Courses

MUSC 109* - Vocal Jazz & Recording Ensemble

• Understand how assumptions, value organizations, and conditions of societies influence artistic creation. A successful student:
  • Expresses personal understanding of the importance of the arts in society.
  • Interprets a selected society or culture (its assumptions, values, relationships, etc.) and its influences upon art work created within the society or culture.
  • Analyzes how an artistic work(s) reflects or reacts to needs, beliefs, and trends in a society or culture.
  • Draws and communicates general conclusions about the ways in which artists and the art reflect or react to society and culture.

Interpret works of art from various historical periods, cultures, and peoples, analyzing the context in which they were created, the characteristics of the works, and the range of possible interpretations. A successful student: Identifies the historical, cultural, social, biographical, intellectual or artistic context in which a work(s) of art was created. Distinguishes and interprets significant contexts on an artist(s) and artistic work(s). Recognizes and discusses varied perceptions of and responses to an artistic work(s)caused by the social, cultural, historical, or personal perspectives of its audiences. Recognizes artistic forms, styles, and/or qualities which are characteristic of work created within various cultures and/or historical periods Interprets works of art from various historical periods, cultures, peoples, and artists in relation to the context in which they were created Recognizes and interprets examples of influential artistic movements, schools, or styles within a selected art discipline
Understand the significance and potential contribution of the arts to the quality of one’s life. A successful student: Reflects discovery of personal meaning in the creation or interpretation Makes clear and specific references to aspects of artistic work which are personally meaningful Makes clear and specific references to personal experiences, discoveries, or views in relation to artistic work Discusses and analyzes personal reactions to artistic work in relation to personal experiences and views  Articulates discoveries about self, life, and/or the world which have been shaped by artistic work or by experiences with the arts Represents, communicates, or alludes to connections between selected artistic work and her/his own work represents the ways in which the arts contribute to and enrich his/her life.
Exhibit skill and understanding of music, defining and responding to artistic problems with insight, technical ability, and quality. Quality of sound Uses excellent tone most of the time, correcting individual problems presented by demanding musical passages Uses consistent and well-controlled tone color, focus and timbre Achieves tonal clarity most of the time Uses consistent melodic and harmonic intonation Establishes and maintains blend and balance
Technique Maintains rhythmic accuracy and precision Controls pulse and tempo Correctly interprets rhythm Uses well-developed articulation technique Concentrates and responds to director accurately and appropriately
Musicality Uses consistent style and tempo, accurately interpreting the composer’s intent. Uses uniform and consistent phrasing throughout the passage Shapes and contours phrases and passages with naturally expressive communication Creates a free-flowing performance through the use of accents, stress, rubato and flexibility in phrasing
Performance Plans, rehearses, and prepares for a public musical performance (solo or ensemble) Works responsibly and effectively with others in preparing for a musical performance Performs with skill, control, and expressiveness for a public audience Reflects upon and evaluate public musical performances (one’s own and others’) plans and implements actions that will help students keep the singing activity in their lives on a consistent basis
Analyze and evaluate works of art and performances from functional, structural/formal, historical, and cultural perspectives, using defensible criteria and communicating effectively. A successful student: Describes and explains personal responses to a work(s) of art, extending beyond initial observations and general opinions Investigates and considers the responses of other audiences, and compares them to personal responsesexamines creative choices made within a work(s), and relates them to audience responses Discusses specific aspects, examples, and details from a work(s) in analyzing its effects on an audience(s) Correctly uses concepts and terminology particular to a chosen critical approach and art discipline Uses criteria and sound-critical analyses to evaluate their own work and the work of other artists/performers (both works in progress and final work

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

• Aesthetic Awareness

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MUSC 110 - First-Year Theory I

• Express basic musical thoughts using musical notation on staff paper.
• Write scales on treble and bass clefs.
• Write key signatures on treble and bass clefs.
• Read musical notation and translate into singing or rhythmic tapping.
• Write triads and seventh chords on treble and bass clefs.
• Write Roman numeral analyses of basic musical excerpts.
• Compose basic Music Notation using computing software such as Finale/Sibelius

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MUSC 111 - First-Year Theory II

• Create harmonic progressions in 4 parts using musical notation.
• Harmonize a Soprano line using 16th - 18th century voice leading guidelines.
• Analyze musical works from various stylistic periods using Roman numerals.
• Compose musical excerpts representing typical harmonic progressions.
• Sing major scales using solfege syllables (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti).
• Translate notation from a musical score into actual sound: intervals, phrases, complete melodies by means of singing.
• Translate rhythmic notation from musical score into actual sound by means of singing, clapping, and tapping.

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MUSC 112 - First-Year Theory III

• Create harmonic progressions that incorporate chords from outside the key (chromaticism).
• Analyze musical works from various stylistic periods using formal structure guidelines and Roman numerals.
• Compose musical excerpts representing formal units.
• Create harmonic progressions that incorporate chords from outside the key (chromaticism).
• Analyze musical works from various stylistic periods using formal structure guidelines and Roman numerals.
• Compose musical excerpts representing formal units

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MUSC 113 - Survey of Music History: Antiquity to 1800

• Understand how assumptions, value organizations, and conditions of societies influence artistic creation. A successful student:
  
  • Expresses personal understanding of the importance of the arts in society.
    
  • Interprets a selected society or culture (its assumptions, values, relationships, etc.) and its influences upon art work created within the society or culture.
    
  • Analyzes how an artistic work(s) reflects or reacts to needs, beliefs, and trends in a society or culture.
    
  • Draws and communicates general conclusions about the ways in which artists and the art reflect or react to society and culture.

• Historical and Intellectual Perspectives

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MUSC 114 - Survey of Music History: 1800 to Present

• Understand how assumptions, value organizations, and conditions of societies influence artistic creation. A successful student:
  
  • Expresses personal understanding of the importance of the arts in society.
    
  • Interprets a selected society or culture (its assumptions, values, relationships, etc.) and its influences upon art work created within the society or culture.
    
  • Analyzes how an artistic work(s) reflects or reacts to needs, beliefs, and trends in a society or culture.
    
  • Draws and communicates general conclusions about the ways in which artists and the art reflect or react to society and culture.

• Historical and Intellectual Perspectives

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MUSC 115 - History of Jazz

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of and the use of terminology common to the discussion of jazz and the history of jazz.
• Students will be able to describe the characteristics and development of the various forms of jazz.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the timeline of the major developments of the jazz styles.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to aurally identify the various forms of jazz.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the people who contributed to the development of jazz, including information about their lives, their music and the role they played in the art forms development.
• Students will demonstrate their ability to synthesize the materials covered in class through writing a review of jazz entertainment to which they are exposed.

