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Course Descriptions

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At the bottom of the course descriptions, students will see a pattern such as 3 credits, plus 1 contact hour = 2 lecture, 2 laboratory, OR 4 credits = 4 lecture/laboratory. The numbers will change based on the individual course. Tuition is charged by the contact hour.

For some courses a prerequisite course or assessment score is required prior to registration. Students who believe that the prerequisite was met through previous college work or work experience may ask the course instructor for permission to waive the prerequisite. It is up to the student to provide the evidence for this waiver request.

Students placing into RD 050 Introduction to College Reading I are required to take the course their first semester. RD 050 is considered a co-requisite to any course in the college catalog.

Prerequisite Waivers

Any course prerequisite may be waived by the permission of the instructor. Student must contact the instructor for approval.

Independent Study

Any college course described in the catalog may be taken as independent study if there are unusual and extenuating circumstances. However, the student must initiate acceptance and approval for supervision by an instructor and obtain the appropriate form from the instructor or academic lead.

Selected Topics

All disciplines have a course as follows with the acronym for each discipline − 195 Selected Topics − a course that offers an intensive investigation of one or more topics of current interest. Topics are selected by discipline. Interested students should inform the instructor of their interest at the earliest possible date. Special requirements may be necessary. 1 to 5 credits = 1 to 5 lecture and/or laboratory.
 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  

  • MRI 232 - MR Procedures and Pathophysiology II

    This is the final procedures and pathophysiology course in a series of two that will provide the student with considerations related to routine imaging techniques related to the abdomen and pelvis and special imaging techniques.  Students will explore the signal characteristics of normal anatomy and compare it to common pathologies.  Emphasis will be placed on tissue characteristics, protocol options, and positioning considerations.  Winter offering only.
    NOTE: * All MRI courses are delivered through the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) consortium and Michigan Colleges Online (https://www.micollegesonline.org/mriprogram.html) and are billed at the Michigan Colleges Online rate.
    Prerequisite(s): MRI 201 , MRI 220 , MRI 230  and MRI 261  
    Corequisite(s): MRI 222 , MRI 240  and MRI 262  
    3 credits = * See Note
  

  • MRI 240 - MR Image Analysis

    This course provides the MRI student with the critical assessment skills necessary to recognize and identify pathology and artifacts.  Students will explore the necessary parameter adjustments for differential diagnosis.  Emphasis will be placed on quality control procedures, image post-processing, and image archiving.   Winter offering only.
    NOTE: * All MRI courses are delivered through the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) consortium and Michigan Colleges Online (https://www.micollegesonline.org/mriprogram.html) and are billed at the Michigan Colleges Online rate.
    Prerequisite(s): MRI 201 , MRI 220 , MRI 230  and MRI 261  
    Corequisite(s): MRI 222 , MRI 232  and MRI 262  
    3 credits = * See Note
  

  • MRI 260 - Pre-Clinical Preparation

    This course prepares the MRI student for safe participation in clinical education within the MRI environment.  Students will explore and discuss the importance of MRI safety and patient assessment.  While most of the course is delivered online, students will practice and master various safety procedures in a face-to-face workshop setting.  Summer offering only.
    NOTE: * All MRI courses are delivered through the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) consortium and Michigan Colleges Online (https://www.micollegesonline.org/mriprogram.html) and are billed at the Michigan Colleges Online rate.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MiRIS Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program
    Corequisite(s): MRI 200  and MRI 229  
    3 credits = * See Note
  

  • MRI 261 - Clinical Practice I

    This is the first in a series of three clinical courses that provides the necessary supervised clinical education needed for the MRI student to competently apply basic protocols, recognize when to appropriately alter the standard protocol and recognize equipment and patient considerations that affect image quality.  Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are upheld.  Fall offering only.
    NOTE: * All MRI courses are delivered through the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) consortium and Michigan Colleges Online (https://www.micollegesonline.org/mriprogram.html) and are billed at the Michigan Colleges Online rate.
    Prerequisite(s): MRI 200 , MRI 229  and MRI 260  
    Corequisite(s): MRI 201 , MRI 220  and MRI 230   
    3 credits = * See Note
  

  • MRI 262 - Clinical Practice II

    This is the second in a series of three clinical courses that provides the necessary supervised clinical education needed for the MRI student to competently apply basic protocols, recognize when to appropriately alter the standard protocol, and recognize equipment and patient considerations that affect image quality.  Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are upheld.  Winter offering only.
    NOTE: * All MRI courses are delivered through the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) consortium and Michigan Colleges Online (https://www.micollegesonline.org/mriprogram.html) and are billed at the Michigan Colleges Online rate.
    Prerequisite(s): MRI 201 , MRI 220 , MRI 230  and MRI 261  
    Corequisite(s): MRI 222 , MRI 232  and MRI 240  
    3 credits = * See Note
  

