment.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 , MAT 017  or MAT 019 /MAT 021  or MAT 022  
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CST 161 - Computer Programming Fundamentals


    ▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement.
    This course introduces students to the logic used to develop solutions to common problems in the computer science field using a contemporary high-level programming language such as Python. These step-by-step detail solutions are called algorithms and serve as the basic solution to most computer science problems. Topics include number systems, computer instructions, program logic, secure coding techniques, file management, and foundational concepts in computer science. Problem solving, critical thinking, and programing techniques are emphasized throughout the course.
    Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 019 /MAT 021  or MAT 022 .
    4 lecture hours per week.
    4 credit hours.
  
  • CST 162 - Computer Algorithms


    In this course, students will learn algorithm development and program design using an object-oriented language such as Java. Topics include logical operators, control structures, program testing and debugging, secure coding techniques, documentation, user-defined methods and classes, parameter passing, graphical user interfaces, one and two-dimensional arrays, simple sorting and searching, graphs of functions, and string manipulation.
    Prerequisites: ENG 096 , MAT 119 , CST 161 .
    4 lecture hours per week.
    4 credit hours.
  
  • CST 170 - Digital Forensics Essentials


    This hands-on course introduces the fundamental principles of forensic science generally, and the technical and legal aspects of digital forensics specifically, including forensic procedures, imaging, hashing, file recovery, file system basics, mismatched file types, reporting, and the laws governing digital evidence. Students will use both open-source and court-approved (AccessData) forensic software tools to conduct digital forensic examinations.
    Prerequisite: ENG 097 , MAT 017  or MAT 019 /MAT 021  or MAT 022  
    4 lecture hours per week.
    4 credit hours.
  
  • CST 175 - Networking Fundamentals


    This course covers the basics of networking. Students are introduced to the many types of connections found within computer networks, the technologies necessary to connect computers and networks, and actions that occur when a data transmission produces an error. Topics include  firewalls, network operating systems, hardware and software protocols, internetworking, telecommunications, and security.
    Prerequisite: CST 101  or CST 120  or CST 161 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
  
  • CST 176 - Advanced Digital Forensics


    This hands-on course builds upon foundational knowledge gained in Digital Forensics Essentials and Linux Fundamentals courses. Students will perform detailed forensic analyses and produce forensic reports of findings on a series of compromised and/or seized system images, using tools for distributed data collection, imaging and forensics. Students will examine host-level data along with some network-level data and mobile device data, as well as systematically determine what happened and how. Students will use both open-source and court-approved (AccessData) forensic software tools to conduct digital forensic examinations.
    Prerequisite: CST 135 , CST 170  
    4 lecture hours per week.
    4 credit hours.
  
  • CST 202 - Systems Analysis and Design


    This course is a general study of concepts related to systems analysis and design and the role of the systems analyst. Topics include the secure systems development life cycle, feasibility study, data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, reports, UML diagrams, and other documenting system specifications.
    Prerequisites: CST 101 , CST 130  or CST 161 .
    3 lecture hours per week.
    3 credit hours.
 

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