Courses

Drawing of the live model, both nude and clothed, continuing the mastery of both proportions and anatomy. A variety of drawing media will be used. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours.

Practice in writing for electronic media and digital platforms according to the styles, techniques, and formats that integrate audio video, photo and text. Particular attention is given to news judgement as well as aesthetic, ethical and legal issues. Ability to shoot and edit field video is required.

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This course continues the development of speed and accuracy in the transcription of medical reports with emphasis on a variety of medical specialization. Topics include: equipment and supplies maintenance and usage, work area management, spelling, definitions, punctuation, processing/transcription speed and accuracy, resource utilization, pronunciation, and medical transcription work ethics.

Advanced medical microbiology is designed to inform students of current developments in the areas of clinical and medical microbiology. The course will focus on mechanisms of pathogenesis and host defense. Discussion of new and emerging infectious agents will be addressed.

This course introduces the various diseases and conditions of the skin, common skin allergens and reactions, and results of changes in skin characteristics. The student will have knowledge of types of skin injuries and how the skin is regenerated. The student will develop the skills to treat conditions resulting from the environment, heredity, and lifestyles. The student will perform multiple skin regenerating procedures.

Advanced study in speech/language practice emphasizing remediation of clients in the clinic, professional conduct, clinic administration, and client scheduling issues. The student will be required to analyze therapy sessions through use of problem-based learning, observations, lectures, and discussions.

This is a hands-on Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics (Computational Molecular Biology) course centered on learning advanced inter-disciplinary concepts and techniques in Molecular Biology. Students will learn molecular techniques used for nucleic acid studies and proteomics. Students will learn to employ bioinformatics tools to analyze nucleotide and protein sequences using gene/protein databases, genomic portals.

Advanced Networking: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials will advance your knowledge of the operation of routers and switches in small networks. It will introduce you to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and network security concepts. By the end of this course you will be able to configure advanced functionality in routers and switches. You will also be able to perform basic troubleshooting of these components.

This course provides students with skills necessary to communicate with customers and successfully manage the relationship in both telephone and face-to-face situations. Topics include skills to effectively communicate with customers using business language, developing rapport with customers, problem solving in customer service, telephone skills, and sales skills in the service environment.