2021-2022 Online Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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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
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RADM - Radiography, Muhlenberg |
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RADM 224 - Radiologic Procedures V
This course is a continuation of the concepts, techniques, procedures and critical thinking skills learned in previous radiographic procedures courses. Students will be given an overview of various imaging modalities including: Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Sonography, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Additionally the cardiovascular and central nervous systems, long bone measurement, foreign body localization, female reproductive radiography, pediatric radiography, geriatric radiography, arthrography and trauma radiography will be discussed. A critical thinking module as related to film evaluation and clinical situations will be used. Clinical education based on competency evaluation parallels the course content and is an integral part of this course.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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RNTM - Radiology Imaging, Muhlenberg |
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RNTL 201 - CT Skills Assessment
This course is offered to Radiography students and licensed/registered Radiographers who are eligible to perform Computed Tomography procedures at accredited medical institutions. In addition to the topics covered in RNTM 201 , RNTL 201 requires 45 clinical experience hours in a CT facility. Clinical proficiency exams in several procedures included in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification requirements competencies must be demonstrated. In addition, students observe and assist CT technologists in the clinical setting and experience & evaluate the quality of CT images.
Pre/Co-requisite: RNTM 201
3 clinical hour per week
1 credit hour
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RNTM 101 - Medical Terminology
This Web-enhanced course is designed to introduce the student to the language of the Medical profession. It includes terminology relating to body systems and organs and provides a comprehensive study appropriate for all allied health modalities. Offered only online.
1 credit hour
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RNTM 103 - Introduction to Medical Imaging
This course is specific to hospital imaging departments, Medical radiology offices and clinic providing medical imaging services. It addresses both patient care skills and radiation protection. Special consideration is focused on the basic emotional, physical and diverse cultural needs of patients, infection control, safety, medicolegal and ethical issues, surgical asepsis, pharmacology, vital signs and identification of emergency situations. The radiographers role in patient, public, and personnel radiation protection is emphasized. The concepts of ALARA and Dose Equivalent Limit are compared and regulatory agencies are identified. The agencies involvement in radiation protection are discussed.
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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RNTM 201 - Fundamentals of Computed Tomography
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the fundamentals of Computed Tomography (CT) technology. Equipment, instrumentation, image processing, reconstruction, patient safety, cross sectional anatomy and patient positioning will be discussed. CT involves the use of rotating x-ray equipment, combined with a digital computer, to obtain cross sectional images of the body. This course is offered to both radiographers and non-radiographers.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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RSP - Respiratory Care |
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RSP 101 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care
This course provides an orientation to general patient assessment which includes infection control, patient safety, patient interviewing, ethics, communication, record keeping, electronic record management and clinical laboratory studies. In addition, students will be introduced to basic therapeutic concepts and modalities used in respiratory therapy. These concepts are principles of infection control, gas laws and physics, gas exchange, oxygen transport, regulation of breathing, and patient assessment. There is a focus on basic therapeutics including medical gas delivery, humidity & aerosol therapy, and basic respiratory pharmacology. The course also includes a discussion of signs of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and foreign body obstruction.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 113 , BIO 105 , and PSY 101
Co-requisite(s): ENG 101 , RSP 102 , and RSP 110
2 lecture, 3 laboratory, and 6 clinical hours per week
5 credit hours
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RSP 102 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
This course provides an overview of drugs affecting the cardiopulmonary system, including bronchodilators, corticosteroids, anti-infectives (and antibiotics), skeletal muscle relaxants, central nervous system depressants, respiratory stimulants, diuretics and cardiovascular agents.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 113 , BIO 105 , and PSY 101
Co-requisite(s): ENG 101 , RSP 101 , and RSP 110
2 lecture hours per week
2 credit hours
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RSP 110 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
The course is a study of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system as it relates to respiratory care and includes basic anatomy of the pulmonary and cardiac system, physiology of circulation, gas exchange, control of respiration and an overview of the pathophysiology and treatment of common disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. In addition, the course will survey the renal system and its effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 113 , BIO 105 , and PSY 101
Co-requisite(s): ENG 101 , RSP 101 , and RSP 102
2 lecture hours per week
2 credit hours
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RSP 111 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Critical Care
This course builds on the foundation of RSP 101, Fundamentals of Respiratory Care. The course provides knowledge and skills in advanced airway management, arterial blood gas interpretation, sampling techniques, equipment use in analysis, and non-invasive ventilation. The course also provides an introduction to concepts and techniques in invasive ventilation, methods of bronchoscopy and the role of the respiratory therapist in assisting the physician during invasive diagnostic procedures.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 113 , BIO 105 , PSY 101 , RSP 101 , RSP 102 , and RSP 110
Co-requisite(s): ENG 102 and BIO 106
2 lecture, 6 laboratory, and 12 clinical hours per week
8 credit hours
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RSP 112 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
This course is an introduction to the assessment and pathophysiology of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Emphasis is on assessment of oxygenation, ventilation and acid base balance. Additional course content includes an introduction to pulmonary pathophysiology emphasizing differences in obstructive and restrictive lung disease.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 , BIO 106 , RSP 111 , RSP 110 , RSP 102 , RSP 101 , ENG 101 , PSY 101 , BIO 105 , and MAT 113
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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RSP 201 - Cardiopulmonary Evaluation
This course covers invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and monitoring procedures used in Respiratory Care and Intensive Care Medicine. Additional course content includes indications, techniques, complications and result interpretation of the following diagnostic procedures: chest radiology, electrocardiography, pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, physical assessment, laboratory testing and mechanical ventilation.
