Karen Hill, Chair
The Department of Applied Arts and Sciences provides instruction
in communication, mathematics, social science, and science.
A core of these related subjects must be completed prior to
graduation and is included with each program's scope and sequence.
The department also provides developmental course work in writing
and mathematics to aid students in obtaining the prerequisite
skills necessary for success in required course work.
The department oversees the Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree.
For additional information regarding admission and complete
degree requirements, see the Admissions and Academic Policies
and Procedures sections of this catalog.
Associate of Arts-A.A. Degree
A total of 60 credits is required for graduation with an Associate
of Arts (A.A.) degree. The minimum grade average for graduation
is 2.00 in all courses taken on the traditional letter grade
(A-F) basis. To receive an Associate of Arts degree all students
must complete successfully all the general education requirements
for a baccalaureate degree, except for the Upper-Division Writing
Proficiency Assessment and the Upper-Division Writing Expectations
of a major.
Students may enter in the autumn or spring semester. Following
is a suggested first year course of study. Courses numbered
below 100 and courses with a T suffix on the course number do
not count toward the 60-credit requirement and general education
course requirements.
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First Year
AASC 100 Introduction to the University Experience.................................................
AASC 101 Study and Learning Strategies..................................................................
BUS 103S Principles of Business...............................................................................
COM 160A Oral Communications............................................................................
COM 090T Critical Writing Skills or COM 101
English Composition (with appropriate placement score).............................................
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers..........................................................................
MAT 002T Algebra or other math course based on placement
test score....................
Math course next in sequence from first semester........................................................
COM 195T Interpersonal Communication.................................................................
SCN 115N Anatomy...............................................................................................
Total credits toward degree requirements:..................................................................
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Second Year
Additional semester's courseloads are based on mathematical
literacy and English writing skills sequencing from the second
semester plus general education courses and electives taken
on either the College of Technology campus and/or Mountain campus.
See General Education Requirements in the Academic Policies
and Procedures section of this catalog.
Paramedical Arts Emphasis - A.A. Degree
The paramedical arts refer to the special qualifications and
competencies required in individuals who, because of their academic
and clinical training, aid and assist physicians, surgeons and
other medical professionals in providing quality health care
services. Not all persons in allied health occupations must
have academic training at the university level, and a few clinical
training programs are open to applicants with only secondary
school diplomas. But the most rewarding and responsible careers
are those based on one or more years of postsecondary education.
Training programs are available at many academic and medical
institutions leading to such occupations as medical ophthalmic
assistant, histologic technician, physician's assistant, radiologic
technologist, and radiation therapy technologist. These training
programs include both a classroom or didactic component and
an in service or clinical training component. Some or all of
the courses listed in the suggested curriculum in paramedical
arts may be applicable toward the didactic component of a particular
program. However, any student contemplating transfer to one
of the above programs should consult the catalog of the receiving
institution in order to plan a program which the receiving institution
agrees will satisfy its requirements.
The curriculum suggested below meets the University requirements
for the Associate of Arts degree. (See the Associate of Arts
section of this catalog.) It includes the fundamental courses
in human biology, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, and communications
skills important for the allied health professional, and also
satisfies many of the lower division course requirements for
majors in the biological sciences. Consequently, students in
the paramedical arts curriculum have considerable latitude for
mobility to and from baccalaureate degree programs.
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Curriculum in Paramedical Arts
First Year
BIOL 106N 107N Elementary Medical Microbiology and Laboratory
CHEM 151N 152N, 154N General Chemistry and Laboratory
COMM 110S Introduction to Communication
ENEX 101 Composition
PSYC 100S Introduction to Psychology
SOC 110S Principles of Sociology
SOC 208 Social Psychology
Electives and General Education
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Second Year
BIOL 212N 213N Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 221 222 Cell and Molecular Biology and Laboratory
BIOL 223 Genetics and Evolution
MATH 117 Probability and Linear Mathematics
PHAR 110N Use and Abuse of Drugs
Electives and General Education
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Courses
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U = for undergraduate credit only. R after the credit indicates
the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated
after the R.
