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2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Course Descriptions

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Plumbing Apprenticeship
  

  • PLAP 1427 - Plumbing Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the plumbing industry.
    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction, which includes safety, shop and trade math, plumbing processes, blueprint reading and mechanical code (plumbing) interpretation.
  

  • PLAP 1517 - Plumbing Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the plumbing industry.
    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction, which includes safety, shop and trade math, plumbing processes, blueprint reading and mechanical code (plumbing) interpretation.
  

  • PLAP 1527 - Plumbing Apprenticeship

    5-7 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the plumbing industry.
    Provides 75-105 hours of classroom instruction, which includes safety, shop and trade math, plumbing processes, blueprint reading and mechanical code (plumbing) interpretation.

Political Science
  

  • PSCI 1110 - The Political World

    3 credit hour(s)

    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Recommended: ENG 1101 .*

    Introduces politics, emphasizing how people can understand their own political systems and those of others.

    * This course involves an intensive writing component.

    Note(s):

    • Students planning to transfer to the University of New Mexico’s Political Science program should take PSCI 1110 first in their sequence of classes for articulation.
  

  • PSCI 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):
  

  • PSCI 2200 - U.S. Politics

    3 credit hour(s)

    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Recommended:  ENG 1102 .*

    Surveys American politics: theory of democracy and political institutions, governmental branches and their bureaucracies.

    * This course involves an intensive writing component.
  

  • PSCI 2210 - State and Local Politics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Analyze state and local politics, using New Mexico and other states as examples.

    Note(s):
    • Typically offered in Fall and Spring terms only.
  

  • PSCI 2220 - Comparative Government and Politics

    3 credit hour(s)

    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Recommended: ENG 1102 .*

    Compares the roles of public opinion, electoral systems, political parties, interest groups, governmental institutions and policy performance in European democracies, developing third-world nations and communist political systems.

    * This course involves an intensive writing component.

    Note(s):

    • Typically offered in Fall and Spring terms only.
  

  • PSCI 2240 - International Politics

    3 credit hour(s)

    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Recommended: ENG 1102  + PSCI 1110  + PSCI 2200 .*

    Examines political behavior between and among nations, including various significant factors in international politics: nationalism, ideology, deterrence, balance of power, international law, and international conflict and collaboration.

    * This course involves an intensive writing component.
  

  • PSCI 2260 - Political Ideas

    3 credit hour(s)

    Pre- or corequisite: PSCI 1110  + PSCI 2200 .
    Recommended: ENG 1102 .*

    Surveys classical and contemporary political ideas and ideologies; introduces many of the enduring political issues, which are presented in descriptive, analytical and normative terms.

    *This course involves an intensive writing component.

    Note(s):

    • Typically offered Fall term only.
  

  • PSCI 2270 - Introduction to Public Policy

    3 credit hour(s)

    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Recommended: ENG 1102  + PSCI 1110  + PSCI 2200 .*

    This course will provide an overview of the U.S. political system as it is related to the formulation of public policy. The Introduction to public policy provides a basic vocabulary of concepts and approaches to understand processes of public policy making. Its main focus is the United States, but it will also address issues of (international) comparison. The course provides students with an intellectual framework for developing their own answers to questions about government intervention in our lives, public policies and alternatives, the making of policy, the role of systemic analysis of the policy making context in policy making, and the most effective roles for non-governmental organizations, markets and the state in the policymaking process.

    * This course involves an intensive writing component.
  

  • PSCI 2280 - Introduction to Political Analysis

    3 credit hour(s)

    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Recommended: ENG 1102 .*

    This course will introduce students to political science methodology and its logical usage for discovering causal patterns in political behavior and evaluating political reforms. Students will analyze of the logic of scientific research, gain experience in the development and interpretation of public opinion research and be introduced to related topics. No knowledge of statistics, computers or research methods is assumed.

    * This course involves an intensive writing component.
  

  • PSCI 2298 - Internship in Politics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: PSCI 2200  or PSCI 2270 .
    This course will require students to work up to 135 hours in an internship placement in the state legislature, a national representative or senate office or another approved political environment. The internship will serve as a “real life” classroom for observing, analyzing and participating in the political process as well as provide practical experience in a political-science related workplace.

