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PLAP 1417 - 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Process Control |
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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.
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- 30 theory hours
- 90 lab hours
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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.
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- 30 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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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.
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- 30 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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Project Management |
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PM 1096-1996 - Special Topics 1-3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Presents various topics.
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PM 1130 - Project Management Fundamentals 4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 + ENG 0950 or appropriate placement scores .
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.
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PM 1150 - Effective Project Management 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 + ENG 0950 .
Focuses on the competencies needed to apply effective project concepts and methodologies to create a positive environment. Effective leadership and team management concepts and how these concepts are used to align project management functions within an organization are presented.
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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.
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PM 2096-2996 - Special Topics 1-3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Presents various topics.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PM 2210 - Contract Management 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: PM 1130 or CM 1220 .
Covers various forms of project contracts and legal documentation. Critical duties performed by contracting personnel and project managers during the negotiation and contact administration phase of the acquisition process are emphasized.
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PM 2250 - Project Management Applications 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: PM 1130 + PM 1150 + PM 2200 + PM 2210 .
Emphasizes the various types of knowledge and skills that are required by an experienced project manager and how to deal with advanced problems in organization structure, behavior and leadership. Students create a project plan, prepare a project master schedule, develop a work breakdown structure, allocate various resources and assign labor amounts to a specific project. Program core competencies are also measured in this course.
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Political Science |
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PSCI 2096-2996 - Special Topics 3 credit hour(s)
Presents various topics.
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PSCI 2200 - U.S. Politics 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 .
Recommended: ENG 1102 .*
Surveys American politics: theory of democracy and political institutions, governmental branches and their bureaucracies.
* This course involves an intensive writing component.
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PSCI 2210 - State and Local Politics 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 or appropriate placement scores .
Analyze state and local politics, using New Mexico and other states as examples.
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PSCI 2270 - Introduction to Public Policy 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 . 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.
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PSCI 2298 - Internship in Politics 1-3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: PSCI 2200 + 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.
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Portuguese |
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PORT 1101 - Beginning Portuguese I 4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 or appropriate placement scores .
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.
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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.
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PORT 2096-2996 - Special Topics 1-6 credit hour(s)
Presents various topics.
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Psychology |
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PSY 1105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 or appropriate placement scores .
Introduces psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes: methodology, psychobiology, learning, memory, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, personality and social psychology.
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PSY 1150 - Drug Abuse and Treatment 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 .
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.
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PSY 2200 - Statistical Principles 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: (MATH 1210 or MATH 1310 ) + PSY 1105 + any two 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.
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- Course offered Fall and Spring
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PSY 2220 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
Emphasizes physical, social, emotional and intellectual development across the life span, including professional research and applications.
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PSY 2231 - Human Sexuality 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 or appropriate placement scores . Recommended: PSY 1105 .
Surveys and analyzes physiological, cultural, social and individual factors that influence sexual behavior, sex roles and sex identity.
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PSY 2232 - Clinical Psychology 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
Examines clinical psychology as a profession and research area: psychometrics and assessment, systems of prevention and therapy, forensic psychology, program evaluation, professional and ethical issues.
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PSY 2233 - Psychology and Film 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 or appropriate placement score . Recommended: PSY 1105 .
Analyzes psychiatric disorders as portrayed in films, offering an opportunity to see realistic manifestations of madness and cinema’s ability to reflect and to affect perceptions of mental illness and treatment.
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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.
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PSY 2250 - Introduction to Counseling in the Substance Abuse Field 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 .
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.
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PSY 2260 - Psychology of Learning and Memory 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
Introduces study of learning in the laboratory, ranging from simple processes such as conditioning to complex ones such as transfer, memory and concept formulation.
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- Typically offered in Fall and Spring terms
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PSY 2265 - Cognitive Psychology 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
Presents theories and research on various mental processes: memory (encoding, storage and retrieval), attention, comprehension, categorization, reasoning, problem solving, solving, language and motor skills.
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PSY 2271 - Social Psychology 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: PSY 1105 .
Emphasizes study of social interaction: communication, perception of the self and others, attitudes and leadership.
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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.
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- Typically offered in Fall and Spring terms
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PSY 2289 - Death and Dying 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 or appropriate placement scores .
Examines psychological, emotional and sociological aspects of death in American culture.
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Radiologic Technology |
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RADT 1070 - Radiographic Positioning I 4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: BIO 2210 + ENG 1101 + HIT 1020 + HLTH 1040 + AAS Mathematics Requirement + department approval. Pre- or corequisite: BIO 2310 + HLTH 1001 . Corequisite: RADT 1507 + RADT 2010 .
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, film critique, basic equipment and portable radiography.
