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Catalog 2003-2004English Version

Table of Contents

Academic Calendar 2003-2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Academic Calendar 2004-2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Organizational Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ADMINISTRATION.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Board of Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9University Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ex-Officio Members.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Faculty Representatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Administrative Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Academic Senate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Academic Representatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Student Representatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13History.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Accreditations and Affiliations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Structure and Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Organization of the University of Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . 13Board of Trustees of the University of Puerto Rico. . . . 13President of the University of Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . 14University Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao.14Administrative Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Academic Senate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14The Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Institutional Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Equal Opportunity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Confidentiality of Academic Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Drugs and Alcohol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Intellectual and Scientific Misconduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Protection of Human Subjects in Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Safety and Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Sexual Harassment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Smoking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Students’ Rights and Duties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Office of the Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Office of the Chancellor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Information, Computing, and Communications Systems . . . 17Student Ombudsperson - Equal Employment Opportunity. . 17University Development Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Other Areas.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Academic Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Office of the Dean for Academic Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Academic Honors Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Continuing Education and Professional Studies Division.. . . 19Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Student Support Services Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Talent Search Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

University Articulation Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Upward Bound Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Office of the Dean for Student Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Athletic Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Band and Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Cultural Activities.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Family Planning Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Healthy Lifestyles Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Interdisciplinary Dep. for Students’ Integral Development. . . 22Prevention Of Violence Toward Women Program. . . . . . . . . 22Services for Students with Disabilities (SERPI in Spanish). . 22Student Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Student Exchange Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Students’ Children Day Care Program.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Veterans and Other Beneficiaries from Federal Programs. . 22Other Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cafeteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Federal Post Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Academic Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Entrance Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Selection of Candidates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Requirements for Applicants from High School Institutions or their Equivalent in Foreign Countries. . 23Advanced Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Internal Transfer and Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Internal Transfer from Other Units of the University of Puerto Rico System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Transfer Students from Outside the University of Puerto Rico System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Validation of Transfer Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Readmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Reclassification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Language of Instruction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Registration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Classification of Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Regular Students.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Part-time Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Transient Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Auditor Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Honor Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Academic Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Regular Academic Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Summer Session.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Withdrawal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Partial Withdrawal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Complete Withdrawal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Grading System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Unit of Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Provisional Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Repetition of Courses .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Grade Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Graduation Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Class Attendance And Examinations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Class attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Partial Examinations .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Final Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Absences from Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Academic Progress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Retention Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Minimum General Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Probation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Tuition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Regular Fees.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Special Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Regulations for Payment of Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Date for payment of tuition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Deferred payment of registrations fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Tuition Exemption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Honors Registration Exemption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Reimbursements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Retention Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Probation Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Academic Departments and Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Administrative Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Office Systems Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Social Work.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Spanish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Health Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Occupational Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Natural Sciences.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Physics and Electronics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Programs Under The Office of theDean for Academic Affairs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Academic Honors Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Interdisciplinary Department for Students’ Integral Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2003-2004

First Semester 2003-2004(August to December 2003)

August 4(Monday)

Payment of registration fees for newadmission students

August 5-7(Tue-Thu)

Payment of registration fees for activestudents

August 8(Friday)

Registration for students who did notpreregister

Late registration

Last day for class schedule changes

August 11(Monday)

First day of class

August 13(Wednesday)

Last day for payment of registration withoutlate fees

August 16(Saturday)

First day of class - Saturday Session

August 25(Monday)

Last day for payment of registration withlate fees

Last day for total withdrawal with 50%refund of registration fees

Last day to apply for deferred payment ofregistration fees at the Office of the Deanfor Student Affairs

Last day for class schedule changes due toclosing of course sections

September 1(Monday)

Holiday - Labor Day

September 8(Monday)

Last day to file Application for Graduationfor students who complete graduationrequirements in December 2003

September 15(Monday)

Last day to file Application forReclassification

Last day to file Application for Readmissionfor the Second Semester 2003-2005

Last day to file Application for Transfer tothe University of Puerto Rico at Humacaofor students from other universities

September 19(Friday)

Last day to file for Application for InternalTransfer to other units of the University ofPuerto Rico System for the SecondSemester 2003-2004

September 23(Tuesday)

Holiday - Grito de Lares

September 24 (Wednesday)

Last day to pay the second installment ofdeferred registration fees authorized by theDean for Student Affairs

October 12(Sunday)

Holiday - Columbus Day Celebrated onMonday, October 13

October 27-31(Mon-Fri)

Registration for the Second Semester2003-2004 (Subject to change)

October 31(Friday)

Last day to file Late Application for InternalTransfer, Readmission and Transfer

November 3(Friday)

Last day for professors to inform studentsof their grades obtained up to this date

November 6 (Thursday)

Last day to pay the final installment ofdeferred registration fees authorized by theDean for Student Affairs

November 10(Monday)

Last day to file Application for SpecialAuthorization to register in courses for theSecond Semester 2003-2004 at theRegistrar’s Office

November 11(Tuesday)

Holiday - Veterans’ Day

November 19(Wednesday)

Holiday - Discovery of Puerto Rico

November 22(Saturday)

Last day of class - Saturday Session


Last day to offer partial and make-upexaminations

November 27-29(Thur-Sat)

Academic Recess - Thanksgiving

December 1(Monday)

Last day of class for courses that meet onMonday, Wednesday and Friday

December 2(Tuesday)

Last day of class for courses that meet onTuesday and Thursday

December 3-4(Wed-Thur)

Last day of classes

Last day to file for Partial or TotalWithdrawal at the Registrar’s Office

December 5-12(Fri-Fri)

Review for Final Examinations

December 17(Wednesday)

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Last day for professors to file final gradesand to remove incomplete gradescorresponding to the previous semesterwith the Registrar’s Office

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Second Semester 2003-2004(January to May 2004)

January 12(Monday)

Holiday - Eugenio María de Hostos

January 13-15(Tue-Thu)


January 16(Friday)


Late registration


January 19(Monday)

Holiday - Martin Luther King

January 20(Tuesday)

FIRST DAY OF CLASS

January 22(Thursday)

Last day for payment of registrationwithout late fees

January 24(Saturday)


February 2(Monday)



Last day for class schedule changes dueto closing of course sections

February 13(Friday)

Last day to file Application for Graduationfor students who complete graduationrequirements in May 2004

February 16(Monday)

Holiday - Presidents Day

February 17(Tuesday)


Last day to file Application forReadmission for Summer 2004 and/or forthe First Semester 2004-2005

Last day to file Application for Transfer toUniversity of Puerto Rico at Humacao forstudents from other universities

Last day to file Application for InternalTransfer to other units of the University ofPuerto Rico System for August 2004(subject to change)

March 16(Tuesday)

First day of class - Saturday Session.Last day to pay the second installment ofdeferred registration fees authorized bythe Dean for Student Affairs

March 15-17(Mon-Wed)

Registration for Summer Session 2004

March 22(Monday)

Holiday - Emancipation Day

April 5-10 (Monday-Saturday)

Academic Recess - Easter Vacation

April 13(Tuesday)


April 17(Saturday)

Academic Recess - IntercollegiateGames

April 19(Monday)

Holiday - José de Diego

April 20-23(Tue-Fri)

Registration for the First Semester 2004-2005

April 23(Friday)

Last day to pay the final installment ofdeferred registration fees authorized bythe Dean for Student Affairs

April 26(Monday)

Last day to file Application for SpecialAuthorization to register in courses forSummer 2004 and First Semester 2004-2005 at the Registrar’s Office

April 30(Friday)

Last day to file Late Application forinternal Transfer, Readmission andTransfer (Subject to change)

May 6(Thursday)


Academic Recess - Student’s Day ( To becelebrated beginning at 10:30 A.M.)

May 10(Monday)


May 15(Saturday)


May 7(Monday)


Last day of classes


May 18 and 19(Tue-Wed)


May 20-28(Thur-Fri)

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

May 24(Monday)

Holiday - Memorial Day

June 3(Thursday)




Summer Session 2004

June 7(Monday)


June 8(Tuesday)

Late registration


June 9(Wednesday)

FIRST DAY OF CLASS

Last day to file Application for Graduationfor students who complete graduationrequirements in Summer 2004

June 11(Friday)


June 14(Monday)

UPRH Graduation (Subject to change)

June 16(Wednesday)



July 4(Sunday)

Holiday - Independence Day (USA)-Celebrated on Monday, July 5

July 6(Tuesday)


July 12(Monday)

Last day of class


July 13(Tuesday)


July 14-15(Wed-Thu)

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

July 19(Monday)

Holiday - Luis Muñoz Marín

July 21(Wednesday)

Last day for professors to file final gradeswith the Registrar’s Office

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2004-2005

First Semester 2004-2005(August to December 2004)

August 2(Monday)

Payment of registration fees for newadmission students

August 3-5(Tue-Thu)


August 6(Friday)


Late registration


August 8(Monday)

FIRST DAY OF CLASS

August 11(Wednesday)

Last day for payment of registration withoutlate fees

August 14(Saturday)


August 23(Monday)




Last day for class schedule changes due toclosing of course sections

37863 Last day to pay the second installment ofdeferred registration fees authorized by theDean for Student Affairs

September 6(Monday)

Holiday - Labor Day

September 10(Friday)

Last day to file Application for Graduationfor students who complete graduationrequirements in December 2004

September 15(Wednesday)


Last day to file Application for Readmissionfor the Second Semester 2004-2005

Last day to file Application for Transfer tothe University of Puerto Rico at Humacaofor students from other universities

Last day to file for Application for InternalTransfer to other units of the University ofPuerto Rico System for the SecondSemester 2004-2005 (Subject to change)

September 23(Thursday)

Holiday - Grito de Lares

October 12(Tuesday)

Holiday - Columbus Day

October15 (Friday)

Last day to pay the second installment ofdeferred registration fees authorized by theDean for Student Affairs

October 18-22(Mon-Fri)

Registration for the Second Semester2004-2005 (Subject to change)

October 25(Monday)

Last day for professors to inform studentsfor their grades obtained up to this date

October 29(Friday)

Last day to file Late Application for InternalTransfer, Readmission and Transfer

November 5(Friday)

Last day to file Application for SpecialAuthorization to register in courses for theSecond Semester 2004-2005 at theRegistrar’s Office

November 8-13 (Mon-Sat)

Academic Recess - Elections in PuertoRico

November 11(Thursday)

Holiday - Veterans’ Day

November 19(Friday)

Holiday - Discovery of Puerto Rico

November 25-27(Thu-Sat)

Academic Recess - Thanksgiving


Last day of offer partial an make-upexaminations

December 3(Friday)

Last day of class for courses that meet onMonday. Wednesday and Friday

December 4(Saturday)

Last day of classes - Saturday Session

December 7(Tuesday)


Last day of classes


December 8-9(Wen-Thu)


December 10-17(Fri-Fri)

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

December 22(Wednesday)




Second Semester 2004-2005(January to May 2005)

January 10(Monday)

Holiday - Eugenio María de Hostos

January 11-13(Tue-Thu)


January 14(Friday)


Late registration


January 17(Monday)

Holiday - Martin Luther King


FIRST DAY OF CLASS



January 22(Saturday)


January 31(Monday)




Last day for class schedule changes dueto closing of course sections

February 11(Friday)

Last day to file Application for Graduationfor students who complete graduationrequirements in May 2005

Last day to pay the second installment ofdeferred registration fees authorized bythe Dean for Student Affairs

February 15(Tuesday)


Last day to file Application forReadmission for Summer 2004 and/or forthe First Semester 2005-2006

Last day to file Application for Transfer toUniversity of Puerto Rico at Humacao forstudents from other universities

Last day to file Application for InternalTransfer to other units of the University ofPuerto Rico System for August 2005(subject to change)

February 21(Monday)

Holiday - President’s Day

March 14-16(Mon-Wed)

Registration for Summer Session 2005

March 21-26 (Mon-Sat)

Academic Recess - Easter Vacation

March 22(Tuesday)

Holiday - Emancipation Day

April 4(Monday)

Last day to pay the final installment ofdeferred registration fees authorized bythe Dean for Student Affairs

April 12(Tuesday)


April 16(Saturday)

Academic Recess - IntercollegiateGames

April 18(Monday)

Holiday - José de Diego

April 19-22(Tue-Fri)

Registration for the First Semester 2005-2006

April 22(Friday)

Last day to file Application for SpecialAuthorization to register in courses forSummer 2005 and First Semester 2005-2006 at the Registrar’s Office

April 29(Friday)

Last day to file Late Application forInternal Transfers, Readmission andTransfer (Subject to change)

May 5(Thursday)


Academic Recess - Student’s Day. To becelebrated beginning 10:30 A.M.

May 6(Friday)


May 13(Friday)


Last day of classes


May 14(Saturday)


May 16 and 17(Mon-Tue)


May 18-25(Wed-Wed)

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

May 30(Monday)

Holiday - Memorial Day

May 31(Tuesday)



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Summer Session 2005

June 1(Wednesday)


June 2(Thursday)

Late registration


June 3(Friday)

FIRST DAY OF CLASS

Last day to file Application for Graduationfor students who complete graduationrequirements in Summer 2005

June 7(Tuesday)


June 10(Friday)



June 13(Monday)

UPRH Graduation. Subject to change

June 29(Wednesday)


July 4(Monday)

Holiday - Independence Day (USA)

July 6(Wednesday)

Last day of class


July 7(Thursday)


July 8-11(Fri-Mon)

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

July 14(Thursday)

Last day for professors to file final gradeswith the Registrar’s Office

Approved by the Administrative Board Certification Number 2000-2001-144

NOTE: The Academic Calendars are approved by theAdministrative Board well in advance and therefore are subject tochange. The Academic Calendars are revised periodically andpublished on the Internet.



ORGANIZATIONAL CHART



ADMINISTRATION

Board of Trustees

Salvador Antonetti Zequeira, Esq. - President

Mr. Segundo Cardona - Vice President

Prof. Fernando Neris - Second Vice President

Dr. María A Maldonado Serrano - Secretary

Isabel Picó Vidal, Esq. - Member

José Ramón González, Esq.- Member

Dr. Javier Morales - Member

Mrs. Marisara Pont Marchese - Member

Ygri Rivera de Martínez, Esq. - Member

Dr. Miguel A Riestra - Member

Dr. Enrique Lugo Silve - Member

Mr. Rafael Rovira Passalacqua - Member

Mr. Juan Camacho Semidei - Student Representative

***Luís M. Villaronga, Esq. –Executive Secretary

President of the University of Puerto Rico

Antonio García Padilla

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Celeste Freytes

Vice President of Research and Technology

Dr. Manuel Gómez

Chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico atHumacao

Dr. Hilda Colón Plumey

University Board

Ex-Officio Members

Antonio García Padilla, Esq. - PresidentUniversity of Puerto Rico

Dr. Gladys Escalona de Motta - Chancellor University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras

Dr. Jorge Vélez Arocho - ChancellorUniversity of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Dr. José Carlo - ChancellorMedical Sciences Campus

Dr. Hilda Colón Plumey - ChancellorUniversity of Puerto Rico at Humacao

Dr. Rafael Aragunde - ChancellorUniversity of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Dr. Pablo Rodríguez - ChancellorUniversity of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla

Dr. Edwin Hernández Vera - ChancellorUniversity of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

Dr. Jaime Marrero - ChancellorUniversity of Puerto Rico at Ponce

Dr. Andrés Rodríguez Rubio - ChancellorUniversity of Puerto Rico at Bayamón

Dr. Victor Borrero Aldahondo - ChancellorUniversity of Puerto Rico at Carolina

Prof. Luís Closs - ChancellorUniversity of Puerto Rico at Utuado

Dr. Celeste FreytesVice President of Academic AffairsCentral Administration

Dr. Manuel GómezVice President for Research and TechnologyCentral Administration

Mr. Basilio Rivera - DirectorBudget OfficeCentral Administration

Mr. Luís A. González Matos - Director Finance OfficeCentral Administration

Dr. Ida de Jesús Collazo - DirectorPlanning and Development OfficeCentral Administration

***Mr. Jorge Cruz EmericExecutive Secretary

Faculty Representatives

Yolanda Rivera TurullUPR at Río Piedras

Prof. Mildred Cortés PérezUPR at Mayagüez

Dr. Alberto T. López EnríquezMedical Sciences Campus

Prof. Wilson Ruiz TorresUPR at Humacao

Prof. Gloria ButrónUPR at Cayey

José M. Maldonado BeltránUPR at Aguadilla

Prof. Edgardo Cabán MercadoUPR at Arecibo

Prof. Alma Acosta CartagenaUPR at Ponce

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Prof. Sonia E. Morales MalavéUPR at Bayamón

Prof. Yolanda Salvá VargasUPR at Utuado

Prof. Marta M. Arroyo VázquezUPR at Carolina

Student Representatives

Mr. Miguel A. Cortés SantiagoUPR at Río Piedras

Mr. Daniel Calderón Kiriwas UPR at Mayagüez

Mr. Marvin Alameda RamírezMedical Sciences Campus

Ms. Zenaida Suárez LorenzoUPR at Cayey

Ms. Ariannys Jiménez HernándezUPR at Aguadilla

Ms. Ileana Velázquez LugoUPR at Arecibo

Ms. Moraima Escandón NegrónUPR at Ponce

Mr. Rafael Linero RiveraUPR at Bayamón

Ms. Keila Rodríguez SanjurjoUPR at Carolina

Mr. Bayrex M. Rosa AlfonsoUPR at Humacao

Mr. Juan J. Rivera JiménezUPR at Utuado

Administrative Board

Dr. Hilda Colón PlumeyChancellor and President

Antonio García Padilla, Esq.Ex-Officio Member

Dr. Denise Rodríguez CarrasquilloDean for Academic Affairs

Prof. María V. OrtizDean for Student Affairs

Nilza Maldonado, Esq.Dean for Administrative Affairs

Prof. Félix Báez NerisDirector of the Library

Dr. Lucy Rivera - DirectorEducation Department

Prof. Gerardo Piñero - DirectorHumanities Department

Prof. Luz M. Vega Orozco - DirectorOffice Systems Administration Department

Dr. Carmen Baerga - DirectorBiology Department

Prof. Carmen Colón RoureRepresentative Academic Senate

Prof. Grisel TorresAlternate Representative Academic Senate

Ms. Maite Orama MirandaStudent Representative

Prof. Irving Ortega DíazExecutive Secretary

Academic Senate

Dr. Hilda Colón PlumeyChancellor and President

Dr. Denise Rodríguez CarrasquilloDean for Academic Affairs

Nilza Maldonado, Esq.Dean for Administrative Affairs

Prof. María V. OrtizDean for Student Affairs

Prof. Félix Báez NerisDirector of the Library

Academic Representatives

Prof. Aida Kalil CarriónBusiness Administration Department

Dr. Nereida Cruz GonzálezOffice Systems Administration Department

Prof. José M. Figueroa LópezLibrary

Prof. Raúl PérezBiology Department

Prof. Carlos SerranoSocial Sciences Department

Prof. Maximiliano DueñasCommunications Department

Dr. Lidia M. ScaranoEducation Department

Prof. Grisel Torres GómezNursing Department

Dr. Jazmina Román EyxarchSpanish Department

Dr. Rafael Muller PorrataPhysics Department

Dr. Cruz Ortiz CuadraHumanities Department

Prof. Giovanna BalaguerEnglish Department

Prof. Wilson Ruiz TorresMathematics Department



Dr. Ileana Nieves MartínezChemistry Department

Prof. Ada Nivia Rivera SánchezPhysical Therapy Department

Prof. Carmen Colón RoureOccupational Therapy Department

Dr. Evelyn Cruz LópezSocial Work Department

Prof. Leida SierraInterdisciplinary Department for Students’ Integral Development

Student Representatives

Ms. Verónica CastroPresident of the Student Council

Mr. Bayrex M. Rosa AlfonsoRepresentative, University Board

Ms. Maite Orama MirandaRepresentative, Administrative Board

Mr. Santos M. Santiago PabónRepresentative, Academic Senate

Irving Ortega DíazExecutive Secretary

Other Offices

VacantExecutive Assistant to the Chancellor

Mrs. Miriam La SantaSpecial Assistant to the Chancellor

Prof. Félix Báez Neris Director of the Library

Mr. Ernesto SotoDirector-Information, Computing and Communications Systems

Dr. María Esther Peña SuárezDirector-Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies

Prof. Luís R. RodríguezDirector- University Development Office

Prof. Luís Negrón GonzálezCoordinator-Institutional Assessment Program

Mr. Jorge L. Acevedo GómezRegistrar

Mrs. Inara FerrerDirector- Admissions

Mrs. Mariolga Rotger GonzálezDirector- Financial Aid Office

Mrs. Magaly MonserrateDirector- Community Relations Office

Mrs. Gladys De JesúsCoordinator- External Resources Office


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ORGANIZATION

History

In 1962, the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao, known thenas the Humacao Regional College, was established as the firstregional college of the University of Puerto Rico System, offering two-year transfer programs in General Studies, Social Sciences,Humanities and Education. Its most important role was to providestudents in the Eastern region of Puerto Rico with access to theUniversity System and to facilitate their transfer to other units of theSystem for completion of their university studies. In 1963, theContinuing Education and Extension Division initiated operations,offering evening and summer courses. The Middle States Associationof Colleges and Secondary Schools first accredited the College in1965.

In 1967, the College began offering associate degrees inBusiness Administration, Nursing, Secretarial Sciences, PhysicalTherapy and Occupational Therapy, followed by programs inCommunications, Physical Education, Recreation, Arts and Sciences.

The Humacao Regional College was appointed, for administrativepurposes, to the Office of the President of the University and beganoffering four-year programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts andBachelor of Sciences degrees. Between 1975 and 1978, bachelor’sdegree programs in Marine Biology, English, Social Work, Nursing andIndustrial Chemistry were established, followed in 1980 by bachelor’s degree programs in Elementary Education, Business Administration(with majors in Accounting, Management, Human Resources and aGeneral Program), Secretarial Sciences, Physics Applied toElectronics and Computational Mathematics.

In August 1979, the Legislature of Puerto Rico, by virtue of theapproval of Law Number 186, granted Humacao University College itsautonomy. In 1982, the Council on Higher Education also granted theinstitution its autonomy by appointing the first chancellor andtransferring to the directive bodies of the College tasks that had beenpreviously carried out by the University's Central Administration. Finally, the Board of Trustees of the University of Puerto Rico, in itsCertification Number 103, Series 1999-2000, authorized the change ofthe name of the institution to the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao(UPRH).

Currently the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao offers 19bachelor’s degree programs, 7 associate degree programs and 3transfer programs to a population of approximately 4,469 students witha faculty of 340 professors. The Middle States Association lastaccredited the UPRH in 2002. The programs in Social Work, Nursing,Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy are also accredited bytheir corresponding accreditation agencies. In August 2003, aBachelor’s Degree in International Business was offered for the firsttime.

Mission

The mission of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao is:

• To effectively contribute to the ethical, cultural and intellectualdevelopment of Puerto Rico in general, and of the eastern regionin particular, through teaching, aesthetic expression, scientificand humanistic research and the dissemination of knowledge.

• To investigate the main social, cultural and environmentalproblems affecting our society. To affirm ecological balance and racial diversity and inclusion as principles of change in ademocratic community aspiring to justice.

• To prepare students as professionals and contributors to theimprovement of the quality of life in Puerto Rico, through theoffering of innovative and relevant undergraduate and graduateprograms.

Goals

The goals of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao are:

• To offer students a general and professional education ofexcellence which will lead to their integral development and allowthem to respond to the changing demands of a technologicallyadvanced society.

• To contribute, through an education in its broadest implications,to the improvement of the social-economic conditions and thequality of life in the region served by UPRH and in Puerto Rico ingeneral.

• To secure the values of the Puerto Rican culture.

• To achieve the institutional climate in which the students, thefaculty and the non-teaching personnel can easily share anddiscuss ideas and mutual interests.

• To promote and support pure and applied research as well ascreative work directed toward the advancement of knowledge andthe arts and toward the solution of problems in Puerto Rico.

Accreditations and Affiliations

The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao has been accreditedby the Middle states Commission on Higher Education, 3624 MarketStreet, Philadelphia, PA 19104-280, Telephone: 215-662-5606. Itsacademic programs are licensed by the Puerto Rico Council on HigherEducation. It is also a member of the American Association ofColleges and Universities.

In addition, the following programs are accredited by professionalaccreditation organizations: Nursing-National League of Nursing(NLN); Social Work-National Council of Social Work; PhysicalTherapy-Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education(CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA);Occupational Therapy-Accreditation Council for Occupational TherapyEducation (ACOTE) of the Accreditation Council for OccupationalTherapy Education (ACOTE).

The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao also belongs to theAmerican Association of Colleges and Universities.

Structure and Government

Organization of the University of Puerto RicoPresently, the University of Puerto Rico System is a well

established and mature institution with a total enrollment of over68,000 students. The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao serves astudent population of approximately 4,469 students. The Universitywas established by virtue of legislation in 1903. It was reorganizedunder Act No. I of January 20, 1966. The University of Puerto RicoSystem is composed of the Rio Piedras, Mayaguez and MedicalSciences Campuses, offering undergraduate and graduate programs,and the Humacao, Cayey, Bayamón, Carolina, Aguadilla Arecibo,Ponce and Utuado University Colleges, offering two and four-yearprograms of study. The 11 campuses constitute autonomous unitsand have a chancellor as their principal administrative and academicofficer.

Board of Trustees of the University of Puerto RicoThe Board of Trustees of the University of Puerto Rico is the

governing body of the University. Its membership consists of tenprivate citizens who represent the public interest in higher education,two faculty members, and a student representative. The Governor ofPuerto Rico, with the advice and consent of the Senate of Puerto Rico,appoints the representatives of the public interest. The faculty andstudent representatives are elected among the non-administrationmembers of the University Board. The public interest members serve

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six-year terms, while the faculty and student representatives serve aone-year term. The Board of Trustees elects its president from amongits members.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Puerto Rico meets inregular sessions according to an annual calendar which it approvesand publishes each year. It may hold special meetings at other times,when so requested by its president or by five of its members.

The Board of Trustees, as the main authority of the University ofPuerto Rico, is responsible for examining and reviewing the budgetaryand institutional development plans of the University, authorizing thecreation of new campuses, centers, and other institutional units;appointing the President and Chancellors; defining the rights andduties of the various constituents of the institutional community;defining the standards for student financial aid; and preparing anannual report to the Governor and the legislature on the state of theUniversity of Puerto Rico.

President of the University of Puerto RicoThe President of the University of Puerto Rico, who is appointed

for an indefinite term by the Board of Trustees, is the chief executiveofficer of the University System. Subject to the approval of the Board,he or she appoints the chancellors of the various campuses andcolleges. The President represents the University on corporatematters before the courts and government agencies. He or she is alsoan ex-officio member of all the faculties, academic senates andadministrative boards of the System.

The President is responsible for submitting to the considerationof the Board of Trustees the institutional budget; the institutionaldevelopment plan and its revisions; regulations, contracts andagreements that require the Board's approval; and the annual report. He or she is also responsible for developing and maintainingrelationships with other cultural and educational institutions, bothlocally and internationally.

University BoardThe University Board is responsible for preparing the general by-

laws of the University, the general laws of the student body and thedevelopment plan of the University System with the recommendationsof the Academic Senates, for final submission to the President and theBoard of Trustees for their consideration and approval. The Boardalso considers the system’s integrated budget and is the first courseof appeal against any decision taken by the Administrative Board orthe Academic Senate of an autonomous unit. It consists of thePresident of the University, the Chancellors of the eleven campuses

and university colleges, the Budget Director, three additional membersappointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Trustees,one faculty representative from each Academic Senate and onestudent representative from each unit.

Chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico at HumacaoThe Chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao is

the chief executive officer of the institutional unit. Among his or herresponsibilities are presiding the Administrative Board, the AcademicSenate and faculty meetings; appointing the deans, departmentchairpersons and university personnel; resolving on appeal thedecisions of the deans; representing the campus at functions,ceremonies, and academic activities; and preparing for submission tothe President, the campus annual report and budget petition.

Administrative BoardThe Administrative Board of the University of Puerto Rico at

Humacao consists of the Chancellor as presiding officer, the deans,the director of the Library, four directors of the academic departmentswho represent the programs of Education, Arts, Sciences andAdministrative Sciences, two academic senators elected among thosefaculty members of the Senate who are not ex-officio members, andan elected student representative. Academic Senate

The Academic Senate of the University of Puerto Rico atHumacao consists of the Chancellor as presiding officer, the deans,the director of the Library, an elected member from each academicdepartment, an elected representative from the Library and from theInterdisciplinary Department for Student’s Integral Development(DIDIE in Spanish), and four student representatives.

The FacultyThe Faculty is composed of the Chancellor, the Dean for

Academic Affairs, the department chairpersons, and teachingpersonnel. The General Regulations of the University of Puerto Ricodefine the Faculty's functions, privileges, duties and rights.

StudentsThe rights and duties of students are set forth in the General

Student Regulations. The General Student Council representsstudents before the University administration. The students are alsorepresented in the Academic Senate, Administrative Board, UniversityBoard and Board of Trustees.

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INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

Equal OpportunityThe University of Puerto Rico System, in compliance with

applicable federal and state laws and its forthcoming regulations, doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, place of origin, gender,sexual preference, religion, age, political beliefs, ethnic origin ordisabilities, in recruiting or selecting teaching and non-teachingpersonnel, in student admission, or in the programs and eventssponsored or carried out by the University System. The UPR alsocomplies with the dispositions of the federal regulations relating tofinancial aid, such as Academic Progress and Last Day of Attendance.

The UPR also adheres to the dispositions of the Constitution ofthe Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Article 2, Section 1; of Title IX ofthe Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 ofthe Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Section 402 of theVietnam Veterans Act of 1974, as amended; and the Federal Act onAge Discrimination of 1975, Public Act 94-135; 42 U.S.C.A., Section6101.

Confidentiality of Academic RecordsThe University of Puerto Rico complies fully with the clauses of

the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended,in which the following precepts are established:

Students have the right to inspect and review their academicrecords,

Students have the right to have their records amended in orderto correct inexact information that could be misinterpreted or thatviolates their right to privacy or any other right recognized by law,

Students must give their consent before any personal informationfrom their academic records is divulged, except in those situationswhere the law authorizes such action without prior consent,

Students have the right to submit complaints about allegednonobservance of the Law by the University of Puerto Rico directly, ifthey so desire, to The Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActOffice, US Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 330Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20201.

Copies of the University of Puerto Rico's institutional policies incompliance with the Law are available at the Registrar's Office.

Drugs and AlcoholManufacturing, distributing, supplying, possessing, and the illegal

use of controlled substances, as well as alcohol abuse, are practicesharmful to the Institution's best interests and will not be allowedregardless of the position of the persons involved. Under nocircumstances will any person be allowed to violate this prohibition orto remain at his or her place of work or study while under the influenceof any controlled substance or alcohol. This policy is promoted incompliance with the following dispositions:

1. University of Puerto Rico Act (Public Act Number 1, of January20, 1966).

2. Drug-free Schools and Communities Act (Public Act Number 101-226 of 1989).

3. Internal Regulations of the United States Department of Defense.

These laws establish that it is the responsibility of the educationalinstitution and employer to actively prevent the use of controlledsubstances by employees and students within UPR grounds, as wellas during UPR sponsored events.

Intellectual and Scientific MisconductIt is the policy of this Institution to observe the highest standards

of intellectual and scientific integrity and to pursue the prosecution ofall violations thereof. The lack of integrity and the perpetration ofacademic and scientific fraud include plagiarism, falsification, falseattribution, and all violations of the cannons and practices of honestygenerally accepted in the academic community, always exceptingthose which may result from involuntary errors or honest differencesin the interpretation or handling of data or information.

Protection of Human Subjects in ResearchThis Institution complies with all Federal regulations regarding

human subjects in research, including those stated in the Code ofFederal Regulations, Department of Health and Human Services, Title45 (Public Welfare), Part 46: Protection of Human Subjects (revisedMarch 8, 1983).

Safety and SecurityState and federal law require that educational institutions be

responsible for offering protection and safety to the members of theiracademic communities. The UPRH recognizes that it is in theInstitution's legitimate interest to provide protection to the life andsafety of its members (administrative officers, employees andstudents). The UPRH is also concerned with preventing any instancesof crime within the physical installations of its educational system.

This declaration of public policy is promulgated in accordancewith Public Act 101-542, known as Student Right to Know and CampusSecurity Act, as well as with other federal and state laws that requirethe adoption of clear institutional norms.

Any person that, through acts of commission or omission,violates any federal or state statute will be subject to disciplinarymeasures according to University regulations or the applicable civil orcriminal laws.

The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao will prepare anddivulge annually a report containing data on procedures, safetypolicies, emergency phone numbers and statistics related to criminalacts within university grounds.

Anyone interested in receiving a copy of the report, may requestit in the Office of the Dean for Student Affairs or in the HumanResources Office.

Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment constitutes an infringement of several laws.

It includes any type of unwanted sexual advances, demanding ofsexual favors and any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexualnature. In order to determine if the alleged conduct constitutes sexualharassment, all of the circumstances in which the events occur will beconsidered. Examples of this type of conduct can be: flirtatiouscompliments, sexual innuendos, lascivious looks, squeezes, sexualaggression and creating an intimidating, hostile and offensiveenvironment, among others.

The person who is or has been subject to sexual harassment canrequest the assistance of the following university officials:

1. Administrative unit supervisors2. Deans3. Department chairpersons4. Human Resources Office5. Legal Affairs Office6. Labor representatives or delegates7. Student Ombudsperson

SmokingThe UPR prohibits smoking by students, faculty, non-teaching

personnel and visitors in all enclosed Campus areas, including but notlimited to classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, museums, libraries,hallways, cafeterias and rest rooms. Smoking is permitted outside ofthe buildings, in areas such as parking lots, balconies and openterraces.

Students’ Rights and DutiesLaw and academic tradition recognize the rights of students as

members of the university community, as well as the moral andintellectual responsibility accompanying these rights. Law andtradition also recognize the responsible participation of students inassuring and maintaining order, safety and normalcy in academic life. These rights, responsibilities and the disciplinary proceduresapplicable for dealing with violations, as well as many other matters ofinterest, are described in the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao'sGeneral Regulations for Students, available in the Office of the Deanfor Student Affairs.

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR

Office of the Chancellor

Chancellor: Dr. Hilda Colón PlumeyExecutive Assistant: VacantSpecial Assistant: Mrs. Myriam La SantaStudent Ombudsperson - Equal Employment Opportunity: Mrs. Ivette Irizarry SantiagoInformation, Computing, and Communications Systems: Mr. Ernesto Soto, DirectorUniversity Development: Prof. Luis R. Rodríguez, DirectorInstitutional Assessment Program: Prof. Luis Negrón González,CoordinatorCommunity Relations: Mrs. Magaly Monserrate, DirectorExegesis Journal: Prof. Marcos Reyes Dávila, DirectorExternal Resources: Mrs. Gladys de Jesús, Coordinator

Information, Computing, and Communications Systems The ICCS serves the academic community in its teaching and

research functions, as well as the University administration.The main computer that is used is the Alpha DS20e.

Computer and program integration services are provided. TheICCS provides access to UPRENET, which connects all campuses,colleges and other units of the University of Puerto Rico system,and allows remote access, file transfers and electronic mail amongthe units. UPRENET is connected to the INTERNET, which allowsUPRH users to communicate with computers throughout the world.

In addition to the ICCS, several academic departments havetheir own computer laboratories. Some have specialized equipmentand programs and their use is restricted to students enrolled inspecific courses or conducting research.

Student Ombudsperson - Equal Employment OpportunityThe Student Ombudsperson and Equal Employment Opportunity

Office addresses issues related to the services received by thestudents at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. The Office willinvestigate any and all situations that effect the rights of the studentcommunity. The Office will keep confidential all information related tothe situations it addresses. The Office will provide orientation tostudents regarding their rights as members of the universitycommunity. The Office will provide and support the enhancement ofa quality education and the efficiency of institutional services.

University Development Office

Institutional Assessment ProgramThe Institutional Assessment Program (PAI in Spanish) is a part

of the University Development Office, which in turn is under the Officeof the Chancellor. The objectives of the Program are as follows:

1. Provide technical support and advice to the different componentsof the university community in areas of assessment techniquesand resources.

2. Initiate and sponsor assessment activities within the classrooms,institutional programs, academic departments, and offices atUPRH.

3. Evaluate the assessment activities at UPRH.4. Offer professional development activities in the areas of

assessment techniques, methods, and strategies that are usedon all levels at UPRH.

5. Provide for the exchange of information related to assessmentamong the members of the UPRH community, other localinstitutions, and institutions outside of PR.

6. Promote activities, studies, and publications related toassessment through the publishing of Boletín Avaluación,Suplemento de Avaluación, and through the celebration of theAnnual Assessment Forum.

7. Maintain an information bank on assessment resources andinstruments that will be available to the various UPRHcomponents.

The Institutional Assessment Program is composed of onecoordinator, an Institutional Assessment Committee, and assessmentresources that are located in UPRH offices and departments.

Other Areas

Casa Roig Board of TrusteesCasa Roig Museum Community Relations OfficeExegesis Journal

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ACADEMIC SERVICES

Office of the Dean for Academic Affairs

Dean: Dr. Denise Rodríguez Associate Dean: Prof. Edna Gautier RíosThe Library: Prof. Félix Báez Neris, DirectorAcademic Honors Program:Dr. Maritza Reyes Laborde, CoordinatorAdmissions: Mrs. lnara Ferrer, DirectorRegistrar: Mr. Jorge L. Acevedo GómezContinuing Education and Professional Studies:Dr. María Esther Peña Suárez, DirectorStudent Support Services: Prof. Carmen V. Piñero Collazo, DirectorUniversity Talent Search Project: VacantUpward Bound Project: Prof. Miriam Cintrón, Director

The Office of the Dean for Academic Affairs coordinates theacademic activities of the departments and the Continuing Educationand Professional Studies Division. It is responsible for providingacademic support services and for assuring compliance with allacademic norms and regulations.

Academic Honors ProgramThe Academic Honors Program has the objective to provide non-

traditional experiences to talented students in order to capacitatethem in investigation techniques and prepare them for graduatestudies. At the Program, the students enjoy social, cultural andacademic activities, different to those traditionally offered to promoteindependence, leadership and collaborative work. Further, theProgram encourages students to volunteer services, contributing totheir ulterior growth. It admits students from all the academicprograms of the University.

The Program provides counseling and specialized servicesoriented toward graduate studies and assists in the process ofapplying for fellowships and admission to graduate programs. Students in the Program have access to a study hall equipped withcomputers and other technological resources, an extended schedulefor the use of library resources and early registration, among otherbenefits. The Program is a member of the National Collegiate HonorsCouncil.

Continuing Education and Professional Studies DivisionThe Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies

(DECEP in Spanish) offers academic activities with and without creditto serve the immediate educational, professional improvement andpersonal needs of UPRH alumni and the community in general. TheDivision also offers programs and activities designed within a curricularsequence, with and without credit, in order to update and strengthenthe knowledge and skills of particular professional groups.

The DECEP’s mission is to provide innovative and high quality academic programs and activities, with and without credit, gearedtoward facilitating life-long learning. The Division facilitates,guarantees and perpetuates the University of Puerto Rico’s mission ofservice, its inclusion in the globalization of education, and itscontribution to Puerto Rico’s cultural and socio-economicdevelopment, addressing efficiently the immediate needs of ourexternal and internal community. DECEP offers many activities at convenient hours for the followinggroups: children, adolescents, housewives, university students,professionals, and the community in general. These offerings include:

1. Short Course Program for personal and professionaldevelopment

2. Workshops, seminars and conferences3. Certification program for social workers, teachers and other

education professionals4. Training programs designed according to particular needs

of organizations, companies, private and public agencies,and particular groups

5. Courses with credit and grade6. University Articulation Program

7. Medical Continuing Education Program for HealthProfessionals

8. Sponsor of Continuing Education Program for Tax FormPreparation

9. Curricular and professional training activities

LibraryThe University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Library serves

students, faculty, researchers and other members of the academiccommunity. It provides resources and services related to thecurriculum of the academic programs and the research activitiescarried out at the University. Its collection comprises 72,619 booksand 5,152 magazines in microform, as well as subscriptions to 20newspapers. The library includes the following areas: Circulation,Reserve, Reference, Magazines and Newspapers and the PuertoRican Collection. It has individual as well as small-group study areas. Also, the Library lodges the Santiago Iglesias Pantín WorkerDocumentation Center.

Library services are computerized, and access to the onlinecatalog is available from terminals in various areas of the library, aswell as from other locations in the University. The terminals areconnected to UPRENET, which has access to library indexes in thedifferent UPR campuses and colleges as well as other resourcesincluded in the network. The library offers interlibrary loans,photocopying services, guidance on the use of resources andsponsors conferences and exhibitions.

The library is located in a three-story, 88,00 square feet structure. It has 6 reading areas, over 40 computers, 4 microfiche readers, 11individual study areas, and 148 cubicles. The library space canaccommodate 589 users at any given time.

The library hours extend from 7:30am to 10pm on Monday-Thursday; 7:30am to 4:30pm on Friday; and 9:00am to 1:00pm onSaturday. Its Public Services Division includes collections inReference, Reserve, Circulation, Magazines, PR Collection, and theSantiago Iglesias Pantín Document Center.

The library utilizes the University of Puerto Rico automatedservice known as Horizon and is connected to diverse forms ofInternet access. This information infrastructure facilitates sharinginformation sources with other UPR systems and with universitiesworld wide. It also facilitates the lending of resources from one UPRcampus to another. Currently, the library is indexing variousmagazines published in PR using a system known as CONUCO, thatmay be accessed through the Internet.

The library has a staff of 10 librarians (MLS), 9 auxiliary librarians(BA), 4 secretaries (BA), 1 auxiliary librarian (AD), and approximately80 student assistants per semester. The professional librarians haveprofessorial status and many of them offer courses through variousdepartments at UPRH. The librarians have published articles inmagazines and have written extensively on topics that are available onthe Internet.

Faculty

FELIX BAEZ NERI, Librarian III,M.L.S., 1991, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

LAURA COLON PLUMEY, Librarian IV,M.L.S., 1978, Univeristy of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

JOSE M. FIGUEROA LOPEZ, Librarian III,M.L.S., 1985, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

VIOLETA GUZMAN VILLANUEVA, Librarian III,M.L.S., 1983, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

MARIA I. HERNANDEZ VAZQUEX, Librarian III,M.L.S., 1984, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

LILIA MENDEZ VAZQUEZ, Librarian IV,M.L.S., 1972, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

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LUIS A. RODRIGUEZ MORALES, Librarian III,M.L.S., 1989, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

SERGIO A. RODRIGUEZ SOSA, Librarian III,M.L.S., 1972, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

CARLOS R. VELAZQUEZ BOYRIE, Librarian I,M.L.S., M.A. 1998, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Student Support Services ProgramThe main goal of the Student Support Services Program is to

improve the retention and graduation rates of admitted students: 1)whose parents have not completed a bachelor’s degree; 2) candidateswho receive financial aid; and 3) those with physical disabilities, criticalhealth condition or learning problems. It is sponsored by the FederalEducation Department. All the participants must require academicsupport. The Project offers academic, vocational and personalcounseling services; tutoring, workshops and short courses, mentoringand cultural activities. Students that participate in the Program arerequired to complete the course “ Seminar on Learning Strategies”(PSED 0015), consisting of a series of workshops focused ondeveloping study and analytical skills. This course is offered in thesummer and continues during two semesters of the first academic year.

Talent Search ProjectThe Talent Search Program’s principal objective is to identify

students with a strong academic background. Once identified, thesestudents are guided through the process of completing theirintermediate and high school preparation. Then, they are guidedthrough the process of applying for admission into a post secondaryinstitution. The purpose of this program is to offer specialized servicesto the students of the public school system, empowering them tosucceed academically. With Talent Search Program’s help, thestudents will be able to develop the necessary skills to deal with theirsurroundings. By the end of Talent Search’s intervention, it isexpected that the participants will have established specific goals withrespect to their immediate future and are prepared to confront bothpersonal and academic environments.

The Program offers personal counseling, vocational orientation,tutoring services, and cultural activities. The participating schools are:Alfonso Casta High School at Maunabo, Teodoro A. Mora High Schoolat Yabucoa, Ramon Power High School at Las Piedras , ManuelMediavilla Vocational High School at Humacao, Ana Roque HighSchool at Humacao, and the Carlos Rivera Ufret Intermediate School at Humacao.

The participation criteria are:

1. To be interested in completing a high school diploma.2. To be a first generation, post secondary student.

University Articulation Project The Advanced Level Educational Services Articulation Project isguided to strengthen the high school education in the HumacaoRegion. The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao, by virtue ofcertification 1994-95-48 of the Academic Board, established thisproject to offer direct services to High School students, and concurrentservices and training to teachers and school counselors. The mainobjective is that the high schools and teachers improve the quality anddiversity of academic services offered to their students. This projectestablishes unity between high schools and the university,encouraging outstanding students, in both private and public schools,to begin taking university courses and adapting themselves to therealities of university life. It also provides the opportunity for teachersand school personnel for continuing education experiences to updatetheir knowledge according to their interests and necessities. Studentswho are not interested in a university career are offered the opportunityto develop basic skills needed for the work force. This project has three components: university courses offered tohigh school students with a GPA of at least 3.50, courses offered toregistered university students to develop skills, and workshops andtraining offered to teachers and counselors.

Upward Bound ProjectThe Upward Bound Project is a pre-university, federally funded

program, established at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. Itsmain goal is to motivate and help the students of the Petra MercadoSchool to graduate and continue working toward a university degree.

An intensive academic program is offered to low-income, firstgeneration university students who are completing their high schooleducation .

The Program's goal is to increase the number of students fromthis school who apply and are admitted to a university. The Programprovides academic and enrichment activities during the schoolacademic year and summer. It offers Spanish, English as a SecondLanguage, Mathematics (up to Calculus), Science, and Computercourses to the participating students.

Students from tenth to twelfth grade are eligible to participate in this Program. They must attend the Petra Mercado High School andmeet the following additional requirements:

The student must:

1. belong to a low income household.2. have a GPA of at least 2.00.3. be a regular, full time student of the Department of

Education in Puerto Rico.4. have definite goals and a desire to pursue a post secondary

education.5. show academic deficiencies in one or more subject.6. be between 13-19 years old.

The parents or the adults in charge of the household must not have abachelor’s degree.

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STUDENT SERVICES

Office of the Dean for Student Affairs

Dean: Prof. María V. Ortiz de ClementeAdministrative Assistants: Mr. Manuel Medina andMr. Elson BlasiniInterdisciplinary Department for Students’ IntegralDevelopment: Prof. Juan Meléndez Colón, DirectorAthletic Activities: Mr. Elmer Williams, Director Cultural Activities: Director VacantFinancial Aid : Mr. Rody Rivera RojasHealth Services and Family Planning:Dr. Arnaldo Reyes, DirectorStudent Exchange Program: Mrs. Alma Hernández, DirectorServices for Students with Disabilities: Prof. Maria V. Ortiz deClements, DirectorDirector of the Band: Mr. Rubén LópezDirector of the Choir: Prof. Javier MatosStudent Center: Mr. Elson Blasini, CoordinatorStudent Day Care Program: Mrs.Mildred Cintrón, Coordinator

The objective of the Office of the Dean for Student Affairs is toprovide an optimum environment for learning, in which the physical,emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of students is promoted. Itrenders services and activities that support the academic programs. Students are encouraged to use these services and to participate inextracurricular activities, designed to enrich their personal andacademic development.

Athletic ActivitiesThe Sports Complex has facilities and equipment for individual

and group sports. It has an Olympic size pool, a soccer field, asynthetic track, a gymnasium and others. It also has facilities forbasketball, track and field, volleyball, baseball, tennis and other sports. Students can also participate in intercollegiate events and competewith students from other universities if they fulfill the requirementsestablished by the Intercollegiate Athletic League (LAI, in Spanish)

Band and ChoirStudents with musical abilities can participate in the University of

Puerto at Humacao's Concert Band or Choir. Interested students mustpass an audition. Both groups present a variety of concerts for thecommunity and represent the University in different activities.

Cultural ActivitiesThis office coordinates the cultural and social events of the

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. It is in charge ofcomplementing the students’ academic experience by expanding thecultural horizon and the sensibility of the students and the community. This office promotes activities such as plays, concerts, musicalinterpretations, dance, ballet, art expositions, and discussion panelsabout current social problems, among others.

The office is located in the Theater of the University of PuertoRico at Humacao. Its major goal is to contribute to the integraldevelopment of human beings.

Programs:

1. The office has a volunteer student usher program. (Anoutstanding usher recognition award will be given every semesterto the most outstanding usher.)

2. Local university talent is supported by the presentation oftheatrical plays, pantomimes, and dances written and directed bystudents enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao.Proposals and original scripts are accepted for evaluation andvolunteer presentations will be performed by the students.

3. Co-sponsorship and collaboration will be given to cultural,educational and recreational activities offered by the academicdepartments of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao.

4. The Corporeal Dance Company is co-sponsored by this office.This dance company has been recognized for its excellence anddynamism inside and outside the university community.

5. The participation of students in the creation of literary, musicaland theatrical pieces is supported and encouraged by offeringthem the opportunities to present their creative work.

Family Planning Program The Family Planning Program is a part of the Health Services.This program provides medical evaluation, health education,abstinence and family planning orientation. It offers orientation on theuse of contraceptives and guides the participant in selecting the bestmethod for him/her. The program offers early detection andidentification of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD). Referrals aremade to HIV and STD centers. Support is given to communityprojects for students and employees who are in their reproductive agesand voluntarily request the services of this program. The program hasa coordinator, a secretary, and a nurse. The program is open duringregular working hours.

Financial AidThe Financial Aid Office administers the financial aid programs

available for students. It offers guidance and assistance in relation toscholarships , loans, financial aid, and work-study programs. Theoffice is in charge of distributing and processing all financial aidpackages. Among these, the PELL grant, SEOG, the work-studyfederal program, Institutional Supplementary Grants, SupplementaryFinancial Aid, LEAP Grant and the Student Loan Program (Stafford)are subject to the student’s eligibility and according to the availablefunds for each aid.

The Office has a director, a sub-director, six student aid officials,a financial aid assistant and two secretaries.

Basic requirements to qualify for financial aid:

1. Be admitted to the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao andhave applied for Federal aid (PELL grant) and the Institutional aidapplication.

2. Be a United States citizen and permanent resident.3. Show the need for financial aid by filing the applications and

submitting all required evidence. 4. Comply with the Academic Progress Norms as established by the

Central Administration of the University of Puerto Rico andmaintain the retention point average required by the Universityof Puerto Rico at Humacao to be considered a regular student.

5. Attend classes regularly; attendance to all classes is mandatory.

Health Services The Health Services Program provides medical services to the

student body. Two doctors, a nurse and two secretaries offer theirservices during regular working hours. Health and preventive medicalorientations are offered to students and the university's employees.

Healthy Lifestyles ProgramThis program's objective is to disseminate among all the

university community the University of Puerto Rico's Public Policy onthe Manufacturing, Distribution, Supplying, Possession, and Illegal Useof Controlled Substances and Alcohol Abuse. The non-fulfillment ofthis policy bears sanctions described in the Student and UniversityRules and Regulations.

The Program guarantees the right to confidentiality, orientation,counseling and referrals to different treatment and rehabilitationcenters. In addition, it conducts research and organizes academic andinformative activities with the objective of orienting the communityabout the risks associated with the use of drugs and alcohol.

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Interdisciplinary Department for Students’ Integral DevelopmentThe Interdisciplinary Department for Student Development (DIDIE

in Spanish) integrates counseling and guidance, psychologicalservices and social work. The department employs a group ofprofessionals that includes a psychologist, a social worker and maleand female counselors. Student counselors assist the professionalsin providing services to UPRH students.

The professionals who work in this Department assist studentsin handling a variety of situations, such as problems adjusting to theuniversity environment, personal and family situations, academic andeducational decision-making, stress management and any situationthat interferes with their educational objectives and goals. TheDepartment is located in the Student Services Building.

The Occupational and Information Resource Center (CORI, inSpanish) provides information on graduate studies, transfers to othereducational institutions and the job market.

Prevention Of Violence Toward Women ProgramThis Program is designed to aid the women victims/survivors of

violence in the university community. It also provides services to all thewomen who apply. The Program has the following goals:1. To develop community awareness and willingness to fight against

the violence toward women 2. To establish policies and procedures to effectively assist the

victims of violence in the university community3. To offer incoming students an educational and prevention

program directed toward eliminating and fighting all types ofviolent behavior against women

4. To offer the Institutional personnel workshops and seminars tofight against violence and promote the effective use ofestablished policies and procedures

5. To give counsel, support and intervene with university communityvictims/survivors of violence

6. To develop an institutional program of prevention of violencetoward women

7. To establish a support group of peer interceptors and anextensive educational campaign

The following direct, educational, and preventive services areoffered to the participants:

1. Individual support, counseling and orientation2. Intervention of crisis and emergencies3. Referrals to other community and governmental agencies4. Workshops, orientations, lectures and conferences for the

university community5. The support and counseling of peer interceptors who will carry

out preventive and educational activities6. Educational campaign7. Support groups

Services for Students with Disabilities (SERPI in Spanish)

The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao established the SERPIOffice to offer students with disabilities an equal opportunity to auniversity education. The Office helps the students in completing theirdegrees by offering them the following services: orientation andacademic, personal and vocational counseling, tutoring services,referrals to the Vocational Rehabilitation Administration, interpretersfor the hearing impaired, readers for the blind, student helpers whotake classroom notes, coordination for obtaining special parkingpermits, workshops and academic conferences for personaldevelopment, early registration, and special admission, among others.

We also have a group of student volunteers who help provideacademic services.

All the students who apply for the services offered by thisProgram must supply medical evidence of their condition. The servicesoffered are based on their eligibility due to their disability. The office islocated on the first floor of the Student Services Building.

Student CenterThe Center has facilities and equipment to provide the students

with entertainment and fun. There are areas to play pool, dominoes, chess, and ping-pong. There is an area to watch television and areading area. Tournaments and table game competitions arescheduled.

Student Exchange Program The Student Exchange Program of the University of Puerto Rico

at Humacao is affiliated to the "National Student Exchange", apartnership of approximately 175 accredited universities in the UnitedStates and its territories, allowing students to study in any of theseuniversities for a semester or an academic year. The objective of theProgram is to provide participating students with the opportunity toshare academic, cultural, and social experiences, in a differentuniversity environment. To be eligible , the student must be enrolledin a program leading toward a bachelor’s degree and have a completeacademic load (at least 12 credits), have a GPA of at least 2.50, andknow how to speak and write English. The students have twoalternatives to pay for their registration: in Plan A, the students agreeto pay the registration fees established by the host university and inPlan B, the students pay the registration fee of the host university atthe same price of the credits in their university of origin. The coursestaken while on exchange are recommended by the academic advisorof each student. The credits and grades obtained will become a partof the academic record of the student. Students’ Children Day Care Program

This Program offers economic assistance for the care taking ofchildren from 0 to 12 years and eleven months of age, and up to 18years in case of disability. To receive benefits, the student mustcomply with the requirements established by SENDEC.

Veterans and Other Beneficiaries of Federal ProgramsVeteran students or beneficiaries of Veteran Programs will

receive benefits if they complete their study programs in the timestipulated in the catalog. If they exceed the stipulated time, they loseeligibility for these benefits under Title 38. However, they can beeligible for financial aid under Title IV (Pell Grants and others) if theyfulfill the corresponding requirements.

The Office of Services for Veterans assists veterans in: 1)securing accreditation for in-service training and experience; 2)establishing coordination between veterans, the University, and theVeteran’s Administration; and 3) promoting better veteran-teacherrelationships.

