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Course Descriptions
SONOGRAPHY
| #SON 1000C |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Sonography |
Prerequisite: Program Admission, BSC 2085, BSC 2085L.
Corequisite: SON 1211
An introduction to the profession of sonography and the role of the sonographer. Emphasis on medical terminology, ethical/aspects, written and verbal communication, patient care and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations, and history of the profession. |
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| #SON 1052C |
4,hrs., 3 crs. |
| Sonography Anatomy and Pathology |
Prerequisite: SON 1000C
Corequisite: SON 1144
This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy. Emphasis is placed on sonographic appearance, both normal and pathological. Clinical scenarios will enable the student to apply information in the clinical setting, and encourage the necessary critical thinking skills. Case studies and study questions will evaluate the student’s comprehension of the topic. |
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| #SON 1100C |
5 hrs., 4 crs. |
| Principles and Protocols of Sonography Imaging |
$40.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: Approval of faculty.
This course is designed to introduce the entry-level student to the fundamentals of diagnostic medical Sonography (DMS). The course will focus on the following topics as they relate to DMS: procedures and protocol; patient care; clerical duties; ethics; legal issues in health care; and professional (DMS communications. Additionally, this course will interlink with the other courses in the DMS curriculum during both the didactic and clinical components of the program. |
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| #SON 1111 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Abdominal Sonography I |
Prerequisite: SON 1100C, SON 1170.
Corequisites: SON 1211, SON 1214, SON 1804, SON 1121.
This course is designed to correlate the sonographic anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the following organs/systems: muscles; major vasculature; liver, biliary system; and pancreas. The course will emphasize the sonographic features and characteristics of normal anatomy as well as the pathologies that might affect each organ. The course will also integrate clinical and diagnostic procedures, which are common to and specific to each organ. |
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| #SON 1112 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Abdominal Sonography II |
Prerequisite: SON 1111.
Corequisites: SON 1212, SON 1215, SON 1814, SON 1122.
This course is a continuance of Abdominal Sonography I, and is designed to correlate the sonographic anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the following organs/systems: urinary system; adrenal glands; spleen; lymphatic system; retro-peritoneum; male pelvis and scrotum; breast; neck and thyroid; and superficial structures. The course will emphasize the sonographic features and characteristics of normal anatomy as well as the pathologies that might affect each organ. The course will also integrate clinical and diagnostic procedures, which are common to and specific to each organ. |
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| #SON 1121 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| OB/GYN Sonography I |
Prerequisite: SON 1100C, SON 1170.
Corequisites: SON 1211, SON 1214, SON 1804, SON 1111.
This course is designed to give the Sonography student an understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the gravid and non-gravid female pelvis in both normal and abnormal appearances. The student will be introduced to the first trimester of pregnancy including its related anatomy, physiology, and possible pathology and/or complications. Embryology, early fetal development, sonographic identification and imaging of the embryo and fetus, trans-abdominal and trans-vaginal scanning techniques will be covered. |
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| #SON 1122 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| OB/GYN Sonography II |
Prerequisite: SON 1121.
Corequisites: SON 1212, SON 1215, SSON 1814, SON 1112.
This course is a continuation of OB/GYN Sonography I and is designed to give the student detailed instruction as to the role of Sonography during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Fetal development, physiology, all major anomalies, and maternal complications directly related to the second and third trimesters of pregnancy will be covered in detail. |
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| #SON 1144 |
1 hrs., 1 crs. |
| Superficial Structures |
Prerequisite: SON 1112.
Corequisite: SON 1122.
The course is an overview emphasizing the sonographic features and characteristics of normal and abnormal anatomy of the superficial structures. The course will also integrate clinical and diagnostic procedures of the male pelvis and scrotum; breasts; neck and thyroid. |
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| #SON 1170 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Sonography of the Circulatory System |
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Corequisite: SON 1100C.
