May 02, 2024  
2014-15 Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Associate Degree Programs
  Certificate Programs
  Course Descriptions
  General Education
  Information Directory
  Message from the President
  Academic Calendar 2014-2015
  Admissions
  Fees and Refund Policies
  Financial Aid
  Academic Policies
  Academic Information
  Graduation Requirements
  Learning Goals
  Student Services and Activities
  Continuing Education
  Online Learning
  Student Passwords/ myCommNet
  Faculty and Professional Staff
  Directions to College & Campus Map
  My Portfolio
HELP
2014-15 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course offerings are subject to change.

The courses in this section are grouped by subjects that are listed alphabetically. Within each subject group, the courses are listed in numerical order, the lowest first and the highest last.

Courses with numbers 099 and below are noncredit courses. Courses with numbers in the 100-199 range are considered first-year courses. Courses numbered 200 or higher are considered second-year courses.

The semester in which a course is generally offered is indicated by the codes: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring and Su = Summer. Students and their advisors may use these designations in determining course selection for any particular semester.

Electives - Within an academic program, courses are either required or elective. Elective courses fall into broad subject areas of study in the liberal arts and sciences. These broad subject areas are the humanities, the natural sciences and the social sciences. Courses may also be business electives or may be undesignated.

General Education Requirements - In addition, all degree programs have specific general education requirements. General education requirements assure that students have exposure to a range of courses in specific areas of the curriculum. The general education requirements are grouped into six modes. The general education modes and courses can be found in the catalog here .

When choosing courses, it is important to choose the type of elective or general education mode specified within the program of study. Students should seek the advice of a academic counselor or faculty member when choosing courses.

A complete list of courses being offered is available online at http://my.commnet.edu. A list of current Continuing Education courses is available online as well. Course offerings are subject to change.
 

Philosophy
  

  • PHL* 163: Chinese Philosophy

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PHIL 211)
    An inquiry into the concept of order and harmony in Chinese philosophy. Readings in English translation will include both primary texts and contemporary analyses of materials from Confucianism, Taoism, and other Chinese philosophic schools. Recommended for all students.
    Prerequisites: None
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PHL* 197: Philosophy of Sports

    3 Credits
    This is an advanced philosophy course designed to illustrate the point that philosophical reflection is present in our daily experiences, which we may consider nonintellectual. This course will take up the related themes of sports, athletics, and play, in order to show that an adequate understanding of them requires philosophical understanding. Topics will include the social significance of sports, ethical issues in sports, sports and race, mind and body in sports, sports and aesthetics, gender in sports. Advanced reading and writing skills will help to succeed in this course. Taking a lower level philosophy course or ENG* 101  would be helpful before taking this course.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PHL* 201: Reading Plato’s Republic

    3 Credits
    This course is an upper level course and designed to help students read original philosophic literature. In this course, students will explore Plato’s Republic, which is the first, and arguably the most influential, work in the history of Western political philosophy.
    Prerequisites: Any 100-level philosophy course or ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Spring
  

  • PHL* 211: Reading Aristotle: The Ethics of Happiness

    3 Credits
    This is an advanced philosophy course prepared for students proficient in reading and writing. The course focuses on the study of views of Artistotle about mortality by means of a careful reading of his Niomachean Ethics. The goal of the course is to present his ideas clearly and to suggest ways in which the thought of a philosopher from so long ago still bears tremendous relevance for our own age.
    Prerequisites: None
    Offered: Spring

Physical Therapist Assistant
  

  • PTA* 120: Introduction to Physical Therapy

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PT 101)
    Learning opportunities in this course assist the student to recognize the roles of physical therapy within various practice settings. Students differentiate functions of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants as members of the health care team through study of documentation principles, ethics, laws and organizations important to the provision of services. Learning also includes development of knowledge and abilities within the domains of conduct, communication and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA* Program.
    Offered: Spring
  

  • PTA* 125: Physical Therapy for Function

    4 Credits
    (Formerly PT 102)
    This course provides the student with introductory concepts and techniques for effective patient teaching and physical therapy intervention for function and mobility. Emphasis is placed on competence in problem-solving and the physical therapist assistant’s role in modification of physical therapy interventions.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the PTA* Program.
    Offered: Spring
  

  • PTA* 220: Introduction to the Physical Therapy Clinic

    1 Credits
    (Formerly PT 106)
    This course provides an orientation to the physical therapy clinic and to the provision of physical therapy interventions. Students develop communication, intervention, and problem-solving techniques within the physical therapy clinic.
    Prerequisites: PTA* 120  and PTA* 125  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Offered: Summer
  

  • PTA* 230: Physical Agents in Physical Therapy

    4 Credits
    (Formerly PT 110)
    This course develops the student’s competence with problem-solving and application of physical therapy interventions using physical agents, including therapeutic applications of heat, cold, water, electricity, light and mechanical forces or devices.
    Prerequisites: PTA* 120  and PTA* 125  with a grade of “C” or higher, PTA* 220  with a grade of “P”.
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PTA* 235: Kinesiology For Rehabilitation

