MATC 2022-23 Catalog

GRDS – HEALTH

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

alphabet to the internet. It explores mediation in and across time, and the emergence and development of di ff erent media forms in relation to particular social, economic, perceptual, and technological conditions and historical moments. GRDS-128 Credits: 1 Portfolio Pathway Exit course for pathway students, and portfolio checkpoint for program students. This course will help students evaluate their current portfolio, existing work, and modi fi cations and improvements based on critique. Students will develop an online portfolio of work using Behance, WordPress, or any blog platform. Prerequisite(s): Complete GRDS-103. GRDS-129 Credits: 3 Motion Graphic Design An advanced layout and production course addressing motion graphic design. Students prepare concepts to fi nished pieces for digital distribution. Topics covered include design technique for time-based media through a variety of mediums. Prerequisite(s): Complete GRDS-110. GRDS-142 Credits: 3 Brand and Media Strategies This course examines the elements of surprise, which carry tremendous weight, both as a tool for retention and word-of-mouth transference. This course studies the pros and cons of guerrilla and viral methods, through case study and real-life project application. Prerequisite(s): Complete GRDS-110. GRDS-153 Credits: 3 Portfolio Assessment In this course, students will learn portfolio preparation and presentation, networking and establishing contacts, job interviewing skills, résumé writing, completing job applications and follow-up. Guest speakers will add professional insight. Prerequisite(s): Complete GRDS-116. Medical Terminology Focuses on the component parts of medical terms: pre fi xes, su ffi xes and word roots. You will practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Course emphasis is on spelling, de fi nition and pronunciation. It provides an introduction to operative, diagnostics, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems as well as systemic and surgical terminology. HEALTH-104 Credits: 2 Culture of Healthcare An introduction to the culture of healthcare for students interested in working in various healthcare settings. Learners examine HEALTH – Health (Department: 501) HEALTH-101 Credits: 3

professionalism, interpersonal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and patient privacy and con fi dentiality issues as they relate to healthcare. HEALTH-107 Credits: 2 Digital Literacy for Healthcare The focus of this course is the use of technology in healthcare. Learners use common business software applications, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and databases. Communication methods using technology are addressed. Learners gain experience with using the electronic health record (EHR). Healthcare EHR security issues, social media use, and digital healthcare resources are examined. HEALTH-109 Credits: 1 Advanced Nutrition for Health Professionals The Advanced Nutrition for Health Professionals course is designed to provide students with a background in the healthcare profession and in nutrition that will allow them to discuss nutrition with their patients in relationship to prevention, health promotion and wellness. HEALTH-110 Credits: 1 Basic Nutrition for Health Professionals The Basic Nutrition for Health Professionals course is designed to provide students with a baseline understanding of how diets are recommended for patients. HEALTH-112 Credits: 3 Introduction to Public Health A survey and analysis of current public health problems incorporating an epidemiologic framework. A basic introduction to community health history and organization is followed by speci fi c health issues analyzed through the agent, host, and environmental interrelationships. Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, and health promotion strategies are detailed. HEALTH-160 Credits: 2 Study Strategies for Health Occupations This course focuses on creative thinking, brain-based learning principles, information processing, and memory strategies, as well as life management skills. Learning strategies are taught to assist learners in integrating and processing technical information in a meaningful way. HEALTH-308 Credits: 2 Pharmacology for Allied Health Introduces student to classifying medications into correct drug categories and applying basic pharmacology principles. Students apply basic pharmacodynamics to identifying common medications, medication preparations and administration of medications used by the major body systems. Prerequisite(s): HEALTH-101, MEDAST-302.

GRDS-115

Credits: 3

Typographic Fundamentals This course introduces typography history, vocabulary and basic skills. Students will learn the type anatomy and the absolute and relative measurement system. Creative projects include both editorial and illustrative typography with proper typeface selection, composition, legibility, aesthetics and hierarchy. Students will learn basic tools in Fontographer in understanding the structure of digital type. GRDS-116 Credits: 3 Integrated Design Thinking Through examining experiences of using personal computers, hand-held devices, and physical tools, environments and processes, this course introduces the fundamental concepts of interaction and interface design, including information structure, perceived a ff ordance, icon, label, page layout, metaphor, navigation and orientation. Students will learn user-centered design methodology. The course also brie fl y surveys social, cultural, behavioral, cognitive and emotional human factors pertaining to complex design issues. Prerequisite(s): Complete GRDS-110. GRDS-117 Credits: 3 Packaging Design This course focuses on seeing and designing in three dimensions for product packaging, point of purchase display (POP), and environmental graphics. Graphic continuity, content, client/ customer research and aesthetic issues are dealt with at length. Students will also learn simple model-making techniques and choosing appropriate materials. Prerequisite(s): Complete GRDS-122. GRDS-121 Credits: 3 Exhibition Design This course focuses on designing in three dimensions for larger scale exhibit and display applications. Client research, exhibit functionality, technical fi le preparation, and aesthetic issues are dealt with at length. Students will re fi ne model making techniques and learn methods of reproduction. Prerequisite(s): Complete GRDS-117. GRDS-122 Credits: 3 Vector Graphics: Adobe Illustrator This course addresses the concepts and techniques of creating illustrations and images for use in print and digital applications utilizing current industry standard drawing software: Adobe Illustrator. Assignments include the creation of logos, symbols, technical illustrations, information graphics and art for other applications. GRDS-126 Credits: 3 History of Design This course surveys the history of media forms and communication technologies, charting the historical trajectory from the

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