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The following is a complete listing of courses offered at MCC. You can also visit our Programs of Study page for a list of course requirements necessary to complete your degree.

Please note: Special Studies is a general heading for experimental courses or those for which the demand is untested, unknown, immediate, or temporary. You can visit our Special Studies page for a list of Special Studies courses.

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Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">AAD - Applied Art and Design</div>]
AAD - Applied Art and Design
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ACC - Accounting</div>]
ACC - Accounting
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ACD - Alcohol/Chemical Dependency</div>]
ACD - Alcohol/Chemical Dependency
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">AGS - Agricultural Studies</div>]
AGS - Agricultural Studies
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ANT - Anthropology</div>]
ANT - Anthropology
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ARA - Arabic/Foreign Language</div>]
ARA - Arabic/Foreign Language
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ART - Art</div>]
ART - Art
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ASL - American Sign Language/Foreign Language</div>]
ASL - American Sign Language/Foreign Language
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ATP - Automotive Technology</div>]
ATP - Automotive Technology
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">BIO - Biology</div>]
BIO - Biology
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">BUS - Business</div>]
BUS - Business
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CDL - Interdisciplinary</div>]
CDL - Interdisciplinary
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CE  - Disney College Program Internship</div>]
CE - Disney College Program Internship
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CEL - Leadership</div>]
CEL - Leadership
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CHE - Chemistry</div>]
CHE - Chemistry
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CHI - Chinese/Foreign Language</div>]
CHI - Chinese/Foreign Language
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CIN - Cinema Studies</div>]
CIN - Cinema Studies
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">Cinema Studies</div>]
Cinema Studies
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CIS - Computer Information Systems</div>]
CIS - Computer Information Systems
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CIT - Civil and Construction Technology</div>]
CIT - Civil and Construction Technology
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CLT - Clinical Laboratory Technician</div>]
CLT - Clinical Laboratory Technician
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COM - Communication
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">COS - College Success</div>]
COS - College Success
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CPT - Computer Technology</div>]
CPT - Computer Technology
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CRC - Computer Related Curricula</div>]
CRC - Computer Related Curricula
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">CRJ - Criminal Justice</div>]
CRJ - Criminal Justice
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CSC - Computer Science
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">DAS - Dental Assisting</div>]
DAS - Dental Assisting
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DEN - Dental Hygiene
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">EBL - Experience Based Learning</div>]
EBL - Experience Based Learning
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ECE - Education and Early Care
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ECO - Economics
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EDU - Education
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ELT - Electrical Engineering Technology/Electronics
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">EMS - Emergency Medical Services</div>]
EMS - Emergency Medical Services
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ENG - English Literature</div>]
ENG - English Literature
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ENG - English Writing
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ENR - Engineering Science</div>]
ENR - Engineering Science
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">ESL - English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL)</div>]
ESL - English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL)
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">FPT - Fire Protection Technology</div>]
FPT - Fire Protection Technology
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FRE - French/Foreign Language
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FSA - Food Service Administration
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">GEG - Geography</div>]
GEG - Geography
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GEO - Geology
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GER - German/Foreign Language
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">GLF - Golf Management</div>]
GLF - Golf Management
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HBR - Hebrew/Foreign Language
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HED - Health Education
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HEG - Health Education Global
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">HIM - Health Information Technology</div>]
HIM - Health Information Technology
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HIS - History
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HMN - Humanities
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">HON - Honors Studies</div>]
HON - Honors Studies
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">Honors Studies</div>]
Honors Studies
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">HSM - Homeland Security Administration</div>]
HSM - Homeland Security Administration
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">HSP - Hospitality</div>]
HSP - Hospitality
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HUM - Human Services
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HVA - Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">IDE - Interior Design</div>]
IDE - Interior Design
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ITA - Italian/Foreign Language
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JPN - Japanese/Foreign Language
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LAS - Liberal Arts
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LAW - Law
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LDS - Leadership
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MAR - Marketing
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MET - Mechanical Technology
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MMP - Automotive Technology
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MTH - Mathematics
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MUS - Music
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NUR - Nursing
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OFT - Office Technology
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OPT - Optical Systems Technology
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PE - Physical Education--Coed
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PEC - Physical Education--Coed
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PEJ - Physical Education-Criminal Justice
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PEM - Physical Education--Men
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PEW - Physical Education-Women
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PHL - Philosophy
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PHO - Photography
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PHY - Physics
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PLE - Police: Law Enforcement
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PLS - Paralegal Studies
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POS - Political Science
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PPE - Physical Studies/Physical Education
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PSC - Public Safety Communications
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PST - Public Safety Training
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PSY - Psychology
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Public Speaking
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REA - Reading
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SCI - Science
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SCR - Computer Security
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SGT - Surgical Technology
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SKT - Tooling and Machining
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SMT - Sports Management
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SOC - Sociology
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SPA - Spanish/Foreign Language
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SPC - Speech Communication
Show details for [<div class="Course_Table_Content">STT - Solar Thermal Technology</div>]
STT - Solar Thermal Technology
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SUS - Sustainability Studies
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SVL - Service Learning
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TAM - Tooling and Machining
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TEK - Technology
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THE - Theatre
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TOY - Toyota
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TRS - Transitional Studies
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TVL - Travel And Tourism
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XRT - Radiologic Technology
XRT 105 - Medical Imaging Terminology
This course introduces the student to the use of proper medical terminology related to anatomical references, positioning terminology, prefixes, suffixes, roots, pathology terms, medical shorthand, and technical factors. 1 Credit.
XRT 106 - Patient Care in Medical Imaging
This course introduces students to the proper use of medical equipment, patient rights, handling of patients, standard precautions, other precaution protocols, patient communication and interactions, common medications, tubes and lines, current regulations, treatments, and protocols used in patient care and infection control. 1 Credit.
XRT 107 - Image Processing
This course introduces students to computer fundamentals, modern electronic processing including digital imaging receptor construction, image production on various electronic receptors, technical considerations and computer image processing with an overview of traditional film processing. 1 Credit.
XRT 108 - Contrast Media
This course focuses on pharmacology principles, physiology of the vascular system, types and makeup of various types of contrast media, routes of contrast media administration, administration of contrast guidelines, reactions to contrast media and emergency treatments of contrast media reactions. 1 Credit.

