Academic Calendar 2021-22 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MASS 105 - Professional Practice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Massage Therapy
Students will learn the functional areas of professional practice of a massage therapist, which include communication, ethics, and building a therapeutic relationship. Students will study verbal and non-verbal communications, conflict resolution strategies, ethical issues, and therapeutic boundaries in the therapist-patient relationship.
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MASS 112 - Therapeutic Exercise
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
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Students will learn foundational concepts and the applied science of exercise as a therapeutic intervention for commonly occurring clinical conditions relevant to massage therapy. Theoretical and practical knowledge of the effects of various exercise techniques on the patient will be explored, with an emphasis on safe and effective treatment.
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MASS 115 - General Pathology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study the pathological mechanisms of disorder of the circulation, skin, nervous system, muscle, cardiovascular system, blood vessels, respiratory tract, endocrine, reproductive system, alimentary tract, liver, pancreas, kidney, and urinary tract. Students will study infectious diseases and disorders of growth and neoplasia. Students will examine the body’s response to injury/disease and the relationship between the healing process and treatment in massage therapy.
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MASS 117 - Orthopedic Pathology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study the pathology of structural and degenerative musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and the spine. Students will explore the body’s response to wound healing and common clinical signs and symptoms with an emphasis on the causes of orthopedic conditions.
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MASS 121 - Anatomy and Physiology 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study cellular biology and histology and be introduced to the fundamental principles of systemic anatomy and physiology as they relate to homeostasis, with a focus on the integumentary system. Students will gain foundational knowledge of how structure and function relate to the pathology of commonly occurring conditions and impairments relevant to massage therapy.
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MASS 122 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study the organ level of human body organization, with a focus on the basics of human body anatomy and physiology. Students will apply theoretical knowledge in the areas of the cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, and respiratory system for their structure and function as it relates to the pathology of commonly occurring conditions and impairments relevant to massage therapy.
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MASS 123 - Anatomy and Physiology 3
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study the organ level of human body organization, with a focus on the basics of human body anatomy and physiology. The muscular, digestive, and urinary systems, metabolism, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base homeostasis will be explored through theoretical knowledge and applied application in a laboratory setting.
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MASS 131 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
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Students will study the structural components of the musculoskeletal system, including all of its bones, muscles and their attachments, functions, and innervations. Students will be introduced to the muscles of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and the spine, with an emphasis on palpation and anatomical vocabulary.
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MASS 132 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
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Students will study the detailed structure of the musculoskeletal system, including all of its bones, vascular supply, articular surfaces forming the joints, range of motion and muscles acting on the joints of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and the spine. Students will be introduced to muscle testing, posture, and gait biomechanics, with an emphasis on mastering palpation skills and applying knowledge of anatomy to clinical orthopedic assessments.
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MASS 141 - Manual Skills 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
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Students will be introduced to manual applications of massage therapy. Students will study the physiological effects, indications, and safety considerations to various Swedish massage techniques. Students will develop their palpation skills and learn about proper body mechanics, patient handling, hygiene standards, and draping techniques used in massage therapy.
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MASS 142 - Manual Skills 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
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Students will study advanced manual applications of massage therapy. Physiological effects, indications, and contraindications to advanced Swedish and myofascial techniques will be studied. Students will continue to develop their palpation skills and apply principles of proper body mechanics, patient/client handling, and hygiene standards used in massage therapy.
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MASS 151 - Neurology 1: Peripheral Nervous System
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students study the peripheral divisions of nervous tissue with a focus on the spinal and cranial nerves. Specific innervations which affect musculoskeletal health will be explored and assessed.
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MASS 152 - Neurology 2: Central Nervous System
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study the structure and function of the central nervous system, with a focus on the anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and autonomic nervous system. Students will study the anatomy and physiological mechanisms of the special senses, memory, emotion, and behavior.