Prerequisite(s): RSP 112 , RSP 111 , BIO 106 , ENG 102 , RSP 110 , RSP 102 , RSP 101 , ENG 101 , PSY 101 , BIO 105 , and MAT 113
Co-requisite(s): RSP 102 and RSP 210
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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RSP 202 - Adult Critical Care
This course covers the physiologic principles and clinical procedures used in both invasive and noninvasive artificial ventilatory support to adults. Topics discussed in this course include: airway management, respiratory failure, physics and physiology of ventilatory support, initiating and adjusting ventilatory support, managing and monitoring the patient in respiratory failure, and discontinuing ventilatory support.
Prerequisite(s): RSP 112 , RSP 111 , BIO 106 , ENG 102 , RSP 110 , RSP 102 , RSP 101 , ENG 101 , PSY 101 , BIO 105 , and MAT 113
Co-requisite(s): RSP 201 and RSP 210
2 lecture, 6 laboratory, and 18 clinical hours per week
10 credit hours
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RSP 210 - Long-Term, Home and Rehabilitation Care
This course consists of an analysis of the goals and methods underlying the delivery of respiratory care in non- acute settings. It includes standards and regulations governing non-acute respiratory care, team planning, patient selection, documentation of various clinical services in the home and in long-term care and rehabilitation facilities. Also included in this course are factors in the costs and reimbursement of services and ethical issues arising in the non-acute setting. This course also discusses current issues and trends in respiratory care practice and out-patient education for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Prerequisite(s): RSP 112 , RSP 111 , BIO 106 , ENG 102 , RSP 110 , RSP 102 , RSP 101 , ENG 101 , PSY 101 , BIO 105 , and MAT 113
Co-requisite(s): RSP 201 and RSP 202
2 lecture hours per week
2 credit hours
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RSP 211 - Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Care
RSP 110 This course provides a comprehensive review of pediatric and neonatal respiratory care. Special considerations of respiratory care practice unique to pediatrics and neonatology are discussed, including pediatric anatomy and physiology, fetal development, clinical assessment, oxygen therapy, airway management, mechanical ventilation, resuscitation, cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and disorders specific to this patient population. Content also includes a discussion of ethical and cultural considerations in the care of the child and family.
Prerequisite(s): RSP 210 , RSP 202 , RSP 201 , RSP 112 , RSP 111 , BIO 106 , ENG 102 , RSP 110 , RSP 102 , RSP 101 , ENG 101 , PSY 101 , BIO 105 , and MAT 113
Co-requisite(s): RSP 212 and RSP 213
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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RSP 212 - Clinical Practice
This clinical practice rotation is designed to provide supervised experiences in both acute care and alternative settings, with an emphasis on developing the skills necessary to function independently. Experiences include cardiopulmonary diagnostics, critical care of the adult, infant and child, and long-term, home and rehabilitative care.
Prerequisite(s): RSP 210 , RSP 202 , RSP 201 , RSP 112 , RSP 111 , BIO 106 , ENG 102 , RSP 110 , RSP 102 ,RSP 101 , ENG 101 , PSY 101 , BIO 105 , and MAT 113
Co-requisite(s): RSP 211 and RSP 213
21 clinical hours per week
7 credit hours
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RSP 213 - Special Topics Respiratory Care
This course is an in-depth study of the clinical management of the cardiopulmonary patient in the critical care setting, emphasizing specialized respiratory assessment, advanced ventilatory management techniques, basic interpretation of the chest film, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiograph interpretation, and the effects of cardiopulmonary disorders on the other major body systems. The care of patient and families will be studied with a special emphasis on culture, society and family dynamics in the intensive care environment. Ethics and ethical dilemmas will be explored in relationship to delivery of health care and critical care.
