| |
Communication |
| |
-
COMM 4593 - Honors Thesis: Communication
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
|
| |
-
COMM 4597 - Practicum
Prerequisites: COMM 3301 and senior standing A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty sponsor and coordinated with a business or media organization. 1-6 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 12 credit hours. 3 credits
|
| |
-
COMM 4598 - Internship
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. On-the-job learning in selected organizations in production, public relations, journalism, or advertising. 1-6 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 12 credit hours. 3 credits
|
| |
-
COMM 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisites: consent of faculty member and department chair. Opportunity for the student under the direction of a faculty member to explore an area of interest. 1-3 credit hours per semester with a maximum of 6 credit hours. 1-3 credits
|
Computer Science |
| |
-
CSCI 1107 - Computers and their Applications
Concepts underlying modern applications of computer systems. Windows, word processing, spread sheets, databases. Not to be taken for credit by computer science majors. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 1110 - Introduction to C Programming
Prerequisite: MATH 1110 . A first course in computer programming using the C language; for engineering, computer science, mathematics, and science students. Problem-solving methods, algorithm development, and good programming style. Expressions, functions, libraries, basic types and arrays. Programming assignments will stress numeric applications. Lecture plus lab, including work with LEGO Mindstorm(TM) robots. (4 contact hours); 3 credit hours. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 1166 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Prerequisite: MATH 1110 . A foundation course for computer science majors. Introduction to fundamentals, including logic, sequences, sets, functions, recursion, induction, proof methods, counting techniques, and Big-O notation. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 2210 - Java Programming
Prerequisite: CSCI 1110 Introduction to the Java programming language. Strings, arrays, and vectors. Object-oriented programming concepts including encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Applets and event-driven programming. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 2212 - Intermediate C Programming
Prerequisite: CSCI 1110 . Further topics in the C programming language. Problem-solving methods, algorithm development, and good programming style. Pointers, strings, structured data, two-dimensional arrays, files, recursion, dynamic memory allocation, parameter passing mechanisms, and the use of pointers to process arrays and lists. Basic algorithms for searching, sorting, and simple numerical analysis. Programming assignments will include both numeric and non-numeric applications. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 2214 - Computer Organization
Prerequisites:ELEC 1155 or consent of the instructor. Fundamentals of computer technology, binary number systems, data type standards and data type storage requirements, Turing machines, binary logic, and simple "gate" circuits. The five functional units of input, output, ALU, control unit, and memory are covered and integrated into a "virtual", "generic" computing machine. Progression from Boolean fundamentals through binary logic to micro-code creation. Hands-on experience assembling and implementing low-level programming of a typical computing system. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 2215 - Introduction to Databases
Prerequisite: CSCI 1110 or EASC1112 . Emphasis on comprehending database concepts and developing a practical level of skills in a current database software package. An introduction to data modeling and normal forms, introduction to Standard Query Language (SQL), Query By Example (QBE), security, and report generation. Students develop and implement a modest database project. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 2226 - Data Structures and Algorithms
Prerequisite: CSCI 2212 ; CSCI 1166 is also recommended. The nature and application of the fundamental data structures and algorithms for arrays, growing arrays, lists, stacks, queues, priority queues, trees, and graphs. Algorithms include precedence parsing, heap-based priority queues, quicksort, radixsort, and hashing. Estimation of the time-efficiency of algorithms. Evaluation of the performance of different data structures for typical applications. Students will write and debug several projects in C++.
3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 3316 - Social & Professional Issues in Computing
Prerequisite: ENGL 1110 , ENGL 1112 , or ENGL 1113 and junior standing. A broad-ranging look at the capabilities and limitations of computers and the effects of rapid change. Roles and responsibilities of the computer professional in our world, codes of ethics. Complex systems, risks, and system failure. Intellectual property. Social effects of networks and global communication, outsourcing, privacy, databases, data mining, cryptography, and snooping. Computer crime, break-ins, terrorism, and countermeasures. Assigned work will include weekly writing, two short papers, and a group research paper with an oral presentation.
