Course Descriptions

ENV 261 - Controlled Environmental Agriculture II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Implement product safety plans utilizing food safety standards and hazard analyses in CEA.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of post-harvest tasks that are necessary for success of a CEA farm operation.
3. Implement non-crop related maintenance in production facilities.
4. Apply CEA regulations to maintain regulatory compliance.

ENV 290 - Environmental Science Seminar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Develop community building skills including working effectively in groups.
2. Collect data related to an undergraduate research project.
3. Analyze data related to an undergraduate research project.
4. Conduct a formal presentation.

ENV 291 - Special Topics in Environmental Science

Learning outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

ENV 292 - Special Topics in Environmental Science

Learning outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

ENV 293 - Special Topics in Environmental Science

Learning outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

ENV 299 - Independent Study

Learning Outcomes established via Independent Study contract and depend on the area of study.

ESL 093 - Accelerated ESL Grammar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the following tenses: Simple Present, Present Progressive, Simple Past, Past Progressive, Simple Future, Present Perfect, and Present Perfect Progressive by recognizing, constructing, and using them correctly in oral and written communication.
2. Differentiate between adjectives and adverbs and use them correctly in oral and written communication.
3. Distinguish between count and non-count nouns and employ them correctly with articles and quantifiers in oral and written communication.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how to correctly form of WH-questions and use them in asking for specific information.
5. Recognize and use a variety of modals properly to express ability, permission, requests, advice, suggestions, preferences, necessity, expectations, possibility, and inferences in oral and written communication.
6. Identify, form, and properly use gerunds and infinitives in various grammatical functions to communicate orally and in writing.

ESL 094 - Accelerated Listening and Speaking

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Grasp the rules for word and sentence focus and apply them properly in English sentences, using proper stress, rhythm, and intonation.
2. Recognize common patterns of lecture organization and take effective notes based on those patterns.
3. Compose and deliver an academically structured speech with supporting materials.
4. Use advanced language functions to communication effectively in real world situations.
5. Distinguish between fact and inference, and between main ideas and details in spoken texts and dialogues.

ESL 095 - Accelerated Reading and Writing

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the main idea and supporting details by using pre-reading strategies: skimming, scanning.
2. Identify the topics and use context clues to understand unfamiliar vocabulary and meaning.
3. Write coherent and unified paragraphs in response to course reading.
4. Proofread for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
5. Understand and write short academic essays.

EVE 101 - Fundamentals of Event and Sports Entertainment Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the structure of the event and sports entertainment industry.
2. Demonstrate ability to design, plan, market, promote, schedule and stage an event.
3. Demonstrate ability to effectively structure and manage an event planning schedule to an applied learning event project.
4. Demonstrate ability to identify and prioritize event goals and objectives.
5. Demonstrate ability to create and present proposals and agreements that are advantageous to all parties of an event.

EVE 125 - Wedding Planning, Coordination & Consulting

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to design wedding plans for diverse clients.
2. Demonstrate ability to create and maintain realistic and profitable wedding budgets.
3. Execute a mock or actual wedding in an applied learning environment.

EVE 201 - Event Internship I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to effectively perform the skills required of the profession, including:  the ability to integrate theory and practice, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behaviors, perform technical skills, and carry out the tasks related to their job assignment.

EVE 215 - Interior Design for Event and Sports Entertainment

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression through aesthetic principles, and the creative process relating to the design of events.
2. Develop design strategies and event concepts by determining venue essentials, seating layout and table décor, using created color schemes and proposals in an applied learning setting.

EVE 220 - Principles of Floral Design for Event and Sports Entertainment

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify fundamental industry floral supplies, equipment, and safety standards.
2. Create functional three-dimensional forms utilizing construction methods currently practiced in the floral industry by applying the elements and principles of design.
3. Develop the process of design through the exploration of multiple event venues.

EVE 225 - Meetings, Corporate Events, Conventions, Trade Shows & Expos

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Comprehend and competently express where MEEC fits in relation to the hospitality industry.
2. Identify the roles and functions of Destination Marketing Organizations for MEEC.
3. Write clear and concise meeting objectives using the SMART technique.
4. Recognize and apply technology which currently impacts professional meetings.
5. Execute professional MEEC in an applied learning environment.

EVE 297 - Event Internship II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to effectively perform the skills required of the profession, including: the ability to integrate theory and practice, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behaviors, perform technical skills, and carry out the tasks related to their job assignment.

