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3.00 Credits
Study of the basic characteristics of Puerto Rican and Caribbean cultures and their role within contemporary U.S. civilization. The consequences of European conquest, Indian explorations, the slave trade, the Spanish-American War, patterns of land ownership, demography, politics, unemployment, and industrialization are examined in relation to a multi-ethnic world. A research paper is required. 3 hours lecture
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Survey of Latin-American history from pre-colonial times to the present. An examination of the heritage of pre-Columbian indigenous cultures, Spanish colonialism, and the various patterns of national independence. The present condition of Latin America in the modern world system is analyzed in relation to imperialism and dependency that is blocking further development, as well as the various efforts of Latin-American countries to free themselves from this dependency. A research paper is required. 3 hours lecture
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Examines the cultural, economic, geographic, historical, political, and sociological development of the contemporary Middle East. Emphasis on the relationship of these factors to the continuing Arab-Israeli situation. A research paper is required. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on African-American history from its African origins to the present. Emphasis on the historical importance of the slavery experience, the outstanding contributions made by Blacks during the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the development of White Supremacy. Special attention is given to 20th century Black contributions to American life and thought and to the legacies of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the development of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Topics include the rise of industrial corporations, Populism, Jim Crow, Progressivism, the Jazz Age, World War I, the Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, Vietnam, and recent political and diplomatic crises. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
Surveys major African civilizations from antiquity to the 18th century focusing on the evolution of different cultural, political, social, and economic forces and external encounters with Islam, Christianity, and the Atlantic slave trade. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
Surveys African history from the 19th century to the present covering social, political, and economic developments during this period. Topics include the slave trade, colonialism, anti-colonial resistance and nationalism, and African independence. 3 hours lecture
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2.00 Credits
Study of the historical development and current characteristics of health care in the United States. Provides an understanding of the health care environment and the multiple factors that define the system and the roles of health care professionals within the system. 2 hours lecture Prerequisite: College-level Test placement in English and Reading
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the development and content of medical records in acute care facilities. Topics include quantitative analysis, accreditation and certification standards, record retrieval and retention, microfilming systems, indexes and registries and medical staff organization. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory Prerequisites: HIT 101, EN 101, BS 103
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3.00 Credits
Study of the basic structure of medical vocabulary, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, pronunciation, spelling, and definitions of medical terms. Emphasis on building a professional lexicon required for working in the medical field using vocabulary related to body systems, anatomical structure, medical processes and procedures, and a variety of diseases. 3 hours lecture
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