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PHI 227: Bio-Medical Ethics
(3 cr.)
Examines the ethical implications of specific biomedical issues in the context of major ethical systems.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 265: Philosophy of Religion
(3 cr.)
Examines problems raised by arguments for and against the existence of God and discusses such topics as the nature of God, the nature of religious experience, the problem of evil, religious truth and language, immortality, miracles, spirituality, and the relation between philosophy and theology.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Photography |
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PHT 164: Introduction to Digital Photography
(3 cr.)
Teaches the fundamentals of photography including camera function, composition, and image production as they apply to digital imagery.
Lecture 1 hour.
Lab 4 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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Physical Education |
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PED 100: Pilates
(2 cr.)
Provides a method of mind-body exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, balance the body, and improve posture and core stabilization while increasing body awareness.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 103: Aerobic Fitness I
(2 cr.)
Develops cardiovascular fitness though activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 109: Yoga
(2 cr.)
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 111: Weight Training I
(1 cr.)
Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment.
Lecture 0 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 112: Weight Training II
(1 cr.)
Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment.
Prerequisite for PED 112: Completed PED 111 .
Lecture 0 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 116: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
(2 cr.)
Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness, and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2-credit course.
Lecture 0-1 hours.
Laboratory 2-4 hours.
Total 2-4 hours per week.
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PED 120: Yoga II
(1-2 cr.)
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility.
Prerequisite: PED 109 .
Lecture 0-1 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 2-3 hours per week.
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PED 128: Horseback Riding
(2 cr.)
Presents riding seats and preparation for riding, care and grooming of a horse, selection, use and care of equipment, and safety.
Prerequisite appropriate riding skills or instructor’s permission for advanced course.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 129: Self-Defense
(2 cr.)
Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self- defense emphasizing mental and physical discipline.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 133: Golf I
(1 cr.)
Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy.
Lecture 0-1 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 2-4 hours per week.
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PED 135: Bowling I
(1 cr.)
Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette and terminology. Lecture 0 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 136: Bowling II
(1 cr.)
Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology.
Prerequisite: PED 135 or instructor permission.
Lecture 0 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 137: Martial Arts I
(2 cr.)
Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 150: Soccer
(1 cr.)
Emphasizes soccer skills and techniques, strategies, rules, equipment, and physical conditioning. Lecture 0 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 154: Volleyball
(1 cr.)
Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring.
Lecture 0 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 156: Softball
(1-2 cr.)
Emphasizes skills, techniques, strategies, rules.
Lecture 0-1 hour.
Laboratory 2-4 hours.
Total 2-4 hours per week.
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PED 157: Soccer II
(1 cr.)
Emphasizes advanced soccer skills and techniques, strategies, rules, equipment, and physical conditioning.
Prerequisite: PED 150 .
Lecture 0 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 160: Modern Dance
(1-2 cr.)
Teaches the basic techniques of creative dance. Skills include self-expression, contemporary routines, dance forms, and basic choreography.
Lecture 0-1 hour.
Laboratory 2-4 hours.
Total 2-4 hours per week.
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PED 168: Basic Personal Trainer Preparation
3(cr)
Introduces the skills and knowledge required to become a personal trainer. Includes the principles of individual weight management, personal wellness, and the skills necessary for the creation of a fitness program for potential clients.
2hrs
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PED 170: Tai Chi I
(2 cr.)
Develops an understanding of the Theories and practices of Tai Chi. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone muscles, improve circulation and increase flexibility and balance. Discusses history and philosophy of exercise and relaxation techniques for stress reduction.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 171: Ballroom Dance 1
(1-2 cr.)
Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional steps with basic choreographic patterns. Part I of II.
Lecture 0-1 hours.
Laboratory 2-4 hours.
Total 2-4 hours per week.
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PED 187: Backpacking
(2 cr.)
Focuses on the preparation for backpacking trip, equipment and clothing selection, personal and group safety, ecology, and physical conditioning. Includes field experience.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 254: Advanced Volleyball
(2 cr.)
Emphasizes advanced volleyball skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring.
Prerequisites: PED 154 or advisor approval.
