May 17, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Education: Literacy (EDLT)

  
  • EDLT 308 - Literacy I


    Description:
    First of two courses designed to prepare prospective teachers to teach literacy in elementary school classrooms. Deals with processes and products of the literacy act, methods and materials, assessment procedures, and instruments.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 315 - Literacy Strategies for Struggling and Advanced Learners (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)


    Description:
    Techniques for identifying and differentiating instruction for both struggling and advanced literacy learners.  (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.  Last taught in 2012.  Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 319 - Storytelling Techniques (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)


    Description:
    Storytelling in the integrated curriculum. Students become familiar with a variety of stories and demonstrate the ability to tell stories.  (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.  Last taught in 2013.  Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 321 - Teaching Children’s Literature


    Description:
    The types of literature suited to children in grades 1-6; includes reading and evaluation of material from early folklore to present day books for children.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 324 - Literacy Across the Curriculum


    Description:
    For K-12 school teachers, administrators. Focuses on knowledge, strategies and skills needed by K-12 students for efficient and effective use of print and non-print materials across the curriculum.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  
  • EDLT 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • EDLT 409 - Literacy II


    Description:
    Content and methodology of early literacy, vocabulary development, phonic and structural analysis, comprehension and study skills. Field experience in a local school embedded.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • EDLT 410 - Teaching Word Recognition Skills


    Description:
    Methods for teaching word recognition skills will be developed. Decoding as an aid to comprehension, including phonetic analysis, context clues, structural analysis, and sight vocabulary.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 411 - Teaching Comprehension


    Description:
    Comprehension strategies and techniques; techniques for vocabulary development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 412 - Assessment of Literacy Skills and Processes


    Description:
    Assessment instruments, procedures, and interpretive skills for determining student reading levels and needs. Emphasizes the selection, administration, and interpretation of evaluation tools.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 413 - Methods and Materials for Literacy Instruction


    Description:
    Strategies for classroom management, implementation of learning theories.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 414 - Teaching Literacy in a Multi-Cultural, Multi-Lingual Setting


    Description:
    Strategies for teaching literacy and developing language skills in a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 418 - Literacy and Linguistics


    Description:
    This course is intended to provide literacy teachers with a general introduction to the major fields of linguistics, including phonology and phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse analysis, language acquisition, and dialects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, and current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDLT 422 - Teaching the Language Arts


    Description:
    Primarily for prospective elementary school teachers. Listening, writing, speaking, spelling, and handwriting development. Emphasizes curriculum, methods, materials, and research. Experienced teachers see EDEL 531.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDLT 308, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    EDLT 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EDLT 493 - Literacy Practicum


    Description:
    Practical experience working with children in classroom settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EDLT 409, and 5 required courses in the literacy minor.

    Credits: (6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • Individual Study Registration Form

    EDLT 496 - Individual Study


    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EDLT 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • EDLT 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.

Education: Special Education (EDSE)

  
  
  • EDSE 302 - Introduction to Students with Exceptionalities


    Description:
    Designed to introduce effective teaching strategies and strategies for adapting standard instruction to meet the needs of a range of students found in the typical classroom. This course provides information about students considered disabled as well as gifted and students with multicultural heritages.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EFC 340 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Through spring 2012 the course is 4 credits, and effective summer 2012 it changes to 3 credits.
  
  • EDSE 310 - Introduction to Special Education


    Description:
    Prerequisite to a Special Education course of study. Junior or senior class standing required or permission of instructor. Designed to introduce prospective teachers to the legal requirements of special education including eligibility, programming, and instruction. Skills necessary for collaborative relationships in the multidisciplinary team process will also be emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and conditional or full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EDSE 311 - Foundations of Special Education


    Description:
    Designed to provide prospective teachers with the necessary foundations for successful completion of the special education course of study including end-of-program assessment, undergraduate research, and written and oral communication skills. This course should be taken at the beginning of the special education course of study.

