Radiation Therapy Technology Prerequisites

The following Bergen Community College courses are in accordance with the pre-admission requirements listed by state and national accreditation agencies for an approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology.  The completion of all of the following courses or their equivalent is required for a Certificate in Radiation Therapy Technology from Bergen Community College.

 

 

Course Description: An introduction to the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology that emphasizes some common diseases in relation to the various body systems.  Among the topics considered are the basic plan of the body tissues, the skeletal system, the muscular system, articulations, cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system.  Lectures are supplemented by writing assignments, discussion, and laboratory sessions that include dissection and elementary physiology experiments.

3 lectures, 3 labs, 4 credits

 

Course Description: Continues the study of human anatomy and physiology.  Among the topics considered are the digestive system, metabolism, urinary system, fluid and electrolyte balance, the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the reproductive system.  Lectures are supplemented by writing assignments, discussion and laboratory sessions that include dissection and elementary physiology experiments.

3 lectures, 3 labs, 4 credits

Prerequisite: BIO 109

 

Course Description: Covers a series of topics: Newton’s Laws of Motion, mechanical energy, work and power, heat and heat transfer, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, atomic structure, and radioactivity and relativity.  Conceptual principles are emphasized without dwelling on the rigorous mathematic aspects of the topics studied.  Although no math is required, some principles are developed and used.  Application of principles to environmental and health problems included.

3 lectures, 3 labs, 4 credits

 

Course Description: The study of polynomial and rational expressions, integral and fractional exponents, roots and radicals, linear and quadratic equations, functions, elementary curve sketching, inequalities.

4 lectures, 4 credits

Prerequisite: MAT 031/032 sequence or MAT 035 or by proficiency examination.

 

 

Course Description: Continues the emphasis of English Composition I on the writing process, and on critical reading and thinking skills.  Particular attention is devoted to writing with sources and to argumentative writing.  Emphasis is placed on correct language usage and on research and the techniques of MLA documentation.

3 lectures, 3 credits

Prerequisite: WRT 101

 

Course Description: Guides students through the methods of organizing, delivering, and evaluating the spoken word in various speech situations.  Intrapersonal and interpersonal communication in conjunction with public address are studied.

3 lecture, 3 credits

 

Course Description: An overview of the principles and procedures of processing data using computers.  Topics covered include principles of computer operations, input/output devices, storage facilities, computer systems, networking terminology, programming concepts, computerized applications and the Internet. Students will work in an online course management system. Labs will provide hands-on reinforcement of topics

covered in lecture. 2 lectures, 2 labs, 3 credits. Credit by exam available.

 

Course Description: An introduction to methods for the design of research studies and the interpretation of data that result from these studies.  Topics considered include a brief review of elementary statistical concepts, additional cases of hypothesis testing and estimation, analysis of variance, analysis of enumerative data, linear regression and correlation, and nonparametric statistics.  Laboratory assignments using a statistical software package are included in the course.

2 lectures, 2 labs, 3 credits

Prerequisite: MAT 150 or by permission of the Department Head

 

Course Description: A study of coordinate geometry, functions and graphing; polynomial and rational functions, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions; analytic geometry, and applications.

4 lectures, 4 credits

Prerequisite: MAT 160 or by proficiency examination.