An introduction to the hemodynamics of the circulatory systems and the sonographic imaging and Doppler assessment of the cardiac and vascular structures. |
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| #SON 1211 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Medical Sonography Physics |
Prerequisites: Program Admission, BSC 2085, BSC 2085L.
Corequisite: SON 1000C.
This course is designed to present the Sonography student with detailed explanations of sound physics and instrumentations. The theory of physics principles and their practical applications, principles of instrumentation, and the practical clinical applications are presented. |
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| #SON 1804 |
240 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Clinical Education I |
Prerequisite: 1100C, SON 1170.
Corequisites: SON 1211, SON 1111, SON 1214, SON 1121.
This course introduces the patient/sonographic role in a simulated clinical environment. It is designed to subject the students to clinical situations as they become familiar with the role and responsibilities of a sonographer. The course will have the students visiting the clinical facilities on a limited basis. |
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| #SON 1814 |
240 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Clinical Education II |
Prerequisite: SON 1804.
Corequisites: SON 1212, SON 1112, SON 1215, SON 1122.
This course applies the principles learned in Abdominal & OB/GYN I to actual clinical rotations. The student will receive sonographic instruction in the following ways: by performing a variety of sonographic examinations: initiation of affiliate protocols; appropriate operation of equipment; providing patient care; exam documentation; and evaluation by the clinical instructor. |
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| #SON 1824 |
384 hrs., 4 crs. |
| Clinical Education III |
Prerequisite: SON 1814.
Corequisite: SON 1144.
This course is a continuation of Abdominal & OB/GYN II. A goal of this final clinical course of the curriculum is to have the students strive to perform under indirect supervision while exercising independent judgment relative to the entirety of the sonographic examinations being performed. The students must meet their exiting clinical competencies. |
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| #SON 2113 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Sonographic Cross-Sectional Anatomy |
| This course is designed to prepare the student to identify internal structures including organs and vasculature that are important to the objectives of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The students will build upon their entry level gross anatomy knowledge base to develop their cross-sectional anatomic recognition skills. Sonographic scanning protocols will be included relative to the anatomy being studies, which will serve as a linkage to the clinical environment. |
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| #SON 2171C |
5 hrs., 4 crs. |
| Introduction to Vascular Sonography |
Prerequisite: Program Admission, BSC 2085, BSC 2085L.
Corequisite: SON 1000C
This course introduces the fundamental theory and skills necessary for the evaluation of vascular disease using noninvasive technique. Hemodynamics, instrumentation, vascular anatomy, physiology and physical principles are emphasized. Cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial and venous testing are included in this course. |
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| #SON 2175 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Vascular Sonography |
| This course is a continuation of the material covered in Introduction to Vascular Sonography. Sonographic imaging and Doppler assessment of the cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular systems are stressed. Doppler analysis of both normal and abnormal flow patters of the cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular systems will be emphasized. Interpretation of test results will be covered. |
SPANISH
| #SPN 1000 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Basic Spanish Conversation I |
| Introduction to Spanish sound system and conversational emphasis on practical applications in daily personal and business life. Culture based. (Does not fulfill any part of the college-transfer sequence and does not provide General Education elective credit.) |
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| #SPN 1001 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Basic Spanish Conversation II |
| Continuation of SPN 1000. This course is for students with specific professional or leisure interests in learning Spanish. Emphasis is on culture and a practical application of structures and vocabulary. Conversational approaches are used throughout the semester. Does not fulfill any part of the two-year college transfer sequence and does not provide General Education elective credit. |
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| #SPN 1050 |
5 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Basic Spanish for Business |
| Introduction to basic Spanish for persons with commercial interests. Emphasis will be in conversational and business language with limited grammatical structure pertaining to reading and writing in business Spanish. Introduction to common etiquette of Spanish-speaking countries and the process of making business travel arrangements. (Does not fulfill any part of the two-year college transfer sequence and does not provide General Education elective credit.) |
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| SPN 1120 |
4 hrs., 4 crs. |
| First-Year Spanish I |
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENC 1101.
