rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 126 MAR4920 Marketing Bachelor Capstone 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the capstone course that culminates the Marketing Bachelor’s Degree. It focuses on the application of marketing theories and concepts covered in previous courses. Topics covered include marketing plan development and implementation, the importance of aligning integrated marketing strategies with organizational goals, the application of marketing research, traditional and digital communication channels, and marketing metrics and analysis. This course prepares students to graduate with a realistic view of the types of business decisions marketing practitioners make on a daily basis. Students will also have the opportunity to explore a range of career options in the field of marketing. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final upper-level course completed MAR5819 Marketing Strategy 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed for students to analyze data and evaluate key marketing components in order to create an effective marketing strategy. Key areas of focus include value proposition, branding, digital marketing, buyer behavior, marketing analytics, and marketing communications. This course provides students with an understanding of how to assess the value and impact of marketing campaigns and successfully apply the marketing mix to remain competitive in the marketplace. Prerequisite: None MAT1222 Algebra 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to algebraic terminology and applications. Students will gain experience with real number operations, variables, linear equations, polynomials, integer exponents, graphs, factoring, radical expressions, quadratic equations, and rational expressions. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Developmental Education coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen University entrance placement exam score MAT1402 General Education Mathematics 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to topics from modern mathematics that are relevant to everyday life and not typically covered in the standard university math sequence. Students will be exposed to a variety of mathematical tools from diverse branches of mathematics. They will utilize these tools to solve interesting, real-world problems. Topics may include, but are not limited to game theory, graph theory, the mathematics of growth, applications of geometry, probability, and statistics. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Developmental Education coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen University entrance placement exam score MAT3172 The Mathematics of Games 40 hours, 4 credits An introduction to the mathematics of games. Math topics may include, but are not limited to probability, statistics, and introductory game theory. Prerequisite: None MCB2289 Introduction to Microbiology 70 hours, 5 credits MCB2289 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) MCB2289L Lab (40 hours, 2 credits) This course provides an introduction to microbiology that emphasizes effects of microorganisms on human systems. Topics include microbial cell structure, function, and metabolism; requirements for and control of growth; genetics, mutations, and biotechnology; a survey of bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa, and helminthes; and interactions with and impact of microbes on humans, including mechanisms of pathogenicity. Prerequisite: None MCB2340C General Microbiology 50 hours, 4 credits This course provides an introduction to microbiology that emphasizes effects of microorganisms on human systems. Topics include microbial cell structure, function, and metabolism; requirements for and control of growth; genetics, mutations, and biotechnology; a survey of bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa, and Helminthes; interactions with and impact of microbes on humans, including mechanisms of pathogenicity. Prerequisite: None MEA1243 Pharmacology for the Allied Health Professional 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed for a variety of allied health programs requiring an understanding of pharmacology. It attempts to present a basic rationale for understanding current drug therapy. This course presents drugs according to their therapeutic applications. Pertinent physiology and related diseases are reviewed before the pharmacology of the drug is discussed. The approach by body system in this course serves to provide the necessary background information and to refresh the student’s memory of previously learned material through which the therapeutic action of the drugs can be clearly understood. Prerequisites: HSC1531 Medical Terminology; BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I, or PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA1350 Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques 100 hours, 6 credits MEA1350 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MEA1350L Lab (80 hours, 4 credits) In this course, students will begin to develop and apply skills in injections, phlebotomy, and basic vital signs. They will begin to understand reasoning and sequencing of immunizations, basic lab functions, and applied lab skills as well as learn basic CPR. In addition, students will recognize proper techniques in providing efficient patient care within a clinical setting and applied knowledge of basic laboratory coding. Prerequisite: None MEA1460 Clinical Laboratory Applications and Diagnostic Procedures I 100 hours, 6 credits MEA1460 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MEA1460L Lab (80 hours, 4 credits) In this course, students will begin to develop and apply learned applied skills and procedure technique within pulmonary, audiology, and ophthalmology. Students will also learn patient care assessment, procedures, and applicable tests within women’s health, the importance of good nutrition in conjunction with an understanding of common eating disorders. In addition, students will learn to work with common injuries and treatment of orthopedics. Students will gain overall knowledge within various clinical department settings. Prerequisites: HSC1531 Medical Terminology; MEA1350 Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques; PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA1570 Clinical Laboratory Applications and Diagnostic Procedures II 100 hours, 6 credits MEA1570 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MEA1570L Lab (80 hours, 4 credits) In this course, students will begin to develop and apply learned patient care assessment, procedures, diagnosis, and treatments within clinical departments to include internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, urology, cardiology, endocrinology, special needs, and disability patient care. In addition, students will recognize proper assessment and utilize basic skills in working with patients dealing with a terminal illness in addition to identifying the psychological states of death or dying. In this course, students will also learn basic procedural coding, where applicable. Prerequisites: HSC1531 Medical Terminology; MEA1350 Fundamentals in Clinical Techniques; PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA2203 Pathophysiology 50 hours, 5 credits Students will learn basic concepts and terminology related to diseases and disorders of the human body. Focus is on the structure, nature, causes, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology and treatment of common diseases of selected human body systems. Prerequisite: BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I or PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body MEA2820 Medical Assisting Capstone 20 hours, 2 credits In conjunction with the Medical Assisting Externship, students will complete an online Medical Assisting Capstone course. In this course, students will learn job-search techniques and skills for entry-level medical assistants as well as share and learn from their externship experiences with the class. Students will also prepare to sit for a medical assisting credential examination during this course (either the CMA or RMA depending on program enrollment date). Corequisites: MEA2895 Medical Assisting Experiential Externship or MEA2976 Medical Assisting Professional Externship; Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed MEA2895 Medical Assistant Experiential Externship 200 hours, 6 credits In conjunction with a Medical Assisting Capstone, students will complete 180 hours of a Medical Assisting training experience in a physician’s office/clinic or medical center and 20 hours of online lecture. While on the clinical site, the extern will perform medical assisting job duties in both the front-office administrative and the back-office clinical areas, in order to develop on-the-job learning skills. Prerequisite: Must have passed all Medical Assisting core courses except E242 Career Development Corequisite: MEA2820 Medical Assisting Capstone MEA2976 Medical Assistant Professional Externship 260 hours, 6 credits In conjunction with the Medical Assisting Capstone course, students will train in a physician’s office/ clinic or medical center. They will complete 240 hours of Medical Assistant training where they will perform a wide variety of clinical, administrative, and technical duties. They will develop their skills to better prepare them for their future employment in the Medical Assisting field. Prerequisite: Must have passed all Medical Assisting core courses except E242 Career Development Corequisite: MEA2820 Medical Assisting Capstone MLT1245 Clinical Chemistry I 40 hours, 3 credits MLT1245 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) MLT1245L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) An introduction to analytical techniques, instrumentation, and basic principles of clinical chemistry methods. Presents the theory and application of biochemical analytes, including clinical significance and normal reference ranges. Prerequisites: MAT1222 Algebra; MLT1728 Introduction to Chemistry; PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
