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MTH 263: Calculus I
Credits: (4 cr.)
Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Placement into MTH 263 or completion of MTH 167 or MTH 161 /MTH 162 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 264: Calculus II
Credits: (4 cr.)
Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Features instruction for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 263 or equivalent with a C or better.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 265: Calculus III
Credits: (4 cr.)
Focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional space. Topics include vector functions, multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and an introduction to vector calculus. Features instruction for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.
Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 266: Linear Algebra
Credits: (3 cr.)
Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Features instruction for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.
Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 263 or equivalent with a grade of B or better or MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 267: Differential Equations
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications, and numerical methods.
Prerequisite: MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 288: Discrete Mathematics
Credits: (3 Cr.)
Presents topics in sets, counting, graphs, logic, proofs, functions, relations, mathematical induction, Boolean Algebra, and recurrence relations.
Completion of MTH 263, Calculus I with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Lecture Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
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MTH 299: Supervised Study
Credits: (Cr. 1)
Capstone Presentation: Assigns a project for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Lecture Hours 1
Total Hours 1
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MEC 154: Mechanical Maintenance I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Provides an overview of basic maintenance techniques and processes for industrial mechanics and technicians who are installing and maintaining industrial mechanical and power transmission components.
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 0-2 hours.
Total 3-4 hours per week.
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MEC 161: Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/ pneumatics devices and systems. Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernouli’s equation.
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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MEC 162: Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Credits: (3 Cr.)
Introduces hydraulic and pneumatic systems found in construction equipment, road vehicles, and farm equipment. Includes the basic theory, construction, maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
Lecture 1-3 hours.
Laboratory 0-3 hours.
Total 2-5 hours per week.
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MEC 165: Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Hydrostatics
Credits: (3 cr.)
Teaches fluid power system design, operation, testing, maintenance and repair. Includes reservoirs, pump connecting valves, cylinders, pressure regulating valves, flow control valves, hydraulic motors, and introduction to basic hydrostatic hydraulic systems.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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MEC 265: Fluid Mechanics
Credits: (3 cr.)
Studies properties of fluids and fluid flow, Bernouli’s theorem, measuring devices, viscosity and dimensional analysis. Emphasizes fluid statics, flow in pipes and channels, and pumps.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Music |
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MUS 101: Fundamentals of Music
Credits: 3
Provides the ability to read and identify basic fundamentals of music notation. Teaches major and minor scales, chords and basic harmonic progressions. Covers basic ear training and keyboard exercises.
Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week
Total Hours: 3 hours
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MUS 102: Basic Musicianship II
Credits: (3 cr.)
Provides exercises leading to knowledge and skill in the rudiments of music. Includes rhythmic notation as well as scales, keys, and intervals along with exercises in sight reading and ear training. Courses do not have to be taken in sequence.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 121: Music in Society
Credits: (3 cr.)
Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers’ lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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MUS 225: History of Jazz
Credits: 3
Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on the socio-cultural and historical development from earliest stages to the present. Explores key figures and significant works instrumental in the development and evolution of jazz.
Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week
Total Hours: 3 hours
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NAS 2: Foundations of Life Sciences
Credits: 1
Presents elementary biological and chemical principles for allied health students whose high school preparation is deficient in the biological sciences.
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NAS 150: Human Biology
Credits: (3 cr.)
Surveys the structure and function of the human body. Applies principally to students who are not majoring in the health or science fields.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Nursing |
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NSG 100: Introduction to Nursing Concepts
Credits: (4 cr.)
Introduces concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Focuses on basic nursing concepts with an emphasis on safe nursing practice and the development of the nursing process. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 .
Corequisite: NSG 106
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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NSG 106: Competencies for Nursing Practice
Credits: (2 cr.)
Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence- based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 .
Corequisite: NSG 100
Lecture 0-1 hour.
Laboratory 4-6 hours.
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NSG 115: Healthcare Concepts for Transition
Credits: (4 cr.)
Focuses on role transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered professional nurse. Incorporates concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. Uses the nursing process to explore care delivery for selected diverse populations with common and predictable illness. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition.
Prerequisites: BIO 141 & BIO 142 : Anatomy and Physiology I & II, ENG 111 , PSY 230 , SDV 100 ; Acceptance to the Transition Program
Co-requisites: NSG 200: Health Promotion and Assessment ; BIO 150: Introductory Microbiology
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3-6 hours.
Total 6-9 hours per week.
