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MU 209 - Chorus
Credit Hours: 1, 2 or 3 Credits relative to number of rehearsal hours weekly
A mixed chorus will study choral literature of various styles and periods and will schedule regular weekly rehearsals at any or all campuses of the college. An all-curriculum elective, acceptance into the class is based on the director’s permission.
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MU 210 - The Enjoyment of Music
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of the sources, media and functions of music during the historical periods traditionally associated with music history. The roles of the composer, arranger, conductor, artist performer, critic and listener are explored and defined. Emphasis is on the development of listening awareness within the broad outline of music history.
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MU 213 - Twentieth Century Music
Credit Hours: 3
Music from the impressionist movement through German expressionism and American eclecticism to electronic and aleatoric music.
Prerequisites: MU 210 or permission of instructor.
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MU 214 - Introduction to Folk Guitar
Credit Hours: 3
An introductory course for beginning guitarists. The emphasis will be on accompaniment patterns, strums and arpeggios in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures and the basic guitar keys in the open positions. Each student must provide his/her own guitar.
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MU 215 - Survey of Jazz
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the development of jazz in America circa 1900 to the present. In addition to studying major jazz musicians, emphasis is placed on understanding the musical characteristics of various jazz styles through increased listening skills.
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MU 217 - Survey of Popular Music in America
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of popular music forms, styles and functions within the social and cultural patterns of the various eras in American history. Special emphasis is centered on theatrical and commercial music. Song collections, scores, films, filmstrips, critiques and other printed materials, disc and cassette recordings will be utilized to sample the 225 years of the popular music of Americans.
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MU 219 - Healing with Music
This course will examine music, its therapeutic uses and its transformational effect on the restoration of health and wellbeing. Emphasis will be on listening to different types of music which influence healing, learning and the practice of techniques which achieve a mind/body/spirit harmony. Students will study the evolution of music and humanity from ancient indigenous cultures to future worlds. There will be a concentration on music’s healing properties for personal use and in therapeutic environments.
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MU 240 - Beginning Piano I
Credit Hours: 2
A beginning piano class with emphasis on sight reading (note recognition and rhythm), scales, and keyboard exercises.
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Nursing |
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NU 102 - Overview of Nursing
Credit Hours: 2
An introductory elective course on the development, issues and perspectives of nursing. This course will examine those qualities and skills which help a person become successful in the nursing curriculum and nursing profession. The course is designed to define health and illness, identify health care systems in today’s society and the functions of the various health care providers as members of the health team.
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NU 106 - Complementary & Alternative Therapies
Credit Hours: 3
This elective course presents an overview of some complementary and alternative healing therapies that are available today. People are searching out different therapies because they are not satisfied with the usual treatments, are seeking more natural methods or are choosing to take responsibility for their own healing. Each therapy will be described as to its uses, its contraindications, training and education required. Further, implications for nurses, other health care professionals and consumers will be discussed. In addition, CAM therapy practitioners will be invited in as guest speakers.
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NU 116 - Health Promotion
Credit Hours: 4
The course is designed to assist the beginning nursing student to understand the foundation of health care practices based on the wellness continuum. The concept of wellness will be explored through categories of human functioning and stages of maturity. Dimensions of health promotion will include physiological, psychosocial and cultural aspects of human wellness, along with normal childbearing. Application of the nursing Process will be presented.
Prerequisites: BI 150 and BI 151; BI 152 and BI 153-Evenings (if admitted under alternate criteria).
Corequisites: NU 117, NU 128, BI 150, BI 151, EN 110. MT 111 with a minimum grade of “B.”
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NU 117 - Lab for NU 116
Credit Hours: 4
College and clinical laboratory experiences are designed to assist the student in the application of the nursing process in the care of the well individual. Community and health care settings will be utilized to provide students opportunities to practice health promotion with clients at various stages of maturity.
Prerequisites: BI 150 and BI 151; BI 152 and BI 153-Evenings (if admitted under alternate criteria).
Corequisites: NU 116, NU 128, BI 150, BI 151, EN 110 with a minimum grade of “C.” MT 111 with a minimum grade of “B.”
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NU 120 - Health Promotion: RN Transition for LPN/Medical Military Personnel
Credit Hours: 2.5
This course is designated to assist the LPN/Medical Military Personnel (MMP) entering the first semester of the associate degree RN program (in lieu ofNU116/117), to understand the foundation of health care practices based on the wellness-illness continuum. Concepts of wellness, categories of human functioning, stages of maturity and dimensions of health promotion, along with child bearing, will be explored in a condensed presentation. College laboratory experiences will focus on the community as well as a skills assessment, and are designed to assist the LPN/Medical Military Personnel entering the first semester of the associate degree RN program. Included will be an application of the nursing process with a childbearing family, in the community. The transcripts of the medical military personnel will be individually evaluated for eligibility by the department and assessed for appropriate departmental transfer credit.
