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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Codes and Descriptions
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Nursing |
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NUR 102 - Psychosocial Nursing Foundations Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (C or Higher) and NUR 100 (B- or Higher) or [AD 100 (B- or Higher) and AD 291 (B- or Higher)] and BI 121 (C or Higher) or [GH 125 (C- or Higher) and GH 126 (C- or Higher)]
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: NUR 101 and BI 122
Description: Mental health and health promotion concepts are introduced and used with the nursing process to promote mental health & bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment of the client. Students apply communication skills to develop therapeutic relationships in individual and group settings and promote health behavior change. Application of mental health theories to nursing is explored. Clinical experiences are provided in a laboratory setting.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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NUR 103 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: NUR 101 (B- or Higher) and NUR 102 (B- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: BI 122
Description: The nursing process is used to guide care for persons with simple medical-surgical needs. Course includes care of the client in the perioperative period. Students care for clients with simple health needs in structured health care settings.
Course Fee: $35.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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NUR 115 - Application of Basic Nursing Skills Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to provide students a foundation for the understanding and safe demonstration of nursing skills. Skills include, but are not limited to, obtaining vital signs, medication administration, grooming and hygiene, use of assistive devices, oxygen administration, body positioning and range of motion, sterile technique, and dressing changes. This course takes place in the lab setting.
Course Fee: $27.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 110 - Introduction to Practical Nursing Concepts Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: NUR 100 (B- or Higher) and PY 201 (C or Higher) and [GH 125 (C or Higher) or BI 117 (C or Higher) or [BI 121 and BI 122 (C or Higher)]]
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: MA 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher OR Accuplacer Algebra Score of 76 or Higher OR SAT Math Score of 24.5 or Higher OR ACT Math Score of 18 or Higher
Corequisites: NUR 115
Description: This course introduces individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts. Individual concepts include culture and functional ability. Health and illness concepts include nutrition, elimination, perfusion, gas exchange, infection, pain, stress & coping and addiction. Professional nursing & health care concepts include professional identity, clinical judgment, health promotion, communication, collaboration, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and demonstrate safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a lab/clinical component.
Course Fee: $438.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 118 - Health Illness Concepts for the Practical Nurse 1 Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PN 110 (B- or Higher) and NUR 115 (B- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts as they apply to the adult and geriatric client. Individual concepts include functional ability and culture. Health & illness concepts include glucose regulation, nutrition, elimination, perfusion, gas exchange, immunity, inflammation, infection, pain, stress & coping, and interpersonal violence. Professional nursing & health care concepts include professional identity, clinical judgment, health promotion, communication, collaboration, safety and health care policy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care to the geriatric and adult client incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a clinical component.
Course Fee: $12.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 131 - Family Health Illness Concepts for the Practical Nurse Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PN 118 (B- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to further develop individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts with emphasis on the family, including infant, child, and childbearing client. Individual concepts include functional ability and culture. Health & illness concepts include nutrition, perfusion, gas exchange, reproduction, immunity, infection, pain, stress & coping, and interpersonal violence. Professional nursing & health care concepts include professional identity, clinical judgment, health promotion, communication, collaboration, safety and health care policy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care to the family, including infant, child, and childbearing client incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a clinical component.
Course Fee: $194.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 132 - Medical - Surgical Nursing Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: NUR 103 (B- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The nursing process is used to guide care for persons with medical-surgical nursing needs. Students learn the importance of interpersonal relationships and care for patients with simple health needs in structured health care and community settings.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 135 - Family Nursing Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PN 132 (B- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course includes the promotion of self-care for persons during the reproductive cycle. It is also concerned with the growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence and includes the care of children experiencing acute and chronic illnesses. It incorporates concepts of interpersonal relationships while promoting family-centered care.
