AHS
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AHS
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3112
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Pharmacology
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2 hrs.
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Crosslisted with AHS 7112. General introduction to the use of drugs as therapeutic agents in the framework of a systemic survey of major drug categories, Consideration of the factors affecting the intensity of drug action.
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Course Component
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AHS
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3302
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Human Embryology
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Admission to cytotechnology program or permission. The developing human from fertilization until birth, including gametogenesis and a brief review of congenital malformations of body systems.
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Course Component
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AHS
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3415
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Clinical Anatomy
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5 hrs.
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Prerequisites: By Permission
Multi-level Course: AHS 8415/PAT 7125
A comprehensive regional approach to human gross anatomy with emphasis on relationships between the systems and functional application to clinical medicine. Laboratory: comprehensive regional dissection of human cadavers with augmentation from x-rays, cross sectional anatomy, and surface anatomy.
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Course Component
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AHS
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3451
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Medical Ethics
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1 hrs.
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Good ethical principles and the responsibilities entailed by becoming a member of the Allied Health profession. Emphasis includes an appreciation and understanding of the relationship of current ethical standards to the health care team and health care delivery.
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Course Component
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AHS
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4211
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Library Tools
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1 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
A course in which students enhance their professional knowledge and abilities through learning to proficiently use library tools, such as on-line databases and electronic journals. In addition, student prepare technical analyses of research articles and format references using AMA format. This course includes on-line and on-site library activities.
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Course Component
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AHS
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4261
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Humanities in Allied Health
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1 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
Multi-level Course: AHS 6261/AHS 7261
This is a discussion-based course based on the arts and literature that examine aspects of the human condition that are familiar to Allied Health professionals, including illness, mortality, ethics, and disability.
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Course Component
Lecture
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Independent Study
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AHS
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4433
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Pathology
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3 hrs.
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Basic principles of Pathology are considered. Tissue changes encountered as a result of trauma, disease, tumors, and degenerative processes, together with the reparative processes seen in recovery. Gross and microscopic specimens are demonstrated.
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Course Component
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AHS
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4450
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Applied Administration in the Health Professions
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1-9 hrs.
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Previous or concurrent enrollment in AHS 4452 or Permission. A variable credit course from one to nine hours offered by a disciplinary section within the college for experience in applying administrative theory process in the Allied Health professions. Learning strategies may include supervised or independent practicum; role play simulation; case studies; problem solving; discussion seminar; topical readings, and research. May be repeated with change in subject matter for a maximum of nine hours.
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Course Component
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AHS
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4452
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Healthcare Management & Law
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Admission to College of Allied Health or permission
This course will define the theories of healthcare administration and discuss the management of legal and regulatory issues in the health care delivery system.
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Course Component
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AHS
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4470
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Psychosocial Factors in Health Care Delivery
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1-2 hrs.
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Permission. Consideration of the ill and handicapped person and the psychosocial factors which may inhibit or facilitate the delivery of effective professional health care. Practical application of these principles through actual experiences including: field trips; patient interviews; video taping; small group discussions; role modeling; etc.
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Course Component
Lecture
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Independent Study
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Discussion
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Clinical
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AHS
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4571
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Introduction to Research Methodology in Allied Health
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1 hrs.
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Enrolled in a College of Allied Health Program or Permission. To provide introductory information to the nature of research to include: the scientific method, nature of scientific and clinical literature, types of research, research methods (single subject design, multiple subject design, case study, true experimental design, quasi experimental design, non-experimental), double blind studies, independent and dependent variables,randomization, controls, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, levels of significance, reliability, validity types of data, the ability to critique a published paper.
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Course Component
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AHS
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4950
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Research in Allied Health
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1-4 hrs.
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Permission. Introduction to research techniques at the undergraduate level. With faculty guidance, research topics which can be completed within the semester will be selected by the students.
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Course Component
Lecture
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Independent Study
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Discussion
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AHS
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4960
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Directed Readings in Allied Health
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1-4 hrs.
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May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Elective for students who wish to pursue library research on special topics in the Allied health field.
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Course Component
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AHS
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4990
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Problems in Allied Health
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1-4 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Elective for students who wish to devote time to delineating a special problem and to solving that problem with guidance from a faculty member. The course will be presented in either an independent study, lecture, or lecture and laboratory format.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5113
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Allied Health Standards and Practice
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3 hrs.
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Evolution and interrelatedness of select Allied Health professions will be examined. Standards of select Allied Health professions and relationships to health care policy, managed care and development of integrated Allied Health care models for an integrated health care delivery system will be explored.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5153
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Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice
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3 hrs.
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This course prepares students to use the scientific literature to make sound, evidence-based patient management decisions. The course focuses on skills needed to understand and apply the scientific literature.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5161
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Seminar in Radiation Sciences
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1 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission
This intra-disciplinary core course will cover current issues related to practical problems occurring in clinical and research work in Radiation Sciences. It will include topics on professional education, professional practice and research.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5232
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Principles of Medical Imaging and Pathophysiology
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2 hrs.
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This course covers advanced principles of medical imaging. Various medical imaging modalities will be discussed as they impact the treatment planning process. Emphasis on imaging adaptations and alterations in anatomy and physiology with variation outside the normal range.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5263
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Radiation Therapy Dosimetry I
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3 hrs.
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This course introduces and defines the main concepts and quantities used in radiation therapy dosimetry.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5275
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Neurobiology
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5 hrs.
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A study of basic anatomical and physiological principles of the nervous system to include, action potentials, resting membrane potentials, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, sensory systems, motor systems, coordination, pain mechanisms, apoptosis, neuronal regeneration, neural plasticity and clinical applications.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5283
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Principles of Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning
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3 hrs.
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This course will focus on radiation therapy treatment planning for malignant and benign diseases. Treatment optimization is the goal, various treatment processes will be discussed to achieve this goal.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5483
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Radiation Therapy Dosimetry II
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3 hrs.
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This course prepares the student to assume the responsibilities for advanced radiation therapy dosimetric methodologies.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5930
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Research Techniques
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3-6 hrs.
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Permission. Students without prior research experience participate in research with faculty and/or advanced doctoral students.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5950
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Practicum in Medical Dosimetry
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1-4 hrs.
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Prerequisite: Permission.
Practicum for Medical Dosimetry is a clinical education course in which the student will participate in treatment planning, quality assurance and medical physics activities.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5980
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Research for Master's Thesis
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2-4 hrs.
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Permission. Students conduct original research with the guidance and supervision of faculty.
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Course Component
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AHS
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5990
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Special Studies
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1-4 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
Students pursue small short-term research experiences or participate in a new course that has been submitted to the graduate council. Under extenuating circumstances, this course may substitute for a regular required course.
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Course Component
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AHS
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6113
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Ethics: Choices and Challenges
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. Interdisciplinary Allied Health course will present historical and philosophical foundation of ethics. Moral, social, and cultural basis of ethics will be examined, given choices and challenges in society and health care. Case examples will offer interdisciplinary choices and challenges.
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Course Component
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AHS
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6133
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Application of Evidence Based Practice
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Evidence Based Practice or Permission. Students conduct analysis of practice in a variety of Allied Health settings and present their findings and literature based recommendations. Students will complete a grant application addressing outcomes results.
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Course Component
Lecture
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Independent Study
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Clinical
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AHS
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6153
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Teaching, Learning, and Technology
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3 hrs.
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This course will provide an educational experience to assist the student in understanding and applying related theory to the effective design, development, and delivery of instruction in a variety of learning environments. This course will use lecture, discussion, and web-based modules for instructional delivery.
