Athens Technical College
An Achieving The Dream College
800 U.S. Highway 29 North * Athens, GA 30601 * 706-355-5000 * www.athenstech.edu
Course Descriptions
DENA 1030
Preventive Dentistry (1-2-2)
Banner title: Preventive Dentistry
This course provides students with theory and clinical experience in the area of preventive and public health dentistry. Topics include etiology of dental disease, patient education techniques, plaque control techniques, types and use of fluoride, diet analysis for caries control, and dietary considerations for the dental patient.
Prerequisite: DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Preventive Dentistry (1-2-2)
Banner title: Preventive Dentistry
This course provides students with theory and clinical experience in the area of preventive and public health dentistry. Topics include etiology of dental disease, patient education techniques, plaque control techniques, types and use of fluoride, diet analysis for caries control, and dietary considerations for the dental patient.
Prerequisite: DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
DENA 1050
Microbiology and Infection Control (1-2-2)
Banner title: Microbiology/Infection Control
This course introduces fundamental microbiology and infection control techniques. Topics include classification, structure, and behavior of pathogenic microbes; mode of disease transmission; body's defense and immunity; infectious diseases; and infection control procedures in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
Microbiology and Infection Control (1-2-2)
Banner title: Microbiology/Infection Control
This course introduces fundamental microbiology and infection control techniques. Topics include classification, structure, and behavior of pathogenic microbes; mode of disease transmission; body's defense and immunity; infectious diseases; and infection control procedures in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
DENA 1070
Oral Pathology and Therapeutics (2-0-2)
Banner title: Oral Pathology/Therapeutics
This course focuses on the diseases affecting the oral cavity and pharmacology as it relates to dentistry. Topics include identification and disease process, signs and symptoms of oral diseases and systemic diseases with oral manifestations, developmental abnormalities of oral tissues, basic principles of pharmacology, drugs prescribed by the dental profession, drugs that may contraindicate treatment, and applied pharmacology (regulations, dosage, and applications).
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Oral Pathology and Therapeutics (2-0-2)
Banner title: Oral Pathology/Therapeutics
This course focuses on the diseases affecting the oral cavity and pharmacology as it relates to dentistry. Topics include identification and disease process, signs and symptoms of oral diseases and systemic diseases with oral manifestations, developmental abnormalities of oral tissues, basic principles of pharmacology, drugs prescribed by the dental profession, drugs that may contraindicate treatment, and applied pharmacology (regulations, dosage, and applications).
Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
DENA 1080
Dental Biology (5-0-5)
Banner title: Dental Biology
This course focuses on normal head and neck anatomy and the development and functions of oral anatomy. Topics include dental anatomy, oral histology, oral embryology, osteology of the skull, muscles of mastication and facial expression, temporal mandibular joint, blood lymphatic nerve supply of the head, and salivary glands and related structures.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
Dental Biology (5-0-5)
Banner title: Dental Biology
This course focuses on normal head and neck anatomy and the development and functions of oral anatomy. Topics include dental anatomy, oral histology, oral embryology, osteology of the skull, muscles of mastication and facial expression, temporal mandibular joint, blood lymphatic nerve supply of the head, and salivary glands and related structures.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
DENA 1090
Dental Assisting National Board Examination Preparation (2-0-2)
Banner title: National Board Exam Prep
This course reviews information concerning all didactic areas tested by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Topics include collecting and recording clinical data, dental radiography, chairside dental procedures, prevention of disease transmission, patient education and oral health management, office management procedures, and test-taking skills.
Prerequisite: Permission of department
Offered Spring
Dental Assisting National Board Examination Preparation (2-0-2)
Banner title: National Board Exam Prep
This course reviews information concerning all didactic areas tested by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Topics include collecting and recording clinical data, dental radiography, chairside dental procedures, prevention of disease transmission, patient education and oral health management, office management procedures, and test-taking skills.
Prerequisite: Permission of department
Offered Spring
DENA 1340
Dental Assisting I: General Chairside (3-6-6)
Banner title: DAI: General Chairside
This course introduces student to the ethics and jurisprudence for the dental assistant and to chairside assisting with diagnostic and operative procedures. Topics include ethics and jurisprudence in the dental office, four-handed dentistry techniques, clinical data collection techniques, introduction to operative dentistry, and dental material basics.
Prerequisite: DENA 1050 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DENA 1050 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Dental Assisting I: General Chairside (3-6-6)
Banner title: DAI: General Chairside
This course introduces student to the ethics and jurisprudence for the dental assistant and to chairside assisting with diagnostic and operative procedures. Topics include ethics and jurisprudence in the dental office, four-handed dentistry techniques, clinical data collection techniques, introduction to operative dentistry, and dental material basics.
Prerequisite: DENA 1050 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DENA 1050 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
DENA 1350
Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EFDA Skills (4-6-7)
Banner title: DAII: Dental Specialties/EFDA
This course focuses on chairside assisting with dental specialty procedures. Topics include prosthodontic procedures (fixed and removable); orthodontics; pediatric dentistry; periodontic procedures; oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures; endodontics procedures; management of dental office emergencies; medically compromised patients; and expanded functions approved by law for performance by dental assistants in the State of Georgia. Student will pass a comprehensive examination and successfully perform all required clinical skills to receive Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDA) certification.
Prerequisite: DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EFDA Skills (4-6-7)
Banner title: DAII: Dental Specialties/EFDA
This course focuses on chairside assisting with dental specialty procedures. Topics include prosthodontic procedures (fixed and removable); orthodontics; pediatric dentistry; periodontic procedures; oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures; endodontics procedures; management of dental office emergencies; medically compromised patients; and expanded functions approved by law for performance by dental assistants in the State of Georgia. Student will pass a comprehensive examination and successfully perform all required clinical skills to receive Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDA) certification.
Prerequisite: DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
DENA 1390
Dental Radiology (3-2-4)
Banner title: Dental Radiology
After completion of this course, students will be able to provide radiation safety for patient and self, expose and process radiographs, and prepare dental films for the dental office. Topics include fundamentals of radiology and radiation safety, radiographic anatomy and interpretation, intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques, and quality assurance techniques.
Prerequisite: DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Dental Radiology (3-2-4)
Banner title: Dental Radiology
After completion of this course, students will be able to provide radiation safety for patient and self, expose and process radiographs, and prepare dental films for the dental office. Topics include fundamentals of radiology and radiation safety, radiographic anatomy and interpretation, intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques, and quality assurance techniques.
Prerequisite: DENA 1080 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
DENA 1400
Dental Practice Management (2-2-3)
Banner title: Dental Practice Management
This course emphasizes procedures for office management in dental practices. Topics include oral and written communication, records management, appointment control, dental insurance form preparation, accounting procedures, supply and inventory control, employability skills, and basic computer skills. Students will obtain basic skills in computer use and the utilization of these skills to perform office procedures on a microcomputer.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Dental Practice Management (2-2-3)
Banner title: Dental Practice Management
This course emphasizes procedures for office management in dental practices. Topics include oral and written communication, records management, appointment control, dental insurance form preparation, accounting procedures, supply and inventory control, employability skills, and basic computer skills. Students will obtain basic skills in computer use and the utilization of these skills to perform office procedures on a microcomputer.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
DENA 1460
Dental Practicum I (0-3-1)
Banner title: Dental Practicum I
This practicum focuses on infection control in the dental office and assisting with diagnostic and simple operative procedures. Topics include infection control procedures, clinical diagnostic procedures, and general dentistry procedures.
Prerequisite: DENA 1050 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DENA 1350 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1390 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Dental Practicum I (0-3-1)
Banner title: Dental Practicum I
This practicum focuses on infection control in the dental office and assisting with diagnostic and simple operative procedures. Topics include infection control procedures, clinical diagnostic procedures, and general dentistry procedures.
Prerequisite: DENA 1050 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DENA 1350 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1390 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
DENA 1470
Dental Practicum II (0-3-1)
Banner title: Dental Practicum II
This practicum focuses on advanced general dentistry procedures and chairside in dental specialties with special emphasis on nonsurgical specialties. Topics include advanced general dentistry and specialties.
Prerequisite: DENA 1460 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DENA 1460 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Dental Practicum II (0-3-1)
Banner title: Dental Practicum II
This practicum focuses on advanced general dentistry procedures and chairside in dental specialties with special emphasis on nonsurgical specialties. Topics include advanced general dentistry and specialties.
Prerequisite: DENA 1460 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DENA 1460 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
DENA 1480
Dental Practicum III (0-15-5)
Banner title: Dental Practicum III
This practicum continues to focus on assisting chairside with advanced general dentistry procedures. It will emphasis dental office management, preventive dentistry, and expanded functions. Topics include advanced general dentistry procedures, preventive dentistry, dental office management, expanded functions, chairside in specialties, and management of dental office emergencies.
Prerequisite: DENA 1460 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1470 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DENA 1460 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1470 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Dental Practicum III (0-15-5)
Banner title: Dental Practicum III
This practicum continues to focus on assisting chairside with advanced general dentistry procedures. It will emphasis dental office management, preventive dentistry, and expanded functions. Topics include advanced general dentistry procedures, preventive dentistry, dental office management, expanded functions, chairside in specialties, and management of dental office emergencies.
