Apr 25, 2024  
2019-2020 Archived Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Archived Catalog

Course Descriptions


Credits and Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-099 are designed for students to acquire basic skills necessary for successful college work.

Courses numbered 100-299 are college level courses and are usually transferable to senior colleges. Not all courses are offered every semester. Also, new courses or seminars may have been developed and may not be in this catalog’s listing.

 

Music

  
  • MUS.-2422 Guitar Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-2412 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Guitar Ensemble for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

  
  • MUS.-2423 Jazz Combo IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: MUS.-2413 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Jazz Combo for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

    Course Outcomes

    1.  Sight read simple jazz melodies.
    2. Demonstrate legato jazz style
    3. Demonstrate good sound and a command of their instrument (dynamics. articulation, play in tune, etc).
    4. Show a methodical approach to improvisation
      1. Play roots of each chord.
      2. Play scales of each chord.
      3. Play various combinations from notes in the chord scales for each tune.
      4. Demonstrate a command of the Bb Blues scale in improvisation.
      5. Improvise a Bb Blues improvisation without music (by ear).

    5.   Learn from others in the ensemble by listening carefully and critically to their performances.

  
  • MUS.-2424 Jazz Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: MUS.-2414 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Jazz Ensemble for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

    Course Outcomes
    1.  Students will rehearse and demonstrate the ability to play on pitch, in rhythms, and with proper techniques while maintaining a steady beat.
    2. Students will interpret and perform music from the jazz traditions with stylistic accuracy.
    3. Students will demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills while working collaboratively with other performers.
    4. Students will be encouraged to learn and demonstrate their understanding of improvisation skills.
    5. Students will model proper concert jazz etiquette as well as the ability to learn from others in the ensemble.
  
  • MUS.-2425 Percussion Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-2415 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Percussion Ensemble for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

  
  • MUS.-2426 Piano Chamber Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: MUS.-2416 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Piano Chamber Ensemble for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

    Course Outcomes
    • Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
    • Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
    • Explore a variety of music from other cultures
    • Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
    • Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
    • Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
    • Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
    • Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
    • Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
    • Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music
  
  • MUS.-2427 String Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: MUS.-2417 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of String Ensemble for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

    Course Outcomes
    • Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
    • Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
    • Explore a variety of music from other cultures
    • Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
    • Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
    • Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
    • Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
    • Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
    • Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
    • Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music
  
  • MUS.-2428 Woodwind Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: MUS.-2418 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Woodwind Ensemble for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

    Course Outcomes
    • Work with and relate to others playing like and mixed instruments in a small ensemble setting
    • Interpret a variety of styles and genres of chamber music from different periods of history and for various ensembles (i.e. transcriptions, arrangements, etc.)
    • Explore a variety of music from other cultures
    • Determine how to perform the music under study as authentically as possible
    • Develop and further their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level
    • Practice to improve their musical skills, including: intonation, sight-reading ability and overall ensemble playing
    • Prepare music to a high level of performance for concerts and recitals
    • Distinguish the differences in intonation on their own instrument and between themselves and others
    • Identify and Differentiate between various major and minor key signatures
    • Develop an appreciation and understanding of western classical and non-western music

Nursing

  
  • NRSG-100 Pharmacology and Therapeutics

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; BIOL-151. NOTE: BIOL-152 is a recommended co-req. NRSG-100 must be completed before applying to the Nursing program, but no more than 5 years prior to application.
    A theory course which builds on previously learned basic principles and concepts of medication administration. Prototypes major pharmaceutical classes and most widely used members of each class are covered. Therapeutic applications of medications and applicable nursing process are emphasized.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Using the nursing process, identify the nurse’s role in drug therapy. 2. Identify classes of commonly used drugs that affect individual body systems. 3. Describe the physiologic actions of drug prototype and commonly used drugs. 4. Describe common side effects, toxic reactions, contraindications and special considerations of drugs used in the diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention of diseases and other disorders. 5. Identify drugs utilized in emergency conditions. 6. Describe the nurse’s role in the prevention and management of drug abuse and poisoning. 7. Describe the responsibilities of the nurse in medication administration. 8. Identify the classification prototype drugs used in the treatment, prevention of disease and maintenance of health. 9. Describe the physiological action and uses of prototype drugs in specific drug classifications. 10. Identify potential side effects of prototype drugs in specific drug classifications. 11. Identify adverse, allergic and toxic effects of prototype drugs in specific drug classifications. 12. Discuss patient education related to prototype drugs in specific drug classifications. 13. Describe the patient care for patients receiving prototype drugs in specific drug classifications, including administrative precautions and nursing implications.
  
  • NRSG-105 Basic Health Assessment and Physical Examination

    Credits 3 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; BIOL-151,  BIOL-152. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section of NRSG-105L  
    This course will introduce the student to various health assessment techniques and skills used in routine client examinations. The focus will be to develop clinical decision making skills in regard to which assessment technique to use in a given situation. The student will be prepared to perform a complete head to toe assessment and document their findings appropriately.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Obtain and document a comprehensive health history using the nursing program format 2. Utilize critical thinking skills to select appropriate assessment techniques 3. Accurately perform physical assessment techniques in relation to the nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems 4. Formulate appropriate nursing diagnoses from organization and analysis of assessment data 5. Perform a complete head to toe assessment utilizing the nursing program format 6. Incorporate knowledge of multicultural variations in assessment 7. Document a physical assessment accurately.

     

  
  • NRSG-105L Basic Health Assessment and Physical Examination Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; BIOL-151 and BIOL-152.

    Student must supply stethoscope and penlight with pupil gauge. Co-requisite: NRSG-105  
    This course is the lab component for Basic Health Assessment & Physical Examination.

  
  • NRSG-110 Foundations of Patient Care

    Credits 8 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Must have completed all program eligibility and admissions requirements, and been approved for admission into the program; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Minimum GPA of 2.0 in AHLT-112, AHLT-135, and NRSG-100.  Co-requisite: NRSG-110C , NRSG-110L  and NRSG-110M . Pre or Co-requisite: NRSG-105; Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Student must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
    This is the first course in the clinical sequence of the Nursing Program. It is composed of four inter-related components: theory skills lab medication administration lab and clinical. The course will introduce the student to the essential elements of the practice of nursing and patient care. It provides the basic foundation on which all areas of nursing and patient care are built. The nursing process will be introduced and applied to patients having basic health problems that put them at risk for major health issues. The clinical component of this course will take place in long-term care and acute care settings.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with functional health problems, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, in a structured setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with functional health problems 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide aspects of adult patient care, reflecting national patient safety initiatives (QSEN) 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care tam and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient-centered care.

     

  
  • NRSG-110C Foundations of Patient Care - Clinical

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076. Co-requisite: NRSG-110, NRSG-110M and NRSG-110L. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events.
    This is the clinical component of Foundations of Patient Care and will take place in long-term care and acute care settings.

  
  • NRSG-110L Foundations of Patient Care - Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076. or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: NRSG-110 , NRSG-110M  and NRSG-110C .
    This course is the skills lab for the Foundations of Patient Care course which is the first course in the clinical sequence of the Nursing Program.

  
  • NRSG-110M Foundations of Patient Care Med Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076. or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: NRSG-110 , NRSG-110L , NRSG-110C .
    Foundations of Patient Care is the first course in the clinical sequence of the Nursing Program. This course is the medical administration lab for that course.

  
  • NRSG-120 Basic Care of the Adult Patient (A)

    Credits 5.75 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-105 and NRSG-110, both with a 2.0 or higher. Co-requisite: NRSG-120L and NRSG-120C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Student must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
    This course introduces the student to the study of common medical-surgical conditions encountered in the adult patient. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of pathophysiological concepts and care of patients with common health problems including patients with diabetes thyroid respiratory cardiovascular perpheral vascular hematologic immune renal dermatologic disorders as well as patients with cancer and fluid and electrolyte imbalances. The focus will be the application of the nursing process in the therapeutic management of the adult patient at varying levels of wellness and illness. The clinical component of this course will take place in acute care settings.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with medical-surgical conditions, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, with common medical-surgical conditions, in an acute care setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with common medical-surgical conditions 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide aspects of adult patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care tam and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient-centered care.

     

  
  • NRSG-120C Basic Care of Adult Patient (A) Clinic

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: NRSG-120 and NRSG 120L. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events.
    This course is the clinical componenet for Basic Care of the Adult Patient (A).

  
  • NRSG-120L Basic Care of Adult Patient (A) - Lab

    Credits 0 / 1.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: NRSG-120  and NRSG-120C  
    This course is the lab component for Basic Care of the Adult Patient (A).

