Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJ 156 - Society and Victims of Crime 3
This course examines theories and research regarding victims of crime and the treatment of victims within the criminal justice system. Current social programs such as restitution, compensation, and victims’ rights will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to special victim groups; i.e., children, the elderly, and victims of family violence.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Social Responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101 General Education Elective(s): Behavioral 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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Dance |
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Dental Assisting |
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Dental Hygiene |
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Dental Laboratory Technology |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
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Economics |
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ECO 120 - Economics And Management In High-tech Industry 3
This is an interdisciplinary course designed primarily for students enrolled in technological programs. The course will combine principles of economics and business to focus on today’s rapidly, changing contemporary organizations, particularly those involved in the development, manufacture, and/or distribution of technological products. Of particular relevance for students in the Biotech and other high-tech career programs.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80. General Education Elective(s): Social 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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ECO 140 - Principles Of Macroeconomics 3
An introduction to the theory of income determination, business cycles, national income analysis and economic growth. The role of labor and capital markets in economic activity is examined to explore the problems of unemployment and inflation. The functioning and impact of the monetary system is introduced. Government stabilization activity utilizing monetary and fiscal policy is explored. The mechanics of international goods transactions and the balance of trade, as they influence the domestic economy are examined.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80. General Education Elective(s): Social 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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ECO 150 - Principles Of Microeconomics 3
An introduction to the organization and operation of a market economy with the focus on how it allocates society’s scarce resources. Consumer demand and profit maximizing behavior of the business firm are analyzed. Price and output decisions under conditions of competition are examined. Public policy issues include price ceilings and floors, competition, monopoly, organized labor and the government’s role in the market economy.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Social Responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ECO 140. General Education Elective(s): Social 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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Education |
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EDU 110 - Teaching Young Children Who Experienced Trauma 3
This course will provide an overview of the various types of trauma that children may be exposed to and their potential negative impact on their development. The topics include understanding the difference between short and long-term trauma, cultural factors, current systems in place, parent outreach/support, trauma affected behavioral issues, professional boundaries and educator self-care.
At the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
-Recognize and identify different potential signs and symptoms of trauma
-Design strategies for parent conferencing around sensitive trauma topics
-Create a curriculum module that builds empathy and compassion to teach and work with children
-Create and implement a plan to advocate for policy changes in the field.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of PSY 122
Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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Emergency Medical Technician |
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EMT 100 - Emergency Medical Tech-Basic 9
Provides the student with the information and training needed to qualify for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam and the Massachusetts Practical Skills exam.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply fundamental Emergency Medical Services knowledge, skills, and training in the following areas:
1. Preparatory: EMS systems, the Safety and wellbeing of an EMT, and anatomy and physiology as it relates to performing as an EMT.
2. Medical Legal and Ethics: Related medical legal, anatomical, and pathophysiological terms, including effectively communicating both orally and in written related reports.
3. Airway Management: The anatomy of upper and lower airways and the tools used in the management of them in an emergency.
4. Patient Assessment: Assessing a patient as it relates too medical and trauma emergencies.
5. Trauma Emergencies: Related trauma emergencies and their emergency treatment
6. Medical Emergencies: Related medical emergencies and their emergency treatment
7. Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Special Needs & Psyche: Related special medical emergencies and their emergency treatment
8. Special Operations: Related EMS operations including Advanced Life support, special hazards, how to safely move patients, and how to be effective in a disaster or mass casualty incident
Prerequisite(s): • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at the Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association). Copies of current certification cards must be submitted to the EMT course instructor for retention with student EMT course records. The EMT Course instructor offers CPR certification courses during the semester as a service to those who do not meet the prerequisite. An additional fee is required payable to the Instructor.
• By state skills test date, must 18 years of age. Maintain a total Grade score of 70% or higher throughout entire class Any missed sessions MUST BE SUCCESSFULLY MADE UP before the student can be certified as eligible for the Massachusetts Practical Skills exam and National
Registry EMT Examination.
• Missed Sessions that can be made up are capped at 3; any more than 3 sessions missed
whether made-up or not is cause for failing the course. NO EXCEPTIONS
Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
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Energy Utility Technology |
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