Polysomnography
  
  

  • PSG 1020 - Applied Neurologic Anatomy and Physiology

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: PSG 1010  + BIO 2310  + RT 1020  + RT 1060  + RT 1080 .
    Pre- or corequisite: BPCS 1092  + HIT 1020  + HLTH 1001  + PSG 1035  + PSG 1040 .
    Review of the central nervous system including structure and function of neurons, neuropathways, blood supply and neurotransmitters.  Pharmacology as it relates to the central nervous system is covered as well as current topics in research.
  

  • PSG 1035 - Biomedical Electronics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: PSG 1020  + PSG 1040 .
    Electronic concepts, electrical connections, and patient safety.  Review of basic principles of math and physics as applied to biomedical electronic technology and monitoring applications within the Neurodiagnostic Technology fields.  Includes hands-on application as applicable.

    Note(s):
     

    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • PSG 1040 - Introduction to Sleep Disorder Medicine

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: PSG 1020  + PSG 1035 .
    This course is designed to provide the basic functions of a sleep disorders specialist. Topics will include normal and abnormal sleep patterns, the study of sleep, the methodology and neurophysiology of sleep.
  
  

  • PSG 1590 - Polysomnography Clinical Experience I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: PSG 1535 .
    Students work in the clinical setting in a sleep laboratory or center. Emphasis will be on monitoring and working with polysomnography equipment and monitoring sleep study clients and equipment. Topics will include patient assessment and recording. 

    Note(s):
    • 135 Clinical hours
  

  • PSG 2035 - Sleep Therapeutics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: HLTH 1010  + PSG 1535  + PSG 1590  + (COMM 1130  or COMM 2221  or COMM 2225  or COMM 2232  or COMM 2270  or COMM 2280 ).
    Pre- or corequisite: AAS Human Relations Requirement  + PSG 2045  + PSG 2090 .
    Review of sleep therapies to include medical treatment of insomnia, hypersomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder, Parasomnias.  The topics will include CPAP/BIPAP titration, artifact recognition and troubleshooting of sleep results and maintenance of equipment. Artifact recognition, obstructive sleep apnea, related breathing disorders, montages and protocols, scoring, MLST and MWT, as well as, lab management.

    Note(s):
    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • PSG 2045 - Record Scoring

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: PSG 2035  + PSG 2090 .
    Presentation and discussion of practices related to interpretation of polysomnographs including visual, arousal, cardiac, movement, and respiratory scoring rules outlined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.   Polysomnogram report generation and calculations, Technical and Digital Specifications, Multiple Sleep Latency Test/Maintenance of Wakefulness Test scoring and reporting, and Archive and Data Storage, Abnormal Polysomnographic Record events, and Artifact recognition.

    Note(s):
     

    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • PSG 2090 - Polysomnography Clinical Experience II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: PSG 2035  + PSG 2045 .
    Clinical practice related to scoring and interpreting polysomnograms of adult and pediatric clients. Topics will include recording tests, CPAP/BIPAP and laboratory management.

    Note(s):
    • 135 Clinical hours

Portuguese
  

  • PORT 1101 - Beginning Portuguese I

    4 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score .
    A multimedia course focusing on development of all four language skills using authentic Brazilian models of speech and behavior. Emphasis will be on listening, speaking and cultural understanding.
  

  • PORT 1102 - Beginning Portuguese II

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: PORT 1101  or department approval.
    A multimedia course focusing on the continued development of all four language skills using authentic Brazilian models of speech and behavior. Emphasis will be on listening, speaking and cultural understanding.
  

  • PORT 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):

Process Control
  

  • PC 2001 - Electromechanical System Troubleshooting

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: ELEC 2001  or ELEC 2005 .
     
    Uses electromechanical systems donated by local industries. Initially focuses on systematic analysis to locate problems. Apply troubleshooting techniques to a complete electronic system. Expose students to equipment schematics, maintenance procedures and practice preventive and corrective maintenance troubleshooting.

    Note(s):

    • 30 theory hours
    • 90 lab hours
  

  • PC 2005 - CIM Theory and Applications and Mobile Robot Design

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: ELEC 1005  + ELEC 1020 ).
    Includes theory of computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), CIM systems used in industry and the programming and operation of such systems and micro-controllers.

    Note(s):

    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • PC 2010 - Robot Theory and Construction Applications

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: ELEC 1005  + ELEC 1020 .
    Includes theory, operation and maintenance procedures of industrial robots along with DC motors and motordrive circuitry and communications technology. Class will also complete a project (utilizing an industrial robot system) designed and constructed by students.

