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  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an opportunity for student teams to design, build, test, and document their project-based work. Project definition, specification development, project management, design and implementation, and economic feasibility are discussed. Ethical issues related to the discipline, written and oral communication skills, and functionality as a member of an engineering design team are emphasized.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Presents case studies of engineering problems and their solutions in various industrial settings. The role of organizational structure and project management in engineering design and manufacturing is discussed. This is the first of a two-part engineering applications in industry sequence. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite:    ENGTECH 380
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the historical and contemporary problems and dilemmas in environmental studies, their scientific bases, sociological implications, ethical dimensions, and avenues for constructive response.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An intensive independent research project related to the discipline of Environmental Studies. Ideally the project will also relate to the student's major concentration.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Composition for advanced level non-native speakers of English. Includes intensive reading of texts from across the curriculum and analytical and critical thinking and writing, with emphasis on the particular needs of ESL students. Assignments develop analytical and critical thinking. Must be passed with a minimum grade of "C-" before graduation. Meets ENG 3313 requirement. Students may not apply both ENG 3313 & ESL 3313 towards graduation requirements.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides a basic overview of the disciplines, careers, and professional duties within the various fields of health and exercise science. This course also introduces students to the variety of scientific, popularized, and professional information available to health and exercise Science professionals and the public. Students will be required to find, analyze, and use information from a variety of sources to investigate areas of interest within the fields of health and exercise science.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to the medical imaging profession and includes historical development, specialties within the field, organizational structure of hospital department, licensure and certification, and opportunities for professional growth. The profession is examined to assist the student in making a commitment to pursue this field. This course provides the basic knowledge of advanced imaging technologies and modalities such as Radiography (X-ray), Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
  • 3.00 Credits

    Addresses the basic concepts of routine and emergency patient care and underscores the physical and emotional needs of the patient and family. This course focuses on evidence-based management and education of patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic medical imaging procedures. The ethical and moral implications associated with delivery of care, along with how human diversity in healthcare impacts the treatment of patients will be discussed. Infection control procedures utilizing standard precautions will also be briefly covered.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces the physiology of exercise for health and well-being. Specifically, this course will promote the benefits of exercise for physical and mental fitness. It will explain how exercise leads to physiological adaptations that contribute to mental health and academic performance. Emphasis will be placed on the necessity for healthy nutrition to support physical activity and health-fitness. Knowledge will be applied through laboratory activities to measure fitness and explore options for a physically active lifestyle.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides principles and procedures to meet the needs and interests of elementary-age children in the areas of health and physical education. The course is designed for non-Health and Physical Education majors and addresses elements of effective instruction, management, and assessment in health and physical education. Students will learn to integrate health content and physical activity when teaching other subjects. Students can expect to engage in physical activity during the teaching component of this course.
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