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Course Component
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AHS
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6173
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Qualitative Research
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None. This course surveys the design and application of qualitative research. Topics include purposes and traditions; designs; process of data collection, analysis, and interpretation; integrity and trustworthiness; and issues of ethics. Students present a qualitative research project of limited scope and submit and present a qualitative research proposal of interest.
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Course Component
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AHS
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6193
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Behavioral Approach to Motor Learning
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3 hrs.
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Behavioral, cognitive, and motor components of novel and skilled movement will be discussed. The contribution of memory, problem solving, attention, and motivation to motor learning will be explored. Specific applications will be made to the presence of mental illness, mental retardation, and dementia.
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Course Component
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AHS
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6233
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Leadership in Allied Health Education
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. A lecture and discussion course that focuses on the tools, methodologies, and strategies required to be an effective faculty member in Allied Health learning environments.
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Course Component
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AHS
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6264
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Radiological Physics
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4 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of radiation therapy with special emphasis on exposure and dose measurements, isodose information, radium applications, and treatment planning techniques. The aim is to enable the student to work effectively with the physician in cancer therapy.
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Course Component
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AHS
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6333
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Grant Writing Health Profession
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3 hrs.
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This course will cover identification of sources of funding, development of a grant application, and regulations and procedures of the University and funding sources. Students will develop a grant proposal during the course.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
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6413
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Research Methods
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: A basic research methods class and permission of the instructor. This course is for students in allied health professions who have completed a basic research methods course. It focuses on conceptual frameworks, research design, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination. The emphasis is on quantitative methods, with an overview of qualitative methods. Students design a research project during the course.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
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6950
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Practicum in Allied Health Sciences
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2-6 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. Doctoral students participate in a psychomotor activity that advances their knowledge or experience in a relevant manner. The practicum may focus on, but is not limited to, teaching, other leadership activities, problem solving, research, and elements of clinical practice.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
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6960
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Directed Readings
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1-3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Provide students with opportunity for independent study in subject areas beyond the program's regular curriculum. Involves literature reviews or in-depth reading in a specific topic.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
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6970
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Seminar in Allied Health Sciences
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1 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission.
Interdisciplinary Allied Health core course will cover current issues in Allied Health professional education, professional practice, research and health care delivery systems.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
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6980
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Research for Doctoral Dissertation
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2-9 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. Students conduct original research.
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Course Component
|
|
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AHS
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6990
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Special Studies
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1-3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Doctoral students pursue small short-term research experiences of participate in a new course that has been submitted to the graduate council. Under extenuating circumstances, this course may substitute for a regular required course.
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Course Component
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AHS
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7112
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Pharmacology
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2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: By Permission.
Crosslisted with AHS 3112.
General introduction to the use of drugs as therapeutic agents in the framework of a systemic survey of major drug categories. Consideration of the factors affecting the intensity of drug action.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
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7261
|
Humanities in Allied Health
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1 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
Multi-Level Course: AHS 4261/AHS 6261
This is a discussion-based course based on the arts and literature that examine aspects of the human condition that are familiar to Allied Health professionals, including illness, mortality, ethics, and disability.
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Course Component
Lecture
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Independent Study
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|
|
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AHS
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7275
|
Neuroscience
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5 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: AHS 3415 or MOT/MPT Prerequisite or Permission of Instructor.
Basic anatomic and physiologic principles of the nervous system which includes nerve impulse propagation, synaptic transmission, microscopic anatomy, sensory systems, motor systems, vestibular systems, limbic systems, ANS, pain mechanisms, apoptosis, regeneration, early development of CNS and clinical application with case studies.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
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7433
|
Pathology
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3 hrs.
|
No Prerequisites.
Basic principles of pathology are considered. Tissue changes encountered as a result of trauma, disease, tumors and degenerative processes, together with the reparative processes seen in recovery. Gross and microscopic specimens and demonstrated.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
|
8112
|
Pharmacology
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2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: PHTH 8312; PHTH 8333; PHTH 8352; PHTH 8362
General introduction to the use of drugs as therapeutic agents in the framework of a systemic survey of major drug categories. Consideration of the factor affecting the intensity of drug action.
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Course Component
|
|
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AHS
|
8275
|
Neuroscience
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5 hrs.
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Prerequisites: AHS 8415; PHTH 8112; PHTH 8133; PHTH 8152; PHTH 8153; PHTH 8171; PHTH 8192
Students review normal human physiology and apply physiological information to exercise and the activity at both the cellular and organ levels. Students incorporate critical analysis and decision-making for exercise prescription applying biomechanical and kinesiological principles.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
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8415
|
Clinical Anatomy
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5 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: By Permission
Multi-level Course: AHS 3415/PAT 7125
This course is designed to teach physical therapy students human gross anatomy of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. It will use a regional approach and focus on the upper extremity, lower extremity, abdominal walls, thoracic walls, pelvic wall and brain. Application to function will be stressed.
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Course Component
|
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AHS
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8433
|
Pathology
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: AHS 8415; PHTH 8112; PHTH 8133; PHTH 8152; PHTH 8153; PHTH 8171; PHTH 8192
Basic principles of Pathology are considered. Tissue changes encountered as a result of trauma, disease, tumors, and degenerative processes, together with the reparative processes seen in recovery. Gross and microscopic specimens are demonstrated.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
|
CSD
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3113
|
Terminology in Communication Sciences and Disorders
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Admission into program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 7113
A course designed to familiarize CSD undergraduate students with a portion of the large body of terms used in various Allied Health disciplines, in particular, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
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3313
|
Language Development
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Permission. Language is analyzed in terms of interacting systems of sound, syntax and meaning. Students investigate developments of each of these systems in children.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
3333
|
Phonetics
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
Multi-Level Course: CSD 5113
Lecture and supervised exercises in the analysis, categorization and transcription of the sounds of speech.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
3413
|
Anatomy Physiology of the Speech Mechanisms
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
Multi-Level Course: CSD 5153
Considers specific mechanisms directly related to generation of speech signals as well as current theories of voice production.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
3423
|
Anatomy and Physiology of the Hearing Mechanisms
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
Multi-Level Course: CSD 7423
Considers the specific anatomical and physiological mechanisms directly related to the reception of acoustic signals as well as the current theories of hearing.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
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3433
|
Introduction to Speech Pathology and Audiology
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisities: Permission. Basic principles of assessment and management of articulation, fluency voice, and hearing problems in children and adults.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
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3443
|
Foundations of Speech & Language Development
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
Multi-Level Course: CSD 5173 & 7443
This course will examine the developmental milestones of speech, language, and cognition. In addition, the theories for speech/language development and learning will be studied.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
3453
|
Introduction to Articulation Disorders
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Permission.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 5323
Nature and causes of articulation disorders; diagnosis and management.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
3463
|
Foundations of Audiology
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: CSD 3422 or permission.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 5183 & 7463
Presents concepts and rationale underlying the measurement of hearing with special reference to pure tone air and bone conduction tests, speech audiometry and impedance measures.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
3473
|
Language Disorders in the Exceptional Child
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: CSD 3313 or permission.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 5193
An introduction to the assessment and remediation of language disorders in exceptional children.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
3960
|
Honors Readings
|
1-3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Admissions to the Honors Program. Honors reading will consist of topics designated by the instructor in keeping with the student's major program. The topics will cover materials not usually presented in the regular courses.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
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3970
|
Honors Seminar
|
1-3 hrs.
|
The projects covered in this course will vary. The content will deal with concepts not usually presented in regular coursework. maximum credit six hours.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
3980
|
Honors Research
|
1-3 hrs.
