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2023-24 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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 HSC-146 - Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical3 credits
The Certified Nursing Assistant student will apply the knowledge and skills learned in HSC-141 , Certified Nursing Assistant by caring for patients in SIMS Medical Center, the Virtual Teaching Hospital at Springfield Technical Community College and in approved off-campus medical facilities. Approved uniform, text and limited equipment required. Student is responsible for travel for off campus experiences. The student will be required to complete 75 classroom hours and 25 clinical hours offsite.
Corequisite(s): HSC-141 HSC-141L
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HSC-150L - LAB: Patient Care and Safety1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of HSC 150 .
Corequisite(s): HSC 150
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HSC-151L - Lab: Patient Care Technician2 credits
This course is the laboratory component of HSC-151 .
Course previously known as: SMC-151L
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HSC-156 - Patient Care Technician Clinical3 credits
This course must be taken at the same time as . The Patient Care Technician student will apply the knowledge and skills learned in by caring for patients in SIMS Medical Center, the Virtual Teaching Hospital at Springfield Technical Community College and in approved off-campus medical facilities. Approved uniform, text and limited equipment required. Student is responsible for travel for off campus experiences. Three lecture and twelve clinical hours.
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Course previously known as: SIMS-166; SMC-156
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HSC-161L - Lab: Sterile Proc Tech1 credits
This is the laboratory component of HSC-161 .
Corequisite(s): HSC-161
Course previously known as: SMC-161L
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HSC-180 - Phlebotomy Technician3 credits
An overview and introduction of basic skills as used in specimen handling and phlebotomy. This course is designed to prepare an individual to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture in order to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic procedures. The course will include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, safety considerations, confidentiality, communication, quality control, collection, transport and processing of all specimens types received in the clinical laboratory.
A School of Health and Patient Simulation course fee will be charged to students who enroll in this course (this fee is in addition to the per-credit tuition and fees).
Prerequisite(s): High school diploma or G.E.D. Current health insurance. Have a valid email address and regular access to a computer. Current CPR Certification. CORI/SORI Verification. Be 18 years of age. Be of good mental and physical health and be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Be a U.S. Citizen or have a legal right to work in the U.S. Current Medical Liability Insurance (submitted after acceptance into program). 11 Panel Urine Drug Screen- Negative within nine months from the start of class, may be subject to additional screenings during course. Completion of physical examination and college health requirements including documentation of required vaccinations.
Corequisite(s): HSC-180L HSC-185
Course previously known as: SMC-180
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HSC-180L - Lab: Phlebotomy Technician2 credits
This is the laboratory component of HSC-180 .
Corequisite(s): HSC-180 HSC-185
Course previously known as: SMC-180L
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HSC-185 - Phlebotomy Technician Clinical2 credits
This course requires the student in the controlled environment of a clinical internship setting to demonstrate the clinical competencies learned in the Phlebotomy Technician lecture and lab courses. This phlebotomy clinical practicum course is designed for students to experience the hands-on application of clinical and professional procedures required as part of the competency and outcomes established for the Phlebotomy Technician certification. It is designed for students wishing to enter the health care industry or advance from an existing entry level health care position. This course provides students with readiness by providing 90 hours of approved phlebotomy experience through the combined experience in the practicum, that must be earned in an approved health care facility, and in on campus phlebotomy laboratory sessions that engages in the collection, examination or transportation of materials derived from the human body. Students completing and passing all Phlebotomy courses will be able to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician national exam.
Prerequisite(s): High school diploma or G.E.D. Current health insurance. Have a valid email address and regular access to a computer. Current CPR Certification. CORI/SORI Verification. Be 18 years of age. Be of good mental and physical health and be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Be a U.S. Citizen or have a legal right to work in the U.S. Current Medical Liability Insurance (submitted after acceptance into program). 11 Panel Urine Drug Screen- Negative within nine months from the start of class, may be subject to additional screenings during course. Completion of physical examination and college health requirements including documentation of required vaccinations.