Lecture 0 hours.
Lab hours 2-4.
Total 2-4 hours per week.
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PTH 105: Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting
(2 cr.)
Introduces the physical therapist assistant student to the field of physical therapy practice and develops basic patient care skills for application in the initial physical therapy clinical experience. This course is designed to prepare the student to administer basic patient care skills, directed by an instructor, which consistently demonstrate safety and compliance with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Additionally, the course prepares the student to identify him/herself appropriately in the role of physical therapist assistant and guides the student in effective relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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PTH 110: Medical Reporting
(1 cr.)
Emphasizes the principles of medical reporting, including the ability to abstract pertinent information from actual medical records. Includes the writing of patient progress notes in standardized formats and medical terminology. This course reinforces basic knowledge from PTH 105: Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting , including additional medical terminology and documentation skills. Competency in documentation of tests and measures, physical therapy interventions and patient response is emphasized.
Prerequisites: PTH 105 , PTH 121 , PTH 151 and admission into the PTA Program.
Lecture 1 hour.
Total 1 hour per week.
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PTH 115: Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
(4 cr.)
Focuses on the relationship of specific joint structure and function, the role of individual muscles and groups of muscles and neurologic principles in both normal and pathological movement. The course includes a review of basic physics and biomechanical principles applied to human movement. Includes specific posture and gait analysis. This course is designed to develop the student’s understanding of basic physics principles which govern dynamic systems, and to provide detailed information regarding joint structure and function, individual muscles and muscle function, enabling the student to interpret human movement and appraise performance as normal or dysfunctional. Patient examination methods such as goniometry, manual muscle testing and selected special tests are included. Selected orthopedic and neuromuscular pathologies are introduced.
Prerequisites: PTH 105 , PTH 121 , PTH 151 and admission into the PTA Program.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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PTH 121: Therapeutic Procedures I
(5 cr.)
Prepares the student to properly and safely administer basic physical therapy procedures utilized by physical therapist assistants. The procedures include therapeutic modalities. Procedures may include therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Part I of II. This course prepares the student to apply physical agents, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic soft tissue mobilization techniques. Selected cardiopulmonary pathologies are introduced as well as Universal Precautions/Isolation techniques. In addition, the course will provide the student with the background to determine applicability of the stated procedures and the skills to determine response to treatment. Proper documentation and communication of the treatment application and patient response is included.
Prerequisites: Admission into the PTA Program.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 9 hours per week.
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PTH 122: Therapeutic Procedures II
(5 cr.)
Prepares the student to properly and safely administer basic physical therapy procedures utilized by physical therapist assistants. The procedures include therapeutic modalities. Procedures may include therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Part II of II. This course prepares the student to apply therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy modalities and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation techniques. In addition, the course will provide the student with the knowledge needed to determine the applicability of stated procedures: safety of providing an intervention, indication of the procedures and the ability to determine response/success of the treatment(s) administered. Therapeutic exercise program design/progression and proper documentation and communication of the treatment application and patient outcomes are included.
Prerequisites: PTH 105 , PTH 121 , PTH 151 and admission into the PTA Program.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 9 hours per week.
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PTH 131: Clinical Education I
(2 cr.)
Provides supervised instruction in the delivery of physical therapy in one of various clinical settings. Emphasizes the practice of all therapeutic skills learned in the first year, including direct patient care skills and all forms of communication. Clinical Education I is the first of three comprehensive clinical education experiences in the physical therapy setting. The purpose of the initial experience is to apply, integrate, and perform learned clinical skills on patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT) and/or physical therapist assistant (PTA). Basic patient care skills, anatomy/biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and selected assessment techniques are included. Selected pathological and disease conditions will be emphasized. Practice settings may include acute care hospitals, private practice, skilled nursing centers, and out-patient rehabilitation centers. Knowledge, skills and attitudes learned during the didactic courses will be applied to direct patient/client care. This course integrates the practice of all first year PTA coursework with the objective of students providing quality care for uncomplicated patients with a high degree of supervision and guidance.
Prerequisites: Completed PTH 110 , PTH 115 , PTH 122 ., and admission into the PTA Program.
