| |
Sociology |
| |
|
| |
-
SO 260 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to the sociology of race and ethnicity. It focuses on national issues of race, ethnicity, gender and social class, in the context of the developing global economy. The course takes a sociological and historical approach to the topic and begins with the assumption that race and ethnicity are politically and socially constructed phenomena. The course is designed to equip students with the sociological and critical thinking skills necessary to understand issues of cultural diversity. Using theoretical perspectives central to the study of race and ethnicity, each of the United States major ethnic and racial groups as well as future demographic trends are discussed.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
|
| |
-
SO 265 - Crime in Society Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to acquaint students with the nature of crime in our society and includes an overview of the basic concepts, theories and research essentials for analysis of crime in society. Concepts of crime, law and criminology, theories of crime causation, crime typologies, and the criminal justice system are covered. This course provides the tools for understanding the impact of crime and the criminal justice system on one’s life from both interpersonal and global perspectives with regard to considerations such as race, gender, class religion, etc.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
SO 270 - American Families in Transition Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an overall view of the changing American family from a variety of perspectives and disciplines including sociology, psychology, economics and political science. Historical and contemporary subject matter are discussed as well as the impact that changing economic and social conditions have had on the traditional family.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
Spanish |
| |
-
SP 101 - Introductory Spanish I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Spanish 101 is a first semester language course which introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and basic grammar structures of Spanish. The course is designed to promote proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish, to introduce the culture of Spanish speaking countries and to recognize differences in languages. Through a variety of contexts, students are encouraged to produce meaningful communication both inside and outside the classroom.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
|
| |
-
SP 102 - Introductory Spanish II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Spanish 102, the second semester of Introductory Spanish, focuses on the tenses, grammar and structure of the Spanish language. Students continue work on pronunciation and intonation. There is an increase in vocabulary and there are greater opportunities for the student to increase speaking and comprehension skills, as well as composition ability and exposure to cultural components.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
|
| |
-
SP 231 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Spanish 231 is a second year language course where students learn Spanish for the real world and review previously learned material in order to increase proficiency at the intermediate level in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students enhance the use of communication strategies in order to acquire new structures and vocabulary through a variety of methods and activities. They also learn about Latin American and Spanish culture by reading and experiencing modern Latin American and Spanish literature.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
|
| |
-
SP 232 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Spanish 232 is an intermediate language course that continues a global review of Spanish language and culture. Students experience extensive vocabulary growth and increased comprehension of spoken Spanish. They gain greater proficiency in conversing about short stories and personal experiences, as well as in expression of personal opinions and ideas.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
|
Sterile Processing Tech |
| |
-
SPT 145 - Sterile Processing Tech I Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 7
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Sterile Processing Program code 386.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces individuals to basic skills needed in the Sterile Processing Department of health care facilities. Duties include processing of patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments for use in all departments. It also includes principles and practices of decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of medical/surgical supplies. Clinical component is included.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
SPT 148 - Sterile Processing Externship Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 9
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission into the Sterile Processing Program Code 389
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course prepares individuals to function competently in the sterile processing department in hospitals. It builds on the principles and practices taught in SPT 145 and includes discussion of professional workplace skills, resume writing, and interviewing skills, as well as on-the-job training and hands-on practice in a hospital. Successful completion of the course qualifies a student to take the National Certification Examination for Sterile Processing and Distribution.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
Surgical Technology |
| |
-
SUR 100 - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Surgical Technologist Program code 385.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an introduction to the role and function of the surgical technologist as a member of a surgical team. Lectures present all skills, procedures, and protocol necessary to participate in the operating room.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
SUR 101 - The Surgical Patient Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Surgical Technologist Program code 385.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Lectures will present the protocol and procedures directly affecting the care and safety of the patient. This includes the ethical, legal, and moral responsibilities of the technologist; the concepts of patient care; and preoperative routines–along with elements of proper documentation and risk management.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
SUR 103 - Surgical Asepsis Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Surgical Technologist Program code 385.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None.
