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MUS 215 - Aural Comprehension 3 Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 114 and MUS 116
Corequisites: MUS 213
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: An advanced continuation of the aural skills learned in MUS 116. Emphasis is on singing, aural identification and dictation of scales, intervals, harmonic progressions, melodic patterns, rhythmic patterns, triads and seventh chords. Development of intermediate sightsinging techniques as well as skills in notating performed melodic and harmonic musical examples. Weekly Music Lab requirement. Lab fee.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 216 - Aural Comprehension 4 Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 213 and MUS 215
Corequisites: MUS 214
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: An advanced continuation of the aural skills learned in MUS 215. Emphasis is on singing, aural identification and dictation of scales, intervals, harmonic progressions, melodic patterns, rhythmic patterns, triads and seventh chords. Development of intermediate/advanced sightsinging techniques as well as skills in notating performed melodic and harmonic musical examples. Weekly Music Lab requirement. Lab fee.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 221 - Piano Techniques 3 Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 114 and MUS 122
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Continuation of MUS 122, with greater emphasis on keyboard facility, sight playing, and piano repertory of various styles. Additional course outcomes include harmonization with secondary dominants, transposition by 2nd or 3rd as well as open score reading up to four staves. This class meets for two hours per week.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 222 - Piano Techniques 4 Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 213 and MUS 221
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: MUS 222 begins with skills mastered in MUS 221 and moves further into repertoire of increased difficulty, accompaniments and score reading. This class meets for two hours per week.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 243 - Applied Music Secondary III - For Music Majors Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 144
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Secondary applied performance elective for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires one half-hour lesson each week and one hour of practice/applied study each day. Co-requisite of MUS 106, Applied Performance Class, may be waived with permission of department head.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 244 - Applied Music Secondary IV - For Music Majors Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 243
Corequisites: MUS 107
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Secondary applied performance elective for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires one half-hour lesson each week and one hour of practice/applied study each day. Co-requisite of MUS 107, Applied Performance Class, may be waived with permission of department head. Recommended Skills: Willingness to study music from other countries and cultures. Self-direction, discipline, and motivation for daily practice. Interest in life-long learning. Ability to synthesize information from a number of different sources. Functional literacy at the computer. Ability to communicate using web-based resources. Ability to think creatively. Willingness to perform before an audience of their peers. Ability to use discerning listening skills. Demonstrate effective speaking skills. Ability to synthesize the information from each applied lesson and solve problems related to technique and musicianship. Ability to think logically when conducting self-assessment. Ability to process information discussed and demonstrated in the applied lesson, then practice using that information for the next lesson. Ability to combine information from a number of different sources and use that information during individual practice sessions. Awareness of Time and Resource Management as it applies to personal practice success. Understands the need to be responsible for personal actions.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 251 - History of Music 1 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 113 and MUS 115 and (EN 100 or EN 101)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The study of music in the Western world from its origins; Greek, Hebrew, Early Christian, plain-song, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music to the 1770’s. Readings, listening, score study, and listening laboratory assignments are required. This course counts toward the Group I (humanities) requirement for the associate degree.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 252 - Music History 2 - Late Baroque - Romantic Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 251 and EN 101
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The study of the music in the Western World in the high Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras. Readings, listening, score study and laboratory listening assignments are required. This course counts toward the Group I (humanities) requirement for the associate degree. This course may be offered as both in seat and online delivery.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 253 - History of Music 3 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 252
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The study of music in the contemporary era. Additional units tracing the history of music in America and women in music will also be included. Readings, listening, score study, and laboratory listening assignments are required. Introduction to music research and a research paper. This course counts toward the Group I (humanities) for the associate degree. This course may be offered as both in seat and online delivery
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 261 - Applied Music Primary III - For Music Majors Credits: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 162
Corequisites: MUS 108