• Aesthetic Awareness

• Historical and Intellectual Perspectives

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MUSC 116 - History of Rock & Roll

• Summarize the history of Rock Music Identify the sources and roots of Rock Music.
• Define the elements of the Rock and Roll style.
• Analyze aural rock music examples.
• Describe the cultural impact and influence of Rock Music.
• Summarize the evolution of genres in Rock Music.

• Aesthetic Awareness

• Historical and Intellectual Perspectives

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MUSC 117 - Music of the World

• Identify and describe selected styles of world music within their cultural context.
• Understand and discuss the relationship between music and society in selected cultures of the world.
• Understand and describe how the music they typically enjoy and listen to is a part of, and is emblematic of, their own culture and social milieu.
• Demonstrate a greater appreciation, understanding and respect for other cultures.
  

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• Cultural Diversity

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MUSC 118 - History of Music in Film

• Summarize the history of music in film from the silent era to the present day through written papers, examination, and class discussion.
• Recognize and define terminology associated with the film music profession as well as the techniques involved in the creation of film music.
• Recognize and describe the characteristics and developments that define each sub-genre of film and its accompanying music.
• Employ methods for synthesizing, analyzing and describing the visual and aural combination inherent in film within written assignments and class discussions.
• Aurally identify the various styles of film music and the music of important film composers.
• Define and apply the six elements of music (melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, style and structure) to a written or oral analysis of film music.
  

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MUSC 120* - Class Voice Vocal Group Instruction

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MUSC 130* - Group Piano Instruction I

• Identify piano keys by name and find their representation on the music staff.
• Identify key signatures and play their Major scale patterns on the keyboard.
• Identify note values and play melodies with rhythmic accuracy, both in class and through practice assignments.
• Interpret the nuances of music trerminology at the piano keyboard.
• Play both one- and two-hand pieces reading from manuscript both at sight and through outside practice demonstrating proper posture, hand position, and reading technique.
• Play from memory a piece learned in class.
  
  
  

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MUSC 131* - Group Piano Instruction II

• Play at sight simple pieces utilizing independent left- and right-hand parts.
• Play all major and minor scales utilizing proper fingering patterns, posture and hand position.
• Play finger and hand strengthening exercises as assigned by instructor.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of basic chord theory and structure by playing written parts and deciphering chord symbols.
• Interpret dynamic, tempo, and expression markings to add sensitivity into their performance at the keyboard.
• Prepare for final performance a medium-level “sonatina” or equivalent to be performed at quarter’s end with assigned sight-reading and scales.
  
  
  

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MUSC 132* - Group Piano Instruction III

• Play at sight intermediate pieces utilizing independent left- and right-hand parts.
• Play all major and minor scales and modes utilizing proper fingering patterns, posture and hand position.
• Play finger and hand strengthening exercises as assigned by instructor.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of intermediate chord theory and structure by playing written parts and deciphering chord symbols.
• Interpret dynamic, tempo, and expression markings to add sensitivity into their performance at the keyboard.
• Prepare for final performance a medium-level “sonatina” or equivalent to be performed at quarter’s end with assigned sight-reading and scales.

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MUSC 135* - Beginning Guitar

• Identify a small sample of key signatures and play the Major scale patterns related to those key signatures.
• Identify the basic notes on the fret board in by name and find their representation on the music staff.
• Identify note basic rhythmic note values and play simple melodies with rhythmic accuracy. 
• Read and perform chords indicated by chord nomenclature and tablature
• Identify and perform music demonstrating meter and chordal rhythmic patterns accurately. 
• Perform a small variety of strumming and picking patterns
• Play pieces learned in class by both reading from manuscript and from memory
• Design and implement an effective practice routine
  

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MUSC 136* - Intermediate Guitar

• Identify a medium sample of key signatures and play the Major scale patterns related to those key signatures.
• Identify the diatonic notes on the fret board in by name and find their representation on the music staff.
• Identify growing level of complex rhythmic note values and play simple melodies with rhythmic accuracy. 
• Read and perform chords indicated by a moderate number of chord nomenclature and tablature
• Demonstrate the ability to perform chords in a variety of voicings
• Identify and perform music demonstrating meter and chordal rhythmic patterns accurately. 
• Perform a variety of strumming and picking patterns
• Play pieces learned in class by both reading from manuscript and from memory
• Design and implement an effective practice routine
  
  

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MUSC 140* - First-Year Private Instruction I

• Perform a “Skills Set and Performance Level Inventory”.
• Design a course of study that is followed throughout the quarter.
• Organize their time to attend a 30 minute long lesson on a weekly basis (8 lessons is the minimum to earn credit for the course)
• Develop and implement a practice routine that provides for consistent growth and preparation of the materials worked on in each lesson.
• Discuss the implications of the role of taking private lessons and developing practice habits that might play a role in their future involvement in music.
• Perform and/or discuss the intent of exercises designed to improve tone quality, intonation, technical mastery of their instrument or voice. Discuss the student’s musical growth as a result of the exercises
• Demonstrate a growth in their ability to read music.
• Demonstrate growth in their ability to interpret music through the performance and/or discussion of such concepts as musical dynamics, phrasing and expression, rhythmic feel, articulation and other idioms assigned by the teacher.
• Demonstrate proper performance skills through the preparation and presentation of a representative piece of music.
  
  

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MUSC 143* - First-Year Private Instruction II

• Perform a skills and performance level inventory.
• Design a course of study that was followed during the quarter.
• Organize their time to attend a 60 minute long lesson on a weekly basis (8 lessons is the minimum to earn credit for the course)
• Develop and implement a practice routine that provides for consistent growth and preparation of the materials worked on in each lesson. 
• Discuss the implications of the role of taking private lessons and developing practice habits might play in their future involvement in music.
• Perform and/or discuss the intent of exercises designed to improve tone quality, intonation, technical mastery of their instrument or voice. Discuss the student’s musical growth as a result of the exercises
• Demonstrate a growth in their ability to read music.
• Demonstrate growth in their ability to interpret music through the performance and/or discussion of such concepts as musical dynamics, phrasing and expression, rhythmic feel, articulation and other idioms assigned by the teacher.
• Demonstrate proper performance skills through the preparation and performance of a musical selection that is personally expressive and is representative of their quarters work.
  

