Sep 27, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • MSAT 6095 - Research Methods IV

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course allows students to choose one of the following options: 1) complete their masters thesis requirements from MSAT 6090; 2) prepare a manuscript for publication or formal oral presentation for a professional conference, or 3) participate in additional research above and beyond the masters thesis.
    May be taken twice up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • MSAT 6100 - Advanced Emergency Care in AT

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $65.00
    To prepare graduate athletic training students to respond to life and limb-threatening emergencies. This course also includes advanced wound care, equipment removal, and emergency drug administration. When successfully completed, this course leads to a two-year American Red Cross certification in Emergency Medical Response, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Emergency Oxygen administration, and one-year certification in Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
  
  • MSAT 6200 - Mental and Behavioral Health in Injury and Rehabilitation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
    This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include emotional and cognitive response to injury and rehabilitation, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, using mental skills with injured athletes, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation. The graduate student will get an advanced approach, including in-depth application of psychological interventions with injured athletes and a more comprehensive investigation of psychosocial aspects.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
  
  • MSAT 6300 - Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Content of this course addresses the principles of orthopedic evaluation techniques and the diagnosis and care for most common musculoskeletal injuries for master’s of athletic training students. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment.
  
  • MSAT 6301 - Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course is a continuation of MSAT 6300 - Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis I . Content from this course will further develop students’ current knowledge and skills to evaluate musculoskeletal injuries while furthering their understanding of less commonly reported injuries.  The students will integrate knowledge of anatomical structures and principles of physiology to appropriately select, perform, and correctly interpret results from an orthopedic evaluation technique, and to make critical decisions regarding treatment, injury management, and return to play.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6300 .
  
  • MSAT 6350 - Assessment and Care of General Medical Conditions

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem

    Content of this course addresses evaluation and care for general medical conditions of athletes and active individuals.  The student must integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and injury related to athletics and sport in order to provide a basis for clinical decision making as athletic trainers.

  
  • MSAT 6390 - Foundations of Therapeutic Interventions

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to introduce students to the contemporary usage and foundation of common therapeutic interventions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation (i.e., cryotherapy, theromotherapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, etc.). Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving these therapeutic interventions will be examined. Students will learn about the body’s response to musculoskeletal injury and the subsequent healing process. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical and physiological effects of therapeutic interventions, their indications and contraindications, and application based on the goals in each phase of rehablitation.
  
  • MSAT 6400 - Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to build upon the introductory foundations of therapeutic modalities established in MSAT 6390 . Topics for discussion include the application of electrotherapy devices, therapeutic ultrasound, and other therapeutic modalities.
    Two lecture and 2 lab hours per week.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6300  and MSAT 6390  
  
  • MSAT 6401 - Innovations in Therapeutic Modalities

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
    This course is designed to introduce students to novel therapeutic modalities that are being integrated in modern musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, both the theoretical and scientific basis of new therapeutic modalities will be examined. Students will learn the foundational concepts and techniques of these modalities, and review the literature to determine their effectiveness from an evidence-based perspective.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6400 .
  
  • MSAT 6430 - Principles of Athletic Training

    Credits: (3)
    This course is designed to give graduate-level athletic training students an overview of athletic training principles. Students will gain knowledge in the areas of musculoskeletal injuries, environmental risk factors, mechanisms and characteristics of sports trauma, and the cooperative sports medicine team.
    Pre-requisite(s): HLTH 2300  or RHS 2300 .
    Note: This course is not currently offered.
  
  • MSAT 6431 - Orthopedic Taping and Durable Medical Equipment

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Graduate students in this course will be instructed in evidence-based applications and use of orthopedic and kinesiology taping, padding, and wrapping techniques as well as durable medical equipment including sport performance or stability braces, manufactured splints, and crutches/canes. Students will also learn how to properly fit protective sports equipment. Students will learn to apply a variety of techniques to support the trunk and extremities.
  
  • MSAT 6432 - Casting and Orthotic Fabrication

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $120.00
    Graduate students in this course will be exposed to evidence-based applications including orthopedic casting custom splints, and orthotics. Students will learn to apply a variety of techniques to support orthopedic injuries of the trunk and extremities.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6431 .
  