Note(s):
- 45 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RADT 1096-1996 - Special Topics 1-6 credit hour(s)
Presents various topics.
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RADT 1507 - Patient Care and Management Radiography 2 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RADT 1070 + RADT 2010 .
Covers issues related to patient care including legal and professional responsibilities, patient rights, patient confidentiality, security, patient education, safety and comfort, infection control and prevention, patient monitoring, contrast media, pharmacology and parental drug administration.
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- 15 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RADT 1520 - Radiation Biology and Protection 2 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RADT 1570 + RADT 1690 + RADT 2404 . Pre- or corequisite: Human Relations Requirement . Corequisite: RADT 2090 + RADT 2410 .
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.
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RADT 1570 - Radiographic Positioning II 4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: BIO 2310 + HLTH 1001 + RADT 1070 + RADT 1507 + RADT 2010 . Corequisite: RADT 1690 + RADT 2404 .
Continues course of study begun in RADT including procedures, projections, anatomy, oseology and arthrology of the vertebral column, skull and facial bones, sinuses and mastoids. Other topics will include foreign body localization and film 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.
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- 45 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RADT 1690 - Clinical Experience I 5 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RADT 1570 + RADT 2404 .
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.
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- 300 clinical intensive hours
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RADT 2010 - Radiographic Imaging I 3 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RADT 1070 + RADT 1507 .
Covers film and electronic imaging with related accessories. Employs radiographic film critique to emphasize the methods of diagnostic quality control.
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- 30 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RADT 2090 - Clinical Experience II 5 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RADT 1520 + RADT 2410 .
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, film processing and film critiques. Assistance in a variety of patient care needs, safety issues, PACS and dye exposure.
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- 300 clinical intensive hours
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RADT 2096-2996 - Special Topics 1-6 credit hour(s)
Presents various topics.
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RADT 2404 - Radiographic Imaging II 3 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RADT 1570 + RADT 1690 .
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.
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RADT 2408 - Radiographic Pathology and Cross-sectional Anatomy 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RADT 1520 + RADT 2090 + RADT 2410 . Pre- or corequisite: IT 1010 . Corequisite: 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.
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RADT 2410 - Radiographic Physics and Instrumentation 2 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RADT 1520 + RADT 2490 .
This course is a comprehensive review of the physical principles of diagnostic radiography.
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RADT 2490 - Clinical Experience III 5 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RADT 2408 .
Continues course of study with indirect supervision, a continued development of competence and practice in basic positioning. Independent/intermediate level of performance in selected procedures, film processing and film critiques. Assists in a variety of patient care activities.
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- 300 clinical intensive hours
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RADT 2810 - 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.
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RADT 2890 - Clinical Experience IV 6 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RADT 2810 .
Continues course of study with instruction and practice in a clinical facility under indirect/close 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.
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- 360 clinical intensive hours
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RDG 0196-0996 - Special Topics 1-3 credit hour(s)
Presents various topics.
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(all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
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RDG 0750 - Reading Improvement 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: ENG 0550 or appropriate placement scores .
Introduces reading required for success in academic and career technical majors. Students work on improving reading skills and applying the reading process to a variety of reading tasks.
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RDG 0950 - Reading and Critical Thinking 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0750 or appropriate placement scores .
Introduces reading required for success in college. Students work on comprehensive, problem solving, note-taking, summarizing and computer-assisted research skills.
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RDG 1096-1996 - Special Topics 1-6 credit hour(s)
Presents various topics.
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RLGN 1103 - Intro to the Bible 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 .
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RLGN 1107 - Living World Religions 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 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.
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RLGN 2240 - Ancient Religions 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 or appropriate placement scores .
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.
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RLGN 2263 - Eastern Religions 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 or appropriate placement scores .
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).
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RLGN 2264 - Western Religions 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RDG 0950 or appropriate placement scores .
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.
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RT 1020 - Physics of Respiratory Therapy 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: BIO 2210 + ENG 1101 + IT 1010 + AAS Math Requirement . Pre- or corequisite: BIO 2310 . Corequisite: RT 1070 + RT 1090 .
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.
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RT 1030 - Pharmacology of Respiratory Therapy 3 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 1540 + RT 1570 + RT 1090 .
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.
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RT 1070 - Respiratory Therapy I 4 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 1020 + RT 1090 .
Introduces respiratory therapy as a health sciences profession. Includes cardiopulmonary assessment, medical gas administration, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, microbiology, infection control, equipment maintenance, incentive breathing exercises and chest physiotherapy. Students practice respiratory care procedures using state of the art equipment in the learning laboratory under simulated patient situations.
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- 45 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RT 1090 - Clinical Experiences I 4 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 1020 + RT 1070 .
