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Abbreviations (C) (N) (S) F S
City Campus North Campus South Campus Fall Spring
F/S SS F+ S+ N
Fall and Spring Summer Session Offered every other Fall Offered every other Spring Non-Credit
Course Renumbering A significant number of courses have been renumbered as part of the State University of New York’s policies which promote student mobility, through transfer of academic credit, to other SUNY institutions. All courses should be numbered at the 100-200 levels. This listing references the course with its Old and New numbers which should aid students in their choice of courses to complete academic program requirements and faculty in their role as academic advisor. Course Renumbering Master List Music
MU 203 - Jazz Ensemble II
Credit Hours: 2 The study, rehearsal, and performance of standard jazz ensemble literature. Instruction in jazz improvisation is an integral part of rehearsals. Students must have previous experience playing a musical instrument. The ensemble performs at various college functions. The ensemble is open to all campuses, but rehearses in the G-Building auditorium at the North campus. Course numbers may be used consecutively (over a four-semester span). A limited number of college-owned musical instruments are available for student use. Cycles (N, S)
MU 204 - Jazz Ensemble III
Credit Hours: 2 The study, rehearsal, and performance of standard jazz ensemble literature. Instruction in jazz improvisation is an integral part of rehearsals. Students must have previous experience playing a musical instrument. The ensemble performs at various college functions. The ensemble is open to all campuses, but rehearses in the G-Building auditorium at the North campus. Course numbers may be used consecutively (over a four-semester span). A limited number of college-owned musical instruments are available for student use. Cycles (N, S)
MU 205 - Jazz Ensemble IV
Credit Hours: 2 The study, rehearsal, and performance of standard jazz ensemble literature. Instruction in jazz improvisation is an integral part of rehearsals. Students must have previous experience playing a musical instrument. The ensemble performs at various college functions. The ensemble is open to all campuses, but rehearses in the G-Building auditorium at the North campus. Course numbers may be used consecutively (over a four-semester span). A limited number of college-owned musical instruments are available for student use. Cycles (N, S)
MU 206 - Chorus I
Credit Hours: 2 A mixed chorus will study choral literature of various styles and periods and will schedule regular weekly rehearsals at any or all campuses of the college. An all-curriculum elective, acceptance into the class is based on the director’s permission. Cycles (C, N, S)
MU 207 - Chorus II
Credit Hours: 2 A mixed chorus will study choral literature of various styles and periods and will schedule regular weekly rehearsals at any or all campuses of the college. An all-curriculum elective, acceptance into the class is based on the director’s permission. Cycles (C, N, S)
MU 208 - Chorus III
Credit Hours: 2 A mixed chorus will study choral literature of various styles and periods and will schedule regular weekly rehearsals at any or all campuses of the college. An all-curriculum elective, acceptance into the class is based on the director’s permission. Cycles (C, N, S)
MU 209 - Chorus IV
Credit Hours: 2 A mixed chorus will study choral literature of various styles and periods and will schedule regular weekly rehearsals at any or all campuses of the college. An all-curriculum elective, acceptance into the class is based on the director’s permission. Cycles (C, N, S)
MU 210 - The Enjoyment of Music
Credit Hours: 3 An overview of the sources, media and functions of music during the historical periods traditionally associated with music history. The roles of the composer, arranger, conductor, artist performer, critic and listener are explored and defined. Emphasis is on the development of listening awareness within the broad outline of music history. Cycles (C, N, S)
MU 213 - Twentieth Century Music
Credit Hours: 3 Music from the impressionist movement through German expressionism and American eclecticism to electronic and aleatoric music. Prerequisites: MU 210 or permission of the instructor. Cycles (C, N, S)
MU 214 - Introduction to Folk Guitar
Credit Hours: 3 An introductory course for beginning guitarists. The emphasis will be on accompaniment patterns, strums and arpeggios in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures and the basic guitar keys in the open positions. Each student must provide his/her own guitar. Cycles (S)
MU 215 - Survey of Jazz
Credit Hours: 3 A survey of the development of jazz in America circa 1900 to the present. In addition to studying major jazz musicians, emphasis is placed on understanding the musical characteristics of various jazz styles through increased listening skills. Cycles (C, N, S)
MU 217 - Survey of Popular Music in America
Credit Hours: 3 A survey of popular music forms, styles and functions within the social and cultural patterns of the various eras in American history. Special emphasis is centered on theatrical and commercial music. Song collections, scores, films, filmstrips, critiques and other printed materials, disc and cassette recordings will be utilized to sample the 225 years of the popular music of Americans. Cycles (C, N, S)