Course Fee: $60.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 140 - Health Illness Concepts for the Practical Nurse 2 Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 9
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PN 131 (B- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to further develop individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts with emphasis on the client with complex health needs. Individual concepts include functional ability and culture. Health & illness concepts include elimination, perfusion, gas exchange, immunity, infection, pain, stress & coping, and addiction. Professional nursing & health care concepts include professional identity, clinical judgment, health promotion, communication, collaboration, safety and health care policy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care to the client with complex health needs incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a clinical component.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 141 - Medical-Surgical Nursing IV Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PN 135
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The nursing process is integrated into the care of persons with complex health care needs that may involve major life style changes. Clincial experiences may include subacute, long term acute care (LTACH) or rehabilitation settings.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 143 - Role Adjustment Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PN 141 (B- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The student explores the role of the Practical Nurse in various health care settings. Focus is on the care of groups of patients and collaboration with health team members.
Course Fee: $60.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 150 - Synthesis of Practical Nursing Concepts Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PN 131 (B- or Higher) and PN 140 (B- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to further develop individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts with emphasis on managing and caring for groups of clients. Individual concepts include culture. Health & illness concepts include immunity, infection, pain, stress & coping, addiction, and interpersonal violence. Professional nursing & health care concepts include professional identity, clinical judgment, health promotion, communication, collaboration, safety and health care policy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care to a group of clients incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a clinical component.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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Occupational Therapy Assistant |
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OT 102 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Introduction to the field of Occupational Therapy. Encompasses the roles of credentialed Occupational Therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, levels of education, philosophy, treatment and skills required for practice. The course includes lectures, learning activities, and observations of Occupational Therapy clinicians in treatment settings. Open to students interested in exploring the field of Occupational Therapy. This class is a required prerequisite for admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 104 - Occupational Therapy Concepts and Terms Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 108
Description: Lecture course focusing on concepts and terminology specific to Occupational Therapy. It includes vocabulary, medical terminology, abbreviations, and an overview of concepts used in Occupational Therapy practice. Formal acceptance into the OTA program is required.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 105 - Documentation in Occupational Therapy Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 102 (C or Higher) and BI 121 (C or Higher) and BI 122 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 108
Description: This course provides an introduction to the documentation process for occupational therapy assistants with an emphasis on developing skills for clinical practice to meet professional standards and reimbursement guidelines. Additional topics include clinical reasoning skills, role delineation in documentation, use of professional terminology, and ethical and legal considerations related to the medical record. Electronic medical records and their characteristics and use are also addressed.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 108 - Therapeutic Intervention I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 105
Description: This course is an introduction to disabling conditions, purposeful activities, and treatment specific to the geriatric population. Students learn skills of planning, teaching and analyzing activities, documentation and delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 109 - Therapeutic Intervention II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 105 (C or Higher) and OT 108 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 110 , CD 118
Description: This course is for students in the OTA program. This class focuses on specialized Occupational Therapy activities and their application to the treatment of children. Topics include self-care, play-leisure activities, evaluation of developmental, gross/fine and sensory motor areas, use of mobility aids, hand treatment, physical agent modalities and splint fabrication.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 110 - Disabling Conditions Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 102 and OT 104 and OT 108 and BI 121 and BI 122 and PY 201
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 109 and PY 231
Description: Students will identify the definition, etiology, symptoms, systems, prognosis, precautions, medical treatment and Occupational Therapy treatment of selected disabling conditions. Emphasis will be on specific Occupational Therapy treatment techniques and activities.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 208 - Therapeutic Interventions III Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 105 (C or Higher) and OT 108 (C or Higher) and OT 109 (C or Higher) and OT 110 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 214 , OT 215 , OT 220 , OT 224
Description: This course is a correlation between activities and Occupational Therapy treatment of the adult population. Topics include assessment, treatment planning, activity analysis, service management, assistive technology, work rehabilitation and adaptive equipment.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 214 - Kinesiology in Occupational Therapy Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 102 and OT 104 and OT 108 and OT 110 and BI 121 and BI 122
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 208 and OT 220 and OT 224
Description: An investigation of structural anatomy, biomechanical principles, and human movement in the context of activity. Clinical applications in Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and documentation in the areas of range of motion, muscle strength, posture, body mechanics, mobility and balance, therapeutic exercise, positioning, bed mobility, and transfers.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 215 - Supplemental Practice Skills for Occupational Therapy Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 109 (C or Higher) and OT 110 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course offers in-depth practical training in current and emerging areas of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions. Written assignments which support the use of these interventions within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice are required. This course is intended to supplement student knowledge and skills.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 220 - Fieldwork I Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 102 and OT 104 and OT 108 and OT 109 and OT 110 and BI 121 and, BI 122 and GH 120 and CD 118 and CD 120 and WE 156
