MRTS 1191 - Special Topics in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Semester Hours: (1 - 1 - 0)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 1211 - History of Mortuary Science
An overview of the principles and history of funeral service is an introduction to a career in funeral service. The student will explore the period of time from the early Egyptians (c. 4000BC) to the present. A student is required to present a research project.
Semester Hours: (2 - 2 - 0)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 1225 - Thanatochemistry
This course is a survey of the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to funeral service. The chemical principles and precautions involved in sanitation, disinfection, public health, and embalming practice will be stressed. The government regulation of chemicals currently used in funeral service is reviewed.
Semester Hours: (2 - 2 - 0)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 1301 - Contemporary Funeral Service Practices
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MRTS 1211, 1310, 1342, or permission from the department chair
General principles related to customs, religions, human relations, and social behavior are surveyed. Requirements for burial, cremation, anatomical donation, and burial-at-sea are presented. The student is introduced to funeral counseling as a basis for fulfillment of responsibilities as a funeral director.
Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 1330 - Funeral Service Internship Orientation
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MRTS 1211, MRTS 1301, MRTS 1342, or permission from the department chair.
Preparation for a funeral service career facilitated with on-site observation and participation. Instruction in equipment use, procedures, and functions in the daily operation of a funeral home. A student is under the direction of a preceptor.
Semester Hours: (3 - 2 - 3)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 1342 - Mortuary Management I
Corequisites: Enrollment in MRTS 1211, 1301, 1310
Basic funeral home accounting and bookkeeping and processing of survivor benefits are introduced in this course. Projects in generating forms and documents related to disposition of human remains require utilizing computer software designed for mortuaries.
Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 1386 - Internship - Funeral Services and Mortuary Science
Prerequisites: Completion of MRTS 1211, 1301, 1310, 1342 or permission from the department chair
Corequisites: MRTS 2432, 2445
This course is a work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. This is a capstone course for Level I Certificate in Funeral Directing. This is a capstone course for the Level I Certificate in Funeral Directing. A student is required to complete 15 funeral directing cases under the direction of a preceptor.
Semester Hours: (3 - 0 - 9)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 1391 - Special Topics in Funeral Service and Mortuary
This course is designed to provide students with basic communication skills in Spanish. Special emphasis is placed on terminology from a Spanish glossary of commonly employed funeral-related terms. Additionally, pronunciation and the nuances of the Spanish language are integrated.
Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 2335 - Mortuary Jurisprudence
Prerequisites: College-level English; MRTS 1211, 1301, 1310, and 1342
This is a survey of general principles of mortuary and business law. An emphasis is placed on ethical practice. Also included is compliance with pre-need and at-need regulatory agencies
Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 2342 - Mortuary Management II
Prerequisites: MRTS 1342 or permission from the department chair
The student examines management of a funeral home as a small business. Topics include funeral service merchandising and marketing, human resource functions, and professional practice
Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 2386 - Internship - Funeral Services and Mortuary Science
Prerequisites: MRTS 1386, 2445
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MRTS 2447
This course is a work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. This is a capstone course for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mortuary Science. A student is required to complete 10 embalming cases under the direction of a preceptor.
Semester Hours: (3 - 0 - 9)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 2432 - Human Anatomy
Prerequisites: BIOL 2404
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MRTS 1386 and 2445
This course is an examination of the major systems of the human body with the emphasis on the circulatory system. The student will identify structures in the systems of the human anatomy, demonstrate ability to manipulate vessels used in embalming, employ techniques to assist in achieving embalming objectives, relate anatomical structures to effective restoration of remains, and develop awareness of personal and public health concerns.
Semester Hours: (4 - 3 - 4)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 2445 - Technical Procedures I
Prerequisites: Permission of the department chair and completion of BIOL 2404, MRTS 1211, 1301, 1310, 1342, 2342 or concurrent enrollment in MRTS 1386 and MRTS 2432.
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MRTS 1386 and MRTS 2432
Fundamentals in the preservation, disinfection, and restoration of human remains are introduced. Treatment planning and application are presented in preparation for professional practice. A student must complete 10 embalming cases, as required by the ABFSE, under the direction of a faculty member.
Semester Hours: (4 - 3 - 3)
CIP: 12.0301

MRTS 2447 - Technical Procedures II
Prerequisites: Permission of the department chair; MRTS 1386, 2432, 2445
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MRTS 2386
This is the continuation of MRTS 2445 Technical Procedures I. Additional topics on treatment planning and application are presented. In this course the principles of restorative art are taught in an on-campus laboratory setting.
Semester Hours: (4 - 3 - 3)
CIP: 12.0301