REA 0001 READING TECHNIQUES I 4 credits

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test. Corequisite: REA 0001L. A college preparatory reading course designed to develop basic vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and study skills. Three class hours and two lab hours for a total of five hours weekly are required. (Note: A student cannot earn credit in REA 0001 after receiving credit for REA 0002 or REA 1105.) 77 contact hours.

REA 0002 READING TECHNIQUES II 4 credits

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: REA 0001 or appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test. Corequisite: Lab component is required. This college preparatory reading course improves vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and study strategies. Three class hours and two lab hours for a total of five hours weekly. (Note: A student cannot enroll in REA 0002 after receiving credit for REA 1105.) 77 contact hours.

REA 0012 READING FUNDAMENTALS 4 credits

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. (For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students only.) This is a reading course designed to review reading basics and to improve fundamental reading techniques. This individualized instruction course results in either a satisfactory or audit grade. Five class and laboratory hours weekly. (Note: A student cannot earn credit in REA 0012 after receiving credit for REA 0001 or REA 1105.) 77 contact hours.

REA 1105 CRITICAL READING AND THINKING 3 credits

Prerequisite: REA 0002 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is designed to develop and enhance literal and critical reading skills and vocabulary. Emphasis is also on critical thinking skills: analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and evaluation. (Note: A student cannot earn credit in REA 1105 after receiving credit for REA 1205.) 47 contact hours.

RED 3309 EARLY AND EMERGENT LITERACY K-2 2-3 credits

This course is designed to increase understanding of early literacy development and the conditions which promote total literacy from birth through lower elementary grades. Language theory and current research are used to shape informed practices regarding literacy development. Connections are made among all aspects of literacy learning: reading, writing, listening, speaking and attitude development. The course explores and develops many related activities to foster a balanced, positive, constructive attitude towards literacy in young children. It includes a minimum of 15 school-based hours of observation/teaching reading in educational setting(s). This course is writing intensive. 47 contact hours.

RED 3309 / Topic #2: LEARNING TO READ: IMPACT

This course is designed to increase understanding of early and emergent literacy development and the conditions, which promote total literacy from birth through lower elementray grades K-2. Language theory and current research are used to shape informed practices regarding literacy development. This course explores and develops many related activities to foster a balanced, positive, constructive attitude towards literacy in young children. 32 contact hours.

RED 4324 READING IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education. This course is designed for middle grades teachers who need developmental reading/literacy and assessment strategies for adolescents. The major emphasis of the course is placed on current theories, practical strategies, development of teaching techniques, and materials used in reading/literacy instruction to improve both academic and recreational reading. The emphasis is placed on the key No Child Left Behind literacy areas of Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension for both content understanding and diagnosis of reading difficulties at that level. Lecture, discussion, simulated teaching, and field work constitute different course activities. 47 contact hours. 20 school-based hours required.

RED 4335 READING IN THE CONTENT AREA 2-3 credits

Prerequisite: Must be in College of Education programs. This course is designed to promote the effective teaching of literacy skills across the curriculum. The major emphasis of this course is placed on current theories, methods, and materials used in content area literacy instruction. Lecture, discussion, simulated teaching, and field work constitute different course activities. 47 contact hours.

RED 4335 / Topic #2: READING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM: IMPACT

Prerequisite: Must be in the IMPACT programs. This is a two-credit course designed to promotes effective teaching of literacy skills. Through lecture, discussion, and simulated teaching, students learn to apply appropriate strategies and assessments for diverse learners, employ exemplary practices and create learning environments that promote and build literacy across the curriculum. 32 contact hours.

RED 4511 INTERMEDIATE LITERACY 3-6: READING, WRITING AND THINKING 2-3 credits

Prerequisite: RED 3309. This course is a beginning reading and writing course that combines the study of theory and practice in the teaching of developmental reading/literacy in the elementary intermediate grades. The major emphasis of the course is placed on current theories, methods, and materials used in reading/literacy and writing instruction. Lecture, discussion, simulated teaching and fieldwork constitute different course activities. 47 contact hours.