Pre-Requisites: XRT 111 and XRT 151; each with a grade of C or better.
XRT 109 - Skull Imaging
This course focuses on the anatomy and positioning of the skull, sinuses and facial bones including sutures, foramen, fissures, relevant landmarks and baselines. Standard and unique positions of the skull, including trauma studies, will be covered. 1 Credit.

Pre-Requisites: XRT 111 and XRT 151; each with a grade of C or better.
XRT 111 - Radiographic Technology I
An introductory course in radiographic technology fundamentals. The course focuses on radiographic positioning procedural competency, radiographic exposure principles and application, radiographic image processing essentials, medical terminology, and basic patient care. 9 Credits.
XRT 114 - Imaging Procedures 1
This course introduces students to basic radiography principles as they apply to imaging procedures. Positioning terminology, landmarks and basic positioning procedures are covered. The laboratory experiences provide students the opportunity to practice hands-on positioning and be evaluated on early positioning skills. 4 Credits.
XRT 115 - Image Production 1
This course introduces students to basic math, general science and physics concepts. The course starts from basic technical applications of technical factors when obtaining medical images. Laboratory experience allows students to apply theoretical concepts utilizing actual imaging equipment. 2 Credits.
XRT 122 - Radiographic Technology II
Study of advanced radiographic positioning procedures, and in-depth radiographic exposure principles and experimental applications. Additional emphasis is on contrast media used in diagnostic imaging, pediatric radiography, and radiography of the skull, sinuses, and temporal bone. 6 Credits.