FLG 299 - FLG 299

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills, such as proper use of:  grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in verbal communication
2. Demonstrate effective written communication skills, such as proper use of:  grammar, sentence structure, and paragraphs in written essays.

FRE 101 - Beginning French I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Exhibit basic proficiency in the understanding and use of French.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the distinctive features of the cultures associated with French.

FRE 102 - Beginning French II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Exhibit basic proficiency in the understanding and use of French.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the distinctive features of the cultures associated with French.

FRE 201 - Intermediate French I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Exhibit basic proficiency in the understanding and use of French.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the distinctive features of the cultures associated with French.

FRE 202 - Intermediate French II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Exhibit basic proficiency in the understanding and use of French.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the distinctive features of the cultures associated with French.

FRS 101 - Fire Prevention and Protection

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand history and development of public, local, state and federal fire prevention organizations.
2. Analyze functions, duties and responsibilities of a fire prevention bureau.
3. Review building code and fire prevention model building codes.
4. Identify hazards and deficiencies of fire protection and fire protection equipment systems.
5. Demonstrate a public fire safety education program.

FRS 105 - Fire Investigation

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the standards for professional qualifications of a fire investigator.
2. Describe the scientific method and how it applies to fire investigations.
3. Identify and describe the elementary chemistry of combustion.
4. Identify the methods of collecting, documenting, and preserving evidence.
5. Define arson.
6. Recognize the progression of a fire within a structure.

FRS 200 - Hazardous Materials

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the common response protocols for responding to a hazardous materials incident.
2. Identify the common elements on the periodic table by their atomic symbols.
3. Describe the basic chemical and physical properties of gases, liquids, and solids, and predict the behavior of a substance under adverse conditions.
4. Demonstrate effective usage of the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook.

GLG 111 - Earth Investigations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the unifying themes of the geologic sciences.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method in general, and as it can be applied in the geologic sciences specifically.
3. Demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific data.

GLG 115 - Introduction to Geology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling.
2. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
3. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods geologists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, expermentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling as it applies to the geoligic sciences.
4. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the geologic sciences.

GLG 125 - Historical Geology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling.
2. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
3. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to Geology, including describing and evaluating the current physical science basis for the evolution of environments and ecosystems over geologic time.

HIS 103 - Western Civilization I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Construct a broad outline of world history and/or the development of the distinctive features of at least one civilization or culture in relationship to other regions of the world.
2. Explain the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures within historical and/or contemporary contexts, and their impact on wellbeing and sustainability.
3. Outline the development of the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture, etc. of Western civilizations to that of other regions of the world.

HIS 104 - Western Civilization II

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Construct a broad outline of world history and/or the development of the distinctive features of at least one civilization or culture in relationship to other regions of the world.
2. Explain the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures within historical and/or contemporary contexts, and their impact on wellbeing and sustainability.
3. Outline the development of the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture, etc. of Western civilizations to that of other regions of the world.

HIS 116 - World History I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Construct a broad outline of world history and/or the development of the distinctive features of at least one civilization or culture in relationship to other regions of the world.
2. Explain the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures within historical and/or contemporary contexts, and their impact on wellbeing and sustainability.

HIS 117 - World History II

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Construct a broad outline of world history and/or the development of the distinctive features of at least one civilization or culture in relationship to other regions of the world.
2. Explain the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures within historical and/or contemporary contexts, and their impact on wellbeing and sustainability.

HIS 130 - United States History I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe U.S. society and/or history, including the diversity of individuals and communities that make up the nation.
2. Explain the role of individual participation in U.S. communities and government.
3. Apply historical and contemporary evidence to draw, support, or verify conclusions.
4. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class and gender.
5. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
6. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
7. Identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.
8. Demonstrate the discourse skills necessary to participate in civic life, including the deliberation of ideas through reasoned inquiry that seeks new information and considers multiple viewpoints.
9. Demonstrate the ethical practice of advocacy, dissent, and dialogue that constructively attends to points of conflict.

HIS 131 - United States History II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe U.S. society and/or history, including the diversity of individuals and communities that make up the nation.
2. Explain the role of individual participation in U.S. communities and government.
3. Apply historical and contemporary evidence to draw, support, or verify conclusions.
4. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class and gender.
5. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
6. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
7. Identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.
8. Demonstrate the discourse skills necessary to participate in civic life, including the deliberation of ideas through reasoned inquiry that seeks new information and considers multiple viewpoints.
9. Demonstrate the ethical practice of advocacy, dissent, and dialogue that constructively attends to points of conflict.