    Note(s):

    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours

Project Management
  

  • PM 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):
  

  • PM 1130 - Project Management Fundamentals

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: IRW 0980   or appropriate placement score .
    Pre- or corequisite: IT 1010 .
    Provides an introduction to the field of project management in theory and practice, addresses the role of project managers in the current world of rapid change, increased competitive forces and increased expectations for the successful delivery of projects in organizations and exposes the student to “hard” and “soft” techniques of project management.
  

  • PM 2095 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.
    Provides an opportunity for a structured educational paid work experience related to a student’s academic goals. Internship is a partnership between the student and both the educational institution and the employer with specified responsibilities for each party. Requires a minimum of 135 hours and must involve a new learning experience.
  

  • PM 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):
  

  • PM 2097 - Independent Study

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.
    Student works with the instructor on specific topics directly related to the course or program of study. The meeting time is arranged between the student and the instructor.
  

  • PM 2098 - Internship

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.
    Provides an opportunity for a structured educational unpaid work experience related to a student’s academic goals. Internship is a partnership between the student and both the educational institution and the employer with specified responsibilities for each party. Requires a minimum of 135 hours and must involve a new learning experience.
  

  • PM 2200 - Budget and Resource Management

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: IT 1010  + (PM 1130  or CM 1220 ).
    Exposes the student to earned value method and resource allocation to establish a realistic project baseline. Strategies used to effectively monitor, measure and control cost and schedule are also addressed. Emphasis will be placed on applying effective methods for keeping the project budget and schedule on target, setting project standards and effective use of metrics to measure project success.
  

  • PM 2250 - Project Management Applications

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: PM 2200 .
    This course applies the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to managing projects, schedules, labor, and resources.  This body of knowledge aligns with the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) certification, which is a nationally recognized documentation of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. 

Psychology
  

  • PSY 1105 - Introduction to Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Introduces psychology as a science: the study of behavior and mental processes. Topics surveyed include methodology, biological psychology, learning, memory, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, and social psychology.
  

  • PSY 1150 - Drug Abuse and Treatment

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Provides a historical and psychosocial perspective on the use, abuse, and social control of psychoactive drugs. Included are overviews of the biopsychosocial nature of addiction; the impact of addiction on children, families and society; the physiological processes and impacts of psychoactive drugs on the person including risk factors related to addiction, acute and chronic health problems, communicable diseases, and fetal impacts; contemporary treatment and prevention approaches including synergistic risk factors, detoxification, and withdrawal; and the addiction counseling profession.
  
  

  • PSY 2200 - Statistical Principles

    3 credit hour(s)

    Prerequisite: (MATH 1210  or MATH 1310  or Appropriate placement score ) + PSY 1105  + any one of the following courses: PSY 2220  or PSY 2240  or PSY 2260  or PSY 2265  or PSY 2271  or PSY 2280 .

     
    Introduces basic statistics principles for the description and interpretation of psychological data: frequency distributions, graphing, measures of central tendency, variability, regression, correlation, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance.
  

  • PSY 2220 - Developmental Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
    Introduces the study of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development across the life span. Emphasis is placed on research and applications.
  

  • PSY 2231 - Human Sexuality

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Explores the physiological, individual, and social factors that influence sexual behavior, sex roles, and sexual identity. 
  

  • PSY 2232 - Clinical Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
    Introduces the field of clinical psychology including a discussion of historical development, growth of the field, current training methods, ethics of practice, the nature of interviewing and assessment, various therapeutic techniques, and current areas of clinical practice. 
  

  • PSY 2233 - Psychology and Film

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Changing perceptions of mental illness are investigated by screening popular films and documentaries.  Readings and lectures on psychiatric disorders are linked to films that offer students a unique opportunity to see realistic manifestations of “madness.”  An appreciation for the cinema’s ability not only to reflect but also to affect our perceptions of abnormal behavior and treatment is stressed.
  

  • PSY 2240 - Brain and Behavior

    3 credit hour(s)

    Prerequisite: PSY 1105  or BIO 1410  + BIO 1492 .
    Surveys the role of the nervous system in the control of behavior and mental processes. The focus of the course is on the biological basis of psychological events.