  • MRI 263 - Clinical Practice III

    This is the final clinical course in a series of three that provides the necessary supervised clinical education needed to complete all remaining competencies required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) following the Primary Pathway requirements.  Emphasis will be placed on patient safety and comfort while professional values, attitudes, and behaviors are upheld.  Summer offering only.
    NOTE: * All MRI courses are delivered through the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) consortium and Michigan Colleges Online (https://www.micollegesonline.org/mriprogram.html) and are billed at the Michigan Colleges Online rate.
    Prerequisite(s): MRI 222 , MRI 232 , MRI 240  and MRI 262  
    Corequisite(s): MRI 295  
    3 credits = * See Note
  

  • MRI 295 - MRI Certification Exam Preparation

    This course provides the student with instructional review and a self-examination process as preparation for the certification exam in MRI.  Discussions will focus on the four content specifications for examination in magnetic resonance as outlined in the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) primary pathway certification handbook.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in an 8-hour registry review seminar. Summer offering only.
    NOTE: * All MRI courses are delivered through the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) consortium and Michigan Colleges Online (https://www.micollegesonline.org/mriprogram.html) and are billed at the Michigan Colleges Online rate.
    Prerequisite(s): MRI 222 , MRI 232 , MRI 240  and MRI 262  
    Corequisite(s): MRI 263  
    3 credits = * See Note

Mathematics
  

  • MTH 075 - Pre-Algebra

    (Formerly MTH 101). This is a review of the basic operations of arithmetic on whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Algebraic concepts are integrated within the topics, enhancing the transition from arithmetic to algebra. The basic concepts of algebra are introduced, such as signed numbers, expressions and equations. Topics from geometry include formulas for area and perimeter, and applications of problems involving geometry. Students will be introduced to statistics by pictographs, bar, line, pie charts and tables, mean, median and mode.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    5 credits = 5 lecture
  

  • MTH 080 - Math Study Skills

    This is a math study skills course designed to improve student success in math courses. It is intended for students placing in the developmental math courses or those who have not taken a math course in several years, to help them learn how to be successful in math and to improve math skills.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    1 credit = 1 lecture
  

  • MTH 081 - Math Literacy

    This course will provide skills necessary to be successful in the Non-STEM math course, MTH 104.  Topics include pattern recognition, numeracy, mathematical thinking and investigation, proportional reasoning, basic algebra concepts, data analysis, linear and exponential functions and basic statistical concepts.  Real life applications, calculator use, spreadsheets and internet resources are integrated throughout the course. 
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 075  or appropriate placement by college assessment.
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • MTH 082 - Elementary Algebra

    Formerly MTH 102. This course is an introduction to algebra.  Topics include:  literal numbers, algebraic expressions, operations with polynomials, special products and factoring, exponents, linear equations, inequalities, quadratic equations and rational expressions and rational equations.  
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 075  or appropriate placement by college assessment.
    4 credits = = 4 lecture
  

  • MTH 104 - Foundations of Math

    This course allows students to discover some of the mathematics that they use on a daily basis.  Students will be actively involved in investigations of mathematics to help them attain a better understanding of mathematical ideas, build sharper skills for analyzing life issues that stem from mathematics and develop a new perspective and outlook at the way they view the world involving mathematics.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 081  or MTH 082  or higher or appropriate placement by college assessment
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • MTH 105 - Foundations of Math I for Elementary Education

    This course covers concepts and structures of mathematics including sets, logic, numeration systems, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers and real numbers. The course is designed for prospective elementary teachers.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 082  or appropriate placement by college assessment 
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • MTH 106 - Foundations of Math II for Elementary Education

    Topics included in this course are concepts from algebra and geometry that are applicable in elementary school mathematics. This course is a continuation of MTH 105 .
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 105  or concurrent enrollment in MTH 105  
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • MTH 110 - Intermediate Algebra

    This course is a continuation of the Algebra sequence. Topics include systems of equations, functions and graphs, radical expressions, rational exponents, complex numbers and logarithms. Students may receive credit for MTH 110  and MTH 111 , or MTH 112 .
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 082  or appropriate placement by college assessment 
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • MTH 111 - Plane Trigonometry

    The content of this course will be a review of selected topics from plane geometry, radian and degree measures, definitions and properties of trigonometric functions, identities, trigonometric functions, identities, trigonometric equations, graphs, identities involving composite angles, laws of sines and cosines, and the solution of triangles. For those students who intend to take pre-calculus (MTH 113 ) and who are currently enrolled in or have already completed MTH 110 , this course is a required prerequisite.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 110  or appropriate placement by college assessment or ACT score
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • MTH 112 - Intermediate Algebra and Plane Trigonometry

    This is an integrated algebra/trigonometry course covering the topics of MTH 110  and MTH 111 . It is intended for those students who want to satisfy the prerequisites for MTH 113  in one semester. Students may receive credit for MTH 110  and MTH 111 , or MTH 112 .
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 082  or appropriate placement by college assessment
    5 credits = 5 lecture
  

  • MTH 113 - Pre-Calculus

    Topics include: limits, equations, identities, and functions. The functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and their inverses. Calculators are used throughout this course.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 110  and MTH 111 , or MTH 112 , or appropriate placement by college assessment or ACT score
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • MTH 114 - Calculus I

    Topics include: limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, transcendental and trigonometric functions, and applications of the derivative.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 113  or appropriate placement by college assessment or ACT score
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • MTH 120 - Introduction to Statistics