  
  • NRSG-121 Basic Care of the Adult Patient (B)

    Credits 5.75 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-105 and NRSG-110, both with a 2.0 or higher. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section each of NRSG-121C and NRSG-121L. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
    This course introduces the student to the study of common medical-surgical conditions encountered in the adult patient. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of pathophysiological concepts and the care of patients with common health problems including patients undergoing surgery and those with gastrointestinal liver pancreatic and biliary male and female breast and repoductive musculoskeletal neurologicalrheumatologic ocular and auditory disorders. The focus will be the application of the nursing process in the therapeutic management of the adult patient at varying levels of wellness and illness. The clinical component of this course will take place in acute care settings.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with medical-surgical conditions, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, with common medical-surgical conditions, in an acute care setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with common medical-surgical conditions 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide aspects of adult patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient-centered care.

     

  
  • NRSG-121C Basic Care of Adult Patient (B) Clinic

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076. or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section each of NRSG-121 and NRSG-121L. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events.
    This course is the clinical component for Basic Care of the Adult Patient (A).

  
  • NRSG-121L Basic Care of the Adult Patient (B) Lab

    Credits 0 / 1.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076. or a minimum of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section of NRSG-121  
    This course is the lab component for the Basic Care of the Adult Patient (B).

  
  • NRSG-130 Care of the Childbearing Family

    Credits 3.5 / 1.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-120 with a 2.0 or higher; Successful completion of BIOL-101 or BIOL-156 with a 3.0 or higher. Co-requisite:  NRSG-130C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
    This course covers the diverse concepts of reproductive health maternal and neonatal care and the care of patients (maternal and neonatal) in high-risk situations. The focus will be the application of the nursing process in the therapeutic management of the childbearing family at varying levels of wellness and illness. The clinical component of this course will take place in in-patient and out-patient maternal health settings.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the maternal and neonatal patient at varying levels of wellness and illness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the maternal and neonatal patient, in a variety of setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the maternal and neonatal patient practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of material and neonatal patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the maternal and neonatal patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the maternal and neonatal patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient-centered care.

     

  
  • NRSG-130C Care of the Childbearing Family Clinical

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: NRSG-130. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events.
    This course is the clinical component for Care of the Chilbearing Family.

  
  • NRSG-210 Care of the Pediatric Patient

    Credits 3 / 1.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite:  Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading  portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-120, NRSG-121 and NRSG-130 with a 2.0 or higher grade; Successful completion of BIOL-101 or BIOL-156 with a 3.0 or higher grade. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of NRSG-210C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events.
    This course will provide a general overview of fundamental pediatric concepts with a focus on providing safe and age-appropriate nursing care to children and their families. Content will include growth and development of children from infancy through adolescence health promotion and illness prevention strategies and provision of care to children with common acute and chronic health problems. The clinical componenet of this course will take place in in-patient and out-patient pediatric settings.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the pediatric patient at varying levels of wellness and illness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the pediatric patient, in a variety of setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the pediatric patient practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of pediatric patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the pediatric patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the pediatric patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care.

     

  
  • NRSG-210C Care of the Pediatric Patient Clinical

    Credits 0 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite:  Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of NRSG-210.
    This course is the clinical component for Care of the Pediatric Patient.

  
  • NRSG-220 Care of Mental/Behavioral Health Patient

    Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076 or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-120, NRSG-121, NRSG-130 and PSYC-281, all with a 2.0 or higher grade. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of NRSG-220C . Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
    This course explores the wellness-illness continuum as it relates to mental and behavioral health. Emphasis will be placed on care of the patient with mental and behavioral health alterations therapeutic approaches to care and use of the nursing process in restoring mental and behavioral health. The clinical component of the course will take place in acute and community mental and behavioral health facilities.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the mental and behavioral health patient at varying levels of wellness and illness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the mental and behavioral health patient, in a variety of setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the mental and behavioral health patient practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of mental and behavioral health patient care, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the mental and behavioral health patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the mental and behavioral health patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care.

     

  
  • NRSG-220C Mental/Behavior Health Patient Clinical

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of NRSG-220. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events.
    This course is the clinical component for Care of the Mental/Behavioral Health Patient.

  
  • NRSG-230 Intermediate Care of the Adult Patient

    Credits 5 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-120, NRSG-121 and NRSG-130 with a 2.0 or higher. Successful completion of BIOL-101 or BIOL-156 with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Co-requisite: NRSG-230C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
    This course is the clinical component for Intermediate Care of the Adult Patient.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, in an acute care setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care

     

  
  • NRSG-230C Inter. Care of the Adult Patient Clinica

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: NRSG-230. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events.
    This is the clinical component of NRSG-230C and this course presents the study of increasingly complicated medical-surgical conditions encountered in the adult patient. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of pathophysiological concepts and the care of patients with complicated health problems and the application of the nursing process in meeting patient needs. The clinical component of this course will take place in an acute care setting.

  
  • NRSG-240 Advanced Care of the Adult Patient

    Credits 4.5 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; Successful completion of NRSG-210, NRSG-220,and NRSG-230 with a 2.0 or higher grade. Co-requisite: NRSG-240C and NRSG-240L. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accommodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope. Co-requisite: NRSG-240C  and NRSG-240L  
    This course addresses the more complex medical-surgical conditions of the adult patient. Emphasis is placed on the understanding the dynamics of advanced care concepts including critical care and the application of the nursing process in meeting patient needs. The component of this course will take place in an acute care setting including critical care units.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, at varying levels of wellness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, in an acute care setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of adult patient, with complicated medical-surgical conditions, reflecting evidence-based practice, national patient safety initiatives (QSEN), and current best practices 5. Develop relationships that place the adult patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Function effectively within the adult patient care team and interprofessional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care.

     

  
  • NRSG-240C Adv. Care Adult Patient Clinical

    Credits 0 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisites: NRSG-240 and NRSG-240L. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events.
    This course is the clinical component of Advanced Care of the Adult Patient.

  
  • NRSG-240L Adv. Care of the Adult Patient Lab

    Credits 0 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisites: NRSG-240 and NRSG-240C.
    This course is the lab component for Advanced Care of Adult Patient.

  
  • NRSG-250 Advanced Patient Care Mgmt. & Leadership

    Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT; NRSG-210, NRSG-220, and NRSG-230 with a minimum grade of 2.0.  Pre- or Co-requisite: NRSG-250C. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope.
    This course is designed for focus on the overall management of patient care in a variety of setting. In addition concepts related to community health will be covered. The course integrates previously learned concepts and principles utilizing the nursing process as well as coordination of patient care at all levels of intervention. Leadership skills and nursing management of patient care are emphasized. The clinical component of this course will take place in the acute care and community settings.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use the nursing process to organize aspects of care for the patient, with functional health problems, at varying levels of wellness and illness (including health promotion and disease prevention strategies 2. Apply the concepts and principles of nursing, and the natural and applied sciences to provide safe care to the patient, in a variety setting 3. Demonstrate, through practice, the role of the nursing in caring for the patient practice within the legal and ethical parameters, demonstrate accountability for own practice and those responsibilities delegated to others, and display self-direction in identifying own learning needs and pursue education to meet them 4.Communicate effectively with other individuals (team members, other care providers, patients, families, etc.) to provide comprehensive aspects of adult patient care, reflecting national patient safety initiatives (QSEN) 5. Develop relationships that place the patient at the center of care, by demonstrating caring and effective communication, therapeutic relationships with patients, families and communities and professional relationships with members of the health care team 6. Manage the patient care team and function effectively with inter-professional teams, foster open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve safe and quality patient-centered care.

     

  
  • NRSG-250C Advanced Patient Care Clinical

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Note: Clinical days may be altered to accomodate orientation, simulation, or other special events. Co-requisite: NRSG-250  
    This is the clinical component for NRSG-250  is designed to focus on the overall management of patient care in a variety of settings. In addition concepts related to community health will be covered. The course integrates previously learned concepts and principles utilizing intervention. Leadership skills and nursing management of patient care are emphasized. The clinical component of this course will take place in the acute care and community settings.