Description: This course defines and describes pathogenic microorganisms and the causes and prevention of infection in the hospital. The student will be introduced to sterilization, disinfection, and other methods of controlling microbial growth.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
SUR 108 - Surgical Pharmacology Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Surgical Technologist program code 385.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces the student to basic types of anesthesia, anesthesia agents, indications and contraindications of medications, and the calculations of maximum dosages of various drugs. The student will become familiar with a wide array of pharmacological agents specifically related to the peri-operative care being provided for the surgical patient.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
SUR 109 - Basic Operative Procedures Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Surgical Technologist Program code 385
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces the student to basic types of surgical procedures with a primary focus on the sequential steps involved in these procedures. Surgical anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology will be addressed relative to basic surgical intervention. Students will become familiar with instrumentation, anticipatory skills, surgical asepsis, and surgical conscience.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
-
SUR 112 - Surgical Clinical Compliance Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admisssion to the Surgical Technologist Program code 385.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course includes weekly conversations relative to the clinical experience, tracking of required surgical cases, and competencies reviewed for satisfactory compliance. The instructor will review clinical site evaluations and documentation, along with validation by students, preceptors, and faculty. A review component for surgical anatomy and surgical procedures will comprise a portion of this course.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
SUR 121 - Applied Surgical Techniques I Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Surgical Technology program code 385.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course covers the application of theory in the use of surgical supplies and equipment to prepare students to scrub in for actual surgical procedures. This is an 8-week lab course, and a specified number of competencies will need to be successfully completed to advance to SUR122.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
|
| |
-
SUR 123 - Applied Surgical Techniques III Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 32
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Surgical Technology Program code 385.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None.
Description: Students are assigned to hospitals and are provided with the opportunities to apply theory and clinical skills in basic and advanced surgical procedures and specialty areas.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
SUR 124 - Applied Surgical Techniques IV Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 32
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: Admission to the Surgical Technologist Program code 385.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: SUR 124 is the continuation of SUR 123 and continues a clinical session at a hospital. The course provides opportunities for the application of theory and clinical skills in basic and advanced surgical procedures and surgical specialty areas.
Department Consent: Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
Technology |
| |
-
TE Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TE 103 - Intermediate Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course emphasizes the contextualization and applications of mathematics specific to fields of study in manufacturing and trades. This is accomplished through use of examples and exercises explaining the use of math in disciplines such as construction, plumbing, auto mechanics, electronics, CAD/drafting, tool and die and more. Areas of study incorporate fractions, Scientific Notation, percentages, ratios, proportions, direct and inverse variation, formulas and their transpositions, linear systems and equations, and quadratic equations.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TE 104 - Advanced Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: TE 103 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course uses extensive applications to represent mathematical operations used in various fields including plumbing, HVAC, welding, manufacturing and design, electronics, construction, and mechanics. Examples and exercises explicitly involve applications in these areas for conversion of measurement units, significant figures, applied geometry, trigonometric functions of right and oblique triangles, charts, graphs, basic statistical calculations and formulas.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TE 114 - Material Science Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: Eligible for MA 107 or Higher or ALEK Score of 30 or Higher
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a study of chemical and physical properties of materials typically used in industrial applications. The various types and levels of strength for the materials are emphasized. Reporting experimental procedures and results for the strength testing is the main focus of the lab.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TE 272 - Industrial Safety Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students learn accepted good practice in safety and its application to technology. Included are safety laws, personal protective equipment and tool safety; chemical, electrical, fire, materials handling and machine safety; lifting and elevated working procedures; and machine guarding, as well as current health related concerns.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TE 282 - Manufacturing & Technology Internship Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 12
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed for students who are seeking an internship experience in a job-related field. Students participate in a paid work experience involving an area employer to practice job skills and increase employability. They work a minimum of 12 hours per week under supervision at an approved employer. The instructor monitors the student’s overall performance. There is an orientation meeting at the beginning of the semester. Students are responsible for identifying their own internship site. A list of potential internship sites is made available by the department.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TE 283 - Manufacturing & Technology Internship Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 12
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed for students who are seeking a second internship experience in a job-related field. Students participate in a paid work experience involving an area employer to practice job skills and increase employability. They work a minimum of 12 hours per week under supervision at an approved place of employment. The instructor monitors the student’s overall performance. There is an orientation meeting at the beginning of the semester. Students are responsible for identifying their own internship site. A list of potential internship sites is made available by the department.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
Theater |
| |
-
TH Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 114 - Ballet I Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Classical Ballet is the foundation for every dance form and every serious theater performer should have ballet as part of their education. It develops self-discipline, beautiful posture, a controlled body, strength, stamina and poise. This course offers a first semester of ballet to those students who have had less than 3 years of Classical Ballet or no dance training. Students learn beginning level exercises and ballet terminology. Students start with floor barre then advance to the ballet barre which prepares them for center practice.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 115 - Jazz I Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course offers a first semester of Jazz to those students who have had no Jazz training or have received less than 2 years of Jazz Dance or Hip-Hop. Using music of today, this class involves muscle toning, stretching, and rhythm exercises. Students learn various forms of movement and the wide terminology utilized in this form of dance.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 116 - Tap I Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course offers a first semester of Tap dance to those students who have had no prior tap experience. It introduces students to the basics of tap dance and rhythm, focusing on controlling the feet and isolating the heel and toe tapping.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 214 - Ballet II Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: TH 114 or permission of department.