  • MSAT 6450 - Therapeutic Rehabilitation I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Content of this course provides a foundational understanding and concepts of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries. Course provides understanding and skills associated with hands-on techniques used in the rehabilitation of athlete/patient from an injury state to a high level of function for return to sport, occupational activities, and/or general activities of daily living.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6300 .
  
  • MSAT 6451 - Therapeutic Rehabilitation II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Content of this course provides advanced understanding of therapeutic rehabilitation as it relates to designing, implementing, and instructing patients through a therapeutic rehabilitation program. This course provides advanced instruction and hands-on techniques in the rehabilitation of a patient from an injury state to a high performance level in sport, occupation, or other activities reflective of the patient’s environment and movement goals.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6450 .
  
  • MSAT 6452 - Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Content of this course provides a specialized understanding of therapeutic rehabilitation as it pertains to manual therapy techniques. This course provides advanced instruction and hands-on techniques such as massage, soft-tissue mobilization, joint mobilizations, myofascial release, traction, and muscle energy techniques. This course will also introduce and discuss emerging rehabilitation techniques.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6390 .
  
  • MSAT 6480 - Advanced Principles of Evidence-Based Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
    This course will expand students’ understanding and application of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) skills introduced in MSAT 6080 . Students will be expected to read, critically analyze, and participate in the discussion of peer-reviewed research articles.
  
  • MSAT 6500 INT - Foundations of Athletic Training

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experiences, the recognition and management of environmental illnesses will be examined. Explores the history and governance of the AT profession. Orients students to the graduate athletic training program including professional writing and clinical experiences.
  
  • MSAT 6501 INT - Graduate Practicum I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to review athletic training concepts and skills from prior coursework and demonstrate proficiency in orthopedic assessment and treatment.  Students will participate in clinical rotations and other clinical experiences.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6500 .
  
  • MSAT 6502 INT - Graduate Practicum II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
    Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to review athletic training concepts and skills from prior coursework and demonstrate proficiency in orthopedic assessment and treatment.  Students will participate in clinical rotations and other clinical experiences.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6501 .
  
  • MSAT 6503 INT - Graduate Practicum III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to review athletic training concepts and skills from previous coursework and demonstrate proficiency in orthopedic assessment, therapeutic rehabilitation, and treatment.  Students will participate in clinical rotations and other clinical experiences.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6502 
  
  • MSAT 6504 INT - Graduate Practicum IV

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to review athletic training concepts and skills from previous coursework and demonstrate proficiency in orthopedic assessment, therapeutic rehabilitation, manual therapy, and treatment.  Students will participate in clinical rotations and other clinical experiences.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6503 
  
  • MSAT 6600 - Administration and Management in Athletic Training

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides an overview of the necessary policies, procedures, maintenance, and daily operation of athletic training facilities. Applies principles of facility design and planning, information management, legal and ethical considerations in health care, and professional development as it relates to athletic training.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6502 .
  
  • MSAT 6700 - Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for the Athletic Training Profession

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course provides an opportunity for students to gain exposure to the diagnostic imaging techniques commonly used by the medical community in diagnosis of injury in the athlete. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify anatomy and understand terminology used by health professionals when discussing diagnostic images and have an advanced understanding of indications, contraindications, and clinical implications.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6350 .
  
  • MSAT 6740 - Nutrition for Athletic Trainers

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, 1st Blk Online
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: NA
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: NA
    Graduate students in this course will expand their nutritional knowledge and skills in counseling athletes in common athletic training situations. This course will also include special situations like nutrition role in concussion recovery and popular diet and sports misconceptions.
  
  • MSAT 6750 - Evidence-Based Evaluation and Treatment of the SI Joint and Spine

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    This course will focus on evidence-based evaluation and management of the spine and pelvis, including the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joints.  The student must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making and management for these pathologies.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6300 , MSAT 6301 .
  
  • MSAT 6760 - Suturing, Joint Relocation and Advanced AT Skills

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk, 1st Blk
    Course Fee: $40.00
    Graduate students in this course will learn advanced wound closure techniques such as skin adhesives and basic suturing. This course will also include advanced clinical skills such as reducing dislocations.
  
  • MSAT 6810 - Adv. Wound Closure and Skill

    Credits: (1)
    Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
    Graduate students in this course will learn advanced wound closure techniques such as skin adhesives and basic suturing.  This course will also include advanced clinical skills related to reducing dislocations.

  
  • MSAT 6810 - Experimental Courses

    Credits: (1-6)
    Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit. May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.  Refer to Experimental Courses .
  