    Credits: (1)

  
  
  • EDSE 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • EDSE 410 - Behavior Management for Students with Disabilities


    Description:
    Fundamentals of behavior change related to the education of students with disabilities. Monitoring individual student progress and utilizing data collected for program instructional change.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDSE 310, EDSE 311, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and conditional or full admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDSE 411 - Assessment of Students with Disabilities


    Description:
    Selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting formal assessment tools. Designing and using informal testing techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDSE 310, 311, and conditional or full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EDSE 422 - Teaching Strategies, Curriculum, and Materials for Students with Disabilities


    Description:
    Individual, small, and large group teaching strategies essential to individualized education programs, and selection, evaluation, and adaptation of commercially available materials, including computer applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDSE 310 and EDSE 311, either EDSE 410 or EDSE 411, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • EDSE 423 - Instructional Practices/Strategies in Literacy and Math for Students with High Incident Disabilities


    Description:
    Specially designed instructional strategies and programming considerations for students with high incidence special needs in reading, written expression and mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDSE 310, EDSE 311, EDSE 410, EDSE 411, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EDSE 426 - The Child with Language Disabilities


    Description:
    An exploration of the child with language disabilities (age birth-6) from the perspective of normal language development, assessment strategies, and remedial techniques. Recommended for teachers of children with mild and severe disabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDSE 311, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and application or admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDSE 431 - Individualized Educational Programs for Students with Disabilities


    Description:
    Designed to introduce prospective students to the legally and professionally supported process for creating IFSP’s and IEP’s.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDSE 310, EDSE 311, EDSE 410, EDSE 411 and EDSE 422 and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EDSE 432 - Strategies for Working with Students with Low Incidence Disabilities


    Description:
    Designed to introduce prospective teachers to the research supported strategies necessary for effective implementation for students with low incidence disabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDSE 310, EDSE 311, EDSE 410, EDSE 411, and admission to the Teacher Certificate Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDSE 433 - Pre-school for Students with Developmental Delays


    Description:
    An overview of services for children with disabilities, aged birth-6, including legislation, risk factors, educational development, alternative delivery systems and intervention approaches and environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EDF 302 or EDSE 310, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and admission to Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EDSE 460 - Collaboration with Parents, Paraprofessionals, and Community Agencies


    Description:
    Designed to introduce prospective teachers to the legal requirements of special education including eligibility, programming and instruction. Also emphasizing skills necessary for collaborative relationships in the team process.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: conditional or full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    EDSE 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EDSE 491 - Workshop


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Certification Program or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • EDSE 495 - Practicum


    Description:
    Practical experience with children having learning, behavioral or physical disabilities; using behavioral management techniques in an effort to bring the child up to maximum potential as determined by his/her flexibility, sociality and capacity.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance.

    Credits: (5-16)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 16 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  
  • EDSE 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • EDSE 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Electronics Engineering Technology (EET)

  
  • EET 221 - Basic Electricity


    Description:
    The fundamental principles of DC and steady state AC circuit analysis are introduced. Analysis techniques include series/parallel equivalence, nodal, mesh, and phasor analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 154.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EET 231 - Introduction to Electrical Power


    Description:
    An introduction to electrical power and energy conversion in DC, single phase AC and balanced three phase AC systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 221 and MATH 172.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EET 271 - Digital Circuits


    Description:
    Introduction to number systems, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, and the analysis and design of digital logic circuits.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Formerly EET 371; student may not receive credit for both.
  
  • EET 312 - Basic Electronics


    Description:
    Analysis of semiconductor devices and their application in power supplies, amplifiers, and control circuits.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 221.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EET 323 - Active Linear Circuits


    Description:
    Analysis and design of operational amplifier circuits including amplifiers, comparators, active filters, controls, and instrumentation devices.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EET 312 and MATH 172.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EET 325 - Electrical Networks


    Description:
    Introduction to continuous-time linear signals and systems. Topics include differential-equation models, convolution, and Fourier analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 221 and MATH 173..

