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MUA - 296A-B Applied Percussion II
(1-2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 196A-B Applied Percussion I with a final grade of C or better.
Continued instruction in percussion performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). The course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.
Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
Lab Hours: 15 or 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUA - 297A-B Applied Drum Set II
(1-2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 197A-B Applied Drum Set I , with a final grade of C or higher.
Continued instruction in drum set performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.
Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
Lab Hours: 15 or 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUA - 298A-B Applied Guitar II
(1-2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUA - 198A-B Applied Guitar I , with a final grade of C or higher.
Continued instruction in guitar performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.
Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
Lab Hours: 15 or 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUA - 299A-B Applied Piano II
(1-2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: 1 credit hour of MUA - 120 Applied Piano or permission of instructor.
Individualized instruction in piano performance through the development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.
Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
Lab Hours: 15 or 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 50-157, MUSI-196A-B.
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MUA - 399A-B Applied Piano III
(1-2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MUA - 299A-B Applied Piano II .
Continued instruction in piano performance through the further development of strong technical foundation and well-rounded musicianship levels established in MUA-299. Instructional materials include a repertoire of traditional and contemporary literature. Students may register for 1 credit hour (one 30-minute lesson per week) or 2 credit hours (one 60-minute lesson per week). This course is repeatable one time. Must have instructor consent for 2 credit hours.
Lecture Hours: 7.5 or 15
Lab Hours: 15 or 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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General Music |
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MUS - 100 Music Appreciation
(3 s.h.)
Music Appreciation is concerned with the development of Western Classical Music that encompasses nearly 2500 years of history beginning in 400 BC and culminating in the 20th century. This course provides the student knowledge of six commonly recognized historical eras through lectures, recordings, videotapes, digital media, and possible guest speakers.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 50-113, MUSI-101.
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MUS - 105 Introduction to Music Theory
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Previous instrumental or vocal music experience.
Introduction to Music Theory is designed as a precourse to any music theory sequence. The course work will emphasize the circle of fifths, major scales, all forms of the minor scales, parallel and relative scale relationships, and music vocabulary. This course will also introduce the aural skills of scale identification, rhythmic dictation, and interval identification.
Lecture Hours: 22.5
Lab Hours: 15
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 50-120, MUSI-120.
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MUS - 120 Music Theory I
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Previous instrumental or vocal experience.
Music Theory I examines all the basic materials of music which include notation, scales, intervals, chords, melody, harmony, rhythm and texture. Other areas of analysis take in cadence types, chord inversions, figured bass harmonization and principles of part writing based on 18th century models. Students will meet three days a week for one hour.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 121 Music Theory II
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MUS - 120 Music Theory I , with final grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
This course will examine in more detail the harmonic element of music. Discussions will include the harmonic progression, modulation, and specific types of seventh chords as they relate to 18th century counterpoint. Students will meet three days a week for one hour.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 130 Aural Skills I
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Previous instrumental or vocal music experience.
This course introduces fundamentals of the aural skills, ear training, and sight singing. Students will meet two days a week for one hour.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 131 Aural Skills II
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MUS - 130 Aural Skills I with a final grade of C or higher.
This course will provide continued development of ear training and sight singing skills. Students will meet two days a week for one hour.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 132 Aural Skills III
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MUS - 131 Aural Skills II with a final grade of C or higher.
This course will provide continued development of ear training and sight singing skills. Students will meet two days a week for one hour.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 133 Aural Skills IV
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MUS - 132 Aural Skills III with a final grade of C or higher.
This course will provide continued development of ear training and sight singing skills. Students will meet two days a week for one hour.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 140 Concert Choir
(1 s.h.)
Concert Choir is open to all students interested in vocal music. If needed, auditions will be held to achieve proper ensemble balance. The group performs one formal concert on campus each semester, as well as community performances, area high school assemblies, and community meetings.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 45
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 50-150, MUSI-150.
