RC 101 - Basic Science for Respiratory Care C

Institution:

Mohawk Valley Community College

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Description:

This course addresses topics in mathematics, physics, chemistry and microbiology related to respiratory care practice.Mathematical areas include graphing, nomograms and basic statistics. Physics and chemistry topics include the states of matter, humidity, gas pressure, gas laws, acids, bases, buffers, fluid dynamics, compliance, elastance and surface tension.A four-week module provides an introduction to microbiology at the end of the semester. Emphasis is placed on microbes that commonly involve the respiratorysystem.The course delivery mode is a hybrid on-line/on-site combination requiring attendance at microbiology lab sessions on the Utica Campus the last two weeks of class. Prerequisites:An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics. (Fall semester)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 792-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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