Applied Arts and Sciences
U 100 Introduction to the University Experience 2 cr. Offered
autumn and spring. Introduction to academic life: exposure to
campus resources (e.g., library, computer labs, career and student
services); exploration of personal goals and motivation; introduction
to various academic disciplines; introduction to ASUM and other
student groups; exploration of diversity issues, ethical issues,
and student accountability; and extensive advising.
U 101 Study and Learning Strategies 2 cr. Development
of skills needed by the student to be competitive in higher
education. Topics include management of classroom behavior,
time, money; personal health and safety; listening, memory;
critical thinking; note-taking; ethics; and testing.
195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Communications
U 090T Critical Writing Skills 3 cr. Offered every term.
For students with major difficulties in expository prose. Emphasis
on forming, structuring, and development of ideas. Sentence
level faults discussed. Traditional letter grade only. Credit
does not count toward a certificate or degree.
U 093T Grammar and Punctuation 2 cr. Offered intermittently.
Traditional principles of grammar and punctuation with practical
applications of these principles. Designed for the student who
needs to review basic grammar and punctuation.
U 101 English Composition 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., COM 090T or passing score on placement test. Instruction
and practice in both the expository writing and research process.
Emphasis on the use of specific techniques of writing to develop
style, unity, clarity, and force of ideas, and structure. Students
are expected to write without major errors in sentence structure
or mechanics. Credit not allowed for both COM 101 and ENEX 101.
Grading A, B, C, D, F, or NCR.
U 111T Business Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. Emphasizes the language principles most applicable in
the business world. Rules and conventions that enhance or impair
communications between people are highlighted. Practice material
is provided to help students apply the rules. Students develop
communication skills and use basic writing principles in creating
correspondence. Students are required to type assigned letters
and memos.
U 115T Technical Writing 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
An introduction to technical writing with emphasis on clarity
and conciseness. Sentence, paragraph, and report organization
are stressed; grammar and mechanics are reviewed. Short writing
assignments and a technical report are critiqued for application
of technical style, organization, and correct grammar and mechanics.
U 160A Oral Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. Introduction to oral communication skills, including
public speaking, interviewing, and small group communications.
Focus is on the organization, delivery, and retention of oral
messages, listening skill development, and nonverbal communication.
Credit not allowed for both COM 160A and COMM 111A.
U 195T Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 210E Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Problem Solving 3
cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., COM 101. Introduction to critical
thinking, conflict analysis, and problem solving with examination
of fundamentals of each process and evaluation of ethical considerations
for each projected result. Provides a framework for determining
decision making scope as well as basic formula for conscious
resolution strategies.
U 220T Training Techniques 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
COM 115T, COM 160A or consent of instr. The practical application
of adult learning theory to documenting procedures, creating
user guides, writing instructions, developing courses, using
tutorials, evaluating and using training materials, and giving
effective oral presentations. Students prepare and deliver mini
courses to develop these skills.
U 295T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
Mathematics
U 002T Prealgebra 4 cr. Offered every term. Arithmetic
and basic algebra skills needed for Introductory Algebra. Topics
include integers and rational numbers, decimals and percentages
with applications, ratios and proportions with applications,
single variable linear equations with applications, exponents,
factoring, and an introduction to polynomials. Credit does not
count toward a certificate or degree.
U 005 Introductory Algebra 4 cr. Offered every term.
Review of arithmetic principles of integers and rational numbers,
linear equations in one or two unknowns, and operations with
polynomials and rational expressions. Credit does not count
toward an associate of arts or baccalaureate degree.
U 100T Basic Algebra 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Real numbers, variable expressions, solving equations, polynomials,
factoring, graphs, linear equations, systems of linear equations,
inequalities, radical expressions, and quadratic equations.