  • MSAT 6998 - Master’s Board of Certification (BOC) Exam Preparation

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course prepares Graduate Athletic Training students to take the Athletic Trainer Board of Certification (BOC) Exam.  This course will review content from all courses in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program as well as content from the program’s prerequisite courses.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSAT 6450 .
    May be repeated 2 times up to 3 credit hours.
  
  • MSAT 6999 - Special Topics in Athletic Training

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    The profession of Athletic Training evolves quickly and frequently new skills and techniques are required. This course will present cutting edge athletic training skills and concepts.
  
  • MSE 1210 - Metal Processing and Joining for Engineers

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Manufacturing processes for cost-effective, high-quality production. Consideration of technical capabilities and limitations of alternative methods. Includes Metal Removal, forming, welding concepts and non-tradition manufacturing processes. Course project required. Laboratory experiments include mill and lathe work, welding techniques, friction coefficients analysis and milled surface evaluation.
  
  • MSE 3040 - Cost Estimating and Engineering Economic Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course focuses on effective design and implementation of reliable, economically competitive, and environmentally benign manufacturing processes and systems. Topics will include an overview of the manufacturing systems approach in production, control, quality, automation, an introduction to facilities planning and design, an introduction to operations research and simulation in manufacturing, and engineering economics. An introduction to government manufacturing systems engineering will also be presented.
    Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1210 , MSE 3700 .
  
  • MSE 3360 - Manufacturing Process and Materials Lab

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Manufacturing processes for cost-effective, high-quality production. Consideration of technical capabilities and limitations of alternative methods. Includes forming, removal, casting, joining, heat treating, molding, finishing and coating. Course project required. Laboratory experiments include heat treating, deep drawing, powder metallurgy, casting, injection molding, fabricating composites, friction coefficients analysis and milled surface evaluation.
    Pre-requisite(s): ENGR 2010 , ENGR 2160 .
  
  • MSE 3460 - Product Design and Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    An advanced computer-aided design course using state-of-the-art solid modeling CAD/CAM software. Topics include: 3D parametric solid modeling, applications associativity, design-by- feature, assembly modeling, injection mold design, flat pattern development, design analysis using FEA, realistic rendering, and detailing.
    Pre-requisite(s): ENGR 1000 , PDD 1160 .
  
  • MSE 3700 - Manufacturing Systems I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course focuses on effective design and implementation of reliable, economically competitive, and environmentally benign manufacturing processes and systems.  Topics will include an overview of the manufacturing systems approach in production, control, quality, automation, an introduction to facilities planning and design, an introduction to operations research and simulation in manufacturing, and engineering economics. Students will also be introduced to DoD systems engineering terminology.
    Pre-requisite(s): MFET 2320 .
  
  • MSE 3710 - Computer Aided Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing/Lab

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course will introduce and explain concepts behind Computer-Automated Manufacturing (CAM). It will define elements, terms, and concepts involved with CAM. Elements of rapid prototyping will also be covered from conceptual design in solids to production of tooling and parts. This course is designed for those who have the basic understanding of the setup and operation of CNC machine tools and programming. Software will be used to perform the CAM operations, such as part generation and post processing.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 1210 , PDD 1010 , PDD 1160  or MSE 3460 .
  
  • MSE 3850 - Statistical Process Control and Reliability

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Control of quality with statistical analysis; typical control techniques and underlying theory. Development of reliability models and procedures for product assurance.  Course will utilize Minitab and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software.
    Pre-requisite(s): MFET 2410  or MATH 1040  or MATH 3410 .
  
  • MSE 3910 - Six Sigma Methods and Tools in Manufacturing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Six Sigma methods use statistical tools to bring about continual improvement of quality in manufactured goods and services and to document that positive change has occurred. These tools include Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (gage R&R), Control Charts, Process Capability Analysis, and Design of Experiments. Students will learn and apply these methods and tools through class participation and completion of required projects. Course will utilize Minitab and Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3850  or MFET 3810.
  
  • MSE 4010 - Facility Design and Material Handling

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    In-depth concepts in the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, product analysis, manufacturing processes and equipment selection, and schedule design; flow, space, activity relationships and space planning; location and layout; material handling systems; and facilities planning models.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3360 , MSE 3460 .
  