Prerequisite: DENA 1460 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1470 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DENA 1460 with a grade of C or higher, DENA 1470 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
DFTG 1015
Practical Geometry and Trigonometry for Drafting Technology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Drafting Geometry/Trig
This course introduces and develops basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Course content will emphasize geometric concepts and trigonometric concepts as they pertain to drafting/CAD.
Prerequisite: MATH 1013
Offered Summer
Practical Geometry and Trigonometry for Drafting Technology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Drafting Geometry/Trig
This course introduces and develops basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Course content will emphasize geometric concepts and trigonometric concepts as they pertain to drafting/CAD.
Prerequisite: MATH 1013
Offered Summer
DFTG 1101
CAD Fundamentals (2-4-4)
Banner title: CAD Fundamentals
This course establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. It introduces basic CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000
Corequisite: COMP 1000
Offered Fall and Spring
CAD Fundamentals (2-4-4)
Banner title: CAD Fundamentals
This course establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. It introduces basic CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction.
Prerequisite: COMP 1000
Corequisite: COMP 1000
Offered Fall and Spring
DFTG 1103
Technical Drawing I (2-4-4)
Banner title: Technical Drawing I
This course provides multi-view and pictorial sketching, orthographic drawing, and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2-D and 3-D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using intermediate CAD software techniques.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1101
Offered Fall and Spring
Technical Drawing I (2-4-4)
Banner title: Technical Drawing I
This course provides multi-view and pictorial sketching, orthographic drawing, and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2-D and 3-D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using intermediate CAD software techniques.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1101
Offered Fall and Spring
DFTG 1105
3-D Mechanical Modeling (2-4-4)
Banner title: 3D Mechanical Modeling
In the 3-D Mechanical Modeling course, students become acquainted with concepts of the software related to parametric modeling for mechanical drafting. Students will develop the skills necessary to create 3-D models and presentation/working drawings. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Spring
3-D Mechanical Modeling (2-4-4)
Banner title: 3D Mechanical Modeling
In the 3-D Mechanical Modeling course, students become acquainted with concepts of the software related to parametric modeling for mechanical drafting. Students will develop the skills necessary to create 3-D models and presentation/working drawings. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Spring
DFTG 1107
Technical Drawing II (1-4-3)
Banner title: Technical Drawing II
Technical Drawing II continues dimensioning skill development and introduces tools for precision measurement and sectional views.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103, DFTG 1105
Corequisite: DFTG 1105
Offered Summer
Technical Drawing II (1-4-3)
Banner title: Technical Drawing II
Technical Drawing II continues dimensioning skill development and introduces tools for precision measurement and sectional views.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103, DFTG 1105
Corequisite: DFTG 1105
Offered Summer
DFTG 1109
Technical Drawing III (2-4-4)
Banner title: Technical Drawing III
This course introduces the techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts. Topics include primary auxiliary views, secondary auxiliary views, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Fall
Technical Drawing III (2-4-4)
Banner title: Technical Drawing III
This course introduces the techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts. Topics include primary auxiliary views, secondary auxiliary views, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Fall
DFTG 1111
Technical Drawing IV (2-4-4)
Banner title: Technical Drawing IV
This course covers the basics of identifying fastening techniques, interpreting technical data, and creating working drawings. Topics include utilization of technical data, identifying thread types, graphic representation of threaded fasteners, utilization of other fastening techniques, welding symbol identification, and welding symbol usage in working drawings.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Fall
Technical Drawing IV (2-4-4)
Banner title: Technical Drawing IV
This course covers the basics of identifying fastening techniques, interpreting technical data, and creating working drawings. Topics include utilization of technical data, identifying thread types, graphic representation of threaded fasteners, utilization of other fastening techniques, welding symbol identification, and welding symbol usage in working drawings.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Fall
DFTG 1113
Technical Drawing V (2-4-4)
Banner title: Technical Drawing V
Technical Drawing V provides the knowledge and skills necessary to create working drawings for the manufacturing of machine parts. Topics include detail drawings, orthographic assembly drawings, pictorial assembly drawings, and the utilization of technical reference sources.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1111
Offered Spring
Technical Drawing V (2-4-4)
Banner title: Technical Drawing V
Technical Drawing V provides the knowledge and skills necessary to create working drawings for the manufacturing of machine parts. Topics include detail drawings, orthographic assembly drawings, pictorial assembly drawings, and the utilization of technical reference sources.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1111
Offered Spring
DFTG 1125
Architectural Fundamentals (2-4-4)
Banner title: Architectural Fundamentals
This course introduces architectural the fundamental principles and practices associated with architectural styles and drawing. The course will cover fundamental residential and commercial practices. Topics include specifications and materials, architectural styles, construction drawing practices and procedures, dimensioning, and scales.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Summer
Architectural Fundamentals (2-4-4)
Banner title: Architectural Fundamentals
This course introduces architectural the fundamental principles and practices associated with architectural styles and drawing. The course will cover fundamental residential and commercial practices. Topics include specifications and materials, architectural styles, construction drawing practices and procedures, dimensioning, and scales.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Summer
DFTG 1127
Architectural 3-D Modeling (2-4-4)
Banner title: Architectural 3D Modeling
In the Architectural 3-D Modeling course, students become acquainted with concepts of the software related to parametric modeling for architectural drafting. Students will develop the skills necessary to create 3-D models and presentation/constructions drawings. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Spring
Architectural 3-D Modeling (2-4-4)
Banner title: Architectural 3D Modeling
In the Architectural 3-D Modeling course, students become acquainted with concepts of the software related to parametric modeling for architectural drafting. Students will develop the skills necessary to create 3-D models and presentation/constructions drawings. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Spring
DFTG 1129
Residential Drawing I (2-4-4)
Banner title: Residential Drawing I
This course introduces the essential skills necessary for assessing the expected materials, labor requirements, and costs for given structures or products. Students will be introduced to the architectural drawing skills necessary to produce a basic set of construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include material take-offs, footings and foundations, floor plans, exterior elevations, site plans, and construction drawing techniques and practices.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1125
Offered Fall
Residential Drawing I (2-4-4)
Banner title: Residential Drawing I
This course introduces the essential skills necessary for assessing the expected materials, labor requirements, and costs for given structures or products. Students will be introduced to the architectural drawing skills necessary to produce a basic set of construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include material take-offs, footings and foundations, floor plans, exterior elevations, site plans, and construction drawing techniques and practices.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1125
Offered Fall
DFTG 1131
Residential Drawing II (2-4-4)
Banner title: Residential Drawing II
This course continues in-depth architectural drawing practice and develops architectural design skills. Plans are designed to meet applicable codes. Topics include material take-offs, footings and foundations, floor plans, exterior elevations, site plans, and construction drawing techniques and practices.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1129
Offered Fall
Residential Drawing II (2-4-4)
Banner title: Residential Drawing II
This course continues in-depth architectural drawing practice and develops architectural design skills. Plans are designed to meet applicable codes. Topics include material take-offs, footings and foundations, floor plans, exterior elevations, site plans, and construction drawing techniques and practices.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1129
Offered Fall
DFTG 1133
Commercial Drawing I (2-4-4)
Banner title: Commercial Drawing I
This course introduces the commercial drawing skills necessary to produce construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include structural steel detailing, reflected ceiling plans, rebar detailing, and commercial construction drawings.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1125
Offered Spring
Commercial Drawing I (2-4-4)
Banner title: Commercial Drawing I
This course introduces the commercial drawing skills necessary to produce construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include structural steel detailing, reflected ceiling plans, rebar detailing, and commercial construction drawings.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1125
Offered Spring
DFTG 2010
Engineering Graphics (1-6-4)
Banner title: Engineering Graphics
This course covers the basics of computer terminology, input and output devices, file formatting, and file management for CAD software. It introduces students to the fundamentals of geometric construction, scale reading line relationships, and the basic history of drafting concepts. Students will also be introduced to basic and intermediate CAD commands and procedures and drafting concepts and principals.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall
Engineering Graphics (1-6-4)
Banner title: Engineering Graphics
This course covers the basics of computer terminology, input and output devices, file formatting, and file management for CAD software. It introduces students to the fundamentals of geometric construction, scale reading line relationships, and the basic history of drafting concepts. Students will also be introduced to basic and intermediate CAD commands and procedures and drafting concepts and principals.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall
DFTG 2020
Visualization and Graphics (1-6-3)
Banner title: Visualization and Graphics
This course is an introduction to engineering graphics and component visualization. Students will practice sketching, line drawing, computer-assisted drafting, solid modeling, and parametric modeling. Instructors emphasize the development of working drawings and the requirements for drawing in a manufacturing and rapid pro-type environment.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Spring
Visualization and Graphics (1-6-3)
Banner title: Visualization and Graphics
This course is an introduction to engineering graphics and component visualization. Students will practice sketching, line drawing, computer-assisted drafting, solid modeling, and parametric modeling. Instructors emphasize the development of working drawings and the requirements for drawing in a manufacturing and rapid pro-type environment.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Spring
DFTG 2030
Advanced 3-D Modeling Architectural (1-6-4)
Banner title: Adv 3D Modeling Architectural
In this course, students become acquainted with the concepts of the software related to presentations for architectural renderings and architectural animations. Students will demonstrate skills in texture applications, camera angles for presentations, lighting and shadow techniques for architectural renderings, and animation techniques for architectural presentations. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1127
Offered Summer
Advanced 3-D Modeling Architectural (1-6-4)
Banner title: Adv 3D Modeling Architectural
In this course, students become acquainted with the concepts of the software related to presentations for architectural renderings and architectural animations. Students will demonstrate skills in texture applications, camera angles for presentations, lighting and shadow techniques for architectural renderings, and animation techniques for architectural presentations. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1127
Offered Summer
DFTG 2040
Advanced 3-D Modeling (1-6-4)
Banner title: Adv 3D Modeling Mechanical
In this course, students become acquainted with the concepts of the software related to sheet metal modeling for mechanical drafting, multi-body parts assemblies, and basic animation techniques for mechanical assembly presentations. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1105
Offered Summer
Advanced 3-D Modeling (1-6-4)
Banner title: Adv 3D Modeling Mechanical
In this course, students become acquainted with the concepts of the software related to sheet metal modeling for mechanical drafting, multi-body parts assemblies, and basic animation techniques for mechanical assembly presentations. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1105
Offered Summer
DFTG 2110
Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I (1-2-2)
Banner title: Blueprint Reading for Tech I
This course introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with interpreting technical drawings. Topics include the interpretation of blueprints and sketching.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall
Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I (1-2-2)
Banner title: Blueprint Reading for Tech I
This course introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with interpreting technical drawings. Topics include the interpretation of blueprints and sketching.