Other Services

CafeteriaThe cafeteria offers breakfast, lunch and snacks from Monday to

Friday. It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Federal Post OfficeThe post office offers services from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m.

SecurityThe Traffic and Security Office, with the help of a private

company, provides vigilance to all Campus facilities. There are publicpay-phones for emergencies, vigilant patrols, and all areas areequipped with proper lighting.

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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Admission

Candidates for admission to the first year class of the Universityof Puerto Rico at Humacao must file the Application for Admission tothe University of Puerto Rico and request admission to one of theacademic programs offered at the College. Applicants must have ahigh school diploma, or its equivalent from an educational institutionduly accredited by the Puerto Rico Department of Education and mustrequest an official copy of the academic record for the AdmissionsOffice. Applicants will be considered for the first semester only(August).

Entrance ExaminationApplicants must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test administered

by the College Entrance Examination Board in Spanish. This includesa battery of aptitude and achievement tests in the areas of Spanish,English and Mathematics. The English version of the ScholasticAptitude Test-SAT, administered by the same organization, will beaccepted. Application forms for the tests are available at high schoolsor by writing to: College Entrance Examination Board, P.O. Box 71101,San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-8001.

Selection of CandidatesThe following elements are used as criteria for admission:

a. Verbal scores in the Aptitude Testb. Math scores in the Aptitude Testc. High school grade point averaged. Special talents or abilities of the applicant

The first three elements are converted to a scale using a formulawhich produces the General Admission Index. The selection ofcandidates will be done in descending order of the General AdmissionIndex, according to the spaces available in the different academicprograms. The Administrative Board certifies annually the GeneralAdmission Index and the number of applicants that can be admitted toeach program.

Requirements for Applicants from High School Institutions ortheir Equivalent in Foreign Countries

The Admissions Office determines the eligibility of students fromforeign countries who apply for admission to the University of PuertoRico at Humacao. Applicants must take the College Board EntranceExamination, and meet the following additional requirements:

a. Make arrangements so that the UPRH receives an official copyof the high school academic record in the original language andanother copy in English or Spanish, duly certified by the issuinginstitution. The copies must be certified by the Ministry ofEducation of the country of origin and by the United StatesConsulate in the country.

b. Present evidence of the degrees or diplomas obtained.

c. Make arrangements for an official explanatory report to the UPRHon the following:1) The grading system used to evaluate academic

achievement2) The content and level of the courses taken3) The number of hours per week for each course

d. Present evidence of fluency in English and Spanish by one of thefollowing mechanisms:1) Achievement scores in the entrance examination2) Scores obtained on the TOEFL3) Evaluation based on an interview

e. Present evidence of having the financial means to study inPuerto Rico through a certification issued by the embassy orconsulate of the country of origin.

f. Present a certification stating that the institution has officialgovernment recognition when the applicant proceeds from aprivate institution.

Advanced PlacementStudents who pass the College Board advanced placement tests

with a score of 3, 4 or 5 in English or Spanish and 4 or 5 inMathematics can enroll in second year courses as indicated in theircurriculums and will receive credit for first year courses. These creditswill count toward fulfilling graduation requirements and will be enteredin the student's academic record as passed ('P').

Internal Transfer and Transfer

Internal Transfer from Other Units of the University of Puerto RicoSystem

Students from other units of the University of Puerto Rico Systemcan apply for transfer to the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. They must meet the following requirements:

1. Apply for an Internal Transfer at the Registrar's Office of their unitwithin the time period indicated in the academic calendar

2. Have approved at least 24 credits for associate degree programsand 30 credits for a bachelor’s degree program with a minimumGPA of 3.00

3. Meet the academic requirements established by the program ofinterest

Internal transfer students will be accepted according to thespaces available in the program of interest. The selection will bemade based on grade point average.

Courses taken at other units of the UPR system havingequivalencies established in the Course Equivalence Table for theUPR System will be honored at UPRH. The University reserves theright to accept other courses for fulfillment of graduation requirements.

Transfer Students from Outside the University of Puerto RicoSystem

Any student who has approved courses at any college-levelaccredited institution outside of the University of Puerto Rico Systemshall be considered a transfer student applicant.

Information on admission by transfer can be obtained at theUniversity of Puerto Rico at Humacao Admissions Office. Candidatesmust comply with institutional requirements for admission, in additionto the requirements established by the program of interest.

Requirements1. File an application for admission with all the necessary

documents within the time period established in the academiccalendar

2. Have approved at least 24 credits for associate degree programsand 30 credits for bachelor’s degree programs with a minimumG.P.A. of 3.0 (on a scale of 0 to 4)

3. Meet other academic requirements specified by the program ofinterest

Validation of Transfer CreditsThe University of Puerto Rico at Humacao reserves the right to

determine the number of transfer credits and courses accepted towardfulfilling graduation requirements. Acceptance of courses taken atother institutions outside the UPR System will be determined by theUPRH department offering the subject in question.

The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao is not obliged toaccepted transfer credits approved in other units of the System or inother universities or private institutions. Only courses passed with agrade of “C” or higher will be considered. No more than 50% of thecourse work in the major carried out at another institution will beaccepted, except when a special authorization is granted by the Deanfor Academic Affairs. Transfer credits accepted will be entered in thestudent's academic record, but will not be considered for determiningthe grade point average.

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ReadmissionUniversity of Puerto Rico at Humacao students who have

obtained an associate or bachelor’s degree and have been inactive forone or more semesters or who have withdrawn from the Institution.must file an application for readmission in order to continue theirstudies during the following semester.

Applicants must file their application for readmission at theRegistrar’s Office during the time period indicated in the academiccalendar.

ReclassificationUniversity of Puerto Rico at Humacao students may request to

continue their studies in a program other than the one to which theywere admitted. Applicants must comply with the followingrequirements:

1 . File an application for reclassification at the Registrar's office nolater than the deadline specified in the academic calendar for thecorresponding semester

2. Have approved a minimum of 24 credits with the requiredretention index at the end of the semester during which theapplication for reclassification is filed

3. Have no outstanding debts with the Institution4. Have not reclassified more than three times5. Meet other academic requirements specified by the program of

interest6. Present evidence of vaccination for Hepatitis B in the case of

students applying for reclassification to the Nursing, PhysicalTherapy. Occupational Therapy, Social Work and EducationDepartments

The selection of students will be done in descending order ofgrade point average and according to the available spaces in eachprogram. A student may file for reclassification a maximum of threetimes.

Language of InstructionSpanish is the language of instruction in most courses, but

students should have functional knowledge of English.

Registration

The Registrar is the custodian of the students' academic recordsand is in charge of the registration process. Students must registeraccording to the schedule published in the academic calendar. Registration must not be processed after the third day of class in aregular semester or after the first day of class during the summersession, except in special situations and with the authorization of theChancellor of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao.

New students are required to present their registration permit,evidence of compliance with the requirements of Health Services andthe Admission Certificate signed and sealed by their high schoolprincipal. They must also complete all the required registration forms.

All course programs must be approved by the student's academicadvisor, with the authorization of the department chairperson, and bythe Registrar of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. Registration will be official after the student has paid all registrationfees and regular and special fees at the Bursar's Office or in a bankinginstitution authorized by the University of Puerto Rico.

Enrollment of students who do not complete the registrationprocess according to the published schedule will be canceled and theymust file for readmission. In the case of incoming students,admission to UPRH will be canceled. A new application for admissionmust be filed no later than the date set by the Admissions Office forthis purpose. Transfer students will have their admission canceledand they must file a new application to University of Puerto Rico atHumacao for the corresponding semester.

Students can make changes to their course schedule prior topayment of registration fees. The authorization of the student’sacademic advisor or department chairperson, and the Registrar mustbe obtained prior to making any changes.

Classification of Students

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao students are classifiedaccording to the following categories:

Regular Students - Those who have fulfilled the entrancerequirements to the College, are candidates toward a degree, havebeen admitted to the corresponding academic program and carry aminimum semester course load of twelve (12) credit hours.

Part-time Students - Those who have fulfilled the entrancerequirements to the University, are candidates toward a degree, havebeen admitted to the corresponding academic program and carry asemester course load of less than twelve (12) credit hours.

Transient Students - Those who have been authorized by otheruniversities or units of the UPR System to attend classes at UPRHduring a specific academic session and earn course credit for theirwork.

Auditor Students - Those who, regardless of whether or not theyfulfill the requirements for admission to an academic program, are notinterested in obtaining a diploma or certificate. These students canattend classes with the authorization of the department chairperson orthe course instructor after completing the registration process forauditor students and paying the corresponding fees. Auditor studentswill not earn credit for the work completed in the courses, nor will theiracademic work be evaluated by the instructor.

Honor Students - Those who maintain an outstanding grade pointaverage and meet the eligibility requirements of the University ofPuerto Rico’s Academic Honors Program.

Academic Year

Regular Academic Year - The academic year consists of twosemesters and the summer session. The first semester runs fromAugust to December and the second semester from January to May. Semesters begin and end according to dates published in the`academic calendar.

The course program for a regular student consists of the coursesindicated in his/her study plan for the year, as authorized by thecorresponding organisms. A student may carry a maximum courseload of eighteen (18) credits. This course load can increase ordecrease with the authorization of the student's academic advisor orthe department chairperson.

Honor students or those who are candidates for graduation duringa particular semester may carry a maximum course load of 21 credits,with the recommendation of their academic advisor and theauthorization of the department chairperson. Occupational Therapystudents may carry a maximum course load of twenty (20) credits persemester.

Summer Session - Students may carry a maximum course load oftwo courses or eight (8) credits per summer session, whichever ishigher, at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao or with a SpecialAuthorization, at another unit of the UPR System or at a privateuniversity institution accredited by Council on Higher Education.

The course program for the summer session will be authorized bythe student's academic advisor or department chairperson and theRegistrar's Office.

Course work completed with prior Special Authorization at privateinstitutions will be accredited only when a grade of “C” or more hasbeen earned; a “P” for ‘approved’ will be entered into the academicrecord.

Withdrawal

Partial Withdrawal - A student may withdraw from individual coursesat any time during the term, but before the deadline established in theAcademic Calendar, after notifying the course instructor and his/heracademic advisor. The student must file a request for partialwithdrawal at the Registrar's Office.



Students will not earn a grade or any credit for the workcompleted in a course from which he/she withdraws. The Registrarwill enter a '”w'” in the student's academic record for all coursesdropped prior to the deadline established in the academic calendar.

Students are advised that Federal regulations require faculty toinform the last day of attendance in each course.

Complete Withdrawal - A student may completely withdraw from theUniversity of Puerto Rico at Humacao at any time prior to andincluding the last day of class. He/she must obtain the authorizationof the officers indicated in the form used for total withdrawals. Students must file their request for total withdrawal in person orthrough a duly authorized representative, at the Registrar's Office. The Registrar will enter a '”W'” for all courses in the student's courseprogram for the semester.

Students are advised that Federal regulations require faculty toinform the last day of attendance in each course.

Grading System

Unit of Instruction - In general, one credit comprises one hour oflecture -discussion. One hour of academic work is equivalent to a 50-minute period. A semester comprises a minimum of fifteen weeks ofinstruction, exclusive of final examinations.

Grades - The grading system at UPRH is the following: A, excellent ;B, good ; C, satisfactory ; D, approved but deficient; F, failed; P,passed, but not considered in calculating the grade point average; NP,not passed; I, incomplete; XF, grade not informed; W, authorizedwithdrawal.

Provisional Grades - A provisional grade or “Incomplete” may begiven to a student when for justifiable reasons acceptable to theinstructor, he/she has been unable to complete the academicrequirements of a given course. The provisional grade will becalculated on the basis of assigning a grade of “F” to the uncompletedwork. If before the end of the following semester the student hasmade up the deficiency, the instructor shall notify the final grade to theRegistrar prior to the deadline specified in the academic calendar.

If an ''Incomplete” is given during the summer session, theinstructor can file the final grade at the Registrar's Office according tothe calendar published for the following semester. If the student doesnot fulfill all course requirements according to the dates published inthe calendar, the provisional grade will be changed to a final grade.

Repetition of Courses - Students may be allowed to repeat coursesin which they obtain a grade of “D”, “F”, or “NP”. In calculating thegeneral grade point average and graduation index, only the highergrade will be taken into account. However the lower grades will remainon the student's academic record. The Dean for Student Affairs canauthorize repetition of courses passed with “C”.

Grade Index - The Grade Point Average (GPA) is the officialmeasurement of the student's academic achievement. It is computedby dividing the total number of honor points acquired by the totalnumber of units of credit in which the student has received finalgrades, including courses with final grades of Incomplete or F. Honorpoints are assigned for each grade as follows: A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D -1, F - O. Honor points are not assigned for courses marked with W,P or NP.

Grades obtained during the summer session will be included inthe calculations for the grade point average of the following academicyear, except in the case of students who have been suspended. Inthese cases, the grades obtained during the summer session will beincluded in the calculations to determine the GPA for the currentacademic year.

Students must earn a grade of C or more for all course work intheir major.

Graduation Index - The graduation index is computed with the honorpoints, previously described, but includes only courses counted towardmeeting degree requirements.

Class Attendance And Examinations

Class attendance - Class attendance is compulsory. Professors areexpected to record the absences of their students and inform theRegistrar in the Final Grade Report at the end of the semester. Absences can affect final grades and could result in the loss of coursecredit according to the rules established by the professor or thedepartment. Failure to attend class can affect the student'sparticipation in financial aid programs.

Partial Examinations - Students will take a minimum of three partialexaminations per course during a semester. One of the evaluationsmust be completed before the eighth week of classes. At thebeginning of the course, the professor must inform students of theevaluation criteria that will be used.

Final Examinations - Final examinations can be written, or if thenature of the course and the instructional strategies used by theprofessor require a different type of evaluation, he/she is at liberty todetermine the nature of the final examination. This information mustbe included in the course syllabus. The professor will evaluate coursework using the method deemed most appropriate, provided thatevidence of objectivity can be presented.

Professors will evaluate student course work using the methodsdeemed most appropriate for the discipline. All evidence used tocalculate student grades must be kept available until the end of thefollowing semester.

The date scheduled for a final examination will not be changedwithout the authorization of the department chairperson and theRegistrar.

Absences from Examinations - Students are required to attend allexaminations. If a student is absent from a duly scheduledexamination, he/she will receive a grade of zero or “F” in theexamination missed. The professor may schedule a make-upexamination if the student presents a justification acceptable to theprofessor.

Academic Progress

In order to be eligible for participation in financial aid programs,students must comply with the rules for academic progress. Studentsmust earn a minimum of 24 credits per academic year in requiredcourses for their curriculum. The Federal Pell Grant Program will payenrollment fees only for required and elective courses contained in thecurriculum of the student's academic program.

Retention Standards

Minimum General Requirements - A minimum retention index isbased on the number of course credits earned by the student (seeTable I). Students who meet the required minimum grade pointaverage at the end of the academic year may continue their studiesthe following semester.

Suspension - Students who at the and of two consecutive semestersdo not meet the required retention index, will be notified in writing oftheir suspension, if applicable. The suspension will be effective at thebeginning of the semester following the one in which the student'sgrade point average was lower than the corresponding retention index. When the accumulated index is lower than the index required to beeligible for probation (see Table II), the suspension will be automaticand effective the following semester. The suspension period will covertwelve consecutive months.

Probation - When the accumulated index is lower than the retentionindex but higher than or equal to the index required to be eligible forprobation (see Table II), the student may be granted probation status.


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Graduation Requirements

The University of Puerto Rico reserves the right to make changesin the different curricula and degree requirements. A student isentitled to be graduated under the curriculum requirements in effect atthe time of his or her admission to the program. However, studentswho fail to fulfill the graduation requirements within the time frameassigned to their corresponding curriculum, and students who re-enrollafter a period of absence, will graduate under the requirements ineffect at the time of readmission. If the changes in curricula are ofbenefit to the student, they will be considered in order to help him/hermeet graduation requirements.

To earn a degree, students must meet the following generalrequirements:

1 . Student must be classified in the program from which he/sheexpect to graduate.

2. Student must have a graduation index of at least 2.00.3. Student must have passed all courses in his/her major with a

minimum grade point average of 2.00.4. Student with an index from 3.20 to 3.49 will graduate with honors

(“Cum Laude”); those who achieve a graduation index from 3.50to 3.89 will graduate with high honors ('Magna Cum Laude'); andthose who complete their studies with an index from 3.90 to 4.00will graduate with the highest honors ('Summa Cum Laude').

5. Student must have taken the final 30 credits for a degree at theUPRH. In exceptional cases, this requirement may be waived byway of a decision issued by a committee composed of theChancellor, the Dean for Academic Affairs, the student'sdepartment chairperson, and the Registrar.

6. Student must have filed an application for graduation at theRegistrar's Office on or before the deadline established in theacademic calendar.

7. Student must have been recommended for the degree by his/herdepartment chairperson and faculty.

8. Student must have satisfied the following time-limit requirementsfor the completion of studies for the degree: Associate DegreeNormal Time Required: 2 yearsMaximum Time Allowed: 6 years

Bachelor’s DegreeNormal Time Required: 4 yearsMaximum Time Allowed: 10 years

9. Student must have satisfied all financial obligations with theinstitution.

The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao celebratesCommencement once during the academic year, at the end of thesecond semester. Students who meet their course requirements forthe degree at the end of the summer session or the first semester,may request a graduation certificate stating that they have completedtheir studies at the Registrar's Office.

Fees

Tuition

For U.S.A. citizens and permanent residents of Puerto Rico:

$30 per credit for students enrolled in two-year programs plusapplicable regular or special fees.

$30 per credit for students enrolled in undergraduate associatedegree, bachelor’s degree or transfer programs, plus applicable fees.

$30 per credit for part time and transient students attendingundergraduate courses, plus applicable fees.

For U.S.A. citizens non-residents of Puerto Rico:

$2,400 annually for students enrolled in undergraduate programs, plusapplicable regular and special fees.

Auditors

$25 per undergraduate course plus $10 construction fee eachacademic semester.

Regular Fees

Application for admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00

Late admission fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.50

Construction fee (per registration period). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00

Annual Basic Medical Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $204.00*

Annual Basic Medical Insurance including pharmacy $2. 98.00* * Fees may vary depending on the annual contract with insurancecompanies.

Special Fees

Laboratory fees (per laboratory course up to a maximum of $100.00). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00

Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00

Application for transfer to a different program (Reclassification). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00

Application for Internal Transfer (transfer to another unit of the UPR System). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00

Late Internal Transfer fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.50

Application for transfer to another university. . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00

Late transfer fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.50

Application for readmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00

Late readmission fee.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.50

Late registration fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00

Transcript of academic record (per copy). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.00

Special authorization to enroll in another unit of the UPR system or inanother university .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00

Regulations for Payment of Fees

Date for payment of tuition All general student fees for each semester will be paid in advance

on the corresponding registration day.

Deferred payment of registrations feesThe Dean for Student Affairs is authorized to grant an extension

of time for payment of registration fees in exceptional cases. Thestudent must apply for deferred payment of fees prior to theregistration day. On registration day, those students to whomdeferred payment of fees are granted must pay at least 33% of thetotal fees, plus the applicable regular and special fees. The balancemust be paid on or before the date set for this purpose in theacademic calendar.

Students who fail to pay in full their registration fees on the dayindicated in the academic calendar will receive no credit for their work,nor will the Registrar release any transcript or other official documentsuntil all outstanding fees and charges have been paid.



All fees must be paid in United States currency, or by certifiedcheck or money order made out for the exact amount to the Universityof Puerto Rico. UPRH accepts ATM cards, VISA, and Master Card.

Tuition Exemption

Honors Registration ExemptionHonors registration is granted only to undergraduate students

registered in a full-time program (12 credits or more) and is effectiveduring the academic year for which it is granted and the followingsummer session.

The following students are eligible for honors registration and willbe granted exemption from the payment of tuition fees. Thesestudents will pay only regular and special fees, as applicable:

1 . Students who have completed their previous two semesters ofstudies with full programs and a minimum GPA of 3.50, and rankin the top 5% of their class

2. Students who are readmitted after having interrupted their studiesfor one semester or more, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, rank inthe top 5% of their class, and have completed a minimum of 12credit hours in each of their last two previous semesters at theinstitution

Reimbursements

Students who drop out of the University of Puerto Rico atHumacao within the first two weeks of any semester or the first weekof the summer session will be entitled to a 50% refund of tuition fees. The request for reimbursement must be filed at the Bursar's Office.


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Table ITable for Calculating The Retention Index*

Number ofCredits 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60

10 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60

20 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.61 1.61 1.61 1.62

30 1.62 1.62 1.63 1.63 1.64 1.64 1.64 1.65 1.65 1.65

40 1.66 1.66 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.69

50 1.69 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.71 1.71 1.71 1.72 1.72 1.72

60 1.73 1.73 1.74 1.74 1.74 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.76 1.76

70 1.76 1.77 1.77 1.78 1.78 1.78 1.79 1.79 1.79 1.80

80 1.80 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.82 1.82 1.83 1.83 1.83 1.84

90 1.84 1.84 1.85 1.85 1.86 1.86 1.86 1.87 1.87 1.88

100 1.88 1.88 1.89 1.89 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.91 1.91 1.92

110 1.92 1.92 1.93 1.93 1.94 1.94 1.94 1.95 1.95 1.96

120 1.96 1.97 1.97 1.97 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.99 2.00

Example: If a student has 97 credits accumulated, the number 90 of the vertical column and the #7 of the above horizontal column are selected; therefore,his/her retention index is 1.87. *Approved by the Academic Board on September 25, 1980; Certification No. 1980-81-2.

Table IITable For Calculating Index for Eligibility for Probation Status*

Number ofCredits 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40

10 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40

20 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.41 1.41 1.42 1.42 1.43

30 1.43 1.44 1.44 1.45 1.45 1.46 1.46 1.47 1.47 1.48

40 1.48 1.49 1.49 1.50 1.50 1.51 1.51 1.52 1.52 1.53

50 1.53 1.54 1.55 1.55 1.56 1.56 1.57 1.57 1.58 1.58

60 1.59 1.59 1.60 1.60 1.61 1.61 1.62 1.63 1.63 1.64

70 1.64 1.65 1.65 1.66 1.66 1.67 1.68 1.68 1.69 1.69

80 1.70 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.72 1.73 1.73 1.74 1.74 1.75

90 1.76 1.76 1.77 1.77 1.78 1.79 1.79 1.80 1.80 1.81

100 1.82 1.82 1.83 1.83 1.84 1.85 1.85 1.86 1.86 1.87

110 1.88 1.88 1.89 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90

120 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90 1.90

*Approved by the Academic Board on September 25, 1980; Certification No. 1980-81-2.


Academic Departments and Programs

Administrative Sciences


B usiness Administration

DirectorProf. Efraín Delgado Olmeda

HISTORY AND OBJECTIVES

The Business Administration Department was established in1967. It offered a Business Administration Transfer Program andprograms leading to an Associate Degree in Management and anAssociate Degree in Accounting. In 1980, due to the economic andindustrial development of the eastern region of Puerto Rico, theDepartment was authorized to offer a Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessAdministration-General Program and a Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessAdministration with a Major in Management. In academic year 1982-1983, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Major inAccounting was approved.

The Business Administration Department develops professionalscapable of critically analyzing our economic and social reality. Students are prepared in problem solving in the public and privatesectors of Puerto Rico as well as at international levels. TheDepartment offers various academic programs preparing the studentto hold employments of responsibility and leadership in our society andto continue graduate studies in different disciplines. The mission ofthe Department is to develop professionals:

1. with an education of excellence and with necessary skills toconfront the changes in the business world.

2. with a company vision, committed to the economic and socialdevelopment of Puerto Rico and oriented to research andprofessional practice.

3. who will serve as facilitators of the new paradigms and businessphilosophies and apply them in decision making.

4. with the highest moral and ethical standards that reflect moraland social responsibility in their decisions.

Our graduates possess research , interpersonal, communication,leadership and business skills to promote the changes needed in atechnological society, as well as a general and multi-disciplinaryprofessional education enabling them to create and administerorganizations with a high sense of business ethics and socialresponsibility.

The Department has two computer laboratories with a total of 40microcomputers for student use.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. This program integrates general education with the fundamentals

of administration and accounting concepts and practices. Communication skills, analysis and problem solving are emphasized. It promotes licencing in Certified Public Accounting, and preparesstudents to continue formal studies or practice the accountingprofession.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources. This major has the purpose of forming a professional that

assumes responsibilities in our society and successfully faces specificsituations related to the management of human resources in publicand private companies and organizations. The student is prepared inthe areas of personnel recruitment and selection, labor laws, wagesand employee benefits.

Bachelor’s Degree in Management. This program trains students to work in modern manufacturing

systems and in the planning, organization and supervision ofproduction operation activities.

Bachelor’s Degree - General Program. This program combines a general business education with the

fundamentals of business administration. The student may takecourses in different areas of business administration, according tohis/her particular interests.

Transfer program in Business Administration. This is a two- year program where the student may apply for

transfer to other University of Puerto Rico campuses to completehis/her Bachelor’s Degree.

* Associate Degree in Accounting. This is a two-year technical program.

* Associate Degree in Management. This is a two-year technical program.

* Program is in moratorium.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Business Administration

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

GENERAL PROGRAM

Summary of Credits:General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Courses in the Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Courses in Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Elective Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

FIRST YEARFirst Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3001 Intro. to Physical Science I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orCIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology ICISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MECU-3031 Quantitative Methods I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3002 Intro. to Physical Science II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orCIBI-3002 Fundamentals of Biology IICISO-3122 Intro. to Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MECU-3032 Quantitative Methods II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADMI-3006 Introduction to Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SECOND YEARFirst Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . 3CONT-3005 Introduction to Fundamentals of Accounting I. . . . . 4ADMI-3005 Administrative Theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3005 Business English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESTA-3041 Statistics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . 3CONT-3006 Introduction to Fundamentals of Accounting II. . . . 4ESTA-3042 Statistics II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3005 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3006 Business English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3SICI-3035 Introduction to the Computer*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

*Can be substituted by SICI-4101.

THIRD YEARFirst Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSMERC-3115 Principles of Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ECON-3007 Principles of Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3DEME-4005 Business Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ESCO-3001 Psych. of Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CONT-3007 Intermediate Accounting I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSGEOP-3005 Operations Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3002 Psychology of Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FINA-3007 Money and Banking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FINA-3006 Business Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CONT-3008 Intermediate Accounting II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

FOURTH YEARFirst Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSECON-4036 Economic and Social Development of PR. . . . . . . . 3INCO-3126 Conversational English ADEM.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2REHU-4408 Organizational Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3GEOP-4037 Decisional Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSREHU-4005 Business Ethics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3027 Report Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Total number of credits required in the Program: 135

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONWITH A MAJOR IN ACCOUNTING

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Courses in Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Elective courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136


CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3001 Intro. to Physical Science I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orCIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MECU-3031 Quantitative Methods I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3002 Intro. to Physical Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3


Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18




CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestation of Western Man I. . . . . . . . . 3CONT-3005 Intro. to Fundamentals of Accounting I. . . . . . . . . . 4ADMI-3005 Administrative Theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3005 Business English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESTA-3041 Statistics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . 3CONT-3006 Intro. to Fundamentals of Accounting II. . . . . . . . . . 4ESTA-3042 Statistics II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3005 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3006 Business English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3SICI-3036 Introduction to the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

*Can be substituted by SICI 4105


CODE COURSE CREDITSECON-3007 Principles of Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3DEME-4005 Business Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ESCO-3001 Psychology of Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CONT-3007 Intermediate Accounting I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4MERC-3115 Principles of Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSGEOP-3005 Operations Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3002 Psychology of Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CONT-3025 Cost Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FINA-3006 Business Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CONT-3008 Intermediate Accounting II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4INCO-3126 Conversational English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19


CODE COURSE CREDITSECON-4036 Economic and Social Development of PR. . . . . . . . 3FINA-3007 Money and Banking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CONT-4075 Auditing Theory and Principles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4REHU-4408 Organizational Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSREHU-4005 Business Ethics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3[NCO-3027 Report Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Recommended elected course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


Recommended elective courses In AccountingCODE COURSE CREDITSCONT-4045 Advanced Accounting I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CONT-3009 Taxes in Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CONT-4007 Federal Income Tax.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CONT-4006 Managerial Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CONT-4077 Accounting Skills Development (Internship).. . . . . . 4CONT-4020 Accounting for Non-profit Organizations. . . . . . . . . 4CONT-3115 Computerized Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

WITH A MAJOR IN MANAGEMENT

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Courses in Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Recommended elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136


CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3001 Intro. to Physical Science I

orCIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MECU-3031 Quantitative Methods I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3002 Intro. to Physical Science II

orCIBI-3002 Fundamentals of Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MECU-3032 Quantitative Methods II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADMI-3006 Introduction to Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . 3CONT-3005 Intro. to Fundamentals of Accounting I. . . . . . . . . . 4ADMI-3006 Administrative Theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3005 Business English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESTA-3041 Statistics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . 3CONT-3006 Intro. to Fundamentals of Accounting II. . . . . . . . . . 4ESTA-3042 Statistics II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3005 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3006 Business English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3SICI-3035 Introduction to the Computer*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


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CODE COURSE CREDITSMERC-3115 Principles of Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ECON-3007 Principles of Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3DEME-4005 Business Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ESCO-3001 Psychology of Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3GERE-3675 Managerial Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-4405 Human Resources Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSGEOP-3005 Operations Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3002 Psychology of Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FINA-3007 Money and Banking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FINA-3006 Managerial Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


CODE COURSE CREDITSECON-4036 Economic and Social Development of PR. . . . . . . . 3INCO-3126 Conversational English for ADEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2GEOP-4037 Decisional Process .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-4408 Organizational Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSREHU-4005 Business Ethics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3027 Report Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

*Can be substituted by SICI 4105.Total number of credits required in the Program: 136

Recommended elective courses in Management

CODE COURSE CREDITSADMI-4065 Industrial Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-4046 Industrial Psychology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADMI-4066 Production Systems Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3GEOP-4318 Quality Control.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3GEOP-4317 Industrial Safety.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-3025 Industrial Supervision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3GEOP-4325 Purchasing and Materials Management.. . . . . . . . . 3ADMI-4205 Management and Human Resources Internship. . . 3


WITH A MAJOR IN HUMAN RESOURCES

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Courses in Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Recommended elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136


CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3001 Intro. to Physical Science I

orCIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MECU-3031 Quantitative Methods I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3002 Intro. to Physical Science II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3


Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestation of Western Man I. . . . . . . . . 3CONT-3005 Intro. to Fundamentals of Accounting I. . . . . . . . . . 4ADMI-3006 Administrative Theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3005 Business English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESTA-3041 Statistics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . 3CONT-3006 Intro. to Fundamentals of Accounting II. . . . . . . . . 4ESTA-3042 Statistics II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3005 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3006 Business English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3SICI-3035 Introduction to the Computer* .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

* Can be substituted by SICI-4105.


CODE COURSE CREDITSMERC-3115 Principles of Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ECON-3007 Principles of Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3DEME-4005 Business Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3001 Psychology of Communication I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3GERE-3675 Managerial Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-4405 Human Resources Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSGEOP-3005 Operations Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3002 Psychology of Communication II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FINA-3007 Money and Banking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FINA-3006 Managerial Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16




CODE COURSE CREDITSECON-4038 Economic and Social Development of Puerto Rico. 3INCO-3126 Conversational English for ADEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2GEOP-4037 Decisional Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-4408 Organizational Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSREHU-4005 Business Ethics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3027 Report Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6______ Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


Recommended elective coursesCODE COURSE CREDITSREHU-4406 Labor-Management Relations .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-4046 Industrial Psychology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-4407 Wages and Salary Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-3025 Industrial Supervision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADMI-4205 Management and Human Resources Internship. . . 3REHU-4410 Training and Development in Human Resources.. . 3REHU-4419 Labor Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3001 Intro. to Physical Science 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orCIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology InHUMA-3101 Introduction to the Study of Western Culture I. . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences I .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3MECU-3031 Quantitative Methods I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3002 Introduction to Physical Science II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orCIBI-3002 Fundamentals of Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3102 Introduction to the Study of Western Culture II. . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to Social Science II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MECU-3032 Quantitative Methods II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSCONT-3005 Intro. to Fundamentals of Accounting I. . . . . . . . . . 4INCO-3005 Business English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ECON-3005 Introduction to Economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3201 Introduction to the Study of Western Culture III. . . . 3ESTA-3041 Statistics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCONT-3006 Into. to Fundamentals of Accounting II. . . . . . . . . . 4INCO-3006 Business English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3006 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3202 Introduction to the Study of Western Culture IV.. . . 3ESTA-3042 Statistics II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16



WITH A MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

NOTE: This program is undergoing a final revision and is subject tochange.

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Courses in Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Recommended elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Required courses in the major:

CODE COURSE CREDITS

ADMI-3205 Introduction to International Business. . . . . . . . . . . 3MERC-4005 International Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COIN-4307 Legal Aspects of International Business. . . . . . . . . 3COIN-3405 Global Strategic Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FINA-4028 International Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

COIN-4406: Internship in International Business or COIN-4405: Tripto United States or Student Exchange Program or Research Project.

FIRST YEARFirst semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSSICI-3115 Computational Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0GEOG-3016 World Geography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIFI-3001 Intro. to Physical Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orCIBI-3001 Fundamentals of BiologyMECU-3031 Quantitative Methods I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHIST-3247 History of the United States.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Social Science I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIFI-3002 Intro. to Physical Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orCIBI-3002 Fundamentals of Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


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CODE COURSE CREDITSESCO-3001 Psych. of Communication I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CONT-3005 Intro. to Fundamentals of Accounting I. . . . . . . . . . 4ADMI-3205 Intro. to International Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ECON-3155 Fundamentals of Microeconomics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Social Science II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSESCO-3002 Psych. of Communication II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CONT-3006 Intro. to Fundamentals of Accounting II. . . . . . . . . . 4COIN-3405 Global Strategic Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ECON-3165 Principles of Microeconomics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3005 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . 3FINA-4105 Principles of Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4______* Language I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3005 Business Communication I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESTA-3041 Statistics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course in major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . 3FINA-4028 International Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______** Language II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MERC-4005 International Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESTA-3042 Statistics II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


CODE COURSE CREDITS______ Language III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COIN-4305 Investigation Methods and Techniques in

International Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ADMI-4115 Entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2COIN-4307 Legal Aspects of International Business. . . . . . . . . 4______ Elective in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCOIN-4405 Study Trip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orExchange Program

orResearch Project

______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

*Students have the option to enroll in language courses of theirinterest (i.e. French, Italian, Portugese, German, English, Japanese,

etc.) If they choose to enroll in English courses, these courses mustbe in Advanced English.

**This course should be a continuation of Language course I.

1 The student that chooses a Study Trip needs to enroll in this courseduring the last summer prior to completing a degree. The demand forthis program and other factors that effect the scheduling of studenttravel may merit an adjustment in this requirement. The planning ofthe Study Trip will take into consideration the regions that are beingstudied by the students that are majoring in International Business witha minor in a particular region of the world.

Students that decide to participate in the exchange program mustdo so in their fourth year, since by this time they would havecompleted all the course requirements with the exception of electives. Where possible, the student that is enrolled in International Businesswith a sub-specialization in the study of a particular region will berequired to study in a university located within that region.

A student may complete his/her internship in a local business ifhe/she works in an area related to international business. (DAE hasexperience coordinating the internships in accounting, management,and human resources in national businesses.) Notwithstanding,internships outside the country will be promoted, especially those thatare related to sub-specialization in the study of a region. Theapplications for internships in the United States will be channeledthrough HACU.

The pre-requisite for an investigation project will be the Methodsand Techniques of Investigation in Business Administration course,which in turn has a pre-requisite of Statistics I and II. TheEntrepreneurship course is also required for students who want toparticipate in developing new businesses or ideas that have potentialwithin a global market in their investigation project. Group work will bepermitted depending on the magnitude and complexity of theinvestigation project. (The department Investigation Committee willcoordinate and evaluate investigation projects.) Interdisciplinary workwill be encouraged.

ELECTIVE COURSES IN THE MAJOR (12 CREDITS)

Students may choose the required 12 elective courses in their majorfrom the following alternatives with the recommendation of theAcademic Counselor and subject to availability:

1. Electives in the functional area of International Business. Astudent must complete 12 credits in this area.

! Introduction to International Accounting! Environmental Economy! Behavior in International Organizations! International Business Protocol! Imports and Exports! International Economy! Operations Management and Global Logistics! International Resources Management! REHU-4005 - Business Ethics

2. Interdisciplinary electives: Courses within other disciplines thatcontribute to the objectives of the major may be taken afterconsultation with the Academic Counselor. (See list 1 ofsuggested interdisciplinary elective courses.) Courses that areoffered at UPR-Río Piedras (see list 2) will also be accepted aselectives after consultation with the Academic Counselor.

3. Sub-specialization: Students may opt for a sub-specialization ina particular region of the world such as Eastern Europe, WesternEurope, Asia, Pacific Coast and others. These students mustenroll in four courses (12 credits) related to the culture, politics,economy, society, history, education and other aspects of theregion of interest.



GENERAL ELECTIVE COURSESStudents will take twelve (12) credits of their own choosing in the

area of their interest.The following are options for a study program that include

courses and concentration in Business Administration and in otherdepartments in the UPRH and other UPR campuses:

Option Description Comments

1 A specialization(major) and asub-specialization(minor)

The student completes aspecialization as well as a sub-specialization (four courses). Thestudent that is enrolled inBusiness Administration with amajor in International Businessmay opt for a sub-specializationin:T a functional area of

Business AdministrationT a particular region of the

worldT a program in another

department

2 Anyspecializationand two sub-specializations

The student uses the four generalelective courses to complete asecond sub-specialization.

3 Twospecializations

The student completes twospecializations when he/shecombines four sub-specializationcourses with four generalelectives.

4 A specializationwith no sub-specialization

The student completes aspecialization in InternationalBusiness and enrolls in electivecourses in a combination thatdoes not lead to a sub-specialization.

NOTE: A student of the Business Administration Program mayminor in International Business by approving twelve (12)credits in the concentration courses offered within the International Business Program.

LIST 1: INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVES

• FRAN-3191 Elementary French• INGL-3267 Transcultural Communication• Portugese• Other advanced courses in English• CIPO-3011 Principles and Problems in Political Science• GOEG-3155 Elements of Geography• GOEG-3045 Geography of the Population• ANTR-3005 Principles of Anthropology• Religious Movements and Conflicts• Cultural Aspects of the World• Political Science• Diplomacy• Theory of Interpersonal Relationships• International Organizations• International Public Law• Contemporary Political Systems• Technology Transfer• Technology courses• MECU-3032 Quantitative Methods II• HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium)• Communication courses

The selection of the above courses must be made in consultationwith the Academic Counselor.

LIST 2: UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT RIO PIEDRASCOURSES THAT MAY BE ACCEPTED ASELECTIVES IN THE AREA OF CONCENTRATION

SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT:• CIPO-4105 Latin American Political Systems• CIPO-4115 International Relations of Latin America and the

Caribbean• CIPO-4135 Latin American Political Thinking• CIPO-4215 International Theory• CIPO-4275 Modern World Politics• CIPO-4605 Semin Investigation on Contemporary Inter-

national Relations• CISO-4045 The United States and the Caribbean• CISO-4075 The United States and the Caribbean Area• ANTR-3035 Cultural Diversity in the Caribbean• ANTR-3006 Sociocultural Anthropology• CIPO-3045 International Organizations• CIPO-4065 International Public Law• CISO-4365 The Problem of Underdevelopment in Latin

America and the Theories of NationalDevelopment

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT:• SICI-3225 The Internet• MERC-3125 Documentation and Financing of International

Transactions• INCO-4045 Business Communication in Multicultural Settings• INCO-4046 Intercultural Nonverbal Communication in

Business Settings

HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT :• ALEM-3001 German I• ALEM-3002 German II• PORT-3001 Experimental Portugese I• PORT-3002 Experimental Portugese II• PORT-3003 Experimental Portugese III• ITAL-3011 Experimental Italian I• ITAL-3012 Experimental Italian II• FRAN-3021 Experimental French I • FRAN-3022 Experimental French II• JAPO-3001 Japanese I• JAPO-3002 Japanese II• JAPO-3003 Experimental Japanese

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ADMI-3005. ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

The study of management as a coordination process, as well asthe functions and procedures that are carried out in this process. Thedifferent approaches to the study of management, with specialemphasis on behavioral scientists' approach. Problems in relation toresponsibility, authority, organization, ethics, problems in centralizationand decentralization, human behavior within the organization andgroup behavior. Emphasis is given to relations between individualsand groups in the processes of administration, planning, organization,direction and control.

ADMI-3006. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

In this course. discussion will center on how present day businessinstitutions operate, the different business functions and why thesefunctions are essential to business and to society in general, the basicprocedures to be followed in decision making, the manager's functionand his place within the small or large business. The course introducesthe student to the principles of accounting, marketing, finance,organization and management.


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ADMI-3016. COMMUNICATION MEDIA ADMINISTRATION THEORY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course is for students interested in the organization andmanagement of media institutions. Students are exposed to the theoryand practice of administration and personnel supervision. The mostrelevant topics on productivity, effectiveness and efficiency inadministrative functions are also presented.

ADMI-3205. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course exposes the student to the process of globalizationand relevant concepts such as: cultural,legal, economic and politicalenvironments; international business theory, economic integration,foreign investment, exchange rates, and others.

ADMI-3675. MANAGEMENT TRENDS IN THE INTERNATIONALCONTEXT. Six credits. Six lecture hours per week.

The course consists of a class (students and professors)exchange project between the UPRH and a univerisy from a foreigncountry to share educational experiences related to internationalbusiness. The students and professors of both universities willparticipate in a learning community, reinforced with visits tobusinesses and historic-cultural sites. In addition to classroomeducation, students will learn about the culture to understand howbusinesses function in the country that is visited. Students will studythe differences in business administration in these countries in theareas of accounting, marketing, operations, corporative law, organizational behavior and others. The student may repeat thecourse if the visit is to a different country.

ADMI-4029. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MERC 3115.

Development, application and practice of strategic techniques tounderstand the environment in which the small business functions, itsrelations and practices. The course also studies the following:marketing strategies, financial controls and administrative procedures,and factors that affect the small business such as methods,operational strategies, types of consumers and legislation. Emphasisis on motivating students to acquire knowledge and become aware of the opportunities and development of their own small businesses..

ADMI-4065. INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: ADMI-3005.

The practical and theoretical implications of modern scientificmanagement in industrial and business enterprises. The courseincludes the following: processes, procedures and equipment foreconomic production; planning and organization techniques foroperations control, and the use of incentives to increase productionefficiency; organization, purchasing procedures and policies,production, finances, sales, personnel and budget control.

ADMI-4066. PRODUCTION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: GEOP 3005.

Design and operation of manuals, mechanical and automaticproduction; movement of materials, balance stations, production workloads, psychological and physiological factors in task design,activities that aid in the production of diverse products and services inmodern industry.

ADMI-4115. Entrepreneurship. Two credits. Two lecture hours perweek. Pre-requisites: FINA 4028, MERC 4005.

This course emphasizes the initiation and preparation of abusiness plan to generate financing and begin operations; it examinesthe critical factors relevant to conception, initiation, and developmentof new business ventures. The subjects included are: characteristicsof prospective employees, innovation, the potential market for newproducts or services, acquire capital for the growth of an existingcompany and organize a new company. Students are required toprepare a business plan for a new product or service with potential forexportation.

ADMI-4205. MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCESINTERNSHIP. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisites: GEOP 3005, REHU-4405. Co-requisites: MERC 315, ESTA-3042.

Application of the knowledge acquired in management andhuman resources courses in a real work experience similar to what thestudent will encounter in the future .

COIN-3405. GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: ADMI-3201.

Study of international business, strategic management andinternational competition, methods to compete internationally,tendencies in global alliances, cultural aspects of internationalbusiness, cultural communication and intercultural negotiation, humanresources administration at an international level, and administrationin a multi cultural environment.

COIN-4105. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROTOCOL. Threelecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: ADMI-3205.

Studies the processes of interpersonal interaction andcommercial relationships from a global perspective. Also, themotivational factors that justify protocol rules will be studied, along withthe appropriate etiquette that should be used for interactions andbusiness relationships in different cultural scenarios.

COIN-4106. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Three lecture hours perweek. Pre-requisite: ADMI-3205.

Studies how to prepare companies for international businesstransactions, including the necessary operations for importation andexportation of goods and services, investment and marketingstrategies, government programs promoting exportation, and theanalysis of business blocks and their impact on insular economy.

COIN-4205. OPERATION AND GLOBAL LOGISTICSMANAGEMENT. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite:ESTA-3042.

This course studies the strategies, planning, and administrationof global logistics. Some of the subjects analyzed are: the evolutionand design of logistics and global operations, marketing strategies,development of the suppliers’ network, physical distribution,transportation, warehouse management and inventory control, riskadministration in global operations, evaluation of global logistics, andorganizational structures that support excellence in global logistics.

COIN-4215. INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCESMANAGEMENT. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course studies human resources management and itsapplication in different countries around the world. The course alsoincludes the development of a global as well as integral vision of themodern human resources professional. also discussed. Specialemphasis on diversity and how it impacts the globalization al all thecomponents of human resources management.

COIN-4225. USE OF ELECTRONIC BIBLIOGRAPHIC RESOURCES. One credit. One lecture hour per week. In this course, students will learn and acknowledge how to findinformation through the use of technology. They will integrate thecritical analysis of the information obtained through these means anduse it to find solutions in the area of business administrationpresented. Students will develop bibliographic investigations skills,how to use technology and critical thinking while they broaden theirknowledge about subjects related to a course they are taking.

COIN-4305. INVESTIGATION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES ININTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Pre-requisite: ESTA-3042.

This course is designed to prepare the students to be criticalconsumers of business research and to help them develop the basicskills in research methods and techniques. Covers the identificationand formulation of problems, methodology designs and techniques tosummarize, analyze, interpret, and present information. Ethicalsubjects in the business research process will be discussed.



COIN-4306. BEHAVIOR IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. Threelecture hours per week.

Includes the study of the impact and implications of globalizationon human behavior within organizations. The student will be exposedto concepts and theories that will permit understanding organizationalbehavior from the international perspective and within a global context. This course includes activities like analysis and the discussion ofcases that promote the development of the students’ analyticalcapacity.

COIN-4307. LEGAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: ADMI-3205.

Comprehensive study of international and domestic laws thataffect international business. This course provides the internationalbusiness manager with a broad understanding of the principalinternational conventions and other sources of laws, regulations andpractices that effect international sales, United States excise taxregulations, regulations of foreign business, the environment, theworkplace, and forms of business. The course includes the history,development, and principles of operations of trade agreements thatinclude GATT, WTO, EU, and NAFTA.

COIN-4405. STUDY TRIP. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek.

The study trip is the practical and direct experience that willenable the student to appreciate the culture, geography, economicdevelopment, social organization, and idiosyncrasy of the countriesvisited, to integrate this personal evaluation with theory. This studytrip is preceded by a short course that will be offered during the entiresemester immediately before the scheduled trip.

COIN-4406. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INTERNSHIP. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

The student will be exposed to a learning experience in a realwork place as a part of his/her formal academic education. Thissupervised work experience will permit the student to apply thetheoretic knowledge acquired in the area of international business anddevelop new knowledge in the work place.

CONT-3005. INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OFACCOUNTING I. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week.

The course will familiarize the student with the nature, scope andobjectives of accounting as well as the role of diverse sectors ofsociety in its development. The theory and methodology of accountingis studied. Emphasis is on the income and costs register and otherforms used to present financial information. The student will becomefamiliar with the use and importance of accounting for owners,management, creditors, and the general public.

CONT-3006. INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OFACCOUNTING II. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3005.

The course studies the concepts and principles of accounting andtheir application in business operations. It includes a discussion oninternal control systems, determination of costs and depreciationmethods. The students will become familiar with diverse organizations(corporations, partnerships, own businesses, and others). They willalso study the characteristics and types of revenue, The student willapply the knowledge acquired in the analysis of financial staements.

CONT-3007. INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I. Four credits. Fourlecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3006.

Study and analysis of the principles and procedures of accountingrelated to adjustments and the register, valuation, and presentation ofcash in financial statements.

CONT-3008. INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II. Four credits. Fourlecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3007.

Continuation of the study and analysis of accounting principlesand procedures related to fixed cash,corporative capital and correctionof previous years. Study of the impact on financial statements ofchanges in the price index.

CONT-3009. TAXES IN PUERTO RICO. Four credits. Four lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-3006.

This course studies the different types of income tax, excise,property and inheritance taxes, and other types of taxes in PuertoRico. The following topics are discussed: taxable income, alloweddeductions, flexible depreciation, income base to determine tax to bepaid, tax credits, regular tax accounting, additional taxation, and theireffect on individuals, partnerships and corporations.

CONT-3015. ELEMENTARY ACCOUNTING FOR SECRETARIES. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Includes a general study of the basic elements of double entryaccounting as applied in special journals, ledgers and other relatedaccounting records.

The course covers the following topics: control of petty cash,preparation and analysis of payroll and financial statements;preparation of adjustments, closing entries, worksheets, checks,reconciliations, billing, purchase orders and other businessdocuments; preparation of inventories, importance of exchange notes,payable notes and other negotiable instruments; general aspects ofincome tax laws and their implications for business organizations andindividuals.

CONT-3025. COST ACCOUNTING. Four credits. Four lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: CONT-3006.

Study of the principles of cost accounting and its function inbusiness enterprises. Study of the methods used in setting the basisfor determine costs and procedures used in compiling data on costs.

CONT-3115. COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING. Four credits. Fourlecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3006, SICI 4105.

Students develop the necessary skills to perform routineaccounting procedures using the computer.

CONT-4006. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3006.

This course emphasizes the needs of management regardingknowledge of the techniques and uses of accounting as well asappreciation of its value in decision making. The students is exposedto basic management functions in the areas of planning, organization,direction, supervision and control of all business activities.

CONT-4007. FEDERAL INCOME TAX. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3006.

Study of the different types of individual income tax return formsfor individuals based on the Federal Income Tax Act. Includes thoseindividuals whose main income proceeds from wages as well as thosewhose income proceeds from other sources. Calculation of incometax, tax forms to be used to produce the lowest tax contribution,reciprocal credits between state and federal income taxes, taxproblems related to partnership, corporate and business tax forms.

CONT-4016. CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ACCOUNTING. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3008.

The course provides a theoretical framework of the accounting ofnon-profit corporations, including the historical development of thefunds accounting system. The budget process and accounting of stateand municipal government funds, as well as hospital, university andnon-profit organization funds, are studied. The standards andprocedures of financial and operational audits of public funds arestudied.

CONT-4020. ACCOUNTING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3008.

The course studies the accounting procedures for non-profitorganizations to measure, recognize and present, in the financialreports, the activities and transactions of the organization. Emphasisis on the accounting processes of government, hospitals and othernon-profit organizations.

CONT-4026. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN ACCOUNTING. Fourcredits. Four lecture hours per week.


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This course provides the student full-time experience in a realwork situation where he/she will have the opportunity to put intopractice the principles presented in class. It also exposes the student to situations that such a work experience can provide and that areinstrumental in developing in him/her the confidence and maturityrequired in his/her professional endeavors. The course will alsoprovide the student with the criteria necessary to determine thespecific area within the accounting field which he/she wishes to enter.

CONT-4045. ADVANCED ACCOUNTING. Four credits. Four lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3008.

Study of the theories underlying the following specializedaccounting problems: partnerships, businesses in financialdifficulties, estates and trusts, domestic and foreign branches,consolidations and mergers, price levels, inventories. Discussion ofthe principles that govern accounting for government institutions,including budget and general and special funds.

CONT-4047. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:CONT-3006, FINA 3007, ECON-3007.

The course provides basic knowledge about the internationalenvironment and the context in which universal accounting ispracticed. It includes a comparison of accounting principles ofdifferent countries, efforts to harmonizegeneral accounting principles,and a discussion of world events related to accounting. The courseintegrates concepts, principles and procedures of financial andmanagerial accounting, international taxes, auditing and financialstatement analysis which are applicable in the transactions of amultinational business.

CONT-4055. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SEMINAR. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-3008 andCONT-3025.

The course includes the study and exploration of the theoreticalbases of financial accounting. Emphasis is on the methodology ofaccounting theory, its implications, limitations and future perspectives. Students will present oral and written reports on the reports of theirresearch.

CONT-4065. COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING FORADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS. Four credits. Four lecture hoursper week. Prerequisites: ADSO 3065, and ADSO 3066.

General study of basic accounting elements and transactionanalysis, adjusting entries, worksheets, closing entries and financialstatements using a computerized accounting system. Also includescash control, the preparation of bank reconciliations, payrollaccounting and regulations.

CONT-4075. THEORY AND PRINCIPLES OF AUDITS. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3008.

Study of auditing practices, emphasizing the evaluation of theaccounting system and related internal controls. Emphasis on thetheory and philosophy of auditing. Includes the study of auditorreports, rules, regulations, and procedures in account auditing;application of statistical sampling and computers in auditingprocedures and the general services provided by a CPA.

CONT-4077. ACCOUNTING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-3008, CONT-3009,CONT-3025, CONT-4075. Co-requisite: SICI 4105.

Consists of experience in a work center for at least two hundredhours where the student will develop skills in one or more of thefollowing accounting areas: financial, taxes, managerial orgovernment.

CONT-4085. ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING. Fourcredits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-3008 andCONT-3025.

The course includes the study of the application of analyticaltechniques and the more sophisticated formal models of a managerialaccounting system. Students integrate and apply basic concepts from

other areas such as economics, statistics, linear algebra andmanagement through the study of planning and control.

CONT-4086. TAX ACCOUNTING SEMINAR. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CONT-3008.

This seminar discusses tax problems that apply to Puerto Rico. Students will examine the effects on taxes of the principal transactionscarried out by domestic corporations such as the organization of acorporation, declaration and payment of dividends, other distributionsof assets, reorganizations and liquidations, dissolution and transfer ofcorporate attributes.

CONT-4087. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING SEMINAR. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-3025 andCONT-3008.

The course includes an intensive study of relevant accountinginformation needed by management to make decisions in planning andcontrolling business activities. The emphasis of the course is on thestudy and interpretation of relevant accounting information, itsimplications and limitations for management. Students will conductresearch and make oral and written presentations on their findings.

CONT-4088. ADVANCED PROBLEMS IN INCOME TAXACCOUNTING IN PUERTO RICO. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: CONT-3009.

This course includes the study of the Puerto Rico income tax actand its regulations in order to minimize taxation by taking advantageof tax savings and/or tax shelters. The course also provides a detailedstudy of the following: regulations applicable to back pay, installmentsales, sale or exchange of properties, capital gains or losses, net loss,problems related with minors and trusts, and other related topics.

CONT-4089. ADVANCED ACCOUNTING II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-4045.

Broad and intensive study and analysis of the more complexaccounting problems in a business. Emphasisis on the study,implications and limitations of the principles and concepts generallyaccepted by the professional organization that establishes thestandards for the accounting profession. Some of the topicsdiscussed are: complex and specialized aspects of trade partnerships,estates and trusts, businesses in financial difficulties (bankruptcies),franchises, real estate, multinational companies, foreign operations,non-profit organizations such as hospitals, universities, accounting andreports for the Securities and Exchange Commission and other topicsin consonance with recent developments in the profession.

CONT-4095. ADVANCED COST ACCOUNTING. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-3008 andCONT-3025.

The course includes the study of the techniques and formalmodels in a cost accounting system to provide multi-purposeinformation for the administrative control of a business. Emphasis ison the study and analysis of costs for different types of decisions.

CONT-4096. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ANALYSIS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-3008 andCONT-3025.

The course includes interpretation, analysis and evaluation offinancial data to assist users (inside as well as outside the company)when making economic decisions. It includes the study of thedifferent analytical points of view from which accounting data can beunderstood, interpreted and evaluated. for use in decision making.