MU 219 - Healing with Music
Credit Hours: 3 This course will examine music, its therapeutic uses and its transformational effect on the restoration of health and wellbeing. Emphasis will be on listening to different types of music which influence healing, learning and the practice of techniques which achieve a mind/body/spirit harmony. Students will study the evolution of music and humanity from ancient indigenous cultures to future worlds. There will be a concentration on music’s healing properties for personal use and in therapeutic environments. F/S (S)
MU 240 - Beginning Piano I
Credit Hours: 2 A beginning piano class with emphasis on sight reading (note recognition and rhythm), scales, and keyboard exercises. F/S (C)
Nursing
NU 102 - Overview of Nursing
Credit Hours: 2 This is an introductory course on the development, issues and perspectives of nursing. The course will examine and promote those qualities which help a person become successful in the profession of nursing. The course is designed to define culture and illness, identify healthcare systems in today’s society, and the function of the various healthcare providers as members of the healthcare team. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. F/S (C, N)
NU 106 - Complementary & Alternative Therapies
Credit Hours: 3 This elective course presents an overview of some complementary and alternative healing therapies that are available today. People are searching out different therapies because they are not satisfied with the usual treatments, are seeking more natural methods or are choosing to take responsibility for their own healing. Each therapy will be described as to its uses, its contraindications, training and education required. Further, implications for nurses, other health care professionals and consumers will be discussed. CAM therapy practitioners will be invited in as guest speakers. F/S (C, N, S)
NU 116 - Health Promotion
Credit Hours: 4 The course is designed to assist the beginning nursing student to understand the foundation of healthcare practices based on the wellness continuum. The concept of wellness will be explored through categories of human functioning and stages of maturity. Dimensions of health promotion will include physiological, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of human wellness, along with normal childbearing. Application of the nursing process will be presented. Corequisites: BI 150, BI 151, EN 110, MT 111, NU 117, NU 128 F/S (C, N)
NU 117 - Lab for NU 116
Credit Hours: 4 College and clinical laboratory experiences are designed to assist the student to use the nursing process to care for the well individual. Community and healthcare settings will be utilized to provide the students opportunities to practice health promotion with clients at various stages of maturity. Corequisites: BI 150, BI 151, EN 110, MT 111, NU 116, NU 128 F/S (C, N)
NU 120 - Health Promotion: RN Transition for LPN/Medical Military Personnel
Credit Hours: 2.5 This course is designated to assist the LPN/medical military personnel entering the first semester of the Associate's Degree RN Program (in lieu of NU 116/117), to understand the foundation of healthcare practices based on the wellness-illness continuum and use of the nursing process. Concepts of wellness, categories of human functioning, stages of maturity and dimensions of health promotion, along with childbearing, will be explored in a condensed presentation. College laboratory experiences will focus on the community as well as a skills assessment, and are designed to assist the LPN/medical military personnel entering the first semester of the Associate's Degree RN Program. Included will be an application of the nursing process with a childbearing family, in the community. The transcripts of the medical military personnel will be individually evaluated by the department and assessed for appropriate departmental transfer credit. Corequisites: BI 150, BI 151, EN 110, MT 111, NU 128 or waiver. F/S (C, N)
NU 125 - IV Insertion and Infusion Therapy
Credit Hours: 1 Increased high-technology skills are now required of nurses at most institutions. The purpose of this elective class is to provide nurses and nursing students an opportunity to improve their skills. This course is designed to provide information on insertion of peripheral IV’s, as well as their care and maintenance. It will also focus on the management of various central venous access devices. Students will have the opportunity to practice simulated IV insertions in a lab setting. A certificate of completion will be provided for all successful participants. Prerequisites: Completion of NU 116, NU 117, NU 128 or a nursing fundamentals course, RN’s, LPN’s. Permission of the instructor. F/S (C, N)
NU 126 - Health Maintenance
Credit Hours: 4 A study of the preservation of the optimal health status of the individual through health maintenance activities. Health maintenance will be examined through detection and assessment of early signs and symptoms of impending illness, including physiologic and psychosocial dimensions. Prerequisites: NU 116, NU 117 or NU 120, NU 128 Corequisites: BI 152, BI 153, NU 127, PS 100 F/S (C, N)
NU 127 - Lab for NU 126
