2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

HIS 222W Recent American History 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING or LEVEL 2 WRITING. Surveys
modern America from the Gilded Age to the present emphasizing
the formation of American character traits. Examines topics such as
the frontier, abundance, growth of government and regulation, the
Depressions, and the Cold War for their influence upon the development
of the American individual. (45-0)
HIS 225W History of Women and Gender in the
West
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 4 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Surveys
the role of gender in the west from the beginning of civilization to the
present. Explores theories of masculinity and femininity, the history
of gender roles and the relationship of these beliefs and practices to the
economy, politics, and cultural expressions of the west. (45-0)
HIS 236W History of Michigan 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING or LEVEL 2 WRITING. Explores
the history of Michigan from the time of the first known human
inhabitants, through the periods of French and British settlement and
U.S. acquisition. Emphasizes the study of Michigan history through the
periods of territorial status, statehood and industrial growth. Directs
attention toward the Saginaw Valley and its relationship to a developing
Michigan. Credit may be earned in one of the following HIS 113, HIS
114, HIS 236 , or HIS 237. (30-0)
HIS 237W History of Michigan/With Project 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING or LEVEL 2 WRITING. Explores
the history of Michigan from the time of the first known human
inhabitants, through the periods of French and British settlement and
U.S. acquisition. Emphasizes the study of Michigan history through the
periods of territorial status, statehood and industrial growth. Directs
attention toward the Saginaw Valley and its relationship to a developing
Michigan. Includes a major paper or project. Credit may be earned in
one of the following HIS 113, HIS 114, HIS 236 [or HIS 236W] or HIS
237 [or HIS 237W]. (45-0)
HIS 240HW Renaissances and Reformations in
Early Modern Europe - Honors 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 4 or WRITING LEVEL 2 and permission
of the Honors office. Explores the massive upheaval of western civilization
by the intellectual movements of the Renaissances and the religious
movements known as the Reformations. Studies the roots of these
movements and their impact on the culture and politics of Europe and
western civilization. Credit may be earned in HIS 240 or HIS 240H but
not both. (45-0)
HIS 240W Renaissances and Reformations in
Early Modern Europe
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 4 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Explores the
massive upheaval of western civilization by the intellectual movements
of the Renaissances and the religious movements known as the
Reformations, the roots of these movements and their impact on the
culture and politics of Europe and western civilization. Credit may be
earned in HIS 240 or HIS 240H, but not both. (45-0)
HIS 268W International Studies in History 1-4 Sem Hrs
The student will do an in-depth historical study in one or more aspects
of the history of the country other than the United States. Overseas study
is an integral part of the course. Expenses for travel and overseas study
must be borne by the student. (60-0)
HIS 290-299
Health Science
Special Projects in History
HSC 100 Introduction to Healthcare Careers 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2. Introduces aspects of healthcare
career. Examines study strategies for success, understanding the many
professional roles in healthcare. Examines concepts related to ethics,
legal considerations, patient care, confidentiality, communication,
safety standards and basic assessment findings promoting critical
thinking. (30-0)
HSC 105 Medical Terminology 2 Sem Hrs
Develops a basic understanding of the spelling and meaning of commonly
used prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, and their combining forms.
Comprehension of these word parts will allow proper use of words
for the development of professional language use in the allied health
professions. (30-0)
HSC 140 Basic Medical Emergencies 2 Sem Hrs
Provides the background necessary to respond to basic emergency
situations in the clinical setting. Includes respiratory, cardiac, neurological,
and diabetic emergencies. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
requirements must be met for successful completion of course. (30-0)
HSC 205W Legal Aspects of the Health Care
System
2 Sem Hrs
An overview of state legislation affecting various aspects of the health
care system, including study of common legal problems, etc., such as
dispensing of medication and privacy of medical records. Designed
primarily for health care professionals. (30-0)
HSC 210 Medical Office Pharmacology 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisites: HSC 105 and one of the following: BIO 101, BIO 131, BIO
132, BIO 140, BIO 152, BIO 153, BIO 160, or BIO 240, both with a minimum
grade of “C” (2.0). Presents the necessary information to comply with
the federal laws regarding accurate and secure drug records and the
interpretation of prescriptions and communication of medication orders
to other professionals. Credit may be earned in MA 205 or HSC 210 but
not in both. (15-0)
HSC 290-299 Special Projects in Health Science
Interdisciplinary Humanities
IHU 101 Humanities Through the Arts 3 Sem Hrs
A survey of the human condition as seen through film, dramas, music,
literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture with an emphasis on
the history, techniques, meaning, and evaluation of individual works
of western art. (45-0)
IHU 110W Introduction to Genealogy 1 Sem Hr
Introduces and broadly examines genealogy from an interdisciplinary
perspective. Examines family and ethnic history and pursues family
history for personal and professional growth. Covers research methods,
record keeping, and problem solving. Emphasizes the use of archival
and printed sources, and the Internet. Credit may earned in IHU 110 or
SSI 110 but not in both. (15-0)
IHU 120W Introduction to Global Peace
Studies
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Provides
an interdisciplinary foundation for global peace studies. Focuses on
identifying the various factors that interact to generate peace and/or
conflict at the personal, local, national, and international levels. Includes
analysis of how the interaction of economic and political influences, as
well as the availability of environmental resources and cultural norms
and values can result in peace or conflict. Explores and applies to
case studies the distinction between positive and negative peace and
methods of conflict analysis and resolution. Provides participation in
cross-cultural training and mediation, as well as practices designed
to enhance emotional self-regulation and perspective-taking, skills
necessary for effecting positive change in the world. (45-0)
IHU 161 Projects in Cross-Cultural Learning 1 Sem Hr
Assign student volunteers to either community agencies providing crosscultural
experiences or to an international work experience. Supportive
seminars will provide both structure and background knowledge of
the particular country involved. (A minimum of 30 hours volunteer
placement is required). Credit may be earned in IHU 161 or SOC 161,
but not both. (15-30)
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