2017-18 University Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-18 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions in this section are reasonable summaries only and are neither completely inclusive nor completely exclusive of total course content for any given course.

Courses listed herein may or may not be offered each term.

Courses are listed alphabetically according to prefix.

Numbering Code

Courses are grouped into a three-digit number series which indicates the normal teaching levels. Some variations may occur.

1-99 Preparatory and Developmental Courses. Courses numbered below 100 are not applicable toward a degree even though units are assigned, grades are awarded and tuition is assessed.

Lower-Division Courses (freshman and sophomore)
100-199 First-Year Courses
200-299 Second-Year Courses

Upper-Division Courses (junior and senior)
300-399 Third-Year Courses
400-499 Fourth-Year Courses

Graduate Courses
500-599 Graduate Courses

Other Codes

Each Term:

Some courses in this section have a code following the course title. This code designates when the course will be offered. F indicates Fall, W indicates Winter, S indicates Spring.

Lecture, Lab, Credit Hours:

The three numbers following the course title. For example:

CST 101 Introduction to Personal Computing
(3-3-4) = weekly lecture hours – lab hours – total credits

For more information, see Baccalaureate General Education Requirements  

Courses with the following notation fulfill the appropriate general education requirements: 
C - Communication H - Humanities HP - Humanities Performance SS - Social Science

Special Terms

As Required: This term designates a course or series of courses which will be offered only as enrollment, student interest, or individual department needs demand and as staffing allows. A course so designated may be offered if special student needs, situations of extreme hardship, or other unusual circumstances deem it in the best interest of both the student(s) and the institution to do so.

Hours to be Arranged Each Term: Normally students negotiate individually with faculty members and/or departments and arrange to have courses so designated offered for the term most suitable to their unique situation.

Corequisite: A course that must be taken simultaneously with another course. Corequisites are noted at the end of each course description.

Prerequisite: A course that must be passed satisfactorily before another course may be taken. Prerequisites are noted at the end of each course description. Courses transferred in to Oregon Tech with a C- or better meet the prerequisite requirement of obtaining a C or better.

Quarter Credit: A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:

  1. One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
  2. At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practicals, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

A numerical credit value assigned to certain number of lecture or laboratory hours. A lecture class meeting for three 50-minute periods a week would be assigned three units of credit. Students have traditionally been expected to spend an additional six hours of outside class work per week for each three units of lecture class credit. Generally, a lab class requires three hours per week for one unit of credit, or a total of nine in-lab hours with no additional outside class work expected for three units of lab class credit.

Reading and Conference: A course taken on an independent study basis with the supervision of an instructor, usually consisting of weekly conferences, assigned readings, research papers, etc.

Seminar: A class taught by a group discussion process rather than by means of formal lecture. Student research and reporting are usually expected.

Sequence: A series of classes in the same subject area that, taken as a whole, comprise a full year’s work. Generally, course sequences are numbered consecutively, and often (though not always) should be taken in the numerical order listed (i.e., CHE 201  should be taken before CHE 202 , etc.).

 

Vascular Technology

  
  • VAS 335 - Radiographic Vascular Anatomy


    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Survey of medical imaging modalities ancillary to vascular sonography including angiography, digital subtraction angiography, computerized tomography and magnetic resonance angiography. Student teams will prepare case studies comparing the efficacy of these imaging modalities.

    Prerequisite: VAS 214  with grade “C” or better
  
  • VAS 337 - Survey of Echocardiography


    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    A survey of basic echocardiography with emphasis on normal cardiac anatomy and abnormal disease states. Standard sonographic imaging techniques of adult echocardiography, including instrumentation and protocols.

    Prerequisites: BIO 220 
  
  • VAS 365 - Abdominal Vascular Disease


    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    Diagnostic methods of abdominal and visceral vascular disease testing. Includes aortoiliac, renal artery and kidney, mesenteric system, liver system, and transplantations. Laboratory emphasizes advanced instrumentation and scanning techniques, patient interviews, clinical signs and symptoms, physical assessment and findings.