RED 4519 DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION IN READING 2-3 credits

Prerequisites: RED 3309, RED 4511. This course is designed to focus on formal and informal methods (e.g., standardized norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, performance assessment) and materials used to identify reading strengths and needs of students. Students will complete case studies to demonstrate their ability to diagnose and correct reading difficulties. Topics include assessments that address all elements of reading (e.g., comprehension, word recognition, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and concept development, cognitive strategies). The major emphasis of this course is on diagnosis of reading problems, administration of assessments, evaluation of results, and planning instruction/interventions to correct or remediate. Lecture, discussion, simulated assessment practice, and actual case studies constitute different course activities. 20 school-based hours. 47 contact hours.

RED 4519 / Topic #2: DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING: IMPACT 2 credits

Prerequisites: RED 3309, RED 4511 and admission to the Elementary Education or Exceptional Student Education IMPACT Programs. The major emphasis of this course is on learning how to diagnose reading problems in students, grades K-6. Through lecture, discussion, and simulated practice, students will learn how to administer assessments, evaluate results and plan appropriate instruction and remediation. 32 contact hours.

RED 4940 FINAL READING INTERNSHIP 1 credits

Corequisite: EDE 4940 or EEX 4940. This course is designed as a supervised reading portion of the final internship to give practical experience in reading for the pre-service teacher. This course aligns directly to the Florida Reading Competencies, which include language development, cognition, research-proven best practices, and differentiated instruction. Students will work directly with K-12 teachers and students in the public schools in large group, small group, and individual settings to connect all aspects of theoretical, campus-based literacy instruction to classroom practice. This course is designed to demonstrate specific skills and strategies in reading relative to program planning, instruction, daily scheduling, record keeping, evaluation, classroom management, communication, ethics, and professional development. Contact hours: Students will spend a minimum of 5 hours per week for 15 weeks associated with the co-requisite of EDE 4940 or EEX 4940.

REE 1040 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES AND LICENSE LAW 4 credits

Successful completion of this course is one of the prerequisites to taking the Florida salesman's licensing examination. Topics include business brokerage operations, property law, deeds, mortgages, financing, taxes, planning and zoning, appraisal, real estate investment and market analysis, public housing, governmental regulations, securities licensing requirements to sell direct participation programs in real estate, in-depth study of the fundamental principles of Florida real estate license law with emphasis on violations of the license law and penal and procedural aspects of its enforcement, ethical issues, and case studies of selected topics in agency and brokerage operations. Also included will be preparation of real estate contracts and closing statements. 62 contact hours.

REE 3043 REAL ESTATE BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This will serve as the introductory course to the Real Estate Track. The intent of this course is to provide an overview of the real estate industry, including an introduction to fundamental real estate concepts and practices, legal and financial aspects, as well as construction and market trends. 47 contact hours.

REE 3433 REAL ESTATE LAW 3 credits

Prerequisites: REE 3043 and admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will illustrate the numerous legal aspects associated with various domestic and international real estate transactions. Aside from this, the legal framework of property ownership, the foundation of Magna Carta, and a review of the complicated legal system in the United States will be covered as to provide an overview of the legal aspects, ramifications, and limitations in the real estate industry. 47 contact hours.

REE 4103 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL AND VALUATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: REE 3043. This course will illustrate and assess the numerous economic, social, employment, geographic, marketing and financial aspects associated with property valuation and appraisal. The core focus will be on how to identify trends, where to locate trends, how to interpret trends and how to apply relevant data in the commercial and residential property valuation process. The student will learn from an analytical review, how to value vacant land, personal residence and commercial use buildings for multiple uses. 47 contact hours.

REL 1210 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY 3 credits

This course is designed to give the student an overview of Old Testament religious perspectives as reflected in the geographical, historical, thematic development, and cultural influences of the biblical text. The study will include an examination of the issues of text integrity, content problems, higher criticism, and theological insights. 47 contact hours.

REL 1240 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY 3 credits

This course is an introductory study of the historical, cultural, literary, and religious concepts in the New Testament. Topics include: "the synoptic problem," "the historical Jesus," "the social and economic ideas of the Acts," and "the relation of Petrine with Pauline concepts of social classes." 47 contact hours.