    Topics covered include the uses and abuses of data, presentation and analysis of data using technology, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, types of distributions (Binomial, Poisson, normal, Students), sampling and sampling distributions, testing hypotheses, estimation, regression and correlation. This is a beginning course in statistics that will be beneficial to students majoring in any field in which measurements and predictions are made.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 110  or MTH 112  or appropriate placement by college assessment or ACT score
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • MTH 210 - Linear Algebra

    Topics include: matrices, linear systems, basis, dimensions, vector spaces, dot and cross products, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and linear transformation. Offered fall semester only.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 215  or concurrent enrollment in MTH 215  
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • MTH 215 - Calculus II

    Topics include integration, applications of integrals, integrals of transcendental functions, inverse functions and hyperbolic trigonometric functions, volumes by integration, curve lengths and surface areas by integration, techniques of integration, conics, polar coordinates, infinite sequences, infinite series, convergence, radius of convergence, and Taylor series. This course is a continuation of MTH 114 .
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 114  
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • MTH 216 - Calculus III

    Topics include: Three-dimensional coordinates systems, vectors, dot product, cross product, lines and planes in space, vector valued functions, modeling motion, TNB frame, curvature, multivariable functions, limits and continuity, partial derivatives, chain rule, gradient vectors, tangent planes, extreme values, Lagrange multipliers, double and triple integrals in rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates, substitution of multiple integrals, line integrals, vector fields, work, circulation, flux, potential functions, conservative fields, Green’s Theorem, surface Area and surface integral, parametrized surfaces, Stokes’ Theorem, and The Divergence Theorem.  This is a continuation of MTH 215 .
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 215  
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • MTH 217 - Differential Equations

    Topics include: setting up, interpreting, and using various methods to solve differential equations, including linear, homogeneous, and nonhomogeneous equations. Methods include: variation of parameters, Laplace transforms, and series solutions. Offered winter semester only.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 216  
    Corequisite(s): MTH 216  
    4 credits = 4 lecture

Medical Assistant
  

  • MA 110 - Foundations of Clinical Practice for the Medical Assistant

    Emphasis on theoretical and applicable aseptic techniques, OSHA and pathogen training, patient information, history and assessment, and examinations. Includes vital signs, basic understanding of electrocardiogram (ECG), assisting in minor surgery, wound care and dressing changes, understanding of body mechanics, and physical modalities. Offered fall semester only
    Prerequisite(s): HE 102  
    Corequisite(s): BIO 160   and HE 110  
    3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • MA 113 - Therapeutic Communication and Administrative Procedures

    This course provides an overview of the profession of medical assisting. Topics include professionalism, concepts of effective administrative and therapeutic communications, electronic transmission of data, telephone and time management, appointment scheduling, documentation, coping mechanisms, leadership, patient education, workflow process, and workplace dynamics.
    Prerequisite(s): HE 102  and CIS 115  
    Corequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • MA 115 - Medical Business Procedures

     Medical business procedures will develop skills including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, interpersonal communications, bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities, coding, insurance billing, collections, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computerized office management.
    Prerequisite(s): MA 113  
    3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • MA 201 - Phlebotomy

    Emphasis will be placed on patient instruction, specimen collection to procure high quality specimens for laboratory analysis, specimen processing, and documentation. Standard precautions, legal and ethical considerations, and OSHA standards are applied in the performance of venipuncture, capillary punctures, specimen handling and processing of bodily fluids, and equipment usage.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 160  and HE 102  
    Corequisite(s): HE 112  and MA 211  
    2 credits = 1 lecture, 1 laboratory
  

  • MA 208 - Medication Administration

    Instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Focuses on drug classifications, principles and procedures of medication administration, mathematical conversions, calculation of drug problems, and medico-legal responsibilities. Emphasis is on how to administer medication with safety, security, and accountability, with attention to common side effects and documentation of administration of medications.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 , HE 101 , HE 102 , HE 110 , and MA 110  
    Corequisite(s): MA 210  
    2 credits = 1 lecture, 1 laboratory
  

  • MA 210 - Advanced Foundations of Clinical Practice for the Medical Assistant

    Emphasis on performance of more sophisticated procedures, examination, and treatments. Includes specialty areas pulmonary function testing, nebulization, assisting with colonoscopy and ostomy care, well child examinations, OB/GYN, male health, geriatrics, and orthopedics. Offered winter semester only
    Prerequisite(s): MA 110  
    3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • MA 211 - Medical Laboratory for Medical Assistants

    The emphasis of this course is on common CLIA-waived laboratory procedures performed in the physician’s office or clinic setting. It includes patient care and instruction, accurate specimen collection, handling, processing of bodily fluids, identification of normal test result ranges and equipment usage, and documentation. Standard precautions, legal and ethical considerations, and OSHA standards are applied. All students will successfully complete OSHA Regulations training certification and a Bloodborne Pathogen test.
    Prerequisite(s): MA 110  
    Corequisite(s): MA 201  and MA 210  
    3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • MA 213 - Practicum for the Medical Assistant