HIS 155 - War and the Western World

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Construct a broad outline of world history and/or the development of the distinctive features of at least one civilization or culture in relationship to other regions of the world.
2. Explain the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures within historical and/or contemporary contexts, and their impact on wellbeing and sustainability.
3. Outline the development of the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture, etc. of Western civilizations to that of other regions of the world.

HIS 187 - The United States Civil War: Causes and Effects

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe U.S. society and/or history, including the diversity of individuals and communities that make up the nation with a focus on the historical role of African Americans.
2. Explain the role of individual participation in U.S. communities and government and the influence of African Americans on U.S. political, economic, and social institutions.

• Apply historical and contemporary evidence to draw, support, or verify conclusions.
• Identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.
• Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class and gender.
• Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
• Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.

HIS 194 - African American History

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe U.S. society and/or history, including the diversity of individuals and communities that make up the nation with a focus on the historical role of African Americans.
2. Explain the role of individual participation in U.S. communities and government and the influence of African Americans on U.S. political, economic, and social institutions.

• Apply historical and contemporary evidence to draw, support, or verify conclusions.
• Identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.
• Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class and gender.
• Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
• Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.

HIS 210-280 - Special Topics in History

HIS 299 - Independent Study

Learning outcomes will be developed by the instructor and approved by the department chair and the Dean of Liberal Arts.

HIT 101 - Introduction to Health Information Systems

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Trace the development of the health information profession and understand the responsibilities of the health information profession.
2. Recognize and describe the uses, users, and functions of the health record.
3. Understand the content, documentation requirements, and formats of the health record in various healthcare settings.
4. Understand the advantages of electronic health records over paper-based and hybrid records.
5. Identify and define terms, initiatives, and technologies used in the planning and implantation of the electronic health record.
6. Describe the purpose, development, and importance of healthcare data sets and standards.
7. Recognize the purpose, development, and maintenance of registries and indexes used in healthcare.
8. Describe research methodologies used in health care. (CAHIIM, III.5)
9. Identify the types of vital statistics that are collected in the healthcare industry.
10. Identify and explain statistical terminology used in the healthcare industry.
11. Calculate statistics for health care operations (ex: Census Data, Percentage of Occupancy, Length of Stay, etc.)
12. Summarize standards for the exchange of health information. (CAHIIM III.7)
13. Describe consumer engagement activities. (CAHIIM, VI.8)
14. Apply privacy basics, confidentiality, and HIPAA standards to protected health information.

HIT 106 - Medical Terminology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and define the five basic word parts.
2. Define, pronounce, and correctly spell the word parts (combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes in each chapter).
3. Understand the concept of analyzing and defining medical terms.
4. Apply the rules of word building when building medical terms when given definitions.
5. Define, pronounce, and correctly spell medical terms related to body structure, color, and oncology.
6. Define, pronounce, and correctly spell terms which are used to describe directional terms, anatomic planes, regions, and quadrants.
7. Define, pronounce, and correctly spell disease and disorder, surgical, diagnostic, and complementary terms associated with 15 body systems.
8. Identify, interpret, and correctly spell medical abbreviations associated with the 15 body systems.
9. Interpret, read, and comprehend the medical language in simulated medical statements and documents.

HIT 107 - Medical Transcription and Correspondence

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Produce an error-free transcribed letter, consultation, chart note, history and physical report, and discharge summary dictated by a variety of physicians.
2. Edit the transcript to correct obvious grammatical and punctuation errors, while identifying medical transcription inconsistencies.
3. Develop keyboarding skills and an increased knowledge of medical terminolgy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
4. Demonstrate the ability to utilize references and resources efficiently.

HIT 203 - Health Information Technology Applications

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify computer applications in the healthcare industry.
2. Differentiate between the types of hardware and software used in healthcare.
3. Discuss the components of a healthcare facility database.
4. Identify electronic patient record system.
5. Explain the principles of database coding design and data dictionaries.
6. Discuss a systems approach used in the selection and development of an information system.
7. Summarize the concepts that relate to data quality.
8. List the types of methods used to control security and confidentiality.
9. Discuss strategies for report management.