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Primary applied performance requirement for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires a one-hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. Co-requisite of MUS 108, Applied Performance Class, may be waived with permission of department head. Recommended Skills: Willingness to study music from other countries and cultures. Self-direction, discipline, and motivation for daily practice. Interest in life-long learning. Ability to synthesize information from a number of different sources. Functional literacy at the computer. Ability to communicate using web-based resources. Ability to think creatively. Willingness to perform before an audience of their peers. Ability to use discerning listening skills. Demonstrate effective speaking skills. Ability to synthesize the information from each applied lesson and solve problems related to technique and musicianship. Ability to think logically when conducting self-assessment. Ability to process information discussed and demonstrated in the applied lesson, then practice using that information for the next lesson. Ability to combine information from a number of different sources and use that information during individual practice sessions. Awareness of Time and Resource Management as it applies to personal practice success. Understands the need to be responsible for personal actions.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 262 - Applied Music Primary IV - For Music Majors Credits: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: MUS 261
Corequisites: MUS 109
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Primary applied performance requirement for music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by audition with department consent required. Applied study requires a one-hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. Co-requisite of MUS 109, Applied Performance Class, may be waived with permission of department head.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 271 - Basic MIDI Sequencing Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: [(EN 100 or EN 101) or BA 101] and MUS 121 and MUS 174
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Basic MIDI Sequencing develops introductory skills in MIDI sequencing. The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the fundamentals and applications of MIDI technology, including sequencing software, MIDI interfaces, virtual instruments, as well as uses unrelated to music. This course introduces MIDI technology to the Recording Technology student. This course requires a separate lab.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 272 - Advanced MIDI Sequencing Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 114 and MUS 122 and MUS 271
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Advanced MIDI Sequencing utilizes MIDI technology to develop musical sequencing and arranging skills. Various categories of MIDI arranging will be covered including, pop, rock and classical. This hands-on course builds on the skills developed in Basic MIDI Sequencing. The objective of this course is to integrate musical and technical MIDI skills into the complete, artistic craft of recording technology. This course requires a separate lab.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 273 - Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 1 Credits: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 174
Corequisites: MUS 274 and MUS 114 and MUS 116 and (EN 100 or EN101)
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 1 develops advanced recording skills utilizing multiple microphone techniques while simultaneously recording multiple instrumentalists. This course also broadens student’s awareness and operation of the different types of mixing consoles used in the industry. The objective of this course is to provide the student with practical hands on experience via recording in stereo, medium sized musical ensembles in digital surround sound. As well, stereo music mixing skills will be broadened. MUS 273 must be taken concurrently with MUS 274.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 274 - Advanced Studio Techniques Lecture 1 Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 174
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in the following: MUS 114 and MUS 116. Advanced Studio Techniques Lecture 1 develops advanced recording skills utilizing multiple microphone techniques while simultaneously recording multiple instrumentalists. Capturing sound using multiple microphones also improves mixing console skills. The objective of this course is to provide the student with practical hands on experience via recording in stereo, medium sized musical ensembles in digital surround sound. As well, stereo music mixing skills will be broadened. In MUS 274, students receive a one hour private lecture/lesson each week that will be arranged with the instructor.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 275 - Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 2 Credits: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MUS 273 and MUS 274
Corequisites: MUS 276
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 2 cultivates multi-track recording skills augmented with soundtrack “lock to picture” post-production. Incorporating recording skills studied in prerequisite semesters, “Radio, Television and Corporate Industrial” production will be explored. Theories and practices pertaining to various “end-user” formats will be covered. As well, this course enables the student to summarize and incorporate skills and concepts established throughout the entire recording technology curriculum. The objective of this course is to merge various recording technology skills into a single craft.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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MUS 276 - Advanced Studio Techniques Lecture 2 Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites: MUS 273
Corequisites: MUS 275 and MUS 274 and EN 101
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Advanced Studio Techniques Lecture 2 cultivates multi-track recording skills augmented with soundtrack “lock to picture” post-production. Incorporating recording skills studied in pre-requisite semesters, “Radio, Television and Corporate Industrial” production will be explored. Theories and practices pertaining to various “end-user” formats will be covered. As well, this course enables the student to summarize and incorporate skills and concepts established throughout the entire recording technology curriculum. The objective of this course is to merge various recording technology skills into a single craft. There is an applied music fee charged for this course. MUS 276 must be taken concurrently with MUS 274. This course was formerly offered as MU 257.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD Elective - (min. of 3) Credits:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 155 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites: NUR 103 (B- or Higher), BI 122 (C or Higher)
Corequisites: BI 126 or BI 127
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The nursing process is used to guide care of persons with medical-surgical needs. A continuation of NUR 103, Medical-Surgical Nursing II. Current treatment modalities are discussed. Students care for patients in structured health care settings.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 168 - Community Transcultural Nursing I Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: NUR 103
Corequisites: AD 175
