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FrenchA review and continuation of French grammar plus additional training in the four skills: reading, writing, speaking and understanding. Readings and discussions based on cultural topics, contemporary literature, newspaper articles, Internet sources and video. Students with concerns about placement should consult the Language department. Prerequisite: FRN 02 or three years of High School French with a C average. Three class hours and one language lab per week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall; Day Fall, Spring; evening/Weekend
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A continuation of FRN 11. Further grammar review based on readings and compositions. Intensive practice of spoken language. More advanced readings from Francophone literature and culture. Frequent compositions and written exercises. Students with concerns about placement should consult the Language department. Prerequisite: FRN 11 or four consecutive years of High School French with a C average. Three class hours and one language lab hour per week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Spring; Day Fall, Spring; evening/ Weekend
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GeologyAn introduction to the study of the Earth as a dynamic, changing planet. The course considers the structure of the Earth, properties of the materials that compose it, the nature of the landscape and processes that have contributed to its development. Also covered are the concept of geologic time, the interpretation of Earth's history, and current problems and recent advances in geology (including the theory of plate tectonics). Students must be able to visualize sequences of events as they occur in space and time. Prerequisite: One year of lab science in high school or one semester of college lab science. Three class hours and two laboratory hours a week .Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Spring
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GovernmentA study of the constitutional, ideological and cultural factors that influence the political and governmental institutions of the United States. Major topics include the origin, principles, and provisions of the U.S. and Massachusetts Constitutions; the mass media and public opinion; voting and elections; the institutions of national government; and the Constitutional liberties and rights of citizens. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
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3 credits Terms offered: Spring A comparative analysis of the political culture, governmental structure and political systems, and public policies of selected Western and non-Western nations. Three class hours a week. Prerequisite: None
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3 credits Terms offered: Spring An inquiry into the modern urban community and the political problems of city people in the United States. Central themes include the image of the city in U.S. culture, political ideology, the heritage of machine and reform politics, economic development, governmental organization at state, regional and local levels, and a review of selected governmental services. Three class hours a week. Prerequisite: None
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InformationThis course is the first in a series designed to instruct students in theory and principles of medical records technology. The course will include the history of medicine and hospitals, the organization and functions of the medical record department, the organization, content and format of medical record forms, and numbering and filing systems used. Three class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall
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LanguageAn introduction to the language used in the medical and allied health professions. Terms that identify diseases, disorders and conditions as well as diagnostic and treatment procedures are introduced and correlated to the function and anatomy of the various body systems. Pronunciation is emphasized. Students learn word building, commonly used abbreviations, and the use of medical dictionaries and other reference materials. Three class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall
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JurisprudenceThis course focuses on the legal aspects of the medical record. It introduces legal terminology and procedures, the court system, policies and procedures for the control and release of medical information, health care legislation and regulations relating to the maintenance of confidentiality and the appropriate use of medical records, ethical standards for medical record practice, and development of informed consent. Prerequisite: HCI 11. Three class hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Spring
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BillingThis course introduces the student to the methods used to provide International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) codes to identify diagnoses and inpatient procedures and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) codes for physician services and outpatient procedures. The course also covers use of coded information to identify why individuals receive medical services, to define the services that are provided, and to reimburse medical providers. Prerequisites: HCI 13 or HLT 13, and BIO 15. One-half hour of lecture and one and one-half hour of laboratory per week. Instructional Support Fee applies1 credit Spring
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