Elements of Spanish grammar, simple conversational exercises, readings, composition, and cultural insights. Use of visual and auditory aids. A minimum grade of “C’ is required to progress to the next course. |
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| SPN 1121 |
4 hrs., 4 crs. |
| First-Year Spanish II |
Prerequisite: SPN 1120.
Continuation of SPN 1120.
A minimum grade of “C” is required to progress to the next course. |
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| SPN 2200 |
4 hrs., 4 crs. |
| Second-Year Spanish I |
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and SPN 1121 or equivalent. (Meets Area II Humanities Requirement.)
Readings dealing with Spanish culture and civilization, grammar review, and oral practice. Use of visual and auditory aids. This course is a Gordon Rule Writing course where students will produce extensive college level writing and requires completion with a minimum grade of “C.”. |
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| SPN 2201 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Second-Year Spanish II |
Prerequisite: SPN 2200 or consent of instructor.
Continuation of SPN 2200 with emphasis on conversation with authentic cultural materials. Authentic listening, reading, and0 viewing materials based on everyday culture and civilization of people from Spain and Hispanic America, basic grammar review, intermediate-level grammar, and development of listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in the intermediate level. |
SPEECH
| SPC 1420 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Group Discussion |
| Theory and practice in the process and dynamics of group discussion. Emphasis on techniques for the problem-solving or decision-making group. |
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| SPC 1600 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Public Speaking |
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENC 1101.
Verbal elements of public speaking (purpose, organization, development, style, and methods of presentation of the message and relationship of the message to specific audiences) and nonverbal elements of public speaking (body action, voice, and general bearing). Designed to meet practical needs of the general student. |
STUDENT LIFE SKILLS
| SLS 1201 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Personal Development |
Acceptable Corequisites: ENC 0021, MAT 0002, MAT 0024, REA 0001, REA 0002, REA 1930.
The course is aimed toward improving self-esteem of the student. Motivation, interpersonal relationships, study skills, basic academic skill level, and future potential of the individual are examined. (A student cannot receive credit for SLS 1300 or SLS 1302 and SLS 1201). This course is highly recommended for students who test into two or more developmental courses. |
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| SLS 1225 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Human Potential Seminar |
| Students will explore the process of goal setting by becoming familiar with common goal theories and motivational theories and applying them to the development of a specific academic plan. This course is highly recommended for students who test into two or more developmental courses. |
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| SLS 1300 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Life and Career Planning I |
| Designed to help students set realistic life goals and determine occupational interests. (A student cannot receive credit for SLS 1300 or SLS 1302 and SLS 1201.) |
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| SLS 1301 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| College and Career Management |
| Emphasis is placed on academic, personal, and interpersonal skills that will equip the student with the skills necessary to succeed in college and the creation of a sense of career importance. This course is highly recommended for students who test into two or more developmental courses. |
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| SLS 1302 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Life and Career Planning II |
| A continuation of SLS 1300 and includes values clarification and career and job planning. (A student cannot receive credit for SLS 1300 or SLS 1302 and SLS 1201.) This course is highly recommended for students who test into two or more developmental courses. |
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| #SLS 1350 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Employability Skills I |
| Pre-job training to help students set realistic job goals and to steer them into educational programs appropriate for their aptitudes and interests. Emphasis is on values clarification, setting life goals, determining occupational interests, time structuring, and developing proper work attitudes. This course is highly recommended for students who test into two or more developmental courses. |
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| SLS 2264 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Leadership Development Seminar |
| This course encourages participants to develop their leadership potential by discovering the style that works best with their personal strengths and beliefs. The student will build skills for communication, conflict resolution, positive motivation, team building, and decision making. Community service is a required component to this course to expand the students understanding of citizenship and to provide a platform for expanding their newly acquired leadership skills. |
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| # Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs. |
| + Minimum grade of "C" required. |
| = PSAV course. |
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