HIT 204 - ICD-10-CM Coding

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Corequisite:  HIT 101 Introduction to Health Information Systems

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Determine ICD-10-CM codes according to coding guidelines by coding medical record documentation.
2. Assign CCs (complications or comorbidities), MCCs (major complications or comorbidities), and HACs (hospital acquired conditions).
3. Assign POA (present on admission) Indicators.

HIT 205 - ICD-10-PCS Coding

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Corequisite:  HIT 204 ICD-10-CM Coding

Credits: 1
Hours
2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Determine ICD-10-CM Procedure Coding System (PCS) codes according to coding guidelines by coding medical record documentation.
2. Compute DRGs (Diagnostic Reporting Groups) from medical record documentation.
3. Assign Principal Diagnoses.

HIT 208 - Advanced Medical Transcription

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Select the correct format for a dictated medical report.
2. Demonstrate the proper use of reference materials.
3. Transcribe consultations, chart notes, history and physical reports, discharge summaries and operative reports dictated by a variety of physicians.
4. Edit the transcript to correct obvious grammatical and punctuation errors.
5. Identify obvious medical inconsistencies.
6. Produce a final, neat, error-free transcript.
7. Increase transcription speed and productivity throughout the course.
8. Understand the process of speech recognition technology.
9. Successfully utilize the ExpressScribe Transcription Program.

HIT 210 - Management Principles for Health Information

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate fundamental leadership skills.
2. Identify the impact of organizational change.
3. Participate in the life cycle management of information systems on an organization-wide scale.
4. Identify human resource strategies for organizational best practices.
5. Utilize financial management processes as they pertain to productivity, staffing, budget, and revenue.
6. Analyze the impact of culturally sensitive methods utilized by health information management professionals.
7. Apply the principles of ergonomics to workspace design.
8. Provide professional constructive feedback to recipients at all levels of organizational structure or hierarchy.

HIT 214 - CPT and HCPCS Coding

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Determine Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes by reviewing medical record documentation and determining coded according to coding guidelines.
2. Calculate Ambulatory Payment Classification (APCs) from medical record documentation.
3. Create a physician query.
4. Manage coding denials.
5. Ensure coding compliance and accuracy.  

HIT 217 - Reimbursement Methodologies

Corequisite:  HIT 214 CPT and HCPCS Coding

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Use basic language associated with the health care reimbursement methodologies.
2. Describe the structure of the approved code sets used in the United States.
3. Identify the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and to examine coding compliance issues that influence reimbursement.
4. Distinguish between various insurance plans and government sponsored health care.
5. Differentiate between inpatient, post-acute care and ambulatory reimbursement systems.
6. Describe the components of revenue cycle management.
7. Discuss inpatient and outpatient reimbursement methodologies.
8. Define the provisions and functions of health care insurance plans.
9. Differentiate between the various government sponsored health care programs.

HIT 220 - Survey of Healthcare Delivery

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the various types of healthcare facilities.
2. Discuss the medical record documentation used in healthcare facilities.
3. Explain the regulations that impact various types of healthcare facilities.
4. Discuss the role of Healthcare Information Management (HIM) professionals in healthcare settings.
5. Explore reimbursement methodologies used throughout healthcare.

HIT 222 - Medical Legal Aspects

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
 

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify elements of the health record that are considered protected health information (PHI).
2. Apply privacy strategies to health information.
3. Apply security strategies to health information.
4. Apply legal processes impacting health information.
5. Demonstrate compliance with external forces such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); federal and state legislation; court orders; subpoenas; and warrants through assessment of behavior in accordance with ethical standards of practice.
6. Acknowledge limitations such as perspective and bias, through assessment of behavior in accordance with ethical standards of practice.
7. Articulate issues related to potential abuse or fraud in healthcare practices, and critically examine how this impacts the healthcare delivery system in the United States.
8. Develop well-reasoned arguments and judgments to determine appropriate internal and external consequences for misconduct, breaches, and violations in healthcare settings.
9. Identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas, data, and arguments regarding advance directives and the legalities of end-of-life care decisions.

