2009-2010 Catalog
Mortuary Science
MOR 100 Introduction to Funeral Service
3 Credits
Provides students with an overview of funeral customs and practices which have led to our current industry. The course will begin by examining ancient practices of the Egyptians, and will conclude with the practices of post World War II. The course will concentrate on the American History of “undertaking.” This course will help students to determine more clearly their level of interest in and aptitude toward this profession
MOR 210 Embalming Theory I and Lab
4 Credits
Provides intensive study of the basic fundamentals of the embalming process including the purpose of embalming, history of embalming, modes of death, signs of death, tests for death, post mortim physical and chemical changes in the dying process and moral and ethical considerations in preparation of human remains. The academic lab portion of this lab includes active participation by the student in 5 embalmings.
PREREQUISITES: Program Admission, All General Education courses completed
MOR 215 Funeral Merchandising
3 Credits
Presents a study of marketing and merchandising techniques analogous to small business and the funeral profession in particular. The student will have the opportunity to study casket and burial vault construction, pricing methods, merchandising, and sales techniques, and the presentation of goods and services to client families. The course will utilize theory and role-playing to convey knowledge and self-confidence. The course will include: basic terminology; financing and pricing; organization and management; personnel management; and specific theories inherent to the funeral service.
PREREQUISITES: BUS 216 and Admission to MOR program
COREQUISITE: MOR 220
MOR 220 Mortuary Law and Compliance
3 Credits
Introduces the student to sources of law; the legal status of the dead human body; the duty of burial, right to control funeral arrangements and final disposition and liability for expenses; torts involving the dead human body and the funeral director; wills, estates and probate proceedings; cemeteries and issues related thereto; state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to funeral service such as ADA, OSHA, FTC, and EPA; and the legal aspects of being a licensed funeral director/embalmer. This course will also include ethics as related to principles in funeral service.
PREREQUISITES: Program admission and BUS 216
COREQUISITE: MOR 215.
MOR 224 Thanato-Microbiology/Pathology
4 Credits
Presents the basic principles of microbiology nature and cause of disease, and the pathogenicity associated with specific diseases. It will present a historical overview of microbiology as related to advances in medicine. The specific kinds of microorganisms: virus, rickettsiae, bacteria, fungus and protozoa are described. Metabolism, reproduction growth and control microorganisms, infectious diseases, etiology and transmission are covered. The pathology portion of this course will focus upon the functions of the human body systems and their relationship to diseases.
PREREQUISITES: Program admission and BIO 201, or Instructor’s permission for Track II students.
MOR 225 Embalming Theory II and Lab
4 Credits
Provides intensive study beyond the basic skills involved in the embalming process. Topics covered include case analysis, formulating chemical solutions, a complete analysis of the circulatory system, an explanation of the equipment used in the embalming process, and methods of injection and drainage. This course will introduce the student to theoretical practice in the art of embalming by means of case analysis.
PREREQUISITE: MOR 210
COREQUISITE: MOR 230.
MOR 230 Restorative Art
4 Credits
Provides in-depth study of anatomical modeling, forming of expression, and familiarization with instruments, materials, and techniques of restoring human features. These principles and practices will be used in the every day embalming operations in our industry.
COREQUISITE: MOR 225.
MOR 235 Funeral Directing and Counseling
3 Credits
Includes general information on: notification of death, transfer of remains, conduct of the arrangement conference, prefunded/preplanned funerals, a cross-section of religious funeral practices, fraternal and military funerals, shipping of remains, and the Funeral Service Consumer Arbitration Program (FSCAP). This course also includes the sociology of Funeral Service and studies those social phenomena that affect all elements of funeral service. This includes family structures, social structures, and the factors of change that relate to funeralization.
PREREQUISITE: Program admission.
COREQUISITES: MOR 225, MOR 230.
MOR 243 Thanatochemistry
3 Credits
Provides the student with the knowledge necessary to safely and effectively utilize potentially harmful chemicals necessary for the sanitation, disinfection, restoration, and preservation of dead human remains currently in practice in the Funeral Service Industry.
PREREQUISITE: Program admission.
MOR 275 Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
MOR 280 Internship
4 Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement course work with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the Instructor.
PREREQUISITES: Must have completed all MOR courses.
MOR 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the Instructor.
PREREQUISITES: Must have completed all MOR courses.