Prerequisites: XRT 111 and XRT 151 with a grade of C or better.
XRT 124 - Imaging Procedures 2
This course is a continuation of Imaging Procedures 1 with a focus on advanced anatomy, physiology and positioning of the gastrointestinal system, spine, thorax, urinary/reproductive systems, pediatric and geriatric modifications and special imaging procedures. Content also includes patient safety and legal considerations. A laboratory component is included for hands-on practice. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: XRT 111 and XRT 151; each with a grade of C or better.
XRT 125 - Image Production 2
This course is a continuation of Image Production 1. It will focus on the creation of image contrast, the relationship between contrast and penetrability, the production and control of scatter radiation, the effect of scatter radiation effect on contrast, technical factors and their effect on contrast, the effects of the use of various imaging modalities and the analysis and evaluation of technical principles on an image. 2 Credits.

Prerequisites: XRT 111 and XRT 151; each with a grade of C or better.
XRT 151 - Orientation/Clinical Education I
An overview of diagnostic radiography and its role in health care delivery including specific guidelines, responsibilities, policies, and clinical education experience. Emphasis is on orientation to the program and the clinical setting, radiography as a health science profession, professional ethics, and safety issues. 4 Credits.
XRT 152 - Clinical Education II
A continuation of XRT 151. This course is designed to involve students in supervised direct delivery of diagnostic radiographic services at an assigned clinical education center. A structured clinical learning plan enables the student to gain experience in basic routine procedures and gradually move through mastery learning toward competent clinical attitudes and skills development. 4 Credits.

Prerequisites: XRT 111 and XRT 151 with a grade of C or better.
XRT 153 - Clinical Education III
A continuation of XRT 152. This course is designed to involve students in supervised direct delivery of diagnostic radiographic services at an assigned clinical education center. A structured clinical learning plan enables the student to gain experience in standard routine procedures and gradually move through mastery learning toward competent clinical attitudes and skills development. Additional laboratory focus is on mammography including competency testing. 4 Credits.

Prerequisites: XRT 122 and XRT 152 with a grade of C or better, and PHY 141.
XRT 211 - Radiographic Technology III
Study of advanced radiography of the facial bones by producing and evaluating phantom radiographic images. Continuation of advanced radiographic exposure utilizing theory, applications, and problem solving. Additional focus is on the fundamental principles of radiation biology and protection with emphasis on implications for technologists. 3 Credits.

Prerequisite: XRT 153 with a grade of C or better.
XRT 214 - Image Production 3
This is the third and final part of Image Production and will focus on advanced electronics, electromagnetism principles, creation of electric current, voltage, resistance, electromagnetic devices, electronics problems, x-ray circuit, tube alignment, geometry of image formation, proper use of primary and ancillary x-ray equipment. Advanced principles of electronic image production and processing is covered. A focus is on math problems, critical thinking and analysis. 1 Credit.

Prerequisite: XRT 153 with a grade of C or better.
XRT 215 - Sectional Anatomy
Designed to provide students in the diagnostic imaging sciences a basic understanding of three dimensional structure relationships of normal anatomy. Transverse, cornal, sagittal orientation of visceral anatomy of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis will be presented with emphasis in the transverse plane. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance images will be used as supplemental learning tools. 1 Credit.

Prerequisites: XRT 153 with a grade of C or better
XRT 216 - Radiation Protection and Biology
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of radiation. It focuses on radiation safety principles and statutory regulations from the NRC, NCRP and the New York State Department of Health. It also presents a comprehensive study of protection with emphasis on the basic concepts of dose measurement, interaction of radiation with matter, maximum permissible dose, radiation effects in biological systems, and personnel and patient protection methods. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: XRT 153 with a grade of C or better.
XRT 220 - Imaging Pathology I
Designed to examine medical images for pathologic processes as compared to normal anatomy and topography. The main focus is on the study of changes which occur as a result of disease and injury which necessitate alteration of standard radiographic exposure applications. Probes pathology of the respiratory system, alimentary tract, and the hepatobiliary system. 1 Credit.