    This non-remunerated course is the Medical Office Administrative Practicum (work experience). The student will have the opportunity to work in selected medical facilities to perform the skills obtained through classroom application. The environment allows the student to function as a part of the medical team to perform the clinical and administrative responsibilities under the supervision of experienced staff members. Student must complete 160 clock hours
    Prerequisite(s): MA 115 , MA 201 , MA 208 , MA 210 , and MA 211  
    Corequisite(s): MA 214  
    4 credits (1 credit = 40 hours) = 4 other (practicum)
  

  • MA 214 - Critical Thinking in Medical Assisting Capstone

    This capstone course will assist the graduate in preparation to take the national certification exam, leadership, and continuing education. Topics will include the compilation of the program portfolio with creating an e-Portfolio to prepare for securing a position in the field. Successful completion of this course is required for program graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): MA 115 , MA 201 , MA 208 , MA 210  and MA 211  
    Corequisite(s): MA 213  
    3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory

Music
  

  • MUS 100 - Class Piano I

    In this beginning level course students learn to play pieces on the piano that introduce note reading, piano technique and beginning music theory.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • MUS 102 - Class Piano II

    This course builds on skills learned in Class Piano I (MUS 100 ). As their skills develop, students will play pieces using a wider range of notes on the keyboard, begin creating their own harmonization to melodies, and have opportunities to join with other musicians in playing music.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 100  or permission of instructor
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • MUS 106 - Music Appreciation

    In this course students consider many styles of music through their common elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, instruments and form by listening to and discussing pieces. Students do not need to read music during this course nor have any previous musical training. As students study the practices of music in many societies across the world and from early times to the music of today, they explore the questions of: “Why do we make music?”, “What makes music rather than noise?” and “What makes music good?”
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • MUS 110 - Basic Musicianship

    In this course, students study the knowledge and skills necessary to write their own music, including melody and simple harmony. Students also will receive an introduction to basic musical terms and symbols. Additional topics include key signatures, scales and chords.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • MUS 120 - Theory I

    In this course, students will learn basic melody and part writing. This is the first course of four in the study of music theory. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 123 . Offered winter semester only.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MUS 123  
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • MUS 123 - Ear Training I

    This course is the aural counterpart and co-requisite to MUS 120 , Theory I. In this course, students will learn to sing, identify and write melodies, scales, intervals and chords.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 110  or department placement exam.
    Corequisite(s): MUS 120  
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • MUS 162 - Choir I

    Choir I is dedicated to the performance of the finest in vocal literature. The course emphasis is on performance. Hence, attendance at all rehearsals and performances is obligatory. Students may follow he course sequence MUS 162  through MUS 165 , Choir I through IV.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    1 credit , plus 2 contact hours = 3 laboratory/rehearsal
  

  • MUS 163 - Choir II

    Choir II is dedicated to the performance of the finest in vocal literature. The course emphasis is on performance. Hence, attendance at all rehearsals and performances is obligatory. Students may follow the course sequence MUS 162  through MUS 165 , Choir I through IV.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 162  
    1 credit, plus 2 contact hours = 3 laboratory/rehearsal
  

  • MUS 164 - Choir III

    Choir III is dedicated to the performance of the finest in vocal literature. The course emphasis is on performance. Hence, attendance at all rehearsals and performances is obligatory. Students may follow the course sequence MUS 162  through MUS 165 , Choir I through IV.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 163  
    1 credit, plus 2 contact hours = 3 laboratory/rehearsal
  

  • MUS 165 - Choir IV

    Choir IV is dedicated to the performance of the finest in vocal literature. The course emphasis is on performance. Hence, attendance at all rehearsals and performances is obligatory. Students may follow the course sequence MUS 162  through MUS 165 , Choir I through IV.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 164  
    1 credit, plus 2 contact hours = 3 laboratory/rehearsal
  

  • MUS 182 - The SC4 Symphonic Band

    The SC4 Symphonic Band is comprised of the highest caliber wind and percussion students at SC4 and is dedicated to the performance of the finest in symphonic wind literature. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is obligatory and membership is expected for the entire year. Courses are sequenced as MUS 183, MUS 282 and MUS 283.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition (contact the Humanities division, Arts secretary for the audition requirements list).
    1 credit, plus 2 contact hours = 3 laboratory/rehearsal
  

  • MUS 187 - The Community Band at SC4 Symphonic Band

    This course is comprised of college students and members of the community with previous playing experience. The course is not open to music majors. The group is dedicated to the performance of symphonic wind literature. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is obligatory. This course may be taken up to two times, with a course sequence of MUS 287 the following term.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor, not open to music majors
    1 credit , plus 2 contact hours = 3 laboratory/rehearsal
  

  • MUS 190 - Chamber Orchestra

    Performers in the Chamber Orchestra join other like-minded musicians in an instrumental ensemble dedicated to the performance of the best repertoire. The Chamber Orchestra comprises the most advanced instrumentalists at SC4 with other gifted musicians selected by audition. This group performs as a Chamber Orchestra and also in smaller chamber groups. The varied instrumentation and rotation of players within the ensembles provides students a variety of experiences, responsibilities and challenges. As opposed to larger symphonic bands and orchestras, the smaller Chamber Orchestra offers each performer more individual voice in personal and group musical decisions as well as to hear and therefore evaluate and adjust his/her own contributions to the whole. Students in the Chamber Orchestra will perform in public concerts.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition (contact the Humanities division Arts secretary for the audition requirements list)
    1 credit , plus 2 contact hours = 3 laboratory/rehearsal

