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3.00 Credits
A course designed to take into account the individual student’s historical and/or governmental interests. Offered under the direction of a faculty advisor. Prerequisite: ENGL111. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
The History and Government Programs are interested in making available learning experiences in non-classroom settings. Under the Intern Program, qualified juniors and seniors receive academic credit for work done in historical societies, archives, museums, and restorations. The programs assist students in finding appropriate opportunities and insuring that the actual work is a meaningful supplement to the undergraduate classroom experience. Prerequisite: ENGL 112. I. Standards: 60 college credits, a minimum overall index of 2.75, a minimum index in the student’s major of 3.0, and at least six credits in History. II. Credit Options: A) Internships in the local area require a supervisory faculty member and usually will be worth three credits B) A maximum of six credits may be applied toward a History major; and a maximum of three credits toward a History minor. Additional credits may be applied toward the general requirements in Social Science, or may count as Liberal Arts and Sciences electives, or as Open Electives. III. Procedures: Interested students should contact the Director of the History Program or the Director of the History Intern Program. The application process requires a transcript, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, the written consent of the student's advisor, and a departmental interview. The decision of the Programs on whether to allow a student to hold an internship may be appealed to the Office of the Associate Dean of Academic Administration on procedural issues, but not on the matter of the Program’s judgment.
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3.00 Credits
The Senior Seminar in History, a required course for History majors, is to be taken during the senior year. There are several aspects to this course: the comprehensive assessment of what has been learned in the major course of study, the writing of research papers under the supervision of a faculty mentor, and the discussion of research methods and results in a supportive collegial environment. (Previously numbered: HIST 395 Senior Seminar in History). Prerequisite: ENGL 112; HIST 320. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this online course is to promote the health of the students at Mercy College. The learning modules in this course are: selection of health care providers, stress management, nutrition, advanced directives and physical fitness. The learning activities in this course include assessments, Discussion questions, Internet activities, readings, and an annotated bibliography. A Health Promotion Paper summarizes the health promotion activities used during this course and future health promotion plans. Prerequisite: ENGL 111, CISC 120. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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1.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of universal/standard precautions recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), reviews the Office of Safety and Health Administration’s bloodborne pathogen regulations, and covers prevention of transmission of various infectious diseases. Responding to emergency situations (fire, medical codes, chemical exposures, etc. ) will be covered. 1 sem. hr. 1 cr.
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1.00 Credits
The role of occupational therapy within an interdisciplinary team and within different age groups and practice settings is introduced through observational experiences, lectures, videotapes, small group discussions, and assignments. Students will observe pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric rehabilitation programs. Through classroom discussions and readings, they will develop a personal definition of occupational therapy, be introduced to the current literature in the field, professional organizations, and some current issues facing the practice of occupational therapy. 1 sem. hr., 1 cr.
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover the basics of professional literature searches and scientific writing including where and how to access peer reviewed scientific journals as well as the basic structure of scientific research articles. At the completion of the course the student will be able to locate various types of scientific articles in academic and peer reviewed publications by using multiple databases and search engines, and will be able to summarize the articles found in these publications in preparation for a complete literature review and synthesis. Prerequisite: ENGL 111. Corequisite: ENGL 112. 1 sem. hr., 1 cr.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the current theory, research or clinical practice issues in the health sciences. Specific topics such as complementary and alternative medicine, group work, HIV/AIDS, are announced each semester by the Division. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the philosophical, ethical and economic foundations that support research, theory development and clinical practice in the health sciences. Theoretical and practical definitions of quality in the health care delivery system are explored from a historical perspective. The course emphasizes cultural constructions of health and illness and cross cultural health practices. Achievement is determined through measures of reading comprehension, class participation and a written term paper. Prerequisite: Completion of 90 credits. 3 sem. hrs., 3 crs.
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1.00 Credits
This is a lecture-based course to provide the physical therapy student with knowledge on how drugs interact with the human body. Basic concepts of pharmacokinetics will be introduced. The major classifications of drugs commonly prescribed to patients referred to physical therapy will be covered along with possible side effects and implications for rehabilitation. Special emphasis will be placed on drugs affecting the nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system and musculoskeletal system. 1 sem. hr. 1 cr.
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