|
Will provide an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work a special project in the student's field. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours.
|
Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
3993
|
Honors Colloquium
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3 hrs.
|
An interdepartmental course involving two or more instructors from different departments developed and approved by the honors program director and listed in each departmental honors program. Students are required to enroll in the colloquium under their major departmental number.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4113
|
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
This course will develop an understanding of the concepts, strategies, techniques, and issues that are unique to the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Hands-on experience with various methods and devices will illustrate best-practice AAC assessment and intervention for individuals with developmental/acquired disabilities.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
4270
|
Augmentative Methods in Communication
|
1-3 hrs.
|
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Maximum credit 12 hours. Selected communication disorders topics are addressed and may include: cued speech, various sign language systems, and augmentative communication devices.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
4343
|
Neural Bases of Communication
|
3 hrs.
|
Introduction to neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as they relate to speech and language production and processing. Approved for graduate credit (CSD 5363).
|
Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4363
|
Fluency
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Permission. Factors affecting speech fluency, theory of stuttering behavior, developmental factors, and traditional and recent developments in diagnostic and remedial procedures.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4413
|
Speech and Hearing Science
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
Multi-Level Course: CSD 5443 & 7413
Introduction to the physical principles underlying the production and reception of speech and language. Approved for graduate credit (Course ID 110126 CSD 5443).
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4430
|
Seminar in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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1 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Admission into program. Each student will read and present an article, chosen by faculty, in the disciplines of Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology, to the class. An open discussion of the article will be facilitated by the student and a faculty member.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
|
4433
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Instructional Procedures in Communication Disorders
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 4433
Introduction to the methods and techniques of evaluation, instruction by objectives, and instructional planning for disorders in speech, hearing and language. Extensive observation and some practicum.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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4443
|
Instructional Procedures Laboratory
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites:None
Multi-Level Course: CSD 7453
Didactic and observation in speech pathology and audiology. A portfolio of microthemes concerning the observations will be kept. This course has been approved by general education committee for general education capstone requirement.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4460
|
Directed Readings in Communication Disorders
|
1-4 hrs.
|
Provides opportunity for independent study through review of the literature in a particular area of interest under a selected professor.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4473
|
Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Speech Language Pathology
|
3 hrs.
|
This course will examine the definition of speech and language disorders, the concepts underlying differential diagnosis, and rehabilitation of articulation/phonology, fluency, voice/resonance, and language disorders.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4483
|
Sign Language I
|
3 hrs.
|
To introduce a nonverbal communication system to hearing students. The materials presented will be a combination of signed exact English (s.e.e.), signed English and American sign language (asl). Approved for graduate and professional credit (Course ID 110128 CSD 5583 and Course ID 110129 CSD 9153).
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4490
|
Special Studies in Communication Disorders
|
1-4 hrs.
|
May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit twelve hours. Provides opportunity for independent study in a particular area of interest under a selected professor.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4493
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Diagnosis and Rehabilitation in Audiology
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: CSD 3463.
Multi-Level Course: CSD7493 & 5273
This course will examine the diagnostic and treatment of disorders of hearing and introduct the nonmedical rehabilitation options for treatment of these disorders.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4583
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Sign Language II
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: CSD 4483 Sign Language I
The course enables CSD students to continue expanding their signed vocabulary and to enhance the skills acquired in the Sign Language I course. Material presented will be a combination of Signed Exact English and American Sign Language. Emphasis will be placed on practiced communication, while continuing to build signed vocabulary.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
4993
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Capstone in Communication Sciences and Disorders
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
This course provides a summative learning experience for students in the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS-CSD). It provides instruction in scientific writing and it promotes development of skills in leadership and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
5100
|
Practicum for Teachers of Deaf Blind Multi-Handicapped Children
|
1-8 hrs.
|
For the teacher of the deaf blind, multi-handicapped children and will cover: neurological, sensory, psychological, motoric and educational development and evaluation; education and therapeutic intervention; documentation, material development, and practicum work with deaf/blind children in area programs. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
5102
|
Learning and the Communication Process
|
2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Permissions. Review of basic learning processes, including closely related behavioral phenomena, and an introduction to the principles of behavior modification with specific attention to speech and language behavior.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
5113
|
Phonetics
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 3333
Lecture and supervised exercises in the analysis, categorization and transcription of the sound of speech.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
5133
|
Research Foundations in Communication Disorders
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Permission. Ethical, logical, practical and methodological considerations associated with research in speech/language pathology and audiology; basic concepts in data management; critical evaluation of research publications. Approved for professional credit (Course ID 110136 CSD 9333).
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Course Component
|
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CSD
|
5143
|
Autism Spectrum Disorders
|
3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective assessments and evidence-based treatments for communication impairments in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Topics covered include ASD characteristics and etiologies, functional communication systems, structured teaching principles, and positive environmental supports for effective learning.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5153
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanisms
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program.
Multi-level Course: CSD 3413
Considers specific mechanisms directly related to generation of speech signals as well as current theories of voice production.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5173
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Foundations of Speech & Language Development
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 3443 & 7443
This course will examine the developmental milestones of speech, language, and cognition in addition, the theories for speech/language development and learning will be studied.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5183
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Foundations of Audiology
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program.
Multi-Level Courses: CSD 3463 & 7463
Presents concepts and rationale underlying the measurement of hearing with special reference to pure tone air and bone conduction tests, speech audiometry and impedance measures.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5193
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Language Disorders in the Exceptional Child
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 3473
An introduction to the assessment and remediation of language disorders in exceptional children.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5270
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Augmentative Methods in Communication
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1-3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter. Maximum credit 12 hours. Selected communication disorders topics are addressed and may include: cued speech, various sign language systems, and augmentative communication devices. Approved for undergraduates and professional credit (Course ID 110130 CSD 4270 and Course ID 110131 CSD 8270).
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Course Component
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CSD
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5273
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Diagnosis and Rehabilitation in Audiology
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program.
Multi-Level Courses: CSD 4493 & 7493
This course will examine the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of hearing and introduce the nonmedical rehabilitation options for treatment o these disorders.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5282
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Management of the High Risk Infant
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2 hrs.
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Organization and delivery of parent-oriented programs appropriate to the speech, language, and development needs of the high-risk youngsters from birth to three years of age and aimed at counteracting the educational and language retardation otherwise associated with high risk infants.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5292
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Language Analysis
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 3313. Criterion-referenced, informal assessment measures of language, language sampling, discourse analysis, oral storytelling analysis, play-based assessment, analyzing the linguistic demands of the classroom.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5293
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Genetics in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
This course will provide a foundation of genetics and dysmorphology with a focus on communication disorders. Syndromes and non-syndrome disorders that are associated with hearing loss will be described with the effect on diagnosis and implication for rehabilitative recommendations across the life span.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5313
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Phonological Disorders
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3 hrs.
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The evaluation and management of phonological disorders stressing problems that are functional in origin.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5323
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Introduction to Articulation Disorders
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 3453
Nature and causes of articulation disorders: diagnosis and management.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5333
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Instructional Procedures in Communication Disorders
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university and admission into the SLP MA program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 4433
Introduction to the methods and techniques of evaluation, instruction by objectives, and instructional planning for disorders in speech, language, and hearing. Extensive observation and some clinical.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5363
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Neural Bases of Communication
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3 hrs.
