MATC 2022-23 Catalog

FUNERL – GENST DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

anxiety and to determine overall board readiness. Topics from both funeral service arts and sciences are included in this course. Prerequisite(s): Students must be in their last semester of the Funeral Service program (10 528-1), or graduate of any ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program. Completion of or currently enrolled in FUNERL-105, FUNERL-117, FUNERL-120, FUNERL-132 and FUNERL-153, or graduate of the program. FUNERL-123 Credits: 3 Restorative Art Students will learn about the principles of restorative art as they relate to funeral service. The course focuses on the techniques of restoring and recreating an acceptable physical appearance of the deceased through establishment of proper form and color of a given case. Proportional relationships, the anatomical structure of the facial area of the human skull, wax modeling, color theory, lighting, and cosmetic principles are presented along with the guidelines, materials and the steps needed to address minor and major restorations. Students practice restorative art in laboratories provided by the college. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528-1). Complete NATSCI-138, NATSCI-177 or BIOSCI-177. FUNERL-124 Credits: 1 Restorative Art Lab This lab will apply curriculum from FUNERL-123 Restorative Art, as well as that of Embalming Theory, Thanatochemistry and Anatomy, to hands-on learning opportunities focusing on restoration of the deceased to their natural form and appearance. The focus will be on establishing and recreating accurate facial features and color correction through the use of waxes, clay, and di ff erent types of cosmetics. Lab work will take place in the embalming lab space on deceased cases as well as in the restorative art classroom on model heads. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528-1). Complete NATSCI-138, NATSCI-177 or BIOSCI-177. FUNERL-131 Credits: 4 Embalming Theory Students will learn the basics of the embalming process and study of the phenomenon of death in the human body, government regulations applicable to the embalming process, embalming analysis and reporting, embalming techniques and instrumentation, procedures and treatments for handling the deceased, including di ffi culties encountered due to disease and pathological changes, autopsied and procurement cases, organ and tissue donation cases, and various conditions encountered in the dead human body. Students will practice embalming in laboratories provided by or approved by the college. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted

to the Funeral Service program (10-528 1). Complete NATSCI-138, BIOSCI-177 or NATSCI-177. FUNERL-132 Funeral Service Science Discusses the study of the morphology, taxonomy, physiology, transmission and control of microbes, especially those which cause disease in humans. The process of infectious disease and defense mechanisms of disease will be covered. Students will practice embalming in laboratories provided by or approved by the college. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528-1). Complete FUNERL-131. FUNERL-134 Credits: 3 Embalming Theory Students will learn the basics of the embalming process and study of the phenomenon of death in the human body, government regulations applicable to the embalming process, embalming analysis and reporting, embalming techniques and instrumentation, procedures and treatments for handling the deceased, including di ffi culties encountered due to disease and pathological changes, autopsied and procurement cases, organ and tissue donation cases, and various conditions encountered in the dead human body. Students will practice embalming in laboratories provided by or approved by the college. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528 1). Complete NATSCI-138, BIOSCI-177 or NATSCI-177. FUNERL-135 Credits: 1 Embalming Lab 1 This lab takes place in the fall semester only and will allow students to employ hands on learning in the preparation of deceased individuals for viewings in a funeral setting. Students will apply knowledge from lecture courses (Embalming Theory, Thanatochemistry, and Anatomy) to properly prepare and restore the deceased to an acceptable physical appearance while safely utilizing various chemicals, instruments, and equipment in an embalming lab setting. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528-1). Complete NATSCI-138, BIOSCI-177 or NATSCI-177. FUNERL-136 Credits: 2 Funeral Service Science Discusses the study of the morphology, taxonomy, physiology, transmission and control of microbes, especially those which cause disease in humans. The process of infectious disease and defense mechanisms of disease will be covered. Students will practice embalming in laboratories provided by or approved by the college. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528-1). Complete FUNERL-131. Credits: 3

FUNERL-137

Credits: 1

Funeral Service Management Lab Through the use of interactive and hands on learning, this lab prepares the student for conducting a funeral arrangement conference. By applying knowledge covered in FUNERL-118 lecture and other program courses, students will review and practice all components and requirements of an arrangement, then complete a fi nal capstone project of conducting a simulation arrangement conference. Students will also practice and demonstrate the steps of handling various types of “ fi rst calls” to the funeral home. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program National Board Exam Review This course will be o ff ered online as an accelerated review of course material that will be covered on the National Board Exam for Funeral Directors. It is intended for students who have successfully completed the Funeral Service program at Milwaukee Area Technical College or from any other accredited program for funeral service. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing either the arts or science portion of the National Board Exam, based on the needs of the student. FUNERL-153 Credits: 3 Psychology of Funeral Service Basic principles and theories of psychology and counseling are presented as they relate to funeral service. All aspects of grief, mourning, and bereavement are examined, including psychological and sociological in fl uences on grief responses. A study of grief as it relates to children and the family structure is included, along with grief characteristics based on cause and manner of death. E ff ective verbal and nonverbal communication skills are identi fi ed and applied to the role of the funeral director as a counselor. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528-1). Complete PSYCH-199 or PSYCH-231. GENST – General Studies (Department: 890) GENST-204 Credits: 3 College Success Seminar This course provides learners with strategies to develop tools for success in college and life. Students will learn academic and research skills. Students will develop strategies, behaviors, and habits that lead to success in personal responsibility, goal setting, self-motivation, self-management, interdependence, and multicultural awareness. Learners will apply self management techniques, explore fi nancial management strategies, practice study skills, and apply methods to improve personal e ff ectiveness. (10-528-1). FUNERL-140 Credits: 2

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