Prerequisites: BI 150/151; BI 152 and BI 153 addition for evenings.
Corequisites: NU 128, MT 111 or waiver, EN 110.
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NU 125 - IV Insertion and Infusion Therapy
Credit Hours: 1
Increased high technology skills are now required ofNurses at most institutions. The purpose of this elective class is to provide nurses and nursing students an opportunity to improve their skills. This course is designed to provide information on insertion of peripheral IVs, as well as their care and maintenance. It will also focus on the management of various central venous access devices. Students will have the opportunity to practice simulated IV insertions in a lab setting. A certificate of completion will be provided for all successful participants.
Prerequisites: Completion of NU 116/117 or a nursing fundamentals course, RNs, LPNs. (Permission of the instructor).
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NU 126 - Health Maintenance
Credit Hours: 4
A study of the preservation of the optimal health status of the individual through health maintenance activities. Health maintenance will be examined through detection and assessment of early signs and symptoms of impending illness, including physiological and psychosocial dimensions.
Prerequisites: NU 116, NU 117 or NU 120, NU 128.
Corequisites: NU 127, NU 128, BI 152, BI 153, PS 100, elective in Social Science.
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NU 127 - Lab for NU 126
Credit Hours: 4
College and clinical laboratory experiences are designed to assist the student with the preservation of the health status of individuals at various stages of maturity as they adapt to continuous threats to optimum health. Application of these strategies will be performed in acute care, rehabilitative and community settings.
Prerequisites: NU 116, NU 117, or NU 120, NU 128.
Corequisites: NU 126, NU 128, BI 152, BI 153, PS 100, elective in Social Science.
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NU 128 - Physical Assessment for Nurses
Credit Hours: 3
This is a three-credit course designed to prepare the student with a beginning knowledge base to perform a physical assessment on an adult. A basic understanding of anatomy and physiology of the human organism is expected. The course content includes an introduction to basic physical assessment techniques, history taking and assessment of the following body systems: skin, head and neck, eye, ear, thorax and lungs, heart, abdomen, reproductive including breast, neurological, musculoskeletal and urinary. The course will relate differences in physical assessment techniques and findings in the pediatric and geriatric client as well. Laboratory time will be provided for students to practice each skill as discussed, under faculty supervision.
Corequisites: NU 116, NU 117, NU 120, EN 110, MT 111 (P.I. - Permission of the instructor.)
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NU 236 - Health Restoration -Acute/Simple
Credit Hours: 5
A study of the responses of generally healthy individuals to acute illness which may involve generally one system. The focus will be on health restoration for clients at various stages of maturity, including clients with complications of pregnancy and/or childbirth. Concepts of management of care/leadership will also be introduced.
Prerequisites: NU 126, NU 127, PS 100, BI 152, BI 153, elective in Social Science.
Corequisites: NU 237, PS 201, BI 230, BI 231.
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NU 237 - Lab for NU 236
Credit Hours: 5.5
College and clinical lab experiences are designed to assist the student in management of clients with acute/simple health problems generally involving one system. Emphasis will include pediatric and adult clients in the acute care setting.
Prerequisites: NU 126, NU 127, PS 100, BI 152 and BI 153, elective in Social Science.
Corequisites: NU 236, PS 201, BI 230, BI 231.
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NU 238 - Pharmacology for Nurses
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to assist the student nurse in acquiring basic knowledge in the science of drugs. Basic pharmacologic principles are introduced, but the course focus is on application of the knowledge to the provision of client care and education. The course content includes an introduction to pharmacology, including terminology, legislation and general principles of drug action. Within each drug classification, a drug prototype will be focused on, including action, use, safe dose, side and/or adverse effects, contraindications, drug and food interactions, nursing responsibilities and patient education.
Prerequisites: NU 236, NU 237, PS 201, BI 230, BI 231.
Corequisites: NU 246, NU 247, EN 121/EN 111 (Permission of the instructor.)
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NU 246 - Health Restoration: Acute/Complex
Credit Hours: 5
A study of clients’ responses to acute/chronic illness involving multiple systems. The focus will be on clients with complex acute/chronic disease states at various stages of maturity. Concepts of management of care/leadership will be synthesized into the professional role of the nurse.
Prerequisites: NU 236, NU 237, PS 201, BI 230, BI 231.
Corequisites: NU 247, NU 238, EN 111 or EN 121.
