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PS 104–Issues of Drug/Alcohol Use (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Presents a comprehensive study of the use of legal
and illegal drugs; an analysis of the addictive and
recovery process for individuals and families; a study
of treatment modalities and 12-step groups; a study
of the physiological and legal consequences of
substance use and abuse.
PS 202–Social Psychology (3)
• GenEd Social & Behavioral Sciences/Psychology
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Explores the effects of the social environment
upon the human organism through the study of
interpersonal relationships, and the social influences
on cognitive processes such as social perception,
attribution, persuasion, prejudice and discrimination,
aggression, prosocial behavior and group interaction.
PS 204–Psychology of Adolescence (3)
Prerequisite: PS 101
Explores physiological, psychological and social
dilemmas of the adolescent. Considers relevant
contemporary research and behavioral determinants.
PS 205–Psychology of Aging (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the normal physiological, psychological
and sociological changes that occur during the life
span. Emphasis on consequent behavior patterns
and changing needs of the elderly. Includes study
of adaptive processes, intervention techniques,
strategies and availability of services.
PS 206–Abnormal Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PS 101
Explores the nature, etiology, diagnosis, prognosis,
treatment and possible prevention of the major
classifications of psychological disorders including
anxiety, mood, eating, substance-related, schizophrenic,
dissociative, personality and childhood disorders.
PS 207–Death and Dying (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the origins and development of death
attitudes and behavior. Topics include euthanasia;
suicide; grief and mourning processes; the funeral
system; legal rights; and coping strategies. Emphasis
on death as a normal developmental event.
ED/PS 208–Human Growth & Development (3)
• GenEd Social & Behavioral Sciences/Education
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Presents central concepts related to parameters of
human development through the life span. Includes
physical, social, emotional and mental development
at the various stages of life. Considers the influence of
culture as well as individual differences. (This course
satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education
professional education course work in child or
adolescent development.)
PS 209–Women’s Studies: A Multicultural
Perspective on the Psychology & Sociology of
Women (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/
Multicultural Issues & Perspectives; Cultural
Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the scientific study of women as a
multicultural group. Reviews material from the
fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and
medicine as it related to women. Particular effort will
be made to address the experiences of women of
varied races, ethnic groups, classes, national origins,
and sexual orientations so that the whole concept
of gender may be broadened to take these different
experiences and different concerns into account.
Real Estate
(Continuing Education/Noncredit)
REA 203–Principles and Practices of Real
Estate for Maryland
If you are planning to take the Maryland Real Estate
Licensing Examination, you need this course. If you
attend all of the classes and receive a 70% or better
on the final examination, you will receive a certificate
that enables you to take the state examination. 100%
attendance will be required to earn the CEU’s for this
course. Textbooks are required for this course.
CPD 323–Home Inspection Pre-Licensure
This course meets the requirements for home
inspection pre-licensure for the State of Maryland as
a provision of law under the Business Occupational
and Professions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland,
§ 16-3A-03(1). The home inspection profession has
grown rapidly over the last several years. More and
more homebuyers use home inspectors to evaluate
the condition of their prospective purchases. This
course covers the basics of home inspection as
required to be a licensed home inspector in the
State of Maryland. The topics include the following
systems: structural, exterior, interior, roofing,
plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, insulation and
ventilation, fireplace and solid burning, and heating.
TRD 200–Maryland Home Improvement
Contractors License Exam Prep
For individuals planning to sit for the MHIC exam.
Covers laws, regulations, Home Improvement Law,
Door-to-Door Sales Act, business and employee laws.
RC: Respiratory Care
RC 100–Introduction to Respiratory Care (2)
Prerequisite: BI 103
Introduces respiratory care as a profession, including
the healthcare environment and the respiratory
care practitioner’s role on the healthcare team.
Specific topics include the holistic concept of patient
care, psychosocial issues with particular attention
to death and dying, medicolegal and ethical
considerations of respiratory care, and professional
interpersonal relationships. Topics also include
medical terminology, infection control techniques,
and physical assessment methods.
RC 102–Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (4)
Prerequisite: BI 103
Introduces basic respiratory care modalities, including
medical gas therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy,
hyperinflation therapy, and bronchial hygiene
therapy. Laboratory portion of the course provides
practical experience performing procedures
presented in the didactic portion of the course in a
controlled laboratory setting.
RC 103–Pharmacology (3)
Prerequisites: BI 104, RC 100, RC 102, RC 104
Introduces the various classifications of drugs,
including drug action and effects, site of activity,
recommended dosages and toxicity. Emphasis
on anesthetics, bronchodilators, mucokinetics,
cardiovascular agents and drugs affecting the
nervous system as they apply to respiratory therapy.
RC 104–Gas Exchange Physiology (2)
Prerequisite: BI 103
Focuses on the structure and function of the lung
as related to gas exchange, diffusion, perfusion and
ventilation-perfusion relationships. Emphasizes
oxygen and carbon dioxide transport abnormalities
in the gas exchange mechanisms. This will lead to
and be integrated with clinical applications and
interpretations of arterial blood-gas analysis.
RC 105–Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy
and Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: BI 104, RC 100, RC 102, RC 104
Emphasizes the structure and function of the
pulmonary, cardiovascular and renal systems as they
relate to respiratory therapy.
RC 107–Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
(4)
Prerequisite: BI 104, RC 100, RC 102, RC 104
Explores general principles of gas physics, principles
of airway management, intubation and the theory
and operation of mechanical ventilators. Includes
special problems associated with both short-term
and long-term care of patients requiring artificial
ventilation. Integrates arterial blood gas studies with
course topics. The laboratory portion of the course
takes the principles and procedures presented in
lecture and apply them via procedure competency
testing and simulated clinical situations.