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MUS - 141 Concert Choir II
(1 s.h.)
Concert Choir II is open to all students interested in vocal music. If needed, auditions will be held to achieve proper ensemble balance. The group performs one formal concert on campus each semester, as well as community performances, area high school assemblies, and community meetings.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 45
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 142 Concert Choir III
(1 s.h.)
Concert Choir III is open to all students interested in vocal music. If needed, auditions will be held to achieve proper ensemble balance. The group performs one formal concert on campus each semester, as well as community performances, area high school assemblies, and community meetings.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 45
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 144 Orchestra
(1 s.h.)
The North Iowa Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College, rehearses one night each week in preparation for concerts and programs. Open to all interested NIACC students and adults in the North Iowa area. Some sections of the orchestra require an audition. This course is repeatable one time.
Lecture Hours: 35
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 50-153, MUSI-153.
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MUS - 145 Concert Band
(1 s.h.)
Performance in the North Iowa Concert Band, sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College, with rehearsals one night each week in preparation for concerts and programs. Open to all interested NIACC students and adults in the North Iowa area. This course is repeatable one time.
Lecture Hours: 35
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 50-152, MUSI-152.
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MUS - 150 Chamber Ensemble
(1 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide an opportunity to study and perform chamber literature of the last three centuries. Groups may vary in size from duets to sextets for brass, woodwind, string, or percussion instrumentalists. Also includes jazz combos. Time is arranged.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 50-155, MUSI-155.
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MUS - 152 Vocal Ensemble
(1 s.h.)
Corequisite: MUS - 140 Concert Choir .
NIACC Singers is an auditioned group for students with a high level of competency in vocal music. Auditions may be completed individually by contacting the professor. The group performs one formal concert on campus each semester, as well as community performances, area high school assemblies, and community meetings. This course may be repeated one time.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 45
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 50-151, MUSI-151.
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MUS - 174 North Iowa Choral Society
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Audition or recommendation of Vocal Director.
The North Iowa Choral Society, sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College, rehearses one night each week in preparation for concerts and programs. Open to all interested NIACC students and adults in the North Iowa Area. This course is repeatable one time. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 45
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 179 Jazz Band
(1 s.h.)
The NIACC Jazz Band rehearses twice each week in preparation for concerts on campus, for area high school assemblies, festivals, and community events. Concentration on jazz repertoire from 1930 to the present. Open to all interested NIACC students by audition. This course is repeatable one time.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to equivalent to 50-154, MUSI-154, MUS-163.
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MUS - 220 Music Theory III
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MUS - 121 Music Theory II , with a final grade of C or higher; or permission of instructor.
Students will meet 3 days a week for 1 hour. A continuation of MUS - 121 Music Theory II , students will develop analytical and written skills in music covering the Renaissance through the early Classical period.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 221 Music Theory IV
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MUS - 220 Music Theory III , with a final grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
Students will meet 3 days a week for 1 hour. A continuation of MUS - 220 Music Theory III , students will develop analytical and written skills in music covering the late Classical through the 20th Century.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 244 Orchestra II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUS - 144 Orchestra , with a final grade of C or higher.
Continued performance in the North Iowa Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College, rehearses one night each week in preparation for concerts and programs. Open to all interested NIACC students and adults in the North Iowa area. This course is repeatable one time.
Lecture Hours: 35
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 245 Concert Band II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUS - 145 Concert Band , with a final grade of C or higher.
Continued performance in the North Iowa Concert Band, sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College, with rehearsals one night each week in preparation for concerts and programs. Open to all interested NIACC students and adults in the North Iowa area. This course is repeatable one time.
Lecture Hours: 35
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 252 Vocal Ensemble II–NIACC Singers
(1 s.h.)
Corequisite: MUS - 141 Concert Choir II .
