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MTS 125 - Motorsports Technology I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTS 120
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Introduces the student to the various systems of the racecar. Focuses on the inter-related functions and the theoretical concepts of the high performance race engine. Emphasizes hands-on skills with identification and installation of component parts of a race engine. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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MTS 130 - Motorsports Structural Technology I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTS 125 and WEL 130 .
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Introduces the student to the basic design and fabrication of a racecar. Develops skills for use of the tools, equipment, and materials in the production of a racecar. Emphasizes safety, accuracy, and aesthetics of the racecar and the work environment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Music |
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Course Outline MUS 121 - Music Appreciation I (3 CR)
Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MUS 122 - Music Appreciation II (3 CR)
Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MUS 130 - Overview of the Recording Industry (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): divisional approval.
Introduces and surveys employment opportunities in the commercial music industry. Assists students in defining their professional goals. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline MUS 140 - Introduction to Recording Techniques (3 CR)
Introduces students to the theory of and practices in digital audio. Describes basic background of the history of audio, culminating with hands-on operation of a digital audio workstation (DAW). The student is not expected to have any previous musical experience. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline MUS 163 - Guitar Theory and Practice I (3 CR)
Studies the fundamentals of sound production, music theory, and harmony as they apply to guitar. Builds proficiency in both the techniques of playing the guitar and in the application of music fundamentals to these techniques. Presents different types of guitars and related instruments. Emphasizes music as entertainment and as a communication skill. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline MUS 164 - Guitar Theory and Practice II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MUS 163 or divisional approval.
Studies the fundamentals of sound production, music theory, and harmony as they apply to guitar. Builds proficiency in both the techniques of playing the guitar and in the application of music fundamentals to these techniques. Presents different types of guitars and related instruments. Emphasizes music as entertainment and as a communication skill. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline MUS 225 - The History of Jazz (3 CR)
Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on its cultural and historical development from earliest stages to the present. No previous knowledge of music is required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Natural Science |
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Course Outline NAS 131 - Astronomy I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Studies the major and minor bodies of the solar system, stars and nebulae of the milky way, and extragalactic objects. Examines life and death of stars, origin of the universe, history of astronomy, and instruments and techniques of observation. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline NAS 132 - Astronomy II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Studies the major and minor bodies of the solar system, stars and nebulae of the milky way, and extragalactic objects. Examines life and death of stars, origin of the universe, history of astronomy, and instruments and techniques of observation. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Nursing |
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Course Outline NUR 21 - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience (1 CR)
Provides guided nurse aide experience for practicing skills in the clinical setting. Applies fundamental principles of basic nurse aide care. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 25 - Nursing Assistant (3 CR)
Teaches fundamentals of patient care with laboratory experience in foods and fluids, elimination, moving patients, morning, afternoon and evening care, care of hospital equipment, means of providing special comforts and safety, and admission and discharge procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 27 - Nurse Aide I (4 CR)
Teaches care of older patients with emphasis on the social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Covers procedures; communication and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology; personal care, nutrition and patient feeding; death and dying. May include laboratory or clinical hours. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 90 - Coordinated Internship in Nursing (1 CR)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Students will participate in clinical experience in a Long Term Care Health and Rehabilitation environment with a clinical instructor. 30 hours per semester.