Corequisite(s): HSC-180 HSC-180L
Course previously known as: SMC-185
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HIS-100 - Survey of Early Western Civilization3 credits
Origin and development of western civilization from the Stone Age through the classical civilization of the ancient world. The contributions of each major historical group through the emergence of modern Europe will be explored with emphasis on the social, economic and political trends of each period.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-092 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-100
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HIS-101 - Survey of Modern Western Civilization3 credits
Modern Western Civilization from the end of the Middle Ages to the present. Begins with 14th Century Europe and discusses the beginnings of modern science; the Enlightenment and the political revolutions in England, America and
France; the industrial and intellectual revolutions of the Nineteenth Century; the World Wars of the Twentieth Century and developments which follow in the post-war period.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-200
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HIS-103 - Ancient World3 credits
This course follows the development of China, Japan, India, Africa, Eastern Europe, and South America from the Stone Age to 1650. It will examine scientific, economic, social, and cultural trends, with particular emphasis on the influence of religion and philosophy that is not based on the Judeao-Christian ethic.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-300
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HIS-104 - Modern World3 credits
This course follows the development of China, Japan, India, Africa, Eastern Europe, and South America from 1650 to the present. It examines scientific, economic, social, and cultural trends with particular emphasis on the influence of religion and philosophy that is not based on the Judeo-Christian ethic.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
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HIS-105 - Cultural Geography3 credits
This course studies contemporary world cultures and their interrelationships with geographic structure and regions, to gain a global perspective on current world events. Content includes human origins and distribution; population, migration, health, climate, culture, language, settlement, industry, and agriculture. The course will seek to introduce students to the diversity of human life, cultures, and ways of life across the globe.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
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HIS-110 - Survey of U.S. History and Government3 credits
History of the United States from the Colonial period to the end of the Civil War and Reconstruction. A topical approach is followed within a chronological framework centering on the colonial origins of American society, its separation from England, the subsequent process of nation building, framing of the Constitution, formation and structure of the United States government, and the development of the Civil War during the Ante-Bellum period.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-110
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HIS-110H - Honors Survey of Early United States History and Government3 credits
As a general survey, this course examines the broad history of the United States, starting with a survey of pre-contact Native American history through the Civil War and Reconstruction Eras. A topical approach is followed within a chronological framework centering on the colonial origins of American society, its separation from England, the subsequent process of nation building, framing of the Constitution, formation and structure of the United States government, the lives of slaves and the role that slavery played in shaping American history, the impact of westward expansion, the impact of war, the impact of the Market Revolution, and the development of the Civil War during the Ante-Bellum period. Through the use of secondary and primary sources the course explores the processes of change and continuity that have shaped American history and, in many cases, continue to influence the present. As an honors level section, this course will deal more thematically than the regular HIS-110 survey with a variety of issues in American history from its founding through the Civil War. Emphasis on primary sources and research and writing, often with a seminar format.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
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HIS-111 - Survey of Modern U.S. History3 credits
History of the United States from the end of the Reconstruction period to the present. Consideration will be given to the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Late Nineteenth Century America and the influence of war and reform on the nation during the Twentieth Century. A social cultural and new political approach will be utilized.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-210
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HIS-114 - The History of Springfield, MA3 credits
This course will explore the history of Springfield, MA from the colonial era to the present. Focus will be paid to the settlement of the city in the colonial era, the city’s role in major historic events such as the American Revolution, Shays’ Rebellion as well as cover the city’s role in industrial development. Other topics will include an examination of the city has and continues to grow.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
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HIS-115 - Intro to African-American History: Colonial-18653 credits
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to the history of the African-American in the United States. Beginning with an exploration of the African heritage, the course will explore the social, economic and political role of Afro- Americans from the colonial period through 1865. The course will also examine the development of black culture in the United States, the diversity of this culture, and its contribution to American culture in general.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-322
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HIS-116 - Intro to African-American History: 1865-Present3 credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the history of the Afro-American in the United States. Beginning with an exploration of the African heritage, the course will explore the social, economic, and political role of Afro- Americans from 1865 through the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. The course will also examine the development of black culture in the United States, the diversity of this culture, and its contribution to American culture in general.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-323
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HIS-121 - History of Witchcraft and Superstition3 credits
This course covers the history and variety of human beliefs that stem from: witchcraft (ancient, modern and non-western), werewolves, vampires, golems, Dr. Frankenstein, ghosts, demons, UFOs the Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot zombies. Other related topics of interest to the class will also be studied. The meaning and history of supernatural and superstition will be investigated.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-142