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The student will utilize the nursing process to complete a transcultural assessment of a community. Data will be analyzed to identify health related issues within a community and a plan of care will be developed to address these needs.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 175 - Medical-Surgical Nursing IV: The Older Adult Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites: AD 155 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: AD 168
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The nursing process is used to delineate care for older adults. Incorporates concepts of health promotion and human response to the aging process. Clinical experience is provided in structured health care and community settings.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 230 - Mental Health Nursing Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites: AD 168 (B- or Higher) and AD 175 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: PY 232 and AD 248
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Complex mental health disorders are discussed. Mental health concepts are used with the nursing process to promote optimal health and well-being. Students form therapeutic relationships with clients. Clinical experiences involve caring for persons experiencing a mental health crisis in various settings within the community.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 232 - Obstetrical Nursing Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites: [AD 168 (B- or Higher) and AD 175 (B- or Higher)] and [BI 126 (C or Higher) or BI 127 (C or Higher)]
Corequisites: AD 248
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The nursing process is used to care for persons during the reproductive cycle. Course incorporates concepts of interpersonal relationships while promoting family-centered care. Clinical experience is provided in structured health care settings.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 243 - Pediatric Nursing Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites: [AD 230 (B- or Higher) and AD 232 (B- or Higher) and AD 248 (B- or Higher)] and PY 232 (C or Higher)
Corequisites: AD 258
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The nursing process is used to care for children and families; focuses on effects of illness and hospitalizations; growth and development of the child; and responses of the family. Emphasizes family-centered care. Clinical experience with pediatric clients is provided in structured health care and community settings.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 245 - Medical-Surgical Nursing V Credits: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites: AD 230 (B- or Higher) and AD 232 (B- or Higher) and AD 248 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: AD 258
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The nursing process is used to care for persons with complex health needs that may involve major lifestyle changes. Clinical experience is directed toward providing and participating in the care of complex and critically ill adults in acute care, subacute or long term acute care (LTACH) settings.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 248 - Community/Transcultural Nursing III Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: AD 168 (B- or Higher) and AD 175 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: AD 230 and AD 232
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Application of the nursing process in a community setting is expected. Critical thinking is stressed along with collaboration with community resources. Students partner within the community to introduce health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 250 - Management of Nursing Care Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites: AD 243 (B- or Higher) and AD 245 (B- or Higher) and AD 258 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Management concepts and the nursing process are used to provide care for groups of persons and families. Critical thinking is stressed; course focuses on delegating care and directing personnel. Graduate behaviors are discussed. Clinical experience is provided so that students work cooperatively with experienced registered nurses in structured health care settings.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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AD 258 - Community/Transcultural Nursing IV Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: AD 230 (B- or Higher) and AD 232 (B- or Higher) and AD 248 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: AD 243 and AD 245
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Application of the nursing process in a community setting is expected. Critical thinking is stressed along with collaboration with community resources. Students partner within the community to introduce health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Emphasis will be given to issues of diversity within the health care work force.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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NUR 100 - Perspectives in Nursing Credits: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: An overview course for students who are interested in nursing; includes historical perspectives, contemporary issues, introduction to nursing process and critical thinking, introduction to transcultural influences in healthcare and community-based nursing, teaching-learning principles, standards of conduct, legal scope of practice, introduction to pharmacology and mathematics for nursing.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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NUR 101 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites: NUR 100 or [AD 100 (B- or Higher) and AD 291 (B- or Higher)] and BI 121 (AD) or [GH 125 and GH 126 (PN) (B- or Higher)] and [EN 101 and PY 201 (C or Higher)]
Corequisites: NUR 102 and BI 122 (AD)
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Nursing assessment skills are introduced and used to form the basis for nursing care planning. The nursing process and critical thinking are used to determine and prioritize nursing care. Basic nursing skills, documentation, and medical terminology are introduced and practiced in structured settings. The teaching role is explored. Clinical/Lab experience emphasizes the assessment of healthy persons.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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NUR 102 - Psychosocial Nursing Foundations Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites: [EN 101 (C or Higher) and 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)]
Corequisites: NUR 101 and BI 122
College Level Prerequisites: None
