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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
NOTE: Applied music or activity courses:
MUSA 103A Applied Voice I
MUSA 104A Applied Voice II
MUSA 105A Applied Piano I
MUSA 106A Applied Piano II
MUSA 203A Applied Voice III
MUSA 204A Applied Voice IV
MUSA 205A Applied Piano III
MUSA 206A Applied Piano IV
Applied music (private instruction) is offered in the preceding list of performance areas. Instruction is provided by student contracted instructors, under the supervision of the college. Applied Music courses require payment of tutorial fees in addition to regular tuition and lab fees. (Students using financial aid will be required to pay private instructor fees out-of-pocket. Any excess financial aid funds may be used to pay private instructor fees once funds are received by the student.) Lab fees are used to help defray the cost of providing practice and instruction facilities in the Fine Arts Building. The tutorial fees begin at $20 per half hour of instruction. Students must take at least 30 minutes of instruction weekly but may contract for more. Students studying with a contracted instructor pay their tutorial fees directly to their instructor. The tutorial fee is established by the contracted instructor.
All applied music courses are intended to develop necessary skills in performance, in preparation for transfer to four-year institution. Students are expected to practice at least one hour per day. Instruction is given by college approved, private teachers. Instruction takes place in the Fine Arts Building on campus or in the instructor’s own studio. Names of approved instructors are available in the music area of the Humanities Division.
Students will qualify for their semester final grade before a music examination jury. The jury is comprised of all available music faculty, including contract instructors. Students registered in the II, III and IV semesters of study are expected to perform in a student recital.
MUSA courses numbered in the 100 range are the first and second semester courses intended for freshman. The level 200 courses are restricted to sophomores who have completed two 100 level courses in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): Audition (contact the Humanities division Arts secretary for the audition requirements list)
1 credit , plus 2 contact hours = 3 laboratory/rehearsal
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Natural Resources |
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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
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NTR 130 - Environmental Assessment and Regulations
Environmental assessments are performed to verify that properties and operations are in compliance with state and federal environmental laws. Most lending institutions now require that commercial and industrial properties have some type of environmental assessment performed prior to authorizing loans for purchase, construction or development of these sites. Anyone working on a site of known contamination is required to exercise Due Diligence. Although environmental professionals with advanced technical training perform most environmental assessments, people in many diverse fields (real-estate, bankers, attorneys, municipal and governmental employees, planners, developers, etc.) must utilize these highly technical reports in their work. This course will familiarize students with the different types of environmental assessments and the rationale behind the different levels of investigation required by each type of assessment. It will provide the basic information necessary to understand and interpret the content of written reports.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 100
3 credits = 3 lecture
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NTR 150 - Environmental Management
This course is designed for persons responsible for or associated with the safe transport of hazardous substances. Emergency response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, and/or the environment from hazardous spill will be addressed, as well as training related to chemical properties, equipment, protective gear and incident command.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 100
2 credits = 2 laboratory
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NTR 210 - Environmental Information
Environmental Information is a hands-on survey course that focuses on utilizing multiple sources of useful environmental graphic to condense and illustrate information relative to environmental site investigations. The course will include an overview of publicly available databases and archives of environmental information. Students will gain practical experience in accessing public databases and interpreting selected GIS, aerial photos and graphics such as topographic, hydrologic, mineral, land-use and contamination maps, as well as subsurface and well-log data. This course will be useful to anyone who deals with environmental issues or needs to understand and interpret environmental reports.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 100
3 credits , plus 2 contact hours = 2 lecture , 3 laboratory
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NTR 230 - Environmental Law
This is a survey course that will give students a broad, practical understanding of some important federal environmental laws. It will provide an understanding of the legislative, regulatory and judicial processes that create environmental law. Emphasis will be on the main federal pollution control statutes: CERCLA, RCRA, CAA and CWA. This class will explore the structure of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and focus on accessing the MDEQ website for specific regulatory and compliance information.
Prerequisite(s): NTR 130
3 credits = 3 lecture
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Nursing, Associate Degree |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Office Administration |
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OA 101 - Personal Keyboarding on Microcomputers
Avoid the “hunt and peck” method of typing on microcomputers by joining this course and learning basic keyboarding (typing) skills. This course is designed for non-office administration majors.
Prerequisite(s): None
1 credit = 1 lecture /laboratory
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OA 110 - Beginning Keyboarding
Students will learn strategies to help achieve mastery of the keyboard and proper techniques of touch typing, in addition to being introduced to letter styles, memos and manuscripts. Students will also gain mastery of basic word processing commands as documents will be produced on microcomputers using word processing software.