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NSG 130: Professional Nursing Concepts
Credits: (1 cr.)
Introduces the role of the professional nurse and fundamental concepts in professional development. Focuses on professional identity, legal/ethical issues and contemporary trends in professional nursing.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 .
Lecture 1 hour.
Total 1 hour per week.
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NSG 152: Health Care Participant
Credits: (3 cr.)
Focuses on the health and wellness of the health care participant defined as individuals and families in a variety of communities throughout the lifespan. Covers concepts that focus on client attributes and preferences regarding health care. Emphasizes population-focused care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Prerequisite: BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 , NSG 200 .
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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NSG 170: Health/Illness Concepts
Credits: (6 cr.)
Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health and illness concepts. Includes concepts of nursing care for the antepartum client and clients with common and predictable illnesses. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 .
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NSG 200: Health Promotion and Assessment
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces assessment and health promotion for the individual and family. Includes assessment of infants, children, adults, geriatric clients and pregnant females. Emphasizes health history and the acquisition of physical assessment skills with underlying concepts of development, communication, and health promotion. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 .
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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NSG 210: Health Care Concepts I
Credits: (5 cr.)
Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to psychological health alterations and reproduction. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgement for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: NSG 152 , NSG 170 .
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 9 hours per week.
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NSG 211: Health Care Concepts II
Credits: (5 cr.)
Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to psychological health alterations. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgement for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: NSG 152 , NSG 170 .
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 9 hours per week.
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NSG 230: Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts
Credits: (2 cr.)
Develops the role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment in preparation for practice as a registered nurse. Introduces leadership and management concepts and focuses on the integration of professional behaviors in a variety of healthcare settings.
Prerequisite: NSG 210 , NSG 211 .
Lecture 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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NSG 252: Complex Health Concepts
Credits: (4 cr.)
Focuses on nursing care of diverse individuals and families integrating complex health concepts. Emphasizes clinical judgement , patient-centered care and collaboration.
Prerequisite: NSG 210 , NSG 211 .
Corequisite: NSG 270 .
Lecture 4 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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NSG 270: Nursing Capstone
Credits: (4 cr.)
Provides students the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate learned concepts from previous nursing courses into a capstone experience. Emphasizes the mastery of patient- centered care, safety, nursing judgement, professional behaviors, informatics, quality improvement, and collaboration in the achievement of optimal outcomes of care. Provides supervised learning experiences in faculty and/or preceptor-guided college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: NSG 210 , NSG 211 .
Corequisite: NSG 252 .
Laboratory 12 hours.
Total 12 hours per week.
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NUR 116: Selected Nursing Concepts-Nursing Medication Skills & Simulation
Credits: (1 cr.)
The Course is designed as a simulation/skills lab course for the novice or more experienced student to give an overview of pharmacology while primarily focusing on safely and competently administering medications. The simulation will provide opportunity to decipher physician orders and enhance knowledge on medication classifications and use throughout specific patient populations (pediatric, geriatric, adult, and critical care).
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NUR 142: Fundamentals of Surgical Care II
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces principles of wound healing including types, stages, and complications; types, preparation and care of surgical supplies, packing, dressings, catheters, drains, tubes, supplies, and equipment; classifications of instruments, sutures and needles. Describes responsibilities related to the scrub and circulating roles. Provides students practical experience in the operating room.
Prerequisite: Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia.
Co-requisite: NUR 280 and documentation of current immunizations and other credentials.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
Note: SURGICAL SCRUB CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR LPNs.
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NUR 216: Integrated Concepts II
Credits: (8 cr.)
Focuses on nursing care of individuals/families requiring the integration of complex concepts of nursing related to psychiatric and medical/surgical disorders throughout the lifespan. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; psychiatric, respiratory, regulatory, endocrine and hematological disorders. Uses all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Prerequisites determined by local college.
Prerequisites: NUR 112 and NUR 115 and Admission into the Associates in Applied Science Nursing Program.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
Laboratory 12 hours per week.
Total 16 hours per week.
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NUR 217: Integrated Concepts III
Credits: (8 cr.)
Focuses on nursing care of individuals/families requiring the integration concepts related to nursing care of complex medical/surgical disorders. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; sensory, neurological, integumentary, renal and cardiovascular disorders; and, nursing care of clients experiencing major trauma. Uses all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Prerequisites determined by local college.
Prerequisite: Completed NUR 216 .
Lecture 1-8 hours. Lecture 4 hours per week.
Laboratory 12 hours per week.
