Apr 25, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • RADS 220 - Radiographic Procedures I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Positioning nomenclature. Latex safety, O2 administration, and venipuncture. Radiographic anatomy and positioning of chest, abdomen, upper extremity, scapula, clavicle, AC joints, shoulder, and pediatric and geriatric radiography. Presentation of images for discussion of anatomy, positioning, technique, pathology, and radiographic quality.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 220 and RADT 220.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to professional phase of radiologic sciences program.
    Corequisite(s): RADS 220L.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 220L - Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    Practice of radiographic anatomy and positioning of chest, abdomen, upper extremities, shoulder, scapula, clavicle, AC joints, pediatric and geriatric radiography, and basic care concepts, including venipuncture. Medical images presented for identification of anatomy and pathology; evaluation of radiographic positioning, technique, and image quality.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 220L and RADT 220L.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to professional phase of radiologic sciences program.
    Corequisite(s): RADS 220.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • RADS 230 - Imaging Production and Radiographic Quality (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Atomic structure, nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production, and fundamentals of photon interactions with matter. Emphasis on influencing factors of radiographic quality.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 230 and RADT 230.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to professional phase of radiologic sciences program.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 320 - Radiographic Procedures II (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)


    Radiographic anatomy and positioning of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system, biliary system, lower extremities, pelvic girdle, and skull. Presentation of images for discussion of anatomy, positioning, technique, pathology, and radiographic quality.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 320 and RADT 320.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 350.
    Corequisite(s): RADS 320L, RADS 342, RADS 354, and RADS 355.

    Lec. 4 Cr. 4

  
  • RADS 320L - Radiographic Procedures II Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    Practice of radiographic anatomy and positioning of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system, biliary system, lower extremities, pelvic girdle, and skull. Medical images presented for identification of anatomy and pathology; evaluation of radiographic positioning, technique, and image quality.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 320L and RADT 320L.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 220, RADS 220L, RADS 230, and RADS 349.
    Corequisite(s): RADS 320 and RADS 355.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • RADS 321 - Radiographic Procedures III (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)


    Radiographic anatomy and positioning of facial bones, sinuses, orbits, bony thorax, and vertebral column. Mobile and surgical radiography, special bone studies, and central nervous system exams. Presentation of radiographs for discussion of anatomy, positioning, technique, pathology, and radiographic quality.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 321 and RADT 321.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 320, RADS 320L, RADS 342, RADS 354, and RADS 355.
    Corequisite(s): RADS 321L and RADS 356.

    Lec. 4 Cr. 4

  
  • RADS 321L - Radiographic Procedures III Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    Practice of radiographic anatomy and positioning of facial bones, sinuses, orbits, bony thorax, and vertebral column, pediatric and geriatric radiography, central nervous system exams, and special bone studies. Medical images presented for identification of anatomy and pathology; evaluation of radiographic positioning, technique, and image quality.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 321L and RADT 321L.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 320, RADS 320L, RADS 342, RADS 354, and RADS 355.
    Corequisite(s): RADS 321 and RADS 356.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • RADS 342 - Imaging Equipment and Accessories (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)


    Radiographic exposure involving radiographic grids, fluoroscopic equipment, x-ray timers, automatic exposure control systems, and introduction to computed tomography equipment.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 342 and RADT 342.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 350.

    Lec. 2 Cr. 2

  
  • RADS 349 - Radiation Protection and Biology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Radiation protection, quantities and units used in measuring radiation, biological effects of ionizing radiation, patient protection, personnel protection, and development of radiobiology.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 349 and RADT 349.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to professional phase of radiologic sciences program.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 350 - Clinical Radiography I (Lab. 15, Cr. 3)


    Supervised clinical practice and observation, including basic routines radiographic examinations, patient care, and the radiographic processes. Emphasis on professionalism, dependability, and radiographic examinations.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 350 and RADT 350.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 220, RADS 220L, RADS 230, and RADS 349.

    Lab. 15 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 354 - Radiographic Imaging Equipment Dynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic imaging equipment requirements and design. Basic radiographic imaging equipment related to overall x-ray circuit and equipment operation. Computer principles and components relating to operation of digital imaging systems, computed radiography, and management information systems.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 354 and RADT 354.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 350.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 355 - Clinical Radiography II (Lab. 15, Cr. 3)


    Supervised clinical practice. Emphasis on clinical competency, current trends and events in the radiologic sciences, and professional writing.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 355 and RADT 355.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 350.
    Corequisite(s): RADS 320 and RADS 320L.