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Offered Fall
DFTG 2120
Print Reading for Architecture (1-4-3)
Banner title: Print Reading for Architecture
This course emphasizes skills in reading, producing, and interpreting construction drawings. Topics include reading and measuring plans, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, dimensions, materials, schedules, and specifications.
Prerequisite: Provisional admissions
Offered Fall
Print Reading for Architecture (1-4-3)
Banner title: Print Reading for Architecture
This course emphasizes skills in reading, producing, and interpreting construction drawings. Topics include reading and measuring plans, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, dimensions, materials, schedules, and specifications.
Prerequisite: Provisional admissions
Offered Fall
DFTG 2210
Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing II (1-2-2)
Banner title: Blueprint Reading for Tech II
This course continues the development of blueprint reading as applied to technical drawing. Topics include threads (inch and metric), auxiliary views, geometric tolerancing, and weldments.
Prerequisite: DFTG 2110
Offered Spring
Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing II (1-2-2)
Banner title: Blueprint Reading for Tech II
This course continues the development of blueprint reading as applied to technical drawing. Topics include threads (inch and metric), auxiliary views, geometric tolerancing, and weldments.
Prerequisite: DFTG 2110
Offered Spring
DFTG 2250
Portfolio Development (0-4-2)
Banner title: Portfolio Development
This course provides opportunities to prepare their portfolio and resume by investigating graphic design principles, as well as the use of current computer applications for design communication projects and professional stationary as they apply to landscape architecture.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1101, EDSN 1600
Offered Summer
Portfolio Development (0-4-2)
Banner title: Portfolio Development
This course provides opportunities to prepare their portfolio and resume by investigating graphic design principles, as well as the use of current computer applications for design communication projects and professional stationary as they apply to landscape architecture.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1101, EDSN 1600
Offered Summer
DFTG 2300
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship III (0-9-3)
Banner title: Drafting Practicum III
This practicum course provides an approved industry-like setting where students develop and sharpen their skills. Instructors place emphasis on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Summer
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship III (0-9-3)
Banner title: Drafting Practicum III
This practicum course provides an approved industry-like setting where students develop and sharpen their skills. Instructors place emphasis on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103
Offered Summer
DFTG 2400
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship IV (0-12-4)
Banner title: Drafting Practicum IV
This practicum course provides an approved industry-like setting where students develop and sharpen their skills. Instructors place emphasis on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prerequisite: DFTG 2300
Corequisite: DFTG 2300
Offered Summer
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship IV (0-12-4)
Banner title: Drafting Practicum IV
This practicum course provides an approved industry-like setting where students develop and sharpen their skills. Instructors place emphasis on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prerequisite: DFTG 2300
Corequisite: DFTG 2300
Offered Summer
DFTG 2500
Drafting Technology Exit Review (0-9-3)
Banner title: Drafting Exist Review
Instructors place emphasis on students' production of portfolio-quality pieces. This course focuses on the preparation for entry into the job market.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1113 or DFTG 1133
Offered Fall
Drafting Technology Exit Review (0-9-3)
Banner title: Drafting Exist Review
Instructors place emphasis on students' production of portfolio-quality pieces. This course focuses on the preparation for entry into the job market.
Prerequisite: DFTG 1113 or DFTG 1133
Offered Fall
DFTG 2600
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship VI (0-18-6)
Banner title: Drafting Practicum VI
This practicum course provides an approved industry-like setting where students develop and sharpen their skills. Instructors place emphasis on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prerequisite: DFTG 2400
Offered Fall
Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship VI (0-18-6)
Banner title: Drafting Practicum VI
This practicum course provides an approved industry-like setting where students develop and sharpen their skills. Instructors place emphasis on production standards achievement and quality control.
Prerequisite: DFTG 2400
Offered Fall
DHYG 1000
Tooth Anatomy and Root Morphology (1-2-2)
Banner title: Tooth Anatomy/Root Morph
This course provides students with a thorough knowledge of the external and internal morphological characteristics of human primary and secondary dentition. It also introduces students to various tooth identification systems, classifications of occlusion, and dental anomalies. Topics include oral cavity anatomy, dental terminology, external and internal tooth anatomy, tooth nomenclature and numbering systems, individual tooth and root morphology, occlusion, and dental anomalies.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Tooth Anatomy and Root Morphology (1-2-2)
Banner title: Tooth Anatomy/Root Morph
This course provides students with a thorough knowledge of the external and internal morphological characteristics of human primary and secondary dentition. It also introduces students to various tooth identification systems, classifications of occlusion, and dental anomalies. Topics include oral cavity anatomy, dental terminology, external and internal tooth anatomy, tooth nomenclature and numbering systems, individual tooth and root morphology, occlusion, and dental anomalies.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
DHYG 1010
Oral Embryology and Histology (1-0-1)
Banner title: Oral Embryology and Histology
This course focuses on the study of cells and tissues of the human body with emphasis on those tissues that compose the head, neck, and oral cavity. Topics include cellular structure and organelles, histology of epithelium, histology of connective tissue, histology of muscle tissue, histology of nerve tissue, histology of oral mucosa and orofacial structures, embryological development of the head and neck, tooth development, and the development of tooth supporting structures.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Oral Embryology and Histology (1-0-1)
Banner title: Oral Embryology and Histology
This course focuses on the study of cells and tissues of the human body with emphasis on those tissues that compose the head, neck, and oral cavity. Topics include cellular structure and organelles, histology of epithelium, histology of connective tissue, histology of muscle tissue, histology of nerve tissue, histology of oral mucosa and orofacial structures, embryological development of the head and neck, tooth development, and the development of tooth supporting structures.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
DHYG 1020
Head and Neck Anatomy (2-0-2)
Banner title: Head and Neck Anatomy
This course focuses on the anatomy of the head and neck. Instructors place emphasis on those structures directly affected by the practice of dentistry. Topics include terminology, anatomic landmarks, osteology of the skull; temporomandibular joint, muscles of mastication, muscles of facial expression, nervous system, blood supply of the head and neck, lymphatic system and immunology, endocrine and exocrine glands of the head and neck, nasal and paranasal sinuses, fascial spaces and the spread of dental infections, and anatomy concerning local anesthesia.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Head and Neck Anatomy (2-0-2)
Banner title: Head and Neck Anatomy
This course focuses on the anatomy of the head and neck. Instructors place emphasis on those structures directly affected by the practice of dentistry. Topics include terminology, anatomic landmarks, osteology of the skull; temporomandibular joint, muscles of mastication, muscles of facial expression, nervous system, blood supply of the head and neck, lymphatic system and immunology, endocrine and exocrine glands of the head and neck, nasal and paranasal sinuses, fascial spaces and the spread of dental infections, and anatomy concerning local anesthesia.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
DHYG 1030
Dental Materials (1-2-2)
Banner title: Dental Materials
This course focuses on the nature, qualities, composition, and manipulation of materials used in dentistry. The primary goal of this course is to enhance the ability of students to make clinical judgments regarding the use and care of dental materials based on how these materials react in the oral environment. Topics include dental materials standards, dental materials properties, impression materials, gypsum products, mouthguards and whitening systems, dental bases, liners and cements, temporary restorations, classifications for restorative dentistry, direct restorative materials, indirect restorative materials, polishing procedures for dental restorations, removable dental prostheses, sealants, and implants.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
Dental Materials (1-2-2)
Banner title: Dental Materials
This course focuses on the nature, qualities, composition, and manipulation of materials used in dentistry. The primary goal of this course is to enhance the ability of students to make clinical judgments regarding the use and care of dental materials based on how these materials react in the oral environment. Topics include dental materials standards, dental materials properties, impression materials, gypsum products, mouthguards and whitening systems, dental bases, liners and cements, temporary restorations, classifications for restorative dentistry, direct restorative materials, indirect restorative materials, polishing procedures for dental restorations, removable dental prostheses, sealants, and implants.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
DHYG 1040
Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lecture (2-0-2)
Banner title: Preclinical Dental Hygiene
This course provides the fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include patient assessment, instrumentation, charting, occlusion, caries, emergencies, ethics and professionalism, asepsis, and patient and clinician positioning.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: DHYG 1050
Offered Fall
Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lecture (2-0-2)
Banner title: Preclinical Dental Hygiene
This course provides the fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include patient assessment, instrumentation, charting, occlusion, caries, emergencies, ethics and professionalism, asepsis, and patient and clinician positioning.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: DHYG 1050
Offered Fall
DHYG 1050
Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab (0-9-3)
Banner title: Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab
This course provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include asepsis, ethics and professionalism, emergencies, patient assessment, patient and clinician positioning, instrumentation, charting, occlusion, and caries.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: DHYG 1040
Offered Fall
Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab (0-9-3)
Banner title: Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab
This course provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include asepsis, ethics and professionalism, emergencies, patient assessment, patient and clinician positioning, instrumentation, charting, occlusion, and caries.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: DHYG 1040
Offered Fall
DHYG 1070
Radiology Lecture (2-0-2)
Banner title: Radiology Lecture
This course emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include radiation physics principles, radiation biology, radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, legal issues of dental radiography, and digital radiography techniques and principles.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1090
Offered Spring
Radiology Lecture (2-0-2)
Banner title: Radiology Lecture
This course emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include radiation physics principles, radiation biology, radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, legal issues of dental radiography, and digital radiography techniques and principles.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1090
Offered Spring
DHYG 1090
Radiology Lab (0-3-1)
Banner title: Radiology Lab
This course emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, and digital radiography principles and techniques.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1070
Offered Spring
Radiology Lab (0-3-1)
Banner title: Radiology Lab
This course emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, and digital radiography principles and techniques.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1070
Offered Spring
DHYG 1110
Clinical Dental Hygiene I (2-0-2)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene I
This course continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics include prevention, instrumentation, patient management, dental appliances, and treatment planning.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1040 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1050 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 1111