NIACC Singers is an auditioned group for students with a high level of competency in vocal music. Auditions may be completed individually by contacting the professor. The group performs one formal concert on campus each semester, as well as community performances, area high school assemblies, and community meetings.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 45
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 274 North Iowa Choral Society II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Audition or recommendation of Vocal Director.
Continued performance in the North Iowa Choral Society, sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College, with rehearsals one night each week in preparation for concerts and programs. Open to all interested NIACC students and adults in the North Iowa area. This course is repeatable one time. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 45
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 279 Jazz Band II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUS - 179 Jazz Band , with a final grade of C or higher.
Continued performance in the NIACC Jazz Band, with rehearsals twice each week in preparation for concerts on campus, for area high school assemblies, festivals, and community events. Concentration on jazz repertoire from 1930 to the present. Open to all interested NIACC students by audition. This course is repeatable one time.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 344 Orchestra III
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUS - 244 Orchestra II with a final grade of C or higher.
Continued performance in the North Iowa Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College, with rehearsals one night each week in preparation for concerts and programs. Open to all interested NIACC students and adults in the North Iowa area. This course is repeatable one time.
Lecture Hours: 35
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 345 Concert Band III
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUS - 245 Concert Band II with a final grade of C or higher.
Continued performance in the North Iowa Concert Band, sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College, with rehearsals one night each week in preparation for concerts and programs. Open to all interested NIACC students and adults in the North Iowa area. This course is repeatable one time.
Lecture Hours: 35
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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MUS - 379 Jazz Band III
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 2 semesters of MUS - 279 Jazz Band II with a grade of C or higher.
Continued performance in the NIACC Jazz Band, with rehearsals twice each week in preparation for concerts on campus, area high school assemblies, festivals, and community events. Concentration on jazz repertoire from 1930 to the present. Open to all interested NIACC students by audition. This course is repeatable one time.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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Philosophy |
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PHI - 101 Introduction to Philosophy
(3 s.h.)
Introduces the student to the study of philosophy and teaches skills of critical thinking. The course examines the meaning and value of philosophy; human nature and the self, axiology-ethics and values (In search of the Good Life); social philosophy; freedom; individualism; philosophy and art; epistemology - the nature of knowledge; truth; philosophy and religion; the meaning of suffering and death; examination of decision making and self-discovery.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 80-210, PHIL-101.
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PHI - 105 Introduction to Ethics
(3 s.h.)
This course is designed to develop objective thinking skills. The goal is to create a balance between moral principles when considering a variety of ethical issues. The emphasis will be on developing a moral stance that is workable in today’s society. Issues include poverty, environment, animal rights, business, preferences in hiring, war, death penalty, abortion, euthanasia, parent-child relationships, sex, love, and marriage.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 80-212, PHIL-102.
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Physical Education Activities |
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PEA - 107 Aerobic Circuit Training
(1 s.h.)
Aerobic Circuit Training is an activity course designed to improve personal physical fitness through a combination of aerobic exercises and weight training. Students will learn a variety of aerobic activities along with proper use of different weight machines. This course will cater to individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEA - 113 Flatwater and River Canoeing
(1 s.h.)
This course is an introductory course to teach beginning paddlers to safely and enjoyably canoe on lakes and gentle rivers. The course will focus on three areas: paddling skills, safety awareness, and technical rescue skill. The course will include a required extended river trip on a weekend.
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 22
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEA - 127 Beginning Jogging
(1 s.h.)
A self-paced physical conditioning course that emphasizes cardiovascular fitness through walking and jogging. The primary purpose is to introduce novice exercisers to the benefits of walking and jogging for the enhancement of health and fitness. Information on new trends and topics of fitness will be covered and a walking/jogging program will be performed throughout the term. This course is a physical activity-based course. By the end of the term, a student should be able to jog 30 minutes.
Lecture Hours: 8
Lab Hours: 15
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEA - 129 Spinning
(1 s.h.)