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MASS 161 - Systemic Treatment 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
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Students will explore methods for the appropriate treatment of systemic conditions, including vascular headaches, peripheral vascular conditions, digestive system pathologies, and respiratory dysfunctions. Students will apply theoretical knowledge and practical application of various treatment techniques with an emphasis on safe and effective treatment. Students will utilize clinical reasoning skills and problem solving in adapting treatment techniques.
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MASS 180 - Principles of Assessment
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
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Students will study the assessment techniques of common clinical soft tissue conditions and impairments relevant to massage therapy. Students will learn the components of an assessment, with an emphasis on history taking and conducting a physical examination.
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MASS 182 - Self-Care for Therapists
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study about the physical, mental, and emotional requirements of a massage therapist. Self assessment, appropriate self-disclosure, and stress management techniques and strategies will be explored.
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MASS 191 - Clinical Placement 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 135
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Students will utilize the knowledge and skills acquired and integrate them into clinical practice through experiential learning opportunities at community placements. Swedish massage techniques will be employed with an emphasis on safe, effective, and ethical treatment. Students will present and discuss clinical cases in circle to foster an open and inclusive sharing environment.
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MASS 192 - Clinical Placement 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 135
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Students will utilize the knowledge and skills acquired and integrate them into clinical practice through experiential learning opportunities at community placements. Massage techniques and hydrotherapy modalities will be employed for the treatment of soft tissue pathologies, with an emphasis on safe, effective, and ethical treatment. Students will present and discuss clinical cases in circle to foster an open and inclusive sharing environment.
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MASS 198 - Clinical Integration
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will review and integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of assessment and manual skills. Students will learn to apply their knowledge and skills with patients while applying professional practice standards of massage therapy in mock clinical scenarios.
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MASS 224 - Anatomy and Physiology 4
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study the organ level of human body organization, with a focus on the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system, male and female reproductive systems, pregnancy, and development. The integration of these physiological processes with the whole body and its application to massage therapy will also be studied.
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MASS 262 - Systemic Treatment 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
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Students explore appropriate treatment methods for cancer, dermatological, connective tissue, endocrine, cardiovascular, and female reproduction disorders. Students will study pregnancy, labor and delivery, infant and breast massage treatments. Students will apply theoretical knowledge and various treatment techniques with an emphasis on safe and effective treatment. Students continue to develop clinical reasoning skills and problem solving in adapting treatment techniques.
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MASS 270 - Regional and Spinal Orthopedic Treatment
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
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Students study the theoretical and practical skills in the assessment and treatment of orthopedic conditions of the axial and peripheral skeleton. Treatment principles and techniques will be explored, with an emphasis on safe and effective patient centered treatment plans.
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MASS 272 - Joint Mobilizations
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
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Students will study joint mobilizations. Students will study the theoretical knowledge of arthrology and arthrokinematics of the peripheral skeleton with an emphasis on the safe and effective application of mobilization techniques for rehabilitation.
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MASS 274 - Neurological Assessment and Treatment
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
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Students will study the assessment and treatment of central and peripheral nervous system disorders, with a focus on treatment planning, treatment application, and rehabilitation of patients with these disorders.
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MASS 276 - Postsurgical Treatment Considerations
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study common surgical procedures and postsurgical complications within the context of massage therapy, with an emphasis on the identification of postsurgical contraindications to massage treatment.
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MASS 284 - Medication Awareness
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
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Students will study the basics of pharmacology. Students will study commonly prescribed drugs and their side effects with an emphasis on identifying contraindications and precautions of drug therapy relevant to the practice of massage therapy.
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MASS 286 - Pain and Stress
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
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Students will study the sensory, discriminative, motivational, affective, and cognitive dimensions of pain. Students will study pain measurement methods and the impact of stress on acute and chronic pain with an emphasis on differentiating between different types of pain and the clinical presentation of stress or pain related syndromes common to the practice of massage therapy.
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MASS 288 - Nutrition
Credits: 2 Total Hours: 30
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Students will study the basics of nutrition and how it relates to overall health and wellness. Students will study basic biochemistry of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals with a focus on the practical application of nutrition in massage therapy.