    Lab. 15 Cr. 3

    WE NYF
  
  • RADS 356 - Clinical Radiography III (Lab. 15, Cr. 3)


    Supervised clinical practice.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 356 and RADT 356.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 355, RADS 320, RADS 320L, RADS 342, and RADS 354.
    Corequisite(s): RADS 321, RADS 321L, RADS 370, and RADS 463.

    Lab. 15 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 367 - Radiological Seminar (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    Oral and written reports on specialized or current topics in the radiological sciences.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. May be repeated to accrue a total of 3 credit hours. No duplicate credit for RADS 367 and RADT 367.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • RADS 370 - Vascular Imaging and Advanced Patient Care (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving cardiac-interventional and vascular-interventional methods with associated patient care and assessment.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 370 and RADT 370.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 355, RADS 320, RADS 320L, RADS 342, and RADS 354.
    Corequisite(s): (RADS 321, RADS 321L, RADS 356, and RADS 463) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 459 - Clinical Radiography IV (Lab. 15, Cr. 3)


    Supervised clinical practice.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 459 and RADT 459.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 321, RADS 321L, RADS 356, RADS 370, and RADS 463.

    Lab. 15 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 461 - Clinical Radiography V (Lab. 25, Cr. 5)


    Supervised clinical practice. Emphasis on critical thinking, effective problem solving, and effective communication skills. Completion of radiography clinical competency evaluation requirements.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 461 and RADT 461.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 459.

    Lab. 25 Cr. 5

  
  • RADS 462 - Diversity and Global Management of Radiology in Health Care (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Cultural diversity as it affects global management of health care. Emphasis on practice standards for management in radiologic sciences focusing on ethical and legal issues and organization of the radiology department.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 462 and RADT 462.

    Prerequisite(s): (RADS 461, RADS 466, RADS 468, and [RADS 470 or RADS 471]) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE NYF
  
  • RADS 463 - Radiographic Pathology and Pathophysiology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Pathology terminology, basic knowledge of disease process, various pathologic conditions, radiographic demonstration, and impact on radiographic process. In-depth study of pathophysiology allowing the student to communicate better with other healthcare professionals and patients for history and physical assessment.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 463 and RADT 463.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 320, RADS 320L, RADS 342, RADS 354, and RADS 355.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 464 - Directed Study (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Individual investigation of selected topics in the radiologic sciences.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 464 and RADT 464. May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 465 - Advanced Radiography Practices (Lec. 2, Lab.2, Cr. 3)


    To assess knowledge and application of concepts for making practical and theoretical decisions. Professional development, advancement, and continuing education issues. Capstone Course.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 465 and RADT 465.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 461, RADS 466, RADS 468, and (RADS 470 or RADS 471).

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

    CAP
  
  • RADS 466 - Quality Assessment/Management in the Radiology Department (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)


    Evaluation of radiographic systems to assure quality in the delivery of radiographic services. State and federal regulatory agencies assuring quality improvement, equipment quality control, and basic testing performed will be discussed.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 466 and RADT 466.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 356 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Cr. 2

  
  • RADS 467 - Advanced Clinical Practice in Radiologic Sciences (Lab. 25, Cr. 5)


    Emphasis on one selected area of advanced clinical practice from the following: mammography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, bone densitometry, vascular-interventional technology, cardiac-interventional technology, and quality management. Clinical experiences through assignment to a clinical education setting or entering into a clinical learning contract.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 467 and RADT 467.

    Prerequisite(s): (RADS 461, RADS 466, RADS 468, and [RADS 470 or RADS 471]) or permission of department head.

    Lab. 25 Cr. 5

  
  • RADS 468 - Cross-sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Concentration on anatomical structures most commonly demonstrated through cross-sectional imaging. Images from computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance utilized.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 468 and RADT 468.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 459 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 470 - Principles of Mammography & Bone Densitometry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Advanced imaging methods incorporating principles of mammography and bone densitometry.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 470 and RADT 470.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 459 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 471 - Principles of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Advanced imaging methods incorporating principles of computed tomography and magnetic resonance.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 471 and RADT 471.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 459 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • RADS 472 - Research in Health Care (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)


    Foundations of research in health care, including its definition and characteristics, purposes, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, ethical considerations, and relationship to the health care of individuals, families, groups, and communities.