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Course Outline NUR 111 - Nursing 1 (7 CR)
Introduces nursing principles including concepts of health and wellness and the nursing process. Develops nursing skills to meet the biopsychosocial needs of individuals across the lifespan. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care, communication skills, introduction to nursing, health, the health care system, legal aspects of nursing care, diagnostic testing, assessment, teaching and learning, asepsis, body mechanics and safety, personal care, activity/rest, wound care, nutrition, elimination, oxygenation, fluid and electrolytes, pain control, medication administration, aging populations and pre/post- operative care. Provides supervised learning experiences. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 13 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 112 - Nursing II (8 CR)
Focuses on the nursing care of adults experiencing changes along the health/illness continuum that are common, well-defined, and have predictable outcomes. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; acid-base balance, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, immunology, oncology, sensori-neural, infectious diseases, endocrine, respiratory and blood disorders and care of the dying client. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 18 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 115 - LPN Transition (6 CR)
Introduces the role of the registered nurse through concepts and skill development in the discipline of professional nursing. This course serves as a bridge course for licensed practical nurses and is based upon individualized articulation agreements, mobility exams, or other assessment criteria as they relate to local programs and service areas. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 10 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 135 - Drug Dosage Calculations (2 CR)
Focuses on apothecary, metric, household conversion in medication dosage calculation for adult and pediatric clients. Provides a practical approach to learning to calculate and prepare medications and solutions. Includes calculating intravenous flow rates. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 136 - Principles of Pharmacology I (2 CR)
Focuses on principles of medication administration which include dosage calculations, major drug classifications, drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, drug action on specific body systems, and basic computer applications. Covers pharmacological nursing implications. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 211 - Second Level Nursing I (7 CR)
Emphasizes complex nursing care of individuals, families and/or groups in various stages of development who are experiencing alterations related to their biopsychosocial needs. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; gastrointestinal, hepatic, cardiac/cardiovascular, oncological, and endocrine disorders. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 11 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 212 - Second Level Nursing II (7 CR)
Emphasizes complex nursing care of individuals, families, and/or groups in various stages of development who are experiencing alterations related to their biopsychosocial needs. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; neurological cardiovascular; respiratory; eye, ear, nose and throat disorders. May also include: emergency, renal and digestive disorders. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 13 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 226 - Health Assessment (2 CR)
Introduces the systematic approach to obtaining a health history and performing a physical assessment. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 230 - Pharmacology (3 CR)
Introduces general principles of drug action, pharmacology of the major drug classes, and specific agents within each class. Includes math calculations necessary to adapt dosages to the multidimensional needs of individuals across the lifespan. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 245 - Maternal/Newborn Nursing (3 CR)
Develops nursing skills in caring for families in the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 246 - Parent/Child Nursing (3 CR)
Develops nursing skills in caring for both well and ill children in a variety of settings. Emphasizes theories of growth and development and the family as a unit. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline NUR 247 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (3 CR)
Develops nursing skills in caring for individuals, families, and/or groups with mental health needs. Explores various treatment models, diagnostic categories, and rehabilitative measures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Physical Education and Recreation |
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Course Outline PED 100 - Pilates (1 CR)
Provides a method of mind-body exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, balance the body, and improve posture and core stabilization while increasing body awareness. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 101 - Fundamentals of Physical Activity I (1 CR)
Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 102 - Fundamentals of Physical Activity II (1 CR)
Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 103 - Aerobic Fitness I (1 CR)
Develops cardiovascular fitness though activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 104 - Aerobic Fitness II (1 CR)
Develops cardiovascular fitness though activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 105 - Aerobic Dance I (1 CR)
Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 106 - Aerobic Dance II (1 CR)
Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 107 - Exercise and Nutrition I (2 CR)
Provides for the study and application of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness. Students will incorporate physical fitness and wellness into the course and daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2 credit course. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 109 - Yoga (1 CR)
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 111 - Weight Training I (1 CR)
Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 112 - Weight Training II (1 CR)
Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 120 - Yoga II (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PED 109 .
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 123 - Tennis I (1 CR)
Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette.
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Course Outline PED 124 - Tennis II (1 CR)
Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette.