Prerequisite(s): RSP 210 , RSP 202 , RSP 201 , RSP 112 , RSP 111 , BIO 106 , ENG 102 , RSP 110 , RSP 102 , RSP 101 , ENG 101 , PSY 101 , BIO 105 , and MAT 113
Co-requisite(s): RSP 211 and RSP 212
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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SCM - Supply Chain Management |
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SCM 101 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management
This course is an introduction to the field of supply chain management and logistics. Topics covered include the roles and functions of purchasing, inventory control, physical distribution, transportation methods, and logistics.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SCM 105 - Inventory Management
This course is an introduction to the inventory management and control. Topics include: inventory fundamentals, forecasting demands, production systems, outsourcing, and inventory planning trends.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SCM 110 - Logistics Technology
This course is a study of current technology generally used in supply chain management. Topics include creating spreadsheets, analyzing data and charts, creating databases, navigating tables, forms, queries, and reports.
2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours per week
3 credit hours
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SCM 201 - Transportation Operations
This course is a comprehensive study of transportation as a critical ingredient in supply chain management. Topics include global transportation, risk management, planning/execution, and third party logistics.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SCM 205 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
This course is a study of the demands placed on purchasing and supply chain management. Topics include the ethical, contractual, risk management, sustainability, and legal issues associated with purchasing in supply chain management. Other topics include the influence on supply chain management by information system design, inventory, e-commerce, forecasting, and financial planning.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SCM 210 - Operations Management
This course is a study of the concepts of operations which is an essential function in every business. Topics covered include: process design, service systems, quality management, ERP, inventory control, and scheduling.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC - Sociology |
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SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is an introduction to the foundation of the scientific study of human social life, to theories and methods of Sociology, and to such basic concepts as culture, society, social organization, social stratification, and social change.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC 102 - Social Problems
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is an analysis of basic social problems, their causes and effects on society at large, and deviant behavior and social disorganization as exemplified by mental disorders, crime, drug abuse, sexual deviance, and suicide. Policies to deal with social problems are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC 103 - Gender, Culture and Society
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
Gender, Culture and Society is for students who are interested in the ways that biology and society’s expectations of males and females influence how people act. This course examines how popular culture, biology, history, the media, social institutions, and other factors such as race and class influence the way we experience gender.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC 204 - Women and Social Change
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
In this course students will learn about women’s roles and lives in different cultures; the history of women’s movements and activism; and terminology and controversial issues concerning research in the field of women’s studies. Women and Social Change is a course either for students who are majoring in Women’s Studies, or for those who want a general overview of the academic study of women’s issues.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC 206 - Minorities in American Life
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is a sociological investigation of the history and present status of minority-majority relations in American society, focusing upon ethnic, racial and religious minorities. Special attention is given to such issues as the origin of prejudice and discrimination and the tensions and conflicts inherent in inter-group relations. Possible resolutions are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC 207 - Social Inequality
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course examines the concepts of race, gender and social class and how they are manifested in social life. A number of socially relevant topics will be discussed including social class and power, racism, sexism and discrimination. In addition, class-based and gender-based social policy will also be examined. Possible resolutions to these and other issues are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC 209 - Introduction to Social Policy and Welfare
This course provides an overview of the development of and social policies for social welfare and assistance in the United States and abroad. A number of socially relevant topics will be discussed, including types of social welfare systems, public attitudes about social welfare policies, intersections of race, class and gender in social policy. In addition, there is discussion about the social work profession and private and non-profit sector social agencies.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC 213 - (PSY 213) Social Research Methods
This course explores the application of scientific methods to the study of human behavior and social interaction. The relationship between theory and research is examined. Students develop skills in understanding and using such techniques as case studies, surveys, experiments, participant observation, testing, and basic statistical devices to analyze data.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC 219 - Gender and Work
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course explores how gender, race/ethnicity, and social class shape work. It offers students a guide to occupational development and helps students think critically about work in the past, the present, and the future. This course is taken as a diversity elective and an elective for the Psychology, Sociology and Social Services programs.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SOC 273 - Marriage and the Family
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course uses sociological perspectives to examine the diversity of families and explore the changing marriage patterns in contemporary society. The goal of the course is to help students develop a sound base for a successful marriage and healthy family.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA - Spanish |
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SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course includes development of the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Listening practice is available. Media are incorporated into the classroom experience and web-based materials are a required part of the course. Native speakers may not take elementary level courses in their native languages designated as 101, 102, 105, or 106.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is a continuation of SPA 101 . Media are incorporated into the classroom experience, and web-based materials are a required part of the course. Native speakers may not take elementary level courses in their native languages designated as 101, 102, 105, or 106.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 or 2 years high school Spanish
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA 105 - Conversational Spanish I