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HIS-125 - The Holocaust3 credits
The Holocaust will focus upon the Perpetrators, Beneficiaries, Bystanders, and the Victims of the Nazi genocidal effort against Europe’s Jewish population and others that Hitler regarded as a threat to his biocratic vision. The unique role of Adolf Hitler and the assorted professors and professionals who made such mass murder possible will be explored in detail. In addition, the increasing understanding of the tremendous support Hitler enjoyed among women in particular, and the German population in general, will be thoroughly examined and considered. Special attention will be devoted to the reaction of the United States, Great Britain and other European countries to the growing evidence of the widespread nature of Hitler’s Final Solution as World War II raged on. Students will be asked to evaluate whether or not they believe widespread collaboration with the Nazis took place. Moreover, students will be asked to compare this tragic event with other genocidal events and mentalities. Lastly, students will be made aware of the heroic efforts of Raphael Lemkin in defining, preventing, and punishing acts of genocide.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-170
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HIS-130 - Women in History3 credits
This course will trace the history of women in America. It will focus on their economic, political and social roles as America moved from being an agrarian society to an industrial one. The course will also examine the historical role of women after World War I and the influence of the civil rights movement on the late 20th century women’s movement. Primary sources will be used in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
Course previously known as: HIST-425
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HIS-154 - Social Change in the 1960s3 credits
Few periods in the United States history experienced as much change and turmoil as the “Long Sixties” (1954-1975), when powerful social movements overhauled American gender norms, restructured the Democratic and Republican parties, and abolished the South’s racist “Jim Crow” regime. This course examines the movements that defined this era. We will explore the civil rights and Black Power movements; the student New Left and the antiwar movement; the woman’s and gay liberation movements; struggles for Asian American, Chicano/a, Native American, and Puerto Rican freedom; as well as the rise of conservatism. The course will feature classroom discussion on assigned readings, lectures, films, and a group research project based on interpretation of documents housed in Du Bois Library Special Collections. Throughout the semester, we will assess Sixties social movements’ ideals, strategies, and achievements, and their ongoing influence upon U.S. politics, society, and culture.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
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HIS-155 - The Immigrant City3 credits
This course will examine the role of immigrants in shaping the physical and cultural landscape of American cities. Focus will be paid to the historical development of immigrant neighborhoods within a number of major American cities including: NYC, Boston, and Los Angeles - as well as examining local cities such as Springfield and Holyoke, MA.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
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HIS-210 - Historical Urban Development3 credits
This course will explore and analyze the various factors, events, and historical trends that have helped shape cities in the United States. Students will begin by surveying the historical origins and development of cities in ancient world, through the Medieval Period, as well as the first colonial cities in the Americas. Students will also learn about and analyze historical trends in urban development such as, but not limited to: immigration and migration, industrial development, the impact of government housing policies, efforts at urban “renewal/revitalization,” and the impact of transportation innovations. While the course will focus on large metropolis such as New York, Los Angeles, or Boston, the course will also chart the development of smaller cities such as those of the former Steel Belt (currently referred to as the Rust Belt) as well as the industrial/mill cities of New England (such as Lowell, Holyoke, Worcester, and Springfield, MA). The course will culminate with an examination and analysis of current trends in urban planning and urban renewal efforts.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
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HIS-270 - Honors Independent Study3 credits
Projects for advanced individual study by special arrangement with the instructor and approval of the Department and School Chairpersons. Students are expected to demonstrate willingness and ability to work on their own with minimal assistance
Prerequisite(s): ENG-095 or ENG-098 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on the reading or writing placement tests.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
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HIT-110 - Health Office Basics3 credits
This course will provide the student with an introduction and overview of types of medical providers, day to day operations, customer service and privacy regulations that they will encounter in a health care setting. The student will have a general understanding of ethical issues and the law as they apply to operations and patient care in a health setting. Interpersonal skills in a health care setting will also be explored.
Course previously known as: MEDC-125
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HIT-120 - Introduction to Diagnostic Coding 14 credits
This course is a comprehensive study of ICD-IO-CM. It will involve an in-depth study of diagnostic coding of diseases for all the major body systems. Specifically, coding guidelines and techniques will be applied to coding scenarios.
Prerequisite(s): MED-100 ;
Corequisite(s): MEDC-101
Course previously known as: MEDC-120
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HIT-122 - Introduction to Procedural Coding3 credits
This course is a comprehensive study of CPT-4 procedural coding. Outpatient and professional coding for evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, pathology, laboratory, radiology and medicine will be emphasized. This course will also explore coding for emergency rooms, physicians’ offices, professional services at inpatient facilities and outpatient facilities.
Prerequisite(s): MED-100 ;
Course previously known as: MEDC-122
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HIT-124 - Intro to PCS2 credits
This course is a comprehensive study of ICD-10-PCS. This course will involve an in-depth, systematic study of hospital inpatient therapeutic and diagnostic procedure coding with an emphasis on specificity and current coding guideline procedures and techniques. This course will include coding practice for ICD-10-PCS procedure coding.