Total 10 hours per week.
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PTH 151: Musculoskeletal Structure and Function
(5 cr.)
In-depth study of the human musculoskeletal system. Covers terms of position and movement, location and identification of specific bony landmarks, joint structure and design, ligaments, muscle origin, action and innervation, and types of contraction. This course will prepare the student for the principles of kinesiology and ultimately for physical therapy treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. The ability to identify and examine the musculoskeletal anatomy is the foundation for understanding both normal and abnormal movement. This course provides the foundation for more complex analysis of functional human mobility.
Prerequisite: Admission into the PTA Program.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 9 hours per week.
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PTH 210: Psychological Aspects of Therapy
(2 cr.)
Focuses on the psychological reactions and sociological impact of illness and injury in clients and their families, and among health care givers who work with them. Examines individual self-identity and the nature of changing client/therapist relationships across the life span. This course is designed to help the student identify and interpret personal values, multicultural factors, developmental characteristics associated with age, physical and psychosocial experiences, gender relationships and the influence of acute, chronic and terminal illness which affect the client’s clinical outcome. Emphasis is placed on discrimination of important factors, internalizing knowledge of personal values/biases and the development of effective treatment relationships. Skills are applied to the interactions between the student physical therapist assistant (SPTA) and clients, caregivers, supervisors and coworkers. This course will also address stress management, conflict resolution and reduction of negativity as a means of assisting the student in maintaining a healthy therapeutic relationship with clients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Prerequisites: PTH 115 , PTH 122 , PTH 110 , PTH 131 and admission into the PTA Program.
Lecture 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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PTH 225: Rehabilitation Procedures
(5 cr.)
Focuses on treatment techniques typical of long term rehabilitation, e.g., the rehabilitation of congenital, neurological and disfigurement associated with chronic injury and disease. This course will prepare the student for clinical application of therapeutic exercise for the patient with long term rehabilitation needs, with specific focus on neurological pathologies and the recovery process. Lifespan development and concerns related to pediatric and geriatric patient populations are covered, including cognition and motivational principles for each. Laboratory practice will provide hands-on experience with a wide variety of interventions including specialized treatment such as neuromuscular facilitation techniques and balance interventions.
Prerequisites: PTH 115 , PTH 122 , PTH 110 , PTH 131 and admission into the PTA Program.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 9 hours per week.
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PTH 226: Therapeutic Exercise
(4 cr.)
Emphasizes the basic principles underlying different approaches to exercise including rationale for treatment and may include neurological treatments such as simple facilitation and inhibitory techniques and the teaching of home programs. This course will prepare the student for clinical application of therapeutic exercise to a diverse patient population. This course will focus on various pathologies including acute and chronic musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and endocrine and other systemic diseases, and the progression of exercises and related treatments for each. Modifications required for different clinical settings across the care continuum are discussed, with primary focus on inpatient, rehab, skilled nursing and home health care. Tests and measures to collect data, determine appropriate treatment progression, and document progress measurably are addressed.
Prerequisites: PTH 225 , PTH 210 , PTH 251 and admission into the PTA program.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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PTH 251: Clinical Practicum I
(3 cr.)
Provides instruction in local health care facilities in the actual administration of physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. Provides experience in a variety of clinical settings. Part I of II. Clinical Practicum I is the second of three comprehensive clinical experiences in the physical therapy setting. The purpose of this intermediate experience is to apply, integrate and perform learned clinical skills on patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT) and/or physical therapist assistant (PTA). The emphasis of this experience is on integrating previously learned PTA skills, therapeutic modalities, advanced therapeutic techniques, and neurophysiological techniques into an established physical therapy program. Typical practice settings may include acute care hospitals, private practice, home health, sports centers, developmental centers, skilled nursing centers, geriatrics, pediatrics, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation centers and VA hospitals. The objective of this clinical education experience is for students to provide quality care for uncomplicated to complex patients with a degree of supervision and guidance that will vary with the complexity of the patient or the environment.
Prerequisites: Completed PTH 131 , and admission into the PTA program.
Co-requisites: PTH 210 , PTH 225 .
