162 PNE 162 – NURSING IN HEALTH CHANGES II (10 Crs) – Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necesary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 4-6 hours. Laboratory 12-21 hours. Total 18-25 hours per week.
162 PNE 162 – NURSING IN HEALTH CHANGES II (10 Crs) – Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necesary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 4-6 hours. Laboratory 12-21 hours. Total 18-25 hours per week.
173 PNE 173 PHARMACOLOGY FOR PRACTICAL NURSES (2 CR.) Studies history, classification, sources, effects, uses and legalities of drugs. Teaches problem solving skills used in medication administrations. Emphasizes major drug classes and specific agents within each class. Lecture 1 hour per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Practical Nursing Plan.
295 PNE 295 – CARE OF CHILDREN (2 Crs) – Uses a family centered approach; studies the normal and common complications of infants, children, and adolescents.
116 PSY 116 – PSYCHOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING (3 Crs) – Focuses on psychological aspects of death and dying. Teaches the meaning of death and ways of handling its personal and social implications. Includes psychological, sociological, cultural, and religious views of death. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
120 PSY 120 HUMAN RELATIONS (3 CR.) Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
200 PSY 200 PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY (3 CR.) Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics such as: physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
200 PSY 200 PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY (3 CR.) Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics such as: physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
200 PSY 200 PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY (3 CR.) Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics such as: physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
215 PSY 215 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 CR.) Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. PSY 200 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
230 PSY 230 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Crs) – Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
230 PSY 230 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Crs) – Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
230 PSY 230 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Crs) – Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
230 PSY 230 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Crs) – Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
230 PSY 230 – DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Crs) – Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
231 PSY 231 LIFE SPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I (3 CR.) Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of human development from conception to death. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week. May be taken out of sequence.
231 PSY 231 LIFE SPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I (3 CR.) Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of human development from conception to death. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week. May be taken out of sequence.
232 PSY 232 LIFE SPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT II (3 CR.) Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of human development from conception to death. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week. May be taken out of sequence.
100 REA 100 PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE (4 CR.) Examines practical applications of real estate principles. Includes a study of titles, estates, land descriptions, contracts, legal instruments, financing and management of real estate. Reading Level Requisite ENG 4. Lecture 4 hours per week.
210 REL 210 – SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT (3 Crs) – Surveys books of the New Testament, with special attention upon placing the writings within their historical and geographical setting. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
231 REL 231 RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD I (3 CR.) Studies religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
240 REL 240 – RELIGIONS IN AMERICA (3 Crs) – Surveys various manifestations of religion in the American experience. Emphasizes concepts, problems, and issues of religious pluralism and character of American religious life. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
112 RTH 112 PATHOLOGY OF THE CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM (3 CR.) Presents pathophysiology of medical and surgical diseases with emphasis upon diseases of cardiopulmonary system. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
121 RTH 121 CARDIOPULMONARY SCIENCE I (3 CR.) Focuses on assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Explores cardiopulmonary, renal and neuromuscular physiology and pathophysiology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
132 RTH 132 RESPIRATORY CARE THEORY AND PROCEDURES II (4 CR.) Presents theory of equipment and procedures used for patients requiring general and critical cardiopulmonary care. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
152 RTH 152 FUNDAMENTAL CLINICAL PROCEDURES II (4 CR.) Offers clinical instruction in basic patient care practices. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week. Prerequisite is current enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Plan.
126 SAF 126 PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (3 CR.) Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion. Lecture 3 hours per week.
130 SAF 130 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY – OSHA 10 (1 CR) Presents an introduction to occupational health and safety and its application in the workplace. Emphasizes safety standards and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), its rules and regulations (OSHA 10). Lecture 1 hour per week.