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Introduction to neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as they relate to speech and language production and
processing. Approved for Graduate credit.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5403
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Orofacial Anomalies
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 3413 or Permission. Communication problems of individuals with cleft lip and palate condition; evaluation and management is stressed.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5413
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Speech Science
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 3413 or Permission. Methods employed in the scientific study of speech and voice.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5423
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Neuropathologies of Speech
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 4343 or Permission. The evaluation and management of certain neuropathologies which affect normal speech production.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5433
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Voice Disorders
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 3413, CSD 5412 or Permission. The nature, causes, identification, and clinical management of disorders of voice in children and adults.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5443
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Speech and Hearing Science
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
Multi-Level Course: CSD 4413 & 7413
Introduction to the physical principles underlying the production and reception of speech and language. Approved for graduate credit.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5453
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Adult Neurolinguistic Disorders
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 4343 or Permission. Instruction in the evaluation and management of adult neurolinguistic disorders.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5463
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Fluency
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. Factors affecting speech fluency, theory of stuttering behavior developmental factors, and traditional and recent developments in diagnostic and remedial procedures.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5473
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Language Assesment and Remediation in School-Age and Adolescent Population
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 3313, CSD 4343 or Permission. The rationale, methods, and procedures for the assessment and modification of language disorders in school-age and adolescent children.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5483
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Language Assessment and Remediation in the Preschool Population
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 3313, CSD 4343 or Permission. The rationale, methods, and procedures for the modification of language disorders in preschool children.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5493
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Speech Perception
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5413, CSD 5863 or Permission. Consideration of the theories and research findings related to the perception of normal speech and language.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5510
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Practicum in Communication Disorders
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1-15 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Nine (9) hours in area of communication disorders or Permission. May be repeated. Practice under supervision with children and adults with wide variety of communication disorders. Practicum experience may include: practicum in speech pathology; or practicum in audiology; or practicum in education of the deaf; or any combination of these.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5522
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Diagnostic Methods in Speech Pathology
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. The tests, methods, and procedures involved in the evaluation of speech and language disorders.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5523
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Diagnostic and Instructional Procedures in Speech Language Pathology
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 4433, CSD 4343 or Permission. Introduction to the scientific method, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches to assessment, psychometrics, formal Vs informal testing, obtaining a clinical history, differential diagnosis, report writing, formulating basic and specific intervention goals, treatment efficacy, developing clinical skills, working with families, working within the professional community, multicultural issues.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5530
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Seminar in Communication Disorders
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1-3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit twelve hours. Study in depth of various aspects of communication disorders of particular interest to students.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5532
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Augmentative/Alternative Communication
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 3113 or Permission. Augmentative/alternative communication is designed specifically to assist students in the field of communication sciences and disorders in the integration of knowledge of human communication with the principles behind augmentative and alternative modes of communication and the technology available to implement these modes.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5540
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Seminar in Communication Science
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2-3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit twelve hours. Discussion of specific areas of communication science, topics selected to meet needs and interests of students.
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Course Component
Independent Study
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Discussion
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CSD
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5550
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Seminar in Professional Issues
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2-3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with a change in subject matter; maximum credit twelve hours. The study of selected professional issues of interest to students.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5553
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Communication Disorders with Right Hemisphere Impairment/Traumatic Brain Injury
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5453 or Permission. Functional neuroanatomy, connectionistic symptom/lesion principles, cognitive and linguistic symptomatologies, etiologies, prognostic factors, recovery profiles, differential diagnosis, concomitant disorders, report writing, rehabilitation goal task analyses, treatment principles and procedures, progress notes, treatment efficacy, ethical issues, interdisciplinary case management, case analyses.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5562
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Speech Rehab of Laryngectomized, Tracheotomized and Vents
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2 hrs.
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Ventilator-dependent patients. Speech pathology graduate students study how to provide clinically for the speech rehabilitation of individuals in two groups: alaryngeal and ventilator-dependent. Standard and experimental rehabilitation methods are studied in detail. Both the relevant literature and selected clinical case studies are reviewed.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5572
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Dysphagia
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 3413, CSD 4343. Anatomic, physiologic, and developmental influences on swallowing and respiration, etiologies and components of the abnormal swallow, and dysphagia diagnosis and treatment.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5583
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Sign Language I
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3 hrs.
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To introduce a nonverbal communication system to hearing students. The materials presented will be a combination of signed exact English (s.e.e.), signed English and American Sign Language (ASL).
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Course Component
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CSD
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5803
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Adult Aural Rehabilitation
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 3463, CSD 5813 or Permission. Study of the manifestations and implications of acquired hearing impairment on human communication; topics include auditory processing, social and psychological adjustment to hearing loss, impact of the aging process, rehabilitation protocols, assistive devices, and evaluation techniques.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5813
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Audiology I
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. Air-conduction and bone-conduction pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, masking, and immittance audiometry.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5823
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Hearing Aids I
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5813 or Permission. Physical characteristics of hearing aids, hearing aid standards, ear-mold acoustics, selection of hearing aids, group amplification systems, alternative communication aids for the hearing impaired.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5830
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Instrumentation and Electroacoustics
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1-3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. Electronic instruments and electroacoustic devices used in the communication disorders clinic or laboratory. May be repeated up to six hours with a change in content.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5833
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Hearing Aid II
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5823. In depth study of theories and philosophies governing the candidacy for amplification, hearing aid fitting strategies, and modifications of hearing aids and earmolds. New circuit technology (adaptive compression, wide-dynamic-range-compression, programmable) will also be reviewed and examined.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5843
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Audiology II
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5813. The history, rationale, methodology, and interpretation of behavioral auditory tests intended to aid in the determination of the site of lesion within the auditory system. Included are tests for functional (non-organic) loss, sensory Vs neural loss, and localization of lesions within the central auditory pathways.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5853
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Physiologic Measures I
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3 hrs.
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The focus of the course is on peripheral physiologic assessment of the auditory mechanism and will include discussion of the physical basis, instrumentation, and diagnostic use of immittance audiometry, Electrony-stagmography, electrocochleography, and otoacoustic emissions across the age span.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5863
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Hearing Science
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. Course content will include an in-dept review of: vibration, period, frequency, phase, wave equation, amplitude, RMS, pressure, intensity, decibels, complex sounds, fundamental frequency, audibility thresholds, temporal integration, simultaneous and temporal masking, critical bandwidth, binaural hearing, difference limens.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5872
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Electronystagmography
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2 hrs.
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Anatomy and applied neurophysiology of the vestibular system. Technique of recording nystagmus. The gaze, succade, tracking, optokinetic, positional, hallpike and bithermal caloric tests. Interpretation of test battery.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5873
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Pediatric Audiology
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5813 or Permission. Study of the development of human auditory behavior; high risk registries; identification audiometry; the rationale and conduct of behavioral as well as physiological techniques of assessing the auditory function of young children; selection of hearing aids; and appropriate referral resources.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5960
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Directed Readings in Communication Disorders
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1-4 hrs.
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Provides opportunity for independent study through review of the literature in a particular area of interest under a selected professor. Approved for undergraduate and professional credit (Course ID 110132 CSD 5960 and Course ID 110133 CSD 8460).
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Course Component
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CSD
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5980
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Research for Master's Thesis
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1-4 hrs.
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Master's Thesis credit hours vary.
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Course Component
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CSD
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5990
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Special Studies in Communication Disorders
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1-4 hrs.
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May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit twelve hours. Provides opportunity for independent study in a particular area of interest under a selected professor. Approved for undergraduate and professional credit (Course ID 110134 CSD 4490 and Course ID 110135 CSD 8490).