Credit Hours: 4 College and clinical laboratory experience are designed to assist the student with the preservation of the health status of individuals at various stages of maturity as they adapt to continuous threats to optimum health. Application of these strategies will be performed in acute care, rehabilitative and community settings. Prerequisites: NU 116, NU 117 or NU 120, NU 128 Corequisites: NU 126, BI 152, BI 153, PS 100 F/S (C, N)
NU 128 - Physical Assessment for Nurses
Credit Hours: 3 This is a three-credit course designed to prepare the student with a beginning knowledge base to perform a physical assessment on an adult. A basic understanding of anatomy and physiology of the human organism is expected. The course content includes an introduction to basic physical assessment techniques, history taking, and assessment of the following body systems: skin, head, neck, eye, ear, thorax, lungs, heart, abdomen, reproductive including breast, neurological, musculoskeletal, and urinary. The course will relate differences in physical assessment techniques and findings in the pediatric and geriatric client as well. Laboratory time will provided for students to practice each skill as discussed, under faculty supervision. Corequisites: EN 110, MT 111, NU 116, NU 117 or NU 120 F/S (C, N)
NU 236 - Health Restoration -Acute/Simple
Credit Hours: 5 A study of the response of generally healthy individuals to acute illness which may involve generally one system. The focus will be on health restoration for clients at various stages of maturity, including clients with complications of pregnancy and/or childbirth. Concepts of management of care/leadership will also be introduced. Prerequisites: NU 116, NU 117 or NU 120, NU 128, NU 126, NU 127 Corequisites: BI 230, BI 231, NU 237, PS 201 F/S (C, N)
NU 237 - Lab for NU 236
Credit Hours: 5.5 College and clinical laboratory experiences are designed to assist the student in management of clients with acute/simple health problems generally involving one system. Emphasis will include pediatric and adult clients in the acute care setting. Prerequisites: NU 116, NU 117 or NU 120, NU 128, NU 126, NU 127 Corequisites: BI 230, BI 231, NU 236, PS 201 F/S (C, N)
NU 238 - Pharmacology for Nurses
Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to assist the student nurse in acquiring basic knowledge in the science of drugs. Basic pharmacologic principles are introduced, but the course focus is on application of the knowledge to the provision of client care and education. The course content includes an introduction to pharmacology, including terminology, legislation, and general principles of drug action. Within each drug classification, a drug prototype will be focused on, including action, use, safe dose, side and/or adverse effects, contraindications, drug and food interactions, nursing responsibilities, and patient education. Prerequisites: NU 116, NU 117 or NU 120, NU 128, NU 126, NU 127, NU 236, NU 237 Corequisites: NU 246, NU 247 F/S (C, N)
NU 246 - Health Restoration: Acute/Complex
Credit Hours: 5 A study of clients' responses to acute/chronic illness involving multiple systems. The focus will be on clients with complex acute/chronic disease state at various stages of maturity. Concepts of management of care/leadership will be synthesized into the professional role of the nurse. Prerequisites: NU 116, NU 117 or NU 120, NU 128, NU 126, NU 127, NU 236, NU 237 Corequisites: EN 111 or EN 121, NU 238, NU 247 F/S (C, N)
NU 247 - Lab for NU 246
Credit Hours: 5.5 College and clinical laboratory experiences are designed to assist the student in management of clients with acute/chronic health problems involving multiple systems. Care settings will include acute/chronic and rehabilitative facilities. Management/leadership skills will be incorporated into the clinical experiences. Prerequisites: NU 116, NU 117 or NU 120, NU 127, NU 128, NU 236, NU 237, with minimum grade of “C”. Corequisites: EN 111 or EN 121, NU 238, NU 246, with a minimum grade of “C”. F/S (C, N)
Occupational Technology
OT 101 - Introduction to OT
Credit Hours: 2 An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the field of occupational therapy. Major topics include professional roles/responsibilities, health care settings, ethics and standards of practice, fieldwork in education, service competency, clinical safety practices, introduction to documentation and terminology and role of research in occupational therapy. Practice will be discussed. Prerequisites: Matriculation into OTA program and completion of all developmental English and math. F (N)
OT 102 - Occupational Performance
Credit Hours: 3 Introduction to the practice framework, the utilization of occupation within the profession, task analysis, and grading and adapting of tasks will be the major focus. Study of how evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning utilizes the components of the practice framework within a variety of contexts will be incorporated as well. Prerequisites: Matriculation in OTA program and completion of developmental English and math. F (N)
OT 105 - Occupational Therapy Computer Applications
Credit Hours: 1 An applied applications course to familiarize the students with practice and use of e-mail, Internet capabilities, documentation and third party reimbursement relative to occupational therapy. Use of computer in remediation and purposeful activity and adaptations for a variety of disabilities will be stressed. Prerequisites: CS 101 F (N)