    4 Credits
    (Formerly PT 111)
    This course fosters learning of the anatomical and biomechanical principles of human movement through the study of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Competencies attained include accurate data collection by goniometry, manual muscle testing, posture and gait analysis including the effects of biomechanical forces on the human body.
    Prerequisites: PTA* 120  and PTA* 125  with a grade of “C” or higher, PTA* 220  with a grade of “P”.
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PTA* 250: Therapeutic Exercise

    5 Credits
    (Formerly PT 201)
    Learning includes the theory and techniques to safely and effectively implement therapeutic exercise interventions based on a plan of care established by a physical therapist. Students also develop competence to measure a patient’s response to interventions and respond accordingly and to provide effective instruction to patients and caregivers.
    Prerequisites: PTA* 230  and PTA* 235  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Offered: Spring
  

  • PTA* 253: Pathophysiology for Rehabilitation

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PT 202)
    This course develops comprehension about abnormalities and the physical, physiological and psychological changes that occur throughout the human lifespan. The student learns the effects of pathology on the rehabilitation of patients with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical conditions.
    Prerequisites: PTA* 230  and PTA* 235  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Offered: Spring
  

  • PTA* 258: PTA in the Healthcare Arena

    2 Credits
    (Formerly PT 210)
    This course develops the student’s ability to apply physical therapy interventions and data collection techniques within the clinic environment and advances the student’s abilities with communication, conduct and problem-solving within the structure of the health care system.
    Prerequisites: PTA* 230  and PTA* 235  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Offered: Spring
  

  • PTA* 260: Physical Therapy Seminar

    2 Credits
    (Formerly PT 211)
    In this pass/fail course students demonstrate the ability to apply principles of problem solving to selected professional issues, industry trends, and special populations that may be encountered as a physical therapist assistant. Learning opportunities assist in the transition from student to clinician and identification of interest areas for lifelong learning.
    Prerequisites: PTA* 250 , PTA* 253  and PTA* 258  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PTA* 262: PTA Internship II

    5 Credits
    (Formerly PT 212)
    Within this clinic-based, pass/fail course students learn to integrate and apply physical therapy concepts and to effectively perform physical therapy interventions as a physical therapist assistant. Students develop their abilities for daily organization and management of a patient caseload and effectively contribute to the health care team.
    Prerequisites: PTA* 250 , PTA* 253  and PTA* 258  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PTA* 265: PTA Internship III

    5 Credits
    (Formerly PT 213)
    Within this clinic-based, pass/fail course students learn to problem-solve and competently function in the clinic environment as a physical therapist assistant. Students develop competence with time management, clinical prioritization and the entry-level abilities of the physical therapist assistant prior to course completion.
    Prerequisites: PTA* 250 , PTA* 253  and PTA* 258  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Offered: Fall

Physics
  

  • PHY* 105: Radiologic Physics

    3 Credits
    Content is designed to establish a basic knowledge of physics pertinent to developing an understanding of radiations used in the clinical setting. Fundamental physical units, measurements, principles, atomic structure and types of radiation are emphasized. Also presented are the fundamentals of x-ray generating equipment, x-ray production and its interaction with matter.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Radiologic Science program.
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PHY* 110: Introductory Physics

    4 Credits
    (Formerly PHYS 110)
    An introductory course in the physics of motion, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, optics and the theory of the atom. Intended for non-science majors. A process oriented laboratory approach emphasizing exploration and problem solving. This course is intended for students who need only one semester of physics. Students with credit for high school physics should elect PHY* 121  or PHY* 221 . Scientific calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Completion of  MAT* 095  with a C or higher, or math placement test.  Students who have taken a higher level physics course will not receive credit for this course. 
    Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Physical & Natural Sciences
  

  • PHY* 121: General Physics I

    4 Credits
    (Formerly PHYS 121)
    Basic concepts of mechanics and heat, including forces, work and energy, conservation laws, physics of fluids, temperature, heat transfer and the laws of thermodynamics. Students who need only one semester of physics should elect PHY* 110 . A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Completion of MAT* 185  or MAT* 186  with a C or higher. Students who have taken a higher level physics course will not receive credit for this course.
    Offered: Fall
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Physical & Natural Sciences
  

  • PHY* 122: General Physics II

    4 Credits
    (Formerly PHYS 122)
    Basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and wave motion, including electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic radiation, wave properties of light and optics. A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Completion of PHY* 121  with a C or higher.  Students who have taken a higher level physics course will not receive credit for this course.
    Offered: Spring
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Physical & Natural Sciences
  

