Healthcare Informatics A.A.

Associate of Arts - General AA; Track: Healthcare Informatics

Missoula College

Catalog Year: 2015-2016

Degree Specific Credits: 66

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Note: Upon completion of the required course work, students will have earned a General AA degree that meets the requirements for a Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) in Computer Support, the MUS core for maximum transferability of General Education requirements, and courses specifically required by the 2+2 articulation agreement with Montana Tech for a BS in Health Care Informatics.

Montana University System (MUS) Core General Education Requirements

Rule: All courses are required

Note: In addition to the categories above, students must ensure that at least one course they take during their college career has "significant content related to the cultural heritage of Native Americans." This requirement may be fulfilled through the Social Science/History elective, the Humanities/Fine Arts elective, or by taking an additional course. Please consult with an advisor about which courses fulfill both sets of requirements.

Minimum Required Grade: C-
32 Total Credits Required

Natural Science Perspective

Rule: All courses are required

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Show Description BIOH 201N - Human Anat Phys I (equiv 301)
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., introductory science course or college-prep high school biology course recommended.  Comprehensive knowledge of human form and function necessary for students preparing for health-related professions. Emphasis on structure, function  and homeostatic regulation of body systems with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers tissues through nervous system. Required, integrated laboratory includes some dissection.
 4 Credits
Show Description BIOH 202N - Human Anat and Phys I Lab
Offered autumn and spring. Coreq., BIOH 201. Basic knowledge necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers tissues through nervous system. A cadaver lab is included.
 4 Credits
Show Description BIOH 211N - Human Anat Phys II (equiv 311)
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., and continuation of BIOH 201N. Comprehensive knowledge of human form and function necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis on structure function and homeostatic regulation of body systems with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers endocrine through reproductive systems. Required integrated laboratory includes frequent dissection.
 4 Credits
Show Description BIOH 212N - Human Anat Phys II Lab
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOH 201N. Coreq., BIOH 211. Continuation of 201N. Basic knowledge necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers endocrine through reproductive systems. A cadaver lab is included.
 4 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 8 Total Credits Required

Social Sciences/History Perspective

Rule: Take a minimum of 6 credits

Note: Must take one additional elective that fulfills the MUS Social Sciences/History perspective. Please note that the MUS Core general education requirements differ from the University of Montana general education requirements. Consult with your advisor to ensure that all requirements are met.

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Show Description BGEN 105S - Introduction to Business
Offered every term. Nature of business enterprise; role of business in society; problems confronting business management; career opportunities in business. Open to non-business majors and business majors of freshman or sophomore standing only. Business majors are advised to register for the course their freshman year. Credit allowed for only one of BGEN 105S, MIS 100S, IS 100S, BADM 100S and BUS 103S.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 6 Total Credits Required

Mathematics Perspective

Rule: All courses are required

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Show Description M 121 - College Algebra
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 095 or ALEKS placement >= 4. Intended to strengthen algebra skills. The study of functions and their inverses; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Credit not allowed for both M 121, and M 151.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

Communications Perspective

Rule: All courses are required

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Show Description COMX 111A - Intro to Public Speaking
Offered every term. Preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism. Credit not allowed for both COMM 111A and COM 160A.
 3 Credits
Show Description WRIT 101 - College Writing I
UM: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of passing score on writing diagnostic examination, referral by WRIT 095 instructor-SAT writing score at or above 440, MUSWA at or above 3.5, SAT/ACT essay score at or above 7, or ACT Combined English/Writing score at or above 18. Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Credit not allowed for both WRIT 101 and COM 101. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit). MC: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of appropriate SAT/ACT essay, English/Writing, writing section scores, appropriate MUSWA scores, or proof of passing scores on Writing Placement Exam). Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit).
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 6 Total Credits Required

Humanities/Fine Arts Perspective

Rule: Take a minimum of 6 credits

Note: Must take one additional elective that fulfills the MUS Humanities/Fine Art perspective. Please note that the MUS Core general education requirements differ from the University of Montana general education requirements. Consult with your advisor to ensure that all requirements are met.