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Formerly EET 313; student may not receive credit for both.
  
  • EET 332 - Generation of Electrical Power


    Description:
    An introduction to the generation of electrical power. the economic considerations associated with power plant operation will be introduced as well as methods used to analyze three phase systems. Theory is re-enforced with field trips to power generation sites.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 324 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EET 343 - Process Control


    Description:
    Application of analog and digital controller principles to process control systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EET 324 and IET 242.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
  
  • EET 372 - Advanced Digital Circuits


    Description:
    Introduction to sequential logic, state machines, digital interfacing techniques and memory devices. Programmable logic devices introduced as time permits.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 271.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EET 373 - Introduction to Embedded Programming


    Description:
    Introduction to embedded programming using C and C++. Programming proficiency, algorithm development and hardware considerations in software design are emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 110 and MATH 154.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Formerly EET 373; student may not receive credit for both.
  
  • EET 374 - Microprocessors


    Description:
    Study of microprocessor system components, functions, and programming methods using the assembly programming language.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: CS 110 and EET 372.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Formerly EET 375; student may not receive credit for both.
  
  • EET 376 - Advanced Microprocessors


    Description:
    Study of microprocessor system configuration, design, integration of input and output devices, and program development in C/C++.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 373 and EET 374.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EET 426 - Advanced Electrical Network


    Description:
    Analysis of continuous-time linear time-invariant systems using Laplace transforms. Topics include the forward and inverse Laplace transform, system response and stability, transfer functions, and state variable modeling.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 325.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Formerly EET 324; student may not receive credit for both.
  
  • EET 433 - Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power


    Description:
    A study of the transmission and distribution of electrical power. Includes techniques used by electric utilities for the protection of generation equipment and transmission lines during switching of loads.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 332.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Formerly EET 432; student may not receive credit for both.
  
  • EET 444 - Supervisory Control Networks


    Description:
    An introduction Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), network interfacing techniques and data transfer between industrial controller systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 343 and EET 374.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EET 452 - Computer Networks


    Description:
    A study of computer network protocols, topologies, and device configurations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 375. 

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
  
  • EET 455 - Electronic Communications


    Description:
    An introduction to electronic communications circuits.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 312.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
  
  • EET 475 - Microcontrollers


    Description:
    Use and programming of microcontrollers in the design and implementation of embedded controller systems.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EET 477 - Robotics


    Description:
    Microprocessor applications in robotics, automated systems, and digital control.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: IET 242 and EET 375.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
  
  • EET 487 - Senior Project I


    Description:
    Research, planning, and conceptual section of a capstone analysis and design project. Collaborative group endeavors in cooperation with industry, community, or government entities are encouraged. Senior standing.

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Formerly EET 478; student may not receive credit for both.
  
  • EET 488 - Senior Project II


    Description:
    Development section of a capstone analysis and design project where the creation of a prototype or method for the advancement of a concept takes place. Senior standing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 487.

    Credits: (2)

    Notes:
    Formerly EET 479; student may not receive credit for both.
  
  • EET 489 - Senior Technical Presentations


    Description:
    Written and oral presentation section of a capstone analysis and design project where communication of technical concepts takes place.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EET 478.

    Credits: (2)


Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

  
  • EMS 245 - Advanced First Aid and Emergency Response


    Description:
    This course will help students identify hazards in an emergency situation and enable them to administer principles of emergency first aid care until more advanced medical providers arrive. An AHA certification can be achieved from this course.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 250 - Emergency Medical Technician Lecture


    Description:
    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a course that enables the successful student to become eligible for certification as an EMT with the National Registry. This course provides the didactic instruction in basic life support in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards. Attendance in all sessions is expected.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: EMS 250LAB.

    Credits: (9)

  
  • EMS 250LAB - Emergency Medical Technician Lab


    Description:
    The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) lab provides instruction in the practical skills application of the EMT didactic content, including patient assessment, airway management, oxygen delivery, medication assistance, ambulance operations, lifting and moving patients, bleeding control, fracture immobilization, spinal cord injury management, emergency childbirth, and much more.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: EMS 250.