Occupational/Physical Therapy

  
  • OTPT-100 Physical Medicine Terminology

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076.
    A study of the physical medicine terminology and abbreviations related to occupational and physical therapy using a combination of Greek and Latin prefixes suffixes word roots and combining forms to build words. Also provides an introduction to documentation methods.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Pronounce medical terms included in the text and/or covered in class 2. Correctly spell medical terms covered 3. Define qword parts 4. Build medical terms from work parts 5. Use word parts to define medical terms 6. Translate PT and PT abbreviations 7. Identify and define components of basic documentation
  
  • OTPT-113 Applied Anatomy

    Credits 3 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s signature required for registration; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; ENGL-101  and PSYC-281 . Co-requisite: Student must register in one section of OTPT-113L   Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL-151 .
    The principles of human motion as they are influenced by individual and coordinated muscle function. Anatomy is studied extensively. Neuromuscular control and biomechanical principles of movement are presented. Activities of daily living are used for functional analysis. Application of the principles of human motion as they are influenced by individual and coordinated muscle function. Palpation/location of muscles and surface anatomy. Biomechanical principles of movement are practiced and applied.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the basic movements of the human body and its joints 2. Describe the location of various structures relative to each other using appropriate terminology 3. Describe the a) origins, insertion and bellies of selected muscles and the line of pull b) specific peripheral nerves c) specific bony landmarks d) specific ligaments e) joint motion and type of joint 4. Identify muscles and their actions in body movement with regard to prime movers, fixators, accessories, synergists, reverse action, static, concentric or eccentric contractions, antagonists/agonist, neutralizes, active and passive insufficiency and relationship of origin to insertion (line of pull) 5. Discuss the arthrokinematics for each synovial joint discussed 6. Recognize the basic components of correct body mechanics 7. Define and apply to selected problems the terms of center of gravity (mass), line of gravity, base of support, stability/equilibrium, mass, force vector, lever arm and resistance arm, axis, mechanical advantage 8. List examples of the mechanisms for maintenance of stability (equilibrium) of the human body 9. Problem-solve the location of neurological disorder from provided information 10. Describe the structure and function of selected neurological tissues 11. Describe the general location and function of selected parts of the brain and spinal cord 12. Differentiate between upper motor and lower motor neuron disease 13. Describe the function and location of selected structures of peripheral nerve system
  
  • OTPT-113L Applied Anatomy Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Coordinator signature required for registration; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ENGL-101  and PSYC-281 . Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of OTPT-113  
    This is the lab component of OTPT-113  for PTA and OTA students. Biochemical principles of movement are practiced and applied.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the basic movements of the human body and its joints 2. Locate various structures relative to each other using appropriate terminology 3. Palpate the a) origins, insertion and bellies of selected muscles and the line of pull b) specific peripheral nerves c) specific bony landmarks d) specific ligaments e) joint motion and type of joint 4. Identify muscles and their actions in body movement with regard to prime movers, fixators, accessories, synergists, reverse action, static, concentric or eccentric contractions, antagonists/agonist, neutralizes, active and passive insufficiency and relationship of origin to insertion (line of pull) 5. Demonstrate the arthrokinematics for each synovial joint discussed 6. Analyze activities of daily living using correct terminology 7. Teach a “mock” patient to perform the basic components of correct body mechanics 8. Define and apply to selected problems the terms of center of gravity (mass), line of gravity, base of support, stability/equilibrium, mass, force vector, lever arm and resistance arm, axis, mechanical advantage 8. List examples of the mechanisms for maintenance of stability (equilibrium) of the human body 9. Locate on anatomical models the general location and state the function of selected parts of the brain and spinal cord 10. Describe the function and locate selected structures of peripheral nerve system

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  
  • OTA.-100 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; PSYC-281, BIOL-151 and ENGL-101.
    An introduction to the history practice and trends of occupational therapy. The roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant as related to the ethical and legal issues in the practice of occupational therapy. Introduction to the occupational therapy process. Multicultural factors in relation to occupational therapy treatment are discussed.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Articulate a concise, accurate definition of OT appropriate to the consumer and reimbursement agencies. 2. Discuss the evolution of the Occupational Therapy profession including the history and philosophical base. 3. Describe the role of occupation in the promotion of health and prevention of disease and the importance of balancing areas of occupation in achieving health and wellness. 4. Define the role of the COTA in various healthcare contexts. 5. Be familiar with the ‘Standards of Practice’ document. 6. Beginning understanding of the OT Practice Framework. 7. Identify the components of the occupational therapy process. 8. Discuss the relationship/collaboration of the OT and OTA as well as other interprofessional relationships. 9. Be familiar with the O.T. “Code of Ethics” and how it applies to the student and practitioner. 10. Be familiar with resources available at the college for beginning research including ability to use databases and search engines to access information and understand the quality of evidence. 11. Understand the importance of evidence-based practice including the use of standardized tests and measures. 12. Be familiar with the national and state organizations and requirements for credentialing/licensure 13. Be familiar with the international, national, state and local occupational therapy associations and how involvement in professional associations enhances the role of an occupational therapy assistant. 14. Be able to articulate the importance of how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession. 15. Understand HIPAA and how it applies to the student and practitioner. 16. Be familiar with various reimbursement systems and basic documentation/billing requirements related to delivery of occupational therapy services 17. Recognize trends in occupational therapy and emerging practice areas 18. Appreciate the daily challenges faced by an individual with a disability regarding basic self-care and community mobility.
  
  • OTA.-102 Pathophysiology for OTA

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required for registration; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; ENGL-101, BIOL-152 and PSYC-281.
    Study of pathology etiology prognosis clinical findings precautions and medical treatment for selected conditions and the potential impact on occupational performance.

    Course Outcomes
    1. State the etiology and pathology of selected physical conditions 2. Discuss clinical findings for selected physical conditions 3. Discuss treatment and prognosis for selected conditions 4. State the implications for engagement in occupations 5. State the role of OTS and collaboration with the OTR in evaluation and treatment implementation for clients with a physical dysfunction 6. Recognize the effects of disabling conditions and related treatment on individuals 7. Demonstrate beginning skills in writing of treatment places and progress notes (using SOAP note format) for the client with a physical disability 8. Define a glossary of terms 9. Demonstrate ability to research unfamiliar health condition, write and present orally a concise and clinically useful document 10. Demonstrate appropriate method of taking vital signs and handwashing techniques.

     

  
  • OTA.-126 Activity Analysis

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100, OTPT-113.
    Analysis of activities in terms of required performance components and relevance to client abilities interest and lifestyles. The student will be required to analyze and teach an activity to the class. The student will have hands-on experience with various craft media. Study of the significance of planned leisure as an occupational therapy performance area. Activity programming is discussed.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Analyze performance components of a selected activity 2. Select activities based on client’s interests, lifestyle, values, abilities, and treatment goals 3. Recognize the importance of play/leisure as an occupational therapy performance area 4. Effectively demonstrate and teach a minimum of one activity utilizing various media and equipment to class 5. Explain rationale for the use of activities when addressing the needs of clients 6. Understand components of activity programming.

     

  
  • OTA.-128 Therapeutic Skills and Practice I

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100, and OTPT-113.
    Techniques and skills in the use of equipment treatment media and methods appropriate to meet the needs of childhood through adolescence. Students experience hands-on practice of the above topics in the classroom.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify problems in handwriting and scissors use and implement OT intervention under direction of OTR 2. Recognize oral motor problems, implement OT intervention under direction of OTR and understand precautions associated with these deficits 3. Demonstrate proper handling and positioning techniques for impaired children 4. Demonstrate competence with self-care activities for children 5. Demonstrate basic knowledge of sensory-motor and perceptual-motor techniques and understand role of these techniques in OT (including Bobath and PNF) 6. Recognize abnormal reflex movement 7. Demonstrate proper technique in following therapeutic exercises: progressive resistive, active and active assistive, passive, and coordination 8. Utilize various media for treatment, i.e. theraband, theraputty, skateboard 9. Identify appropriate community resources available for children 10. Demonstrate beginning note writing skills 11. Demonstrate understanding of universal precautions 12. Demonstrate skill in taking vital signs.

     

  
  • OTA.-129 Clinical Practice I

    Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100 and OTPT-113.
    Assigned clinical practice experience in a pediatric setting enabling the student to apply techniques and skills learned in the classroom to actual patient care under the close supervision of qualified personnel. Experience scheduled for one day/week for seven (7) weeks.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe and practice professional behaviors 2. Practice appropriate ethical behaviors using guidelines established by AOTA 3. Describe the roles of OTR and COTA 4. Describe the roles of other members on health care team, i.t. PT, nursing, speech pathologist, recreational therapist, social work, physician 5. Describe how responsibilities are delegated to OTR, COTA and other staff 6. Describe the characteristics of an effective student-clinical supervisor relationship 7. Perform selected treatments under the supervision of qualified personnel 8. Correlate learned theory and techniques and apply that knowledge to direct patient care 9. Communicate verbally in language appropriate in notes and reports 10. Communicate in written form in a language appropriate in notes and reports 11. Read a patient’s chart and be able to extract pertinent information 12. Identify issues related to insurance and reimbursement 13. Identify aspects of patient’s social, psychological, or cognitive history which may affect outcome of his therapy 14. Identify appropriate community resources 15. Understand and apply universal precautions 16. Demonstrate competence with taking and recording vital signs
  
  • OTA.-133 Pediatric OTA Interventions

    Credits 3 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-113 OTPT-100 OTA.-100. Co-requisite: OTA.-133L  
    Topics include pediatric theory and application frames of reference OT process and roles of OT/OTA practitioners in various pediatric settings. Development of observation grading and adapting of skills will be stressed. The lab portion of this class will allow students to practice techniques and skills in the use of equipment treatment media and methods appropriate to maximize participation in meaningful occupations improve independence and ensure safety for the pediatric population.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Recognize and/or have beginning skills in performing safe and appropriate assessment and treatment 2. Communicate effectively 3. Understand how multicultural and socioeconomic issues affect services 4. Recognize ethical concerns and importance of evidence based practice
  
  • OTA.-133L Pediatric OTA Interventions Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076. Co-requisite: OTA.-133  
    This is the Lab component to OTA.-133 .