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MUSC 150 - Music Technology

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MUSC 156 - Audio Engineering & Production I

• Understand how we hear music, how to develop qualitative listening skills and how to apply them in the process of recording
• Analyze and apply acoustical theory to make a recording studio sound its best
• Understand basic electrical formulas and how they are used by recording engineers
• Recognize and describe the functions of current hardware and software found in recording industry.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of how cables, connectors and patchbays are used in a studio
• Analyze and place microphones in the studio and/or concert hall to get a quality recording of all kinds of musical instruments and voice
• Be able to plan the workflow for a recording project
• Produce quality recordings of both acoustic and electrical instruments.
  

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MUSC 157 - Audio Engineering & Production II

• Articulate the evolution of current recording technology
• Analyze the best options for recording different kinds of music.
• Evaluate and present alternatives for recording with different budgets
• Demonstrate setting levels and running an analog mixing console
• Demonstrate knowledge of and a level of proficiency in using a digital and/or virtual recording console
• Demonstrate effective use of signal processing technology to enhance recording.
• Design and set up a studio for a recording sessions
• Create a quality final mix of a CD project.
  

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MUSC 158 - Audio Engineering & Production III

• Articulate the evolution of current recording technology.
• Analyze the best options for recording different kinds of music.
• Evaluate and present alternatives for recording with different budgets.
• Demonstrate effective construction of gain structure and running an analog mixing console.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and a level of proficiency in using a digital and/or virtual recording console.
• Demonstrate effective use of signal processing technology to enhance recording.
• Demonstrate Ear Training proficiency.
• Design and set up a studio for a recording sessions.
• Create a quality final mixdown and mastered recording project.

• Computer Literacy

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MUSC 194 - Special Topics in Music

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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MUSC 200* - Concert Choir II

• Improve individual singing.
• Improve aural skills.
• Participate thoughtfully and actively in the choral rehearsal.
• Study, rehearse and perform in public a variety of choral repertoire.
• Perform and explain musical styles of different historical and cultural origins.
• Actively advocate for music in society.

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MUSC 203* - Chamber Choir

• Interpret works of art from various historical periods, cultures, and peoples, analyzing the context in which they were created, the characteristics of the works, and the range of possible interpretations. A successful student:
  • Identifies the historical, cultural, social, biographical, intellectual or artistic context in which a work(s) of art was created.
  • Distinguishes and interprets significant contexts on an artist(s) and artistic work(s).
  • Recognizes and discusses varied perceptions of and responses to an artistic work(s)caused by the social, cultural, historical, or personal perspectives of its audiences.
  • Recognizes artistic forms, styles, and/or qualities which are characteristic of work created within various cultures and/or historical periods
  • Interprets works of art from various historical periods, cultures, peoples, and artists in relation to the context in which they were created
  • Recognizes and interprets examples of influential artistic movements, schools, or styles within a selected art discipline

Exhibit skill and understanding of music, defining and responding to artistic problems with insight, technical ability, and quality. Quality of sound Uses excellent tone most of the time, correcting individual problems presented by demanding musical passages Uses consistent and well-controlled tone color, focus and timbre Achieves tonal clarity most of the time Uses consistent melodic and harmonic intonation Establishes and maintains blend and balance Technique Maintains rhythmic accuracy and precision Controls pulse and tempo Correctly interprets rhythm Uses well-developed articulation technique Concentrates and responds to director accurately and appropriately Musicality Uses consistent style and tempo, accurately interpreting the composer’s intent. Uses uniform and consistent phrasing throughout the passage Shapes and contours phrases and passages with naturally expressive communication Creates a free-flowing performance through the use of accents, stress, rubato and flexibility in phrasing Performance Plans, rehearses, and prepares for a public musical performance (solo or ensemble) Works responsibly and effectively with others in preparing for a musical performance Performs with skill, control, and expressiveness for a public audience Reflects upon and evaluate public musical performances (one’s own and others’) Lifelong Learning Plans and implements actions that will help students keep the singing activity in their lives on a consistent basis

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

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MUSC 205* - Vocal Jazz Ensemble

• Refinement of all learning objectives of Music 100
• Refinement of individual ensemble skills:
  • Independence of part singing
  • Blend
  • Stylistic interpretation
  • Score reading
  • Sight singing
  • Developing endurance for: 
    • Demands of vocal use, 
    • Demands of intense rehearsal,
    • Prolonged attention span, 
    • Physical and emotional demands of international touring

Skills in original composing and arranging
Vocal jazz improvisation Greater appreciation for the uniqueness of American pop/jazz music Elements of music production: Publicity Ticket sales Promotional material Arranging Recording skill Selling oneself Managing the audience Poise and stage presence Practical survival skills of “the road”
Practical experience of the recording studio Recording technique: use of mike - over-dub- singing over tracks- headphones- the mix-down Practical experience of live television Make-up Intensification of television performance Movement
Affective ambassadorship for self, school, community and country Gaining a practical appreciation for other cultures Establishing the highest possible standard of personal performance integrity

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

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MUSC 206* - BC Jazz Band

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  Correctly perform pitch notation on her/his instrument as prescribed by the respective instrumental part.
  
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  Correctly perform rhythmic notation on her/his instrument as prescribed by the respective instrumental part.
  
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  Correctly perform metric notation on her/his instrument as prescribed by the respective instrumental part.
  
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  Tune her/his instrument based on the readings of an electronic tuner.
• Participate in public performances.

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MUSC 210 - Second-Year Theory I

• The student will be able to transcribe all 4-measure rhythmic patterns by ear
• The student will be able to hear and accurately transcribe all intervals
• The student will be able to recognize Major, minor, augmented and diminished chords extending to the 13th by ear
• The student will be able to transcribe 4-measure chordlines and analyze them completely
• The student will complete Level 30 of Advanced Rhythmaticity software
• The student will complete Level 20 of Music Lab – Melody software
• The student will complete level 20 of Music Lab – Harmony software
• The student will be able to analyze any score of 20th Century music noting usage of both melodic and harmonic idioms
  
  

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MUSC 211 - Second-Year Theory II

• The student will be able to transcribe all 4-measure rhythmic patterns by ear
• The student will be able to hear and accurately transcribe all intervals
• The student will be able to recognize Major, minor, augmented and diminished chords extending to the 13th by ear
• The student will be able to transcribe 4-measure chordlines and analyze them completely
• The student will complete Level 30 of Advanced Rhythmaticity software
• The student will complete Level 20 of Music Lab – Melody software
• The student will complete level 20 of Music Lab – Harmony software
• The student will be able to analyze any score of 20th Century music noting usage of both melodic and harmonic idioms
  
  

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MUSC 212 - Second-Year Theory III

