Mar 29, 2024  
Catalog 2018-19 
    
Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


This inventory contains both credit and Continuing Education courses. Credit courses have a 4-letter course prefix, while Continuing Education courses have a 3-letter course prefix.

 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 131 - Concepts of Mathematics I: Numeration Systems and Operations


    4 Credit(s).

    Covers the concepts and principles of mathematics taught in elementary education; examines the origin of numbers, system of cardinal numbers, numeration systems, and principles underlying the fundamental operations. This is not a “methods in teaching” course. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 083  or sufficient math placement score; and   and ESOL 054  or   or ACLT 053  
  
  • MATH 132 - Concepts of Mathematics II: Geometry and Measurement


    4 Credit(s).

    Examines the concepts and principles of geometry taught in elementary education; covers geometric vocabulary, concepts and skills in two and three dimensions, coordinate geometry, metric and non-metric geometry, and measurement. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 083  or sufficient math placement score; and   and ESOL 054  or   or ACLT 053  
  
  • MATH 135 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry


    3 Credit(s).

    Covers a wide range of college-level algebraic and trigonometric topics, such as linear and quadratic equations, right-triangle trigonometry and vectors, exponents, and logarithms, and students will develop problem-solving skills relevant to their disciplines. This course is primarily for students in certain technically oriented disciplines. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042  and ESOL 054  or   or ACLT 053 ; and MATH 083 
  
  • MATH 153 - Introduction to Statistical Methods


    4 Credit(s).

    Examines statistical methodology and use of critical judgment in analyzing data sets. Topics include descriptive statistics, introduction to probability, normal and binomial distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression and correlation, chi-square distribution. A statistical computer package such as StatCrunch, Minitab, etc. is introduced as a computational tool and integrated throughout the course. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 082  or sufficient math placement score; and ESOL 052  and   or   or ACLT 053  
  
  • MATH 163 - College Algebra


    3 Credit(s).

    Explores the nature and scope of college mathematics through the study of functions. Topics include the study of polynomial, rational, radical, piece-wise defined, and absolute value functions and their graphs and applications as well as modeling with these functions. Additional topics include complex numbers, the binomial theorem, inverse functions, operations with functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs and applications. Note: 3 credits awarded for MATH 163 for a CLEP Precalculus Exam score of 50 or higher. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052  and   or   or ACLT 053 ; and Algebra I and II in high school and a satisfactory score on the placement exam; or MATH 083 
  
  • MATH 165 - Precalculus


    4 Credit(s).

    Prepares students for calculus; covers exponential and logarithmic functions with graphing, equations, applications, and modeling; conic sections and parametric equations; trigonometric functions; vectors; partial fractions; polar coordinates and graphing; mathematical induction; and sequences and series. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052  and   or   or ACLT 053 ; and MATH 163 
  
  • MATH 230 - Calculus with Applications


    4 Credit(s).

    Explores topics of differential and integral calculus related to business, natural science and social science situations. Students will first learn the calculus of linear, polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions, and then expand their knowledge to multi-variable functions. The content of this course focuses on business applications. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s):   and   or   or ACLT 053 ; and   or placement into   or Higher
  
  • MATH 243 - Discrete Mathematics


    4 Credit(s).

    Introduces the theoretical tools for describing algorithmic operations; covers set theory, the number system, the nature of proofs, recursion, formal logic, proof by induction, combinatorics, recurrence relations, graph theory, search problems, finite state automata, grammars, and languages. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions

    Same As: CMSC 243  
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 165  or satisfactory score on the math placement test.
  
  • MATH 251 - Calculus I


    4 Credit(s).

    Covers functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, derivative algorithms, linear approximations, optimization and other applications, area under a curve, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Mean Value Theorem, Rolle’s Theorem, Intermediate Value Theorem. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s):  

    MATH 165  or LVM5 or sufficient math placement score.

