Apr 27, 2024  
2017-2018 Archived Catalog 
    
2017-2018 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.-235 Voice Class III

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-136 .
    The fundamentals of vocal training through solo and class singing of art songs musical theater pieces and folk songs. No previous vocal training is required but students should be interested in singing as an art. Can be used to help students prepare for auditions into the applied music courses.
  
  • MUS.-236 Voice Class IV

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-235 .
    The fundamentals of vocal training through solo and class singing of art songs musical theater pieces and folk songs. No previous vocal training is required but students should be interested in singing as an art. Can be used to help students prepare for auditions into the applied music courses.
  
  • MUS.-258 Piano III

    Credits 2 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-159 .
    A sequence of courses devoted to the development of piano playing skills and music reading. Includes a study of repertoire by classical romantic and modern composers as well as a section on chordal improvisation.
  
  • MUS.-259 Piano IV

    Credits 2 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-258 .
    A sequence of courses devoted to the development of piano playing skills and music reading. Includes a study of repertoire by classical romantic and modern composers as well as a section on chordal improvisation.
  
  • MUS.-260 Conducting

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) .
    Basic course for students who will be conducting vocal or instrumental groups in community organizations public or private schools or churches.
  
  • MUS.-265 Piano Proficiency III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-166  minimum grade 2.0.
    A continuation of MUS.-166 . Emphasis on keyboard harmony accompaniment sight-reading improvisation piano literature and technique. Any break in the continuity of the piano proficiency sequence will require an audition before resumption of study.
  
  • MUS.-266 Piano Proficiency IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-265  minimum grade 2.0.
    A continuation of MUS.-265 . Additional accompaniment study keyboard harmony improvisation piano literature and techniques. A piano proficiency exam will be taken during juries and must be passed with a minimum 2.0 in order to receive a passing grade in the class. Any break in the continuity of the piano proficiency sequence will require an audition before resumption of study.
  
  • MUS.-271 Music History I

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 .
    This course traces the historical development of music from Greek civilization to modern times. Recordings and discussion are used to highlight various trends and styles through the ages.
  
  • MUS.-272 Music History II

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: MUS.-271  
    A continuation course which traces the historical development of music from Greek civilization to modern times. Recordings and discussion are used to highlight various musical trends and styles through the ages.
  
  • MUS.-290 Music Technology Internship

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 3

    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG 016   (ACSR-016); Coordinator permission required to register in this course. Student is responsible for their own transportation. 
    Provides second year students an opportunity to intern in a music technology-related position with a business or an organization under professional supervision. Students work closely with faculty in arranging and evaluating the workplace experience. Placement is contingent upon interview results between the student and interview site. Students are expected to work a minimum of 50 hours per credit in the semester for which the course is offered.
  
  • MUS.-291 Music Theory III

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: Minimum grade of 2.0 in MUS.-192 . Co-Requisite: MUS.-295 .
    A course of study in more advanced musicianship. Continuing a review of music fundamentals the course proceeds to a study of the principles underlying tonal relations.
  
  • MUS.-292 Music Theory IV

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: Minimum grade of 2.0 in MUS.-291 . Co-Requisite: MUS.-296 .
    A continuation course of study in basic musicianship. An advanced review of music fundamentals the course proceeds to a study of the principles underlying tonal relations.
  
  • MUS.-295 Aural Skills III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: MUS.-196  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
    A continuation of MUS.-196 . Development of intermediate/advanced sight-singing techniques as well as skills in notating performed melodic and harmonic musical examples including basic modulating.
  
  • MUS.-296 Aural Skills IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in MUS.-295 . Co-Requisite: MUS.-292  
    A continuation of MUS.-295 . Development of advanced sight-singing techniques as well as skills in notating performed melodic and harmonic musical examples including; church modes chromatic whole-tone pentatonic and blues scales.
  