    Credits: (3)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EMS 335 - Paramedicine I


    Description:
    This course provides the foundational knowledge in paramedicine education in areas of preparatory elements of paramedicine, advanced airway management, history-taking, and physical examination, communications, documentation, ethics, and more.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program. Co-requisite: EMS 335LAB.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EMS 335LAB - Advanced Clinical Practice I


    Description:
    This course provides practical lab instruction in paramedicine including advanced airway procedures, patient assessment, history-taking, physical examination, medication administration, intravenous therapy, and other related emergency procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite: EMS 335 and admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EMS 336 - Paramedicine II


    Description:
    This course provides the foundational knowledge in paramedic education in areas of emergency obstetrics and gynecology, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, allergies, environmental, infectious diseases, psychiatric, toxicological, and more.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EMS 335 and admission to the paramedical major or program. Co-requisite: EMS 336LAB.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EMS 336LAB - Advanced Clinical Practice II


    Description:
    Accompanying laboratory to Paramedicine II, providing intensive training in obstetrical emergencies, pulmonary assessment and treatment, management of cardiovascular emergencies, cardiac arrest team management, and leadership development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program. Co-requisite: EMS 336.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EMS 337 - Paramedicine III


    Description:
    This course provides the foundational knowledge in paramedic education in areas of assessment-based management, neonatology, geriatrics, pediatrics, abuse and assault, rural EMS, and more.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EMS 336 and admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 337LAB - Advanced Clinical Practice III


    Description:
    Accompanies EMS 337 lecture providing practical skill education in a laboratory setting in the therapeutic paramedical interventions of pediatrics, geriatrics, and advanced medical emergencies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EMS 337.

    Credits: (2)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EMS 350 - Paramedicine Instructional Methodologies


    Description:
    This course provides instruction and opportunities to learn and apply techniques and methods of instruction in principles of EMS. Students will provide practical skill instruction to EMT student under the supervision of the program faculty.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (2)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will be either S or U.
  
  • EMS 398 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • EMS 430 - Problem-based Learning I


    Description:
    This course introduces case-based presentation of pathology, symptomatology, presentation, and treatment of clinical scenarios through life-span development, group discussion, and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisites: EMS 455 and admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EMS 431 - Problem-based Learning II


    Description:
    This course continues case-based presentation of pathology, symptomatology, presentation, and treatment of clinical scenarios through life-span development, group discussion, and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EMS 430 and admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EMS 440 - Medical Mathematics and Terminology


    Description:
    This course provides instruction in various methods of medical drug calculations and dosing of medications commonly utilized in emergency settings, as well as an introduction to medical terminology.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • EMS 441 - General Pharmacology for Paramedics


    Description:
    Mechanism of action, indications, and contraindications of drugs, their side effects, and dosage of administration.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EMS 440 and admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 443 - Myocardial Disease and Basic Electrocardiography


    Description:
    This course provides instruction in the basic elements of bipolar limb-lead electrocardiography, beginning with a review of cardiovascular A and P, a brief discussion of cardiac pathologies, and focuses on EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EMS 444 - Twelve-lead Electrocardiography


    Description:
    This provides instruction in the advanced elements of 12-lead EKG analysis. It begins with a review of the essentials of EKG interpretation and introduces ACLS concepts following with a comprehensive approach to 12-lead EKG analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EMS 443 and admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EMS 450 - Human Anatomy-cadaver Lab (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)


    Description:
    This course provides instruction in the human anatomy and physiology with practical lab examination, exploration, and limited dissection of the human body.  (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.  Last taught in 2012.  Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Credits: (1)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Notes:
    Two hours laboratory per week.
  