• The student will be able to transcribe all 4-measure rhythmic patterns by ear
• The student will be able to hear and accurately transcribe all intervals
• The student will be able to recognize Major, minor, augmented and diminished chords extending to the 13th by ear
• The student will be able to transcribe 4-measure chordlines and analyze them completely
• The student will complete Level 30 of Advanced Rhythmaticity software
• The student will complete Level 20 of Music Lab – Melody software
• The student will complete level 20 of Music Lab – Harmony software
• The student will be able to analyze any score of 20th Century music noting usage of both melodic and harmonic idioms
  
  

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MUSC 240* - Second-Year Private Instruction I

• Perform a skills and performance level inventory.
• Design a course of study that was followed during the quarter.
• Organize their time to attend a 60 minute long lesson on a weekly basis (8 lessons is the minimum to earn credit for the course)
• Develop and implement a practice routine that provides for consistent growth and preparation of the materials worked on in each lesson.
• Discuss the implications of the role of taking private lessons and developing practice habits might play in their future involvement in music.
• Perform and/or discuss the intent of exercises designed to improve tone quality, intonation, technical mastery of their instrument or voice. Discuss the student’s musical growth as a result of the exercises
• Demonstrate a growth in their ability to read music.
• Demonstrate growth in their ability to interpret music through the performance and/or discussion of such concepts as musical dynamics, phrasing and expression, rhythmic feel, articulation and other idioms assigned by the teacher.
• Demonstrate proper performance skills through the preparation and performance of a musical selection that is personally expressive and is representative of their quarters work.
  

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MUSC 243* - Second-Year Private Instruction II

• Perform a skills and performance level inventory.
• Design a course of study that was followed during the quarter.
• Organize their time to attend a 60 minute long lesson on a weekly basis (8 lessons is the minimum to earn credit for the course)
• Develop and implement a practice routine that provides for consistent growth and preparation of the materials worked on in each lesson. 
• Discuss the implications of the role of taking private lessons and developing practice habits might play in their future involvement in music. 
• Perform and/or discuss the intent of exercises designed to improve tone quality, intonation, technical mastery of their instrument or voice. Discuss the student’s musical growth as a result of the exercises
• Demonstrate a growth in their ability to read music.
• Demonstrate growth in their ability to interpret music through the performance and/or discussion of such concepts as musical dynamics, phrasing and expression, rhythmic feel, articulation and other idioms assigned by the teacher.
• Demonstrate proper performance skills through the preparation and performance of a musical selection that is personally expressive and is representative of their quarters work.
  

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MUSC 299 - Individual Projects in Music

• Independent study course. Outcomes vary each quarter.

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NSCOM 199 - Independent Studies-Network Services/Computing

• Independent study course.  Outcomes vary each quarter.

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NSCOM 220 - Implementing Client Operating Systems

• Plan, prepare and implement a client operating system.
• Configure shared resources, file access, folder access, authentication and authorization.
• Create and administer various types of accounts and groups Identify network protocols and services.
• Configure Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Domain Name System (DNS).
• Configure a client operating system with an automated script.
• Manage and troubleshoot the storage, use and synchronization of files.
• Configure the system and file recovery.

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NSCOM 221 - Implementing Server Operating Systems

• Install and optimize the Windows operating system. 
• Implement and configure storage solutions. 
• Create, configure and utilize virtualization. 
• Deploy and configure network services. 
• Install and administer a directory service. 
• Create and manage policies. 
• Implement and configure a high availability system.

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NSCOM 223 - Managing a Network Environment

• Install, Implement and configure name resolution by using Domain Name System (DNS). 
• Install, Implement and configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). 
• Configure IP Address Management (IPAM). 
• Configure network connectivity and remote access solutions. 
• Configure core and distributed network solutions. 
• Configure advanced network infrastructure. 

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NSCOM 227 - Implementing Directory Services

• Configure the Active Directory infrastructure. 
• Configure and manage high availability options and services. 
• Implement and configure identity federation and access solutions. 
• Implement business continuity and disaster recovery options. 
• Configure Identity and Access Solutions. 
• Create and manage Group Policy. 

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NSCOM 294 - Special Topics-Network Services/Computing System

• Special topic course.  Outcomes vary each quarter.

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NSCOM 299 - Independent Studies-Network Services/Computing

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NDT 100 - Introductory EEG

• Explain basic electronics (time constant, ohms law, impedance). ACNS EEG guidelines, electrical safety).

• Calculate voltage, duration, and frequency of a waveform. 

• Describe how analog EEG signal is converted to digital EEG signal and how differential amplifiers function. 

• Explain the effects of filter settings and paper speed (time-base) 

• Explain and illustrate polarity localization techniques for bipolar and referential montages using polarity convention.

• Differentiate normal/normal variant awake and asleep patterns for each age range; 

• Develop familiarity with EEG equipment and transducers; types and maintenance, calibration procedures)

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NDT 102 - Applied Neurophysiology

• Identify neuroanatomy of the brain
• Identify neuroanatomy of the central nervous system
• Evaluate neurophysiology of the brain
• Evaluate neurophysiology of the central nervous system
• Evaluate neurochemistry of the brain
• Evaluate neurochemistry of the central nervous

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NDT 103 - Intermediate EEG

• Recognize components of patient history to help enhance the quality of performing an EEG
• Recognize components of a basic data sheet summarizing patient’s history and proper documentation
• Differentiate artifacts from cerebral waveforms
• Evaluate the effects of activation procedures during the EEG recording
• Evaluate brain activity to interpret if EEG is normal or abnormal
• Recognize seizure manifestations, classifications, and EEG correlates for adults and children

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NDT 104 - Clinical Correlates I

• Recognize symptoms of neurological diseases and disorders relating to EEG.
• Evaluate the treatments and medications used and how they relate to the field of EEG.
• Correlate EEG patterns associated with neurological diseases and disorders.
• Recognize EEG patterns associated with neurological diseases and disorders.

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NDT 105 - Advanced EEG

• Evaluate signs, symptoms, and EEG correlates for adult, pediatric and neonatal neurological disorders. 

• Evaluate the ACNS guidelines and legal issues associated with recording electrocerebral inactivity.

• Analyze the technical criteria for recording bedside and intensive care unit EEG. 

• Recognize medication effects on the EEG background and waveforms.

• Demonstrating knowledge of EEG clinical correlations by reviewing and summarizing EEG recordings.

