rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 130 PSY1012 General Psychology 40 hours, 4 credits This course will provide students with a general understanding of basic methodologies, concepts, theories, and practices in contemporary psychology. Areas of investigation may include the goals and research methodologies of psychology, the science of the brain, theories of human development and intelligence, concepts of motivation and emotions, the science of sensation and perceptions, and the current practices pertaining to psychological disorders, therapies, and treatments. Prerequisite: None PSY2420 Abnormal Psychology 40 hours, 4 credits This course teaches students the applied discipline of abnormal psychology. Students will explore abnormal behavior in disparate societies and cultures. Applications include individuals who have difficulty functioning effectively in everyday life, the impact of family dysfunction on the individual, and the influence of mental illness on criminal behavior. Variables which may affect a person’s ability to adapt and function in a community will be considered, such as genetic makeup, physical condition, reasoning, and socialization. Prerequisite: PSY1012 General Psychology PSY3738 The Psychology of Social Media 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines psychology impacts when humans engage with peers through online networks for social and professional use. Benefits to be explored include networking, distance team building, access to global perspectives, and social media’s impact on Benedict Anderson’s “Imagined Communities.” Also explored will be the psychology of harmful online behaviors such as cyberbullying and trolling. Prerequisite: None PTN1009 Foundations of Pharmacy Practice 40 hours, 4 credits This course serves as an introduction to the history and origins of the practice of pharmacy and the role of a pharmacy technician. This course will also provide an overview of pharmacy laws and safety guidelines, compounding equipment, billing procedures, mathematical equations, types of medication, and routes of administration. Application of pharmacy terminology and abbreviations will be covered. Pre-or corequisite: HSC1531 Medical Terminology PTN1146 Pharmacy Calculations 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides the calculations necessary to be a successful member of the pharmacy team. Students will learn how to calculate dosages that meet the safety laws and regulations of the practice of pharmacy. Students will also be prepared to calculate measurements, conversions, ratios, and dilutions. Prerequisite: PTN1009 Foundations of Pharmacy Practice PTN1237 Pharmacology for Technicians 40 hours, 4 credits This course will provide students with the knowledge of common drugs, classifications, and their impact on various body systems. Topics covered include routes of administration, medication preparations and supplies, basic math calculations, and therapeutic uses for common prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical agents. Students will study the processes involved with reviewing patient medication orders and will learn about the various equipment used to administer pharmaceutical agents. Prerequisite: HSC1531 Medical Terminology Pre- or corequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body PTN1454 Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding 30 hours, 2 credits The student will learn to prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds. In this course the students will apply pharmacy math skills to calculate the dose necessary to compound sterile and non-sterile products. Emphasis will be placed on proper aseptic technique, compounding non-sterile products, identifying compounding supplies, handling of chemotherapy and biological agents, compounding of total parenteral nutrition (TPNs), and interpreting and labeling of compounded medication orders. Prerequisite: PTN1146 Pharmacy Calculations Pre- or corequisite: PTN1237 Pharmacology for Technicians PTN2050 Pharmacy Technician Capstone 30 hours, 3 credits This course is an overview of all pharmacy technician program courses and concepts, with an emphasis on reviewing and preparing for the national examinations that lead to certification as a Pharmacy Technician. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed PTN2873 Pharmacy Retail Practicum 60 hours, 2 credits Students will apply the knowledge gained from the program in a workplace setting. They will be able to provide high-quality customer service by utilizing learned communication skills and will gain experience working as a team member within the field of pharmacy. They will apply technical skills learned in the classroom, including but not limited to inventory management, automation, billing procedures, medication preparation, and dosage calculations. They will learn to operate the necessary equipment and software for processing medications and will be able to observe all safety procedures applied in the pharmacy setting. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed PTN2915 Pharmacy Virtual Practicum 60 hours, 2 credits Students will apply the knowledge gained from the program in a virtual workplace setting. They will be able to provide high-quality customer service by utilizing learned communication skills and will gain experience working as a team member within the field of pharmacy. They will apply technical skills learned in the classroom, including but not limited to inventory management, automation, billing procedures, medication preparation, and dosage calculations. They will learn to operate the necessary equipment and software for processing medications and will be able to observe all safety procedures applied in the pharmacy setting. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed QMB1000C Fundamentals of Data Analytics 40 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts and tools used in current analytics practices. Students will be able to identify common tools, terms, and ideas. Topics covered will include visualization, data quality, platforms, and scripting. Prerequisite: None QMB1311C Python Programming 60 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will work with the Python programming language to learn how it can be used to handle important computing tasks. Students will demonstrate their understanding of flow control, functions, object-oriented concepts, and basic data structures as well as utilizing external modules. Prerequisite: COP1044C Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming QMB2200C Fundamentals of Data Visualization 60 hours, 4 credits This course is an introduction to the concepts and tools used in current visualization methodologies. Students will be able to understand the software and other processes used to produce visualizations. Topics covered will include report design, human perception of visualization, and chart selections rules. Prerequisite: None QMB2311C Advanced Python Programming 60 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will focus on advanced Python techniques and best practices. Through a series of hands-on labs, students will focus on advanced topics to include lambda functions, comprehensions, handling file operations, integration of Regular Expression (regex) logic, and troubleshooting code issues with debugging techniques. Prerequisite: QMB1311C Python Programming QMB3000 Introduction to Data Analytics 60 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to the data analytics lifecycle. Students will learn about data sources, data analysis, computing environments, and data ecosystems. Students will compare the key features of various industry tools used to analyze and visualize data. This course describes opportunities and challenges for implementing the data life cycle in a business setting. Data Analytics Bachelor’s Degree Prerequisites: COP1532C Database Fundamentals for Programmers; QMB1311C Python Programming; expected to be completed in the first term Business Management Bachelor’s Degree Prerequisite: CTS3265C Introduction to Business Intelligence QMB3100 Foundations of Analytics Platforms, Environments, and Software 60 hours, 4 credits This course explores the different types of environments found in the data analytics space. Topics include a study of the different types of analytics tools used during the data analytics lifecycle and within the Extract Transform Load (ETL) processes in particular. Data Analytics Bachelor’s Degree Prerequisite: STA1625 Essential Statistics and Analytics Business Management Bachelor’s Degree-Business Intelligence specialization Prerequisite: STA3215 Inferential Statistics and Analytics QMB3200 Introduction to Scripting 60 hours, 4 credits This course is an introduction to scripting using the online SAS® software suite for accessing, manipulating, analyzing, and visualizing data. Students will learn how to write scripts that are used throughout the data analytics lifecycle to facilitate descriptive and statistical analysis and to produce reports and visualizations that communicate actionable insights to audiences of varying technical backgrounds. Prerequisite: None QMB3300 Introduction to Data Visualization 60 hours, 4 credits This course explores data visualization tools and techniques. It emphasizes the best ways to communicate data to the intended audience. Students learn about tools that aid in visualizing data and how to develop an objective depiction of data using an editorial thinking approach. This course will prepare students for the challenges of having to analyze data and communicate results to audiences with various skill levels and preferences. Prerequisite: None QMB4000 Data Elements 60 hours, 4 credits This course reviews the concepts, standards, and functions used to identify data elements necessary for an efficient data preparation process. Prerequisite: QMB3200 Introduction to Scripting ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