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Course Component
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CSD
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6413
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Advanced Neural Bases
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 4343 or the equivalent or permission of instructor. Extension of topics and issues covered in introductory courses on neural bases of human communication; in-depth treatment of all functional systems, with direct application to communication processes and behaviors; rules of neural organization and details of developmental and acquired neural dysfunction's as they relate to communication disorders.
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Course Component
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CSD
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6423
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Communication Neuroscience
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 6413 or the equivalent or permission of instructor. Overview of this new specialty designation; survey of techniques for assessing the three target areas-behavior, peripheral physics, and physiology, central anatomy and physiology (including brain imaging); review of principles for experimental design emphasizing coordinated test batteries; new approaches to models of human brain development and function.
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Course Component
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CSD
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6513
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Voice Disorders-Advanced
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5433 or Permission. Advanced training in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of voice disorders.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6523
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Articulation Problems-Advanced
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5313 or Permission. In-depth review of research related to speech articulation, intended primarily for doctoral level students.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6533
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Advanced Language Science
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission of Instructors. Survey core concepts in formal and applied linguistics, providing historical and current perspectives on social, psychological, and neurobiological aspects of language. Approved for professional credit (Course ID 110137 CSD 8433).
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Course Component
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CSD
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6543
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Speech Science-Advanced
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5413 or Permission. Concepts pertinent to the laboratory investigation of speech and voice. Emphasizes review of research literature selected to illustrate a variety of research methods. Primarily for the doctoral level student.
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Course Component
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CSD
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6553
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Speech Science Laboratory
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5413 or Permission. Laboratory instruction and experience basic to the effective use of speech research equipment. Intended primarily for doctoral level students.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6563
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Research Methods in Communication and Its Disorders
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit nine hours. Consideration of experimental design, concepts, and procedures. Topics are drawn from many areas including auditory, speech, and language disorders, psychoacoustics, experimental phonetics, speech perception.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6573
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Psychophysics
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: BSE 5163 or Permission or equivalent. Introduce the student to the evolution of psychophsical measurement techniques and the application of those techniques to research and clinical measurement.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
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6663
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Problems in Stuttering
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5463 or Permission. Comprehensive survey of research and experimental techniques in speech fluency and stuttering; discussion of special clinical problems and procedures.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6813
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Instrumentation for Auditory Research
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5832 or Permission. Basic electrical and electronic principles and terminology, electronic measuring instruments and principles of measurement, signal generation, conditioning, control and transduction, and the design of viable instrumentation schemes for audiological research. doctoral level course.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6822
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Audiologic Instrumentation Laboratory
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 6813 or Concurrent enrollment. Demonstration and practical hands-on experience in implementing the principles elucidated in 6813.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6823
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Industrial Audiology
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: CSD 5813 or Permission. Physical measurement of noise, study of the spectral analysis techniques; auditory and non-auditory effects of noise on man damage risk criteria; and hearing conservation programs in industry.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6833
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Psychoacoustics
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission. Detailed examination of current topics in psychoacoustics based on reading of both classical and recent literature. Intended primarily for doctoral level students.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6853
|
Physiology Measures II
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Physiology Measures I. Lectures and laboratory experience with a variety of methods for assessing human physiology related to speech and hearing, including otoacoustic emissions, evoked potentials and quantitative electroencephalography.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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6980
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Research for Doctor's Dissertation
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1-15 hrs.
|
Credit hours vary.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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7113
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Terminology in CSD
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission into the Audiology program.
Multi-Level: CSD 3113
A course designed to familiarize CSD undergraduate students with a portion of the large body of terms used in various Allied Health disciplines, in particular, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
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Course Component
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CSD
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7413
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Speech and Hearing Science
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission into the Audiology program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 4413 & 5543
Introduction to the physical principles underlying the production and reception of speech and language. Approved for graduate credit CSD 5443.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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7423
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Hearing Mechanism
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission into the Audiology program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 3423
Considers the specific anatomical and physiological mechanisms directly related to the reception of acoustic signals as well as the current theories of hearing.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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7443
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Foundations of Speech Language Development
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission into the Audiology program.
Multi-Level: CSD 3443 & 5173
This course will examine the developmental milestones of speech, language, and cognition. In addition, the theories for speech/language development and learning will be studied.
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Course Component
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CSD
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7453
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Instructional Procedures Laboratory
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission into the audiology program.
Multi-level Course: CSD 4443
Didactic and observation in speech pathology and audiology. A portfolio of microthemes concerning the observations will be kept.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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7463
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Foundations of Audiology
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission into the Audiology program.
Multi-Level: CSD 3463 & 5183
Presents concepts and rationale underlying the measurement of hearing with special reference to pure tone air and bone conduction tests, speech audiometry and impedance measures.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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7493
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Diagnosis and Rehabilitation (DX/RX) in Audiology
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission into the Audiology program.
Multi-Level Course: CSD 4493 & 5273
This course will examine the diagnostic and treatment of disorders of hearing and introduce the nonmedical rehabilitation options for treatment of these disorders.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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8133
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Audiology I
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3 hrs.
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Air-conduction and bone-conduction pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, masking, and immittance audiometry.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
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8143
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Instrumentation and Electroacoustics
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1-3 hrs.
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Electronic instruments and electroacoustic devices used in the communication disorders clinic or laboratory. May be repeated up to six hours with a change in content. This course is cross listed with CSD 5830.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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8153
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Instrumentation and Electroacoustics
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3 hrs.
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Electronic instruments and electroacoustic devices used in the communication disorders clinic or laboratory. May be repeated up to six hours with a change in content.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
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8173
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Advanced Anatomy & Physiology of Hearing
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3 hrs.
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To provide in-depth knowledge pertaining to the anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular system. Course will utilize a combination of didactic lectures with exercises.
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Course Component
|
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CSD
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8193
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Physiology Measures II
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3 hrs.
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Lectures and laboratory experience with a variety of methods for assessing human physiology related to speech and hearing, including otoacoustic emissions, evoked potentials and quantitative electroencephalography.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
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8213
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Hearing Aids I
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3 hrs.
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Physical characteristics of hearing aids, hearing aids standards, ear-mold acoustics, selection of hearing aids, group amplification systems, alternative communication aids for the hearing impaired.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
8233
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Audiology II
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3 hrs.
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The history, rationale, methodology, and interpretation of behavioral auditory tests intended to aid in the determination of the site of lesion within the auditory system. Included are tests for functional (non-organic) loss, sensory vs neural loss, and localization of lesions within the central auditory pathways.
|
Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
8253
|
Physiologic Measures I
|
3 hrs.
|
The focus of the course is on peripheral physiologic assessment of the auditory mechanism and will include discussion of the physical basis, instrumentation, and diagnostic use of immittance audiometry. Electrony-stagmography, electrocochleography, and otoacoustic emissions across the age span.
|
Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
8270
|
Augmentative Methods in Communication
|
1-3 hrs.
|
May be repeated with change of subject matter. Maximum credit 12 hours. Selected communication disorders topics are addressed and may include: cued speech, various sign language systems, and augmentative communication devices.
|
Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
8273
|
Pathologies of the Auditory System
|
3 hrs.
|
|
Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
8273
|
Pathologies of the Auditory System
|
3 hrs.
|
Study of pathologies of the auditory system which may adversely affect auditory and vestibular function.
|
Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
8273
|
Pathologies of the Auditory System
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3 hrs.
|
Study of pathologies of the auditory system which may adversely affect auditory and vestibular function.
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Course Component
|
|
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CSD
|
8293
|
Industrial Audiology
|
3 hrs.
|
Physical measurement of noise, study of the spectral analysis techniques, auditory and non-auditory effects of noise on man damage risk criteria, and hearing conservation programs in industry.