Total 15 hours per week.
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PTH 252: Clinical Practicum II
(4 cr.)
Provides instruction in local health care facilities in the actual administration of physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. Provides experience in a variety of clinical settings. Part II of II. Clinical Practicum II is the third of three comprehensive clinical experiences in a physical therapy setting. The purpose of this final experience is to apply, integrate, and perform learned clinical skills on patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT) and/or physical therapist assistant (PTA). The emphasis is to integrate previously learned and practiced PTA skills, special topics, and clinical management and healthcare issues into the delivery of a comprehensive physical therapy treatment program. Practice settings may include acute care hospitals, private practice, sports centers, developmental centers, skilled nursing centers, geriatrics, pediatrics, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation centers and VA hospitals. The overall objectives of this clinical education experience are development of clinical reasoning skills and the provision of high quality care for non-complicated to complex patients under the supervision of a PT or PTA. The degree of supervision and guidance will vary with the complexity of the patient or the environment from none to minimal.
Prerequisites: Completed PTH 251 .
Co-requisites: PTH 226 and PTH 255 .
Total 16 hours per week.
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PTH 255: Seminar in Physical Therapy
(2 cr.)
Includes preparation for licensing examination, specialized lectures, and preparation of a student project. This course is designed to provide a summary of all coursework and clinical education experiences to date. Student preparation for transition into the workforce as an entry-level PTA will be conducted in a seminar format. Seminar topics are structured to prepare the student to enter the practice of physical therapy, e.g., resume preparation, interview skills, performance evaluations, administrative responsibilities associated with employment, licensure examination preparation, etc. Selected clinic topics that are new in the practice environment are also included.
Prerequisites: Completed PTH 251 and admission into the PTA program.
Lecture 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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PTH 299: Supervised Study
Credits: 1-4
Assigns problems for independent study incoprorating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Lecture Hours: 1-4
Total Hours: 1-4
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Physics |
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PHY 201: General College Physics I
(4 cr.)
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics.
Prerequisite for PHY 201:Completion of MTH 161 or MTH 167 or MTH 261 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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PHY 202: General College Physics II
(4 cr.)
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics.
Prerequisite for PHY 202: Completed PHY 201 .
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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PHY 241: University Physics I
(4 cr.)
Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity, and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite for PHY 241: MTH 263 or MTH 273 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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PHY 242: University Physics II
(4 cr.)
Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity, and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite for PHY 242: MTH 264 or MTH 274 or divisional approval and PHY 241 .
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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PHY 299: Supervised Study
(1 cr.)
Capstone Presentation: Assigns a project for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
Corequisite: a 200 level physics course.
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PLS 120: Introduction to Political Science
(3 cr.)
Teaches basic concepts and methods of the discipline of political science through study of political dimensions of a selected topic.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 135: American National Politics
(3 cr.)
Teaches political institutions and processes of the national government of the United States. Focuses on the Congress, presidency, and the courts, and on their inter-relationships. Gives attention to public opinion, suffrage, elections, political parties, interest groups, civil rights, domestic policy, and foreign relations. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 136: State and Local Politics
(3 cr.)
Teaches structure, powers and functions of state and local government in the United States.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 140: Introduction to Comparative Politics
(3 cr.)
Teaches basic concepts and methods of comparative politics. Includes analyses of government and politics in a variety of nations around the world.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 200: Political Ideologies
(3 cr.)
Analyzes and critically evaluates many leading ideologies of the modern world, such as anarchism, nationalism, fascism and national socialism, classical liberalism, conservatism, Fabian socialism, Marxism-Leninism, and liberal democracy. Evaluates contemporary extremist ideologies of both left and right.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 211: U.S. Government I
(3 cr.)
Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Part I of II. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 212: U.S. Government II
(3 cr.)
Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 241: International Relations
(3 cr.)
Teaches geographic, demographic, economic, ideological, and other factors conditioning the policies of countries and discusses conflicts and their adjustment.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PNE 145: Trends in Practical Nursing
(1 cr.)
Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Assists students in preparation for employment.
Prerequisite: Completion of PNE 162 and PNE 174 .
