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PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology PSY 241 3.00
Prerequisite: None
An overview of abnormal psychology with emphasis on symptom logy, etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Introduction to Social Psychology PSY 261 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Nature of the person and interpersonal relationships, their formation and maintenance and their institutional, ideological and societal
contexts; empirical examination of beliefs, attitudes, influence. Same as SOC 261.
Undergraduate Research PSY 275 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Undergraduate Research.
Aging in Modern American Society PSY 276 3.00
Prerequisite: None
The psychological and sociological development and the changes attendant to the process of aging in society; theory and research in the
field, implications for social policy, and perspectives on death and dying. Same as SOC 276. Satisfies TMCC and UNR Diversity core
curriculum.
Special Topics PSY 299 1.00
Prerequisite: None
Research from any field of psychology in which the student is adequately prepared. May be repeated with study of a new problem.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Exploration of Radiology RAD 101 0.50
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for those students who have an interest in becoming a radiological technologist. It is an introductory directed study
course designed to give the student a greater knowledge of what a radiological technologist does and what career opportunities are open in
this field. The goal of this course is to aid students in making a career choice that is right for them.
Medical Ethics RAD 103 1.00
Prerequisite: Selection to the Radiological Technology Program and concurrent enrollment in all semester I courses.
This course is an introduction to the medical profession, the patient and paramedical personnel, regarding professional ethics and
medical-legal responsibilities. This course will also provide the student with respect for interpersonal relationships, along with moral and
ethical responsibilities to increase effective communication and empathy for the patient. One (1) hour of class time per week required. This
course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Fundamentals of Clinical Radiography I RAD 110 1.00
Prerequisite: Selection to the Radiological Technology Program and concurrent enrollment in all semester I courses.
A planned clinical experience is provided which gives the student the opportunity to observe and apply theoretical principles while
performing radiographic procedures under supervision of the clinical staff. Progression in the program is dependent on the student
demonstrating clinical competence on a specified number of competency evaluations (the number to be identified in the syllabus). This
course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Patient Care and Medical Terminology RAD 112 2.00
Prerequisite: Selection to the Radiological Technology Program and concurrent enrollment in all semester I courses.
This course covers nursing procedures and practices relative to radiological technology with emphasis on patient handling, safety, comfort
and communications as employed by the radiological technologist. Aseptic techniques and procedures used to maintain a sterile field are
explained. Etymology of disease terms, nomenclature of surgical procedures and use of prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms and
plurals of medical terms are covered. Two (2) hours of class time per week are required. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate
degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Radiography I RAD 116 3.00
Prerequisite: Selection to the Radiological Technology Program and concurrent enrollment in all semester I courses.
Radiological positioning, related anatomy, considerations for the various problems encountered during positioning and pediatric
radiography are discussed. This course covers chest, abdomen, upper extremities to include shoulder girdle and lower extremities to
include hip; the study and identification of anatomical structures on X-ray film. Radiation safety measures concerning both patient and
technologist are covered. Five (5) hours of class time per week are required. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art
or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.