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2021-2022 Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • NMTT 1313 - Nuclear Medicine Physics


    Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0
    A comprehensive study of the physical principles associated with nuclear medicine and allied health physics. Identify atomic and nuclear structure; describe energy relationships; distinguish radioactivity as a consequence of nuclear instabilities, decay modes, radiations emitted, and interactions with matter; utilize mathematics for calculation of radioactivity and photon attenuation in matter; analyze statistical analyses related to nuclear medicine physics; and solve problems dealing with topics
    such as force, work, energy, frequency, and wave length.
    Required Prerequisite(s): SCIT 1320  


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  • NMTT 2209 - Nuclear Medicine Methodology I


    Semester Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Laboratory Hours: 3
    Focus on the basic principles involved in all diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures normally found in a nuclear medicine facility with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmaceuticals, instrumentation, data analysis, and diagnostic value. Includes the cardiovascular, respiratory, and genitourinary systems; inflammatory processes; tumors; and radionuclide therapy; and miscellaneous procedures.
    Required Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401  and BIOL 2402  


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  • NMTT 2313 - Nuclear Medicine Methodology II


    Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0
    Focus on the basic principles involved in all diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures normally found in a nuclear medicine facility with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmaceuticals, instrumentation, data analysis, and diagnostic value. Includes the cardiovascular, respiratory, and lymphatic systems; the adrenal and parathyroid glands; tumors; and inflammatory processes; and miscellaneous procedures.
    Required Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401 , BIOL 2402 , MATH 1314 , and CHEM 1405  


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  • OPTS 1266 - Clinic Practicum II


    Semester Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Laboratory Hours: 15
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This course will continue to introduce procedures for care of ophthalmology patients. Students will continue to observe techniques in various specialty clinics performed by clinical staff and begin to greet patients and start examinations by acquiring measurements and properly record results.
    Required Prerequisite(s): OPTS 1366  


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  • OPTS 1305 - Geometric Optics


    Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0
    Introduction to the history and physics of the electromagnetic spectrum with emphasis on the reflection and refraction on prisms, and single and compound lens systems. This course will also introduce principles of physical optics and the human eye as an optical system such as: object-image relationships, magnification, simple lens systems, optical relationships of eye structures, accommodation and effects of aging, refractive errors, astigmatism, prisms and Prentice’s Rule.
    Required Prerequisite(s): OPTS 1311  


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  • OPTS 1319 - Vision Care Office Procedures


    Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 0
    Overview of procedures used in an optical, optometric, or ophthalmological, office. Instruction on government, third party, and other managed care insurance claim forms, maintenance of patient records, safety regulations, correspondences and ethics. An overview of procedures used in an eye clinic including pediatric vision screening will be covered.


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  • OPTS 1366 - Clinic Practicum I


    Semester Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Laboratory Hours: 21
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This course will continue to introduce procedures for care of ophthalmology patients. Students will observe techniques in various specialty clinics performed by clinical staff. Many procedures will be observed, but emphasis will be on basic skills needed to begin patient examination.
    Required Prerequisite(s): OPTS 2341  


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  • OPTS 2335 - Advanced Contact Lenses


    Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 1
    Emphasizes the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the practitioner in the dispensing, evaluation, and care of soft, rigid, toric, multi-focal, therapeutic, and other specialty contact lenses. Topics will also include keratometry, contact lenses and fitting for more advanced options for complex situations, and proper care systems. Surgical options to improve refractive status will also be reviewed.
    Required Prerequisite(s): OPTS 1315  


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  • OPTS 2350 - Ophthalmic Surgical Techniques


    Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 1
    A continuation of Ophthalmic Techniques. Introduces the student to aseptic and non-aseptic sterilization techniques used in the surgical field and provides knowledge and practice in scrubbing techniques used when assisting during ophthalmic surgical procedures. Students will learn about various ophthalmic procedures in the minor and major operating room.
    Required Prerequisite(s): OPTS 2366  


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  • OPTS 2366 - Clinic Practicum III


    Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Laboratory Hours: 21
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This course will develop and enhance clinical skills focusing on tonometry, retinoscopy, refraction, and automated visual fields. The student will also continue to refine patient histories, basic eye exam workup, and workplace communication skills.
    Required Prerequisite(s): OPTS 1366  


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  • OPTS 2367 - Clinic Practicum IV


    Semester Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Laboratory Hours: 21
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. This course will be a continuation of previous clinical experiences in patient care. Students will begin to develop autonomy in patient care, and basic skills will become more advanced. Additional training and observation in the following skill areas will also include: contact lens fitting & evaluation, ophthalmic photography & imaging, biometry, ocular motility, and minor procedures.
    Required Prerequisite(s): OPTS 2366  


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  • PHYS 1401 - College Physics I (Lecture + Lab) +


    Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3
    Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; emphasis will be on problem solving.
    Required Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314  and MATH 1316  or MATH 2412  


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  • PHYS 1402 - College Physics II (Lecture + Lab) +


    Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3
    Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving.
    Required Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1401  


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  • PHYS 1405 - Elementary Physics I (Lecture + Lab) +


    Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3
    The first semester of a two semester conceptual level survey of topics in physics intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors. Topics include classical mechanics, atomic nature of matter and thermodynamics. The history of scientific developments and their impact on daily life are discussed.
    Required Prerequisite(s): TSI Met in Algebraic Math pathway


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  • PHYS 2425 - University Physics I (Lecture + Lab) +


    Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3
    Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors; the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systems and thermodynamics; and emphasis on problem solving. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture involving the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion and physical systems; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
    Required Prerequisite(s): MATH 2413  


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  • PHYS 2426 - University Physics II (Lecture + Lab) +


    Semester Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Laboratory Hours: 3
    Principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics. Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in the lecture involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. 
    Required Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2425  and MATH 2414  


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