  • PHY* 221: Calculus-Based Physics I

    4 Credits
    (Formerly PHYS 131)
    A study of Newtonian mechanics and thermodynamics intended for physics, chemistry, engineering and math transfer students. Topics include particle and rigid body dynamics, work, momentum and energy conservation, gravitation, fluids, heat, and the laws of thermodynamics. A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator or its equivalent is required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of MAT* 254  (formerly MAT* 250), and PHY* 110  (or successful completion of one year of high school physics).
    Offered: Fall,Spring
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Physical & Natural Sciences
  

  • PHY* 222: Calculus-Based Physics II

    4 Credits
    (Formerly PHYS 132)
    A study of electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics intended for physics, chemistry, engineering and math transfer students. Topics include Coulomb’s Law, electric and magnetic fields, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, capacitance, Ohm’s Law, dc and ac circuits, induced emf; inductance, simple harmonic motion, wave properties for sound and light, and geometrical optics. A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator or its equivalent is required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PHY* 221  and MAT* 256 .
    Offered: Fall,Spring
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Physical & Natural Sciences
  

  • PHY* 223: Calculus-Based Physics III

    4 Credits
    (Formerly PHYS 133)
    Intended for physics, engineering and math transfer majors. Principles of quantum radiation and modern physics, including electromagnetic waves, relativistic mechanics, and quantized radiation are studied. A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: PHY* 222 , MAT* 268  (may be taken concurrently)
    Offered: Occasionally
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Physical & Natural Sciences

Political Science
  

  • POL* 101: Introduction to Political Science

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PLSC 101)
    The study of politics through the identification of great political issues that are analyzed from historical and philosophical viewpoints.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Fall
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Social Sciences
  

  • POL* 102: Introduction to Comparative Politics

    3 Credits
    This course focuses on the governments and peoples of the major regions of the world: Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. It examines global variations in governing structures due to historic, cultural, religious, economic, and other causes. Issues of Third World democratization, economic globalization, Islam and democracy’s “clash of civilizations,” authoritarian states, and other timely issues will be subjects of class discussions and course papers.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • POL* 103: Introduction to International Relations

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PLSC 102)
    An examination of the international community, emphasizing theory and practice in international politics.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Spring
  

  • POL* 111: American Government

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PLSC 111)
    A study of the American political system at the national level, with emphasis on political dynamics and public policy.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Social Sciences
  

  • POL* 112: State and Local Government

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PLSC 112)
    The forms, functions, processes and problems of state and local government in the United States, with special emphasis on Connecticut state government.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
  

  • POL* 120: Introduction to Law

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PLSC 120)
    This course serves as an introduction to the study of law with an overview of fundamental concepts and principles of our legal system. A variety of legal topics, terminology, and areas of law are discussed in order to assist students in acquiring an appreciation of the dynamic role of law in our changing society. Students are introduced to the roles of legal professionals, including paralegals. Legal reasoning, legal ethics, and legal research methods are also presented.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101  or permission of instructor.
    Offered: Fall,Spring
    Cross listed as: LGL* 101 
  

  • POL* 212: Constitutional Law and Civil Rights

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PLSC 212)
    An examination of the United States Constitution as it applies to police power and landmark decisions of the United States Supreme Court interpreting and defining police power.
    Prerequisites: POL* 111  or POL* 112 .
    Offered: Fall,Spring
  

  • POL* 293: Connecticut Legislative Internship

    6 Credits
    (Formerly PLSC 280)
    Spring semester only. Students must apply in October. Selected students will spend two days per week interning at the State Capitol. Interns will be prepared to perform the following services for legislators: bill analysis and tracking, spot research, drafting news releases, and constituent casework.
    Prerequisites: POL* 111  or POL* 112 .
    Offered: Spring

Polysomnography
  

  • PSG* 101: Polysomnography I

    2 Credits
    This course is designed to provide didactic instruction for entry-level personnel in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with terminology, instrumentation, setup and calibration, patient safety and infection control, recording and monitoring techniques, and documentation.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Polysomnography Certificate program
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PSG* 102: Polysomnography Lab I

    1 Credits
    This course is designed to provide laboratory training for entry-level personnel in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with terminology, instrumentation, setup and calibration, patient safety and infection control, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, and patient-technologist interactions related to polysomnography technology.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Polysomnography Certificate program
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PSG* 150: Polysomnography Clinical I

    2 Credits
    A heath-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision will be provided by clinical professionals.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Polysomnography Certificate program
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PSG* 201: Polysomnography II

    2 Credits
    This course is designed to provide didactic instruction for entry-level personnel in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with EMG and EEG recording and monitoring techniques, scoring of LRS and PLMS, performing and scoring MSLT and MWT, mask fitting, PAP equipment and its therapeutic application, pediatric sleep studies, and documentation.
    Prerequisites:   ,   and   all with a “C” or better

