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Summer 2013 DDN Courses

Dakota Digital Network (DDN) - Summer 2013
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.

Open Registration is currently under way.

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

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DCOM 732 U971/U921/U911/U980
Craniofacial

Synonym #
Pierre 64986
Rapid City 64149
Sioux Falls 64147
Statewide 00000

Credits
3

Instructor
Mandy Williams

Description
This course is designed to provide students with a practical foundation in the area of craniofacial anomalies, specifically, etiologies, embryology, genetics, impact of anomalies on speech, assessment procedures, and intervention techniques.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
Peterson-Falzone, Hardin-Jones, and Karnell Cleft Palate Speech 4th 9780323048828.

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Meeting Information
7/8-8/2
100% Refund Date:
7/9/13

M/T/W/R 3-5:30pm CT

M/T/W/R 2-4:30pm MT

Rooms:
Pierre - TBA
Rapid City - 113
Sioux Falls - TBA
Statewide***You may request any DDN site when registering

DCOM 737 U971/U921/U911/U980
Dysphagia

Synonym #
Pierre 74424
Rapid City 64607
Sioux Falls 64606
Statewide 00000

Credits
3

Instructor
Becky Cermak

Description
Study of the nature of swallowing disorders and related oral motor disorders, their etiology, assessment and treatment.

Prerequisites
DCOM 733 and DCOM 734, and permission of the instructor is required.

Book Info
Swigert The Source for Dysphagia 3rd 0760603634.

Swigert The Source for Pediatric Dysphagia 2nd 0760602360.

Logemann Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders 2nd 0890797285.

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Meeting Information
6/10-7/5
100% Refund Date:
6/11/13

M/T/W/R 3-5:30pm CT

M/T/W/R 2-4:30pm MT

Rooms:
Pierre - TBA
Rapid City - 113
Sioux Falls - TBA
Statewide***You may request any DDN site when registering

EDFN 475 U921/U911
Human Relations

Synonym #
Rapid City 64704
Sioux Falls 64703

Credits
3

Instructor
Kathleen Brown-Rice

Description
Focuses on characteristics, contributions, and strengths of a pluralistic society; various cultural perspectives and specific information about cultures; the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotypes; and the human relations approach to teaching.

Crosslisted with EDFN 575

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
Healey Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class: The Sociology of Group Conflict and Change 6th 9781452216515.

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Meeting Information
6/10-7/5
100% Refund Date:
6/11/13

M/W 5-8:45pm CT

M/W 4-7:45pm MT

Rooms:
Rapid City - RCUC 125
Sioux Falls - FADM 178

EDFN 575 U921/U911
Human Relations

Synonym #
Rapid City 64707
Sioux Falls 64705

Credits
3

Instructor
Kathleen Brown-Rice

Description
A study of cultural, prejudice, bias, sexism, and how to overcome their negative effects in school settings. Developing human-relations skills dealing with difficulties encountered between individuals. An introduction to multicultural issues that focus on ethnic and racial sectors within the American society. This course provides a format of consciousness raising.

Crosslisted with EDFN 475

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
Healey Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class: The Sociology of Group Conflict and Change 6th 9781452216515.

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Meeting Information
6/10-7/5
100% Refund Date:
6/11/13

M/W 5-8:45pm CT

M/W 4-7:45pm MT

Rooms:
Rapid City - RCUC 125
Sioux Falls - FADM 178

HSC 380 U921/U911
Health literacy & Culture Care

Synonym #
Rapid City 80507
Sioux Falls 80508

Credits
3

Instructor
Ann Mollman

Description
“What do I need to know to care for you and to meet your needs?” forms the basis for this course. Familiarizes the student with necessary adaptations to healthcare delivery that reflect an understanding of diversity between and within cultures. Health literacy and the ability to obtain, process, and understand health information needed to make informed health decisions are studied in relation to health outcomes.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
Rose Cultural Competency for the Health Professional 13th 9781449672126.

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Meeting Information
6/10-8/2
100% Refund Date:
6/14/13

W 4-5:45pm CT

W 3-5:45pm MT

Rooms:
Rapid City - 127
Sioux Falls - FADM 153

LDR 404 U911
Leadership Communication & Conflict Resolution

Synonym #
Rapid City 79224
Sioux Falls 79221

Credits
3

Instructor
Rich Braunstein

Description
Focus on public speaking skills, composition skills, small group discussion skills, reasoned communication, use of modern technological tools of communication, principles of conflict resolution and mediation.

Prerequisites
N/A

Book Info
Fisher and Ury Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In 7-Jun-12.

Mayer The Dynamics of Conflict: A guide to Engagement and Intervention 2nd 9780470613535.

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Meeting Information
5/13-6/21
100% Refund Date:
5/16/13

R 1-4:45pm CT

R 12-3:45pm MT

Rooms:
Rapid City - RCUC 125
Sioux Falls - TBA

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

Synonym #
Rapid City 63538/63540 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
Marieb & Hoehn Anatomy and Physiology with Interactive Physiology 10-System Suite 4th 9780321615879.

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Meeting Information
5/13-8/2
100% Refund Date:
5/20/13

M 5-8pm CT
W 5-8pm CT Lab

M 4-7pm CT
W 4-7pm CT 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 63545/63547 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 & Hoehn Anatomy and Physiology with Interactive Physiology 10-System Suite 4th 9780321615879.

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Meeting Information
5/13-8/2
100% Refund Date:
5/20/13

T 5-8pm CT
R 5-8pm CT Lab

T 4-7pm CT
R 4-7pm CT Lab

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