  • MSE 4590 - Lean Manufacturing Systems

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course addresses the organization, design, and management of production systems using lean manufacturing techniques.  Topics include work standardization, visual manufacturing, workplace organization, poke-yoke methodology, value stream mapping, setup reduction, batch size reduction, kaizen, total productive maintenance, pull systems/kanbans, cellular manufacturing design concepts, & cellular plant layout concepts.
    Pre-requisite(s): MFET 2300  or MFET 2320 .
  
  • MSE 4600 - Production Systems Modeling and Analysis/Lab

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Design and analysis of production systems. Fixed, flexible, and programmable automation. Modeling and simulation of alternative production systems in conjunction with the systems-design process.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3460 , MSE 3700 .
  
  • MSE 4610 - Project Management for Engineers

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is focused on teaching methods and tools for planning and managing complex product and system development projects. The class will focus on the preparation, planning, monitoring and adaptation of projects. The class is organized into five loosely interwoven modules; project planning and simulation techniques, case studies, project tracking, international projects, and project management resources.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3040 , MSE 3460 .
    Co-Requisite(s): MSE 4615 .
  
  • MSE 4615 - Lab: Senior Project Design I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This is an engineering laboratory subject for manufacturing systems engineering seniors. Major emphasis is on interplay between analytical and experimental methods in solution of research and development problems. Communication (written and oral) of results is also a strong component of the course. Groups of three or more students work together for two terms on an assigned engineering and design project. Must be taken concurrent with MSE 4610 Project Management for Engineers.
    Co-Requisite(s): MSE 4610 .
  
  • MSE 4620 - Lab: Senior Project Design II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Continuation of MSE 4615 . Team assignments will lead to the construction, testing and optimization of the design. This includes detailed engineering analysis and testing of prototypes, final parameter and tolerance design, and economic analysis of the project. Senior Project II culminates in a final design review based on formal student presentations of the documented final product and verification that the final product meets all requirements.
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 4610 , MSE 4615 .
  
  • MSE 4700 - Manufacturing Systems Engineering II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course covers the following topics: models of manufacturing systems, including transfer lines and flexible manufacturing systems; calculation of performance measures, including throughput, in-process inventory, and meeting production commitments; real-time control of scheduling; effects of machine failure, set-ups, and other disruptions on system performance. Also A study of the elements used in the automation of manufacturing processes including: programmable logic controllers, robotics (servo and non-servo), vision systems, and material handling devices. 
    Pre-requisite(s): MSE 3040 , MSE 3700 .
  
  • MSE 4800 - Individual Research Problems

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    With permission and under the direction of faculty, the student researches a specific problem in the manufacturing systems engineering field. 
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of department.
    May be taken 3 times and up to 3 credits.
  
  • MSE 4830 - Directed Readings for Manufacturing Systems Engineering

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    With permission and under the direction of faculty, the student studies a topic taken from the mechanical engineering literature. 
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of department.
    May be taken 3 times and up to 3 credits.
  
  • MSE 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Provides academic credit for engineering work experience. Permission of department required. 
    Pre-requisite(s): Pemission of department.
    May be taken 3 times and up 3 credits.
  
  • MSE 4900 - Special Topics

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    A special topic in manufacturing systems engineering is selected by the faculty to be taught on a one-time basis. With departmental approval, may substitute for a technical elective.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of department.
    May be repeated three times with a maximum of three credit hours.
  
  • MSE 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-3)
    Variable Title
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    A special topic in manufacturing systems engineering is selected by the faculty to be taught on a one-time basis. With departmental approval, may substitute for a technical elective.
    Pre-requisite(s): Permission of department.
    May be repeated three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
  
  • MSE 5810 - Experimental

    Credits: (1-6)
    Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
    Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit.
  
  • MSE 5810 - Foundations of Systems Engineering

    Credits: (3)
    Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
    The Foundations of Systems Engineering course is an introductory overview of the systems engineering perspective and is presented to set the conceptual and practical framework of the entire systems engineering graduate program. The course covers the foundational components of systems engineering, from the concept development stage through the process steps of engineering development. Several issues related to post-development, disposal,and special topics areas are also presented.
  
  • MSRS 6100 - Research Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course assists students to critique, evaluate, and use research within their health science education careers. The research process including the theoretical/conceptual basis of health sciences research, methods, and critique strategies are examined in detail. There is a focus on evaluation of published research reports to evaluate the appropriateness of application of findings to clinical practice.
    This course is cross-listed with NRSG 6110 .
  