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NU 247 - Lab for NU 246
Credit Hours: 5.5
College and clinical laboratory experiences are designed to assist the student in management of clients with acute/chronic health problems involving multiple systems. Care settings will include acute/chronic and rehabilitative facilities. Management/leadership skills will be incorporated into the clinical experiences.
Prerequisites: NU 236, NU 237, PS 201, BI 230, BI 231.
Corequisites: NU 246, NU 238, EN 111 or EN 121.
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NU 248 - Critical Care Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
This elective course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to experience critical care Nursing, didactically and clinically. The course will provide two credits of online theory and one credit of clinical observation in the pathophysiology and management of critical care clients. Lecture topics will include assessment, hemodynamic monitoring techniques, priority-setting, nursing care protocols and common problems. Clinical observations will be arranged with selected clinical critical care sites to allow the student to observe nurses and other health care professionals working as a team to promote the client’s return to an optimal state of wellness. Also, the course is structured to allow qualified returning students, whom already hold new York State RN licenses, the opportunity to learn these aspects of critical care nursing. This course may be used to prepare for the national CCRN (critical care certification) examination.
Prerequisites: Course (undergraduate): Completion of NU 236 and NU 237, BI 230, BI 231, PS 201 or P.I.-Permission of the instructor.
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Occupational Technology |
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OT 101 - Introduction to OT
Credit Hours: 2
An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the field of occupational therapy. Major topics include: Personnel roles/responsibilities, health care settings, ethics and standards of practice, fieldwork in education, service competency, clinical safety practices, introduction to documentation and terminology and role of research in occupational therapy. Practice will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Matriculation into OTA program and completion of all developmental English and math.
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OT 102 - Occupational Performance
Credit Hours: 3
To familiarize the student with the philosophy of the profession from a historical through contemporary perspective. Discussion of the theory and model for practice, use of task analysis and activity analysis will be the focus. Teaching and learning techniques and creative exploration of occupational performance based activity will be included.
Prerequisites: Matriculation in OTA program and completion of developmental English and math.
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OT 105 - Occupational Therapy Computer Applications
Credit Hours: 1
An applied applications course to familiarize the students with practice and use of: E-mail, Internet capabilities, documentation and third party reimbursement relative to occupational therapy. Use of computer in remediation and purposeful activity and adaptations for a variety of disabilities will be stressed.
Prerequisites: Completion of approved computer elective.
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OT 120 - Human Occupation Across the Life Span
Credit Hours: 3
Study of normal human growth and development to include physical, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, psychological and social components, as well as aspects of multi-culturalism. The course will correlate occupational performance areas, components and context to occupational therapy treatment process and activity analysis. Life role acquisition and competency will be stressed. Play and principles of play theory will be introduced.
Prerequisites: OT 101, and 102.
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OT 130 - Occupational Therapy Interventions
Credit Hours: 4
Students will be introduced to self-care activities and training; body mechanics and transfers; positioning techniques; assistive devices; orthotics and prosthetics; computer usage in occupational therapy; range of motion; fine and gross motor assessments; perceptual, cognitive and sensory integration. Interventions will deal with aspects from childhood through adult.
Prerequisites: OT 101 and 102, BI 150 and 151.
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OT 141 - Research of Community Practice
Credit Hours: 1
The main focus of this clinical area is to develop beginning observational skills of the student. Emphasis will be placed on exposure to patients/clients, the practice of Occupational Therapy and the role of various heath care professionals and development of professional behaviors.
Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102.
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OT 150 - Therapeutic Use of Self
Credit Hours: 1
A practice skills course designed to teach students use of self within direct patient/client care settings. Interpersonal skills development, use of therapeutic groups; group protocols, role-play and cultural competence will be stressed.
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OT 160 - Level 1-B Clinical Practice
Credit Hours: 1.5
Student will spend 60 hours of observation and participation in an OT clinic. Major focus will be in skill development, practice of OT interventions, development of professional maturity and verbal communication skills.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of first year courses to include fall, winter and spring sessions.
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OT 200 - Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Credit Hours: 3
Study of psychosocial disabilities across the life-span including etiology, assessment, treatment/support/rehabilitation theories and modalities and prognoses. Historical perspectives of mental health treatment will be correlated with present day service-delivery models and philosophy. Psychiatric rehabilitation, the service delivery model utilized in new York State, will be introduced.
Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102, OT 120, OT 150, PS 100 and PS 202.