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Classical Ballet is the foundation for every dance form and every dancer should have ballet as part of their dance education. It develops self-discipline, beautiful posture, a controlled body, strength, stamina and poise. TH 214 offers a second semester of ballet to those students who have satisfactorily completed TH 114 or those who have received 3 or more years of Classical Ballet. Students learn intermediate to advanced level exercises and ballet terminology.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 215 - Jazz II Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: TH 115 or permission of department
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course offers a second semester of jazz to those students who have satisfactorily completed TH 115 or those who have received 2 or more years of Jazz Dance, Modern or Hip-Hop dance training. It explores advanced muscle toning, stretching, and rhythm exercises. Students learn various forms of movement and utilize a wide range of terminology in this course. Styles used in this class include: modern and contemporary jazz.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 235 - Improvisation Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students in this performance course, study concepts and participate in staged exercises and games aimed toward improvisation. Students learn to engage their own creative impulses. This is a creative high energy performance intensive course.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 239 - Script Analysis Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course teaches the skills necessary to analyze contemporary and classical scripts for those interested in acting, directing, or designing in the theater.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 241 - College Players I Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course offers self motivated students interested in theater and related technical crafts (lighting, costuming, sound, publicity, properties, and scenery) the opportunity to assist in the production of one or more plays per semester at the GRCC Spectrum Theater. When enrolled in this course, students must complete at least 15 hours working on rehearsal, pre-performance, or performance requirements for a Spectrum Theater production.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 242 - College Players II Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Offers self motivated students interested in theater and related technical crafts (lighting, costuming, sound, publicity, properties, and scenery) the opportunity to assist in the production of one or more plays per semester at the GRCC Spectrum Theater. Students enrolled in this course must complete at least 30 hours working on rehearsal, pre-performance, or performance requirements for a Spectrum Theater production.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 244 - College Players III Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Offers self motivated students interested in theater the opportunity to perform in or provide major assistance to a production of one or more GRCC Players’ productions at Spectrum Theater. Students enrolled in this course must audition and perform in a GRCC Players production or fulfill at least 45 hours working on other rehearsal and performance requirements for a Spectrum Theater production.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 245 - Introduction to Acting Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Eligible for IRW 98
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course develops the fundamentals of the actor’s craft. The course is designed to unleash creativity through movement, voice, analysis, and collaborative scene work. This is the actor’s foundation level performance class.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 247 - Acting II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: TH 245 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Acting II offers a second semester of acting to those motivated students who have satisfactorily completed TH 245 or have had significant performance experienceTH 245 - Introduction to Acting .The course explores more fully the use of a variety of acting techniques and advanced scene study.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 248 - Introduction to Theater Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is a course in theater appreciation. Students learn to understand theater as a reflection of the human condition as they analyze performances and study how a play moves from script to stage. Students also learn about theater structure and the various artists and craft persons associated with this collaborative art.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
|
| |
-
TH 255 - Acting III: Classical Acting Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: TH 247 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Acting III introduces students to classical texts and presents them with skills and techniques to help them understand and interpret those texts as actors. The emphasis of the course will concentrate on Shakespeare’s work.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 260 - Auditioning Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: [TH 245 (C- or Higher) or TH 247 (C- or Higher)] and English Composition Prerequisite
English Prerequisites: Eligible forIRW 99 /EN 101
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course familiarizes the theater performance student with the auditioning process. It covers monologue performance, cold and prepared readings, the interview process, among other aspects. It is recommended for students needing to audition either for transfer or future employment.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 261 - Theatre Technology I Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is the study of the technology and craftsmanship involved in backstage production with specific focus on stage carpentry, scenic painting, and costume construction. Students also work in in the Spectrum Theater’s scene shop or costume shop for a more “hands-on” learning approach.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 262 - Theatre Technology II Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course allows students to continue the study of technology and craftsmanship involved in backstage production with specific focus on lighting and sound production of the theater. This course has an experiential learning component that requires work outside of traditional class time.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