Natural Resources
  

  • NTR 100 - Introduction to Sustainable Energy Concepts

    This interdisciplinary course introduces the student to the principles and concepts associated with the efficient production of usable energy based on sustainable resources. It includes the technology of power production by wind energy, solar energy, hydrogen-fuel devices and other alternative fuel systems.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    4 credits , plus 1 contact hour = 3 lecture , 2 laboratory

Nursing, Associate Degree
  

  • ADN 123 - Nursing Assessment

    This course will focus on basic health assessment skills for the adult client. This course includes interviewing skills, obtaining subjective and objective data, basic physical examination techniques, distinguishing between normal and abnormal data, and documentation of findings.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN program and BIO 271  
    .90 credits = .90 lecture
  

  • ADN 123L - Nursing Assessment - Clinical Skills

    The laboratory component of this course expands on health assessment through practice and application of skills.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN program and BIO 271  
    .90 credits = .90 laboratory
  

  • ADN 124 - Pharmacology for Nurses

    This course is an introduction to nursing as a practicing profession and the role of the nurse relating to the use of pharmaceutical agents. The focus of this course is on the delivery of health care using evidence based practice and the nursing process for an adult client receiving pharmaceutical agents in a structured environment. Ethical and legal accountability of medication administration is emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to two-year ADN traditional or transition program, or permission of instructor
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • ADN 125 - Principles of Nursing Care

    This course is an introduction to nursing as a profession. The nursing process is introduced as it relates to evidence-based nursing practice of the diverse adult client in a holistic environment. Students learn basic concepts and theories to the art and science of nursing. The roles of the nurse as a professional are introduced. Additionally, this course introduces psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist the novice nursing student. This course is presented in four sections (theory, skills, nursing process and clinical).
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN program
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • ADN 125L - Principles of Nursing Care - Clinical Skills

    The clinical component of this course introduces the principles and practice of clinical nursing skills using nursing process in the laboratory and clinical setting. Clinical experience enhances the understanding and adeptness of basic evidence-based nursing care. Principles inherent to the role of nurse as provider of direct care, communicator, teacher and member of the profession are practiced.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN program
    5 credits , plus 10 contact hours = 15 laboratory
  

  • ADN 127 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family

    This course is a continued development of the nurse as a professional. The nursing process is used as it relates to the childbearing family with well-defined nursing diagnoses. A holistic approach is used to assist the student to deliver family-centered care to the childbearing family with both normal and abnormal conditions.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 123  and ADN 124  and ADN 125  and ADN 125L  
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • ADN 127L - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family - Clinical Skills

    The clinical component of this course emphasizes the role of the student in providing direct care to the diverse childbearing family in the acute care and community setting. The role of the nurse as communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession is continued.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 123  and ADN 124  and ADN 125  and ADN 125L  
    1.5 credits , plus 3 contact hours = 4.5 laboratory
  

  • ADN 129 - Nursing Care of the Adult

    This course is a continued development of the student as a professional. The nursing process is used as it relates to the medical surgical adult client with well-defined diagnoses. A holistic approach is used to educate the student on the psychological and physiological care of the diverse adult client.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 125  and ADN 125L 
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • ADN 129L - Nursing Care of the Adult - Clinical Skills

    The clinical component emphasizes the role of the student in providing direct client care. The role of nurse as communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession is continued.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 125  and ADN 125L  
    3.25 credits , plus 6.5 contact hours = 9.75 laboratory
  

  • ADN 201 - Essentials of Adult Nursing Care

    This course is an introduction to nursing as a profession for qualified health care providers and LPNs. The nursing process is introduced as it relates to nursing practice, and as applied to the adult client in a structured environment. The role of the student nurse as provider of direct care, communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession is emphasized. Offered winter semester only.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Transition ADN Program
    5.5 credits = 5.5 lecture
  

  • ADN 201L - Essentials of Adult Nursing Care - Clinical Skills

    The clinical component introduces the student to the principles and practice of clinical nursing skills using nursing process in the laboratory and clinical setting. The clinical component of this course emphasizes the role of the transition student as direct care provider, communicator, teacher, and as a member of the nursing profession. Offered winter semester only.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission Transition ADN Program
    4.7 credits , plus 9.3 contact hours = 14 laboratory
  

  • ADN 203 - Nursing Process and Health Assessment

    This course will expand on basic adult assessment skills. This course includes interviewing skills, obtaining a health history, physical exam techniques, diagnostic reasoning, and documentation of findings.
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-transition (LPN/HCP) student, licensed RN, or permission of instructor
    2 credits , plus 1 contact hour = 1.5 lecture , 1.5 laboratory
  

