Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Academy of Health Professions |
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AHP 103 - Computers in the Medical Office 3
This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to work in a medical office using current and relevant software applications to work with realistic medical office cases. Students will gain knowledgeable and practical skills by using current Electronic Health Records software to record patient information, schedule patient appointments, check and verify patient identity, enter and record procedures, and perform electronic prescribing and billing. Students will also learn computer concepts and become familiar with the latest hardware and software technologies. The course will cover how to safely use the internet, privacy and the use of social media, the use of office software products to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations while improving keyboard skills. In addition, students will strengthen the following skills: organization, teamwork, decision making, problem solving, and self-directed learning. These skills will be acquired by completing specific assignments related to the medical office environment and professional development.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
-Demonstrate proficiency in Healthcare Software.
-Identify different types of Electronic Health Records Software
-Utilize current Microsoft Office Suite software.
Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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AHP 112 - Soft Skills for Healthcare Students 1
This course introduces a variety of techniques to improve professionalism in a healthcare setting. Students will learn soft skills necessary for their healthcare career pathway including: working with others, communication skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, cultural considerations in the healthcare industry, problem solving, decision making, accepting personal responsibility and self-management.
Topics include: job skills and demands including problem solving skills, medical ethics and liability, ethical and legal responsibilities, professionalism and employability skills, cultural awareness and diversity in health care and essential concepts relating to being human. Lecture: 2 hours per week for 9 weeks.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Demonstrate various ways to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate various methods of conflict resolution.
- Examine the importance of self-care.
- Demonstrate skills needed for cultural competency.
- Demonstrate skills needed for stress management.
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AHP 116 - Nursing Assistant II 3
This course presents basic principles and procedures of patient care. Concepts of basic human needs, basic nursing and personal care skills, mental health and social needs, and restorative services will be addressed. Information about residents’ and clients’ rights, pertinent laws and ethical issues will also be introduced. Students will be taught the proper way to move patients and the basics of personal care, feeding, bathing and other skills necessary to provide quality health care to patients in hospitals, residents in long term care facilities, and clients in their homes. It includes practice and demonstration of skills in the laboratory and participation in clinical experiences.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform the entry-level technical skills of bedside care, including safety and infection control, personal care skills, and selected therapeutic and restorative procedures
- Exhibit desirable patterns of organization and execution of work habits while performing as a nursing assistant and member of a health team
- Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family and staff;
Prerequisite(s): Completion of AHP 103 and AHP 115- both with a C or better.
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AHP 220 - Healthcare Delivery Systems 3
This course will introduce the student to the historic development, organization and characteristics of the health care delivery system, including current payment and reimbursement systems, accrediting agencies applicable to health care, the functions of health care providers, the medical staff organization and bylaws, and the organizational patterns of health care facilities.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
* Assess the components of the healthcare delivery system in the United States.
* Analyze the responsibility and operations of a healthcare organization in patient care outcomes and business performance.
* Apply critical thinking skills in financial management, human resourcing, operational improvement, and strategic planning within the health care delivery system.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 221 and AHP 105
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AHP 225 - Healthcare Administration Internship 1
Health Care Administration (HCA) students will undertake a significant experiential learning opportunity, typically with a non-profit, governmental, or community-based organization. The internship represents an educational strategy that links classroom learning with the acquisition of knowledge in an applied work setting. Through direct observation, reflection and evaluation, students gain an understanding of the internship site’s work, mission, and audience, how these potentially relate to their academic study, as well as the organization’s position in the broader industry or field. Students will produce a critical reflection on their internship experience demonstrating how they have addressed specific learning goals. This course is for second year, second semester HCA students who wish to gain practical, curriculum-related experience in healthcare.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
* Describe the theoretical framework of healthcare systems.
* Apply principles and knowledge learned in the classroom for competent practice in a healthcare setting.
* Apply ethical principles in the diverse and complex context of a healthcare setting.
* Demonstrate effective communication skills in a healthcare setting.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of AHP 105
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Anthropology |
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Art and Design |
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ART 101 - Art Appreciation 3
An introduction to the nature, vocabulary, and media of art from many cultures. Emphasis will be placed on finding continuity between the arts of the past and those of the present.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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ART 113 - Color and Design 3
Basic concepts of composition and color theory. Stresses the process and conceptual development of ideas in two dimensions and the development of a strong sensitivity to color.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Personal and Professional Development.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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ART 115 - Introduction To Sculpture And 3-D Design 3
An introduction to the basic materials and techniques of sculpture and their relationship to the artist’s concepts. Students learn to formulate and visualize sculptural ideas through practice and utilization of readily available materials and processes.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Personal and Professional Development.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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ART 121 - Drawing I 3
The fundamentals of representational and imaginative drawing. Students explore a variety of techniques with media including charcoal, pastel, graphite, pen and ink, wash, and conte crayon.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Personal and Professional Development.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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ART 155 - Electronic Imaging/Photoshop 3
Students will become familiar with the Adobe Photoshop program. This course covers scanning, image editing and correction, retouching and print proofing. Students will learn to create original digital images and about importing/exporting images into other graphic design applications, as well as final printed formats. Each student will explore the ethics of image manipulation and examine the effects of “Photoshopping” on society and its values resulting in the creation of a personal code of ethics around image manipulation.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Multicultural and Global Perspectives, Social Responsibility, and Personal and Professional Development.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): Graphic Design majors must receive a C or better in this course to progress in the program.