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OT 201 - Professional Issues and Documentation Lab
Credit Hours: 1
A laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with documentation utilized in OT: Developing and writing treatment plans, writing progress notes and D/C summaries, ADL and home evaluations. The second half of the course will focus on ethical dilemmas in OT and the health care field, effective strategies for preparing and presenting an in-service, communication and effective problem solving strategies for supervisory relationships in OT. Small hands-on group strategies and oral presentations will be utilized.
Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102, OT 105, OT 130 and OT 160; EN 120 and EN 121.
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OT 209 - Physical Disabilities Treatment
Credit Hours: 3
Application of treatment interventions for conditions described in OT 210. Emphasis will be placed on specific activity/modality selection, treatment and goal setting. Co-requisites: OT 210. Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102, OT 120, OT 130, OT 150, BI 150 - BI 153. F (N)
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OT 210 - Physical Disabilities
Credit Hours: 2
Study of various conditions found in a physical disabilities setting to include neuromuscular, orthopedic, cardiac and neurological. Terminology relative to these areas will be covered.
Corequisites: OT 209.
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OT 219 - Disabilities of Development & Aging
Credit Hours: 3
Study of disabilities associated with the development and aging processes including congenital and acquired conditions. Students will be exposed to etiology, assessment, OT treatment theories and modalities and prognoses. Service delivery environments will also be presented including personnel, documentation, roles and responsibilities and regulations.
Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102, OT 120, OT 130, OT 150, PS 100, PS 202.
Corequisites: OT 201.
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OT 239 - Level II-A Clinical Practice
Credit Hours: 6
Eight weeks (320 hours) of intensive clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services. Supervised practice of treatment intervention, note writing and oral presentation will be emphasized. Clinical settings will include: psychosocial, development disabilities and school-based settings.
Prerequisites: All didactic coursework for the program and Level I clinical fieldwork.
Corequisites: OT 251.
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OT 251 - Level II-B Clinical Practice
Credit Hours: 6
Eight weeks (320 hours) of intensive clinical practice in physical disabilities settings, i.e., acute care, long-term care rehab and sub-acute. Emphasis will be on the practice of treatment interventions, note writing and oral presentation in a supervised setting.
Prerequisites: All didactic coursework for the program and Level I clinical fieldwork.
Corequisites: OT 239.
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OT 256 - Biomechanics in OT
Credit Hours: 2
A study of the biomechanical relationship of human movement and activity. Concepts discussed in lab such as kinematics, dynamics, energy, simple machines and work will be applied to human movement, daily activities and OT treatment intervention.
Prerequisites: OT 130, BI 150, BI 151, BI 152, BI 153.
Corequisites: PH 157 Biomechanics.
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Office Technology |
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OF 101 - Basic Keyboarding (formerly OF 291)
Credit Hours: 2
This course introduces keyboarding on the computer. Students learn the alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys. The emphasis of the course is on practical usage of keyboarding skills in preparing college-style papers and job application letters.
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OF 102 - College Keyboarding (formerly OF 292)
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces keyboarding on the computer and utilizes the basic functions of Microsoft Word. The emphasis of the course is on learning correct keyboarding techniques. Alphanumeric keypad operations and the correct formatting of correspondence such as letters and research papers will be covered.
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OF 111 - Keyboarding I (formerly OF 201)
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for those who plan to use computer keyboarding skills for personal and secondary vocational purposes or for entry into more advanced keyboarding courses. Students learn the alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys. Basic document entry skills such as word division, horizontal and vertical centering, correct internal spacing after words, punctuation marks and paragraphs are integrated throughout the course. Personal and business correspondence are introduced. A minimum speed of 30NWAM on straight copy is necessary for successful completion of this course. (Students may be exempt by passing a proficiency test administered prior to the course.)
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OF 112 - Keyboarding II (formerly OF 202)
Credit Hours: 3
This course reinforces the alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys. Students learn to format personal and business correspondence, unbound reports, tables, forms, memorandums and bound reports. Basic word processing features required to format documents are also taught. All copy is presented in various forms: straight, handwritten, draft and edited draft. Emphasis is placed on the development of speed and accuracy through intensified drills and timed writings. A minimum speed of 40NWAM on straight copy is necessary for successful completion of this course.
Prerequisites: OF 111 or proficiency credit.
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OF 113 - Keyboarding III (formerly OF 203)
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the mechanics involved in producing effective correspondence from cassette dictation machines. Emphasis is placed on developing the mechanics of communication as well as producing mailable transcribed material at a competent rate on computers using word processing software. This course is intended for students preparing to use their keyboarding skills for vocational or employment purposes. A wide range of documents to be formatted as required in various employment situations are presented. A review of document formatting taught in OF 111 and OF 112 are provided. This course also continues to develop speed and accuracy through intensified drills and timed writings. A minimum speed of 45NWAM on straight copy is necessary for successful completion of this course.
Prerequisites: OF 112 or proficiency credit.
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OF 121 - MS Vista (formerly OF 514)
Credit Hours: 1
This course will include topics such as working in the desktop environment, managing and organizing files and folders, customizing the desktop environment and using Microsoft Vista features to increase efficient and effective use of the computer.
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OF 122 - MS Outlook (formerly OF 115)
Credit Hours: 1
This course will include topics on the essential features of Microsoft Outlook. This course introduces students to planning and organizing information storage and retrieval functions within the office and on the computer. Systematic management of email, electronic files and other forms of information will be discussed.
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OF 124 - MS PowerPoint (formerly OF 513)
Credit Hours: 1
This course will include topics on the essential features of Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics will focus on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS PowerPoint program and features. This course will focus on Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites; keyboarding skill highly recommended.
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OF 125 - MS Word Level 1 (formerly OF 510)
Credit Hours: 1
This course will include topics on the essential features of Microsoft Word. Topics will focus on developing efficient utilization of the MS Word program and features. This course will focus on Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites; keyboarding skill highly recommended.
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OF 126 - MS Excel Level 1 (formerly OF 511)
Credit Hours: 1
This course will include topics on the essential features of Microsoft Excel. Topics will focus on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS Excel program and features. This course will focus on Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites; keyboarding skill highly recommended.
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OF 127 - MS Access Level 1 (formerly OF 512)
Credit Hours: 1
This course will include creating and maintaining a database, developing a query, creating and using forms and reports. This course will focus on Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites; keyboarding skill highly recommended.
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OF 130 - Office Computations (formerly OF 301)
Credit Hours: 3
This is an introductory course to business mathematics and financial applications. Topics will include interest, markups, discounts, commissions, wages, payroll taxes, installment buying, depreciation and other financial computations.
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OF 131 - General Accounting I (formerly OF 311)
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the fundamental principles covering the entire accounting cycle. The use of special journals, payroll, tax reports, petty cash and banking procedures for the small business will be emphasized. Computer applications may be utilized.
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OF 132 - General Accounting II (formerly OF 312)
Credit Hours: 3
The study of accounting principles is completed in this course. Emphasis is given to the following areas: payroll, preparing and filing of tax reports, petty cash transactions and banking procedures. Students may apply accounting principles using computer software.
Prerequisites: OF 131. Computer applications may be utilized.
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OF 133 - Business Law and Insurance (formerly OF 501)
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a survey of legal principles often encountered in business with particular consideration given to contracts, insurance, negotiable instruments, sales contracts, bailments and personal property.
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OF 135 - MS Word Level 2 (formerly OF 520)
Credit Hours: 1
This course will include topics such as merging files, using styles, using columns, customizing the Word environment, integrating Word with other programs and automating tasks. Topics will focus on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS Word program and features. This course will focus on Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.
Prerequisites: OF 125 or permission of instructor.
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OF 136 - MS Excel Level 2 (formerly OF 521)
Credit Hours: 1
This course will include topics on the advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics will focus on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS Excel program and features. This course will focus on Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.
Prerequisites: OF 126 or permission of instructor.
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OF 137 - MS Access Level 2 (formerly OF 522)
Credit Hours: 1
This course will cover advanced features of Microsoft Access including multiple queries, designing related tables, establishing table relationships, creating special purpose forms and advanced reports, creating macros and linking to other documents. Topics will focus on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS Access program and features. This course will focus on Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.
Prerequisites: OF 127 or permission of instructor.
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OF 139 - Integrated MS Office (formerly OF 125)
Credit Hours: 2
This course provides students with an opportunity to integrate the Microsoft Office suite of products in a realistic, challenging office setting.
Prerequisites: OF 102, OF 122, OF124, OF125, OF126, OF127, OF135, OF136 and OF 137 or permission of instructor.
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OF 140 - Business English (formerly OF 400)
Credit Hours: 3
This course in basic business English is designed to improve one’s ability to communicate effectively. Topics will include parts of speech, capitalization, plurals, connectives, vocabulary, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation. These principles will be applied to business related correspondence.
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OF 142 - Business Communication (formerly OF 402)
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the improvement of oral, nonverbal and written communication. Emphasis will be given to communicating effectively, presenting a professional image, developing strong verbal communication skills and writing effective business documents (e-mail messages, letters, memos and reports). This course also includes instruction on interviewing techniques, resumé preparation and follow-up tasks. Keyboarding skill is recommended.
Prerequisites: OF 140 or permission of instructor.