This course introduces students to a fun, low-impact, cardiovascular workout using spin bicycles to improve current health and fitness levels. Music will motivate you while you enjoy hills, flats, intervals, sprints, and more. Make sure to bring a towel and water bottle. This course is designed for men and women of all ages.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEA - 130 Downhill Skiing
(1 s.h.)
Fundamentals of downhill (alpine) skiing with a combination of classroom discussion, online assignments, demonstration, and on-the- slope skiing lessons and evaluation. Students will be required to sign up for two one-day, weekend ski trips with the class during the semester, and will ski with the class during the lesson time. Equipment rental may be required. This course will not cover snowboarding, nor cross country (Nordic) skiing. This course is repeatable up to 2 semester hours of credit.
Lecture Hours: 9
Lab Hours: 12
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEA - 146 Physical Fitness I
(1 s.h.)
Lecture and laboratory course designed to increase a person’s interest of his/her own level of physical fitness. The course provides activities with which the student can improve his/her level of physical fitness in the areas of strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance.
Lecture Hours: 8
Lab Hours: 15
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-113, PHYE-113.
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PEA - 187 Weight Training I
(1 s.h.)
Hybrid course designed to cover the basic principles and skill techniques involved in weight training. This course will provide an overview of strength training principles, types of strength, systems of resistance training as well as training the five components of fitness, exercise prescription, and program design.
Lecture Hours: 8
Lab Hours: 15
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-102, PHYE-130.
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PEA - 190 Yoga/Stretching I
(1 s.h.)
A lab course designed to increase the student’s awareness and appreciation of yoga and its effect on physical and mental well being. The course provides a structured environment for the student to learn proper body alignment in the yoga poses and an awareness of the benefits associated with the different poses. This course is repeatable for up to 2 semester hours of credit.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to PHYE-133.
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PEA - 191 Pilates
(1 s.h.)
Pilates is an activity-based course designed to improve one’s core strength, tone muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce stress. Mats and stability balls are provided. This course is designed for men and women of all ages.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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Physical Education Training |
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PET - 110 Introduction to Athletic Training
(2 s.h.)
Introduction to the field of athletic training with emphasis on the history of the National Athletic Training Association, certification guidelines, policies and procedures, risk management, roles and responsibilities of athletic trainers, and common illnesses and injuries.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PET - 135 Personal Trainer
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisites: PEA - 187 Weight Training I .
This course is designed to provide knowledge and prepare the student to become a nationally certified personal trainer. The focus of this course will be on the components of personal training. Students will also have the opportunity to train clients throughout the semester. Upon completion of this course, the student will have the necessary knowledge to apply for the ACE personal trainer certification exam.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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General Physical Education and Health |
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PEH - 111 Personal Wellness
(3 s.h.)
Personal Wellness is an introductory course designed to explore the dimensions of wellness and prepare students for healthy, proactive lifestyles through lecture, experiential learning, and various physical and wellbeing activities. Students will assess their overall level of wellness, apply skill-related knowledge linked to activities that promote active lifestyles, and explore the connections between the dimensions of wellness and overall quality of life.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEH - 140 First Aid
(1 s.h.)
Lecture-type course designed to give the layperson adequate first aid knowledge and skills with emphasis on accident prevention and recognition and treatment of common medical emergencies.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-232, PHYE-117.
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PEH - 144 Human Movement Science
(3 s.h.)
The content of this course is focused on the application of the skeletal and neuromuscular systems to human movement. Additionally, arthrology and basic mechanical principles will be considered. Special attention to the attachments and actions of the skeletal muscles will occur throughout the semester.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEH - 161 Introduction to Physical Education
(2 s.h.)
Designed to provide career information concerning opportunities in physical education, coaching, and recreational activities.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-117, PHYE-101.
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PEH - 180 Rape Education and Self Defense
(2 s.h.)