Prerequisite(s): None
3 credits = 3 lecture /laboratory
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OA 111 - Keyboarding Skills
This course assists students in diagnosing deficiencies in their keyboarding skills and works to enhance their keyboarding skills by working on their technique, accuracy, and speed.
Prerequisite(s): OA 110
1 credit = 1 lecture /laboratory
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OA 115 - Intermediate Keyboarding and Document Formatting
This course will help students develop speed and accuracy by learning proper formats and keyboarding shortcuts while producing business correspondence, manuscripts/reports, tables and a variety of other business documents. This course utilizes microcomputers, operating software and word processing application software for instruction. Further development of word processing skills also will be stressed in the course. This course will assist students in preparing for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification. A pretest is available for proper keyboarding placement.
Prerequisite(s): OA 110 or passing score on placement test AND a minimum of 40 words per minute
4 credits = 4 lecture /laboratory
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OA 130 - Time Management
This course will reinforce time management and self-management tools by establishing long-range goals, defining values, and develop planning techniques. This course will introduce an electronic mail and calendaring tool (e.g., Outlook). OA 130 will provide a “hands-on” approach to managing e-mail messages, calendars, projects and reports. The focus will be to improve productivity in busy offices by integrating management techniques with computer tools.
Prerequisite(s): None
1 credit = 1 lecture
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OA 135 - Office Principles and Practices
This class serves as an introduction to office employment, featuring the administrative assistant in the automated office as both a public relations specialist and a professional in the office environment. Topics to be covered include the office environment, professional skills, office careers, prioritizing work tools, telephone techniques, preparing effective business messages, processing mail, dictation techniques, photocopy usage, punctuation and grammar usage. The course also features a study of realistic case problems and projects. Guest speakers and field trips may further enhance learning opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): OA 110
4 credits = 4 lecture
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OA 150 - Windows and File Management
This course is designed to develop microcomputer skills for beginners. This course will introduce Windows software and file management techniques so users will become comfortable before they begin application software instruction. Topics will include getting started, managing programs, managing files and folders, transferring data between applications, managing printing, and accessing software and customizing windows. File management techniques will focus on personal and office organization.
Prerequisite(s): None
2 credits = 2 lecture /laboratory
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OA 157 - Word Processing and Spreadsheets
This course provides “hands-on” microcomputer experience while providing intermediate word processing concepts and beginning spreadsheet concepts. Various word processing applications such as creating, revising, storing, merging and customizing of documents are taught along with introductory spreadsheet concepts such as creating and formatting worksheets, building formulas, using functions and creating charts. Applications will focus on building skills for the office environment. These skills will be obtained with the aid of the appropriate microcomputer hardware and software. Additional lab time outside of class will be required of the student to complete assignments.
Prerequisite(s): OA 115
Corequisite(s): OA 115
4 credits = 4 lecture /laboratory
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OA 161 - Office Technology
This course covers a hands-on approach to technologies used in offices. Topics include Internet research, Internet communities, electronic mail, webcasting, scheduling, data conversion, voice recognition, desktop publishing, etc. Students will operate various equipment such as digital and multi-function photocopy machines, scanners, voice activated equipment, printers, digital cameras and other office technologies. Instruction occurs in small groups and in teams, so individuals build oral communication skills. Individuals are required to participate in a panel presentation. Equipment and software troubleshooting will occur, which apply critical thinking skills. Because special equipment is used for this course, individuals will be on campus eight additional hours to complete team and individual projects. Some computer and Internet experience is needed.
Prerequisite(s): OA 110 and OA 135
4 credits = 4 lecture /laboratory
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OA 164 - Electronic Presentations
This “hands-on” software course begins with an overview of PowerPoint software by producing outlines and slides. Graphics will be edited and printed. As skills progress, objects will be drawn and embedded from other software packages. Techniques for scanning and importing pictures, movies and sound will be demonstrated and applied. Several projects will be developed to demonstrate electronic presentation skills for the office.
Prerequisite(s): None
2 credits = 2 lecture /laboratory
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OA 200A - Office Administration Internship I
These courses provide internship experience arrangements for students in Office Administration programs. A student is under the supervision of both the employer and the internship coordinator and works a specified number of hours each week. One hundred eighty (180) hours of work experience is required for each internship experience with at least OA 200B being completed in the Office Administration area of specialty (i.e. legal, medical, clinical medical, executive). Seminars to discuss experiences and problems also are held. Students pursuing dual Office Administration degrees will complete OA 200C in the specialty area of their second degree.