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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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NUR 103 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites: NUR 101 (B- or Higher) and NUR 102 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: BI 122
College Level Prerequisites: None
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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 132 - Medical - Surgical Nursing Credits: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites: NUR 103 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 135 - Family Nursing Credits: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites: PN 132 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 141 - Medical-Surgical Nursing IV Credits: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites: PN 135
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PN 143 - Role Adjustment Credits: 5
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites: PN 141 (B- or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 102 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 104 - Occupational Therapy Concepts and Terms Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 108
College Level Prerequisites: None
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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 108 - Therapeutic Intervention I Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: OT 104
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to disabling conditions, purposeful activities, and treatment specific to the geriatric population. Students will learn skills of planning, teaching and analyzing activities, documentation and delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 109 - Therapeutic Intervention II Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites: OT 102 and OT 104 and OT 108 and BI 121 and BI 122
Corequisites: OT 110 and PY 231 and CD 118
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is for students in the OTA program. This class will focus 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 110 - Disabling Conditions Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: OT 102 and OT 104 and OT 108 and BI 121 and BI 122 and PY 201
Corequisites: OT 109 and PY 231
College Level Prerequisites: None
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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 208 - Therapeutic Interventions III Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites: GH 120
Corequisites: OT 214 and OT 220 and OT 224
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is a correlation between activities and Occupational Therapy treatment of the adult population. Topics include assessment, treatment planning, activity analysis, group facilitation, service management, assistive technology, work rehabilitation and adaptive equipment.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 214 - Kinesiology in Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: OT 102 and OT 104 and OT 108 and OT 110 and BI 121 and BI 122
Corequisites: OT 208 and OT 220 and OT 224
College Level Prerequisites: None
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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 215 - Supplemental Practice Skills for Occupational Therapy Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites: OT 109 and OT 110 or Faculty Consent
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 will be required. This course is intended to supplement student knowledge and skill, and is not a required Occupational Therapy Assistant program course. Recommended Skills: Knowledge of occupational therapy core concepts is necessary for comprehension of course content.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 220 - Fieldwork I Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: 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
Corequisites: OT 208 and OT 214 and OT 224
College Level Prerequisites: None
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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 224 - Fieldwork Seminar I Credits: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites: 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
Corequisites: OT 208 and OT 214 and OT 220
College Level Prerequisites: None
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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 230 - Fieldwork 2 Credits: 10
Contact Hours: 35
Prerequisites: 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
Corequisites: OT 235
College Level Prerequisites: None
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. Student must successfully complete OT 235 in order to successfully complete OT 230. Recommended Skills: Must be CPR certified.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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OT 235 - Fieldwork Seminar 2 Credits: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: 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
Corequisites: OT 230
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: A seminar for guided exchange of information related to field experience. Focus on professional writing, quality assurance, reimbursement, scope of practice, occupational therapy techniques, job seeking skills and exposure to professional organizations. Student must successfully complete OT 230 to successfully complete OT 235.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PL Elective - (min. of 3) Credits:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course includes a consideration of some basic problems of philosophy, philosophic, 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.
Recommended Skills: 1. A competence in reading and comprehending scholastic material, 2. Competence in communicating effectively in both writing and oral situations, 3. Critical thinking abilities. Understanding the fundamental of research.
Department Consent: Humanities
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PL 202 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: EN 101
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: To distinguish good/correct reasoning from bad/incorrect reasoning, students will learn to analyze fallacies, and use methods and principles developed by logicians to evaluate deductive and inductive arguments. Recommended Skills: Competence in reading and comprehending scholastic materials, an ability to share and assimilate insights, opinions and arguments, and competence in communicating effectively in both writing and speech.
Department Consent: Humanities
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PL 205 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: An introduction to the study of ethics, focusing on the application of ethical theories to classic as well as contemporary moral problems, and to personal as well as social issues. Classes consist of lectures and explanations of textual materials along with a good deal of discussion.