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 208 and OT 214 and OT 224
Description: An introductory Occupational Therapy fieldwork experience which exposes the student to the disabled client/patient. Consisting of observation, client interviews, activity analysis and limited participation in several settings of Occupational Therapy practice. Exposure to COTA/OTR role delineation in a community practice setting. Forty-eight (48) hours of arranged fieldwork observation. Two placements of 24 hours each. Student must successfully complete OT 224 in order to successfully complete OT 220. Recommended Skills: CPR training is required.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 224 - Fieldwork Seminar I Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 102 and OT 104 and OT 108 and OT 109 and OT 110 and BI 121 and BI 122 and GH 120 and CD 118 and CD 120 and WE 156
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 208 and OT 214 and OT 220
Description: A seminar for guided exchange of information related to field experiences. Discussion of observations, ethics, treatment techniques, professional discipline and activity analysis. Student must successfully complete OT 220 to successfully complete OT 224.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 230 - Fieldwork 2 Credit Hours: 10
Contact Hours: 35
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 102 and OT 104 and OT 108 and OT 109 and OT 110 and OT 208 and OT 214 and OT 220 and OT 224 and BI 121 and BI 122 and PY 201 and PY 231 and CD 118 and CD 120 and GH 120
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 235
Description: Fieldwork experience in two different treatment settings supervised by an OTR and/or a COTA. Application of acquired knowledge of Occupational Therapy. Perform duties and treatment identified in the performance objectives at each treatment setting. Two 8-week full time experiences. Students must successfully complete OT 235 in order to successfully complete OT 230. Recommended Skills: Must be CPR certified.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 235 - Fieldwork Seminar 2 Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: OT 102 (C or Higher), OT 104 (C or Higher), OT 108 (C or Higher), OT 109 (C or Higher), OT 110 (C or Higher), OT 208 (C or Higher), OT 214 (C or Higher), OT 220 (C or Higher), and OT 224 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 230
Description: This course is a seminar for guided exchange of information related to student’s field experience. The course focuses on professional writing, quality assurance, reimbursement, scope of practice, occupational therapy techniques, job seeking skills and exposure to professional organizations. Students must successfully complete OT 230 to successfully complete OT 235.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PL Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course includes a consideration of some basic problems of philosophy, rationalistic and scientific knowledge, the mind and body, the nature of humanity and self-identity, and values in human conduct from the point of view of historical and contemporary schools of philosophy. It employs a historical overview and analysis of the important philosophical trends in metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics as they have developed within the western tradition. Students should bring to the course developed skills in reading and writing.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PL 202 - Introduction to Logic Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to help the students to distinguish good/correct reasoning from bad/incorrect reasoning, learn to analyze fallacies, and use methods and principles developed by logicians to evaluate deductive and inductive arguments.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PL 205 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Why should I be moral? What is the right thing to do? This course helps students to understand different approaches to ethics in the history of moral philosophy and gain an overview of contemporary moral issues. After completing this course, the students will be better equipped to make moral judgments, choose to do the right things, and live a virtuous life.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PL 206 - Biomedical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course helps the student to establish a moral framework for determining the moral obligations of health care related professionals in the wake of recent scientific, technological and social developments. The students have the opportunity to discuss the fundamental issues in current medical ethics, and write about the basic moral and social issues confronting the medical profession today.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PL 209 - Business Ethics Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students will examine ethical aspects of business norms and practices. Students will address issues and questions concentrating on how moral standards apply particularly to businesses, institutions, and behaviors. Recommended Skills: Students should bring to the course developed skills in reading and writing.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PO Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 101 - Photography 1 Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course explores and introduces photography as a creative art form. Students will learn how to use a digital camera, and industry standard software to discover new ways for making pictures. Students will be introduced to different photographic approaches through demonstrations, practical projects, and hands-on editing in our state-of-the-art digital lab. A digital camera with manual controls is required for this course.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 102 - Photography 2 Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 101 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course reinforces the concepts acquired in PO 101 , with further investigation into the technical and creative practices of photography. Students will learn all aspects involved in the creation of high quality exhibition-ready prints by using professional inkjet printing systems and digital workflow. Flash units will be used to introduce off-camera lighting techniques and methods of artificial lighting. A fully adjustable digital camera with interchangeable lens (DSLR), capable of shooting in RAW format is required.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 105 - History of Photography as Art Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is a mediated lecture course that studies the history of photography as an art form, since its inception in 1839. Special emphasis is on photography’s contribution to past visual arts and social history, as well as to contemporary art. Topics include the lives and works of the key photographers, the historical processes (both silver and alternative), and the basic categories.