    Notes
    For radiologic sciences majors only. No duplicate credit for RADS 472 and RADT 472.

    Prerequisite(s): RADS 461, RADS 466, RADS 468, and (RADS 470 or RADS 471).

    Lec. 2 Cr. 2

  
  • RELS 201 - Study of Religion (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CPHL 2213, World Religions

    Introduction to and exploration of the nature of religion and the religious experience, as well as those secular world views that have an identified ultimate goal.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for RELS 201 and RELG 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • RELS 211 - World Religions (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Origins, beliefs, and contemporary practices of Hinduism, Islam, Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Confucianism and their interaction with their cultures.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for RELS 211 and RELG 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • SAXO 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)


    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no background in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-2

  
  • SAXO 101 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in saxophone. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only. Placement determined by audition.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 102 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in saxophone. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 101.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 103 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in saxophone. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 104 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for saxophone. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 103.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 125 - Saxophone (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)


    Private instruction for saxophone for non-music majors.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 8 credit hours.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • SAXO 201 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for saxophone. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 102.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 202 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in saxophone. Sophomore level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 201.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 203 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in saxophone. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 204 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for saxophone. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors or minors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 203.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 301 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for saxophone. Junior level. First semester.  

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 202.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 302 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in saxophone. Junior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 301.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 303 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in saxophone. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 304 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in saxophone. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 303.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 401 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for saxophone. Senior level. First semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 302.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 402 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for saxophone. Senior level. Second semester.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 401.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 403 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for saxophone. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement  

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 402.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SAXO 404 - Saxophone (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for saxophone. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisite(s): SAXO 403.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • SOCL 201 - Introductory Sociology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CSOC 2013, Introduction to Sociology

    An overview of important theories and findings in sociology.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • SOCL 211 - Social Problems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CSOC 2113, Social Problems

    Study of individual, family, and community disorganization. Attention is given to social planning and reconstruction.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Social/Behavioral Sciences

  
  • SOCL 221 - Introduction to Social Work (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Designed to introduce the student to the principles of social work and to the fields of social work.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 231 - Criminology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Causes, incidences, and control of crime in modern society; a comparison of contemporary methods of dealing with persons convicted of crimes.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 231 and CJUS 231.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 302 - Rural and Urban Communities (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Comparison of community life and rural and urban environments with emphasis on Louisiana communities.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 303 - Population (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis of composition, distribution, and growth of population. Trends and problems are studied.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 311 - The Family (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Relationship between the family as an institution and as an interpersonal experience, with emphasis on the developmental stages of the family life cycle from both cultural and historical perspective.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 311 and SOCL 207.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 312 - Principles and Methods of Social Work (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Principles of individual social work which include the study of the client, the problem, the worker, the agency, and the process of service.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 320 - Social Research Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Instruction in research design, sampling techniques, and secondary analysis of data, with particular attention to selection of research designs appropriate for specific problem analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of POLS or SOCL.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE NYF
  
  • SOCL 352 - Death and Dying (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Social processes associated with aging, death and dying in American society. Demonstrates the meaning in our culture of these three interrelated stages of life.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 352 and SOCL 351.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 401 - Terrorism, Crime, and Security (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Terrorism and related crime on a global basis. Trends, techniques and deficiencies related to solutions of the current terrorist problem and terrorism’s likely implications for the free world.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 401 and CJUS 401, CJUS 501, or SOCL 501.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of CJUS, POLS, or SOCL.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 407 - Sociology of Religion (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Effects of religious beliefs, practice and change upon human relationships and institutions. Analysis of functions and cross-cultural comparisons.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 407 and SOCL 507.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SOCL or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 409 - Medical Sociology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Social causes and consequences of health and illness.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 409 and SOCL 509.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SOCL or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • SOCL 411 - Sociological Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CSOC 3013, Sociological Theory

