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Course Descriptions

All currently offered courses are listed in alphabetical order by prefix and chronologically thereafter. Courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) have their ACTS Course Index Numbers listed after the course description. For additional information regarding ACTS, please see http://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/transfer-work/.
 

Radiologic Sciences
  

  • RS 3142 - Advanced Imaging and Therapy I

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Foundation information on the physics, instrumentation, and clinical procedures for digital imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic medical sonography equipment as well as an overview of quality management concepts. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RS 3152 - Advanced Imaging and Therapy II

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Foundation information on the physics, instrumentation, and clinical procedures for cardiovascular interventional technology, mammography, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RS 3633 - Pediatric Considerations in Radiology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Practice standards utilized in pediatric radiology including accepted methods of immobilization, patient care and techniques. Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 3733 - Geriatric Considerations in Radiology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Psychosocial, emotional, mental and psychiatric issues encountered in the aging process with attention to normal processes of aging, common interventions, and treatments. Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4101 - Overview of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Overview of MRI including the four content areas required by the ARRT for post-primary certification. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • RS 4183 - Leadership Practicum

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Experiential learning practicum with three radiologic facilities that allows students to participate with department management the skills, concepts and theories studied in RS 4343 . Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4343 - Radiologic Administrative Concepts

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to the organization, operations, and management of a radiology department. Includes an introduction to health care delivery systems, decision making, and the management functions. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4413 - Cardiovascular Equipment and Intervention

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of cardiovascular intervention equipment and disease intervention. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4423 - Cardiovascular-Interventional Procedures and Instrumentation

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course will discuss angiography and interventional procedures. The student will be introduced to the specialized equipment required to produce and acquire the images and for monitoring the patient. Patient care procedures, medical and legal implications, and pharmaceutical and contrast agents specific to each examination will be defined. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4433 - Cardiac Equipment and Intervention

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of cardiac catheterization main and ancillary equipment and disease intervention. Spring

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4443 - Cardiac Physiology and Procedures

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Emphasis on cardiac anatomy and physiology, electrocardiography, ECG, instrumentation, procedural performance, and elementary interpretation. Diagnostic imaging procedures and interventional therapies related to coronary disease and dysfunction are also presented. Hands on experience with ECG equipment will be introduced. Spring

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4444 - Cardiac Clinic

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Clinical practice experiences designed for development, application, and evaluation of concepts and theories in cardiac catheterization procedures to prepare CVI students for entry-level practice. Spring

    Prerequisites: formal admission to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • RS 4454 - Cardiovascular Interventional Clinical Education

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Clinical practice experiences designed for development, application, and evaluation of concepts and theories in cardiovascular- interventional radiology to prepare CVI students for entry-level practice. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal admission to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • RS 4463 - Statistics for Medical Imaging

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Methods used for data collection and statistical analysis in medical imaging procedures and education with a focus on the applications of data and statistics in reporting of clinical efficiency, image repeat rates, and educational outcomes. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4483 - Cardiovascular Interventional Internship

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Guided clinical practice to develop, apply, analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in cardiovascular-interventional radiology. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4503 - Mammography Procedures

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Breast anatomy, physiology and positioning for routine and invasive mammographic procedures. Includes positioning nomenclature, specialized patient care techniques, and image evaluation for quality and error identification. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4513 - Mammography Instrumentation

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Components, operation and purpose of specialized mammographic equipment, including mammographic x-ray tube, digital imaging, automatic exposure control, and image recording options. MQSA and federal QC requirements are included. Spring

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4553 - Breast Imaging Clinical Education I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Guided clinical practice experiences to develop, apply, analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories in mammography and breast sonography. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4563 - Breast Imaging Clinical Education II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Guided clinical practice experience designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in mammography and breast sonography. Spring

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4573 - Imaging in Women’s Health Clinical Education

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Guided clinical practice experiences to develop, apply, analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories related to imaging in women’s health clinics. Areas of focus include mammography, breast sonography, and bone densitometry. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Sciences Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4601 - Overview of Computed Tomography

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Four content areas required by the ARRT for post-primary CT certification. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: Instructor permission and admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • RS 4623 - Computed Tomography Instrumentation

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Components, operation and purpose of specialized Computed Tomography equipment, including computer mechanisms, imaging theory and equipment operation. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4633 - Computed Tomography Procedures

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration, and contraindications for all CT procedures. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4643 - Computed Tomography Clinical Education

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Guided content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in computed tomography. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4703 - Bone Density Image Production

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Emphasis on imaging with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Various x-ray production and detection techniques, fan beam geometry, data analysis, and quality control processes are described. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4723 - Bone Density Procedures