DEME 4005. MERCANTILE LAW. Four credits. Four lecture hoursper week.

Study and analysis of legislation, doctrines and jurisprudence thatregulates business transactions in Puerto Rican society. Integrationof the regulations in the Puerto Rican legal system that include topicsand doctrines from both common and civil law.



ECON-3007. ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week.

A condensed course in the fundamentals of economics. whichincludes the fundamental microeconomic theory, although continuousreference is made to macroeconomics. The course covers thefollowing areas: fundamentals of economics, economic systems,functioning of the economic system, measurement of national incomeprices and markets, production businesses, determinants of supply,theory of the firm, benefits, income and production costs.

ECON-3155. PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: MECU 3031.

This course presents the theory and the basic principles ofeconomic activity in business. This course emphasizes the differenttypes of markets, presents the models of supply and demand and theirrespective changes, and the concept of utility and marginal utility in theconsumer product. This course also presents the model and conceptof the adaptability of supply and demand and emphasizes on theconcept of cost and its short and long term components.

ECON-3165. PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: ECON-3155.

Discussion of the concepts of national product, national income,unemployment, and inflation. Presents the classical and Keynesianeconomic models, and aspects of fiscal and monetary policy. Introduces international economics, and economic growth anddevelopment. Discussion of the concepts of aggregate supply anddemand.

ECON-4036. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFPUERTO RICO. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ECON-3007.

Analysis of the process of economic and social development ofPuerto Rico. Within the theory of development, the following aspectswill be considered: characteristics and tendencies of our economy,economic geography and economic history, political background,population and work force, physical resources. technology.transportation and communication, the role of agriculture and of theindustrial sector, gross product, net income, balance of payment andbusiness relations, public policy, public income and expenses, bankingindustry and credit and the interrelations of these factors in thedetermination of the socioeconomic reality of Puerto Rico.

ECON-4056. ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMY. Three lecture hoursper week.

Application of economic theory to environmental problems,effects of air and water pollution, the role of government inenvironmental deterioration and its abatement, impact of economicgrowth and pollution on environmental quality.

ECON-4085. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY. Three lecture hours perweek. Pre-requisites: ADMI-3205, ECON-3165.

The course includes the following: historical development of thetheory of international trade relations; the neoclassic theory and itsmodern development; the theory of equilibrium; the monetarymechanism of trade under various currency systems (gold, silver, andpaper); international monetary problems; fixed vs. flexible exchangerate, trade barriers; balance of payments and national income; recentand contemporary international monetary arrangements andimplications for Puerto Rico.

ESTA-3041. STATISTICS I. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: MECU 3031.

Introduction to statistics. Includes the following: descriptivestatistics, basic concepts of probability, discrete and continuousrandom variables, probability distributions and their properties (thebinomial, hypergeometric, poisson and normal distribution), samplingdistributions, use of computerized statistic programs to apply thestatistical techniques learned.

ESTA-3042. STATISTICS II. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: ESTA-2041.

Includes the theory of decision,estimation, hypothesis testing,confidence intervals, simple linear regression, correlation, inference.

FINA-3006. BUSINESS FINANCE. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-3006 and ECON-3007. (Can besubstituted by FINA-2005.)

The course covers the general principles of financialadministration. It includes the following topics: business operationalcontext, financial analysis, financial planning and control,administration of capital budget, capital costs, sources of finance,general financial aspects in a company, expansion and liquidation.

FINA- 3007. MONEY AND BANKING. Four credits. Four lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: CONT-3005 and ECON-3007.

The course provides the student with knowledge of thefundamental principles regarding money. The following topics arediscussed: concept, development and economic importance of money,financial institutions and their function in economic growth anddevelopment, structure and function of the banking industry, thecentral bank and monetary policy, economic money theory and generalaspects of the international monetary system.

FINA-4000. PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

This course discusses problems inherent to the field of insuranceand its influence on individuals, on the economy and on society. Different techniques for managing high insurance risk, managementof insurance risks through insurance policies, and the relationshipbetween risk and public policy are also discussed.

FINA-4105. PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Pre-requisites: CONT-3006, ECON-3165.

The study of the process of providing, managing, and distributingthe funds of a company. Study of analysis, planning and control of thefinancial decisions that every company should make, and of theinfluence that capital markets have on those decisions.

FINA-4028. INTERNATIONAL FINANCE. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Pre-requisites: FINA-4105, ADMI-3205.Introduces the student to the mechanism of balance of paymentadjustment, international trade, international monetary systems, andshort-term and long-term capital flows. Emphasis is on the effect ofthe exchange rate on the process of adjustment.

GEOP-3005. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESTA-3042.

Problems and modern analytical techniques related to efficientand economic production of goods and services. The course includesthe following: introductory topics on the design of production, systems,planning and operations control; the adequate analytical structure tojudge problems in all stages and components; the necessary criteriato evaluate these problems from a managerial point of view andintegrate them within the company's general structure; updates theconcepts of production in terms of an analysis of operations applicable to the production of goods and services.

GEOP-4037. DECISIONAL PROCESS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: GEOP-3005.

Explanation of the principles and elementary mathematicalmodels for decision making in modern companies. Includes: decisiontechniques theory, linear programming and elements of the economicinventory theory.

GEOP-4317. INDUSTRIAL SAFETY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week.

Industrial planning to avoid accidents in the production process,protect human resources, and property and ensure the normaldevelopment of operations at the most economic cost.

GEOP-4318. QUALITY CONTROL. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: GEOP-3005 and SICI 4105.


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Study of the principles, techniques and international standards forstatistical quality control in production, including double sampling andsequential plans.

GEOP-4325. PURCHASING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:GEOP-3005 and SICI 4105.

Introduction to the systems of purchasing and materialsmanagement. Discussion of the concepts of planning and control ofthe production process, materials planning requirements planning(MRP), Bill of Materials, MPS, capacity and others.

GERE-3675. MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ADMI-3005.

A study of the communication process, variables that affect it,sociological and psychological factors that influence and condition itseffects to provide the communicator with scientific data and masteryof the process. Emphasizes the value of verbl communication inmanagement and the theory of communication, as well as relevanttheories in the field; (learning theory, group communication theory, andothers). Relationship between effective communication andmanagerial success in ths business field is discussed.

MERC-2005. SALESMANSHIP. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: MERC-3115.

A course in which students learn modern sales techniques, withemphasis on presentation, dealing with clients, closing a sale and thefunction of sales in the economic process. The course strives todevelop in students a positive attitude towards sales as a profession.

MERC-2007. RETAILING. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: MERC-3115.

Analysis of the basic principles and practices of successful retailstore organization and management. Planning and control of retailstore merchandise, storage and inventories,. personnel managementand other miscellaneous operating problems are also discussed.

MERC-3115. PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ADMI-3005.

Introduction to the study of the marketing process as amanagement function. Emphasis is on the analysis, planning,implementation, organization and control of marketing programs.

MERC-4005. INTERNATIONAL MARKETING. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: ADMI-3205.

This course studies the problems that occur in the market throughnational barriers and marketing problems that occur in a number ofmarkets of different nations. The course discusses the situation ofdomestic exporting firms and of companies that assemble or producein foreign markets. This course also studies the necessary functionsfor the distribution of goods and services from the exporter tomultinational companies.

MERC-4055. ADVERTISING. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: MERC-3115.

Basic principles of advertising. The history of advertising to thepresent. The following are among the topics discussed: ethical, socialand economic problems in commercial advertising; development of anadvertisement and selection of media to be used in its production; therole of advertising agencies and advertising campaigns; evaluation ofmedia and advertising strategies.

MERC-4227. MARKETING RESEARCH. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESTA-3041.

Study of the process, methods and techniques used tounderstand market behavior. Emphasis is on the managementdecision making processes in the company. Introduction to theapplication of marketing research in different situations.

MERC-4228. CONSUMER PROBLEMS AND RIGHTS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: MERC-3115 andECON-3007.

A study of the relationship between business and consumerprotection. The following topics are discussed: the mass consumptionsociety, consumer rights recognized by the laws of Puerto Rico,defective products, frauds, guarantees, and others.

REHU-3025. INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISION. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: REHU-4405.

The course discusses how to supervise office employees andproduction workers. The course includes the following topics: the artof communicating with employees; how to increase productivity andthe quality of work in employees; how to delegate , establish disciplineand maintain good labor-management relations; motivation andleadership techniques; the importance of the supervisor within theorganization.

REHU-4005. BUSINESS ETHICS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: ADMI-3005 and ESCO 3001.

As a science, business ethics is the study of the equitabledistribution of wealth. This presupposes a specific concept of man. Thus man is presented through his two affinities: objects and correctsolutions. Economic, political and moral formulas are analyzed to helpsolve the problem of the fair distribution of wealth. The cooperativesystem and capitalism with social responsibility, democraticgovernment as the guardian of equality, dignity and liberty of allcitizens are also covered.

REHU-4046. INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: REHU-4405 and PSIC 3005.

The course deals with the principles of general psychology asapplied to situations and problems which affect management. Courseincludes discussion of psychological factors that contribute to theefficient functioning of an industrial or business organization and assistin the development of good human and industrial relations. Intelligence and aptitude evaluation, and other importantcharacteristics of the work situation are also discussed.

REHU-4405. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ADMI-3005.

Introduction to strategies, practices, procedures and legalaspects related to the efficient utilization of human resources inorganizations: study of the theories, methods and techniques ofhuman resources management within domestic and global economiccontexts.

REHU-4406. LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: REHU-4405.

Analysis of relations between labor unions and employers inorganizations of Puerto Rico and United States, from their origins tothe present. Emphasis is on the study of the structures of the partiesinvolved in labor management relations as well as the strategies usedby each one in accomplishing their goals. Introduction to the basicsof the collective bargaining process, administration of laboragreements, and their impact on the non-union sector.

REHU-4407. WAGES AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: REHU-4405.

Introduction to the design, implementation and administration ofan efficient compensation system that can be a vehicle of companysatisfaction. The course emphasizes the following: organizationaldiagnosis of the internal systems that become a vehicle oforganizational satisfaction; organizational diagnosis of the internal andexternal influences that affect the design and administration of thecompensation system.

REHU-4408. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ADMI-3005 and PSIC-3005.

Introduction to fundamental concepts, theories and processesrelated to the study of individual, group and organizational behavior. Emphasis is on the organization as an open system.

REHU-4410. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF HUMANRESOURCES. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: REHU-4405.



The course emphasizes how to train and plan the developmentof personnel in any company and the role of the human resourcesmanager in this process. It includes the use of diverse humanresources evaluation, testing and training techniques.

REHU-4419. LABOR LAW. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: REHU-4405.

Analysis of labor and legislation (local-federal) in Puerto Ricoand its impact on the management decision making process. Itincludes the study and analysis of Supreme Court decisions as well astheir effects on businesses. The course emphasizes labor law,especially work protection legislation.

SICI-3035. INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPUTER. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week.

Introduces the student to the field of computers. Emphasis is onlearning a computer language and the development of simplealgorithms. Basic statistical concepts will be applied and currentresearch problems will be solved and analyzed.

SICI-3043. COMPUTERIZED BUSINESS SYSTEMS I. Three credits. Four and half lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SICI-3035.

Provides useful techniques in developing programs for dataprocessing and business applications. It emphasizes the techniquesof Standard COBOL for the design and development of solutions toproblems in business and industry. The most relevant topics are:algorithms, data, data transformation, and others. SICI-3046. COMPUTERIZED INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Threecredits. Four and a half lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:SICI-3035.

The course provides a global vision to computerized informationsystems. Emphasis is on the use of computers in business. Thefundamentals of using the computer to solve problems are discussed. The course begins with a short review of information systems,continues with Basic programming and concludes with thedevelopment of information systems and the solution to informationproblems within the business environment.

SICI-3047. METHODOLOGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OFINFORMATION SYSTEMS. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: SICI-3043.

This course covers the basic tools and traditional methods for thedevelopment of information systems. The course includes analysis ofdata flow, life cyle of the systems, methods for the analysis andstructured design of the systems, data structures and normalization.

SICI-3048. SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTERIZED INFORMATIONSYSTEMS. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SICI-3035.

The course offers theoretical analysis and practical and creativeexperiences related to the hardware, programming systems, utilities,applications and electronic tools available in the modern computer.

SICI-3115. COMPUTING SKILLS. Zero credit. Two laboratory hoursper week.

This course introduces the impact of information systems in thebusiness world, specifically areas like the Internet, data processing,and the use of the computer as a tool to prepare businesspresentations. The need for standardization and uniformity in thecommunication of data and information in an organization isestablished. Practical experiences are provided with data processingsystems, Internet access, and programs for presentations.

SICI-4056. DATA BANKS AND FILES. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: SICI-3043.

This course Increases the knowledge and abilities of the studentin programming and systems development within the context ofmodern methods of data bank design and management. Thedevelopment fourth generation methods and instruments isemphasized. The course includes the following topics: datastructures, data normalization, data models and data base methods.

SICI-4105. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESSADMINISTRATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course examines computer applications in business andavailable software. It emphasizes the use of commercially producedsoftware packages . It establishes the need to standardize andprovide uniformity to the organization and communication of data. The course provides practical experience with well known wordprocessing, graphics, data base management, work sheets, projectmanagement, accounting, and statistics programs.


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FACULTY

BENIGNO E. ALICEA SANABRIA, Full Professor, MBA, 1975,Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ENRIQUE ALVARADO HERNÁNDEZ, Full Professor, M. A., 1972,Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, J. D., Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

LUIS ARROYO VÉLEZ, Full Professor, L.L.M., 1977, New YorkUniversity, United States, J. D., Universidad de Puerto Rico, PuertoRico.

AIDA E. CARRASQUILLO SÁNCHEZ, Assistant Professor, MBA,1985, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

PEDRO CEPEDA PARRILLA, Assistant Professor, MBA, 1985,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

GLORIA M. COLÓN DÍAZ, Full Professor, C.P.A. MBA, 1974,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

EFRAÍN DELGADO OLMEDA, Associate Professor, C.P.A. MBA,1982, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

DELIA GARCED COLÓN, Full Professor, MBA, 1981, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

JULIÁN HERNÁNDEZ SERRANO, Assistant Professor, Ph. D., 2001,Penn State University, United States.

AIDA KALIL CARRIÓN, Assistant Professor, C.P.A., MBA, 1985,Florida A & M University, United States.

SANTA LEÓN PAGÁN, Full Professor, MBA, 1984, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN I. MEDINA DELGADO, Associate Professor, C.P.A., MBA,1987, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

VÍCTOR A. MOJICA RIVERA, Instructor, MBA, 1996, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

RITA MORALES CARRIÓN, Associate Professor, M. A., 1988,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

WANDA ORTIZ ARROYO, Assistant Professor, C.P.A., MBA, 1986,Ohio State University, United States.

GLORIMAR PÉREZ COLÓN, Assistant Professor, MBA, 1999,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

FRANCISCO RAMOS BONILLA, Associate Professor, MBA, 1984,Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN I. RODRÍGUEZ IGLESIAS, Associate Professor, MBA,1989, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

GRACIELA ROIG CASANOVA, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1997, NewYork University, United States.

EULOGIO ROSARIO BENÍTEZ, Full Professor, MBA, 1983,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ENRIQUE SUÁREZ REYES, Assistant Professor, M. S., 1996,University of Detroit-Mercy, United States.

ISRAEL VÁZQUEZ CRUZ, Associate Professor, MBA, 1984,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ROSA REYES BORGES, Instructor, M.B.A., 1993, University ofWisconsin, Madison, United States.



O ffice Systems Administration

DirectorProf. Luz M. Vega Orozco


In 1967, the Secretarial Sciences Departmentopened its doors to the community at the University ofPuerto Rico at Humacao. In July 1994, the Departmentchanged its name to Office Systems Administration, inconsonance with the technological evolution in businessand the modern office.

It is our goal to serve the Puerto Rican community,to prepare students in an integral way and to providethem with a learning experience that will develop thenecessary skills to work actively as employees in the fieldof Office Systems Administration.

The resources and programs are complemented withinnovative teaching techniques and curricula so that thelearning experience is practical, effective, andchallenging.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The Department offers programs of study leading tothe following academic degrees:

Associate Degree in Office Systems - GeneralProgram. Prepares students with secretarial skills andthe management of office equipment used in the modernoffice.

Bachelor’s Degree in Office SystemsAdministration. Prepares the student to work as anadministrative assistant as well as an executive bilingualsecretary in industry, banking and public and privatesectors. He/She will be prepared for competing with thedemands of any corporation requiring specializedpersonnel.

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN OFFICE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION-GENERAL PROGRAM

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Recommended elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67


CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-1001 Individualized Elementary Typewriting. . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-1007 Principles of English Shorthand.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orADSO-1005 Principles of Spanish ShorthandADSO-1008 English Shorthand Lab. I .. . . . . . . . . . . . 0

orADSO-1006 Spanish Shorthand Lab. IINGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orHUMA-3021* Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I

orHIST-3245 History of Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total.. . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-1003 Individualized Intermediate Typewriting . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-1015 Development of Spanish Shorthand Skills. . . . . . . . 3

orADSO-1017 Development of English Shorthand SkillsADSO-1016 Spanish Shorthand Lab. II

orADSO-1018 English Shorthand Lab. II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0CONT-3015 Secretarial Accounting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orHUMA-3022*Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II

orHUMA- Elective course in Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-2005 Intro. to Transcription and Training

in Electronic Equipment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-2025 Records Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-2035 Word Processing and Secretarial

Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-2008 Advanced Typewriting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-2045 Word Processing Training .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-2046 Word Processing Training Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0ESCO-3001 Psychology of Communication I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-2120 Business Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ADSO-2115 Ethics and Human Relations in the Office. . . . . . . . 3INCO-2016 Critical Analysis and Writing of BusinessCorrespondence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-2015 Conversational English for ADSO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3002 Psychology of Communication II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


*Courses can be taken during either of the two semesters.

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Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131


CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-3065 Basic Computer Keyboarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ADSO-3066 Basic Computer Keyboarding Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3103 Intermediate English IESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3020 Office Systems Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-3009 Spanish Speed Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3010 Spanish Speed Writing Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3104 Intermediate English IIESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3068 Intro. to Text Processing I .. . . . . . . . . . . . 4ADSO-3069 Intro. to Text Processing I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-3077 Text Processing Production I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-3001 Elementary Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3005 Business English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3001 Psychology of Communication I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021* Cultural Manifestations of

Western Man I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3018 English Speed Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3019 English Speed Writing Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

* The Humanities (HUMA) can be taken in any sequence.



Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO -3078 Text Processing Production II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3006 Business English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3002 Psychology of Communication II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADMI-3005 Administrative Theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022*Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3029 Documents Transcription.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-4029 Records Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-4037 Office Systems Administrative Procedures. . . . . . . 3PSIC-3005 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3REHU-4405 Human Resources Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology I

orCIFI-3001 Intro. to Physical Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-4027 Integration of Applications in Inf Processing. . . . . . 3ADSO-4028 Integration of Applications in Inf Processing Lab.. . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHIST-3246 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-4090 Ethics and Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-4050* Conversational English for Office Professionals. . . 3CIBI-3002 Fundamentals of Biology II

orCIFI-3002 Intro. to Physical Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-4155 Human Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-4210 Management and Sup in the Automated Office. . . . 3CONT-4065* Computerized Elementary Accounting.. . . . . . . . . . 4HUMA- * Elective course in Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-4095 Occupational Experience Seminar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0ADSO-4096 Occupational Experience Internship. . . . . . . . . . . . 4ADSO-4065* Creativity and Computer Design of Documents. . . . . 2ADSO-4157* Training Planning, Design and Organization. . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

*The Humanities (HUMA) can be taken in any sequence.

Students must take six credits in any of the following recommendedelective courses:

CODE COURSE CREDITSREHU-4408 Org Conduct (Prerequisites: ADMI-3005

and REHU-4405) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-2120 Bus Center (Pre-requisite ADSO 4037). . . . . . . . . . 4DEME-4005 Business Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Any other elective course must be authorized by the academicadvisor.


NEW BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN OFFICE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION


Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124


CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-3065 Basic Computer Keyboarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ADSO-3066 Basic Computer Keyboarding Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3103 Intermediate English IESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3067 Telecommunications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA*____ Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3104 Intermediate English IIESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3068 Intro. to Tex Processing I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ADSO-3069 Intro. to Text Processing I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-3077 Text Processing Production I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INCO-3005 Business English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3001 Psychology of Communication I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FILO-3005 Introduction to Ethics**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-4155 Human Relations**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-3078 Text Processing Production II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO*____ Professional Elective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-4166 Electronic Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2INCO-3006 Business English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESCO-3002 Psychology of Communication II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3029 Documents Transcription.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-4029 Records Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-4037 Office Systems Administrative Procedures. . . . . . . 3ADSO-4168 Electronic Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ADSO-____* Professional Elective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3____* Course related to ADEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3____* Elective in Natural Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-4057 Application of Data Bases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-4058 Application of Data Bases Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0INCO-4050 Conversational English for Office Professionals. . . 3CONT-4065 Computerized Accounting for

Administrative Assistants.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4____* Elective in Natural Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3245* Elective in History

orLITE-____* Elective in Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-4210 Management and Supervision in the

Automated Office.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-4167 Planning, Design, and Organization of

Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-__* Professional Elective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSADSO-4095**Occupational Experience Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0ADSO-4096*Occupational Experience Internship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CISO-____* Elective in Social Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

*See list of electives (Humanities, Social Sciences, ADEM professionalcourses, Natural Sciences, History or Literature of PR). Consult withyour Academic Counselor.

**ADSO 4096 and ADSO 4095 may be substituted by a minimum oftwo years of work experience in the area of specialization.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ADSO-1001. INDIVIDUALIZED ELEMENTARY TYPEWRITING. Three credits. Four lecture hours per week.

Instruction in using the touch method of typewriting. Introductionto typing personal letters, envelopes, postcards, memorandums,tabulations, simple drafts, vertical and horizontal centralization. Specialemphasis on development of good work habits, basic techniques, erroranalysis, proofreading, erasing techniques and exercises for thecorrection of errors.

ADSO-1003. INDIVIDUALIZED INTERMEDIATE TYPEWRITING. Three credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:ADSO-1001.

Continues the instruction in the principles of the touch method oftypewriting. Instruction in preparing business letters: styles, types of

punctuation and special notations. Instruction in tabulation techniqueswith vertical and horizontal lines, memorandums, business envelopesand the use of carbon paper. Includes introduction to typewritingmanuscripts, outlines and business forms and discussion andapplication of punctuation, spelling and word division rules.

ADSO-1005. PRINCIPLES OF SPANISH SHORTHAND. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Co-Requisites: ESPA 3101,ADSO-1006.

Presentation and application of all the principles, brief-formsphrases and vocabulary of Gregg Spanish shorthand. Developmentof the skills in writing and transcription of shorthand symbols at anacceptable speed. Discussion of grammar rules (accentuation,punctuation and other aspects of the language) to train the student totranscribe with accuracy.

ADSO-1006. ELEMENTARY SPANISH SHORTHAND LABORATORYI. Zero credit. One laboratory hour per week. Co-requisite:ADSO-1005.

Individualized laboratory to complement the Spanish shorthandcourse. Students develop skills in reading and taking dictation atvarious speeds and review, practice and apply the shorthand principlespresented in class. Students also review and correctly apply thegrammar rules of the Spanish language.

ADSO-1007. PRINCIPLES OF ENGLISH SHORTHAND. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Co-requisites: INCO 1011, ADSO-1008.

Presentation and application of all the principles, brief-forms andvocabulary of Gregg English shorthand. Development of skills inwriting and transcription of shorthand symbols at an acceptable speed. Discussion of grammar rules (pronunciation, punctuation and otheraspects of language) to train the students to transcribe with accuracy.

ADSO-1008. ENGLISH SHORTHAND LABORATORY I. Zero credit. One laboratory hour per week. Co-requisite: ADSO-1007.

Individualized laboratory complementary to the Principles ofEnglish Shorthand course. The student develops skills in readingshorthand and practices and applies the shorthand principlespresented in class. He/she also reviews and applies his/her Englishlanguage knowledge correctly: grammar, pronunciation, punctuationand spelling rules.

ADSO-1015. DEVELOPMENT OF SPANISH SHORTHAND SKILLS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:ADSO-1005, ADSO-1006. Co-requisite: ESPA 3102, ADSO-1016.

This course develops shorthand skills and application ofprinciples when taking dictation in Spanish through the construction ofshorthand symbols such as brief-forms, phrases and vocabulary. Thecourse continues discussion of the basic Spanish language principles,preparing students for acceptable hand transcription.

ADSO-1016. SPANISH SHORTHAND SKILLS LABORATORY II. Zerocredit. One laboratory hour per week. Prerequisites: ADSO-1006,ADSO-1005. Co-requisite: ADSO-1015.

This is an individualized Spanish shorthand laboratory coursewhich complements the Development of Spanish Shorthand Skillscourse. The students will develop shorthand skills at different speedswith the use of Spanish shorthand symbols presented in the class. Students continue reviewing and applying correctly the grammaticalrules of Spanish.

ADSO-1017. DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH SHORTHAND SKILLS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:ADSO-1007, ADSO-1008. Co-requisites: INGL 3102, ADSO-1018.

This course develops the shorthand skills and the application ofthe principles when taking dictation in English, with the construction ofshorthand symbols such as brief-forms, phrases and vocabulary. Also, it continues discussion of the English language basic principles,preparing students for acceptable hand transcription.



ADSO-1018. ENGLISH SHORTHAND LABORATORY II. Zero credit. One laboratory hour per week. Prerequisites: ADSO-1008,ADSO-1007. Co-requisite: ADSO-1017.

This is an individualized English shorthand laboratorycomplementary to the Development of English Shorthand Skillscourse. The student develops reading and writing shorthand skillswhile taking dictation at different speeds, reviews, practices andapplies shorthand principles, transcribes his/her own Englishshorthand symbols by hand, and reviews and applies his/herknowledge of the English language correctly ( grammar rules,pronunciation, punctuation and spelling).

ADSO-2005. INTRODUCTION TO TRANSCRIPTION ANDTRAINING IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ADSO-1003, ADSO-1015 orADSO-1007. Co-requisite: ADSO-2008.

This course is designed to develop the necessary skills totranscribe simple correspondence from the student’s own dictation. It also trains the student to use transcribing machines, typing directlyfrom recorded material. The fundamentals of grammar are reviewedto produce acceptable correspondence.

ADSO-2008. ADVANCED TYPING. Three credits. Four lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: ADSO-1003.

This course emphasis techniques for production of businessforms such as: bills, requisitions. purchase orders, shippingdocuments, checks, credit and debit memorandums. Training on howto prepare financial statements, minutes, employment applicationforms, resumes, manuscripts, legal documents. It continues with theimprovement of speed and accuracy

ADSO-2025. RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

This course will provide the student with the awareness of theimportance that the administrative documents have in the control ofinformation in the modern office. It will provide opportunities todiscuss the growing impact of modern technology and its use in thepreservation and storage of records. Emphasis will be placed on thenecessary techniques to measure the effectiveness of all theprograms of the system. All the different systems of classification willbe analyzed. The student will be familiarized with the technologicaladvancements and uses in the preservation and acquisition ofinformation.

ADSO-2035. WORD PROCESSING CONCEPTS ANDSECRETARIAL PROCEDURES. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: ADSO-1003. Co-requisites: ADSO-2005,ADSO-2008.

This course is designed to provide the student with thefundamentals of word processing as used in business today, includinghow word processing centers are developed, equipped, staffed andmanaged. It will develop the necessary skills in the administration ofa business office. Emphasis will be given to work simplification, paperflow, different types of secretarial work, banking transactions anddecision-making. This information will help the student choose theright position in the secretarial field.

ADSO-2045. WORD PROCESSING TRAINING. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ADSO-1003. Co-requisites: ADSO-2008, ADSO-2025, ADSO-2035, ADSO-2046.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to fullyoperate a word processing program for the production of documentsaccording to the requirements of the modern office. The courseprovides the opportunity to train in other word processing programs and to integrate different applications. This experience offers thestudents the experience to transfer the acquired knowledge. They willhave the opportunity to work with up-to-date word processingprograms in order to master basic office typing exercises, letters,memorandums and reports: Word Star, MultiMate, Microsoft, andDisplayWrite 5.

ADSO-2046. WORD PROCESSING TRAINING. LABORATORY. Zero credit. Two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite:ADSO-1003. Co-requisites: ADSO-2008 and 2045.

This course provides the student with additional practice toreinforce skills and develop self-confidence in the use of software andequipment. The student will practice the exercises until the courseobjectives have been met. This laboratory will permit the student tofinish uncompleted work from the course or complete specific tasksassigned by the professor to satisfy the student’s individual needs. The student will also complete additional exercises, other than thoseassigned in class, which will enable him/her to fully develop thenecessary skills in the use and handling of software and equipment. Student’s attendance and performance in this laboratory will be part ofthe requirements of the course.

ADSO-2115. ETHICS AND HUMAN RELATIONS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course is an analysis of human conduct and the moralprinciples that should govern professional behavior andrelationship,thus providing the student with the knowledge toeffectively manage different moral and ethical issues.

ADSO-2120. THE BUSINESS CENTER. Four credits. Six lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: ADSO-2008, ADSO-2025,ADSO-2035. ADSO-2045, ADSO-2005. Co-requisites: ADSO-2115, INCO 2015, INCO 2016, ESCO 3002.

This course will provide the students with a workshop in a real office atmosphere. The Importance of ergonomics and theconservation of the environment in today's world of work will beconsidered. The course will facilitate practice in different secretarialskills and office procedures such as: production of different officedocuments, receiving and processing telephone calls, decision makingand time management. It will also allow for team work, so thatstudents may project their capacity to maintain appropriateinterpersonal relations.

ADSO-3009. SPANISH SPEED WRITING. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. . Prerequisite: ADSO-3101. Co-requisites: ADSO-3010.

Students learn about the principles and abbreviations of thespeed writing system based on the Spanish language alphabet andphonetics. It also covers reading and writing abbreviated words andtaking dictation at varied speeds. The course includes the applicationof grammar, punctuation and other aspects of the Spanish languagein order to produce an accurate hand transcription.

ADSO-3010. SPANISH SPEED WRITING LABORATORY. Zerocredit. One laboratory hour per week. Prerequisite: ESPA 3101. Co-requisite: ADSO-3009.

This laboratory course complements Spanish speed writing. Students will be provided with additional practice through reading,writing and dictation exercises of abbreviated words and of transcribedmaterial presented in class. Spanish grammar will also be reinforced.

ADSO-3018. ENGLISH SPEED WRITING. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL 3101. Co-requisite:ADSO-3019.

Students learn about the principles and abbreviations of thespeed writing system based on the alphabet and phonetics of theEnglish language. It also covers reading and writing abbreviatedwords and taking dictation at varied speeds. The course includesapplication of grammar, punctuation and other aspects of the Englishlanguage to produce an accurate hand transcription.

ADSO-3019. ENGLISH SPEED WRITING LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL 3101. Co-requisite: ADSO-3018.

This course complements the English Speed Writing course. The students will be provided with additional practice through reading,writing and dictation exercises of abbreviated words and of transcribedmaterial presented in class. English grammar will also be reinforced.


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ADSO-3029. DOCUMENT TRANSCRIPTION . Three credits. Fourlecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ADSO-3009, ADSO-3010. ADSO-3018, ADSO-3077, ADSO-3019. Co-requisite: ADSO-3078.

Students learn and master the skills of transcribing oral andrecorded dictation documents in Spanish and English. Review,development and integration of the knowledge of abbreviated writing,keyboarding and grammar, all of which are necessary to transcribedocuments, are also covered.

ADSO-3060. BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

Students learn computer touch keyboarding (alphanumeric andsymbols). The essential components of the operative system andbasic computer functions are taught. Basic techniques, proofreadingand revision are emphasized.

ADSO-3065. BASIC COMPUTER KEYBOARDING. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite:ADSO-3066.

Students learn touch keyboarding (alphanumeri, symbolic,functions, and calculator). Emphasis will be given to the developmentof speed and accuracy skills. Also, the course provides the studentsthe opportunity to learn, create, revise, record and print basicdocuments using basic functions of a word processing software. Special attention will be given to good working habits, basictechniques, proofreading and error analysis.

ADSO-3066. BASIC COMPUTER KEYBOARDING LABORATORY. Zero credit. Two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite: ADSO-3065.

This laboratory complements the Basic Computer Keyboardingcourse. Students will work to improve basic skills of speed andaccuracy and command of the basic functions of word processinglearned in class. Exercises will be given to strengthen knowledgeacquired in class.

ADSO-3067. TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Two credits. Two lecturehours.

Students learn about concepts related to the roles of the officeand of the office systems specialist in a business Topics include anintroduction to different stages in the electronic processing ofinformation, the equipment used, and the diverse information systemsin an electronic office. Students are trained in the use of the Internerand electronic mail. ADSO-3068. INTRODUCTION TO TEXT PROCESSING. Fourcredits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ADSO-3065,ADSO-3066. Co-requisite: ADSO-3069.

This course will continue with the development of typing skillssuch as speed and accuracy. Students will demonstrate command ofbasic skills and other basic knowledge obtained in the keyboardingcourse. Basic functions of a word processing program will be appliedto production of simple business correspondence tables and reports. Furthermore, emphasis will be given to proofreading and evaluation ofdocument production and improvement of attitudes.

ADSO-3069. INTRODUCTION TO TEXT PROCESSING LABORATORY. Zero credit. Two laboratory hours per week. Pre-requisites: ADSO-3065, ADSO-3066. Co-requisite: ADSO-3068.

This laboratory complements the Introduction to Text Processingcourse. The students will select exercises according to their need inorder to broaden knowledge and master the functions presented inclass. Emphasis will be given to the development of higher level skills.

ADSO-3077. TEXT PROCESSING PRODUCTION I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ADSO-3068,ADSO-3069.

This course integrates basic techniques, attitudes, work habitsand proofreading techniques to the execution of intermediate andadvanced functions in an electronic text processing program. Emphasis will be given to assigned functions in the production, bothin English and Spanish, of complex business documents such as: business letters with different styles and parts, envelopes, differentmemoranda styles, edicts, reports, tables, business forms andfinancial statements. Development of speed and accuracy skills willcontinue to be developed at higher levels. An open laboratory will beprovided with additional exercises to reinforce skills, according tostudents’ needs.

ADSO-3078. TEXT PROCESSING PRODUCTION II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ADSO-3077.

This course includes complex business document production,both in English and in Spanish, through simulations of related tasks. Intensive practice and training in advanced functions of a wordprocessing program such as complex tables documents with columns,pagination styles, and macros will be provided. Editing and writing ofa variety of documents created in various departments(legal,accounting, finance, human resources) will be emphasized. Additional exercises will be provided in an open laboratory to reinforceknowledge acquired in class.

ADSO-4027. INTEGRATION OF APPLICATIONS IN INFORMATIONPROCESSING. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ADSO-3078. Co-requisite: ADSO-4028.

Students will be trained in the functions and utilities of informationprocessing software. This course introduces the integrated officeconcept and the creation of different types of business reports. Thestudents will use different software such as spreadsheets, database,graphics, calendar and electronic mail.

ADSO-4028. INTEGRATION OF APPLICATIONS IN INFORMATIONPROCESSING LABORATORY. Zero credit. Two laboratory hours perweek. Prerequisite: ADSO-3078. Co-requisite: ADSO-4027.

This laboratory is complementary to the Integration ofApplications in information Processing course. It will provideadditional practice to reinforce the skills for using and integratingdifferent information processing software.

ADSO-4029. RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

In this course, students will develop awareness of the importanceof document administration for the control of information in the modernoffice. It will develop in the student the necessary skills to organize,establish, manage and maintain record keeping systems in business,professional, and government offices. The student will also developthe skills of planning, organizing and managing records, inventorytransfer and disposal. It will discuss the growing impact of moderntechnology and its use for the preservation and storage of records. The study will analyze the cycle of a document since its creation to itsfinal disposal.

ADSO-4037. OFFICE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:ADSO-3078.

In this course, the students develop skills, knowledge andcompetencies necessary to perform their duties and responsibilities asadministrative assistants. Emphasis is given to the teaching ofadministrative procedures, such as time and correspondencemanagement. Also, decision making and critical thinking arestimulated through case studies. Different duties in their specialtyarea such as: medical, legal, banking, education, and government,among others, are presented.



ADSO-4057. SPREADSHEET AND DATA BASE. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: ADSO-3078; Co-requisite: ADSO-4058.

This course exposes students to the production of documentsintegrating different electronic applications such as spreadsheets, database, and graphics.

ADSO-4058. SPREADSHEET AND DATA BASE LABORATORY. Zero credit. Two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: ADSO-3078; Co-requisite ADSO-4057.

This course exposes students to the production of documentsintegrating different electronic applications such as spreadsheets, database, and graphics.

ADSO-4065. CREATIVITY AND COMPUTERIZED DESIGN OFDOCUMENTS. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week.Prerequisite: ADSO-3078.

Students are exposed to the design, creation and production ofoffice documents through the use of electronic information processing software. Business forms, propaganda sheets, brochures, invitations,graphic designs, presentation cards and letterheads, among others,will be designed.

ADSO-4090. ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

In this course, the student will be exposed to situations and casesthat will motivate him/her to analyze and internalize the importance ofprofessional ethics. Emphasis will be given to the clarification ofethical values, such as sense of duty and commitment, excellence,social responsibility and service. In addition, lthe importance of health,personal appearance, continuing education and etiquette in thedevelopment of a professional image will be studied.

ADSO-4095. OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE SEMINAR. Zero credit. One lecture hour per week. Prerequisites: ADSO-4037 andADSO-4027. Co-requisite: ADSO-4096.

This is a seminar in which students discuss case studies relatedto their work experience. Students become involved in thecoordination of activities that contribute to their professionaldevelopment. This course will also provide students the necessarysupport in their transition from school to work.

ADSO-4096. OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIP Fourcredits. Eight practice hours per week. Prerequisites: ADSO-4037,ADSO-4027. Co-requisite: ADSO-4095.

In this course students apply knowledge, abilities, skills andattitudes acquired in their courses.

ADSO-4155. HUMAN RELATIONS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week.

This course directs students in the analysis and interpretation ofhuman behavior from a personal perspective based on theirexperience within a constantly changing complex society and in theworld of work . Students will be able to clarify their philosophy of lifeand, as a consequence, will be able to understand and strengthen theirinterpersonal relationships.

ADSO-4157. PLANNING. DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION OFTRAINING. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Study and application of the basic concepts related to theplanning and organization of training for office personnel. Emphasiswill be given to the analysis of the techniques used to identify trainingneeds for office personnel, and to offer training to users of electronicequipment. In addition, the basics concepts for establishing acontinuing in-service training plan for personnel will be studied.

ADSO-4165. MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION OF MEDICALDOCUMENTATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.Prerequisite: ADSO-3077.

This course provides the student the opportunity to develop skills,knowledge, and attitudes needed to perform efficiently in a medicaloffice as administrative assistant. Special emphasis is on procedures

and terminology. Critical thinking, decision making, and ethicalprinciples of confidentiality will be encouraged.

ADSO-4166. ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS. Two credits. Twolecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ADSO-3078.

Training in design, creation, and publication of promotional officedocuments using business computer programs. Students will designand prepare advertising flyers, brochures, newsletters, signs,invitations, letterheads, and calendars, among others. The use oftemplates will also be presented to students.

ADSO-4167. ELECTRONIC PRESENTATIONS. One credit. Onelecture hour per week.

This course trains students in using software for effectiveelectronic presentations. Students will acquire the necessary skills tocreate, process, and present information in a clear and attractive way. During the course, the student will use the program to prepare anelectronic presentation.

ADSO-4168. ELECTRONIC OFFICE PROCEDURES. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Co-requisite: 4037.

In this course, the student will learn different computer programsand equipment used for planning in the office. Students will dodifferent planning activities, such as: administrating the electroniccalendar, using e-mail as an office tool and maintaining an electronicaddress book, using the Internet to search for information, andapplying time management skills and procedures.

ADSO-4175. MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION OF LEGALDOCUMENTATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course develops the knowledge and competencies neededby the student to perform efficiently all the responsibilities in the legaloffice. Emphasis is on legal terminology, law categories, andjurisdiction in different cases. Also, the course develops criticalthinking and decision making skills through case studies.

ADSO-4176. HEALTH AND BILLING. Two credits. Two lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: ADSO-3077.

In this course, the basic concepts of medical plan billing will bepresented. In addition, the students will receive training regarding themethodology, technology and techniques for payment collection offees for medical-hospital services rendered.

The student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge tocomplete electronic billing exercises using specialized computersoftware.

ADSO-4177. TRAINING IN WINDOWS OPERATIVE SYSTEM. Onecredit. One lecture hour per week.

This course trains students in using Windows to customize theprogram according to their needs and preferences. It will also allowthe students become familiar with the screens to facilitate work and tochange applications faster. The student will also create documentsand will learn how to save the information.

ADSO-4178. SPREADSHEET AND DATA BASE. One credit. One lecture hour.

This course familiarizes the student with the Internet use andresources: how to connect and access the web. The student will beable to: access the world wide web (www) to search for specificinformation, use electronic mail, identify some application andentertainment software, use proper terminology, as well as“netiquette”.

The student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge whenworking on information search exercises and related projects.


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ADSO-4185. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTER. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ADSO-4165.

In a real work setting, students will offer administrative support tolegal and medical professionals. This experience will enable thestudent to learn legal and medical terminology and specializedadministrative procedures.

The students will be exposed to legal and medical terminologythrough the production of different documents. They will have theopportunity to learn different administrative procedures of an officewhich provides lega or medical professional services.

ADSO-4210. ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF OFFICESYSTEMS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course includes the following topics: the development ofexpertise in office administration and supervision of employees;application of administration concepts in the company; coordination,implementation and evaluation of office systems and procedures;effective methods of modernizing the office will be evaluated takinginto account new systems, equipment, and procedures and personnelrequirements.

FACULTY

ESTHER BARBOSA MELÉNDEZ, Instructor, M.A., 2000, Universidaddel Sagrado Corazón, Puerto Rico.

MYRIAM CRUZ CRUZ, Associate Professor, M. A., 1978, New YorkUniversity, United States.

NEREIDA CRUZ GONZÁLEZ, Associate Professor, Ed. D., 1994,Arizona State University, United States.

AMELIA MALDONADO RUIZ, Full Professor, M. A., 1976, New YorkUniversity, United States.

AIDA L. MARTÍNEZ LÓPEZ, Associate Professor, M. A., 1979,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. NORMA PÉREZ QUILES, Full Professor, M. A., 1975, Universidadde Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

IVELISSE REYES GARCÍA, Assistant Professor, M. A., 1995,Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

BILDALINA RIVERA MÉNDEZ, Instructor, M. A., 1995, UniversidadInteramericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ELMY ROSARIO GALARCE, Full Professor, M. A., 1978, New YorkUniversity, United States.

LUZ M. VEGA OROZCO, Associate Professor, M. A., 1983, New YorkUniversity, United States.



ommunications

CDirectorDr. Carmen Ana Miranda Rivera

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Associate Degree in Communications: The programprepares audiovisual technicians. Students taketheoretical and practical courses in the areas ofeducational technology and communication theory.


The Communications Department was founded in1972. It offers a two-year academic program leading toan Associate Degree in Communications. Students canbecome communication technicians and serve theincreasing demands in Puerto Rico for suchprofessionals in education, public service, industry andbusiness.

The Department also offers courses in EducationalTechnology as a requirement for the Bachelor’s DegreePrograms in English and Education.

The Department provides intensive and activeguidance in course selection and in situations thatrequire professional attention.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Communications

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN COMMUNICATIONS

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-1006 Graphic Design I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-1006 Communication Theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ADSO-3060 Basic Skills in Computer Keyboarding. . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-1008 Script Writing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-2055 Computerized Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-1016 Principles of Television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-1007 Audio Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE 3001 Elementary Algebra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA 3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . 3

ORCISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences ICOMU-2006 Principles of Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-2008 Advanced TV and Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-2005 Graphic Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0ADMI-3016 Communication Theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-2016 History of Film and Film Appreciation. . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . 3

ORCISO-3122 Intro. to Social Sciences IICOMU-2009 Internship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5COMU-1020 Critical Analysis of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-2007 Educational Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COMU-1005. GRAPHIC DESIGN. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week.

Principles of graphic design. Demonstrations and exercises inthe execution of decorative units and its possibilities in art andindustry.

COMU-1006. COMMUNICATION THEORY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

History of the study of human communication. Concepts ofpersuasion, codification, meaning, rhetoric, propaganda, informationand communication are analyzed and evaluated. The course includesthe following: elements of the process of communication andevaluation of various models of communication; the relationshipbetween communication and language, technology, education,ideology, culture and society.

COMU-1007. AUDIO BASICS. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. One hour of laboratory work per week.

Introduction to the basic principles that govern sound, acousticsand amplification. Recording theory and practice, special effects andediting of tape-recordings.

COMU-1008. SCRIPT WRITING. Three credits. Two lecture hoursper week. Three hours of laboratory work per week.

Study of the theory of script writing and practice in preparingscripts for radio and television. Emphasis will be given to theconception, organization, writing and production of programs.

COMU-1016. PRINCIPLES OF TELEVISION. Three credits. Twolecture hours per week. Three hours of laboratory per week.

Introduction to the technical aspects of televison. Theory andpractice in production, scenic design, illumination and audio, operationof television equipment, videocassette recording and directing fortelevision.

COMU-1017. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNINGRESOURCES. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course familiarizes the future teacher with the theoretical andconceptual aspects of educational technology. Attention will be givento the use and operation of audiovisual equipment. Includes theproduction of visual materials and devices that contribute to theimprovement of learning through the study of different curriculums soas to produce pertinent and practical material for each curricular area.

COMU-1020. CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MEDIA. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Students explore the influence of communication media in societyand how communication media messages influence our individual andcollective way of thinking and feeling. Media messages, especiallyadvertizing, are identified, analyzed and interpreted Lastly, thenational and international flows of information are analyzed. This isone of four courses in the major emphasizing development of writingskills.

COMU-2005. GRAPHIC PRODUCTION. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Three hours of laboratory per week. Design,creative planning and evaluation of educational projects integratingdifferent media.

COMU-2006. PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY. Three credits. Two lecture hours per week. Three hours of laboratory per week.

Introduction to the technical aspects of photography. Theory andpractice of photography, operation of photographic equipment(camera, photometers, enlargers, copiers, slide duplicators) andillumination and composition.

COMU-2007. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. Three credits. Twolecture hours per week. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: COMU-1006.

Analyzes the role of educational technology in contemporaryeducation. Familiarizes the student with the concept of educationalsystems, diverse technological materials and equipment, theircharacteristics, potential and limitations. Discusses their role in the teaching-learning process and in communication.

COMU-2008. ADVANCED TELEVISION AND AUDIO. Three credits. Two lecture hours per week. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: COMU-1016.

Creative production of audio and television projects. Evaluationand analysis of audio and television programs.

COMU-2009. INTERNSHIP. Five credits. One lecture hour perweek. Nine hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: COMU-2005.

Supervised practice in an organized program in educationaltechnology, industry, advertizing agencies, mass media productioncenters, radio stations and television stations.

COMU-2015. FILM HISTORY AND APPRECIATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

History of cinematography and film criticism, technical aspects,social implications and the relationship between film and other artforms and communication media.



COMU-2019. EVALUATION, SELECTION AND USE OFTECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week.

Course designed to train students in the methods and criteriaused in the evaluation and selection of technological resources andtheir importance in the teaching-learning process.

COMU-2055. COMPUTERIZED GRAPHIC DESIGN. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ADSO-3060.

Introduction to computer technology for graphic design. Analysis of the medium through readings and the use of thecomputer to solve basic problems in graphic design throughexploration and discovery of concepts, ideas and techniques usingcomputer programs and applications.

FACULTY

LUIS R. ÁLVAREZ VÁZQUEZ, Full Professor, M. S., 1977, Universityof Bridgeport, United States.

ENOC DÍAZ SANTANA, Full Professor, Ed. D. 1993, Arizona StateUniversity, United States.

MAXIMILIANO DUEÑAS GUZMÁN, Assistant Professor, M.A., 1993,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN A . MIRANDA RIVERA, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1993,Universidad de la Laguna, Spain.

HÉCTOR PIÑERO CÁDIZ, Associate Professor, M.A., 1994,Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, Puerto Rico.

ENEIDA RODRÍGUEZ DELGADO, Instructor, M..A., 1996,Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, Puerto Rico.

MARÍA T. RODRÍGUEZ GARCÍA, Associate Professor, M. A., 1976,New York University, United States.

GLORIA J. YUKAVETSKY COLÓN, Assistant Professor, M.A., 1991,Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, Puerto Rico.



E ducation

DirectorDr. Luz I. Rivera Cintrón

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Educationwith a Major in the Primary Level (K-3) and a Minor inSpecial Education. Prepares and trains teachers towork in the primary level (kindergarten to third grade) inthe public and private educational system. The Programincludes a Special Education component which trainsteachers to deal with students with special conditions.


The Bachelor’s Degree Program in ElementaryEducation with a major in the Primary Level and a Minorin Special Education prepares teachers with theknowledge, methods and techniques to work in PuertoRico’s public and private elementary schools. It wasestablished in 1978 with the objective of contributing tothe development of Puerto Rico. The Program alsotrains future teachers to work with students that exhibitexceptional characteristics within regular groups, as wellas with students who have limitations that requireeducational services in different settings and learningenvironments. Consequently, Program graduates will beable to work in diverse work settings.

In the Transfer Program, students can fulfill therequirements to apply for a transfer to another unit of theUPR System. After completing two years of study at theUniversity of Puerto Rico at Humacao, they can transferand complete their bachelor’s degree at another UPRcampus.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Education

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ELEMENTARYEDUCATION WITH A MAJOR IN THE

PRIMARY LEVEL (K-3) AND A MINOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Courses in Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Recommended elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3101 Basic English I

ORINGL-3103 Intermediate English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Introduction to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL- 3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ORINGL-3104 Intermediate English IIHUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3002 Fundamentals of Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Introduction to the Social Sciences II.. . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3021 Oral and Written English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3201 Introd. to Literary Genres I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-3041 Introduction to Mathematics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ART-3115 Art Appreciation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2EDFU-3045 Participant Observation in the Classroom. . . . . . 2EDFU-3001 Human Growth and Development I. . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3022 Oral and Written English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3202 Introduction to Literary Genres II. . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-3042 Introduction to Mathematics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MUSI-3235 Music Appreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2EDFU-3007 Social Foundations of Ed.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-3002 Human Growth and Development II.. . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSHIST-3241 History of Puerto Rico I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDPE-3028 Teaching Music at the Elementary Level. . . . . . . 2EDES-4006 The Nature and Needs of the Exceptional Child. 3EDFU-4019 Philosophical Foundations of Education . . . . . . 3EDPE-3002 Language Arts in the Elementary School.. . . . . . 3______ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHIST-3242 History of Puerto Rico II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDES-4005 The Emotionally Disturbed Child and Adolescent.3EDPE-4007 Children’s Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-3028 The Family as Agent of Social Change.. . . . . . . 3EDPE-3035 Teaching Art in the Primary Level. . . . . . . . . . . . 2______ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSCOMU-1017 Educ Technology and Learning Resources. . . . . 3EDFU-3026 The Process of Value Clarification.. . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-4069* Teaching Mathematics, Science, and

Social Studies in the Primary Level. . . . . . . . . . 3EDPE-3031 Teaching Reading and Writing in Preschool

and in the Elementary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSEDPE-3036 Teaching English at Primary Level. . . . . . . . . . . 3EDPE-4025 Practicum K-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6EDPE-3029 Teaching Physical Educ in the Elem School. . . . 2EDPE-3057 Diagnosis and Evaluation of Learning. . . . . . . . . 3

Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

* For certification purposes, this course will be equivalent to theaverage of the grades obtained in the following courses:

CODE COURSE CREDITSEDPE-3116 Teaching Science in the Elementary SchoolEDPE-3126 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary SchoolEDPE-3010 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School

The students should take nine elective credits in any area. TheEducation Department offers the following courses that may betaken as electives:

CODE COURSE CREDITSEDFU-3017 Evaluation of Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-4007 Principles of Research in Education. . . . . . . . . . 3EDPE-4095 Teaching in Kindergarten.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-3046 Health Ed. In Elem. School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

All courses in physical education can also be taken as electives:CODE COURSE CREDITSEDFI-3028 Fundamentals of Swimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2EDFI-3029 Judo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFI-3046 Fundamentals of Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFI-3105 Organization of Simple Group Games. . . . . . . . . 2EDFI-3355 Basic Skills in Gymnastics and Softball. . . . . . . . 2EDFI-3451 Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2EDFI-3625 Volleyball and Baseball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Students must take six (6) elective credits in special educationwhich are considered recommended elective courses. Thestudents shall chose two courses from the following:

CODE COURSE CREDITSEDES-4015 The Nature and Needs of Mentally Retarded

Children.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDES-4016 Teaching Methods and Curriculum for the Mentally

Retarded Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDES-4025 Teaching Methods for the Speech Impaired Child.3EDES-4026 Teaching Methods for the Hearing

Impaired Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3



EDES-4028 The Nature and Needs of the Visually Impaired Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

EDES-4036 Educational Implications of Sensory Dysfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Puerto Rico Department of Education requires the followingadditional courses for Teacher Certification (Teacher CertificationRegulations, 1998):

HIST-3111 - History of the United States(3 credits)EDPE-4020- The Application of the Computer in Education(3credits)

TRANSFER PROGRAM

FIRST YEARFirst semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 intro. to Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3101 Introduction to the Study of Western Culture I. . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3002 Fundamentals of Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3102 Introduction to Study of Western Culture II. . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3201 Introduction to Study of Western Culture III. . . . . 3EDFU-3001 Human Growth and Development I. . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-3007 Social Foundations of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-4019 Philosophical Foundations of Education. . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3202 Introduction to the of Western Civilization VI. . . . 3EDFU-3002 Human Growth and Development II.. . . . . . . . . . 3______ 12 Credits in Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EDES-4005. EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: EDFU 3002.

Broad discussion of the most common behavior disorders inchildren and adolescents, possible causes, and some therapeuticas well as educational measures that can be taken in these cases. The course gives the student the opportunity to relate to andevaluate some of the best known approaches to the prevention andintervention of behavior disorders. It concludes with a generalvision of the most recent innovations concerning the treatment ofthese children and adolescents.

EDES-4006. NATURE AND NEEDS OF THE EXCEPTIONALCHILD. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: EDFU 3002.

A general view of the nature and the psychological andeducational needs of exceptional children. Emphasis on

identification of disabilities and use of individual and groupprocesses for helping children with hearing , visual, or speechimpairments, emotional problems and intelligence deviations,including the mentally retarded and the gifted.

EDES-4015. THE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILD. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: EDES-4006.

Basic course in the psychology and principles of education ofthe mentally retarded child. Gives the background necessary forthe adequate understanding of educable, trainable and severelymentally retarded children. Among the topics included for study arethe following: the use of psychometric tests for the diagnosis,classification and prognosis of mentally retarded behavior in socialand learning situations; the definitions, natures, causes and typesof mental retardation and its prevention; educational programs forthe rehabilitation of the retarded child; parental orientation.

EDES-4016. TEACHING METHODS AND CURRICULUM FORTHE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILD. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: EDES-4006 and EDES-4015.

This course gives the student experience in adequatemethods and techniques in teaching the educable mentally retardedchild in diverse areas of the curriculum, and the application ofpsychological and learning principles. Emphasis is on specialcurriculum for the retarded, the preparation of instructional material,and individualized instruction for the educable mentally retardedchild. This course must be taken a semester previous to the practicum.