Course Fee: $10.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 106 - Digital Image Processing Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 102 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed for students who possess good knowledge of photographic foundations and will provide them the opportunity to advance their understanding of digital photography and software. Students will create original and contemporary photographic imagery through exploration of the latest digital image processing techniques with Adobe Photoshop.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 126 - Film Image Processing - 1 Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 102 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Film Image Processing addresses the traditional, chemistry-based photographic darkroom. Utilizing a 35mm camera the course will move through the archival nature of the medium concerning exposure, development, and printing. Students will focus on creating expressive, analog photographic images.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 220 - View Camera: Large Format Photography Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 126 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course utilizes the 4x5 view camera in the chemistry-based darkroom environment. Traditional view camera movements such as swings and tilts, and perspective control are practiced. Within the medium, students explore the nature of large format negatives, including individually developed negatives, lab processed negatives, and digital scans.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 230 - Advanced Digital Image Processing Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 106 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course emphasizes the individual creative voice, skill development, and how to work independently to create a cohesive body of work ready for portfolio reviews and exhibition opportunities. Course goals are achieved through use of advanced digital technologies, Fine Art inkjet printing, online self-publishing tools, social media networks and lectures on contemporary photographic art.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 245 - Studio Lighting Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 102 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces the use of artificial lights in the studio setting and on location. With continuous lights and strobe units, studio equipment, lighting theory and techniques, students explore several topics to create a fine art and commercial portfolio of photographs.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 260 - Photography and Moving Pictures Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 102 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course explores the relationships between still and moving pictures and introduces video in the photography world. Students explore new ways of creating and presenting photographic and video work through still imagery and time lapse sequences, narrative and experimental videos. Current Adobe Creative Cloud software are used for personal creative outcomes.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 270 - Alternative Photographic Processes Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 220
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course the student will learn how to print using both existing large format negatives or enlarged digital negatives using historical processes such as Cyanotype, Van Dyke Brown, Kallitype, Ziatype or the ultimate of all photographic printing processes, Platinum printing. Bringing the 19th century into the 21st century, the photographic student will also learn how to make enlarged digital negatives for printing using the above historical processes utilizing Adobe Photoshop and inkjet printers.
Course Fee: $50.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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Physical Science |
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PC 101 - General Physical Science Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is a survey course for non-science majors looking for a hands-on minds-on science course that meets Gen-Ed transfer requirements. It is a good course for students pursuing careers in elementary education, criminal justice, and anyone interested in increasing basic scientific literacy. Topics include the concepts of matter and energy, the conservation laws, measurement, physical, chemical and nuclear changes, the periodic table and bonding, electricity, magnetism, heat and light. Real world contexts are used as a basis for understanding the course content in a lecture-lab format.