Offered Spring
Clinical Dental Hygiene I (2-0-2)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene I
This course continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics include prevention, instrumentation, patient management, dental appliances, and treatment planning.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1040 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1050 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 1111
Offered Spring
DHYG 1111
Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab (0-9-3)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab
This course continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics include prevention, instrumentation, patient management, dental appliances, treatment planning, and applied techniques.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1040 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1050 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 1110
Offered Spring
Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab (0-9-3)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab
This course continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics include prevention, instrumentation, patient management, dental appliances, treatment planning, and applied techniques.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1040 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1050 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 1110
Offered Spring
DHYG 1206
Pharmacology and Pain Control (3-0-3)
Banner title: Pharmacology and Pain Control
This course introduces the principles of basic pharmacology as they pertain to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. It emphasizes actions and reactions of medications commonly used in the dental office or taken by dental patients. Topics include pharmaceutical referencing, legal and ethical considerations, drug effects, contraindications, drug-related emergencies, dental-related anesthesia, and pain control.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
Pharmacology and Pain Control (3-0-3)
Banner title: Pharmacology and Pain Control
This course introduces the principles of basic pharmacology as they pertain to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. It emphasizes actions and reactions of medications commonly used in the dental office or taken by dental patients. Topics include pharmaceutical referencing, legal and ethical considerations, drug effects, contraindications, drug-related emergencies, dental-related anesthesia, and pain control.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Spring
DHYG 2010
Clinical Dental Hygiene II (2-0-2)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene II
The course continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include instrument sharpening; patient assessment; antimicrobial use; pulp vitality testing; treatment of hypersensitivity; whitening; implant care; tobacco cessation; pit and fissure sealants; scaling, debridement, and root planning; ultrasonics and air polishing; and dietary analysis.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1070 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2020
Offered Summer
Clinical Dental Hygiene II (2-0-2)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene II
The course continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include instrument sharpening; patient assessment; antimicrobial use; pulp vitality testing; treatment of hypersensitivity; whitening; implant care; tobacco cessation; pit and fissure sealants; scaling, debridement, and root planning; ultrasonics and air polishing; and dietary analysis.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1070 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2020
Offered Summer
DHYG 2020
Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab (0-9-3)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene II
This course continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include instrument sharpening; patient assessment; antimicrobial use; pulp vitality testing; treatment of hypersensitivity; whitening; implant care; tobacco cessation; pit and fissure sealants; scaling, debridement, and root planing; ultrasonics and air polishing; dietary analysis; and applied techniques.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1070 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1090 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1110 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2010
Offered Summer
Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab (0-9-3)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene II
This course continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include instrument sharpening; patient assessment; antimicrobial use; pulp vitality testing; treatment of hypersensitivity; whitening; implant care; tobacco cessation; pit and fissure sealants; scaling, debridement, and root planing; ultrasonics and air polishing; dietary analysis; and applied techniques.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1070 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1090 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1110 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1111 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2010
Offered Summer
DHYG 2050
Oral Pathology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Oral Pathology
This course introduces pathology as a specialty of dentistry and includes the etiology, pathogenesis, and recognition of various pathological conditions. Instructors place emphasis on oral and paraoral pathology and systemic conditions affecting the head and neck. Topics include terminology and biopsy procedures; inflammation, repair, and regeneration; soft tissue and dental anomalies; pathogenesis of caries and pulpal pathology; cysts and tumors of the head and neck; systemic conditions that affect the oral structures; infectious diseases; diseases of the salivary glands; diseases of bone; blood dyscrasias; vesiculo-erosive and autoimmune diseases; and genetic diseases and syndromes of the head and neck.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1010 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
Oral Pathology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Oral Pathology
This course introduces pathology as a specialty of dentistry and includes the etiology, pathogenesis, and recognition of various pathological conditions. Instructors place emphasis on oral and paraoral pathology and systemic conditions affecting the head and neck. Topics include terminology and biopsy procedures; inflammation, repair, and regeneration; soft tissue and dental anomalies; pathogenesis of caries and pulpal pathology; cysts and tumors of the head and neck; systemic conditions that affect the oral structures; infectious diseases; diseases of the salivary glands; diseases of bone; blood dyscrasias; vesiculo-erosive and autoimmune diseases; and genetic diseases and syndromes of the head and neck.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1010 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 1020 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Summer
DHYG 2070
Community Dental Health (1-4-3)
Banner title: Community Dental Health
This course provides students with a broad understanding of the healthcare system and an objective view of the significant social, political, psychological, and economic forces directing the system. It prepares students to promote oral health and prevent oral disease in a community by meeting specific dental health needs of community groups. Topics include epidemiology, community dental care assessment, community dental care provision, preventive counseling for groups, group oral health education, terminology, dental care systems, biostatistics, and concepts of dental research.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
Community Dental Health (1-4-3)
Banner title: Community Dental Health
This course provides students with a broad understanding of the healthcare system and an objective view of the significant social, political, psychological, and economic forces directing the system. It prepares students to promote oral health and prevent oral disease in a community by meeting specific dental health needs of community groups. Topics include epidemiology, community dental care assessment, community dental care provision, preventive counseling for groups, group oral health education, terminology, dental care systems, biostatistics, and concepts of dental research.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1110 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Fall
DHYG 2080
Clinical Dental Hygiene III (2-0-2)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene III
This course continues the development of student knowledge necessary for treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Topics include treatment of patients with special needs.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2010 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 2020 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2090
Offered Fall
Clinical Dental Hygiene III (2-0-2)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene III
This course continues the development of student knowledge necessary for treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Topics include treatment of patients with special needs.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2010 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 2020 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2090
Offered Fall
DHYG 2090
Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab (0-12-4)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab
This course continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include special needs patients and applied techniques.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2010 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 2020 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2080
Offered Fall
Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab (0-12-4)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab
This course continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include special needs patients and applied techniques.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2010 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 2020 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2080
Offered Fall
DHYG 2110
Biochemistry and Nutrition Fundamentals for the Dental Hygienist (3-0-3)
Banner title: Biochemistry/Nutrition
This course provides a basic introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. It familiarizes students with the role of nutrition in the human body with an emphasis on the dental hygienist's role as a nutritional educator. Topics include molecular structure, carbohydrates, proteins, nutrition and digestion, bioenergetics, nutritional aspects, nutritional disorders, and diet assessment.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
Biochemistry and Nutrition Fundamentals for the Dental Hygienist (3-0-3)
Banner title: Biochemistry/Nutrition
This course provides a basic introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. It familiarizes students with the role of nutrition in the human body with an emphasis on the dental hygienist's role as a nutritional educator. Topics include molecular structure, carbohydrates, proteins, nutrition and digestion, bioenergetics, nutritional aspects, nutritional disorders, and diet assessment.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Fall
DHYG 2130
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (2-0-2)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene IV
This course focuses on the dental hygiene field and presents the fundamental concepts and principles necessary for successful participation in the dental profession. Topics include employability skills, State of Georgia Dental Practice Act, office management, expanded duties, legal aspects, ethics, dental hygiene practice settings, and dentistry and dental hygiene regulation.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2080 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 2090 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2140
Offered Spring
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV (2-0-2)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene IV
This course focuses on the dental hygiene field and presents the fundamental concepts and principles necessary for successful participation in the dental profession. Topics include employability skills, State of Georgia Dental Practice Act, office management, expanded duties, legal aspects, ethics, dental hygiene practice settings, and dentistry and dental hygiene regulation.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2080 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 2090 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2140
Offered Spring
DHYG 2140
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab (0-15-5)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab
This course continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include applied techniques and time management.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2080 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 2090 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2130
Offered Spring
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab (0-15-5)
Banner title: Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab
This course continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include applied techniques and time management.