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NDT 106 - Applied Evoked Potential

• Identify evoked potential sensory pathways and cranial nerves associated with the
  pathways.
• Evaluate abnormal vs. normal evoked potential waveforms.
• Evaluate the use of digital instrumentation for evoked potential.
• Apply electrodes appropriately according to modality.
• Record evoked potential according to ACNS guidelines.
• Plot appropriate waveforms including latencies and amplitudes of the waveforms.
• Remove electrodes from patient, clean, and set-up room for next patient.

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NDT 119 - Introductory EEG Skills

• Practice principles of patient safety, HIPPA guidelines, and infection control 
• Apply electrodes using paste and skin preparation according to the International 10/20 system with documentation of balanced impedance and adjusted (if required) electrode placements. 
• Remove electrode paste/glue from the patient’s scalp and hair using safety precautions. 
• Clean and disinfect electrodes following Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions for infection control.

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NDT 120 - Intermediate EEG Skills

• Compile patient history to help enhance the quality of performing an EEG.
• Establish rapport with patient and patient’s family.
• Perform technical criteria for recording an EEG.
• Document all pertinent information on EEG recording.
• Perform standard activation procedures according to ACNS guidelines.
• Remove electrodes and clean patient’s head and set-up room for next patient.
   

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NDT 121 - Advanced EEG Skills

• Perform a mock electrocerebral inactivity recording according to ACNS guidelines. 
• Perform an electrode application with collodion and head wrapping. 
• Formulate a technical summary demonstrating knowledge of EEG clinical correlations by reviewing and summarizing EEG recordings.
• Participate in medical simulation scenarios.

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NDT 130 - EEG Clinical I

• Establish rapport with the patient and patient’s family with assistance.
• Prepare a basic data sheet (“tech sheet”) with assistance.
• Provide a safe recording environment with assistance.
• Set-up patient and record EEG with assistance.
• Document the working condition of an EEG instrument (analog and digital) with
  assistance.
• Evaluate the waveform display with assistance.
• Recognize artifact and eliminate artifact with assistance.
• Remove electrode paste/glue from patient’s scalp and hair.

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NDT 131 - EEG Clinical II

• Establish rapport with the patient and patient’s family with assistance
• Prepare a basic data sheet (“tech sheet”) with assistance
• Provide a safe recording environment with assistance
• Set-up patient and record EEG or evoked potential with assistance
• Document the working condition of an EEG or evoked potential instrument
  (analog and digital) with assistance
• Evaluate the waveform display with assistance
• Recognize artifact and eliminate the artifact with assistance
• Remove electrode paste/glue from patient’s scalp and hair
• Act respectfully and professionally toward patient and staff

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NDT 132 - EEG Clinical III

• Establish rapport with the patient and patient’s family with supervision
• Prepare a basic data sheet (“tech sheet”) with supervision
• Provide a safe recording environment with supervision
• Set-up patient and record EEG or evoked potential with supervision
• Document the working condition of an EEG or evoked potential instrument
  (analog and digital) with supervision
• Evaluate the waveform display with supervision
• Recognize artifact and eliminate the artifact with supervision
• Remove electrode paste/glue from patient’s scalp and hair with supervision
• Act respectfully and professionally toward patient and staff

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NDT 200 - Clinical Correlates II

• Correlate central nervous system and brain diseases and disorders with ND
  findings
• Explain the actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and interactions of
  common anesthetic agents
• Correlate special surgical procedures with the role of the NDT
• Evaluate diagnostic procedures and treatments associated with central
  nervous system and brain diseases and disorders

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NDT 201 - NDT Theory I

• Understand common sleep disorders and treatment options
• Define multiple sleep latency test and wakefulness test
• Explain sleep staging and scoring techniques
• Identify montages and recording techniques
• Analyze the indications for long-term monitoring
• Assess seizure activity associated with long-term epilepsy monitoring
• Evaluate treatments for epilepsy

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NDT 202 - NDT Theory II

• Apply electrical safety principles to ND testing
• Apply principles of electronics to ND
• Examine the NDT role in evoked potential intraoperative monitoring
• Examine the NDT role in EEG intraoperative monitoring
• Evaluate the effects of anesthesia during intraoperative monitoring
• Evaluate electromyogram/nerve conduction velocity tests

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NDT 203 - NDT Registry Review I

• Begin preparing for the ABRET examinations
• Demonstrate competence in performing an electroencephalogram
• Demonstrate competence in performing evoked potential studies
• Prepare for employment as an NDT

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NDT 204 - NDT Registry Review II

• Continues preparing for the ABRET examinations
• Demonstrate competence in performing an electroencephalogram
• Demonstrate competence in performing evoked potential studies
• Prepare for employment as an NDT

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NDT 220 - NDT Skills I

• Perform polysomnography patient hook-up
• Score sleep stages and respiratory events
• Assess CPAP management for polysomnography
• Assess EKG dysrhythmias and how they relate to polysomnography
• Perform the 10-10 system of electrode placement
• Ensure patient safety and assess patient during and after a seizure
  
  

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NDT 221 - NDT Skills II

• Apply electrical safety principles to ND testing
• Apply principles of electronics to ND
• Explain techniques used in evoked potential intraoperative monitoring
• Explain techniques used in EEG intraoperative monitoring
• Explain the effects of medications during intraoperative monitoring
• Explain techniques used in electromyogram/nerve conduction velocity tests

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NDT 230 - NDT Clinical I

• Record an EEG and evoked potential relatively independently.
• Establish rapport with the patient and patient’s family.
• Demonstrate professionalism.
• Evaluate observations of various clinical practices regarding polysonography, epilepsy, WADA testing, and record keeping.

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NDT 231 - NDT Clinical II

• Perform EEG relatively independently
• Perform evoked potential relatively independently
• Evaluate observations of conduction velocity testing and intraoperative monitoring
• Demonstrate professionalism

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NDT 232 - NDT Clinical III

• Perform electrode application for all ND procedures relatively independently
• Record all ND procedures according to ACNS guidelines relatively independently
• Evaluate the waveform display relatively independently
• Recognize and eliminate artifact if possible
• Document all pertinent information relatively independently
• Provide a safe recording environment relatively independently
• Establish rapport with the patient and patient’s family relatively independently
• Prepare a basic data sheet (“tech sheet”) relatively independently
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Correlate neurological disorders with END findings
• Follow protocol for patient clean-up and room set-up
• Apply principles of electronics and mathematics to recording
   

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NDT 350 - EKG Dysrhythmias

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NDT 351 - Nerve Conduction Studies

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NDT 352 - Polysomnography Studies

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NDT 353 - Evoked Potential Studies