Co-requisite: PNE 164 and PNE 158 .
Lecture 1 hour per week.
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PNE 158: Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
(1 cr.)
Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior.
Prerequisite: Completed PNE 162 and PNE 174
Corequisite: PNE 145 and PNE 164
Lecture 1 hour per week.
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PNE 161: Nursing in Health Changes I
(6 cr.)
Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Germanna Practical Nursing Certificate Program.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours.
Total 12 hours per week.
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PNE 162: Nursing in Health Changes II
(11 cr.)
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.
Co-requisite: PNE 174 .
Lecture 6 hours per week.
Laboratory 15 hours per week.
Total 21 hours per week.
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PNE 164: Nursing in Health Changes IV
(11 cr.)
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.
Prerequisite: Completion of PNE 162 and PNE 174 .
Co-requisite: PNE 145 and PNE 158 .
Lecture 5 hours per week.
Laboratory 18 hours per week.
Total 23 hours per week.
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PNE 174: Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses
(2 cr.)
Applies problem solving skills in preparing and administering medications.
Co- requisite: PNE 162 .
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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PSY 120: Human Relations
(3 cr.)
Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 126: Psychology for Business and Industry
3
Focuses on the application of psychology to interpersonal relations and the working environment. Includes topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employee-employer relationship, interpersonal communications. May include techniques for selection and supervision of personnel.
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PSY 200: Principles of Psychology
(3 cr.)
Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, developmental psychology, learning, memory, thinking, intelligence, personality, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
NOTE: Students who take PSY 200 cannot receive credit for either PSY 201 or PSY 202. Students who take either PSY 201 or PSY 202 cannot receive credit for PSY 200.
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PSY 215: Abnormal Psychology
(3 cr.)
Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 200
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 216: Social Psychology
(3 cr.)
Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 200
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 225: Theories of Personality
(3 cr.)
Studies the major personality theories and their applications. Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 200 or equivalent
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 226: Introduction to Counseling Relationships
(3 cr.)
Introduces counseling theories and provides opportunity for their application through role- playing and supervised paraprofessional counseling experiences.
Prerequisite: Completed a minimum of 9 credit hours in Psychology or instructor approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Course offered in the Fall semester only.
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PSY 230: Developmental Psychology
(3 cr.)
Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the developmental of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both PSY 235 and PSY 230.
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PSY 240: Health Psychology
(3 cr.)
Studies the psychology of healthy behavior. Applies psychological principles to preventive health care. Covers topics such as exercise, nutrition, stress, lifestyles, and habits.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 200 or have instructor approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Course offered in the Summer semester only.
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PSY 255: Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior
(3 cr.)
Studies psychology of criminal behavior. Includes topics such as violent and non-violent crime, sexual offenses, insanity, addiction, white-collar crime, and other deviant behaviors. Provides a background for law enforcement occupations.
Prerequisites: Completed PSY 200
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 270: Psychology of Human Sexuality
3
Focuses on scientific investigation of human sexuality and psychological and social implications of such research. Considers socio-cultural influences, the physiology and psychology of sexual response patterns, sexual dysfunctions, and development of relationships.
Prerequisite: PSY 200
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PSY 290: Coordinated Internship
(3 cr.)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College. Credit/practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 226 . Open only to students in Paraprofessional Counseling Career Studies Certificate program.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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REL 100: Introduction to the Study of Religion
(3 cr.)
Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking about religious themes and religious experience.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 200: Survey of the Old Testament
(3 cr.)
Surveys books of the Old Testament, with emphasis on prophetic historical books. Examines the historical and geographical setting and place of the Israelites in the ancient Middle East as background to the writings.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 210: Survey of the New Testament
(3 cr.)
Surveys books of the New Testament, with special attention upon placing the writings within their historical and geographical setting.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 215: New Testament and Early Christianity
(3 cr.)
Surveys the history, literature, and theology of early Christianity in the light of the New Testament.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 216: Life and Teachings of Jesus
(3 cr.)
Studies the major themes in the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Gospels, and examines the events of his life in light of modern biblical and historical scholarship.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 217: Life and Letters of Paul
(3 cr.)