    Course Outcomes
    1. Recognize and/or have beginning skills in performing safe and appropriate assessment and treatment 2. Communicate effectively 3. Understand how multicultural and socioeconomic issues affect services 4. Recognize ethical concerns and importance of evidence based practice
  
  • OTA.-135 OTA Assessments

    Credits 3 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-113, OTPT-100 and OTA.-100. Co-requisite: OTA.-135L
    Appropriate assessments of motor sensory skills and treatment strategies for these areas to maximize participation in meaningful occupations and improve independence are taught. An overview of physical agent modalities as they are used in occupation therapy are provided. Relevant psychosocial and socioeconomic considerations are addressed. In lab the student will practice assessment and treatment techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate beginning skill in the assessment of motor and sensory skills 2. Demonstrate beginning skill in utilizing selected assessments 3. Beginning understand of how deficits in motor and/or sensory performance skills impacts the client’s occupational performance 4. List general purposes of therapeutic exercises 5.Demosnratet proper technique in selected therapeutic exercises 6. Select appropriate therapeutic exercises for a given condition 7. Discuss cultural, socioeconomic and developmental factors that may influence the selection of intervention activities 8. Utilize various media for treatment, such as theraband, theraputty, and skateboard, to meet goals involving strength, ROM, endurance, balance, sensory retraining and coordination 9. Utilize occupational based activities to meat goals of strength, ROM, endurance, balance, sensory retraining and coordination 10. State the role of physical agent modalities in occupational therapy as a preparatory activity to improve occupational performance 11. List the indication and contraindications for the use of the following modalities: warm/cool, electrical, ultrasound, iontophoresis, interferential, hi-volt, kinesiotaping 12. State the roles of COTA in all of the above areas
  
  • OTA.-135L OTA Assessments Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Co-requisite: OTA.-135  
    This course is the Lab component to OTA.-135 .

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate beginning skill in the assessment of motor and sensory skills 2. Demonstrate beginning skill in utilizing selected assessments 3. Beginning understand of how deficits in motor and/or sensory performance skills impacts the client’s occupational performance 4. List general purposes of therapeutic exercises 5.Demosnratet proper technique in selected therapeutic exercises 6. Select appropriate therapeutic exercises for a given condition 7. Discuss cultural, socioeconomic and developmental factors that may influence the selection of intervention activities 8. Utilize various media for treatment, such as theraband, theraputty, and skateboard, to meet goals involving strength, ROM, endurance, balance, sensory retraining and coordination 9. Utilize occupational based activities to meat goals of strength, ROM, endurance, balance, sensory retraining and coordination 10. State the role of physical agent modalities in occupational therapy as a preparatory activity to improve occupational performance 11. List the indication and contraindications for the use of the following modalities: warm/cool, electrical, ultrasound, iontophoresis, interferential, hi-volt, kinesiotaping 12. State the roles of COTA in all of the above areas
  
  • OTA.-220 Group Skills in Occupational Therapy

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100 , OTA.-100 .
    Explores roles and group dynamics with a variety of impaired populations in various settings. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical aspect and occupational therapy intervention treatment and teaching strategies. Students will facilitate groups and participate in role playing.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the principle components of a group 2. Identify various “roles: of group members 3. Identify and explore various types of groups i.e. cooperative, parallel, task, project and thematic groups 4. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge and skill at structuring a group - giving explanation for types of group, sequencing and group goals 5. Implement one group based on individual group member’s treatment needs 6. Identify ways to adapt various groups to fit clients’ environment and needs 7. Have increases sense of roles of self within various groups
  
  • OTA.-222 Conditions of Psychosocial Dysfunction

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100.
    A review of psychiatric conditions most frequently treated in Occupational Therapy. Emphasis on occupational therapy intervention including OT evaluations treatment planning implementation and discharge planning. Community resources and documentation for psychiatric conditions are reviewed.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the clinical picture of at least one psychiatric condition under each of the major disorder groups 2 define mental health and mental illness 3. Discuss the ole of COTA in mental health and collaboration with OTR’s on treatment implementation 4. Understand four practice models for OT in mental health 5. Recognize minimum of five practice settings for OT’s in mental health 6. Understand techniques for safe and appropriate interaction with patients 7. Understand specific occupational therapy methods, including daily living skills, homemaking/childcare, work/leisure, stress management and cognitive/sensorimotor activates 8. Define a glossary of terms 9. Recognize appropriate OT assessments for psychosocial conditions 10. Understand the occupational therapy process for psychosocial conditions - assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation, re-assessment, termination of service, and COTA role in each of the above 11. Describe medications and side effects
  
  • OTA.-225 Assistive Technology & Techniques in OT

    Credits 3 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100 and OTPT-113. Co-requisite: OTA.-225L .
    This course studies assistive technology and techniques to assist individuals in greater independence and accessibility. Students learn about adaptations and devices for physical hearing visual and cognitive impairments. The concept of Universal Design home modification and workplace ergonomics are studied. Transfers wheelchair management driver rehabilitation and community mobility are taught. Students learn basic splint fabrication. The lab component of this course allows students to practice skills learned in class.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Articulate and utilize principles of low and high tech assistive devices to enhance occupational performance 2. Enhance mobility skills 3. Modify environment and processes concerning client’s home, work and play/leisure activities 4. Fabricate, apply, fit, and train in splints/slings to enhance occupational performance
  
  • OTA.-225L Assistive Technology & Techniques in OT

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076. Co-requisite: OTA.-225  
    This course is the lab component to OTA.-225 .

    Course Outcomes
    1. Articulate and utilize principles of low and high tech assistive devices to enhance occupational performance 2. Enhance mobility skills 3. Modify environment and processes concerning client’s home, work and play/leisure activities 4. Fabricate, apply, fit, and train in splints/slings to enhance occupational performance
  
  • OTA.-227 OTA Interventions for Adults

    Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100, OTPT-113.

      Co-requisite: OTA.-227L  
    Focus on the development of observations skills; assessments; documentation; teaching; adapting and grading self-care work and play/leisure occupations for adults. Techniques and skills in use of equipment treatment media and methods appropriate to maximize participation in meaningful occupations ensure safety and prevent deformity. Students experience hands-on practice of above during lab.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Utilize or be familiar with appropriate standardized and non-standardized assessment for screening and evaluation of adults with physical dysfunction under supervision of OT 2. Develop and implement occupational based, culturally relevant and evidence based OT interventions under supervision of OT

  
  • OTA.-227L OTA Interventions for Adults

    Credits 0 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076. Co-requisite: OTA.-227  
    This course is the lab component to OTA.-227 .

    Course Outcomes
    1. Utilize or be familiar with appropriate standardized and non-standardized assessment for screening and evaluation of adults with physical dysfunction under supervision of OT 2. Develop and implement occupational based, culturally relevant and evidence based OT interventions under supervision of OT
  
  • OTA.-229 Clinical Practice II

    Credits 2 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTA.-129.