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Patient care and preparation, patient safety, and patient positioning for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning. Discussion of Z scores, T scores, fracture risk assessment (FRAX), and body composition is included. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RS 4822 - Psychosocial Factors in Health Care Delivery

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Focus on psychosocial issues which impact the delivery of healthcare in a medical imaging environment. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RS 4834 - Imaging Specialist Clinical Education I

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Supervised clinical experience in routine and trauma radiographic procedures. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • RS 4844 - Imaging Specialist Clinical Education II

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Supervised clinical experience in routine and trauma radiographic procedures. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Science Program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • RS 4852 - Advanced Radiologic Pathophysiology I

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    This course is an intensive study of the radiographic manifestations of diseases that affect the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems, excluding neoplasms. Emphasis is on physiologic changes evident in images and differentiating which imaging modalities are most sensitive in detecting these changes. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RS 4862 - Advanced Radiologic Pathophysiology II

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    This course is an intensive study of the radiographic manifestations of neoplasms and diseases that affect vascular systems. Emphasis is on physiologic effects of neoplasma and vascular system diseases and image manifestations of these effects. Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2

Limted X-Ray Operation
  

  • RSLT 2012 - Introduction to Limited X-Ray Machine Operator

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    An introduction to the clinical environment, general patient care, legal and ethical issues, radiation protection, and general radiobiology. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Certificate of Proficiency for the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSLT 2013 - Imaging Equipment and Exposure

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Image acquisition for image receptors; image quality evaluation process, factors, and analysis; manipulation of exposure factors and evaluation in laboratory setting. Focus on application of skills and optimal image acquisition. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Certificate of Proficiency for the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSLT 2021 - Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Chest and Spine Procedures

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Radio­graphic terminology and steps of radiographic exams. Radiographic anatomy and positioning of the chest and spine. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Certificate of Proficiency for the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • RSLT 2031 - Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Extremity Procedures

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Radiographic terminol­ogy and steps of radiographic exams. Radiographic anatomy and positioning of the extremities. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Certificate of Proficiency for the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator.
Sem. Hrs: 1

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  

  • RSMR 3853 - Advanced MR Pathophysiology I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides knowledge of patient care and assessment, imagining contraindications, contrast agents, introduction to MRI and MRI safety, cultural diversity, infection control, interpersonal communication, and body mechanics. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 3863 - Advanced MR Pathophysiology II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Common pathologies found in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and cardiovascular systems. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4702 - Introduction to MR Imaging

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Provides knowledge of patient care and assessment, imagining contraindications, contrast agents, introduction to MRI and MRI safety, cultural diver­sity, infection control, interpersonal communication, and body mechanics. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSMR 4703 - MRI Safety and Instrumentation

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of the equipment used in production of the MR signal and image, specific coil designs, quality assurance measures, and equipment safety. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4712 - Imaging Information Management

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Explains the functioning of computers and computer concepts in medical imaging. Topics covered are HIPAA, PACS, and RIS in MRI and the imaging department. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSMR 4713 - Imaging Standards of Communication and Interoperability

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Communication and interoperability standards associated with medical imaging devices and health and radiology information systems. Students will demonstrate an understanding of interoperability terminology and the setup of HL7 and DICOM devices. Summer. Restricted to BSRS emphasis in Medical Imaging Informatics.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4723 - MRI Procedures I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides knowledge of anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration, and contraindications for magnetic resonance imaging of the head, spi­nal column, and musculoskeletal system. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4733 - MRI Procedures II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides knowledge of anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration, and contraindications for magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4753 - MRI Clinical Education I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course will provide beginning level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integra­tion, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in magnetic resonance imaging. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4763 - MRI Clinical Education II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course will provide intermediate level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in magnetic resonance imaging. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4773 - MRI Clinical Education III

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course will provide advanced level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integra­tion, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in magnetic resonance imaging. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4783 - MRI Clinical Education IV

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course will provide advanced level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in magnetic resonance imaging. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program. .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4803 - MRI Physical Principles I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction of the concepts of basic physics and in­strumentation for magnetic resonance imaging. Topics include nuclear magnetism, the Larmour equation, tissue characteristics, and imaging parameters. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4812 - MRI Pharmacology

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Provides knowledge of types of contrast media, contraindica­tions, dose calculation, administration routes, affects on the MRI image, patient care and as­sessment. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSMR 4813 - MRI Physical Principles II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Exploration of imagining options, spin echo, fast spin echo, STIR, FLAIR, gradient imagining, and echo planar imaging. Includes a comprehensive analysis of image artifacts. Sum­mer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4823 - Data Acquisition and Processing

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of the patient coordinate system and spatial localization, magnetic resonance imaging gradient system, data manipulation, and quality control practices in MRI. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSMR 4833 - Advanced MRI Imaging