Prerequisite: DHYG 2080 with a grade of C or higher, DHYG 2090 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DHYG 2130
Offered Spring
DHYG 2200
Periodontology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Periodontology
This course provides fundamental information on periodontal anatomy, pathogenesis of the periodontal diseases, and an introduction to modern rational periodontal therapy, including preventive, non-surgical, and surgical methods. Topics include tissues of the periodontium, periodontal pathology, periodontal diseases, assessment and treatment planning, periodontal disease therapy, and periodontal emergencies.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1010 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
Periodontology (3-0-3)
Banner title: Periodontology
This course provides fundamental information on periodontal anatomy, pathogenesis of the periodontal diseases, and an introduction to modern rational periodontal therapy, including preventive, non-surgical, and surgical methods. Topics include tissues of the periodontium, periodontal pathology, periodontal diseases, assessment and treatment planning, periodontal disease therapy, and periodontal emergencies.
Prerequisite: DHYG 1010 with a grade of C or higher
Offered Spring
DIET 1000
Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety (1-5-3)
Banner title: Intro to Diesel Technology
This course introduces the basic knowledge and skills students must have to succeed in the Diesel Equipment Technology field. Topics include an overview of diesel-powered vehicles, diesel technology safety skills, basic tools and equipment, reference materials, measuring instruments, shop operation, mechanical fasteners, welding safety, and basic welding skills. Classroom and lab experiences emphasize safety, precision measuring, and basic shop practices.
Prerequisite: Program Admission
Offered Fall and Spring
Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety (1-5-3)
Banner title: Intro to Diesel Technology
This course introduces the basic knowledge and skills students must have to succeed in the Diesel Equipment Technology field. Topics include an overview of diesel-powered vehicles, diesel technology safety skills, basic tools and equipment, reference materials, measuring instruments, shop operation, mechanical fasteners, welding safety, and basic welding skills. Classroom and lab experiences emphasize safety, precision measuring, and basic shop practices.
Prerequisite: Program Admission
Offered Fall and Spring
DIET 1010
Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems (2-13-7)
Banner title: Diesel Electric/Electronic Sys
This course introduces students to electrical and electronic systems used on medium and heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include general electrical system diagnosis, battery diagnosis and repair, starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair, lighting system diagnosis and repair, gauges and warning devices, and an introduction and familiarization with electrical and electronic systems. Students must pay a $20 supply when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000
Corequisite: DIET 1000
Offered Fall
Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems (2-13-7)
Banner title: Diesel Electric/Electronic Sys
This course introduces students to electrical and electronic systems used on medium and heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include general electrical system diagnosis, battery diagnosis and repair, starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair, lighting system diagnosis and repair, gauges and warning devices, and an introduction and familiarization with electrical and electronic systems. Students must pay a $20 supply when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000
Corequisite: DIET 1000
Offered Fall
DIET 1020
Preventive Maintenance (3-5-5)
Banner title: Preventive Maintenance
This course introduces preventive maintenance procedures pertaining to medium and heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include engine systems; cab and hood; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical and electronics; and frame and chassis.
Prerequisite: DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1010
Offered Fall
Preventive Maintenance (3-5-5)
Banner title: Preventive Maintenance
This course introduces preventive maintenance procedures pertaining to medium and heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include engine systems; cab and hood; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical and electronics; and frame and chassis.
Prerequisite: DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1010
Offered Fall
DIET 1030
Diesel Engines (2-13-7)
Banner title: Diesel Engines
This course introduces diesel engines used in medium and heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include general engine diagnosis, cylinder head and valve train, engine block, engine lubrication system, hydraulic pumps, engine cooling, air induction, exhaust, fuel supply systems, electronic fuel management, and engine brakes. Instructors emphasize using and interpreting test and measuring equipment. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1010
Offered Spring
Diesel Engines (2-13-7)
Banner title: Diesel Engines
This course introduces diesel engines used in medium and heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include general engine diagnosis, cylinder head and valve train, engine block, engine lubrication system, hydraulic pumps, engine cooling, air induction, exhaust, fuel supply systems, electronic fuel management, and engine brakes. Instructors emphasize using and interpreting test and measuring equipment. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1010
Offered Spring
DIET 1040
Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems (1-5-3)
Banner title: Diesel HVAC Systems
This course introduces systems used in medium and heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Classroom instruction emphasizes HVAC theory and operation along with local, state, and federal regulations. Topics include HVAC safety; HVAC system theory and operation; air conditioning system component diagnosis and repair; HVAC system diagnosis and repair; HVAC operating systems and related controls; and refrigeration recovery, recycling, and handling procedures. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1010
Offered Spring
Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems (1-5-3)
Banner title: Diesel HVAC Systems
This course introduces systems used in medium and heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Classroom instruction emphasizes HVAC theory and operation along with local, state, and federal regulations. Topics include HVAC safety; HVAC system theory and operation; air conditioning system component diagnosis and repair; HVAC system diagnosis and repair; HVAC operating systems and related controls; and refrigeration recovery, recycling, and handling procedures. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1010
Offered Spring
DIET 1050
Diesel Equipment Tech Intern (0-12-4)
Banner title: Diesel Internship
This internship provides the student work experience in the occupational environment. Topics include the application of prerequisite knowledge and skills, problem solving, adaptability to job setting equipment and technology, and development of productivity and quality job performance through practice. The student's internship experience may be implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations, and reqired integrative experiences at the internship site.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010, DIET 1030
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Diesel Equipment Tech Intern (0-12-4)
Banner title: Diesel Internship
This internship provides the student work experience in the occupational environment. Topics include the application of prerequisite knowledge and skills, problem solving, adaptability to job setting equipment and technology, and development of productivity and quality job performance through practice. The student's internship experience may be implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations, and reqired integrative experiences at the internship site.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010, DIET 1030
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
DIET 2000
Truck Steering and Suspension Systems (2-5-4)
Banner title: Truck Steering/Suspension
This course introduces steering and suspension systems used on medium and heavy trucks. Classroom instruction emphasizes the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Topics include hydraulic assist steering systems; suspension systems; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment, and repair; wheels and tires; and frame and coupling devices.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000
Corequisite: DIET 1000
Offered Spring
Truck Steering and Suspension Systems (2-5-4)
Banner title: Truck Steering/Suspension
This course introduces steering and suspension systems used on medium and heavy trucks. Classroom instruction emphasizes the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Topics include hydraulic assist steering systems; suspension systems; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment, and repair; wheels and tires; and frame and coupling devices.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000
Corequisite: DIET 1000
Offered Spring
DIET 2001
Heavy Equipment Hydraulics (2-10-6)
Banner title: Heavy Equipment Hydraulics
This course introduces the student to basic hydraulic fundamentals, components, system servicing, symbols and schematics. The student will learn component operation and service techniques for maintaining a hydraulic system. The student will also learn to identify the ISO symbols used on hydraulic schematics and to trace the hydraulic schematics. Topics include general system operation, basic hydraulic principles, hydraulic system components, hydraulic control valves, load sensing pressure control systems, pilot operated hydraulic system operation, and hydraulic actuators.
Offered as needed
Heavy Equipment Hydraulics (2-10-6)
Banner title: Heavy Equipment Hydraulics
This course introduces the student to basic hydraulic fundamentals, components, system servicing, symbols and schematics. The student will learn component operation and service techniques for maintaining a hydraulic system. The student will also learn to identify the ISO symbols used on hydraulic schematics and to trace the hydraulic schematics. Topics include general system operation, basic hydraulic principles, hydraulic system components, hydraulic control valves, load sensing pressure control systems, pilot operated hydraulic system operation, and hydraulic actuators.
Offered as needed
DIET 2010
Truck Brake Systems (1-7-4)
Banner title: Truck Brake Systems
This course introduces air and hydraulic brake systems used on medium and heavy duty trucks. Classroom instruction emphasizes brake systems theory and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Topics include an introduction to hydraulic systems and safety, air brakes air supply and system service, air brakes mechanical service, parking brakes, hydraulic brake system and service, hydraulic brakes mechanical service, hydraulic brakes power assist units, anti lock brake systems (ABS) and automatic traction control (ATC), and wheel bearings. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Offered Summer
Truck Brake Systems (1-7-4)
Banner title: Truck Brake Systems
This course introduces air and hydraulic brake systems used on medium and heavy duty trucks. Classroom instruction emphasizes brake systems theory and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Topics include an introduction to hydraulic systems and safety, air brakes air supply and system service, air brakes mechanical service, parking brakes, hydraulic brake system and service, hydraulic brakes mechanical service, hydraulic brakes power assist units, anti lock brake systems (ABS) and automatic traction control (ATC), and wheel bearings. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Offered Summer
DIET 2011
Off Road Drivelines (2-10-6)
Banner title: Off Road Drivelines
This course introduces power trains used on heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, back-hoe loaders and skidders. Classroom and lab instruction on components and systems with use and interpreting testing and diagnosing equipment are highly emphasized. Topics include: power train theory and principles, clutches, manual transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, final drives, special drives, final drive failure analysis, torque converters, hydraulically shifted transmissions, electronic transmissions, hydrostatic transmissions, and transmission failure analysis.
Corequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Offered as needed
Off Road Drivelines (2-10-6)
Banner title: Off Road Drivelines
This course introduces power trains used on heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, back-hoe loaders and skidders. Classroom and lab instruction on components and systems with use and interpreting testing and diagnosing equipment are highly emphasized. Topics include: power train theory and principles, clutches, manual transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, final drives, special drives, final drive failure analysis, torque converters, hydraulically shifted transmissions, electronic transmissions, hydrostatic transmissions, and transmission failure analysis.
Corequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Offered as needed
DIET 2020
Truck Drivetrains (4-5-6)
Banner title: Truck Drivetrains
This course introduces power train systems used on medium and heavy duty trucks. Topics include an introduction to power trains, clutches and flywheels, powertrain electronic systems, auto-shift mechanical transmissions, power take-offs, truck drive lines, differentials and final drives, torque converters, and automatic transmissions.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Offered Summer
Truck Drivetrains (4-5-6)
Banner title: Truck Drivetrains
This course introduces power train systems used on medium and heavy duty trucks. Topics include an introduction to power trains, clutches and flywheels, powertrain electronic systems, auto-shift mechanical transmissions, power take-offs, truck drive lines, differentials and final drives, torque converters, and automatic transmissions.
Prerequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Corequisite: DIET 1000, DIET 1010
Offered Summer
DMSO 1010
Foundations of Sonography (2-5-4)
Banner title: Foundations of Sonography
Using classroom didactic instruction and laboratory experiences, this foundations course prepares students for the role of a sonographer. The course provides a base of knowledge and experiences from which complementary and subsequent courses build on. Topics include diagnostic medical sonography history; medical ethics and law; patient privacy and confidentiality; body mechanics, lifts, and transfers; patient assessment and administration of care; transducer care; response to medical emergencies; professionalism; medical and sonographic terminology; cultural competence; ergonomics; work-related musculoskeletal disorders; basic sonographic physical principles and system operation; Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and sonographic scanning techniques.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
Foundations of Sonography (2-5-4)
Banner title: Foundations of Sonography
Using classroom didactic instruction and laboratory experiences, this foundations course prepares students for the role of a sonographer. The course provides a base of knowledge and experiences from which complementary and subsequent courses build on. Topics include diagnostic medical sonography history; medical ethics and law; patient privacy and confidentiality; body mechanics, lifts, and transfers; patient assessment and administration of care; transducer care; response to medical emergencies; professionalism; medical and sonographic terminology; cultural competence; ergonomics; work-related musculoskeletal disorders; basic sonographic physical principles and system operation; Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and sonographic scanning techniques.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
DMSO 1020
Sectional Anatomy and Normal Sonographic Appearance (3-6-5)
Banner title: Normal Sonographic Appearance
This course combines the didactic education of sectional anatomy with active student participation in classroom laboratory experience. Information is weighted toward normal structures which are sonographically visible. Structures are described according to relative location and proportionality. Topics include normal sectional anatomy of the neck, liver, biliary system, pancreas, genitourinary tract, spleen, peritoneal cavity, retroperitoneum, gastrointestinal tract, and vascular system structures within the upper and lower extremity; anatomic planes related to sonographic images; sonographic appearance and sonographic patterns of structures in the female and male pelvis, neck, liver, biliary system, pancreas, peritoneum and retroperitoneum, gastrointestinal tract, non-cardiac chest, and upper and low extremities; and related imaging, laboratory testing procedures, and functional testing procedures.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
Sectional Anatomy and Normal Sonographic Appearance (3-6-5)
Banner title: Normal Sonographic Appearance
This course combines the didactic education of sectional anatomy with active student participation in classroom laboratory experience. Information is weighted toward normal structures which are sonographically visible. Structures are described according to relative location and proportionality. Topics include normal sectional anatomy of the neck, liver, biliary system, pancreas, genitourinary tract, spleen, peritoneal cavity, retroperitoneum, gastrointestinal tract, and vascular system structures within the upper and lower extremity; anatomic planes related to sonographic images; sonographic appearance and sonographic patterns of structures in the female and male pelvis, neck, liver, biliary system, pancreas, peritoneum and retroperitoneum, gastrointestinal tract, non-cardiac chest, and upper and low extremities; and related imaging, laboratory testing procedures, and functional testing procedures.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
DMSO 1030
Introduction to DMSO Clinical (0-3-1)
Banner title: Introduction to DMSO Clinical
This course introduces the basic principles and application of the physical assessment, as well as the protocols utilized for sonographic procedures. It provides students with an introduction to the clinical setting. Students may be given the opportunity to acquire sonographic images with direct supervision. Topics include communication, including common terminology and abbreviations; patient care; equipment manipulation; ergonomics; sonographic imaging; correlation of sonographic examinations with other imaging modalities and laboratory findings; and medical law and ethics.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
Introduction to DMSO Clinical (0-3-1)
Banner title: Introduction to DMSO Clinical
This course introduces the basic principles and application of the physical assessment, as well as the protocols utilized for sonographic procedures. It provides students with an introduction to the clinical setting. Students may be given the opportunity to acquire sonographic images with direct supervision. Topics include communication, including common terminology and abbreviations; patient care; equipment manipulation; ergonomics; sonographic imaging; correlation of sonographic examinations with other imaging modalities and laboratory findings; and medical law and ethics.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Offered Summer
DMSO 1040
Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation (3-2-4)
Banner title: DMSO Physics/Instrumentation
Sonographers apply principles of ultrasound in the operation of medical sonographic equipment to produce a sonogram. Knowledge of the interaction of ultrasound with tissue is important for image optimization, acquisition and interpretation of sonographic images. It is also critical to the accurate diagnosis of disease. This course introduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instrumentation. Instructors place emphasis on ultrasound physics; transducer construction, operation, and characteristics; artifacts; and adjustable physics parameters. Topics include basic principles and wave analysis, propagation of acoustic waves through tissues, principles of pulse echo imaging, sonographic transducers and sound beams, hemodynamics and Doppler imaging, sonographic instrumentation, artifacts, quality assurance/quality control of sonographic instruments, bioeffects, and safety. Student laboratory scanning hours are included in this course.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030
Corequisite: DMSO 1050, DMSO 1060
Offered Fall
Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation (3-2-4)
Banner title: DMSO Physics/Instrumentation
Sonographers apply principles of ultrasound in the operation of medical sonographic equipment to produce a sonogram. Knowledge of the interaction of ultrasound with tissue is important for image optimization, acquisition and interpretation of sonographic images. It is also critical to the accurate diagnosis of disease. This course introduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instrumentation. Instructors place emphasis on ultrasound physics; transducer construction, operation, and characteristics; artifacts; and adjustable physics parameters. Topics include basic principles and wave analysis, propagation of acoustic waves through tissues, principles of pulse echo imaging, sonographic transducers and sound beams, hemodynamics and Doppler imaging, sonographic instrumentation, artifacts, quality assurance/quality control of sonographic instruments, bioeffects, and safety. Student laboratory scanning hours are included in this course.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030
Corequisite: DMSO 1050, DMSO 1060
Offered Fall
DMSO 1050
Abdominal Sonography I (3-3-4)
Banner title: Abdominal Sonography I
This course combines the didactic education of normal and abnormal abdominal anatomy with active student participation in classroom laboratory experience. It introduces advanced abdominal anatomy, sonographic appearance and procedures, pathology, and pathophysiology for diagnostic medical sonography. Topics include embryology, anatomy, protocols for all organs and organ systems of the abdomen and non-cardiac chest, variants of normal and congenital anomalies, function of organ and organ systems, patient history and indications for examination, scanning techniques, normal sonographic appearance, pathology and pathophysiology, related imaging and functional testing results, and normal and abnormal Doppler and color flow characteristics.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030
Corequisite: DMSO 1040, DMSO 1060
Offered Fall
Abdominal Sonography I (3-3-4)
Banner title: Abdominal Sonography I
This course combines the didactic education of normal and abnormal abdominal anatomy with active student participation in classroom laboratory experience. It introduces advanced abdominal anatomy, sonographic appearance and procedures, pathology, and pathophysiology for diagnostic medical sonography. Topics include embryology, anatomy, protocols for all organs and organ systems of the abdomen and non-cardiac chest, variants of normal and congenital anomalies, function of organ and organ systems, patient history and indications for examination, scanning techniques, normal sonographic appearance, pathology and pathophysiology, related imaging and functional testing results, and normal and abnormal Doppler and color flow characteristics.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030
Corequisite: DMSO 1040, DMSO 1060
Offered Fall
DMSO 1060
Clinical Sonography I (0-18-6)
Banner title: Clinical Sonography I
Provides students with a more detailed introduction into the hospital, clinic, or other patient care setting work experience. This course covers the control of the physical parameters of the ultrasound systems and application of sonographic physics as it relates to image quality. Sonographic examinations are conducted under direct and indirect supervision. Topics include oral and written communication, basic patient care, equipment manipulation for optimum image resolution, ergonomically correct scanning techniques, basic sonographic examinations of normal and abnormal abdominal anatomy and superficial structures, related imaging procedures, and relevant laboratory findings. Students must demonstrate progression of knowledge and scanning skills during this clinical rotation.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030