     

     
    Assigned clinical practice experience in an adult setting enabling the student to apply techniques and skills learned in classroom to actual client care under the close supervision of qualified personnel. Experience is scheduled for twelve days.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe and practice professional behaviors 2. Practice appropriate ethical behaviors using guidelines established by AOTA 3. Describe the roles of OTR and COTA 4. Describe the roles of other members on health care team, i.t. PT, nursing, speech pathologist, recreational therapist, social work, physician 5. Describe how responsibilities are delegated to OTR, COTA and other staff 6. Describe the characteristics of an effective student-clinical supervisor relationship 7. Perform selected treatments under the supervision of qualified personnel 8. Correlate learned theory and techniques and apply that knowledge to direct patient care 9. Communicate verbally in language appropriate in notes and reports 10. Communicate in written form in a language appropriate in notes and reports 11. Read a patient’s chart and be able to extract pertinent information 12. Identify issues related to insurance and reimbursement 13. Identify aspects of patient’s social, psychological, or cognitive history which may affect outcome of his therapy 14. Identify appropriate community resources 15. Understand and apply universal precautions 16. Demonstrate competence with taking and recording vital signs

  
  • OTA.-230 Geriatric OTA Interventions

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100, OTPT-113.
    Techniques and skills in the use of equipment, treatment media, and methods appropriate to meet the needs of the elderly population. Students experience hands-on practice of above techniques in the classroom.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify common stressors, changes, and losses elderly must adapt to 2. Discuss coping skills and interventions that promote healthy transition with age 3. Discuss the value of health and wellness promotion and disease prevention to OT practice with the elderly 4. Describe health promotion activities for the elderly 5. Define role of COTA within OBRA regulations 6. Understand the RAI and COTA input to this assessment 7. Understand intent and coverage of Medicare, Medicaid, and SSL 8.  Identify key practice settings for COTAs working with the elderly and COTA role in each setting 9.   Define COTA’s role in family and caregiver training 10. Define polypharmacy and identify recommended interventions to diminish drug-related problems of polypharmacy in elders 11. Identify common symptoms of adverse drug reactions in elders 12. Identify skills needed for safe self-medication 13. Identify adaptive devices to compensate for skills needed for safe self-medication. 14. Understand OBRA regulations pertaining to the use of physical restraints 15. Describe the role of COTA in restraint reduction 16. Identify causes of fall in the elderly 17. Describe interventions to falls 18. Describe visual and physical changes in elders that may effect their ability to drive 19. Identify general principles to enhance vision and increase independence 20. List environmental modifications that reduce background noise in homes and institutions 21. Describe possible safety recommendations for home and institutional environments 22. List suggestions for improving communication with hearing impaired elders 23. Demonstrate techniques, approaches, and interventions for elderly with Alzheimer’s disease 24. Select appropriate communication responses to elders with Alzheimer’s disease 25. List approaches to refocus unwanted behavioral responses from the elderly with AD 26. Discuss hospice concept and the role of the hospice team 27. Define COTA role in hospice care.
  
  • OTA.-232 Transitions in Occupational Therapy

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTA.-227.
    Students in this course will learn about the supervisory styles they may encounter or utilize during their clinicals and future employment. Employment skills such as resume writing and interviewing techniques will be discussed. The COTA role in research and advocacy will be presented. Key elements for being successful in their clinicals will be reviewed. Important skills necessary for successful completion of clinicals will be reviewed and practiced including documentation.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Be prepared to engage in professional relationships 2. Be prepared to enter their level II clinicals 3. Possess knowledge of skills necessary to obtain a job 4. Understand reimbursement issues when providing OT services 5. Understand the students the student must take after graduating from OTA program to become registered in Michigan to practice 6. Understand key concepts and COTA role in research and advocacy
  
  • OTA.-240 OTA Internship I

    Credits 4 / 12 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or ncompletion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTA.-229 .
    Eight week clinical assignment (40 hr. week) under supervision of occupational therapy practioners in the community. Note: The type of setting will depend on student needs and availability. The setting will differ from OTA.-250  (also a clinical course) setting to provide the student a variety of experiences.

  
  • OTA.-250 OTA Internship II

    Credits 4 / 12 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTA.-240 .
    Eight week clinical assignment (40 hr. week) under supervision of occupational therapy practitioners in the community. Note: The type of setting will depend on student needs and availibility. This setting will differ from OTA.-240  (also a clinical course) setting to provide the student with a variety of experiences.


Philosophy

  
  • PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. 
    An introduction to some important and influential philosophers and the issues and arguments they discuss. Topics may include theories of knowledge and justified beliefs the relationship between the mind and the body free will and determinism arguments for and against the existence of God and the nature of morality. Works from both historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed.

    Course Outcomes
    • NEW Students who successfully complete the course should be able to: • Explain some fundamental concepts in philosophy (esp. metaphysics and theories of knowledge). • Classify some fundamental concepts in philosophy (esp. metaphysics and theories of knowledge). • Analyze some of the major problems of philosophy (esp. metaphysics and theories of knowledge). • Evaluate some of the most well-known attempts to solve major problems in philosophy (esp. metaphysics and theories of knowledge). • Compare and contrast some of the most well-known attempts to solve major problems in philosophy (esp. metaphysics and theories of knowledge). • Reconstruct complex philosophical arguments. • Assess philosophical arguments by identifying premises and conclusions. • Assess philosophical arguments for validity/soundness or strength/cogency. • Devise philosophical arguments in clear writing and speech. • Defend the importance of being clear and precise in your speech and writing; critical and analytical in your thinking; rational in your approach to beliefs; and intellectually conscientious.
  
  • PHIL-103 Critical Thinking

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016), ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    Methods for evaluating claims and arguments with special emphasis on arguments in everday life such as those found in newspaper articles political speeches and advertisements. Students will learn to determine whether there are good reasons for accepting a claim even when those reasons have not been set forth explicitly. The course will cover induction deduction informal fallacies and other aspects of critical thinking and reasoning.

    Course Outcomes
    Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

    1. Defend the importance of critical thinking.
    2. Explain common errors in reasoning.
    3. Identify instances of common errors in reasoning.
    4. Evaluate inductive arguments.
    5. Formulate good inductive arguments.
    6. Evaluate deductive arguments.
    7. Formulate good deductive arguments.
    8. Assess the quality of sources.
    9. Assess the quality of expert evidence or testimony.
    10. Apply critical thinking skills to a wide range of topics.
  
  • PHIL-165 Philosophy of Religion

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    An examination of central philosophical issues concerning religion and religious beliefs. Topics may include traditional and contemporary arguments for the existence of God; the problem of evil; religious experience; faith; and the immortality of the soul. Works from both historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed.

    Course Outcomes
    NEW Students who successfully complete the course should be able to: • Identify arguments about nature and existence of God. • Differentiate arguments about nature and existence of God. • Evaluate arguments about nature and existence of God. • Identify arguments about the nature and rationality of religious belief. • Differentiate arguments about the nature and rationality of religious belief. • Evaluate arguments about the nature and rationality of religious belief. • Formulate arguments for or against particular theories about the nature and existence of God and religious belief; address potential counterarguments and objections. • Explain the problem of evil for religious belief. • Infer how ideas such as mystical experience, the afterlife, miracles, free will, and morality, affect religious belief formation. • Compare and contrast different forms of religious belief such as theism (monotheism, polytheism, pantheism, panentheism), atheism, and agnosticism.
  
  • PHIL-190 Introduction to Logic

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. 
    A study of the tools and methods of modern symbolic logic to analyze and evaluate arguments. Two different methods are introduced to distinguish valid from invalid arguments. Symbolic representation of statements and proof procedures for the validity of arguments are emphasized.

    Course Outcomes
    NEW Students who successfully complete the course should be able to: • Differentiate inductive from deductive arguments. • Translate propositions and arguments from natural languages into propositional form. • Compute truth-tables for propositional logic. • Solve proofs using natural deduction in propositional logic (direct deduction). • Solve proofs using natural deduction in propositional logic (conditional proof). • Solve proofs using natural deduction in propositional logic (indirect proof). • Translate propositions and arguments from natural languages into quantificational logic. • Solve proofs using natural deduction in quantificational logic (direct deduction). • Solve proofs using natural deduction inn quantificational logic (conditional proof). • Solve proofs using natural deduction in quantificational logic (indirect proof).
  
  • PHIL-251 Religious Worldviews

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    An examination and comparison of the histories beliefs and practices of the major world religions. Both Western religions (e.g. Judaism Christianity Islam) and Eastern religions (e.g. Hinduism Buddhism) will be studied. Readings will be selected from scriptures and holy works (for example the Bible the Koran the Upanishads) as well as from commentaries on those works.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Distinguish the philosophical and theological from the apologetic study of religion 2. Identify some central categories utilized to organize data from the world’s religions (myth, ritual, experience, social institutions, ethics, doctrine) 3. Identify the concepts and practices central to each world religion 4. Draw connections between the various aspects of a particular religious worldview in order to demonstrate their inter-relatedness 5. Accurately describe the way in which religious traditions evolve historically 6 Recognize the ways in which religion may shape aspects of one’s personal identity and social institutions (in terms of gender, race, economic class and ethnicity)
  
  • PHIL-271 Ethics in Business

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016).
    This course is an intensive study of the moral issues in business. The course will examine moral theories and their implications for moral conduct in business. Course issues will include topics such as workers’ rights; corporate responsibility; truth in sales, marketing, and advertising; globalization, international business, and global awareness in business; and executive compensation. This course will prepare students to solve moral problems in the workplace and for subsequent study in philosophy. This course will appeal to students in business, marketing, entrepreneurship,finance and accounting, economics, and to students with an interest in ethics or philosophy in general.