    Systematic study of the major writings in the development of sociological thought, along with selected work of contemporary sociologists.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 411 and SOCL 511.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 and additional 6 credit hours of SOCL.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • SOCL 413 - Social Stratification (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Socially structured inequality and differentiation in society. Examines inequality from a variety of perspectives, focusing on status, gender, race and ethnic relations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 413 and SOCL 513.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SOCL or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 421 - U.S. and World Extremism (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of U.S. and world political extremism since 1800.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 421 and SOCL 521.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • SOCL 423 - Applied Sociology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study necessary tools and methods from successful interventions or solutions to social problems. Emphasizes case studies and hands-on experience to develop familiarity with a variety of applied techniques including program evaluation, needs assessment, social indicators, social impact analysis, policy analysis, and focus group research.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 423 and SOCL 523.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 and SOCL 211.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 425 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of processes of collective behavior and social movements in historical and contemporary societies.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 425 and SOCL 525.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 427 - Science, Technology, and Society (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examines the growth of science, its social structure-stratification, norms, and deviance, the social context of scientific knowledge and practice, and science polity. Explores the links of technology and science in the workplace.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 427 and SOCL 527.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 430 - Sociology of Developing Nations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of how social values and cultural traditions of third-world countries affect economic courses of development and the resulting stability or instability.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 430 and SOCL 530.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SOCL.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 431 - Deviance and Social Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Social and institutional conformity as well as deviance from control forces.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 431 and CJUS 431, CJUS 531, or SOCL 531.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 451 - Selected Topics in Sociology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Analysis and research into major trends in modern sociology.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SOCL or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 460 - Social Organization (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Evolutionary and structural processes associated with the formation of different types of organizations and their impact on the personal and collective environment, taking historical and comparative perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 470 - Social Gerontology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Biological, psychological, and social processes of human aging and elderly identity formation with focus on the social aspect with historical and cross-cultural perspectives. Analysis of policy formulation and service delivery associated with the needs of the elderly.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 490 - Social Policy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Social psychological, political, economic, religious, and ecological dynamics associated with policy formulations with an historical approach. Analysis of health care delivery, criminal justice system, educational performance, geophysical outcomes, economic sustainment, and family formation in the international context.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 501 - Terrorism, Crime, and Security (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Terrorism and related crime on a global basis. Trends, techniques, and deficiencies related to solutions of the current terrorist problem and terrorism’s likely implications for the free world. Students required to do extensive reading and reporting.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 501 and CJUS 401, CJUS 501, or SOCL 401.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 511 - Sociological Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Systematic study of the major writing in the development of sociological thought, along with selected work of contemporary sociologists. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 511 and SOCL 411.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201 and additional 6 credit hours of SOCL.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 513 - Social Stratification (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Investigates socially structured inequality and differentiation in society. Examines inequality from a variety of perspectives, focusing on status, gender, race and ethnic relations. Regular class lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 513 and SOCL 413.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SOCL or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 521 - U.S. and World Extremism (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of U.S. and world political extremism since 1800. Primary emphasis is on “homegrown” extremists as contrasted with foreign extremists in the United States. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 521 and SOCL 421.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 525 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Overview of processes of collective behavior and social movements in historical and contemporary societies. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 525 and SOCL 425.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 527 - Science, Technology, and Society (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examines the growth of science, its social structure-stratification, norms, and deviance, the social context of scientific knowledge and practice, and science polity. Explores the links of technology and science in the workplace. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 527 and SOCL 427.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 531 - Deviance and Social Control (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Examines social and institutional conformity as well as deviance from control forces. Class lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SOCL 531 and CJUS 431, CJUS 531, or SOCL 431.

    Prerequisite(s): SOCL 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOCL 551 - Selected Topics in Sociology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Problems in the Sociology area. Lectures, discussion or research will be supplemented by directed readings, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. Credits for this course may not be applied toward a criminal justice degree.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SOSC 370 - Social Sciences Internship I: Introduction to Agency Activity (Cr. 3)


    Supervised agency experience for majors in criminal justice, sociology, political science, and psychology. Students must work a minimum of 120 clock hours per semester. May be taken simultaneously with SOSC 371 and/or SOSC 372.

    Prerequisite(s): (Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5, and [15 credit hours of CJUS, POLS, PSYC, or SOCL]) or permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

  
  • SOSC 371 - Social Sciences Internship II: Directed Participation in Agency Activity (Cr. 3)


    Supervised agency experience for majors in criminal justice, sociology, political science, and psychology. Student must work a minimum of 120 clock hours per semester. May be taken simultaneously with SOSC 370 and/or SOSC 372.