REL 2000 INTRODUCTION TO RELIGION 3 credits

This course is a study of the phenomena of religious belief and practice in both primitive and advanced cultures. The course focuses on the universal components of a religious worldview which include concepts of the divine and ultimate reality, origins of the natural and social order, the human problem, dealing with evil, patterns of moral action, and ways to achieve salvation or liberation. Major theories of religion and the impact that these theories have had on society are examined. 47 contact hours.

REL 2121 RELIGION IN AMERICA 3 credits

This course introduces the student to the unique religious nature of American culture. It begins with indigenous religions of the North American continent and then examines the impact of various religious traditions as immigrants came to America. The course highlights the unique aspects of religion in American history, the key leaders, and the major concepts which have made religion a vital part of American life. The cultural, intellectual and political influence of religion is explored with the goal of appreciating the ongoing tensions in society that are inherent in a commitment to free religious expression. 47 contact hours.

REL 2300 WORLD RELIGIONS 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course examines the general characteristics of the major religions of the world. Topics include the nature of religion, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam. The purpose is to see both the similarities and the differences among these systems which have been used in various cultures to express the human longing for purpose in life. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

REL 2302 THE ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS: A STUDY OF JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM 3 credits

This course is an introductory and comparative study of the three major monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  It covers the history, main beliefs, sacred texts, God concepts, and practices of each; and then compares and contrasts them.  It focuses on their major differences and examines why there has been so much conflict among them and how this has dramatically affected the geopolitical stability of the world. 47 contact hours.

RET 1007 RESPIRATORY PHARMACOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the program. This course will provide the student with general pharmacology concepts and principles in the management of client care. The knowledge and skills required for safe, effective administration of therapeutic drugs and indications and contraindications associated with drug therapy are an integral part of this course. This course introduces essential and advanced concepts of pharmacology as related to Respiratory Care. Drugs related to both maintenance and emergency care will be emphasized. Anatomy and physiology of body systems as related to drug therapy will be an integral part of this course. Various problematic states related to cardiopulmonary illness with an emphasis on drug therapy will be discussed. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) standards of drug practice will be included. 47 contact hours.

RET 1024 FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the program. This is a ten-unit course covering an orientation to Respiratory Care as a special field, physical principles, introduction to cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and a thorough working knowledge of basic equipment, procedures of cleaning and sterilization procedures. 47 contact hours.

RET 1264 PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: RET 1024 with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: RET 1485. This course will include an introduction to mechanical ventilation and an overview of fundamental principles necessary in the management of critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation. Advanced ventilatory techniques used in the treatment of critically ill patients will also be covered. 47 contact hours.

RET 1485 CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisite: RET 1024 with a grade of "C" or better. This is a course covering all aspects of normal cardiopulmonary physiology, and the effects of related systems. Topics include respiratory anatomy, mechanics of breathing, arterial blood gases, pulmonary ventilation/perfusion relationships , gas transport mechanisms of blood, neurologic control of ventilation, cardiac and renal function, and respiratory adjustments in health and disease. 47 contact hours.

RET 1874L CLINICAL PRACTICE I 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the program. This is a modular course covering the basic respiratory therapy procedures encountered in the student's first clinical affiliate, medical gas therapy and aerosol therapy. Laboratory experience precedes in-hospital care. 92 contact hours.

RET 1875L CLINICAL PRACTICE II 2 credits

Prerequisite: RET 1874L with a grade of "C" or better. The student will refine those clinical skills introduced in Clinical Practice I. In addition, intermittent positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy and sustained maximal inspiratory therapy will be introduced. Laboratory experience precedes in-hospital patient care. 92 contact hours.

RET 2244 LIFE SUPPORT 1 credits

Prerequisite: RET 1007 with a grade of “C” or higher and current Basic Life Support (BLS) card. This course is designed to provide instruction regarding algorithms and advanced techniques involved in adult, pediatric and neonatal resuscitation. 16 contact hours.

