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BIOLOGY
An introductory laboratory course, covering main principles and concepts of biology. (Not open to students with credit in Botany or Zoology). Lecture and lab. BACONE CORE [If student transfers in a course that has General Biology as a prerequisite, this General Biology requirement is waived; or if the student’s ACT sub-score in Science is 24 or higher, this General Biology requirement is waived. Effective for new students beginning in Fall 2006.]
General Botany is a study of the plant kingdom, focusing on structural and functional aspects. The course emphasizes an ecological approach, considering the interrelationships among processes and the influence of environmental factors on these processes.
This course covers the range of biology taking place at the cellular level, including cell structure and function, energy transformations, molecular genetics and evolutionary processes.
This course covers the range of biology at the organismal level, including plant and animal diversity, plant and animal physiology, ecology, and animal behavior. Lecture and lab.
Biological Psychology focuses on the major anatomical and physiological components of the brain and nervous system. These include the anatomy of the nervous system, nerve conduction, muscle control and function, and the senses. The psychological component will include topics such as the mind-body problem, the development of language and learning, sexual behavior, alcoholism, somatoform disorders, anxiety, aggressive behavior, recovery from brain damage, depression, and schizophrenia. The course provides an excellent preparation for more advanced biology and psychology courses.
This course emphasizes the interrelatedness of nature's organisms and their living and nonliving environments. Some laboratory and fieldwork may be required. Prerequisites: BIO1114, or BIO1224, or BIO1234, GPS1114, or permission of the instructor.
This course includes a focus on understanding of the fundamentals of nutrition and how these fundamentals relate to promotion and maintenance of optimal health. Food needs of various age levels are addressed beginning with the pre-natal period through the life cycle. Dietary consideration of psychological, sociological, cultural, religious and economic influences is recognized. Also, the practical application of current principles of nutrition and diet therapy in the prevention and treatment of nutrition related illness is emphasized.
Anatomy and Physiology I & II is a two-semester course sequence that offers a comprehensive study of normal human anatomy and physiology at the cell, tissue, and organ system levels of organization. Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body and physiology is the study of the functions of the body. The first semester A&P I topics will include introduction to anatomical terminology, chemistry, cell metabolism, tissues and the integument, skeletal, nervous and endocrine body systems. Methods of presentation will include lecture, class discussion, multimedia and laboratory exercises. Labs will account for about 30% of the course grade.
A study of the physiological functions of human organ systems. Prerequisites: Human Biology
This course is designed to furnish a general knowledge of the fundamentals underlying animal life and its relation to human life.
The course provides practical and applicable information regarding microbic diseases, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections and diseases caused by animal parasites.
BUSINESS
Communications practices in business. Communication skills will be improved through solution of practical business writing problems. Prerequisite: ENG1113.
Practical application of the principles of mathematics to the various phases of business. Prerequisite: ACT Math score of 14 or equivalent.
The law of contracts, agency, partnerships, and corporations.
This course provides the knowledge of theory and practice in international business. The subject matter will help to lay the foundation for a better understanding global business. Prerequisite: MGT2223, MKT2283, and ECN2113
Business operations in multicultural environment. Relationships between the business process and social attitudes, values, ideologies, and customs with special emphasis on Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Prerequisite: BUS3113.
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the concepts and techniques of differential and integral calculus from a practical perspective placing a primary emphasis on applying the concepts and techniques of the calculus to problems in business and economics.
The law of property, sales, secured transactions, commercial paper, trusts, wills, insurance and property. Prerequisite: BUS2143.
Integration of the decision-making processes involved in each of the major functional areas of business. Senior capstone classification. Enrollment is restricted to senior business majors or with the consent of instructor.
CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY
This course will introduce the student to the Cardiology Technology profession. It covers basic subjects that are building blocks for the rest of the program. These subjects include history of Cardiology Technology services; applied anatomy/physiology of the cardiovascular system concepts; skills and procedures required in Cardiology Technology; medical ethics and law; patient care; medical terminology/medical records; administrative skills, policies and chain of command at the cardiology department/clinics; related allied health modalities and professional organizations. Prerequisite: Admission to Cardiovascular Technology Program.
This course will emphasize basic principles of patient care that the Cardiovascular Technologist will need in order to assist more skillfully with Cardiovascular Technology examinations and the administration of medication. The focus is on meeting the human needs of the patient, particularly safety needs, during the time that the patient is under the care of the Cardiovascular Technologist. Prerequisite: Admission to Cardiovascular Technology Program.