HIT 236 - Quality Improvement

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the development of quality review in the healthcare industry.
2. Explain general quality improvement (QI) processes that include ongoing monitoring and evaluation (such as workflow and change management).
3. Explain the importance of clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs.
4. Perform quality assessment audits, analyze the findings, and display findings using visual tools.
5. Discuss the various components of utilization management including pre-admission, admission, and continued stay reviews.
6. Identify the impact of policy on health care such as court decisions, federal regulations, and The Joint Commission standards that relate to quality of care and risk management.
7. Identify the components of risk management related to health information management.
8. Develop quality improvement tools with guidance for implementation in health information departments.

HIT 240 - Pathophysiology & Pharmacology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe signs and symptoms of diseases affecting various body systems.
2. Explain how a diagnosis is made for various diseases.
3. Explain common forms of evidence-based treatments for specific diseases.
4. Identify commonly prescribed drugs used to treat various diseases.
5. Understand how scientific reasoning and the scientific method (including observation, hypothesis development, measurement, and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence and employment of data analysis) is applied during the process of drug development in clinical trials.

HIT 245 - Professional Practice Experience

Corequisites:  HIT 214, 217, 295

 

Credits: 2
Hours
6 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the HIM department in the overall function of the healthcare institution.
2. Observe the working relationships of the HIM practitioners and department staff, facility staff, visitors, and medical staff.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality throughout the clinical practicum experience.
4. Recognize and apply the characteristics of a professional in his/her attitude throughout the clinical practicum experience.
5. Follow and demonstrate an understanding of facility/departmental policy and procedures.
6. Gain practical experience in a variety of HIM functions under the supervision of experienced practitioners.

HIT 295 - Health Information Seminar

 

Credits: 1
Hours
1 Lecture Hour
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Prepare an effective resume and cover letter.
2. Correctly complete a job application.
3. Explain the importance of earning the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.
4. Describe components of an effective RHIT exam preparation and application process.
5. Conduct a dental chart audit utilizing a chart audit tool to ensure the accuracy of the healthcare data.
6. Earn a passing score on the Comprehensive HIT exam.

HLS 111 - Introduction to Homeland Security

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the history behind the current practice of homeland security in the U.S.
2. Identify the goals and philosophies within the field of homeland security.
3. Summarize programs and methods used to meet the homeland security needs.
4. Identify the specific roles that individuals and governmental agencies play in homeland security.

HLS 150 - Emergency Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the concepts of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
2. Identify the types of emergencies that require multiple agencies, and describe the response functions of those agencies in disasters.
3. Explain the planning process for emergency preparedness.
4. Identify the elements of an effective emergency response plan for an individual, a community, and/or a non-governmental organization.

HLS 200 - Theory and Practice of Terrorism

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the evolving definition of terrorism.
2. Identify terrorist organizations and their respective ideologies.
3. Explain various models for identifying and combating terrorism.
4. Describe the various impacts terrorism has on citizens, communities, and/or government entities.

HLS 202 - Emergencies and Disasters

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify key emergency or disaster events that have shaped U.S. disaster policy.
2. Describe approaches used for disaster management in the U.S.
3. Explain the roles of civilians and the military in responding to emergencies and disasters.

HLS 205 - Bioterrorism & Public Health Emergencies

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the difference between public health and medicine.
2. Identify legal and ethical issues in emergency medical services and disaster medicine.
3. Explain current Federal, State, and local organizations and programs supporting health emergency management.
4. Explain the threat posed by Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons.
5. Identify response actions for selected Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons.

HLS 207 - Emergency Medical Services Disaster Response

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the major components of an emergency medical services system.
2. Describe the roles and functions of emergency medical services systems.
3. Explain current federal, state, and local roles in the oversight and development of emergency medical services systems.
4. Identify how emergency medical services systems contribute to disaster response.

HLS 210 - Special Security Issues

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe various homeland security and emergency management activities in which the federal, county, state, local, tribal, territorial, and non-government organizations participate.
2. Describe the various responses homeland security and emergency management organizations use for responding to security and safety issues.

HMS 245 - Cultural Competency in Counseling

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define culture and cultural worldview, and describe how worldviews inform and affect both clients and providers in counseling and substance use disorder treatment.
2. Describe the ethical imperative to approach clients’ issues in a culturally and socially competent manner.
3. Identify the dimensions of culturally competent counseling, the treatment needs of special and diverse populations and recognize the need for specialized treatment responses given the unique cultural and social experiences of diverse populations of clients.
4. Analyze systems of oppression in American society, and the ways that systems of oppression serve the privileged within existing social structures.
5. Identify their own cognitive biases and/or prejudices, and analyze how this may impact their own counseling practice, behavior and responses to socially or culturally diverse clients.
6. Identify current public policy issues of concern to the field of counseling and substance use disorder treatment and formulate potential avenues for advocacy.