  
  • MATH 252 - Calculus II


    4 Credit(s).

    Covers antiderivatives, approximation techniques for definite integrals, integration techniques, improper integrals, applications of definite integrals, infinite series, power series, Taylor series and introduction to differential equations. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 
  
  • MATH 253 - Calculus III


    4 Credit(s).

    Covers the major topics of third semester Calculus, including functions of several variables, differentiation and integration, vectors, vector fields, parameterization, Green’s Theorem, and applications. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 
  
  • MATH 257 - Linear Algebra


    4 Credit(s).

    Covers geometric vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvectors and inner product spaces. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Calculus I (MATH 251 ) or equivalent
  
  • MATH 259 - Elementary Differential Equations


    3 Credit(s).

    Covers techniques for solving first order differential equations, second and higher order differential equations, initial value problems, and solving differential equations by using numerical methods, Laplace Transform. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Calculus II (MATH 252  )

Medical Assisting

  
  • MDAS 110 - Basic Medical Coding


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to the International Classification of Disease (ICD-10), Current Procedural Coding (CPT), and Healthcare Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) coding. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MDAS 141  
  
  • MDAS 141 - Medical Terminology: A Contextual Approach


    3 Credit(s).

    Teaches students how to build medical terms using word parts, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Students learn how to translate terms into their common meanings and common meanings into medical terms. Terminology is introduced by body system, system function, and organ structure and is applied by associating medical terms with basic physiologic and physiologic scenarios. This course prepares Health Informatics and Information Technology students for BIOL 160 and BIOL 260 and is required for all Medical Assisting program majors. NOTE: ALHL 115 is not a substitute for MDAS 141. Medical terminology courses transferred from other institutions must be evaluated by the Medical Assisting program coordinator before awarding transfer credit. This course is the same as OFAD 141. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052  and ESOL 054  or ACLT 052  or ACLT 053 
  
  • MDAS 145 - Health Law, Ethics, and Medical Documentation


    3 Credit(s).

    Explores the impact of federal and state legislation on the practice of medicine and the field of medical assisting. Both administrative and tort law are discussed as they relate to ambulatory care settings. Bioethical issues, including allocation of scare resources, in-vitro fertilization, abortion, and genetic engineering are presented. Technology regulations in healthcare/medical documentation along with the corresponding regulatory agencies are examined. This course is the same as OFAD 145. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052  and ESOL 054  or ACLT 052  or ACLT 053 
  
  • MDAS 146 - Fundamentals for the Medical Office


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines the operational activities of a medical practice from the medical assistant perspective. Daily operational activities include: scheduling appointments, patient registration, handling medical records, filing medical claim forms, bookkeeping procedures, and daily financial practices. Basic principles of health insurance processes are discussed and major categories of third-party payers are applied to electronic medical billing concepts. The medical office assistant’s role as an office manager is presented and addresses supervisory tasks such as processing payroll, basic bookkeeping, emergency preparedness planning, and therapeutic communication skills. This course is the same as OFAD 146. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052  and ESOL 054  or ACLT 052  or ACLT 053 
  
  • MDAS 153 - Pre-Clinical Concepts and Applications


    3 Credit(s).

    Transitions medical assisting students from academic to clinical curriculum. Requirements include a physician medical exam with proof of immunizations background check and drug screen, and current documentation of CPR. This course is the same as OFAD 153. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MDAS 141  or (OFAD 141), MDAS 146  or (OFAD 146) and MATH 082  Must pass with a “C” or better in all pre-requisites
  
  • MDAS 251 - Medical Billing and Patient Accounting


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to the billing and accounting processes of the medical office. This course teaches the medical billing cycle and reimbursement principles and covers the electronic health record and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) patient information protections. Students use a simulated patient accounting software system to input patient information, schedule appointments, enter chargers, payments, adjustments, post insurance payments and create patient statements. Students also learn to interpret graphically displayed healthcare accounting information. This course is the same as OFAD 251. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MDAS 146  or (OFAD 146) and OFAD 114 or OFAD 160
  
  • MDAS 253 - Clinical Medical Assisting I: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice


    4 Credit(s).

    Develops clinical competence for medical assistants by introducing and practicing techniques for technical skills that assist healthcare providers in the medical office and other ambulatory care facilities. Students will obtain vital signs, prepare patients for physical examinations, assist providers with medical exams, and perform other fundamental skills using Universal and Standard Precautions. Students will recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately. Physician’s office lab test are introduced and performed. This course is the same as OFAD 253. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MDAS 153  or (OFAD 153) and BIOL 109  with a “C” or better
  
  • MDAS 257 - Clinical Medical Assisting II: Specimen Collection Techniques and Analyses


    4 Credit(s).

    Introduces medical laboratory regulations; proper use, maintenance, and storage of equipment; specimen collection techniques and diagnostic testing procedures. Basic microbiology is addressed including nomenclature, classification, and microscopic visualization of certain microorganisms. This course is the same as OFAD 257. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MDAS 253  or (OFAD 253) and consent of the program coordinator.
  
  • MDAS 261 - Clinical Medical Assisting III: Medication Dosing and Administration


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces students to drug sources, uses, classifications, errors, side effects, regulations, and legal and ethical considerations.  Applications include dosage calculation, administration techniques, documentation, and biohazard disposal.  This course is the same as OFAD 261. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MDAS 253  or (OFAD 253) and MATH 082  or consent of the program coordinator
  
  • MDAS 265 - Medical Assisting Practicum


    4 Credit(s).

    Transitions student from the classroom to actual employment. This practicum is a planned, 160-hour experience in a medical facility under the supervision of a preceptor. Students apply general knowledge, front-desk administration skills, and clinical skills to patients in a real medical facility. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MDAS 253  or (OFAD 253) permission needed from Medical Assisting Coordinator for registration
    Corequisite(s): MDAS 257  or (OFAD 257) and MDAS 261  or (OFAD 261)

Medical Laboratory Technology

  
  • MLTC 101 - Introductory Medical Laboratory Technology


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides a brief survey of all areas of a clinical laboratory. Also includes basic laboratory calculations, safety, and legal and ethical issues. This course is open enrollment; however subsequent courses in this program require admission into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program or Histotechnology Program. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Corequisite(s): ENGL 101  and MATH 083  
    Lab Fee: $25.00
  
  • MLTC 131 - Myco, Virology and Parasitology


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces the clinical aspect of infectious diseases, including mycology, clinical virology and parasitology. This course examines the pathogenesis, clinical syndrome, epidemiology, treatment and laboratory identification of each microorganism. The course introduces practical application of laboratory procedures, safety, specimen collection and handling. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 150 , MLTC 151 , and MLTC 200  
    Corequisite(s): MLTC 231  
  
  • MLTC 150 - Principles of Blood Banking


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces the theoretical and practical concepts of blood banking and transfusion medicine. Topics include donor screening and selection, basic blood group serology, component selection and therapeutic use, hemolytic disease of the fetus/newborn, and transfusion reactions. Laboratory exercises include ABO/Rh (Rhesus) grouping, antibody screening, compatibility testing and single antibody identification. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 101 ; Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program
    Corequisite(s): MLTC 151  
    Lab Fee: $75.00
  
  • MLTC 151 - Immunological and Molecular Diagnostics


    2 Credit(s).

    Presents the principles of immunology including the organization and function of the immune system, antigens and antibodies, humoral and cell-mediated immunity, hypersensitivity, complement system, and disorders of the immune system. The course also introduces the theoretical and practical concepts in molecular diagnostics. Topics will include the history of molecular concepts, fundamentals of genetics and inheritance, nucleic acid function and structure and identification and amplification techniques. Exercises will consist of an overview of laboratory techniques used to detect inherited disorders, cancer, and infectious diseases utilizing both immunological and molecular techniques. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 101 ; Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program
    Corequisite(s): MLTC 150  
  
  • MLTC 180 - Principles of Hematology & Coagulation


    4 Credit(s).

    Presents the fundamental concepts in hematology and hemostasis, including hematopoiesis, qualitative leukocyte disorders, leukemias and myeloproliferative disorders. The course also presents hemostasis from normal platelet and clotting physiology to disorders in the clotting mechanism. Students learn to identify normal and abnormal cellular characteristics of peripheral blood smear examinations and associate abnormal morphologic findings with underlying disorders. Laboratories include manual and semi-automated hematological and coagulation tests and morphologic skills with an introduction to automated cell counters and coagulation test systems.

      NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 150 MLTC 151  and MLTC 200  
    Lab Fee: $75.00

  
  • MLTC 200 - Clinical Chemistry


    4 Credit(s).

    Presents the analysis of the chemical constituents of blood and includes specimen collection and processing, correlation of normal and pathologic physiology, and diagnostic implications in health and disease. Laboratory exercises emphasize analytical accuracy and precision, using both manual techniques and automated laboratory instruments. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s):  MLTC 101 ; Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program
    Lab Fee: $75.00
  
  • MLTC 202 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids


    2 Credit(s).

    Presents the analysis of the chemical constituents of other body fluids, as well as, the principles and procedures of the complete urinalysis. The course includes specimen collection and processing, correlation of normal and pathologic physiology, and diagnostic implications in health and disease. Other body fluids include cerebrospinal, serous, seminal, amniotic, and fecal analysis. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 200  
    Lab Fee: $50.00
  
  • MLTC 231 - Clinical Microbiology


    4 Credit(s).

    Presents the clinical aspects of infectious diseases, focusing on clinical bacteriology. The course includes specimen collection and handling, normal flora, and expected pathogens for various regions of the body. Students examine the pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, epidemiology, treatment, and laboratory identification of each microorganism. Laboratory emphasizes the performance and interpretation of appropriate tests used to identify commonly encountered microorganisms in the clinical microbiology laboratory. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring ).

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 150 MLTC 151  and MLTC 200  
    Corequisite(s): MLTC 131  
    Lab Fee: $75.00
  
  • MLTC 250 - Trends in Medical Lab Technology


    1 Credit(s).

    Introduces new practice developments, emerging technologies, and “hot topics” in the current literature within the scope of practice of the medical laboratory technician. The course also includes a comprehensive review of the major discipline areas within the medical laboratory technical curriculum to prepare the student for the national certification examination. The course provides career preparation with regard to resume writing and interviewing skills. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 202  
    Corequisite(s):      
    Lab Fee: $50.00
  
  • MLTC 253 - Clinical Internship I - Hematology and Coagulation


    2 Credit(s).

    Engages students to experience a 15-day internship at an affiliated hospital laboratory or reference laboratory. The course provides students with practical skills in manual and automated hematology and coagulation procedures, including problem-solving, evaluation of quality control results, and instrument maintenance. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 180 .
    Corequisite(s): MLTC 250  
  
  • MLTC 254 - Clinical Internship II Immunology and Blood Banking


    2 Credit(s).

    Engages students to experience a 15-day internship at an affiliated hospital laboratory or reference laboratory. The course provides students the ability to gain practical skills in manual and automated immunology and blood banking procedures, including problem-solving, evaluation of quality control results, and instrument maintenance. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 150  
    Corequisite(s): MLTC 250  
  
  • MLTC 255 - Clinical Internship III-Chemistry and Urinalysis/Body Fluids


    2 Credit(s).

    Engages students to experience a 15-day internship at an affiliated hospital or reference laboratory. The course provides students the ability to gain practical experience in manual and automated clinical chemistry and urinalysis/body fluid procedures, including problem-solving, evaluation of quality control results, and instrument maintenance. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 202  
    Corequisite(s): MLTC 250  
  
  • MLTC 256 - Clinical Internship IV Clinical Microbiology


    2 Credit(s).

    Engages students to experience a 15-day internship at an affiliated hospital laboratory or reference laboratory. The course provides students the ability to gain practical skills in manual and automated microbiology procedures, including problem-solving, evaluation or quality control results, and instrument maintenance. NOTE: course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MLTC 131  and   
    Corequisite(s): MLTC 250  

Mental Health/Human Services

  
  • MNTH 109 - Theories of Addictions


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines major theories relating to the development of substance abuse disorders; emphasizes diagnostic criteria, intervention modalities, and treatment issues in the field of substance abuse. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s):   and   or   or ACLT 053 ; and MNTH 101  and admission to the Mental Health Program.
  