This course provides a detailed/intensive study of the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and associated organs. The course, first lays a firm foundation and then provides the student with an in-depth study of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Special emphasis is given to understanding the in-situ orientation and spatial relationships between external and internal thoracic structures. Students are required to review cardiovascular anatomy and physiology information in their textbook (or review packets provided by the instructor) before lectures.
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of ultrasound production (the piezoelectric effect), ultrasound physics and echocardiography. Students learn the use of echocardiograms in the evaluation of cardiac chamber size, wall thickness, wall motion, valve configuration and motion and proximal great vessels. Ultrasound enables anatomic relationships to be determined and information regarding cardiac functions can be derived. The course combines lectures with laboratory demonstrations and simulations. Students are required to review cardiovascular anatomy and physiology information in their textbook (and/or review packets provided by the instructor) before lectures. Prerequisite: CVT 1112.
This course offers the student clinical education rotation experiences at affiliated clinical sites. Students are expected to observe Echocardiograms, Vascular Ultrasound Examinations, EKG's, Holter Monitors, patient care and patient assessment methods. Prerequisite: CVT 1112 and 2212.
A course that focuses on the fundamental principles and practices of Echocardiography. The utilization of M-mode, Doppler, Color Flow Doppler and Contrast Agents to obtain a diagnostic Echocardiogram will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CVT 1112 and admission into CVT Program.
This course will educate the student in the areas of Cardiac Disease Processes such as Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathies, Cardiac Tumors/Masses, Pericardial Disease, Diseases of the Aorta and Congenital Heart Disease. This course will offer students the didactic material needed to perform Stress Echocardiograms, Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Contrast Echocardiograms and Pediatric Echocardiograms. Other imaging modalities such as Cardiac Catherization, Cardiac CT and Nuclear Medicine Heart Evaluation Techniques will be introduced. Prerequisite: CVT 2314.
This course is designed to give the student the opportunity to develop professional growth through professional involvement and conducting research directly related to Cardiovascular Technology. Prerequisites: CVT 2233, CVT 2323 and Sophomore standing.
This course offers the student clinical education rotations and experiences at affiliated clinical sites. Students are expected to learn and demonstrate (under the supervision/direction of a qualified technician)basic echocardiography/vascular examination scanning planes. This will be the initial requirement to build upon. At the end of the semester, the student should be able to demonstrate the initial 11 competencies. Prerequisite: CVT 2313.
The gross anatomy of venous and arterial systems of the upper and lower limbs, abdomen and extra-cranial head and neck is reviewed, and pathologic processes are discussed in detail. The course will provide an understanding of hemodynamic flow concepts and sonographic scanning techniques and protocols. Prerequisite: CVT 1112.
This course will further educate the student in the Advanced Ultrasound Physics Concepts, including Digital Signal and Image Processing, Image Quality, Image Artifacts, Hemo-dynamics, Doppler Physics Instrumentation, M-Mode Scanning, Contrast Agents, Image-Recording Devices and Picture Archiving. The course will also provide the student with knowledge regarding the Biological Effects of Ultrasound, Clinical Safety, Performance Testing and Quality Control of Echocardiography/Vascular Laboratories. Prerequisite: CVT 2233.
In Clinical III, students are expected to learn and demonstrate (under the supervision/direction of a qualified technician) the use of M-mode, Color Flow Doppler, Spectral Doppler Flow techniques for an Echocardiography examination. Carotid Doppler and Leg/Arm Doppler studies are also expected. At the end of the Clinical II, the student should be able to demonstrate the 11 continuing competencies and the 5 initial competencies. Prerequisite: CVT 2413.
This course offers the student clinical education rotations and experiences at affiliated clinical sites. Students are expected to learn and demonstrate (under the supervision/direction of a qualified technician) assessments of varying Valvular Heart Disease and Ejection Fractions with wall motion scoring. At the end of the Clinical IV, the student should be able to demonstrate the 16 continuing competencies and the 9 initial competencies. Prerequisite: CVT 2513.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
An introductory medical terminology and pharmacology course emphasizing the basic principles and concepts needed to understand medical procedures and services.
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of medical records with particular regard to the proper coding of medical services.
This mid-level course is designed to identify the procedures and services performed by medical professionals and translate these services and procedures into alphanumeric codes. The students will review diseases of body systems and the procedures appropriate to diseases of these systems, and will translate the medical procedures into alphanumeric codes.