  • ADN 223 - Advanced Nursing Care of the Adult

    This course is a continued development of the student as a professional. The nursing process is used as it relates to the medical surgical adult client with well-defined diagnoses. A holistic approach is used to assist the student to deliver care to the adult client.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 129  and ADN 129L 
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • ADN 223L - Advanced Nursing Care of the Adult - Clinical Skills

    The clinical component emphasizes the role of the student in providing direct client care. The role of the nurse as communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession is continued.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 129  and ADN 129L  
    3 credits , plus 6 contact hours = 9 laboratory
  

  • ADN 226 - Mental Health Nursing Care

    This course continues to develop the student as a communicator by teaching the therapeutic use of self in nursing practice. The nursing process is used as it relates to adult clients with well-defined mental health nursing diagnoses. Principles of holistic health are considered, focusing on behaviors, stress, crisis and coping. Ethical/legal issues unique to mental health situations are emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN program
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • ADN 226L - Mental Health Nursing Care - Clinical Skills

    The nursing process is used to help adult clients to achieve personal goals in mental health settings. The clinical component emphasizes the role of the student in providing direct client care for actual and potential mental health problems. The role of nurse as communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession is continued.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN program
    1.5 credits , plus 3 contact hours = 4.5 laboratory
  

  • ADN 227 - Nursing Care of Children

    This course continues the development of the student as a professional. The nursing process is used as it relates to the child and family with well-defined nursing diagnoses. A holistic approach is used to assist the student to deliver family-centered care to the pediatric client.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 223  and ADN 223L  and ADN 226  and ADN 226L  
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • ADN 227L - Nursing Care of Children - Clinical Skills

    The clinical component of this course emphasizes the role of the student in providing direct care to the child and family in a variety of settings. The role of nurse as communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession is continued.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 223  and ADN 223L  and ADN 226  and ADN 226L  
    1.5 credits , plus 3 contact hours = 4.5 laboratory
  

  • ADN 228 - Nursing Leadership

    This course is designed to continue the development of the student as a RN and a leader. Emphasis is placed on the skills required for managing care of a group of clients at the beginning RN graduate level. The principles of critical thinking are applied to guide the student in legal and ethical decision making.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 223  and ADN 223L  and ADN 226  and ADN 226L  
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • ADN 228L - Nursing Leadership - Clinical Skills

    Clinical experiences focus on the integration of prior learning as a direct care provider, communicator, and teacher. Emphasis is placed on leadership and management principles; professional responsibilities; and legal and ethical accountability.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 223  and ADN 223L  and ADN 226  and ADN 226L  
    2.5 credits , plus 5 contact hours = 7.5 laboratory
  

  • ADN 233 - Nursing Transition and Care of the Adult II

    This course is a continued development of the student as a professional. The nursing process continues to be introduced as it relates to the evidence based nursing practice, and as applied to the diverse adult client in a holistic environment. A holistic approach is used to educate the student on the psychological and physiological care of the diverse adult client. This course is presented in two sections (theory and clinical).
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 201  and ADN 201L 
    6 credits = 6 lecture
  

  • ADN 233L - Nursing Transition and Care of the Adult II - Clinical Skills

    The clinical component of this course emphasizes the role of the student in providing direct client care in a holistic environment using the nursing process. The clinical component of this course, emphasizes the role of the registered nurse as a direct care manager, communicator, teacher, and member of the profession are continued.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 201  and ADN 201L  
    2 credits , plus 4 contact hours = 6 laboratory
  

  • ADN 234 - Nursing Transition: Maternal/Child

    This course is a continued development of the transition student as a professional. The nursing process is used as it relates to the newborn, child, maternity client and family with well-defined nursing diagnoses. A holistic approach is used to assist the student to deliver family-centered care.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 201  and ADN 201L 
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • ADN 234L - Nursing Transition: Maternal/Child - Clinical Skills

    The clinical component of this course emphasizes the role of the transition student in providing family-centered care in a variety of settings. The role of the nurse as communicator, teacher, manager and member of the profession is continued.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 201  and ADN 201L  
    1.5 credits , plus 3 contact hours = 4.5 laboratory
  

  • ADN 235 - Nursing Transition: Leadership

    This course is designed to continue the development of the transition student as a RN and leader. Emphasis is placed on the skills required for managing care of a group of clients at the beginning RN graduate level. The principles of critical thinking are applied to guide the student with legal and ethical decision making.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 233 , ADN 233L ,  ADN 234 , and ADN 234L  
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • ADN 235L - Nursing Transition: Leadership - Clinical Skills

    Clinical experiences focus on the integration of prior learning as a direct care provider, communicator, and teacher. Emphasis is placed on the transition to the RN role regarding leadership and management principles; professional responsibilities; and legal and ethical accountability.
    Prerequisite(s): ADN 233 , ADN 233L ,  ADN 234 , and ADN 234L  
    2.3 credits , plus 4.7 contact hours = 7 laboratory
  

  • ADN 236 - Nursing Care of the Older Adult

    This course continues to develop the nurse as a professional by building on the holistic concepts relative to the diverse older adult taught in previous nursing courses. Principles of holistic health are considered with particular focus on the diversity of health care needs of older adults in the community and clinical setting.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ADN program
    1 credit = 1 lecture