HMS 250 - Human Service Organizations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of services provided by human services organizations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges, demands, expectations, and opportunities that human service organizations face.
3. Appreciate the role of human service organizations and their importance to the social, economic, political, and cultural fabric of our society.
4. Appreciate human service administration and practice and the factors associated with organizations becoming effective and efficient.
5. Become better prepared to enter the human services as practitioner and professional.

HMS 290 - Human Service Field Experience

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Analyze multiple Human Services theories, values and professional ethics.
2. Utilize accepted Human Services skills in a practice environment.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of Human Service networks and how they assess and meet client needs.
4. Demonstrate self-care techniques to maintain personal well-being while in a setting that may lead to professional fatigue.

HON 170 - Honors Seminar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking through development of an interdisciplinary research project.
2. Present their research in a multi-modal fashion before an audience.

HON 270 - Honors Capstone Seminar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking through development of an interdisciplinary research project that includes a research proposal and an annotated bibliography.
2. Present their synthesized research in a multi-modal fashion in a formal, academic, public setting through the Honors Program.

HOS 101 - Introductions for the Hospitality Freshman

An introduction to college life and the hospitality industry for the beginning student in the Hospitality Department.  Familiarity with characteristics of the hospitality and tourism industry as well as hospitality industry sustainability and corporate responsibility are stressed.  Study of current trends and issues using a daily or weekly hospitality publication and Introduction to the Hospitality Industry text.  College and departmental policies and procedures, academic advisement and registration, study skills, transfer and employment, career navigation and mapping; work ethic; college and departmental resources.  Required course for all first semester hospitality students.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of SUNY Broome’s student academic policies and procedures.
2. Analyze various career fields where hospitality skills are applicable.
3. Describe historical and contemporary factors (race, class, gender) shaping individual and group identities, and evaluate their impact on the hospitality industry.
4. Analyze how social structures and systems influence power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity in hospitality settings.
5. Apply principles of rights, access, equity, and participation to address social justice issues in hospitality contexts.
6. Students will analyze the impact of racism in the United States within the hospitality industry, identifying its effects on individuals, groups, and systems at various levels.

HOS 110 - Hospitality Industry Certifications

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Study and prepare for hospitality industry recognized certifications, typically in food safety and sanitation, food allergy awareness, safe alcohol sales and service, and professional guest service techniques.
2. Be eligible to sit for all required industry certifications.

HOS 115 - Hospitality Marketing & Sports Entertainment Promotions

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with and competency in executing fundamental hospitality marketing and promotions.
2. Explain the interrelationship of marketing and promotions with guest service quality, guest satisfaction, and guest loyalty.

HOS 127 - Hospitality Purchasing

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply and demonstrate the concepts of purchasing techniques in the hospitality industry by addressing product and equipment identification, selection and procurement.
2. Apply and demonstrate comprehension of the relationships between hospitality purchasing and effective hospitality cost controls.
3. Apply and articulate purchasing concepts related to farm-to-fork, locavore, and sustainable purchasing techniques.

HOS 186 - Food in History and Society

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe major concepts and theories used by historical sociologists.
2. Apply the methods historical sociologists use to explore social phenomena.
3. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
4. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
5. Identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.

HOS 201 - Hospitality Internship I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to effectively perform the skills required of the profession, including:  the ability to integrate theory and practice, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behaviors, perform technical skills, and carry out the tasks related to their job assignment.

HOS 242 - Hospitality Human Resources

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Articulate familiarity with unique hospitality human resource demands.
2. Develop effective job designs, recruitment, selection, appointments, and induction techniques for the various hospitality industry resourcing demands.
3. Effectively calculate probability and labor costs for the hospitality industry.

HOS 297 - Hospitality Internship II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to effectively perform the skills required of the profession, including:  the ability to integrate theory and practice, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behaviors, perform technical skills, and carry out the tasks related to their job assignment.

HST 100 - Seminar in Health Sciences

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify their learning style and strategies to be successful within their academic pursuits.
2. Locate campus resources and campus policies to increase academic success.
3. Perform a critical analysis of cultural competence and sensitivity.
4. Identify their career goal within the healthcare field.
5. Demonstrate proficiency with information management.