Studies the journeys and religious thought of the apostle Paul.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 230: Religions of the World
(3 cr.)
Introduces the religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 231: Religions of the World I
(3 cr.)
Studies religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 233: Introduction to Islam
(3 cr.)
Studies Islam in its historical, religious, and political dimensions and assists in the understanding of its contemporary vitality and attraction as a faith, a culture and a way of life.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 235: Major Religious Thinkers
(3 cr.)
Examines the works of one or more important people in religious thought.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 237: Eastern Religions
(3 cr.)
Studies major religious traditions of the East including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism. Includes an analysis of Eastern philosophy and approach to life.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 238: Western Religions
(3 cr.)
Studies major traditions of the west that may include, but not limited to Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Near East, Greek and Roman, African, Native American, European Pagan, and New Age spirituality.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 240: Religions in America
(3 cr.)
Surveys various manifestations of religion in the American experience. Emphasizes concepts, problems, and issues of religious pluralism and character of American religious life.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 246: Christianity
(3 cr.)
Examines the origins and historical development of Christianity, its basic metaphysical and theological assumptions, its essential doctrines, and the present state of the church in the modern world.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 247: History of Christianity
(3 cr.)
Surveys the development of Christianity from its origins to the present.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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RUS 101: Beginning Russian I
(5 cr.)
Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. May include oral drill and practice. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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RUS 102: Beginning Russian II
(5 cr.)
Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. May include oral drill and practice. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed RUS 101 or equivalent.
Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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RUS 201: Intermediate Russian I
(3 cr.)
Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian. Class conducted in Russian. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: Completed RUS 102 or equivalent. May include oral drill and practice.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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RUS 202: Intermediate Russian II
(3 cr.)
Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian. Class conducted in Russian. Part II of II
Prerequisite: Completed RUS 201 or equivalent. May include oral drill and practice.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SAF 126: Principles of Industrial Safety
(3 cr.)
Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SAF 127: Principles of Industrial Safety
(2 Cr.)
Provides basic understanding of safety and health in an industrial situation. Includes hazardous materials, substances, conditions, activities and habits as well as the prescribed methods and equipment needed for the apprentice to protect himself/herself and others.
Lecture Hours 2 Hrs. Per Week
Total Hours 2
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SAF 130: OSHA 10
(1 Cr.)
Presents an introduction to occupational health and safety and its application in the workplace. Emphasizes safety standards and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), its rules and regulations (OSHA 10).
Lecture 1 hour per week
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SOC 200: Principles of Sociology
(3 cr.)
Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. Students who take SOC 200 cannot receive credit for either SOC 201 or SOC 202. Students who take either SOC 201 or SOC 202 cannot receive credit for SOC 200.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SOC 210: Survey of Physical and Cultural Anthropology
(3 cr.)
Examines physical characteristics and lifestyles of human ancestors and present populations. Explores cultures from around the world to study diverse adaptations made by humans.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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SOC 211: Principles of Anthropology
(3 cr.)
Inquires into the origins, development, and diversification of human biology and human cultures. Includes fossil records, physical origins of human development, human population genetics, linguistics, cultures’ origins and variation, and historical and contemporary analysis of human societies. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SOC 212: Principles of Anthropology
(3 cr.)
Inquires into the origins, development, and diversification of human biology and human cultures. Includes fossil records, physical origins of human development, human population genetics, linguistics, cultures’ origins and variation, and historical and contemporary analysis of human societies.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SOC 215: Sociology of the Family
(3 cr.)
Studies topics such as marriage and the family in social and cultural context. Addresses the single scene, dating and marriage styles, child-rearing, husband and wife interaction, single-parent families, alternative life-styles.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Course offered in Fall semester only.
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SOC 225: Gender and Sex Roles
(3 cr.)
Analyzes influence of major social institutions and socialization in shaping and changing sex roles in contemporary society. Examines differential access to positions of public power and authority for men and women.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SOC 266: Race and Ethnicity
(3 cr.)
Investigates minorities such as racial and ethnic groups. Addresses social and economic conditions promoting prejudice, racism, discrimination, and segregation.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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