Course Fee: $26.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science
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PC 141 - Science of Sound Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: A survey of the nature of sound, the relation between perceived quantities (pitch, loudness, etc.) and measurable quantities (frequency, amplitude, etc.). The major emphasis is on room acoustics, including recording studios, home listening rooms and auditoriums. This course is oriented toward the requirements for the Music Department’s recording technology program but may be of interest to anyone involved with the design of room and building interiors. Familiarity with basic algebra skills is strongly recommended for this course. Recommended Skills: Good math (calculation) skills are needed.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PC 151 - The Science of Light, Optics and Vision Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: PC 151 is a non-science major course suitable for all students. It has particular application for students in photography, art and other studies where knowledge of light and color are used. The course looks at the nature, behavior and measurement of light. The course topics will include lenses and mirrors, vision and perception, color, and wave properties of light. The course requires a minimum amount of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, though scientific notation is also discussed and used. PC 151 is offered evenings in the Winter semester at least every second year. Recommended Skills: High school algebra skills will be used occasionally in the course. The course includes many calculations using numbers in scientific notation. Though students will get plenty of practice on their calculating skills, it is best if they already feel comfortable handling numbers. The textbook is written at a level that requires college reading skills.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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Physics |
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PH 111 - Physics of Everyday Life Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a study of physics as it relates to everyday life. This course is designed as a laboratory science course for non-science majors. Topics include motion, forces, water, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism and light. The course is especially suitable for students pursuing careers in elementary education or criminal justice, and anyone interested in a brisk physics survey. Recommended Skills: Basic high school algebra skills, similar to MA 98 , are strongly recommended for those enrolling in this course.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science
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PH 115 - Technical Physics Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: MA 098 (C or Higher) or MA 107 (C or Higher) or ALEKS score of 30 or Higher
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a survey of the fundamental principles of physics. Topics include mechanics, heat, sound and light, and other physical properties of matter. Emphasis is placed on technical applications rather than the theoretical origins of the laws of physics.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science
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PH 125 - College Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is the first semester of a basic algebra/trig non-calculus course sequence in general physics for non-physical science majors. It includes the study of motion and energy from the point of view of forces and conservation principles. Recommended Skills: The math skills consistent with high school algebra 2 will be used repeatedly throughout the course. Basic trigonometry will be defined first and then used often in problem solving.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science
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PH 126 - College Physics II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PH 125 or Instructor Consent
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is the second semester of a basic algebra/trig non-calculus course sequence in general physics for non-physical science majors. It includes the study of waves, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and topics in modern physics. Recommended Skills: As with Physics 125, the prerequisite course for Physics 126, this course uses math in problem solving. The math skills consistent with high school algebra 2 will be used repeatedly throughout Physics 125 and 126. Basic trigonometry will be used in Physics 126 in the same manner as it was in Physics 125.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PH 245 - Calculus Physics 1 Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101
Math Prerequisites: MA 133 (C or Higher) or Instructor Consent
Corequisites: None
Description: PH 245 is the first part of a two-semester sequence that serves engineering, physics, and chemistry majors, and students in related fields that require calculus based physics. Topics including vectors, kinematics, classical mechanics, fluid mechanics, oscillations, and thermodynamics are taught through both lecture and laboratory based experiences.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science
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PH 246 - Calculus Physics II Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PH 245 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students study electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics in PH 246. PH 246 is a calculus sequence physics course for science and engineering majors requiring a calculus physics sequence. This course is taught in the Fall semester in the evening and in the Winter semester during the day. Recommended Skills: Ability to integrate in a derivational setting is needed. An A math student can do this with 1 calculus course, a B math student needs 2 calculus courses, and a C math student needs to have had 3 calculus courses. Also Calculus Physics I or equivalent is needed. Recommended Skills: The ability to integrate when deriving formulas is necessary. An A math student can do this with 1 calculus course, a B math student needs 2 calculus courses, and a C math student needs to have had 3 calculus courses. Additionally, Calculus Physics I or equivalent is required.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 100 - Wellness and Tactics I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an overview of the role of wellness and fitness in the job of a law enforcement officer. Students learn that in order to be a healthy police officer, one must have a healthy mind, body, and soul. To this end, the topics of health and wellness are combined with tactical communications, the mechanics of arrest, and application of subject control. This course is the first of a two course sequence.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 101 - Firearms Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces students to lethal police weaponry and the policies, tactics and liabilities of their use. Students learn basic fundamentals of shooting at various distances with a handgun, patrol rifle and shotgun. Students are required to qualify with these weapons on a police range. Students become proficient in basic marksmanship using a handgun and a shotgun and in utilizing close quarter combat techniques.