Total 16 hours per week.
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NUR 245: Maternal/Newborn Nursing
Credits: (3cr.)
Develops nursing skills in caring for families in the antepartum, intrapartum, and post-partum periods.
Prerequisite: Completion of NSG 216 and Admission into the Associates in Applied Science Nursing Program.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week. 3 credits.
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NUR 254: Dimensions of Professional Nursing
Credits: (2 cr.)
Explores the role of the professional nurse. Emphasizes nursing organizations, legal and ethical implications, and addresses trends in management and organizational skills. Explores group dynamics, relationships, conflicts, and leadership styles.
Prerequisite: Completed NUR 112.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
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NUR 280: Introduction to Perioperative Nursing
Credits: (4 cr.)
Introduces the surgical environment, ethical and legal patient and employee rights, preparation of the patient for surgery, surgical conscience, and the operative nurse’s role and responsibilities. Includes laboratory and clinical experience.
Prerequisite: Practical Nurse Licensed in Virginia.
Co-requisite: NUR 142 and documentation of immunizations and other credentials.
Lecture 2.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 8 hours per week.
Note: SURGICAL SCRUB CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR LPNs.
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NUR 281: Advanced Perioperative Nursing
Credits: (5 cr.)
Focuses on the technical and clinical aspects of perioperative nursing, including perioperative pharmacology, risk management and quality improvement, monitoring and documentation, and standard precautions. Includes Laboratory and clinical experience.
Prerequisite: NUR 142 and NUR 280 and Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia and documentation of current immunizations and other credentials. See www. germanna.edu Nursing and Allied Health/Surgical Scrub Nursing.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours.
Total 11 hours per week.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 100: Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: (3 cr.)
Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Must be taken in sequence.
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PHI 102: Introduction to Philosophy II
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Must be taken in sequence.
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PHI 111: Logic I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces inductive and deductive reasoning, with an emphasis on common errors and fallacies.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 200: The History of Western Philosophy
Credits: (3 cr.)
Offers a brief historical survey of major philosophers from the pre-Socratics to the present.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 220: Ethics
Credits: (3 cr.)
Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 225: Problems in Applied Ethics
Credits: 3 Cr.
Analyzes and discusses significant contemporary ethical issues and problems existing throughout the various professions such as business, medicine, law, education, journalism, and public affairs. May be repeated for credit.
Lecture Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
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PHI 226: Social Ethics
Credits: (3 cr.)
Provides a critical examination of moral problems and studies the application of ethical concepts and principles to decision-making. Topics may include abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, man and the state, sexuality, war and peace, and selected issues of personal concern.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 227: Bio-Medical Ethics
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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.
A DSLR camera is preferred but a point and shoot camera or a cellphone camera is acceptable.
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Physical Education |
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PED 100: Pilates
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: 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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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
Credits: (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: 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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PHY 299: Supervised Study
Credits: (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 135: U.S. Government and Politics
Credits: (3 cr.)
Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policymaking of the US national government. Focuses on the three branches of government, their interrelationships, and how they shape policy. Addresses federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; political socialization and participation; public opinion, the media; interest groups; political parties; elections; and policymaking. 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 per week.
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PLS 136: State and Local Government and Politics
Credits: (3 cr.)
Teaches structure, powers, and functions of state and local government in the United States as related to federalism; constitutionalism; elections; powers of legislative, executive, and judicial powers of state and local government; state-local-federal relations; fiscal matters; metropolitan issues; and policy issues, like health, education, criminal justice and welfare. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 140: Introduction to Comparative Politics
Credits: (3 cr.)
Teach concepts and methods of comparative politics. Includes empirical analyses of domestic governmental, political, and societal institutions and norms of countries around the world. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 200: Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory
Credits: (3 cr.)
Presents concepts of politics using political theory. Emphasizes the core thinkers and themes of political theory, with focus on concepts of justice, power, rights, liberty, and citizenship, within the context of differing conceptions of the state. Apply political theory as a method of analysis for analyzing current political events and problems. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 241: Introduction to International Relations
Credits: (3 cr.)
Provides an introduction to the causes of international conflict and cooperation. Focuses on the modern state, diplomacy, war initiation, crisis bargaining, international terrorism, nuclear strategy, interstate economic relations, economic growth, international law, human rights, and environmental politics.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 or department consent.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PNE 145: Trends in Practical Nursing
Credits: (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
Credits: (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 162: Nursing in Health Changes II
Credits: (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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