  • MSRS 6120 - Research and Statistics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course focuses on the development of research skills used to evaluate data in support of the utilization of findings in clinical practice. Skills related to statistical analysis of quantitative data will be emphasized. Parametric and non-parametric methods of statistical analysis will be discussed.
    This course is cross-listed with NRSG 6120 .
  
  • MSRS 6130 - Functional Hemodynamics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course offers the fundamental principles and indications for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. The indications, possible contraindications and possible complications involved with the insertion of central Venous lines, arterial lines, Pulmonary artery catheters and ICP monitoring with the expected CVP, RV, PAP, PCWP, CO and CI reading, waveforms and troubleshooting.
  
  • MSRS 6140 - Clinical Laboratory Correlation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course covers the concepts, analytical methods and clinical correlation of laboratory values as they relate to radiographic imaging, pathology and patient history.
  
  • MSRS 6200 - Population Health in Radiologic Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    The course addresses the integration of population health concepts into strategic planning and managerial decision-making in health services organizations. Course work includes environmental analysis of health behaviors and lifestyle that impact demand on health care delivery systems. The student will evaluate models for integration of health services, preventive programs, demand management, and policy issues affecting continuity of care.
    This course is cross-listed with MHA 6000 .
  
  • MSRS 6263 - Advanced Diagnostic Services Pharmacology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
     

     

    This course is designed to enhance student knowledge of pharmaceuticals and their impact on patients undergoing advanced imaging procedures.  The content addresses the intent of pharmaceuticals and their effect on patient diseases, conditions, and physiology.  After acquiring this content and the appropriate clinical skills, students will review the patients’ past and current clinical condition and history to gain an understanding of medication significance relevant to the imaging procedure.

  
  • MSRS 6310 - Evaluation of the Cardiac System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    The content of this course is designed to enhance student knowledge of the diagnostic procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory to identify atherosclerotic coronary or peripheral artery disease, abnormalities of the heart muscle, and valvular or congenital heart abnormalities.
  
  • MSRS 6311 - Interventional Cardiac Procedures I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to enhance student knowledge of the interventional procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory that address coronary artery disease & myocardial infarction;The foundations of percutaneous coronary intervention techniques will be presented including indications, contraindications, and complications.
  
  • MSRS 6312 - Interventional Cardiac Procedures II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to enhance student knowledge of the interventional procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory that address pericardial and myocardial disease, heart failure and cardiogenic shock. The principles of hemodynamic data collection techniques will be presented including pressure pathology, waveform interpretation and cardiac output. Course content will also include mechanical circulatory support technologies such as the left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP).
  
  • MSRS 6313 - Interventional Cardiac Procedures III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to enhance student knowledge of the interventional procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory that address valvular disease, septal defects, and vascular disease. Transcatheter structural heart repair devices deployed in the cath lab have largely replaced open-heart surgery as the therapy of choice and many labs are incorporating vascular procedures into cardiac cath. Patient preparation, medical instrumentation, and performance of these procedures will be presented. 
  
  • MSRS 6403 - Evaluation of the Osseous System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the osseous system.
  
  • MSRS 6413 - Evaluation of the Chest

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the chest.
  
  • MSRS 6423 - Evaluation of the Abdomen and G I System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system.
  
  • MSRS 6433 - Evaluation of the Genitourinary System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the genitourinary system.
  
  • MSRS 6443 - Clinical Pathways

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Studying clinical pathways for patients based on disease processes and trauma.
  
  • MSRS 6450 - Managing Health Information

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Introductory course that provides basic vocabulary and principles of modern information architectures. Computer networking and communication technologies needed to support modern information infrastructures. Differences between integrated and quilted systems are examined. Emphasis on management and use of information to support management decision making.
    This course is cross-listed with MHA 6450 .
  
  • MSRS 6453 - Evaluation/CNS and Facial Structures

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the central nervous system and facial structures.
  
  • MSRS 6463 - Problem Patient Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Determination of pathological conditions utilizing problem-solving case studies.
  
  • MSRS 6473 - Non-vascular Invasive Imaging

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
     

    Patient preparation and student performance of medical imaging non-vascular invasive procedures.

