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POLITICAL SCIENCE
1234A study of the
origin, structure and function of the United States Government. Special
attention will be given to basic concepts, political beliefs, political processes,
and the Constitution and its features.
A variety of course
offerings providing the opportunity for the student to study designated topics and
develop skills in political thought and process. Class 1 to 3 hours.
Offered when warranted by student interest.
This course is an
interdisciplinary, multicultural course that introduces Bacone students to historical,
social scientific, and behavioral scientific theories and methods.
Modernization theory emerged after World War II to explain changing Third World
economies, governments, institutions, and behavior. The theory has been
successfully adapted to historical inquiry, and is a useful tool to examine the
impact of science, technology, and industrialization on traditional societies.
The course examines the modernizing changes on the United States and Europe and
the impact of modernization on traditional societies and developing countries
in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Students will select a country, tradition,
or institution to study at length seeking to discover the impact of
modernization in the past as well as today. Student inquiry will result in a
research paper and class presentation. This course fulfills the General
Education requirement for Political Science. Prerequisite:
None.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
This course is an orientation
to the teaching profession, the teacher education program, and the first step
towards admittance into teacher education. Candidates will develop a
personal philosophy of education and begin the development of a professional
portfolio. Course includes 5 hours of field observation. This
course is for students who have taken CLE 1103. Prerequisite: None.
This course is an orientation
to Bacone College facilities, campus protocol, available services, and teaching
as a career. Topics will include
personal growth and adjustment, development of effective study behaviors,
Bacone’s teacher education program, and an overview of today’s students and
educators. Candidates will take the
Learning Styles Inventory (LSI/PEPS) and initiate first steps towards
admittance into teacher education. Course includes 5 hours of field observation. This course is for students who have NOT take CLE 1103. Prerequisite: None.
This course provides
students with knowledge of current technology available for use in the
classroom and with strategies for integrating technology across the curriculum,
regardless of teaching field. Special attention will be given to
word-processing, grades and record keeping for teachers, software evaluation,
power point, web page design, Internet protocol and Internet searching as it
applies to educational research. Prerequisite: PED 1002 or PED
1003.
This course introduces
the teacher candidate to the law and its application and interpretation as it
applies to teachers, students, schools, and education. Cross-listed with
HPE 2203. Prerequisite: PED 1002 or PED 1003.
This course is a study
of the human development from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is
placed upon the developmental phases of children and adolescents and the
interrelationships among various aspects of development physical, cognitive,
emotional, social, and spiritual and emphasizing the many factors influencing
development
This course examines
teaching as a profession and views education from sociological, organizational,
historical, philosophical, and program development perspectives. In
addition to regular course assignments, teacher candidates will work with the
Director of Admission to Teacher Education to fulfill requirements for
admission into Bacone’s School of Education. Twenty (20) hours of field
experience are required. Prerequisite: PED 1002 or PED
1003 and SOE advisor approval.
This course provides an
overview of the historical and current research and theories of effective
teaching and meaningful learning in education. Prerequisite: PED
1002 or PED 1003, and PED 2603 or ECH 2103.
This course introduces
the major goals, principles, and concepts of multicultural education with emphasis
on clarifying key concepts and terminology, discovering multiple perspectives
in culture and history, understanding cultural and individual differences in
teaching and learning, and becoming a multicultural teacher.
Prerequisite: PED 1002 or PED 1003.
This course is a
general introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their
education. Emphasis will be placed on classroom practices, as well as the
psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and
giftedness. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and 2.5
CGPA.
This course focuses on how
to crate a learning environment in the classroom that encourages positive
social interaction, self-motivation, and active engagement in meaningful and
purposeful learning. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
and 2.5 CGPA.
This seminar course
focuses on topics relevant to professional growth for teacher candidates during
their student teaching semester. Prerequisite: Admission to Student
Teaching and 2.5 CGPA.
PSYCHOLOGY
An introductory course
designed to develop an understanding of the basic principles underlying human
behavior. The subject matter, methods, and techniques of scientific
psychology are presented. Emphasis is placed on heredity, environment
abilities, learning, remembering, perception, observation, thinking,
motivation, emotions and the basis of personality formation and
development.
Studied from the viewpoint
of personal needs, social relationships, individual differences and
characteristics of satisfactory adjustment. Factors involved in social
vocations, school, family and marriage adjustment will be analyzed and
considered. Class 3 hours.
To present a general
survey of child growth and development solidly based on psychological and
social theories and instructive in the practical aspects of child
development. The study of children, birth-8 years, and their relationship
with others, with emphasis on meeting fundamental needs in daily living.
Specific areas to be covered are: physical, biological, social, emotional,
cognitive, and spiritual.