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OF 150 - Realtime Writing I
Credit Hours: 4
This course will teach the student how to write, read and transcribe the spoken word by means of a conflict-free, real-time ready shorthand theory. All students are expected to spend a minimum of three hours a day on homework, which includes practicing accuracy and speed. Students must be able to transcribe three minutes of unfamiliar dictation at 50 words a minute with at least 95 percent accuracy. Successful completion of the course requires a grade of “C” or better. The course includes online computer-aided technology for real-time translation.
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OF 151 - Realtime Writing II
Credit Hours: 4
This course is a continuation of Realtime Writing I. The student will continue to learn to write, read and transcribe the spoken word by means of a conflict-free, realtime-ready shorthand theory. All students are expected to spend a minimum of three hours a day on homework, which includes practicing accuracy and speed. Students must be able to transcribe three minutes of unfamiliar dictation at 90 words a minute with at least 95 percent accuracy. Successful completion of the course requires a grade of “C” or better. The course includes online computeraided technology for realtime translation.
Prerequisites: OF 150.
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OF 160 - Records Management (formerly OF 450)
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the basic principles, procedures and methods of records and information storage, control, retrieval and management. Practical applications of manual and computerized filing are utilized to acquaint students with the current methods and systems used. Topics will include indexing and alphabetizing procedures, legal and ethical matters in records and information management, managing electronic files, utilizing electronic databases and safety and security issues. Microsoft Access will be used in this course.
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OF 161 - Information Processing I (formerly OF 601)
Credit Hours: 3
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to word processing software applications. This course covers basic word processing features as well as more advanced features such as mail merge, desktop publishing, graphics, tables, outlines, styles, etc. Focus will be given to the development of efficient and effective use of program features. This course will prepare students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.
Prerequisites: OF 111 or proficiency credit.
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OF 162 - Internet Access & Research (formerly OF 506)
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a comprehensive, non-technical, hands-on introduction to the Internet, World Wide Web and associated technologies. Topics will focus on techniques of information retrieval, email and communication tools, downloading and transferring files, security and privacy issues and basic Web page creation. Students will learn to critically evaluate the validity and reliability of information and will understand copyright responsibilities and rights.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites.
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OF 163 - Information Processing II (formerly OF 603)
Credit Hours: 3
Students will develop entry-level skills on microcomputer systems by learning advanced applications using current information processing software.
Prerequisites: OF 112, OF 161, or permission of instructor.
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OF 164 - Office Software Applications (formerly OF 608)
Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore computer software programs currently utilized in offices. Topics may include operating systems, Internet, e-mail, spreadsheets, database management, word processing and presentation software.
Prerequisites: Prior keyboarding or permission of instructor.
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OF 165 - Desktop Publishing (formerly OF 620)
Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on the production, assembling and design of publications through the use of microcomputers and specialized software. Topics will include designing page layouts, creating graphics, using templates, manipulating text and graphics, using style sheets, scanning images and adding special effects.
Prerequisites: Prior keyboarding or permission of instructor.
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OF 171 - Medical Business Communication (formerly OF 401)
Credit Hours: 3
Medical terminology, abbreviations, acronyms and sound-alike words will be integrated with a review of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and proofreading. Students will apply these principles and use reference materials to compose effective correspondence. The impact of technologies on oral and written communication is addressed.
Prerequisites: OF 111 or proficiency credit.
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OF 172 - Medical Administrative Procedures (formerly OF 456)
Credit Hours: 3
Specialized medical administrative procedures are emphasized in this course. Topics include receiving and scheduling patients, telephone procedures, patient charts, records management, office maintenance and management, office accounts, payroll and employment objectives.
Prerequisites: OF 111 or proficiency credit.
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OF 191 - Selected Topics in Office Management & Administration (formerly OF 502)
Credit Hours: 1
Topics will reflect current interest areas in office technology.
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OF 192 - Selected Topics in Office Management & Administration (formerly OF 503)
Credit Hours: 2
Topics will reflect current interest areas in office technology.
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OF 193 - Selected Topics in Office Management & Administration (formerly OF 504)
Credit Hours: 3
Topics will reflect current interest areas in office technology.
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OF 244 - Office Procedures (formerly OF 454)
Credit Hours: 3
This course will cover the functions that make up an office support or information processing system. Applications are included to sharpen office skills, develop a business vocabulary and perform a variety of office tasks. The importance of human relations and interpersonal communications skills will be addressed throughout the course.
Prerequisites: OF 140, OF 161, or permission of instructor.
