Course Syllabi

Maintaining clinical records in various community behavioral health settings necessitates using observation and documentation procedures. Therefore, terms, technical forms, and legal concerns in case reports are included. Also included is an overview of the sorts of clinical cases that behavioral health personnel encounter throughout the continuum of care, such as substance abuse and mental health problems.

Introduction to working in the behavioral health sector; observation of professionals performing direct care or services for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment; professionalism in the behavioral health field; and application of care giving principles through hands-on practice. The course also includes patient interactions, case documentation, clinical procedures, and safety procedures. There is a focus on developing collaborative relationships with other members of the treatment team as well as developing basic assessment and intervention skills.  In addition, the course will provide students with a basic understanding of caregiving principles, and will allow them to apply these principles through live patient interactions.

Overview of primary clinical behaviors frequently encountered by behavioral health personnel due to mental illnesses, substance use, violence or abuse, and grief or bereavement. This course covers a range of drug use problems, such as classifications of drugs, addiction theories, cultural views, and treatment techniques. The course also addresses domestic violence, including historical and contemporary causes and community resources, and information on dealing with the bereaved and others who have experienced traumatic loss.

The purpose of building human resilience and well-being is to prevent burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue for social services and mental health professionals, healthcare providers, emergency first responders, and other relationship-intense occupations. This course will cover the causes, symptoms, and effects of traumatic stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and additional work-related stress with a focus on enhancing the quality of life and improving a healthy lifestyle by incorporating evidenced-based practices in psychological and emotional resilience training, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, prevention, peer support, and self-care, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep. The course will also include a basic overview of the principles, practices, and functions of case management in human services and the various resources within the state, region, and local community.

A one-semester introductory course covering basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter and energy in biological systems are explored.

Study of the common plants and animals of the Southwest including their distribution, adaptation behavior, and ecology.

Biology 160 is a study of the structure and function of the human body. The course is designed for students who desire a one semester course in anatomy and physiology.

Principles of structure and function of living things at molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of organization. Includes molecular and cellular biology, genetics, viruses, bacteria, protista, and fungi.

Additional principles of structure and function of living things at molecular, cellular, and organismic, and higher levels or organization. Includes evolution, organismal biology of plants and animals, population biology, and ecology.

Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system.

Continuation of structure and function of human body. Topics include endocrine, immune, lymphatic, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Study of microorganisms including their morphology, metabolism, genetics, classification, and effects on human life and the environment. Laboratory sessions cover basic procedures in microbiology culminating in the identification of unknown bacterial samples.

Survey of disease processes that affect the body
systems focusing on altered physiological
mechanisms of cells and organ systems.

An introduction to the science of entomology focusing on basic principles of systematics, morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, economics, and the many health impacts of insects on humans. The laboratory includes the viewing of insect specimens and field trips to collect and study insects in their natural habitats. An insect collection is required.

An introduction to the field of business administration in such functional areas as marketing production, business organization and ownership, financial management, law, communication, taxation and regulation, and computer information systems.

Assists individuals in understanding human behavior in social institutions, business, and industry, including leadership, communications, status, decision making, motivation, and personnel problems. Case problem method of instruction used.

Applications of business computations using calculators and computers to solve problems involving budgets, discounts, markup, interest, credit plans, checking and savings accounts, payroll, and taxes.

Examines the role and responsibilities of employees in building quality client relationships that create customer satisfaction as well as exploring the functions of customer service employees in all fields in businesses.

Examines the legal framework governing rules of conduct among business and its impact on establishing business policy, both legally and ethically.

This course provides students with a working understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and its effective integration into business systems.