Prerequisite(s): MED 100
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HIT-125 - Health Information Management3 credits
This course will introduce the health information technology student to healthcare delivery systems, health information management (both human resources and financial resource management), the patient record in acute, outpatient and alternate care settings, numbering and filing systems, record storage and circulation, indexes, registers, health data collection, clinical classification systems and reimbursement. A grade of C or better is required.
Course previously known as: MEDC-140
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HIT-126 - Strategic Health Information Technology3 credits
This course will build on the introductory HIM course and cover the strategic elements of the health information management field and career. Topics will include healthcare data, ethical and legal issues in health information, electronic health record systems, information systems and project management, healthcare data management and statistics, performance and quality management and performance improvement. A grade of C or better is required.
Prerequisite(s): HIT-125 , minimum grade of C.
Course previously known as: HIIT-240
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HIT-130 - Electronic Health Record2 credits
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the impact an Electronic Health Records system has on patient care and workflow processes in a health care setting. The course will focus on providing the student with the foundational knowledge of EHR systems, a practical perspective on how an EHR system effects the health care setting and hands-on experience using an EHR product.
Course previously known as: MEDC-230
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HIT-145 - Healthcare Informatics3 credits
| This course will apply information system policies and procedures required by national health initiatives, and current laws and licensure related to health information initiatives. The application of policies and procedures of network usage, electronic health records (EHR), personal health records (PHR), public health and other administrative components are addressed. The relationship of HIPAA to IT will also be covered in this course. This course provides knowledge of how the evolution of computers has impacted the health care field with focus on electronic processing methods in the Health Information Management department. |
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Course previously known as: HIIT-142
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HIT-155 - Health Claims and Insurance2 credits
This course is designed to develop knowledge of various health insurance policies and plans. The student will become proficient in health insurance terminology and concepts. Managed care models, as well as government, state, and commercial insurance will be compared and contrasted. The course will also cover worker’s compensation, disability, and Tricare. Insurance forms and documentation for health claims reimbursement and billing will be utilized. Reimbursement calculations for DRG capitation, fee for service, risk accounts, Medicare, and Medicaid, and private insurance will be examined. The course will examine the billing process, claim adjudication, managing insurance and patient account receivable and collection activity.
Course previously known as: MEDC-219
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HIT-206 - Preparation for the CCA Exam1 credits
This course will prepare the Health Information Technology student to take the Certified Coding Assistant (CCA) examination administered by the AHIMA. This examination is required by many employers for entry-level coding positions. A review of all prerequisite material will prepare the student to successfully pass the CCA exam. The student will be introduced to the test-taking experience, the construction of the text, the content of the test, and the test in a timed environment.
Prerequisite(s): HIT-130 , HIT-260 , HIT-265 , HIT-125
Course previously known as: MEDC-206
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HIT-255 - Law & Ethics in Healthcare3 credits
This course analyzes the legal and ethical concepts in health information management. This course focuses on the study of legal and ethical principles applicable to health information, patient care and health records. Topics include: the study of law in general and the working of the American legal system, courts and legal procedures, principles of liability, ethical standards and decision making and challenges from an ethical perspective, patient record requirements, access to health information, confidentiality and informed consent, the judicial process of health information, specialized patient records, risk management and quality assurance, HIV information, and the electronic health record. Minimum grade of C is required to pass course.
Course previously known as: HIIT-244
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HIT-260 - Introduction to Revenue Cycle Management3 credits
This course focuses on advanced topics in healthcare reimbursement. The course includes an introduction to third party payers, revenue cycle management and chargemaster development and administration. It also focuses on principles of healthcare reimbursement including health insurance plans, government-sponsored healthcare programs, managed care plans, fee schedules and prospective payment systems for various healthcare settings. Compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory agencies will be included.
Prerequisite(s): HIT-120 and HIT-122 .
Course previously known as: MEDC-300
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HIT-265 - Advanced Medical Coding3 credits
This course is a continuation of ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. Students will be introduced to advanced coding procedures involving the coding of diseases and procedures from medical records.
Prerequisite(s): HIT-120
Course previously known as: MEDC-305
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HIT-266 - Field Study Internship MCBS3 credits
This internship will give the student work experience in the Health Information Technologies program. The student may gain experience as a medical coder, medical biller or a patient account
representative.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 265 . Completion of all HIT courses with a C or better.
