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Spring 2013 DDN Courses

Dakota Digital Network (DDN) - Spring 2013
The University of South Dakota Division of Continuing Education

The Digital Dakota Network (DDN) is a statewide video communications system. DDN currently has 290 fully interactive video sites, allowing students and instructors to see and hear one another in connected K-12 classrooms, technical schools, and South Dakota Board of Regents institutions. DDN makes it possible for place-bound students to attend classes in locations that could not otherwise be served. The DDN also allows South Dakota schools to share courses, connecting with educational institutions and resources worldwide.

Students registering for DDN courses delivered to sites outside of Pierre/U971, Rapid City/U921, Sioux City/U941,Sioux Falls/U911, or Statewide/U980-U987, and new distance students not yet eligible to use WebAdvisor, register using this Online Form.

Priority Registration begins October 29, 2012
Open Registration begins November 17, 2012

For additional information about DDN courses, please contact Continuing Education at 800-233-7937 or 605-677-6240.

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DCOM 537 U971/U921/U911/U980
Advanced Language Disorders

Synonym #
Pierre 55437
Rapid City 55435
Sioux Falls 55434
Statewide 00000

Credits
3

Instructor
Kyle Brouwer

Description
Course content will include information on specific conditions and diagnoses that result in unique language disorders, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, adolescent language disorders, and communication impairments related to literacy disorders. In addition, best practices in assessment and treatment with emphasis on evidence-based practice will be included.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
TBA.

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/13

W 6-9pm CT

W 5-8pm MT

Rooms:
Pierre - TBA
Rapid City - RCUC 127
Sioux Falls - TBA
Statewide***You may request any DDN site when registering

HSC 305 U971/U921/U911
Human Relations

Synonym #
Rapid City 55442
Sioux Falls 55441

Credits
3

Instructor
Ann Mollman

Description
This course provides an opportunity to explore human relations in health care organizations. The dimensions of relationship centered care and their role in a reformed system of care are explored. The development of interpersonal skills and relationships are emphasized. Communication and respectful interaction among people are presented as the foundation of any therapeutic or healing activity. Healthcare language and medical terminology essential to working as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team are integral to the course.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
TBA.

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/13

T 7-9:45pm CT

T 6-8:45pm MT

Rooms:
Rapid City - RCUC 127
Sioux Falls - FADM 145

MICR 230 U980/U971
Basic Microbiology

Synonym #
Chamberlain 64752
Pierre 63572
Winner 64937

Credits
3

Instructor
Amanda Gill

Description
A survey course in Microbiology designed for nursing and dental hygiene majors.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
Diseases by Body System with Mastering Microbiology, 3rd editon, Bauman.

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/13

W 7-9:45pm

Rooms:
Chamberlain - TBA
Pierre - TBA
Winner - TBA

PHGY 220/220L U921/U980
Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab

Synonym #
Rapid City 55451/55452 Lab
Statewide 00000

Credits
4

Instructor
Gerald McGraw

Description
Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body and provide a foundation for any future healthcare course. Integration of anatomical structure as it relates to physiology will also be incorporated.

Prerequisites
“C” or better in Chem

Book Info
TBA.

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/13

M 5-8pm CT
W 5-8pm CT Lab

M 4-7pm MT
W 4-7pm MT Lab

Rooms:
Rapid City - RCUC 112
Statewide***You may request any DDN site when registering

PHGY 230/230L U921/U980
Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab

Synonym #
Rapid City 55455/55456 Lab
Statewide 00000

Credits
4

Instructor
Gerald McGraw

Description
This course is a continuation of material covered in PHGY 220. Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body and provide a foundation for any future healthcare course. Integration of anatomical structure as it relates to physiology will also be incorporated.

Prerequisites
PHGY 220 with “C” or better

Book Info
Marieb, 2011. Anatomy & Physiology, 4rd Edition, Benjamin Cummings, ISBN- 13: 9780321615879.

A medical Dictionary (recommended). Stedman's or Mosby's would be great options.

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/13

T 5-8pm CT
R 5-8pm CT Lab

T 4-7pm MT
R 4-7pm MT Lab

Rooms:
Rapid City - RCUC 112
Statewide***You may request any DDN site when registering

PHGY 230/230L U980/U971
Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab

Synonym #
Burke 72138/72139 Lab
Chamberlain 55449/55450 Lab
Pierre 55447/55448 Lab
Winner 72136/72137

Credits
4

Instructor
Teresa Duncan

Description
This course is a continuation of material covered in PHGY 220. Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body and provide a foundation for any future healthcare course. Integration of anatomical structure as it relates to physiology will also be incorporated.

Prerequisites
PHGY 220 with “C” or better

Book Info
Marieb, 2011. Anatomy & Physiology, 4rd Edition, Benjamin Cummings, ISBN- 13: 9780321615879. 

A medical Dictionary (recommended). Stedman's or Mosby's would be great options.

Syllabus | Welcome Letter
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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/13

T 7-9:45pm CT
R 3:30-6:30pm CT Lab

Rooms:
Burke - TBA
Chamberlain - TBA
Pierre - TBA
Winner - TBA

SPCM 744 U921/U911/U980
Managing Cultural Diversity

Synonym #
Rapid City 55460
Sioux Falls 55459
Statewide 00000

Credits
3

Instructor
Kelly McKay-Semmler

Description
This course utilizes intercultural communication theories to develop trans-cultural leadership and management expertise. Issues of age, race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and physical disabilities in regional, national and global contexts are examined.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
TBA.

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Meeting Information
1/9-5/3
100% Refund Date:
1/18/13

W 5-7:45pm CT

W 4-6:45pm MT

Rooms:
Pierre - TBA
Rapid City - RCUC 127
Sioux Falls - FADM 178