EDES-4025. TEACHING METHODS FOR THE SPEECHIMPAIRED CHILD. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: EDES-4006.

General concepts and trends in the education of children withspeech impairments. Explains and analyzes how this impairmentmay affect children’s behavior in the classroom, and discusses thetechniques and materials to improve the academic achievement ofthis type of learner.

EDES-4026. TEACHING METHODS FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED CHILD. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-requisites: EDES-4006

Seminar on analysis of problems related to teaching childrenwith hearing impairments, analysis of methods and techniques fordeveloping language skills in children with hearing impairments,auditory training and lip reading.

EDES-4028. TEACHING METHODS FOR THE VISUALLYIMPAIRED CHILD . Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: EDES-4006.

This course is an introduction to sociological, psychologicaland educational problems of visually impaired children in PuertoRico. The characteristics and special needs of these children willbe emphasized. The course introduces the concepts, techniquesand materials used in teaching the visually impaired child. Thecourse also includes visits to diagnostic centers, use of professionalresources, observation and information on visual problems, and methods of prevention and detection of visual problems in theregular classroom.

EDES-4036. EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF SENSORYDYSFUNCTION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: EDES-4006.

This course includes general medical information, inferencesand case study analysis of clinical conditions, causes, anddiseases related to sensory dysfunction as well as the implicationsof such disorders in the learning process of children andadolescents.

EDFI-3028. FUNDAMENTALS OF SWIMMING. Two credits. Twolecture hours per week.

This course for non-swimmers includes the following: explanation, demonstration, and practice of the basic movementsin swimming. Discussion and practice of all swimming styles areincluded.


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EDFI-3029. JUDO. Three credits. Three contact hours per week. This course teaches the basic techniques of self-defense

through the practice of a series of progressively complex judomovements. Theory and practice are given simultaneously.

EDFI-3046. FUNDAMENTALS OF BASKETBALL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

In this course, the basic skills and the fundamentals of thegame are explained and demonstrated. It also includes the originand history of basketball as well as analysis and discussion of therules.

EDFI-3105. ORGANIZATION OF SIMPLE GROUP GAMES . Twocredits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course includes an introduction to the scope of movement and its function in human development. It emphasizes movementas a teaching instrument and includes laboratory practice. Theseactivities are carried out in public elementary schools.

EDFI-3355. BASIC SKILLS IN GYMNASTICS AND SOFTBALL. Two credits. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours per week.

Instruction in calisthenic exercises and gymnastic activities andtheir importance for the development and strengthening of thedifferent parts of the body. Fundamental skills in softball and itsimportance as a recreational activity are included. EDFI-3451. TENNIS. Two credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course is designed for beginners in the sport. It includesexplanation and demonstration, as well as practice, in the basicmovements of tennis. It also includes the origin and history as wellas analysis and discussion of the rules.

EDFI-3625. VOLLEYBALL AND BASEBALL. Two credits. Threelecture hours per week.

This course includes explanation and demonstration, as wellas practice, in the basic movements of volleyball and baseball. Italso includes the origin, history, analysis and discussion of therules of both sports.

EDFU-3001. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT I. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course studies human nature and itsrelationship to the teaching-learning process. The course includesdiscussion on the growth and development of children andadolescents and the natural and environmental forces whichcontribute to the development of a well-balanced person. Thecourse also includes methods of psychological research applied toeducation and emphasizes the conduct of school-age children.

EDFU-3002. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT II. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: EDFU-3001.

The course includes the following topics: learning as adevelopmental process; theories and techniques used to achievethis development more efficiently. The student will come intocontact with children and adolescents in a series of field workexperiences. EDFU-3007. SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO 3122.

Analysis of the basic principles of social science in theeducational process. Study and discussion of the social problemsthat have conditioned the development of education in Puerto Rico. The course also includes: the role of education in the preservationof man’s cultural heritage; the integration of education in institutions,the community and groups; group conduct; school problems; thesocial role of the teacher and the relationship between socialchanges and the school.

EDFU-3017. EVALUATION OF LEARNING. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: EDFU-3002.

The main focus of the course is to create awareness in thestudent of the philosophy of evaluation as part of the educationalprocess and to promote knowledge of the quantitative andqualitative techniques of evaluation and their uses. The evaluationtechniques will be analyzed, and practice will be offered in thedevelopment of valid and reliable evaluation instruments to identify,

stimulate, predict and guide students’ behavioral characteristics. This course also includes the organization, presentation andstatistical analysis of results derived through the evaluationinstruments, and the interpretation of this data to make intelligentdecisions in relation to teaching.

EDFU-3026. THE PROCESS OF VALUE CLARIFICATION. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: HUMA 3022.

This course focuses on having students understand the natureof the process of value clarification. Consideration will be given tothe serious ethical commitment of all teachers in relation to theircontribution to strengthening a hierarchy of values in every humanbeing, specially in the pre-school and elementary school child.

In addition, special attention will be given to moderntechniques used to develop the core of the course, which is theprocess of value clarification.

EDFU-3028. THE FAMILY AS AGENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:EDFU-3007 and CISO 3122.

This course discusses the nature of the family as a socialinstitution. It includes a comprehensive analysis of the impact ofsocial change in Puerto Rico and the turmoil that this has producedin society in general, and in the school and in children in particular.

EDFU-3045. PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION IN THECLASSROOM. Two credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course consists of a laboratory and a seminar takenconcurrently. Critical and reflexive analysis on the teachingsituations observed will be conducted two hours per week, wherethe student will develop systematically a group of activitiesassuming an active role in classroom.

EDFU-3046. HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARYSCHOOL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: EDFU-3001 and EDFU-3002.

The health course provides a general vision of the schoolhealth program from kindergarten to twelfth grade in the public andprivate schools of Puerto Rico. Major emphasis will be placed onthe elementary level school health program. Students study thebasic content, objectives, organization and implementation of thehealth program in the elementary school. Emphasis is given to thedevelopment of attitudes.

EDFU-4007. PRINCIPLES OF RESEARCH. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with thetechniques and methods of scientific research. It emphasizes theability to identify problems and hypothesis, and the selection ofmethods for gathering, analyzing and interpreting data.

EDFU-4019. PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: HUMA3022.

Study of philosophical theory and its relationship topedagogical practice. Discussion of major philosophical problemswith special emphasis on their impact on education. The coursealso studies possible strategies for formulating a philosophy ofeducation for our public system.

EDFU-4069. TEACHING MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND SOCIALSTUDIES IN THE PRIMARY LEVEL. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: EDPE 3057. It substitutes EDPE3010, EDPE 3126 and EDPE 3116 for the certification.

In this course, students learn the basic aspects of themethodology of teaching the three subjects in the primary level. The course includes a description and analysis of the content of thethree subjects. It also includes laboratories and classroom visitsto observe the implementation of curricular programs according tothe curricular designs and content currently in effect.



EDPE-3002. LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA3102.

This course familiarizes the student with the global nature ofthe language arts and its implications in the development of ourvernacular. The course stresses the importance of the child’slinguistic development as part of his/hers personal growth. Thestudent must complete 15 hours of field experience in anelementary school.

EDPE-3010. TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THEELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: CISO 3122 and EDFU-3007.

This course familiarizes the student with the curriculum,teaching, and content of social studies in the elementary school. Emphasis is on grades K-3.

EDPE-3028. TEACHING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL. Two credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MUSI3235.

This course provides students with experiences based on thetheoretical and practical foundations of music: reading, reproducingvocal and/or instrumental melodies, physical movement, listening,educational and rhythmic games. Students will be able to developcreative activities for the classroom and for any class subject.

EDPE-3029. TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THEPRIMARY LEVEL. Two credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course develops in students the skills necessary toorganize, select, direct, perform, and evaluate activities thatstimulate the development of the child’s motor skills in the primarylevel. The relationship between physical education and othercourses will be discussed.

EDPE-3031.TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN THEPRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY LEVELS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: EDPE-3002.

This course analyzes the fundamental principles in theteaching-learning process of reading and writing in the preschooland primary levels. The course emphasizes the skills involved andanalyzes topics related to the organization and development of areading program pertinent to the three early learning stages:preparation, beginning and rapid development. It also studies theselection and use of reading and writing techniques and materials. The course includes field experience.

EDPE-3035. TEACHING ART IN THE PRIMARY LEVEL. Twocredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 3115.

In this course, students will become familiar with the generaltheory of art. Special attention is given to the production of artworkby preschool and primary school children as well as to developingtheir imagination and creative spontaneity. The relationshipbetween art and other courses will be discussed.

EDPE-3036. TEACHING ENGLISH IN THE PRIMARY LEVEL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL3102.

This course studies the principles that govern the teaching ofEnglish as a second language, methodology, procedures andteaching techniques in the primary level. Students study textbooksand other materials used in Puerto Rico, daily planning, andevaluation of the teaching-learning process.

EDPE-3057. DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION OF LEARNING. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

In this course the student will acquire knowledge of andanalyze the dynamics of diagnosis as well as evaluation processesand their effective application at the preschool and primary levels. Emphasis will be given to the development of systematicallyorganized professional experiences.

EDPE-3066. DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION OF COMMONERRORS IN SPANISH. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: ESPA 3101 and ESPA 3102.

This course trains students to detect and correctt the mostcommon mistakes in oral and written Spanish through practicalexecises. Emphasis is on the secondary level.

EDPE-3116. TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARYSCHOOL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CIBI 3001 and EDFU-3001.

The student will become familiar with and use scientificprocesses (recognize and use numeric relations, measurements,space-time relationship, classification, communication, inferenceand prediction) and will integrate them to the study and analysis oflaboratory exercises. The exercises will proceed from the actualprograms in the educational public system and from otherinnovative programs in this field. The course will include visits tolaboratories in public schools to observe the implementation of thePuerto Rico Department of Education science curriculum.

EDPE-3126. TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARYSCHOOL . Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: MATE 3041.

This course covers the conceptual and methodologicalframework in the teaching of mathematics. It gives students theopportunity to become familiar with the K-6 mathematics programas well as with the approaches recommended by the P.R.Department of Education. An analysis of K-6 text books, teacher’sguides, workbooks and supplementary materials is included. Emphasis is given to the development of the thinking process.

EDPE-3140. TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE SECONDARYSCHOOL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 3012, CHEM 3002, PHYS 3012.

The course provides theoretical and practical approach to theteaching of science. Students will develop an understanding of howpeople learn science, as well as of the regulations that currentlyapply to the teaching of science in Puerto Rico.

EDPE-4005. SEMINAR: CURRICULUM AND PRACTICUM IN THESECONDARY SCHOOL. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: EDFU-3045.The following aspects in the area of specialization are studied: adaptation and use of resources and materials, teachingtechniques, the teacher’s relationship with students, the school andthe community, problems in the interpretation and implementationof the curriculum.

EDPE-4006. THEORY, METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICUM INTHE SECONDARY SCHOOL. Six credits. 15 lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: EDFU-3045.

The student will be assigned to a public middle or secondaryschool for a least three hours daily, five days a week under thedirection and supervision of cooperating teachers and a universitypracticum supervisor. The student will observe classes, attendconferences, practice teaching and participate in other activitiesrelated to the teaching profession.

EDPE-4007. LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: EDPE-3002.

This course includes the critical study of the form and contentof literature for children (three to 12 years old) from ancient folkloreto modern writing. It also includes the critical selection of arepresentative anthology of stories for children and ways ofdeveloping an appreciation of literature in elementary schoolchildren in Puerto Rico.

EDPE-4020. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course provides theory and practice in the use ofcomputers in education and in the use of available programs and strategies to supplement teaching . It also familiarizes the studentwith the use of the Internet to access and process of informationfrom different parts of the world. Attention is given to the legal andethical aspects of computer use.


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EDPE-4025. K-3 PRACTICUM. Six credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisites: EDFU-4069 and EDPE-3057.

This course provides the students with varied fieldworkexperiences in which he/she can observe, reflect on, act, react, andevaluate the results he/she is obtaining. The fieldwork consists ofthree hours of teaching practice daily, four days a week and threehours of seminar once a week. Students will perform tasks relatedto the teaching experience during the corresponding academicsemester in a public school, under the supervision of the UPRHEducation Department and in coordination with the Puerto RicoDepartment of Education. The student will be responsible for his/her obligations as a student teacher facing situations like those he/she will confront in the teaching profession.

EDPE-4095. TEACHING IN KINDERGARTEN. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The objective of his course is to promote understanding of theimportance of children’s activities, manifested in their naturaltendency towards play as a vehicles for exploration, experimentationand problem solving. The student will have the opportunity todevelop skills, activities and the knowledge necessary to performhis/her task as counselor and facilitator of the learning process.

EDPE-4140. TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE SECONDARYLEVEL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: MATE 3018, MATE 3171 and MATE 3172.

The teaching and learning processes in secondary levelmathematics will be studied, analyzed and applied. The historicalbackground of the teaching of mathematics in the last 50 years willbe discussed. The course includes planning, curriculum analysis,basic mathematic skills, preparation, adaptation and use ofeducational materials, learning styles and the methods, techniquesand strategies of teaching. The application of these processes willbe carried out in an actual classroom during 20 hours of fieldworkexperience.

FACULTY

MYRNA AYALA AYALA, Full Professor, PH. D., 1983, SouthernIllinois University, United States.

JESÚS COLÓN COLÓN, Associate Professor, Ed. D., 1982,Pennsylvania State University, United States.

CARLOS D. CORDERO JIMÉNEZ, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1995,Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MARÍA DEL C. CRUZ GONZÁLEZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1974,University of Illinois, United States.

DIANA L. CRUZ MOJICA, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1984, UniversidadInteramericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

RAMÓN GARCÍA BARRIOS, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1993, ArizonaState University, United States.

MARÍA L. GARCÍA FELICIANO, Full Professor, M.A., 1970, NewYork University, United States.

ÁNGEL L. GIERBOLINI RODRÍGUEZ, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1984,Pennsylvania State University, United States.

FÉLIX LEBRÓN ALGARÍN, Associate Professor, Psy. D. 1994,Centro Caribeño de Estudios Postgraduados, Puerto Rico.

NILDA I. LEBRÓN LABOY, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1995,Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

LILLIAM C. MORALES GONZÁLEZ, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1977,University Southern California, United States.

MARÍA ESTHER PEÑA SUÁREZ, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1991,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

LUZ I. RIVERA CINTRÓN, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1996,Pennsylvania State University, United States.

AIDA RODRÍGUEZ ROIG, Associate Professor, Ed. D., 1989,Pennsylvania State University, United States.

LIDIA M. SCARANO FIOL, Associate Professor, Ed. D., 1993,Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ÁNGEL M. VEGA ORTIZ, Associate Professor, Ed. D., 1997,Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.



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DirectorProf. Doris Rivera

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s Degree In English with a minor inElementary Level Education. The program preparesteachers to work in elementary schools in the public andprivate school systems.

Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor inSecondary Level Education. The program preparesteachers to work in middle and high schools in the publicand private school systems.


The program leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree inEnglish with minors in Elementary and Secondary LevelEducation was founded in 1976.

The primary objective of the program is to prepareteachers and to upgrade the skills of capable resourcesto satisfy the urgent need of improving the quality ofEnglish teaching and learning in the elementary andsecondary levels.

Also, the Program intends to develop a bilingualteacher who understands the basic aspects of PuertoRican language and culture, as well as those of Englishspeaking countries, especially the United States.

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH WITH A MINOR INELEMENTARY LEVEL EDUCATION

Summary Of Credits:General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Courses in Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Elective courses in Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3103 Intermediate English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . 3MATE-3041 Introduction to Mathematics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3001 Foundations of Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Intro. to the Social Sciences I .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3104 Intermediate English II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . 3MATE-3042 Introduction to Mathematics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3002 Foundations of Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to the Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSEDFU-3001 Human Growth and Development I. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-3045 Participant Observation in the Classroom. . . . . . . . 2INGL-3221 Introduction to Literature I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3227 Phonology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3201 Intro. to Literary Genres I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDPE-3002 Language Arts in the Elementary School.. . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSEDFU-3002 Human Growth and Development II.. . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-3007 Social Foundations of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3222 Introduction to Literature II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-4206 Morphology and Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3202 Intro. to Literary Genres II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-2019 Evaluation, Selection and Use of

Technological Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSEDFI-3105 Organization of Simple Group Games. . . . . . . . . . . 2INGL-4325 Language Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDPE-3018 Teaching English as a Second Language. . . . . . . . 3INGL-3231 Advanced Composition I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ARTE-3115 Art Appreciation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2INGL-4328 Linguistics and Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3232 Advanced Composition II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3245 History of PR Compendium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MUSI-3235 Music Appreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2INGL-3252 American (U.S) Literature II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDPE-4019 Seminar: Practice Teaching Elementary Level. . . . 3______ Elective course in English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSEDPE-4018 Practicum (Elementary Level). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6______ Elective course in English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ General Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSEDFU-4019 Philosophical Foundations of Education. . . . . . . . . 3INGL-4326 Children’s Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ General Elective courses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total number of credits required in the program: 128

* The following elective courses are recommended and can be usedto fulfill the requirements to obtain teacher certification from thePuerto Rico Department of Education: INGL-4235 [StructuralAnalysis of English and Spanish], HIST-3111 (History of the UnitedStates), EDFU-3017 (Learning Evaluation) or INGL-4339 (EnglishLanguage Assessment and Evaluation), EDPE-4020 (ComputerApplications in Education), EDES-4006 (Exceptional Child).

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH WITH A MINOR IN SECONDARY LEVEL EDUCATION

Summary of Credits:General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Courses in Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Elective courses in Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3103 Intermediate English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . 3MATE-3041 Introduction to Mathematics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3001 Foundations of Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3104 Intermediate English II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . 3MATE-3042 Introduction to Mathematics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIB1-3002 Foundations of Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18




CODE COURSE CREDITSEDFU-3001 Human Growth and Development I. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDFU-3045 Participant Observation in the Classroom. . . . . . . . 2INGL-3221 Introduction to Literature I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3227 Phonology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3201 Intro. to Literary Genres I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDPE-3002 Language Arts in the Elementary School.. . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSEDFU-3002 Human Growth and Development II.. . . . . . . . 3EDFU-3007 Social Foundations of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3222 Introduction to Literature II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-4206 Morphology and Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3202 Intro. to Literary Genres II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMU-2019 Evaluation, Selection and use of Tech Resources.. 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSEDFU-4019 Philosophical Foundations of Education. . . . . . . . . 3INGL-4325 Language Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3251 American (U.S.) Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ORINGL-3001 English Literature IINGL-3231 Advanced Composition I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ARTE-3115 Art Appreciation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2INGL-4328 Linguistics and Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3252 American Literature II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ORINGL-3002 English Literature IIINGL-3232 Advanced Composition II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MUSI-3235 Music Appreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2EING-4006 Methodology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course in English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-4327 Literature for Adolescents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDPE-4005 Seminar Teaching Practice (Secondary Level). . . . 3______ Elective courses in English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ General Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSEDPE-4006 Practicum (Secondary Level).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6______ Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total number of credits required in the program: 129

* The following elective courses are recommended and can be usedto fulfill the requirements to obtain teacher certification from the PuertoRico Department of Education: INGL-4235 (Structural Analysis ofEnglish and Spanish), HIST 3111 (History of the United States),EDFU-3017 (Learning Evaluation) or INGL-4239 (English Language

Assessment and Evaluation), EDPE-4020 (Computer Applications inEducation), EDES-4006 (Exceptional Child).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EDPE-3018. THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECONDLANGUAGE. ELEMENTARY LEVEL. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: INGL 3227, INGL 4206 and EDFU3045.

Study and application of principles, methods, procedures andtechniques that govern the teaching of English as a second language,analysis of texts and other materials used in the public schools inPuerto Rico, daily planning and evaluation of the teaching-learningsituations in elementary schools.

EDPE-4005. SEMINAR: PRACTICE TEACHING IN THESECONDARY SCHOOL (ENGLISH). Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: EING-4006, INGL 4328.

Study and analysis of classroom problems. Emphasis on theadaptation and use of learning resources, organization, planning andthe responsibilities of the teacher toward students, colleagues, theschool and the community.

EDPE-4006. PRACTICUM (SECONDARY LEVEL). Six credits. Fifteen contact hours (Laboratory in classroom). Prerequisite:EDPE-4005.

The student will assume the responsibilities inherent to theteaching-learning process. He will face real-life situations in theclassroom under the supervision of a group formed by a supervisorfrom the University of Puerto Rico, the school director and thecooperating teacher in the practice center.

EDPE-4018. PRACTICE TEACHING [ENGLISH] ELEMENTARYLEVEL. Six credits. Fifteen contact hours (Laboratory in classroom)per week. Prerequisite: EDPE-4019.

Practice teaching (elementary level). The student will assume theresponsibilities inherent to the teaching-learning process. He/She willface real-life situations in the classroom under the supervision of agroup formed by a supervisor from the University of Puerto Rico atHumacao, the school director and the cooperating teacher in thepractice center.

EDPE-4019. ENGLISH PRACTICE ELEMENTARY LEVELSEMINAR. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week, onesemester. Prerequisites: EDPE-3018 and INGL-4328.

Study and analysis of classroom problems with emphasis onadaptation and use of learning resources, organization, daily planningand the responsibilities of the teacher towards students, colleagues,the school, and the community.

EING-4006. TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPANISH SPEAKERS.SECONDARY LEVEL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week,one semester. Prerequisites: INGL-3227, INGL-4206 and EDFU 3045.

Introduction to English teaching in the secondary school. Emphasis on objectives, methods and materials. Considers publicschool’s English Programs. It is complemented with fieldworkexperiences.

INCO-2015. CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH FOR OFFICEPERSONNEL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3101-3102.

A course in conversational English specially tailored to theexperiences of office personnel. Business vocabulary and idiomaticexpressions will be acquired from reading and oral interaction, andsimulations of real-life routine office situations.

INCO-2016. CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF BUSINESSCORRESPONDENCE. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3102 or INCO-1012, CISE 3209 AND CISE 3215.

Business English course in which students will integratetheoretical knowledge in business correspondence in English writingand word processing skills. Practice will be given in critical analysis ofbusiness correspondence and in writing routine office correspondence.


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INCO-3005. BUSINESS ENGLISH I. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3101-3102 or INGL-3103-3104.

Course designed for students in the Business Administration andOffice Systems Administration Programs. Provides training in effectivebusiness in English. Special attention is given to the logical andpsychological processes governing the process of writing businessmessages.

INCO-3006. BUSINESS ENGLISH II. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3101-3102 or INGL-3103-3104.

Course designed for students in the Business Administration andOffice Systems Administration Programs. Provides training in effectivebusiness writing in English. Special attention is given to the logicaland psychological processes governing the process of writing businessmessages.

INCO-3027. REPORT WRITING. Two credits. Two lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: INCO-3005-3006.

Provides training in the fundamental techniques used in preparingbusiness reports. Special emphasis is given to the processes ofwriting objectives, good organization, data reports and researchmethods. A short analytical report is required.

INCO-3126. CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH FOR BUSINESSADMINISTRATION STUDENTS. Two credits. Two lecture hours perweek.

Course designed to train students in oral communication skills foruse in business and social settings. Emphasis is given to goodspeaking manners, telephone conversations, interviews, presentationsand group discussions. Recording equipment will be used to creategood conversational habits.

INCO-4050. CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH FOR OFFICEPROFESSIONALS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INCO-3005, INCO-3006.

This course gives oral practice with the vocabulary of today’smodern office and how an administrative assistant can use ifeffectively.

INGL-0080. PRE-BASIC ENGLISH. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Requisite: 450 or more in the English part of theCEEB.

This is a preparatory course designed to enable the student tosuccessfully complete his/her English requirements by developinglistening, speaking, reading and writing skills. It also modifies thestudents‘ attitudes towards the learning of English.

INGL-3001. BRITISH LITERATURE I. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3221 and 3222.

Includes the study of British literature from Beowulf to the Neo-classic period. Written and oral presentations are compulsory.

INGL-3002. BRITISH LITERATURE II. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3221 and 3222.

Continuation of the study of the British literature. Includes theRomantic period to the Twentieth Century.

INGL-3021. ORAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH I. Three credits. Threelecture and laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3102.

Course designed for future elementary school teachers who haveto teach all classes in the curriculum including English. The studentlearns the language sounds, identification and sound production,accentuation, rhythm, and intonation. Student will have practice in thelaboratory in order to correct individual difficulties.

INGL-3022. ORAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH II. Three credits. Threelecture and laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3021.

This course is the continuation of ENGLISH 3021. It introducesthe students to the comparative system of the English phoneticsystem and the vernacular. It provides the opportunity to learnconcepts and linguistic tendencies that could apply in the Englishteaching in the elementary level. Student will have practice in thelaboratory in order to correct individual difficulties.

INGL-3101. BASIC ENGLISH 1. Three credits. Four lecture hours perweek.

Development of the oral and written English communication skillsthrough the practice of basic language structures.

INGL-3102. BASIC ENGLISH II. Three credits. Four lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: INGL-3101.

Continuation of INGL-3101.

INGL-3103. INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH I. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

Oral and written communication based on readings and analysisof selections with attention on grammar and idiomatic expressions.

INGL-3104. INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3103.

Continuation of Intermediate English I.

INGL-3201. GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION AND ANALYTICALREADING I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3102.

This course is designed to teach students composition strategiesusing the whole language approach, based on the careful, criticalanalysis of selected readings. Readings will include essays, shortsstories, and poems. Supportive instruction in grammar is provided asneeded.

INGL-3202. GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION AND ANALYTICALREADING II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3201.

This course is designed to continue improving the students’ abilityto use language effectively. The emphasis of the course is ondeveloping formal writing skills using the whole language approach,based on in-depth analysis of reading selections. Reading selectionswill include short stories, essays, and novels. Supportive instructionin grammar is provided as needed. Basic research techniques areintroduced.

INGL-3221. INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE I. Three credits.Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3104 or 3102.

Analysis and appreciation of short stories, essays, and novels,including oral discussion and written practice on topics related to theliterary genres studied.

INGL-3222. INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE II. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3104 or 3102.

Continuation of INGL-3221. Analysis and appreciation of poetryand drama, including oral discussion and written practice on topicsrelated to the literary genres studied.

INGL-3227. PHONETICS AND PHONEMICS OF AMERICANENGLISH. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:INGL-3104 or 3102.

Study of the phonological structures of the English language, withemphasis on the development of skills in linguistic analysis. Theseskills will enable students to go beyond the course material andanalyze and comprehend structures not included in the course.

INGL-3231. ADVANCED COMPOSITION I. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: INGL-3221 and INGL-3222.

Intense practice of the accepted patterns for exposition of proseto master a precise and clear style.

INGL-3232. ADVANCED COMPOSITION II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3231.

Continuation of INGL-3231. The acquired skills with literarytopics are applied. It is understood that these skills are acquired betterthroughout the appreciation and imitation of exemplary forms. Topicsinclude: characterization, point of view, setting, main idea, analyticalreading, structure, tone, figurative language, and others.



INGL-3251. AMERICAN LITERATURE 1. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3222.

The study of the development of American Literature from itsbeginning to Whitman and Dickinson.

INGL-3252. AMERICAN LITERATURE II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3251.

The study of the development of American Literature from MarkTwain to the present.

INGL-4206. MODERN ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3104 or3102.

The study of the morpho-syntactic and lexical structures of theEnglish language with emphasis on the acquisition of analytical skillsin linguistics.

INGL-4325. STUDIES IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3227 and 4206.

A study of first-language acquisition, its relationship to secondlanguage acquisition and the factors which affect it.

INGL-4326. CHILDREN'S LITERATURE. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3222.

The study and analysis of the role of literature in childdevelopment. Introduction to the methods, techniques, materials andactivities essential for a good elementary school level readingprogram. Emphasis will be given to the criteria for evaluating literaturethat will introduce children to the world of books.

INGL-4327. LITERATURE FOR ADOLESCENTS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3222.

Selection and use of literature according to the different interestsand abilities of students from grades 7 to 12. Critical analysis ofliterature for adolescents. Study of the problems and objectives to bedeveloped. Practice in preparing a reading class.

INGL-4328. LINGUISTICS AND READING. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3227 and 4206.

Application of the linguistic theory to the teaching of reading inEnglish. Analysis of developmental sequences in teaching readingskills based on individual difference and interests of the students. Evaluation of reading materials according to grade level and studentpotential.

ELECTIVE COURSES

INGL-3255. SPEECH AND ORAL INTERPRETATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3227.

Study of the basic principles of oral communication in English andthe practice of these principles through informal dialogues, oratory andselected prose and poetry readings. Diagnosis of speech and voicedifficulties. Analysis of communication from the speaker's point ofview, as well as that of the audience.

INGL-3267. TRANSCULTURAL COMMUNICATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL-3104 or 3102.

In this course students will learn, theoretically and experientially,about the dynamics and psychology of cross-cultural communication. As a complement to the information presented on theory and casestudies, participants in the course will explore their personal attitudesand preconceptions about people of different cultural backgroundsthrough the reading of selected short stories.. At the same time theywill discover more about themselves as holder of a particular culture. Through the reading of selected short stories, students will vicariouslyexperience the poignancy of the cross-cultural encounters of fictionalcharacters.

INGL-4025. THE PRINCIPAL WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3222.

Intensive reading of the principal works of William Shakespeare. Study of important trends in Shakespearean critiques. Survey of thesocial, political and literary character of Elizabethan England.

INGL-4135. CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH AND TRANSLATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:INCO-3102 or INGL-3104.

Course aimed at developing necessary skills in English and basictranslation skills in English and Spanish. Emphasis will be given tobusiness vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in both languages. Comparative analysis of structure, syntax and the writing process inEnglish and Spanish.INGL-4215. THE CONTEMPORARY NOVEL. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: INGL-3222.

Critical reading of British and American contemporary novels. Study of the literary movements from the Second World War to thepresent.

INGL-4235. STRUCTURAL AND SYNTACTICAL ANALYSIS OFENGLISH AND SPANISH. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: INGL-3227 and 4206.

Comparative analysis of the syntactic, semantic, phonologicaland lexical structures of English and Spanish. Identification,summarization and explanation of the nature and origin of differenttypes of errors common in students of English as a second language. Analysis of oral and written English samples.. INGL-4309. SURVEY OF THE AMERICAN NOVEL. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: INGL-3222.

Intensive and critical reading of major examples of the novel formin the literature of the United States. Survey of the literary movementsof the most important historical/social literary periods.

INGL-4329. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT ANDEVALUATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: EDPE-3018 or EING-4006.

This course surveys the construction, administration, scoring andgrading of teacher administered tests as well as standardized tests. Also, the elements of quizzes and tests, the components of test itemsand the assessment of the four language skills will be examined. Special attention is given to the issue of testing communicativecompetence through integrated and direct measures.


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FACULTY

ESTHER ALEMAN ESPINOSA, Full Professor, M. A., 1977,University of South Florida, United States.

JUANITA AVILÉS GONZÁLEZ, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1999,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARLOS BÁEZ MOCTEZUMA, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1993,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

GIOVANNA P. BALAGUER DOMÍNGUEZ, Assistant Professor, M.A., 1992, New York University, United States.

CONSUELO BONFIL BRITO, Associate Professor, M. A., 1981,New York University, United States.

AIDA CÁCERES HERNÁNDEZ, Associate Professor, Ed. D.,1990, Escuela Graduada del Sur, Puerto Rico.

MIGDALIA CARATINI SOTO, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1984, NewYork University, United States.

ELIZABETH J. HODGES SEYMOUR, Associate Professor, M. A., 1985, Columbia University, United States.

LIONEL M. KAUFMAN BUHLER, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1987, NewYork University, United States.

NILSA M. LUGO DE COLÓN. Assistant Professor, M.A., 1996,Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico. NEYDA M. MARTE FIGUEROA, Associate Professor, M. A., 1983,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

LARRY T. MYERS BEDROSIAN, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1992,Indiana University, United States.

CARMEN V. PIÑERO COLLAZO, Full Professor, M. A., 1974,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MARITZA REYES LABORDE, Full Professor , Ed. D. 1995,Columbia University, United States.

DORIS RIVERA BENÍTEZ, Full Professor, M. A., 1976, Universidadde Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

DENISE RODRÍGUEZ CARRASQUILLO, Associate Professor, Ed.D., 2000, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ROBERTO ROMÁN RODRÍGUEZ, Assistant Professor, M. A.,1980, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

LUZ I. VEGA VEGA, Associate Professor, M. A., 1983,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN TORRES RIVERA, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1998,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.



H umanities

DirectorProf. Gerardo Piñero Cádiz


The Humanities Department offers first and second-year introductory courses to students from all the academicprograms of the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. It also offers advanced courses in history, art, French andphilosophy.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Humanities

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TRANSFER PROGRAM

Summary of Credits:General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Faculty Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

TRANSFER PROGRAM*

* This program does not lead toward a bachelor’s degree.


CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3101 Intro. to Western Culture I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3241 History of Puerto Rico I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3102 Intro. to Western Culture II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3242 History of Puerto Rico II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3211 Intro. to Spanish Literature I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3211 Spanish American History I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3111 History of the United States I

ORFRAN-3191 Intensive Elementary French. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FILO-3003 Introduction to Philosophy I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3212 Intro. to Spanish Literature II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3212 Spanish American History II

ORHIST-3112 History of the United States II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FRAN-3192 Intensive Elementary French. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4* FILO ___ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13


CODE COURSE CREDITS*FILO ____ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ARTE-3116 History of Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3LITE-3011 Modern Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3001 Foundations of Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSMUSI-31454 Intro. to Musical Repertoire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3LITE-3012 Contemporary Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3002 Foundations of Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEAT-3201 Scenic Design

ORTEAT-3211 Theater Production I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12


CODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3001 Intro. to General Science I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-_____ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3001 British Literature I

ORINGL-3251 American (U.S) Literature I

ORINGL-3221 Introduction to Literature I .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Second SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSCIFI-3002 Intro. to General Science II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-____ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3002 British Literature II

ORINGL-3252 American (U.S.) Literature II

ORINGL-3222 Introduction to Literature II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

*FILO-3005 Introduction to Ethics*FILO-4471 Philosophy of Science I*FILO-4031 Formal Logic


The students majoring in Art History will not take ARTE-3116. The students majoring in Music will not take MUSI-3145.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ARTE-3111. DRAWING I. Three credits per semester. Threeworkshop per week.

Techniques of drawing and composition using a variety of mediaand techniques and using still life and the human figure as a startingpoint.

ARTE-3112. DRAWING II. Three credits per semester. Threeworkshop hours per week, one semester. Prerequisite: ARTE-3111.

Techniques of drawing and composition using a variety of mediaand techniques and using still life and the human figure as a startingpoint.

ARTE-3115. ART APPRECIATION. (For students of Education). Two credits per semester. Two lecture hours per week.

A study of general concepts in art, emphasizing compositionalelements and historical context in the visual arts.

ARTE-3116. HISTORY OF ART. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week.

History of art viewed from a broad historical context and gearedtowards the understanding of contemporary art. Chronological orderis followed so as to permit the study of such a broad topic.

ARTE-3117. BASIC PAINTING. Two credits per semester. Twohours workshop a week. Prerequisite: ARTE-3111-3112.

Introduction to the basic elements of painting, as well as to thefundamental elements of composition. The main objective of the course is to develop the student’s talent as he/she learns thetechniques and use of oils and acrylics.



ARTE- 3118. PUERTO RICAN ART. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week.

A study of visual arts in Puerto Rico from the pre-Columbian artsto the present taking into consideration artistic manifestations such asarchitecture, sculpture, painting, graphic arts, film, photography andpopular arts.

ARTE-3435. THEORY OF COLOR. Three credits. Threeworkshop/lecture hours per week.

This is a practical course whose main purpose is to stimulate thestudy of color. Students will apply the acquired knowledge in theiracademic, professional and daily life .

FILO-3003. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY. (BeforeFILO-3001). Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Introduction to the methods of philosophy, its problems andquestions throughout history; analysis of philosophy in relation to otherdisciplines and its place in society.

FILO-3005. INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

Systematic examination of the fundamental theories of western ethics and the critical study of problems such as: the object of ethics,the problem of moral knowledge; the relationship between metaphysics, science and morals; the role of the reason in moralconduct.

FILO-4031. FORMAL LOGIC. Three credits per semester. Threelecture hours per week.

Study of methods to analyze statements and inferences inpropositional logic; for example, validation and analytic tables andconstruction of derivations in propositional logic as well as first- orderlogic. The course also includes the metalogic of propositional logic. FILO-4471. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE I. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

Study of the main philosophical concepts in the thought structureand practice of modern science and understanding the success ofthe philosophy of science. The course covers topics such as theoryand experience, facts and laws, convention and truth, experiment, observable measurement, confirmation, and others.

FILO-4495. PHILOSOPHICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

After an interpretation of evolution, the course covers topics suchas life’s meaning, who is man, man’s mission, individual and society,the future of man, human values, and others.

FRAN-3191. INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY FRENCH I. Four credits. Three lecture hours per week (Two discussion hours and one hour oflaboratory).

Study of the basic grammatical and written aspects of the Frenchlanguage through the use of direct, intensive methods and theparticipation of the student.

FRAN-3192. INTENSIVE ELEMENTARY FRENCH. Four credits. Three lecture hours per week (Two discussion hours and one hour oflaboratory).

Study of the grammatical aspects and oral and written expressionof the French language through the use of direct, intensive methodsand the participation of the student.

FRAN-3193. INTERMEDIATE FRENCH. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: FRAN-3191, FRAN-3192, FRAN-3201and 3202. (Requisite for Bachelor’s Degree students in Humanities)

Oral and written review of grammatical structures with exercisesin composition and translation using specially selected texts gearedtoward improving student’s vocabulary and oral and written proficiency.

FRAN-3201-3202. FUNCTIONAL FRENCH I-II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

This course is divided in two parts. The first part will emphasizeoral comprehension and expression. The student will learn functionalvocabulary and expressions that will meet his/her conversational

needs in ordinary situations. The second part will develop, in additionto oral expression, reading and writing skills for everyday use.

HIST-3111. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Study and analysis of the economical, political, social and culturaldevelopment of the United States of America from the colonial periodto the Civil War and the Reconstruction to the present.

HIST-3112. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA II.Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Study and analysis of the economic, political, social and culturaldevelopment of the United States of America from the Reconstructionto the present.

HIST-3211. SPANISH AMERICAN HISTORY 1. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

Study of the pre-Columbian civilizations (Aztec, Mayan, etc.) thediscovery, exploration, conquest and colonization of the Americancontinent. The course also covers the development of the newSpanish American nations, their independence and growth to thepresent.

HIST-3212. SPANISH AMERICAN HISTORY II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: HIST-3211.

Continuation of HIST-3211.

HIST-3241. HISTORY OF PUERTO RICO I Three credits. Threelecture hours per weak. Prerequisites: HUMA 3101-3102 or anequivalent course.

Historical evolution of Puerto Rico from its origins in pre-Columbian times to the present.

HIST-3242. HISTORY OF PUERTO RICO II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: HIST-3241.

Continuation of HIST-3241.

HIST-3245. HISTORY OF PUERTO RICO COMPENDIUM. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

Compendium of HIST-3241-3242 offered for students in SocialSciences and Education.

HIST-3247. HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: HIST-3245.

General vision of the historical processes of the Americancontinent, from Alaska to Patagonia. It examines the economictrajectory of this area, with emphasis on the industrial revolution to thepresent.

HIST-3505. CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN HISTORY. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: HIST-3241 andHIST-3242.

Panoramic vision of Caribbean history from the Second WorldWar to the present.

HIST-4255. CONTEMPORARY HISTORY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

Study of world history from the Industrial and French Revolutions to the present.

HUMA-3010. SUMMER IN EUROPE. Six credits. Six lecture hoursper week.

Travel study is a practical and direct way to appreciate theculture, geography, social organization, and ideology of the visitedcountries and to integrate personal experience and theory. Before thetrip abroad, the student attends conferences, watches videos, takespractical language lessons, and is exposed to other pedagogicalmaterials. The trip is the practical aspect of the course, with visits tomuseums, important monuments, and other places of interest. Thevisits are complemented by detailed conferences on the topicsinvolved.


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HUMA-3021. CULTURAL MANIFESTATIONS OF WESTERN MANI. Three credits per semester. Three lecture hours per week.

This is a thematically organized course which uses the techniqueof team-teaching. The course offers the student a panorama of themost important cultural manifestations of western civilization,emphasizing the areas of history, art and literature.

HUMA-3022. CULTURAL MANIFESTATIONS OF WESTERN MANII. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This is a thematically organized course which uses the techniqueof team-teaching. The course offers the student a panorama of themost important cultural manifestations of western civilization,emphasizing the areas of history, art and literature.

HUMA-3101. INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN CULTURE I. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

Critical reflection on the most relevant foundational aspects ofwestern civilization from the perspective of various humanisticdisciplines such as art, history, literature, philosophy and religiousideas through the analysis of the most significant works of AncientGreece and their relationship with the contemporary world.

HUMA-3102. INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN CULTURE II. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: HUMA-3101.

Critical reflection on the most relevant foundational aspects ofwestern culture from the perspective of various humanistic disciplinessuch as art, history, literature, philosophy and religious ideas throughthe analysis of the most significant works and texts of Ancient Rome,the origins of Christianity, the transition from the Hellenistic period tothe Middle Ages, and their relationship with the contemporary world.

HUMA-3201. INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN CULTURE III. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: HUMA-3102

Critical reflection on the process of western culture from theMiddle Ages to the Renaissance with emphasis on literature,philosophy, art, history and religious ideas through the analysis of themost significant works and texts, and their relationship with thecontemporary world.

HUMA-3202. INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN CULTURE IV. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: HUMA-3201.

Critical reflection on the process of western culture from the 18th

Century to the present with emphasis on literature, philosophy, art,history and religious ideas through the analysis of the mostrepresentative works and texts of this period.

HUMA-3515. TRAVEL STUDY TO PRE-HISPANIC AND COLONIALCENTRAL AMERICA. Six credits. Six lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: HUMA-3202.

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with generalknowledge of the cultures that constitute the pre-Columbiancivilizations of Central America, with particular interest in the Colonialperiod. The course will culminate with a trip to Mexico and otherCentral America countries so that the student can combine thetheoretical aspects of the course with direct experience. LITE-3011. MODERN LITERATURE. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week.

The study of representative works of modern literature from theRenaissance to Neo-classicism.

LITE-3012. CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Second semester. Prerequisite: LITE-3011.

The contemporary period with emphasis on the study of theRomantic, Realist, and Surrealist or Superrealist movements.

MUSI-3051. MUSIC THEORY AND DICTATION I. Two credits. Twolecture or workshop hours per week.

The course consists of two basic parts: theory and practice. Thetheoretical part consists of recognizing, reading and using musicalnotation, as well as understanding coordination, relation and durationof notes. The practical part consists of singing the musical notes whilesimultaneously applying the theory studied.

MUSI-3052. MUSIC THEORY AND DICTATION II. Two credits. Twolecture or workshop hours per week. Prerequisite: MUSI-3051.

The course consists of two basic parts: theory and practice. Thetheoretical part consists of recognizing, reading and using musicalnotation, as well as understanding coordination, relation and durationof notes. The practical part consists iof singing the musical noteswhile simultaneously applying the theory studied.

MUSI-3053. MUSIC THEORY AND DICTATION III. Two credits. Twolecture or workshop hours. Prerequisites: MUSI-3052.


MUSI-3054. MUSIC THEORY AND DICTATION IV Two credits.Two lecture or workshop hours per week. Prerequisite: MUSI-3053.


MUSI-3145. INTRODUCTION TO THE REPERTOIRE OF MUSICALART. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Designed to train the ear so as to achieve an aestheticexperience through the analysis of significant musical works of art.

MUSI-3181. BAND I. One credit per semester, two credits per year. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Authorization by the BandDirector (audition). Prerequisite: MUSI-3054.

Musical education is obtained through a series of courses thatmust be taken in sequence (8 courses). Each course will focus on theperformance of works from diverse musical periods. Special attentionwill be given to musical performance. As part of the course, studentswill give concerts in the Institution as well as in the externalcommunity. The course is designed as an eight-semester courseduring which the student acquires a solid musical education.

MUSI-3182. BAND II. One credit per semester, two credits per year.Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Authorization by the BandDirector (audition). Prerequisite: MUSI-3181.


MUSI-3183. BAND III. One credit per semester, two credits peryear. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Authorization by the BandDirector (audition). Prerequisite: MUSI-3182.

Musical education is obtained through a series of courses thatmust be taken in sequence (8 courses). Eachcourse will focus on the performance of works from diverse musicalperiods. Special attention will be given to musical performance. Aspart of the course, students will give concerts in the Institution as wellas in the external community. The course is designed as an eight-semester course during which the student acquires a solid musicaleducation.

MUSI-3184. BAND IV. One credit per semester, two credits per year.Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Authorization by the BandDirector (audition). Prerequisite: MUSI-3183.




MUSI-3201. CHOIR I. Two credits. Two hours of rehearsal per week. The class is organized as a mixed voice chorus for a capella

singing and for the interpretation of religious and secular musicalworks. In addition, the course strives to cultivate and educatestudents' voices by teaching them modern vocalization techniques,discipline and the camaraderie necessary to sing in a choir.

MUSI-3202. CHOIR I. Two credits. Two hours of rehearsal per week. Prerequisite: MUSI-3201.

Continuation of MUSI-3201.

MUSI-3203. CHOIR II. One credit. Two hours of rehearsal per week. Prerequisite: MUSI-3202.

Practical course in reading and interpreting musical works fromall periods, styles and movements, organized to be sung a capella.

MUSI-3204. CHOIR II. One credit. Two hours of rehearsal per week. Prerequisite: MUSI-3203.


MUSI-3211. CHOIR III. One credit. Two hours of rehearsal per week. Prerequisite: MUSI-3204

Practical course in reading and interpreting musical work from allperiods, styles and movements, with emphasis on the interpretation ofrepertoire appropriate for this level.

MUSI-3212. CHOIR III. One credit. Two hours of rehearsal per week. Prerequisite: MUSI-3211.


MUSI-3235. MUSIC APPRECIATION. (For students in Education)Two credits. Two lecture hours per week.

Music as a source of aesthetic enjoyment. Musical genres and folks songs, the fugue, the sonata. the symphony and other musicalforms.

MUSI-4185. BAND V. One credit per semester, two credits per year.Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Authorization by the BandDirector (audition). Prerequisite: MUSI-3184.


MUSI-4186. BAND VI. One credit per semester, two credits per year.Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Authorization by the BandDirector (audition). Prerequisite: MUSI-4185.


MUSI-4187. BAND VII. One credit per semester, two credits per year. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: MUSI-4186.

Musical education isobtained through a series of courses thatmust be taken in sequence (8 courses). Each course will focus on theperformance of works from diverse musical periods. Special attentionwill be given to musical performance. As part of the course, studentswill give concerts in the Institution as well as outside the College. Thecourse is designed as an eight- semester course during which thestudent acquires a solid musical education.

MUSI-4188. BAND VIII. One credit per semester, two credits per year. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: MUSI-4187.

Musical education is obtained through a series of courses thatmust be taken in sequence (8 courses). Each course will focus on theperformance of works from diverse musical periods. Special attentionwill be given to musical performance. As part of the course, students

will give concerts in the Institution as well as in the externalcommunity. The course is designed as an eight- semester courseduring which the student acquires a solid musical education.

TEAT-3011. ACTING I. Two credits. One lecture hour per week, twoworkshop hours per week.

Theory and practice of acting. Fundamentals of actingtechniques.

TEAT-3012. ACTING II. Two credits. One lecture hour per week, twoworkshop hours per week. Prerequisite: TEAT-3011.

Continuation of TEAT-3011. As a final project of the course, thestudents will present a play.

TEAT-3031. DICTION I. Two credits. One lecture hour per week,twoworkshop hours per week.

Fundamental aspects of the theory and techniques of stagediction. TEAT-3032. DICTION II. Two credits. One lecture hour per week, twoworkshop hours per week. Prerequisite: TEAT-3032.

Continuation Diction I.

TEAT-3151. THEATRICAL MOVEMENT I. Three credits. Threeworkshop hours per week.

The course is focused on preparing the physical and emotionalaspects of the body as a vehicle and instrument for creativeexperience.

TEAT-3152. THEATRICAL MOVEMENT II. Three credits. Threeworkshop hours per week. Prerequisite: TEAT-3151.

Continuation of the exercise routine for developing the body,especially exercises for coordination, flexibility, balance, strength andresistance.

TEAT-3191. INTRODUCTION TO THEATER PRODUCTION. Threecredits. Three hours per week.

This course provides insight on the theories and current practicesof theatrical production. Investigation and design of the differentaspects of production are presented in this course: makeup, lighting,wardrobe, scenic, and others.

TEAT-3192. INTRODUCTION TO THEATER PRODUCTION. Threecredits. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: TEAT-3191.

This course provides insight on the theories and current practicesof theatrical production. In this course, direct participation is needed. Students will work with creative clothing, dramatic make-up, scenery,illumination techniques, props, promotion, etc. This course will workalso as requirement for teacher certification.

TEAT-3201. SCENIC DESIGN. Three credits. One semester. Two hours of laboratory work per week, one lecture hour per week.

A specific course on the fundamentals of scenic design. Theoryand drawing in relation to the technical aspects of construction,painting. design and stage lighting of theatrical productions. May besubstituted by TEAT-3115 (History of Scenic Design).


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FACULTY

JOSÉ ÁLVAREZ SALGADO, Assistant Professor, Licentiate inTheology, 1963, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Spain.

GRADISSA M. FERNÁNDEZ RIVERA, Associate Professor, M. A.,1983, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

PEDRO GONZALEZ VELEZ, Instructor, Ph.D., 2000, University ofPuerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

PABLO GARCÍA COLÓN, Full Professor, M. E., 1977, University ofPuerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

JOSÉ M. GARCÍA LEDUC, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1990, TheCatholic University of America, Washington, D. C., United States.

ZOÉ JIMÉNEZ CORRETJER, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1996,Temple University, United States.

JOAQUÍN M. JIMÉNEZ FERRER, Associate Professor, M. A.,1990, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

DANIEL LIND RAMOS, Assistant Professor, M.A., 1980, New YorkUniversity, United States.

RUBÉN LÓPEZ PÉREZ, Full Professor, M. M., 1977, MichiganState University, United States.

LUIS A. LÓPEZ ROJAS, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1997, Centrode Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

VILMA MALDONADO REYES, Associate Professor, D. Ed., 1984,Columbia University. United States.

RUBÉN MOREIRA VIDAL, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1997,Temple University, United States.

CRUZ M. ORTIZ CUADRA, Full Professor, M. A., 1986, Universidadde Puerto Pico, Puerto Rico.

EDGAR PÉREZ TOLEDO, Assistant Professor, M. A., 1984,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

GERARDO PIÑERO CÁDIZ, Associate Professor, M. A., 1990,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Pico.

NELSON RIVERA ROSARIO, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1991, NewYork University, United States.

CARLOS ROJAS OSORIO, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1982,Universidad Javeriana, Colombia.

JOSÉ ROJAS PÉREZ, Associate Professor, M. A., 1980, PrincetonUniversity, United States.

LUIS P. SÁNCHEZ-LONGO DE LEÓN, Assistant Professor, M. A.,1996, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

RUBÉN SOTO RIVERA, Assistant Professor, M. A., 1993,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

LOURDES SUÁREZ VALLE, Full Professor, M. A. 1978,Universidad de la Sorbonne, France.



S ocial Sciences

DirectorDr. Roberto Mori González


The Social Sciences Department offers courses thatare required for a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciencesand that enable students to transfer to other units of theUPR system to complete a bachelor’ s degree. TheDepartment also organizes educational activities in theareas of the social sciences for the academiccommunity, as well as for the general public. Itparticipates in community projects, especially in social

action projects, conducts research in the social sciences,and prepares publications.

From 1994 to 1997, the Department of SocialSciences offered a Bachelor’s Degree Program in SocialAction-Research on an experimental basis. Theprogram was revised and resubmitted to institutionalauthorities for incorporation as a permanent academicprogram at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Social Sciences

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TRANSFER PROGRAM IN SOCIAL SCIENCES


CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Introduction to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3101 Introduction to the Study of Western Culture I. . . . . 3CIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIFI-3001 Introduction to Physical Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Introduction to the Social Sciences II.. . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3102 Introduction to the Study of Western Culture II. . . . 3CIBI-3002 Fundamentals of Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIFI-3002 Introduction to Physical Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3201 Introduction to the Study of Western Culture III. . . . 3MATE-3001 Introduction to Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3________ 2nd year course in the area of Social Sciences *.. . 3________ 2nd year course in the area of Social Sciences *.. 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Second SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3202 Introduction to the Study of Western Culture IV.. . . 3 2nd year course in the area of Social Sciences* .. . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

* Courses related to the Social Sciences

CODE COURSE CREDITSANTR-3005 Principles of Anthropology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIPO-3025 The Political System of the US. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIPO-3035 The Political System of PR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3085 PR. Society and Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3156 The Use of the Computer in Research .. . . . 3CISO-3187 A Soc. Analysis of Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3GEOG-3165 Geography of Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3GEOG-3045 Geography of the Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3006 Social Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3007 Personality Development.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3048 Group Dynamics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3SOCI-3005 Criminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3SOCI-3055 Juvenile Delinquency and its Prevention. . . . . . . . . 3SOCI-3315 Sociology of the Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INTD-3308 Urban Environment Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

*Courses vary according to the student’s major.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ANTR-3005. PRINCIPLES OF ANTHROPOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3122 and CIBI3002.

Anthropology is the comparative study of humanity. It combinesthe study of human biology and the patterns of human behavior calledculture. It includes the discussion of physical anthropology and theprinciples of evolution, as well as the contribution of archaeology,cultural anthropology and linguistics. The human being is analyzed asa complete organism that adapts to his/her environment through thecomplex interaction of biology and culture.

CIPO-3011. PRINCIPLES AND PROBLEMS IN POLITICALSCIENCE. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3122.

This course familiarizes the student with the concept of politicsand its study method. It analyzes the ideological beliefs, basicproblems and the general types of institutional and political systems.

CIPO 3025. THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF THE UNITED STATES. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:CISO-3122.

This course presents the study of the historical background of theUnited States government and the political theory on which it is based. An analysis of the structure of this government at the national andstate levels; the political process, with emphasis on separation ofpowers, federalism, pressure groups and political parties is included.

CIPO-3035. THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF PUERTO RICO. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course includes the following: historical and analytical studyof the government of Puerto Rico from 1898 to the present; thepolitical process in Puerto Rico, the legislative, executive and judicialbranches, municipal governments and the relationship between PuertoRico and the United States.

CISO-3085. PUERTO RICAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite SOCI-3245,CISO-3122.

This course includes an analysis of Puerto Rican society throughthe study of the origins and social effects of its cultural manifestations.The concepts of nation, national and cultural identity, social classes,modernization, and social and cultural change are examined.

CISO-3121. INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIAL SCIENCES I. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course helps students understand the social forces that haveformed our world. It introduces the student to the analysis of the basicproblems of contemporary society such as the incorporation of theindividual in society and social, political, and economic problems. The concepts and theories presented are related to aspects of PuertoRican society.

CISO-3122. INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIAL SCIENCES II. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3121.

Continuation of the course CISO-3121. CISO-3155. FOUNDATIONS OF STATISTICAL REASONING. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3122 andan introductory course in Mathematics.

The course introduces the students to the application of the basicconcepts in statistical reasoning; the mechanics involved in thecomputation of basic statistical measures as applied to socio-psychological problems. Emphasis is on the use of certain statisticalmeasures and their limitations.

CISO-3156. THE USE OF THE COMPUTER IN RESEARCH Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3155.

This course introduces and trains students in the methods andtechniques of data processing using computerized statistical packagesfor the social sciences. It includes the design, coding and processingof programs useful for statistics in social sciences.