    Offered: Spring
  

  • PSG* 202: Polysomnography Lab II

    1 Credits
    This course is designed to provide laboratory training for entry-level personnel in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with mask fitting, the application of oxygen therapy and PAP therapy, the manipulation of PAP, performing EMG hook ups, performing MSLT and MWT tests, practice setting up pediatric sleep studies and scoring all different types of sleep studies.
    Prerequisites:   ,   and   all with a “C” or better.
    Offered: Spring
  

  • PSG* 250: Polysomnography Clinical II

    2 Credits
    A heath-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision will be provided by clinical professionals.
    Prerequisites:   ,   and   all with a “C” or better
    Offered: Spring

Psychology
  

  • PSY* 107: Pathways to Personal Growth

    3 Credits
    The purpose of this course is twofold: it is to help students develop a deeper understanding of themselves, of others, and of human life in general and to promote change and personal growth. Students will be introduced to a number of psychological tools and principles and will learn how to apply them to their own lives in such a way as to promote understanding, insight, and change. In addition to this, students will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of others and of their perspectives and ways of being.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
  

  • PSY* 111: General Psychology I

    3 Credits
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the discipline of psychology and to the evolving body of knowledge that has been produced by this discipline. It surveys basic topic areas within psychology including psychology’s history and scientific origins, current research and measurement techniques, the physiological correlates of experience and behavior, human development, learning, memory, intelligence, and personality.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Social Sciences
  

  • PSY* 112: General Psychology II

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 112)
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the discipline of psychology and to the evolving body of knowledge produced by this discipline. This course continues the exploration of the basic areas of study within the field of pyschology begun in General Psychology I. Topics include sensation, perception, consciousness, motivation, emotion, language, cognition, social psychology, stress and health, psychological disorders, and treatment of psychological disorders.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Social Sciences
  

  • PSY* 125: Psychology of Aging and Mental Health

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 125)
    The course will offer a realistic portrait of the personal experiences of late life and highlight the mental health issues that confront human beings as they age.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PSY* 163: Children with Disabilities

    3 Credits
    This course is a general introduction to exceptional learners, their families, and their education. The course includes discussion of the psychological, medical, and sociological aspects of exceptional learners and their relationship to family, community, and especially the educational system. The course emphasis is on the inclusion of exceptional learners within family, community, and school. This course focuses on all exceptional learners, including gifted and/or talented students.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Fall,Spring
  

  • PSY* 164: Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities (K-12)

    1 Credits
    The goal of this course is to promote an understanding of the use of Assistive Technology for learners with disabilities. Assistive Technology can be utilized to promote participation in the least restrictive educational environment and provide students with access to and maximum participation in the mainstream educational curriculum.
    Prerequisites: None
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PSY* 173: Adults with Disabilities

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 173)
    This course is a general introduction to adults with disabilities and the issues faced by them in current American society. The emphasis is on issues relating to full inclusion in neighborhoods, community associations, workplaces and leisure-recreation experiences. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its powerful implications for full community inclusion by men and women with disabilities will be examined.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for   or concurrently enrolled in  .
    Offered: Spring
  

  • PSY* 174: Assistive Technology for Adults in the Workplace, Home and Community.

    1 Credits
    The goal of this course is to promote an understanding of the use of Assistive Technology by adults in the workplace, at home and in the community. Activities in which assistive technology can be used to facilitate independence will be addressed. Finding the resources necessary to acquire needed assistive technology will also be a focus of this course.
    Prerequisites: None
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PSY* 183: Learning Process and Disabilities

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 183)
    This course explores various learning theories, especially behavior modification, as they relate to children and adults with disabilities. Included will be an introduction to the biological aspects of the brain and learning. Ethical questions regarding the application of certain learning theories will be examined.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Fall
  

  • PSY* 193: Issues/Trends in Disabilities

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 193)
    This course will examine current legal, ethical, community, family and personal support issues affecting children and adults with disabilities and their families. Through the study of literature, newsletters and media accounts and by listening to the leaders and advocates of today, students will more fully understand the challenges and opportunities of people with disabilities.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for   or concurrently enrolled in  .
    Offered: Spring
  

  • PSY* 201: Life Span Development

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 124)
    A survey of physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes as they are influenced by heredity and environment from conception to death. Class: 3 hours per week
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
  

  • PSY* 203: Child Development

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 234)
    An evaluation of current issues, theories, and research in the area of child development. This study of physical, cognitive and socioemotional development includes: genetics, development of self, language, play, learning, intelligence, personality, and social interactions from conception through age twelve.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Offered: Fall,Summer
  

  • PSY* 206: Adolescent & Adult Development

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 244)
    An exploration of current problems, theories and research in adolescent and adult development. A basic exploration of physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes and the psychological dynamics which accompany them including adjustments, changing roles, and social relationships.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Offered: Fall,Spring
  

  • PSY* 210: Death and Dying

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 117)
    Examines the processes of death, dying and grieving. Death and loss as they relate to major developmental life tasks are also studied, including the effect of death and loss upon survivors. Both Eastern and Western perspectives are considered.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Fall,Spring
  

