Course Descriptions 541 REST 3770 - Clinical Applications of Adult Critical Care (4) F, Sp Adult respiratory care in the intensive care setting [shock- trauma, thoracic, burn ICUs] with emphasis on hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management. To be taken concurrently with REST 3270. REST 3780 - Clinical Applications (2) F, Sp Clinical experiences related to REST 3280: rehabilitation, extended care, home care agencies, polysomnography, patient assessment and planning for discharge, and quality management. To be taken concurrently with REST 3280. REST 3900 - Clinical Simulation Seminar (3) Su, F, Sp Problem-based clinical concepts course: comprehensive program review including written and clinical simulation examinations. Prerequisite: Enrollment in baccalaureate respiratory therapy program; CRT credential, or equivalent. REST 4610 - Advanced Patient Assessment (1-2) Su, F, Sp The advanced patient assessment project is designed to be a physician intensive, interactive experience that emphasizes an understanding of diagnostic processes involved in assessing, evaluating, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Enrollment by permission only. REST 4620 - Health Promotion (1-2) Su, F, Sp The health promotion project addresses the growing role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in patient education, public education, and health promotion in general. Enrollment by permission only. REST 4630 - Continuous Quality Improvement (1-2) Su, F, Sp The continuous quality improvement project enhances an understanding of how to construct and conduct a quality improvement (quality assurance) project in the workplace. Enrollment by permission only. REST 4800 - Independent Projects (1-6) Su, F, Sp Student designed, instructor approved projects which will further develop cognitive or psychomotor skills for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project. Enrollment by permission only. REST 4830 - Directed Readings (1-3) F, Sp Student designed, instructor approved readings which will further develop professional knowledge or understanding for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to b beginning. Enrollment by permission only. REST 4850 - Study Abroad (1-6) (Variable Title) The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. REST 4990 - Senior Seminar (2) Sp Moderated discussion and/or laboratory experiences relating to current events in health care, legislative and ethical issues, and emergent technologies in respiratory care. SCM-Supply Chain Management Courses SCM 3050 - Operations and Logistics Management (3) F, Sp This course considers the management of an organization's chain of value adding activities, from procurement of resources and transformation into manufactured goods and service outputs, through distribution to customers. Topics include operations strategy, quality, product and service design, process selection and layout, capacity, production scheduling, inventory, location, supply chain management, procurement, transportation, and other related issues and models. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899. SCM 3500 - Computer Models/Applications (3) F, Sp This course concentrates on the use of computer software to aid in the solution and interpretation of operations management and logistics models. Emphasis is placed on problem identification, problem setup, computer solution, and interpretations of solution results. A significant portion of the course deals with sensitivity analysis which involves using different scenarios of inputs to see how sensitive the model solution is to variation. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899; QUAN 3610; SCM 3050. SCM 3720 - Transportation and Global Supply Chain Management (3) F Examination of transportation principles, practices, and modes in domestic and international contexts; governmental and infrastructure issues; role of intermediaries; international logistics and import/export practices; and shipper, carrier, and intermodal strategies that facilitate efficient global commerce. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899; SCM 3050. SCM 4050 - Contemporary Supply Chain Management Practices (3) Sp This course incorporates readings, site visits, and case analysis to convey state-of-the-art and emerging operations management and logistics practices. Development of leading-edge strategies which promote a firm's ability to differentiate itself in terms of its supply chain performance is emphasized. Field trips required. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899; SCM 3050. SCM 4100 - Quality Management and Productivity (3) F, Sp A survey of quality management principles and practices whereby manufacturing and service organizations achieve customer satisfaction and competitive advantage. Emphasis is on internal/ external customers, employee involvement, service quality, quality planning and design, process management and improvement, problem-solving tools, variation and statistical thinking, statistical process control, and quality management systems. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899; QUAN 3610; SCM 3050; or Instructor Permission. SCM 4410 - Materials and Inventory Management (3) Sp This course emphasizes materials requirements planning and the logistics processes which support production. Topics include MRP, MRPII, JIT, and classical inventory models. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899; QUAN 3610, SCM 3050. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog