Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences – Imaging Specialist Major Online

This course provides foundational information on the physics, instrumentation and clinical procedures for digital imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic medical sonography equipment as well as an overview of quality management concepts.

Foundation information on the physics, instrumentation, and clinical procedures for digital imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic medical sonography equipment as well as an overview of quality management concepts.

This course provides foundational information on the physics, instrumentation and clinical procedures for cardiovascular interventional technology, mammography, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.

This course examines practice standards utilized in pediatric radiology including accepted methods of immobilization, patient care and techniques. Prerequisite: formal acceptance into the professional program.

This course is an introduction to the organization, operations and management of a radiology department. Includes an introduction to health care delivery systems, decision-making and the management functions. Prerequisite: formal acceptance into the professional program.

This course is a guided investigation of an advanced radiologic topic selected in consultation with a member of the radiologic sciences faculty. May be repeated with different topics for a total of six semester credits. Prerequisite: formal acceptance into the professional program.

This course examines the methods used for data collection and statistical analysis in medical imaging procedures and education with a focus on the applications of data and statistics in reporting of clinical efficiency, image repeat rates and educational outcomes.

This course focuses on psychosocial issues which impact the delivery of healthcare in a medical imaging environment. Prerequisite: formal acceptance into the professional program.

Supervised clinical experience in routine and trauma radiographic procedures. Prerequisite: admission to the Radiologic Science program. Prior work experience may be considered to satisfy this course.

Supervised clinical experience in routine and trauma radiographic procedures. Prerequisite: admission to the Radiologic Science program. Prior work experience may be considered to satisfy this course.

This course is an intensive study of the radiographic manifestations of diseases that affect the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems, excluding neoplasms. Emphasis is on physiologic changes evident in images and differentiating which imaging modalities are most sensitive in detecting these changes. Prerequisite: formal acceptance into the professional program.

This course is an intensive study of the radiographic manifestations of neoplasms and diseases that affect vascular systems. Emphasis is on physiologic effects of neoplasm and vascular system diseases and image manifestations of these effects. Prerequisite: formal acceptance into the professional program.

Self-assessment of awareness, knowledge, sensitivity and acceptance of the importance of cultural issues in a culturally diverse health care environment, definition and components of culture, cultural values, cultural competence, health and healing traditions, transcultural communication, fostering cultural competence in colleagues.

This course is an introduction to sectional images of human anatomy using CT and MRI. It provides the foundation knowledge required for successful practice by the radiologic professional.

This course is an introduction to the principles of 3D printing, applications across the healthcare industry, the components of a 3D printer and common materials used for different applications.

This course provides hands-on use of 3D design software to create a 3D design. Students will independently design and construct a 3D structure and fabricate a 3D printed object. Prerequisite, RS 3102.

This is experiential learning practicum with three radiologic facilities that allow students to participate with department management regarding the skills, concepts and theories studied in RS 4343.

This course examines the components, operation and purpose of specialized computed tomography equipment, including computer mechanisms, imaging theory and equipment operation. Prerequisite: admission to the Radiologic Science program.

This course examines anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration and contraindications for all CT procedures. Prerequisite: admission to the Radiologic Science program.

This course provides an emphasis on imaging with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Various X-ray production and detection techniques, fan beam geometry, data analysis and quality control processes are described.

This course examines patient care and preparation, patient safety and patient positioning for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning. Discussion of Z scores, T scores, fracture risk assessment (FRAX) and body composition is included.

Study and practice of fundamentals of written communication, including principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and careful analytical reading. Prerequisite, with grade of C or better, for ENG 1013.

Continues the practice of ENG 1003 to develop further the skills learned in that course. Based on reading and discussion of various types of writing, the students’ essays will provide practice in different kinds of rhetorical development, including research and documentation.

Equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and miscellaneous topics. No credit given if taken following MATH 1054.

Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper level philosophy. Fall, Spring.

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from early civilizations through the Renaissance.

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from the Renaissance to the present.

An introduction to music for the listener who has had no formal musical training or experience. A study of musical styles and composers and their cultural and historical contexts.

Introduction to aesthetic and critical appreciation of the art of theatre through lecture, live and video performance, and discussion.

Course Description: Introduction to major artists, media, styles and works of art within their cultural and historical contexts for the non-art major.

United States history. Social, economic, and political developments from Columbus to the end of Reconstruction.

Social, economic, and political developments from Reconstruction to the present. Fall, Spring, Summer.

The constitution, government, and politics of the United States.

Human society and social behavior.

A study of the interaction between society and mass communication through the lenses of history, theory, economics, culture, law, and technology.

The pre-modern world, with emphasis on the economic, political, and cultural processes that shaped societies before the rise of global interdependence.

The modern world, with emphasis on the economic, political, and cultural processes that have increased global interdependence.

This course examines national income accounting, inflation and unemployment, competing theories of national income, fiscal policy, the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy, and international trade.

Principles of resource allocation, supply and demand, consumer behavior, costs of production, the competitive model, oligopoly, and factor markets are examined.

Designed to give the student a basic understanding of our economic system. Basic economic concepts will be explored and contemporary economic problems and issues will be examined in light of the concepts learned.

An introduction to selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Fall, Summer.

Special course fees apply. Prerequisite or co-requisite of CHEM 1043. Fall, Summer.

This course focuses on the theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small groups and public speaking contexts, emphasizing proficiency in message organization, delivery, and critical thinking.