Fundamental Self-Defense Theory is a course of study designed to introduce the participant to basic self-defense concepts and techniques, to heighten the participant’s level of awareness and alertness in her environment, to provide the participant with information about violent contexts, and to provide the participant with basic physical methods of self-defense. In general, this course cannot offer absolutes; however, the theory behind such a course rests in the concept that those armed with information and a few operational options stand a better chance of avoiding and, when avoidance fails, surviving violence.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-175, PHYE-110.
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PEH - 191 Sports Nutrition
(3 s.h.)
This course will focus on basic human nutrition along with nutritional needs for athletes and/or physically active individuals. Areas of focus will be on carbohydrate loading, hydration, supplement use, fad diets, eating disorders, maintaining healthy body weight, and ergogenic aids.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEH - 221 Introduction to Leisure Services
(3 s.h.)
Introduction to leisure, youth, and human services professions. Examination of the components of LYHS delivery systems, focusing on programs and services, facilities, populations served, and sources of funding.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEH - 261 Physical Activity for Health and Fitness
(3 s.h.)
Identification and programming of physical activities and nutrition lifestyle practices. Emphasis on the role of physical activity and nutrition in the enhancement of health and fitness in others. Integration of experiential learning activities with cognitive subject matter.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEH - 908A-C Cooperative Education Internship
(1-3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of Cooperative Education instructor.
A Cooperative Education Internship provides work experience related to wellness, exercise science, leisure service, and/or physical education. This course is primarily designed to provide students with supervised work experience within their field of interest. Work experience hours are arranged, the number of hours are determined on the basis of one credit hour equals 60 hours of supervised work experience.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 60, 120 or 180
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Intercollegiate Physical Education |
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PEV - 115 Varsity Baseball
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Baseball (Freshman Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-120, PHYE-120.
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PEV - 120 Varsity Basketball
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Basketball (Freshman Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-121, PHYE-121.
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PEV - 130 Varsity Cross Country
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Cross Country (Freshman Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-124, PHYE-124.
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PEV - 133 Varsity Track and Field
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Track and Field (Freshman Level).
Lecture Hours: 40
Lab Hours: 160
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to PHYE-134.
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PEV - 140 Varsity Golf
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Golf (Freshman Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-123, PHYE-123.
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PEV - 150 Varsity Soccer
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Soccer (Freshman Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-129, PHYE-129.
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PEV - 156 Drill Team
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High School diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Drill/Dance Team.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 160 Varsity Softball
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Softball (Freshman Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-127, PHYE-127.
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PEV - 170 Varsity Volleyball
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Volleyball (Freshman Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 60-128, PHYE-128.
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PEV - 180 Varsity Wrestling
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Wrestling (Freshman Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 215 Varsity Baseball II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Baseball (Sophomore Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 220 Varsity Basketball II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Basketball (Sophomore Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 230 Varsity Cross Country II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Cross Country (Sophomore Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 233 Varsity Track and Field II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Track and Field (Sophomore Level).
Lecture Hours: 40
Lab Hours: 160
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 240 Varsity Golf II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Golf (Sophomore Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 250 Varsity Soccer II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Soccer (Sophomore Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 260 Varsity Softball II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Softball (Sophomore Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 270 Varsity Volleyball II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Volleyball (Sophomore Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PEV - 280 Varsity Wrestling II
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Wrestling (Sophomore Level).
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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PHS - 125 Physical Science
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: High school Algebra or equivalent.
An introductory, college-level, one-semester lab course intended to meet general education and elementary education certification requirements. Uses the Physical Science & Everyday Thinking curriculum and includes units on Energy, Forces, Systems, Behavior of Gases, and Physical and Chemical Changes.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-114, PHYS-101.
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PHS - 142 Principles of Astronomy
(3 s.h.)
There are no specific prerequisites for PHS-142, but the ability to read and comprehend college-level material is essential for student success.
This physical science course explores the mysteries of the universe. Through scientific reason, the course will examine the following: the history of astronomy, the planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and current theories on astrophysical phenomena. This course emphasizes amateur observation techniques.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-182, PHYS-105.