    Prerequisite: VAS 246 
  
  • VAS 366 - Special Circulatory Problems


    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    Diagnostic methods of testing the efficacy of vascular surgical procedures and interventions. To include arterial bypass grafts, organ transplants and dialysis access grafts. Venous and arterial mapping, upper extremity venous and arterial disease testing, IVUS, pseudo aneurysm treatment and compartment syndrome will also be covered.

    Prerequisite: VAS 365 
  
  • VAS 367 - Cerebrovascular Disease


    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    Theoretical and practical considerations of diagnostic methods of testing arterial and venous diseases affecting the vasculature of the head and neck including the intracerebral vessels. Laboratory includes advanced instrumentation and scanning techniques, and instruction on patient interviewing, clinical signs and symptoms, physical assessment and findings.

    Prerequisites: VAS 366  and VAS 375  
  
  • VAS 375 - Survey of Abdominal Sonography


    (F)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    A survey of basic abdominal sonography with emphasis on normal abdominal anatomy and abnormal disease states. Standard sonographic imaging techniques of general abdomen, instrumentation, and abdominal protocols.

    Corequisite: VAS 365 
  
  • VAS 385 - Vascular Laboratory Management


    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Focus on human resource skills as necessary to manage a vascular laboratory. Includes the interview process, hiring and firing, as well as employee performance evaluation. Other topics will include reimbursement, licensure, accreditation and other management issues.

    Corequisite: VAS 388 
  
  • VAS 388 - Externship Preparation


    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Review and summarization of key concepts in Vascular Technology. Focus is on patient care and interpersonal scenarios the externship student will likely face while in the hospital environment or independent vascular lab. Review and discussion of the Vascular Technology Externship Handbook.

    Prerequisites: VAS 366  and VAS 375 , both with grade “C” or better
    Corequisites: VAS 367  and VAS 385  
  
  • VAS 407 - Seminar


    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

  
  • VAS 420 - Vascular Technology Externship


    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 40
    Credit Hours: 15

    All B.S. students complete four terms (12 months) of clinical experience in Vascular Technology at an affiliated clinical site. Students work under the direct supervision of Registered Vascular Technologists and provide monthly log sheets and evaluation forms. Students prepare clinical case studies each term.

    Prerequisite: All academic coursework in the Vascular Technology curriculum
  
  • VAS 420A - Special Vascular Technology Externship


    (F,S)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 22
    Credit Hours: 8

    This two term special externship is designed for the degree completion student. Students working in a clinical vascular setting will prepare clinical case studies as well as rotate through special imaging modalities.

    Prerequisites: Be an ARDMS or CCI Registered Vascular Technologist in good standing, and have completed academic course work in the Medical Imaging curriculum with grade “C” or better
  
  • VAS 420B - Special Vascular Technology Externship


    (F,W,S)
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 18
    Credit Hours: 7

    This two-term special externship is designed for the degree completion student. Students working in a clinical vascular setting will prepare clinical case studies as well as rotate through special imaging modalities.

    Prerequisites: Be an ARDMS or CCI Registered Vascular Technologist in good standing, and have completed academic course work in the Medical Imaging curriculum with grade “C” or better

Writing

  
  • WRI 107 - Seminar


    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

  
  • WRI 115 - Introduction to Writing


    (F,W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Focuses on sentence structure, paragraph coherence, and essays. Regular writing and feedback develop student competency in college level writing. May not be used to meet general education requirement or graduation credit.

    Prerequisite: Writing ability as demonstrated by SAT/ACT score and/or writing sample
  
  • WRI 121 - English Composition


    (F,W,S) C
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Introduces critical reasoning and analysis. Explores connections between thesis, structure, tone and purpose; includes writing process, rhetorical strategies applications. Focuses on academic reading, writing and research skills.