This course offers development of ability to communicate orally in Spanish. Students who wish to take SPA 105 must have completed two years of high school Spanish or SPA 102 , or must have the permission of the instructor. Fulfills one semester of the foreign language requirement. Not open to native Spanish speakers.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA 106 - Conversational Spanish II
This course is a continuation of SPA 105 . Not open to native Spanish speakers.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA 109 - Spanish Grammar and Composition for Hispanics
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course includes study of peculiar grammatical and syntactical problems that confront native Spanish speakers. Topics include spelling, accentuation, theme writing. Those who take this course are normally required to complete the language requirement (if any) by taking SPA 112 course or higher. This course fulfills one semester of the foreign language requirement or can be taken for elective credit.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA 111 - Intermediate Spanish I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course provides review of fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Media are incorporated into the classroom experience and web-based materials are a required part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 and SPA 102 , or 3 years high school Spanish
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA 112 - Intermediate Spanish II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is a continuation of SPA 111 or 3 years of high school Spanish. Media are incorporated into the classroom experience and web-based materials are a required part of the course.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA 113 - Intermediate Spanish for Healthcare Personnel
This course introduces essential medical vocabulary and intermediate conversational skills in Spanish. Via a communicative approach it will recreate everyday situations encountered in work settings such as doctor’s offices, hospitals and emergency rooms. Multimedia and Web-based content will be used to develop and reinforce the ability to read, write, speak and listen in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 , or three years high school Spanish, or native ability in Spanish
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA 115 - Spain: Its Culture and its People (Foreign Study)
This course offers a comprehensive survey of Spanish culture and civilization including geographical, historical, social, and economic factors. This course is offered in conjunction with a trip to Spain and fulfills one semester of the Spanish Modern Language requirement or may be taken as a free elective.
3 credit hours
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SPA 116 - Civilization of Latin American Countries (Foreign Study)
This course offers an introduction to Hispanic life and civilization. This course is offered in conjunction with a trip to Latin America and fulfills one semester of the Spanish Modern Language requirement or may be taken as a free elective.
3 credit hours
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SPA 121 - Advanced Spanish I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course provides further development of skills in reading, composition and conversation.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 112 , or its equivalent
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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SPA 122 - Advanced Spanish II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is a continuation of SPA 121 .
Prerequisite(s): SPA 121
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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TRN - Translating |
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TRN 101 - Introduction to Written Translation
A general, introductory course that covers the theoretical and practical aspects of translating written text from one written language into another. Students learn what skills and knowledge are needed to become professional translators. They perform translations on a variety of documents. The emphasis is on translation into written English from any other written language although practice and feedback are given in the opposite direction as well.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all developmental English and ESL requirements of the College.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
This is an online course.
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UCC - College Success |
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UCC 101 - College Success
UCC 101 is a College Success course designed to create a supportive learning community by connecting students to each other, the college environment, and pathways to their future goals and careers. This course will explore the role of education in the construction of personal and cultural identities. Topics on current issues in society will be used to teach students effective study skills and cultural competence. This will help them develop career pathways. Students will learn 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
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UPR - Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
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UPR 101 (PSRT 1101) - Introduction to the Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Enables students to identify the methods by which individuals with severe mental illness are helped in psychosocial rehabilitation and treatment settings. Classroom lectures and seminars provide students with opportunities to explore concepts unique to psychosocial rehabilitation, including history, philosophy and values of psychosocial rehabilitation.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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URS - Urban Studies |
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URS 101 - Introduction to Urban Studies
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
The course examines the variety of issues faced by the nation’s cities. It explores the historical development of the city, the city-suburban relationship, regional patterns, and recent developments which impact on the cities, as well as those institutions and processes which particularly affect the nation’s cities.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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WDW - Walt Disney World |
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WDW 297 - Internship I
This course provides an internship at Walt Disney World (WDW) in Orlando, Florida or Disneyland in California for one semester. Students must submit weekly journals and a final paper electronically to the WDW instructor. At the time of the required interview with Disney representatives, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. The student is responsible for transportation to and from Florida or California. Students receive an hourly wage. They are housed on Disney property; housing costs are deducted from their weekly paycheck. Students must register for this course prior to the internship. Students may not register for Internship I and any Union County College co-op experience class or Internship II during the same semester.
Prerequisite(s): 2.0 GPA
200 contact hours
3 credit hours
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WDW 299 - Internship II
This course provides an internship at Walt Disney World (WDW) in Orlando, Florida or Disneyland in California for one semester. Students must submit weekly journals and a final paper electronically to the WDW instructor. Students must also participate in a minimum of two Disney workshops. At the time of the required interview with Disney representatives, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. The student is responsible for transportation to and from Florida or California. Students receive an hourly wage. They are housed on Disney property; housing costs are deducted from their weekly paycheck. Students must register for this course prior to the internship. Students may not register for internship and any Union County College co-op experience class or Internship I during the same semester.
Prerequisite(s): 2.0 GPA
300 contact hours
6 credit hours
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