TH 270 - Directing Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course covers the principles of stage directing, such as play selection, research and analysis, conceptualization, staging, and actor coaching. Students completing this course are eligible to apply to direct a one act play for GRCC Players.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
Wellness |
| |
-
WE 102 - Volleyball Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: An introductory volleyball class that includes instruction and development of the basic skills and fundamentals of the game. Rules and strategies of the sport will also be covered. Students will be exposed to game play and team concepts. Students will also learn about the dimensions of wellness and healthy lifestyle concepts to apply to their life.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 104 - Touch Football Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course covers the fundamental aspects of non-contact recreational football, as well as strategies necessary for team play. Students are exposed to game play and team concepts, and also learn wellness concepts to build a healthier lifestyle.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 105 - Basketball Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Beginning and intermediate basketball techniques and skill development are emphasized in a recreational setting in this course. Students are exposed to game play, team concepts, and also learn wellness concepts to build a healthier lifestyle.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 110 - Sustainable Living Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course focuses on holistic health using environmentally sustainable lifestyle approaches. Personal, social, and environmental aspects of making sustainable choices in everyday life will be explored. Methods used to assess and evaluate the consequences of consumption and lifestyle decisions will be discussed. Students will work individually and in groups by using experiential learning approaches to examine how to implement sustainable choices into their lifestyles and engage in active lifestyles that incorporate the natural environment. Outdoor physical activity will be included.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 120 - Spinning Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Take your fitness routine to the next level with Spinning®. This indoor cycling class takes students on rides over rolling hills, up steep climbs, through relaxing recovery rides, and even race day challenges. This class is designed for all fitness levels and abilities and allows every person to succeed at his/her fitness goals.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 124 - Circuit Training and Physical Fitness Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course helps students to enhance health-related fitness with an emphasis on cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Class meetings involve physical activity sessions that incorporate all major muscle groups, alternating between cardiovascular and muscular endurance based exercises. The components of health-related fitness are assessed at the beginning and end of the semester.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 125 - Fitness for Life Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed for students beginning to engage in or build fitness and/or regular exercise into their lives. Its purpose is to teach students about the components of fitness, to improve their muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students also assess their components of fitness at the beginning and end of the semester and learn about building an active lifestyle.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 126 - Walking For Fitness Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The instruction in this course focuses on fitness walking and how it can improve one’s aerobic fitness level and overall health. Students also learn additional health topics to help them understand how health and wellness behaviors can improve how their body operates and improve quality of life. Students are required to log walking workouts as well as do personal reflection on health topics.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 127 - Yoga I Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces the fundamental physical poses, techniques, and basic philosophy of yoga. The aim of this course is to learn physical poses that help balance and link the aspects of the mind and body to build strength, flexibility, and develop mental focus. The physical and philosophical teachings of yoga are presented through demonstration and discussion. Overall goals of this course are improvement and/or balance of our body, mind, and release of stress and tension.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 128 - Soccer Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to fundamentals of the game of soccer through the development of basic soccer skills, understanding of general rules and strategy related specifically to game play. There is an emphasis on skill development as a player in this class, as well as overall wellness.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 129 - Water Fitness Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Water Fitness is designed to increase physical fitness through water exercises, which help students strengthen muscles, relax strained muscles, and improve muscle function. The benefits of water exercises and fitness skills, proper exercise alignment, and various creative exercise and fitness techniques are incorporated into this class. Health and wellness concepts are also discussed.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 130 - Tennis Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an overview of the fundamentals of tennis for the beginner and intermediate level student. Students are exposed to game play, team concepts, tennis skills, and also how to incorporate healthy habits into one’s life.