    Prerequisite(s): (Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5, and [15 credit hours of CJUS, POLS, PSYC, or SOCL]) or permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

  
  • SOSC 372 - Social Sciences Internship III: Directed Participation and Evaluation in Agency Activity (Cr. 3)


    Supervised agency experience for majors in criminal justice, sociology, political science, and psychology. Students must work a minimum of 120 clock hours per semester. May be taken simultaneously with SOSC 370 and/or SOSC 371.

    Prerequisite(s): (Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5, and [15 credit hours of CJUS, POLS, PSYC, or SOCL]) or permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

  
  • SOSC 400 - Portfolio (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    Supervised construction of portfolio. This course is limited to and required during the semester of anticipated graduation of all students majoring in a curriculum offered by the Department of Social Sciences.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

    CAP
  
  • SOSC 499 - Senior Research Seminar Capstone Experience (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Research methods, data gathering and analysis, and presentation of findings or perspectives leading toward conclusion of a senior research paper.

    Notes
    For criminal justice, political science, and sociology majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE NYF CAP
  
  • SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CSPN 1013, Elementary Spanish I; CSPN 1014, Elementary Spanish I (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit); CSPN 1026, Elementary Spanish I+II (with SPAN 102)

    Essentials of Spanish grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation. Class work is supplemented in the language laboratory by special recordings which are designed to give the student a better aural-oral comprehension of the language. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Notes
    Lab attendance required.

    Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II (Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CSPN 1023, Elementary Spanish II; CSPN 1024, Elementary Spanish II (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit); CSPN 1026, Elementary Spanish I+II (with SPAN 101)

    Essentials of Spanish grammar and pronunciation with emphasis on conversation. Class work is supplemented in the language laboratory by special recordings which are designed to give the student a better aural-oral comprehension of the language. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Notes
    Lab attendance required.

    Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CSPN 2013, Intermediate Spanish I; CSPN 2014, Intermediate Spanish I (4 credit hours, 1 of which will be general transfer credit); CSPN 2026, Intermediate Spanish I+II (with SPAN 202)

    Review of the basic principles of grammar together with carefully selected reading material which will develop oral and written expression in the language. Further laboratory experience is required according to student needs. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisite(s): Two units of high school Spanish or SPAN 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CSPN 2023, Intermediate Spanish II; CSPN 2026, Intermediate Spanish I+II (with SPAN 201)

    Review of the basic principles of grammar together with carefully selected reading material which will develop oral and written expression in the language. Further laboratory experience is required according to student needs. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisite(s): Two units of high school Spanish or SPAN 201.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • SPAN 300 - Residence in Hispanic Country Internship (Cr. 1-12)


    Application of language skills in a Spanish speaking environment. Students are involved in total immersion living situation.

    Notes
    Credit is awarded upon receipt of transcript of course work from Hispanic postsecondary institution attended. May be repeated to accrue a total of 24 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of SPAN.

    Cr. 1-12

  
  • SPAN 301 - Spanish Culture and Civilization (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Reading and discussion designed to develop an appreciation of Spain as an historical force and a cultural entity.

    Prerequisite(s): Four units of high school Spanish or SPAN 202.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 302 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Reading and discussion designed to develop an appreciation of Spanish America as an historical force and cultural entity.

    Prerequisite(s): Four units of high school Spanish or SPAN 202.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 304 - Readings in Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Use of contemporary media to develop reading comprehension and approaches to literature and to expand vocabulary.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 312 - Advanced Spanish Conversation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Designed to develop a high level of individual proficiency in the spoken language.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of SPAN or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 315 - Advanced Spanish Grammar (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Intensive review of Spanish grammar. No duplicate credit for SPAN 315 and SPAN 311.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of SPAN or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 316 - Advanced Spanish Composition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Intensive review of Spanish composition.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for SPAN 316 and SPAN 311.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 315 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 325 - Spanish Phonetics (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    Review of the Spanish phonetic system using corrective and fluency drills in the language laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 343 - Survey of Latin American Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Principal movements and central themes in the literature of Latin America.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours with permission of department head.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 380 - Practicum in Spanish (Cr. 3)


    Practical experience using the Spanish language within the context of employment or volunteer work. A minimum of 120 hours of work under supervision is required. 

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours with permission of department head.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202.

    Cr. 3

  
  • SPAN 411 - Special Topics in Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Spanish literature, culture and/or civilization at the advanced level.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for SPAN 411 and SPAN 511 on the same topic.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

 

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