RET 2284 ADVANCED MODALITIES AND MONITORING 2 credits

Prerequisite: RET 1264 with a grade of "C" or better. This course shall provide a complete review of the modalities and monitoring techniques employed in the care and evaluation of the critically ill patient. The theory and application of ventilatory devices and techniques will be covered in detail. The course will also focus on the theory and application of invasive and non-invasive monitoring of the critically ill patient. 32 contact hours.

RET 2414 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: RET 1485 with a grade of "C" or better. This is a course designed to introduce the student to the diagnostic methods and equipment used to interpret and evaluate the status of patients. Emphasis is on diagnostic techniques used in pulmonary function studies, blood gas analysis, cardiac and pulmonary stress testing, metabolic studies, sleep studies, bronchoscopy and pulmonary rehabilitation. The student will recognize alterations from testing data, be able to interpret these alterations with respect to possible diagnosis, degrees of impairment and recommend a treatment regime. The therapeutic techniques and procedures involved in the home and rehabilitative care of the pulmonary patient will follow the presentation of diagnostic procedures.  Clinical experience will occur during Clinical Practice IV. 47 contact hours.

RET 2450 CARDIOPULMONARY ASSESSMENT 2 credits

Prerequisite: RET 1485 with a grade of "C" or better. The integral components of data collection, assessment, and evaluation necessary for effective treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders will be covered in detail in this course. Patient interview, physical examination, laboratory data review, and chest radiograph interpretation will be emphasized. 32 contact hours.

RET 2484 PULMONARY DISEASE 2 credits

Prerequisites: RET 1485 and BSC 2086/2086L all with grades of "C" or better. This course is an introduction to pulmonary diseases. Topics include respiratory infections, COPD, the pneumonconiosis, fibrotic disease, malignant diseases, pulmonary involvement in systemic disease and respiratory failure. Teaching methodology will include lecture, examinations, and class discussion. 32 contact hours.

RET 2714 NEONATAL-PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE 2 credits

Prerequisite: RET 2484 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will cover development and physiology of the fetal and neonatal lung including perinatal circulation, pulmonary function in infants, and developmental physiology of the lung. Neonatal pulmonary disorders will be overviewed and the treatment of pediatric patients with an emphasis on respiratory care techniques will be explored. 32 contact hours.

RET 2876L CLINICAL PRACTICE III 4 credits

Prerequisite: RET 1875L with a grade of "C" or better. This is a modular course reviewing the principles and practice of basic respiratory care techniques. Airway care and critical respiratory care will be introduced. In addition, X-ray and EKG services will be surveyed. Laboratory practice precedes actual patient care. This course may also be taken to fulfill transitional program requirements. 272 contact hours.

RET 2877L CLINICAL PRACTICE IV 4 credits

Prerequisite: RET 2876L with a grade of "C" or better. The student will continue to practice critical respiratory care. Laboratory as well as clinical introductions to cardiopulmonary testing will be included with an emphasis on pulmonary function testing and blood gases. In addition, students will rotate through surgery and the recovery room. Laboratory experience precedes in-hospital practice. 182 contact hours.

RET 2878L CLINICAL PRACTICE V 4 credits

Prerequisite: RET 2877L with a grade of "C" or better. This course will continue to refine those respiratory care techniques applicable to the critically ill patient with an emphasis on prolonged mechanical ventilation. A laboratory review of the most commonly used ventilators with an emphasis on practical applications will occur. Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care rotations will be included with an emphasis on hands-on clinical practice. Refinement of pulmonary function testing and blood gases skills will be continued. 182 contact hours.

RET 2879L CLINICAL PRACTICE VI 4 credits

Prerequisite: RET 2878L with a grade of "C" or better. This is the last clinical practice course with completion leading to graduation from the Respiratory Care Program. It will include pediatric and neonatal respiratory care, home respiratory care, as well as a section for review of all phases previously covered. A "C" or better must be achieved on the Clinical Practice VI Comprehensive Written Program Examination in order to complete the course of study and obtain the award of the Associate in Science in Respiratory Care. 272 contact hours.