OT 120 - Human Occupation Across the Life Span
Credit Hours: 3 Study of normal human growth and development to include physical, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, psychological and social components, as well as aspects of multi-culturalism. The course will correlate occupational performance areas, components and context to occupational therapy treatment process and activity analysis. Life role acquisition and competency will be stressed. Play and principles of play theory will be introduced. Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102 S (N)
OT 130 - Occupational Therapy Interventions
Credit Hours: 4 Students will be introduced to a variety of OT interventions related to ADL and IADL performance including dysphagia, bathing and dressing, functional and community mobility, driving and adaptive equipment. Students will also become familiar with preparatory interventions to include PAMS, orthotics, and prosthetics. Students will explore the purpose and methods of data collection through a variety of assessments across the life span. The course will include the teaching/learning process. Prerequisites: BI 150, BI 151, OT 101, OT 102 S (N)
OT 141 - Research of Community Practice
Credit Hours: 1 The focus of this clinical area is to develop beginning observational skills of the student. Emphasis will be placed on exposure to patients/clients, the practice of occupational therapy, the role of various heath care professionals, and development of professional behaviors. Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102 W (N)
OT 150 - Therapeutic Use of Self
Credit Hours: 1 A practice skills course designed to teach students use of self within direct patient/client care settings. Interpersonal skills development, use of therapeutic groups; group protocols, role-play and cultural competence will be stressed. Corequisites: PS 202 S (N)
OT 160 - Level 1 Clinical Practice
Credit Hours: 1.5 Student will spend 60 hours of observation and participation in an OT clinic. Major focus will be in skill development, practice of OT interventions, development of professional maturity and verbal communication skills. Prerequisites: Completion of all first year didactic coursework and OT 141. S (N)
OT 200 - Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Credit Hours: 3 Study of psychosocial disabilities across the life-span including etiology, assessment, treatment/support/rehabilitation theories and modalities and prognoses. Historical perspectives of mental health treatment will be correlated with present day service-delivery models and philosophy. Psychiatric rehabilitation, the service delivery model utilized in New York State, will be introduced. Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102, OT 120, OT 150, PS 100 and PS 202 F (N)
OT 201 - Professional Issues and Documentation Lab
Credit Hours: 1 A laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with documentation utilized in OT. Developing and writing treatment plans, progress notes, D/C summaries, as well as ADL and home evaluations will be covered. The second half of the course will focus on ethical dilemmas in OT and the health care field, effective strategies for preparing and presenting an in-service, communication and effective problem solving strategies for supervisory relationships in OT. Small hands-on group strategies and oral presentations will be utilized. Prerequisites: EN 110, OT 101, OT 102 Corequisites: OT 219 F (N)
OT 209 - Physical Disabilities Practices
Credit Hours: 3 Application of treatment interventions for conditions described in OT 210. Emphasis will be placed on specific activity/modality selection, treatment and goal setting. Prerequisites: BI 150, BI 151, BI 152, BI 153, OT 101, OT 102, OT 120, OT 130, OT 150, OT 160 Corequisites: OT 210 F (N)
OT 210 - Physical Disabilities
Credit Hours: 2 Study of various conditions found in a physical disabilities setting to include neuromuscular, orthopedic, cardiac and neurological. Terminology relative to these areas will be covered. Prerequisites: BI 150, BI 151, BI 152, BI 153, OT 101, OT 102, OT 120, OT 130, OT 150, OT 160 Corequisites: OT 209 F (N)
OT 219 - Disabilities of Development & Aging
Credit Hours: 3 Study of disabilities associated with the development and aging processes including congenital and acquired conditions. Students will be exposed to etiology, assessment, OT treatment theories and modalities and prognoses. Service delivery environments will also be presented including personnel, documentation, roles and responsibilities and regulations. Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102, OT 120, OT 130, OT 150, OT 160, PS 100, PS 202 Corequisites: OT 201 F (N)
OT 222 - Technology on Documentation and Research
Credit Hours: 1 A laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with use of technology within professional research and electronic documentation systems. Distance communication, virtual environments and telehealth/telemed technology to support performance, participation, and well-being of recipients of OT services will be covered. In addition, students will construct the following: treatment plans; progress notes; D/C summaries; and ADL and home assessments to ensure accountability of service provision and reimbursement services. Prerequisites: CS 101, EN 110, OT 160 F (N)