Course previously known as: MEDC-301
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HIT-267 - Professional Practice Experience3 credits
This course will allow students to perform beginner and advanced functions of a health information management (HIM) department. Students will work in an actual on-site environment in a healthcare setting. Activities will include application of HIT coursework. The student will also learn professional skills to prepare them for employment in the HIM career field. The Professional Practice Experience is a competency based learning experience in acute, ambulatory, long-term care facilities or other healthcare related settings. Students demonstrate knowledge and skills in record content, abstracting, electronic medical record, filing, analyzing, legal aspects of records, coding and other functions. A minimum of 40 onsite hours are required. Students are also required to complete software application activities through AHIMA’s VLAB.
Corequisite(s): , , HIT-125 and HIT-145 with a minimum grade of C.
Course previously known as: HIIT-143
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HIT-269 - RHIT Exam Prep Course1 credits
This course will prepare the student to write to AHIMA national RHIT examination by strengthening key competencies learned in HIT courses. The course will cover many sample exam questions as well as practice exams.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 145 , HIT 126 , HIT 255 , HIT 130 and HIT 260 . Completion of all HIT courses with a “C” or better.
Course previously known as: HIIT-245
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HIT-277 - Directed Clinical Practice 23 credits
This course will allow students to perform advanced functions of a health information management (HIM) department. Students will work in an actual work environment in a traditional setting. Activities will include application of all HIT coursework. The student will also learn professional skills to prepare them for employment in the HIM career field. Directed Clinical Practice 2 is a competency based learning experience in acute, ambulatory or long-term care facilities. Students demonstrate knowledge and skills in legal aspects of health information processing, coding and classification systems, Tumor Registry, integration and use of computer technology in the Health Information Department, and application of principles of management and supervision.
Prerequisite(s): or HIT 122 , , , , minimum grade of C.
Course previously known as: HIIT-243
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HNR-200 - Philosophy of Science3 credits
This Honors science seminar will focus on historical trends in science, great thinkers in the world of science, and science and technology in the modern age. Supplementary sources such as the Ascent of Man, Connections, Carl Sagan and Nova may be used. An integral component of this seminar will be logic, critical thinking, analytical thinking and data collection and analysis. Students will be encouraged to become involved in their own original research projects.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: HONR-502
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HNR-206 - Invention to Market3 credits
This honors course provides direct theoretical and practical expertise in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. It will utilize the E -Team concept to promote, enhance and support innovation through the use of guest speakers, workshops,lectures, field trips, laboratory experiments,professional advice and group dynamics. E -Teams will be comprised of students from a variety of disciplines that include business and technology. Student projects, centered on real-life designs and ideas will be discussed and evaluated by the E-teams. Emphasis is given to the students’creativity and ingenuity culminating in a marketable innovation. Areas of special interest are: safety, adaptive (universal) design, comprehensive application, flexibility and environmental impact. Visits to various area businesses may also be a part of this course.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: HONR-509
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HNR-208 - Seeing Beyond Seeing3 credits
Meaningful art, in any medium, can be a life-altering experience, but developing an open mind as to what constitutes art requires practice. This course will challenge the preconceived ideas of art that we form from childhood to adulthood by pushing students to expand their own views of art, and reexamining the critical question of what art is. Through numerous field trips to local and regional museums and galleries, students will explore and investigate how they see and experience art. We will probe the social, cultural, economic, and political meanings found in art and photography, and carefully consider the important role of the contemporary artist and photographer and how they help form our pervasive visual culture today. Students will be expected to engage in philosophical and theoretical discussions during weekly seminars. Assignments will include short readings and written response papers, a midterm paper, and final research project with a public presentation component. No previous art experience is necessary.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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HNR-210 - Picturing Atrocity: Images of War & Its Aftermath3 credits
Everyone living today has experienced a world with war and photography. This course will investigate how images of war have changed the social and political narrative since the birth of photography in 1839. Students will gain a deep understanding of the visual impact that images of war have had on society through the ages, and will analyze the moral and ethical dilemmas associated with this kind of representation as it has moved from the still photograph to the moving image. We will probe the historical and cultural meanings found in images of atrocity, and the important role curators, scholars, journalists and photographers play in helping form our global worldview. Students will read the work of Susan Sontag, Ariella Azoulay, James Young, Georges Didi-Huberman, Marita Sturken, Tom Junod, among others, and will be expected to engage in philosophical and theoretical discussions during weekly seminars. Assignments will include written response papers to weekly readings, a midterm paper, and final research project with a public presentation component. Course activities will include guest speakers who are presently working in the field, trips to 9/11 Museum and Memorial in NYC and area photography exhibits, where students will explore and investigate how they see experience representations of tragedy.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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HNR-215 - The Psychology of Love3 credits
The Psychology of Love will explore, in detail, the phenomenon labeled “Love.” The student will develop an understanding of how Love motivates actions in sexuality, work, relationships, human development, and spiritually. This course will take a scholarly, yet humanistic, approach to studying how love shapes elements of psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Various theories from both historic and current leaders in the field will be examined. Learning through self-discovery and personal insight is emphasized.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Behavioral and Social Sciences requirements.