RET 2935 MEDICAL-SURGICAL ASPECTS OF RESPIRATORY CARE 2 credits

Prerequisite: RET 2484 with a grade of "C" or better. The general principles of medicine and surgery as they apply to respiratory care will be presented in a series of individualized learning packages and supplemented by guest physician lectures. In addition, other topics pertinent to respiratory care will be presented including special procedures, new concepts and treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, and conditions causing impairment to the pulmonary system not covered elsewhere in the curriculum. 32 contact hours.

RMI 1112 FUNDAMENTALS OF INSURANCE PLANNING 3 credits

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This is an introductory course that provides an overview that covers basic insurance concepts, such as risk, operations, legal principles, government programs, and types of insurance products. 47 contact hours.

RMI 3117 PERSONAL INSURANCE 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. Successful completion of RMI 3200 is strongly recommended. This is the second of three courses in the Insurance Track. The intent of this course is to provide an overview of personal lines insurance, including an introduction to fundamental automobile, homeowners, life, health and disability concepts, practices, and current market trends. 47 contact hours.

RMI 3200 PRINCIPLES OF PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This will serve as the introductory course to the Insurance Track. The intent of this course is to provide an overview of the Property and Casualty Industry, including an introduction to fundamental insurance concepts, practices, legal, regulation and financial aspects and current market trends. 47 contact hours.

RMI 4211 COMMERCIAL INSURANCE 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. Successful completion of RMI 3117 and RMI 3200 is strongly recommended. This is the third of three courses in the Insurance Track. The intent of this course is to provide an overview of commercial lines insurance, including an introduction to fundamental property, liability, automobile, crime business income, workers compensation practices, and current market trends. 47 contact hours.

RTE 1000 ORIENTATION TO RADIOGRAPHY 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography AS program.This course provides an orientation to the profession of radiography. Topics include the history and organization of the profession, medical terminology, body mechanics, emergency situations, infection control, aseptic techniques, evaluating patient physical needs, patient education, and venipuncture in radiography. Patient care in radiography will also be included. 47 contact hours.

RTE 1418 PRINCIPLES OF IMAGING I 2 credits

Prerequisite: MAC 1105 with a grade of “C” or higher. Corequisite: RTE 1418L. The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to basic principles of radiographic exposure and processing. Topics include radiographic density, contrast, definition, distortion, film, latent image formation and processing. 32 contact hours.

RTE 1418L PRINCIPLES OF IMAGING I LAB 1 credits

Prerequisites: Any course with a MAC or MGF prefix with a grade of "C" or higher and admission to the Radiography AS program. Corequisite: RTE 1418. This course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to apply radiographic exposure principles in the energized laboratory. Topics include radiographic density, contrast, definition, distortion, film and processing. Two laboratory hours weekly.

RTE 1458 PRINCIPLES OF IMAGING II 3 credits

Prerequisite: RTE 1418 with a grade of “C” or higher. Corequisite: RTE 1473L. The objective of this course is to provide advanced, comprehensive instruction and discussion in principles of radiographic exposure. Topics include detailed instruction in the control of exposure and quality using kilovoltage peak (kVp), milliampere-seconds (mAs), Source Image Distance (SID), geometric factors, automatic exposure control (AEC) devices, beam restrictors, grids, filters, and screens, properties of x-ray tubes, principles of image intensification and fluoroscopy, and the production and characteristics of radiation. Tube rating charts, technique charts and selected topics in quality assurance are included. 47 contact hours.

RTE 1473L RADIOGRAPHIC QUALITY ASSURANCE LABORATORY 1 credits

Prerequisite: RTE 1418 with grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: RTE 1458. This course is a laboratory course providing the student an opportunity to apply radiographic principles and accessories in the energized laboratory. Topics include radiographic density, contrast, definition, distortion, radiographic grids, filters, film, processing, beam restrictors, screens, and the application of basic principles and radiologic physics, exposure and quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement. 32 contact hours.

RTE 1503C RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography AS Program. This course is a study of radiographic anatomy, physiology, and positioning for radiologic examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, bony thorax, spine and extremities. 62 contact hours.

RTE 1503L RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I LAB 1 credits

Corequisite: RTE 1503C. This is a laboratory study of basic anatomy and positioning of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, bony thorax, spine and extremities for radiographic procedures. 47 contact hours.

