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Music

  
  • MUS 198 - Guitar Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MUS 135 or Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Membership by audition held at the beginning of the fall semester. The Guitar Ensemble studies and performs works from original and transcribed sources. Repertoire ranges from Renaissance through modern music. The ensemble has from 2 to 4 performances per semester. This course satisfies the major ensemble requirement for students who choose guitar as their major instrument. Recommended Skills: Skill with music reading on the guitar and a solid foundation in classical guitar technique.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 200 - Music for Classroom Teachers


    Prerequisites: EN 101

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Designed for elementary education students without regard to previous musical training. Students are prepared to use music functionally in the elementary classroom through singing, responding to music rhythmically, listening activities, and basic guitar, keyboard and other informal instrument experience. Three hours lecture one hour lab. Service Learning component may be included.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 213 - Advanced Music Theory 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MUS 114 (C or Higher) and MUS 116 (C or Higher) and EN 101 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: MUS 215

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a continuation of MUS 114. It extends the student’s knowledge of species counterpoint, voice leading, and chromatic harmony and introduces the study of small part forms and larger complex forms.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 214 - Advanced Music Theory 2

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MUS 213 (D- or Higher) and MUS 215 (D- or Higher) and [EN 100 (C or Higher or EN 101 (C or Higher)]

    Corequisites: MUS 216

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a continuation of MUS 213. It extends the student’s knowledge of species counterpoint, voice leading and chromatic harmony as well as introducing the study of the harmonic, rhythmic and melodic materials of the late 19th and 20th centuries.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 215 - Aural Comprehension 3

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: MUS 114 (D- or Higher) and MUS 116 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: MUS 213

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is 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 also occurs.   There is a weekly Music Lab requirement for this course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 216 - Aural Comprehension 4

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: MUS 213 (C or Higher) and MUS 215 (C or Higher)

    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.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 221 - Piano Techniques 3

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: MUS 114 (D- or Higher) and MUS 122 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This class continues skills and concepts mastered in MUS 122, with greater emphasis on keyboard facility, sight playing, and piano repertoire 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 course was formerly offered as MU 271.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 222 - Piano Techniques 4

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: MUS 213 (C or Higher) and MUS 221 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This class continues skills and concepts mastered in MUS 221 with greater emphasis on keyboard facility and sight playing. Piano repertoire of greater length and complexity is learned. Additional course outcomes include application of chromatically-altered chords in harmonizations and lead sheets, chordal and melodic improvisation of greater complexity, transpositions to all keys as well as open score reading of greater difficulty. This course was formerly offered as MU 272.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • MUS 252 - Music History 2 - Late Baroque - Romantic

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3


    Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course focuses on 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.

     

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

  
  • MUS 253 - History of Music 3

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MUS 252 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is the study of music in the contemporary era. Additional units tracing the history of popular music in America and women in music are also included. Readings, listening, score study, and laboratory listening assignments are required. Introduction to music research and a research paper are also included.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • MUS 271 - Basic MIDI Sequencing

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: [EN 100/101 (C or Higher) or BA 101 (D- or Higher)] and MUS 121 (C or Higher) and MUS 174 (C or Higher)

    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.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 272 - Advanced MIDI Sequencing

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MUS 114 (C or Higher) and MUS 122 (C or Higher) and MUS 271 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This hands-on course builds on the skills developed in Basic MIDI Sequencing. Advanced MIDI Sequencing utilizes MIDI technology to develop musical sequencing and arranging skills. Various categories of MIDI arranging covered including, pop, rock and classical. 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: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 273 - Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 1

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MUS 114 (C or Higher) and MUS 116 (C or Higher) and MUS 174 (C or Higher) and [EN 100 (D- or Higher) or EN 101 (D- or Higher)]

    Corequisites: MUS 274 (C or Higher)

    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 are broadened.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • MUS 274 - Advanced Studio Techniques Lecture 1

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: MUS 174 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: MUS 273

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: 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
  
  • MUS 275 - Advanced Studio Techniques Laboratory 2

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MUS 273 (C or Higher) and MUS 274 (C or Higher)

    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 are explored. Theories and practices pertaining to various “end-user” formats are 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
  
  • MUS 276 - Advanced Studio Techniques Lecture 2

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: MUS 273 (C or Higher) and MUS 274 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: MUS 275 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 are explored. Theories and practices pertaining to various “end-user” formats are 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