CISO-3187. SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WOMEN. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO- 3121.

This elective course provides a general view of the conditions ofwomen from a feminist perspective. The theories of the origins ofgender-based discrimination are discussed. The process ofsocialization responsible for work force differentiation based on genderis analyzed. Studies on the participation of Puerto Rican women in politics the labor force, education and society are reviewed. Inaddition, the female image as presented by the media is examined. The course emphasizes topical critical analysis.



ECON-3005. INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3122.

Introduction to the theory and application of the fundamentalconcepts of economics: historical concepts and perspectives,fundamental problems, methods of analysis, fundamentals of macroand micro economics and contemporary and future economicproblems.

GEOG-3016. WORLD GEOGRAPHY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week.

The principal objective is to help students better understand theworld that we live in and to strengthen their mental map of the world.The principal regions of the world will be examined in a comprehensiveway. The factors thatintervene with its development will be evaluated, including the humanand physical content, the advantages and disadvantages, relationshipsand barriers, potential and panorama. In addition, different geographicperspectives will be discussed. These areas will include culture,ethnicity, the levels of economic development, agriculture andindustrial areas, demographic, population and its consequences, thephysical environment and its connections between regions. The mainsubject of this course will emphasize the interconnection of all theregions in the world.

GEOG-3045. GEOGRAPHY OF THE POPULATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3121-3122.

This course includes the study of population distribution andgrowth as well as of the characteristics and factors of change: birthrates, death rates and migratory tendencies. It emphasizes howdemographic and socio-economic variables interact in the physicalworld to produce particular characteristics in the population. Thiscourse also analyzes the most important demographic processes inPuerto Rico, both in its internal and external population.

GEOG-3155. ELEMENTS OF GEOGRAPHY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3122.

Identification, analysis and systematization of physical andcultural elements of the earth as they exist in interrelation andinterconnection with each other. The goal of this course is to createawareness about the harmonic functioning of human beings and theirenvironment.

GEOG-3165. GEOGRAPHY OF PUERTO RICO. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: GEOG-3155.

An intensive geographical analysis of Puerto Rico, its mainphysical, biotic, and human features, regionalism of Puerto Rico andappreciation of its environmental setting. Emphasis will be placed onthe relative significance and implications of Puerto Rico's position inthe Caribbean region.

INTD-3308. PROBLEMS OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: None.

This course includes the interdisciplinary study of the problemsof the urban environment with regard to the change from anagricultural to an industrialized society in Puerto Rico. Conflicts In theuse of the urban environment will be identified to propose alternativesfor the improvement of the city. The course will be developed as aworkshop with field trips and lectures.

PSIC-1005. APPLIED GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This is an introductory course in the field of psychology forstudents in the Nursing and Therapy associate degree. It includes adiscussion on the basic principles and theories of psychology within apragmatic framework, giving special emphasis to their application inthe nursing and therapy.

PSIC-1006. HUMAN RELATIONS IN INDUSTRY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: None.

Application of the basic concepts of psychology to the industrialscenario, specially those related to the interpersonal communicationprocess and employee motivation. Discussion of the basic principlesas they apply to employee supervision and organizationalmanagement and their relation to productivity in the industry.

PSIC-3005. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3121-3122.

This course offers a sample of the basic topics in psychology andincludes the scientific method as a study tool in this field. It studiesthe basic problems of individuals and society, as well as the differentapproaches and methodology for solving these problems.

PSIC-3006. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: PSIC-3005.

This course presents the psychological approach to social lifefrom the point of view of the individual. It includes the psychology ofinstitutions and of social conflicts and an analysis of the relationshipbetween culture and personality.

PSIC-3007. PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: PSIC-3005.

This course includes the study of the personality in thedevelopment process and the different theories related to this topic.

PSIC-3048. GROUP DYNAMICS. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: PSIC-3005, SOCI-3245.

This course includes the study of the basic social processes orforces which act upon groups and determine their behavior as well asthat of their members. These processes are studied through groupexperiences and analysis which allow the development of greatersensibility towards group processes and individual behavior.

SOCI-3005. CRIMINOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: CISO-3122.

In this course, diverse theories and concepts that explain crimeand criminality are examined. Violence, crime and criminality arestudied from a social perspective. The history, diverse dimensions andmanifestations of crime and violence in Puerto Rican society areemphasized.

SOCI-3055. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND ITS PREVENTION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite. CISO-3121-3122.

This course includes a discussion of the basic concepts relatedto juvenile delinquency and the theories which explain the causes ofcrime and delinquency. It also analyzes the problem of juveniledelinquency in Puerto Rico, examines statistical information and socialresearch, and presents the different agencies and methods used tosolve the problem. The course ends with the discussion of theimportance of preventing juvenile delinquency.

SOCI-3245. PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3121-3122.

The course includes the study of the basic structure of humansociety with emphasis on the identification of the principal factorswhich reinforce or weaken groups. It discusses the conditions whichtransform social life and includes scientific analysis and interpretationof social data. The student will develop his/her own viewpoint inrelation to the role of sociology in society in general, and of the PuertoRican social environment in particular.

SOCI-3247. SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOCI-3245.

The course presents a historical overview of diverse sociologicaltheories. Major emphasis is placed on grouping the most relevanttheoreticians in terms of our Latin American and Puerto Rican realityinto major groups: 1) the sociological classical theories of Marx,Durkheim and Weber, 2) the sociological contemporary perspective offunctionalist, and conflict theories, symbolic interaction, phenomenology and etnomethodology, theory of exchange, andfeminist theory. Students will understand the impact of these theorieson sociological work in Puerto Rico. The course ends with a review ofthe advances in sociological theory that have been made in PuertoRico.


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SOCI-3265. METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN SOCIAL RESEARCH. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3155 SOCI-3245 and SOCI-3247.

This course is designed to develop in students the basiccompetencies in social research methods and techniques. The courseincludes the identification and formulation of research problems forresearch, including various design strategies and techniques forgathering, analyzing and presenting data. Emphasis is given to causalanalysis procedures. The course gives students the opportunity tolearn the basic elements of the scientific method.

SOCI-3315. SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3121-3122.

This elective course provides a general vision of the family incontemporary society. Various forms of marriage and family (includingnon-traditional ones) are discussed. Also, the course discusses andanalyzes the modern Puerto Rican family and the social problems thataffect it.

FACULTY

MARGARITA APONTE PARES, Associate Professor, M. A., 1970,Universidad de Complutense, Spain.

SARA I. BENÍTEZ DELGADO, Associate Professor, M. A., 1978,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MARÍA DE L. LARA HERNANDEZ, Instructor, M.A., 1996, Universidadde Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ENRIQUE LÓPEZ COTTO, Associate Professor, PH. D., 1994, KentState University, United States.

ROSA E. MARCHAND ARIAS, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1998,University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States.

ROBERTO MORI GONZÁLEZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1978,Princeton University, United States.

ALICE M. OUSLÁN CASTILLO, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1984, TempleUniversity, United States.

ÁNGEL M. RODRÍGUEZ NEGRÓN, Assistant Professor, M. A., 1984,City College of New York, United States.

JOSÉ M. SAAVEDRA MARVÉZ, Full Professor, PH. D., 1977,Catholic University of America, United States.

JOSÉ D. SÁNCHEZ FIGUEROA, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1992, CentroCaribeño de Estudios Postgraduados, Puerto Rico.

CARLOS R. SERRANO PÉREZ, Associate Professor, M. A., 1974,Northeastern Illinois, United States.

EFRÁIN VÁZQUEZ VERA, Assistant Professor, Ph. D., 1999,Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain.

JUAN E. MARCANO MEDINA, Instructor, M.A. University of Michigan,United States.



S ocial Work

DirectorProf. Gloria M. Rivera Centeno


The Social Work Department was part of the SocialSciences Department until January 2003. The programoffers studies that lead toward a Bachelor ‘s Degree in Artswith a Major in Social Work. The program was firstestablished in 1976-77 and was first accredited in 1978 bythe Council on Social Work Education. Accreditation wasreconfirmed in 1985, 1992, and 2000.

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts Social WorkProgram is to contribute to an education of excellence bypreparing entry level general practitioners in social work toprovide direct services in different scenarios to individuals,families, groups, communities, and social organizations,especially to victims of social and economic injustice,

discrimination, and oppression.

The Bachelor of Arts Social Work Program iscommitted to preparing efficient university levelprofessionals in social work, who are prepared tocontribute to the solution of the problems facing PuertoRican society, as well as the Caribbean and internationalcommunities. The Program will maintain a curriculum ofexcellence and relevance by promoting the highest level oforal and written communication skills and the developmentof critical thinking, computer literacy, problem solving,research, and social action skills.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Social Work

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BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH A MAJOR IN SOCIAL WORK


CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Intro. to Social Science I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3001 Fundamentals of Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INTD-4115 Ethical Aspects in the Practice of Social Work. . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Intro. to Social Science II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIBI-3002 Fundamentals of Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-3008 Mathematics for Social Sciences.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3201 Intro. To Literary Genres I3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3201 Grammar, Composition, and Analytical Reading4. . . . 3SOCI-3245 Principles of Sociology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ECON-3005 Introduction to Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CIPO-3011 Principles of Political Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-3005 Social Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3202 Intro. To Literary Genres II5.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3202 Grammar, Composition, and Analytical Reading II6. . . 3CISO-3155 Foundations of Statistical Reasoning.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3PSIC-3005 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium)7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-3015 Social Work as a Profession. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSHIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium)8 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-4001 Human Behavior and Social Environment I. . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-3131 Social Work Research I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-4055 Social Work Policy and Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective in Humanitie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSTSOC-4015 Social Work Professional Practice I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-4002 Human Behavior and Social Environment II. . . . . . . . 3TSOC-3132 Social Work Research II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective in Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSTSOC-4025 Social Work Professional Practice II. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-4091 Field Instruction I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4TSOC-4105 Community Development Processes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Course in Social Science.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSTSOC-4035 Social Work Professional Practice III.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-4092 Field Instruction II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4______ Course in Social Science.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1 This course may be substituted for INGL-3103.

2 This course will count as a two credit (approved/not approved) elective.


4 This course may be substituted for ESPA-3211, ESPA-4231, orESPA-4221.

5 This course may be substituted for INGL 3221.

6 This course may be substituted for ESPA-3212, ESPA-4232, orESPA-4222.


8 This course may be substituted for HIST-3241 and HIST-3242 as athree credit elective from Humanities.

Courses related to Social Work:

CODE COURSE CREDITSTSOC-3025 Child Welfare Services in PR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-3075 Health and Human Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-3095 The Process of Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-3115 Poverty and Inequality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-4045 Service Organizations in the Community. . . . . . . . . . 3TSOC-4115 Mental Conditions and Behavioral Disorders. . . . . . . . 3

NOTES:

• The Social Work Program at UPRH does not credit previous workexperiences.

• The Social Work Program at UPRH does not recognize workexperience as equivalent to course work for TSOC-4091 orTSOC-4092.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

INTD-4115. ETHICAL ASPECTS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE. Onecredit. One lecture hour per week.

This learning community integrates the courses of social workpractice and group dynamics. It provides experiences that stimulateintrospection and reflection on social, personal and ethical values, andhow these influence professional conduct. Students who take this coursewill be graded P (Pass) or NP (No Pass).

TSOC-3005. SOCIAL WELFARE. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: CISO-3122.

Introduces students to their field of specialization. The coursecovers the following areas: definition of basic concepts in social welfare,origins and development of social welfare in historical and philosophicalterms, its economic, social, political and philosophical components andthe development of social welfare in western industrial society.



TSOC-3015. SOCIAL WORK AS A PROFESSION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: TSOC-3005.

This course introduces the concepts of social work in the field ofsocial welfare and its historical development in Puerto Rico and theUnited States. It analyzes the components of social work practice andthe basic competencies of the social worker. It includes the social workcode of ethics and the national and international organisms that promotesocial work practice. The relationship between the social worker and related professions are studied, as well as the basic concept ofinterdisciplinary team work within the broad field of social work. Thecourse also gives students the opportunity to confront his/her ownhierarchy of values and harmonize it with the practice of the profession.

TSOC-3025. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES IN PUERTO RICO. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3122.

Elective course in the area of social work. The following topics arestudied: children’s needs and the responsibilities and duties of parents;child welfare services as part of the general welfare system; an overviewof the evolution of child welfare services and diverse types of child abuseand negligence; child welfare agencies and service programs in PuertoRico.

TSOC-3075. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3122.

Elective course in the area of human behavior and socialenvironment. The modern concept of health as an individual right isdiscussed. Health problems in Puerto Rico are discussed, as well asprograms and services established to deal with these problems. Thecourse is geared toward the improvement of health as an instrument forthe social, individual and collective development.

TSOC-3095. THE AGING PROCESS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: CISO-3122.

Analysis of the aging process from a multidimensional point of view. Emphasis is on normal and differential aspects of the process. Biasednotions regarding aging are discussed. The elderly are studied takinginto account biological, social, psychological and environmental factors. Aspects related to the aging process such as theories that explain it, itscharacteristics and aging problems are analyzed. Legislation, programsand services, especially those in Puerto Rico, are discussed.

TSOC-3115. POVERTY AND INEQUALITY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOCI-3245.

Discussion of the basic concepts of poverty and inequality, includingtheir definitions, significance and nature. The causes of poverty andsocial and economic inequality are analyzed from different sociologicalperspectives, as well as the elements contributing to their persistence.

The course also discusses the following: the relationship betweenpoverty and other socio-economic problems; manifestations of povertyand inequality in different populations and social groups; poverty andinequality in Puerto Rican society; the development of economicalmodels; social services and programs, and others.

TSOC-3131. SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH I. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: TSOC-3005, SOCI-3245, Co-requisites:TSOC-4001.

Students will acquire knowledge and develop basic skills in socialwork research methods and techniques which prepare students to studyand conduct research. The course focuses on scientific researchpremises, methods, quantitative and qualitative approaches and theirusefulness in the construction of knowledge for the evaluation of thepractice, programs and services. Ethical issues in social work researchare analyzed, with emphasis on situations in which self-determination,informed consent and human dignity are being violated.

Students integrate knowledge related to problem formulation,literature review, hypothesis formulation, design and methodology in aresearch proposal. TSOC-3132. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN SOCIAL WORK II. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: TSOC-3131,CISO-3155. Co-requisites: TSOC-4002, TSOC-4055 and TSOC-4015.

In this course, students acquire knowledge and skills in theconstruction of measurement instruments, data gathering, data analysisand presentation, and the preparation of the final report of a research

project. Students are encouraged to use the computer and othertechnological resources in this process. Quantitative and qualitativemodels used in the evaluation of programs, services, and professionalpractice are presented. Students integrate the knowledge and skillsthrough data gathering and the preparation of a research final report.

TSOC-4001. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I.Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CIBI-3001,SOCI-3245, PSIC-3005, CIPO-3011, ECON-3005, HIST-3245.

In this course, students learn about human beings as uniquepersons and as members of the family, small groups, communities andorganizations. As such, the course uses the ecosystemic perspective andfunctionalist and conflict paradigms, as well as the empowerment theory,and relates them to the values and ethics of the profession.

Emphasis is on a macro-structural study of the following aspects:human diversity, oppression, risk population, promotion of social andeconomical justice, race, ethnicity, sexism, poverty, inequality, migratoryprocesses, religion and quality of life, among others.

TSOC-4002. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: TSOC-4001and CIBI-3002.

This course presents the conduct of the human being in his socialenvironment throughout his/her life cycle, uses the bio-psycho-socialdevelopment theories and contrasts them with the theoretical content ofthe eco-systemic, power, and interaction theories, as well as functionalistand conflictive perspectives . The course covers from the prenatal stageto death.

TSOC-4015. SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: TSOC-3005 andTSOC-3015.

This is the first of three courses which discusses basic conceptsand purposes of the professional practice. It presents a frame ofreference to establish professional relationships with special populations.It studies elements of interpersonal communication such ascommunication systems, verbal, non-verbal and symboliccommunication, and communication barriers.

The course emphasizes the study of the interview, includinginterview skills and techniques. The course concludes with writing andstudying different types of case histories.

TSOC-4025. SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: TSOC-4015. Co-requisites: TSOC-4091 and TSOC-4105.

This is the second of three courses dealing with social workpractice. Phases of the intervention process in problem situations arediscussed. Students are provided with skills and knowledge that willenable them to: gather and analyze data; identify problems and areaswhich are susceptible to change; design, implement and finalizeintervention plans. Students are introduced to aspects related to theprogress evaluation of professional intervention plans. The courseteaches students to use social research methodology in intervention.

Course includes discussion of hypothetical, as well as real situationsencountered by students in their supervised professional practiceallowing them to apply concepts learned in the classroom. Topics suchas self-determination, individuality, confidentiality, objectivity andinformed consent are extensively analyzed. TSOC-4035. SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Ill. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. PrerequisiteS: TSOC-4025 andTSOC-4091. Co-requisite: TSOC-4092.

This is the third of the three-course social work practice. The crisistheory and its application are analyzed at the individual and collectivelevel. Concepts of the group method in general social work practice areintroduced and small group intervention processes are discussed.

The course introduces students to theoretical and methodologicalconcepts of interventions with families. The student is required to applythe knowledge acquired in the classroom in supervised practice projects.Values and ethical problems that arise in intervention processes withgroup, family and clients in crisis situations are also discussed.


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TSOC-4045. SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

The nature of service organizations within a country’s socio-culturalcontext is discussed. The course analyzes the functions of anorganization and how technology and the community environment affectit. The organizations’ goals, effectiveness, structures andr impact on thecommunity are examined. The organization’s internal processes arediscussed.

TSOC-4055. SOCIAL WELFARE POLICIES AND SERVICES. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: TSOC-3005 andTSOC-3015.

Course in which students analyze the concept of social welfare asa broad field which includes a variety of programs, policies, agencies andinstitutions designed to provide assistance for prevention, protection andpromotion of a better life for the population. The political process, socialvalues, planning, social action, and the role of disadvantaged groups inthe development of social welfare are studied. The student will developskills for the analysis of policies and service organizations. The role ofsocial work within social action, including its contribution andpossibilities, are analyzed. Aspects of social welfare in other countriesare studied and compared with those of Puerto Rico.

TSOC-4091. FIELD INSTRUCTION I. Four credits. Fifteen hours ofpractice per week. Prerequisites: TSOC-4001, TSOC-4002, TSOC-4015,TSOC-4055, SOCI-3265.

In this course, the first of a sequence of two, students are assignedto a social welfare agency for two days (15 hours a week, during onesemester) under the supervision of qualified practice instructor. It alsoincludes a seminar offered once a month, all day ((7½ hours), to motivate students to integrate to the field practice the knowledge acquired in theirconcentration courses. The course provides experiences that facilitatethe application of theoretical knowledge and the skills acquired in theclassroom regarding problem solving with individuals, families, groups,communities and organizations. The student integrates the ethicalprinciples of the profession emphasizing respect of human dignity, self-determination, and commitment to social justice, especially withexploited, oppressed or at risk populations. Students apply theirknowledge of social research in projects in the practice scenario, in datagathering and analysis, and in the evaluation of the professionalpractice. TSOC-4092. FIELD INSTRUCTION II. Four credits. Fifteen hours ofpractice per week. Prerequisites: TSOC-4025, TSOC-4105 andTSOC-4091. Co-requisite: TSOC-4035.

In this course, the second in a sequence of two, students continuein the same practice center for two days (15 hours a week, during onesemester) under the supervision of a qualified practice instructor. Thisimplies for the students a greater command of the agency’s ororganization’s rules and procedures, more knowledge of the servedpopulation and more security in their performance. The course providesexperiences that permit development of a professional beginning thesocial work practice. The seminar continues to motivate students tointegrate the knowledge acquired in the concentration courses to theprofessional practice.

TSOC-4105. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: TSOC-4015. Co-requisites: TSOC-4091 and TSOC-4025.

This course studies the following: designs and types ofcommunities: concepts related to cohesion and community competence,structures, power distribution and source of community competition;globalization and privatization and their effect on under representedpopulations. Special attention is given to the following: topics related todisadvantaged communities affected by poverty and social andeconomic inequality; the processes of civic participation, collectivedecision making, negotiation, social action and leadership; theorganization of the community as a strategy to fight institutionalizedforms of oppression and power centralization; social work methodologyused in the community. The processes of needs analysis, planning andexecution of community action, and the completion and evaluation ofresults and professional performance are also studied.

For the final paper (an analysis of a community project), the studentwill visit diverse communities in the eastern region of Puerto Rico and willinterview community leaders

TSOC-4145. MENTAL CONDITIONS AND BEHAVIOR DISORDERS. Three credits. Three lectures hours per week. Prerequisites:CISO-3122.

Since the student will intervene in his profession with people thathave mental health problems, the course will give him/her the opportunityto acquire knowledge of the characteristics of “deviant” behavior and of the differences between normal and abnormal conduct. The student willbe able to identify symptoms of diverse mental conditions and recognizethe strength that affected people possess that allows them to participateproductively in society.

FACULTY

EVELYN CRUZ LLOPEZ, Full Professor, M.T.S., 1978; Psy. D. 1996,Centro Caribeño de Estudios Postgraduados, Puerto Rico.

MARIA DE L. FLORES IGLESIAS, Full Professor, M.T.S., 1978,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN A. GUZMAN LOPEZ, Associate Professor, Ph.D., 1998;M.T.S., 1976, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

GLORIA M. RIVERA CENTENO, Assistant Professor, J.D., 1994,Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, M.T.S. 1976, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ANTONIA RIVERA RIVERA, Full Professor, M.T.S. 1971; Soc. Dl, 1985,Universidad de Complutenses, España.

JOSE D. SANCHEZ FIGUEROA, Full Professor, Ph.D., 1992, CentroCaribeño de Estudios Postgraduados, Puerto Rico.



S panish

DirectorProf. Ricardo A. Rohena Pagán


The Spanish Department offers first and second year introductory courses for students in all the academic programs ofthe University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. It also offers specialized courses in Spanish, Latin American and Puerto RicanLiterature, as well as in Business Communication.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Spanish

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ESCO-3001. PSYCHOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION I. Three credits.Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA 3102 or haveapproved the Spanish Advanced Level Exam of the College Board(CEEB).

This course discusses the composition, linguistic aspects, style,grammar, ethics, psychology and logic of communications, includingcomputer literacy. It is designed to facilitate and promote the conditionsfor the students to master communicative skills, express themselveswith fluency, demonstrate leadership, and make logical, psychological,and ethical decisions related to the world of business.

ESCO-3002. PSYCHOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESCO 3001.

This course develops writing skills through practice in letter,professional document and business report writing. It emphasizes thepractice of writing documents applying all the theoretical knowledge and technical skills acquired in ESCO-3001.

ESPA-3005*. COMPOSITION WORKSHOP I. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: This course is required forincoming students obtaining less than 500 points in the Spanish sectionof the College Board Examination (CEEB).

The course should be taken before or concurrent with the firstsemester of Basic Spanish (ESPA-3101). If the student does not passthis course during the first semester, he/she will repeat the course withBasic Spanish II (3102) during the second semester. It must beapproved before taking the second year Spanish course .

This course is designed to develop listening, speaking, reading andwriting skills. This course will focus on the basic principles of these skillsto develop greater linguistic competence and to strengthen criticalthinking. The course will also emphasize composition skills throughwriting workshops which will include the use of audiovisual andtechnological resources.

ESPA-3006*. COMPOSITION WORKSHOP II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA-3005.

This course will help the student to develop strategies for both oraland written work. It will emphasize the theory and practice ofcomposition through a series of systematic writing exercises.

ESPA-3101. BASIC SPANISH I. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: Less than 500 points in the Spanish CEEB test orESPA-3005.

This course, part of the General Education component, uses readingto enrich the student’s language skills, and exposes the student tolinguistic-literary experiences that will provide him/her with the tools tovalue diverse contemporary cultural manifestations.

The course is an introduction to the study of the Spanish language. It develops in students the language skills: listening, speaking, readingand writing. It studies contemporary Spanish, Latin-American andCaribbean authors and focuses on the essay and the narrative.

ESPA-3102. BASIC SPANISH II. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: ESPA-3101.

This course, part of the General Education component, uses readingto enrich the student’s language skills, and exposes him/her to linguistic-literary experiences that will provide the students with the skills neededto value diverse contemporary cultural manifestations.

This course is an introduction to the study of the Spanish language.It studies contemporary Spanish, Latin-American and Caribbean authorsand focuses on drama and poetry as well as research techniques.

*In moratorium

ESPA-3201. INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY GENRES I. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA-3102 orhave approved the Spanish CEEB Advanced Level Exam.

This course studies the characteristics and elements of the shortstory and the novel. The literary production of representative authors ofHispanic literature, especially the Hispanic American authors, isexamined.

The study of the genres is done in a schematic manner emphasizingtheir evolution. The study of the development of the genres in Spanishliterature will help students recognize the evolution of the genres inHispanic America.

ESPA-3202. INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY GENRES II. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: ESPA-3201.

This course studies the characteristics and elements of drama,poetry and the essay. The literary production of representative authorsof Hispanic literature, specially the Hispanic American authors, isexamined.

The study of the genres is done in a schematic manner emphasizingtheir evolution. The study of the development of the genres in Spanishliterature will help students recognize the evolution of the genres inHispanic America.

ESPA-3211. INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LITERATURE I. Threecredits. Three conference hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA-3102 orhave approved the Spanish Advanced Level Exam of the CEEB.

This course is a study of the principal literary movements, authorsand representative works of Spanish literature. It covers the Golden Age, including mystic and baroque literature.

ESPA-3212. INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LITERATURE II. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA-3211.

This course is a continuation of ESPA-3211. It covers the principalmovements, authors and representative works of Spanish literature fromthe baroque to the contemporary period.

ESPA-4221. SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA-3102 or haveapproved the Spanish Advanced Level Exam of CEEB.

This course presents a historical-literary panorama of the pre-Hispanic, colonial and independence periods up to the moment when theHispanic American republics are established and acquire maximumlinguistic competence. It includes the study of the most important literaryworks of the periods.

ESPA-4222. SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA-4221.

This course presents a historical-literary panorama of 20th CenturyHispanic-American Literature, from Modernism to the present. Itincludes a study of the principal authors and works within their historicalsettings.

ESPA-4231. PUERTO RICAN LITERATURE I. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA-3102 or have approved theSpanish Advanced Level Exam of the CEEB.

This course offers a panoramic vision of Puerto Rican Literature,from its origins to the vanguard movements. The literary production ofrepresentative authors is studied and analyzed.

ESPA-4232. PUERTO RICAN LITERATURE II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ESPA-4231.

This course is a study of the of the principal works and authors of Puerto Rican Literature from the Thirty’s Generation to the contemporaryperiod.



FACULTY

GLORIA CEIDE ECHEVARRÍA. Full Professor and Emeritus Professor,Ph. D., 1965, Illinois University, United States.

CARLOS R. GÓMEZ BERAS, Assistant Professor, M.A., 1992,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

DALMA G. GONZÁLEZ RODRIGUEZ, Associate Professor, Ph., D.,1997, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain.

HELENA MÉNDEZ MEDINA, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 2001,California State University, United States.

EVELYN ORTIZ CARDONA, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1986, Universidadde Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

NEYSSA S. PALMER BERMÚDEZ, Assistant Professor, M.A., 1978,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN Z. PÉREZ MARTÍNEZ, Associate Professor, M. A., 1978,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MARCOS F. REYES DÁVILA, Full Professor, M.A., 1980, UniversidadNacional Autónoma, México.

ROGELIO REYES GÓMEZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1991, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

RAMONITA M. REYES RODRÍGUEZ, Assistant Professor, M.A., 1976,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

AMALIA RIVERA COLÓN, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 2001,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

JUAN A. RODRÍGUEZ PAGÁN, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1978,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

RICARDO A. ROHENA PAGÁN, Assistant Professor, M.A., 1980,Indiana University, United States.

JAZMINA ROMÁN EYXARCH, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1991,Temple University, United States.

MIGUEL ROSARIO VENTURA, Assistant Professor, Ph. D., 1997,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ALINALUZ SANTIAGO TORRES, Assistant Professor, Ph., D., 2000,University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

RUTH X. VARGAS SCUOTRI, Assistant Professor, M.A., 1993,Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.


Health Sciences


N ursing

DirectorDr. Francisca Rodríguez Trinidad


The Nursing Department offers two programs ofstudy: an Associate Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor’sDegree in Science with a Major in Nursing. Thecurriculums for both programs are based on theadaptation model of Sister Callista Roy. This modelallows the graduate to help patients adapt to andmanage their health conditions.

The Nursing Programs are accredited by theNational League for Nursing Accreditation Commission,61 Broadway, New York, New York 10006, Telephone:212-363-5555 (x 153), Fax: 212-812-0390,www.nlnac.org.

The Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Preparesnurses in two years with the basic knowledge and skillswhich enables them to offer direct nursing care. Collaborating with professional nurses, programgraduates can assess nursing problems, and plan andevaluate nursing care. Graduates are qualified to takethe licensing examination required by law to practice asan associate nurse in Puerto Rico.

The Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Program. Preparesnursing professionals in four years. Students acquireknowledge of the biological, psychological, social.humanistic and nursing sciences that enable them toprovide direct nursing care to individuals, families andcommunities in a variety of health agencies.

Graduates are prepared to carry out professionalinterventions using leadership, critical thinking, andsituation analysis. They can work as generalist nurses inhospitals and other health agencies, public and private. Graduates are qualified to take the licensing examinationrequired by law to practice as a professional nurse inPuerto Rico.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The Department offers programs of study leading tothe following academic degrees:

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelors Degree in Science with a Major in Nursing

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Course in the Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69


CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-1011 Human Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-1012 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory. . . . . . 0MATE-1005 Elementary Technical Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-1011 Nursing in the Human Being's Adaptation Process. . 4ENFE-1012 Nursing in the Human Being’s Adaptation

Process Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-1013 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-1012 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . 0PSIC-1005 Applied Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-2001 Elementary Microbiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-2002 Elementary Microbiology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

orENFE-1025 Nursing in the Adaptation of the Pregnant Woman

and Newborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ENFE-1026 Nursing in the Adaptation of the Pregnant Woman

and Newborn Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-2015 Critical Concepts of the Alterations in Health.. . . . . . 2ENFE-2016 Nursing Care for Adults with Adaptation Problems I. 3ENFE-2017 Nursing Care for Adults with Adaptation

Problems I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-2018 Nursing and the Adaptation of the Human

Being with Psychosocial Alterations. . . . . . . . . . . . 2ENFE-2019 Nursing and the Adaptation of the Human

Being with Psychosocial Alt. Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSHUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-2026 Nursing Care for Adults with Adaptation

Problems II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-2027 Nursing Care for Adults with Adaptation

Problems II Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-2028 Nursing in the Adaptation of the Child within

the Family Context. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ENFE-2029 Nursing in the Adaptation of the Child within

the Family Context Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ENFE-2035 Nursing Seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN NURSING

Summary of Credits General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Courses in the Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Elective Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131


CODE COURSE CREDITSCISO-3121 Intro. to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-1011 Human Anatomy and Physiology I .. . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-1012 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory. . . . . . 0BIOL-2001 Elementary Microbiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-2002 Elementary Microbiology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-3071 College Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCISO-3122 Intro. to the Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-1013 Human Anatomy and Physiology II .. . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-1014 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory. . . . . 0ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-3111 Introduction to the Study of Nursing Science. . . . . . . 4ENFE-3112 Introduction to the Study of Nursing Science Lab.. . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3161 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3013 General and Organic Chemistry I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . 0HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-4035 Adaptation of the Human Being in

His/Her Life Cycle.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ENFE-4036 Lab Adaptation of the Human Being in

His/Her Life Cycle.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3102 Basic English II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3162 Organic Chemistry II and Biochemistry .. . . . 4QUIM-3014 General and Organic Chemistry II .. . . . . . . . . . . . 0HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II .. . . . 3ENFE-4091 Physiological Alterations in the Process of

the Human Being’s Adaptation .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-4092 Physiological Alterations in the Process of the

Human Being’s Adaptation Process. . . . . . . . . . . . 2PSIC-3005 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSESTA-3041 Statistics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-4096 Psychopathological Alterations in the Human

Being's Adaptation Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ENFE-4097 Psychopathological Alterations in Human

Beings Adaptation Process Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ENFE -4081 Nursing Interv in Adult with Adaptation Problems. . . 4ENFE-4082 Nursing Interv in the Adult with Adapt Problems Lab..4______ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18



Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSSOCI-3245 Principles of Sociology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-4145 Nursing Process in the Adaptation of Woman

and Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ENFE-4146 Nursing Process in the Adaptation of Woman

and Child Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ENFE-4139 Research in Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ENFE-4140 Research in Nursing Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1______ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSENFE-4196 Nursing Process in the Adaptation of Families

and Community Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENFE-4197 Nursing Process in the Adaptation of Families

and Community Groups Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3241 History of Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSENFE-4296 Adaptation to the Professional Role .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2ENFE-4297 Laboratory Adaptation to the Professional Role.. . . . 5ENFE-4295 Seminar on Adaptation in Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1HIST-3242 History of Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ENFE-1009. PRINCIPLES AND BASIC TECHNIQUES RELATED TOHEALTH. Two credits. One contact hour per week. Co-requisite:ENFE-1010.

This course emphasizes the basic principles and techniques forhealth maintenance. It begins with the development of such skills as:vital signs measurement and bed making. It continues with, promotingwound healing and bandage application. It also explains comfort andsafety measures for the patient. Basic principles for cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and first aid are also applied.

The above skills are learned by means of conferences,demonstrations and practice. This course provides the student withbasic concepts to help in the promotion of person’s physical wellbeing.

ENFE-1010. PRINCIPLES AND BASIC TECHNIQUES RELATEDWITH HEALTH LABORATORY. Zero credit. Co-requisite:ENFE-1009.

In this laboratory, the development of the skills of ENFE-1009course is included. See the above description of ENFE-1009.

ENFE-1011. NURSING IN THE HUMAN BEING’S ADAPTATIONPROCESS. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Co-requisites:ENFE-1012. BIOL 1001, MATE-1005.

This course is designed to initiate the student in the study skillsof communication, observation and nurse-client relationship. Itexplores the student’s reaffirmation in the nursing career. It discussesthe legal and ethical aspects related to the associate degree nurse’srole. The student is guided to understand Roy’s adaptation model andthe principles that guide nursing practice. It initiates the study of theadaptative modes, the stress concept and of factors which influencea healthy individual’s meeting of his basic needs. The nursing processconcept is introduced to help man to maintain his adaptation in thehealth-illness continuum. The student is guided to identify her/his ownadaptation level.

ENFE-1012. NURSING IN THE HUMAN BEING’S ADAPTATIONPROCESS LABORATORY. Two credits. Six laboratory hours perweek. Co-requisites: ENFE-1011 and MATE-1005. T h i scourse emphasizes the basic skills of communication, observation andnurse-client relationship. Applies the adaptation model in theintervention with healthy individuals. It Initiates the utilization of thenursing process in the clinical laboratory, emphasizing the physiologymode, basic needs and stressors affecting the individual's adaptationlevel. The student is initiated in the appropriate skills performance inthe care of the individual, and prevent his/her moving to the negativelevels of the health-illness continuum. The clinical laboratories areperformed in community health agencies such as day health carecenters, health care for the elderly centers, detection clinics andothers.

ENFE-1025. NURSING IN THE ADAPTATION OF THE PREGNANTWOMAN AND NEWBORN. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-1011, ENFE-1012, BIOL 1011, BIOL 1012,MATE-1005. Co-requisites- ENFE-1026, BIOL 2001, BIOL 2002, BIOL1013 and BIOL 1014.

This course offers the student the opportunity to broaden his/herknowledge applying the nursing process in the care of the pregnantwoman and newborn. The client’s physiological and psycho-socialchanges during pregnancy, birth and postpartum are studied. Thenewborn's adaptation during the neonatal period is studied. Stressprovoking situations which alters the level of adaptation of thepregnant woman and newborn are Included. Knowledge is broadenedin the concepts of communication, observation skills and nurse-clientrelationship.

ENFE-1026. NURSING IN THE ADAPTATION OF THE PREGNANTWOMAN AND NEWBORN LABORATORY. Two credits. Sixlaboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-1011, ENFE-1012,BIOL 1011-1012 and MATE-1005. Co-requisites: ENFE-10125, BIOL1013-1014, BIOL 2001-2002.

The student develops communication skills and nursingtechniques in his intervention with clients during prenatal period, labor,delivery, postpartum and with the newborn to help them maintain theiradaptation level. In the clinical laboratory, the nursing process is usedto identify alterations in the physiological and psychosocial modes ofthe pregnant mother and newborn. The student will manipulate focal,contextual and some residual stimuli affecting the pregnant motherand the newborn. The clinical laboratory is performed in prenatalunits, antenatal and delivery rooms and nurseries.

ENFE-2015. CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF THE ALTERATIONS INHEALTH. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:ENFE-1025, ENFE-1026. BIOL 1013-1014, BIOL 2001-2002.

In this course, the students are introduced to the clinical conceptsof the alteration of the human being's health. Common healthdeviations that can affect the individual's adaptation level and locatehim on the health-illness continuum are studied. The student is guidedto understand the focal, contextual and some residual stimuli whichaffect the physiological modes of the individual. The studentintegrates knowledge from the biological sciences already studied andfrom other concurrent courses.

ENFE-2016. NURSING AND THE INDIVIDUAL WITH ADAPTATIONPROBLEMS I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-1025, ENFE-1026, BIOL 1013, BIOL 2001. Co--requisites: ENFE-2015, ENFE-2017, ENFE-2018 and ENFE-2019.

This course emphasizes the study of the situations requiringintervention. The concepts of liquids and electrolytes balance,oxygenation, nutrition, and elimination are emphasized. Adaptationproblems related to the aging process are studied. It also studies therole of the sick person and how the interdependence as well as theself concept affects the hospitalized adult. The student developsnursing techniques and communication skills related to adaptationproblems of the adult. The nursing process is based on theadaptation model for the diagnosis of adaptation problems and is usedto plan, intervene and evaluate nursing care offered to adults.


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ENFE-2017. NURSING AND THE INDIVIDUAL WITH ADAPTATIONPROBLEMS I LABORATORY. Three credits. Nine laboratory hoursper week. Prerequisites: ENFE-1025, ENFE-1026, BIOL 1013, BIOL2001. Co-requisites: ENFE-2015, ENFE-2016, ENFE-2018,ENFE-2019.

Technical skills in the intervention with the adult with adaptationproblems of the physiologic mode are developed. It emphasizes theconcepts of oxygenation, nutrition, elimination, liquids and electrolytesbalance and skin integrity. The student expands the therapeuticcommunication skills while applying the nursing process based on theadaptation model for the effective intervention with the adult client. He/She manipulates the focal, contextual and some residual stimuliin complex adaptation situations. Experiences for the nursing care ofchronically ill hospitalized clients and in home health care areprovided. The laboratory skills and auto-tutorial laboratory is used tostrengthen the learning process.

ENFE-2018. NURSING AND THE ADAPTATION OF THE HUMANBEING WITH PSYCHOSOCIAL ALTERATIONS. Two credits. Twolecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-1025-1026, PSIC 1005,BIOL 1013, BIOL 2001. Co-requisites: ENFE-2016-2017. ENFE-2019, ENFE-2015.

This course emphasizes the study of the psychological mode aswell as its influencing factors. In this mode, the concepts of loss, grief,stress, body image, self-esteem, powerlessness, alteration in roleperformance and some personality alterations are discussed. Itemphasizes therapeutic communication skills and also themanipulation of stimuli influencing the individual’s psychosocialadaptation. The interdisciplinary team as well as the family are usedfor the facilitation of the client’s psychological adaptation. It studieshow the psychologic mode is affected in a hospitalized individual. Thestudent uses the nursing process in the care of the client withpsychosocial alterations.

ENFE-2019. NURSING AND THE ADAPTATION OF THE HUMANBEING WITH PSYCHOSOCIAL ALTERATIONS LABORATORY. Twocredits. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-1025--1026, PSIC 1005, BIOL 1013, BIOL 2001. Co-requisites: ENFE-2016-2017, ENFE-2018, ENFE-2015.

This course expands on the therapeutic communication skills withindividuals having adaptation problem in the psychological mode topromote changes in their adaptation level. The student uses theprocess recording form, the interdisciplinary team for the assessmentof self and human being behavior and for the development of thenursing process. This is done for the manipulation of focal, contextualand some residual stimuli influencing human being’s psychologicadaptation. The clinical laboratories are conducted in communitymental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, social rehabilitationcenters and others.

ENFE-2026. NURSING AND THE ADULT WITH ADAPTATIONPROBLEMS II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-2015. ENFE-2016, ENFE-2017, ENFE-2018,ENFE-2019. Co-requisites: ENFE-2027, ENFE-2028, ENFE-2029 andENFE-2035.

This course emphasizes the physiological mode of adult complexadaptation situations. Rest and activity needs, sensorial regulationtemperature, endocrine regulation and neurologic regulation arestudied. Students expand their communication skills for theassessment of adaptation problems and their interventions withhospitalized adult clients in structured health settings. Studentsdevelop the nursing process to promote the adaptation level. He/Shestudies how to manipulate focal, contextual and some residual stimulito promote adaptation in the hospitalized adult. He/She studies suchadaptation problems that are altering the adult client's position in thehealth-illness continuum.

ENFE-2027. NURSING AND THE ADULT WITH ADAPTATIONPROBLEMS II LABORATORY. Three credits. Nine laboratory hoursper week. Prerequisites: ENFE-2015, ENFE-2016, ENFE-2017,ENFE-2018, ENFE-2019. Co-requisites: ENFE-2026, ENFE-2028,ENFE-2029 and ENFE-2035.

This laboratory course exposes the student to intervention withhospitalized adults in structured non-health scenarios. Identificationof the adaptation problem in the physiological mode emphasizing the

activities and rest needs, sensorial, endocrine, neurological regulationand temperature. Includes intervention with hospitalized adults whohave had surgical experience. The student identifies the stimuli whichcauses non adaptation behavior to manipulate it, and promotechanges for the adaptation of the sick adult. The student uses thenursing process as an instrument to promote adaptation in theadaptative mode of the adult.

The laboratory experiences are held in institutions where thereare health facilities such as medicine, surgery, intensive care unit,emergency ward and home health care. The skills of the self-tutoriallaboratory are used.

ENFE-2028. NURSING AND THE ADAPTATION OF THE CHILDWITHIN THE FAMILY CONTEXT. Two credits. Two lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: ENFE-2015, ENFE-2016, ENFE-2017,ENFE-2018 and ENFE-2019. Co-requisites: ENFE-2026, ENFE-2027,ENFE-2029 and ENFE-2035.

This course studies the growth and development of the child fromone month to adolescent . The student deepens in the nursingprocess in order to provide and efficient care in stress provokingsituations within the family group. Through therapeuticcommunication, the student manipulates the focal, contextual andsome residuals stimuli in those situations which affect the childadaptation through various growth and development stages.

ENFE-2029. NURSING AND THE ADAPTATION OF THE CHILDWITHIN THE FAMILY CONTEXT LABORATORY. Two credits. Sixlaboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-2015. ENFE-2016.ENFE-2017, ENFE-2018, ENFE-2019. Co-requisites: ENFE-2026,ENFE-2027, ENFE-2028, ENFE-2035.

In this course the student develops technical and communicationskills to intervene with the child from birth toadolescence. Use of the nursing process to identify the basic needsin the adaptative modes of the child and the family dynamic to promotethe level of adaptation. Develops short term education plans for thechild with alterations in physiological and psychological modes. Theclinical experiences will be conducted in pediatric units, day carecenter, child attend clinics and school centers.

ENFE-2035. NURSING SEMINAR. One credit. One hour per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-2015, ENFE-20116, ENFE-2017, ENFE-2018,ENFE-2019. Co-requisites: ENFE-2026, ENFE-2027, ENFE-2028 andENFE-2029.

This course emphasizes the legal control and ethics of thenursing practice. It studies the modern trends of the nursing practice. It prepares the student as a future professional in the nursing field. Itstudies the nursing field work, the basic requirement for applying forand maintaining a job.

ENFE-3111. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF NURSINGSCIENCES. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1011, BIOL 1014, MATE-3071, BIOL 2001. Co-requisites: ENFE-3112, BIOL 1013.

In this course, the historical evolution of nursing is studied. Thestudent is introduced to the health-illness continuum and the holisticnature of the human being.

Some nursing theories are discussed with emphasis given toRoy’s adaptation model. Roles, laws, and norms of nursing practicein Puerto Rico are studied.

The nursing process is introduced as a problem solving methodand as a tool to promote and maintain the human being’s adaptationlevel.

ENFE-3112. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF NURSINGSCIENCE LABORATORY. Two credits. Six laboratory hours perweek. Prerequisites: BIOL 1011, BIOL 1014, BIOL 2001. Co-requisites: ENFE-3111 and BIOL 1013.

In this laboratory, the student has the opportunity to begin thedevelopment of their communication and interpersonal relationshipskills. The ethical-legal aspects related to nursing are analyzed.

The student is initiated on the application of the nursing process,based on the Adaptation Model of Sister Callista Roy, as an instrumentto promote the adaptation of the healthy individual. Many laboratoryexperiences are done through simulated situations.



ENFE-4035. ADAPTATION OF THE HUMAN BEING IN HIS/HERLIFE CYCLE. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-3111, ENFE-3112, BIOL 1013, BIOL 2001,MATE-3071. Co-requisites: ENFE-4036, QUIM-3161, QUIM-3013.

In this laboratory, the growth process and human developmentfrom infancy to advanced age are emphasized. The death process, asa normal life cycle process is studied.

The student is initiated in the study of nursing skills. The studentuses concepts of biopsychosocial sciences to promote and maintainhealth.

ENFE-4036 ADAPTATION OF THE HUMAN BEING IN HIS/HER LIFECYCLE LABORATORY. Four credits. Twelve laboratory hours perweek. Prerequisites: BIOL 1013, BIOL 2001. Co-requisites:QUIM-3161, ENFE-4035.

In this course, the student utilizes the nursing process to promotethe adaptation of the human being while taking his/her stage of growthand development into consideration.

The student is introduced to the development of nursing skillsnecessary for the promotion and the maintenance of adaptiveresponses in the human being. She/He is introduced to the use ofnursing histories and physical assessment as systematic methods forthe collection of health data of clients of different ages and in the useof the adaptation model.

The student has the opportunity to participate in communityinstitutions which carry out activities aimed at maintaining health suchas programs in family medicine, hospital external clinics, schools,homes for the elderly and day care centers for children.

ENFE-4081. NURSING INTERVENTION OF THE ADULT WITHADAPTATION PROBLEMS. Four credits. Four contact hours perweek. Prerequisites: ENFE-4091, ENFE-4092, QUIM-3162. Co-requisites: ESTA 3041, ENFE-4082.

The human being’s interaction with his/her environment exposeshim/her to stimuli to which he/she cannot respond positively and whichresults in ineffective responses, altering his/her position on the health-illness continuum. In this course, the study of therapeutic nursingintervention is aimed at solving adaptation problems related toelimination, oxygenation, sensory-motor, activity, endocrine andtemperature regulation. Sick role self-concept and interdependencemodes and how they are affected during adult illness are also studiedin this course.

The student recognizes the need of the nursing process toidentify and manipulate internal and external influencing stimuli topromote adaptation of the hospitalized adult. In the course, thestudent continues to value nursing as a helping profession and as anessential service to the hospitalized sick adult. ENFE-4082. NURSING INTERVENTION OF THE ADULT WITHADAPTATION PROBLEMS LABORATORY. Four credits. Twelvecontact hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3162, ENFE-4091,ENFE-4092. Co-requisites: ENFE-4081, ESTA 3041.

The laboratory provides students the opportunity to intervene withhospitalized clients with adaptation problems. The students learn tomaster assessment skills of client’s ineffective behavior. Studentsintegrate knowledge of the bio-psycho-social sciences and utilize thenursing process as a tool of promoting adaptation. Nursing skills arerequired for solving adaptation problems related to fluid and electrolytebalance, nutrition, elimination, oxygenation, motor and sensoryactivities. Endocrine and temperature regulations are emphasized. The clinical experiences are performed in hospitals and the skillslaboratory.

ENFE-4091. PHYSIOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS IN THE PROCESSOF THE HUMAN BEING’S ADAPTATION. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-4035. ENFE-4036,QUIM-3161, MATE-3071. Co-requisite: ENFE-4092.

In this course the student analyzes the most common healthdeviations that occur in the human organism. The student is guidedto understand the physiological changes that occur in the human bodyin such deviations. The student analyzes the physiological alterationsto health applying knowledge from the biological sciences and relatesthe etiology of those alterations.

ENFE-4092. PHYSIOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS IN THE HUMANBEING'S ADAPTATION PROCESS LABORATORY. Two credits. Sixlaboratory hours per week. Second Year, Second Semester. Prerequisites: ENFE-4035, ENFE-4036, QUIM-3161, MATE-3071. Co-requisite: ENFE-4091.

This course offers the student the opportunity to observe personswith various health-illness problems at different institutions. Thestudent will be able to analyze the clinical manifestations thatindividuals present in their health deviation. The knowledge obtainedin the course can be applied in the student’s future nursinginterventions.

ENFE-4096. PSYCHOPATHOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS IN THEHUMAN BEING'S ADAPTATION PROCESS. Two credits. Twolecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-4091, ENFE-4092, PSIC3005. Co-requisites: ENFE-4097, ESTA 3041.

In this course the student analyses the stress factors in theenvironment that commonly provoke mental illness. The student isguided to understand human behavior as it reacts to the environmentand its forces. The student applies knowledge of the biopsychosocialsciences to identify his/her role in the adaptation of clients withpsychosocial dysfunctional patterns of behavior.

ENFE-4097. PSYCHOPATHOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS IN THEHUMAN BEING'S ADAPTATION PROCESS LABORATORY . Twocredits. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: PSIC 3005. Co-requisites: ENFE-4096, ESTA 3041.

The course gives the student the opportunity to interact withpersons that present mental health problems in community healthagencies. Through its interventions, the student analyses the differentmanifestations of behavior that mentally affected clients exhibit. Thestudents will be able to assess the adaptation problems of thesepersons and to plan the appropriate nursing actions to solve theseproblems. In addition, the student will be able to describe thediagnostic methods and treatment used in psychosocial disturbances. The knowledge acquired in this course could be applied in futurenursing interventions.

ENFE-4139. NURSING RESEARCH. Two credits. Two contacthours per week. Prerequisites: ESTA 3041, ENFE-4081, ENFE-4082,ENFE-4096, ENFE-4097. Co-requisites: ENFE-4140, ENFE-4145,ENFE-4146.

This course is an introduction to methods and techniques ofscientific research. It emphasizes the reading of clinical researchstudies by the student and their application in nursing practice. Itenables the student to visualize the research process as a mean toimprove the nursing practice.

ENFE-4140. NURSING RESEARCH LABORATORY. One credit. Three contact hours per week. Prerequisites: ESTA 3041,ENFE-4081, ENFE-4082, ENFE-4096 and ENFE-4097. Co-requisites:ENFE-4139, ENFE-4145 and ENFE-4146.

This course enables the students to get involved in methods andtechniques of the research process. It emphasizes the identificationand stating of nursing practice problems. It promotes the reading ofrelated literature and the appreciation of research as important to thenursing profession.

ENFE-4145. THE NURSING PROCESS IN THE ADAPTATION OFTHE PREGNANT WOMAN AND CHILD. Four credits. Four lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-4081, ENFE-4082, ENFE-4096,ENFE-4097, ESTA 3041. Co-requisites: ENFE-4146, ENFE-4139. ENFE-4140, SOCI-3246.

This course studies the adaptation problems of the pregnantwoman and the child within the family context. It emphasizes theadaptation problems during pregnancy, labor, delivery and post partumperiod. It studies the newborn’s impact upon the family, as well as thechild’s responses to hospitalization and directs the student to analyzethe adaptative responses of the child to illness. This analysis is basedon the bio-social humanistic and nursing knowledge.

ENFE-4146. THE NURSING PROCESS IN THE ADAPTATION OFTHE PREGNANT WOMAN AND CHILD LABORATORY. Fourcredits. Twelve laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites:


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ENFE-4081, ENFE-4082, ENFE-4096, ENFE-4097. Co-requisites:SOCI-3245, ENFE-4145, ENFE-4139 and ENFE-4140.

This course emphasizes nursing interventions with the pregnantwoman and the child within the family context. This interventionscould take place in any health care setting: primary, secondary andtertiary.

The solution of the adaptation problems are done in coordinationand collaboration with the nursing team.

Assessment skills are reinforced with the application of thenursing process with the pregnant mother and the child. The studentutilizes the teaching and group principles in her/his intervention. Thelearning experiences will take place in prenatal clinics, obstetric, andpediatric department and nurseries.

ENFE-4196. THE NURSING PROCESS IN THE FAMILY ANDCOMMUNITY GROUP ADAPTATION. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-4139, ENFE-4140, ENFE-4145,ENFE-4146, SOCI-3245. Co-requisite: ENFE-4197.

This is an advanced course that analyzes community nursingprinciples. The student is initiated in the use of the nursing processwith groups. The course emphases the promotion and maintenanceof adaptation in individuals, families, groups and the communityconsidering the contributive factors in the environment.

The study of the individual, the family, groups and the communityis done using the nursing process as presented by Roy. The studentis guided to view the family as a unit in the community and to view theindividual as a member of a family group. The learning activities emphasize critical thinking through the identification of health needsand available resources of individuals, groups, family and community.

The basic concepts of epidemiology with emphasis on theimportance of these concepts in the nursing practice and health in thecommunity are studied.

ENFE-4197. THE NURSING PROCESS IN THE FAMILY ANDCOMMUNITY GROUPS ADAPTATION LABORATORY. Threecredits. Nine laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-4139,ENFE-4140. ENFE-4145, ENFE-4146, SOCI--245. Co-requisite:ENFE-4196.

This is a laboratory course offered concurrently with ENFE-4196.Emphasis is given to the identification and use of communityresources to help the client in his/her adaptation process. In addition,focus is placed on the use of the nursing process based on the Royadaptation model to interact in adaptation problems of the Individual,the family and the community. The student applies the knowledgeacquired in the course ENFE-4196.

ENFE-4295. ADAPTATION NURSING SEMINAR. Three credits. Nine contact hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-4139,ENFE-4140, ENFE-4145, ENFE-4146, SOCI-3245. Co-requisite:ENFE-4196.

The course exposes the student to the legal aspects related tothe nursing profession. In addition, it examines the controversies andtrends in nursing education and nursing practice. Likewise, it preparesthe students for the transition to the job market. Through thepresentation of seminars, the students has the opportunity to analyzethe issues of mayor controversies related to the professional nursingeducation and practice.

The course is offered to graduation candidates.

ENFE-4296. ADAPTATION TO THE PROFESSIONAL ROLE. Twocredits. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-4196,ENFE-4197. Co-requisites: ENFE-4297, ENFE-4295.

In this course the leadership role in nursing is emphasized. Thestudent studies the leadership theories of nursing and the leadershipprocess. The theories of planned change and decision making arediscussed.

ENFE-4297. ADAPTATION TO THE PROFESSIONAL ROLELABORATORY. Five credits. Fifteen laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-4196, ENFE-4197. Co-requisites: ENFE-4296,ENFE-4295.

This course will offer the student the opportunity of developing toa maximum level the adaptation in his role as general nurse in thenursing practice scenario. The main purpose is to capacitate thestudent in applying leadership and concepts in decision making in the

caring of patient/client groups. The application of the methods ofproblem- solution and planned change in a nursing situation affectingthe patient/client are included in this course. The student participatesin the epidemiology activities in the practice scenario.