  
  • MSRS 6483 - Musculoskeletal Sonography

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    The (MSK) Sonography course will provide concepts in musculoskeletal anatomy and sonographic scanning technique and protocols necessary to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting for diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathology.
  
  • MSRS 6493 - Advanced 3D Medical Imaging

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Course Fee: $25.00
    The Advanced 3D Medical Imaging course will provide instruction on the creation, manipulation, and printing of three-dimensional data-sets of different anatomical parts of the body.   The data-sets will originate from diagnostic images (provided by the department or the student), particularly Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computer Tomography (CT) images.  The course will include a hands-on learning lab where the student will use software to create a three-dimensional digital image and a three-dimensional print of an anatomical body part. 
  
  • MSRS 6501 - Advanced Practice Simulation I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Advanced imaging simulation courses are designed to help students develop the knowledge and cognitive skills required for the performance of advanced imaging clinical assignments.  
  
  • MSRS 6502 - Advanced Practice Simulation II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Advanced imaging simulation courses help students develop the knowledge and cognitive skills required for the performance of advanced medical imaging clinical assignments.  
  
  • MSRS 6503 - Advanced Practice Simulation III

    Credits: (1)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Advanced imaging simulation courses help students develop the knowledge and cognitive skills required for the performance of advanced medical imaging clinical assignments.
  
  • MSRS 6850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Students will gain knowledge and cultural experiences developed to address historical, community, political, economic, educational, geographical, and literary/artistic variables. 
  
  • MSRS 6860 INT - Clinical Preceptorship I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Experience in a radiology department. Consent of instructor needed.
  
  • MSRS 6861 INT - Clinical Preceptorship II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Continuation of MSRS 6860 .
  
  • MSRS 6862 INT - Clinical Preceptorship III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Continuation of MSRS 6861 .
  
  • MSRS 6863 - Vascular Invasive Imaging Procedures

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging vascular invasive procedures are presented.
  
  • MSRS 6900 INT - Capstone: Clinical Fellowship & Portfolio

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Experience in a radiology department and interventional Radiology coordinated by Weber State University under the supervision of a radiologist or other Medical Practitioner. Review and evaluation of student competencies, clinical performance and professional development as required by certification.
  
  • MSRS 6910 - Transition to Practice

    Credits: (2)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Transition to practice provides students with a pertinent review of the content, skills, and processes necessary to gain and maintain imaging credentials and elevate professional practice. The course explores the fundamental aspects of professionalism, interprofessional communication, quality in practice, and professional resilience.
  
  • MSRS 6992 - Advanced Practice Seminar

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to enhance students’ knowledge of current research and advances in the Radiologic Sciences.
  
  • MSRS 6999 - Master’s Thesis in Radiologic Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    Students will enroll for this course as they complete their Masters thesis under the direction of a departmental graduate advisor. Departmental seminars and readings may also be assigned as part of this course. Students will finish their Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree by first completing a course of classroom or didactic study, then writing an original research monograph for their thesis. This course is to be used during the time the student is writing the thesis and getting approval for the thesis.
  
  • MSRT 6010 - Medical Writing, Research Methods & Design

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 2nd Blk - Online
    This course will assist students in developing writing skills that meet professional journal requirements.  Students will learn how to write research reports, abstracts, clinical case reports and scientific posters.  Students will develop skills in effective editing, reviewing and proofreading.  They will also develop skills that allow them to critically read published research articles in order to understand the validity and implications of the study results.
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6020 - Medical Pathophysiology/Cardiopulmonary Case Reviews

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
    Advanced-practice pathology of the heart and lungs presented in case study format for articulating a working diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care based on an abundance of patient assessment techniques including patient history/physical, signs, symptoms, and ancillary radiographic evidence.  Medical information gathered from research database articles are presented to enhance a decision-making rationale for the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases.
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6030 - Adult Learning Theory & Simulation Strategies

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk - Online
    An application of teaching and learning theories for adult learners across variable clinical, laboratory, simulation lab, and in face-to-face interactions are explored within both traditional and non-traditional classroom settings.  Teaching strategies and simulation designs are designed to support student learning for future respiratory therapy educators and clinical instructors.
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6130 - Evidence-based Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
    This course explores research-based evidence of best practices for advanced respiratory care practitioners (RCP’s) by identifying important questions, i.e., medication, ventilation strategies, protocols, etc. in the evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment of patients suffering abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.  A methodological approach to evaluate practice is explored through a systematic literature search whereby the evidence manifest through particular treatments of a population can be expected.
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6140 - Applied Research in Respiratory Care