    Prerequisite: Writing ability as demonstrated by SAT/ACT score and/or writing sample
  
  • WRI 122 - Argumentative Writing


    (F,W,S) C
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Designed to develop skills in ethical argument, research, critical thinking. Multipage papers, including argumentative research paper, required. Focuses on writing process with attention to audience, effective style, and overall rhetorical effect.

    Prerequisite: WRI 121  with grade “C” or better
  
  • WRI 123 - Research Writing


    (S) C
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Focuses on the formal research paper, including research techniques and process of developing a longer document.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122 
    Pre- or Corequisite: SPE 111 
  
  • WRI 207 - Seminar


    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

  
  • WRI 214 - Business Correspondence


    (F) C
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Focuses on theories and strategies governing written correspondence. Designed to equip the student to perform effectively in a variety of business writing situations; major emphasis on practical applications.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122  or equivalent
  
  • WRI 227 - Technical Report Writing


    (F,W,S) C
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Focuses on techniques of gathering, organizing, and presenting technical information and graphics. Requires technical reports derived from realistic situations in the student’s major.

    Prerequisite: WRI 122 
    Pre- or Corequisite: SPE 111 
  
  • WRI 305 - Writing for the Marketplace


    (As required)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Designed to introduce the basics of professional writing - fiction, personal experience, and technical articles, etc. for publication, including marketing and manuscript preparation. Each student must submit at least one article or story (8 pages or more) for publication during the term.

  
  • WRI 307 - Seminar


    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

  
  • WRI 327 - Advanced Technical Writing


    (F,W,S) C
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Processes involved in technical writing and methods of preparing technical data; offers a variety of writing problems to provide opportunities for the student to develop precision in statement and in graphic presentation.

    Prerequisite: WRI 227 
  
  • WRI 328 - Technical Journalism


    (F,W,S) C
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Production of a weekly newspaper (The Edge). Includes journalistic writing, design, layout, and production, as well as proposals, memos, business correspondence, and recommendation reports. May substitute for WRI 327  with approval of student’s major department.

    Prerequisites: WRI 227 , and instructor and advisor consent
  
  • WRI 350 - Documentation Development


    (W) C
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides students with basic tools for preparing documentation. Focuses on usability of documentation and includes planning and scheduling, audience evaluation, use of appropriate examples and illustrations, style, editing technique, organization and research.

    Prerequisite: WRI 227 
  
  • WRI 407 - Seminar


    Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)

  
  • WRI 410 - Proposal and Grant Writing


    (S) C
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Provides theory and skills in proposal writing for seeking funding from public and private agencies and for preparing proposals in business and industrial settings. Focuses on the process of preparing proposals, including analyzing audiences, conducting research, organizing, writing, and editing.

    Prerequisite: WRI 227 
  
  • WRI 415 - Technical Editing


    (W)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Focuses on the role of the technical editor in business and industry. Examines the publishing process, the dynamics of the editor/writer relationship, and mechanics and techniques of proofreading and copyediting. Provides considerable practice in copyediting and proofreading manuscripts.

    Prerequisite: WRI 227  or appropriate work experience
  
  • WRI 420 - Document Design


    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Applies publishing and graphic arts principles to the preparation of professional publications and presentation materials. Includes typography, design principles, the use of graphical elements, and integration of text and graphics.

    Prerequisites: SPE 111  and WRI 227  
  
  • WRI 510 - Grant Proposal Writing


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This Provides theory and skills in proposal writing for seeking funding from public and private agencies and for preparing proposals in business and industrial settings. Focuses on the process of preparing proposals, including analyzing audiences, conducting research, organizing, writing, and editing.

  
  • WRI 521 - Writing at the Graduate Level


    (S)
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Focuses on developing professional-level writing skills to produce a master’s thesis/ project documentation. Includes structure, methodology, and emphasizes adherence to OIT manual and appropriate reference style. By end of term, students will have written a detailed prospectus and literature review.

 

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