Office Administration
  

  • OA 225 - Business Communications

    Students will study the building of communication skills for productive work in business. The writing process will be used for composing business messages for both print and electronic mediums. Extensive writing and evaluation will emphasize accuracy, coherence, clarity, conciseness, tone, organization and appearance in a variety of messages to meet specific business objectives. Current modes of communication will be studied and evaluated to enhance the learning experience. Students will also study strategies for developing and delivering oral presentations as well as tools for presenting. Oral communication skills and listening techniques will be demonstrated in small and large group discussions, short presentations and an individual business presentation.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  
    4 credits = 4 lecture

Paramedic
  

  • PARA 110 - Paramedic Prepatory

    Overview of Paramedicine, ethics of patient care management, and laws and policies of emergency service are covered, including patient family response to emergency care, verbal and non-verbal behaviors and communications related to delivery of emergency medical services.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of an EMT Program
    Corequisite(s): PARA 120 , PARA 135 , PARA 140 ,  PARA 150 , PARA 155 , and PARA 240 
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • PARA 120 - Paramedicine Fundamentals

    This class introduces pre-hospital basic pharmacology for the paramedic, including the administration of pre-hospital medications and their drug therapies. Students will learn drug actions on the body and its organs, safe pre-hospital medication administration, along with safe and proper venous access.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of an EMT Program
    Corequisite(s): PARA 110  , PARA 135  , PARA 140  , PARA 150  , PARA 155  , and PARA 240  
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PARA 135 - Airway Management

    This course will focus on airway anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to be able to assess and manage the airways of patients. This course will introduce both basic and advance airway management. 
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of an EMT Program
    Corequisite(s): PARA 110  , PARA 120  , PARA 140  , PARA 150  , PARA 155  , and PARA 240  
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • PARA 140 - Patient Assessment for the Paramedic

    The paramedic student will learn to perform a thorough exam on any medical or trauma patient in order to make sound clinical decisions during treatment of the patient.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of an EMT Program
    Corequisite(s): PARA 110  , PARA 120  , PARA 135  , PARA 150  , PARA 155  , and PARA 240  
    2 credits = 2 lecture
  

  • PARA 150 - Medical Considerations

    In this course, students will learn the theory and practice of the diagnosis of disease process as the basis for effective initial emergency management. Topics to be included: toxicology, gastroenterology, neurology, endocrinology, pulmonary, urology/nephrology, immunology, hematology, infectious disease, psychiatric and behavioral disorders.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of an EMT Program
    Corequisite(s): PARA 110  , PARA 120  , PARA 135  , PARA 140  , PARA 155  , and PARA 240  
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PARA 155 - Paramedic Skills Lab I

    In this course students will learn the practical applications of skills discussed during the first semester of course work.  Skills will include IV access, medication administration, medical patient assessment and airway management.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of an EMT Program
    Corequisite(s): PARA 110  , PARA 120  , PARA 135  , PARA 140  , PARA 150  , and PARA 240  
    3 credits , plus 2 contact hours = 5 laboratory
  

  • PARA 165 - Cardiology

    This course will focus on cardiac anatomy, physiology, arrhythmias and medications associated with cardiac emergencies.  At the end of this course, the paramedic student will have the knowledge to pass the American Heart Association’s Advanced cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course.
    Prerequisite(s): PARA 240  
    Corequisite(s): PARA 210  , PARA 220  , PARA 230  , PARA 235  , and PARA 241  
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • PARA 210 - Overview of Traumatic Injuries

    The student will have the basis for practice of the diagnosis and treatment of the trauma emergency by recognizing deformity, bruising, movement, and discoloration.
    Prerequisite(s): PARA 240  
    Corequisite(s): PARA 165  , PARA 220  , PARA 230  , PARA 235  , and PARA 241  
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PARA 220 - Treating Special Populations

    This course will provide studies in theory and practice of the diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies with special populations, with emphasis on the pathophysiology of disease process as the basis for effective initial emergency management. Interventions with chronic care, mentally challenged, abuse, and assault patients and other special populations will be discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): PARA 240  
    Corequisite(s):  PARA 165  , PARA 210  , PARA 230  , PARA 235  , and PARA 241  
    4 credits = 4 lecture
  

  • PARA 230 - Overview of Field Operations

    Student will become proficient in operations of medical scenes. They will be able to mitigate a mass casualty incident, set up decontamination during a hazardous materials incident, and implement proper procedures for evidence preservation at a crime scene.
    Prerequisite(s): PARA 240  
    Corequisite(s): PARA 165  , PARA 210  , PARA 220  , PARA 235  , and PARA 241  
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PARA 235 - Paramedic Skills Lab II

    In this course students will learn the practical applications of skills discussed during the second semester of course work.  Skills will include management of the trauma patient, the special populations patient and the cardiovascular patient.
    Prerequisite(s): PARA 240  
    Corequisite(s): PARA 165  , PARA 210  , PARA 220  , PARA 230  , and PARA 241  
    1 credit , plus 2 contact hours = 3 laboratory
  