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration, and contraindications for magnetic resonance angiography, venography, func­tional imaging, dynamic imaging, and cardiac imaging. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Radiation Therapy
  

  • RST 4203 - Introduction to Radiation Therapy and Patient Care

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course will provide an overview of the foundations of radiation therapy and the practitioners role in the health care delivery system. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RST 4214 - Radiation Therapy Principles and Practice I

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    The course will provide a knowl­edge base for assessing, comparing, contrasting and recommending the type of radiation ther­apy equipment, procedure and technique, patient positioning and immobilization for appropriate tumor localization and treatment delivery. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • RST 4224 - Radiation Therapy Principles and Practice II

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    The course will examine and evaluate the management of specific neoplastic disease. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • RST 4234 - Radiation Therapy Principles and Practice III

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    The course will build on the foundations of the principles of radiation therapy practice from the two previous courses. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • RST 4242 - Radiation Therapy Clinical Treatment Planning

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    The course will build on the foundations of the principles of radiation therapy practice from the two previous courses. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RST 4313 - Radiation Therapy Physics I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course will establish a knowledge of physics pertinent to developing an understanding of radiations used in the radiation therapy clini­cal setting. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RST 4323 - Radiation Therapy Physics II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course will review and expand concepts and theories in the Radiation Physics I course. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the profes­sional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RST 4333 - Applied Radiation Biology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course will present basic concepts and principles of radiation biology. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RST 4413 - Radiation Protection, Safety, and Quality Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course will present principles of radiation protection and safety for the radiation therapist. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RST 4513 - Radiation Therapy Clinical Education I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course will provide beginning level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RST 4523 - Radiation Therapy Clinical Education II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course will have immediate content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RST 4533 - Radiation Therapy Clinical Education III

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The course will have advanced content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in radiation therapy. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  

  • RSU 4101 - Introduction to Ultrasound

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    This course will provide an overview of the founda­tions of diagnostic medical sonography and the practitioners role in the health care delivery system. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • RSU 4112 - Sectional Anatomy Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Knowledge of anatomical layering and review body systems. Sonographic terminology, organ and organ system relationships, and directional terminology will also be focused upon in this course. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4122 - Small Parts Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Knowledge of anatomy pathology of small parts including male pelvis, breast, thyroid, and musculoskeletal sonography. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal ac­ceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4132 - Introduction to Sonography Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Clinical application knowledge of sonog­raphy equipment, sonographic terminology, and anatomy pathology of small parts. Students will participate in directed scanning exercises and simulator scanning to develop the critical thinking skills needed in practice of sonography. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4213 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course will provide theoretical foundations and clinical applications of ultrasound physics and instrumentation, including Dop­pler principles, performance testing, and bioeffects. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSU 4223 - Abdominal Sonography I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Specific anatomic and pathologic information neces­sary for the clinical practice of abdominal diagnostic medical sonography, including abdominal organs and organ systems, normal, abnormal appearances, and pertinent laboratory tests are discussed. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSU 4232 - Abdominal Sonography I Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    This course will provide clinical application knowledge of abdominal organs and organ systems. Students will participate in directed scan­ning exercises and simulator scanning to develop the critical thinking skills needed in practice of abdominal sonography. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4322 - OBGYN Sonography Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Laboratory scanning of specific anatomy and pa­thology necessary for the clinical practice of obstetric and gynecologic diagnostic medical sonog­raphy. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
    Corequisites: RSU 4613  and RSU 4323 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4323 - Physics and Instrumentation II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course is a continuation of RSU 4213 . Advanced theoretical foundations and clinical applications of ultrasound physics and instrumen­tation, including Doppler principles, performance testing, and bioeffects. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSU 4413 - Vascular Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Knowledge of venous and arterial anatomy, physiology and clinical considerations necessary for practice in the vascular clinical setting. Anatomy of the up­per and lower extremities, abdomen, special circulations, cerebrovascular circulation. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSU 4422 - Vascular Sonography Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Ultrasound scanning of anatomy of the up­per and lower extremities, abdomen, and special circulations, as well as cerebrovascular intra and extracranial circulation will be the focus of this course. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4511 - Ultrasound Clinic I

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Entry level content and clinical practice experiences de­signed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in small parts and abdominal sonography. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal accep­tance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • RSU 4523 - Ultrasound Clinical Education II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Advanced level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in small parts, abdominal, and ob-gyn sonography. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSU 4534 - Ultrasound Clinical Education III

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Advanced level content and clinical practice ex­periences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in small parts, abdominal, and obstetrics and gynecology sonography. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • RSU 4544 - Ultrasound Clinical Education IV