This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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Biology |
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BIO 105 - Basic Anatomy And Physiology 3
A non-laboratory course designed to present a survey of the structure and function of the human body. Begins with a brief examination of the chemical, cellular and tissue levels of organization and continues through the 10 systems of the body.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Social Responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 099 General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): BIO 105 does not meet the biology prerequisite for BIO 231 Anatomy and Physiology I.
This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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BIO 108 - Nutrition 3
A study of the major nutrients, including their function, food sources, and the effect of deficiency and excess, as well as an examination of changing nutritional needs during the life cycle.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101 General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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BIO 120 - Introduction To Biology 4
This survey course is designed for students with little or no background in biology. Emphasis is placed on developing basic laboratory skills, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, organization and self-assessment. Providing students with a framework for the study of more integrated topics in biology, the initial portion of the course will be devoted to developing an understanding of the nature of science and the basic structures, biochemistry and functions of plant and animal cells. Using these fundamental concepts as background, students will then investigate the topics of genetics, taxonomy, evolution and ecology. Bioethics, the study of the social and philosophical implications of new biological and medical procedures, will serve as theme throughout the course. This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking and Quantitative Analysis. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
This course does not fulfill the prerequisite requirements for BIO231 Anatomy and Physiology I Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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BIO 131 - General Biology I 4
A study of the cell, the fundamental unit of biological structure and function. An introductory section on bioenergetics and biochemistry lay the groundwork for the consideration of the cell through a modern interdisciplinary approach. The course examines the ultrastructure of the cell and of the most universal cell functions: transport, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cellular reproduction, and protein synthesis. Lecture themes are illustrated in the laboratory. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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BIO 140 - Botany 4
An introductory survey of the plant kingdom with special emphasis on the morphology, physiology, and embryology of the higher vascular plants, namely angiosperms and gymnosperms. The economic and medicinal importance of plants to humans may also be examined. Laboratory exercises illustrate topics discussed in lecture. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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BIO 231 - Anatomy And Physiology I 4
This course is the first half of an intensive two-semester sequence designed to integrate the study of the structure and function of the human body. The semester begins with a study of the chemical and cellular levels of organization as related to molecular biology, cellular transport, and histology. The central theme of homeostasis then is applied to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular systems and nervous system. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101; completion of BIO 131 in the last five years with a C or better or 73% or better on the A & P Prerequisite Exam. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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BIO 232 - Anatomy And Physiology II 4
This course is the second half of an intensive two-semester sequence designed to integrate the study of the structure and function of the human body. The semester includes study of the special senses, the endocrine system, cardiovascular system (blood, heart and blood vessels), lymphatic and immune system, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. The concept of homeostasis and its disruption by disease conditions is emphasized, providing a framework in which to integrate all systems into a functioning whole. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 231 with a C or better. General Education Elective(s): Science
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BIO 235 - Introduction To Microbiology 4
A study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, parasitic worms and viruses, with an emphasis on the role of these organisms in health and disease. Aseptic laboratory technique, varied cultivation methods and standard diagnostic procedures are included. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 131 or BIO 231 in the last five years with a C or better. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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Biotechnology |
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BIT 103 - Computer Programs for Biotechnology Industry 3
This course will provide students with an introductory overview of Microsoft Office applications, as well as programs commonly used in the biotech industry. The course will begin with an exploration of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to ensure a good base from which students can build their computer skills. Using this foundation, students will then be given a comprehensive background into how and why specific biotech software programs are used, including hands-on exploration of relevant examples.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
-Use standard office applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations as required by entry level professionals in the biotech industry.
-Deliver effective presentations using content and techniques appropriate to the biotech industry.
-Demonstrate a basic familiarity and functionality with a variety software programs specific to the biotech industry, including applications used to track and document: work orders, deviations, sample logging, status updates, corrective actions preventative actions (CAPA’s), pressure alarms, equipment tracking and environmental monitoring.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in TMA 100 Note(s): Open to Biotech students only or by permission of instructor.
Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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Business Administration |
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BUS 131 - Morocco Experience 3
Morocco is said to be the “gateway” to Africa, with a long historical and geographic importance to both Europe and the Middle East. The course will focus on the culture and economy of Morocco from both a traditional and contemporary perspective. In addition, business, social, political, and environmental issues will be explored. The course will involve classroom study during the semester, including some language orientation in either Arabic or French, followed by several weeks of travel and a service-learning opportunity in Morocco. As with all international study programs at MCC, students are expected to prepare an e-portfolio and share what they have learned with the college community upon completion of the course.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe Morocco’s cultural, social, and economic development.
- Examine Morocco’s business practices and the role of entrepreneurship from both traditional and contemporary perspectives.
- Summarize the historical and political struggles of Morocco through conquests, revolutions, and independence movements up to the present.
- Identify and analyze Morocco’s social, political, and environmental challenges in the context of its history, culture, economy and geography.
- Use basic language elements and expressions in either French or Arabic to get around and understand cultural references while in Morocco.
Prerequisite(s): Students must complete 12 credits at MCC in order to apply for this fellowship program. General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, and Business Elective Intensive Value(s): Multicultural/Global Awareness; Written and Oral Communication; Critical Thinking; and Personal and Professional Development.
Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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