RTE 1513C RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II 2 credits

Prerequisite: RTE 1503C with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a study of radiographic anatomy, physiology, and positioning of radiologic examinations of the skull and facial bones. Procedures requiring the use of contrast materials within the digestive system, and urinary system, as well as the pharmacology of contrast agents will also be studied. 47 contact hours.

RTE 1513L RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II LAB 1 credits

Prerequisites: RTE 1503C, RTE 1503L both with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: RTE 1513C. This is a laboratory study of basic radiographic anatomy. The course includes the positioning of the urinary system, digestive system, breasts and cranium. 45 contact hours.

RTE 1804L RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL EDUCATION I 3 credits

Prerequisites: RTE 1000, RTE 1503C and RTE 1418 all with grades of "C" or better. This is an introductory clinical course meeting at local hospitals to give the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts taught in classroom courses. Topics include basic positioning of the chest, abdomen, extremities and Gastrointestinal Series (GI )contrast examinations. Basic patient care procedures, radiation protection practices and radiologic exposure and processing principles are introduced. 227 contact hours.

RTE 1814L RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL EDUCATION II 5 credits

Prerequisites: RTE 1804L, RTE 1513C both with grades of "C" or better. This course is a continuation of Radiographic Clinical Education I. Topics include positioning of the urinary tract, spine and basic skull exams. Intermediate-level patient care procedures, radiation protection practices, radiologic exposure principles and the use of radiographic accessories are introduced. 377 contact hours.

RTE 2385 RADIATION BIOLOGY 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography AS program.The objective of this course is to provide the student with fundamental principles of radiobiology. Topics include early and late effects of radiation exposure, basic interactions of ionizing radiation with biological systems, factors modifying the body's response to radiation, principles of radiation protection and radiation monitoring. 32 contact hours.

RTE 2563 ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING 3 credits

Prerequisite: RTE 1513C with a grade of "C" or better. This course is the study of sectional anatomy, special radiographic procedures and advanced radiologic modalities. Topics specifically addressed include invasive and noninvasive specialized radiographic studies, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) and Cardiovascular procedures (CV) and Mammography. 47 contact hours.

RTE 2571 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 3 credits

Corequisite: RTE 2762. This course is offered to Radiographers currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and students presently enrolled in the Radiography Program. This course is designed to facilitate highly specialized knowledge in computed tomography (CT). Specific content will include patient care, imaging procedures, physics and instrumentation. 47 contact hours.

RTE 2571L COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION 2 credits

Prerequisites: RTE 2762 and RTE 2571. This course is offered to Radiographers currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This computer assisted tomography clinical course meets at local hospitals and out-patient facilities to give the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to clinical situations. Topics include patient care, imaging procedures, physics and instrumentation. Approximately 8 clinical laboratory hours weekly.

RTE 2575 BASIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING I 2 credits

Corequisite: RTE 2762. This course is offered to Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiation Therapists currently registered in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and students presently enrolled in the Radiography Program. The course is designed to facilitate the development of highly specialized knowledge in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Specific content areas to be studied include data acquisition and processing and physical principles of image formation. 32 contact hours.

RTE 2576 BASIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING II 2 credits

Prerequisites: RTE 2575 and RTE 2762. Corequisite: RTE 2576L. This course is offered to Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiation Therapists currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This course is designed to facilitate the development of highly specialized knowledge in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Specific content areas to be studied include patient care and MRI safety and imaging procedures. 32 contact hours.

RTE 2576L MAGNETIC RESONANCE CLINICAL EDUCATION 2 credits

Prerequisite: RTE 2575. Corequisite: RTE 2576. This course is offered to Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiation Therapists currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging clinical course meeting at local hospitals and out-patient facilities to give the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts taught in the didactic portion of the program to clinical situations. Topics include patient care, MRI safety, imaging procedures, data acquisition and processing and physical principles of image formation. 8 hours of clinical laboratory instruction weekly.