HST 104 - Health for Hispaniola

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Within a given field or discipline, identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.
2. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class, and gender.
3. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
4. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
5. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.

HST 105 - Global Health in Ireland

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate critical reflection about how one’s own attitudes and beliefs differ from those of other cultures and communities to achieve a higher level of cultural competency.
2. Identify legal and ethical principles when planning health promotion for global health communities.
3. Demonstrate civic engagement by integrating knowledge from their program of study and apply it to produce a program or service for the Irish community.
4. Demonstrate teaching/learning strategies that promote health for clients, families, and communities in global health settings.

HST 107 - Healthcare of the Underserved: An Immersive U.S. Experience

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic skills applicable to healthcare environment.
2. Identify the socioeconomic and healthcare issues related to the underserved population.
3. Demonstrate professionalism and culturally compassionate care.

HST 109 - Personal Success Strategies

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify fixed and growth mindset and strategies to foster a growth mindset. 
2. Recognize and discuss the components of developing positive self-talk and how negative self-talk can impede achievement of set goals. 
3. Identify future goals, barriers to achievement of these goals, and strategies for overcoming these barriers. 
4. Create affirmations and apply the affirmation process to help them achieve personal and/or professional goals. 
5. Recognize and discuss diversity, inclusion, and racial injustice as it applies to healthcare.  

HST 114 - CPR, First Aid, & Infectious Disease

This course requires additional fees for the CPR and First Aid Certification Cards.

Credits: 1
Hours
2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate and recognize the principles of infection control to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and/or blood-borne pathogens following CDC guidelines.
2. Demonstrate proper technique for 1 and 2 rescuer CPR for infants, children, and adults, including use of an AED, following American Heart Association guidelines.
3. Perform first aid procedures for basic medical emergencies, following American Heart Association guidelines.

HST 115 - Clinical Patient Care for the Medical Office

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Perform vital signs and anthropometric measurements.
2. Prepare for and assist during patient examinations and procedures.
3. Complete patient medical histories and educate patients about treatment plans and procedures, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques.

HST 160 - Health Promotion & Wellness

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify habits, behaviors, and choices detrimental to health and well-being and discuss appropriate changes to reduce health-related risks.
2. Assess common barriers (e.g., social, financial, and emotional) that impede health and wellness and formulate a plan to help a patient manage these.
3. Apply the transtheoretical model (stages of change) to various lifestyle situations including, but not limited to stress management, poor nutritional choices, and improving work-life balance.
4. Utilize basic patient health coaching methods to optimize wellness and health promotion with all patients, particularly at-risk populations.

HST 161 - Women’s Health

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the physical needs and healthcare issues of women throughout the life cycle.
2. Identify the psychological needs of women.
3. Identify cultural factors which influence health care of women.
4. Evaluate healthcare resources to promote health in women.

HST 162 - Personal and Community Health

 

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
PED 162
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify factors to promote health/wellness for individuals and the community.
2. Identify factors which impede health/wellness for individuals and the community.
3. Identify steps to improve personal safety, and to prevent violence and injury.
4. Locate and analyze current events related to community health topics.
5. Assess their individual levels of wellness; identifying lifestyle changes they intend to make to improve their overall wellness.

HST 201 - Clinical Patient Care - Laboratory

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. State safety precautions and demonstrate ability to perform safety measures in the laboratory.
2. Define terms related to urinalysis and phlebotomy.
3. Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures.
4. Obtain specimens and perform CLIA waived tests and urinalysis.
5. Define quality control and quality assurance and perform a quality control measure.
6. Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results.

HST 206 - Medical Office Administration & the EHR

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate professional correspondence in all communication.
2. Establish and maintain provider and patient appointment schedules.
3. Utilize health record systems while protecting the integrity of the medical record.
4. Identify financial management plans, insurance, and codes to bill for services.

HST 207 - Capstone for Health Careers

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Utilize professionalism in communications.
2. Create a portfolio, including a resume and cover letter suitable for healthcare employment.
3. Discuss strategies to navigate and succeed in a new career environment.
4. Evaluate areas of strength and weakness in preparation for professional interviews.

HST 208 - Medical Law & Ethics for Healthcare Professionals

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define and apply ethical principles and theories to ethical dilemmas and bioethical issues faced by healthcare professionals and their patients.
2. Compare and contrast the scope of practice, education, training, credentialing, licensing requirements, and standard of care for various providers and allied healthcare professionals.
3. Define medicolegal terms.
4. Identify laws impacting the practice of healthcare.

