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PHOENIX COLLEGE 2013–2014 CATALOG AND HANDBOOK
MAT213 Brief Calculus 4 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture Introduction to the theory, techniques and applications of the differential and integral calculus of functions with problems related to business, life, and the social sciences. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152, or MAT187, or appropriate Math placement test score. Course Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT212 or MAT213. MAT218 Mathematical Analysis for Business 4 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture An introduction to the mathematics required for the study of business. Includes multivariable optimization, Lagrange multipliers, linear programming, linear algebra, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT213. MAT220 MAT 2220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture Limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in [MAT182 and (MAT150, MAT151 or MAT152)], or MAT187, or appropriate Math placement test score. Course Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT220 or MAT221.
Course Descriptions
MAT225 Elementary Linear Algebra 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Introduction to matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and eigenvalues. Emphasizes the development of computational skills. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT212 or MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. MAT230 MAT 2230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture Techniques of integration for both proper and improper integrals with applications to the physical and social sciences, elements of analytic geometry, and the analysis of sequences and series. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or equivalent. Course Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT230 or MAT231.
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MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture Multivariate calculus including vectors, vectorvalued functions, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and an introduction to vector fields. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. Course Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT240 or MAT241. MAT276 Modern Differential Equations 4 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture Introduces differential equations, theoretical and practical solution techniques with applications. Problem solving using MATLAB. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. Course Notes: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT276 or MAT277.
MDL – Medical Laboratory Science MDL190 Clinical Laboratory Operations 2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture Overview of laboratory services, laboratory professionals, and the role of a medical laboratory technician (clinical laboratory technician). Understanding of health care reform, reimbursement, cost analysis, coding, credentialing, accreditation, and regulatory agencies. Emphasis on process improvement, laboratory mathematics, statistics, documentation, medico-legal implications, education, management and personnel, and specimen integrity. Application of pre-analytical, analytical, and post- analytical principles, infection control, and laboratory safety. Recognition of acceptable quality control and quality management principles, phlebotomy principles, and lab equipment, glassware, labware, and water purification. Includes information systems and information management in laboratories. Importance of professional growth, communicating with the patient and public, and ethical conduct. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program or permission of Program Director.
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MDL240 Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluid Analysis 3 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture + lab Examines anatomy and physiology of the renal system, renal diseases, and renal function tests. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and reporting of urinalysis and body fluid results, urine and body fluid collection techniques, types, specimen handling and preservation, and instrument calibration, maintenance, and quality control. Application of body fluid analyses, and chemical and microscopic analysis of urine. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program or permission of the Program Director. MDL241 Practicum: Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluid Analysis 1 credit(s) 6 period(s) lab Practicum experience in clinical urinalysis and body fluid analysis based in healthcare facilities or reference laboratories. Assessment of anatomy and physiology of the renal system, renal diseases, and renal function tests. Performance of interpretation, evaluation, and reporting of urinalysis and body fluid results, urine and body fluid collection techniques, types, specimen handling and preservation, and instrument calibration, maintenance, and quality control. Performance of body fluid analyses and chemical and microscopic analysis of urine. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program or permission of the Program Director. MDL242 Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis 6 credit(s) 9 period(s) lecture + lab Examines the anatomy and physiology of the hematopoietic and hemostasis systems, hematology and hemostasis case studies, anemia categories, and thrombocyte, hemostatic, and malignant and nonmalignant leukocyte disorders. Emphasis on interpreting, evaluating, and reporting hematology and hemostasis results, anticoagulant therapy, morphology, peripheral smear correlation with analyzer results and patient condition, erythrocyte indices, collection techniques, specimen handling, calibration, and quality control. Methods of analysis on hematology and hemostasis analyzers, and preventive maintenance. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program or permission of the Program Director.