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Advanced level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • RSU 4551 - Sonography Clinical Relevancy

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Advanced application of anatomy and pathology as seen with sonographic examination and case studies will be the focus of this course. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • RSU 4552 - Ultrasound Clinical Education V

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Advanced level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in small parts, abdominal, obgyn, and vascular sonogra­phy. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4562 - Ultrasound Clinical Education VI

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Provides students with supplemental clinical experience in the event students should miss an excessive amount of clinical days, the student feels that additional clinical experience in needed, or DMS faculty and clinical instructors feel that the student would benefit from additional clinical experience. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal accep­tance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4613 - Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Specific anatomic and pathologic information necessary for the clinical practice of obstetric and gynecologic diagnostic medical sonography. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSU 4622 - Obstetric Sonography II

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Continuation of specific anatomic and pathologic infor­mation necessary for the clinical practice of obstetric diagnostic medical sonography. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4642 - Introduction to Cardiovascular Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Cardiovascular anatomy, physiol­ogy and clinical considerations necessary for practice in the cardiovascular clinical setting. Indications for cardiovascular testing and disease processes are discussed. Summer.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4652 - Special Procedures in Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Specific anatomic and pathologic informa­tion necessary for the clinical practice of special procedures in abdominal, pediatric, and neona­tal diagnostic medical sonography. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4712 - Introduction to Cardiac Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Cardiac anatomy, physiology and clini­cal considerations necessary for practice in the cardiovascular clinical setting. Indications for cardiac testing and disease processes are discussed. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4723 - Cardiac Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Continued discussion of cardiac disease processes. Summer. Good standing in DMS program required.

    Corequisites: RSU 4732 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • RSU 4732 - Competency Sonography Lab I

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Clinical application knowledge of small parts, ab­dominal organs and organ systems. Students will participate in directed scanning exercises and simulator scanning to develop the critical thinking skills needed. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
    Corequisites: 4223
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4742 - Cardiac Sonography Lab

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Provide clinical application knowledge of gynecologic and obstetrical, vascular, or cardiac sonography. Directed scanning exercises and simulator scanning to develop the critical thinking skills. Spring. Registration restricted to students who have suc­cessfully completed the fall semester of appropriate DMS program.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4762 - Advanced Vascular Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Procedures Clinical application knowledge of advanced vascular sonography procedures, directed scanning exercises and simulator scanning to develop the critical thinking skills needed in practice of vascular sonography. Spring.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4812 - Cardiac Conduction and Arrhythmia

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Provides an understanding of normal and abnormal conduction of electrical impulses in the cardiac system. Prepares students to recog­nize cardiac rhythms in the clinical setting. Spring. Registration restricted by admittance to the DMS program.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • RSU 4833 - Breast Sonography

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Sonographic knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of normal breast as well as breast abnormalities and how to coordinate images with screening or diagnostic mammography. Spring. Restricted to BSRS majors.

Sem. Hrs: 3

Radiologic Technology
  

  • RT 1002 - Making Connections Radiologic Sciences

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    This course will provide both an introduction and general orientation to the functions and resources of the university as a whole. This section of First Year Seminar will include a focus on understanding and appreciating radio­logic science majors. Fall.

    Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the professional program.
Sem. Hrs: 2

Secondary Education
  

  • SCED 2513 - Introduction to Secondary Teaching

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Providing prospective educators with an introduction to teaching and education in a pluralistic society, and an understanding of the historical, multicultural, sociological, philosophical, legal, political, curricular, and technological dimensions of American education. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • SCED 3515 - Performance-Based Instructional Design

    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Performance based instructional procedures and techniques for secondary education majors. Application of various teaching models and appropriate classroom management techniques will be emphasized. Reflective journals, application of technology, micro teaching and field experiences will be required. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: SCED 2513  or TE 2003 .
Sem. Hrs: 5
  

  • SCED 4713 - Educational Measurement with Computer Applications

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Students will learn to, 1. construct, administer, and interpret tests and rating scales to measure student achieve­ment and performance, and 2. use the computer to assess, record, and report student achieve­ment and performance. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • SCED 4813 - On-The-Job Teacher Training Practicum

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A year long on the job teacher training practicum, jointly supervised by designated public school and university personnel. Irregular. Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

    Prerequisites: For teachers entering by the probationary route.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Sociology
  

  • SOC 460V - Independent Study

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Individually directed problems in sociology and criminology for juniors and seniors. Fall, Spring, Summer. Must be arranged in consultation with a professor, and approved by the department chair.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • SOC 1013 - Making Connections Sociology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Required course for first semester freshmen. Core content includes transition to college, academic performance skills, problem solving, critical thinking, self management, group building skills, and university policies. Content related to the departmental majors is also included. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
 

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