Department Consent: Humanities
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PL 206 - Biomedical Ethics Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course will help 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 student will also 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: Humanities
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PL 207 - Contemporary Moral Choices Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will examine a number of ethical issues as they relate our modern world. Students will address issues and questions concentrating on how moral standards apply particularly to contemporary moral concerns.
Department Consent: Humanities
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PL 209 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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: 1. A competence in reading and comprehending scholastic material, 2. Competence in communicating effectively in both writing and speech, 3. Critical thinking abilities, 4. Understanding the fundamentals of research, 5. An ability to share and assimilate insights, opinions and arguments.
Department Consent: Humanities
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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PL 212 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: EN 100 (C- or Higher) or EN 101 (C- or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The course is a philosophical inquiry into theistic religious thought pertaining to the attributes of God, arguments for and against the existence of God, the problems of evil, pain, and suffering, the meaning of religious language, the relationship between faith and reason, the rationality of religious belief, the conflicting truth claims of different religions, and the beliefs surrounding immortality, resurrection, karma, and reincarnation.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO Elective - (min. of 3) Credits:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 101 - Photography 1 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 102 - Photography 2 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: PO 101 (C- or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 105 - History of Photography as Art Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This is a mediated lecture course that studies the history of photography as an art form, since its inception in 1839, with special emphasis on its 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 106 - Digital Image Processing Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: PO 102 (C- or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 126 - Film Image Processing - 1 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: PO 101 and PO 102 and AT 130
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: A course dealing with the creation of expressive photographic images ultilizing 35 mm film and darkroom skills. Archival processing, both film and paper, contrast control both in camera and in the darkroom to create original, expressive, analog photographic images. Six hours lecture/lab combination. Recommended Skills: College level reading, math skills
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 220 - View Camera: Large Format Photography Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: PO 126
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: A course dealing with the creation of expressive photographic image through the use and operation of the 4x5 view camera: equipment, lens, swings and tilts, perspective control and correction. Printing and processing of large format negatives with auto-processing and manual equipment will be explored. Six hours lecture/lab combination. Recommended Skills: Traditional Darkroom skills required: Film Processing and Print processing.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 230 - Advanced Digital Image Processing Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: PO 106
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course emphasizes the individual creative voice, skill development, and how to work more independently to create a cohesive body of work ready for portfolio reviews and exhibition opportunities. Course goals will be achieved through use of advanced digital technologies, Fine Art inkjet printing, online self-publishing tools, social media networks and lectures on contemporary photographic art.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 245 - Studio Portrait and Illustrative Lighting Techniques Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: PO 220 or PO 230 or Transfer Student Portfolio Review
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course will provide specialized instruction for creating expressive, original photographs using controlled artificial light. As such, this course is an exploration of the aesthetic and technical applications of light theory and techniques for creating fine art portraits and illustrative photographs. Students may elect to use film or digital technology using their own cameras. (Six hours lecture/lab combination.) Recommended Skills: College level reading, math skills
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 252 - Introduction to Video Production Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course is designed as an introduction to the elements and principles of basic video pre-production, field production and post-production with emphasis on news, corporate, and commercial communications and fine art production. Camera, sound and lighting techniques will be covered. Editing will be in a digital environment using Apple Computer¿s Video Editing Suite: Final Cut X and Motion 5. Students will supply their own video camera and some other materials. Six hours lecture/lab combination.
Recommended Skills: There are no prerequisites for the course. However previous experience with the following skills will be
beneficial in increasing the probability of success: 1. Camera skill
2. Computer Applications skill
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 260 - Photography and Moving Pictures Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: PO 106
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course explores the relationships between still and moving pictures. Students will 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 Suite software will be used for personal creative outcomes.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PO 270 - Alternative Photographic Processes Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: PO 220
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PC 101 - General Physical Science Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: Natural Science & Mathematics
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
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PC 111 - Physics of Everyday Life Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The study of physics as it relates to everyday life. This course is designed as a laboratory science course for non-science majors. Topics will 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. Basic high school algebra skills, similar to MA 098, are strongly recommended for those enrolling in this course.
Recommended Skills: Elementary algebra skills will be used in this course. Calculations will mainly involve multiplication and division, but students will develop their proportional thinking skills as the course progresses.
