DES 231* Clinical Science I (3) An introduction
to the clinical
setting with an emphasis on chairside assisting in general
dentistry.
COREQUISITE: DES 241. Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per
semester.
DES 232* Clinical Science II (4) A continuation of Clinical
Science
I with emphasis on assisting with the specialties of general
dentistry.
COREQUISITES: DES 212 and DES 242C. Forty-five lecture and
30
lab hours per semester.
DES 233* Clinical Science III (2) A seminar course including
chairside assisting in dental specialties. COREQUISITE: DES
243.
Thirty lecture hours per semester.
DES 241C* Clinical Practice I (1) Supervised clinical experience
in general dentistry both on and off campus. COREQUISITES:
DES
211* and DES 231*. Thirty clinical hours per semester.
DES 242C* Clinical Practice II (2) A continuation of Clinical
Practice I with clinical experience in the specialties of
general
dentistry. COREQUISITES: DES 212* and DES 232*. Sixty clinical
hours per semester.
DES 243C* Clinical Practice III (10) A continuation of Clinical
Practice II with emphasis on clinical experience in all aspects
of dental
assisting procedures. PREREQUISITE: DES 242C: COREQUISITE:
DES 233. Three-hundred clinical hours per semester.
Developmental Studies
Learning Strategies
DSPS 0800 Learning Strategies (3) A course in goal-setting,
problem solving/decision making techniques, critical thinking
skills,
time and stress management, note and test taking, listening
and
responding orally in class. Included is a basic orientation
to the
campus facilities and college policies. Required in the first
two
semesters of enrollment for all students assessed at two of
the basic
skills levels (DSPW, DSPR, DSPM) or for students who are placed
in three subject areas (reading, writing, math).
Mathematics
DSPM 0700 Basic Mathematics (3) Operations with
integers,decimals and fractions, powers and roots, linear
equations,
percent, units of measure, geometry, graphs , elementary probability
and statistics and applications.
DSPM 0800 Elementary Algebra (3) Linear equations and
inequalities, operations on polynomials, graphing linear equations
and inequalities, system of linear equations and inequalities,
functions
and applications. Prerequisite: An acceptable placement score
or
DSPM 0700.
DSPM 0850 Intermediate Algebra: (3) Graphing quadratic functions,
factoring, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, complex
numbers, quadratic equations, radical equations, variation
and
applications. Prerequisites: One year of high school algebra
and an
acceptable placement score, or DSPM 0800.
Reading
DSPR 0700 Reading I (3) A course designed to improve reading
skills in the areas of literal comprehension, speed, and vocabulary.
English as a Second Language (ESL) sections of this course
are
available.
DSPR 0800 Reading II (3) A course designed to improve reading
skills in the areas of critical and affective comprehension,
speed, and
vocabulary. PREREQUISITE: An acceptable placement score or
DSPR 0700. English as a Second Language (ESL) sections of
this
course are available.
Writing
DSPW 0700 Writing I (3) A course in mastering Standard Written
English as demonstrated in compositions reflecting a mature
writing
style. Individualized topics include sentence structure, grammar,
mechanics, and other areas of good usage. English as a Second
Language (ESL) sections of this course are available.
DSPW 0800 Writing II (3) A course in principles of unity,
focus,
organization, development, and clarity in writing compositions.
PREREQUISITE: An acceptable placement score or DSPW 0700.
Three lecture hours per week. English as a Second Language
(ESL)
sections of this course are available.
Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
UST 200* Introduction to Medical Sonography (3) This course
is
designed to present the fundamental principles of sonography.
The
evolution of ultrasound as an imaging modality and legal and
ethical
issues are covered. Patient care issues such as venipuncture,
urinary catheterization, and vital signs are covered. PREREQUISITE:
Formal acceptance into the program.
UST 205* Orientation to Patient Care (3) An orientation to
patient
care in the clinical setting with an emphasis on patient confidentiality
and proper technique. The student will be introduced to the
ultrasound
unit with instruction on instrumentation. Ultrasound scanning
and
patient prep will be discussed and performed. Prerequisite:
Formal
acceptance into the program.
UST 211C* Clinical Education I (4) An introduction to clinical
scanning in an ultrasound department. The student is expected
to
achieve limited proficiency in routine scanning techniques
of the
abdomen. A minimum of 24 hours per week of direct supervised
clinical education is required. PREREQUISITE: UST 200*
COREQUISITES: UST 220*, UST 240*.
UST 212C* Clinical Education II (4) Continued rotations through
general sonography departments. Students must achieve both
speed and accuracy in competency requirements. A minimum of
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