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Research is a fundamenal part of healthcare.  This course will explore research opportunities specifically in the field of respiratory care.  Basic statistical concepts will be reviewed.  Nominal, ordinal, and continuous methods will also be studied.  Publishing the findings through an original research paper, an abstract, case report, and poster presentation will be a main focus for this course.
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6410 - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Evaluation and assessment of pulmonary disease is an important skill for the advanced-practice respiratory care practitoner (RCP). Requisite to making an accurate diagnosis, practitioners must understand diagnostic measurements and recommend treatment of patients with specific pulmonary diseases.  This course is essential to gain knowledge to pass the CPFT (NBRC) exam for Certified Pulmonary Function Technologists.
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6420 - Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is essential to gain knowledge in the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in the context of a polysomnography lab and to pass the SDS (NBRC) credential for sleep disorder specialists.
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6460 - Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course prepares the advanced-practice respiratory care practitioner (RCP) to optimally participate in the assessment, management, and care of newborn and pediatric populations.  The course includes development, common disease pathology, pharmacology, and management of neonatal patients, emergency treatment, and evaluation of conditions and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary systems.  This course will prepare the practitioner for a national neonatal and pediatric specialty examination (NPS).
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6470 - Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course prepares the advanced-practice respiratory care practitioner (RCP) to effectively evaluate, assess, manage and provide appropriate care to critically ill adult patients.  This course extensively covers advanced airway and cardiovascular management, mechanisms of respiratory failure, analysis of laboratory and imaging results, specialty medical gasses and pharmacological agents, management of patients with infectious disease and sepsis, assisting and performing advanced procedures, and end-of-life care in the adult population.  This course will prepare the practitoner for an advanced critical care specialty credentialing examination (ACCS).
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6480 - Asthma Educator Specialty Credential (AE-C)

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course prepares the advanced-practice respiratory care practitioner (RCP) to optimally educate patients and family members of patients suffering with asthma.  The course includes disease pathophysiology, assessment, pharmacology, classification, and management of asthma based on severity, emergency treatment and evaluation of treatment programs.  This course will prepare the practitioner for a national asthma education certification examination (AE-C).
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
  
  • MSRT 6700 - Capstone Project

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
    This course is designed to be self-directed, faculty supervised culminating project specific to the educational track that the student has chosen within the MSRT program (Education, Research or Health Administration).  The student will demonstrate their firm grasp of their educational track and their mastery of professional/scientific writing through the development of a research paper.  This course requires that the student develop a research question, prepare a learning contract that outlines their approach to the research question, and complete 40 hours of documented time with a mentor(s) who have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related area or in performing original research.  The student will also assemble a formative committee to act as a resource as the student develops the research project and summative committee to evaluate and validate the student’s research.  The formative and summative committees each consist of three professionals with a minimum of a Master’s degree.  The student will complete a Masters level research paper that is a minimum of 40-50 pages in APA format.
    Pre-requisite(s): Acceptance into MSRT program.
    May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • MSRT 6810 - Experimental Course

    Credits: (1-6)
    Experimental
    Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit.
    May be repeated for a maximum of up to six total credit hours.
  
  • MSRT 6810 - Respiratory Care Curriculum and Course Design

    Credits: (3)
    Experimental
    This course aims to explore concepts of course design and curriculum development specific to respiratory therapy education.  Essential elements will include developing a syllabus, determining course materials, selecting optimal teaching methods, and designing appropriate assessments.  The course will also address course management, teaching diverse students, using technology in teaching, and meeting accreditation standards.
  
  • MSW 6010 - Foundations of Social Work

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    A thorough review of the history, philosophy, and fundamental principles of social work, emphasizing the knowledge, values and skills needed for social work practice in all settings.
    Pre-requisite(s): Formal admittance to the MSW program.
  
  • MSW 6100 - Behavior, Environment & Social Systems

    Credits: (3)
    Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
    A graduate level introduction to the ecological model, examining in-depth, the relationship between human development (individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations) and the social environment. Systems and theory are examined critically in the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual arenas, with an emphasis on social justice and the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, economic status and other dimensions of diversity on the developmental process.
    Pre-requisite(s): Formal admittance to the MSW program.
 

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