Provides supervised clinical experiences in area hospitals and health care facilities related to concepts presented in RT 1070 - Respiratory Therapy I .
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RT 1096-1996 - Special Topics 1-6 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Presents various topics.
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RT 1540 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology I 1 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 1030 + RT 1570 + RT 1590 .
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: 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.
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RT 1570 - Respiratory Therapy Principles and Practices II 4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RT 1020 + RT 1070 + RT 1090 . Corequisite: RT 1030 + RT 1540 + RT 1590 .
Emphasizes airway management, pulmonary function testing, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis. Includes administering and home care therapy. Students practice respiratory care procedures using state of the art equipment in the learning laboratory under simulated patient situations.
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- 45 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
- Typically offered Spring term only.
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RT 1590 - Clinical Experiences II 4 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 1030 + RT 1570 + RT 1540 .
Provides supervised clinical experiences in area hospitals and health care facilities related to second term courses.
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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.
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- 45 lab hours
- Typically offered Fall and Spring term only.
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RT 2040 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology II 1 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 2070 + RT 2090 .
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: adult ventilator monitoring assessment, sleep apnea, complications of mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation.
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RT 2070 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy I 4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RT 1030 + RT 1570 + RT 1540 + RT 1590 . Corequisite: RT 2040 + RT 2090 .
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.
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- 45 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RT 2090 - Advanced Clinical Experiences I 4 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 2070 +RT 2040 .
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.
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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.
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RT 2096-2996 - Special Topics 3-6 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Presents various topics.
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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.
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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.
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RT 2220 - Introduction to Sleep Disorder Medicine 3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: ENG 0950 + MATH 0930 + RDG 0950 + department approval. Corequisite: RT 2270 + RT 2290 .
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.
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RT 2270 - Sleep Disorders Principles and Practices 4 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 2220 + RT 2290 .
Topics will include recording sleep apnea. Equipment principles, set-up and operation associated activity related to normal and abnormal stages of sleep, placement and calibration of the EEG, EOG, EMG. Pulse oximetry and inductive polysomnography.
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- 45 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RT 2290 - Sleep Disorders Clinical Experience I 2 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 2220 + RT 2270 .
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.
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RT 2440 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology III 1 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 2470 + RT 2490 .
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.
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RT 2470 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy II 4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RT 2070 + RT 2090 + RT 2040 . Corequisite: BIO 2310 /BIO 2392 + RT 2440 + RT 2490 .
Presents cardiopulmonary assessment and diagnosis in advanced critical care including correlation of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology with evaluation of cardiopulmonary function. Presents clinical assessment techniques in advanced critical care, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, hemodynamic monitoring and advanced cardiac life support using state of the art equipment and computer simulation in the learning laboratory.
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- 45 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RT 2490 - Advanced Clinical Experiences II 4 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 2440 + RT 2470 .
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.
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RT 2670 - Sleep Disorders Principles and Practices II 4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RT 2220 + RT 2270 + RT 2290 . Corequisite: RT 2690 .
Presentation and discussion of psychomotor practices related to interpretation of polysomnographs of both adult and children. 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.
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- 45 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RT 2690 - Sleep Disorders Clinical Experience II 2 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 2670 .
Clinical practice related to scoring and interpreting polysomnograms of adult and pediatric clients. Topics will include recording tests, CPAP/BIPAP and laboratory management.
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RT 2840 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology IV 1 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 2870 + RT 2890 .
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: IRDS/BPD, cystic fibrosis, CHF, CO poisoning, neuromuscular disease, trauma & burn, COPD, respiratory failure, ARDS.
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RT 2870 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy III 4 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: RT 2470 + RT 2440 + RT 2490 . Corequisite: RT 2840 + RT 2890 .
Presents concepts of critical care medicine for children and infants including theory of life support systems. 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.
Note(s):
- 45 theory hours
- 45 lab hours
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RT 2890 - Advanced Clinical Experiences III 4 credit hour(s)
Corequisite: RT 2870 + RT 2840 .
Introduces skills for respiratory care in pediatric and neonatal critical care environments including initiation, monitoring and maintaining life support systems. Introduces clinical experiences with conducting pulmonary rehabilitation. Includes independent study project in an area of respiratory care and supervised mentorship experiences.
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SMAP 1115 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship 5-7 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or department approval.
Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.
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SMAP 1125 - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship 5-7 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: Current full-time employment in the sheet metal industry or department approval.
Provides 75-105 hours of related classroom instruction. Instruction covers safety, trade math, sheet metal processes, triangulation layout, radial line layout, parallel line layout, blueprint reading, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Association (SMACNA) manuals.
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