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MASS 293 - Clinical Placement 3
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 225
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Students will integrate knowledge and skills into clinical practice through experiential learning opportunities at community placements. Students will apply massage techniques, manual methods, and therapeutic exercise for the treatment of general and soft tissue pathologies, with an emphasis on safe, effective, and ethical treatment. Students will present and discuss clinical cases in circle to foster an open and inclusive sharing environment.
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MASS 294 - Clinical Placement 4
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 225
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Students will integrate the knowledge and skills acquired into clinical practice through experiential learning opportunities at community placements. Students will apply massage techniques, manual methods, and therapeutic exercise for the treatment of various systemic, orthopedic, and neurological conditions with an emphasis on safe, effective, and ethical treatment. Students will present and discuss clinical cases in circle to foster an open and inclusive sharing environment.
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MASS 298 - Integration Seminar
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
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Students will incorporate all of the knowledge and practical skills acquired in the entire program and prepare for the Registration Exam to become a Registered Massage Therapist. Students will review and integrate all material, techniques, and manual skills through practice exams and practical mock up scenarios.
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MATH 021 - Fundamental Mathematics 1
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will build a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will practice processes related to the following topics: place value, rounding, adding, and subtracting whole numbers to 100. Students will build an understanding of automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 022 - Fundamental Mathematics 2
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will grow a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will be able to perform simple tasks related to following topics: place value, rounding, adding, and subtracting whole numbers to 1,000,000; multiplication facts up to 12x12. Students will grow automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 023 - Fundamental Mathematics 3
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will advance a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will complete tasks related to the following topics: multiplying and dividing whole numbers, metric units, perimeter and area. Students will advance automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 024 - Fundamental Mathematics 4
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will extend a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will perform functions related to the following topics: place value, rounding, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals, metric measurement. Students will extend automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 025 - Fundamental Mathematics 5
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will further a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will complete operations on the following topics: simplifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. Students will further automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 026 - Fundamental Mathematics 6
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students will accomplish a foundation of basic mathematics skills, concepts, vocabulary, and problem-solving strategies to prepare them to meet personal, career, or academic goals. Students will execute operations on the following topics: ratio, rate, proportion, percent, decimal/fraction/percent equivalents, graphs and tables. Students will accomplish automaticity and estimation skills to increase their confidence and competence in mathematics.
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MATH 037 - Math for Professional Cook
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students in this course will complete a brief trades-oriented review of the basic computational and problem-solving skills required for further study in the Professional Cook Foundation Program. Topics: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percentage.
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MATH 038 - Math for General Trades
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
Students in this course will complete a brief trades-oriented review of the basic computational and problem-solving skills required for further study in various Trades Foundation programs. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percent, powers, roots, graphs, formulas, measurement, and geometry.
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MATH 039 - Basic Math for Healthcare
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
In this course, students learn topics in Adult Basic Education (ABE) Fundamental Mathematics such as whole numbers, decimals, fractions, proportions, percents, conversions and dosage calculations. These topics are needed for professional math competence in many health professions and for further study in Intermediate Mathematics. Students will focus on strengthening comprehension by solving real practice problems from occupational examples.
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MATH 052 - Intermediate Mathematics 1
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
In this course students will learn practical computational and problem-solving skills required for daily life and for further study in intermediate-level algebra and math for trades. Topics: proportion, percent, graphs, statistics, measurement, geometry, and trigonometry.
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MATH 053 - Intermediate Mathematics 2
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
This course covers the second part of ABE Intermediate Mathematics, and provides the introductory algebra and problem-solving skills required for further study in advanced-level algebra, math for technology, and any course or program that requires Math 10. Topics: real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, graphing, and polynomials.
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MATH 057 - Math for Electrical Trades
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 150
This course covers the algebra from MATH 053 plus modules on trigonometry and vectors, which provides the skills required for further study in Electical ELT, advanced-level mathematics, and any course or program that requires Math 10. Topics: real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, graphing, polynomials, trigonometry, and vectors.