3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 3320 - Operating Systems
Prerequisite or co-requisite: CSCI 2214 or ELEC 4472 Modern operating system concepts including interrupts, process and thread management, concurrency, deadlock, memory management, file system management, resource allocation. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 3326 - Algorithm Design and Analysis
Prerequisites: CSCI 1166 , CSCI 2226 . Study of the time and space complexity of algorithms and of efficient algorithm design. Topics include: amortized analysis, advanced data structures, greedy algorithms, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, randomized algorithms, and NP-Completeness. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 3331 - Computer Organization Lab
Pre- or co-requisite: ELEC 3330 . Hands-on exploration of computer systems, examining both the hardware and software aspects. Programming activities to build understanding of how hardware functions at the low levels. Presentations examine the history, contemporary, and future trends in computer hardware. 1 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 3347 - Network Essentials and Technologies
Prerequisite: junior standing. Corequisite: CSCI 2214 . A foundation in current network technologies for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the Internet. Introduction to the hardware, software, terminology, components, design, and connections of a network. The OSI model will be covered as well as differing topologies and protocols for LANs. The course will include both lectures and hands-on labs. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 3350 - Human Computer Interact/VIS Progr
Prerequisite: CSCI 2210 or programming experience in C, VB, VB.Net, or Java The study of psychological and physiological factors on the design of the Human-Computer Interface (HCI). The influence of the various input and output devices on the efficacy of the interaction. Evaluation of the interaction as a function of the interface design. Evaluation issues including qualities such as learnability, usability, human efficiency, and accuracy. Students will design, implement, analyze, and evaluate Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs). 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 3351 - Introduction to Script Programming/Python
Prerequisite: CSCI 2210 . Techniques and tools for developing simple scripts in Python. It introduces Python by a comparative approach and explores the Python libraries and their applications to varied tasks. Individual scripting projects will be assigned. Knowledge of C and/or Java is required. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 3398 - Computer Science Internship
Prerequisite: junior standing, approval of advisor. Student will undertake a supervised work experience of at least 200 hours, preferably in the local computer science industry. The outcome will be evaluated by both student and supervisor. 1 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4425 - Principles of Computer Graphics
Prerequisites: MATH 1118 , CSCI 2212 , and CSCI 2226 Development and implementation of the fundamental algorithms of computer graphics: 2-D viewing, geometric transformations, clipping, curves, user interaction. Introduction to 3-D viewing and surfaces. Programming projects required. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4429 - Software Quality Assurance
Prerequisites: CSCI 2210 , CSCI 2226 , senior standing. This course identifies activities that support delivery of consistent, well-performing results from the software engineering and development process. SQA encompasses activities from project initiation to product delivery, including requirements definition, software design and engineering, coding, source code control, code reviews, change and configuration management, testing, release management, and product integration. SQA provides the overarching control of all of these processes and methods. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4437 - Introduction to Cyber Forensic Science
Prerequisite: CSCI 3320 . This course provides students with the basic theoretical and practical foundations necessary for the investigation of computer related or computer-assisted crimes. The discipline of cyber forensic science will be discussed and outlined with emphasis on the sub-discipline of computer forensics. Students will learn the basics of acquiring digital evidence from storage media, authenticating the digital evidence, and analyzing it. Topics include: deleted file recovery, anti-forensics, rules of evidence, law as it relates to computer crime, computer crime scene search and seizure, memory forensics, introduction to file systems, e-mail forensics, and network forensics. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4438 - Small Scale Digital Forensic Science
Prerequisite: CSCI 4437 . The theoretical and practical foundations necessary for the investigation of small scale digital devices (SSDDs). SSDDs include mobile phones, smartphones, tablets and BlackBerry, and any device that could potentially fit in your pocket, and their respective operating systems such as Android and iOS. Topics include: bagging and tagging SSDDs, logical and physical acquisition of SSDDs, analysis of SSDDs, authentication of SSDD evidence, evidence reconstruction, the various operating systems on SSDDs, SSDD ontology, and application artifacts found on SSDDs. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4439 - Enterprise Network Administration/Windows
Prerequisite: CSCI 3347 . Fundamentals of administration of a machine running versions of Microsoft Windows and its integration in a heterogeneous network. Topics include file system layouts and backups, user and group management using Active Directory, network services such as DNS, DHCP, file sharing, printing, email including Exchange server, ftp and web services using IIS, databases, and general security issues including protection through security suites and intrusion detection systems. Integration with Unix systems using Samba, Services For Unix and virtual machines. Students will set up a network of machines using these principles. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4440 - Programming Laboratory
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing in computer science, consent of faculty supervisor, and approval of program coordinator. The student will write a large program or a series of programs. Projects will be an extension of the course materials of one of the junior/senior courses. Course may be taken repeatedly, up to three times, working in different languages or doing more advanced projects. 1 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4441 - Web Database Application Devel
Prerequisites: CSCI 2215 , CSCI 2210 or programming experience in VB.Net or Java Fundamental principles and techniques for creating network applications. Topics include establishing network connections, database connectivity, Java Server Pages (JSP) and Active Server Pages (ASP), XML, network security issues and internationalization. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4445 - Unix Network Administration
Prerequisite: CSCI 3347 or ELEC 4410 . Fundamentals of administration of a computer network composed of machines running versions of Unix. Topics include basic duties of a system administrator, overview of TCP/IP networking, file system layouts and backups, user and group management, network services such as DNS, NIS, DHCP, LDAP, file sharing, printing, mail, ftp, web, databases, and general security issues including protection through firewalls, secure shells, and intrusion detection systems. Students will set up a network of Unix machines using these principles. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4446 - Introduction to Computer Security
Prerequisite: CSCI 3320 or consent of the instructor Knowledge of networks desirable. A survey of computer and network security issues including types of network attacks, viruses, intrusion detection and tracking, firewalls, trust relationships and authentication, secure connections, cryptography, and recent security policy and legislation. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4451 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in compter science. New developments or current practices in computer science.