  • MUS.-1410 Brass Chamber Ensemble I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The Brass Ensemble focuses on performance techniques and literature for brass quintet sextet and brass choir. Members focus on individual performance in a smaller and more intimate setting. Brass ensemble performs music from a wide range of reperoire including classical contemporary and popular styles. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1411 Chamber Singers I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The Chamber Singers are selected by the director for their vocal and sight-reading abilities. The group studies and performs a wide variety of music ranging from the Renaissance to comtemporary periods that is arranged for a smaller choral ensemble. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1412 Guitar Ensemble I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The Guitar Ensemble studies and performs guitar music of diverse styles (classical jazz and contemporary) for large group small combo and solo performance on acoustic electric and bass instruments. Other instrumentalists/vocalists may join to expand the ensemble. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1413 Jazz Combo I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability are required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The Jazz Combo consists of four to six members forming quartets quintets and sextets. The instrumentation will vary each semester. Improvisation will be taught and emphasized in performance. Music may include published charts the Real Book and original student compositions. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1414 Jazz Ensemble I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The Jazz Ensemble studies and performs divers styles of jazz and big band music. The groups instrumentation varies each semester but typically includes saxophone trombone trumpet bass drums piano guitar and vocalists. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1415 Percussion Ensemble I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The Percussion Ensemble studies and performs works of various styles genres cultural traditions and repertories. Members utilize skills on keyboard battery concert auxiliary hand percussion and world percussion instruments. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1416 Piano Chamber Ensemble I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The Piano Chamber Ensemble is a trio or quartet that studies and performs piano-based chamber music from a wide range of repertoire including classical contemporary and popular styles. Additional instrumentalists may include wind and string players. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1417 String Ensemble I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The String Ensemble studies and performs a wide variety of string-based chamber music from a wide range of repertoire including classical contemporary and popular styles. The configuration of the ensemble may include trios quartets octets and sextets and may include non-string instrumentalists. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1418 Woodwind Ensemble I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The Woodwind Ensemble studies and performs a wide variety of music from a wide range of repertoire including classical contemporary and popular styles. The ensemble may take the form of a full woodwind ensemble for all woodwind instruments or it can take the forms of sax quartets flute choirs clarinet choirs or other groups as instrumentation allows. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1419 Steel Drum Ensemble I

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
    The Steel Drum Ensemble studies and performs traditional and contemporary steel drum music original compositions and steel drum arrangements of contemporary popular and jazz music. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1420 Brass Chamber Ensemble II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite: MUS.-1410  
    A continuation of Brass Chamber Ensemble for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1421 Chamber Singers II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite: MUS.-1411  
    A continuation of Chamber Singers for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1422 Guitar Ensemble II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite: MUS.-1412  
    A continuation of Guitar Ensemble for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1423 Jazz Combo II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite: MUS.-1413 ;
    A continuation Jazz Combo for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1424 Jazz Ensemble II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite: MUS.-1414  
    A continuation of Jazz Ensemble for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1425 Percussion Ensemble II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite: MUS.-1415  
    A continuation of Percussion Ensemble for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1426 Piano Chamber Ensemble II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite: MUS.-1416  
    A continuation of Piano Chamber Ensemble for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1427 String Ensemble II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite MUS.-1417  
    A continuation of String Ensemble for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1428 Woodwind Ensemble II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite: MUS.-1418 ;
    A continuation of Woodwind Ensemble for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-1429 Steel Drum Ensemble II

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Audition and music reading ability required Pre-requisite: MUS.-1419 
    A continuation of Steel Drum Ensemble for students in their second semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2410 Brass Chamber Ensemble III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-1420 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Brass Chanber Ensemble for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2411 Chamber Singers III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-1421 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Chamber Singers for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2412 Guitar Ensemble III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-1422 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Guitar Ensemble for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2413 Jazz Combo III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-1423 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Jazz Combo for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2414 Jazz Ensemble III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-1424 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Jazz Ensemble for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2415 Percussion Ensemble III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: MUS.-1425 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Percussion Ensemble for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2416 Piano Chamber Ensemble III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-1426 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Piano Chamber Ensemble for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2417 String Ensemble III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-1427 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of String Ensemble for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2418 Woodwind Ensemble III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-1428 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Woodwind Ensemble for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2419 Steel Drum Ensemble III

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-1429 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Steel Drum Ensemble for students in their third semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2420 Brass Chamber Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-2410 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Brass Chamber Ensemble for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • MUS.-2421 Chamber Singers IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: MUS.-2411 . Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Chamber Singers for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.
  
  • 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
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: 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.
  
  • MUS.-2424 Jazz Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: 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.
  
  • 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
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: 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.
  
  • MUS.-2427 String Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: 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.
  
  • MUS.-2428 Woodwind Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG -code%  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: 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.
  
  • MUS.-2429 Steel Drum Ensemble IV

    Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: MUS.-2419  . Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required. Audition and music reading ability.
    A continuation of Steel Drum Ensemble for students in their fourth semester of music study. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

Nurse Aide

  
  • NAPP-123 Nurse Aide Principles and Procedures

    Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016 Co-requisite: NAPP-123C  
    Provides basic nursing skills and knowledge in classroom and simulated lab. Supervised clinical experience in a health agency is included.
  
  • NAPP-123C Nurse Aide Principles and Procedures Clinical

    Credits 0 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section of NAPP-123  
    Provides basic nursing skills and knowledge in classroom and simulated lab. Supervised clinical experience in a health agency is included.