  • PSY* 211: Psychology of Women

    3 Credits
    This course studies a variety of psychological issues and theories as they apply to women. Traditional psychological overviews give insufficient attention to or emphasis on topics critical to a psychological depiction of women. This course attempts to correct this imbalance. Topics include how women develop psychologically; how they form values and direct their behavior, including sexual behaviors; women’s anatomy; women and work and their reaction to stress; and women and substance abuse.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PSY* 212: Health Psychology

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 200)
    The psychological factors that promote health and enhance resistance to disease or place people at risk for disease are explored. Emphasis is placed upon those psychological factors which can prevent or reverse illness and sustain or recapture health.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 093  or concurrently taking ENG* 066 .
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PSY* 217: Psychology of Criminal Behavior

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 232)
    An overview on the psychological understanding of crime and the criminal. It will provide an analysis of individual differences in various criminal activities with a focus on a conceptual and practical understanding of the predictors of individual behavior.
    Prerequisites: None
    Offered: Occasionally
    Cross listed as: CJS* 272 
  

  • PSY* 220: Educational Psychology

    3 Credits
    Educational psychology encompasses the nature of learning, development, motivation, diversity and assessment. The major areas of emphasis for this course include the development of educational research as a science; developmental psychology’s impact on education; effective teaching techniques and strategies; behavior management and discipline; tests and measurements. Intelligence, achievement, exceptionality, and diversity will be discussed.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PSY* 221: Data Analysis in Psychology

    4 Credits
    Psychological research enables psychologists to describe, predict, and explain human behavior and thought. Such research often relies on the analysis of quantitative data. In this course, you will learn how to describe, analyze, interpret, and report psychological data. Course content includes coverage of both descriptive and inferential analytic procedures. Specific topics include graphical representations of data, measures of central tendency and variability, sampling, hypothesis testing, effect size estimates, confidence intervals, correlation and regression, t-tests, analysis of variance, and non-parametric tests. Students will gain practical experience in writing reports of research according to the standard conventions of the American Psychological Association and in the use of data analysis software commonly employed by research psychologists.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111 , and C- or better in MAT* 109  or  MAT* 138  or  MAT* 139  or eligibility for class higher than MAT*138
    Offered: Occassionally
  

  • PSY* 222: Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology

    3 Credits
    This course provides an introduction to psychological research, with a focus on developing the skills required to conduct responsible and valid research. Topics include conducting library research, developing hypotheses, measuring variables, research ethics, research design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, evaluating research, and writing research reports. Students will gain practical experience in the design and implementation of research by planning and conducting independent research projects, analyzing data using software commonly employed by research psychologists, and writing reports of research according to the standard conventions of the American Psychological Association.
    Prerequisites: C- or better in PSY* 221 
    Offered: Occassionally
  

  • PSY* 240: Social Psychology

    3 Credits
    A survey of theory and research in social psychology, including the topics of conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, group dynamics, the self, forming impressions and explaining behavior, altruism, aggression, romantic attraction, prejudice, and social conflict.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PSY* 243: Theories of Personality

    3 Credits
    What did Freud really say about human personality? How is your personality influenced by your genes, your experiences, and the fear of your own mortality? Can personality change? This course will survey personality theory, research and assessment within both historical and current perspectives, including psychodynamic, humanistic, trait, biological, and social-cognitive approaches to personality.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PSY* 245: Abnormal Psychology

    3 Credits
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the phenomenon of psychopathology and to the field of abnormal psychology which attempts to understand and treat it in its many forms. The course will provide students with a basic understanding of this field and survey a number of the more common psychological disorders that have been explored within it such as clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment will also be addressed.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
  

  • PSY* 247: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    3 Credits
    (Formerly PSYC 240)
    A survey of the psychological factors that influence the individual in the work setting. Includes employee attitudes, motivation, group dynamics, decision making, leadership, assessment and training as an introduction to human resource management.
    Prerequisites: Completion of ENG* 101  with C- or better
    Offered: Fall,Spring
    Cross listed as: BMG* 210 
  

  • PSY* 255: The Psychology of Prejudice

    3 Credits
    This course explores stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination from a psychological perspective. We will examine the various ways in which psychologists study stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination as well as the psychological causes, correlates, and consequences of these phenomena.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PSY* 280: The Psychology of Social Influence

    3 Credits
    Social influence refers to the processes by which a person or group changes or attempts to change the opinions, beliefs, and/or behaviors of another person or group. This course will explore selected topics related to social influence from a social psychological perspective. Topics to be addressed include attitude measurement, conformity, compliance, obedience, propaganda, cults, subliminal persuasion, and the use and abuse of persuasion. Designed as a seminar, the emphasis of the course is on reading, discussion, critical thinking, and the application of course material to real world phenomena.
    Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PSY* 285: Positive Psychology

