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2012-2013 Catalog 113RESP—Respiratory Therapy (formerly OERC)NOTE: All RESP courses are restricted to Respiratory Therapy majors.RESP 110. Respiratory Therapy I3 cr.Introduction to basic respiratory care techniques. Includes history, professional organizations,medical gas administration, oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary AP, patientassessments, and medical terminology. Requires a C or better to remain in program.RESP 110L. Respiratory Therapy I Lab2 cr.Laboratory practice of basic respiratory care procedures. Requires a C or better toremain in program.RESP 111. Respiratory Therapy Cardio-Pulmonary Diseases3 cr.Introduction to basic respiratory care techniques and concepts of physics as they applyto the physiology of the lung.RESP 115. Respiratory Therapy Pharmacology3 cr.Concepts of physics as they apply to the physiology of the lungs. Requires a C or betterto remain in program.RESP 120. Respiratory Therapy II3 cr.Advanced respiratory care techniques. Emphasis on airway management, aerosoltreatment, chest physiotherapy, pharmacology, posture pressure breathing, and pulmonaryrehabilitation. Requires a C or better to remain in program. Prerequisites:Admission to program and OERC 110. Corequisite: OERC 120L.RESP 120L. Respiratory Therapy II Lab2 cr. (6P)Continuation of lab practices and procedures learned in OERC 120, RespiratoryCare II, using equipment and simulations. Requires a C or better to remain in program.Prerequisites: Admission to program, and OERC 110, 110L, 112. Corequisite:OERC 120.RESP 124. Respiratory Therapy II Clinical3 cr. (9P)Supervised practice and application in a hospital setting. Requires a C or better toremain in program. Prerequisites: Admission to program, and OERC 110, 110L, 112.Corequisites: OERC 120 and OERC 120L.RESP 125. Respiratory Therapy Physics3 cr.Concepts of physics as they apply to the physiology of the lungs. Emphasis on lawspertaining to gas, gas flow, humidity, and the mechanics of the breathing process.Requires a C or better to remain in program. Prerequisite: Admission to program.RESP 155. Respiratory Therapy Special Topics1–4 cr.Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximumof 10 credits. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite: Admission to program.RESP 210. Respiratory Therapy III2 cr.Introduction to adult, mechanical, neonatal ventilator theory and concepts of criticalcare medicine. Requires a C or better to remain in program. Prerequisites: Admissionto program, and OERC 115, 120, 120L, 124. Corequisite: OERC 210L.RESP 210L. Respiratory Therapy III Lab2 cr.Advanced practice procedures using mechanical ventilation devices. Requires a Cor better to remain in program. Prerequisites: Admission to program, and OERC 115,120, 120L, 124. Corequisite: OERC 210.RESP 224. Respiratory Therapy IV Clinical3 cr. (9P)Continuation of OERC 124. Emphasis on mechanical ventilators. Requires a C orbetter to remain in program. Prerequisites: Admission to program, and OERC 115,120, 120L, 124.RESP 230. Respiratory Therapy V3 cr.Continuation of RESP 215. Emphasis on special modalities. Requires a C or better toremain in program.RESP 230L. Respiratory Therapy V Lab2 cr.Advanced practice and procedures of respiratory care. Requires a C or better to remainin program.RESP 233. Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary2 cr.Concepts of physics as they apply to the physiology of the lung. Emphasis on lawspertaining to gas flow, humidity, and the mechanics of the breathing process. Requiresa C or better to remain in program.RESP 234. Respiratory Therapy V Clinical3 cr.Continuation of RESP 214. Emphasis on special modalities.RESP 240. Respiratory Therapy VI3 cr.Advanced theory of hemodynamics, neonate, pediatric, and new specialties that applyto respiratory care. Requires a C or better to remain in program. Prerequisites:Admission to program, and OERC 230, OERC 230L, OERC 233 and OERC 234.Corequisite: OERC 240L.RESP 240L. Respiratory Therapy VI Lab2 cr. (6P)Advanced laboratory practice and procedures. Requires a C or better to remain inprogram. Prerequisites: Admission to program, and OERC 230, 230L, 233, 234.Corequisite: OERC 240.RESP 242. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)1 cr.Etiology, diagnosis, clinical manifestations, and management of cardiopulmonarydisorders related to respiratory care. Corequisite: OERC 230. Restricted to majors.RESP 243. Respiratory Therapy Neonatal Resuscitation1 cr.Advanced practice of the neonatal resuscitation and certification. Prerequisites: Admissionto program, and OERC 230, 230L, 233, 234. Corequisites: OERC 240 and 244.RESP 244. Respiratory Therapy VI Clinical3 cr. (9P)Clinical experience on special modalities. Requires a C or better to remain in program.Prerequisites: Admission to program, and OERC 230, 230L, 233, 234. Corequisite:OERC 240.RESP 246. Respiratory Therapy Board Prep1 cr.Comprehensive review of respiratory therapy topics. Students will take practice examsthat cover the materials needed to be successful on the RRT, CRT and SAE examsas required by the National Board and Respiratory Care. Prerequisite: Admission toProgram. Graded S/U.RESP 255. Respiratory Therapy Special Topics1–4 cr.Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated fora maximum of 4 credits. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite: Admission toprogram.RESP 298. Respiratory Therapy Independent Study1–10 cr.Individual study for respiratory care majors. Chosen topics must have approval ofprogram coordinator. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Restricted tomajors. Prerequisite: OERC 110.SOC—SociologySOC 101G. Introductory Sociology3 cr.Introduction to social theory, research, methods of analysis, contemporary issues inhistorical and cross-cultural contexts. Covers groups, deviance, inequality, family,gender, social change, and collective behavior.SOC 201G. Contemporary Social Problems3 cr.Introduction to the fundamentals of social analysis through the analysis of contemporaryAmerican social problems. Emphasis on methods of analysis and cross-nationalcomparisons showing that the social problems studied are common to all societies.Covers racism, violence, poverty, crime, health care, and substance abuse.SOC 248. Special Topics1–3 cr.Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for amaximum of 12 credits.SOC 270. Sociology of the Chicano Community I3 cr.Introductory overview of the Chicano/Mexican-American experience in the U.S.,with an emphasis on the Southwest. Socioeconomic issues affecting Chicano cultureand behavior. Topics include family, la Chicana, mental health, education and languagepolicy, art and literature.SOC 273. Sex and Gender3 cr.Analysis of changes, behaviors, and stereotypes of women and men in contemporaryWestern societies. Same as W S 273.SPAN—SpanishSPAN 111. Elementary Spanish I4 cr.Spanish for beginners. Not open to Spanish-speaking students except by consent of instructor.Prerequisite: language placement and assessment by departmental examination.SPAN 112. Elementary Spanish II4 cr.Spanish for beginners. Not open to Spanish-speaking students except by consent ofinstructor. Prerequisite: language placement and assessment by departmental examinationor C or better in SPAN 111.SPAN 211. Intermediate Spanish I3 cr.Speaking, reading, and writing. Not open to Spanish-speaking students except byconsent of instructor. Prerequisite: language placement and assessment by departmentalexamination or C or better in SPAN 112.SPAN 212. Intermediate Spanish II3 cr.Speaking, reading, and writing. Not open to Spanish-speaking students except byconsent of instructor. Prerequisite: language placement and assessment by departmentalexamination or C or better in SPAN 211.