  • MNTH 120 - Clinical Practicum in Psychiatric Rehabilitation I


    3 Credit(s).

    Students are assigned to a variety of Psychiatric Rehabilitation treatment programs to work with clients under the supervision of either faculty or agency personnel in order to gain practical experience. Students attend a two-hour lecture per week to discuss and evaluate experiences and increase competencies. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MNTH 103 , MNTH 129 , MNTH 130  and ESOL 052  and ESOL 054  or    or ACLT 053  
    Lab Fee: $50.00
  
  • MNTH 130 - Introduction to Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation


    3 Credit(s).

    Introduces the principles and methods used in psychiatric rehabilitation and psychiatric rehabilitation setting. Major concepts and issues in psychiatric rehabilitation, including history, philosophy, service approaches, and values of psychiatric rehabilitation are presented. Course topics include case management, rehabilitation assessment and documentation, dual diagnosis, stigma and mental illness, family interventions and criminal justice involvement. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052  and ESOL 054  or   or ACLT 053  
    Lab Fee: $50.00
  
  • MNTH 204 - Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines pharmacology and effects of psychoactive substances, drugs, and alcohol; covers pharmacological, physiological, and psychological aspects of psychoactive substance use. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s):   and   or   or ACLT 053 ; and MNTH 101  or written permission from Mental Health Program Director
  
  • MNTH 230 - Clinical Practicum in Psychiatric Rehabilitation II


    3 Credit(s).

    Students are assigned to a variety of rehabilitation treatment programs to work under the supervision of either faculty or agency personnel in order to gain practical experience. Students attend a two-hour per week seminar to discuss and evaluate experiences, and increase competencies. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.

    Prerequisite(s): MNTH 103 , MNTH 129 , MNTH 130  and ESOL 052  and ESOL 054  or   or ACLT 053  
    Lab Fee: $50.00

Mortuary Science

  
  • MORS 101 - Funeral Service Principles I


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines the history of funeral service with emphasis on ethnic groups that have influenced contemporary funeral principles and practices as well as the progression of Associations and Education within Funeral Service. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 106 , BIOL 130 , BIOL 245 , and BIOL 252  with a “C” or better
  
  • MORS 102 - Funeral Service Principles II


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines the basic terminology and methodology, responsibilities, and procedures relevant to the role of Funeral Director; covers non-traditional alternatives, funeral practices of the major religious faiths, notification of death, transfer of remains, conduct of the arrangement conference, refunded/preplanned funerals, a cross-section of religious funeral practices, fraternal and military funerals, shipment of remains, cremation, and aftercare. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 101  with a “C” or better
  
  • MORS 106 - Thanatochemistry


    2 Credit(s).

    Surveys the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to funeral service; examines the chemical principles and precautions involved in sanitation, disinfection, public health, embalming practice, and the government regulation of chemicals currently used in funeral service. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): ESOL 042  and ESOL 054  or   or ACLT 053 ; and  MATH 082 
    Lab Fee: $20.00
  
  • MORS 111 - Embalming Theory I


    2 Credit(s).

    Offers an intensive study of the basic fundamentals of the embalming process; covers the purpose of embalming, modes of death, signs of death, expert tests for death, postmortem physical and chemical changes, ethics of embalming, and laws of decomposition. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 106 , BIOL 130 , BIOL 245 , and BIOL 252  with a “C” or better. A minimum of 45 hours is necessary to qualify for the National Board Examination. Students must take both MORS 111 and MORS 113  in the same semester.
  
  • MORS 112 - Embalming Laboratory I


    1 Credit(s).

    Offers an intensive study of the basic fundamentals in hands-on embalming laboratory; covers OSHA safe practices, case analysis, pre-embalming disinfection, posing features, selection of vessels, basics chemicals, signs of decomposition, arterial embalming, and post embalming care. Class will be held at the State Anatomy Board which is located at the University of Maryland at Baltimore campus. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Corequisite(s): MORS 111 
    Lab Fee: $900.00
  
  • MORS 113 - Embalming Theory II


    2 Credit(s).

    Offers an intensive study beyond the basic skills involved in the embalming process; covers case analysis, formulating chemical solutions, a complete analysis of the circulatory system, an explanation of the equipment used in the embalming process and methods of injection and drainage. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 111  with a “C” or better. A minimum of 45 hours is necessary to qualify for the National Board Examination. Students must take both MORS 111  and MORS 113 in the same semester.
  
