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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.
 

Mathematics
  

  • 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

    This course provides an overview of the medical assisting profession. Topics discussed in this course will include: infection control, patient assessment, patient education, nutrition and health promotion, vital-signs, assisting with the primary physical examination, safety and emergency practices, assisting in pediatrics, surgical supplies and instruments, surgical asepsis and assisting with surgical procedures. Offered fall semester only
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 160   and CIS 115  
    Corequisite(s): MA 113  
    3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • MA 113 - Therapeutic Communication and Administrative Procedures

    This course provides an overview of the medical assisting profession. Topics discussed in this course will include: competency-based education, the healthcare team, professional behavior, therapeutic communication, medicine law and ethics, technology and written communication, telephone techniques, patient appointment scheduling, patient processing, understanding the health record, career development and life skills.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 160   and CIS 115  
    Corequisite(s): MA 110  
    3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • MA 115 - Medical Business Procedures

    This course provides an overview of the medical assisting profession. Topics discussed in this course will include: basics of diagnostic coding, basics of procedural coding, basics of health insurance, medical billing and reimbursement, patient accounts, collections and practice management, banking procedures, supervision and human resource management, medical practice marketing, and customer service.
    Prerequisite(s): MA 110   and MA 113  
    Corequisite(s): MA 201  , MA 208  , MA 210  and MA 211  
    3 credits = 1 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • MA 201 - Phlebotomy

    This course provides an overview of the medical assisting profession. Topics discussed in this course will include: phlebotomy and healthcare, phlebotomy and safety, infection control, phlebotomy terminology and abbreviations, assisting in blood collection, venipuncture, capillary puncture, patient and specimen handling, quality essentials and practicing professional behavior.
    Prerequisite(s): MA 110  and MA 113  
    Corequisite(s): MA 115  , MA 208  , MA 210  , and MA 211  
    2 credits = 1 lecture, 1 laboratory
  

  • MA 208 - Medication Administration

    This course provides an overview of the medical assisting profession. Topics discussed in this course will include: principles of pharmacology, pharmacology math and administering medications, including: oral and parenteral medications through various routes.
    Prerequisite(s): MA 110  and MA 113  
    Corequisite(s): MA 115  , MA 201  , MA 210  , and MA 211  
    2 credits = 1 lecture, 1 laboratory
  

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

    This course provides an overview of the medical assisting profession. Topics discussed in this course will include: ophthalmology, otolaryngology, dermatology, gastroenterology, urology, male reproduction, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedic medicine, neurology and mental health, endocrinology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, geriatrics electrocardiography and diagnostic imaging. Offered winter semester only
    Prerequisite(s): MA 110  and MA 113  
    Corequisite(s): MA 115  , MA 201  , MA 208  , and MA 211  
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): MA 110  and MA 113  
    Corequisite(s): MA 115  , MA 201  , MA 208  , and MA 210  
    2 credits = 1 lecture, 1 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

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): BIO 160  
    Corequisite(s): BIO 160 , 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  
    1 credit = 1 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. Students will work toward completion of skills lab requirements set forth in the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Portfolio and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) Appendix G as approved by the advisory committee.
    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. Students will complete all skills lab requirements set forth in the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Portfolio and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) Appendix G as approved by the advisory committee.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 160  and 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
  

  • 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.
    NOTE: This course is also offered as HE 141 . Students may register for HE 141  or PE 141 but not both.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture

Physical Science
  

  • 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
  

  • 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. 
    NOTE: This course is also offered as HIS 131 . Students may register for PHS 131 or HIS 131  but not both.
    Prerequisite(s): None; ENG 102  recommended
    4 credits = 4 lecture

Physics
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • 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
  

  • PHY 122 - College Physics II

    This course includes the study of electricity, circuit theory, magnetism, radiation, geometric optics, interference, spectra, atomic structure and radioactivity. Offered winter semester only.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PHY 121  or division consent
    5 credits plus 1 contact hour = 4 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • PHY 130 - Physics for Technology Students

    This course is a one-semester introduction to the principles of physics essential for students in post-secondary technology programs.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 110  and MTH 111  or MTH 112  
    5 credits plus 1 contact hour = 4 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • PHY 221 - Mechanics, Heat and Sound

    This is an introductory course for students intending to major in a physical science or engineering. The course includes the study of motion, forces, momentum, energy, fluid statics and dynamics, wave motion, acoustics, temperature, heat and thermodynamics. Students should be concurrently enrolled in MTH 215  or a higher math course. Offered fall semester only.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 114  
    5 credits plus 1 contact hour = 4 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • PHY 222 - Electricity, Light and Modern Physics

    This course includes the study of static electricity, circuit theory, magnetism, radiation, geometric optics, interference, spectra, atomic structure, radioactivity and nuclear structure. Offered winter semester only.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PHY 221  or division consent
    5 credits plus 1 contact hour = 4 lecture, 2 laboratory
  