U 101T Intermediate Algebra 3 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. Sets and the real number system, polynomial and rational
expressions, exponents and radicals, word problems, systems
of linear equations, and graphs.
U 110T Industrial Math 3 cr. Offered autumn. Designed to
provide the mathematical background necessary for success in
the industrial areas. Topics covered include percent, ratio
proportion, formula evaluation, basic algebra and geometry concepts,
trigonometry, measurement, statistics, and graphing.
U 111T Math for Business Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Introduction, review, and/or development of mathematical
concepts required and used by businesses and in business classes.
Topics include a review of fractions and decimals; ratio, proportion,
and percent applications; algebraic concepts including expressions,
formulas, integers, monomials, equations, exponents, polynomials,
graphs and systems of equations, inequalities, squares, square
roots and factoring, and descriptive statistics.
U 112T Math for Health Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. A review of fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions
followed by a study of apothecary, household, and metric conversion
factors and application of these in accurately solving dosage
problems enabling safe administration of oral medicines and
injectable drugs.
U 113T Merchandising Math 3 cr. Offered spring. Use of mathematical
concepts in retailing. Specific application of these concepts
to markups, markdowns, inventory turnover, and other basic formulas.
U 114T Food Production Math 3 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. Basic mathematical processes including fractions, decimals,
percents, ratios, proportions, and measures relative to menus,
portions, and production costs.
U 120 Elementary Functions 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., MAT 101T or appropriate score on the ASSET placement
test. Algebraic, trigonometric, exponential/ logarithmic functions
of one real variable and their graphs. Inverse functions, complex
numbers and polar coordinates. Conic sections. Credit not allowed
for both MAT 120 and MATH 121.
U 145 Calculus with Applications 4 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., MAT 120 or appropriate score on placement exam. Introduction
to differentiation and integration of elementary function. Introduction
to ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is on applications
in technical fields including electronics technology. Graphing
calculators used. Credit not allowed for both MAT 145 and MATH
150.
U 196 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Political Science
U 146S American Government and Politics 3 cr. Offered
autumn. A survey of the processes and institutions of American
government. Emphasis is on constitutional development and the
constitutional bases of governmental powers and limitations.
Topics include the three branches of government, separation
of powers, judicial review, commerce, express and implied powers,
civil rights, interest groups, movements, political parties,
and state government. Credit not allowed for both POL 146S and
PSC 100S.
Psychology
U 105T Work Attitudes 1 cr. Offered spring. Introduction
to the working environment and the individual's responsibility
to working relationships.
U 110T Organizational Psychology 3 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. Foundation in the psychological processes that influence
behavior of people in work settings.
U 185 Human Development 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., PSYC 100S. The study of human physical, cognitive and
psychosocial development throughout the life span. Content covers
major theories, the influence of genetics, and the environment
from a chronological aspect.
Science
U 115N Anatomy 3 cr. Offered spring. Structures of the human
body and their basic functions.
U 117T Physical Science 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MAT 110T. Principles of matter and its properties including
units, velocity, acceleration, forces, momentum, vectors and
trigonometry.
U 118T General Physics 3 cr. Offered autumn. Principles
of simple machines, rotation, nonconcurrent forces, fluids,
temperature, and heat.
U 119N Anatomy and Physiology 6 cr. Offered autumn and spring.
Basic knowledge necessary for students in health related programs.
Emphasis is on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation
of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate
to human anatomy and physiology. A cadaver lab is included.
U 120T Technical Physics I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction
to models, measurements, vectors, motion in a straight line,
motion in a plane, Newton's laws of motion, application of Newton's
laws, and circular motion and gravitation.
U 121T Technical Physics II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
SCN 120T. Introduction to work and energy, impulse and momentum,
rotational motion, equilibrium of a rigid body, elasticity,
heat, and thermodynamics.
U 125T Medical Physics 3 cr. Offered autumn. A presentation
of physical principles that apply to respiratory care equipment
and cardiopulmonary physiology.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
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