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Show Description CSCI 215E - Social & Ethical Issues in CS
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., WRIT 101. Exploration of ethical issues in the field of computing. Skills needed to identify and analyze various ethical concerns. Standard ethical concepts and theories, methods of ethical analysis. Strong emphasis on practical application of the ethical process.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 6 Total Credits Required

Cultural Diversity Perspective

Rule: Take a minimum of 3 credits

Note: Must take one elective that fulfills the MUS Cultural Diversity perspective. Please note that the MUS Core general education requirements differ from the University of Montana general education requirements. Consult with your advisor to ensure that all requirements are met.

Health Care Informatics Track Requirements

Rule: All courses are required

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Show Description AHMS 144 - Medical Terminology
Offered every term. Introduction to a medical word building system using Greek and Latin word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.
 3 Credits
Show Description CSCI 105 - Computer Fluency
Offered autumn and spring. Introduces the skills and concepts of information technology, both from practical and a more theoretical point of view. During lectures and interactive computer labs, students will explore a wide range of digital and information technologies, including common PC applications, networking, databases, privacy, and security. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 105 and CRT 111 and CS 111.
 3 Credits
Show Description CSCI 110 - Programming - VB I
Offered autumn and spring. M 090 or ALEKS score >2 recommended prior to taking course. An introduction to object-oriented programming using an even-driven paradigm. Basic concepts of control structures, data handling, documentation, and error control. Fundamentals of algorithm design and structured software development.
 3 Credits
Show Description CSCI 172 - Intro to Computer Modeling
Offered autumn and spring. Problem solving and data modeling using computer productivity software. Emphasis using spreadsheets and database for data analysis. Credit not allowed for CSCI 172, CRT 172, and CS 172.
 3 Credits
Show Description CSCI 240 - Databases and SQL
Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 172 or consent of instr. Relational database design including: requirements analysis, data structure, entity relationships, normalization, relational algebra and integrity. Physical implementation focusing on data storage; retrieval and modification; concurrency; optimization; security; SQL; and XML.
 3 Credits
Show Description HIT 101 - Intro to Healthcare Informatic
Introduces the discipline of healthcare information technology. An overview of the subject including history, basic knowledge of healthcare informatics and tools as applied in support of healthcare delivery. Students will gain an introductory level about the complexities of health care and how informatics fits within the US Healthcare System.
 3 Credits
Show Description HIT 265 - Electronic Health Records
Prereq., HIT 101. An introduction to the electronic health record (EHR). Students will study the use of the EHR in improving healthcare quality, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. EHR implementation and its use within the internal clinical office will be examined. The EHR will be studied in the context of a comprehensive Health Information System (HIS) supporting our society’s interdisciplinary clinical healthcare system.
 3 Credits
Show Description ITS 150 - CCNA 1: Exploration
Offered autumn and spring. M 090 or ALEKS score >2 recommended prior to taking course. Introduction to networking field including terminology; protocols; local-area and wide-area networks; the OSI model; topologies; IP addressing; cabling and cabling tools; routers and router programming. Ethernet and network standards; and wireless technologies.
 3 Credits
Show Description ITS 165 - OS Commands and Scripts
Offered spring. Introduction to operating system concepts through the use of contemporary software. Emphasizes file system management, networking, installation, maintenance, management, and disaster recovery practices using both the command interpreter and graphical user interface.
 3 Credits
Show Description ITS 210 - Network OS - Desktop
Offered autumn. Prereq., ITS 150. In-depth study of a secure, multi-user, client-based network operating system. Topics include installation, administration of resources, performance, network services, and security.
 3 Credits
Show Description ITS 280 - Computer Repair & Maint.
Offered autumn. Prereq./Co-req, ITS 150. In-depth study of personal computer hardware. Focus on field replaceable components. Topics include: storage devices, processors, system boards, memory, ports, cabling, power supplies, multimedia devices, printers, and troubleshooting.
 3 Credits
Show Description ITS 289 - Professional Certification
(R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Review objectives of an information technology industry-based professional certification. Certification objectives, preparation strategies, and exam strategies included. Course can be repeated for different industry-based professional certifications.
 1 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 34 Total Credits Required

This is an advising track only and not an official program as recognized by the University of Montana (UM) or the Montana University System. This information will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication. You do not fill out a major change for a track.