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PTA - 101 Introduction to PTA
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the PTA program.
This course provides an overview of the physical therapy profession and the role of the physical therapist assistant, including legal and ethical aspects of practice. Students will be informed in how to research physical therapy topics, on the importance of confidentiality and patient’s rights, and will have an understanding of how to report abuse in the workplace. Students will develop an understanding of the impact an illness or disability has on the individual, will be instructed in documentation, and given much opportunity to work on their communication skills. Includes a unit on managing stress, how culture impacts patient care, and an introduction to the Clinical Education component of the program.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-149, PTAS-701.
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PTA - 110 Fundamentals for PTA
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the PTA program.
This course provides a foundation in physical therapy interventions by covering techniques that the PTA can utilize to monitor patients as well as basic treatment interventions such as range of motion and transfers. Purposes of all skills, proper techniques, and safety considerations will be addressed. Students will have lab time to apply, practice, and demonstrate skills they are taught.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-144, PTAS-702.
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PTA - 120 Kinesiology
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I (and lab) with a grade of C or higher.
This course provides a basic understanding of normal human body movement as related to skeletal, articular, neurological, and muscular systems. Levers, torques, center of gravity, base of support, and their relationship to balance, posture, and movement will be addressed. The student will learn anatomical palpations and the basics of human gait.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-149, BIOL-222.
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PTA - 141 Developmental Processes
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 110 Fundamentals for PTA with a grade of C or higher.
This course presents an overview of normal physical, cognitive, social, and emotional developmental processes which affect an individual throughout the life span. The course focus and emphasis is on normal physical development and the application of physical processes to the field of physical therapy.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-146, PTAS-711.
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PTA - 150 Pathophysiology
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 190 Physical Agents .
This course presents clinical disorders and diseases commonly treated in physical therapy. Pathology, etiology, diagnosis, signs, symptoms, treatment, prognosis and implications for rehabilitation will be covered.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-147, PTAS-801.
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PTA - 162 PTA Assessment Procedures
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisites: PTA - 190 Physical Agents .
The course provides an in-depth look at various assessment skills performed and utilized by the PTA. Special emphasis will be on theory, application procedures, and documentation of findings when utilizing goniometry and manual muscle testing in the clinic setting. Students will have an opportunity in the lab portion to apply, practice, and demonstrate techniques they are taught.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-150, PTAS-802.
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PTA - 190 Physical Agents
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 110 Fundamentals for PTA .
Prerequisite/ Corequisite: PTA - 120 Kinesiology .
This course prepares the student to use physical agents for patient treatment. Mechanisms of action, indications, precautions, contraindications and treatment procedures will be covered for the following: superficial heat, deep heat, electromagnetic radiation, cold, external compression, massage, biofeedback, whirlpool, wound care, traction, and electrical stimulation. Pain rating and skin assessment procedures will also be included. Students will practice applications in lab.
Lecture Hours: 37.5
Lab Hours: 45
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-159, PTAS-712.
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PTA - 210 Orthopedics
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 500 PTA Clinic I .
Principles of fracture and soft tissue healing are applied to musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Injuries, disorders, and function specific to each joint are covered. Physical therapy treatment for specific joint injuries is presented. Students will practice techniques in lab.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-213, PTAS-811.
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PTA - 231 Therapeutic Exercise for PTA
(3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 500 PTA Clinic I .
This course studies the physiological effect of exercise on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. Physical therapy treatment techniques to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular and pulmonary function are presented. Special topics discussed are diabetes, pregnancy, amputation, women’s health issues, and aquatic therapy. Students will practice techniques in lab.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-212, PTAS-810.
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PTA - 241 Neurology for PTA
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 500 PTA Clinic I .