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Course Component
|
|
|
CSD
|
8313
|
Pediatric Audiology
|
3 hrs.
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Study of the development of human auditory behavior, high risk registries, identification audiometry, the rationale and conduct of behavioral as well as physiological techniques of assessing the auditory function of young children, selection of hearing aids, and appropriate referral resources.
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Course Component
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CSD
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8333
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Hearing Aid II
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3 hrs.
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In depth study of theories and philosophies governing the candidacy for amplification, hearing aid fitting strategies, and modifications of hearing aids and earmolds. New circuit technology (adaptive compression, wide-dynamic-range-compression, programmable) will also be reviewed and examined.
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Course Component
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CSD
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8352
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Counseling in Audiology
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2 hrs.
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Course will present counseling theory, counseling strategies and intervention techniques for audiologists.
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Course Component
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CSD
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8420
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Practicum in Communication Disorders
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1-15 hrs.
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Practice under supervision with children and adults with wide variety of communication disorders. Practicum experience may include practicum in speech pathology, or practicum in audiology, or practicum in education of the deaf, or any combination of these.
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Course Component
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CSD
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8433
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Advanced Language Science
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3 hrs.
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Survey core concepts in formal and applied linguistics, providing historical and current perspectives on social, psychological, and neurobiological aspects of language.
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Course Component
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CSD
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8460
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Directed Readings in Communication Disorders
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1-4 hrs.
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Provides opportunity for independent study through review of the literature in a particular area of interest under a selected professor.
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Course Component
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CSD
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8490
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Special Studies in Communication Disorders
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1-4 hrs.
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May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit twelve hours. Provides opportunity for independent study in a particular area of interest under a selected professor.
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Course Component
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CSD
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8813
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Hearing Science
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3 hrs.
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Course content will include an indepth review of vibration, period, frequency, phase, wave equation, amplitude, RMS, pressure, intensity, decibels, complex sounds, fundamental frequency, audibility thresholds, temporal integration, simultaneous and temporal masking, critical bandwidth, biaural hearing, diffence limens.
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Course Component
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CSD
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9113
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Pediatric Habilitation
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3 hrs.
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Course is designed to provide basic information concerning development of language, speech, and auditory skills in children who are hard of hearing or deaf. Communicaiton and educational options will be presented. Techniques for fitting amplification assistive devices, and criteria for selection of cochlear implants for children will be included.
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Course Component
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CSD
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9133
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Balance Assessment
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3 hrs.
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To provide an in-depth knowledge pertaining to the physiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic measures associated with balance disorders.
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Course Component
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CSD
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9153
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Sign Language I
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3 hrs.
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To introduce a nonverbal communiation system to hearing students. the materials presented will be a combination of signed exact english (s.e.e.), signed english and american sign language (asl).
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Course Component
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CSD
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9173
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Central Auditory Assessment
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3 hrs.
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Course will include a study of normal central auditory processing and related disorders. An examination of various auditory tests for central processing, including strengths and weaknesses of the tests will be covered. Assessment and management techniques will be reviewed.
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Course Component
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CSD
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9213
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Advanced Amplification Systems
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3 hrs.
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Couse will familiarize students with the design, construction, and operating characteristics of advanced amplification systems. Emphasis will be placed on developing assessment and fitting skills that allow students to appropriately select, program, fit and verify the function of advanced amplification systems.
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Course Component
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CSD
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9233
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Medical Arts/Otolaryngology Practices
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3 hrs.
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Course will provide basic knowledge in the medical management of individuals with hearing and balance problems essential for cooperative and effective cross professional collaboration and communication. Approved for graduate credit.
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Course Component
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CSD
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9253
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Professional Practices in Audiology
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3 hrs.
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Course will provide the knowledge and skills needed to develop and manage an autonomous practice in audiology Emphasis will be placed on professional ethics, human resources management, quality control, business and marketing principles and use of computer technology in administrative audiology services.
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Course Component
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CSD
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9273
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Adult Aural Rehabilitation
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3 hrs.
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Study of the manifestations of acquired hearing impairment on human communication, topics include auditory processing, social and psychological adjustment to hearing loss, impact of the aging process, rehabilitation protocols, assistive devices and evaluation techniques.
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Course Component
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CSD
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9293
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Genetics in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
This course will provide a foundation of genetics and dysmorphology with a focus on communication disorders. Syndromes and non-syndrome disorders that are associated with hearing loss will be described with the effect on diagnosis and implication for rehabilitative recommendations across the life span.
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Course Component
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CSD
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9333
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Research Foundations in Communication Disorders
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3 hrs.
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Ethical, logical, practical and methodological considerations associated with research in speech/language pathology and audiology; basic concepts in data management; critical evaluation of research publicaions.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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MIRS
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3111
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Medical/Professional Orientation
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1 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
A course providing an orientation to professional roles of health care practitioners with emphasis on the student's role in academic, clinic and professional environment of the HSC, CAH, and Dept of MIRS.
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Course Component
Lecture
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Independent Study
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MIRS
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3133
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Radiographic Imaging I
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3 hrs.
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Fundamental imaging concepts of the chest, abdomen, extremities, and skull. Topics inclusive of anatomical landmarks; patient considerations; physical maneuvers; patient positioning; placement of radiation receptor and equipment; and radiation management. Concepts of view, plane, projections, magnification, superimposition, and distortion in radiography included. Course presented as two hour lecture and three hours lab weekly.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3152
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Patient Care and Management
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2 hrs.
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Patient care procedures and interactive skills used in physical and psychological care of the patient during imaging and therapy with emphasis on assessment; identification of emergencies; and specific patient care skills for patients. Patient education, advocacy and independent/team roles in patient care also addressed.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3172
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Image Processing and Quality
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2 hrs.
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The fundamentals of light and radiosensitive films and other imaging materials in medical diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy; processing accessories and various chemical, CRT and computer processing methods currently utilized; reproduction of imaging; quality management of the imaging process; film characteristics, storage, artifacts; pertinent safety factors; and emerging imaging processing techniques.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3193
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Radiologic Physics and Radiation Protection
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: By permission. Course in physical principles underlying the properties and production of radiations, interaction of radiation and matter, detection of radiation, and protection of radiation worker and patient from exposure to ionizing radiation.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3210
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Special Assignment
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1-4 hrs.
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May be repeated with change of subject matter, maximum credit four hours. Research, preparation, and presentation of some scientific subject relevant to radiologic technology in either essay, exhibit, or lecture demonstration form to encourage independent study, documentation in logical manner, and participation in professional meeting and educational programs. The student may produce either a scientific essay or exhibit to be entered in either state or national student competition. Offered by disciplinary section(s).
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3221
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Medical Imaging in Radiation therapy
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1 hrs.
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An overview of radiographic technique, exposure, and imaging.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3232
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Radiographic Imaging II
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Permission
Continuation of MIRS 3133. Specialized imaging methods of extremities, shoulder girdle, cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, sacrum, pelvis and skull inclusive of surface landmarks, patient positioning, placement of radiation receptor and equipment, radiation management and effects of angulation, alignment and magnification. Methods and modifications for OR, ER and satellite radiography and analysis, and comparison of specialized imaging vs routine imaging is included.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3233
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Radiographic Principles in Exposure and Instrumentation
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Junior standing. The principles governing the production of ionizing radiation and the basic principles underlying the operation of X-ray equipment and auxiliary devices, AC and DC considerations, magnetism, electricity, X-ray circuits and X-ray hazards, and the basic theory of exposure and radiographic imaging. Laboratory included.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3312
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Radiographic Film Critique I
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2 hrs.