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Course Outline PED 129 - Self-Defense (1 CR)
Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self- defense emphasizing mental and physical discipline. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 133 - Golf I (1 CR)
Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 134 - Golf II (1 CR)
Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 135 - Bowling I (2 CR)
Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 136 - Bowling II (2 CR)
Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 137 - Martial Arts I (2 CR)
Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 144 - Skin and Scuba Diving (2 CR)
Emphasizes skills and methods of skin and scuba diving. Includes training with underwater breathing apparatus and focuses on safety procedures, selection and use of equipment. Prerequisite strong swimming skills. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 147 - Hiking (1 CR)
Introduces physical and mental benefits of walking or hiking as a form of physical exercise. Skills developed include how to plan for a hike, what to take, and how to select a trail relative to individual abilities. Provides hiking opportunities to explore local regions. Develops awareness of safety, weather, and ecological considerations. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 149 - Cardio Sculpt I (1 CR)
Combines strength training and cardiovascular workouts that strengthen the major muscle groups as well as developing endurance. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 154 - Volleyball (1-2 CR)
Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 170 - Tai Chi I (1 CR)
Develops an understanding of the theories and practices of Tai Chi. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone muscles, improve circulation and increase flexibility and balance. Discusses history and philosophy of exercise and relaxation techniques for stress reduction. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 183 - Outdoor Adventures I (1 CR)
Introduces outdoor adventure activities with emphasis on basic skills, preparation, personal and group safety, equipment selection and use, ecology, and field experience. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 188 - Freshwater Fishing (1 CR)
Teaches freshwater fishing techniques including spinning, bait casting and fly casting. Presents selection and care of equipment, fish habits, conservation, and safety. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PED 270 - Tai Chi II (1 CR)
Develops and understanding of the theories and practices of Tai Chi. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone muscles, improve circulation and increase flexibility and balance. Discusses history and philosophy of exercise and relaxation techniques for stress reduction. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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Philosophy |
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Course Outline PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy I (3 CR)
Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PHI 111 - Logic I (3 CR)
Introduces inductive and deductive reasoning, with an emphasis on common errors and fallacies. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PHI 220 - Ethics (3 CR)
Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Photography |
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Course Outline PHT 101 - Photography I (3 CR)
Teaches principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline PHT 164 - Introduction to Digital Photography (3 CR)
Teaches the fundamentals of photography including camera function, composition, and image production as they apply to digital imagery. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Physics |
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Course Outline PHY 201 - General College Physics I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 115 or MTH 163 or MTH 166 or equivalent and a placement recommendation for ENG 111 or successful completion of all required developmental English courses.
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Course Outline PHY 202 - General College Physics II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PHY 201
A non-calculus introductory college physics sequence. Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline PHY 241 - University Physics I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 173 Corequisite(s): MTH 174
An introductory calculus-based physics sequence recommended for engineering, physics, computer science, and mathematics majors. Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity and nuclear physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline PHY 242 - University Physics II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 174 and PHY 241
An introductory calculus-based physics sequence recommended for engineering, physics, computer science, and mathematics majors. Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity and nuclear physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Political Science |
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Course Outline PLS 211 - U.S. Government I (3 CR)
Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PLS 212 - U.S. Government II (3 CR)
Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PLS 225 - The United States Presidency (3 CR)
Describes the modern American presidency. Focuses on the presidency and many issues related to that office; the people, the powers, and the current environment in which the presidents serve. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PLS 241 - International Relations I (3 CR)
Teaches geographic, demographic, economic, ideological, and other factors conditioning the policies of countries and discusses conflicts and their adjustment. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PLS 242 - International Relations II (3 CR)
Teaches foreign policies of the major powers in the world community with an emphasis on the role of the United States in international politics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Practical Nursing |
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Course Outline PNE 110 - Practical Nursing Health and Disease I (5 CR)
Studies the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, prescribed medical and surgical treatments, and appropriate nursing care for the patient with selected disorders. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 111 - Practical Nursing Health and Disease II (5 CR)
Studies the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, prescribed medical and surgical treatments, and appropriate nursing care for the patient with selected disorders. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 136 - Care of Maternal, Newborn and Pediatric Patients (4 CR)
Uses a family-centered approach; studies normal and common complications in pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, the neonate, and children through adolescence. Covers milestones in all aspects of growth and development and common childhood disorders at various ages. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 141 - Nursing Skills I (3 CR)
Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 142 - Nursing Skills II (3 CR)
Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 145 - Trends in Practical Nursing (1 CR)
Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Designed to assist the student in preparation for employment. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline PNE 155 - Body Structure and Function (4 CR)
Studies the structure and function of the body. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 158 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (2 CR)
Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 174 - Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses (1 CR)
Applies problem solving skills in preparing and administering medications. Studies history, classification, sources, effects, and legalities of drugs. Emphasizes major drug classes and specific agents within each class. Laboratory 3 hours.
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Course Outline PNE 181 - Clinical Experience I (5 CR)
Provides guided nursing experiences in the hospital setting. Practices skills and applies principles of nursing in basic areas. Includes supervision in administration of medicines. Encourages students to develop basic skills in analyzing patient needs and making nursing decisions. Laboratory 15 hours per week.