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HNR-270 - Honors Independent Study3 credits
This directed study is an independent study that a student initiates with a professor. Projects for advanced individual study by special arrangement with the instructor and approval of the Department and School Chairpersons. Students are expected to demonstrate willingness and ability to work on their own with minimal assistance.
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HNR-290 - Honors Elective3 credits
Honors Elective
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IND-102 - Introduction to Patient Care Skills2 credits
This course will employ a case based learning methodology through life sized simulation. Students will learn vital signs, sterile techniques, handling of body fluids, body mechanics, Cardio Pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, proper chart documentation, research techniques, professionalism, ethics, cultural diversity, communication skills and will explore a variety of job duties as related to health care occupations.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-101 and MAT-063 or higher level mathematics.
Corequisite(s): IND 102L
Course previously known as: HCAR-130
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IND-102L - Lab: Introduction to Patient Care Skills1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of IND 102 .
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IND-130 - Pathological Conditions3 credits
This course presents the tissue changes resulting from trauma, disease, and degenerative processes. The course acquaints the student with the orthopedic, neurological and general medical/surgical conditions encountered in treating patients.
Prerequisite(s): BIO-231 or BIO-120 ;
Course previously known as: HCAR-350
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IND-240 - Complementary Medical Therapy2 credits
A look at the history of the delivery of medicine and the medical paradigm shift from ancient natural healing systems to modern scientific medicine. Students will study the theories of a variety of complementary health modalities including Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, and Ancient Greco-Roman medical systems, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine and Homeopathy.
Course previously known as: HCAR-430
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Landscape Design and Management Technology |
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LAN-100 - Principles of Horticulture2 credits
A basic course in general horticulture, introducing the student to the fundamentals of plant growth factors including soils, insects and diseases, and plant production techniques. The lectures cover the theoretical aspects of horticulture and the laboratories are used for hands-on work with plant in the greenhouse as well as field trips to horticultural businesses that employ graduates. Two one-hour lectures, one three-hour lab.
Corequisite(s): LAN 100L
Course previously known as: LAND-120
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LAN-100L - Lab: Principles of Horticulture1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LAN 100 .
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LAN-110 - Trees in Landscape3 credits
A course dealing in tree identification and use, as related to landscape work. Important types, both native and introduced, are discussed. Limited to trees generally hardy in the New England area. Representative types are discussed during laboratory sessions. Lectures deal with general topics concerning tree use. Field trips, both on and off campus are used to view the trees discussed. Three one-hour lectures, and one three-hour lab.
Corequisite(s): LAN 110L
Course previously known as: LAND-111
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LAN-110L - Lab: Trees in Landscape1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LAN 110 .
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LAN-115 - Presentation Techniques3 credits
A course in mechanical drafting, stressing the media and techniques commonly used in the preparation of landscape plans. The use of instruments, lettering and line techniques is covered first, followed by the development of isometric and perspective drawings. Working in three-dimensions is stressed, so that the student may best visualize spatial relationships in future landscape design courses.
Course previously known as: LAND-210
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LAN-120 - Turf Management2 credits
The study and identification of turf grasses as used in the New England area. Much emphasis is placed upon the best use of types involved. Topics in the lectures include soil and fertilization requirements, drainage and irrigation, best turf types, grass and seed identification, maintenance and renovation, and disease and insect control. The laboratories are involved in soil testing, turf growing, maintenance techniques and field trips. Two hour lecture, one three-hour lab.
Corequisite(s): LAN 120L
Course previously known as: LAND-220
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LAN-120L - Lab: Turf Management1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LAN 120 .
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LAN-200 - Sustainable Landscape Practices2 credits
A course dealing with the newest technologies and current “Best Practices” for managing, installing and maintaining sustainable landscapes. Topics covered will include tree evaluation, pruning, site evaluation and plant selection, fertilization, construction protection, planting and maintenance of landscapes. Students will also be exposed to interpretation and varied uses of landscape plans.
Corequisite(s): LAN-200L
Course previously known as: LAND-320
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LAN-200L - Lab: Sustainable Landscape Practices1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LAN-200 .
Corequisite(s): LAN-200 .