Nursing

  
  • NRSG-100 Pharmacology and Therapeutics

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-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  Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL-151  Course must be completed before applying to the Nursing program but no more than 2 years prior to application. Note: Signature from the Division Office or the Advising/Counseling area is required.
    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.
  
  • NRSG-105 Basic Health Assessment and Physical Examination

    Credits 3 / 1 Contact Hours
    Signature from the Division Office or the Advising/Counseling area is required. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or successful completion of RDNG-030  or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Pre-requisite: 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.
  
  • NRSG-105L Basic Health Assessment and Physical Examination Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Division signature is required for registration. Student must supply stethoscope and penlight with pupil gauge. Pre-requisite:BIOL-151  and BIOL-152   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
    Prerequisites: 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) or successful completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Pre-requisite: AHLT-112 , AHLT-135 , NRSG-100  with a minimum GPA of 2.0 Must have completed all program eligibility and admissions requirements and have been approved for admission in the program. Division signature required Co-requisite: NRSG-110C , NRSG-110L  and NRSG-110M  Note: Student must provide student uniform and stethoscope Pre- or Co-requisite: NRSG-105  
    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.
  
  • NRSG-110C Foundations of Patient Care - Clinical

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Co-requisite: NRSG-110 , NRSG-110M  and NRSG-110L .
    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) or successful completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  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) or successful completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  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: Must place at College Level Reading on MCC placement test or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Pre-requisite: Successful completion of NRSG-105  and NRSG-110  both with a 2.0 or higher. Division signature required Note: Student must provide student uniform and stethoscope. Co-requisite: NRSG-120L  and NRSG-120C  
    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.
  
  • NRSG-120C Basic Care of Adult Patient (A) Clinic

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Must place at College Level Reading on MCC placement test or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Co-requisite: NRSG-120  and NRSG-120L  
    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: Must place at College Level Reading on MCC placement test or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  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
    Division signature required. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  or successful completion of RDNG-030  or ENGL-100  or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of NRSG-105  and NRSG-110  both with a 2.0 or higher. Note: Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section each of NRSG-121C  and NRSG-121L  
    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.
  
  • NRSG-121C Basic Care of Adult Patient (B) Clinic

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Successful completion of RDNG-030  or ENGL-100  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  
    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) or successful completion of RDNG-030  or ENGL-100  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-125 Nursing Transition

    Credits 6 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or a minimum score of 20 on the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Pre-requisite: BIOL-101  (or BIOL-156 ) with a 3.0 or higher grade; Division signature required; current Michigan licensure to practice as an LPN; must meet all program eligibility requirements and all pre-requisites to NRSG-130 . Prospective students must meet with a Nursing Program Coordinator prior to enrollment in the course. A student uniform and stethoscope are required. Co-requisite: NRSG-125C  
    This course is designed to review the cognitive affective and psychomotor skills needed for licensed practical nurses who wish to seek advanced standing into an associate degree program preparing for the registered nurse role. This course provides a bridge from practicing LPN to RN student. The student learning outcomes are designed to review and update nurses in fundamental and basic concepts and skills necessary for active clinical practice in an acute care clinical setting. The theory component of the course combines lecture and discussion of a variety of concepts related to clinical practice. The clinical component allows time for the student to apply theory to actual clinical practice in the hands-on care of adult patients and to update their clinical skills. The clinical rotation will take place in an acute care setting that provides a variety of adult in-patient services. The course is also appropriate for inactive nurses (RN or LPN) who wish to return to active nursing practice. This course is not intended to replace a complete orientation to a clinical agency.
  
  • NRSG-125C Nursing Transition Clinical

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Co-requisite: NRSG-125   Take NRSG-125 
    This course is the clinical for NRSG-125 .
  
  • NRSG-130 Care of the Childbearing Family

    Credits 3.5 / 1.5 Contact Hours
    Must place at College Level Reading on MCC placement test or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Pre-requisite: 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. Division signature required Note: Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope. Co-requisite: NRSG-130C  
    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.
  
  • NRSG-130C Care of the Childbearing Family Clinical

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Must place at College Level Reading on MCC placement test or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100  Co-requisite: NRSG-130 .
    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) or successful completion of RDNG-030  or ENGL-100  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 take one section of NRSG-210C  
    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.
  
  • NRSG-210C Care of the Pediatric Patient Clinical

    Credits 0 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required. Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or successful completion of RDNG-030  or ENGL-100  or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. 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) or successful completion of RDNG-030  or ENGL-100  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. Note: Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope. Corequisite: Student must enroll in one section of NRSG-220C  
    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.
  