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Course Outline PNE 182 - Clinical Experience II (5 CR)
Provides guided nursing experiences in the hospital setting. Practices skills and applies principles of nursing in basic areas. Includes supervision in administration of medicines. Encourages students to develop basic skills in analyzing patient needs and making nursing decisions. Laboratory 15 hours per week.
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Psychology |
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Course Outline PSY 120 - Human Relations (3 CR)
Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods and measurement, theoretical perspectives, and application. Includes biological bases of behavior, learning, social interactions, memory, and personality; and other topics such as sensation, perception, consciousness, thinking, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, health, development, psychological disorders, and therapy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , 201 or 202.
Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PSY 216 - Social Psychology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , 201, or 202.
Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PSY 220 - Introduction to Behavior Modification (3 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Fall Only
Studies the history of behaviorism and the principles and applications of behavior modification. Emphasizes observation and application of behavior modification principles. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PSY 225 - Theories of Personality (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , 201 or 202.
Studies the major personality theories and their applications. Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology (3 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PSY 235 - Child Psychology (3 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PSY 236 - Adolescent Psychology (3 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Studies development of the adolescent. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional factors of the individual from late childhood to early adulthood. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline PSY 270 - Human Sexuality (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , PSY 201 or PSY 202.
Focuses on scientific investigation of human sexuality and psychological and social implications of such research. Considers socio-cultural influences, the physiology and psychology of sexual response patterns, sexual dysfunctions, and development of relationships. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Radiation Oncology |
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Course Outline ROC 110 - Introduction to Radiation Oncology (2 CR)
Presents an overview of the field of Radiation Oncology, focusing on medical and technical terminology, practices and procedures, treatment charts, roles of staff, clinical objectives, treatment modalities, and equipment. Other topics include patient care, psychosocial issues, ethics and legal considerations of patient management. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline ROC 115 - Therapeutic Radiation Safety (1 CR)
Presents an overview of radiation protection focusing on detection and measurement, shielding and room design, somatic and genetic effects, maximum permissible does, surveys, source handling, personnel monitoring, and organizations and agencies that guide radiation protection procedures. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline ROC 120 - Radiation Oncology/Pathology I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 .
Introduces malignant pathology arising in each anatomical site, radiation treatment rationale, treatment techniques, and radiobiological response. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ROC 121 - Radiation Oncology/Pathology II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 , ROC 120 .
A continuation of Radiation Oncology I, which focuses on malignant pathology arising in each anatomical site, radiation rationale, treatment techniques, and radiobiological response. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ROC 125 - Pre-Clinical Techniques in Radiation Oncology (2 CR)
Focuses on basic technical skills in preparation for patient set up and treatment in the clinical setting. Emphasizes simulation and treatment parameters. Focuses on students gaining basic understanding of basic techniques and patient care skills through phantom and lab work prior to direct patient contact. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline ROC 131 - Clinical Clerkship I (4 CR)
Introduces students to the clinical setting and the basics of Radiation Oncology. Covers basic technical and patient care skills through supervised direct patient contact and phantom work. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 16 hours per week.
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Course Outline ROC 132 - Clinical Clerkship II (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 131 .
The student continues supervised direct patient contact and phantom work with focus on technical skills related to equipment manipulation. With minimal assistance the student should be able to perform basic treatment and simulation procedures as well as basic patient care skills. Clinical 25 hours per week.
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Course Outline ROC 141 - Therapy Physics I (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 , MTH 163 .
Focuses on concepts of radiation production, interaction, and influencing factors. Emphasis is placed on atomic interactions and dose measurement techniques. Presents a comprehensive overview of the different types of machines used in Radiation Oncology. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline ROC 142 - Patient Care in Oncology (1 CR)
Focuses on the unique needs of the cancer patient, including: site specific side effects, pharmacology, skin care, psychological and nutritional support, and patient care in emergency situations. Explores use of chemotherapeutic agents. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline ROC 145 - Quality Improvement (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ROC 110 .
Methods for performing various quality assurance tasks will be discussed, including the medical record component, as well as standards and specification of therapeutic equipment. Allows the student to acquire the knowledge and ability to recognize inaccuracy of treatment delivery. Reviews warm-up guidelines. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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