    Course Outcomes
    Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

    1. Define basic ethical concepts

    2. Distinguish between basic theoretical perspectives

    3. Evaluate moral arguments.

    4. Apply basic ethical concepts to business contexts.

    5. Analyze ethical problems in business.

    6. Recommend socially responsible action and practices in business.

    7. Persuade others about socially responsible conduct and practices in business

    8. Generate moral arguments

  
  • PHIL-295 Ethics

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. 
    A study of the fundamental philosophical issues and problems concerning morality and moral reasoning. Emphasis will be placed on the examination of traditional and contemporary attempts to distinguish morally good from morally bad actions. Other topics may include issues in political philosophy ethical relativism and objectivity the nature of the good and contemporary moral issues such as abortion affirmative action and capital punishment. Works from both historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed.

    Course Outcomes
    NEW Students who successfully complete the course should be able to: • Describe basic concepts of ethical theories. • Explain the meaning of basic ethical concepts. • Apply basic ethical concepts to concrete situations. • Differentiate between ethical theories. • Infer implications of basic ethical concepts. • Deduce conclusions of ethical arguments. • Create an argument using ethical theories. • Evaluate actions using ethical theories. • Interpret morally salient features of concrete situations using ethical theories. • Integrate ethical theories into thinking critically about morality.
  
  • PHIL-297 Political Philosophy

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. 
    A survey and analysis of the theories arguments and concepts used in answering the basic normative questions of political philosophy: Why should people live in any society? Is there such a thing as legitimate power? If so to whom or what does it belong? What if any are the limits of power? What if any are the limits of freedom? The student will undertake an analysis of answers given by both traditional and contemporary philosophers.

    Course Outcomes
    NEW Students who successfully complete the course should be able to: • Identify core concepts, principles, and theories, in political philosophy. • Distinguish core concepts, principles, and theories, in political philosophy. • Outline core philosophical problems in political theory. • Assess philosophical problems in political theory • Critique various theories regarding political authority, democracy, liberty, justice, and property. • Interpret contemporary topics using concepts, principles, and theories, from political theory. • Evaluate contemporary topics using concepts, principles, and theories, from political theory. • Develop, express, and defend, their own views about the organization of society. • Formulate good arguments about theoretical and applied topics in political philosophy. • Debate theoretical and practical issues political issues in society.

Photography

  
  • PHOT-101 Digital Photography for Non-Majors

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Students must provide their own digital camera capable of controlling functions including flash focus control and exposure options. A camera with a zoom lens is highly recommended. A limited number of cameras are available to rent through the Photography Program on a first-come first-served basis.
    PHOT-101 is an introductory course on basic digital photography. This course covers camera controls composition lighting exposure focus sharpness and local printing. Content includes information on file sharing digital archiving digital file formats third party print resourses and emerging camera and software applications.

  
  • PHOT-180 Basic Photography

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Students must have full-time access to an adjustable camera capable of controlling shutter speeds apertures and focus. Cameras fitting this description include advanced compact bridge or digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLR).
    This course focuses on camera controls composition aesthetics lighting and image control. The student will gain experience in digital photography through lectures demonstrations assignments practice and critiques. Course content emphasizes craft photographic vision and visual problem solving. Students must have a camera capable of controlling shutter speed aperture and focus. Cameras fitting this description include advanced compact bridge or digital single reflex (DSLR) cameras.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Master the location and purpose of your camera’s controls and settings 2. Understand digital imaging mechanics and their film analogs 3. Properly use digital image processing techniques and basic digital file management strategies 4. Translate verbal concepts and instructions into visual documents 5. Compose a photograph creatively and effectively 6. Choose shutter speeds and lens apertures appropriate to your depiction of the subject 7. Make a print with appropriate detail, contrast and sharpness 8. Display a clean, spotted and properly mounted print 9. Actively contribute to in-class discussion and critiques
  
  • PHOT-182 Introduction to Light and Color

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre- or Co-requisite: PHOT-180  
    This course is an introduction to the aesthetics of light. Students will examine light quality direction and color as it illuminates a subject. Several semester-long photographic projects and weekly studio assignments are included. The course continues to emphasize photographic craft and visual problem solving.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Exposure and processing of color transparency films 2. Use of hot lights for studio lighting 3. Use of exposure to control the appearance of color in final image 4. Scanning and printing color slides 5. Color correction using new adjustment layers and curves 6. Control of light for simple studio lighting 7. Awareness of light quality - its role in a visual statement 8. Understanding of the aesthetics of color and color theory 9. Understand basics of visual perception 10. Application of design principles 11. Identify characteristics of various color transparency films 12. Control light and color to solve a variety of visual communication problems 13. Identify exposure and processing errors 14. Identify and correct color casts 15. Identify and correct scanning and printing errors 16. 35mm SLR camera handling 17. Darkroom techniques (film processing, slide mounting, record keeping) 18. Scanning/printing digital images
  
  • PHOT-183 Intro to Commercial Studio Photography

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) . Prerequisite: PHOT-180  with a minimum 2.0
    Students will learn to utilize umbrellas box light mixed lighting filtration flags and other light modulating tools. Students will also use professional electronic strobe and tungsten lighting equipment and apply professional metering techniques. Commercial subjects include products people and architecture.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use of hand held meters 2. Use of various camera formats 3. Scanning/printing black and white negatives and color transparencies 4. Set up, care, and use of studio flash 5. Use of Photoshop tools and techniques 6. Basic Zone System techniques 7. Selection of appropriate camera format to solve specific visual communication problems 8. Focal length and control of perspective 9. Use of view camera swings, tilts, shifts to control, plane of focus, depth of field and convergence 10. The use of various pieces of studio equipment to solve typical photo related problems 11. Visualization of scene to be photographed in terms of 10 zones of gray (Zone System Application) 12. Use of hot lights in studio lighting 13. Film exposure and processing 14. Traditional black and white printing 15. Scanning and printing black and white negatives and color transparencies 16. Print and transparency presentation 17. Identify characteristics of the “Fine Art Print” 18. Practice converting written commercial concepts into visual images
  
  • PHOT-186 Careers in Photography

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) .
    This class offers the student an opportunity to explore various careers and business practices in the photographic field. Students will gain insight from guest speakers field trips in class discussions and assignments. Students strengths personality preferences and career goals will also be examined.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Investigate numerous options for employment in the photography industry through research and on-site visits 2. Assess your individual qualifications, goals, and commitment to determine a viable career path 3. Understand the various legal, financial and personal responsibilities for an independent business operator 4. Gain experience with professional business practices for bookkeeping, inventory, marketing and client relations
  
  • PHOT-187 Photojournalism

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-190 .
    The course will provide an introduction to photojournalism. Students will explore the role and responsibility of the photojournalist including considerations of press law and ethics. Assignments include documentary news sports and human interest stories utilizing both still photography and video prepared for print and web delivery.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Provide students with the opportunity to explore photojournalism as a career option 2. Increase technical skills, i.e. handling equipment, film processing skills, film scanning and printing 3. Practice solving a variety of problems related to typical photojournalistic assignments
  
  • PHOT-188 History of Photography

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. 
    The course is a survey of photographys origins and development as a scientific tool as well as a medium of communication documentation and personal expression. It considers the technical evolution historical context and social contribution of photography and includes hands-on exercises in historical photographic techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the scientific origins, social needs and personal endeavors leading to the invention of photography 2. Visually identify and describe the various early photographic processes including their strengths and weaknesses 3. Describe the various influences on the photographic style including contemporary artistic trends, equipment, and process capabilities 4. Describe photography’s influence on journalism, communication and fine art movement 5. Identify a significant number of essential images, including the image maker, process, style, relative date of creation and contextual importance
  
  • PHOT-190 Introduction to Digital Imaging

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Co-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: PHOT-180 .
    This course introduces the fundamentals of photo computer management and manipulation using industry-standard sofware. Students will learn digital workflow process including cataloging processing digital manipulation and the outputting of photgraphic images. Manipulation topics include scanning color corrections masking layers retouching printing and file management and workflow practices.