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MATH 058 - Applied Math - Ship Stability
Credits: 0 Total Hours: 60
MATH 058 covers topics in mathematics needed to achieve competency in ship construction and stability calculations. Topics include a review of arithmetic, order of operations, exponents and roots, rational numbers, substituting data into formulae, manipulating algebraic equations and formulae, geometry, trigonometry, linear interpolation, graphing and change in cargo moments calculations.
Notes: MATH 058 is a fully on-line math course designed for students needing to refresh their mathematics skills prior to enrolling in Ship Construction and Stability (NAUT-SCS4).
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MATH 072 - Advanced Mathematics 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 120
This course provides the algebra skills required for statistics, criminal justice and some business programs. Topics include linear equations and inequalites, rearranging formulas, linear equations in two variables, systems of linear equations, integer and rational exponents, polynomials and factoring.
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MATH 073 - Advanced Mathematics 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 120
This refresher course provides a foundation for the further study of mathematics. Topics include rational and radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations and functions, right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions of any angle and the Sine and Cosine Laws.
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MATH 075 - College Preparatory - Applications of Mathematics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will obtain fundamental algebra and graphical skills necessary for entry into business programs, the criminal justice program, and elementary statistics courses. Topics include a brief review of fractions, decimals, percentages and signed numbers; solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable; graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables; function notation; systems of linear equations; integer and rational exponents; and fundamental statistical concepts.
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MATH 077 - College Preparatory - Mathematics 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 120
Students will develop the foundation in algebra and trigonometry that will enable further study of mathematics or satisfy program and entrance requirements for Precalculus 11. Topics include linear equations and inequalities; function notation; linear functions; systems of linear equations in two variables; polynomial, rational, and radical expressions and equations; quadratic functions and equations; and triangle trigonometry including the Sine and Cosine Laws.
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MATH 097 - College Preparatory - Mathematics 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Students will build the knowledge and skills in algebra and trigonometry necessary for entry into technical, vocational and career programs that require Math 12 equivalency as a prerequisite and for future study in higher-level math courses at college/university. Students will improve their knowledge of functions and graphs, expanding knowledge of exponential and trigonometric functions to enable analysis of applied problems.
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MATH 100 - Calculus 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
For mathematics and science students. Topics include: limits, derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, applications of differentiation and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students will complete some assignments using Maple.
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Notes: Only one of MATH 100 or MATH 108 may be used towards a Camosun College credential.
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MATH 101 - Calculus 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
A continuation of MATH 100 . Topics include: inverse and hyperbolic trigonometric functions, applications of integration, integration techniques, L’Hopitals Rule, improper integrals, infinite series, Taylor series, parametric equations and polar coordinates. Students will complete some assignments using Maple.
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MATH 108 - Applied Calculus
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
For students in biology, business, economics or the social sciences, who require only one semester of calculus. Topics: limits, derivatives of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions, the definite and indefinite integral and integration by parts.
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Notes: Only one of MATH 100 or MATH 108 may be used towards a Camosun College credential.
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MATH 109 - Finite Mathematics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course provides an introductory survey to material that is of particular interest to business, biology and social science students. Topics include a review of linear equations; sets and counting, including permutations and combinations; probability, including Bayes’ Theorem, random variables, expected value and the binomial distribution; matrix operations; solving systems of linear equations using a variety of methods, including Gauss-Jordan elimination and inverse matrices; linear programming using a geometric approach; Markov chains; annuities and amortization of loans; and basic logic, including implication and equivalence.
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MATH 115 - Precalculus
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
This course provides excellent preparation for MATH 100 - Calculus 1 . If your prerequisite is more than two years old, consider refreshing your skills with MATH 077 before taking 115. Topics: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; sequences and series; a brief introduction to calculus.
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Notes: Only one of MATH 107 or MATH 115 may be used towards a Camosun College credential.