Department Consent: Natural Science & Mathematics
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
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PC 141 - Science of Sound Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PC 151 - The Science of Light, Optics and Vision Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PH 115 - Technical Physics Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: [TE 103 (C or Higher) or MA 98 (C or Higher)] or Instructor Consent
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: A survey of the fundamental principles of physics, including topics in mechanics, heat, sound and light, and other physical properties of matter. Emphasis will be placed on technical applications rather than the theoretical origins of the laws of physics.
Department Consent: Natural Science & Mathematics
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
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PH 125 - College Physics 1 Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 and used often in problem solving. Some trigonometry experience is suggested; from there the Physics 125 course offers plenty of practice on trig basics.
Department Consent: Natural Science & Mathematics
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
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PH 126 - College Physics II Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites: PH 125 or Instructor Consent
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PH 245 - Calculus Physics 1 Credits: 5
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites: MA 133 (C- or Higher) or Instructor Consent
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: Classical mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics are studied in PH 245. PH 245 serves engineering majors, physics majors, and students in related fields that need a calculus based physics sequence. PH 245 is offered during the day in the Fall semester and in the evenings during the Winter semester.
Department Consent: Natural Science & Mathematics
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
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PH 246 - Calculus Physics II Credits: 5
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites: PH 245 and MA 134 or Instructor Consent
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS Elective - (min. of 3) Credits:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 110 - Survey of American Government Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This is an introductory course in American government and politics. Students will learn the theoretical and historical foundation of American government and the basic structure of institutions set forth in the Constitution. Utilizing current events, students will begin to understand the relationship - and power struggle - between the states and the federal government, interest groups and political parties, and citizens. Students will learn the impact that government has on our every-day lives through civil liberties and civil rights issues.
Recommended Skills: Students must be able to read, write and communicate effectively; and maintain research skills (including computer-aided research).
Department Consent: Social Sciences
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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PS 200 - State & Local Politics Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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.
Recommended: EN 102 or equivalent - A student will need to be able to do college level writing, as well as use critical thinking skills.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 201 - Comparative Governments Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: This course will examine government and domestic politics as it exists in other countries 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 countries. 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: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 202 - International Relations Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: An introductory survey of the basic concepts, issues, and methods characterizing this interdependent world in which we live. It provides students a depth of understanding of foreign policy objectives, international actors’ interactions, and trends in the international system.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 215 - The Survey of Asian Politics Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The political, economic, and cultural structures of major Southeast Asian countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea will be discussed with an emphasis on their governments, public policy-making process, and policy areas. This introductory course will enable students to get a handle on the subject and get prepared for future career and intellectual development. Countries or regions under consideration can be arranged to meet specific demand.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 225 - The Politics of the North of Ireland Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PS 110 or PL 201 and EN 102
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: The focus of political theory is on how political life should be organized, as opposed to on how it actually is. Through the study of major political theorists, we will try to find the answer to the fundamental question of political theory: What is a good society? Along the way, the course will cover 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 who have the required prerequisites.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 245 - Great Decisions Credits: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: A foreign policy course featuring eight different guest speakers of national and international expertise on current global issues. The Great Decisions lecture series is sponsored by the Educational Partners of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Focus of both lecture series and course is to develop greater knowledge of U.S. foreign policy, using as case studies the eight topics selected each year by the Foreign Policy Association.
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PS 250 - American Constitutional Foundations Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PS 110 (C- or Higher) and EN 102 (C- or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description: PS 250 studies the significant and continuing impact that the judicial system has on the development of our political system. This course will introduce students to the process of constitutional decision making in the U.S., with particular emphasis on the U.S. Supreme Court. The course will analyze the political and constitutional sources of presidential, congressional, and judicial power, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights. In addition, the course will assess 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: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY Elective - (min. of 3) Credits:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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PY 100 - Strategies for College and Life Success Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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: Social Sciences
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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PY 203 - Psychology of Adjustment Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PY 201 (C or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PY 201
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PY 201
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PY 201 (C or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PY 201 (C or Higher)
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PY 201
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PY 201
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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 Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PY 201
Corequisites: None
College Level Prerequisites: 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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