  • EMS 451 - Advanced Trauma Care


    Description:
    This course provides instruction in the advanced elements of trauma care, including trauma triage, fluid resuscitation, trauma arrest management, multi-system management, and trauma of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and extremity.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 455 - Introduction to Pathophysiology


    Description:
    This course introduces fundamental pathologies common to all age groups. It establishes concepts and foundational basis of disease from the cellular perspective to the fully developed organism.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 459 - Emergencies in Pediatric/Geriatric Care


    Description:
    Emergency training in assessing, treating, and transporting pediatric/geriatric patients.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 460 - Research in EMS I


    Description:
    This course introduces research design and methodologies common to medicine and paramedicine. It establishes the foundation for EMS research projects and possible publication.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 461 - Research in EMS II


    Description:
    This course continues education in research design and methodologies common to medicine and paramedicine. It provides the student the opportunity to complete EMS research projects and possible publication.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EMS 460 and admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 465 - Educational Methodologies in EMS


    Description:
    This course introduces common educational methodologies applied in EMS education with focuses on didactic, psychomotor, and affective education domains. Additional content include curricula development, evaluation methods, test construction, and critical psychometric parameters.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 470 - Current Topics in Emergency Medicine


    Description:
    This course instructs students how to conduct medical literature searches and to critically review peer-reviewed articles and surveys the contemporary literature for relevant concepts and issues germane to EMS.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 475 - EMS Response to Terrorism


    Description:
    This course examines contemporary thought on the philosophical basis and motivation for terrorism and discusses currently prevalent issues, principles of mitigation for EMS providers, and strategies to prevent terroristic threats.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 480 - Financial Analysis of EMS Systems


    Description:
    This course introduces basic financial analytical processes as they apply to EMS, with emphasis on interpreting financial statements, assessing financial burden, cost projection, cost-benefit analysis, and formulas for evaluating financial performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 481 - Quality Improvement and Administration of EMS


    Description:
    This course introduces elemental concepts to continuous quality improvement with application to EMS systems. It also introduces how CQI data can be used to inform EMS administration. General principles of management will be reviewed.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 482 - Systems Analysis of EMS


    Description:
    This course integrates previously learned concepts into a systematic approach of EMS system problem-identification, prioritization, and solutions proposals. It incorporates research design, financial analysis, and policy analysis into an integrated approach.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: EMS 460, EMS 480, EMS 481 and admission to the paramedic major or program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • EMS 485 - Strategic Planning for EMS


    Description:
    This course introduces foundational concepts of strategic planning into EMS development. It enables the student to apply strategic principles of management to real-life EMS systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 488 - Health Policy in EMS


    Description:
    This course introduces policy development and agenda-setting at the state and national levels. It provides basic instruction in policy analysis and surveys current health policies that may impact EMS.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 489 - Leadership in EMS


    Description:
    This course examines various leadership styles, assesses student aptitude for leadership style, and develops a foundational structure to develop superior leadership abilities in EMS systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • EMS 490 - Cooperative Education Internship


    Description:
    An individualized field experience internship with medical agencies for the purposes of basic and advanced clinical skills development in EMS paramedicine. Each course will have an individual learning plan and faculty coordinator. Acceptance into the EMS paramedicine major.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • EMS 493A - Paramedicine Internship I


    Description:
    This course provides clinical and field instruction in principles of paramedicine under the supervision of clinical and field preceptors.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EMS 493B - Paramedicine Internship II


    Description:
    This course provides clinical and field instruction in principles of paramedicine under the supervision of clinical and field preceptors.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EMS 493A.

    Credits: (4)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • EMS 493C - Paramedicine Internship III


    Description:
    This course provides clinical and field instruction in principles of paramedicine under the supervision of clinical and field preceptors.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: EMS 493B.

    Credits: (5)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.

Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction (ETSC)

  
  • ETSC 101 - Modern Technology and Energy


    Description:
    A study of how basic scientific principles are applied daily in industrial societies through a survey of transportation, energy and power, construction, and consumer product technologies.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Application Natural Science.
    Notes:
    Formerly IET 101, students may not receive credit for both.
 

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