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The evaluation of radiographs in regard to technical and diagnostic quality and the correct identification of structures, planes, and projections of various structures visualized.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3412
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Principles of Radiography
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2 hrs.
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Course surveys the historical development and usage of the various radiographic modalities, the professional and occupational development of this profession and the current major uses of radiography.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3422
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Writing Seminar
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
Students will review rules of scientific writing and implement those rules by writing a scientific paper. Individual scholarly activity will be demonstrated by writing an in-depth scientific paper.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3432
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Principles of Nuclear Medicine
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2 hrs.
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Course surveys the historical development and usage of nuclear medicine, the professional and occupational development of this profession and the current major diagnostic and therapeutic uses of nuclear medicine.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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3452
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Principles of Radiation Therapy
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
Course surveys the historical development and usage of radiation therapy, the professional and occupational development of this profession and the current major uses of radiation therapy.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3460
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Clinical Radiography
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1-4 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Admission to the radiography program or permission. Directed clinical practice and discussion sessions provide the opportunity for the student to develop clinical proficiency and to understand and perform all aspects of clinical radiography. Proficiency requirements are completed using a competency-based educational format integrated with didactic course material.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3493
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Instrumentation and Safety
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
A course in the underlying physical principles of radiation and non-radiation imaging instrumentation. A comparison of the mechanics of image production, protection of patients and workers in an imaging and radiation therapy department, and safety considerations related to department layout and functionality.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3511
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Patient Support Groups
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1 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
A course in which students enhance their professional knowledge and social abilities by attending patient support groups. The online structure of the course encourages critical care thinking, teamwork and discussion among student. Students will attend patient support groups and participate in discussion board posts.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3532
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Nuclear Cardiology
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None
A lecture course providing instruction in anatomy, physiology, pathology, electrocardiography, procedure protocols, stress protocols, image processing, image interpretation, pharmacology and patient education strategies pertinent to gated, first pass myocardial perfusion and PET nuclear cardiology.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3560
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Clinical Nuclear Medicine
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1-4 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Admission to the nuclear medicine program or permission. A clinical education course in which students will execute basic nuclear medicine through direct and indirect supervision as appropriate to the student's competency level. Further development of technical skills; professionals skills; health care team role; department management knowledge; respect for cultural diversity; and decision-making skills are primary goals.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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3660
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Clinical Radiation Therapy
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1-4 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Admission to the radiation therapy program or permission. Directed clinical practice and discussion sessions that provide the opportunity for the student to perform basic radiation therapy procedures and develop clinical proficiencies and competencies. Students are directly supervised in the clinical setting.
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Course Component
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MIRS
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3801
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Ultrasound Physics
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1 hrs.
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A course in the physics of ultrasound. The course will cover ultrasound wave generation and characteristics, interactions of sound and matter and the principes governing the production of ultrasound images.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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3802
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Principles of Sonography
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Admission to the Sonography Program or permission. Course surveys the historical development of medical ultrasound technology and usage, the professional and occupational development of sonography and the current major diagnostic and therapeutic uses of medical ultrasound.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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3803
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Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I
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3 hrs.
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A course in the physics and instrumentation of ultrasound which will cover ultrasonic wave generation and propagation, interaction of sound and matter, transducer and instrumentation designs, ultrasound scanning modes, image artifacts and quality, Doppler effect, and Doppler instrumentation components.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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3813
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Cardiac Sonography
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3 hrs.
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A lecture course which will provide instruction in anatomy, pathology, image production, and interpretation, examination protocols, pharmacology, and patient education techniques related to time-motion, two dimensional and Doppler cardiac sonography.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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3833
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Gynecologic and Obstetric Sonography
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3 hrs.
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Prerequisites: N/A
Provides instruction to cross-sectional anatomy, pathology, image production, image interpretation, examination protocols, patient education principles, accessory testing and pharmacology related to obstetric and gynecologic sonography.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
|
3860
|
Clinical Sonography
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1-4 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Admission to the sonography program or permission. A course in which the students will observe, develop and demonstrate clinical proficiencies required to perform abdominal, obstetrical, cardiac, and vascular sonography examinations.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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3873
|
Abdominal Sonography
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3 hrs.
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A lecture course which will provide instruction in cross-sectional anatomy, pathology, image production, vascular Doppler interrogation, assessment and interpretation, sonography protocols, pharmacology, and patient education strategies related to general/abdominal sonography.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
|
4142
|
Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Radiography Program.
Designed to teach the theory and operation of MRI equipment, accessories and image production techniques as well as basic MRI exam protocol, patient care techniques, safety, and specific contrast media administration.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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4152
|
Sectional Anatomy & Pathology
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2 hrs.
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Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in a MIRS program. This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of sectional anatomy & pathology requisites to competently perform computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging procedures. To enable the students to create optimal diagnostic images, this course provides the students with the ability to identify normal human anatomical structures in sectional images, and the ability to distinguish common pathological processes and variant anatomy.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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4173
|
Principles of Computed Tomography
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Program.
Designed to teach the theory and operation of computed tomography equipment, accessories and image production techniques as well as basic computed tomography exam protocol and patient care techniques and specific contrast media.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
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4191
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Integration of Radiography Concepts
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1 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences Program
A comprehensive analysis/integration of the principles of Radiography delivered during the Radiography Program and their significance in optimal radiographic imaging.
|
Course Component
|
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MIRS
|
4193
|
Advanced Radiographic Imaging and Critique
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Radiographic Imaging II
Student will position, identify, categorize and analyze special imaging positioning routines. Students will integrate methods of improving patient positions and image quality to differentiate normal and pathological conditions. The students will utilize a systematic approach for image evaluation using correct terminology and language to expand skeletal disease and the disease process and how they are demonstrated through proper technique and positioning.
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Course Component
|
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MIRS
|
4212
|
Principles of Vascular Imaging
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2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Radiography Program.
Designed to teach the theory and operation of radiographic equipment, accessories and image production techniques used for vascular imaging as well as basic vascular imaging exam protocol, patient care techniques, safety, and specific contrast media administration.
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Course Component
|
|
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MIRS
|
4222
|
PACS Administration
|
2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
This course will introduce students to the basic PACS architecture including DICOM, HL7 and teleradiology and other associated topics. It will present the skills and knowledge necessary for the successful planning implementation, and maintenance of a PACS. Clinical workflow in multiple modalities, daily tasks and long term maintenance will also be explored.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4232
|
Principles of Mammography
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2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Open to Senior Radiography students or already registered R.T.
Mammography course on anatomy, positioning and imaging of the breast.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4233
|
Advanced Radiographic Physics
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Admissions to program or permission
A discussion of the structure of matter, types of radiation, x-ray interactions, detector responses, electric and magnetic principles, and quantity and quality consideration. The physics of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging is included. Formal lectures on advanced imaging topics replaces supervised laboratory experiments with radiographic and dosimetric equipment.