NOTE: Grade of C or better in OA courses required for entry into this course.
Prerequisite(s): Application process and approval of internship coordinator; completion of OA courses (see chart on file in the Business and Information Technology office-OA, Room 110, A.J. Theisen)
3 credits = 3 lecture (180 work hours required per education experience)
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OA 200B - Office Administration Internship II
These courses provide internship experience arrangements for students in Office Administration programs. A student is under the supervision of both the employer and the internship coordinator and works a specified number of hours each week. One hundred eighty (180) hours of work experience is required for each internship experience with at least OA 200B being completed in the Office Administration area of specialty (i.e. legal, medical, clinical medical, executive). Seminars to discuss experiences and problems also are held. Students pursuing dual Office Administration degrees will complete OA 200C in the specialty area of their second degree.
NOTE: Grade of C or better in OA courses required for entry into this course.
Prerequisite(s): Application process and approval of internship coordinator; completion of OA courses (see chart on file in the Business and Information Technology office-OA, Room 110, A.J. Theisen)
3 credits = 3 lecture (180 work hours required per education experience)
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OA 200C - Office Administration Internship III
These courses provide internship experience arrangements for students in Office Administration programs. A student is under the supervision of both the employer and the internship coordinator and works a specified number of hours each week. One hundred eighty (180) hours of work experience is required for each internship experience with at least OA 200B being completed in the Office Administration area of specialty (i.e. legal, medical, clinical medical, executive). Seminars to discuss experiences and problems also are held. Students pursuing dual Office Administration degrees will complete OA 200C in the specialty area of their second degree.
NOTE: Grade of C or better in OA courses required for entry into this course.
Prerequisite(s): Application process and approval of internship coordinator; completion of OA courses (see chart on file in the Business and Information Technology office-OA, Room 110, A.J. Theisen)
3 credits = 3 lecture (180 work hours required per education experience)
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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
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OA 230 - Office Management
A professional office manager handles a diverse range of responsibilities ensuring that office processes and activities are efficiently and smoothly managed. This course covers concepts that help the student develop an assertive and organized approach to managing people and processes in an office setting. These concepts include roles and responsibilities, leadership styles, challenges, motivation, communication, workflow, safety, and policies and procedures. It includes key management skills and planning techniques to improve flow.
Prerequisite(s): OA 135 and OA 115
3 credits = 3 lecture /laboratory
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OA 235 - Administrative Office Procedures
Students will study techniques for learning to work effectively in the office when handling travel arrangements; expediting meetings; understanding computer technology and communication; collecting business information; presenting statistical information; handling banking responsibilities, including investments and insurance; producing and processing legal papers; fulfilling an administrative role; and understanding purposes and functions of management, work flow, and procedure manuals. Offered winter semester only
Prerequisite(s): OA 135 , OA 157 , and OA 262
3 credits = 3 lecture
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OA 257 - Advanced Applications and Integration
This hands-on course covers advanced features in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. It instructs students on how to use each of the three applications to produce integrated projects, including: creating charts using a spreadsheet and importing it into a word processed document and using a database file to create a mail merged document. While the course will cover advanced application assignments, it will focus on integrated projects. Offered winter semester only
Prerequisite(s): OA 157 and OA 262
4 credits = 4 lecture /laboratory
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OA 260 - Digital Transcription
Students will focus on the development of a salable skill in the use of digital transcription. Proper techniques of letter placement, necessary English skills of punctuation, spelling and grammar, and other skills essential for efficient transcription are stressed. Offered fall semester only
Prerequisite(s): OA 115 and ENG 101
3 credits = 3 lecture /laboratory
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OA 262 - Records and Database Management
This course includes a hands-on and computer-based approach to teaching the fundamentals of filing and records management. Topics include manual filing–alphabetic, geographic, subject, numeric, alphanumeric; electronic filing–creating and using database management files; and an introduction to records management–maintaining records, types of filing systems, records creation and control.
Prerequisite(s): OA 110
4 credits = 4 lecture /laboratory
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Prerequisite(s): None
2 credits = 1 lecture /1 laboratory/practice skills
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PE 110 - Defensive Tactics
This course will provide instruction and practice in the techniques of personal self-defense. Although this course is primarily designed for the average person, providing every participant instruction in the use of both armed and unarmed defensive tactics for use in evading or countering physical assault, there is a distinct law enforcement aspect to the training. Personal safety in the community, at home, at work and other situational awareness issues will be studied as well. The use of defensive weapons and the use of force in a law enforcement environment are also topics discussed.