• Provide a safe recording environment 
• Establish rapport with the patient and patient’s family 
• Demonstrate the correct method of electrode application 
• Evaluate the integrity of the Evoked Potential 
• Establish and eliminate or reduce artifacts contaminating the waveforms 
• Explain neurological concepts of performing EP 
• Compare and contrast principles and concepts of Evoked Potential instrumentation 

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NDT 450 - Intraoperative Monitoring

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NDT 451 - Long Term Epilepsy Monitoring

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NDT 452 - Quantitative and Continuous EEG

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NDT 453 - Functional MRI and Magnetic Encephalography

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NDT 454 - Pediatric EEG Monitoring

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NMTEC 190 - Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Technology

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NMTEC 201 - Basic Nuclear Medicine Science

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NMTEC 202 - Instrumentation

• Provide examples and discuss the importance of quality assurance and quality control in the practice of nuclear medicine.
• Succinctly describe the operation of a dose calibrator, a Geiger counter, and a scintillation detector.
• Describe in detail the operation of a gamma camera and the factors which affect its performance.
• Discuss the design of a gamma camera collimator and the effect of changing various design factors.
• Outline acquisition, reconstruction, and display processes for single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), including explanations of both filtered backprojection and iterative reconstruction.
• Briefly describe the basic operation of a computed tomography (CT) system.
• Outline quality control procedures for small instruments, planar gamma cameras, and SPECT systems.
  

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NMTEC 203 - Computers in Nuclear Medicine

• Discuss in general terms the operation of a single computer and a computer network, and discuss advantages of digital systems for nuclear medicine imaging.
• Describe the parameters and mechanics of image acquisition into a nuclear medicine computer, and analyze imaging scenarios to suggest an appropriate image matrix.
• Discuss conventions and pitfalls related to display of nuclear medicine images.
• Discuss and apply processing techniques for static, dynamic, gated, and tomographic images, including count profiles, regions of interest, time-activity curves, mathematical manipulations, and filtering.
• Explain processing and analyze results for specific nuclear medicine studies, including renal imaging, gated blood pool imaging, cardiac shunts, and myocardial perfusion imaging.
• Utilize nuclear medicine computers in a laboratory situation to apply computer processing techniques to patient studies.

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NMTEC 208 - Applied Anatomy, Physiology, & Clinical Applications

• Discuss basic concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostic processes, and physiologic imaging as they pertain to nuclear medicine. 
• Describe and discuss aspects of anatomy and physiology of specific interest to the practice of nuclear medicine, related to the following organ systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal, gastrointestinal, liver and spleen, excretory, endocrine, central nervous, and immune systems and tumor imaging. 
• Utilize and spell correct medical terms as they apply to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the organ systems discussed in Outcome #2 above, and terms that are specific to nuclear medicine practice, including (for example) pharmacologic agents used in imaging procedures. 
• Delineate aspects of physiology and pathology demonstrated by specific nuclear medicine radiopharmaceuticals. 
• Identify indications and protocols for identified nuclear medicine exams, including patient preparation and contraindications. 
• Discuss results of specific nuclear medicine exams and their implications in terms of the physiologic and/or pathologic processes. 
• Develop patient explanations for nuclear medicine exams. 

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NMTEC 210 - Radiopharmacy

• State the ideal properties of radiopharmaceuticals.
  
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  Explain the ways in which Technetium can bind with other materials, and the implications this has for radiopharmaceutical labeling.
  
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  Calculate pediatric dosages for various radiopharmaceuticals.
  
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  Use decay charts and decay factors to pre- and post-calibrate a radiopharmaceutical dosage.
  
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  Explain the mechanism of uptake, biodistribution, indications, and contraindications for all radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine.
  
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  List any important considerations in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine.
  
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  State how erythrocytes and leukocytes can be labeled with radioactive materials.
  
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  Calculate the purity of a radiopharmaceutical preparation, given the solvent system and the counts per minute at the origin and solvent front.
  
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  List the regulations that pertain to radiopharmacy and misadministration of radiopharmaceuticals.
  
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  Explain how a Mo-99/Tc-99m generator works and the quality control measures required for each elution.

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NMTEC 211 - Patient Care in Nuclear Medicine

1. Discuss medical insurance in the United States, administrative structures commonly found in hospitals, and the impact of each on nuclear medicine practice. 
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic human disease processes and outline information about symptoms, diagnostic processes, care requirements, and treatment of diseases. 
3. Assess patient conditions (physical, mental, and emotional) and identify and describe correct responses to a variety of emergency situations. 
4. Discuss care of patients and protection of oneself and others in regard to oxygen administration, infectious diseases, body mechanics, and intravenous procedures. 
5. Discuss the uses of statistical tests in assessing efficacy of diagnostic medical techniques, and define and calculate sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of results. 
6. Outline the basic concepts of pharmacology, including drug names, time, course of drug action, possible negative effects a drug can have, and the use of reversal agents. 
7. Analyze nuclear medicine scenarios that present emotional challenges or ethical questions. 
8. Explain and demonstrate how an electrocardiogram is acquired. 
9. Discuss in detail the function of the cardiovascular system including sinus rhythm, and identify life-threatening arrhythmias. 
10. Describe the effect of exercise and various pharmacological stress agents on the heart and the role these interventions play in imaging. 

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NMTEC 212 - Positron Emission Tomography

• Describe the basic principles of positron emission tomography (PET), including the concept of coincidence imaging, the need for different scintillation crystals, the composition of the tomograph, and time-of-flight imaging.
• Contrast PET imaging to general nuclear medicine imaging in regard to patient preparation, technologist actions, inclusion of CT imaging, and final tomographic slices.
• Discuss in detail the use of F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) in oncologic imaging, including the biochemistry of its uptake, organs with normal uptake, patient preparation and FDG administration, and meaning of imaging results.
• Define and analyze factors affecting the standardized uptake value (SUV) for FDG imaging, and briefly discuss the application of the SUV to other radiopharmaceuticals.
• Characterize the use of and issues surrounding the operation of combined PET/CT imaging systems, and the advantages of co-registered imaging.
• Describe positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the skeleton, brain, and heart.
• Discuss economic issues related to PET imaging, including reimbursement, demonstration of efficacy, and starting up a PET practice.
• Explain how PET imaging can be applied to basic physiologic research, new drug research, and gene therapy.
• Dissect, explain, and critically analyze an article on a PET clinical research study.
  