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Course Component
|
|
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MIRS
|
4252
|
Nuclear Medicine Lab Regulations and Accreditation
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2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
A web-based course designed to broaden the student's knowledge and application of nuclear medicine governmental regulations; nuclear medicine department accreditation; and radioactive materials license processes and procedures.
|
Course Component
|
|
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MIRS
|
4271
|
Nuclear Pharmacy
|
1 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
A web-based lecture course providing instruction in aspects of nuclear pharmacy. Nuclear pharmacy relevant to the nuclear medicine technologist will be discussed including: radionuclide production; generator and radiopharmaceutical quality control; dose kit preparation and radiopharmaceutical regulations.
|
Course Component
|
|
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MIRS
|
4272
|
Correlative Imaging & Therapy in the Radiation Sciences
|
2 hrs.
|
Course designed to increase student understanding of current imaging and therapeutic procedures in the radiation sciences. Topics include manifestations of disease conditions on imaging procedures and correlation of pathology within the various imaging professions. Current therapeutic and interventional radiation applications is included.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4332
|
Radiobiology
|
2 hrs.
|
The effect of ionizing radiation on cells which form human tissues. Deals in depth with qualitative response, radiosensitivity, normal and abnormal cell development, and the growth and structure of human cells.
|
Course Component
|
|
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MIRS
|
4412
|
Clinical Accreditation and Regulations
|
2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Admission to the Department of Medicial Imaging and Radiation Sciences or by permission. This web-based course is designed to broaden the student's knowledge and understanding of accreditation and regulations governing the operation of clinics in the various radiation science disciplines.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4413
|
Medical Ethics in Popular Film
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. This medical humanities course focuses on the human and professional values and ethics demonstrated in modern films portraying the medical professions. Through written analyses and discussion boards students will compare film portrayals of medical practice to professional codes of ethics and scopes of practice for various medical professions.
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Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4422
|
Professionalism Seminar
|
2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
Course to foster individual professionalism and standards among imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Students will interact as both participants and presenters in a series of discussion board postings and short write-ups on medical imaging, radiation oncology, health policy issues, health care ethics, professionalism, etc.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4460
|
Advanced Clinical Radiography
|
1-4 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: MIRS 3460 or permission. Directed advanced clinical practice and discussion sessions provide the opportunity for the student to develop clinical proficiency and to understand and perform all aspects of clinical radiography. Proficiency requirements are completed using a competency-based educational format integrated with didactic course material.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4513
|
Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
A lecture and corresponding laboratory course discussing the nuclear medicine radiation detection devices, their components, applications, and quality control. Instrumentation includes: gas-filled detectors, ion chambers, scintillation detection systems, and semiconductor detectors. The course also covers ancillary equipment such as xenon trap machines, nebulizers, and centrifuges.
|
Course Component
|
|
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MIRS
|
4533
|
Imaging Devices in Nuclear Medicine
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
A lecture and corresponding laboratory course discussing the variety of imaging devices used in nuclear medicine; their functions, limitations, and quality control. Devices include: gamma cameras, gating devices, CT, PET/CT (including attenuation correction), medical cyclotrons, and MRI. The course includes medical informatics.
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Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4534
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Clinical Nuclear Medicine I
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4 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
The first lecture and discussion course in a three-semester sequence covering the diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures including skeletal; gastrointestinal; respiratory; endocrine and lymphatic imaging. The course will engage students in discussions concerning the procedures and their own clinical experiences.
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Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4553
|
Clinical Nuclear Medicine II
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3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
The third lecture and discussion course in a three-semester sequence covering the diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures including oncology; central nervous system; inflammatory; genitourinary; CT and emerging applications. The course will engage students in discussions concerning the procedures and their own clinical experiences.
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Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4560
|
Advanced Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|
1-4 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
A clinical education course in which students will execute advanced nuclear medicine through direct and indirect supervision as appropriate to the student's competency level. Further development of technical skills; professional skills; healthcare team role; department management knowledge; respect for cultural diversity; and decision-making skills are primary goals.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4572
|
Advanced PET/CT Imaging
|
2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to enhance knowledge of PET/CT imaging in the areas of procedure protocols, radiopharmaceuticals, radiation safety, and patient care. Aspects of PET/CT will include oncology, neurology and cardiology.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4603
|
Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Admission to program or permission
This course introduces the student to the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of cancer.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4610
|
Treatment Planning Seminar in Radiation Therapy
|
1-4 hrs.
|
Prerequisite: MIRS 3711 or by permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit four hours. Daily treatment planning sessions conducted in the department. The student will observe the clinician, dosimetrist, and radiation therapist in their evaluation and decision making in regard to specific treatment modalities for the patient under treatment.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4614
|
Physics of Radiation Therapy
|
4 hrs.
|
This course provides the student with the fundamentals of radiation therapy physics. This includes the structure of matter, nuclear transformations, interactions and measurement of ionizing radiation, absorbed dose, the quality of X-ray and electron beams, calibration of megavoltage beams of X-rays and electrons, isodose distributions, brachytherapy, protection and quality assurance/control.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4660
|
Advanced Clinical Radiation Therapy Technology
|
1-4 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: MIRS 3660 or permission. Advanced competency-based radiation therapy clinical rotations and discussion sessions in which second year students perform and discuss basic and advanced radiation therapy procedures. The students are directly supervised in the clinical setting.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4703
|
Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy II
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Admission to program or permission
This course provides the student with the concepts of treatment planning. This includes contours, simulations, calculations, isodose curve computations and radiation therapy devices and accessories. Continuation of MIRS 4603.
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Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4723
|
Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy III
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: Admission to program or permission
This course provides the student with the concepts of clinical radiation oncology. This includes the etiology, pathology, methods of treatment, patient prognosis, the effects of combined therapies and the therapists' role in disease management. Continuation of MIRS 4703.
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Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4733
|
Patient Care in Radiation Therapy
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: MIRS 3152 or by permission. This course provides the student with concepts of patient care including considerations of the physical and psychological needs of the patient and his/her family. Comprehensive study of symptoms commonly associated with cancer therapies and their supportive care and management, during and after treatment, is emphasized.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4760
|
Advanced Clinical Studies
|
1-2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: None
Provides advanced clinical experience in specialty area of diagnostic imaging. Students will have opportunities to complete competencies required by certification boards. Students will engage in discussion sessions and follow up quizzes to enhance clinic experiences.
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Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4773
|
Radiation Dosimetry and Instrumentation
|
3 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: MIRS 4614 or by permission. This course covers the principles of radiation therapy dosimetry and instrumentation. Topics include aspects of calibration, monitoring, protection, quality assurance and dose determination of X- and gamma radiations. Through clinical/laboratory experiences, the student will identify and operate various calibration and monitoring devices, particularly those utilized in determination of dose.
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Course Component
|
|
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MIRS
|
4802
|
Advanced Sonography I
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2 hrs.
|
Prerequisites: N/A
Provides instruction in system-based and cross-sectional anatomy, anatomic variants and pathology of the head, neck, abdomen, gravid and non-gravid pelvis, peripheral vascular system and superficial structures relevant to diagnostic medical sonography. Instruction includes relevant sonographic image production, image interpretation, examination protocols and pharmacology.
|
Course Component
|
|
|
MIRS
|
4803
|
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II
|
3 hrs.
|
An advanced course in ultrasound physics and instrumentation which includes a laboratory component. Content covered will include techniques of signal processing, and scan conversion to analog or digital format, commercial instrument variations, calibration and quality control.
|
Course Component
|
|
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MIRS
|
4810
|
Interdisciplinary Seminar
|
1-3 hrs.
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Weekly seminars which focus on areas of ultrasound usage, peripheral to the major specialties. Additional topics of interest to sonography may be presented. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
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MIRS
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4811
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Biologic Effects of Ultrasound
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1 hrs.
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Prerequisites: None. Ultrasound/tissue interactions and current knowledge of thermal, cavitational and indirect mechanisms of damage are discussed. Public Health concerns and clinical bioeffect studies will be reviewed. Current, pending, and/or possible voluntary or non-voluntary controls on ultrasound instruments and usage will be enumerated.
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