    3 Credits
    Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This course will explore psychological strengths and optimal functioning, including (1) positive subjective states such as happiness; (2) positive individual traits such as wisdom and resilience; and (3) positive institutions such as healthy families, work environments, and communities.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 111  with C- or better.
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • PSY* 288: Psychology of Creativity

    3 Credits
    Drawing in part on the book The Artist’s Way, this course will introduce students to a number of principles and practices that will serve to deepen their understanding of and appreciation for the creative process. In addition, it will assist them in identifying and developing creative goals and ambitions as well as healthy and productive creative practices, practices that will allow them to move past obstacles to creative expression and toward more creative lives.
    Prerequisites: PSY* 107  or PSY* 111  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Offered: Occasionally

Quality Assurance
  

  • QUA* 110: Measurement and Measurement Systems

    3 Credits
    (Formerly QA 110)
    An introductory course in the techniques of making successful measurements for dimensions, pressures, temperatures and other manufacturing process variables. The design and use of automated measuring and test equipment will be discussed. Methods for establishing controls for preparation and use of inspection gaging will be discussed.
    Prerequisites: EGR* 112 .
    Offered: Occasionally
  

  • QUA* 233: Statistical Process Improvement

    3 Credits
    (Formerly QA 150)
    A course in various statistical methods and their applications in industry. Course concentration will deal with the use of statistical logic and methods to aid in the solution of quality, production and engineering type problems.
    Prerequisites: MFG* 230 
    Offered: Occasionally

Radiation Therapy
  

  • RDT* 114: Principles and Practices of Radiation Therapy I

    4 Credits
    Content is designed to provide the student with psychological and physical needs and factors affecting treatment outcome will be presented and examined. Discussion of the theories and principles of tolerance dose, time-dose relationships, fractionation schemes and the relationship to the clinical practice of radiation therapy will be discussed, examined and evaluated.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into Radiology Program
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RDT* 115: Principles and Practices of Radiation Therapy II

    4 Credits
    Content is designed to establish a knowledge base in factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiographic images for patient simulation, treatment planning and treatment verification in radiation oncology.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 114  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RDT* 116: Treatment Planning I

    3 Credits
    Content is designed to establish factors that influence and govern clinical planning of patient treatment. This encompasses isodose descriptions, patient contouring, radiobiologic considerations, dosimetric calculations, compensation and clinical application of treatment beams. Optimal treatment planning is emphasized along with particle beams. Stereotactic and emerging technologies are presented.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 114  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RDT* 117: Treatment Planning II

    3 Credits
    Content is designed to establish factors that influence and govern clinical planning of patient treatment as a continuation of those topics in Treatment Planning I. This encompasses a review of treatment beams, evaluation of dose distributions, optimal treatment planning considerations, evaluation and assessment, including adaptive treatment planning.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 116  
    Offered: Summer
  

  • RDT* 140: CT Imaging and Sectional Anatomy

    3 Credits
    Content will introduce students to computed tomography imaging methods. Students will identify normal anatomical structures via a variety of imaging formats.
    Prerequisites: Completion of RAD* 112  and RAD* 197 
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RDT* 145: Radiation Therapy Equipment

    2 Credits
    Content is designed to present treatment units used in external radiation therapy. The history of equipment development will be presented and well as an in-depth training on console operation. 
    Prerequisites: Completion of RDT* 115  and RDT* 116  
    Offered: Summer
  

  • RDT* 201: Radiation Oncology I

    3 Credits
    Content is designed to examine and evaluate the management of neoplastic disease.  The epidemiology, etiology, detection, diagnosis, patient condition, treatment and prognosis of neoplastic disease will be presented, discussed and evaluated in relationship to histology, anatomical site and patterns of spread.  The breast, central nervous system, genitourinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, pediatric neoplasms, musculoskeletal, reproductive and respiratory tumors will be discussed.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 117  
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RDT* 203: Radiation Oncology II

    3 Credits
    This is a continuation of Clinical Radiation Oncology I.  Content is designed to examine and evaluate the management of neoplastic disease.  The epidemiology, etiology, detection, diagnosis, patient condition, treatment and prognosis of neoplastic disease will be presented, discussed and evaluated in relationship to histology, anatomical site and patterns of spread.  The lymphoreticular system, skin, hematopoietic system, bone and soft tissue, endocrine system, ocular, head and neck cancer, eye and orbit, and benign tumors will be discussed.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 201  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RDT* 213: Radiation Therapy Physics I

    2 Credits
    This course provides a broad introduction to the physics involved with the medical application of ionizing radiation in the field of Radiation Therapy.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 145  
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RDT* 216: Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy III

    4 Credits
    This course revisits anatomy specifically from an imaging perspective related to each specific disease site.  Specific radiation therapy techniques and treatment borders will be discussed.  Students will learn to identify structures on X-rays, CT and MRI scans and locate landmarks on simulation films.   The radiation therapist’s responsibility in the management of neoplastic disease will be presented and discussed.  This course covers cancers of the breast, central nervous system, thorax, as well as pediatric and gynecologic and cancers.  In addition, lymphomas and leukemia are discussed.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 115  
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RDT* 217: Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy IV