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LAN-210 - Shrubs in Landscape3 credits
A continuation of LAN-110 , covering identification and use of the commonly used native and introduced shrubs and vines in this area. Emphasis placed upon the best use of the types involved. Lectures are concerned with utilization of plant features such as flowers and fruits and with effects of the environment on the plants discussed. Laboratories are used for the discussion of specific plants and field trips. Three one-hour lecture and three one-hour lab.
Corequisite(s): LAN 210L
Course previously known as: LAND-311
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LAN-210L - Lab: Shrubs in Landscape1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LAN 210 .
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LAN-220 - Landscape Design 11 credits
A course in the residential landscape design stressing basic measuring design techniques and elements. Topics covered in lecture are line, shape, form, texture, pattern color, the processes of design, the development of outdoor living areas, play areas, private gardens and the orientation of structures on the site. One one-hour lecture, two two-hour labs.
Prerequisite(s): LAN-115
Corequisite(s): LAN 220L
Course previously known as: LAND-330
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LAN-220L - Lab: Landscape Design 12 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LAN 220 .
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LAN-225 - Landscape Operations3 credits
A course dealing with the basic aspects of starting, staffing and operating a typical landscaping business through the year. Additional materials will include landscape contracts and law. Students will be concerned with operations through the seasons of the year, and with practices such as business ethics, purchasing, scheduling of work operations, and personnel issues. Three hour lectures.
Course previously known as: LAND-350
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LAN-230 - Plant Propagation2 credits
A course dealing with the procedures used in propagating and growing plant materials. Lectures deal with the theoretical aspects of growing and the laboratories are devoted to greenhouse and field work. Several field trips are taken to commercial nursery operations in the area. Two-hour lecture, one three-hour lab.
Corequisite(s): LAN 230L
Course previously known as: LAND-410
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LAN-230L - Lab: Plant Propagation1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LAN 230 .
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LAN-240 - Landscape Design 21 credits
A continuation of Landscape Design 1 stressing presentation and analysis. The areas dealt with are urban shopping and business spaces, small office buildings, schools and playgrounds, and parking areas. One one-hour lecture, two two-hour labs.
Prerequisite(s): LAN-220 ;
Corequisite(s): LAN 240L
Course previously known as: LAND-420
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LAN-240L - Lab: Landscape Design 22 credits
This course is the laboratory componet of LAN 240 .
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LAN-250 - Sustainable Pest Management2 credits
This course serves as an introduction to the study of insects, diseases, and weeds that affect the growth of ornamental plants in the New England area. Both the identification and control of the most common plant pests will be discussed. Control by cultural and biological methods, rather than the use of chemicals will be stressed, but the realistic need for chemical control and the safe use of chemicals will also be part of the course. Preparation for taking the state pesticide licensing examination will be a part of the course. Two one- hour lectures, and one three-hour lab.
Corequisite(s): LAN-250L
Course previously known as: LAND-450
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LAN-250L - Lab: Sustainable Pest Management1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LAN-250 .
Corequisite(s): LAN-250
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LAN-260 - Earth Forms and Structures3 credits
A study of the equipment, materials, and methods used in constructing earth forms and landscape features such as walls, walks, drives, fences and terraces. Considerable field work is involved, in which the students lay out and construct features as mentioned above. Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Corequisite(s): LAN 260L
Course previously known as: LAND-431
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LAN-260L - Lab: Earth Forms and Structures1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LAN 260 .
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LAN-280 - Landscape Design Internship 13-9 credits
This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study. Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
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LAN-281 - Landscape Design Co-Op 13-9 credits
This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for work experience directly related to their major field of study. Students who have completed at least 12 credits towards graduation or more and who have an overall QPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to participate in the Cooperative Education Program. Approval for participation must be obtained from the Director of Cooperative Education/Career Services and Transfer Affairs and a faculty coordinator from the academic department that the student is enrolled. Please note that participation in this course depends on being placed in a job prior the end of each registration period.
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LAN-282 - Landscape Design Co-Op 23-9 credits
This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study. Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
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LAN-283 - Landscape Design Co-Op 33-9 credits
This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study. Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
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LAN-284 - Landscape Design Co-Op 43-9 credits
This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study. Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
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LEO-110 - Intro to Optics and Photonics3 credits
In this introductory course, students will be introduced to the field of optics and photonics and the many exciting applications and career opportunities possible. Students will learn about optics, lasers, fiber optics, electro-optics and integrated photonics by drawing from the latest cutting edge applications in precision manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical device, medicine, 3D sensing, display technology, communications, astronomy and many others. Classroom lectures will be supplemented with demonstrations, hands-on activities, independent research projects, company tours, and guest speakers. The purpose of the course is to help develop a solid conceptual understanding of foundational principles of optics and photonics as well as the problem-solving and critical thinking skills needed to be successful in the field. Students will also gain an awareness of the many and varied career opportunities and pathways available in this fascinating and rapidly growing field.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-062 or MAT 078 (minimum grade C-) or placement at higher level.