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MATH 125 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
This course provides the fundamentals of linear algebra for mathematics, science and engineering students. Topics include: vectors, systems of linear equations, Gaussian reduction, matrices, vector spaces, change of basis, determinants, Cramer’s rule, eigenvectors, and complex numbers.
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MATH 126 - Basic Discrete Mathematics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
This course, which primarily targets mathematics and computer science students, provides an introduction to discrete mathemtatics. Topics include logic, proof techniques including mathemtatical induction, basic set theory, functions, cardinality of sets, asymptotic notation, properties of integers, permutations and combinations, pigeonhole principle, recursive definitions, divide and conquer recurrence relations and a brief introduction to graphs.
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MATH 139 - Algebra,Triangle Trigonometry, & Geometry
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 90
Restricted to students in Civil Engineering Technology Access, Computer & Engineering Technician Access, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access or Mechanical Engineering Technology Access
This course prepares students heading to a Technology program for further study in applied pre-calculus. Students will learn about real numbers; linear equations and inequalities; function notation; exponents; polynomials; rational expressions; rational exponents and radicals; quadratic functions and equations; systems of linear equations in two variables; triangle trigonometry including the sine and cosine laws; and plane geometry.
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MATH 142 - Reasoning About Numbers & Algebra for Education
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Designed for prospective elementary school teachers, this course provides students with a solid grounding in fundamental mathematical methods and concepts with which to teach math at an elementary school level. Topics include: reasoning about quantities, numeration systems and their properties, numerical operations with applications, mental computation and estimation, meaning for fractions and computing with fractions, multiplicative comparisons and reasoning, the set of real numbers and its subsets, elementary number theory, and basic algebra.
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MATH 143 - Geometry & Probability for Elementary Education
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Designed for prospective elementary school teachers, this course provides students with a solid grounding in fundamental mathematical methods and concepts with which to teach math at an elementary school level. Topics include: polygons; polyhedra; symmetry; tessellations; similarity; transformation geometry; measurement basics, area, surface area, and volume; Pythagorean Theorem; combinations and permutations; and introduction to probability. A selection of recreational mathematics activities is included.
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MATH 156 - Math and Stats for Computing
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Information and Computer Systems or Interactive Media Developer
Students will learn mathematical and statistical concepts relevant to introductory computer programming for development of programming and data interpretation skills. Students will study binary numbers, logic, Boolean algebra, sequences and series, and asymptotic (Big-O) notation, counting techniques, introductory probability, descriptive statistics, and confidence intervals.
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MATH 166 - Applied Math for Electronics 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
MATH 166 provides the first half of the applied mathematics necessary to achieve competency in electronics and computer engineering technology. Students will first review exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and then study complex numbers, an introduction to differential calculus of algebraic functions, applications of the derivative, differentiation of transcendental functions, and an introduction to matrix algebra. Applications to electronics are included throughout the course.
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MATH 168 - Applied Math for Electronics 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
MATH 168 provides the second half of the applied mathematics necessary to achieve competency in electronics and computer engineering technology. Students will study integration of algebraic functions, basic applications of integration, methods of integration, differential equations, and a brief introduction to statistics. Applications to electronics are included throughout the course.
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MATH 191 - Applied Math for Civil/Mech 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Students will be introduced to the topics in introductory calculus and matrix algebra necessary to achieve competency in civil and mechanical engineering technology. In calculus, students will study limits; differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions; applications of derivatives; indefinite and definite integrals; and applications of integrals. Students will also learn about matrix operations, matrix inverses, and solving 2x2 and 3x3 linear systems using a variety of methods. Applications to civil and mechanical engineering are included throughout the course.
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MATH 193 - Applied Math for Civil/Mech 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Students will continue to explore the integral calculus topics begun in MATH 191 and then be introduced to ordinary differential equations and to probability and statistics, with a focus on applications to civil and mechanical engineering technology. In calculus, students will study integration techniques, polar coordinates, and double integrals. Students then learn to solve introductory first and second order differential equations with applications. In probability and statistics, students will examine measures of centre and variability; discrete and continuous random variables; confidence intervals; and linear regression.
