2016-2017 College Catalog | Mount Aloysius College DMS 409 Ultrasound Clinical Practicum I.......................................................................... 240 Clinical Hours/2 Credits This course applies diagnostic medical sonography in a clinical setting. Students will receive instruction and guidance in producing quality sonographic images as well as the parameters used to evaluate the images. Emphasis is on applying all prior ultrasongraphic course work to the clinical setting and mastering the skills required to perform abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, and vascular sonographic studies and procedures. Prerequisites: DMS 200 and DMS 401. DMS 411 Ultrasound Clinical Practicum II....................................................................... 600 Clinical Hours/12 Credits Students will continue to be exposed to the diagnostic medical sonography clinical setting, building on the knowledge and skills received through prior DMS courses and clinical practicums. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency to exam completion. Emphasis is on the development of ultrasound scanning skills with supervision. Prerequisite: DMS 409. DMS 412 Ultrasound Clinical Practicum III..................................................................... 600 Clinical Hours/12 Credits Students will continue to be exposed to the diagnostic medical sonography clinical setting, mastering the knowledge and skills received through prior DMS courses and clinical practicums. Students will become proficient and efficient in scanning and exam completion. Emphasis is on mastering ultrasound scanning skills with limited supervision. Prerequisite: DMS 411.
(EC) Economics EC 201 Introduction to Economics.......................................................................................................................3 Credits This course presents basic concepts of economics, history of economic theorizing, national income analysis, money and banking, monetary policy, supply and demand, competition and monopoly, and compares economic systems. EC 211 Introduction to National Income Theory (Macroeconomics)..................................................................3 Credits An introduction to aggregate income analysis, national income and employment theory, economics of monetary and fiscal policy, the Federal Reserve system and banking, and economic growth. Implications of the theoretical constructs will be reviewed with respect to demand, the consumption function, and public policy. EC 212 Introduction to Price Theory (Microeconomics).....................................................................................3 Credits An introduction to the economics of the firm, industry, and consumer under different market structures. An emphasis will be placed on the price-output and supply demand decisions with respect to the limited industry resources and consumer demand. Associate degree Business Administration students are assessed an ETS testing fee for this course. EC 299 Seminar in Free Enterprise......................................................................................................................... 1 Credit An examination of various aspects of the free enterprise market system. Students will develop outreach projects that teach others about the free enterprise system. This course may be taken up to three times for academic credit.
(ED) Education - Early Level Pre K-4/Middle Level 4-8/ Secondary Note: All Education courses have the following prerequisite: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Request for Criminal Record Clearance, FBI General Criminal History Record for Criminal (Fingerprinting), and Mandated Report training. ED 110 Safety, Nutrition, and Health Issues of Young Children..........................................................................2 Credits This course will examine the health, safety and nutritional needs of children from birth through the middle school years with special attention given to safeguarding the various settings in which children spend their days. ED 119 Aesthetic Experiences for Young Children...............................................................................................3 Credits This course will examine the artistic and musical development of children from early childhood through elementary school and investigate ways to provide developmentally appropriate practices. ED 203 Psychology of Infant Development...........................................................................................................3 Credits This course analyzes the development of the infant from conception through the toddler years. The interrelatedness of physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, language, social and emotional development will be discussed. Observations of infants and toddlers related to developmental expectancies will be conducted. Current findings and their implications for parenting, programming and care will be analyzed. (This course may also be taken as PY 203.) ED 206 Psychology of Exceptional Children.........................................................................................................3 Credits This course is intended to build a strong foundation for understanding the needs of children in the early childhood years who have disabilities. Students will learn the components of a systematic approach to early intervention that involves various professionals and appropriate, inclusive strategies. Prerequisites: PY 102 or PY 204. (This course may also be taken as PY 206.)
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