ENFE-4505. PHARMACOLOGY APPLIED TO NURSING. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: ENFE-4035,ENFE-4036, ENFE-4091, ENFE-4092, MATE-3071, QUIM-3162,QUIM-3161.

This course will offer the student general and profound knowledgeof the related aspects of clinical pharmacology. It will provide theessential tools to administer medications and solutions withcorrectness, precision and judgement. The concepts of pharmacology and related fields such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics,pharmacognosis, pharmacotherapy, and toxicology of different drugsare discussed. The legal, ethical and moral aspects in drug therapyare also included. Polypharmacy as a strategy in treatment and theinteraction and compatibility of drugs in patients with complex clinicalconditions are also discussed. Drug classifications and their actionsin the different body systems are included.



FACULTY

CARMEN S. ALBINO ROSADO, Full Professor, M. S. N., 1981,Universidad de Puerto Pico, Puerto Rico.

NAYDA M. FIGUEROA ROVIRA, Full Professor, M. S. N., 1973,Universidad de Puerto Pico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN D. FONSECA GONZÁLEZ, Associate Professor, M. S. N.,1986, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ANA H. GONZÁLEZ OYOLA, Full Professor, M. S. N., 1979,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

IRMA D. LABOY APONTE, Associate Professor, M.S. N., 1993,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MYRNA LOZADA DIAZ, Assistant Professor, M. S. N., 1994,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

REBECA MIRANDA SERRANO, Assistant Professor, M. S. N., 1996,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MARÍA D. ORTIZ ALEJANDRO, Full Professor, Psych. D., 1977, M.S. N. 1979, Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico y el Caribe,Puerto Rico.

ELBA R. PERELES VÉLEZ, Full Professor, M. S. N., 1977,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ALBA I. PEREZ RAMOS, Assistant Professor, M. S. N., 1993,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MARIA L. REYES CARRASCO, Full Professor, M. S. N., 1977,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

FRANCISCA RODRÍGUEZ TRINIDAD, Full Professor, M. S. N., 1972,Ed. D., 1997, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

OLGA ROS MITCHELL, Assistant Professor, M. S. N., 1977,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ESMERALDA ROSADO DÁVILA, Assistant Professor, M. S. N., 1993,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ÁLIDA SANTANA TROCHE, Full Professor, M. S. N., 1979,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

GRISEL TORRES GÓMEZ, Associate Professor, M. S. N., 1984,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.



ccupational Therapy

ODirectorProf. Carmen Enid Alverio Laureano

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational Therapy is a health profession which is part of aninterdisciplinary team, and whose primary function is to contribute tothe physical, mental and social rehabilitation of the individual. Occupational Therapy personnel provide services to those whoselives have suffered physical dysfunction, problems in thedevelopmental and aging process, psychological or social problems.

Occupational Therapy professionals provide programs oftherapeutic intervention based on activities to promote, maintain andrestore health and general well-being.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The Department of Occupational Therapy offers the followingAcademic Programs:

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Occupational Therapy

ASSOCIATE DEGREE INOCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao offers a two-yearprogram towards an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy. Itprepares the student to perform as an Assistant in OccupationalTherapy in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, home health centers,mental health centers, drug-addition centers, alcoholism programs,centers for the elderly, schools, military service, private offices andother health services in the community.

The Assistant in Occupational Therapy works under thesupervision of a licenced occupational therapist. His/her main functionis to incorporate an intervention plan designed according theclient/patient’s necessities.

The Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Program isaccredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association(AOTA), 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD20824-1220, Telephone (301) 652-AOTA.

Graduates can take the licensing examination administered bythe National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.(NBCOT) or the examination offered by the Occupational TherapyExamining Board of Puerto Rico. After passing the examination,he/she will be issued a license to practice as an Occupational TherapyAssistant.

The Program lasts two years and two summers. The clinicalinternships are done in different centers or hospitals throughout theIsland. In order to perform the fieldwork practices, students arerequired to comply with the Puerto Rico Health Department mandatethat all students most have the Hepatitis B vaccine. The students arerequired to complete their clinical practices according to the proposedcurriculum.

General Requirements for admission

1. Apply for and take the Academic Aptitude Test (College BoardExam).

2. Have the minimum general average as established in the year ofapplication. Admission depends on the maximum number ofstudents accepted per year.

3. Have approved a minimum of 24 credits with an average of atleast 2.00 (only for reclassification or transfer students).

4. Have an interview with the Academic Advisor.5. If admitted to the Program, the student should show evidence of

at least the first two doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine during theadmission process.

Graduation requirements

1. Student must be officially enrolled in the Occupational TherapyDegree Program.

1. Student should have a grade point average of at least 2.00.2. Student must have approved with C or more all professional

courses including clinical internships.3. Student must be free of debt with the Institution.4. Student must file an application for graduation at the Registrar’s

Office on or before the deadline established in the academiccalendar And must pay the quota for diploma.

5. The student must be recommended for the degree by theProgram and the Dean for Academic Affairs.

6. All Occupational Therapy assistant students must complete theLevel II Fieldwork within a 24-month time frame upon completionof the didactic courses.

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Summary of Credits:General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Course in the Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74


CODE COURSE CREDITSTEOC-1017 Introduction to the University Life in

Occupational Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2TEOC-1005 Theory and Administrative Foundations in

Occp. Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEOC-1041 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health I:

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-1011 Human Anatomy and Physiology I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-1012 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory. . . . . 0INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEOC-1055 Therapeutic Media I: General Crafs and Ceramics. 4TEOC-1056 Therapeutic Media I Laboratory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-1013 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-1014 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory. . . . 0TEOC-1042 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health II:

Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEOC-1045 Basic Concepts of Kinesiology Applied in

Occupational Therapy: Physical Health I. . . . . . . . 4TEOC-1046 Physical Health I Laboratory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEOC-1105 Intro. to the Fieldwork Experience in

Occupational Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Summer

CODE COURSE CREDITSTEOC-1109 Fieldwork Experience in Mental Health. . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2


CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . 3

orCISO-3121 Introduction to the Social Sciences ITEOC-2065 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health III:

Community Rehab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEOC-2057 Intro. to Basic Health Concepts and Physical

Health II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4MATE-1005 Elementary Technical Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orMATE-3001 Elementary MathematicsTEOC-2105 Occupational Therapy Intervention in Pediatrics. . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSTEOC-2125 Occ Therapy Intervention in Physical Health III. . . . 4TEOC-2126 Occ Therapy Intervention in Phy Health III Lab. . . . 0TEOC -2055 Therapeutic Media II: Carpentry and

Weaving in Occ Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEOC-2056 Therapeutic Media II Laboratory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEOC-2115 Occupational Therapy Integration Seminar. . . . . . . 3ESPA-2102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . 3

orCISO -3122 Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SUMMER

CODE COURSE CREDITSTEOC-2109 Fieldwork Experience in Physical

Dysfunction or Pediatrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2


*The clinical practice will be completed as indicated in the academicprogram.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The Department offers a 2 ½ year plus one summer program forOccupational Therapy Assistants which culminates in a non-traditionalBachelor’s Degree of Sciences in Physical Therapy. The programoffers evening and Saturday courses. This program is designed forthose who hold an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy as theirinitial academic preparation. Students must have approved therequired credits to be considered for admission. The programprepares its graduates to work as Occupational Therapists inhospitals, (general, psychiatric and pediatric), rehabilitation centers,home health centers, mental health centers, drug addiction centers,alcoholism programs, homes for the elderly, schools, private officesand early intervention centers, prisons and other health servicefacilities in Puerto Rico. This academic program was approved onJune 20, 2000 by the Council on Higher Education (CES). TheProgram has applied for certification by the Accreditation Council ofOccupational Therapy Education ( ACOTE). The program will initiallyrun for four years, and is due to end in 2004, barring extension.

The students’ clinical practice internships are done in differentcenters and hospitals throughout the Island. Students are required tocomplete their clinical practices according to the proposed curriculum. In order to obtain these practical experiences, students must complywith established requirements by the Health Department of PuertoRico which require at least the first two doses of the Hepatitis Bvaccine.

General Requirements of Admission

1. Copy of the Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy diplomafrom a accredited university

2. A minimum of one clinical experience in Occupational Therapy3. Official transcript of credits with a minimum average of 2.60, in

major courses of 3.00, and 2.40 in English, Sciences andMathematics

4. Copy of permanent Occupational Therapy Assistant licence5. Letters of certification of experience and two letters of

recommendation6. Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccine

*Students will be accepted according to grade point average indescending order up the maximum number of students to be admitted.



Graduation requirements 1. Student should have a general grade point average of at least

2.50.2. Student must have approved with C or more all the professional

courses including clinical practices.3. Student must be free of debt with the Institution.4. Student must file an application for graduation at the Registrar’s

Office on or before the deadline established in the academiccalendar and must pay the assigned graduation charges.

5. The Program’s Faculty must recommend the student for thedegree.

Accreditation and LicenseThis Bachelor’s Degree was approved on June 20, 2000, by the

Council of Higher Education. The Program has also applied foraccreditation from The Accreditation Council of Occupational TherapyEducation (ACOTE) , whose address is: Accreditation Council forOccupational Therapy Education, American Occupational TherapyAssociation, 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD20824-1220, Telephone (301) 652-AOTA, (2682), www.aota.org. Thisexternal accreditation agency has given the Program the status ofProgram in Development and has authorized it to begin theaccreditation processes.

Once the program accreditation has been awarded, all studentsthat have obtained the Bachelor’s Degree of Sciences in OccupationalTherapy will be eligible to apply for the examination* that is offered bythe National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After passing the exam, the student will be a Registered OccupationalTherapist (OTR).

Program graduates can also take the exam that is offered by theOccupational Therapy Examining Board of Puerto Rico. After passingthe examination, he/she can apply for a permanent licence from theOccupational Therapy Examining Board of Puerto Rico. This licenseauthorizes exercise of the practice of Occupational Therapy in PuertoRico.

*If a student has been convicted of any crime, he/she cannot apply forthe exam for National Certification.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

[Courses that have been approved from the Associate Degree inOccupational Therapy]

First YearFirst Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-3001 Elementary Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEOC-3010 Principles of Adm. and Research in OccTherapy. . 4TEOC-3001 Health and Psychosocial Dysfunction I. . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Second SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3011 General Biology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3013 General Biology Laboratory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0TEOC-3006 The Nervous System and its Disorders. . . . . . . . . . 2TEOC-3002 Health and Psychosocial Dysfunction II.. . . . . . . . . 2TEOC-3117 Pre-Clinical Practice: Pediatrics, Physical

Health, Mental Health, or Community Services. . 1Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Second YearFirst Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3012 General Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3014 General Biology II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0TEOC-4223 Health and Physical Dysfunction I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2TEOC-4211 Health and Pediatric Dysfunction I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2______ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SummerCODE COURSE CREDITSTEOC-3028 Clinical Practice I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

THIRD YEAR *Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITS______ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEOC-4224 Health and Physical Dysfunction II. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2TEOC-4212 Health and Pediatric Dysfunction II. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2______ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

First SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSTEOC-4235 Clinical Practice II: Health & Physical Dysfunction.. 2TEOC-4236 Clinical Practice III: Pediatrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2TEOC-4227 Integration Seminar in Occupational Therapy. . . . . 2_________ Elective Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9


* The first semester of the Third Year will begin with a specialacademic calendar to comply with the practice hours required by theexternal accreditation agency within the Program’s established time.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

TEOC-1005. THEORETICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVEFOUNDATIONS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course includes the definition, history, and philosophicaldevelopment of Occupational Therapy in the health field. It alsoincludes local regulations regarding the practice of OccupationalTherapy in Puerto Rico and the Health Reform. The duties ofOccupational Therapy personnel, professional code of ethics,organization and administration principles, documentation andprofessional organizations are discussed. It includes generalinformation of the Occupational Therapy modalities and theintervention process according to the OT Practice Framework: Domainand Process.

TEOC-1017. INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LIFE INOCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. Two credits. Two lecture hours perweek.

This course is based on learning communities concepts. Itintegrates courses such as Theoretical and AdministrativeFoundations in OT, Mental Health and workshops on the integration touniversity life to develop essential skills for their success in collegeand as future professionals in the field of occupational therapy. Topicsrelated to the field include: occupational therapy practice framework,activity analysis and medical terminology. It also includes topics onintegration to college such as: services available in the institution andthe OT Departmental, general concepts of computer literacy, research,teamwork, and oral and written presentations.

TEOC-1041. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH I:INTRODUCTION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This is an introductory course where students will be exposed tothe history and development in the area of mental health and how OTcontributes to this evolution. They will also be exposed to theoreticaland conceptual frameworks that justify OT services delivery in mentalhealth. It studies the functional and dysfunctional development of anindividual’s mental health during his/her life cycle. It emphasizesfactors that affect mental health from social, cultural, economic,familiar, environmental and other standpoints. It also discussesaspects promoting and preventing mental disorders in the health carecontinuum.


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TEOC-1042. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH II:APPLICATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: TEOC-1041.

This course includes the study and application of all aspects ofthe OT intervention process in mental health. It emphasizes theimportance of communication, therapeutic relationship, and groupmanagement of people with mental disorders. It discusses aspects ofpharmacotherapy and the use of alternative/complementary medicinein OT. It also promotes clinical/critical skills through explorationconceptualization, and application activities (ECA model) to facilitatethe practice of the therapeutic processes presented in this course.

TEOC-1045. BASIC CONCEPTS OF KINESIOLOGY APPLIED INOCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PHYSICAL HEALTH I. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1011 and BIOL1012. Co-requisite: TEOC-1046.

This course includes lectures, demonstrations and practice ofdifferent body movements, study of the joints in which they occur, themuscles responsible for these actions, and muscle enervation. It alsoincludes principles of muscle physiology and muscle contraction aswell as basic concepts of body mechanics and concepts of functionalanatomy applied to functional activities. Basic principles of jointprotection, work simplification, body mechanics, safety procedures andenergy conservation are taught. Basic knowledge of the purpose andprocedures of joint measurements and muscle strength are provided. Emphasis is given to the development of skills in the construction oforthotic devices. Basic concepts of assistive equipment such asbraces, crutches and other ambulation equipment is included. Therewill be a field trip as part of the fieldwork experience (Level I) in thearea of physical health to expose students to a variety of medicalconditions and the evaluation intervention process in OT.

TEOC-1046. PHYSICAL HEALTH I LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites. BIOL 1011 and BIOL1012. Co-requisite: TEOC-1045.

This laboratory includes the practice and development of theskills of TEOC-1045.

TEOC-1055. THERAPEUTIC MEDIA I. Four credits. Four lecturehours per week. Co-requisite: TEOC-1056.

This course focuses on the therapeutic value and unique natureof occupation through the use of crafts and ceramics. The student willconstruct six manual arts projects and conduct a therapeutic analysisof each one. It emphasizes some of the basic principles of theprofession of occupational therapy such as the meaning and dynamicsof occupation and purposeful activity. It includes the interactionbetween performance areas, performance components andperformance context through the use of activity analysis. This coursediscusses therapeutic adaptations of the environment, tools, materials,assistive devices, equipment and other technologies. Safety andsecurity maintenance of supplies, precautions and some notions onthe importance of health and wellness through the prevention ofdisease are also discussed. It includes readings, demonstrations,laboratory experiences and others.

TEOC-1056. THERAPEUTIC MEDIA I LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: TEOC-1055.

This laboratory course includes the development of the skills ofTEOC-1055.

TEOC-1105. INTRODUCTION TO THE EXPERIENCE OFPRACTICE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. Two credits. Onehundred twenty hours (120) per semester. Prerequisites: TEOC-1005,TEOC-1055, TEOC-1056.

This course exposes students to their first fieldwork experiencein a real therapeutic environment. This experience will develop instudents a level of trust and knowledge of the needs of OT serviceconsumers. It is a 15 week experience where students observe OTintervention processes in different service delivery contexts in PuertoRico. This experience is divided in two phases: Phase I and PhaseII. During Phase I, the student and the professor in charge of thecourse will visit five different institutions where OT services areoffered. This way the student will have a clearer and broader vision ofthe different OT service delivery contexts in traditional and non-tradition settings. In Phase II, each student will be assigned to a

fieldwork scenario where he/she will directly observe and participatein the different aspects of the OT profession.

TEOC-1109. FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH. Two credits. Tree hundred twenty hours (320) per summer (eightweeks). Prerequisites: All the First Year concentration courses: TEOC-1041,1042, 1045, 1046, 1105, 1055, 1056, 1017.

This is a supervised level II fieldwork experience in the area ofmental health. The student is assigned to a fieldwork center for aperiod of eight weeks and will have the opportunity to develop skills inthe application of the intervention methods used in OccupationalTherapy in the area of mental health. Students will apply thoseconcepts of organization and administration relevant to theOccupational Therapy Assistant. It will promote clinical reasoningappropriate to the OT assistant role, values and beliefs that enable thedevelopment of ethical practice, professionalism and competence. Thedesign of this fieldwork experience and student performance will bebased on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain andProcess, and on the objectives of this fieldwork experience.

TEOC-2055. THERAPEUTIC MEDIA II CARPENTRY ANDWEAVING IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: TEOC-1055. Co-requisite:TEOC-1056.

This course emphasizes the aspects related to the performanceareas of occupation and analysis of therapeutic activities. Itemphasizes security, safety and precaution rules, measurementsystems, manual and electrical tools, administrative processes, woodand weaving projects and activities that promote the profession. Fundamental lelements in the therapeutic intervention process and itsrelation to Occupational Therapy are studied.

TEOC-2056. THERAPEUTIC MEDIA II LABORATORY. Zero Credit.Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEOC-1055 andTEOC-1056. Co-requisites: TEOC-2055.

This laboratory includes the practice and development skills ofTEOC-2055.

TEOC-2057. INTRODUCTION TO BASIC HEALTH CONCEPTS ANDPHYSICAL HEALTH II. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: TEOC-1045, BIOL 1012 and BIOL 1013.

It includes general concepts of prevention of disease andmaintenance of health over the entire life span as well as basicconcepts of public health. It includes reading and discussion aboutdysfunction, etiology, pathogenesis, major clinical manifestations,general medical treatment of physical conditions, especially thoserelated to the nervous, muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular andrespiratory systems and the aging process. It also includes the basicintervention process of occupational therapy for physical dysfunction. A community experience will be integrated to reinforce the Level Ifieldwork experience. There will be a field trip as part of the fieldworkexperience (Level I) in the area of Physical Health to expose studentsto a variety of medical conditions and the evaluation/interventionprocess in occupational therapy.

TEOC-2065. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH III:COMMUNITY REHABILITATION. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: TEOC-1042.

This course includes the study and practice of aspects related tothe promotion of community-based psychiatric rehabilitation. Paradigm, role and intervention of the occupational therapy professionin this area of rehabilitation are discussed. Furthermore, case studiesare discussed and analyzed based on the community healthperspective and the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework:Domain and Process.



TEOC-2105. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION INPEDIATRICS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: TEOC-1045.

This course aims to increase and strengthen the basic knowledgerelated to the area of pediatrics and to develop basic competencies inthe management of therapeutic intervention. It emphasizes topicsrelated to legislation that impacts infants, children, adolescents, andfamilies. The aspects of child growth and development, theintervention process and documentation are presented. It alsodiscusses general concepts related to the family, medical conditions,intervention, diverse community-based and educational clinicalenvironments that OT serves. Through the model of exploration,conceptualization and application (ECA), we will promote criticalthinking skills. There will be a field trip as part of the fieldworkexperience (Level I) in the area of Physical Health to expose studentsto a variety of medical conditions and the evaluation/interventionprocess in occupational therapy.

TEOC-2109. FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE IN PHYSICALDYSFUNCTION OR PEDIATRIC. Two credits. Three hundred andtwenty (320) hours per summer (eight weeks). Prerequisites: Allconcentration courses.

This is the second Level II fieldwork experience. The student is assigned to a fieldwork center for a period of eightweeks in a physical dysfunction or pediatric area and will have theopportunity to develop skills in the application of intervention methodsused in Occupational Therapy within the area of physical disabilitiesor pediatric. Students will apply these concepts of organizational andadministrative principles relevant to the Occupational Therapy Assistant. This fieldwork experience will promote clinical reasoning according to the roles, values and beliefs that enable ethical practice,professionalism and competence.

TEOC-2115. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTEGRATION SEMINAR. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:TEOC-1042, TEOC-2065, TEOC-1045 and TEOC-2057. Co-requisites: TEOC-2125 and TEOC-2105.

This course offers the opportunity to integrate knowledge,theories and skills in Occupational Therapy’s basic principles andintervention in mental health, physical health and pediatrics. Clinicalcases are studied to integrate theory and practice. To this end, ituses the Problem Based Leaning strategy (PBL) and Evidence BasedPractice (EBP) to solve clinical cases within the clinical and communitycontexts. It will also stimulate learning through clinical/critical thinkingskills, cooperative learning, and teamwork. Students will recognize theimportance of self-directed learning to strengthen their professionalgrowth.

TEOC-2125. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION INPHYSICAL HEALTH III. Four credits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1013, BIOL 1014, TEOC-1045, TEOC-1046 andTEOC-2057. Co-requisite: TEOC-2126.

This course includes lectures, instructional modules, discussionsand the practice of Occupational Therapy intervention strategies usedwith medical conditions affecting primarily the nervous, the musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory systems and others. Student willbe able to contrast the use of frames of reference, evaluations, andintervention methods for individuals with physical dysfunction. Also,they will be able to consider the effect of Occupational Therapyintervention, outcomes and treatment environment to enhancepatient/client independence and function. It will include daily lifeactivities and the application of specific techniques, as well asstandardized and non standardized evaluations, appropriate to the roleof Occupational Therapy Assistant. Activity analysis, written reports,case studies, documentation and practice will be used with classroomassessment techniques to facilitate the teaching-learning process. There will be a field trip as part of the fieldwork experience (Level II) inthe area of Physical Health to expose students to a variety of medicalconditions and the evaluation/intervention process in occupationaltherapy.

TEOC-2126. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION FORPHYSICAL HEALTH III LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratoryhours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1014, TEOC-1045, TEOC-2057and TEOC-1046. Co-requisites: TEOC-2125.

This laboratory includes the development of the skills ofTEOC-2125.

TEOC-3001. HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL DYSFUNCTION I. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Thirty hours per semester.

The course emphasizes the health and psychosocial dysfunctionsof children and adolescents that require Occupational Therapyservices in mental health. The psychosocial development of theindividual from birth to adolescence, and the paradigm, role andintervention of occupational therapy in children and adolescents withmental problems are presented.

Through the model of exploration, conceptualization andapplication (ECA), educational activities are developed to promote thedevelopment of critical thinking and to facilitate the application ofconcepts in the students. Therapeutic activities are also analyzedfrom the perspective of pediatric mental health.

TEOC-3002. HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL DYSFUNCTION II. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: TEOC-3001.

This course emphasizes the aspects of health and psychosocialdysfunction that must be considered in the intervention of adults andelderly persons that require Occupational Therapy services in the areaof mental health. The importance of the therapeutic relationship andthe proper use of intervention procedures are emphasized. Thepractice of clinical documentation is promoted.

Occupational Therapy services in the area of mental health arereviewed to clarify ideas related to health and psychosocial dysfunctionin adults and the elderly. Through exploration, conceptualization andapplication (ECA), educational activities are developed to promotecritical thinking skills and to facilitate the application of concepts. Therapeutic activities are also analyzed from the perspective ofcommunity mental health.

TEOC-3006. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND ITS DISORDERS. Twocredits. Two lecture hours per week. Thirty hours per semester.

This course emphasizes the study of the physiology of thenervous system, its impact on neurological disorders and theintervention strategies used. It discusses the components ofsensorimotor, psychosocial disorders and conditions requiringOccupational Therapy services.

TEOC-3010. PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATION AND RESEARCHIN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. Four credits. Four lecture hours perweek. Sixty lecture hours per semester.

This course will provide the student with the basic knowledgenecessary to administer an Occupational Therapy Department. Itbegins with an overview of the evolution of the health systems ofPuerto Rico and the United States. The following principles ofadministration will be examined: supervision, planning, organization,personnel, direction, coordination, control, evaluation, communicationand other related topics.

In the area of research, the students will become familiar withresearch as applied to clinical and community problems. The followingaspects will be emphasized: data collection, review of the literature,the use of questionnaires, interpretation of studies and the design ofsimple methods of determining the efficiency of Occupational Therapyinterventions. The students will develop critical analysis skills of OTpractice by evaluating the product of the intervention and the relevanceof the theory.


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TEOC-3028. CLINICAL PRACTICE I. Two credits. Forty supervisedpractice hours. Three hundred and twenty hours per period. Pre-requirements: TEOC-3010, TEOC-3001, TEOC-3006, TEOC-3002AND TEOC-3117.

This is the first fieldwork experience (Level I) in supervisedclinical practice. The student is assigned to a clinical practice centerfor a period of eight (8) weeks. This field work experience will allowthe student to develop skills in OT intervention in the mental healthfield. The student will practice the procedures of intervention: theinterview, evaluation, case discussion, documentation, interventionplan, and other related procedures. The student will also broadenhis/her knowledge through direct intervention with the patients/clientsthat are assigned to him/her. He/She will practice the principles oforganization, administration and research related to his/her function asan occupational therapist.

The development of critical and reflexive thinking, as well asethical values, professional behavior and the basic competencies thatare required of an occupational therapist are promoted. In the clinicalpractice the student will be evaluated based on the skills, knowledgeand attitude toward the assigned tasks.

TEOC-3117. PRE-CLINICAL PRACTICE: MENTAL HEALTH,PHYSICAL HEALTH AND PEDIATRICS. One credit. One hundred(100) practice hours. Two lecture hours per week, one seminar hourper week, seven supervised practice hours per week. Prerequisites:TEOC-3001 and TEOC-3010.

This is the first pre-clinical experience (Level I). The student isassigned to a clinical practice center and will attend one day per weekfor 12 weeks. This pre-clinical practice allows the student to observeintervention methods and techniques with patients/clients. Thestudent will develop the skills to apply the methods and techniques ofintervention in Occupational Therapy. The student will also observethe organization and administration of an Occupational Therapydepartment.

With the practical experience, the student will participate in athirty (30) hour clinical practice seminar that will allow him/her tointegrate the theoretical and practical concepts offered in the courses.

TEOC-4211. HEALTH AND PEDIATRIC DYSFUNCTION I. Twocredits. Two lecture hours per week. Thirty hours per elective period. Prerequisite: TEOC-3006.

This is an introductory course which emphasizes the aspects ofhealth and pediatric dysfunction, including the stages of growth anddevelopment and the most common pediatric conditions. A vision ofOccupational Therapy services in the medical, community andeducational field is offered.

Through exploration, conceptualization and application,educational activities are developed to promote critical thinking andthe application of the concepts that have been learned.

TEOC-4212. HEALTH AND PEDIATRIC DYSFUNCTION II. Twocredits. Two lecture hours per week. Thirty hours per semester. Prerequisite: TEOC-3006.

This is a follow-up course that begins by presenting a vision ofoccupational therapy services in pediatrics and the correspondingtheoretical frameworks that are used in interventions with children andadolescents.

Education and intervention processes in Occupational Therapyare emphasized. The practice of clinical documentation is promoted.Through exploration, conceptualization and application , educationalactivities such as case studies are included to promote criticalthinking and the application of the concepts that have been learned.

TEOC-4223. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION I. Twocredits. Two lecture hours per week. Thirty hours of elective period. Prerequisite: TEOC-3006.

This course includes the processes of screening, evaluation,intervention plan, activity analysis, frameworks, methods andtechniques of intervention, the writing of objectives, documentationand re-evaluations in the area of physical dysfunction. Educationalstrategies that promote critical thinking skills and reflection will beused.

TEOC-4224. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION II. Twocredits. Two lecture hours per week. Thirty hours per semester. Prerequisite: TEOC-4223.

The origin and nature of physical dysfunctions which arecommonly referred to occupational therapy are reviewed and the roleof the occupational therapist in the intervention process is examined. Pertinent evaluations and specialized methods of intervention for eachcondition are identified. Opportunities for the analysis of therapeuticactivities in the area of physical dysfunction are offered. Thetechniques for the development of critical thinking are used as aneducational methodology.

TEOC-4227. INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR IN OCCUPATIONALTHERAPY. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Thirty hoursper semester. Prerequisites: TEOC-4211, TEOC-4212, TEOC-4223,TEOC-4224, TEOC-3001 and TEOC-3002.

This course integrates the knowledge obtained in the areas of mental health, physical health and pediatrics, and their disorders andintervention. Through clinical case studies pertaining to these areas,theory and practice are integrated. To this effect, the problem basedlearning strategy (PBL) will be used.

TEOC-4235. CLINICAL PRACTICE II: HEALTH AND PHYSICALDYSFUNCTION. Two credits. Forty (40) supervised practice hoursper week. Three hundred twenty hours (320)per semester. Prerequisites: TEOC-4211, TEOC-4212, TEOC-4223 and TEOC-4224.

This is the second fieldwork experience in supervised clinicalpractice (Level II). The student is assigned to a clinical practice centerfor a period of eight (8) weeks. This fieldwork experience will allow thestudent to develop skills in applying intervention techniques used inOccupational Therapy in the physical health field. The student willpractice the procedures of intervention: interview, evaluation, casediscussion, documentation, intervention plan and other relatedprocedures. The student will also broaden his/her knowledge throughdirect intervention with the patients/clients that are assigned tohim/her. He/she will practice the principles of organization,administration and research related to his/her function as anoccupational therapist.

The development of critical and reflexive thinking skills ispromoted as well as ethical values, professional behavior and thebasic competencies that are required in the profession.

The student will be evaluated based on skills, knowledge andattitude towards the assigned tasks.

TEOC-4236. CLINICAL PRACTICE III: PEDIATRICS. Two credits. Three hundred and twenty (320) supervised practice hours persemester. Forty (40)supervised practice hours per week.

This is the third fieldwork experience in supervised clinicalpractice (Level II). The student is assigned to a clinical practice centerfor a period of eight (8) weeks. This fieldwork experience will allow thestudent to develop skills in applying intervention techniques used inOccupational Therapy in the pediatric field. The student will practicethe procedures of intervention: the interview, evaluation, casediscussion, documentation and intervention plan and other relatedprocedures. The student will also broaden his/her knowledge throughdirect intervention with the patients/clients that are assigned tohim/her. He/She will practice the principles of organization,administration and research related to his/her function as anoccupational therapist.

The development of critical and reflexive thinking is promoted aswell as ethical values, professional behavior and the basiccompetencies that are required in the profession.

In the process of clinical practice, the student will be evaluatedbased on skills, knowledge and attitude towards the assigned tasks.



FACULTY

CARMEN E. ALVERIO LAUREANO, Associate Professor, OTR/L,1982, M. A., 1992, University of Phoenix, United States.

CARMEN M. COLÓN ROURE, Associate Professor, OTR/L, 1981,M. A.. 1986, University of Phoenix, United States.

MAYRA E. LEBRÓN RIVERA, Assistant Professor, OTR/L, 1988,MPH, 1992, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. MILAGROS MARRERO DÍAZ, Assistant Professor, OTR/L, 1982,M. P. H., 1985, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN M. RIVERA RIVERA, Full Professor, OTR/L, 1976, Ed.D., 1997, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

AGNES TOLENTINO TIRADO, Assistant Professor, OTR/L, 1982;M. P.H. 1998, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.



P hysical Therapy

DirectorProf. Evelyn C. Santos Cruz

DESCRIPTION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The Associate Degree in Physical TherapyProgram is an academic program in the area of thehealth sciences that prepares students to work asphysical therapy assistants.

With a comprehensive curriculum which includesthree clinical experiences, we provide the theoreticalknowledge and the clinical skills necessary in a well-prepared, competent professional. Students areprepared to obtain and maintain professionalcredentials through a licensing examination andcontinued education, in accordance with state andfederal regulations, so he/she can practice as physicaltherapy assistants in Puerto Rico and abroad. Theprogramcontributes to the professional formation of theassistant who: can practice the profession ofphysiotherapy in an ethical, legal and safe way; knowsand complies with his/her role and responsibility asphysical therapy assistant maintaining a holistic visionof the individual in society; is sensible to the physical,emotional and social needs of all human beings thatreceive physical therapy services; recognizes his/her

capacity and limitations; can make decisions andprovide solutions to problems by using criticaljudgement. The Department promotes continuoussearch of knowledge through diverse educationalactivities to prepare future leaders of the professioncommitted to the promotion and practice of physicaltherapy.

Graduates can practice in the field of physicaltherapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. They are trained to work in different clinical settings,such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sportmedicine, private offices, schools and home healthservices.

Several professional organizations and a studentassociation promote the membership and activeparticipation of the students.

The Associate Degree in Physical TherapyProgram is accredited by the Commission onAccreditation In Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)of the American Physical Therapy Association(APTA).

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Physical Therapy

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The Department offers a program of study leading to an AssociateDegree in Physical Therapy.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

SummaryGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Courses in the Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70


CODE COURSE CREDITSTEFI-1005 Introduction to Physical Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEFI-1006 Physical Agents and Electro-therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . 4TEFI-1007 Physical Agents and Electrotherapy Lab.. . . . . . . . 0ENFE-1009 Principles and Basic Health Techniques. . . . . . . . . 2ENFE-1010 Principles and Basic Health Techniques Lab. .. . . . 0BIOL-1011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-1012 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab. . . . . . . . . . 0CISO-3121 Introduction to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSTEFI-1008 Therapeutic Massage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2TEFI-1009 Therapeutic Massage Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0TEFI-1015 Introduction to Clinical Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1TFOC-1025 Functional Anatomy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TFOC-1026 Functional Anatomy Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-1013 Human Anatomy and Physiology II .. . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-1014 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab.. . . . . . . . . 0CISO-3122 Introduction to the Social Sciences II.. . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-1005 Elementary Technical Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SUMMER

CODE COURSE CREDITSTEFI-2011 Clinical Experience I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2


CODE COURSE CREDITSTEFI-2015 Therapeutic Exercises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4TEFI-2018 Therapeutic Exercises Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0TFOC-1027 Introduction to Physical Dysfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . 4PSIC-3005 General Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSTEFI-2007 Functional Activities.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4TEFI-2008 Functional Activities Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0TEFI-2009 Application of Physical Therapy to Physical

Dysfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4TEFI-2019 Application of Physical Therapy to

Physical Dysfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0TEFI-2010 Psychosocial Aspects of Clinical Practice

in Physical Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SUMMER

CODE COURSE CREDITSTEFI-2012 Clinical Experience II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

TEFI-1005. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Co-requisite: TEFI-1006.

In this course, students will study topics such as the definition ofphysical therapy, its historical development, philosophy, scope andcontributions to the health field. Legal provisions as well as thestandards of the profession of physical therapy are also reviewed. Inthe course, students study the functions of the physical therapypersonnel, professional ethical conduct and professional organizations,in addition to communication principles, human relations and teamwork. Medical terminology and clinical record documentation arestudied, taking into account medical-legal factors. Includes the studyof basic principles related to the organization and administration of aphysical therapy department and the organization of health services inPuerto Rico, among others, as well as resources available in thecommunity.

TEFI-1006. PHYSICAL AGENTS AND ELECTROTHERAPY. Fourcredits. Three lecture hours per week. Co-requisite: TEFI-1007 andTEFI-1005.

This course includes lectures, demonstrations and practice of thedifferent physical agents and electrotherapy procedures. Itemphasizes knowledge and the development of skills in the applicationof different treatments in the field of physical therapy. The use ofwater, radiant energy, electric currents, cold, heat and ultrasound astherapeutic media will be discussed.

TEFI-1007. PHYSICAL AGENTS AND ELECTROTHERAPY. LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: TEFI-1006.

This laboratory includes the development of the skills ofTEFI-1006.

TEFI-1008. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE. Two credits. One lecturehour per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1011. Co-requisites: BIOL 1013,TEFI-1009.

Through conferences, demonstrations and practice, studentslearn different therapeutic massage techniques. The effects,indications , contraindications and precautions of therapeutic massageare studied. The historical evolution of clinical massage is alsostudied. Skills in the application of diverse massage techniques usedfor the back, extremities and face are developed.

TEFI-1009. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL-1011 Co--requisite : TEFI-1008.


TEFI-1015. INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE. One credit. Eight hours of practice per week. Prerequisites: TEFI-1005, TEFI-1006, BIOL-1011, ENFE 1009.

This course is a supervised clinical experience during which thestudent will attend a duly accredited institution providing physicaltherapy services. The student will observe the application of differentphysical therapy procedures to patients/clients at the institution. Thestudent will also observe the roles and functions of the members of thehealth-care team, as well as the organization and operation of thephysical therapy department and the institution. After an observationand orientation period, the student will apply physical agents andelectrotherapy procedures, as well as basic health techniques learnedin class.



TEFI-1025. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 1011. Co-requisite: TEFI-1026.

The course includes lectures, demonstrations and practice of thedifferent movements of the human body. It covers the history,methods of study and application of kinesiology. It includes the studyof the skeletal system, muscle anatomy and physiology, principles ofbody mechanics, brachial and lumbosacral plexus, structure andfunction of the human body joints and the muscles that act in each, aswell as the origin, insertion, function, enervation and palpation of thelatter.

TEFI-1026. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY LABORATORY. Zero credit. One laboratory hour per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1011. Co-requisite: TEFI-1025.


TEFI-1027. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION. Fourcredits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1013 andTEFI-1025.

This course includes the study of general concepts on health anddisease, tissue/cell repair processes, body defense mechanisms,basic diagnostic tests and procedures. It discusses normal humangrowth and development with emphasis on tasks, characteristics,associated risks and prevention mechanisms throughout human lifespan stages. It discusses the definition, etiology, pathogenesis, majorclinical manifestations, general principles of treatment, complicationsand associated problems of human diseases in the following systems: nervous, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, endocrine and respiratory,and sexually transmitted diseases. It also reviews the generalstructure and functions of the systems and the medical terminologyrelated to diseases/disorders studied in class.

TEFI-2007. FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES. Four Credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: TEFI-2015, TEFI-1027. Co-requisite:TEFI-2008.

This course includes the study of the different functional activitiesof daily living through conferences, discussions, field trips,demonstrations and the practice of each activity. The differentpatterns of normal gait and its deviations are studied. It also includesthe study of the components, application and adjustment of assistiveequipment and training in the use of wheelchairs, walkerettes,crutches, canes, orthoses and prosthesis, among others. The courseintegrates the practice of bed mobility activities and the differenttransfer techniques. Practice is given in guarding techniques, safetymeasures, adequate body mechanics and instructional methods toperform functional activities taking into consideration indications andprecautions for their application. It integrates demonstration andpractice of exercises used to increase balance, coordination andmuscular strength focusing on the muscular groups required toperform the functional activities. Through the study of the regulationsset forth by ADA, architectural barriers are identified. First aidprinciples are also studied and the certificate for cardiopulmonaryresuscitation (C.P.R.) Is obtained through an accredited agency.

TEFI-2008. FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: TEFI-2007.


TEFI-2009. PHYSICAL THERAPY APPLICATION TO PHYSICALDYSFUNCTION. Four credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: TEFI-1027, TEFI-2015, Co-requisite: TEFI-2019.

The course includes lectures, demonstrations, laboratory andfield trips to physical therapy programs to observe the management ofpatients with different medical conditions, specially those related to therespiratory, cardiovascular, nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

TEFI-2010. PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS IN THE CLINICALPRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: CISO 3122, CISO 3122 and PSIC 3005.

This course studies the most important psychosocial aspects ofthe interaction that takes place between the physical therapy assistant,the physical therapist and the patients/clients who receive physicaltherapy services.

The definition of the concept of health, as defined by the WorldHealth Organization (W.H.O.), is discussed. The different dimensionsincluded in the concept-physical, mental and social- are analyzed, aswell as their virtues and limitations. The spiritual dimension is alsoincluded as part of the concept of comprehensive health.

Mental health and mental illness are analyzed taking intoconsideration the process of personality development in humanbeings. Personality development theories that have particularapplication to clinical practice in the field of physical therapy areincluded. It includes social and cultural factors as important elementsin the interpretation of mental health/illness, as well as the mostappropriate intervention methods for patients/clients whose symptomsindicate that their physical problems alter, in some degree, theirmental or emotional state.

The course includes a general description of major, minor anddevelopmental mental disorders which are pertinent to the clinicalpractice of physical therapy as established in the DSM-IV, withparticular emphasis on those disorder most commonly observed in theclinical practice of physical therapy.

Knowledge acquired in the course is applied to analyze conditionsthat are typical in the different work scenarios where physical therapyservices are provided. The role of the physical therapy assistant as amember of the health team intervening with patients/clients isanalyzed.

TEFI-2011. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I. Two credits. Forty practicehours per week (Five weeks during the Summer Session). Prerequisites: TEFI-1008, TEFI-1015, TEFI-1025, BIOL 1013.

This course is a supervised clinical experience during which thestudent will attend a duly accredited institution providing physicaltherapy services. The student will observe the application of differentphysical therapy procedures to patients/clients at the institution. Thestudent will also observe the roles and functions of the members of thehealth-care team, as well as the organization and operation of thephysical therapy department and the institution. After an observationand orientation period, the student will apply physical agents andelectrotherapy procedures, as well as basic health techniques andtherapeutic massage techniques, as learned in class. Students willpossess knowledge related to human anatomy and physiology, as wellas functional anatomy.

TEFI-2012. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II. Two credits. Forty hours ofpractice per week (five weeks during the Summer Session). Prerequisites: TEFI-2011, TEFI-2009, TEFI-2010, TEFI-2007.

This course is a supervised clinical experience during which thestudent will attend a duly accredited institution providing generalphysical therapy or other specialized services such as geriatric,pediatric or rehabilitation services. Students will apply therapeutictechniques and procedures covered in the curriculum of the PhysicalTherapy Associate Degree Program. After an observation andorientation period, students will apply physical agents andelectrotherapy procedures, as well as basic health techniques,therapeutic massage, therapeutic exercises and functional activities,as learned in class. Throughout their performance in the clinicalexperience, students will apply the concepts learned in relation tohuman anatomy and physiology, functional anatomy, clinicalconditions and physical therapy intervention in these areas, taking intoconsideration the patient/client as a whole.

TEFI-2015. THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES. Four credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: TEFI-1025, TEFI-1008, TEFI-1015,BIOL-1013, TEFI-2011. Co-requisite: TEFI-2018.

The course includes lectures, demonstrations and practiceconcerning exercise as a therapeutic means. The physiology ofexercise is also discussed. Includes basic assessment measurementsperformed to evaluate the condition and function of themusculoskeletal system of the human body. Different types oftherapeutic exercises are taught, as well as their effects, indications,contraindications, precautions and the use of specialized equipmentused in their application. The role of the physical therapy assistant inassessing and performing therapeutic exercises is discussed. Includes different hypothetical situations to stimulate students’ criticalthinking and problem solving skills.


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TEFI-2018. THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES LABORATORY. Zero credit.Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEFI-1025,TEFI-1008, TEFI-1015, TEFI-2011, BIOL 1013. Co-requisite:TEFI-2015..


TEFI-2019. PHYSICAL THERAPY APPLICATION TO PHYSICALDYSFUNCTION LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hoursper week. Prerequisites: TEFI-1026, TEFI-2015. Co-requisite:TEFI-2009.

This laboratory co-requisite of the course TEFI-2009. It includesthe application of physical therapy to physical dysfunction. It consistsof practice demonstrations and visits to the hospital to observe thePhysical Therapy programs that are used in the management ofpatients with different medical conditions, specially those related to thenervous, musculoskeletal, respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

FACULTY

EVELYN SANTOS CRUZ, Associate Professor, B. S. P.T., 1965Universidad de Puerto Rico; M. A., 1975, New York University, UnitedStates

ADA NIVIA RIVERA SANCHEZ, Full Professor, B. S. P. T., 1971,Universidad de Puerto Rico; M. P. H. E., 1981, Universidad de PuertoRico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN E. COTTO RIVERA, Full Professor, B. S. P. T., 1982,Universidad de Puerto Pico; M. P. H., 1991, Universidad de PuertoRico, Puerto Rico.

ENEIDA SILVA COLLAZO, Full Professor, B. S. P. T., 1978,University of Puerto Rico; M. P. H., 1988, Universidad de Puerto Rico,Puerto Rico.

IRMA SCHNEIDER, Instructor, Ass. Degree P.T., 1982, Universidadde Puerto Rico; B.S.H.E., 1985, Universidad de Puerto Rico; M.P.H.,1993, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

*The Department also includes clinical faculty with ad-honoremappointment.


Natural Sciences


iology

BDirectorDr. Carmen Baerga Santini


The Bachelor’s Degree Program in Science withmajors in General Biology, Microbiology, WildlifeManagement and Coastal Marine Biology are unique inthe University of Puerto Rico System. The program'sdesign provides the flexibility to adapt its offeringsaccording to the needs of each major area of study. aswell as to the socioeconomic development of the easternregion and the needs and expectations of the students.

Students interested in the study of Biology can obtaina bachelor’s degree that will provide them with a solidbase in Biology, as well as in other areas ofspecialization, such as Microbiology, Coastal MarineBiology and Wildlife Management

The Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, in all of its threefields of study, prepares students to pursue graduatestudies in diverse areas of Biology, as well as in fieldsrelated to health, or to work as technicians in industry.

The Bachelor’s Degree in Coastal Marine Biology isunique in Puerto Rico, Its aim is to prepare professionalswith solid knowledge in the different areas of Biology,especially in the marine environment It also promotesinvestigation and a scientific attitude, helping to developbetter conservation techniques and management andutilization of coastal resources.

In addition, the Biology Department gives the studentthe opportunity to study two years at the University ofPuerto Rico at Humacao and complete the requirementsto apply for transfer to the Medical Sciences Campus ofthe University of Puerto Rico.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The Biology Department offers programs of studyleading to the following degrees: Bachelor’s Degree inScience with majors in Microbiology, WildlifeManagement, General Biology and Coastal MarineBiology.

MicrobiologyThe Microbiology Program student will acquire

comprehensive preparation in Biology and will obtainspecial training in microbiology with emphasis on thedevelopment of skills applicable to modern industrialtechnology.

Wildlife ManagementThe Wildlife Management student will receive

specialized training in the management and conservationof the terrestrial natural systems, with emphasis on theflora and fauna of Puerto Rico.

General BiologyThe General Biology student will acquire knowledge

in all the basic disciplines of Biology, that will enablehim/her to continue studies in sciences, work in thehealth professions or carry out technical work ingovernment agencies or private industry.

Coastal Marine BiologyThe Bachelor’s Degree Program in Coastal Marine

Biology is unique in Puerto Rico. It. preparesprofessionals capable of developing, improving andmanaging marine and coastal resources programs orprograms in government agencies or private business.

All the programs prepare the students to continuegraduate studies in Biology.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Biology

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH AMAJOR IN MICROBIOLOGY

Summary of Credits:General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Courses in Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133


CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3011 General Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3013 General Biology I Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-3018 Pre-calculus and Analytical Geometry. . . . . . . . . 4

orMATE-3171 Pre-Calculus I

andMATE-3172 Pre-Calculus IIINGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3103 Intermediate English IESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3012 General Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3014 General Biology II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-3061 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I. . . . . . . . . . . 5INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3104 Intermediate English IIESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3201 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading I.3COMP-3005 Introduction to Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3001 General Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3003 General Chemistry I Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3420 General Zoology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3421 General Zoology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3305 Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3306 Genetics Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3201 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading II.3FILO-4031 Formal Logic I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFILO-4471 Philosophy of ScienceQUIM-3002 General Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3004 General Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-4425 Plant Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4429 Plant Biology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3115 General Ecology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3116 General Ecology Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3201 Intro. to Literary Genres I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3031 Organic Chemistry I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3033 Organic Chemistry I Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0FISI-3011 University Physics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFISI-3001 General Physics IFISI-3013 University Physics I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

orFISI-3003 General Physics I Lab.BIOL-3019 Developmental Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3030 Developmental Biology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3010 Cellular and Molecular Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3020 Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab. . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3202 Intro. to Literary Genres II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3032 Organic Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3034 Organic Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0FISI-3012 University Physics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFISI-3002 General Physics IlFISI-3014 University Physics II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

orFISI-3004 General Physics II LabBIOL-3705 General Microbiology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3707 General Microbiology Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSHIST-3245 History of Puerto Rico (Compendium). . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Introduction to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4028 Microbial Ecology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4029 Microbial Ecology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3569 Immunology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCISO-3122 Introduction to the Social Sciences II .. . 3BIOL-4315 Applied Microbiology .. . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4316 Applied Microbiology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-4367 Industrial Microbiology Processes. . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total 15




BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Courses in Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133


CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3011 General Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3013 General Biology I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-3018 Pre-calculus and Analytical Geometry. . . . . . . . . 4

orMATE-3171 Pre-calculus I

andMATE-3172 Pre-calculus IIINGL-3101 Basic English I orINGL-3103 Intermediate English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man. . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3012 General Biology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3014 General Biology II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-3061 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I. . . . . . . . . . . 5INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3104 Intermediate English IIESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3201 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading I.3COMP-3005 Introduction to Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3001 General Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3003 General Chemistry I Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3420 General Zoology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3421 General Zoology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-4425 Plant Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4429 Plant Biology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second semesterCODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3202 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading II.3QUIM-3002 General Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3004 General Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-4447 Biology of Terrestrial Vertebrates in Puerto Rico. 3BIOL-4448 Biology of Terrestrial Vertebrates in PR Lab. . . . 0BIOL-4435 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4436 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3115 General Ecology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3116 General Ecology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3201 Introd. to Literary Genres I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3031 Organic Chemistry I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3033 Organic Chemistry I Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0FISI-3011 University Physics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFISI-3001 General Physics IFISI-3013 University Physics I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

orFISI-3003 General Physics I Lab.BIOL-3305 Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3306 Genetics Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3740 Biometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3202 Literary Genres II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3032 Organic Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3034 Organic Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0FISI-3012 University Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFISI-3002 General Physics IIFISI-3014 University Physics Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

orFISI-3004 General Physics II Lab.BIOL-4558 Ecology of Tropical Terrestrial Communities. . . . 3BIOL-4559 Ecology of Tropical Terrestrial Communities Lab. 0

Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3019 Developmental Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3030 Developmental Biology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0CISO-3121 Introduction to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4458 Population Ecology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4459 Population Ecology Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0HIST-3245 History of Puerto Rico(Compendium). . . . . . . . . 3


Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-4567 Wildlife Management.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4568 Wildlife Management Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0CISO-3122 Introduction to the Social Sciences II.. . . . . . . . . 3FILO-4471 Philosophy of Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFILO-4031 Formal Logic I

Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15



Catalog 2003-2004

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN GENERAL BIOLOGY

Summary of CreditsGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Courses in Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133


CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3011 General Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3013 General Biology I Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-3018 Pre-Calculus and Analytical Geometry. . . . . . . . 4

orMATE-3171 Pre-Calculus I

andMATE-3172 Pre-Calculus II

orINGL-3101 Basic English I

orINGL-3103 Intermediate English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3012 General Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3014 General Biology II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-3061 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I. . . . . . . . . . . 5INGL-3102 Basic English II

orINGL-3104 Intermediate English II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3201 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading I.3COMP-3005 Introduction to Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3001 General Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3003 General Chemistry I Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3420 General Zoology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3421 General Zoology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3305 Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3306 Genetics Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3202 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading II.3FILO-4031 Formal Logic I

orFILO-4471 Philosophy of ScienceQUIM-3002 General Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3004 General Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-4425 Plant Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4429 Plant Biology Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3115 General Ecology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3116 General Ecology Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3201 Intro. to Literary Genres I .. . 3QUIM-3031 Organic Chemistry I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3033 Organic Chemistry I Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0FISI-3011 University Physics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFISI-3001 General Physics IFISI-3013 University Physics I Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

orFISI-3003 General Physics I Lab.BIOL-3019 Developmental Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3030 Developmental Biology Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3740 Biometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3202 Intro. to Literary Genres II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3032 Organic Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3034 Organic Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0FISI-3012 University Physics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFISI-3002 General Physics IIFISI-3014 University Physics II Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

orFISI-3004 General Physics II Lab.BIOL-3705 General Microbiology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3707 General Microbiology Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0



CODE COURSE CREDITSCISO-3121 Introduction to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3231 Human Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3233 Human Biology I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3010 Cellular Molecular Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3020 Cellular Molecular Biology Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3569 Immunology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2


Second Semester

CODE COURSES CREDITSCISO-3122 Introduction to the Social Sciences II.. . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3232 Human Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3234 Human Biology II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0HIST-3245 History of Puerto Rico (Compendium). . . . . . . . . 3

Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15




BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN COASTAL MARINE BIOLOGY

SummaryGeneral Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Courses in Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Recommended elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132


CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3011 General Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3013 General Biology I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-3018 Pre-Calculus and Analytical Geometry. . . . . . . . 4INGL-3103 Intermediate English I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3101 Basic English IESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3012 General Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3014 General Biology II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-3061 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I. . . . . . . . . . . 5INGL-3104 Intermediate English II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

orINGL-3102 Basic English IIESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3115 General Ecology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3116 General Ecology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-4425 General Botany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4429 General Botany Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0QUIM-3001 General Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3003 General Chemistry I Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0INGL-3221 Introduction to Literature I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3201 Intro. to Literary Genres.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3305 Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3306 Genetics Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BIOL-3420 General Zoology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3421 General Zoology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0QUIM-3002 General Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3004 General Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0INGL-3222 Introduction to Literature II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3202 Intro. to Literary Genres II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3117 Introduction to Oceanography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3118 Introduction to Oceanography Lab. .. . . . . . . . . . 0QUIM-3031 Organic Chemistry I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3033 Organic Chemistry I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0HIST-3245 History of Puerto Rico (Compendium). . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3001 General Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFISI-3011 University Physics IFISI-3003 General Physics I Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

orFISI-3013 University Physics I Lab.______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3121 Coastal Ecology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3122 Coastal Ecology Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0QUIM-3032 Organic Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3034 Organic Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0COMP-3005 Introduction to Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3002 General Physics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFISI-3012 University Physics II FISI-3004 General Physics II Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

orFISI-3014 University Physics II Lab.



CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-4077 Coastal Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4076 Coastal Resources Seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2GEOG-3165 Geography of Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Introduction to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course*.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-4078 Coastal Geomorphology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3019 Developmental Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3030 Developmental Biology Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0CISO-3122 Introduction to the Social Sciences II.. . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-4075 Problems in Coastal Development. . . . . . . . . . . 2______ Elective course*.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

*Students must earn six (6) of the twelve (12) elective coursecredits in Biology.



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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIOL-1011. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. Fourcredits. Three lecture hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-1012.

A study of the basic principles of human anatomy andphysiology. A study of cellular morphology and cellular physiologyand of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems from ahistological, anatomical and physiological viewpoint. Coursedesigned for students in the associate degree programs in nursingand therapy and the bachelor's degree program in nursing.

BIOL-1012. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ILABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-1011.

Laboratory practice to complement and supplement the courseBIOL-1011. A study of the basic concepts in chemistry, microscopetechniques, cellular morphology and physiology and the systemsstudied in class. Models, films and other audiovisual resources areused to achieve better understanding of the topics studied.

BIOL-1013. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II. Fourcredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL-1011-1012. Co-requisites: BIOL-1014.

A study of the basic principles of human anatomy andphysiology especially the digestive, respiratory, endocrine,circulatory and urogenital systems. Emphasis on the interrelationof all the systems in coordinating all the normal functions of thebody. Course designed for students in the Associate DegreePrograms in Nursing, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapyand in the Bachelor's Degree Program in Nursing.

BIOL-1014. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY IILABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-1013.

Laboratory practice to complement and supplementBIOL-1013. A study of the anatomical and physiological systemsstudied in class and their interrelation. Models, films and otheraudiovisual resources are used to achieve a better understandingof the topics studied.

BIOL-2001. ELEMENTARY MICROBIOLOGY. Four credits. Threelecture hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-2002.

