literature. Students will be guided in the development and/or critique of clinical problem statements; hypotheses; theoretical foundations and research methodology; presentation of research findings. Ethical canons related to clinical research will be discussed. (Elective) Prerequisites: Nursng 3010, Nursng 3020 and instructor consent. Nursng 4830. Directed Theoretical Readings (Variable hours) F, S Activities to be arranged with instructor. (Elective) Nursng 4900. Senior Seminar: Integration of Professional Concepts (1) F, S Provides a forum for the integration of key baccalaureate nursing concepts and issues. Content analyzes these concepts and issues, assists students in using critical thinking to synthesize and debate various aspects of the issues and then evaluate outcomes. This course must be taken the last semester of the nursing program. Credit hours (1), 2 seminar hours per week. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 3050, 3051, 3060, 3061, 4020, 4021, 4030, 4040, 4041. Office of Distance Learning Director: Peg Wherry Telephone: 801-626-6990 Uue to the distance between metropolitan areas and vast rural sections within Utah and the Intermountain States, the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions established an Office of Distance Learning in 1974. This office has been assigned the role of extending quality educational opportunities for health care personnel into communities throughout Utah and the Intermountain West. In carrying out its operation, the office functions in three areas: (1) designing and delivering special educational programs to meet the unique needs of rural areas; (2) facilitating modifications of on-campus programs to be offered off campus in a nontraditional manner, and (3) providing continuing education conferences, courses and seminars. The Office of Distance Learning works closely with the Division of Continuing Education in creating programs, classes and opportunities to meet the needs of health care personnel. D E PARTMENT Radiologic Sciences ,FASRT Department Chair: Robert J. Walker, PhD., R.T. Location: Marriott Health Building, Room 363 Telephone Contact: Jerri L. Byers 801-626-6057 Toll Free Telephone: 1-800-848-7770, Option 2 Off-Campus Programs Contact Aleta Wood, 801-626-6619 Admissions/Counseling: Judith Joy 801-626-713 Professors: Wynn J. Harrison, Diane M. Kawamura, JaneVan Valkenburg, Robert J. Walker; Assistant Professors: Kathryn Frye, Diane Newham; Instructor: Nana L. Saurdiff Adjunct Faculty: Dottie Winterton, Provo Radiography Radiologic Sciences is a medical field that uses ionizing radiation, sound waves and magnetic fields to produce medical images for diagnostic purposes or to treat diseases by combining medical procedures with technology. Radiography I he Radiography program is provided in an integrated manner of didactic instruction and the utilization of on-campus x-ray rooms, darkrooms, and clinical experience in Radiology departments of affiliated health facilities. During the course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning and patient assessment are taught. The student participates in clinical education within the affiliate health facilities throughout the program. The program begins fall semester of the first year and continues through the summer of the second year. The student qualifies for an Associate of Applied Science degree upon completion of the general education requirements and the professional course work. Upper division elective courses completed during the program may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree. BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S.) To obtain a baccalaureate degree, the student must complete the WSU General Education requirements; a major and a minor emphasis; a quality assurance course; and RadTec SI4943, Baccalaureate Thesis (3), or equivalent. RADIOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Complete the prerequisite courses; make application and be accepted to the program (refer to the Admission Requirements below). » Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 69 credit hours is required for graduation with an A.A.S. degree - 18 of these are prerequisite courses and 50 are didactic and clinical education courses. Advisement Students should meet with the admissions counselor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-7136 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements ♦ Be accepted to Weber State University and declare program of study as Radiography (2FR). ♦ Apply to the Radiography Program for acceptance and follow the procedures as outlined on the program application, which is in addition to the Weber State Admissions Application. The deadline date for applications to be received is January 10 of each year. Student selection is made during Spring semester and those accepted into the program begin their professional phase of the curriculum the following fall semester. ♦ Pay the $20 program application fee. ♦ Present a satisfactory high school and/or college(s) transcript(s). ♦ Complete the general education courses listed below. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for A.A.S. degree requirements. The following are required: English ENIOIO (3) English EN2020 (3) Quantitative Literacy - Math QL1040 (3) or Math QL1050 (4) Computer Literacy (demonstrate literacy) no credit Social Sciences Course (3) Humanities Course (3) Life Science (3) or Health Sciences (Biomed) LSI 110 (4) and HlthSci 1111 (4) WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y