     
  

  • PSY 2250 - Introduction to Counseling in the Substance Abuse Field

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    This course develops understanding and basic competency in one-on-one counseling skills and group settings most relevant to addiction treatment with an emphasis on the principles of motivational counseling and client empowering approaches. There is a strong emphasis on understanding diversity and culture to support counseling techniques. Students will be required to complete field-based work in an approved setting.
  

  • PSY 2260 - Psychology of Learning and Memory

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
    Provides an overview of how information is acquired, stored, and retrieved.  Topics covered include some of the basic assumptions underlying research on learning and memory, distinctions between behavioral and cognitive approaches, principles of classical and operant conditioning, associative and cognitive processes of reinforcement, principles of memory processes including working memory and long-term memory, retrieval of information from memory, and the role of concepts in learning and memory.
  

  • PSY 2265 - Cognitive Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
    Introduces the fundamental principles and concepts of cognitive psychology from a scientific perspective.  Various theories, models, perspectives/approaches/traditions, and research findings related to mental processes and cognitive psychology will be presented and discussed. Topics surveyed will include: Attention & Consciousness, Perception, Concepts & Categories, Memory, Mental Imagery, Knowledge Representation, Problem Solving, Expertise, Creativity & Intelligence.
  

  • PSY 2271 - Social Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)

    Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
    Presents topics on the effects of interacting with others on a person’s mental processes and behaviors.  Topics covered include the perception of oneself and others, attitudes, working in groups, interpersonal attraction and relationships, helping behavior, and prejudice.

     
  

  • PSY 2280 - Health Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
    Introduces health psychology, which studies how thought and behavior influence health including how stress contributes to illness and disease. Teaches methods to promote healthy changes and skills for coping with stress, pain, and chronic illness.
  

  • PSY 2289 - Death and Dying

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score  or CSE 1101 .
    Introduces the psychological, emotional and sociological aspects of death in American Culture.  This course is designed to provide the student with a greater understanding of death and the dying process, including exposure from the consumer’s perspective of the death industry.

Radiologic Technology
  

  • RADT 1070 - Radiographic Positioning I

    4 credit hour(s)

    Prerequisite: BPCS 1092  + BIO 2210  + ENG 1101  + HIT 1020  + HLTH 1040  + AAS Mathematics Requirement  + department approval.
    Pre- or corequisite: BIO 2310  + HLTH 1001 .
    Corequisite: RADT 1092  + RADT 2410 .
    Presents the fundamental of radiographic terminology, anatomy and positioning used in routine radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, extremities, ribs, pelvic girdle and shoulder girdle. Other relative topics will include clinical histories, patient care, lifting and moving patients, improvisation, radiographic requisitions and reports, image critique, basic equipment and portable radiography. 

     

    Note(s):

    • 45 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • RADT 1092 - Patient Care for Radiography

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RADT 1070  + RADT 2410 .
    Review of basic patient care skills.  Introduction of the specific patient care skills required for radiography to include history taking, immobilization techniques, medical emergencies, pharmacology, prinicples of drug administration, contrast media, and introduction to radiopharmaceuticals. 

    Note(s):
    45 lab hours
  

  • RADT 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):
  

  • RADT 1520 - Radiation Biology and Protection

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RADT 2090  + RADT 2404  + Human Relations Requirement .
    Pre- or corequisite: IT 1010 .
    Corequisite: RADT 2408  + RADT 2490 .
    Presents biological effects of radiation exposure to human cells and tissues including genetic, somatic, short- and long-term effects. Topics include radiation measurements, policies and protection measures for technologists, patients and others. Minimizing patient and personnel exposure, basic methods of protection, protective devices, units of measurement and sources of radiation exposure are covered.
  

  • RADT 1570 - Radiographic Positioning II

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: BIO 2310  + HLTH 1001  + RADT 1070  + RADT 1092  + RADT 2410 .
    Corequisite: RADT 1690  + RADT 2010 .
    Continues course of study begun in RADT including procedures, projections, anatomy, osteology and arthrology of the vertebral column, skull and facial bones, and sinuses.  Other topics will include foreign body localization and image critique.  Surveys the common procedures of the gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory, biliary and cardiovascular systems utilized to study the factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiologic images.

    Note(s):
     

    • 45 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • RADT 1690 - Clinical Experience I

    5 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RADT 1570  + RADT 2010 .
    Introduces students to Radiologic Technology as a health science profession. Includes an introduction to the clinical setting, radiology and hospital organization, radiation protection and monitoring, ethical and legal issues of medical imaging, confidentiality, to include diversity and anti-discrimination issues in employment situations, professional organizations, professional development, accreditation and credentialing and computers in the workplace.