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OF 245 - Office Management & Administration Internship (formerly OF 650)
Credit Hours: 3
The internship is designed to provide realistic, hands-on training in office technology. This work experience, along with the academic program, will enable the students to prepare for entrance into a competitive work environment. Additionally, the internship experience will create potential employment opportunities and a bond between the student, the college and the business community.
Prerequisites: Minimum GPA, 2.0; 21 office technology or office management credit hours completed, or 12 office assistant credit hours; Office Management and Administration faculty recommendation.
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OF 260 - Office Information Management (formerly OF 600)
Credit Hours: 3
This course will include topics on computers and the practical utilization including hardware, application and system software capabilities, wireless communications, video technologies and mobile computers and devices. This course will also focus on office information systems and e-business.
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OF 261 - Office Systems Management (formerly OF 606)
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the computerized office environment and its relation to office administration support personnel. Topics will include office supervision and productivity, hiring, evaluation, training personnel, salary and benefits administration.
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OF 262 - Seminars in Office Management (formerly OF 610)
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare students to deal effectively with co-workers, superiors and clients/customers. Students will use critical thinking skills to creatively solve problems and develop appropriate policies and procedures. Topics will include human relations; information resources; presenting a professional image, managing office conference attendance and travel arrangements and properly documenting company activities through minutes, reports and policy manuals.
Prerequisites: OF 261 and OF 164 or equivalent.
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OF 271 - Medical Billing (formerly OF 457)
Credit Hours: 3
A Windows environment will be used to learn the capabilities of a medical practice management program. Databases of patients, procedures, diagnoses, referring physicians, claim centers and service facilities will be created and maintained. Superbills, claim forms, statements and aging of accounts will be generated. Electronic billing will be demonstrated. Final practice reports will be produced and printed.
Prerequisites: OF 111, MR 105.
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OF 272 - Medical Transcription (formerly OF 222)
Credit Hours: 3
This course prepares the student for entry-level employment as a medical transcriptionist. Computers are used to transcribe hospital, medical office documents, chart notes and reports. Emphasis is placed on formatting, spelling, punctuation and medical terminology and abbreviations. Use of appropriate reference books is integrated and emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisites: The following s must be successfully completed prior to enrollment: MA 555,MA 520, OF 112, OF 171, BI 150, BI 152, MA 565.
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OD 100 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I
Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to opticianry including organizations and licensing requirements, basic anatomy of the eye, eye planes and interocular distances, refractive errors and visual acuity testing, frame parts and materials, the boxing system and decentration of single vision lenses.
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OD 105 - Introduction to Applied Optics
Credit Hours: 2
An introductory level course in applied optics and opticianry which includes the following topics: evolution of the eye care field, ophthalmic lenses and materials, frame design, basic anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual acuity, basic geometric optics, absorptive lenses and introduction to contact lenses. This course is recommended for general studies students with an interest in opticianry.
Prerequisites: None.
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OD 110 - Ophthalmic Lenses I
Credit Hours: 3
The history, development and manufacture of ophthalmic glass and the requirements of quality lens materials. A study of basic lens materials and their development to the present; the visible spectrum and the effect of lenses on light rays. Single vision lens power analysis including spherical, spherocylinder and prism lenses. Formulas based on lens construction and function are included. The most current lens catalogs are utilized for information and data.
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OD 133 - Introduction to Contact Lens Laboratory (formerly OD 231)
Credit Hours: 1
A course designed to assist the student in understanding the history, development and manufacturing of contact lenses. Anatomical data of the eye with emphasis on the tears, lids and cornea will be outlined. Indications, contraindications and patient selection will be identified. Description of lens parameters, rigid and flexible, will be outlined. Usage of instrumentation and development of psychomotor skills will be emphasized.
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OD 140 - Ophthalmic Assisting (formerly OD 410)
Credit Hours: 2
A course designed for ophthalmic assistants. Topics include: ophthalmic medical history taking and guidelines, screening and emergency procedures, pre-testing and surgical procedures and ophthalmic instrumentation.
Prerequisites: None.
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OD 142 - Contact Lenses I (formerly OD 330)
Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to the instruments used in contact lens fitting, with special emphasis given to the keratometer and biomicroscope. Use of the radiuscope, diameter gauge, thickness gauge and magnifier. Fitting of contact lenses with the emphasis on rigid lenses and soft lenses.
Prerequisites: OD 133
Concurrent registration in OD 143.
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OD 143 - Lab for OD 142 (formerly OD 331)
Credit Hours: 2
Concurrent registration in OD 142.
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OD 150 - Ophthalmic Dispensing II (formerly OD 200)
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to prism in the ophthalmic lens including decentration, deviation and vertical imbalance. Single vision and multifocal prescription analysis including the application of bifocals, trifocals, progressive lenses and vocational lenses. The availability and use of specialty ophthalmic frames.