Prerequisite(s): None
1 credit , plus 1 contact hour = 2 laboratory
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PE 123 - Bowling
The course will emphasize the development of specific bowling skills. History, rules and etiquette will be presented. Fundamentals such as equipment knowledge, stance, approach, delivery, principles of movement to bowling, strike adjustment, spare bowling, league concept and scoring will be emphasized through actual bowling. This course is designed for any skill level.
Prerequisite(s): None
1 credit, plus 1 contact hour = 2 laboratory
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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 course is a once-a-year offering.
Prerequisite(s): None
1 credit , plus 1 contact hour = 2 laboratory
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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
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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
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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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PE 141 - Personal Health
This course is designed to develop attitudes, skills and habits favorable to healthful living. The mental, physical and social aspects of individual and community health are stressed.
Prerequisite(s): None
3 credits = 3 lecture
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PE 143 - Emergency Medical Care
This course provides the student with the basic first-aid procedures necessary for administrating to the sick and injured patient. The student successfully completing this course will receive American Red Cross certification in advanced first aid.
Prerequisite(s): None
3 credits = 3 lecture
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PE 152 - Baseball Theory
This course is designed to assist prospective baseball coaches to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies necessary to coach baseball from the amateur youth level to the interscholastic level. Baseball theory is structured for students who are beginners to students with previous baseball background. Offered winter semester only.
Prerequisite(s): None
2 credits = 2 laboratory
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PE 153 - Basketball Theory
This is a basic course to develop the individual skills, interpretation on men’s and women’s rules, competition in one-on-one, three-on-three and team participation. This course is designed for any skill level.
Prerequisite(s): None
2 credits = 2 laboratory
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PE 154 - Introduction to Sports Management
This course is an introduction to sports management topics. These topics include planning, marketing, financing, leadership, and organizing sport and recreation organizations, events and facilities. Sports law and sport ethics are also introduced.
Prerequisite(s): None
3 credits = 3 lecture
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PHS 101 - Foundation of the Physical Sciences
This course is designed to provide the student with a solid background in both the principles and the historical development of astronomy, physics, chemistry and meteorology. Experiments correlate closely with lecture and emphasize observation, data collection, and the interpretation and effective communication of information. Prospective teachers and others interested in learning more about their physical world may find this course to be of value.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 075 or appropriate placement by college assessment or ACT
4 credits , plus 1 contact hour = 3 lecture , 2 laboratory
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PHS 131 - History of Science
This is an interdisciplinary course that explores science through the medium of history. It allows one a look at science from the perspective of an outsider -much as a political scientist studies politics or an anthropologist explores indigenous cultures. At the same time, the student gains knowledge about where we are today, and how we got here, in our understanding of the structure of the universe, atomic theory, energy, motion, evolution by natural selection, and space and time. This course also is available as HIS 131 .
NOTE: Students can only receive credit for PHS 131 or HIS 131 , and course designation must be determined at the time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): None; ENG 102 recommended
4 credits = 4 lecture
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PHY 110 - Introduction to Physics
This is an introduction to the concepts, theories and principles of physics emphasizing the logical structure and general applicability of the science. Topics will be selected from the general areas of mechanics, wave phenomena, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, nuclear, atomic, and relativity. Laboratory activities involving the above topics will provide the student with practical experiences for their immediate and long-term goals.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 075 or appropriate placement by college assessment or ACT
4 credits , plus 1 contact hour = 3 lecture , 2 laboratory
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PHY 115 - Introduction to Engineering
This course will familiarize students with the various branches of the engineering profession, the ethics and responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the skills and techniques necessary for the successful completion of an undergraduate engineering curriculum. The course includes the use of computer graphics and computer-based mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, MTH 113 , and successful completion of ETG 180 .
3 credits , plus 1 contact hour = 2 lecture , 2 laboratory
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PHY 121 - College Physics I
This is a non-calculus introductory course for students needing a general background in physics. The course includes the study of motion, forces, momentum, energy, fluid statics and dynamics, wave motion, acoustics, temperature, heat and thermodynamics. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 112 , or appropriate placement by college assessment or ACT score
5 credits , plus 1 contact hour = 4 lecture , 2 laboratory
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