112 SCT 112 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY II (4 CR.) Introduces the basic sciences which describe our physical environment. Includes the fundamentals of geology, meteorology, physics, chemistry, and biology. Describes basic scientific principles and relates them to natural phenomena and the activities of man. Emphasizes field experiences including techniques and data gathering. Reading Level Requisite ENG 4. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Must be taken in sequence.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 SDV 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS (1 CR.) Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ENF 1 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
106 SDV 106 PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (1 CR.) Provides experience in resume writing, preparation of applications, letters of application, and successfully preparing for completing the job interview. Assists students in identifying their marketable skills and aptitudes. Develops strategies for successful employment search. Assists students in understanding effective human relations techniques and communication skills in job search. Reading ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 1 hour per week.
200 SOC 200 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (3 CR.) Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
200 SOC 200 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (3 CR.) Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
200 SOC 200 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (3 CR.) Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
211 SOC 211 – PRINCIPLES OF ANTHROPOLOGY I (3 Crs.) – Inquires into the origins, development, and diversification of human biology and human cultures. Includes fossil records, physical origins of human development, human population genetics, linguistics, cultures’ origins and variation, and historical and contemporary analysis of human societies. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week. 3 credits
268 SOC 268 SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3 CR.) Applies sociological concepts and methods to analysis of current social problems. Includes delinquency and crime, mental illness, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual behavior, population crisis, race relations, family and community disorganization, poverty, automation, wars, and disarmament. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
268 SOC 268 SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3 CR.) Applies sociological concepts and methods to analysis of current social problems. Includes delinquency and crime, mental illness, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual behavior, population crisis, race relations, family and community disorganization, poverty, automation, wars, and disarmament. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
101 SPA 101 BEGINNING SPANISH I (4 CR.) Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Spanish sentence structure. May include an additional hour of oral drill and practice per week. ENG 111 Requisite. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 4 hours per week.
102 SPA 102 BEGINNING SPANISH II (4 CR.) Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Spanish sentence structure. May include an additional hour of oral drill and practice per week. SPA 101 Pre-Requisite. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 4 hours per week.
195 TRV 195 – TOPICS IN EVENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (3 Crs) – Focuses on the detailed aspects of how to produce, stage, script, and manage special events within the context of achieving organizational goals. Emphasizes the five critical stages in planning and managing successful special events: research needs and make goal assesments; design events to meet organizational purposes; planning the effective event; coordination and on-site management; and post-event evaluation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
111 UMS 111 – SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (SUAS) I (3 Crs) – Description: Introduces students to the history of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), surveys current platforms, applications, components, and sensors. Covers the theory of flight, operations, manual flight, maintenance, and required record keeping. Introduces mission planning, crew management, and autonomous control. Emphasizes the ethical, legal, and safe use of sUAS.
124 WEL 124 ARC WELDING II (3-4 CR.) Teaches operation of AC transformers and DC motor generator arc welding sets, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process; deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures. Variable hours per week.
124 WEL 124 ARC WELDING II (3-4 CR.) Teaches operation of AC transformers and DC motor generator arc welding sets, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process; deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures. Variable hours per week.
130 WEL 130 INERT GAS WELDING (3 CR.) Introduces practical operations in the uses of inert-gas-shield arc welding. Discusses equipment, safety operations, welding practice in the various applications, manual and semiautomatic welding. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
130 WEL 130 INERT GAS WELDING (3 CR.) Introduces practical operations in the uses of inert-gas-shield arc welding. Discusses equipment, safety operations, welding practice in the various applications, manual and semiautomatic welding. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
141 WEL 141 WELDER QUALIFICATION TESTS I-II (3 CR.) Studies techniques and practices of testing welded joints through destructive and non-destructive testing. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
141 WEL 141 WELDER QUALIFICATION TESTS I-II (3 CR.) Studies techniques and practices of testing welded joints through destructive and non-destructive testing. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
195 WEL 195 – TOPICS: WELDING PROCESSES (3 Crs) – Introduces types of welding, their advantages and disadvantages. Points out effects of welds on metals to be machined. Provides practice and demonstration in welding. Also teaches basic pipe fitting and all position open butt welds in pipe. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
198 WEL 198 SEMINAR AND PROJECT IN WELDING (3 CR.) Completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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