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NMTEC 229 - Introduction to Clinical Education

• Perform basic positioning operations on a gamma camera.
• Enter patient information into an acquisition station.
• Provide basic nursing care for out-patients, including escorting them to the camera room or restroom, having them empty their pockets, etc.
• Describe the department’s quality control routine as regards:
  • Small instruments (dose calibrator, Geiger counter, thyroid probe).
  • Gamma cameras.
  • SPECT center of rotation (if possible).
• List radiopharmaceuticals used in observed studies, including the name, type of study, biodistribution, and any precautions or contraindications noted.
• Describe the purpose and essential elements of a myocardial perfusion study, and discuss how coronary vasodilatation is accomplished via exercise or by pharmacologic stress.
• Fulfill clinical obligations including planning for clinic schedules and transportation, using the Trajecsys tracking system, and satisfying academic expectations while in clinic.
• Develop explanations and talking points for three nuclear medicine exams, based on observations of communications between technologists and patients and concepts learned in NMTEC 208 .

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NMTEC 230 - Clinical Education I

• Operate a gamma camera, with emphasis on accuracy of data entry, safety of patients, and proper care of equipment.
• Perform a limited number of routine nuclear medicine procedures, including identifying the radiopharmaceutical; stating the indications, imaging protocol, and patient history required; and providing an effective explanation of the procedure to the patient.
• Demonstrate by both words and actions a basic understanding of the principles of radiation safety and infection control.
• Discuss routine patient care, including safe transfer, attention to physical needs, need for confidentiality, and appropriate attitudes.
• Demonstrate appropriate attitudes and behaviors relative to co-workers, including teamwork, compliance with department rules, self-control, and acceptance of criticism.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply classroom information to clinical situations.
• Assess his/her progress in assimilating into the working group at the clinical site. 

• Group Processes

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NMTEC 231 - Clinical Education II

• Perform all routine nuclear medicine procedures, including case presentation, assessment of images for visual and technical artifacts, and routine computer processing.
• Interact with patients, families, and hospital staff in a positive and courteous way, to obtain patient history, answer procedure questions, and address patient anxieties.
• Demonstrate accuracy in patient identification, verification of physician orders and correctness of exam, radiopharmaceutical choice, and dosage information.
• Administer radioactive materials to patients via both oral and intravenous routes, and insert and assess the function of indwelling intravenous catheters.
• Perform measurement of patient vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration).
• Perform and analyze routine quality control procedures on nuclear medicine equipment and routine radiation safety surveys.
• Operate scheduling and radiopharmacy computers, and maintain other records as needed.
• Discuss the relationship between physiology, patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical localization, and the timing and results of nuclear medicine imaging.

• Listening and Speaking

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NMTEC 232 - Clinical Education III

•  Perform routine and non-routine nuclear medicine procedures, including protocol modifications for particular situations, analysis of complementary imaging studies, and assessment of computer processing techniques.
• Evaluate appropriateness and timing of requested nuclear medicine procedures.
• Discuss how to address emergency situations in the context of a nuclear medicine department.
• Demonstrate flexibility, multi-tasking, and prioritizing in clinical workday situations.
• Demonstrate accuracy in calculations, patient monitoring, and administrative/record-keeping tasks.
• Analyze the results of equipment quality control procedures and suggest steps to be taken when the results suggest non-optimal performance.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage a scan room, including adjusting the schedule to accommodate additional imaging procedures, staying on schedule, and assisting other scan rooms.
• Evaluate accomplishments and deficiencies in clinical work and experiences to date and identify areas for further work during the second clinical rotation.

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NMTEC 233 - Clinical Education IV

• Successfully manage the transition to the second clinical site, including: adapting to new protocols and department expectations; accomplishing goals set at the end of the first clinical rotation; identifying and overcoming challenges; and fulfilling new professional expectations.  
• Complete ten competencies at the new clinical site, excluding injection competencies already demonstrated.  
• Discuss multiple ways nuclear medicine procedures are performed and the rationales for differing practices.  
• Discuss factors that affect nuclear medicine procedures, including contraindications, interfering medications and medical procedures, altered physiology, and improperly prepared radiopharmaceuticals. 
• Suggest a clinical diagnosis and further diagnostic testing for each study performed.  
• Assess various nuclear medicine situations and make recommendations for how to address them.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the scheduling of nuclear medicine imaging studies relative to already-scheduled exams, other radiologic imaging studies, patient preparation, and the need for resources such as gamma cameras.

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

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NMTEC 234 - Clinical Education V

1. Demonstrate understanding of the nuclear medicine studies performed at each specialty rotation site.
2. Perform PET and nuclear cardiology studies.
3. Acquire and analyze a 12-lead electrocardiogram, and identify cardiac rhythms that are considered potentially life-threatening.
4. Perform and analyze quality control and hot lab procedures in at least one specialty rotation.
5. Analyze nuclear medicine imaging studies with the assistance of nuclear medicine professionals.
6. Prepare a case report based on a patient in one of the specialty rotations.
7. Perform radiopharmacy tasks including:
   • Milking a Mo-99/Tc-99m generator.
   • Preparing radiopharmaceutical kits and assessing their quality.
   • Drawing radiopharmaceutical doses.
   • Performing quality control and radiation safety tasks associated with radiopharmacy practice.
8. Discuss the practice of nuclear medicine in the pediatric environment, including:
   • Types of nuclear medicine studies commonly performed on children.
   • Methods for immobilizing a young child for a nuclear medicine study.
   • Communication with patient and family in the pediatric environment.
   • Other aspects of pediatric patient care.
9. Demonstrate competence in specific aspects of nuclear medicine practice and patient care in the pediatric setting.

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NMTEC 240 - Radiation Safety

• Delineate the regulatory responsibilities of the various federal, state, and local agencies involved in monitoring radiation and radioactive materials, particularly including radioactive materials licenses.
• Discuss the operation of personnel dosimeters, state limits and discuss concerns relating to occupational radiation exposure, and assess situations for overexposure.
• List and apply basic rules for working with radioactive materials and outline the cleaning of a radioactively contaminated area.
• Outline issues and calculations relating to transportation, receipt, and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Describe and apply the concepts and mathematics of radiopharmaceutical dosimetry and effective dose calculations.
• Discuss basic principles of radionuclide therapy and their application to a variety of medical conditions.
• Develop plans for dealing with, assess scenarios, and outline the role of the nuclear medicine technologist in a radiation emergency.
• Synthesize radiation biology, radiation protection, and radiation safety knowledge for use in communicating about radiation issues with patients, health care professionals, regulators, and the general public.