    3 Credits
    This course is a continuation of The Principles and Practices of Radiation Therapy III and revisits anatomy specifically from an imaging perspective related to each specific disease site.  Specific radiation therapy techniques and treatment borders will be discussed.  Students will learn to identify structures on X-rays, CT and MRI scans and locate landmarks on simulation films.   The radiation therapist’s responsibility in the management of neoplastic disease will be presented and discussed.  Cancers of the skin, bone and soft tissue, the gastrointestinal tract, the endocrine system, as well as cancers of the head, neck eye and orbit will be discussed.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 216  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RDT* 233: Radiation Therapy Physics II

    2 Credits
    This course provides is a continuation of the study of the physics involved with the medical application of ionizing radiation in the field of Radiation Therapy.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 213  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RDT* 240: Operational & Quality Management in Radiation Therapy

    2 Credits
    Content is designed to focus on the components of quality improvement (QI) programs in radiation oncology. Topics will include quality control and assurance checks for the clinical aspects of patient care, medical records, treatment delivery and localization equipment and treatment planning equipment. The role of the various radiation therapy team members in continuous quality improvement will be discussed as well as the legal and regulatory implications for maintaining appropriate quality care.
    Prerequisites: RDT* 213  
    Offered: Spring

Radiography
  

  • RAD* 109: Methods of Patient Care I

    3 Credits
    Introduction to the field of Radiologic Technology to include specialties in the field, professional organizations, other professionals comprising the health care team, communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving, body mechanics, vital signs and infection control procedures.  As part of this course, students will participate in a minimum of one community service project.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Radiologic Science program
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 112: Orientation to Radiology

    1 Credits
    This course will serve as an introduction to the radiography program and hospital clinical environment.  Through classroom presentation and laboratory simulation, students will learn to manipulate radiographic equipment, transport, position and communicate with patients for basic radiographic procedures, and gain an understanding of the role of the Radiographer in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Students will also receive an orientation to the clinical facilities and program and hospital policies as part of this course.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Radiologic Science program
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 120: Radiographic Procedures I

    4 Credits
    Instruction on how to accurately position patients for diagnostic Radiologic procedures and to prepare the necessary equipment and supplies for each procedure will be covered. The anatomy, physiology and pathology related to each positioning section, as well as image critique and improvement is included. The chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, and the upper gastrointestinal tract procedures are covered.  Classroom and laboratory practice enhance learning during this course.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Radiologic Science program
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 125: Radiographic Imaging I

    3 Credits
    An introduction to the fundamentals of exposure factor selection and imaging parameters, this course will introduce the student to the equipment and techniques utilized for radiographic imaging. Material covered includes image receptors, the x-ray tube and circuitry, x-ray production, prime factors, exposure factor selection and technique charts. Supervised laboratory sessions utilizing energized radiographic equipment will reinforce concepts and allow for hands-on learning.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 112  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD* 126: Radiographic Imaging II

    3 Credits
    A continuation of RAD 125, this course builds on the foundation of basic equipment and imaging methods to include specifics of image production and image quality evaluation.  Topics covered include image quality factors, beam restriction and filtration, image intensification and fluoroscopy, tomographic principles, and control of scatter radiation.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 125  
    Offered: Summer
  

  • RAD* 130: Radiologic Procedures II

    4 Credits
    A continuation of RAD* 126, this course covers patient anatomy, pathology, positioning and procedures for contrast imaging of the lower gastrointestinal system, reproductive system and the anatomy, positioning and radiographic imaging of the shoulder, cervical spine, pelvis and non-routine orthopedic imaging.  Classroom, laboratory and clinical practice are held in conjunction with this course.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 126  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD* 136: Radiographic Imaging III

    2 Credits
    The principles and use of automatic exposure control devices, image processing, digital image acquisition, display, and archiving will be discussed.  Increased emphasis will be placed on the clinical situation, with image evaluation and problem solving in the clinical environment included in each unit.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 130  
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 150: Summer Clinical Practicum

    2 Credits
    Supervised clinical experience involving general duties of the radiology professional. Students will apply principles learned in the classroom to exercise skills in patient care, communication, patient positioning, treatment, image production, and radiation protection and gain competence in imaging procedures and/or treatment of patients.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 198  
    Offered: Summer
  

  • RAD* 197: Clinical Practices I

    2 Credits
    Supervised clinical experience involving general radiography, fluoroscopy, operating room, emergency room and portable radiography. Students will apply principles learned in the classroom to develop skills in patient care, communication, patient positioning, image production, and radiation protection and gain competence in routine imaging of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities. Students will also be introduced to pediatric imaging through clinical rotations at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Radiologic Science program
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 198: Clinical Practices II