    Course Outcomes
    Competencies 1. Apply digital techniques to a prescribed end product. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o learner will display accuracy in meeting postal requirements for back of postcard o learner will complete assignment within specified time limits o learner will meet or surpass industry standards of acceptable work and quality o learner will learner will produce a piece which is readable and communicates to the inteded audience o learner will meet the required dimensions of image size as well as text size and placement Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Discover tools required to create personal marketing material b. Indicate images for specific output c. Determine image size for specific output d. Define a logo for personal marketing material 2. Create, import/export digital files. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learners will intepolare various pixels per inch o Learners will use various physical sizes o Learners will import files to storage media and to various locations o Learners will expore files from storage media and from various locations Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Resize images up and down pixels per inch (PPI) b. Export files to variety of storage locations c. Import files from a variety of storage locations 3. Apply techniques required to produce digital collages. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will display accuracy in allignment of files o Learner will use various software applications. o Learner will create layers in industry standard software Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Apply industry standard software for collage. b. Determine appropriate manipulation techniques for collage creation. c. Create layers in industry standard software 4. Differentiate between compatible applications. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will explain the operating differences between software programs o Learner will use at least two compatible software applications o Learner will best application for desired result Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Compare the operating differences between software programs b. Interact between two compatible software applications c. Select between two similar applications on same image 5. Create printed output from differing software programs Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will apply appropriate proportions for image o Learner will print using industry standard software o Learner will compare output from differing software applications o Learner will express which output from different software applications is best for image Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Recognize appropriate proportions for image b. Apply printing process to industry standard software c. Compare end products from differing software applications 6. Apply copyright and intellectual property laws. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will explain basic copyright laws o Learner will explain basic intellectual property right laws o Learner will idenfity copyright infringement o Learner will express penalities for copyright and intellectual property infringement o Learner will differentiate between registered and unregistered images Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Explain basic copyright laws b. Explain basic intellectual property right laws c. Recognize what constitutes copyright infringement d. Discuss penalities to copyright and intellectual property infringement 7. Demonstrate proper communication methods with clients. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will express understanding of client needs o Learner will express professional opinions to client in a non-confrontational manner o Learner will indicate image specifications to client Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Review client image needs for accuracy in communication b. Express professional opinions to client based on content c. Indicate image specifications to client 
  
  • PHOT-192 Advanced Digital Imaging

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-190 .
    This class will investigate more deeply issues introduced in PHOT-190 . It includes substantial retouching and restoration advanced layers and collage assignments. Content Aware technology is applied to high-end masking and retouching techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Choose and appropriate file or scan a film or print portrait for retouching and high-end output 2. Inspect the image and determine what visual flaws will need correcting and choose the appropriate tools and techniques 3. Inspect an existing damaged print or film image and determine a strategy for restoration and choose the appropriate Adobe Photoshop tools and techniques 4. Create a written strategic plan for each retouching or restoration project including a timeline and cost proposal 5. Plan a digital collage and strategically photograph elements 6. Digitally assemble the collage using appropriate tools and techniques to render a natural looking composition that appears un-manipulated 7. Print the image to professional standard with inkjet and commercial lab services
  
  • PHOT-205 Photography Internship

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 3

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-186 . This course is a variable credit/contact hour course. Depending on the assignment to be completed the student can earn 1-3 credits and 1-3 contact hours.
    This internship allows students who have completed or have nearly completed the requirements for an AAS degree in Photography to gain real work experience with employers in the community practice their skills and have the opportunity to learn from experienced photographers. Students will gain insight into working conditions business practices and the practical application of skills learned in class. Students will choose an internship according to their area of interest and are expected to work a minimum of 50 hours per credit in the semester for which the course is offered.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Refine your career objectives 2. Investigate local photography professionals and their commercial focus 3. Secure a working internship with a local professional 4. Perform your assigned duties in a professional manner 5. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor 6. Demonstrate your technical competence 7. Gain real world experience and insight 8. Assemble examples of your internship work to create a portfolio 9. Maintain records of your internship 10. Waite a narrative of your internship experience 11. Present a summary of your internship experience to your colleagues in school
  
  • PHOT-208 Introduction to Fine Art Photography

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Pre-requisite: PHOT-183  and PHOT-190  with a minimum grade of 2.0. Student must provide a DSLR camera with RAW digital file format capability.
    Students will gain an increased understanding of the conceptual interpretation of photographic subjects. Students will practice capturing ultimate image quality refining digital files beyond the camera creating gallery-quality prints and preparing work to gallery standards. Marketing and business practices will also be covered.

  
  • PHOT-210 Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite:Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-183  and PHOT-190 .
    Students apply scientific and aesthetic principles of light to solve commercial product imaging challenges. Special subjects include metal glassware and cylindrical objects. Techniques applied include reflection transmission refraction and painting with light The course concludes with a significant capstone team-based project.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identifying and resolving technical problems related to photographing glass, metal, fabric and food 2. Controlling light intensity, location, quality, and color temperature when photographing architecture 3. Identifying costs and fees for specific assignments 4. Studio design and costs 5. Application of principles of design and color 6. Use of medium and large format cameras and accessories 7. Use of studio lighting and accessories 8. Black and white and color film exposure, processing and traditional printing 9. Digital imaging, scanning, printing and basic Photoshop techniques
  
  • PHOT-211 Commercial Portraiture

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-182  and PHOT-183  and PHOT-190 .
    Course content includes an exploration into the art of portraiture by studying the works of past and current professionals. Students will learn to analyze the facial structure complexion hair and attire of subjects to create compelling professional portraits in a variety of settings using professional studio equipment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify works and style of major portrait artists 2. Evaluate work of professional processing labs 3. Selection of pose, lighting, and camera angle appropriate to subject 4. Studio requirements and design 5. Marketing costs and approaches 6. Selecting studio location 7. Identifying costs and fees 8. Use of medium format cameras and accessories 9. Black and white printing 10. Set up studio lighting and equipment 11. Application of principles of design and color 12. Guest speakers 13. Guest critiques of student work 14. Work of professionals exhibited in the MCC Photo Gallery
  
  • PHOT-215 Alternative Processes in Photography

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016; Placement into Math-021; A minimum 2.0 in PHOT-180
    This class will focus on photography beyond the realm of digital capture, introducing silver, non-silver and nontraditional image-making. Students will investigate experimental techniques involving historical processes, black and white photography, color photography, computer generated negatives, and mixed media combinations.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe how photographic techniques have evolved 2. Describe how these processes relate to contemporary photographic practices 3. Demonstrate safe darkroom practices or traditional chemical processing of black and white photography 4. Produce a body of work by applying advanced photographic knowledge and skills, using photographic equipment and processes, traditional and digital, alternative and conventional 5. Utilize experimental photography to communicate an idea 6. Analyze and critique alternative process photographs utilizing visual art language such as composition, light and form 7. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of photography and contemporary photography by analyzing the work of a successful professional photographer
  
  • PHOT-282 Photographic Principles

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisites: PHOT-190  and PHOT-183 .
    This course provides the student with a scientific background upon which an understanding of a variety of photographic processes can be based. Areas such as image formation lens design and photographic chemistry will be explored. Students will be expected to purchase some materials and have access to an adjustable camera.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explore scientific principles and theories relevant to photographic process, such as image formation, lens design, photographic chemistry, etc. 2. Identify variables of photographic processing 3. Identify health and environmental hazards 4. Develop ability to evaluate manufacturer’s claims and test reports 5. Understand electronic image formation, storage, and computer manipulation 6. Develop a problem solving model, identify variables, constants and potential errors
  
  • PHOT-291 Photography Portfolio

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Pre-requisite: 20 credits of PHOT classes with a 2.0 or higher. Students must provide their own DSLR camera.
    The portfolio class is designed to allow the photography student to produce portfolio(s) using the resources available at Mott Community College. This class allows the student time and sufficient contact with the instructor to present critique and produce images suitable for submission to a four year institution or to assist them with starting their own photography business.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Create a printed portfolio 2. Construct an online portfolio 3. Develop an electronic portable portfolio 4. Cultivate a post-graduation business or continuing education plan 5. Counsel a non-profit organization and assist with visual/photography improvement 6. Inventory current portfolio 7. Apply supervised electronic editing and post production enhancements 8. Present portfolio orally and visually to instructor 9. Produce a resume and cover letter
  
  • PHOT-295 Supervised Photography Project

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Permission of instructor is also required.
    An individualized course providing the opportunity for in-depth study or work in an approved photography project. Content will vary based on the project pursued by the individual students.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Collaborate with instructor to develop a plan for an individualized photography project 2. Utilize skills learned throughout education 3. Formulate a written and oral self-assessment of project portfolio

Physical Education Activity

  
  • PEAC-101 Circuit Training

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    Circuit training is designed to give students the oportunity to enjoy the benefits of aerobic conditioning and strength training. Students will actively participate in high levels of physical activity utilizing multiple types of health related fitness equipment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Safely demonstrate sufficient skills in using programmable treadmills, stair climbers and stationary bikes 2. Safely demonstrate sufficient skills in using various weight machines 3. Safely demonstrate sufficient skills in the “super circuit” program which combines the above in a circuit training workout
  