CHEMISTRY
This course serves as an introductory study of chemistry. Topics include measurements, elements, the Periodic Table, chemical notation, chemical equations, stoichiometry, electronic structure of atoms, bonding, solutions, and basic acid-base chemistry. BACONE CORE
COLLEGE LEARNING ENRICHMENT
Freshman Seminar has two (2) purposes: (a) to improve student performance and retention and (b) to provide students with an extensive introduction to the purposes of higher education in general and to the expectations, demands, and resources of Bacone College in particular. Required of all full-time entering freshmen in the college and transfer students with fewer than thirty (30) college hours. All students will be required to take the Learning Styles Inventory (LSI/PEPS) with all students receiving a homework prescription. Each instructor will receive a Learning Styles classroom profile. The course includes orientation to college facilities, campus protocol, policies, services, service learning, socialization, personal growth and adjustment, study behavior, academic and career development. Extra credit will be given for Bacone Hour attendance. BACONE CORE
COMMUNICATIONS
Students focus on the forms, elements, and function of the oral communication process, its effects upon personal development and interactions with others. This course does not substitute for SPC1713 in the core curriculum.
This course stresses the fundamentals of oral reading. Students practice exercises and present readings to improve personal diction, vocal variety, and develop a discriminating “listening ear.” Excellent for any student whose major field is concerned with the spoken word. Recommended for students with strong regional dialects and for international students wishing to improve their grasp of spoken English. CROSS-LISTED as THE2113.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
This course involves basic computer hardware and software concepts, computer terminology, problem solving and program development concepts, with emphasis on problem definition and systems development, introduction to a general purpose programming language and hands-on experience using application software systems.
The “C” programming language is presented with emphasis on applications as a portable, “mid-level” language. The students will develop several programs utilizing the important features of “C” such as functions, structures, pointer, recursion and bit-operations. Student should have a working knowledge of the operations system in which they will be interacting. Prerequisite: CMP2223.
This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the design, construction and publication of web pages. Current standard HTML is utilized in this course. No Prerequisite.
This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the evolution, development and utilization of the Internet. Pertinent areas of discussion included in the course are LANs, Wans, TCP/IP, connectivity methods, FTP, WWW, Web browsers, and Web Pages. No Prerequisite.
A hands-on lab involved in the development and maintenance of the Bacone College websites. Combines technical skills including the use of web pate development tools and the development of graphics with personal skills including relationship building with subject matter experts and with clients. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor required for enrollment. Prerequisite: CMP 2443.
Programming techniques object-oriented programming, including data abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism, and dynamic object creation. Emphasis will be placed on the reusability of objects and focus on object concepts as they deal with future program maintenance. Prerequisite: CMP2373.
An introduction to the Java language is used to develop highly portable applications and applets. Topics will include data objects, exceptions, threads, and the Abstract Windows Toolkit. Prerequisite: CMP2443 & CMP2553.
This course involves advanced programming techniques and concepts using the “C” programming language. Topics will include algorithm analysis and design, memory management, software engineering concepts and standard data structures including linked lists and binary trees. Prerequisite: CMP3383.
COUNSELOR TRAINING IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE
This course will acquaint the student with skills and techniques related to basic counseling theories and treatment modalities generally and specifically in drug and alcohol counseling. This is an experiential course, linking on-the-job clinical experiences with academic based knowledge. Students will be required to work in a clinical setting seeing clients and performing individual and group counseling, diagnosis and assessment, treatment planning, and other basic core functions involved in the counseling process. 300 hours of approved supervised experience will be required. In addition, students are required to participate in a regularly scheduled practicum seminar where in-depth supervision of cases will be ongoing. Prerequisite: Approval of Program Director.
This is a foundation course for the Alcohol and Drug Certification Program. It surveys the field and introduces the range of information essential to alcohol and drug counseling.
This course examines the systemic components of chemically dependent family systems and focuses on their assessment and treatment.
This alcohol and drug counseling course covers various aspects involved in diagnosing, assessing, and treating alcohol and drug abuse and dependency. Various aspects of becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor are discussed as are current issues in the profession. Intervention is discussed but is not a primary part of the class.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES
An overview and examination of the American system of criminal justice, including the system's composition, operations and its problems.
History, pharmacology, health consequences and crime-related aspects of mind-affecting drugs. Emphasis on the effects of criminal behavior, the legal responses to the problem and the treatment and prevention of abuse.
An examination of juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice, including legal and social history, definition and explanation of delinquency and assessment of delinquency prevention programs. Philosophical, legal and procedural principles will be applied to problems and cases of juvenile justice. Prerequisite: CJS 1103.