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MATH 220 - Multivariable Calculus
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
This course is an introduction to multivariable calculus. Topics include: vectors, solid analytic geometry, differentiation of vectors, differential calculus of several variables, multiple integrals, and the theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.
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MATH 226 - Elementary Differential Equations
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
This course is an introduction to differential equations for students in mathematics, financial mathematics and economics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Topics include: first order differential equations, applications of first order equations, second order differential equations, applications of second order equations, power series solutions, Laplace transforms, first order linear systems, the phase plane, and an introduction to Fourier series.
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MATH 250A - Intermediate Calculus 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Engineering Bridge
This course in single variable calculus includes integrating using various techniques, evaluating limits in indeterminate forms, testing convergence and approximating value of infinite series, integrating in polar coordinates, and calculus of vector-valued functions.
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MATH 250B - Intermediate Calculus 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Engineering Bridge
This course in multivariable calculus includes evaluating partial derivatives, computing directional derivative and gradient, solving optimization problems using Lagrange Multipliers, setting up and evaluating multiple integrals for various applications in engineering, vector calculus, evaluating line integral using Green’s Theorem, evaluating surface integral using divergence theorem, and evaluating line integral using Stokes’ Theorem.
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MATH 251 - Matrix Algebra for Engineers
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Engineering Bridge or Engineering Transfer
This course in matrix algebra includes solving linear systems, performing matrix operations, performing computations with complex numbers, finding determinants, performing vector operations in 2-space and 3-space, vector spaces, linear dependence and independence, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and linear transformations. Applications to engineering are provided throughout the course.
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MATH 252 - Applied Differential Equations
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Engineering Bridge
This first course in differential equations includes solving and modeling with first-order differential equations, solving and modeling with linear differential equations of higher order including applications such as spring-mass systems, finding series solutions of linear differential equations, using Laplace transforms to solve linear initial value problems, and solving systems of linear differential equations. Applications to engineering are provided throughout the course.
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MECH 210 - Statics and Dynamics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
After a quick review of vector algebra, students will study topics in statics including forces, moments, distributed loads, equilibrium, statically-determinate structures, dry-force problems, virtual work, and energy formulations. In dynamics, students will learn about the components of velocity and acceleration, motion analysis, force/acceleration,work/energy, and impulse/momentum principles.
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MENG 104 - Work Term 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 420
Restricted to students who have met the co-operative education participation requirements
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with qualified Co-op employers. This full-time paid work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Prerequisites
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- COM in CDEV WPS
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
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MENG 131 - Fluid Power
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology Access
Students will be introduced to hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems. Students will work with reservoirs, pumps, compressors, conductors, valves, linear and rotary actuators, motors and fluid conditioning components along with their symbolic representation. Circuit design, control and component selection, along with troubleshooting, maintenance and safety will be emphasized.
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MENG 132 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will explore fluid properties and fluid statics (forces on submerged planes, pressure vessels, buoyancy). Fluid dynamic theory will be examined including: laminar and turbulent flows, energy continuity and momentum equations, fluid flow measurement, friction losses, and the design of piping systems. Other topics such as forces on piping systems, aerodynamic lift and drag, and similitude will also be covered.
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MENG 141 - Manufacturing Processes 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology Access
Students will be introduced to manufacturing processes and basic measuring tools. The safe and effective use of common manufacturing tools (such as manual lathes, milling machines, mill drill, saws and hand tools) is emphasized. Students then work with machine and hand tools to manufacture a project set by the instructor.
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MENG 152 - Engineering Graphics and Modelling
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology Access, or Engineering Graphics Technician
This course introduces concepts of engineering drawing to students using 2D software and 3D parametric solid modeling software to create parts, assemblies, working drawings, and realistic renderings. Exercises include modeling power transmission components. An introduction to surface modeling is provided.