OT 239 - Level II-A Clinical Practice
Credit Hours: 6 Eight weeks (320 hours) of intensive clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services. Supervised practice of treatment intervention, note writing and oral presentation will be emphasized. Clinical settings will include psychosocial, development disabilities and school-based settings. Prerequisites: All didactic coursework for the program and Level I clinical (OT 141, OT 160). Corequisites: OT 251 S (N)
OT 251 - Level II-B Clinical Practice
Credit Hours: 6 Eight weeks (320 hours) of intensive clinical practice in physical disabilities settings, i.e., acute care, long-term care rehab and sub-acute. Emphasis will be on the practice of treatment interventions, note writing and oral presentation in a supervised setting. Prerequisites: All didactic coursework for the program and Level I clinical (OT 141, OT 160). Corequisites: OT 239 S (N)
OT 256 - Biomechanics in OT
Credit Hours: 2 A study of the biomechanical relationship of human movement and activity. Concepts discussed in lab will include kinematics, dynamics, energy, simple machines and work will be applied to human movement, daily activities and OT treatment intervention. Prerequisites: BI 150, BI 151, BI 152, BI 153, OT 130 F (N)
Office Management
OF 101 - Basic Keyboarding
Credit Hours: 2 This course introduces keyboarding on the computer. Students learn the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys. The emphasis of the course is on practical usage of keyboarding skills in preparing college-style papers and job application letters. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 102 - College Keyboarding
Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces keyboarding on the computer and utilizes the basic functions of Microsoft Word. The emphasis of the course is on learning correct keyboarding techniques. Alphanumeric keypad operations and the correct formatting of correspondence such as letters and research papers will be covered. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 111 - Keyboarding I
Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed for those who plan to use computer keyboarding skills for personal and secondary vocational purposes or for entry into more advanced keyboarding courses. Students learn the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys. Basic document entry skills such as word division, horizontal and vertical centering, correct internal spacing after words, punctuation marks, and paragraphs are integrated throughout the course. The preparation of personal and business correspondence is introduced. A minimum speed of 30 nwpm on a three-minute timed writing is necessary for the successful completion of this course. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 112 - Keyboarding II
Credit Hours: 3 This course reinforces the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys. Students learn to format personal and business correspondence, business and academic reports, tables, forms, memorandums, and legal documents. Word processing features required to format documents are also taught. All copy is presented in various forms, such as straight, handwritten, draft, and edited draft. Emphasis is placed on the development of speed and accuracy through intensified drills and timed writings. A minimum speed of 40 nwpm on a three-minute timed writing is necessary for the successful completion of this course. Prerequisites: OF 111 F/S (C, N, S)
OF 121 - MS Windows
Credit Hours: 1 This course is an introduction to computer concepts and the Windows operating system. Topics will focus on components of the desktop, the six mouse operations, and the introduction of Microsoft Office applications. F/S (N)
OF 122 - MS Outlook
Credit Hours: 1 This course will include topics on the essential features of Microsoft Outlook. This course introduces students to planning and organizing information storage and retrieval functions within the office and on the computer. Systematic management of email, scheduling, electronic files, and other forms of information will be discussed. F/S (N)
OF 124 - MS PowerPoint
Credit Hours: 1 This course will include topics on the essential features of Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics will focus on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS PowerPoint program and features. F/S (N) Keyboarding skill highly recommended.
OF 125 - MS Word Level 1
Credit Hours: 1 This course will include topics on the essential features of Microsoft Word. Topics will focus on developing efficient utilization of the MS Word program and features. F/S (N) Keyboarding skill highly recommended.
OF 126 - MS Excel Level 1
Credit Hours: 1 This course will include topics on the essential features of Microsoft Excel. Topics will focus on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS Excel program and features. F/S (N)
OF 127 - MS Access Level 1
Credit Hours: 1 This course will include topics on the essential features of Microsoft Access. Focus will be placed on creating and maintaining databases, developing queries, and creating and using forms and reports. F/S (N) Keyboarding skill highly recommended.