  • MORS 114 - Embalming Laboratory II


    1 Credit(s).

    Offers an in-depth application of advanced skills used in the embalming process; covers case analysis and implementation of complex embalming procedures, an in-depth look at contagious and infectious diseases, practice of universal precautions and a comprehensive examination of the location of the vascular system, and policies of government regulations involving funeral service. The course is taught at the State Anatomy Board which is located at the University of Maryland at Baltimore campus. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 111  and MORS 112  with a “C” or better. A minimum of 45 lab hours is necessary to qualify for the National Board Exam.
    Lab Fee: $900.00
  
  • MORS 115 - Advanced Embalming Theory


    2 Credit(s).

    Consists of analysis and solution of the many problems faced by contemporary morticians; covers areas of embalming chemistry. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 113  with a “C” or better
  
  • MORS 121 - Restorative Art - Surface Anatomy


    2 Credit(s).

    Introduces the student to the techniques and importance of creating an acceptable physical appearance of the deceased for the benefit of the surviving family members; covers surface bones of the cranium; surface bones of the face; prominences, depressions and cavities; facial proportions, use of photographs, facial profile, head shapes, identifying facial markings and suturing in relation to restoration. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 106 , BIOL 130 , BIOL 245  and BIOL 252  with a “C” or better. Students must take both  MORS 121 and MORS 122  in the same semester
    Lab Fee: $40.00
  
  • MORS 122 - Restorative Art - Color and Cosmetics


    2 Credit(s).

    Examines general restoration, problem analysis, color theory, color schemes, orientation to cosmetology, skin pigment, complexion, methods of application, mixing technique, liquid paste, powder, shadow and balancing. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 121  with a “C” or better. MORS 121  and MORS 122 are two seven week courses that are offered and taken in the same semester.
    Lab Fee: $40.00
  
  • MORS 131 - Mortuary Management I


    3 Credit(s).

    Explores the role and function of the funeral director as an effective manager; covers the management functions of planning, organizing, motivating, directing and controlling, computerized mortuary management skills, and how to purchase or establish a funeral home in the community. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101 , MORS 106 , BIOL 130 , BIOL 245 , and BIOL 252  with a “C” or better
  
  • MORS 132 - Mortuary Management II


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines funeral merchandising and funeral service management; covers intraprofessional relationships, arrangement contracts, correct retailing procedures, public relations, funeral merchandising, reputable business practices while serving the public in a professional and ethical manner, and the basic principles of merchandising as it applies to the funeral profession. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 131  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • MORS 141 - Mortuary Laws and Practices I


    2 Credit(s).

    Introduces the student to sources of law; covers state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to a funeral service and the legal aspects of being a licensed funeral director/mortician. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 106 , BIOL 245 , and BIOL 252  with a “C” or better
  
  • MORS 142 - Mortuary Laws and Practices II


    3 Credit(s).

    Examines the legal principles involved in the conduct of business; covers contracts, agency, bailment, negotiable instruments, legal forms, liability, real property, and wills and estates. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 141  with a “C” or better. Students who have successfully completed two college-level business law courses equivalent to MNGT 140  and MNGT 141  may apply for a waiver for MORS 142
  
  • MORS 151 - Thanatology


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides an understanding of the symbolic and ritualistic aspects of the funeral, which have a significant impact on the emotional experience of the bereaved; covers psychological concepts in the areas of grief, bereavement and mourning, ethics, and communication skills within the funeral service profession. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): MORS 101 , MORS 131 , and MORS 141  with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • MORS 200 - Funeral Service Seminar


    3 Credit(s).

    Provides a capstone experience; a culmination of the Mortuary Science Major’s preparation for entry into funeral service. Through experience and the application of knowledge, the student will demonstrate proficiency in funeral service theory and practice. The student demonstrates expertise by participation in authentic and/or simulated situations that are encountered upon entry into funeral service. The student will be required to take the National Board Exam (NBE) that is administered by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board (ICFSEB) as the final exam of the seminar. The National Board Examination requires a separate fee; for details see www.cfseb.org. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other program requirements for the Mortuary Science Program with a minimum grade of “C”.