Nursing

  
  • AD Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • AD 168 - Community Transcultural Nursing I

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: AD 155 (B- or higher)

    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: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • ADN 110 - Nursing Practice Concepts 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: NUR 100   (B- or Higher) and BI 121  (C or Higher) and EN 101  (C or Higher) and PY 201  (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: [NUR 115  or Department Consent] and BI 122  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course introduces individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts. Individual concepts include culture and functional ability. Health & illness concepts include nutrition, elimination, perfusion, gas exchange, infection, pain, stress & coping, and anxiety. 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 safely demonstrate basic nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a lab/clinical component.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 120 - Nursing Practice Concepts 2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 7
    Prerequisites: ADN 110   (B- or Higher) and NUR 115  115 (B- or Higher)

    Corequisites: BI 122  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course builds on previously introduced concepts, and introduces additional individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts. Individual concepts include culture. Health & illness concepts include fluid & electrolyte balance, thermoregulation, glucose regulation, intracranial regulation, reproduction, sexuality, immunity, inflammation, pain, stress and coping, mood and affect, psychosis, 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 in a simulated/lab setting, incorporating the additional concepts identified in this course. This course includes a lab/clinical component.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 130 - Health Illness Concepts 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 7
    Prerequisites: ADN 120   (B- or Higher), BI 121  (C or Higher), and BI 122  (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: ADN 135  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to further develop individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts with emphasis on the geriatric population. Individual concepts include functional ability and culture. Health & illness concepts include fluid & electrolyte, nutrition, perfusion, gas exchange, inflammation, infection, pain, and 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 the geriatric client while incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course contains a clinical component.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 135 - Application of Nursing Skills

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: ADN 120   (B- or Higher) and BI 122  (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: ADN 130   and ADN 140  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students will demonstrate safe nursing care in a simulated learning environment incorporating previously learned concepts. Emphasis is placed on communication, care coordination, collaboration, clinical judgment, teamwork and safety.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 140 - Health Illness Concepts 2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 7
    Prerequisites: ADN 120   (B- or Higher) and BI 121  (C or Higher) and BI 122  (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: ADN 135   and EN 102  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to further develop individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts with emphasis on the adult client. Individual concepts include functional ability and culture. Health & illness concepts include glucose regulation, nutrition, elimination, perfusion, gas exchange, inflammation, infection, pain, and stress & coping. 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 adult client, incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course contains a clinical component.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 210 - Family Health Illness Concepts

    Credits: 7
    Contact Hours: 13
    Prerequisites: ADN 130   (B- or Higher) and ADN 135  (B- or Higher) and ADN 140  (B- or Higher)

    Corequisites: ADN 215   and PY 232  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to further develop individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts with emphasis on the family, as well as individual clients including the infant, child, and childbearing client. Individual concepts include functional ability and culture. Health & illness concepts include intracranial regulation, nutrition, perfusion, gas exchange, reproduction, sexuality, immunity, infection, pain, stress & coping, mood & affect, psychosis, 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 infant, child, and childbearing client while incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a clinical component.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 215 - Population Health and Education Concepts 1

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: ADN 130   (B- or Higher), ADN 140  (B- or Higher), and ADN 135  (B- or Higher)

    Corequisites: ADN 210  and ADN 220  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to further develop concepts of health & illness, and professional nursing considered from the context of a population (with population ranging from a local community to a global perspective). The population/community context serves as a guiding principle related to how the concepts are selected, presented and applied throughout the course fieldwork/service learning. Upon completion, students should be able to identify aspects of a population that impact health/healthcare delivery and develop service learning projects that incorporate the concepts identified in this course.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 220 - Health Illness Concepts 3

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ADN 130   (B- or higher) and ADN 140  (B- or higher) and ADN 135  (B- or higher)

    Corequisites: ADN 215  

    College Level Prerequisites: 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 and illness concepts include thermoregulation, elimination, perfusion, immunity, inflammation, infection, pain, and 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 clients with complex health needs while incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a clinical component.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 230 - Health Illness Concepts 4

    Credits: 7
    Contact Hours: 13
    Prerequisites: ADN 210   (B- or Higher) and ADN 220  (B- or Higher) and ADN 215  (B- or Higher)