A study of the different groups of microorganisms withemphasis on those which affect humans. The structure, function,metabolism and genetics of microorganisms and principles ofimmunology will also be studied.

BIOL-2002. ELEMENTARY MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite:BIOL-2001.

Practice in techniques used in asepsis, disinfection, dyeing,isolation, and microorganism cultures. Emphasis on the use ofcontrol methods for bacterial growth. The course is designed forstudents of the Associate Degree and Bachelor’s Degree inNursing.

BIOL-3010. CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3012-3014, BIOL-3305-3306. Co-requisite: BIOL-3020.

A study of the structure and function of the cell with emphasison molecular aspects. Includes aspects of nucleocytoplasmicrelations, membrane systems, bioenergetics, reproduction andcellular motility.

BIOL-3011. GENERAL BIOLOGY I. Four credits. Three lecture hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3013.

A study of the basic principles of biology with emphasis onmolecular aspects. Includes fundamentals of chemistry, the cell asa fundamental unit of life and analysis of thermodynamic aspectsand biochemical cellular processes as integrated systems. Designed for students in the Natural Sciences bachelor’s degreeprograms.

BIOL-3012. GENERAL BIOLOGY II. Four credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL-3011-3013. Co-requisite: BIOL-3014.

Study of Mendelian and molecular genetics, mechanisms ofgenetic control, reproductive systems in animals and theirdevelopment. This course integrates the topics of evolution,ecology and behavior, which serve to complement a general viewof organisms as part of the biosphere.

BIOL-3013. GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY I. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3011.

Laboratory experience to complement and supplement GeneralBiology I. Laboratory practice is developed under the directsupervision of the teacher, who guides students by givingintroductory conferences complemented by the use of audiovisualresources.

BIOL-3014. GENERAL BIOLOGY II LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3012.

Laboratory experience to complement and supplement GeneralBiology II. Laboratory practice is developed under the directsupervision of the teacher. who guides students by givingintroductory conferences complemented with the use of audiovisualresources.

BIOL-3019. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3012. Co--requisite: BIOL-3030.

Study of the processes and patterns of development indifferent organisms and their control. Includes a synthesis ofdevelopment in plants and animals, covering various levels ofmolecular, cellular and organic development. Some special aspectsof development are also studied.

BIOL-3020. CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGYLABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3010.

Laboratory practice to complement and supplementBIOL-3010. Emphasis on the use of techniques for molecular andcellular analysis.

BIOL-3024. INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013;BIOL-3012-3014.

This course will expose the biology student to the discussionof biological processes, as guided and controlled by the chemicalreactions that are occurring inside living organisms. The studentwill be able to understand the relationship between the biologicalfunction of a given molecule and its corresponding chemicalstructure through the discussion of the cardinal properties ofbiological macromolecules and the chemical reactions that takeplace in living systems. This multifaceted approach to biologicalprocesses will provide the students with a holistic understanding ofbiology. This course will be offered as an elective for studentsenrolled in the academic programs offered by the BiologyDepartment.

BIOL-3030. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Three lecture hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3019.

Study of experiments related to the processes and patterns ofdevelopment in plants and animals. Biochemical techniques will beintroduced and the concepts and methods learned will be applied tosituations and problems related to development.

BIOL-3115. GENERAL ECOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL-3012-3014. Co-requisite:BIOL-3116.

A study of the mutual relationships between organisms andtheir natural environment. A study of the structure and function ofecosystems. Special emphasis on the ecosystems of in PuertoRico.



BIOL-3116. GENERAL ECOLOGY LABORATORY . Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3115.

Laboratory practice to complement the General Ecologycourse. Laboratory experience and field trips with emphasis on theecological aspects of the common species found in Puerto Rico andthe structure and composition of tropical terrestrial communities. BIOL-3117. INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY. Four credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL-3115-3116. Co-requisite: BIOL-3118.

Study of the geological, physical, chemical and biologicalprinciples governing the seas and oceans and their effects onmarine communities. In the laboratory students are familiarized withmodern techniques used in the analysis of the physical andchemical parameters of coastal waters: temperature, currents,transparency, salinity, chemical composition, and others.

BIOL-3118. INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHYLABORATORY. Zero credit. Four laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3117.

Laboratory practice of the Introduction to Oceanographycourse. Measurement of the physical, chemical and biologicalcharacteristics of Puerto Rico's coastal waters. Students will befamiliarized with modern techniques used in the analysis of thedifferent parameters.

BIOL-3121. COASTAL ECOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL-3115-3116. Co-requisite:BIOL-3122.

A study of the coastal ecosystems with emphasis on tropicalecosystems found on the coasts of Puerto Rico. Laboratorypractice and field trips focus on the analysis of the morphological-taxonomical relationships and the productivity of the species thatform these ecosystems.

BIOL-3122. COASTAL ECOLOGY LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3121.

Laboratory practice to complement and supplement theCoastal Ecology course. Includes field trips.

BIOL-3231. HUMAN BIOLOGY I. Thee credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3012. Co-requisite:BIOL-3233.

Study of the biological nature of the human beings. Fundamental concepts of the anatomy of the human body in itsdifferent levels of organization and interrelationship between thestructure and the physiology of the skeletal, muscular and centralnervous systems are studied. Concept of homeostasis and themechanics by which the body’s l systems recuperate and maintainhomeostasis are also studied. Disorders of each body system areincluded. The course is designed for students of the Bachelor’sDegree in Biology.

BIOL-3232. HUMAN BIOLOGY II. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3012, 3013-3014. Co-requisite: BIOL-3234.

Continuation of the study of the anatomy and physiology of thesystems of the human body. It completes the study of the nervoussystem and its relationship with the endocrine, cardiovascular,circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary andreproductive systems. The homeostatic mechanism that operates in different situations is analyzed. The anatomical and physiologicalchanges that occur during the stages of pregnancy, childbirth,development, growth and aging are analyzed. Fundamentalprinciples of the evolution of the human species are discussed andthe interaction of the human species with the environment isconsidered. Disorders of each body system are also included. Thecourse is designed for the students of the Bachelor’s Degree inBiology.

BIOL-3233. HUMAN BIOLOGY I LABORATORY . Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3231.

This laboratory provides experiences that permit students tounderstand the fundamental concepts of anatomy and humanphysiology and to demonstrate the complementary nature of

structure and functions. The students develop skills in the use ofthe laboratory equipment as well as in dissection and in theinterpretation of results. The course includes histology, study of theskeleton and its parts, and the dissection of a cat. The laboratoryis designed for students of the Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.

BIOL-3234. HUMAN BIOLOGY II LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisites: BIOL-3232.

This laboratory provides experiences that permit students tounderstand the concepts of anatomy and physiology of the senses,the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary andreproductive systems. It includes histology and dissection of eachsystem. The laboratory exercise develop skills in the use of theequipment and interpretation of results as well as knowledge of therelation between the anatomic and the physiological characteristics in primates. The laboratory is designed for the students of theBachelor’s Degree in Biology.

BIOL-3305. GENETICS. Four credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: BIOL-3011-3013, 3012-3014. Co-requisites:BIOL-3306.

A study of the fundamental principles of heredity through theconcepts of molecular biology, identification, mechanism of actionand transmission of genetic material. The physical organization ofthe gene, genetic behavior in individuals and in populations, theconcept of linkage and the genetic control and development ofmetabolism are studied in detail.

BIOL-3306. GENETICS LABORATORY. Zero credit. Threelaboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3305.

Laboratory exercises to complement and supplement thetopics covered in BIOL-3305. The course emphasizes management of the techniques used to establish the fundamentalprinciples of classic, population and molecular genetics.

BIOL-3420. GENERAL ZOOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013, BIOL-3012-3014. Co-requisite: BIOL-3421.

Comparative study of invertebrates and vertebratesemphasizing taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, developmentand phylogenesis of each animal group.

BIOL-3421. GENERAL ZOOLOGY LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3420.

The laboratory consists of practical experiences related to thedifferent groups of invertebrates and vertebrates with emphasis onthe species in Puerto Rico.

BIOL-3569. IMMUNOLOGY. Two credits. Two lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013, BIOL-3012-3014.

Study of the various defense mechanisms that the humanbody uses to fight against exogenous and endogenous agents.

BIOL-3705. GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY. Four credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013, BIOL-3012-3014, BIOL-3305-3306. Co-requisite: BIOL-3707.

The study of microorganisms and their activities with emphasison bacteria. Includes evolution, classification and identification,reproduction, morphology, physiology, ecology, biochemistry,genetics and control. Includes applied aspects such asmicrobiology of food, land, water and basic principles ofimmunology.

BIOL-3707. GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Five laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-3705.

Laboratory exercises to complement and supplement GeneralMicrobiology course. Emphasis on the use of basic techniques inthe study of microorganisms.

BIOL-3740. BIOMETRY. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013, BIOL-3012-3014.

Study of the statistical techniques applicable to biology. Emphasis is given to: descriptive statistics, regressions,correlations, hypotheses verification, frequencies analysis and theuse of the computer to facilitate computing and statistical analysis.


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BIOL-3925. INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week.

Elective course for students interested in learning anddeveloping the basic skills required for drawing scientific illustrationsin the field of biology.

The course emphasizes techniques for pencil and quill drawingand watercolors using biological specimens as models.

BIOL-4013. INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. Threecredits. Three contact hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3420-3421.

An introduction to the study of animal behavior includingphysiology, genetics, adaptation and evolution. This courseintegrates other fields of biology and promotes at the same time theinterest in conserving our living natural resources.

BIOL-4021. INTRODUCTION TO ORNITHOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3115-3116. Co-requisite: BIOL-4022..

An introduction to the study of marine and terrestrial birds, withemphasis on the birds of Puerto Pico.

BIOL-4022. INTRODUCTION TO ORNITHOLOGY LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4021.

Laboratory practice to complement the topics discussed inBIOL-4021. Includes field trips.

BIOL-4028. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3705-3707 and BIOL-3115-3116. Co-requisite: BIOL-4029.

Course for students enrolled in the program leading to aBachelor’s Degree in Biology with a major in Microbiology. Studyof the biotic and abiotic factors governing the interrelationshipbetween microorganisms and their natural environments. Topics tobe discussed include: diversity, distribution and populationdynamics; the structure and physiology of microorganisms as abasis for understanding the environmental changes they generate; the effects of the environment on microbial structure, physiologyand behavior.

BIOL-4029. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4028.

Laboratory experiences in sampling and collection ofmicroorganisms; diversity, density, biomass and metabolic activitydeterminations; nutrient analysis and characterization of physicalhabitat. Statistical analysis of data and construction andinterpretation of models describing the ecological niche of particularmicrobial populations are also included.

BIOL-4075. PROBLEMS OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT. Twocredits. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3121-3122.

Analysis and discussion of the different conflicts that arise dueto the demand for the use of coastal zones: industrialization,housing, recreation, education and natural resources. Discussionof the alternatives for use, public policies and government agenciesinvolved in the administration of coastal zones.

BIOL-4076. COASTAL TOPICS SEMINAR. Two credits. Twolecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3121-3122.

Discussion and study of different aspects of the coastal areas. The topics to be discussed will vary according to the problems andneeds of the particular moment. Students will analyze literature ofcoastal areas, present individual seminars and participate inseminars given by guest lecturers.

BIOL-4077. COASTAL RESOURCES Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL-3121.

Study of the different natural resources found on the coasts,with emphasis on ecological and economic aspects and explorationpolicies.

BIOL-4078. COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3115-3116.

Study of the physical, geological and biological processes thatregulate the form and development of terrestrial landscape, withspecial emphasis on the coastal region. Main emphasis will be onthe coastal systems of Puerto Rico.

BIOL-4125.ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. Two credits. Two laboratory hours per week. PrerequisiteS:BIOL-3115-3116.

Study of federal and state environmental protection laws andtheir implications for social and economic programs and for pollutioncontrol. Includes discussion of the use and administration of marinebiology resources from a legal perspective.

BIOL-4205. CLINICAL BACTERIOLOGY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3705-3707.

The course will focus on the pathogenic bacteria.Epidemiological aspects, diagnosis of diseases, management ofclinics, identification of organisms and disease control are alsodiscussed.

BIOL-4315. APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3705-3707. Co-requisite: BIOL-4316.

Study of the role of microorganisms in processes and activitiesrelated to food, agriculture and public health. Topics to bediscussed include: food processing and preservation, food-relateddiseases, the impact of organisms upon agriculture and hospitalpractices.

BIOL-4316. APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4315.

Laboratory experiences designed to compliment the AppliedMicrobiology course. These experiences include: collection andhandling of samples for microbiological analysis; isolation andidentification of microorganisms; sterilization, disinfection andpreservation procedures; handling and maintenance of equipmentand laboratory instruments.

BIOL-4367. INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY PROCESSES. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Pre- requisite: BIOL-3705.

Study of the industrial processes where organisms or isolatedenzymes intervene. Topics to be discussed include: description andclassification of organisms involved in the synthesis of productsuseful to man; coordination of microbial growth and metabolism;production methods; quality control procedures and regulationsgoverning industrial production.

BIOL-4415. INTRODUCTION TO INVERTEBRATES. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013, BIOL-3012-3014. Co-requisite: BIOL-4417.

Introduction to the study of invertebrates with special emphasison taxonomy, morphology, anatomy, ecology, physiology,development and evolutionary and phylogenic relationships.

BIOL-4417. INTRODUCTION TO INVERTEBRATESLABORATORY. Zero credit. Four laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4415.

Detailed study of the taxonomical, morphological andphylogenetic relationships in selected groups of invertebrates, withspecial emphasis on the species found in Puerto Rico.

BIOL-4425. PLANT BIOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013, BIOL-3012-3014. Co--requisite: BIOL-4429.

A study of the different groups that constitute the plantkingdom with emphasis on their morphology and evolution. Thephysiological and developmental processes of plants will also bestudied.

BIOL-4426. GENERAL PARASITOLOGY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013,BIOL-3012-3014. Co-requisite: BIOL-4427.

Systematic study of the morphology, life cycle andepidemiology of the most important parasites, with emphasis onthose which affect human beings.



BIOL-4427. GENERAL PARASITOLOGY LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4426.

Laboratory practice to complement lectures given inBIOL-4426.

BIOL-4429. PLANT BIOLOGY LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4425.

Laboratory practice to complement the topics discussedBIOL-4425.

BIOL-4435. TAXONOMY OF VASCULAR PLANTS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-4425-4429. Co-requisite: BIOL-4436.

Introductory course on the taxonomy of vascular plants. Thecourse includes studies on the evolution, morphology, distribution.nomenclature, classification and identification of vascular plants withspecial emphasis on pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiospermsfrom Puerto Rico, using representative specimens of our flora. Taxonomy clues are used for the identification of plant material. The course also includes field work and a visit to the herbarium.

BIOL-4436. TAXONOMY OF VASCULAR PLANTS LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite:BIOL-4435.

Laboratory practice to complement the topics discussed inBIOL-4435.

BIOL-4447. BIOLOGY OF TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATES OFPUERTO RICO. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3420-3421. Co-requisite: BIOL-4448.

Study on the origins, taxonomy, distribution, habitat, andconservation aspects of terrestrial vertebrates in Puerto Rico. Thecourse also includes the assessment of ecological impact ofmigratory vertebrates and the exotic fauna on the residentvertebrates and on the vegetation.

BIOL-4448. BIOLOGY OF TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATES OFPUERTO RICO LABORATORY . Zero credits. Three laboratoryhours per week. Co-requisite. BIOL-4447.

Laboratory practices to complement the topics discussed inBIOL-4447.

BIOL-4458. POPULATION ECOLOGY Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3115-3116. Co-requisite:BIOL-4459.

The course will present basic concepts in the study ofpopulation ecology at the auto-ecological and community levels. Itcovers the following topics: populations, competition, mathematicalmodels of populations, the impact of depredation and parasitism,the concept of co-evolution, life strategies, and the regulation ofpopulations. It will focus on tropical species, specially of thosepresent in Puerto Rico and nearby islands (Mona, Vieques, Culebra,Virgin Islands). The course will include an evaluation of the species managed in Puerto Rico and how to implement the ideas discussedin class.

BIOL-4459. POPULATION ECOLOGY LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4458.

The laboratory experience will expose students to basictechniques needed to describe and understand population at theauto-ecological and community levels. The experience will includedifferent forms of sampling, demographic descriptions, use of tablesand figures to describe birth, death, survival, sex distribution,survival and extinction of populations, evaluation and description ofparasitism, depredation, mutualism, competition, basic statisticalproofs to analyze and compare populations, alpha and betadistributions, use of computers for data analysis. Laboratoryexperience will depend on weather conditions during the semester.

BIOL-4558. ECOLOGY OF TROPICAL TERRESTRIALCOMMUNITIES. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3115-3116, BIOL-3740, BIOL-4447-4448 andBIOL-4435-4436. Co-requisite: BIOL-4559.

This course will present the general concepts of terrestrialcommunity ecology, both plant and animal ecology. It willemphasize the current theories of distribution, composition,structure, sampling, classification and order of communities as wellas current concepts of diversity, succession and climax. Severalapproaches for the study of communities will be presented,including the morphological, physiological, and populationapproaches. The community classification schemes of theterrestrial communities in Puerto Rico will be presented and severallocal communities will be used as laboratory tools. Also, several ofthe ecological principles used for the management of terrestrialcommunities will be discussed.

BIOL-4559. ECOLOGY OF TROPICAL TERRESTRIALCOMMUNITIES LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratoryhours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4558.

This laboratory includes practical experiences on: samplesdesign, and terrestrial community sampling, description of spatialstructure, determination of various aspects of diverse species andanalysis of classification, direct and indirect arrangement ofcommunities.

BIOL-4567. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-4447-4448,BIOL-BIOL-4558-4559, BIOL-4558-4559. Co- requisite: BIOL-4568.

The study of the techniques used in managing the populationand/or natural or man-made systems for the sound and wise use ofresources in harmony with the ecological needs of both natural andsocial systems. It also integrates the study of the statutes of publicpolicy used to conserve wildlife in Puerto Rico.

BIOL-4568. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4567.

The study of techniques used to manage populations,communities and natural and man-made systems for the sound andwise use of these resources in harmony with the ecological needsof both natural and human social systems. It will guide the studentto understand the technical, theoretical and practical details bothscientific and of public policy needed to generate proposals usefulfor the conservation of Puerto Rico’s wildlife.

BIOL-4605. LIMNOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: BIOL-3115-3116. Co-requisite: BIOL-4606.

Study of aquatic ecosystems, the morphological andtaxonomical relationships of their biotic components and the effectsof physical and chemical contamination on these systems.

BIOL-4606. LIMNOLOGY LABORATORY. Zero credit. Threelaboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4605.

Laboratory practice to complement the topics discussedBIOL-4605.

BIOL-4615. DIVING AND ITS APPLICATION IN MARINESTUDIES. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Students must know how to swim. A physical examination and theconsent of the course instructor are required. Co-requisite:BIOL-4620.

The student will be taught the concepts and skills required tomaster the use and maintenance of skin diving and scuba divingequipment. Emphasis will be given to safety principles, emergencyprocedures, and to physical, physiological and oceanographic lawsand parameters involved in diving. The students will also studyharmless and dangerous organisms.

BIOL-4616. MARINE BOTANY Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013, BIOL-3012-3014. Co--requisite: BIOL-4618.

A study of the taxonomical, morphological, physiological andecological relationships of the sea flora and its economicImportance. Emphasis on algae and vascular plants.


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BIOL-4617. SEMINAR ON MANGROVES AND CORAL REEFS. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite:BIOL-3115-3116.

Special topics on mangroves and reefs. Includes study ofcommunities, their origins, development and ecological changes. Includes trips and field work.

BIOL-4618. MARINE BOTANY LABORATORY. Zero credit. Threelaboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4616.

Field work in the taxonomical, morphological, physiological andecological relationships of the sea flora. Includes the collection andstudy of these organisms, with emphasis on algae and vascularplants. Includes field trips.

BIOL-4620. DIVING AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO MARINESTUDIES LABORATORY. Zero credit. Four laboratory hours perweek. Co-requisite: BIOL-4615.

Diving practice to complement and supplement the conceptsand/or equipments presented in BIOL-4615. Includes scuba andaqualung diving, the physical laws and the physiology associatedwith diving. It familiarizes the students with the techniquesobtaining data and collecting organisms and the useof properequipment.

BIOL-4621. ICHTHYOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Pre-requisites: BIOL-3011-3013, BIOL-3012-3014. Co-requisite: BIOL-4622.

A study of the taxonomy, distribution, ecology and evolution offish, with special reference to marine and fresh water fish of theCaribbean and tropical Atlantic Ocean.

BIOL-4622. ICHTHYOLOGY LABORATORY. Zero credit. Fourlaboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: BIOL-4621.

Laboratory practice and study of the collection, preservation and identification of fish. Includes practice and study of fishdistribution and ecology. Dissection of specimens of the mostimportant species. Includes field trips.

BIOL-4626. FISHING RESOURCES. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Pre-requisite: BIOL-3117-3118.

Analysis of current fishing techniques used in Puerto Rico. Includes discussion and comparative studies of techniques used inPuerto Rico and in other countries. Evaluation of fishing resources,representatives species and their biological aspects.

BIOL- 4628. SEMINAR ON MARINE TOPICS. Two credits. Twolecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3117-3118.

A course to familiarize students with skills needed to conductbibliographical studies on topics rotated to marine biology. Thesetopics will change annually according to need.

BIOL-4635. SEMINAR ON MARINE RESOURCES. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Pre-requisites: BIOL-3115-3116.

Discussion and study of marine resources with emphasis onthose found In Puerto Rico. The following topics will be developedthroughout the course: exploitation, administration and conservationof marine resources.

BIOL-4800. PREPARATORY SEMINAR FOR THE FIELD STUDYTRIP TO THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

Preparatory seminar for the field studies trip with emphasis onprocesses, natural systems and human communities to the westernUnited States.

BIOL-4810. FIELD STUDY TRIP TO WESTERN UNITED STATES. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:BIOL-4800.

Comparative study of the geological processes and the naturalsystems in islands such as Puerto Rico and continental regionssuch as the western United States.

BIOL-4895. EXPERIMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013,BIOL-3012-3014, QUIM 3001-3002.

This is an intensive laboratory course where students areintroduced to the fundamental principles and techniques of DNAtechnology. The laboratory is designed around a cloningexperiment. Participants gain hands-on experience in the followingtechniques: DNA extraction from bacteria, polymerase chainreaction (PCR), souther blots, cloning and sequence analysis ofcloned products. Students gain an appreciation for experimentaldesign and interpretation of several protocols to accomplish aresearch objective. Laboratory sessions are supplemented with theanalysis of readings on the principles associated with the laboratoryexercises and their applications in areas such as basic research,medicine, industry, agriculture, ecology and evolution. Oral andwritten presentations are the principle components of the course. In order to take this course, the student must obtain the consent ofthe course instructor.

BIOL-4907. SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY. One credit. Onehour per week. Prerequisite: Requires the consent of the courseInstructor.

This course teaches students how to develop a bibliographicsearch on topics related to Biology. The main objectives are toenable the student to conduct a revision of scientific literaturepertinent to a specific research topic, to write a research paper onthis topic, and to prepare a proposal to investigate one aspect of thetopic.

BIOL-4908. SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY. Two credits. Two hours per week. Prerequisite: Requires the consent of thecourse instructor.

Research on a specific topic in Biology. Discussion with tutorand research (library, field or laboratory) in a special topic inBiology.

During the semester, the student will revise his/herexperimental proposal design, obtain the necessary data, analyzethe data, and write a report using the scientific publication writingstyle.

BIOL-4909. SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY. Three credits. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Requires the consent of thecourse instructor.

Research on a specific topic in Biology. Discussion with tutorand research (library, field or laboratory) in a special topic inBiology.

This course teaches students how to develop a bibliographicsearch on topics related to Biology. The main objectives are toenable the student to conduct a revision of scientific literaturepertinent to a specific research topic, to write a research paper onthis topic, and to prepare a proposal to investigate one aspect of thetopic.

CIBI 3001. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

A study of the basic concepts of biology including:development, evolution, taxonomy, hormonal control, nervoussystem. genetic and other anatomical and physiological aspects oflife, with emphasis on human life. Course for students who are notmajoring in Natural Sciences.

CIBI 3002. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II. Three credits.Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CIBI 3001.

Continuation of the course CIBI 3001. A study of the basicconcepts in biology including: development, evolution, taxonomy,hormonal control, nervous system. genetic and other anatomicaland physiological aspects of life, with emphasis on human life. Course for students who are not majoring in Natural Sciences.

ENVIRONMENTAL OPTION PROJECT

INTD-3026. RESEARCH FOR SCIENCE TEACHING. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

Through field experiences, laboratories and analyses ofpublished research, educators will become familiar with the differentforms of research leading to the development of scientificknowledge. This course is offered only for high school teachers.



INTD-3110. WOMEN AND SCIENCE: FROM A GENDERPERSPECTIVE. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course includes analysis and discussion on theparticipation of women in natural sciences. It also studies severalaspects of women’s studies as such as sexism in language,objectivity and neutrality in science, gender discrimination, feministcriticism. biological determinism, and contributions of women toscience.

INTD. 3305. TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS OF PUERTORICO. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The is an elective, interdisciplinary course that can be taken byany student in the University. The course includes the following: biotic, abiotic, and social components and their interaction. Specialattention will be given to the environmental problems of land use,and forest conservation. The course will be developed as aworkshop with field trips and lectures.

INTD-3306. STUDY OF AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

Interdisciplinary study of the aquatic environments and theeffects of human activities on them. Special attention will be givento the aquatic environment of Puerto Rico and to the study of thepublic policy for its use and conservation. The course will bedeveloped as a workshop with field trips and lectures.

INTD-3307. ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course combines the contents of two scientific disciplines -environmental science and the area of research - in order to form anew body of knowledge that is necessary to confront the problem ofdiminishing resources. Analytical skills for scientific studies,application of investigation processes in the field, and leadershipskills will be developed. The course’s multi-disciplinary focus willdevelop the wide perceptions necessary to successfully confrontenvironmental issues.

INTD-308. PROBLEMS IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This is an interdisciplinary and cooperative education coursein which students will actively participate in a variety of activities. These activities include debates, eco-dramas, making inventoriesand mapping their community’s green areas,observing andparticipating in municipal and legislative public hearings, field trips,and other activities where the professor acts as a facilitator.

The course discusses the origin of cities from primitivesocieties to industrialized societies, with special emphasis on thechange in PR from an agrarian to an industrialized society. Othertopics include: concepts in basic urban ecology and the urbanecosystem in P.R.; quality of life versus conflicts in environmentaluse in urban areas.

INTD-3505. INTRODUCTION TO MARINE ENVIRONMENT. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Course designed for students with a genuine interest inlearning about the marine environment and its socio-economicimportance. The course will be developed by means of lecturer,field trips and discussions with experts in the marine issues inPuerto Rico. Emphasis will be given to the eastern coast of PuertoRico; an interdisciplinary approach will be utilized.

INTD.-4026. RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR IN BIOMEDICALRESEARCH. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL-3011-3013, CIBI-3001.

A description and analysis of the fundamental ethical problemsand situations related to biomedical research. The course includescase analysis and situations in which different ethical questions arepresented and discussed.

The student will develop critical thinking skills to revise,analyze and evaluate the topics covered.

INTD-4055. COMPUTATIONAL METHODS APPLIED TOBIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: MATE-3061.

This course studies the mathematical foundations andcomputational procedures necessary for simulation, via models, ofbiological processes such as photosynthesis, cellular division,population growth and regulation, population interaction, and spatialdistribution of populations and communities. Students will becomefamiliar with the mathematical formulas within models of biologicalsystems, that include equations of differences, linear algebra andmatrixes, differential equations, distributions of probability, andspatial statistics. Students will develop interdisciplinary skillsthrough projects that permit research on selected topics.


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FACULTY

HÉCTOR L. AYALA BENÍTEZ, Associate Professor, M. S., 1974,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN BAERGA SANTINI, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1988,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MIGUEL J. BISBAL ORTIZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1991,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

LILLIAM CASILLAS MARTÍNEZ, Assistant Professor, Ph. D., 1998,Connecticut University, Storrs Campus, Connecticut, United States.

OLGA M. CASTRO ALGARÍN, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1994,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

FÉLIX A. CASTRODAD ORTIZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1986,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ISABEL G. CINTRÓN GARCÍA, Associate Professor, Ph. D.,1996, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

HILDA M. COLÓN PLUMEY, Full Professor, Ed. D., 1994,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

IVÁN DÁVILA MARCANO, Associate Professor, M. S., 1986,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ANA M. DEL LLANO PUIG, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1989,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

DENNY S. FERNÁNDEZ DEL VISO GÁMEZ, Assistant Professor,Ph. D., 1997, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

FRANCISCO A. FUENTES RIVERA, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1987,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CEDAR GARCÍA RÍOS, Full Professor, M. S., 1983, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

EDNA J. GAUTIER RÍOS, Full Professor, M. A., 1977, Universidadde Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARMEN J. HERNÁNDEZ CRUZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1990,Fordham University, United States.

ENRIQUE HERNÁNDEZ PRIETO, Associate Professor, Ph. D.,1993, University of Colorado, United States.

JOAQUÍN MOLINARY TERÓN, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1982,Pennsylvania State University, United States.

LUIS NEGRÓN GONZÁLEZ, Full Professor, M. S., 1980,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

LUIS 0. NIEVES RIVERA, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1998,George Mason University, United States.

EDGARDO A. ORTIZ CORPS, Associate Professor, Ph. D.,1998, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

RAÚL A. PÉREZ RIVERA, Full Professor, M. S., 1975,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MARÍA E. RIVERA ROSA, Associate Professor, M. S., 1982,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Pico.

OLGA M. RODRÍGUEZ SOTO, Associate Professor, M. S., 1983,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

WANDA L. RODRÍGUEZ TORO, Associate Professor, 1985, M.S., Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ILVA SANABRIA AGOSTO, Assistant Professor, M. S., 1983,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

NAYDA G. SANTIAGO RIVERA, Assistant Professor, M. D.,1980, Universidad Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

MIGUEL P. SASTRE VVIRSHING, Associate Professor, Ph. D.,1988, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

RAYMOND TREMBLAY, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1996,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ESTHER Z. VEGA BERMÚDEZ, Associate Professor, Ph. D.,1997, Universidad de Puerto Pico, Puerto Rico.

SYLVIA m. VELEZ VILLAMIL, Assistant Professor, M.D., 1997,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

FRANCISCO J. PAGAN FALCON, Assistant Professor, M.D.,1997, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.



HEMISTRY

CDirectorDr. David Santiago Mesa

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

The Chemistry Department's Bachelor’s DegreeProgram in Industrial Chemistry is a unique academicprogram in Puerto Rico. Its curriculum preparesstudents to pursue graduate studies, and gives them theopportunity to gain experience working in the laboratoriesof Puerto Rico's chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Program requirements in credit-hours for course andlaboratory work exceed those established by theRegulatory Act for Professional Chemists of Puerto Rico.

In addition, the program provides some backgroundin the areas of management and environmentalchemistry. The Chemistry Department laboratories havebeen designed to provide basic training in the techniquesof analysis and synthesis, as well as in the use ofinstruments handled by industrial chemists.

The Chemistry Department also offers an AssociateDegree in Chemical Technology. This program developslaboratory skills in instrumental analysis and organicchemistry, and is characterized by the intensive use ofmodern equipment to perform chemical analyses. Theprogram also includes supervised practice in theindustry, experience that allows students to becomefamiliar with their future work environments.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The Chemistry Department offers programs leadingto the following academic degrees:

Associate Degree in Chemical Technology

This program prepares technicians with skills inchemical analysis, control of industrial processesand organic synthesis having intensive use ofmodern equipments. It also includes an introductorycourse to chemical engineering and supervisedpractice in the industry and a course in unitoperations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry (Only oneoffered in Puerto Rico).

This program prepares professionals to work aschemists who can take responsibilities of supervisionor management in the areas of quality control, andcompliance, environmental control and production. The curriculum provides all the requirements to takethe tests to obtain the Puerto Rico Chemist’sLicence.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Chemistry

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE INCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

Summary of Credits:Genera Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69


CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-1011 Introductory Mathematics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEQU-1001 Integrated Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5TEQU-1002 Integrated Chemistry I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-1031 Physics for Technology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FISI-1033 Physics for Technology Lab. I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0MATE-1012 Introductory Mathematics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEQU-1003 Integrated Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5TEQU-1004 Integrated Chemistry Lab. II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSECON-3007 Principles of Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-1032 Physics for Technology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FISI-1014 Physics for Technology II Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0TEQU-1012 Chemical Technology Seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1TEQU-2001 Integrated Chemistry III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5TEQU-2002 Integrated Chemistry III Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0TEQU-2011 Chemical Processes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4TEQU-2012 Chemical Processes Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSQUIM-3045 Technical & Bibliographic Report Writing.. . . . . . 3TEQU-2003 Integrated Chemistry IV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5TEQU-2004 Integrated Chemistry IV Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0TEQU-2005 Introduction to Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEQU-2013 Unit Operations II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4TEQU-2014 Unit Operations II Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SUMMER

CODE COURSE CREDITSQUIM-4053 Supervised Practice in Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH AMAJOR IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

Summary of Credits:General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Other requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Recommended elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134


CODE COURSE CREDITSCISO-3121 Intro. to the Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3103 Intermediate English IMATE-3018 Pre-calculus and Analytical Geometry. . . . . . . . . 4

orMATE-3171 Pre-calculus I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orMATE-3172 Pre-calculus IIQUIM-3001 General Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3003 General Chemistry I Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSCISO-3122 Intro. to the Social Sciences II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102. Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orINGL-3104 Intermediate English IIMATE-3061 Calculus I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5QUIM-3002 General Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3004 General Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3011 General Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3013 General Biology I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0ESPA-4231 Puerto Rican Literature I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orESPA-4221 Spanish American Literature I

orESPA-3201 Intro. to Literary Genres IINGL-3201 Grammar, Compo. and Analytical Reading I. . . . 3

orINGL-3221 Introduction to Literature IMATE-3062 Calculus II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3031 Organic Chemistry I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3033 Organic Chemistry I Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSBIOL-3012 General Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3014 General Biology Lab. II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0ESPA-4232 Puerto Rican Literature II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orESPA-4222 Spanish American Literature II

orESPA-3202 Intro. to Literary Genres IIINGL-3202 Grammar, Compo. and Analytical Reading II.. . . 3

orINGL-3222 Introduction to Literature IIMATE-3039 Introduction to Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orCOMP-3005 Intro. to the Use of ComputersQUIM-3032 Organic Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3034 Organic Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17




CODE COURSE CREDITSFILO-4031 Logic I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orFILO-4471 Philosophy of ScienceFILO-3011 University Physics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3013 University Physics I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man 1. . . . . . 3QUIM-3025 Analytical Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3026 Analytical Chemistry Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0______ Elective course in Industrial Chemistry. . . . 3 or 4

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSFISI-3012 University Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3014 University Physics II Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II .. . 3QUIM-4000 Inorganic Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3______ Elective course in Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 or 3______ Elective course in Industrial Chemistry. . . . 3 or 4

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSHIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-4015 Instrumental Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-4016 Instrumental Analysis Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0QUIM-4041 Physical Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-4051 Physical Chemistry I Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2


Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITS______ Elective courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6______ Elective course in Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 or 3QUIM-4042 Physical Chemistry II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-4052 Physical Chemistry II Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2QUIM-4053 Supervised Practice in Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

QUIM-3001. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. Four credits. Three lecturehours per week. Co-requisite QUIM-3003.

This course provides the fundamental principles of chemistrywith emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, chemicalequilibrium, nomenclature, stoichiometry, chemical bonding andcalorimetry.

QUIM-3002. GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. Four credits. Threelecture hours and one laboratory hour per week. PrerequisiteQUIM-3001. Co-requisite QUIM-3004.

This is a course which gives special attention to the followingtopics: chemical equilibrium, colligative properties, oxidation andreduction reactions, acid-base reactions, electrochemistry, kineticsand thermodynamics.

QUIM-3003. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours once a week. Co-requisite: QUIM-3001.

This laboratory complements the topics studied in class. Itincludes laboratory experiments in each of the principal areasstudied in the lectures, such as: physical properties, safetytechniques, stoichiometry concentration, experiments, gases, liquidsand solids. Safety in the laboratories, development of experimentaltechniques, analysis and presentation of results are emphasized.

QUIM-3004. GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Three laboratory hours once a week. Co-requisite:QUIM-3002.

This laboratory complements the topics studied in class. Includes laboratory experiments in each of the principal areasstudied in the lectures, such as: chemical equilibrium oxidation andreduction reactions, neutralization, colligative properties, reactions,electrochemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics. Safety in thelaboratories, development of experimental techniques, analysis andpresentation of results are emphasized.

QUIM-3013. GENERAL AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY . Zero credit. Three laboratory hours once a week. Prerequisite: Bbelong to the Nursing program. Co-requisite:QUIM-3161.

The content of this course is applied to related events with thehealth sciences and also basic experiments of general chemistry,organic and biochemistry relevant to health sciences.

QUIM-3014. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II AND BIOCHEMISTRYLABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours once a week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3161. Co-requisite; QUIM-3162.

The laboratory includes basic experiments of equilibrium, oforganic chemistry and biochemistry as they apply to health andnutrition.

QUIM-3025. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. Four credits. Threelecture hours per week. Four laboratory hours twice a week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3002. Co-requisite: QUIM-3026.

This course includes the study of the theory and methods forquality and quantitative analysis using gravimetric and volumetricmethods including potentiometric titration. It gives a briefintroduction to spectrophotometric methods with emphasis in theultraviolet-visible region. The conference emphasizes fundamentaltheory of chemical analysis, the pertinent equilibrium, andcalculation of results. It also, studies the limitations and possibleerrors most common in analytical determinations and theinterpretation of results obtained from these determinations.

QUIM-3026. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Four laboratory hours twice a week. Prerequisite:QUIM-3002. Co-requisite: QUIM-3025.

The laboratory complements the Analytical Chemistry course. Development of the practical skills in the area of quantitativeanalysis with emphasis on the determination of analysis of unknownsamples and interpretation of the results obtained.

QUIM-3031. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I . Four credits. Three lecturehours. Four laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3002. Co-requisite: QUIM-3033 .

This course includes the study of carbon compounds byfunctional groups based on the structure, nomenclature,stereochemistry, synthesis, reactions and mechanisms. It includesintroduction to magnetic resonance and mass spectrometrytechniques.

QUIM-3032. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. Four credits. Threelecture hours per week. Four laboratory hours per week.Prerequisite: QUIM-3031. Co-requisite: QUIM-3034 .

This course is a continuation of the study of carboncompounds by function based on the structure, properties,nomenclature, stereochemistry, synthesis, reactions andmechanisms. It includes introduction to the techniques of magneticresonance and mass spectrometry.

QUIM-3033. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY . Zerocredit. Four laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3002.Co-requisite: QUIM-3031.

This is a four-hour laboratory that complements the OrganicChemistry I course. It includes practices in synthesis, purificationand identification of organic compounds.


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QUIM-3034. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY Zerocredit. Four laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3031and QUIM-3033. Co-requisite: QUIM-3032.

This is a four- hour laboratory that complements the OrganicChemistry II course. It includes, among other activities, practice insynthesis, purification and identification of organic compounds.

QUIM-3035. SPECTROMETRIC IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANICCOMPOUNDS. Two credits. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3032.

This course includes the study of the most commonspectrometric methods used in identifying organic and someorganic-metallic compounds. It includes a discussion of methodsbased on selective absorption of electromagnetic radiation by thesecompounds. The following methods are included: ultraviolet-visiblespectroscopy, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance and massspectrometry. It also includes the theoretical background necessaryto understand the relationship between structure and chemicalcomposition using spectrometric observation.

QUIM-3036. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:QUIM-3032, QUIM-3025.

This course provides the fundamentals of chemical processesin production and manufacturing. It includes a discussion ofaspects related to mass-energy balance, principles of fluid and heatflow, separation, kinetic processes and financial analysis ofchemical processes.

QUIM-3045. TECHNICAL AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC REPORTWRITING. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course includes the following: fundamentals of chemicalliterature, training in working with bibliographic references, oral andwritten communication with emphasis on report writing andbibliographical research in the field of industrial chemistry.

QUIM-3161. INORGANIC AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. Fourcredits. Three lecture hours per week. Three laboratory hours oncea week. Co-requisite: QUIM-3013.

This course provides an interpretation of chemical phenomenain terms of molecular structure, stoichiometry, chemical equilibriumand organic functional groups.

QUIM-3162. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II AND BIOCHEMISTRY. Four credits. Three lecture hours per weak. Three laboratory hoursonce a week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3161. Co-requisite: QUIM-3014.

This course is an introduction to general concepts of organicchemistry. It includes the study of the biochemical principles ofcellular behavior relevant to health sciences.

QUIM-3165. POLYMER CHEMISTRY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3032.

This course includes the study of the thermodynamics, kineticand stereochemical aspects of macromolecules and their effect onthe physical and chemical properties of these systems. Also, thecourse includes different aspects of the technology of polymers. Itintegrates laboratory experiences in synthesis and polymercharacterization. QUIM-4000. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3002.

This course discusses topics in modern inorganic chemistry:covalent bonding theory, solid state chemistry, chemistry ofsolutions. Emphasis is given to the study of the coordinationcompounds, their structures, bonds, stability and reactionmechanisms. It also includes discussion of the experimentalmethods used to study the structure and bonding of inorganiccompounds.

QUIM-4015 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS . Four credits. Threelecture hours per week. Three laboratory hours twice a week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3025 and 3026. Co-requisite: QUIM-4016.

This is an undergraduate course in instrumental analysisdesigned to provide advanced students in the Industrial ChemistryBachelor's Degree program, theoretical and practical knowledge of

the instruments used in chemical analysis. Includes topics relatedwith the latest advances in the field of instrumentation and coversthe following areas: spectroscopy, electrochemistry andchromatography. It emphasizes chemical theory and fundamentalsof physics in instrument operation, including the interpretation of thedata obtained.

QUIM-4016. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. LABORATORY Zerocredit. Three laboratory hours twice a week. Prerequisites:QUIM-3025 and QUIM-3026. Co-requisite: QUIM-4015.

This laboratory complements the Instrumental Analysis course. Laboratory work is organized so as to allow the student to operateall available instruments with minimum assistance. It includeschemical analysis of commercial products conducted usingspectroscopic, electrochemical and chromatographic methods.

QUIM-4035. INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3032,3034. Co-requisite: QUIM-4036.

This course is designed for the students with major inChemistry, who wish to enhance their knowledge in the organicsynthesis. It includes basic methods for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds, theory and strategies for molecular synthesis andconcepts of pericyclic reactions, and structure identification byspectroscopic methods.

QUIM-4036. INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY.LABORATORY. One credit. Four contact hours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3032. Co-requisite: QUIM-4035.

This course includes the study of the chemical principles informing carbon-carbon bonds, regiospecific reactions and, finally,enantiospecific reactions. The course gives emphasis to thetechniques used to isolate, purify and identify organic compounds. The correlation between spectroscopic data and physical data inconfirming structures will be a fundamental application of theknowledge and skills previously acquired and required in thislaboratory.

QUIM-4041. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3025 MATE 3062and FISI-3012. Co-requisite: QUIM-4051.

This is an introductory undergraduate Physical Chemistrycourse that deals with the fundamental laws governing the behaviorof gases, liquids and solids. The thermodynamics and physico-chemistry properties of these systems, the chemical equilibrium,the phase law and the colligative properties are studied. Emphasisis on the development and applications of thermodynamic laws andchemical equilibrium.

QUIM-4042. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-4041 and QUIM-4051.Co-requisite: QUIM-4052.

This course presents a systematic study of the kinetic theorymodel for an ideal gas, distributional functions, analysis of kineticdata for complex reactions, rate constant dependence withtemperature, postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrodingerequation, quantum numbers, harmonic oscillator, vibrational spectraof diatomic molecules, rigid rotor, rotational spectra of diatomicmolecules, statistical mechanics and partition functions.

QUIM-4051. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I. LABORATORY Twocredits. Five Laboratory hours per weekly session. Prerequisites:QUIM-3025 and FISI-3012. Co-requisite: QUIM-4041.

This laboratory includes experiments in thermodynamics,chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, viscosity and phasediagrams. Theory and corresponding methods for each experimentare discussed and conducted.

QUIM-4052. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II. LABORATORY. Twocredits. Five laboratory hours per weekly session. Prerequisites:QUIM-4051, QUIM-4041. Co-requisite: QUIM-4042.

This laboratory includes experiments in chemical kinetics,molecular kinetics and quantum mechanics and spectroscopymechanics. Theory and methods corresponding to each experimentare discussed and conductedt.



QUIM-4053. SUPERVISED PRACTICE IN INDUSTRY. Twocredits. Minimum of ninety (90) hours per semester. Prerequisites:QUIM-3025 or TEQU-2001, and QUIM-3032 or TEQU-2003,QUIM-3026, TEQU-2002.

This field practice provides a work experience of a minimumof ninety (90) contact hours, in a government or industry laboratory. Students will be trained in the techniques, chemical methods anddiscipline followed in these work centers.

QUIM-4055. BIOCHEMISTRY. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3032 and BIOL 3012.

This course includes the study of the structure and function ofmolecules vital to life: proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleicacids. Experimental techniques for the isolation and purification ofthese biomolecules as well as their applications to research arediscussed. Other topics include structure and functionality ofbiological membranes, enzyme kinetics, metabolism ofcarbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and some aspects in molecularbiology.

QUIM-4056. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY. One credit. Fourlaboratory hours one a week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3032, FISI-3012and BIOL 3012. Co-requisite: QUIM-4055.

This laboratory includes experiences related to the materialdiscussed in the Biochemistry course. Practical experiences whichhelp the student to understand the structure and function of themacromolecules that form the cell are developed. The courseprovides individual attention to provide the student with specificskills in the biochemistry area.

QUIM-4086. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH I. Two credits. Eight hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3025 and QUIM-3032.

This course includes supervised undergraduate research on atopic related to some of the fundamental areas of pure and appliedchemistry. The student may earn up to a maximum of two (2)credits per semester and by mutual agreement between the studentand the professor. The course requires a minimum of eight (8)hours weekly conducting research and bibliographic search on theassigned project.

In order to enroll in the course, the student must have anacademic average of 2.5 or more and requires the professor’s andthe chairperson’s previous authorization.

QUIM-4087. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH II. Two credits. Eight hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3025, QUIM-3032 andQUIM-4086.


In order to enroll in the course, the student must have anacademic average of 2.5 or more and requires the professor’s andthe chairperson’s previous authorization.

QUIM-4088. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Ill. Two credits. Eight hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3025, QUIM-3031 andQUIM-4087.


In order to enroll in the course, the student must have anacademic average of 2.5 or more and requires the professor’s andthe chairperson’s previous authorization

QUIM-4089. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IV. Two credits. Eight hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3025, QUIM-3031 andQUIM-4088

This course includes supervised undergraduate research ona topic related to some of the fundamental areas of pure andapplied chemistry. The student may earn up to a maximum of two(2) credits per semester and by mutual agreement between thestudent and the professor. The course requires a minimum of eight(8) hours weekly conducting research and bibliographic search onthe assigned project.

In order to enroll in the course, the student must have anacademic average of 2.5 or more and requires the professor’s andthe chairperson’s previous authorization

QUIM-4169. WATER TREATMENT. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3025.

This course includes the study of the criteria used to determinethe quality of water and the characteristics of potable water. Theoperations and processes used in the water filtration and watertreatment plants are discussed.

QUIM-4175. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3025. Co-requisite: QUIM-4176.

This course covers the following: study of the chemicalphenomena occurring in the environment with emphasis on thephenomena which occurs in Puerto Rico; study of the sources,reactions, transportation, effects and destiny of the chemicalspecies present in water, soil and atmosphere. It includes basicconcepts in environmental and atmospheric biochemistry. It alsoincludes basic concepts in environmental biochemistry andchemical toxicology. Reference Is made to the local regulations forthe conservation of the air, soil and water issued by theEnvironmental Quality Board, the Health Department and federalagencies.

QUIM-4176. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. One credit. Four laboratory hours once a week. Prerequisite:QUIM-3025. Co-requisite: QUIM-4175.

This laboratory includes the following topics: planning andconducting sampling procedures in superficial waters, air and soil. Preparing and interpreting reports on environmental evaluation ofthe hydrosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere which includes fieldanalysis, as well as basic environmental parameter measurements,and the analysis of laboratory samples. Analysis of organic andmetals using modern techniques and instrumentation will also beconducted, as well as chemical analysis using traditional techniquesand following the recommendations of the American Standard forTesting and Materials (ASTM).

QUIM-4181. TOPICS IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3032.

This course includes the study of important topics in thechemical industry. Among other topics discussed are: qualityengineering, pharmaceutical operations, water treatment,environmental regulations, health and occupational regulations, airpollution, validation procedures, handling and disposition of solidwaste and laws and regulations of the chemical industry.

QUIM-4182. TOPICS IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY II. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3032and QUIM-4181.

This course includes the study of important topics in thechemical industry. Among other topics discussed are: qualityengineering, pharmaceutical operations, water treatment,environmental regulations, health and occupational regulations, airpollution, validation procedures, handling and disposition of solidwaste and laws and regulations of the Chemistry Industry.

QUIM-4205. PHOTOCHEMISTRY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: QUIM-3032. Co-requisite: MATE3061.

This course includes the study of the fundamental principles,methods and industrial applications of the conversion ofelectromagnetic energy to chemical energy. It discuses the basicconcepts of excited state, color theory, photoreactivity,photokinetics, selection rules and singlet oxygen. It also discussesthe photoreactions of various organic functional groups.


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QUIM-4305. INTRODUCTION TO FOOD ENGINEERING. Threecredits. Three contact hours per week. Prerequisites: QUIM-3032,FISI-3012, MATE 30072 and MATE 3062.

This course includes the study of the engineering concepts andunit operations used in the processing of food. Principles relatedto the flow of fluids, generation and heat transfer, thermicprocessing of food, freezing, evaporation, drying processes andaseptic packaging are discussed.

TEQU-1001 INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY I. Five credits. Threelecture hours per week. Six laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: TEQU-1002.

This course discusses the following topics: safety rules inlaboratories, proper use and disposal of chemical substances;measurements, determined and undetermined errors, propagationof errors, process control charts; scientific method; laws andtheories; classification of matter; states of matter and properties;separation of substances by paper chromatography, gaschromatography and HPLC; interaction between electromagneticenergy and matter; UV, VIS, IR analysis and spectra interpretation;preparation of calibration charts; properties of gases and molecular-kinetic theory; workshops on computer applications, On-line Libraryand electronic communications.

TEQU-1002. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Six laboratory hours per week. Co-requisite: TEQU-1001.

This laboratory complements TEQU-1001 lecture. It includesthe following: development of skills for volumetric and ofinstrumental analysis (some of them controlled by computers);separation and identification of substances using a computercontrolled Gas Chromatograph and HPLC, as well as UV-VISspectrophotometer; safety rules for proper use and disposal ofchemical substances. The laboratory report is emphasizedincluding proper use of tables, graphs and charts. It also includescryoscopic experiments for freezing point determination and meltingpoint determination of pure and mixture substances using a MeltTemp apparatus.

TEQU-1003. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY II. Five credits. Threelecture hours per week. Six laboratory hours per week Prerequisites: TEQU-1001 and TEQU-1002. Co-requisite:TEQU-1004.

This course includes the following topics: atomic structure;atomic models emphazing quantum mechanics, quantum numbers,orbitals, aufbau, electronic configurations, graphic representation ofprobability and electron densities; theories of chemical bonding;energy diagrams, and tridimensional representations of molecules,Lewis formulas, formal charge, resonant structures, electro-negativity, molecular geometry and polarity; chemical reactions,stoichiometry, yield, and purity percentages; composition analysis,% per weigh, % per volume; chemical equilibrium, emphazingaqueous equilibrium, determination of pH, pOH, (H30

+), (OH-); redoxreactions, balancing of equations using ion-electron methods;calorimetry.

TEQU-1004. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEQU-1001and TEQU-1002. Co-requisite: TEQU-1003.

This laboratory complements the TEQU-1003 lecture. Itincludes the following topics: quantitative metal analysis with acomputer controlled atomic absorption spectrophotometer;quantitative spectrophotometric analysis in the visible regions ofproducts; calorimetry; kinetics: determinations of reaction rateorders, and the reaction rate constant using graphs. Developmentof skills in operation and use of quantitative analytical instruments,some of them controlled by computers, are emphasized.

TEQU-1012. CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR. One credit. One lecture hour per week. Prerequisite: TEQU-1003.

This course develops skills in oral and written presentationsapplied to the field of industrial chemistry and environmentalpollution. Lectures by professionals in the field will be given tocomplement the course. The course also provides training on thepreparation of scientific term papers and oral presentations withvisual aids.

TEQU-2001. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY III. Five credits. Threelecture hours per week. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEQU-1003 and TEQU-1004. Co-requisite:TEQU-2002.

This course is a continuation of the courses TEQU-1003-1004. This course is of a special nature in the interaction of theory andpractice of Chemistry.

This course emphasizes the study and training of thequalitative and quantitative methods of analysis, such as:volumetric, gravimetric, electrochemical and spectrophotometricanalysis. It also emphasizes the chemical and physicalfundamentals in the operation of instruments, including theinterpretation of obtained data.

TEQU-2002. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY Ill LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEQU-1003and TEQU-1004. Co-requisite: TEQU-2001.

This course develops adequate laboratory techniques and skills for the operation of equipment and instruments through thepractice of qualitative and quantitative methods. These techniquesare used for the gravimetric, electrochemical and spectrometricanalysis.

TEQU-2003. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY IV. Five credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: TEQU-2001 andTEQU-2002. Co-requisite: TEQU-2004.

The objective of this course is to introduce the student to thestructure and reactivity concepts of main families of organiccompounds. It gives special emphasis on the spectroscopicmethods to know and identify organic, industrial and environmentalcompounds.

Th course also includes theories of: thin-layer chromatography,gas chromatography, and high pressure liquid, chromatography,infrared spectrophoscopy, organic functional groups, reactivity andreaction mechanism of the organic molecules, kinetics andchemical equilibrium.

TEQU-2004. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY IV LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEQU-2001and TEQU-2002. Co-requisite: TEQU-2003.

This laboratory includes experiments in organic synthesis andidentification of organic compounds. It develops skills for theseparation and identification of the synthesized organic compoundsusing different techniques such as: distillation, extraction, thin-layerchromatography, gas chromatography and high-pressure liquidchromatography. The functional groups of the organic compoundsare identified using infrared spectroscopy.

TEQU-2005. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

This course includes the exposure and practice ofcomputerized methods of access, research, reproduction,relationship, graphic representation and manipulation of information,and the simulation of physical events. The student will beintroduced to the programming environment, electronic data sheet,document processor, a system of data bank and various systemsof access of information throughout the network.

TEQU-2011. CHEMICAL PROCESSES. Four credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-1031 and TEQU-1003and TEQU-1004. Co-requisite: TEQU-2012.

The course includes the study of the fundamentals of chemicalengineering. Process analysis and applications of the laws ofconservation of mass and energy are discussed.

TEQU-2012. CHEMICAL PROCESSES LABORATORY. Zerocredit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites:TEQU-1003, TEQU-1004, FISI-1031 and FISI-1032. Co-requisite:TEQU-2011.

This laboratory includes discussion sessions of problemsinvolving the laws of conservation of mass and energy.



TEQU-2013. UNIT OPERATIONS II. Four credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: TEQU-2011 and TEQU-1012. Co-requisite: TEQU-2014.