Prerequisite: XRT 153 with a grade of C or better.
XRT 222 - Radiographic Technology IV
The study of advance imaging such as special procedures, interventional radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Fundamentals applications of quality assurance for diagnostic radiology occurs in the energized x-ray laboratory. Additional focus is on radiographic equipment analysis and concepts of radiography management. 5 Credits.

Prerequisites: XRT 211, XRT 215, and XRT 251 with a grade of C or better.
XRT 224 - Quality Assurance
This course focuses on national and state criteria for quality assurance and quality control requirements for imaging equipment. This course provides the rationale for a quality assurance program, methodology for such a program, and equipment performance tests, evaluations, and analysis. 1 Credit.

Prerequisites: XRT 211 and XRT 251; each with a grade of C or better.
XRT 226 - Management and Leadership in Radiology
This course will provide students with an overview of the structure and function of an imaging department in Medical Imaging Center or clinic. The focus is two fold: to provide the students with an awareness of oneself, as it relates to successful employment via harmony with management and it will help the student in establishing stronger communication skills through verbal and written exercises and projects. 1 Credit.

Prerequisites: XRT 211 and XRT 251; each with a grade of C or better.
XRT 227 - Computed Tomography Principles
This course will cover the technology of computed tomography. It will include scanner generations, scanner components and operation, tubes and detectors, image acquisition and the components required for image creation and viewing. 1 Credit.

Prerequisites: XRT 211 and XRT 251; each with a grade of C or better.
XRT 228 - Advanced Imaging
This course will study the evolution of angiographic techniques, historical to present, which include the pioneers of angiographic and interventional radiology. The equipment used, supplies needed, imaging technologies, computerized programming, procedures commonly performed, cutdown techniques and catheters used will be presented. 2 Credits.

Prerequisites: XRT 211 and XRT 251; each with a grade of C or better.
XRT 230 - Imaging Pathology II
A continuation of XRT 220. Designed to examine medical images for pathologic processes as compared to normal anatomy and topography. The main focus is on the study of changes which occur as a result of disease and injury which necessitate alteration of standard imaging exposure applications. Probes pathology of the all systems including respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, urinary, reproductive system, osseous system and joints,heredity and nutritional changes and the central nervous system. All aspects of the imaging of neoplastic conditions will also be reviewed. 1 Credit.

Prerequisite: XRT 220.
XRT 251 - Clinical Education IV
A continuation of XRT 153. This course is designed to involve students in supervised direct delivery of diagnostic radiographic services at an assigned clinical education center. A structured clinical learning plan enables the student to gain experience in advanced procedures and gradually move through mastery learning toward competent clinical attitudes and skills development. 8 Credits.

Prerequisite: XRT 153 with a grade of C or better.
XRT 252 - Clinical Education V
A continuation of XRT 251. This course is designed to involve students in supervised direct delivery of diagnostic radiographic services at an assigned clinical education center. A structured clinical learning plan enables the student to gain experience in advanced procedures and move through mastery learning toward competent clinical attitudes and skills development. Additional emphasis is on procedural proficiency leading to professional competence. Completion of all clinical education requirements and submission of the student's clinical portfolio is essential in order to graduate. 8 Credits.

Prerequisites: XRT 211, XRT 215, and XRT 251 with a grade of C or better.
XRT 253 - Supplemental Clinical Education (Optional)
This is not a required course. It is designed as an extension of the clinical education experience for those students who need additional time to successfully complete the required clinical competencies/graduate outcomes. Primarily intended as a supplement to XRT 252 and offered concurrently with XRT 153 (seven week summer session). Variable Credit.
XRT 290 - Independent Study
See the Program Director. Variable Credit.