|
| |
-
CSCI 4452 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in compter science. New developments or current practices in computer science. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4453 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in compter science. New developments or current practices in computer science. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4454 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in compter science. New developments or current practices in computer science. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4455 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in compter science. New developments or current practices in computer science 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4456 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in compter science. New developments or current practices in computer science 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4462 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in compter science. New developments or current practices in computer science 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4472 - Script Programming Network Admin
Prerequisite: CSCI 3320 Concepts and details of writing small programs, called scripts, for the Unix and Windows-server operating systems. Security issues in shell scripts, batch file programming, Perl scripts, and Python scripts. Students will write scripts to administer both computers and networks. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4478 - Artificial Intelligence
Prerequisite: CSCI 2226 An introduction to the fundamental methods of artificial intelligence (AI) used in problem solving by a computer. Techniques include: heuristic search, optimization, genetic algorithms, game playing, expert systems, probabilistic reasoning, learning strategies, neural networks, natural language understanding, image understanding. Includes the design and implementation of AI programs. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4482 - Wireless Networks
Prerequisite: CSCI 3347 . The fundamentals of wireless network technologies will be studied, including various wireless spectra, wireless communication, signal propagation, antenna technologies, and physical and MAC layer protocols. Commonly-used Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) technologies such as Bluetooth and ZigBee, and Wireless Local Area Netowrk (WLAN) technologies such as WiFi and HIPERLAN will also be examined. The last part of the course will focus on wireless security. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4497 - Software Project Analysis and Design
Prerequisites: CSCI 2210 , CSCI 2226 An object-oriented design methodology course. Topics include requirements capture, object-oriented system analysis, design, and implementation. Primary emphasis on the UML methodology, separation of layers, design patterns, and the importance of these in developing a software project. Students will design a major group project and implement portions using C++ or Java. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4498 - Senior Software Project
Prerequisites: CSCI 4497 , senior standing The project that was begun in CSCI 4497 is completed. Work is presented at a seminar at the end of the term. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4524 - Advanced Databases
Prerequisites: CSCI 2215 , CSCI 3320 . A second course in database systems covering advanced topics and new developments in the database field. Topics from: database design methodologies and evaluation, embedded SQL, concurrency control, recovery schemes, security, query processing and optimization, and an introduction to object-oriented databases. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4526 - C++/Object Oriented Prin & Practice
Prerequisites: CSCI 2212 and CSCI 2226 The C++ language; object-oriented design and programming. Protection of privacy, encapsulation of data with relevant functions. Advanced aspects of C++; inheritance, templates, polymorphism, virtual functions, and exception handling. Several programming projects in C++. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4534 - Cryptography and Data Security
Prerequisites: CSCI 2210 or CSCI 2212 , junior standing. A survey of cryptographic concepts and algorithms and their application to data security. Techniques studied will include private key cryptosystems, public key cryptosystems, hash functions. Commonly used algorithms will also be studied; these might include DES, 3DES, AES, IDEA, RSA, Diffie-Hellman, MD5, SHA, DSS. We will also examine how these algorithms are used to provide confidentiality, message authentication, key exchange and digital signatures in applications such as client-server authentication, email security, and web security. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4536 - Structure of Programming Languages
Prerequisites: CSCI 2212 and CSCI 2226 Computer language components: their specification, semantics, implementation, and internal operation. The structure, syntax, and semantic aspects of several languages are examined. Short programs are required in two new languages. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4547 - Systems Programming
Prerequisites: CSCI 2212 , CSCI 3320 . Techniques for UNIX systems programming in the C language. Topics include macro preprocessors, conditional compilation, low-level interface programming, UNIX system calls including file operations and directory operations, process control, interprocess communication, and client-server routines. Programming projects required. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4556 - iOS Development
Prerequisites: CSCI 2210 , CSCI 2226 , junior or senior standing. An introduction to the iOS operating system, developing for mobile devices, and programming in Objective C. Each student will complete the design, implementation, and presentation of an iOS app.
3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4563 - Mobile Robotics
Prerequisites: CSCI 2226 and CSCI 3320 Topics include locomotion mechanisms, sensor types and usage, reactive behavior, obstacle avoidance, path planning, and communication schemes. Students will work individually and in groups to program both Lego Mindstorms robots (NXC) and the Nao humanoid robot (Python). 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4567 - Video Game Design
Prerequisite: CSCI 2210 and CSCI 3320 . This course is intended as an introduction to the world of video game design, focusing on developing 2-D video games. Topics will cover all parts of the design process, from initial concept generation to working product. Students will design and implement their own games using a tool such as Gamemaker. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSCI 4593 - Honors Thesis: Computer Science
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor.
|
| |
-
CSCI 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing in computer science, consent of faculty supervisor, and approval of program coordinator. (Refer to academic regulations for independent study.) Exploration of an area of interest. Written and oral presentations are normally required. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSYS 4497 - Enterprise Newwork Design
Prerequisite: CSCI 4482 . This course builds the foundation for a comprehensive, design-oriented network architecture course, in which the students integrate all their prior knowledge and skills to build an end-to-end data network architecture. The course will show how different parts of the network are interconnected and how they work in relation to one another. It will also cover client interaction, proposal writing, and top-down design approaches over a wide range of design topics in an enterprise server and network environment and a service provider's backbone network environment. 3 credits
|
| |
-
CSYS 4498 - Senior Network Design Project
Prerequisites: CSYS 4497 and senior standing. The project that was begun in CSYS 4497 is completed. Work is presented in a poster session and a seminar at the end of the term. 3 credits
|
Digital Art and Design |
| |
-
DGAD 1101 - Introduction to Multimedia
This course is an introduction to technical and theoretical foundations in the field of multimedia and digital art and design. It provides students with a comprehensive background in multimedia and multimedia theory. Students will explore the fundamental applications and concepts that are the basic building blocks of digital design: digital imaging, Internet and web design, and animation. Practical elements of creating digital presentations, digital portfolios, and the use of authoring software are studied through projects. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 1102 - Digital Art and Design
Prerequisite: DGAD 1101 This course builds upon ideas and technologies introduced in DGAD
1101 . It deals with digital media in relation to the fields of art and design. Hardware and software tools are described in detail. Students are introduced to the step-by-step creative and organizing process that results in a finished digital art and design project. The course emphasizes such topics as how to structure information, how to anticipate user experience, and how to generate visually compelling interfaces that successfully communicate the principles of good design and/or artistic expression. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 3301 - 3D Animation and Computer Modeling
Prerequisite: GRDE 2212 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: DGAD 3303 Introduction to 3D modeling and animation software. Students will explore concepts associated with three-dimensional space and use of the computer to render 3D forms, structures, and virtual environments. Critical issues associated with computer-generated imagery will also be addressed. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 3302 - Advanced Digital Art and Design Seminar
Prerequisite: DGAD 3301 . Corequisite: DGAD 3304 This course is the culminating offering of the digital art and design curriculum and minor. It deals with advanced topics in the field and focuses on professional-level development of digitally created communications ranging from 3D modeling to Internet-based design projects. The course revolves around the development and implementation of a semester-long project based on student interest and instructor input and approval. All projects will be published using appropriate medium (Internet, CD, DVD, et al.). 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 3303 - Lab DGAD 3301
Required laboratory to be taken concurrently with DGAD 3301 . 0 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 3304 - Lab DGAD 3302
Required laboratory to be taken concurrently with DGAD 3302 . 0 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4450 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4451 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4452 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4453 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4454 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4455 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4456 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4457 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4458 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4459 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest in digital art and design studies. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DGAD 4593 - Honors Thesis: Digital Art & Design