OF 131 - General Accounting I
Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the fundamental principles covering the entire accounting cycle. The use of special journals, payroll, tax reports, petty cash and banking procedures for the small business will be emphasized. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 132 - General Accounting II
Credit Hours: 3 The study of accounting principles is completed in this course. Emphasis is given to the following areas: payroll, preparing and filing of tax reports, petty cash transactions and banking procedures. Students may apply accounting principles using computer software. Prerequisites: OF 131 F/S (C, N, S)
OF 135 - MS Word Level 2
Credit Hours: 1 This course will include topics such as merging files, using styles, using columns, customizing the Word environment, integrating Word with other programs, and automating tasks. Focus will be placed on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS Word program and features. Prerequisites: OF 125 or permission of the instructor. F/S (N)
OF 136 - MS Excel Level 2
Credit Hours: 1 This course will include topics on the advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Topics will focus on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS Excel program and features. Prerequisites: OF 126 or permission of the instructor. F/S (N)
OF 137 - MS Access Level 2
Credit Hours: 1 This course will cover advanced features of Microsoft Access including multiple queries, designing related tables, establishing table relationships, and creating special purpose forms and advanced reports. Topics will focus on developing efficient and effective utilization of the MS Access program and features. Prerequisites: OF 127 or permission of the instructor. F/S (N)
OF 139 - Integrated MS Office
Credit Hours: 2 This course provides students with an opportunity to integrate the Microsoft Office suite of products in a realistic and challenging office setting. Prerequisites: OF 124, OF 125, OF 126, OF 127, OF 135, OF 136, OF 137 F/S (N)
OF 140 - Business English
Credit Hours: 3 This course in basic business English is designed to improve one’s ability to communicate effectively. Topics will include the parts of speech, capitalization, plurals, connectives, vocabulary, sentence structure, spelling, number rules, and punctuation. These principles will be applied to business related correspondence. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 142 - Business Communication
Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on the improvement of oral, nonverbal, and written communication. Emphasis will be given to communicating effectively, presenting a professional image, developing strong verbal communication skills, and writing effective business documents (e-mail messages, letters, memos, and reports). This course also includes instruction on interviewing techniques, resumé preparation, and follow-up tasks. Keyboarding skill is recommended. Prerequisites: OF 140 or permission of the instructor. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 160 - Records Management
Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the basic principles, procedures and methods of records and information storage, control, retrieval, and management. Practical applications of manual and computerized filing are utilized to acquaint students with the current methods and systems used. Topics will include indexing and alphabetizing procedures, legal and ethical matters in records and information management, managing electronic files, utilizing electronic databases, and safety and security issues. Microsoft Access will be used in this course. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 161 - Information Processing I
Credit Hours: 3 This course offers a comprehensive introduction to word processing software applications. This course covers basic word processing features as well as more advanced features such as mail merge, desktop publishing, graphics, tables, outlines, styles, etc. Focus will be given to the development of efficient and effective use of program features. Prerequisites: OF 111 F/S (C, S)
OF 162 - Internet Access & Research
Credit Hours: 3 This course provides a comprehensive, non-technical, hands-on introduction to the Internet and associated technologies. Topics will focus on techniques of information retrieval, email and communication tools, downloading and transferring files, security and privacy issues, and basic Web page creation. Students will learn to critically evaluate the validity and reliability of information and will understand copyright responsibilities and rights. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 164 - Office Software Applications
Credit Hours: 3 This course will explore computer software programs currently utilized in offices. Topics may include operating systems, Internet, e-mail, spreadsheets, database management, word processing, and presentation software. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 165 - Desktop Publishing
Credit Hours: 3 This course will focus on the production, assembling and design of publications through the use of microcomputers and specialized software. Topics will include designing page layouts, creating graphics, using templates, manipulating text and graphics, using style sheets, scanning images and adding special effects. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 171 - Medical Business Communication
Credit Hours: 3 Medical terminology, abbreviations, acronyms and sound-alike words will be integrated with a review of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and proofreading. Students will apply these principles and use reference materials to compose effective correspondence. The impact of technologies on oral and written communication is addressed. F/S (N)
OF 172 - Medical Administrative Procedures