    Note(s):
    • 300 clinical intensive hours
  

  • RADT 2010 - Radiographic Imaging I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RADT 1570  + RADT 1690 .
    Covers analog and digital imaging with related accessories. Employs radiographic image critique to emphasize the methods of diagnostic quality control.

    Note(s):
     

    • 30 theory hours
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • RADT 2090 - Clinical Experience II

    5 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RADT 1570  + RADT 1690  + RADT 2010 .
    Pre- or corequisite: Human Relations Requirement .
    Corequisite: RADT 2404 .
    A continued development of competencies under direct supervision and continuous practice of basic procedures learned in positioning I and II and Radiographic Imaging I. Independent and intermediate level of performance in selected procedures, image processing and image critiques. Assistance in a variety of patient care needs, safety issues, PACS and radiologic contrast studies.

    Note(s):
     

    • 300 clinical intensive hours
  

  • RADT 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):
  

  • RADT 2404 - Radiographic Imaging II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RADT 2090 .
    Surveys the special procedures and special imaging modalities (ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, oncology and surgical radiography) utilized to explore topics in imaging equipment and image processing.
  

  • RADT 2408 - Radiographic Pathology and Cross-sectional Anatomy

    3 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RADT 1520  + RADT 2490 .
    Surveys additional body systems and the relative pathologies affecting them. Radiographic imaging methods will be considered to demonstrate how to best demonstrate these pathologies.
  

  • RADT 2410 - Radiographic Physics and Instrumentation

    3 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RADT 1070  + RADT 1092 .
    This course is a comprehensive review of the physical principles of diagnostic radiography.

    Note(s):
     

    • 30 theory
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • RADT 2490 - Clinical Experience III

    5 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RADT 1520  + RADT 2408 .
    Continues course of study with direct supervision, a continued development of competence and practice in basic positioning. Independent/intermediate level of performance in selected procedures, image processing and image critiques. Assists in a variety of patient care activities.

    Note(s):
    • 300 clinical intensive hours
  

  • RADT 2890 - Clinical Experience IV

    6 credit hour(s)

    Corequisite: RADT 2999 .
    Continues course of study with instruction and practice in a clinical facility under direct supervision. Student will continue to develop competencies. Observation, involvement and assistance in special procedures and special imaging modalities. Review of radiographs, preparation for employment as radiologic technologists. 

    Note(s):
    • 360 clinical intensive hours

     
  

  • RADT 2999 - Radiologic Technology Capstone

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RADT 2408  + RADT 2490 .
    Corequisite: RADT 2890 .
    A capstone experience for students preparing for employment as radiologic technologists. Will consider topics in leadership, clinical management, professional development, quality assurance, quality control, professional organizations and preparation for the national registry exam as well as current developments in the field.

Rapid Prototyping
  

  • RPID 1005 - 3 Dimensional CAD

    3 credit hour(s)

    Recommended: CAD 1001 .*

    This course is an introduction to the capabilities of 3D and solid modeling software.

    * It is recommended that students take CAD 1001 prior to taking RPID 1005, as familiarity with the principles of 2 dimensional computer aided drafting will be beneficial to students in this course.

    Note(s):

    • 30 theory hours
    • 30 studio hours
  

  • RPID 1010 - Design and Simulation

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: RPID 1005 .
    This course will continue the exploration of the design and simulation capabilities of 3D CAD and modeling software used to develop prototypes for component manufacturing.

    Note(s):
    • 15 theory hours
    • 60 studio hours
  

  • RPID 1015 - Prototype Fabrication I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: RPID 1010 .
    Students will fabricate models and prototype components developed in RPID 1010 .

    Note(s):
    • 15 theory hours
    • 60 studio hours
  

  • RPID 1020 - Prototype Fabrication II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: RPID 1015 .
    Continued fabrication of prototype components and implementation of reverse engineering as part of the manufacturing process.

    Note(s):
    • 15 theory hours
    • 90 studio hours

Religion
  

  • RLGN 1103 - Intro to the Bible

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score .
    Introduces students to the material and thematic content of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Provides resources and reading skills for further study and investigation of the Biblical text and its influence upon the Judeo-Christian tradition in the West.  This is an introductory course; no previous knowledge of the Bible is required.
  