Course Fee: $280.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 102 - Emergency Vehicle Operations Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course, students learn the techniques used in police precision and pursuit driving. Field driving and practice of learned techniques are emphasized. This class also has an emphasis on legalities, policies and procedures.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 102 - Emergency Vehicle Operations Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites:
Description: In this course, students learn the techniques used in police precision and pursuit driving. Field driving and practice of learned techniques are emphasized. This class also has an emphasis on legalities, policies and procedures.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 103 - Tactical First Aid Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to first aid. However, the certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator ( AED) are prerequisites for the MCOLES basic training first aid objectives. The course covers tactical emergency casualty care, care for environmental emergencies, care for medical emergencies, and practical first aid exercises.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 104 - Substantive Criminal Law Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to laws regarding crimes against persons, property, contraband, regulatory crimes and public order crimes. In order to gain an understanding of how the criminal justice system is built upon constitutional law, students learn about laws of evidence, juvenile law and the laws governing domestic violence.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 105 - Criminal Procedures Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course, students learn the laws and procedures for arresting and charging suspects. Topics include laws of admissions and confessions, laws of arrest, laws of search warrants, laws on warrantless searches, laws of suspect identification, court functions and civil law.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 106 - Patrol Procedures 1 Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course, students learn preparation for patrol, radio and telephone communications, administration procedures, ethics in policing, laws pertaining to civil rights and human relations, cultural awareness and diversity, interpersonal skills, dealing with civil disputes and discussing the different types of patrols. Responding to crimes in progress and dealing with persons with mental disorders is also covered.
Course Fee: $75.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 107 - Criminal Investigations I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course, students learn the investigative techniques associated with criminal investigations. Practical procedures involved in interrogation, arrest, preliminary investigations, witness interviewing, suspect identification procedures, crime scene search, recording the crime scene, collection of preservation of evidence, processing property and dealing with juveniles and their families.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 108 - Introduction to Traffic Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to the principles and practice of traffic enforcement and control. Students are engaged in a detailed examination of Michigan motor vehicle law, driver licensing and driving liability.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 109 - Accident Investigations and OWI Laws Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course covers the principles and practices of traffic crash reporting and investigation. Students learn how to measure and sketch crash scenes, collect evidence and interview witnesses in the field. Students learn OWI laws and Standardized Field Sobriety testing.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 200 - Wellness and Tactics II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is the second course in the Wellness and Tactics two-course sequence. It continues the overview of the role of wellness and fitness in the job of a law enforcement officer. Students continue to learn that in order to be a healthy police officer, one must have a healthy mind, body, and soul. To this end, the topics of health and wellness are combined with the application of subject control, mechanics of arrest, police tactical techniques, and scenarios.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 206 - Patrol Procedures II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course, students learn types of police patrol, preparation for patrol area checks, how to deal with juvenile offenders, civil disorder, domestic violence, tactical operations, and how to handle hazardous materials and explosive devices.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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POL 207 - Criminal Investigations 2 Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course students are introduced to the science of criminal investigation. They become familiar with the examination of scientific methods used in the search, collection, and processing of crime scene data. Practical exercises in fingerprinting and crime scene investigation, recording and sketching the scene are also performed. Specific kinds of crimes such as homicide, auto theft, sexual assault, child abuse/neglect, narcotics, prisoner care and treatment, and suspect identification processes are explored.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 110 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is an introductory course in American government and politics. Students learn the theoretical and historical foundation of American government and the basic structure of institutions set forth in the Constitution. Utilizing current events, students begin to understand the relationship - and power struggle - between the states and the federal government, interest groups and political parties, and citizens. Students learn the impact that government has on our every-day lives through civil liberties and civil rights issues.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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PS 200 - State and Local Politics Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course examines the structure, functions, and issues of state and local government with an emphasis on the State of Michigan. It covers the separation of powers and overlapping jurisdictions of states, counties, townships, cities, villages, and school districts. The issues of sovereignty, crime, education, economic development, and government finances will also be discussed. A student will need to be able to do college level writing, as well as use critical thinking skills.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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PS 201 - Comparative Governments Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course will examine government and domestic politics as it exists in other states around the world. It will use states in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas as case studies. Students will examine political, cultural, economic, and historical reasons for similarities and differences between states. The United States will be useful as a point of reference. In the process students will discover alternative ways of dealing with familiar problems, and a greater understanding of the differences around our world.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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PS 202 - International Relations Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is intended to introduce students to the scope, the process, and the components of International Relations, a subfield of Political Science. It will introduce students to a variety of theoretical approaches to understanding the themes, issues, and debates of international affairs. The basic concepts and analytical methods will also be covered to foster critical thinking of this competitive but interdependent world. At the same time, this course provides students a depth of understanding of foreign policy objectives, international actors’ interactions, and trends in the international system, while helping them to acquire skills in describing and analyzing the context of world politics, economy, and cultures.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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PS 215 - Asian Politics Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to provide students with a broad introduction to the study of the political, social, economic, and legal structures of China and Japan, with an emphasis on history and culture of these two great civilizations. All this can only be meaningfully understood in their own psychological development, cultural setting, and conceptual framework. China and Japan hold significant weight in the balance of power of the world. As such, their relationship with and the role of the United States in East Asia will be explored and discussed.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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PS 225 - The Politics of the North of Ireland Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course will examine the government, domestic policies, political parties and interest groups present in the North of Ireland. Political, economic, cultural and ethnic issues will be explored and the historical development of these issues will be traced. Students will be expected to identify problems and alternatives to current issues facing the North of Ireland.