This course will provide information, discussion, and treatment considerations with neurologically- based diagnoses. Clinical manifestations and treatment considerations will be addressed with common neurological disorders with special emphasis on strokes or CVA. To enhance the students’ understanding, typical treatment techniques, exercise programs, and treatment progression will be applied to lab scenarios with diagnoses covered. Students will have an opportunity in the lab portion to apply, practice, and demonstrate techniques they are taught.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-214, PTAS-812.
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PTA - 250 PTA Career Essentials
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 500 PTA Clinic I .
This course includes the basic principles of management including levels of authority and responsibility, supervisory process, performance appraisals, and policies and procedures. The process of quality assurance and chart audits are discussed. Varieties of reimbursement systems and their impact on health care delivery are discussed. Resume writing, interviewing, and employability skills will be covered. Ethical and legal issues in the practice of physical therapy will also be examined.
Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-215, PTAS-813.
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PTA - 280 PTA Seminar
(1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 502 PTA Clinic III or permission of instructor.
The course will address all aspects of patient care in a physical therapy setting, including what is expected of a PTA at entry level practice. Discussion based, this 15-hour course will incorporate students’ experiences from Clinic III so that each student has time to process and consider these learning experiences. All aspects of patient care will be addressed and case studies will be reviewed to assist with problem solving skills.
Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-217, PTAS-823.
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PTA - 500 PTA Clinic I
(2 s.h.)
Prerequisites: PTA - 150 Pathophysiology and PTA - 162 PTA Assessment Procedures .
This clinical occurs in the final two weeks of the third term and extends one week outside the term (three week full-time clinical experience). Skills, knowledge, and attitudes learned in all completed PTA course work will be applied to direct patient care in selected clinical settings. Includes application/ integration of current and previous PTA course work with goal of student providing quality care with uncomplicated to complex patients and a degree of supervision/guidance that will vary with the complexity of the patient or the environment. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 112
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-138, PTAS-803, PTA-302.
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PTA - 501 PTA Clinic II
(7 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 500 PTA Clinic I .
Eight week, full-time clinical experience. Skills, knowledge, and attitudes learned in all completed PTA course work will be applied to direct patient care in selected clinical settings. Includes application/integration of all PTA course work with goal of student consistently and efficiently providing quality care with uncomplicated to complex patients and a moderate to low degree of supervision/guidance except when addressing new and highly complex situations. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 320
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-218, PTAS-821, PTA-400.
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PTA - 502 PTA Clinic III
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PTA - 501 PTA Clinic II .
Six week, full-time clinical experience. Skills, knowledge, and attitudes learned in all PTA courses will be applied to direct patient care in selected clinical settings. Includes application/integration of all PTA course work with goal of student consistently and efficiently providing quality care with uncomplicated to complex patients. The student usually needs no further guidance or supervision except when addressing new and highly complex situations. This course has been designated as a pass/no pass course.
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 240
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 90-219, PTAS-822, PTA-401.
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PHY - 106 Survey of Physics
(4 s.h.)
Corequisite: MAT - 092 Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
This is an introductory, one-semester course treating a selection of important topics in physics. The current offering emphasizes light, electricity, magnetism, the wave-particle duality of quantum mechanics, and the Special Theory of Relativity. In connection with these themes, topics such as force and the motion of particles; the concept of energy; the nature and properties of waves; and the history of physics, are also considered. This course addresses the general education skills of scientific literacy and critical thinking. A previous physics course is not required.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-122, PHYS-110.
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PHY - 162 College Physics I
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT - 134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry or equivalent.
First semester of a two-semester physics sequence relying on algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry, but not employing calculus. Intended for students whose program requirements may be satisfied by a physics course of this level. Emphasizes kinematics, vectors, dynamics, conservation laws, simple harmonic motion, and rotational motion. This course, like other general education science division courses, addresses the general education skills of scientific literacy and critical thinking. A previous physics course may be helpful but is not required.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-280, PHYS-120.