An examination of the jurisdictions, policies, constitutional legalities, and procedures of the courts in the administration of criminal justice. Prerequisite: CJS 1103.
Survey of criminal law, including development of substantive criminal law. Examination of judicial opinions related to the criminal justice process. Prerequisite: CJS1103.
This course is designed to familiarize students with correctional alternatives as they currently exist. Controversies and emerging trends in corrections will be considered. Prerequisite: CJS1103.
Role of forensic science in criminal justice. Major issues, legal aspects, research problems and practices. Techniques of crime scene search, including the collection and preservation of physical evidence, class and individual scientific tests, rules of evidence governing admissibility of physical evidence and expert testimony. Prerequisite: CJS 1103
Survey of law enforcement, its history, police practices, functions, and related issues and concepts of contemporary police. Prerequisite: CJS1103.
The study of the origins of criminal behavior from a multidisciplinary approach (biological, psychological, sociological, criminological), addressing major theories and research. Examines behaviors in light of theories and classification concepts. Prerequisites: CJS 1103, SOC 1113 and PSY 1113.
An analysis of organized and white-collar crime problems in America. Topics will include prevalence, investigative techniques, causes and effects, and both social and criminological responses to counter its dominance in American society. Prerequisite: CJS 1103.
Field Placement in a criminal justice organization/agency for observation, participation and study. Interns work with designated agency personnel and receive an overview of agency functions. Students that elect to participate in the STOP program will get a hands-on approach to campus safety and security.
This course is designed to explore justice, law, and civic life from historical, comparative, social science, and contemporary perspectives. The course will introduce students to the broad foundation of interdisciplinary knowledge illustrating the importance, functions, and effects of law and justice. The course will illustrate the principles of justice through contemporary issues and it will focus on what individuals can do to pursue justice in society. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course is designed to explore criminal justice and related issues in greater depth in a formal academic setting than is possible in other structured courses offered in justice studies. It may be repeated with different topics to a maximum of nine hours credit. Topics may include leadership in emergency preparedness, domestic violence, strategies for peacekeeping in a diverse society, ethics in criminal justice, computer crime, identity theft, terrorism, criminal profiling, criminal gangs, women and crime, etc.
Examines the unique sovereignty status of American Indians and the legal relationship between the tribes and the United States government. Prerequisite: CJS 2313
Scientific methods in criminal justice research. Design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, ethical concerns and the evaluation of the process and outcomes of programs. Prerequisite: CJS 2653
A socio-historical analysis of the effects of race, ethnicity and gender on legitimate social opportunities, criminal behavior, victimization and differential judicial processing. Prerequisite: CJS 1103.
Crime and the American criminal justice system from the colonial period to the mid-20th century. Crime and criminal justice systems in other countries will be analyzed and compared to the current U.S. Criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CJS 1103.
This course will examine the origins of criminal investigation and trace its development to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the scientific method and the interrelationship of criminal investigators with criminalistics. The recognition, documentation and collection of physical evidence will be the major areas of concentration for this course. The course will also examine and analyze the fundamentals of criminal investigation, duties and responsibilities of the detective, interviewing, interrogation and information-gathering skills, crime scene analysis, collection, preservation and testing of evidence, surveillance and undercover work, raid and sting operations, use of technology, scientific aids, sources of information and case preparation. Prerequisite: CJS 1103
Crime victims will be analyzed through the utilization of theory and the criminal justice systems' treatment and management of victims. Includes expanded coverage of restorative justice, the role of the victims in crimes, their decisions to report crimes and help prosecute offenders and victim assistance. Special focus on family and sexual violence. Prerequisite: CJS 1103, SOC 1113 and PSY 1113.
A study of intervention strategies utilized to cope with psychosocial human interaction problems in the criminal justice system. Crisis management, conflict resolution and mediation practices will be examined and explored. Prerequisite: CJS 2413 and CJS 2613.
Theoretical basis, current methodology and operational understanding of court counselors, citizen action, probation and parole, half-way houses, work-release, drug abuse treatment, detention, reception and diagnostic centers, death penalty issues, as well as the legal aspects of corrections. Prerequisite: CJS 2413
An introduction to the scientific study of criminals' thoughts and behavior patterns. Special focus on case studies of serial murders and sex offenders, including extensive coverage of the sociopath and other high profile offenders. Prerequisite: CJS 1103, SOC 2113 and PSY 1113.
A comprehensive analysis of legal, ethical and practical issues involving forensic techniques in the field, the crime laboratory and the impact of scientific evidence on the justice system. Techniques and process in analysis of physical evidence, including spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy, as well as the analysis of trace evidence: hairs and fibers, paints, explosives, glass and soil. Prerequisite: CJS 2513.