Credit Hours: 3 Specialized medical administrative procedures are emphasized in this course. Topics include receiving and scheduling patients, telephone procedures, patient charts, records management, office maintenance and management, office accounts, payroll, and employment objectives. F/S (N)
OF 191 - Selected Topics in Office Management & Administration
Credit Hours: 1 Topics will reflect current interest areas in office management. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 192 - Selected Topics in Office Management & Administration
Credit Hours: 2 Topics will reflect current interest areas in office management. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 193 - Selected Topics in Office Management & Administration
Credit Hours: 3 Topics will reflect current interest areas in office management. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 245 - Office Management Internship
Credit Hours: 3 The internship is designed to provide realistic, hands-on training in office management. This work experience, along with the academic program, will enable the students to prepare for entrance into a competitive work environment. Additionally, the internship experience will create potential employment opportunities and a bond between the student, the college, and the business community. Prerequisites: Minimum GPA of 2.0; 21 office management credit hours completed or 12 office assistant credit hours; faculty recommendation. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 260 - Office Information Management
Credit Hours: 3 This course will include topics on computers and their practical utilization, including hardware, application and system software capabilities, wireless communications, video technologies, and mobile computers and devices. This course will also focus on office information systems and e-business. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 261 - Office Systems Management
Credit Hours: 3 This course will examine the computerized office environment and its relation to office administration support personnel. Topics will include office supervision and productivity, hiring, evaluation, training personnel, salary and benefits administration, as well as team dynamics. Students will participate in practical team exercises. F/S (C, N, S)
OF 262 - Seminars in Office Management
Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to prepare students to deal effectively with coworkers, superiors, and clients/customers. Students will use critical thinking skills to creatively solve problems and develop appropriate policies and procedures for the business environment. Students will research topics and deliver professional presentations. Working in teams, students will produce an original employee policy manual. Prerequisites: OF 261 F/S (N, S)
OF 271 - Medical Billing
Credit Hours: 3 A Windows environment will be used to learn the capabilities of a medical practice management program. Databases of patients, procedures, diagnoses, referring physicians, claim centers and service facilities will be created and maintained. Superbills, claim forms, statements and aging of accounts will be generated. Electronic billing will be demonstrated. Final practice reports will be produced and printed. Prerequisites: OF 111 F/S (N)
OF 272 - Medical Transcription
Credit Hours: 3 This course prepares the student for entry-level employment as a medical transcriptionist. Computers are used to transcribe hospital, medical office documents, chart notes, and reports. Emphasis is placed on formatting, spelling, punctuation, and medical terminology and abbreviations. Use of appropriate reference books is integrated and emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisites: MA 115, OF 112 F/S (N)
Ophthalmic Dispensing
OD 100 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I
Credit Hours: 2 Introduction to history and development of opticianry, basic anatomy and physiology of the eye, eye planes and inter-ocular distances, and visual acuity. F (N)
OD 110 - Ophthalmic Lenses I
Credit Hours: 3 Covers ophthalmic lenses history, development and manufacture of quality ophthalmic lens materials. Areas of study include the visible spectrum and the effect of lenses on light rays. Single vision lens powers analysis including spherical, spherocylinder and prism lenses. Formulas based on lens construction and function are included. A study of basic multi-focal forms, the metric system, how lens power is formed. F (N)
OD 133 - Introduction to Contact Lens Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1 A course designed to assist the student in understanding the history, development and manufacturing of contact lenses. Anatomical data of the eye with emphasis on the tears, lids and cornea will be outlined. Indications, contraindications and patient selection will be identified. Description of lens parameters, rigid and flexible, will be outlined. Usage of instrumentation and development of psychomotor skills will be emphasized. F (N)
OD 140 - Ophthalmic Assisting
Credit Hours: 2 A course designed for ophthalmic assistants. Topics include ophthalmic medical history and guidelines, screening and emergency procedures, pre-testing and surgical procedures, and ophthalmic instrumentation. F (N)
OD 142 - Contact Lenses I
Credit Hours: 2 Introduction to the instruments used in contact lens fitting, with special emphasis given to the keratometer and biomicroscope. Use of the radiuscope, diameter gauge, thickness gauge and magnifier. Fitting of contact lenses with the emphasis on rigid lenses and soft lenses. Prerequisites: OD 133 Concurrent Registration: OD 143 S (N)
OD 143 - Lab for OD 142
Credit Hours: 2 Introduction to the instruments used in contact lens fitting, with special attention given to the keratometer and biomicroscope. Use of the radiuscope, diameter gauge, thickness gauge and magnifier. Fitting of contact lenses with the emphasis on rapid lenses and soft lenses. Prerequisites: OD 133 Concurrent Registration: OD 142 S (N)