Corequisite: DMSO 1040, DMSO 1050
Offered Fall
Clinical Sonography I (0-18-6)
Banner title: Clinical Sonography I
Provides students with a more detailed introduction into the hospital, clinic, or other patient care setting work experience. This course covers the control of the physical parameters of the ultrasound systems and application of sonographic physics as it relates to image quality. Sonographic examinations are conducted under direct and indirect supervision. Topics include oral and written communication, basic patient care, equipment manipulation for optimum image resolution, ergonomically correct scanning techniques, basic sonographic examinations of normal and abnormal abdominal anatomy and superficial structures, related imaging procedures, and relevant laboratory findings. Students must demonstrate progression of knowledge and scanning skills during this clinical rotation.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030
Corequisite: DMSO 1040, DMSO 1050
Offered Fall
DMSO 1070
Pelvic Sonography and First Trimester Obstetrics (2-3-3)
Banner title: Pelvic/First Trimester OB
This course introduces gynecology physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology along with normal and abnormal embryonic and fetal development during the first trimester, using diagnostic medical sonography. Topics include the role of the sonographer in obstetric imaging; antepartum obstetric sonography evaluation; Doppler imaging for the obstetric patient; significant laboratory values in early pregnancy; clinical assessment of the obstetrical patient; normal first trimester; uterine and extrauterine assessment during the first trimester; first trimester complications; anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the female pelvis; gynecologic patient care and imaging techniques; prudent use of sonography; and performance standards and documentation.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030, DMSO 1040, DMSO 1050
Corequisite: DMSO 1080, DMSO 1090, DMSO 1100
Offered Spring
Pelvic Sonography and First Trimester Obstetrics (2-3-3)
Banner title: Pelvic/First Trimester OB
This course introduces gynecology physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology along with normal and abnormal embryonic and fetal development during the first trimester, using diagnostic medical sonography. Topics include the role of the sonographer in obstetric imaging; antepartum obstetric sonography evaluation; Doppler imaging for the obstetric patient; significant laboratory values in early pregnancy; clinical assessment of the obstetrical patient; normal first trimester; uterine and extrauterine assessment during the first trimester; first trimester complications; anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the female pelvis; gynecologic patient care and imaging techniques; prudent use of sonography; and performance standards and documentation.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030, DMSO 1040, DMSO 1050
Corequisite: DMSO 1080, DMSO 1090, DMSO 1100
Offered Spring
DMSO 1080
Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation Registry Review (0-3-1)
Banner title: DMSO Physics/Instrument Review
This course provides a review of knowledge from previous courses and helps students prepare for the National ARDMS national certification examination for sonographic principles and instrumentation (SPI). Information concerning test-taking skills are reviewed. Topics include patient care, safety, and communication; physical principles of ultrasound; ultrasound transducers; pulse-echo instrumentation; artifacts; Doppler instrumentation; quality assurance/quality control of equipment; and bioeffects.
Prerequisite: Special Admission, DMSO 1040
Offered Spring
Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation Registry Review (0-3-1)
Banner title: DMSO Physics/Instrument Review
This course provides a review of knowledge from previous courses and helps students prepare for the National ARDMS national certification examination for sonographic principles and instrumentation (SPI). Information concerning test-taking skills are reviewed. Topics include patient care, safety, and communication; physical principles of ultrasound; ultrasound transducers; pulse-echo instrumentation; artifacts; Doppler instrumentation; quality assurance/quality control of equipment; and bioeffects.
Prerequisite: Special Admission, DMSO 1040
Offered Spring
DMSO 1090
Introduction to Vascular Sonography (1-3-2)
Banner title: Intro to Vascular Sonography
This course is designed as an introduction into the field of vascular sonography. Students will be required to perform venous examinations of the lower extremity, arterial studies of the neck, and some Doppler studies within the abdomen. Emphasis is on the functional workings and settings associated with Doppler signals and waveforms. Topics include machine/image settings for Doppler imaging; venous imaging of the lower extremities; arterial imaging of the neck; and vascular imaging of the abdomen, including aorta and its primary branches, vena cava, portal and hepatic veins, and renal arteries and veins.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030, DMSO 1040, DMSO 1050
Corequisite: DMSO 1070, DMSO 1080
Offered Spring
Introduction to Vascular Sonography (1-3-2)
Banner title: Intro to Vascular Sonography
This course is designed as an introduction into the field of vascular sonography. Students will be required to perform venous examinations of the lower extremity, arterial studies of the neck, and some Doppler studies within the abdomen. Emphasis is on the functional workings and settings associated with Doppler signals and waveforms. Topics include machine/image settings for Doppler imaging; venous imaging of the lower extremities; arterial imaging of the neck; and vascular imaging of the abdomen, including aorta and its primary branches, vena cava, portal and hepatic veins, and renal arteries and veins.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020, DMSO 1030, DMSO 1040, DMSO 1050
Corequisite: DMSO 1070, DMSO 1080
Offered Spring
DMSO 1100
Clinical Sonography II (0-18-6)
Banner title: Clinical Sonography II
This course provides students with continued work experience in a hospital, clinic, or other patient care setting. Students conduct sonographic examinations under direct and indirect supervision while continuing to improve their communication, professionalism, and critical thinking skills. Topics include patient care issues; advanced scanning techniques; normal anatomy and pathologic conditions of the abdomen; normal and abnormal sonographic imaging of the male pelvis; normal and abnormal anatomy and pathology of the female pelvis; normal and abnormal uterine and fetal development through the first trimester; and an introduction to vascular sonography.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1060
Offered Spring
Clinical Sonography II (0-18-6)
Banner title: Clinical Sonography II
This course provides students with continued work experience in a hospital, clinic, or other patient care setting. Students conduct sonographic examinations under direct and indirect supervision while continuing to improve their communication, professionalism, and critical thinking skills. Topics include patient care issues; advanced scanning techniques; normal anatomy and pathologic conditions of the abdomen; normal and abnormal sonographic imaging of the male pelvis; normal and abnormal anatomy and pathology of the female pelvis; normal and abnormal uterine and fetal development through the first trimester; and an introduction to vascular sonography.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1060
Offered Spring
DMSO 2010
OB Second and Third Trimesters (2-3-3)
Banner title: OB Second and Third Trimesters
Using classroom instruction and classroom laboratory experience, this course introduces the knowledge of fetal anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology, and sonographic procedures, including the use of 3-D and 4-D. Instruction emphasizes normal fetal growth, fetal anomalies, and maternal complications throughout all the second and third trimesters. Topics include fetal assessment in the normal second and third trimesters; extra-fetal assessment of the second and third trimesters; abnormal fetal growth; high risk obstetrics; fetal structural abnormalities; genetic abnormalities and syndromes; the use of 3-D and 4-D imagining techniques; interventional procedures; post partum complications; prudent use; and performance standards and documentation.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1070
Corequisite: DMSO 2020, DMSO 2030
Offered Summer
OB Second and Third Trimesters (2-3-3)
Banner title: OB Second and Third Trimesters
Using classroom instruction and classroom laboratory experience, this course introduces the knowledge of fetal anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology, and sonographic procedures, including the use of 3-D and 4-D. Instruction emphasizes normal fetal growth, fetal anomalies, and maternal complications throughout all the second and third trimesters. Topics include fetal assessment in the normal second and third trimesters; extra-fetal assessment of the second and third trimesters; abnormal fetal growth; high risk obstetrics; fetal structural abnormalities; genetic abnormalities and syndromes; the use of 3-D and 4-D imagining techniques; interventional procedures; post partum complications; prudent use; and performance standards and documentation.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1070
Corequisite: DMSO 2020, DMSO 2030
Offered Summer
DMSO 2020
Specialized Sonographic Procedures (2-3-3)
Banner title: Specialized DMSO Procedures
This course provides students with three independent areas of concentration. They are high resolution sonography, interventional sonography, and pediatric sonography. High resolution sonography introduces superficial structure anatomy, pathology, and procedures for diagnostic medical sonography. Interventional sonography provides instruction in sonographic procedures which are considered invasive and/or require sterile procedures. Pediatric sonography provides sonography students with specialized imaging procedures for pediatric patients. Topics in intervention sonography include the use of sonography in interventional procedures, transducer care, infection control, response to medical emergencies, contrast media, and organ transplants. Topics in high resolution sonography include contrast media and organ transplant; anatomy and normal variants, function, and physiology; indications for examination; sonographic imaging techniques and procedures; pathology and pathophysiology; correlative and prior imaging; and pertinent lab values. Topics in pediatric sonography include embryology; anatomy and normal variants, function, and physiology; indications for examination; sonographic imaging techniques and protocols; and pathology and pathophysiology
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020
Offered Summer
Specialized Sonographic Procedures (2-3-3)
Banner title: Specialized DMSO Procedures