Lifelong Learning,
which comes at the end of the degree program, gives students an opportunity to
celebrate and demonstrate their achievement and application of knowledge in a
personal learning.
A study of the
developmental processes from conception to death with emphasis on the social,
emotional, and cognitive changes that occur throughout the life-span.
Significant research and theory and their application will be reviewed.
Prerequisite: PSY1113.
A combined
instructional and experiential based course focusing on the dynamics of
guidance, counseling, and therapy groups and the methods and techniques
involved in leading such groups.
Designed to encourage
the student to develop greater self-awareness culminating in sensitivity to
others (individual and society) and their needs. The teaching method used
in the classroom will necessitate active student participation in a group
setting.
A variety of course
offerings providing the opportunity for the student to study designated topics and
problems in psychology while developing elementary skills in research and human
relations. Offered when warranted by student interest.
This course focuses on the
understanding of human sexuality from behavioral, cultural, and psychological
perspectives. The course will include anatomy, physiology, and sexual
behaviors with an emphasis on healthy sexual adjustment throughout the human
life-span.
A study of the needs of
culturally diverse children, the factors of influence that characterize the
child’s environment and an intensive examination of realistic approaches by parents,
school, and community to aid one in reaching individual maximal potential in
America’s highly urbanized technological society.
This course will: provide
accurate, up-to-date, and factual information about drugs and alcohol; provide
experiential art activities that will aid in gaining coping strengths that may
include: communication, decision making, refusal, problem solving, and critical
thinking; use the art therapy process to gain a better understanding of oneself
as well as family dynamics and the various cultures; explore transference and
counter transference in the treatment of alcoholism utilizing art
therapy.
This course is a study
of the human development from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is
placed upon the developmental phases of children and adolescents and the interrelationships
among various aspects of development physical, cognitive, emotional, social,
and spiritual and emphasizing the many factors influencing development.
RADIOGRAPHY
This course will focus on the language of medicine with special emphasis on terms unique to radiography. Students will study words and combining forms using prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Students will also learn to interpret abbreviations commonly used in medicine. Prerequisite: Admission to Radiography Program.
This course will introduce the student to the profession of Radiography. It covers many basic subjects that are building blocks for the rest of the program. These subjects include: medical terminology, history of medicine, medical ethics and law, patient care, chain of command, and policies (in the college, clinics, and radiography departments), radiography modalities, professional organizations. Many of these subjects will be expanded upon in future radiography classes. Prerequisite: Admission to Radiography Program.
Introduction to the field of Radiography. Course gives an overview of clinical application of the field. Lab: 6 hours. Summer semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography program.
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.
This course will provide the Radiography student with a solid foundation in basic positioning, anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Imaging machinery will be introduced, along with supplemental equipment. Positioning terminology and contrast media will also be covered. The student should have a basic understanding of normal and abnormal variation of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. This course also includes an introduction to quality assurance and quality control as well as radiographic technique. Class 3 hours. Lab 3 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to Radiography Program.
This course is designed to provide remedial clinical training to prepare the student for re-entry into the program. It also serves the purpose of remedial training for the radiography student that is demonstrating below average skills. This course if for first year students only.
This course is designed to provide critical thinking exercises. A general overview of critical thinking and the application will be provided. This course is for first year students only.
This course is a practical application course of basic skills and knowledge acquired in the didactic portion of the radiography program. Special emphasis is placed on routine radiographic examinations and fluoroscopy as well as the application of technique and radiograph analysis. Lab 16 hours. Prerequisite: RAD1111.
This course is a continuation of RAD1114 and is designed to provide the knowledge necessary to perform advanced radiographic examinations. This knowledge shall include: equipment manipulation, basic and special structural positioning, radiographic anatomy of the structure being imaged, utilization of contrast media, introduction to special procedures, and radiographic film critique. Medical ethics, medical law, patient care, and professionalism will also be discussed. Class 3 hours. Lab 3 hours. Prerequisite: RAD1114.
This is a continuation of the skills acquired in the clinical setting in RAD1222. Practicing advanced positioning skills in conjunction with RAD1224 is emphasized as well as application of technique and radiograph analysis. Lab 16 hours. Prerequisite: RAD1222.
Ionizing radiation can cause alterations of human cells. This course will address the beneficial and destructive potential of ionizing radiation. It will provide information necessary for the student to employ effective methods to limit or eliminate those hazards to the patient, general public, and him/herself. It will provide a general overview of radiobiology to provide the student with an awareness of the effects of ionizing radiation on biologic systems. Prerequisite: RAD1322.
This course is designed to provide remedial clinical training to prepare the student for re-entry into the program. It also serves the purpose of remedial training for the radiography student that is demonstrating below average skills. This course if for Second year students only.