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NMTEC 241 - Radiation Biology

• Define and correctly use the various units used to describe amounts of radiation.
• Discuss the effects of radiation on molecules and cells, and the consequences of these effects as seen in human tissues.
• Outline the physiological basis, symptoms, and causes of death of each of the three acute radiation syndromes, and of the situation of a severe localized radiation injury.
• Distinguish between deterministic and stochastic long-term effects of radiation, and describe specific effects in each category.
• Outline the radiation hormesis theory and discuss the implications for occupationally exposed persons and for our societal understanding of radiation.
• Delineate sources of radiation exposure among the general population and synthesize responses to questions about concerns regarding radiation.
• Analyze media characterizations of the effects of radiation and discriminate between statements consistent with the science of radiation biology and statements that exaggerate or otherwise misrepresent radiation’s effects.

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NMTEC 242 - Radionuclide Therapy and Theranostics

• Explain the basic principles of radionuclide therapy, including the action of radiation; general principles of localization, metabolism, and excretion; and general understanding of efficacy, side effects, adverse reactions, and toxicity.
• Discuss the radiation safety considerations for radionuclide therapy, as they pertain to dose handling and measurement, safety of technologists and other staff, and patient/family safety.
• Outline the conditions that determine whether a radionuclide therapy patient may go home, and the necessary room preparation, monitoring, and cleaning required when hospitalization is necessary.
• For each radionuclide therapy or theranostic procedure discussed in the course, discuss:
  • Rationale for treatment and explanation to patient and family members
  • Criteria for treatment
  • Patient preparation
  • Scheduling of treatment(s)
  • Adjunctive medications
  • Dose administration and patient monitoring
  • Instructions for minimizing radiation exposure of others
• Discuss radionuclide therapy situations that require the efforts of multiple departments, including education, communication, scheduling, and troubleshooting problems.

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NMTEC 250 - Sectional Anatomy for Nuclear Medicine

• Briefly describe the physical principles and results obtained from radiography (x-ray), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) and ultrasound imaging.
• Describe the locations of structures and organs of the brain, neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.
• Identify organs on CT and MR images.
• Discuss a chosen pathologic condition and its appearance on nuclear medicine and other types of images.

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NMTEC 261 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine

• Identify common indications, pathologies, clinical presentations, and supporting documentation for various nuclear medicine examinations.
• Compare radiopharmaceutical choices and suggest an appropriate choice for a given clinical scenario.
• Discuss the appearance of images and suggest possible associated diagnoses.
• Identify common pitfalls and artifacts for specific nuclear medicine studies and discuss how these can be avoided.
• Analyze images from the perspective of the nuclear medicine physician, and suggest ways to provide the nuclear medicine physician with necessary information.
• Briefly discuss next steps (diagnostic and/or therapeutic) based on particular scan results.

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NMTEC 262 - Advanced Topics in Nuclear Medicine

• Discuss types of research, ethical considerations in doing research, parts of a research paper, and critical analysis of published articles in the nuclear medicine literature.
• Find and assess scholarly resources from library databases and professional societies.
• Discuss pediatric nuclear medicine including patient care techniques, developmental levels, and variations in imaging studies for children.
• Describe the multiple ways in which nuclear medicine techniques can be used to diagnose and treat conditions of the thyroid gland, including hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.
• Outline the use of laboratory equipment, including fume hoods, pipettes, centrifuges, etc. in relation to nuclear medicine procedures such as blood cell labeling.
• Outline the cells and the functions of the human immune system and the consequences of immune over-reactions such as allergic response and autoimmune diseases.
• For other advanced nuclear medicine topics, discuss the underlying nature of the problem(s) or illness(es) being addressed, the mechanism and benefit of nuclear medicine imaging, analysis of images, and clinical outcomes.

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NMTEC 275 - Board Preparation

1. Apply basic science concepts to nuclear medicine lab and clinical situations. 
2. Describe all of the techniques used in the field of nuclear medicine. 
3. Apply the radiation safety rules and guidelines applicable to the field of nuclear medicine. 
4. Apply his/her learning to all areas of nuclear medicine technology.
5. Analyze scenarios to determine the preferred response or course of action. 
6. Complete a capstone project as outlined. 
7. Demonstrate improvement in test-taking skills for credentialing exams. 

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NMTEC 280 - Computed Tomography for Nuclear Medicine

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NMTEC 299 - Independent Study in Nuclear Medicine 1-1

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NURS 106 - Nursing Assistant Foundations

• Discuss basic normal anatomy.
• Discuss basic disease processes and their impacts on the client/resident.
• Discuss principles of infection control. Identify normal and abnormal assessment data.
• Use communication techniques that facilitate interactions among client, family, and health care team.
• Describe how the emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual values of the client or resident affect care.
• Describe appropriate interventions within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks of practice.
• Describe a safe and comfortable environment for the client or resident.

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NURS 107 - Nursing Assistant Technical Skills

• Apply principles of infection control.
• Recognize normal and abnormal assessment data.
• Practice communication techniques that facilitate interactions among client, family, and health care team.
• Record pertinent data such as vital signs and weights.
• Practice providing a safe and comfortable environment for the client or resident.
• Demonstrate correct performance of specific skills required for certification examination.

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NURS 108 - Nursing Assistant Practicum

• Use principles of infection control.
• Recognize and report normal and abnormal assessment data.
• Use communication techniques that facilitate interactions among client, family, and health care team.
• Accurately record pertinent data such as vital signs and weights according to agency policies.
• Provide a safe and comfortable environment for the client or resident.
• Use correct techniques in performance of specific skills required for certification examination.

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NURS 120 - Nursing Fundamentals

• Identify components of the professional nurse identity. 
• Apply the clinical judgment model to promote client health and mitigate safety risks.  
• Demonstrate cognitive and affective patient-centered care skills in delivering safe practice through a lens of social equity to culturally diverse populations.  
• Engage constructively and collaboratively with team members.  
• Interpret the role of quality improvement measures in nursing.  

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NURS 121 - Nursing Fundamentals Clinical

• Apply principles of Swanson’s Caring Theory to individual clients. 
• Assess clients for changes in health status. 
• Identify relevant pathophysiology specific to client’s selected diagnoses. 
• Perform psychomotor interventions safely and effectively. 
• Identify examples of team functioning and resulting impact on safety and quality of care. 
• Demonstrate organizational skills in the management of client care. 
• Accept feedback and make appropriate changes in behavior. 

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NURS 122 - Nursing Care of the Adult Client I

• Apply the clinical judgement model to adult patient populations experiencing alterations in health.  
• Develop cognitive and effective strategies to provide safe patient-centered care. 
• Engage constructively and collaboratively with team members. 
• Interpret quality improvement measures in nursing practice. 
• Apply role components of professional nurse identity. 

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