  • RLGN 1105 - Religion and the Arts

    3 credit hour(s)

    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score .
    Recommended: ENG 1101 .*

    Introduction to the relationship between religion and culture as reflected in the arts. Surveys the roles and functions of visual, performing, and literary arts and architecture in experiencing and expressing the social and doctrinal dimensions of several indigenous and major world religions.

    * This course requires writing critical essays utilizing multiple source materials.
  

  • RLGN 1107 - Living World Religions

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score .
    Introduces the academic study of religion, focusing on major world religions: religions in antiquity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and religion in indigenous cultures.
  
  

  • RLGN 2240 - Ancient Religions

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score .
    Examines the religions of the ancient Middle East, Egypt, Greco-Roman, Germanic and Celtic worlds. Provides students with an understanding of the origins of modern religions and spirituality.
  

  • RLGN 2263 - Eastern Religions

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score .
    Provides an overview of the major religions of Asia, particularly the religions of India (Hinduism and Buddhism) Persia (Zoroastrianism), China (Confucianism and Taoism) and Japan (Shintoism and Zen Buddhism).
  

  • RLGN 2264 - Western Religions

    3 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score .
    Provides an introduction and overview of the major Western Religions, specifically Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, focusing on history, belief systems, scripture and material expressions.

Respiratory Therapy
  

  • RT 1020 - Physics of Respiratory Therapy

    3 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 1060  + RT 1080 .
    Covers basic concepts of physics related to physiology of the lungs, gas laws, gas flow and mechanics of breathing. Concepts are applied to operation of respiratory therapy equipment.
  

  • RT 1030 - Pharmacology of Respiratory Therapy

    3 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 1580  + RT 1560  + RT 1590  + RT 1593 .
    Presents concepts and principles of pharmacologic agents used in cardiopulmonary care. Includes study of biologic interactions, dosage calculations, side effects, indications of medication, therapeutic, diagnostic procedures and ethical and legal issues.
  

  • RT 1060 - Respiratory Therapy I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 1020  + RT 1080 .
    Introduces respiratory therapy as a health sciences profession. Topics include cardiopulmonary assessment, medical gas administration, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, microbiology, infection control, equipment maintenance, incentive breathing exercises and chest physiotherapy.
  

  • RT 1080 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: BIO 2310 .
    Corequisite: RT 1020  + RT 1060 .
    Presents pathophysiology and management of patients with pulmonary diseases including causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments and prognosis for patients with these problems. Specific topics include: basic concepts of COPD, preparing a case study, chest X-ray interpretation lung defense mechanisms, asthma, chest and lung malignancies, pneumonia, post-OP Complications and restrictive lung disease.
  

  • RT 1090 - Clinical Experiences I

    4 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 1020  + RT 1060  + RT 1080  + RT 1092 .
    Provides supervised clinical experiences in area hospitals and health care facilities.

    Note(s):
    • 180 clinical hours
  

  • RT 1092 - Respiratory Therapy Lab I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: BIO 2210  + ENG 1101  + IT 1010  + AAS Math Requirement  + department approval.
    Pre- or corequisite: BIO 2310  + HLTH 1001 .
    Corequisite: RT 1020  + RT 1060  + RT 1080  + RT 1090 .
    Students practice cardiopulmonary assessment, medical gas administration, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, microbiology, infection control, equipment maintenance, incentive breathing exercises and chest physiotherapy using state of the art equipment in the learning laboratory under simulated patient situations.

    Note(s):
    • 45 Lab Hours
  

  • RT 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):
  

  • RT 1560 - Respiratory Therapy II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RT 1020  + RT 1060  + RT 1080  + RT 1090  + RT 1092 .
    Corequisite: RT 1030  + RT 1580  + RT 1590  + RT 1593 .
    Emphasizes airway management, pulmonary function testing, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis. Includes administering and home care therapy. 
  

  • RT 1580 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 1030  + RT 1560  + RT 1590  + RT 1593 .
    Presents pathophysiology and management of patients with pulmonary diseases, often from the perspective of a physician. Includes causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis for patients with diseases involving the cardio-pulmonary systems.

     
  

  • RT 1590 - Clinical Experiences II

    4 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 1030  + RT 1560  + RT 1580  + RT 1593 .
    Continuation of RT 1090 provides supervised clinical experiences in area hospitals and health care facilities.