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LEO-135 - Geometric Optics2 credits
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence covering basic optical theory and components. Each course consists of three one-hour lecture sessions and a three-hour lab. Geometrical optics deals with the rectilinear propagation of light and the elementary treatment of image formation, lenses, mirrors, prisms, fiber optics, ray tracing aberrations, optical system design and optical instruments. The laboratory section parallels the lectures and familiarizes the student with optical laboratory components and procedures.
Prerequisite(s): LEO 110
Corequisite(s): LEO 135L
Course previously known as: LEOT-330; LEO-130
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LEO-135L - Lab: Geometrical Optics1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LEO 135 .
Prerequisite(s): LEO-110
Corequisite(s): LEO 135
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LEO-140L - Lab: Fiber Optic Technology and Applications1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LEO 140 .
Prerequisite(s): LEO 110
Corequisite(s): LEO 140
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LEO-150 - Fundamentals of Lasers2 credits
This course consists of two hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory session. The course begins with an introduction to the atom, emission processes, and stimulated emission of radiation. Laser output characteristics and modification, materials, components and industrial laser applications is also discussed. Safety and laboratory procedures are emphasized. The lab will reinforce the theories and topics presented in the lecture.
Prerequisite(s): LEO 110
Corequisite(s): LEO 150L
Course previously known as: LEOT-322
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LEO-150L - Lab: Fundamentals of Lasers1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LEO 150 .
Prerequisite(s): LEO 110
Corequisite(s): LEO 150
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LEO-235 - Wave Optics2 credits
Three major topics are studied in this course: wave optics, properties of light and matter and the optic of transformations. The majority of the course is dedicated to wave optics and the study of diffraction and interference. In dealing with the properties of light and matter, polarization and optical boundaries are discussed. The optics of transformations deals with Fourier transform spectroscopy, transfer functions, optical data processing, and holography. Laboratory exercises will closely parallel classroom discussions and should help bridge the gap between theory and practical use of the concepts expressed. Senior standing course; Honors component available.
Prerequisite(s): LEO 110
Corequisite(s): LEO 235L . Must also take either MAT-124 or MAT-130 before or at the same time.
Course previously known as: LEOT-420
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LEO-235L - Lab: Wave Optics1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LEO 235 .
Prerequisite(s): LEO 110
Corequisite(s): LEO 235
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LEO-240 - Advanced Topics in Lasers2 credits
This course will introduce the student to advanced topics such as holography, interferometry, precision optical testing, optical computing and pattern recognition. As the field of lasers rapidly evolves, new technologies will be introduced to keep the student abreast of the state of the art in the laser industry. Guest speakers and industry tours will supplement the classroom lectures, and students will be required to pursue individual areas of interest culminating in an in-depth research paper and presentation.
Prerequisite(s): LEO 140 , LEO-150 and LEO 235
Corequisite(s): LEO 240L
Course previously known as: LEOT-452
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LEO-240L - Lab: Advanced Topics in Lasers1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LEO 240 .
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LEO-250 - Senior Project Research1 credits
In this course students will investigate key aspects of project development and management including project research, development of design specs, project scheduling using Gantt charts, preliminary design/simulation, component selection, construction considerations, prototype development, design verification & testing, and design improvement and performance monitoring. Students will use this knowledge to complete the first several stages of their capstone senior project design. Students will use the concepts presented in the beginning of the course to select, spec and order the components needed for their senior project in LEO 265 . Only students expecting to graduate in the following spring should take this course.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, permission of Instructor.
Corequisite(s): LEO 250L
Course previously known as: LEOT-365
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LEO-250L - Lab: Senior Project Research1 credits
This course is the laboratory component of LEO 250 .
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, permission of Instructor.
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LEO-260 - Industrial Laser Applications2 credits
This course deals with the applications of lasers in industry. Among the many different uses of lasers to be studied are laser welding and surface treatment, material removal, laser marking and etching, non-destructive testing, distance measurement lasers in medicine and surgery, lasers in construction, spectroscopy, communications and others. Lab included.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Course previously known as: LEOT-427
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