This course is designed to present medical issues in the format of film. Students will review movies that have health related issues involvement. Each student will present a discussion topic and paper that analyzes each film reviewed. Second year students only.
This course will provide the student with fundamental concepts of radiation physics. Emphasis is placed in the following areas: atomic structure, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, electromagnetic radiation, structure of the x-ray machine, x-ray production and emission, photon/matter interactions, introduction to utilization of computers in medicine. Prerequisite: RAD1322.
This course is a continuation of RAD2113 and will integrate principles relevant to image construction. It will focus in on the following areas: image production, computer application in radiography, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, image intensification, tomography, special vascular procedures, and sonography. The student will perform experiments and present case studies in an effort to demonstrate integration of said principles. Prerequisite: RAD2113.
A practice of advanced skills as covered in RAD1224. This course is also a continuation of skills acquired in RAD1332. This course will provide the student with the opportunity to practice methods of application of routine and special technical factors and radiograph analysis. Lab 24 hours. Summer semester. Prerequisite: RAD1332.
This course is designed to prepare the radiography students or other registry-eligible individuals to take the National Registry Exam in Radiography (ARRT). When used in conjunction with the required textbook and references available, this course can help students assess their knowledge and understanding and identify any deficient areas. This course may be taken during the last 16-week semester of the Radiography Program by students who are registry eligible. The student will also be given instruction and guidance on how to prepare for the job market. Class discussion and activities will focus on professionalism.
This course will acquaint the student with methods for application of routine and special technical factors available to radiographers in order to create diagnostic radiographs. The student will understand how technique can significantly affect image quality. Radiation physics, radiation protection, and quality assurance are interlaced with the principles of radiographic exposure. The student will understand what technical factors can safely be used. Prerequisite: RAD1114.
This course is a continuation of RAD 1224 with the inclusion of Computed tomography anatomy and general positioning, trauma radiography and pediatric radiography. Class 3 hours Lab 1 hour. Prerequisite: RAD 1224.
Clinical practice in continuation of RAD2143
with emphasis on specialized positioning. Lab 24 hours. Prerequisite:
RAD2152.
This course will attempt to focus on areas in which the student may have deficiencies. Each student will demonstrate didactic competency through computerized testing. Each of the 5 areas of the national registry must be passed with an 85% or better. The students must also achieve a minimum of 85% on at least 3 different “mock” registry exams.
This course will present biomedical issues in relation to beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy and justice. Topics such as organ transplantation, euthanasia, stem cell research, etc. will be examined. Students will present discussion topics, written and verbal presentations over the pro's and con's of each issue. Second year students only.
This course is a continuation of RAD1212. The emphasis is on various accessory devices that may affect radiograph production. Upon completion of this class the student should be able to construct a technique chart. Prerequisite: RAD 2212.
This course is a continuation of skills practice in previous clinical rotations. Special attention will be given to areas where the student may have deficiencies or, if none, then special attention will be given to the student’s special interest area. Lab 16 hours. Prerequisite: RAD2253.
This course is a study of diseases, their relationship to radiographic imaging, and how they may affect radiographic technique, positioning, and patient care delivery. Prerequisite: RAD1212 & RAD1332.
READING
Students
improve their reading skills by focusing on the improvement of basic reading
skills in comprehension, word attack skills and vocabulary through a variety of
instructional materials and strategies. This course is required of all students scoring at or below a 13 on the
ACT. Students are retested during the
first week of class to double-check reading level competency. Achievement of at least an 8.0 reading level
is mandatory for students to pass the course. This course carries no credit toward graduation.
Students
improve their reading skills by focusing on the improvement of receptive
language skills by focusing on the improvement of reading skills in comprehension,
word attack, vocabulary and reading skills that require more than literal
reading. This course is required of all
students scoring between 14 and 18 on the ACT. Students are retested during the first week of class to double-check
reading level competency. Achievement
of at least a 10.5 reading level is mandatory for students to pass the
course. This course carries no credit
toward graduation.
Students
improve their reading skills by focusing on the improvement of receptive and
expressive language skills by focusing on reading skills necessary to
understand symbolic, figurative and inferential levels of reading. Critical thinking and conclusion drawing are
emphasized. This course is required of
all students scoring 19 or 20 on the ACT. Students are retested during the first week of class to double-check
reading level competency. Achievement
of at least a 12.5 reading level is mandatory for students to pass the course.
This course examines
the role and use of children’s literature and technology in the development of
literacy skills in the kindergarten-elementary classroom. Emphasis is
given to creating a learning environment which supports the literacy process
and includes learning centers and the use of quality children’s books in
literacy development. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
and 2.5 CGPA
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