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 132 - Golf Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This class is designed to educate students who are beginners at the game of golf. It covers the skills of golf including proper grip, stance, and swing for basic shots as well as how to drive, chip, pitch, and putt. Proper golf etiquette is also covered. Students practice at the driving range and on the golf course. Students must provide golf clubs and be prepared to work indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Students also learn about the basic dimensions of a healthy lifestyle.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 133 - Cycling Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to provide students the knowledge and skills of cycling as a recreational sport or using cycling as a way to stay physically active. Students learn about simple repairs, fundamental riding skills, physical conditioning, and participation in and preparing for cycling rides. This course includes off-campus trail rides. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the trail location of the day and will also need to provide their own cycling equipment/bike. If students need assistance with a bike, they contact the Exercise Science Department.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 134 - Body Toning and Strengthening Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course educates and guides students in learning various exercise and training concepts related to toning, strengthening and endurance that improve daily life performance, quality of life, flexibility, strength, balance and more. This course develops the student as a person, helping them find motivation, courage and develop goals, while learning health, wellness, and movement concepts.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 135 - Meditation and Mindfulness Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This class introduces students to the practice of meditation and the benefits gained from a regular meditation practice on their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Students also learn how they can benefit academically from realizing how to calm and open the mind. Students will engage in yoga and mindfulness practices.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 137 - Mat Pilates Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Mat Pilates is designed to strengthen and lengthen the whole body with particular focus on the core muscle group. This class helps students improve their abdominal strength, core stabilization, flexibility, and posture. Each Pilates exercise is designed to oxygenate, stretch, strengthen, and lengthen a particular muscle or group of muscles. Students receive the benefits of a stronger body, both inside and out, as they become more proficient with Mat Pilates.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 139 - Zumba Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Zumba is a fun exercise class that incorporates dance moves to Latin, Hip Hop, and International music. Zumba integrates basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize caloric output. Students learn to combine fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body, which achieve a balance of cardiovascular and muscular toning benefits.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 140 - Personal Defense Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The best defense is prepared offense. In this introductory personal defense course we will learn how to empower, prepare and deal with many forms of violence. We will do this through the development of physical technique defense skills and awareness, understanding the stress response, what kind of body language and emotions could cause us to be more likely victimized, understanding personal safety and security, recognizing emotions, trauma care, understanding our senses, and the importance of taking care of our bodies. The intention of this course is to educate participants about options for action and to heighten their sense of awareness and understanding of how to stay safe through personal proactive security and safety skills and knowledge.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 141 - Weight Training I Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is focused on the basic principles of weight training to provide a foundation of total body strength and muscle fitness. This course is intended for individuals who would like to learn more about resistance training, designing a program, or proper lifting technique. This course provides an introduction of the bio-mechanics involved, the components of fitness, muscles used for a given exercise, and exercise program development.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 144 - Beginning Swimming Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Beginning Swimming is designed to teach students with little to no swimming to experience basic swimming techniques, standard swimming strokes, and drills to strengthen stroke proficiency. Students leave this class not only knowing how to swim, but also basic exercise techniques in the water.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 145 - Intermediate Swimming Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Fundamental to advanced training techniques in swimming are taught to promote swimming as a life-long way to remain fit and active. Students participate in a variety of training methods and performance tests to enhance their ability as a swimmer and improve their overall health.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 155 - Weight Training II Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is focused on building upon the principles of body mechanics, muscular fitness, and exercise program design. This course is intended for students who have a basic knowledge of resistance training and proper lifting techniques. Students create and apply their own exercise programs through the duration of the course.
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
-
WE 192 - Camping and Kayaking Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Basic camping skills are taught and experienced in this class. Topics include equipment selection and use; cooking over an open fire; water and camping safety; and kayaking strokes. This class includes a kayaking trip down a Michigan river with a two-day, one-night camping trip.
Course Fee: $35.00
Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
|
| |
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
|