  • PEAC-102 Circuit Training for Wellness

    Credits 2 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    Advanced circuit training is designed to give students the opportunity to analyze the benefits of a semester long aerobic conditioning and strength training program. This course will encourage students interested in making high levels of physical activity a part of their lifestyle by providing a prolonged fitness training experience with a variety of exercise routines. Students will actively participate in high levels of physical activity utilizing multiple types of health related fitness equipment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of muscular strength/endurance by participating in, and reflecting upon, various fitness tests throughout the semester 2. Demonstrate a practical understanding of safe and effective use of aerobic activities, and weight training equipment associated with the MCC Fitness Center 3. Develop a basic understanding of human muscular structure and function through class lecture and discussions 4. Interpret health benefits associated with improved flexibility and fitness injury prevention based on results of individual fitness profile(s) 5. Observe and evaluate the health benefits associated with participation in a defined training program by completing fitness journal 6. Develop an understanding of personal fitness goal setting and evaluation of results by completing various goal setting exercise during class 7. Demonstrate the ability to develop personal fitness goals and apply evaluation methods on desired outcomes 8. Interpret health benefits associated with improved flexibility and fitness injury prevention
  
  • PEAC-106 Physical Conditioning

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The basic knowledge of exercise and its application to human anatomy. An understanding of the values of physical conditioning as it relates to optimal physical efficiency.

  
  • PEAC-123 Basketball

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    Demonstrates skills and drills necessary to play the game. Team play and theory of team play are emphasized.

  
  • PEAC-139 Indoor Climbing

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting. Wear athletic shoes and comfortable loose-fitting clothing with long sleeves/leg coverings.
    This course will focus on developing skills and techniques to safely pursue the sport of indoor climbing. Physical and mental aspects involved in climbing will be related to skills critical to success in school the workplace and life.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Acquaint students with fundamentals of basic and intermediate indoor rock climbing 2. Acquire a thorough understanding of indoor rock climbing 3. Provide an understanding of indoor rock climbing safety and technique 4. Increase students’ knowledge and skills in exercise related to indoor rock climbing 5. Acquaint students with methods and strategies helpful in the enjoyment of indoor rock climbing 6. Provide a basic understanding of the differences in sports climbing, mountaineering, indoor climbing and rock climbing 7. Increase student’s fitness and problem solving abilities
  
  • PEAC-142 Running

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting. They need to wear appropriate running attire and running shoes.
    Designed to provide the opportunity for increased and improved running ability understanding the fundatmental nutritional factors associated with the type of activity understanding of running form and foot orientation types and safety practices.

  
  • PEAC-144 Weight Training: Theory and Practice

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    Practical and theoretical knowledge and skills associated with weight training for physical fitness. Course topics will also address methods to improve overall health and wellness. Information presented during class will assist each student in the development of a personalized fitness and weight training program.

  
  • PEAC-145 Social Dance

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Social dance is designed to allow students an opportunity to learn multiple contemporary social dances while participating in moderate intensity physical activity. Students will actively participate in various contemporary social dances. Students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills to the intermediate level through participation in a variety of developmentally appropriate teaching progressions (e.g. part/whole method) relating to contemporary social dance.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate personal competence in performing basic rhythm and social dancing skills 2. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural relevance as it applies to social dance within various settings 3. Identify types of rhythm patterns and how they apply to various types of dance 4. Identify fitness benefits associated with participating in moderate to vigorous intensity level rhythmic activities
  
  • PEAC-147 Pilates: Beginning

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    This course will introduce you to the anatomically-based approach to exercise pioneered in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates and currently used by fitness and health professionals. You will learn the philosophy basic principles and exercises associated with Pilates. The progression of exercises will show you how to strengthen and tone muscles improve posture flexibility and balance. The course will help you build a personal fitness program.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Put into practice the integration principles of the McEntire Workout Method 2. Be familiar with the appropriate use of equipment used in the McEntire Workout Method 3. Demonstrate competency and improvement in performing a basic progression of exercises based on their own physical capabilities 4. Demonstrate the ability to assess progress and establish a personal fitness program
  
  • PEAC-148 Pilates: Intermediate

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: PEAC-147  
    This course builds upon the principles and exercises learned in PEAC-147 Pilates: Beginning . Pilates is an anatomically based approach to exercise pioneered in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates and currently used by fitness and health professionals. You will learn complex movements that involve more choreography as well as adding physically challenging modifications to those learned in Beginning Pilates. You will further strengthen and tone muscles improve posture flexibility and balance. The course helps you create a personal fitness program.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate competency with the Pilates Intermediate Mat exercises and fine-tune the Essential Mat exercises 2. Demonstrate an understanding of Pilates Principles through physical, written and verbal responses 3. Improve poor posture and/or learn how to maintain good posture 4. Demonstrate proper use of the fitness ball, flex band and toning balls to modify exercises either to increase the challenge or assist the movement 5. Achieve a mind-body connection through physical practice and written self-observation and evaluation 6. Realize that fitness can help accomplish other goals in life such as stress-reduction, higher academic performance, job productivity and injury prevention 7. Set personal health and wellness goals and assess one’s own progress
  
  • PEAC-180 Volleyball

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Volleyball is designed to allow students the opportunity to actively participate in student centered learning activities focusing on fundamental skill development offensive and defensive stategies and basic rules and regulations governing game play. Students will participate in various activities including skill development experiences peer assessments and traditional game experiences throughout the course.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of when, why and how to use various offensive and defensive situational strategies and tactics in the game of volleyball 2. Demonstrate competency in basic skills such as body posture, forearm pass, serve and serve reception, overhead pass, attack, block 3. Demonstrate understanding of in-game situations and officiating in the game of volleyball 4. Develop competency in detecting and correcting skill performance errors by participating in various skill development assessments and learning experiences 5. Demonstrate knowledge of basic offensive and defensive positioning, rules, scoring etiquette 6/ Acquire and develop skills needed to successfully participate in volleyball as a lifetime activity
  
  • PEAC-183 Golf

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    An overview of various strokes rules and etiquette of the game; active play at a local course. Students are encouraged to furnish their own equipment; however some clubs can be furnished by the college. A nominal fee is charged for the use of the course and driving range.

  
  • PEAC-193 Self-Defense

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    Assists in developing confidence and skills in the art of self-defense through the use of martial arts techniques. Development of an awareness of and avoidance of potentially dangerous situations.

  
  • PEAC-199 Advanced Self-Defense

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Prerequisite: PEAC-193  
    Development and application of advanced skills including familiarization with the laws involving the ownership and use of firearms in self defense situations.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Develop further understanding of the meaning of self-0defense and its uses 2. Give the student the knowledge of the legal implications of using self-defense 3. Develop an awareness of the agencies providing assistance for victims 4. Demonstrate sufficient skills in striking/blocking, kicking, arm bars/joint techniques, grappling, escapes, throwing, break falls, free sparring 4. Demonstrate proficiency in firearms safety and firearms use 5. Have sufficient knowledge to better protect their home through use of locks, alarms/security systems and lighting 6. Obtain knowledge of phone security, storage and engraving of valuables 7. Demonstrate knowledge to travel safely

Physical Science

  
  • PHSC-191 Physical Science

    Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Student must enroll in one section of PHSC-191L  
    This course provides a general overview of the physical cosmos. Focused topics include chemistry and physics.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To provide the non-science major with basic fundamentals from physics and chemistry
  
  • PHSC-191L Physical Science Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Student must also take one section of PHSC-191  
    This is the lab section of the course which provides a general overview of the physical cosmos. Focused topics include chemistry and physics.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Provide the student the opportunity to observe directly many of the phenomenon presented in the course
  
  • PHSC-192 Earth Systems

    Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: PHSC-192L  
    This course provides an advanced overview of the physical cosmos. Focused topics include geology astronomy meteorology and oceanography.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To utilize several of the topics presented in Physical Science 191 as a basis for interrelating the areas of science listed above 2. To provide the student an opportunity to better understand the environment in which he lives
  
  • PHSC-192L Earth Systems Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: PHSC-192  
    The lab section of the course which provides an advanced overview of the physical cosmos. Focused topics include geology astronomy meteorology and oceanography.


Physical Science & Mathematics

  
  • PHSM-222 Mechanics

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; MATH-120 with a 2.0 or higher or MATH-123 with a 2.0 or higher or MATH-128 with a 2.0 or higher or placement into MATH-130.
    Physics as related to unit conversion vectors parallel forces linear motion compound motion-projectiles Newtons laws of motion rotary motion energy simple machines mechanical advantage and mechanical properties of materials.

 

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