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MENG 162 - Building Systems
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology Access
Students will examine the mechanical aspects of commercial and industrial building HVAC system design. Ventilation requirements, outdoor air requirements, duct sizing and layout, thermal and air-quality requirements to maintain human health and comfort, psychrometrics, building construction and heat loss/gain analysis, selection of heating and cooling equipment, and building automation and control will be emphasized. Applicable federal, provincial and industrial standards will be discussed.
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MENG 171 - Engineering Materials
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will examine material properties for a wide variety of ferrous and nonferrous engineering materials along with property modification using alloying, surface treatment and heat treatment. Use of phase diagrams, time-temperature transformation (TTT) diagrams, and microstructure analysis will also be covered. Various polymeric materials, adhesives, ceramics, glasses, and corrosion protection using coatings and plating will be examined. Through a series of case studies, students will learn about the selection and application of appropriate engineering materials.
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MENG 172 - Statics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will study topics in statics including forces, moments, distributed loads, equilibrium, statically determinate structures (including trusses, frames, machines, beams, and circular shafts), friction, virtual work, and energy formulations. Students perform analyses of free body diagrams, and determine properties of sections and components of two- and three- dimensional vectors. Shear and bending moment diagrams of beams are drawn.
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MENG 181 - Mechanical Control Programming
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Using programming of microcontroller-based control systems, students will be introduced to the creation of automated control systems for electro-mechanical applications. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and stand-alone microcontrollers will be programmed and used. Program design and programming language syntax will be detailed. Devices such as switches, potentiometers, lights, a variety of sensors, and RC Servo motors will be used. Flow-charts and other programming related topics will be covered.
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MENG 204 - Work Term 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 420
Restricted to students who have met the co-operative education participation requirements
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with qualified Co-op employers. This full-time paid work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Prerequisites
All of:
- COM in MENG 104
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
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MENG 244 - Manufacturing Processes 2/CAM
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will be introduced to automated machine tools including CNC lathes and milling machines. Using software, students will specify tools, set speeds and feeds and generate toolpaths to create machined parts. Work holding methods and tool selection will be reviewed. Use of laser cutter and 3D printing will also be explored.
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MENG 245 - Manufacturing Processes 3 & Quality Control
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will be introduced to manufacturing processes including welding and composites. Corrosion protection methods will be discussed. Quality control methods will also be introduced.
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MENG 253 - Dynamics and Mechanics of Machines
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will learn about the components of velocity and acceleration, motion analysis, force/acceleration, work/energy, and impulse/momentum principles applied to particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Students will also study the kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms to determine the velocity, acceleration, and forces acting on each component. Analyzed mechanisms include four-bar-links, piston-sliders, cams and gear trains. Systems will be analysed using analytical, graphical and/or computer-aided methods, with an emphasis on practical applications and case studies.
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MENG 254 - Machine Design
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will apply failure theories for various types of materials exposed to static and repeated loading to determine component lifetime. Design of machines using fasteners, shafts, bearings, belt-drives, spur gears, clutches and brakes will be considered. Solving of applied design problems is assisted by computer methods. Specification and selection of standard components from appropriate industrial manufacturers is emphasized.
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MENG 263 - Fluids and Heat Transfer
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will be introduced to piping system design and layout along with pump selection and installation for a variety of series piping arrangements. Aspects of other types of turbo-machinery will be covered. Techniques of flow analysis within parallel flow networks and their applications will be highlighted. Modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection and radiation) will be explored along with applications such as finned heat transfer surfaces and heat exchangers.
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MENG 264 - Thermodynamics
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
With a focus on the first law of thermodynamics, various energy conversion technologies will be examined: Gas processes and cycles (Otto, Diesel, Brayton) and two-phase cycles (Rankine, Vapour-Compression Refrigeration). Students will explore the usefulness and implications of Entropy, Exergy, isentropic efficiency and the second law of thermodynamics. Sustainable and non-sustainable energy conversion applications will be studied in detail.