  • PHY 231 - Statics

    This course is for students intending to major in civil or mechanical engineering, and includes the study of systems of forces, equilibrium, centroids, and an analysis of structures, friction and moments of inertia. This course may transfer as engineering credit. Offered winter semester only.
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 221  and MTH 215  
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PHY 232 - Introduction to Electric Circuits

    This is a basic course to develop in students the skills, background and understanding necessary for using and designing electrical circuits in the fields of electrical, mechanical, industrial and computer engineering.  Topics covered include electrical quantities and waveforms, Kirchhoff’s laws, Electrical Networks, Nodal and Mesh analysis, Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits, Sinusoidal Steady State responses, Filters, the Laplace Transform, Three Phase AS Power, and Boolean/combinational logic circuits as well as sequential circuits. 
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 215  and PHY 122  or PHY 222  
    3 credits plus 1 contact hour = 2 lecture, 2 laboratory

Political Science
  

  • PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science

    Institutions and principles of government utilizing the American experience at the national, state and local levels are examined. This course also includes a study of international organizations and global interrelationships.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PS 101H - Honors Introduction to Political Science

    The course content consists of the concepts covered in the PS 101  Introduction to Political Science, with an emphasis on more in-depth reading, analysis and writing about the topics of Political Science.
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors Program
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PS 220 - State and Local Government

    Students will study and analyze governmental structure, political processes and public policy at the state and local levels with emphasis on the experience in Michigan relative to the similarities and differences to both the national government and other states. Discussion of global and national policy impact on state and local entities will also be explored.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PS 230 - Introduction to International Relations

    This course provides an analysis of contemporary world politics with particular emphasis on the development and growth of nations and their struggle for power.
    Prerequisite(s): None
    3 credits = 3 lecture

Practical Nursing
  

  • PN 115 - Dynamics of Human Relations

    This course will introduce the practical nursing student to the theories and concepts of human development and behavior across the life span. The focus will be on self-concept, stress and adaptation, communication, group process, mental health, chemical dependency, crisis intervention and psychosocial changes that take place throughout the lifespan. Nursing process and theories form the foundation to provide for caring nursing practice.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN Program
    3 credits = 3 lecture
  

  • PN 120 - Nutritional Concepts

    This is a basic course designed to introduce the concepts of nutrition influencing health and well-being. This course will enable the practical nursing student to understand dietary modification necessary to maintain and restore health throughout the life span, in various cultures. This is an introductory course designed for the nursing student based on the fundamentals of nutrition. The content emphasizes the positive correlation between nutrition and health status throughout the life span, in various cultures.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the PN Program
    1.5 credits = 1.5 lecture
  

  • PN 130 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts

    This course is an introduction to nursing concepts related to the care and caring of the individual patient. A holistic approach using the nursing process is emphasized as the foundation of nursing practice. This course focuses on the acquisition of basic nursing skills and fundamental theories. The role of the direct care provider, communicator, teacher, manager and member of the nursing profession are presented.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to PN Program
    5 credits = 5 lecture
  

  • PN 130L - Introduction to Nursing Concepts Clinical

    The clinical component of Introduction to Nursing Concepts provides an opportunity for the student to develop basic nursing skills in laboratory and clinical settings.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to PN Program
    4.5 credits plus 9 contact hours = 13.5 laboratory
  

  • PN 140 - Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I

    This course is an introduction to the use of pharmaceutical agents in nursing. Concepts include the methods and principles of pharmacology, the classification of drugs and drug administration using the Nursing Process. Drug classifications presented are drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system, blood components and blood coagulation and the kidney and body fluid composition. The role of the nurse as provider of care is emphasized, along with legal and ethical accountability.
    Prerequisite(s): PN 130  and PN 130L  
    1 credit = 1 lecture
  

  • PN 150 - Adult Nursing I

    Development in the art and science of nursing as it relates to the adult medical-surgical patient is the focus of this course. The practical nursing student will use the nursing process in the delivery of patient care. This course integrates previous knowledge with medical-surgical principles.
    Prerequisite(s): PN 130  and PN 130L  
    2.5 credits = 2.5 lecture
  

  • PN 150L - Adult Nursing I Clinical

    This course provides an opportunity for the student to care for adult patients in medical-surgical settings using the nursing process and applying concepts of a caring, holistic nursing approach.
    Prerequisite(s): PN 130  and PN 130L  
    3 credits plus 6 contact hours = 9 laboratory
  

  • PN 160 - Maternal/Newborn Nursing

    This course provides an opportunity for the student to study culturally sensitive family-centered, maternal and newborn health using the nursing process. It includes reproduction, gestation, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and the newborn infant. The focus is on normal, deviations or complications in each area, and related nursing care.
    Prerequisite(s): PN 130  and PN 130L  
    2 credits = 2 lecture
 

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