OD 150 - Ophthalmic Dispensing II
Credit Hours: 3 Introduction to prism in the ophthalmic lens including decentration, deviation and vertical imbalance. Single vision and multifocal prescription analysis including the application of bifocals, trifocals, progressive lenses and vocational lenses. The availability and use of specialty ophthalmic frames. Prerequisites: OD 100 or permission of the instructor. S (N)
OD 155 - Ophthalmic Fabrication I
Credit Hours: 2 An orientation to laboratory facilities required to produce finished eyewear. Instruction will include, but not be limited to, laboratory safety, lensometer usage, hand beveling, boxing system, lens layout, diamond bevel edging, basic bench alignment and tool usage. S (N)
OD 160 - Ophthalmic Lenses II
Credit Hours: 3 A study of multi-focal lens design and construction. In-depth evaluation of all multi-focals, including bifocals, trifocals, double segment lenses, progressive and blended lenses. Discussion of lens tints, colors, coatings, filtering lenses, occupation and sports lenses. Formulas applicable to lens functions are included. Current lens catalogs are utilized for information and data. Prerequisites: OD 110 or permission of the instructor. S (N)
OD 232 - Contact Lenses II
Credit Hours: 1.5 Continuation of OD 142. Special emphasis will be given to special lens designs including bifocals, soft toric, keratoconus and therapeutic lenses. Continuation of the use of all instruments vital in the fitting of all contact lenses. Overrefraction procedures will be included. Prerequisites: OD 142 Concurrent Registration: OD 233 F (N)
OD 233 - Lab for OD 232
Credit Hours: 2 Practical applications of OD 232. Concurrent Registration: OD 232 F (N)
OD 240 - Ophthalmic Dispensing III
Credit Hours: 3 Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: review of OD 150; preparation for the A.B.O. examination; determining positional lens power; the preliminary eye examination including the correction of refractive errors and the use of ophthalmic equipment; accommodation and convergence ratios; segment and add power determination and Aniseikonia. Other topics include absorptive lenses and the use of specialty coatings and lenses. Prerequisites: OD 150, OD 160 F (N)
OD 243 - Contact Lens Clinic Practice
Credit Hours: 1 The actual fitting of contact lens patient including prefitting, evaluation, delivery and follow-up care. Prerequisites: OD 232, OD 233 S (N)
OD 245 - Ophthalmic Fabrication II
Credit Hours: 2 Review of OD 155 (boxing system, frame catalogs, lensometer usage, diamond bevel edging, lens standards). Fabrication of more complex prescriptions including prism and multifocals with varied frame materials and lens enhancements. Tool usage on zyl and metal frames. Prerequisites: OD 155 F (N)
OD 246 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab I
Credit Hours: 3 The student will use lensometers; use devices for measuring pupillary distances; record the spectacle order; and use ophthalmic tools in adjusting eyewear. Basic dispensing prescriptions include single vision, multifocal, prism, and anisometropic prescription analysis. Clinical practice adjusting and performing eyeglass repairs. Prerequisites: OD 240 Concurrent Registration: OD 240 F (N)
OD 247 - Ophthalmic Optics Elective
Credit Hours: 2 Advanced study of the theory and concepts of ophthalmic lenses, instruments and the human eye as an integral part of ophthalmic dispensing. Instruction shall include, but not be limited to, the human eye (ametropia, depth of focus), telescopes, loupes, magnifiers, color perception, visual spectrum, UV an IR absorption, thick and thin lenses, and review for licensing exam. Prerequisites: PH 170, PH 172 S (N)
OD 250 - Ophthalmic Dispensing IV
Credit Hours: 2 Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: continuation of general opticianry practice with special emphasis on aphakic vision problems; and analysis of complex and unusual vision prescriptions. Topics will also include common eye diseases and disorders, refractive surgical techniques, the use of lasers and the types and causes of visual field defects. Prerequisites: OD 240 S (N)
OD 255 - Ophthalmic Fabrication III
Credit Hours: 1 A review and continuation of OD 245. Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: minor frame repair projects, rimlon mountings and a variety of more complex projects to fabricate. Prerequisites: OD 245 S (N)
OD 256 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab II
Credit Hours: 3 The continuation of clinical practice in the dispensing of all types of spectacles. Analysis of complex and unusual prescriptions and the dispensing procedures in these cases. Instruction in fitting special types of spectacles, including cataract, bicentric, vocational, avocational, sports, safety and others. Frames analysis for the patient’s needs dependent upon intended use and present-day vogue. Vertex distance measurements and prescription compensation procedures will be discussed. Prerequisites: OD 246 Concurrent Registration: OD 261 S (N)
OD 261 - General Dispensing Practice
Credit Hours: 1 A course in agency observation, study, and participation, aimed at orienting the student optician to a specific field work assignment with emphasis on supervised participation in the work of the ophthalmic dispensing agency. In addition to observing, reporting and recording, there is a practical application of minor and major ophthalmic dispensing skills in an actual ophthalmic dispensing (out-clinic) setting. Prerequisites: OD 246 Concurrent Registration: OD 256 S (N)
OD 264 - Ophthalmic Practice Management
Credit Hours: 2 Presentation and discussion of basic procedures applied in present-day ophthalmic dispensing practices. Major emphasis is on communicating with patients, positioning in the profession and management techniques. S (N) Page: 1