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
|
Dental Hygiene |
| |
-
DHYG 1002 - Continuing Registration
CONTINUING REGISTRATION 0 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 1105 - Introduction to Dental Hygiene I
This course provides entry-level students with an introduction to allied health education and the profession of dental hygiene. Topics include the role of the dental hygienist in the health care delivery system; the history of dental hygiene; the role of professional associations; basic scientific terminology of the head, neck, and oral cavity; introduction to the caries process and gingival disease process; and oral hygiene protocols. 1 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 1110 - Introduction to Dental Hygiene II
Prerequisite: DH 105 or permission of instructor. This course provides students with a survey of contemporary issues encountered by dental health care professionals. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive dental care and dental specialties; health promotion and disease prevention; infection control in dentistry; occupational health and safety in the dental office; ethics and laws that affect the dental hygienist; and appropriate communication in the dental office. 1 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 2214 - Oral Facial Structures
Prerequisites: sophomore standing in the dental hygiene clinical course sequence and BIOL 1121 . This course examines the head and neck region, emphasizing the anatomy of oral facial structures, including the teeth. This course also addresses oral histology and embryology. 4 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 2215 - Radiology with Lab
Prerequisites: sophomore status, DHYG 2214 , DHYG 2220 This course is an extension of the clinical course sequence and concentrates on the role of radiographs in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. Course content includes concepts of radiation history, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection, dental X-ray equipment, image characteristics, safety, and film processing. This course encompasses introductory and advanced dental radiographic procedures including exposure and technique errors, radiographic interpretration, occlusal and localization techniques, normal anatomy, panoramic imaging, extraoral radiography, and digital radiography. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 2216 - Lab DHYG 2215
LAB DHYG 2215 0 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 2220 - Dental Hygiene Concepts I with Lab
Prerequisites: sophomore standing in the dental hygiene clinical course sequence. DH 220 is the first in a series of clinical courses; it provides the foundations of clinical dental hygiene practice. The course focuses on professionalism, ethical decision-making principles, infection control, risk assessment, prevention of gingival and periodontal diseases, and development of the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills necessary for the delivery of comprehensive dental hygiene care. Clinical laboratory fee. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 2221 - Lab DHYG 2220
LAB DHYG 2220 0 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 2225 - Forensic Odontology & Crime Scene
Prerequisite: BIOL 1121 -BIOL 1122 or equivalent This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the role of dentistry in legal services. Classroom presentations/lectures concentrate on the history of forensics, identification of human remains, DNA and computer technologies, collection, examination, and reproduction of bitemarks, crime scene investigation, child abuse syndrome, serial killers, and case studies. Students will be required to participate in hands-on activities in the classroom. 1 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 2240 - Dental Hygiene Concepts II with Lab
Prerequisites: DHYG 2214 , DHYG 2220 This course is an extension of DHYG 2220 and focuses on the continuing development of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills necessary for comprehensive dental hygiene care including managing medical emergencies, head and neck examinations, caries risk assessment and management, fluoride therapy, oral physiotherapy and chemotherapeutics for the management of caries and periodontal disease, treatment planning, and documentation. Clinical laboratory fee. 4 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 2241 - Lab DHYG 2240
LAB DHYG 2240 0 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3320 - Pharmacology and Pain Management
Prerequisites: BIOL 2259 , BIOL 2260 , BIOL 2261 , DHYG 3330 , DHYG 3342 . This course provides an overview of medications encountered by health care workers. Particular attention is paid to the impact various medications have on dental and dental hygiene treatment. Medications, local anesthetics, and other chemotherapeutic agents utilized in the dental treatment setting will be emphasized.