  • PARA 240 - Paramedic Clinical Rotation I

    Coordination of advanced paramedic training within the hospital setting, to include the opportunity to engage in patient assessments during traumatic and other medical emergencies.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of an EMT Program
    Corequisite(s): PARA 110  , PARA 120  , PARA 135  , PARA 140 , PARA 150  , and PARA 155  
    1 credit = 1 laboratory
  

  • PARA 241 - Paramedic Clinical Rotation II

    Coordination of advanced paramedic training within the hospital setting, the opportunity for students to direct and engage in emergency intervention during traumatic and other medical emergencies. Interventions to include venous access, medication administration, assessment and treatment plans of various patients.
    Prerequisite(s): PARA 240  
    Corequisite(s): PARA 165  , PARA 210  , PARA 220  , PARA 230  , and PARA 235  
    1 credit = 1 laboratory
  

  • PARA 242 - Paramedic Clinical Rotation III

    Coordination of advanced paramedic training within the hospital setting, the opportunity to direct and engage in emergency intervention during traumatic and other medical emergencies.
    Prerequisite(s): PARA 241  
    Corequisite(s): PARA 250  
    2 credits = 2 laboratory
  

  • PARA 250 - Paramedic Field Internship

    Coordination of advanced paramedic training with an Advanced Life Support Ambulance allows students the opportunity to direct and engage in emergency intervention during traumatic and medical emergencies.
    Prerequisite(s): PARA 241  
    Corequisite(s): PARA 242  
    4 credits = 4 laboratory

Philosophy
  

  • PHL 210 - Introduction to Philosophy

    This course is organized with a “problems” approach to show how, through the ages, philosophers have dealt with such recurring problems as those of knowledge, morality, freedom, justice and the nature of the universe and a human’s place in it. The object of the course is to sharpen the student’s ability to evaluate ideas and broaden the student’s world view.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PHL 213 - Ethics

    This course examines selected topics from classical and contemporary ethics. Topics include theories of right and wrong actions, challenges to ethics, meta-ethics, ethics in society, justice, rights, personhood and the meaning of life. This course is designed to help students develop their abilities to read, analyze and evaluate philosophical literature, think critically and analytically about ethical issues, and express their own ethical positions.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PHL 215 - Introduction to Logic

    This course is a non-mathematical introduction to the basic principles of reasoning and symbolic logic. The course covers both deductive and inductive inferences, and gives attention to informal fallacies, sentential logic and syllogistic reasoning. Additional topics may include quantification, and issues in computation and the Philosophy of Mind. The object of the course is to make the student more alert to fallacious arguments and able to determine if argument forms are valid.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PHL 220 - Philosophy of Religion

    The course focuses on traditional arguments for and against theism, or the belief in God. Topics will include arguments for and against the existence of God including the ontological, cosmological, design arguments and evolution. The problem of evil will be examined, along with the responses that evil is due to man’s “free-will” and that a “greater good” comes from the existence of evil and suffering. The course will consider the nature of, rationality of, and justifications for religious belief, including Pascal’s Wager, miracles, religious testimony, language, and experience. In addition, students will examine if morality is determined by God and whether life would be meaningless, if God did not exist.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture

Physical Education
  

  • PE 100 - Wellness: A Concept of Health and Fitness

    The student’s physical status is appraised with a pre-test program which includes physical activities, postural analysis, somatotyping and body fat calibrations. Course activities include aerobics, isometrics, weight training and other forms of exercise. Lectures are provided related to weight control, postural improvement, cardiorespiratory fitness and principles of physical activity. The course is designed to stimulate the student’s interest in a lifetime of good health and physical activity.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    2 credits , plus 1 contact hour = 2 lecture , 1 laboratory
  

  • PE 107 - Stress Management and Neuromuscular Relaxation

    This course focuses on the effect of stress on health and various methods/strategies for reducing stress in a person’s life. The course will include scientific principles of neuromuscular relaxation practices and low-intensity exercises. Topics will include progressive relaxation, autogenic training, meditation, yoga and other relaxation interventions. Lecture, discussion and practice sessions will be used.
    NOTE: This course is also offered as HE 107 .  Students may register for HE 107  or PE 107 but not for both.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    2 credits = 1 lecture, 1 laboratory
  

  • PE 124 - Golf

    This is a basic course to develop the skills and knowledge of golf. The course includes the fundamentals of golf, plus etiquette, rules and language of the game. This course is designed for any skill level. This is a once-a-year offering.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    1 credit , plus 1 contact hour = 2 laboratory
  

  • PE 128 - Weight Training

    The course will entail a study of the structure and function of the muscular system and development of such through the use of weight resistance training.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    1 credit , plus 1 contact hour = 1 lecture , 1 laboratory
  

  • PE 129 - Physical Conditioning

    This course is designed for students desiring an aggressive, advanced approach to physical fitness. Pre-and post-fitness testing is combined with skill and technique in improving levels of cardiovascular function, strength, flexibility, endurance and power.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    1 credit , plus 1 contact hour = 2 laboratory
  

  • PE 133 - Fitness Walking

    This course is designed to help students improve their level of fitness through vigorous walking. Each student will develop a personalized, healthy life style plan which integrates exercise, diet and stress management.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    1 credit , plus 1 contact hour = 2 laboratory
 

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