RTE 2582 CARDIOVASCULAR-INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES 3 credits

This course is offered to Radiographers currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and students presently enrolled in the Radiography Program. This course is designed to facilitate the development of highly specialized knowledge in Cardiovascular-Interventional studies. Specific content areas to be studied include maintenance of equipment and supplies, patient care, general and specific procedural considerations. 47 contact hours.

RTE 2582L CARDIOVASCULAR-INTERVENTIONAL CLINICAL EDUCATION 2 credits

Prerequisite: RTE 2582. This course is offered to Radiographers currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This cardiovascular-interventional clinical education course meets at local hospitals to give the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to clinical situations. Topics include patient care and monitoring, general and specific imaging procedures, and equipment instrumentation. Approximately 8 clinical laboratory hours weekly (120 total).

RTE 2584 BASIC MAMMOGRAPHY I 3 credits

Corequisite: RTE 2584L. This course is offered to Radiographers currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and students presently enrolled in the Radiography Program. This course is designed to facilitate the development of highly specialized knowledge in Mammography. Specific content areas to be studied include patient education, instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, pathology and positioning of the breast, and mammographic techniques. 47 contact hours.

RTE 2584L BASIC MAMMOGRAPHIC CLINICAL EDUCATION 2 credits

Prerequisite: RTE 2584. This course is offered to Radiographers currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This mammographic clinic education course meets at local hospitals and imaging centers to give the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to clinical situations. Topics include patient care and education, imaging procedures, positioning, instrumentation and applied techniques.  Approximately eight clinical laboratory hours weekly. 

RTE 2613 RADIATION PHYSICS 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography AS program.The objective of this course is to introduce fundamental principles of radiologic physics including atomic and sub-atomic theory, interactions or radiation with matter, the nature of electricity and magnetism and properties of x-rays, diagnostic x-ray tubes, x-ray circuits, units of measurements and the structure of matter and the atom. 32 contact hours.

RTE 2762 CROSS-SECTIONAL ANATOMY/PATHOLOGY 2 credits

Corequisites: RTE 2571 and RTE 2575. This course is offered to Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiation Therapists currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This course is the study of general and specific cross-sectional human anatomy and pathology as it appears in various planes on Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance (MR) images. 32 contact hours.

RTE 2782 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography AS Program. The objective of this course is to introduce the disease processes most frequently encountered in the radiology department. The etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and resolution of each disease is discussed with an attempt to relate recent advances in these areas. Emphasis is placed on radiologic diagnosis and the relationship of the radiographic appearance of the disease to its anatomic, physiologic, and pathologic characteristics. 32 contact hours.

RTE 2824L RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL EDUCATION III 5 credits

Prerequisites: RTE 1814L, RTE 1458, RTE 1473L all with grades of "C" or better. This course is a continuation of Radiographic Clinical Education II. Topics include advanced skull exams, contrast media exams, special procedures in the radiology department, adaptation of technical factors and positioning for difficult patients, advanced radiation protection procedures, and advanced patient care techniques. 377 contact hours.

RTE 2834L RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL EDUCATION IV 4 credits

Prerequisite: RTE 2824L with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a continuation of Radiographic Clinical Education IV.  Topics include positioning of the traumatized patient, adaptation of technical factors to obtain optimum film quality, advanced specialized radiologic procedures, mobile radiography and surgical procedures. 242 contact hours.

RTE 2844L RADIOGRAPHIC CLINICAL EDUCATION V 5 credits

Prerequisite: RTE 2834L with a grade of "C" or better. This course is a continuation of Radiographic Clinical Education IV. The objective of this course is to prepare the student for a career as a medical radiographer. All clinical aspects are reviewed and emphasis is placed on radiography of the difficult patient, good radiation protection practices and application of sound patient care procedures in the radiology department. 377 contact hours.

RUS 1120 ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN I 4 credits

This course will introduce the student to the four skills of the Russian language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and will teach the student to appreciate the cultures of Russian-speaking countries. 62 contact hours.

RUS 1121 ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN II 4 credits

Prerequisite: RUS 1120 or instructor approval. This course will reinforce and expand the basic Russian language skills previously acquired. The course further develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as an understanding and appreciation of the cultures of Russian-speaking peoples. 62 contact hours.