This course is offered as an integral component of the Irish Foreign Studies Program and is only offered in conjunction with the travel program in Ireland.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 230 - Introduction to Political Theory Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The focus of Political Thought is on how political life should be organized, as opposed to on how it actually is. Through the study of major political philosophers, we try to find the answer to the fundamental question of political theory: What is a good society? Along the way, the course covers the issues of the proper arrangements of political institutions, the most desirable ways for individuals to interact in politics, and the appropriate relationships between political institutions and individuals. It is intended for all students interested in political theory.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 245 - Great Decisions Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is devoted to current geopolitical issues, such as global climate change, migration, human trafficking, and war and terrorism, which are a part of the Great Decisions Lecture Series hosted by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Students attend lectures delivered by distinguished professors, diplomats, and journalists, and discuss complex topics deeply affecting world affairs, society, and the environment.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 250 - American Constitutional Foundations Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: PS 250 studies the significant and continuing impact that the judicial system has on the development of our political system. This course introduces students to the process of constitutional decision making in the U.S., with particular emphasis on the U.S. Supreme Court. The course analyzes the political and constitutional sources of presidential, congressional, and judicial power, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights. In addition, the course assesses the potential societal changes decisions could produce and the importance of the Judiciary as a major player in social change in past and present American society.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 100 - Strategies for College and Life Success Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to assist students in becoming active learners through self-assessment, self-exploration, skill development, and building an understanding of the college environment. This class uses psychology to help students explore, understand, and problem solve larger life issues that may be interfering with their success as a learner while offering tools and techniques intended to improve college and life success. This is not an introduction to psychology class.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 106 - Managing Personal Stress Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: An experiential study of causes of stress, physiological and psychological responses, and methods used to manage personal stress. Emphasis will be placed on the emerging field of behavioral or holistic medicine. Students participate in stress management techniques such as relaxation, meditation, hypnosis, biofeedback, and physical exercise.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This course is an introduction to the many different areas of which this discipline is comprised. These areas include: psychological theories, research methods, the relationship between brain and behavior, human development, learning, memory, cognition, group dynamics, personality theories and the identification and treatment of abnormal behavior.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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PY 203 - Psychology of Adjustment Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: A holistic approach to psychology and its application in the varied aspects of everyday life; emphasis is on personal adjustment and mental health. This class requires a deep investigation of one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Typical classroom applications include learning, human development, stress, love, sex, identity, work, and loss.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 231 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Abnormal Psychology is the scientific study of abnormal human behavior. This course examines contemporary scientific understanding of a wide variety of psychological disorders that affect people. Of particular focus are the causes, symptoms and effective treatment of psychological disorders from psychological, biological and sociocultural perspectives.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 232 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is the scientific study of how people change and remain the same from conception through death. Development is explored across the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 233 - Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Child Psychology is the study of human development from conception through adolescence. The cognitive, physical, and psychosocial development of children and adolescents is explored through theory and research. Students are encouraged to apply knowledge of child development to everyday life.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 234 - Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course explores human development during adolescence (11-18 yrs) and early adulthood (18-25 yrs). The course emphasizes the role of culture and historical context in shaping physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development during this age period.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 241 - Introduction to Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an overview of the concepts, principles, and applications of behavior analysis. It will examine the theoretical foundations and underpinnings of behavioral psychology as it relates to respondent and operant conditioning, contingency analyses, and the critical examination of empirical data. The course will also introduce students to the applications of behavior analysis in areas such as self-management, child management, autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral gerontology, business and industry, community behavior analysis, animal training, ethics, and psychological disorders.