Community policing philosophy, applications, issues and contemporary research. Community policing models. Prerequisite: CJS 2613.
An analysis of traditional and contemporary issues and problems existing in the community. Topics represent a wide variety of concerns, including corruption, use of deadly force, and the utilization of law enforcement to combat terrorism and computer crime. Prerequisite: CJS2613.
Criminal Justice Administration has been designed to assist the student in understanding the operation and administration of criminal justice organizations. Aspects of organizational theory will be examined to enable the student to better understand the on-the-job experiences of their subsequent professional practice placement, their current criminal justice position, or their future criminal justice career. Ethical Dilemmas, as well as multicultural issues in the administration of justice, will be explored. CAPSTONE COURSE. Students will have the opportunity to apply, in an integrative fashion, knowledge and skills acquired in their previous criminal justice courses.
Field placement in an approved criminal justice related agency. Interns work with designated agency personnel and receive an overview of agency functions, as well as an integration of theory and practice. Senior classification with a 2.40 cumulative GPA restriction. For Criminal Justice Majors only.
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
This course will give the students an understanding of the various meanings and origins of medical works, prefixes, suffixes, and diagnostic and symptomatic vocabulary. It will also cover medical abbreviations.
This course is an introduction to concepts of ultrasonography and related techniques. Presentation of history and development of US. Discussion of legal and ethical issues specific to the field. There will be an introduction to equipment and basic fundamental principles for use and maintenance. Program specifics include sonographer-patient interaction, sonographer-physician interaction, reporting and safety issues. Prerequisite: admission to program 2 lecture hours 1 hour lab
This course is an introduction of the physics of acoustics and sonographic instrumentation. Ultrasonic waves, propagation, detection and interaction with tissue will be discussed. Prerequisite: admission to program 2 lecture hours
This course consists of supervised clinical training in a health care facility. Students will observe, assist or perform a diverse set of imaging procedures. Adherence to all clinical and hospital policies is expected. Student should be focused on clinical skills, patient care and professionalism. 256 total contact hours Ratio of clinical contact hrs. to course credit hrs. is 8:1
This course will emphasize basic principles of patient care that the radiographer will need in order to assist more skillfully with radiographic examinations and the administration of medication. The focus is on meeting the human needs of the patient, particularly safety needs, during the time that the patient is under the care of the radiographer. Prerequisite: Admission to Radiography Program.
The basic principles of pathology, specific to sonography are considered. Disease processes and their effect on tissues and the body systems in general will be discussed.
Course is a continuation of Clinical I. Clinical skills knowledge base will be broadened and reinforced. Students will assist or perform a diverse set of imaging procedures. 128 total contact hours Ratio of clinical contact hrs. to course credit hrs. is 16:1
Course is a continuation of Clinical II. Clinical skills knowledge base will continue to broaden and be reinforced. Student will assist or perform a diverse set of imaging procedures. 384 total contact hours Ratio of clinical contact hrs. to course credit hrs. is 8:1
This course will give the student knowledge and an understanding of normal sonographic appearance and anatomy of the abdominal structures. Scanning protocols and pathologic condition seen in sonographic procedures are covered. This course will cover the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, biliary tract, spleen, urinary tract, adrenal glands, abdominal wall, retro peritoneal cavity, abdominal vessels, and intestines. 2 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This course will consist of discussion of public health concerns of ultrasound/tissue interactions. Specific interactions and damage causing factors will be discussed. Methods of protection will be discussed.
The sonographic appearance and anatomy of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, the male and female breast, the male scrotum and its contents, and various joints and tendons will be covered in this course. The increasing role of sonography in the areas of breast imaging and musculo-skeletal imaging will be emphasized. Scanning protocols and common pathologic conditions will be discussed. 2 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This course provides the students with knowledge for the understanding of the physical concepts of diagnostic ultrasound including definition of sound, sources of sound, wave motion, frequency, and wavelength of sound. Also covers the interactive characteristics of refraction, reflection, scattering, absorption, and attenuation, transducer construction and types, machine instrumentation, Doppler physics, and color flow Doppler imaging.
This course will cover the normal anatomy and sonographic appearance of the pregnant and non-pregnant uterus, ovaries, placenta, and fetus at all stages of pregnancy. Transabdominal and transvaginal imaging will be discussed. Dating and clinical stages of pregnancy, complications, and possible pathologies will also be covered. The |