    Note(s):
    • 180 clinical hours
  

  • RT 1592 - Supplemental Skills Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: RT 1090 .
    Provides first-year Respiratory Therapy students the opportunity for additional learning and practice of respiratory therapy skills in the campus laboratory.

    Note(s):
    • 45 Lab Hours
  

  • RT 1593 - Respiratory Therapy Lab II

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 1030  + RT 1560  + RT 1580  + RT 1590 .
    Students practice airway management, pulmonary function testing, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis and administering home care therapy procedures using state of the art equipment in the learning laboratory under simulated patient situations.

    Note(s):
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • RT 2060 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RT 1030  + RT 1560   + RT 1580  + RT 1590  + RT 1593 .
    Corequisite: RT 2080  + RT 2090  + RT 2093 .
    Presents basic concepts of adult care medicine including adult intensive care and pathophysiology of diseases, introduction to concepts of positive pressure ventilation and advanced airway care. Introduction to positive pressure mechanical ventilation equipment and procedures related to basic critical care medicine for adults using state of the art equipment and computer simulations in the learning laboratory.
     
  

  • RT 2080 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology III

    2 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 2060   + RT 2090   + RT 2093 .
    Presents pathophysiology and management of patients with pulmonary diseases from the perspective of a physician including causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments and prognosis for patients with these problems: chest trauma, ACLS, pneumothorax, pulmonary vascular disease, Cor Pulmonale, sepsis syndrome, EKG interpretation.  Management of patients on mechanical ventilation regardless of diagnosis is also covered. 
  

  • RT 2090 - Advanced Clinical Experiences I

    4 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 2060  + RT 2080  + RT 2093 .
    Introduces skills for basic respiratory care in adult care settings with emphasis on problem solving and decision-making skills, patient evaluation skills and the evaluation of therapeutic care plans and initiating life support systems.

    Note(s):
    • 240 clinical hours
  

  • RT 2092 - Advanced Supplemental Skills Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Pre- or corequisite: RT 2090 .
    Provides second-year Respiratory Therapy students the opportunity for additional learning and practice of respiratory therapy skills in the campus laboratory.

    Note(s):
    • 45 Lab Hours
  

  • RT 2093 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy Lab I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 2060  + RT 2080  + RT 2090 .
    Introduction to positive pressure mechanical ventilation equipment and procedures related to basic critical care medicine for adults using state of the art equipment and computer simulations in the learning laboratory.

    Note(s):
    • 45 lab hours
  

  • RT 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    3-6 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.
    Presents various topics.

    Note(s):
  

  • RT 2097 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.
    Provides opportunity for independent study in respiratory care such as preparation for licensing/credentialing exams.
  

  • RT 2098 - Internship

    3-6 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: Department approval.
    Allows graduates of the AS RT program to continue learning experiences in conjunction with the UNM Health Sciences Center, Graduates will participate in nationally funded research projects that explore diagnosis, treatment, education and research.
  

  • RT 2460 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: RT 2060  + RT 2080  + RT 2090  + RT 2093 .
    Pre- or corequisite: Human Relations Requirement .
    Corequisite: RT 2480  + RT 2490  + RT 2492 .
    Presents cardiopulmonary assessment and diagnosis in advanced adult critical care including correlation of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology with evaluation of cardiopulmonary function.  Presents concepts of rehabilitative practice for patients with chronic cardiopulmonary diseases. Introduces strategies for successful completion of national board exams. Presents mechanical ventilation procedures related to critical care medicine for children and infants using state of the art equipment and computer simulation in the learning laboratory.

     
  

  • RT 2480 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology IV

    2 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 2460  + RT 2490  + RT 2492 .
    Presents pathophysiology and management of patients with pulmonary diseases from the perspective of a physician including causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments and prognosis for patients with these problems. Specific topics include infant and pediatric cardiac and respiratory disorders, cystic fibrosis, congestive heart failure, neuromuscular disease, traumatic injuries, burns, respiratory failure and adult/acute respiratory distress syndrome.
  

  • RT 2490 - Advanced Clinical Experiences II

    4 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite: RT 2460  + RT 2480  + RT 2492 .
    Introduces skills for advanced respiratory care in adult critical care clinical settings with emphasis on problem-solving and decision-making skills. Experiences include cardiopulmonary function monitoring and maintaining life support systems.

    Note(s):
    • 240 clinical intensive hours
 

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