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 251 - Education Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course studies how psychology is applied to understanding teaching and learning in educational settings. It is designed to meet the pre-professional requirements for students who are planning on transferring as education majors to a four year school; therefore there is an out of classroom service learning component to the course.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 260 - Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is intended for students with a good foundation in psychology. Students will explore the relationship between individual behaviors and mental processes within the social environment. Typical applications of social psychology include social cognition and perception, attitudes, conformity, stereotyping, gender, group process, and aggression.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 263 - Psychology of Learning Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is intended for students with a good foundation in psychology. The course provides a historical, theoretical, and applied perspective on the psychology of learning. Topics include Behaviorism (classical and operant conditioning), Social Learning Theory, and Cognitivism (information-processing, constructivism, and socio-constructivism).
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 281 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: MA 107 (D- or Higher)
Corequisites: None
Description: Descriptive techniques in gathering data. Measures of central tendency. Measuring of dispersing with particular emphasis on the z-scores and applications to curve of probability. Tests of significance using t-test and chi-square. Sampling techniques of sample difference.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 283 - Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (C or Higher) and [PY 281 (C or Higher) or MA 215 (C or Higher)]
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This class is an examination of basic research methods in psychology. Students will be introduced to the logic of psychological research, the formulation and testing of hypotheses, research design, sampling procedures, data collection, and data analysis. This class will also cover the consumption and critique of research, ethics in conducting research, and how individual values and cultural context influences scientific research.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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RT Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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RT 100 - Orientation to Health Care Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Acquaints students with comprehensive health care of patients in radiology departments. Topics include patient communication, medical and surgical asepsis, body mechanics, vital signs, medical emergencies, drug administration, isolation techniques, and control of communicable diseases.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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RT 110 - Radiographic Positioning 1 Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
This course introduces beginning positioning. Student simulate peer-positioning and operate radiographic machines, dispensing ionizing radiation to radiograph phantom anatomical body parts of upper and lower extremities, abdomen and chest. Didactic tests and Laboratory experiments are required.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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RT 111 - Radiographic Exposure-1 Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: RT 100 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The study of basic radiographic imaging and techniques. Topics include creating the beam and image with emphasis in radiation concepts, radiation protection, electricity, operation of radiographic generator and X-ray equipment, X-ray tube, X-ray production, prime factors of radiography, density, contrast, beam restriction, and intensifying screen cassettes and grids.
Course Fee: $75.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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RT 112 - Radiographic Positioning-2 Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: RT 110
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Continuation of RT 110 - Radiographic Positioning 1 . Topics include positioning of routine, radiologic examinations of the shoulder girdle, bony thorax, pelvic girdle, vertebral column, and special views of the knees. Consideration is given to topographic anatomical landmarks, demonstration of positions, radiographing the injured patient, long bone measurements, and scoliosis series. Lab exercises include radiographic positioning of the phantom and peer simulation.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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RT 130 - Clinical Practicum in Radiologic Technology 1 Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 16
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: RT 100 and RT 110 and RT 111
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Provides students with hospital clinical experience, permitting them to apply radiographic theory in all phases of radiologic technology. Specific objectives are listed in the Student Handbook. Formal and informal discussion groups meet weekly at each affiliating clinical facility. Sixteen (16) hours a week.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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RT 131 - Clinical Practicum in Radiologic Technology 2 Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 24.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: RT 112 and RT 113 and RT 130
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Provides students with hospital clinical experience, permitting them to apply radiographic theory in all phases of radiologic technology. Specific objectives are listed in the Student Handbook. Formal and informal discussion groups held weekly at each affiliating clinical facility. Forty hours (40) a week for eight weeks during the summer.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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