HST 210 - Pharmacology

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe methods of drug classification, controlled substance schedules, and pregnancy categories.
2. Describe the FDA approval process for new medications, and the regulations related to medications, herbs, and supplements.
3. Identify medication rights, guidelines, routes, and techniques of safe medication administration.
4. Identify drug classifications, indications for use, side effects, contraindications, and how drugs affect the various body systems, including:  nervous; urinary; cardiovascular; immune; respiratory; gastrointestinal; endocrine; reproductive; musculoskeletal; integumentary; and the eye and ear.
5. Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of mathematical computations to solve equations related to medication dosages.
6. Demonstrate how scientific reasoning and scientific method are applied, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and application of data analysis/scientific data are applied during the drug development, clinical trial, and drug approval phase.

HST 211 - Clinical Patient Care - Advanced Skill

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Perform and prepare patients for diagnostic tests and medical procedures.
2. Demonstrate proficiency with using healthcare screening tools.
3. Demonstrate safe medication preparation, administration, and documentation.

HST 212 - Crisis Intervention

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain different types and sources of a person experiencing a crisis.
2. Analyze strategic failures leading to a crisis.
3. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a crisis response plan.
4. Create a patient/client crisis management plan using best principles and practices.

HST 247 - Healthcare Internship

Students will complete a total of 30 internship hours.

Credits: 2
Hours
2 Internship Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Perform the expected requirements of the position, while staying within scope of practice as a healthcare intern.
2. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

HUM 104 - Introduction to Classical Mythology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the conventions and methods of classical Greek mythology.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.

INT 215 - Interior Design for Event and Sports Entertainment

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression through aesthetic principles, and the creative process relating to the design of events.
2. Develop design strategies and even concepts by determining venue essentials, seating layout and table decor, using created color schemes and proposals in an applied learning setting.

INT 220 - Principles of Floral Design

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Gain familiarity with basic floral supplies and equipment.
2. Practice the proper care and handling of fresh flowers.
3. Understand and utilize the basic elements and principles of design.
4. Create professional centerpiece arrangements with permanent flowers.
5. Be exposed to and create asymmetrical arrangements.
6. Have a working knowledge of the major foliage available to floral designers.
7. Obtain the skill-set to work with and without floral foam.
8. Develop expertise in the creation of a composite flower - Glamellia.
9. Obtain proficiency at creating a round bridal bouquet; a cascade bridal bouquet; corsages and boutonnieres.
10. Develop a familiarity with contemporary design techniques.
11. Obtain the ability to select and recommend appropriate flowers for an arrangement.
12. Experience and perform floral creations that maximize visual value.
13. Develop pricing, marketing and selling plans for the sale of floral arrangements.

ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Exhibit basic proficiency in the understanding and use of Italian.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the distinctive features of the cultures associated with Italian.

ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Exhibit basic proficiency in the understanding and use of Italian.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the distinctive features of the cultures associated with Italian.

LAW 110 - Survey of Paralegalism

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Recognize the jurisdictional structure of the New York State court system.
2. Recognize the jurisdictional structure of the local court system.
3. Recognize the original and appellate distinctions of the judicial system.
4. Prepare legal documents pursuant to NYS statutory law.
5. Apply the rules learned to the preparation of legal documents.

LAW 200 - Real Property Law

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the legal terminology regarding the ownership, acquisition and conveyance of Real Estate.
2. Articulate an understanding regarding the distinction between Personal and Real Property.
3. Understand the Law of Fixtures by identifying various legal texts used in fixture law.
4. Understand the process of transferring title to Real Estate; including the use of deeds, mortgages, promissory notes, real estate contracts, and closing statements and prepare such statements.
5. Close the Real Estate transaction.
6. Articulate the difference between a buyer representation and a seller representation.
7. Understand the role of the County Clerk Records in the Real Estate Transaction by recording various documents.

LAW 207 - Legal Writing and Research

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of legal research by preparing an assignment using the Westlaw database and preparing a legal brief.
2. Demonstrate an ability to identify and argue legal issues by responding to a classroom legal fact pattern in written and oral format.
3. Illustrate an understanding in drafting legal documents by preparing legal briefs, courtroom briefs and legal position papers.