    2 Credits
    Supervised clinical experience involving general radiography, fluoroscopy, operating room, emergency room and portable radiography. Students will apply principles learned in the classroom to exercise skills in patient care, communication, patient positioning, image production, and radiation protection and gain competence in routine imaging of the gastrointestinal tract, pelvis, femur, hip, lumbar and cervical spine.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 197  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD* 199: Clinical Practice III

    2 Credits
    Supervised clinical experience involving general radiography, fluoroscopy, operating room, trauma and portable radiography including pediatric, outpatient imaging and Computed Tomography (CT). Students will apply principles learned in the classroom to exercise skills in patient care, communication, patient positioning, image production, and radiation protection and gain competence in imaging procedures of adults and children.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 150  
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 217: Radiology Seminar

    2 Credits
    Students will pursue independent research on a current topic in radiology, develop a written paper and provide an oral presentation on the topic.  The course also includes a comprehensive review of the radiography curriculum with testing in preparation for the ARRT examination.
    Prerequisites: Concurrent with RAD* 297  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD* 220: Advanced Imaging Procedures I

    2 Credits
    Students will gain knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, specialized equipment and procedures involved in interventional radiology of the vascular and hepatobiliary systems.  This course will also provide students with knowledge of sectional anatomy as it relates to computer generated imaging modalities and the equipment and procedures utilized for bone densitometry.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 126  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD* 221: Advanced Imaging Procedures II

    2 Credits
    Advanced procedures involving joint imaging (arthrography), central nervous system and lymphatic system imaging as well as the principles of venipuncture for contrast media injection will be discussed.  In addition, mammography, breast pathology and alternative methods of breast imaging for the purpose of breast cancer detection will be covered.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 220  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD* 222: Radiobiology & Protection

    3 Credits
    Basic principles of radiation protection and safety for the radiologic technologist and basic concepts and principles of radiation biology will be presented. Radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are incorporated. The interactions of radiation with cells, tissues and the body as a whole, and resultant biophysical events will be presented. Discussion of the theories and principles of tolerance dose, time-dose relationships, fractionation schemes and the relationship to the clinical practice of radiography will be included.
    Prerequisites: PHY* 105  
    Offered: Spring
  

  • RAD* 225: Radiologic Procedures III

    4 Credits
    A continuation of RAD* 221, this course covers anatomy and imaging of the urinary system, paranasal sinuses, mandible, orbits, facial bones, and thoracic and lumbar spine. Classroom, laboratory and clinical practice enhance learning in conjunction with the completed units of this course.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 130  
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 230: Radiologic Procedures IV

    4 Credits
    Course covers anatomy and imaging procedures of the ribs and sternum, sternoclavicular joints, sacrum and coccyx, skull and sella turcica, nasal bones and temporomandibular joints. Classroom, laboratory and clinical practice enhance learning in conjunction with the completed units of this course. A comprehensive review of Radiographic Procedures I, II and III is included in preparation for the ARRT examination.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 225  
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 255: Medical Radiation Physics I

    2 Credits
    Medical physics as related to diagnostic imaging and equipment will be presented. Subjects covered are:review of radiation measurement and protection, x-ray machines and radiation production, x-ray interactions with matter, scatter reduction and collimation, image quality indicators, beam geometry, mammography and digital fluorography.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 222  
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 257: Medical Radiation Physics II

    2 Credits
    This course is a continuation of Medical Radiation Physics I and includes an introduction to computers, computer hardware and software, computer communication and security and PACS.Detailed descriptions of the imaging equipment utilized for digital imaging, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and ultrasound will be presented.Included in this course is an overview of quality management and a description of routine quality control testing on radiographic and associated support equipment.Students are familiarized with equipment used for QC testing and how to evaluate the results.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 255  
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 260: Radiographic Pathology

    2 Credits
    This course introduces theories of disease processes involving systems of the body commonly evaluated with diagnostic imaging.  An overview of diseases and medical terms involving the respiratory system, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, central nervous, skeletal and reproductive systems will be provided along with etiology, symptoms, diagnosis and radiographic appearance.
    Prerequisites: Completion of RAD* 126  and RAD* 150 
    Offered: Fall
  

  • RAD* 297: Clinical Practice IV

    2 Credits
    Supervised clinical experience involving general radiography, fluoroscopy, operating room, trauma, portable, pediatric and outpatient imaging, Computed Tomography (CT), Interventional Radiology (IR) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Students will apply principles learned in the classroom to independently (with the appropriate level of supervision) perform all aspects of routine radiographic procedures and gain competence in all procedures required for the ARRT certification examination.Students will also perform observation rotations in Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac Lab, an outpatient sports medicine office and an urgent care walk-in center.An optional Mammography rotation is also available during this semester.
    Prerequisites: RAD* 199  
    Offered: Spring
 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8