Courses

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PSY 470 Psychological Aspects of Athletic Performance 3 cr.
  • Offered: Contact Department
  • Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101, junior standing or instructor permission.

Study of psychological applications in the field of sports and coaching. Topics include behavioral coaching of motor skills, competition anxiety analysis and management, mental rehearsal techniques and aggression control.

Notes:

Cross-listed as ES 470. Formerly PY 470 Psychological Aspects of Athletic Performance (2 cr.).

PSY 489 Graduate Assessment for Psychology Majors 0 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter Summer
  • Graded: S/U
  • Co-requisites: Registration for graduation is required for enrollment.

All graduating students must take the psychology exam as part of the Department of Psychological Science’s outcomes assessment effort. The two hour test will be given at multiple times during each semester.

PSY 491 Psychology Internship 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact Department
  • Prerequisites: Psychology major; PSY100 or PSY101 and 16 additional PSY credits.

Practical experience under the supervision of a psychologist in a professional setting.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to 4 credits total.

PSY 495 Special Topics in Psychology 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and instructor’s permission.

The formal study of content areas of psychology that have a research or theoretical base, but that are not regularly offered as part of the curriculum.

Notes: Formerly PY 495. May be repeated if topic differs.
PSY 496 Special Topics in Psychology 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and instructor's permission.

Formal study of content areas of psychology that have a research or theoretical base but are not regularly offered as part of the curriculum.

Notes: Formerly PY 496. May be repeated if topic differs.
PSY 497 Directed Research/Directed Study 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department
  • Graded: S/U
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and department permission.

Directed individual laboratory research of current problems in psychology. This course requires regular meetings with the instructor throughout the semester.

Notes: Formerly PSY 498. May be repeated if topic differs. Does not count as repeat of PSY 498. Formerly PY 497 Directed Research/Directed Study.
PSY 498 Directed Research/Directed Study 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and department permission.

Directed individual laboratory research of current problems in psychology. This course requires regular meetings with the instructor throughout the semester.

Notes: Formerly PY 498. May be repeated if topic differs. Does not count as a repeat of PSY 497. Formerly PY 498 Directed Research/Directed Study.
RAD 109 Introduction to Radiography 2 cr.
  • Offered: Winter

An overview of the foundations of radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Topics include historical perspective, medical ethics, patient care, and radiation protection. Principles, policies, and practices of health care organizations are examined. Professional responsibilities of the radiographer are described.

RAD 261 Radiation Biology and Protection 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.

An overview of the prinicples of the interaction of radiation with living systems (molecules, cells, tissues and whole body), biological and physical factors affecting radiation responses (acute and chronic), the kinetics of cell survival and the principles of radiation protection including the responsibilities of a radiographer for patients, personnel and the public.

RAD 262 Methods of Patient Care 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.

Special consideration is focused on the basic emotional, physical and diverse cultural needs of the patient, infection control, institutional safety, surgical asepsis, vital signs and oxygen administration. This course will also include concentration of instruction for medical emergencies, specialized problems, pharmacology, drug administration, electrocardiograms and venipuncture.

RAD 263 Radiography Clinical Experience I 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.

Patient care and assessment skills, general anatomy, medical ethics, radiation protection, patient positioning terminology, and radiographic positioning principles. Each student under direct supervision will practice anatomy, positioning, and radiographic identification of the thorax, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities.

RAD 264 Radiographic Procedures I 5 cr.  (3-0-4)
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.

An introduction to basic human anatomy and radiographic positioning principles. Anatomy, positioning and radiographic identification of thorax, abdomen and upper and lower extremities with clinical lab experience and assessment to compliment didactic instruction will be completed. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images, the manipulation of radiographic equipment, radiation protection and critical thinking skills in a diverse patient population.

RAD 265 Principles of Radiation Production, Characteristics and Equipment 3 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.

The concepts of radiation production, emission and interaction with matter, radiation types and characteristics, and a base knowledge of the components, principles and operation of radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, tomographic and digital imaging equipment. Factors affecting image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed.

RAD 266 Radiography Clinical Experience II 6 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Admission to radiography program.

Designed to allow the student sequential development of anatomy, positioning and radiographic identification in the performance of the following radiographic imaging procedures: bony thorax, vertebral column, skull and contrast media applications.

RAD 267 Radiographic Procedures II 5 cr.  (3-0-4)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: RAD 264

Advancement of basic human anatomy and radiographic positioning principles to include: anatomy, positioning and radiographic identification of contrast media applications, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, vascular and mammography with clinical lab experience and assessment to compliment didactic instruction. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images, the manipulation of radiographic equipment, radiation protection and critical thinking skills in a diverse patient population.

RAD 361 Diagnostic Image Production 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Successful completion of RAD 261 through 267.

The factors that govern and influence producing and recording radiographic images. Film and electronic imaging with related equipment are emphasized. Class and clinical lab demonstrations are used to demonstrate theoretical application.

RAD 362 Sectional Imaging and Anatomy 2 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Successful competion of RAD 261 through 267.

Content provides an entry-level radiography student the relationship of CT components and their functions, the concepts of transverse radiography, image reconstruction and radiographic demonstration of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax, abdomen and extremities.

RAD 363 Radiography Clinical Experience III 4 cr.
  • Offered: Summer
  • Prerequisites: Successful completion of RAD 261 through 267.

Expansion of the concepts of teamwork, patient-oriented clinical practice, diagnostic image production and professional development.

RAD 364 Image Processing and Quality Management 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Successful completion of RAD 261 through 267.

Develop an understanding of the components and operating principles of automatic processing, basic maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, silver recovery and radiographic image artifact identification. Quality management in the imaging sciences will include theory and application of the basic quality control tests of radiographic equipment.

RAD 365 Radiographic Pathology 2 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Successful completion of RAD 261 through 267.

Content is designed to introduce theories of disease causation and pathophysiologic disorders that compromise healthy human systems. Etymology, pathophysiology, age- specific responses, clinical manifestations, the role of diagnostic imaging procedures, radiographic appearance of selected diseases and the treatment and/or management are presented.

RAD 366 Radiographic Clinical Experience IV 8 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Successful completion of RAD 261 through 267.

Designed to allow the student sequential development of anatomy, positioning, and radiographic identification in the performance of the following radiographic imaging procedures: gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary and mammographic.

RAD 367 Issues in Radiography 1 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Successful completion of RAD 261 through 267.

Content provides a comprehensive review of all radiographic courses to enhance a student's radiographic knowledge and prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist examination.

RAD 368 Radiography Clinical Practicum V 8 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Sucessful completion of RAD 261 through 267, RAD 363 and RAD 366.

Designed to allow the student sequential development of anatomy, positioning, and radiographic identification in the axial, coronal and sagittal planes.

RE 110 Introduction to Leisure, Recreation, and Outdoor Recreation 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall Winter

Introduction to leisure and recreation and the leisure service profession. Includes historical and current concepts, theories and philosophies of leisure, recreation and play as well as historical development of public and private resources for leisure, recreation, and outdoor recreation. Understanding of how outdoor recreation is an aspect of leisure; develop a personal philosophy for outdoor recreation and exploration of career opportunities.

RE 155 Outdoor Living Skills 4 cr.  (2-0-4)
  • Offered: Fall Winter

Introduction to basic outdoor living and camping skills. Major topic areas include homeostasis, rope craft, backcountry cooking, use of fires, health, hygiene, and nutrition, safety, map and compass, navigation, proper selection and use of equipment, shelters, environmental awareness, and Leave No Trace ethics. The course will require a minimum of one overnight field experience.