  • NRSG-220C Mental/Behavior Health Patient Clinical

    Credits 0 / 8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required. Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or successful completion of RDNG-030  or ENGL-100  or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT. Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of NRSG-220  
    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) or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Prerequisites: 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 or higher Note:Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope. Co-requisite: NRSG-230C  
    This course is the clinical component for Intermediate Care of the Adult Patient.
  
  • NRSG-230C Inter. Care of the Adult Patient Clinica

    Credits 0 / 8 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 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Co-requisite: NRSG-230  
    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: 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 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Prerequisite: Successful completion of NRSG-210  NRSG-220  and NRSG-230  with a 2.0 or higher grade. Note: Division signature required 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.
  
  • NRSG-240C Adv. Care Adult Patient Clinical

    Credits 0 / 4 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 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Co-requisites: NRSG-240  and NRSG-240L  
    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) or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . 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: 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 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Pre-requisite: NRSG-210 , NRSG-220  and NRSG-230  with a minimum grade of 2.0 Note: Division signature required Students must provide student uniform and stethoscope. Take NRSG-250C
    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.
  
  • NRSG-250C Advanced Patient Care Clinical

    Credits 0 / 8 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 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . 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.
  
  • NURS-150 Nursing Transition

    Credits 4 / 4 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 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . All participants must hold current licensure to practice as a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse. Licensed practical nurses applying to the second year of the ADN track of the Nursing program must meet all eligibility requirements and all prerequisites to NRSG-201 and NRSG-202. Licensed practical nurses applying to the second year of the ADN program must meet all eligibility requirements and all pre-requisites to the entry point into the curriculum. Note: Division signature is required for registration.
    Provides the cognitive affective and psychomotor skills needed for nurses who wish to make the transition from LPN into the second year of the ADN track of the Nursing program. The course is also appropriate for nurses (RN or LPN) who wish to return to active nursing practice. The competencies selected for course content are designed to review and update nurses in the basic and intermediate concepts and skills necessary for active clinical practice in an acute care setting This lecture course combines theory and discussion of clincial practice in the classroom setting. A clinical component (NURS-151 ) is available to apply theory to actual clinical practice in the care of adult clients. This course is not intended to replace a complete orientation to a clinical agency.
  
  • NURS-151 Nursing Transition Clinical

    Credits 1.5 / 6 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 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Current Michigan licensure to practice as a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse. Note: Division signature is required for registration. Pre or Co-Requisite: NURS-150  
    This course taken in conjunction with NURS-150  is designed to assist nurses to review and update their clinical skills in the acute care of the adult patient. The clinical rotation will take place in an acute care setting that provides a variety of adult in-patient services. An experienced nursing faculty member will facilitate the clinical instruction. This course is not intended to replace a complete orientation to a clinical agency.

Occupational/Physical Therapy

  
  • OTPT-100 Physical Medicine Terminology

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Note: Divison signature required. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) 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.
  
  • OTPT-113 Applied Anatomy

    Credits 3 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: ENGL-101  and PSYC-281   Co-requisite: Student must register in one section of OTPT-113L   Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL-151  Note: Coordinator signature required for registration.
    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.
  
  • OTPT-113L Applied Anatomy Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  is required. Pre-requisite: ENGL-101  and PSYC-281  Note: Coordinator signature required for registration. 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.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  
  • OTA.-100 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: 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.
  
  • OTA.-102 Pathophysiology for OTA

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: ENGL-101 , BIOL-152  and PSYC-281  Division signature is required for registration.
    Study of pathology etiology prognosis clinical findings precautions and medical treatment for selected conditions and the potential impact on occupational performance.
  
  • OTA.-126 Activity Analysis

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: 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.
  
  • OTA.-128 Therapeutic Skills and Practice I

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or successful completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: 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.
  
  • OTA.-129 Clinical Practice I

    Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: 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.
  
  • OTA.-133 Pediatric OTA Interventions

    Credits 3 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: 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.
  
  • OTA.-133L Pediatric OTA Interventions 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 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . Co-requisite: OTA.-133  
    This is the Lab component to OTA.-133 .
  
  • OTA.-135 OTA Assessments

    Credits 3 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Co-requisite: OTA.-135L  Pre-requisite: OTPT-113 , OTPT-100  and OTA.-100 
    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.
  
  • 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 .
  
  • OTA.-220 Group Skills in Occupational Therapy

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: OTPT-100 , OTA.-100 . Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  is required.
    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.
  
  • OTA.-222 Conditions of Psychosocial Dysfunction

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Prerequisite: 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.
 

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