Applied Music

  
  • MUSA 100 - Applied Voice I


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in voice. Recommended for students who have had little or no previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 101 - Applied Classical Voice II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in voice. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program Authorization
     
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 102 - Pop Voice


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in voice. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program Authorization
     
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 110 - Applied Piano I


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in piano. Recommended for students who have little or no previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): Written Music Program Authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 111 - Applied Classical Piano II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in piano. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program Authorization
     
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 112 - Applied Jazz Piano II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in jazz piano. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program Authorization
     
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 113 - Applied Classical Organ II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in organ. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program Authorization
     
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 120 - Private Instruction: Percussion


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in percussion. Recommended for students who have little or no previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): Written Music Program Authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 121 - Applied Classical Percussion II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in percussion instruments. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s):    or written Music Program authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 122 - Applied Pop Percussion II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in percussion instruments. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 130 - Applied Woodwinds I


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in woodwinds (flute, clarinet, saxophone, or oboe). Recommended for students who have little or no previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): Written Music Program Authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 131 - Applied Flute II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in flute. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 130  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 132 - Applied Oboe II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in oboe. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 130  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 133 - Applied Clarinet II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in clarinet. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 130  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 134 - Applied Bassoon II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in oboe. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 130  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 135 - Applied Classical Saxophone II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in saxophone. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 130  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 136 - Applied Jazz Saxophone II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in saxophone. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 130  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 140 - Applied Strings I


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in strings (violin, viola, cello, or bass). Recommended for students who have little or no previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): Written Music Program Authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 141 - Applied Violin II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in violin Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 140  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 142 - Applied Viola II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in viola. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 140  or music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 143 - Applied Cello II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in cello. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music . Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions…

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 140  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 144 - Applied Classical String Bass II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in classical string bass. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 140  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  
  • MUSA 150 - Applied Guitar I


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in guitar. Recommended for students who have little or no previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): Written Music Program Authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  
  • MUSA 152 - Applied Pop Guitar II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in pop/jazz guitar. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 150  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 160 - Applied Brass I


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in bass (trumpet, trombone, or French horn). Recommended for students who have little or no previous experience in music.
      Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..

    Prerequisite(s): Written Music Program Authorization
     
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 161 - Applied Classical Trumpet II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in trumpet. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 160  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 162 - Applied Classical French Horn II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in French horn. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 160  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 163 - Applied Classical Baritone Horn II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in baritone horn. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):   or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 164 - Applied Classical Trombone II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in trombone. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 160  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 165 - Applied Classical Tuba II


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in tuba. Recommended for students who have previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 160  or written music program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 201 - Applied Classical Voice III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in voice. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music.  Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):    or written Music Program authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 202 - Applied Pop Voice III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in voice. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music.  Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Corequisite(s):   or written Music Program authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 211 - Applied Classical Piano III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in piano. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Progam authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 212 - Applied Jazz Piano III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in jazz piano. Recommended for students who have significant pervious experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 213 - Applied Classical Organ III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in organ. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):    or written Music Program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 221 - Applied Classical Percussion III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in percussion instruments. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 222 - Applied Pop Percussion III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in percussion instruments. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 231 - Applied Flute III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in flute. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program authorization.
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 232 - Applied Oboe III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in oboe. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 233 - Applied Clarinet III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in clarinet. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
  
  • MUSA 234 - Applied Bassoon III


    1 to 2 Credit(s).

    Individual instruction in bassoon. Recommended for students who have significant previous experience in music. Course offered every fall and spring semester and may be offered during additional sessions

    Prerequisite(s):   or written Music Program authorization
    Lab Fee: $210.00 per credit (1 or 2 credits)
 

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