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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 lec) This course will provide students with opportunity to learn the research methods and processes. They will effectively and efficiently find and retrieve primary scientific literature relevant to their interest in the chemistry, biochemistry or biotechnology related fields. They will learn to use library resources and literature databases, write a literature review evaluating information and its sources critically, and use the information effectively to write a research proposal on a chosen topic. Students will summarize a research seminar they attend in the course and participate in a field-trip to the University of Minnesota libraries. Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 and CHEM 2610. Prerequisite/Corequisites: BIOL 2500 or instructor approval; all prerequisites for these courses apply.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lab) This course will provide students with opportunity to carry out undergraduate research related to chemistry, biochemistry and biotechnology applications. They will learn the research methods and processes, write a literature review evaluating information and its sources critically, and use the information effectively to write research proposal on a chosen project approved by the advisor. Students will carry out the proposed project under the supervision of the advisor in the laboratory, learning to do detailed laboratory work accurately with precision and incorporating good laboratory practices, documentation procedures and regulatory affairs standards. They will develop analytical and data-management skills and gain exposure to concepts such as validity, reliability, measurement, and bias. Upon completion of the project, students will write a short thesis and defend their theses, exploring the possibilities of publishing the results. Prerequisites: BIOT 2320 and CHEM 2420. Prerequisite/Corequisites: BIOT 2720 and BIOL 2500 or CHEM 2620 and instructor approval.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (1.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course teaches basic information about using microcomputers as a business productivity tool. Topics covered in this class include how to use the current Windows operating system; how to use a mouse and keyboard; understanding hardware and software; basic computer history; basic computer architecture; file maintenance; data communications; data security; Internet and World Wide Web concepts; and how to buy a computer. Prerequisites: keyboarding skills or concurrent enrollment in BTEC 1060; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (1.00 lec/2.00 lab) In this course, students will develop touch-control of the keyboard and proper keyboarding techniques; build speed and accuracy; and practice applying basic skills to the formatting of letters, reports, memos, tables, forms and other kinds of business communication. The keyboarding goal will be to attain a minimum speed of 45 words per minute with five errors or fewer on a five-minute timing. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) In this course, students will learn to use Microsoft Word processing software for both business and personal use. Topics include character formatting; setting margins, tabs and indents; moving/copying and revising text; and printing and formatting pages. Prerequisites: Keyboarding skills or concurrent enrollment in BTEC 1060; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
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1.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course is designed for students wanting an understanding of how medical terms are created, pronounced, spelled and used in a medical setting. Classes will include a study of medical word roots, prefixes and suffixes common to the medical field. System terminology will focus on pathology, clinical procedures, laboratory procedures and abbreviations. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1 lab) In this course, students will develop skills essential for work in a legal office. Their experience will include study of legal terminology; ethics and confidentiality; time and billing records; scheduling; court dates; depositions and appointments; maintaining client files; telephone techniques; and preparation of legal documents and legal correspondence. They will also study the three branches of government and the state and federal court systems. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 lab) This course is designed to develop students' talents and abilities as effective group members and/or group leaders. They will examine student, professional, and local organizations and may assume organizational and planning responsibilities as a volunteer. Students will meet three times as a group, and volunteer projects will be done independently with a final report presented to the group. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course utilizes both classroom discussion and real-world simulation exercises to prepare students to perform the variety of tasks needed to work in a medical setting. Emphasis will be placed on customer service; legal and ethical responsibilities; and filing and handling correspondence. Discussions will also focus on making travel arrangements; planning meetings; discussing fees and credit; and performing banking, billing and daily accounting, as well as preparing and processing insurance claims. Computer simulations using Medisoft software will be completed during this course. Prerequisite/Corequisite: BTEC 1060.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare that allows them to assist physicians in assigning procedural and diagnostic codes in an outpatient setting. Students will gain a working knowledge of both procedural and diagnostic coding systems, as well as gain hands-on experience assigning codes utilizing the CPT and ICD 9-CM code books. Prerequisite: BTEC 1125.
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