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MENG 273 - Strength of Materials
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Using the laws of statics as a foundation, students will study topics in basic strength of materials theory including axial, direct shear, torsion, bending, and transverse shear stresses. The Bernoulli-Euler beam theory will be used to predict the deflection of beams, and shear and bending moment diagrams will be constructed. Students will learn how to combine stresses using transformation equations and Mohr’s circle to determine maximum shear and principal stresses, in order to predict elastic failure. Types of failure and welded connections will also be considered. Case studies and practical design examples will be emphasized.
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MENG 274 - Advanced Strength of Materials
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will receive an introduction to plasticity, beam shape factors, and residual stresses. The design of columns and struts will be discussed. The student will also determine how to analyze systems experiencing asymmetric bending, as well as the deflection of curved beams. Energy methods applied to strength of materials will be developed, including concepts of strain energy, the principle of virtual work, the principle of stationary potential energy, and Castigliano’s theorems. As well, impact loading will be considered from an energy approach.
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MENG 275 - Computational Modelling and Vibrations
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will be introduced to computational modelling methods used to simulate and solve complex engineering problems. Simulations for parts and assemblies will include stress, vibration and thermal analysis using finite element analysis (FEA) methods, and fluid analysis using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods. The course will also introduce vibration analyses of linear systems and, free and forced excitation of single-degree-of-freedom systems. Practical applications and case studies will be emphasized using commercially available software.
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MENG 283 - Control Systems
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will be introduced to the terminology, concepts, principles, procedures and computations used by engineers and technologists to analyze, select, specify, design and maintain a variety of control systems. Laboratories and assignments will consider computer, electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical elements and be used to construct working microcontroller-based control systems. As well, students will gain experience using purchased industrial control modules. Computer software will be used to model and simulate the control systems. PID control modes will be detailed.
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MENG 284 - Robotics and Automation
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will be introduced to the concepts of automation as it applies to production plants and assembly processes. Support systems for automated systems will also be discussed. Sensors, controllers, actuators, power-transmission systems, computer hardware and software will be examined. Basic principles of robotics will be considered.
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MENG 293 - Project Management & Social Responsibility
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Through case studies and research assignments, this course will challenge the student with various ethical dilemmas they may encounter as an Engineering Licensee. With the aid of project management techniques and tools, students will plan a major project in preparation of their final capstone project. Emphasis will focus on such topics as: sustainable development, professional ethics, and the potential impact of technology on society, workplace safety and equality, professional responsibility and accountability.
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MENG 295 - Project Planning and Design
Credits: 6 Total Hours: 195
Restricted to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students will work in teams to create a client-sponsored mechanical project. Students will take their projects through the phases of concept, design, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and troubleshooting, at the end of which, teams will display their projects at a public showcase. This is a project-based course providing an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills acquired in previous program courses. Project management methods will be used to complete the project within a specific timeframe.
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MENG 304 - Work Term 3
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 420
Restricted to students who have met the co-operative education participation requirements
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with qualified Co-op employers. This full-time paid work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Prerequisites
All of:
- COM in MENG 204
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
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MHA 110 - Foundations for Practice
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Restricted to students in Mental Health and Addictions
This course introduces students to frameworks for practice in mental health and addictions, including values, philosophies, and multicultural and indigenous perspectives. The course examines current trends, issues, roles, and community resources that impact individuals, families, and communities.
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MHA 111 - Mental Illness and Interventions
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mental Health and Addictions
This course provides an introduction to theories and application of a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework related to mental health issues and illnesses. Emphasis will be on recognizing symptoms of mental illness and identifying intervention strategies for common conditions.
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MHA 115 - Therapeutic Relationships
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 75
Restricted to students in Mental Health and Addictions
This course assists students to develop knowledge and skills to engage in therapeutic relationships and promote facilitative communication. Students will develop self-awareness and communiation styles to enhance interpersonal relationships.
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MHA 120 - Support Strategies
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Mental Health and Addictions
This course introduces student to strategies to support individuals in home, school, work, and community settings. Students will design and implement practical plans to facilitate positive change.
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