This course includes the study of the fundamental principles ofmomentum, heat and mass transport. It also includes the study ofseparation processes with emphasis on common industrialprocesses.

TEQU-2014. UNIT OPERATIONS II LABORATORY. Zero credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEQU-2011 andTEQU-2012. Co-requisite: TEQU-2013.

This laboratory includes the analysis, discussion andexperimental study of fluid flow, heat transfer and separationprocesses.

FACULTY

ANTONIO E. ALEGRÍA GANDÍA, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1976,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

GABRIEL L. BARLETTA BONANNO, Associate Professor, Ph. D.,1993, Rutgers University, United States.

JORGE CASTILLO RAMÍREZ, Associate Professor, M. S., 1992,University of Texas, El Paso, United States.

CARMEN S. DELGADO FLORES, Full Professor, M. E., 1973,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

JOSÉ A. DÍAZ PIÑERO, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1978, Universidadde Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CARMELO GARCÍA RUIZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1982, UniversityTech. Hochschule Carl Schorlemmer, Germany.

CARMEN J. LÓPEZ DE FUENTES, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1986,Universidad de Puerto Pico, Puerto Pico.

JOSÉ R. MALAVÉ LÓPEZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1987, Universityof Massachusetts, United States.

ROBERTO MARRERO CORLETTO, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1977,University of Idaho, United States.

LUIS MONCLOVA ORTIZ, Instructor, M.S., 1989, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

ILEANA NIEVES MARTÍNEZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1980,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

MARGARITA ORTIZ MORALES, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1979,University of Alabama, United States.

MIRNA L. RIVERA CLAUDIO. Full Professor, Ph. D., 1987,Universidad de Puerto Pico, Puerto Rico.

SAMUEL RODRÍGUEZ PONCE, Assistant Professor, M. E., 1993;M. S., 1992, University of Connecticut, United States.

DAVID SANTIAGO MESA, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1973,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

JUAN SUÁREZ RODRÍGUEZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1987,University de Puerto Rico, Puerto Pico.

SONIA L. VÁZQUEZ GARCÍA, Full Professor, M. S., 1974,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

JULIA R. VERGARA GÓMEZ, Associate Professor, M. S., 1983,Universidad Tech. Hochschule Carl Schorlemmer, Germany.



athematics

MDirectorDr. Pablo Negrón Marrero


The Bachelor’s Degree Program in ComputationalMathematics was created in 1982. This program offersthe student a combined training in Mathematics andComputer Science, sufficiently broad and versatile so asto open different professional possibilities to itsgraduates. The courses included in the program aredivided into four areas: Mathematics, Computer Science,Natural Sciences, and General Education. These arecomplemented by elective courses and other academicactivities.

Because our Program is of a multi- disciplinarynature, we train professionals that perform differentactivities. Among those: work as experts in informationsystems, as programmers and operators ofcomputerized systems, as independent consultants or asspecialists in information systems in industry or banking;and to continue graduate studies in Mathematics orComputer Science and eventually, to work asprofessionals in the field.

During their studies, students have the opportunity toconduct mathematical and scientific research, which notonly provides them with excellent academic and workexperiences, but also gives them the opportunity toparticipate in the excitement of scientific discovery.

Students in the program can use any one of the two Department's Microcomputer laboratories that host

approximately 20 personal computers with the mostrecent software. They also use the facilities of theUniversity of Puerto Rico at Humacao Computer Centerthrough terminals located throughout the Campus and inthe offices of the Mathematics and Computer ScienceStudents' Association. Additional laboratories areavailable for students interested in developingindependent projects. All computers are connected tothe UPR's network, UPRENET and to the INTERNET. Among other things, these connections allow contactwith users, databases, libraries, program bases, anddiscussion groups throughout the world.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s Degree in Computational Mathematics. The Department offers a program of study leading to thefollowing academic degree: Bachelor’s Degree inScience with a Major in Computational Mathematics. Itprepares professionals with a background inMathematics and Computer Science. The Mathematicscomponent includes knowledge in statistics, discretemathematics, numerical analysis, mathematical analysisand abstract algebra. The Computer Sciencecomponent includes knowledge of programming in high-level languages data structures, data bases, andmanagement of operating systems.

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR INCOMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS

Summary of Credits:General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Courses in Science and Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130


CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-3018 Pre-calculus and Analytical Geometry. . . . . . . . . . . 4

orMATE-3172* Pre-calculus II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-3081* Computer Programming I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3121 Introduction to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 or 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-3061 Calculus I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4MATE-3082* Computer Programming I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CISO-3122 Introduction to the Social Sciences II.. . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-3062 Calculus II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4MATE-3050 Discrete Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man I. . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3201 Intro. to Literary Genres I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3201 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading I. . 3FISI-3011 University Physics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI -3013 University Physics I Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-4031 Linear Algebra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-4097** Data Structure and Algorithms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3202 Intro. to Literary Genres II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3202 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading II. . 3FISI-3012 University Physics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3014 University Physics II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19


CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-4061 Introduction to Numerical Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-4085** Assembly Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3001 General Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3003 General Chemistry I Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0FILO-4031 Formal Logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-4111 Mathematical Analysis I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4MATE-4096** Operating Systems I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3QUIM-3002 General Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3004 General Chemistry II Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0SICI-3026** Business Applied to Programming.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ECON-3005 Introduction to Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-3157 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics. . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3011 General Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3013 General Biology I Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-4091 Abstract Algebra I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3012 General Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3014 General Biology II Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The new admission students should take MATE 3171 during Summer,previous to his admission.**Students must use the facilities at the Computer Center or theMicrocomputer Laboratory.


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COMP-3005. INTRODUCTION TO THE USE OF COMPUTERS. Three credits. Three lecture and laboratory hours per week.

The course is oriented toward the presentation and practice ofcomputerized data access methods, data collection, reproduction,relationship, graphics, handling of information and simulation ofphysical events. The student is immersed in a programmingenvironment, electronic spreadsheets, word processing programs,database systems and different tools to access information systems.

COMP-4115. COMPUTER GRAPHICS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: MATE 4097. Co-requisites: MATE4061 and COMP-4116.

The course covers the following topics: representation of primitivegraphic objects (dots, lines, polygons, solids); transformations(translation, rotation, contraction, expansion, reflection and its matrixrepresentations and homogeneous coordinates); ray tracing, visiblearea calculations and shading; representation and generation ofsurfaces using algebraic geometry; Splines, Bezier and datainterpolation; numerical stability of algorithms.

COMP-4116. COMPUTER GRAPHICS LABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE 4097. Co-requisites: MATE 4061 and COMP-4115.

Methods for printing or visualization and storage of graphics andits formats are studied in this course. The student acquires skills inthe use of standard packages for computer graphics programming,such as Open GL. The course requires the completion of a computeranimation project.



MATE-1005. ELEMENTARY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course covers the following topics: notions of sets,development of real numbers from the natural numbers, operationswith fractions, simple linear equations, the decimal system, operationswith decimals, percent, ratios and proportions, measurement systems(metric, English, apothecary and domestic), applications for thepreparation of solutions and prescriptions, graphs and other aspectsof statistics.

MATE-1007. MATHEMATICS FOR ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:MATE-3018 or MATE-3172.

The course covers the following topics: the theory of equations,complex numbers, aspects of analytical geometry, introduction todifferential and integral calculus of one-variable functions andapplications, introduction to empirical adjustment of curves.

MATE-1011. INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Score of 550 or more onthe CEES Achievement Examination or MATE-3001.

The course covers the following topics: real numbers,polynomials, rational algebraic expressions, exponents and radicals,linear equations and inequalities, polynomial and trigonometryfunctions, graphics.

MATE-1012. INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-1011.

The course covers the following topics: exponential andlogarithmic functions, linear equation systems, binomial theorem,sequences, theory of equations greater than the second degree,complex numbers and elementary analytic geometry.

MATE-3001. ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

The course covers the following topics: sets, number systems,exponents and radicals, polynomial and rational expressions,elementary functions and their graphs, linear and quadratic equations, linear equation systems, linear inequalities.

MATE-3008. MATHEMATICS FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course covers the following topics: sets, the real numbersystem, fractions and decimals, percentages and applications, theoryof linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, linear systems ofequations, functions (linear and quadratic), graphs, and applications,basic counting principle, analysis of survey information, permutationsand combinations, elements of probability and descriptive statistics.

MATE-3009. INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING ANDNUMERICAL ANALYSIS I. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Requires laboratory work. Prerequisite: MATE-3061.

The course covers high level language, input and outputoperations, control instructions, constants and variables, decision andloop control, formats, vectors and matrixes, sub -programs, characterstrings, logical values, complex values, extended precision,applications to numerical analysis.

MATE-3015. ELEMENTARY STATISTICS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3061.

The course covers the following topics: frequency distribution,graphs, descriptive measures of a sample, probability, mathematicalexpectation, binomial distribution and normal distribution, predictionsand simple correlation.

MATE-3018. PRE-CALCULUS AND ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY. Fourcredits. Five lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Minimum score of1,400 on the CEEB Mathematics Aptitude and AchievementExaminations.

The course covers the following topics: functions and theirgraphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions,inverse functions, complex numbers, polynomials, determinants,systems of equations, inequalities, trigonometric equations andsequences.

MATE-3041. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course covers the following topics: sets, logic, the axiomsof algebra, the real numbers system starting with the natural numbers,properties of operations and numbers, decimal system and graphicalrepresentation on the number line, equivalence relations and ordering.

MATE-3042. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3041.

The course covers the following topics: rational and irrationalnumbers, powers and roots, polynomials, factorization, rationalexpressions, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs,systems of linear equation, elements of intuitive geometry,congruencies, areas, volumes, probability and normal distribution.

MATE-3050. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3018 or MATE-3172.

The course covers the following topics: sets, operations on sets,Venn diagrams, integers, divisibility, least common multiple andgreatest common divisor, modular arithmetic, matrixes, propositionallogic, boolean operations. graphs and matrixes, functions, countingtechniques, relations, trees, algorithms, groups and semi-groups, monoids and finite state machines, tree coloring.

MATE-3061. CALCULUS I. Four credits . Three lecture hours and onehour of practice per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3018 or MATE-3172.

The course covers the following topics: limits and continuity,. derivation, derivation rules, derivations of algebraic, trigonometric,exponential and logarithmic functions, maxima and minima, curvegraphing, indefinite integrals, fundamental theorem of calculus,approximate integration (Trapecio and Simpson rules), area betweencurves.

MATE-3062. CALCULUS II. Four credits. Three lecture hours andone hour of practice per week. Prerequisites: MATE-3061.

The course covers the following topics: applications of definiteintegral ( solids and revolution surfaces),derivatives and integrals ofinverse trigonometric functions, integration techniques. Improper andindeterminate integrals, cone sections and quadratic equations,parametric equations, calculus in polar coordinates, numericsuccessions, infinite series, convergence criteria, functions of somevariables, partial differentiation, maximums and minimums.

MATE-3063. CALCULUS III. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: MATE-3062.

The course covers the following topics: vector calculus, calculusof function of several variables, and vector analysis. Some of thetopics covered are the following: partial differentiation, implicitfunctions, Lagrange multipliers, polar, spherical and cylindricalcoordinates, multiple integrals, linear integrals, vector fields, Green,Stokes and Gauss theorems, etc.

MATE-3071. COLLEGE ALGEBRA. Four credits. Four lecture hoursper week.

The course covers the following topics: real numbers, exponents,polynomials, radicals and logarithms, polynomials and rationalexpressions, linear equations with one, two and three variables, linearinequations with one variable, relations and functions.

MATE-3081. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Requires laboratory work.

The course covers the following topics: the concept of algorithm,description of a computer system, the basic structure of a program,variables and constants, assignment of values, data, procedures andfunctions, control structures, compound statements, arrangements,parameters, records, sets and files.


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MATE-3082. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Requires laboratory work. Prerequisite:MATE-3081.

This course covers the following topics: style considerations,robustness, structured programming, design and implementation of aprogram, debugging and testing, how to read a program. efficiencyconsiderations, pointers, recursion, some sorting algorithms, characterstrings processing, lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, documentationand maintenance. The design and implementation of a program largerthat 500 lines is required.

MATE-3157. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATIC STATISTICS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites:MATE-3081 and MATE-3050. Co-requisite: MATE-3062.

The course covers the following topics: sample spaces, axiomsof probability, combinant problems, conditional probability, Bayestheorem, Bernoulli trials, probability functions in one and severalvariables (discrete and continuous), exponential distribution, normaldistribution, other probability distribution functions, expected values,moments of a random variables, estimation of parameters, hypothesis.

MATE-3171. PRE-CALCULUS I. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week.

This course covers the following topics: absolute value,exponents and radicals, complex numbers, linear and quadraticequations, systems of equations, inequalities, functions and graphs,polynomial and rational functions, factor, residual, and rational zerostheorems.

MATE-3172. PRE-CALCULUS II. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: MATE-3171.

This course covers the following topics: exponential, logarithmic,trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, graphs,trigonometric equations and identities, solution of triangles, laws ofsine and, cosine, sequences, binomial theorem.

MATE-3179. GEOMETRY FOR TEACHERS. Four credits. Threelecture hours and one laboratory hour per week. Prerequisite:MATE-3018 or MATE-3172.

This course covers the following topics: Euclides and Birkhoffaxioms, study of the line and segments as geometric objects, measurement of angles, plane figures (triangles, polygons, andcircles), numeric relationship between angles and the elements of atriangle, study of angles in a circle, geometric constructions with theuse of the ruler and compass or the computer, space planes anddihedral angles, longitude concept, area, volume and measurement,advanced geometry (Ceva and Menelao, Pappus and Desarguestheorems), transformations (isometric, reflexing, translations androtations), modern topics of geometry.

MATE-4009. ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3062.

The course covers the following topics: ordinary differentialequations of the first and superior order, initial value problems,variations of parameters, solutions in series, Laplace transformations,linear differential equations with constant coefficients, linear differentialequations of the second order, systems of differential equations,applications.

MATE-4030. NUMBERS THEORY FOR TEACHERS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3018 orMATE-3172.

This course covers the basic notions of a typical course on numbers theory at the undergraduate level and offers a vision ofmodern applications in science and technology. The topics are:natural numbers, number systems, divisibility, prime numbers, modulararithmetic and congruence, diophantine equations, continuousfractions, cryptography and classical problems.

MATE-4031. LINEAR ALGEBRA. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: MATE-3061.

The course covers the following topics: matrix algebra, linearsystems, vectors, linear transformations, internal product,characteristic values and vectors, determinants, symmetric matrixesand matrix diagonalization.

MATE-4055. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. Two credits. Prerequisite: Requires the consent of the course instructor orprogram coordinator.

The course consists of research on a topic assigned by theprofessor in the fields of mathematics or computer science. Theresearch done in this course will usually be part of a larger project. The student's work will be graded according to the quality of the workperformed and the originality of his/ her contribution.

MATE-4061. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Requires laboratory work. Prerequisites:MATE-3062, MATE-4031 and MATE-3081 or MATE-3009.

The course covers the following topics: numerical representationin the computer, errors, solutions of non-linear equations, linearsystems, interpolation and approximations, numerical differentiationand integration, the problem of characteristic values, variationalmethods.

MATE-4085. ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Requires laboratory work. Prerequisites: MATE-3018or MATE-3172 or a high level language.

The course covers discussions of the internal organization of atypical eight bit microprocessor and the set of instructions in assemblylanguage that will allow the implementation of programs andalgorithms of moderate complexity.

MATE-4091. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week.

The course covers the following topics: sets, study anddiscussion of algebraic structures such as boolean algebra, monoids,semigroups, groups, rings, fields and sub-structures related to these. Applications to mathematics. electrical engineering, computerscience, statistics and other areas are also discussed.

MATE-4096. OPERATING SYSTEMS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Requires laboratory work. Prerequisite: MATE-4085.

The course covers fundamental concepts of operating systems,multiprogramming, virtual memory, memory management,degeneration, interrupts, principles of architecture of an assembler, acompiler and an operating system.

MATE-4097. DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS . Threecredits. Four lecture hours per week. Requires laboratory work. Prerequisites: MATE-3050, MATE-3082.

The course covers the following topics: basic data structuressuch as lists, queues, stacks, trees, algorithms for working with thesestructures, sorting and searching algorithms, algorithm analysis,memory management, graphs and digraphs.

MATE-4098. FILE MANAGEMENT AND DATA BASE. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Requires laboratory work. Prerequisite:MATE-4097.

The course covers the following topics: fundamental conceptsand physical organization of a data base system, models, design oflogical data base, hierarchical or relational network data base, querieslanguages, projects.

MATE-4099. THEORY OF COMPUTATION. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Requires laboratory work. Prerequisites:MATE-4031 and MATE-3050.

The course covers the following topics: languages, finiteautomata (deterministic and non- deterministic), regular expressions,non- contextual grammars, push-down automata, turing machines,Church thesis, computability, time complexity.

MATE-4106. PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Requires laboratory work. Prerequisites:MATE-4097 and MATE-4085.

The course covers the following topics: relationship betweenprogramming languages and machine architecture, structure of algoltype languages and interpretative languages, types of data providedby the language and their conversion, control structures, correctionand program reliability, modularization in different languages.



MATE-4111. MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I. Four credits. Five lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3062.

The course covers the following topics: real numbers, one-variable functions, continuity and differentiability, Riemann integral forfunctions of a single variable, infinite series, uniform convergence,Fourier analysis.

MATE-4112. MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS II. Four credits. Fivelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-4111.

The course covers the following topics: Rm topology, functionsand transformations of several variables, differential calculus, implicitand inverse function theorems, line and surface integrals.

MATE-4115. APPLIED ANALYSIS FOR PHYSICS STUDENTS. Fourcredits. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3062.

The course covers the following topics: first and second orderordinary differential equations (ODE), determinants, lineartransformations, linear ODE’s with constant coefficients,homogeneous and non- homogeneous equations, Laplacetransformations, ODE’s with variable coefficients. Characteristicvalues and vectors, linear ODE systems.

MATE-4117. TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS. One credit. One lecturehour per week. Prerequisite: Depending on the selected topic.

This is a short course in one of the following fields: operationsresearch, statistics, real or complex analysis, applied algebra,topology.

MATE-4119. TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. One credit. Onelecture hour per week. Prerequisite: Depending on the selected topic.

This is a short course in one of the followingfields: operating systems, computer systems architecture,computation, language theory, computer graphics, compilers.

MECU-3031. QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR BUSINESSADMINISTRATION I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

The course covers the following topics: real numbers systems,exponents and radicals, equations and inequalities, functions andgraphs, exponential and logarithm functions, logarithm applications,theory of equations and matrixes,. progressions, compound interestand annuities.

MECU-3032. QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR BUSINESSADMINISTRATION II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MECU-3031.

This course is an introduction to differential and integral one-variable calculus. It includes limits, continuity, differentiationtechniques, maxima and minima problems with applications toeconomics, integration of polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions.

SICI-3026. BUSINESS APPLICATIONS OF THE COMPUTER. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Require laboratory work. Prerequisite: MATE-3081.

The course covers the following topics: fundamental concepts indata processing in business, designing and maintaining files andconstructing reports, programming in COBOL and RPG II.

FACULTY

ALBERTO CACERES DÍAZ, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1974, Universityof Notre Dame, United States.

ROLANDO CASTRO AMORÓS, Assistant Professor, Ph. D., 2000,George Mason University, United States.

MARILÚ LEBRON VÁZQUEZ, Associate Professor, M. A., 1985,Universidad de Puerto Pico, Puerto Rico.

JORGE MONTOYA PARDO, Associate Professor, M. S., 1979,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

PABLO NEGRÓN MARRERO, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1985, Universityof Maryland, United States.

EUDEZ PÉREZ VALENTÍN, Associate Professor, M. S., 1981,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

ELIO RAMOS COLÓN, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1997, GeorgeMason University, United States.

JOSÉ A. ROSA LEBRÓN, Full Professor, M. E., 1970, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Pico.

IVELISSE RUBIO CANABAL. Associate Professor, Ph. D., CornellUniversity, United States.

WILSON RUIZ TORRES, Associate Professor, M. S., 1987,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

BÁRBARA L. SANTIAGO FIGUEROA, Instructor, M.S., 1991,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.

JOSÉ 0. SOTERO ESTEVA, Assistant Professor, M. S., 1993,University of Purdue, United States.

EVELYN TORRES GALLARDO, Associate Professor, Ph. D.,University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1998, United States.

EVELYN VEGA RIVERA, Associate Professor, M. S., 1982,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.



hysics and Electronics

PDirectorDr. Juan C. Cersósimo


The Physics and Electronics Department began itsfunctions in 1981. It offers a Bachelor’s Degree inScience with a Major in Applied Physics (electronics),and an Associate Degree in Electronics Technology. These two programs focus primarily on the preparationof students to satisfy the local employment demands ofthe electronics industry. Most of the courses aredesigned to help the students learn specificinstrumentation use, techniques, and processes commonto that industry. In this way, our graduates are able towork successfully in industry and other technicalinstitutions in the area.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The Associate Degree Program in ElectronicTechnology is a two-year program for students whodesire to work after a short period of study. It developsin students a positive attitude towards the analyticalprocesses that lead to problem solving and broadenstheir technological, scientific, and humanistic knowledge. Our graduates are also prepared to establish their ownbusinesses as providers of troubleshooting andmaintenance services in the electrical and electronicsareas.

The Bachelor’s Degree Program in Applied Physics(Electronics) combines two branches of knowledge:Physics, the most fundamental of sciences, andelectronics, one of the bases of industrial development. It produces professionals capable of working creativelyin product design, manufacture, and quality control, orconducting applied research. They can also continuegraduate studies in science and engineering. Thisprogram provides the following: general basicknowledge, a solid preparation in mathematics, ampleknowledge in basic, intermediate, and modern physics,broad exposure to electric circuits, electronics,microprocessors, industrial electronics and controls. Ourstudents also acquire laboratory experience, training inundergraduate research and do extensive work incomputing, programming and use of applicationsoftware.

University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Physics and Electronics

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY

Summary of Credits:General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67


CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-3018* Pre-calculus I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FISI-1031 Physics for Technology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-1033 Physics for Technology I - Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1PSIC-1006 Human Relations in Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSINGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-1007 Mathematics for Electronic Technology. . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-1032 Physics for Technology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-1034 Physics for Technology II - Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1TEEL-1021 Alternating Current Circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEEL-1022 Alternating Current Circuits-Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SUMMER

CODE COURSE CREDITSTEEL-2015 Industrial Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2


CODE COURSE CREDITSTEEL-2031 Basic Electronics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEEL-2032 Basic Electronics I -Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1TEEL-2111 Digital Electronics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEEL-2112 Digital Electronics - Lab. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1TEEL-2007 Introduction to Computer Programming.. . . . . . . . . 3TEEL-2019 Introduction to Quality Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HIST-3245 History of Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSTEEL-2041 Basic Electronics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEEL-2042 Basic Electronics II - Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1TEEL-2121 Microprocessors and Microcomputers. . . . . . . . . . . 3TEEL-2122 Microprocessors and Microcomputers- Lab.. . . . . . 1TEEL-2009 Technical Report Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2TEEL-2061 Industrial Electronics and Controls .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3TEEL-2062 Industrial Electronics and Controls- Lab.. . . . . . . 1

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

*Can be substituted by MATE 3171-3172.


BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR INAPPLIED PHYSICS (ELECTRONICS)

Summary of Credits:General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Courses in the major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Recommended elective courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133


CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-3171 Pre-Calculus .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

orMATE-3018 Pre-CalculusESPA-3101 Basic Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3101 Basic English I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3021 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man . . . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3011 General Biology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3013 General Biology I - Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0HIST-3245 History of PR (Compendium).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-3172 Pre-Calculus II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3102 Basic Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3102 Basic English II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3HUMA-3022 Cultural Manifestations of Western Man II. . . . . . . . 3BIOL-3012 General Biology II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BIOL-3014 General Biology II - Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


CODE COURSE CREDITSFISI-3011 University Physics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3013 University Physics I - Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1QUIM-3001 General Chemistry I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3003 General Chemistry I - Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0CISO-3121 Intro. to the Social Sciences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-3061 Calculus I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Second SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSFISI-3012 University Physics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3014 University Physics II-Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1QUIM-3002 General Chemistry II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4QUIM-3004 General Chemistry II- Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0CISO-3122 Introduction to the Social Sciences II.. . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3135 Electric Circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MATE-3062 Calculus II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18


CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-4115 Classical Applied Analysis for Physics. . . . . . . . . . 4FISI-3016 Modern Physics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-4051 Intermediate Mechanics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3141 Electronics I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3143 Electronics I - Lab... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17



Second Semester

CODE COURSE CREDITSMATE-3009 Programming and Numerical Analysis I.. . . . . . . . . 3FISI-4057 Mechanical andThermodynamic Statistics.. . . . . . . 3FISI-4068 Electromagnetism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3142 Electronics II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-3144 Electronics II - Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16


CODE COURSE CREDITSFISI-4047 Introduction to Solid State Physics I. . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-4175 Microprocessors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-4176 Microprocessors - Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1FISI-4191 Intermediate Laboratory I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1ESPA-3201 Intro. to Literary Genres I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3201 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading I. . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Second SemesterCODE COURSE CREDITSFISI-4087 Industrial Electronic Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FISI-4088 Industrial Electronic Instruments - Lab.. . . . . . . . . . 1FISI-4192 Intermediate Laboratory II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1FILO-4031 Formal Logic

orFILO-4471 Philosophy of Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ESPA-3202 Intro. to Literary Genres II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INGL-3202 Grammar, Composition and Analytical Reading II. . 3______ Elective course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Total number of credits required in the Program: 133*

* Total semester credits add up to 135 instead of 133 because out ofthe six credits from MATE 3171-3172, only four are required by theProgram.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ASTR-3001. INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY I. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Observation and astrophysical theories of the solar system will bedescribed, without mathematics. Includes the historical developmentof astronomy, celestial mechanics and relative astrophysics. Thescientific contributions that impact society will be emphasized.

ASTR-3002. INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY II. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FISI 3001.

Observation and astrophysical theories of the sun, stars andgalaxies, using only elementary algebra. Includes the study ofquasars, Big Bang model and life in the cosmos. The scientificcontributions that impact society will be emphasized.

ASTR-3005. FOUNDATIONS OF ASTRONOMY. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI 3012, MATE-3061.

Presents the methods and results of astronomical investigation. Topics to be covered include the solar system, stars, stellar systemsand properties.

ASTR-4006. PHYSICAL ASTRONOMY. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: FISI 3016.

Includes the physical processes in astronomical systems, suchas position and magnitude of stars. Also includes study of binary andvariable stars, radiation, stellar structure and evolution, interstellarmatter, galaxies and cosmological topics.

CIFI-3001. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week.

This course presents students with a general view of the historicaland philosophical evolution of physics. Its purpose is to introducephysics, not as a static collection of facts and formulas, but as aconcept in continuous evolution. It includes a brief discussion of theevolution of astronomy from Aristotle to Newton and examines thetheories of motion, universal gravitation and the principles ofconservation.

CIFI-3002. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CIFI-3001.

In this course students will examine, from the perspective of theevolution undergone by these concepts, the theories of electricity andmagnetism, the development of the atomic theory of matter and thefundamentals of modern physics that have made it a dominant culturalfactor in our century.

FISI-1031. PHYSICS FOR TECHNOLOGY I. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Co-requisites: FISI-1033 and MATE-3018 orequivalent course.

Introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics andthermodynamics including kinematics, static, dynamics, work andenergy, conservation laws, temperature, heat and thermodynamiclaws.

FISI-1032. PHYSICS FOR TECHNOLOGY II. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-3031. CO-requisite:FISI-1034.

Introduction to electro-statics, magnetism and optics. Emphasisis on the study of direct current electrical circuits.

FISI-1033. PHYSICS FOR TECHNOLOGY I LABORATORY. Onecredit. Three laboratory hours per week. Co-requisites: FISI-1031and MATE-3018 or equivalent course.

Selection of experiments on statics, kinematics, dynamics, workand energy, conservation laws, temperature, heat and thermodynamiclaws.

FISI-1034. PHYSICS FOR TECHNOLOGY II LABORATORY. Onecredit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-1031and FISI-1033. Co-requisite: FISI-1032.

A selection of experiments of electrostatics, magnetism andoptics. Emphasis on electrical measurements.

FISI-3011. UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I. Three credits. Three lecturehours per weak. Prerequisite: MATE-3018 or MATE-3172. Co--requisites: FISI-3013 and MATE-3061.

Introductory course to Physics as a fundamental science. Offersa unified vision of Physics, with emphasis on the principles ofconservation, the concepts of fields and waves, and the atomic theoryof matter. The first semester includes kinematics, particle dynamics,energy, oscillatory motion, dynamics of a system of particles and thegravitational field.

FISI-3012. UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3011, FISI-3013 and MATE-3061. Co-requisite: FISI-3014.

This course studies electrostatics, electromagnetism,electromagnetic waves, some of the basic principles of modernphysics and the structure of matter.

FISI-3013. UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I LABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3018 orMATE-3172. Co-requisites: FISI-3011 and MATE-3061.

This course complements the knowledge acquired by the studentin class. It consists of a series of experiments designed to verify thelaws of mechanics and thermodynamics.

FISI-3014. UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II LABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: MATE-3061,FISI-3011 and FISI-3013. Co-requisite: FISI-3012.

This course includes experiments on electromagnetism, opticsand modern physics.


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FISI-3016. MODERN PHYSICS. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper weak. Prerequisites: FISI-3012 and MATE-3062.

Exposes students to 20th century physics. The course includesthe following: relativity, fundamentals of quantum mechanics, atomicand molecular physics, atomic structure, atomic and molecularspectroscopy.

FISI-3046. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-4115.

Includes a wide selection of topics, such as: vector analysis,matrixes, partial differential equations, special functions, series andintegral Fourier, Laplace transformation.

FISI-3130. ENERGY LABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratoryhours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-4057.

One semester of practical experience that will familiarize studentswith the fundamentals of the physical aspects of energy, such as:photoelectric effect, measurement of solar intensity, heat transferestimates, conservation of mechanical energy, measurement of firstand second thermodynamic efficiency.

FISI-3131. ENERGY PHYSICS I. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: FISI-3002.

The study of the law of energy conservation, energy conversionand the law of entropy growth. The student is exposed to the state’sequations and classic thermodynamic functions. The course ends withan analysis of the energy crisis.

FISI-3135. ELECTRIC CIRCUITS. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisites: FISI-3011 and MATE-3061. Corequisites:MATE-3062 and FISI-3012.

Basic concepts in lineal electric circuits, methods for solvingelectrical networks, analysis of stationary state networks, transitoryeffects. Also includes an introduction to the techniques of Laplace,Fourier and Bode.

FISI-3136. SOLAR ENERGY. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: FISI-4057.

An examination of the physics of solar energy as applied to solarheating and cooling, generating electricity, bio-conservation of solarwind energy and ocean-thermal energy. Includes the economicaspects of solar energy.

FISI-3137. LINEAR SYSTEMS ANALYSIS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3012, MATE-3062.

A study of mathematical methods for the analysis of linearsystems that includes differential equations and matrixes. Introductionto complex variable functions, Fourier and Laplace transformation. Also includes analysis of the transformation and time domains andvariables of state.

FISI-3138. DESIGN OF DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3141 andFISI-3143.

Combines the discussion of concepts and creative work in thelaboratory. Students broaden their knowledge of digital electronics in design techniques and circuit analysis such as: Karnaugh’s map andthe Quine-Mackuskey algorithm. Emphasis is on the minimizationmethods and design of medium and large scale integrated circuits.

FISI-3141. ELECTRONICS I. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisite: FISI-3135. Co-requisite: FISI-3143.

Rigorous analysis of modern electronics which includes the studyof discrete components with emphasis on digital circuits. Study of thecharacteristics and operation of semiconductor devices. Includes thestudy of combinant and sequential logic circuits and medium scale(MSI) and large scale (LSI) integrated circuits.

FISI-3142. ELECTRONICS II. Three credits. Three lecture hours perweek. Prerequisites: FISI-3141 and FISI-3143. Co-requisite:FISI-3144.

Analysis of analog electronic circuits including circuits with diodesand bipolar transistors and field effect transistors. Utilization ofconcepts related to amplification, feed-back and frequency response. Study of signal generators and high power electronic circuits.

FISI-3143. ELECTRONICS I LABORATORY. One credit. Threelaboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-3135. Co-requisite:FISI-3141.

Construction of electronic circuits discussed in class. Measurements related to these circuits are performed. Emphasis isgiven to the use of commercial devices, handbooks and specifications.

FISI-3144. ELECTRONICS II LABORATORY. One credit. Threelaboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3141 and FISI-3143. Co-requisite: FISI-3142.

Measurements at the point of operation of amplifiers withtransistors. Measurements of gain and frequency response. Construction of circuits with integrated operational amplifiers.

FISI-3205. COMPUTER TOOLS FOR SCIENCE. Three credits. Three contact hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3171.

This course develops computer skills in undergraduate sciencestudents. In particular, they will learn about multimedia, operativesystems (Windows 97, Macros, Unix and Solaris), computationalalgebra (Mathematics) and spreadsheets such as Excel or SAS.

FISI-4047. INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE PHYSICS I. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-3016.

An introduction to solid state physics for physics majors. Studyof the structure of a solid: crystal structure, reciprocal lattice, refractionin crystals, phonons, fermi gas, energy bands. Students are alsofamiliarized with the semiconductor theory and dielectric and magneticproperties of solids.

FISI-4048. NUCLEAR PHYSICS. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: FISI-3016.

Course of a phenomenological nature. Several nuclear modelsare examined. Includes particle detectors, radioactive decompositionand nuclear reactions. The study of the principles of symmetry, lawsof conservation, interactions and models of elementary particles.

FISI-4051. INTERMEDIATE MECHANICS I. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-3012. Co-requisite:MATE-4115.

Discussion of the principles of kinematics as well the laws ofconservation and motion of still bodies. Students are introduced to thetheory of vibration and oscillator motion, as well as the concept ofgeneralized coordinate systems.

FISI-4057. THERMODYNAMIC AND MECHANICAL STATISTICS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-3012.

Study of the law of conservation of energy, energy conversionand the law of entropy growth. Students are introduced to the stateequation and the classical thermodynamic functions. The course endswith an analysis of the energy crisis.

FISI-4067. NON- CONVENTIONAL ENERGY PRODUCTIONMETHODS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-requisite: FISI-4057.

Discusses and analyses non-conventional methods for theproduction and conservation of energy and problems related to wasterecycling.

FISI-4068. ELECTROMAGNETISM. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-3012.

Includes concepts on electrostatics, magnetostatics electrodynamics and Maxwell’s laws. Students are familiarized withthe fundamental theorems of electromagnetism. Includes anelementary introduction to the theory of electromagnetic radiation.

FISI-4069. PHYSICS OF ENERGY II. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-4057.

Study of the structure of the uses, availability and quality ofenergy. First and second laws, thermodynamic efficiency, analysis ofthe net energy available as applied to specific systems, resources andtechnology for energy conservation are also covered. The courseends with the study of conservation technology and the strategies tosolve the energy problem.



FISI-4085. QUANTUM PHYSICS. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisite: FISI-3016.

Introduction to the mathematical postulates and schemes ofquantum mechanics. Definition of the function of state, operators andtheir Eigen values. Schrodinger's equation is solved using diversepotentials, including the oscillator and the hydrogen atom.

FISI-4086. ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DESIGN. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3142 andFISI-3144.

Combines the discussion of concepts and creative work in thelaboratory. Previously acquired knowledge in electronics will beapplied to the design and development of circuits and instruments witha purpose. Students develop skills in the use of specification manuals. The course includes a special project.

FISI-4087. ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3142 andFISI-3144. Co-requisite: FISI-4088.

The study of diverse electronic devices and circuits that haveapplications in industry: the silicon controlled rectifier, the thyristor, theunijunction transistor, etc. Also includes the study of electroniccontrols.

FISI-4088. ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTSLABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3142, FISI-3144. Co-requisite: FISI-4087.

The study of the composition and operation of electrical andelectronic measurement instruments.

FISI-4161. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH I. Two credits. Fourhours of research work per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3012,MATE-3061.

The student will work with an original research problem under thesupervision of a faculty member. Includes bibliographic search,experimental work, numerical computation, data gathering andanalysis.

FISI-4162. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH II. Two credits. Fourhours of research work per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3012 andMATE-3061.


FISI-4163. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Ill. Two credits. Fourhours of research work per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3012 andMATE-3061.


FISI-4164. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IV. Two credits. Fourhours of research work per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3012 and MATE-3061.


FISI-4165. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH V. Two credits. Fourhours of research work per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3012 andMATE-3061.

The student will work with an original problem of research underthe tutoring of a faculty member. Bibliographical field search.Experimental work and numerical computation. Data acquisition andanalysis.

FISI-4171. SEMINAR I. One credit. Two lecture hours per week.Participation in seminars given by diverse human resources such

as professors, industrialists, researchers or students of the program,invited by the professor in charge.

FISI-4172. SEMINAR II. One credit. Two lecture hours per week.

Participation in seminars given by diverse human resources suchas professors, industrialists, researchers or students of the program,invited by the professor in charge.

FISI-4173. SEMINAR Ill. One credit. Two lecture hours perweek.

Participation in seminars given by diverse human resources suchas professors, industrialists, researchers or students of the program,invited by the professor in charge.

FISI-4174. SEMINAR IV. One credit. Two lecture hours per week.The students will be participants in seminars offered by faculty,

invited speakers or others students involved In undergraduate projects.

FISI-4175. MICROPROCESSORS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3142, MATE-3009. Co-requisite:FISI-4176.

History of the microprocessor, classification of microprocessorsaccording to their characteristics, uses and purposes: real time., multi-purpose, single purpose. Also includes the following topics: externalcommunicat ion(three-bus configurat ion),data highway,intercommunication interfaces, internal architecture of at least threeprincipal microprocessors, flow charts, general mnemonic language,programs codes, types of instructions, description of at least twomicroprocessor codes, subroutines, principal programs, instructionmodes, memory mapping, documentation, programming, applications.

FISI-4176. MICROPROCESSORS LABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3142,MATE-3009. Co-requisite: FISI-4175.

Laboratory at the bachelor's degree level. Detailed experimentalstudies on: the applications of microprocessors as central units andas part of a communications system will be conducted; interfaces andimput and output sensors.

FISI-4177. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES PHYSICS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-4068 andMATE-3062.

This is an intermediate level course that discusses theapplications of solid state physics to the design, construction andoperation of semiconductor devices such as: different types oftransistors, optical-electronic devices, transductors and others.

FISI-4178. PHYSICAL OPTICS. Three credits. Three lecture hoursper week. Prerequisites: FISI-4068 and MATE-3062.

This course covers the fundamental aspects of modern opticsand its relevance In the design of modern instruments. The coursecovers the area of geometrical optics and physical optics.

FISI-4179. APPLIED ACOUSTICS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: FISI-4051 and FISI-3135.

Formal presentation of the principles of acoustics. Includes thestudy of the physical and psycho-physical aspects, vibrations, soundradiation, propagation, sound perception.

FISI-4185. PRACTICE IN GOVERNMENT OR INDUSTRY. Threecredits. Twelve hours of practice per week. Prerequisites: FISI-3142and FISI-3144.

Application in a work environment of the knowledge obtained inthe area of electronics and/or energy. A minimum of one hundredtwenty hours of practice is required.

FISI-4186. ENERGY CONSERVATION. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-4057.

Advanced course on energy conservation that includes:conservation methods and technologies, relationship between energyand standard of living, efficient use of energy, energy conservationmethods in industry and transportation. Also includes the discussionof electrical energy conservation, recycling and thermal efficiency inbuilding design. Also covers complete energy systems andconservation strategies.


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FISI-4187. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. Three credits. Threelecture hours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-3142.

Definition of the concept of communication. Discussion isdirected to the theoretical and practical aspects of electroniccommunication. Discussion of the concepts of noise, spectralanalysis, modulation and detection. Analysis of the different mediumsfor signal transmission and description of the uses of theelectromagnetic spectrum. Makes reference to some of theregulations that govern communications.

FISI-4189. TOPICS IN PHYSICS APPLIED TO ELECTRONICS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week.

Discussion of topics selected by agreement to complementexisting courses in electronics.

FISI-4191. INTERMEDIATE LABORATORY I. One credit. Threelaboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-3016.

Intermediate level course in which detailed experimental studieswill be conducted on phenomena that are basic in the field of physics. Particular emphasis will be given to electromagnetic radiation in theoptical frequency band and microns. Includes a detailed study of theinteraction between this radiation and matter.

FISI-4192. INTERMEDIATE LABORATORY II. One credit. Threelaboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: FISI-4191.

Intermediate level course in which detailed experimental studieswill be conducted on phenomena that are basic in the field of physics. Particular emphasis will be given to the experimental foundations ofmodern physics, such as quantity of electrical charge and energy. Includes the analysis of simple and complex quantum systems throughthe use of spectroscopy and the study of some of the properties ofsemiconductors.

TEEL-1021. ALTERNATING CURRENT CIRCUITS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3018 orMATE-3171. Co-requisites: TEEL-1022, MATE-1007 or MATE-3172,FISI-1032.

Ohm’s law, alternating current circuits, reactance and impedance,resonant circuit laws, coupled circuits, the transformer, generators andmotors.

TEEL-1022. ALTERNATING CURRENT CIRCUITS LABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites:FISI-1031, MATE-3018 or FISI-3171. Co-requisites: TEEL-1021,MATE-1007 or 3172 and FISI-1032.

Training in the basic techniques used to perform electricalmeasurements as well as voltage, current, resistance and powermeasurements. Introduction to the use of the oscilloscope.

TEEL-2007. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. Three credits. Four lecture hours par week. Pro-requisites:MATE-3018 or MATE-3171.

Introduction to assembler and basic computer languages withmajor emphasis on solving problems related to electricity andelectronics. Includes an introduction to microcomputer programming.

TEEL-2009. TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING. Two credits. Twolecture hours per week. Prerequisites: INGL 3101-3102. Practicalaspects pertaining to the organization, preparation and composition oftechnical reports. Use of diagrams and graphs to present data. Techniques for writing correct technical reports for industry in Spanishas well as in English.

TEEL-2015. PRACTICE IN INDUSTRY. Two credits. One hundred(100) hours of practice and lecture per semester. Prerequisites:TEEL-1021, TEEL-1022.

A minimum of sixty(60) hours of field experience in the electronicindustry under the supervision of a faculty member and a member ofthe selected industry. Field experience in industry to relate the studentwith an industrial operation. Gives the student the opportunity toobserve the application of some of the basic concepts studied in thework experience.

TEEL-2019. INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY CONTROL. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MATE-3018 orMATE-3172. Co-requisite: MATE-1007.

The history and evolution of the concept of quality control. Quality control in modern industry, application and organization of thefunctions pertaining to quality control, standards and specifications. Factors which affect quality, quality control activities during theproduction cycle, quality assurance, inspection and sampling plans,reliability, correlation of quality control data and tables.

TEEL-2031. BASIC ELECTRONICS I. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: TEEL-1021, TEEL-1022, FISI-1032. Co-requisite: TEEL-2032.

Theory of the operation of semiconductor devices: diodes, bipolarand field effect transistor (bjt, fet, mos); the amplifier, common base,common emitter and common collector configurations; graphical andmathematical analysis of the operating point.

TEEL-2032. BASIC ELECTRONICS I LABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEEL-1021,TEEL-1022, FISI-1032. Co-requisite: TEEL-2031.

Circuit construction with semiconductor devices, measurementsat the operating point and voltage and current gain. Use of datasheets.

TEEL-2041. BASIC ELECTRONICS II. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: TEEL-2031, TEEL-2032. Co-requisite:TEEL-2042.

Class A, B and C amplifiers; multistage amplifiers, poweramplifiers, feedback and oscillators; special devices and powersupplies.

TEEL-2042. BASIC ELECTRONICS II LABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEEL-2031,TEEL-2032. Co-requisite: TEEL-2041.

Circuit construction, measurements of gain and frequencyresponse in class A, B and C amplifiers; measurements in multistageamplifiers with feedback; construction of oscillators.

TEEL-2061. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS AND CONTROLS. Threecredits. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEEL-2031,TEEL-2032. Co-requisites: TEEL-2062, TEEL-2042, TEEL-2041.

Study of the electronic devices most frequently used in industry. Includes the following: the silicon controlled rectifier (scr), theunijunction transistor (ult) and the industrial vacuum tube; theapplication of these devices to industrial electronic circuits, such ascounters, registers and electronic motor control; introduction to theconcept of servomechanisms.

TEEL-2062. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS AND CONTROLSLABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites : TEEL-2031, TEEL-2032. Co-requisites: TEEL-2061,TEEL-2041, TEEL-2042.

Construction and measurement in electronic circuits of a wideapplication in industry. Emphasis is given to trouble shootingtechniques.

TEEL-2111. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS. Three credits. Three lecturehours per week. Prerequisites: TEEL-1021, TEEL, 1022. Co-requisites: TEEL-2112, TEEL-2031, TEEL-2032.

Includes the following: general concepts of number systems andboolean algebra; detailed study of the simplification and realizationtechniques and analysis of logic circuits (i.e., Morgan's theorem,Karnaugh's map); applications of flip-flop counters and registers; themost common integrated digital circuits used in industry; techniquesfor converting analog signals to digital signals and vice-versa.

TEEL-2112. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS LABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEEL-1021,TEEL-1022. Co-requisites: TEEL-2111, TEEL-2031, TEEL-2032.

Construction and analysis of digital logic circuits to study theoperation and application of circuits such as: multi-vibrators, counters,registers and converters.



TEEL-2121. MICROPROCESSORS AND MICROCOMPUTERS. Three credits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: TEEL-2111, TEEL-2112, TEEL-2031, TEEL-2032. Co-requisite: TEEL-2122.

Introduction to the basic concepts in the architecture of the mostcommon microprocessors. Techniques in memory structures, inputand/or output and address. Also includes instruction sets andprogramming in assembly language used in practical application.

TEEL-2122. MICROPROCESSORS AND MICROCOMPUTERSLABORATORY. One credit. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: TEEL-2111, TEEL-211 2, TEEL-2031, TEEL-2032. Co-requisite: TEEL-2121.

Connection and analysis of circuits essential for microcomputers. Microprocessor interfacing and related circuits for the study of practicalsystems and their applications.

FACULTY

RAFAEL A. ARCE NAZARIO, Assistant Professor, M. E., 1993,University of Wisconsin, United States.

REINALDO BARETTY MACHÍN, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1986,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

WILLIAM BRUCKMAN SAN MIGUEL, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1979,Pennsylvania State University, United States.

JUAN C. CERSOSIMO Full Professor, Ph. D., 1986, UniversidadNacional de la Plata, Argentina.

ERNESTO P. ESTEBAN ÁVILA, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1982,University of Notre Dame, United States.

ROGERIO FURLAN, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1990, Universidadde Sao Paulo, Brasil; Post Ph. D., 1996, Pennsylvania University,United States.

LUIS A. GONZÁLEZ MEDINA, Full Professor, M. E., 1989,Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.

CLAUDIO GUERRA VELA, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1984, PurdueUniversity, United States.

RAFAEL J. MULLER PORRATA, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1977,Pennsylvania State University, United States.

NICHOLÁS J. PINTO, Full Professor, Ph. D., 1992, Montana StateUniversity, United States.

IDALIA RAMOS COLÓN, Assistant Professor, M. S., 1992, Universityof Purdue, United States.

ABRAHAM RUIZ GARCÍA, Associate Professor, Ph. D., 1992,Universidad Autónoma de México, México.

JUAN ANGEL GONZALEZ SANCHEZ, Assistant Professor, M.S.,2000, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.


Programs Under The Office of the

Dean for Academic Affairs


cademic Honors

A Program

Chairperson: Dr. Maritza Reyes Laborde


The Academic Honors Program of the University of Puerto Ricoat Humacao, established in 1989, has the goal of supplementing andenriching the curriculum for students who want to take full advantageof their university experience within an interdisciplinary framework. This experience will stimulate the growth of the students' potential,qualities and skills, as well as his or her growth as a person and as amember of the university community.

The Academic Honors Program admits students from all thefields of study who are willing to fulfill its requirements: a researchseminar, an independent study, a mini thesis and the study of a thirdlanguage (a total of 11 additional credits in course work). TheProgram allows the student to obtain curricular experiences forintellectual and professional benefit, such as, workshops, travel,exhibitions, and conferences, among others. In the Honors Programthe student has several privileges such as early pre-registration andregistration, twenty-four hour access to the Periodicals Room andPuerto Rican Collection library resources, access to a photocopier,and a study room.

The Academic Honors Program of the UPRH is a member of theNational Collegiate Honors Council and the Puerto Rico Associationof University Honors Programs (AUPH, in Spanish) and participates inthe events sponsored by these organizations. In 1996, the UPR atHumacao represented Puerto Rico in the Annual Convention; is thefirst time that our country has a representation in this activity.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PREH-3990. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TOPICS. One to three credits.This course will provide the students with diverse activities, such

as seminars, conferences, field trips, concerts, etc. which willcontribute to the students’ education and will expose them to differentexperiences beyond those of the traditional classroom.

PREH-4676. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH SEMINAR. Threecredits. Three lecture hours per week.

The seminar provides the student with the opportunity to write aresearch paper, under the supervision of professors, on theinterrelations of at least two different academic areas. It is intendedthe emphasis be given to clarity and rigor of expression and thought. The seminar is to lead to well-founded perception of the different areasof thought in Chemistry. This course should be taken while takingChemistry 4041 and Chemistry 4042. Its purpose is to review andcomplement Mathematical skills which are needed to used inChemistry 4041-4042. This course also provides the students withphysical-chemistry concepts and applications which are usedthroughout their natural science preparation. The concepts discussedin this course will help the students increase their knowledge ofmathematics as used in the physical-chemistry field.

PREH-4705. HONOR PROGRAM INDEPENDENT STUDY. Twocredits. Students will meet two hours weekly with their special projectadvisor . Prerequisite: PREH-4676.

This course will guide the students through the states ofselecting, defining, designing and developing their proper investigationin an area of interest of them. Students will use a scientific approachto research and will have ample opportunities to put into practice thetechniques and procedures acquired in the interdisciplinary seminar forinvestigation. At the end of this course, students will have written theproposal for their honors thesis.

Universidad de Puerto Rico en Humacao Academic Honor Program


nterdisciplinary

I Department for Students’Integral Development

DirectorProf. Juan Meléndez Colón


The Interdisciplinary Department for Students’Integral Development was established in October of1997 with the merging of the Orientation and CounselingProgram and the Psychological Services and SocialWork Office. This unification was a result of theInstitution’s need to establish educational strategies inprofessional services that would adequately andeffectively impact our students. The unification wasapproved by the UPRH Administrative Board by virtue ofCertification No. 1997-98-238. In July of 1997, the UPRBoard of Trustees, by virtue of Certification No. 075-1997-98 and in compliance with the August 12, 1996 Law128, recognized and conceded to professionalassistance personnel (counselors, psychologists, andsocial workers) the classification of teaching faculty.

The Department’s mission and vision are based onthe ecological assistance service model. They addressthe environmental characteristics that may adverselyaffect students’ conduct or life styles, as well as theeffects of students’ interaction with the universityenvirons.

The Interdisciplinary Department plays afundamental role in the students’ holistic development,emphasizing the integration of the emotional, cognitive and social aspects. Students’ personal adjustment andintegration within the university environment representthe challenges that the Department will address in orderto help students succeed in their university studies andreach their personal and professional goals.

The Department’s functions include the following:

• Provide educational, occupational, personal andfamily orientation/guidance and therapyservices.

• Provide consulting and advisory services in theareas of crisis management, stress, self-knowledge, human relations, personal or familyproblems, leadership, team work and effectivestudy skills.

• Conduct activities related to personal,occupational and educational growth through theIntegration to University Life course, shortcourses, workshops, seminars and othercreative and innovative strategies that facilitatestudents’ development within the teaching-learning process.

• Serve as facilitators in the search andimplementation of strategies that may contributeto improve the quality and efficiency of theInstitution’s services.

• Conduct research on problems that affectuniversity students and on student satisfactionwith university services related to their studiesand to their personal and professional life.

• Identify and contact public and private agenciesor institutions that provide services that addressstudents’ needs.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

INTD-3005. Integration to University Life. Two credits. Two lecturehours per week. Pre-requisite: Be an incoming student in a bachelor’sdegree program.

This course is designed to develop in incoming students the skillsnecessary to perform effectively in their university studies. The courseis a workshop which combines theory and practice and includes aseries of introspective exercises. It covers three units: life skills,university success and integration to university life. The followingtopics are discussed: knowing oneself, self-esteem, assertivecommunication skills, effective study skills, management of situationsthat arise between couples, in the family and with professors,socialization according to gender, personal and occupational decisionmaking, use of university resources, and others.

INT-1105. From the university to the job. Zero credit. Two lecturehours per week. Pre-requisite: Be an incoming student in an associatedegree or transfer program.

This course is designed to facilitate students’ integration touniversity life. Besides developing in students the necessary skills forsuccess in their university studies, the course emphasizes job skillsand future plans. The course is a workshop that combines theory andpractice and includes group exercises. It covers three units: life skills,university success and integration to university life. The followingtopics are discussed: knowing oneself, self-esteem, assertivecommunication skills, effective study skills, management of situationsthat arise between couples, in the family, and with professors,socialization according to gender, personal and occupational decisionmaking, and use of university resources. Emphasis is on makingoccupational decisions, job search and retention, how to make aresumé and occupational counseling. The professor teaching thecourse works closely with the student’s academic counselor.

FACULTY

Luz N. Martínez Torres, Counselor I MA, 2000, Universidad delTurabo, Puerto Rico

Juan Meléndez Colón, Counselor IV MA, 1977, Universidad de PuertoRico, Puerto Rico

Maritza Peña Hernández, Counselor II Ed.D, 2000, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Eduardo Rodríguez Franco, Psychologist III Ed.D, 1989, University ofMassachusetts at Amherst, Massachusetts

Magaly Rodríguez Pérez, Counselor I MA , 1993, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Josefina Sánchez Félix, Counselor III MA, 1976, Universidad de

Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Jeannette Sánchez Figueroa, Social Worker II MA, 1997, Universidadde Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Cástula Santiago Medina, Counselor IV MA, 1987, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Leida Sierra Ortíz, Counselor IV MA, 1977, Universidad de PuertoRico, Puerto Rico

Myrna Tirado Román, Counselor I MA, 2000, Universidad del Turabo,Puerto Rico

Pedro Vázquez Báez, Counselor IV MA. 1985, Universidad de PuertoRico, Puerto Rico

Faculty from student services programs related to DIDIE:

Irma Bousoño Cardona, Counselor I MA, 1991, Universidad de PuertoRico, Puerto Rico 1

Johanna Burgos Bermúdez, Counselor I MA, 1996, Universidad dePuerto Rico, Puerto Rico 2

Myriam Cintrón Riera, Counselor I MA, 1986, UniversidadInteramericana, Puerto Rico 2

Windybeth Ferrer Figueroa, Counselor I MA, 1997, UniversidadInteramericana, Puerto Rico 3

María V. Ortíz Rivera, Counselor III MA, 1976, Universidad de PuertoRico, Puerto Rico 4

Rolando Pérez Colón, Counselor I MA, 1994, UniversidadInteramericana, Puerto Rico 1

María del Pilar Rodríguez Vélez, Social Worker I MA, 2000,Universidad Interamericana, Puerto Rico 5

Carmen Sepúlveda Vélazquez, Counselor I MA, 2001, Universidad delTurabo, Puerto Rico 4

Service Program1 Student Support Services2 Upward Bound3 Talent Search4 Services for Students with Disabilities5 Prevention of Violence Toward Women

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