    Corequisites: ADN 235  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to further develop individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts with emphasis on clients with complex/mental health needs. Individual concepts include functional ability and culture. Health & illness concepts include fluid & electrolyte balance, intracranial regulation, perfusion, gas exchange, infection, pain, stress & coping, mood & affect, anxiety, psychosis, 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 clients with complex/mental health needs while incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a clinical component.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 235 - Population Health and Education Concepts 2

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: ADN 210   (B- or Higher) and ADN 220  (B- or Higher) and ADN 215  (B- or Higher)

    Corequisites: ADN 230   and ADN 240  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course will build upon service learning projects from ADN 215 and is designed to further develop concepts of health & illness, and professional nursing considered from the context of a population (with population ranging from a local community to a global perspective). The population/community context serves as a guiding principle related to how the concepts are selected, presented and applied through field work/service learning. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care within service learning projects incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes fieldwork/service learning.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ADN 240 - Synthesis of Nursing Concepts

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 7
    Prerequisites: ADN 230   (B- or Higher)

    Corequisites: ADN 235  

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to further develop individual, health & illness, and professional nursing & health care concepts with emphasis on the care of a group of clients. Individual concepts include culture. Health & illness concepts include infection, pain, and stress & coping. 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 while incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This course includes a clinical component.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • NUR 100 - Perspectives in Nursing

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: “GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher)”, “GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)”
    Description: This course introduces students to the role of the nurse in contemporary nursing practice. Content includes historical aspects of nursing, as well as concepts related to current trends in practice, professionalism, and healthcare policies and guidelines.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • NUR 115 - Application of Basic Nursing Skills

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PN 110 - Introduction to Practical Nursing Concepts

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: NUR 100   (B- or Higher) and EN 101  (C 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)]]

    Corequisites: NUR 115  

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher)
    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.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PN 118 - Health Illness Concepts for the Practical Nurse 1

    Credits: 6
    Contact Hours: 10


    Prerequisites: PN 110   (B- or Higher) and NUR 115  (B- or Higher)

     

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

  
  • PN 131 - Family Health Illness Concepts for the Practical Nurse

    Credits: 5
    Contact Hours: 8
    Prerequisites: PN 118   (B- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • PN 140 - Health Illness Concepts for the Practical Nurse 2

    Credits: 5
    Contact Hours: 9
    Prerequisites: PN 131   (B- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • PN 150 - Synthesis of Practical Nursing Concepts

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 8
    Prerequisites: PN 131   (B- or Higher) and PN 140  (B- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • OT 235 - Fieldwork Seminar 2

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: 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)

    Corequisites: OT 230

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    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.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Philosophy

  
  • PL Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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, 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- Learning or literature concerned with human culture. A branch of study that deals with how people create the world in which they live, and how the world in which they live influences identity, etc.
  
  • PL 202 - Introduction to Logic

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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- Learning or literature concerned with human culture. A branch of study that deals with how people create the world in which they live, and how the world in which they live influences identity, etc.
  
  • PL 205 - Introduction to Ethics

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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- Learning or literature concerned with human culture. A branch of study that deals with how people create the world in which they live, and how the world in which they live influences identity, etc.
  
  • PL 206 - Biomedical Ethics

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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
  
  • PL 207 - Contemporary Moral Choices

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Today we are constantly facing challenges related to social, political, and personal ethics. This course helps the students to understand different moral theories and principles, identify the contemporary moral issues, and evaluate moral choices available. After completing this course, the students will be better equipped to deal with the challenges in morality.

     

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities- Learning or literature concerned with human culture. A branch of study that deals with how people create the world in which they live, and how the world in which they live influences identity, etc.

  
  • 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: Students should bring to the course developed skills in reading and writing.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • 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

Photography

  
  • PO Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • PO 105 - History of Photography as Art

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    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.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • PO 126 - Film Image Processing - 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: PO 102 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PO 220 - View Camera: Large Format Photography

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: PO 126 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PO 230 - Advanced Digital Image Processing

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: PO 106 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PO 245 - Studio Portrait and Illustrative Lighting Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: PO 102 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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, student explore several topics to create a fine art and commercial portfolio of photographs.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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
  
  • PO 260 - Photography and Moving Pictures

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: PO 102 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: 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.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • 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

Physical Science

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

Physics

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • PH 245 - Calculus Physics 1

    Credits: 5
    Contact Hours: 8
    Prerequisites: MA 133 (C or Higher) or Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    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.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics
  
  • 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

Political Science

  
  • PS Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PS 110 - American Government

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    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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