Prerequisites: OD 100 or approval of instructor.
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OD 155 - Ophthalmic Fabrication I (formerly OD 251)
Credit Hours: 2
An orientation to laboratory facilities required to produce finished eyewear. Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: laboratory safety, lensometer usage, hand beveling, boxing system, lens layout, diamond bevel edging, basic bench alignment and tool usage.
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OD 160 - Ophthalmic Lenses II (formerly OD 210)
Credit Hours: 3
A study of multi-focal lens design and construction. In-depth evaluation of all multi-focals, including bifocals, trifocals, double segment lenses, progressive and blended lenses. Discussion of lens tints, colors, coatings, filtering lenses, occupation and sports lenses. Formulas applicable to lens functions are included. Current lens catalogs are utilized for information and data.
Prerequisites: OD 110 or instructor approval.
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OD 232 - Contact Lenses II (formerly OD 430)
Credit Hours: 1.5
Continuation of OD 142. Special emphasis will be given to special lens designs including bifocals, soft toric, keratoconus and therapeutic lenses. Continuation of the use of all instruments vital in the fitting of all contact lenses. Over-refraction procedures will be included.
Concurrent registration in OD 233.
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OD 233 - Lab for OD 232 (formerly OD 431)
Credit Hours: 2
Practical applications of OD 232.
Concurrent registration in OD 232.
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OD 240 - Ophthalmic Dispensing III (formerly OD 300)
Credit Hours: 3
Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: Review of OD 150; Preparation for the A.B.O. examination; Determining positional lens power; the preliminary eye examination including the correction of refractive errors and the use of ophthalmic equipment; accommodation and convergence ratios; segment and add power determination and Aniseikonia. Other topics include absorptive lenses and the use of specialty coatings and lenses.
Prerequisites: OD 150, OD 160, or permission of instructor.
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OD 243 - Contact Lens Clinic (formerly OD 441)
Credit Hours: 1
The actual fitting of contact lens patient including prefitting, evaluation, delivery and follow-up care.
Prerequisites: OD 232 and OD 233.
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OD 245 - Ophthalmic Fabrication II (formerly OD 351)
Credit Hours: 2
Review of OD 155 (boxing system, frame catalogs, lensometer usage, diamond bevel edging, lens standards). Fabrication of more complex prescriptions including prism and multifocals with varied frame materials and lens enhancements. Tool usage on zyl and metal frames.
Prerequisites: OD 155.
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OD 246 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab I (formerly OD 301)
Credit Hours: 3
The student will use lens neutralizing instruments; determine the method and use of devices to measure pupillary distances; record the spectacle order and use ophthalmic pliers and tools in adjusting eyewear. Basic dispensing procedures include single vision, multifocal, prism and anisometropic prescription analysis. Clinical practice fitting and dispensing.
Prerequisites: OD 150, OD 160, OD 155, and OD 240 or taken concurrently.
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OD 247 - Ophthalmic Optics Elective (formerly OD 442)
Credit Hours: 2
Advanced study of the theory and concepts of ophthalmic lenses, instruments and the human eye as an integral part of ophthalmic dispensing. Instruction shall include, but not be limited to: the human eye (ametropia, depth of focus), telescopes, loupes, magnifiers, color perception, visual spectrum, UV an IR absorption, thick and thin lenses and review for licensing exam.
Prerequisites: PH 170 and PH 172.
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OD 250 - Ophthalmic Dispensing IV (formerly OD 400)
Credit Hours: 2
Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: Continuation of general opticianry practice with special emphasis on aphakic vision problems, analysis of complex and unusual vision prescriptions. Topics will also include common eye diseases and disorders, refractive surgical techniques, the use of lasers and the types and causes of visual field defects.
Prerequisites: OD 240 or permission of the instructor.
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OD 255 - Ophthalmic Fabrication III (formerly OD 452)
Credit Hours: 1
A review and continuation of OD 245. Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: minor frame repair projects, rimlon mountings and a variety of more complex projects to fabricate.
Prerequisites: OD 245.
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OD 256 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab II (formerly OD 401)
Credit Hours: 3
The continuation of clinical practice in the dispensing of all types of spectacles. Analysis of complex and unusual prescriptions and the dispensing procedures in these cases. Instruction in fitting special types of spectacles, including cataract, bicentric, vocational, avocational, sports, safety and others. Frames analysis for the patient’s needs dependent upon intended use and present-day vogue. Vertex distance measurements and prescription compensation procedures will be discussed.
Prerequisites: OD 246.
Concurrent registration in OD261.
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