3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3325 - General and Oral Pathology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2259 , BIOL 2260 , BIOL 3301 , DHYG 3330 , DHYG 3342 . This lecture course is a comprehensive study of the general concepts of pathophysiology as they relate to systemic and oral conditions. This course will provide students with an in-depth presentation of the various types of oral diseases/pathology of the head and neck hard and soft tissues. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical assessment, etiology and description, method of transmission, epidemiology, pathogenesis, microscopic features, dental implications, differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for oral pathology. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3327 - Periodontology
Prerequisites: sophomore status and DHYG 2214 , DHYG 2220 . This course provides an in-depth examination of periodontal diseases, the immune response, and both surgical and non-surgical interventions. The role of the dental hygienist as a periodontal co-therapist is emphasized. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3330 - DH Concepts III with Lab
Prerequisites:DHYG 2215 , DHYG 2240 , DHYG 3327 . This course is a continuation of the lecture and clinical course sequence. Clinically, students treat patients with a broader scope of oral and systemic disease, while incorporating patient radiographs into individualized dental hygiene treatment plans. Content emphasis is placed on power instrumentation; periodontal instrumentation and application; clinical introduction of adjunctive therapies; application of desensitizing agents, topical and subgingival anesthesia, and delivery of subgingival irrigation agents; in-depth application of medical history questionnaire; and nutrition and its impact on the oral cavity. Clinical laboratory fee. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3331 - Lab DHYG 3330
LAB DHYG
3330 0 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3342 - Dental Materials with Lab
Prerequisites: CHEM 1105 , DHYG 2215 , DHYG 2240 , DHYG 3327 . This lecture/laboratory course provides students with an understanding of the biomaterials and techniques utilized in preventive, restorative, and surgical dental procedures. Emphasis is placed on the role of the dental hygienist in maintaining and evaluating preventive and restorative materials. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3343 - Lab DHYG 3342
LAB DHYG 3342 0 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3350 - Dental Hygiene Concepts IV with Lab
Prerequisites: BIOL 2259 , BIOL 2260 , DHYG 3330 , DHYG 3342 . The focus for this course is on the process of care: assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and evaluation of patients presenting with special needs. Evidence-based decision-making and service learning are common themes throughout the course. The student will utilize clinical information and external research to implement and evaluate the dental hygiene treatment plan. Clinical laboratory fee.
5 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3351 - Lab DHYG 3350
LAB DHYG 3350 0 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3360 - Local Anesthesia with Lab
Prerequisite: BIOL 2259 , BIOL 2260 , BIOL 2261 , DHYG 3330 , DHYG 3342 . This course is designed to prepare student dental hygienists for the safe, effective administration of local anesthesia as current Connecticut legislation permits. The course will include the psychology of pain management, pharmacology of anesthetic agents, emergency precautions and management, and a review of anatomy and physiology as they relate to the administration of anesthetic agents. This course will include classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. Laboratory fee. 2 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 3361 - Lab DHYG 3360
NULL 0 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 4423 - Instructional Planning and Media
Prerequisites: senior standing, completion of the dental hygiene clinical course sequence, or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to provide dental hygiene students and practicing dental hygienists with an overview of the instructional process. Emphasis will be placed on the steps in the instructional planning process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation), learning styles, teaching strategies, the utilization of media for instruction, and developing outcome assessment tools. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 4438 - Dental Hygiene Research
Prerequisites: junior standing in the dental hygiene clinical course sequence. This course is designed to provide dental hygiene students with the skills necessary to understand, interpret, and critique professional literature. This course provides an intensive, comprehensive study of the scientific research process utilized in the health sciences. Students will be taught to be critical consumers of published research and will be expected to complete a literature review. Emphasis is placed on the design of sound research protocol. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 4455 - Dental Hygiene Public Health with Lab
Prerequisites: DHYG 3320 , DHYG 3325 , DHYG 3350 , DHYG 3360 . This course emphasizes the role of dental and dental hygiene public health programs in the health care delivery system. The role of the dental hygienist in community disease prevention and health promotion activities will be stressed. Students will have the opportunity to interact with a broad spectrum of community groups during the field experience aspect of the course. 4 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 4456 - Lab DHYG 4455
LAB DHYG 4455 0 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 4460 - Advanced Dental Hygiene Concepts with Lab
Prerequisites: DHYG 3320 , DHYG 3325 , DHYG 3350 , DHYG 3360 . The clinical course sequence culminates in DH 460; this course provides students the opportunity to integrate their clinical skills and didactic knowledge. Clinical sessions focus on increasing time efficiency while maintaining recognized standards of care. Didactic content focuses on professional credentials, state licensing agencies, continuing education, the role of professional organizations, employment goals, and resume preparation. Clinical laboratory fee.
5 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 4461 - Oral Medicine
Prerequisites: junior standing in the dental hygiene clinical course sequence. Oral Medicine utilizes the content from Anatomy and Physiology, Phamacology, Oral Pathology, Dental Hygiene Concepts, and other courses as the basis for discussing the impact of systemic conditions on the oral cavity. The medical history will be utilized in a case-study approach to address the role of the dental hygienist in medical risk assessment and management. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 4462 - Dental Hygiene Internship
Prerequisites: senior standing, completion of the dental hygiene clinical course sequence, or permission of the instructor. This course provides dental hygiene students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the dental hygiene curriculum in an internship experience compatible with future career goals. 3 credits
|
| |
-
DHYG 4463 - Lab DHYG 4460
LAB DHYG 4460 0 credits
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 11
... Forward 10 -> 21 |