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PHY - 172 College Physics II
(4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PHY - 162 College Physics I or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Second semester of a two-semester physics sequence relying on algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry, but not employing calculus. Intended for students whose program requirements may be satisfied by a physics course of this level. Emphasizes electric fields and electricity, electric circuits, and magnetic fields and magnetism; also includes material on waves and optics, and on additional topics as time allows. This course, like other general education science courses, addresses the general education skills of scientific literacy and critical thinking.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-281, PHYS-121.
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PHY - 212 Classical Physics I
(5 s.h.)
Pre/Corequisite: MAT - 210 Calculus I , or prior completion of MAT - 210 Calculus I , or permission of instructor.
First semester of a two-semester calculus-based sequence intended for students majoring in engineering, physics, chemistry, or other sciences. Emphasizes kinematics, vectors, dynamics, conservation laws, simple harmonic motion, rotational motion, and thermodynamics. This course, like other general education science courses, addresses the general education skills of scientific literacy and critical thinking.
Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-282, PHYS-220.
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PHY - 222 Classical Physics II
(5 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PHY - 212 Classical Physics I , with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: MAT - 216 Calculus II , or prior completion of MAT - 216 Calculus II .
Second semester of two-semester calculus-based sequence intended for students majoring in engineering, physics, chemistry, or other sciences. Emphasizes electric fields and electricity, electric circuits, and magnetic fields and magnetism. It also includes material on waves and optics, and on additional topics as time allows. This course, like other general education science courses, addresses the general education skills of scientific literacy and critical thinking.
Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 70-283, PHYS-221.
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PNN - 603 Practical Nursing I
(4 s.h.)
Corequisites: HSC - 150 Body Structure and Function and ENG - 105 Composition I .
This course provides an orientation of the history of nursing, ethical and legal principles, dosage calculation, and the role of the practical nurse in the health community. Introduction to basic nursing assessments relating to safety and comfort while utilizing the nursing process to identify and meet client needs throughout the life span. Students will be instructed in documentation and communication skills. Instruction in implementation of medical asepsis and safety when performing basic nursing skills. Students will apply, practice, and demonstrate the skills taught in the college laboratory.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 94-101, LPNS-701.
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PNN - 604 Practical Nursing II
(13 s.h.)
Corequisite: PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology .
A continuation of PNN - 603 Practical Nursing I . Practical Nursing II continues to utilize the nursing process with emphasis on implementation in meeting client needs resulting from physical and psychological impairments. Pharmacology, diet modification, psychosocial concepts, disease process, and health maintenance are incorporated into the student’s knowledge and skills. Introduction of concepts and care of the obstetric, newborn, and pediatric client. The student will continue to practice advanced skills in the college lab as well as clinical experiences in long-term care, pediatrics, medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, and community settings.
Lecture Hours: 135
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 135
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to LPNS-705.
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PNN - 607 Practical Nursing III
(13 s.h.)
Prerequisite: PNN - 604 Practical Nursing II .
Corequisite: PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology .
Practical Nursing III emphasizes utilization of all components of the nursing process to meet client needs resulting from impairments related to disease processes affecting physical and psychological status of the client. Student’s knowledge and skills continue to be enhanced in areas of pharmacology, nutrition, mobility, psychosocial concepts, and health maintenance. Concepts of management, legal, and ethical aspects of the nursing profession are presented. A supervised management experience in the long-term care setting allows the student an opportunity to care for a group of clients and apply basic skills in leadership and conflict management. Clinical experiences include medical-surgical, long-term care, mental health, and community setting.
Lecture Hours: 105
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 270
Work Experience Hours: 0
Equivalent to 94-110, LPNS-704.
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PSY - 102 Human and Work Relations
(3 s.h.)
Human and Work Relations is the study of self and social behavior. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of social theories and research for the development of effective and organizational relationships. Attention is also devoted to individual and group dynamics in context with feelings, attitudes, and perceptions of self along with the work organization.
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0
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