This course provides students with three independent areas of concentration. They are high resolution sonography, interventional sonography, and pediatric sonography. High resolution sonography introduces superficial structure anatomy, pathology, and procedures for diagnostic medical sonography. Interventional sonography provides instruction in sonographic procedures which are considered invasive and/or require sterile procedures. Pediatric sonography provides sonography students with specialized imaging procedures for pediatric patients. Topics in intervention sonography include the use of sonography in interventional procedures, transducer care, infection control, response to medical emergencies, contrast media, and organ transplants. Topics in high resolution sonography include contrast media and organ transplant; anatomy and normal variants, function, and physiology; indications for examination; sonographic imaging techniques and procedures; pathology and pathophysiology; correlative and prior imaging; and pertinent lab values. Topics in pediatric sonography include embryology; anatomy and normal variants, function, and physiology; indications for examination; sonographic imaging techniques and protocols; and pathology and pathophysiology
Prerequisite: DMSO 1010, DMSO 1020
Offered Summer
DMSO 2030
Clinical Sonography III (0-24-8)
Banner title: Clinical Sonography III
This course provides students with continued work experience in a hospital, clinic, or other patient care setting. Students improve skills in performing sonographic procedures previously introduced. Topics include normal uterine and fetal development through the three trimesters, including placental grading; equipment manipulation for optimum resolution; manipulation of equipment to minimize biological effects; normal anatomy and pathologic conditions of the abdomen and female pelvis; fetal biometry, including gestational sac size, crown-rump length, biparietal diameter, and head circumference; ectopic pregnancies; the use of 3-D and 4-D sonography; normal anatomy of the venous and arterial systems of the body; abnormal conditions of the human vasculature system; patient care issues; and demonstration of significant progression of knowledge and scanning skills.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1100
Corequisite: DMSO 2010, DMSO 2020
Offered Summer
Clinical Sonography III (0-24-8)
Banner title: Clinical Sonography III
This course provides students with continued work experience in a hospital, clinic, or other patient care setting. Students improve skills in performing sonographic procedures previously introduced. Topics include normal uterine and fetal development through the three trimesters, including placental grading; equipment manipulation for optimum resolution; manipulation of equipment to minimize biological effects; normal anatomy and pathologic conditions of the abdomen and female pelvis; fetal biometry, including gestational sac size, crown-rump length, biparietal diameter, and head circumference; ectopic pregnancies; the use of 3-D and 4-D sonography; normal anatomy of the venous and arterial systems of the body; abnormal conditions of the human vasculature system; patient care issues; and demonstration of significant progression of knowledge and scanning skills.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1100
Corequisite: DMSO 2010, DMSO 2020
Offered Summer
DMSO 2040
Comprehensive ABD and OB/GYN Registry Review (0-6-2)
Banner title: ABD and OB/GYN Review
Provides a review of knowledge from previous courses and helps the students prepare for the ARDMS national certification examinations for sonography. Information concerning test-taking skills is also reviewed. Topics include patient care, preparation, and technique; instrumentation; normal pelvic anatomy; abnormal pelvic anatomy; extra-pelvic pathology associated with gynecology; pediatric sonography; post menopause; infertility and endocrinology; first trimester; placenta, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord; second and third trimester; congenital fetal anomalies; complications during pregnancy; fetal demise; coexisting disorders; HIPPA and patient care techniques utilized by a professional sonographer; anatomy and physiology of abdominal structures, small parts, and superficial structures; patient preparation and protocols for sonographic examinations of abdominal structure; clinical indications; pertinent related diagnostic imaging procedures and laboratory tests; sonographic technique and appearance of normal anatomic abdominal structures and small parts; characteristic sonographic features and/or patterns of pathology in the abdomen and small parts; and related sonographic instrumentation modifications.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1050, DMSO 1070, DMSO 2010, DMSO 2020
Corequisite: DMSO 2050
Offered Fall
Comprehensive ABD and OB/GYN Registry Review (0-6-2)
Banner title: ABD and OB/GYN Review
Provides a review of knowledge from previous courses and helps the students prepare for the ARDMS national certification examinations for sonography. Information concerning test-taking skills is also reviewed. Topics include patient care, preparation, and technique; instrumentation; normal pelvic anatomy; abnormal pelvic anatomy; extra-pelvic pathology associated with gynecology; pediatric sonography; post menopause; infertility and endocrinology; first trimester; placenta, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord; second and third trimester; congenital fetal anomalies; complications during pregnancy; fetal demise; coexisting disorders; HIPPA and patient care techniques utilized by a professional sonographer; anatomy and physiology of abdominal structures, small parts, and superficial structures; patient preparation and protocols for sonographic examinations of abdominal structure; clinical indications; pertinent related diagnostic imaging procedures and laboratory tests; sonographic technique and appearance of normal anatomic abdominal structures and small parts; characteristic sonographic features and/or patterns of pathology in the abdomen and small parts; and related sonographic instrumentation modifications.
Prerequisite: DMSO 1050, DMSO 1070, DMSO 2010, DMSO 2020
Corequisite: DMSO 2050
Offered Fall
DMSO 2050
Clinical Sonography IV (0-33-11)
Banner title: Clinical Sonography IV
Provides a culminating work experience in the hospital, clinic, or other patient care setting for students to improve skills in performing procedures introduced during prior clinical and didactic courses to the level of an entry-level sonographer. Topics include refinement of equipment manipulation techniques, performance of sonographic examinations as an entry-level sonographer, role of the sonographer in performing interventional/invasive procedures, and completion of necessary competency requirements for graduation.
Prerequisite: DMSO 2030
Corequisite: DMSO 2040
Offered Fall
Clinical Sonography IV (0-33-11)
Banner title: Clinical Sonography IV
Provides a culminating work experience in the hospital, clinic, or other patient care setting for students to improve skills in performing procedures introduced during prior clinical and didactic courses to the level of an entry-level sonographer. Topics include refinement of equipment manipulation techniques, performance of sonographic examinations as an entry-level sonographer, role of the sonographer in performing interventional/invasive procedures, and completion of necessary competency requirements for graduation.
Prerequisite: DMSO 2030
Corequisite: DMSO 2040
Offered Fall
DRSP 1100
Facilitating Access to Community Living (8-0-8)
Banner title: Community Living
This course, accompanied by a companion practicum course, is designed to provide people working in direct support roles with the knowledge and tools that will enable them to support people with disabilities within a context that is inclusive, community-based, and person centered. Topics include the changing role of support, systematic instruction, the discovery process, person-centered planning, individual accomplishments, community/neighborhood exploration, representation, personal assistance, family supports, social networks/social capitation, positive behavior supports, systematic instruction in community/work places, responsibilities within the direct support role regarding the rights of individuals receiving services, and the legal implications for violating those rights. Topics also include recognizing abuse and the associated reporting requirements, recognizing nutritional and emotional health and resources for physical supports, basic life and health supports and the dangers associated with common safety and sanitation issues, appropriate medical practices relating to an individual, appropriate work habits and dealing with stress, organizational structures of learning organizations, and the purpose and function of community services.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: DRSP 1130
Offered as required for the technical certificate in Direct Support Professional
Facilitating Access to Community Living (8-0-8)
Banner title: Community Living
This course, accompanied by a companion practicum course, is designed to provide people working in direct support roles with the knowledge and tools that will enable them to support people with disabilities within a context that is inclusive, community-based, and person centered. Topics include the changing role of support, systematic instruction, the discovery process, person-centered planning, individual accomplishments, community/neighborhood exploration, representation, personal assistance, family supports, social networks/social capitation, positive behavior supports, systematic instruction in community/work places, responsibilities within the direct support role regarding the rights of individuals receiving services, and the legal implications for violating those rights. Topics also include recognizing abuse and the associated reporting requirements, recognizing nutritional and emotional health and resources for physical supports, basic life and health supports and the dangers associated with common safety and sanitation issues, appropriate medical practices relating to an individual, appropriate work habits and dealing with stress, organizational structures of learning organizations, and the purpose and function of community services.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: DRSP 1130
Offered as required for the technical certificate in Direct Support Professional
DRSP 1130
Direct Support Professional Practicum (0-12-4)
Banner title: Direct Support Practicum
This practicum course accompanies DRSP 1100. It provides guided experience to people working in direct support roles to provide support and assistance to people with disabilities in a context that is inclusive, community-based, and person centered. Topics include systematic instruction; the discovery process; individual accomplishments; person-centered planning; community/neighborhood exploration; representation; personal assistance; family supports; social networks/social capital; motivation, encouragement, and challenging behavior; systematic instruction in natural environments; rights, safeguards, confidentiality, and documentation; personal wellness; medical supports; medications; conduct and expectation; learning organizations/organizing for performance; and the Georgia services system.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: DRSP 1100
Offered as required for the technical certificate in Direct Support Professional
Direct Support Professional Practicum (0-12-4)
Banner title: Direct Support Practicum
This practicum course accompanies DRSP 1100. It provides guided experience to people working in direct support roles to provide support and assistance to people with disabilities in a context that is inclusive, community-based, and person centered. Topics include systematic instruction; the discovery process; individual accomplishments; person-centered planning; community/neighborhood exploration; representation; personal assistance; family supports; social networks/social capital; motivation, encouragement, and challenging behavior; systematic instruction in natural environments; rights, safeguards, confidentiality, and documentation; personal wellness; medical supports; medications; conduct and expectation; learning organizations/organizing for performance; and the Georgia services system.
Prerequisite: Program admission
Corequisite: DRSP 1100
Offered as required for the technical certificate in Direct Support Professional