May 14, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Information Technology Networking

  
  • ITN 111 - Server Administration (Specify Version)


    Credits: 3-4

    Covers installation, configuration, administration, management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a server in a networked environment.

    Prerequisites: Course has a prerequisite of ITE 152  and a co-requisite of ITN 101 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • ITN 112 - Network Infrastructure


    Credits: 3

    Covers planning, installation, configuration, administration, management, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure components.

  
  • ITN 154 - Introduction to Networks - Cisco


    Credits: 4

    Provides instruction in the fundamentals of networking environments, the basics of router operations, and basic router and switch configuration.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • ITN 155 - Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials - Cisco


    Credits: 4

    Provides the skills and knowledge to install, operate, and troubleshoot routers and switches in small  networks. Introduces students to wireless local area networks (WLANS) and network security concepts.

    Prerequisites: Course has a prerequisite of ITN 154 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 2-3
    Lab Hours per Week: 2
    Total Hours per week 4-5


  
  • ITN 156 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation


    Credits: 4

    Teaches students to configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise networks. Introduces students to virtualization, application programming interfaces (APIs) and the configuration management tools that make network automation possible.

    Prerequisites: Course has a prerequisite of ITN 155 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • ITN 157 - WAN Technologies - Cisco


    Credits: 3-4

    Concentrates on an introduction to Wide Area Networking (WANs). Includes WAN design, LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC, and PPP.

    Prerequisites: Course has a prerequisite of ITN 156 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • ITN 170 - Linux System Administration


    Credits: 4

    Focuses instruction on the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system and emphasizes the the use of Linux as a network client and workstation.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • ITN 257 - Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services


    Credits: 4

    Focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing.  Covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
    Total Hours per week 3-4


  
  • ITN 260 - Network Security Basics


    Credits: 3-4

    Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the give security keys, confidentiality integrity, availability, accountability and auditability.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking


    Credits: 3-4

    Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Explores network security concepts from the viewpoint hackers and their attack methodologies. Includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage.

    Prerequisites: ITE 152 , ITN 101 , ITN 110 , ITN 111 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security, and Authentication


    Credits: 4

    Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes Internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis, and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
    Lab Hours per Week: 0-2
    Total Hours per week 3-5



Information Technology Programming

  
  • ITP 100 - Software Design


    Credits: 3-4

    Introduces principles and practices of software development. Includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • ITP 120 - Java Programming I


    Credits: 3-4

    Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. This course emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • ITP 220 - Java Programming II


    Credits: 3-4

    Imparts instruction in application of advanced object-oriented techniques to application development using Java. Emphasizes database connectivity, inner classes, collection classes, networking, and threads.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
    Total Hours per week 3-4



Instrumentation

  
  • INS 110 - Principles of Instrumentation


    Credits: 3

    Introduces various types of instruments and gauges used in the manufacturing processes. Examines basic principles of pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic and mechanically operated devices. Requires a report as an out-of-class activity.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 2
    Lab Hours per Week: 2
    Total Hours per week 4


  
  • INS 112 - Instrumentation Fundamentals


    Credits: 3

    Presents the preparatory fundamentals of instrumentation including hydraulics, pneumatics, instrumentation loops, and temperature. Examines the basic principles of hydraulics, pneumatics, transducers, thermometers, gauges, and calibration.

    Prerequisites: Course has a prerequisite of INS 110 

    Lecture Hours per Week: 2
    Lab Hours per Week: 2
    Total Hours per week 4


  
  • INS 220 - Introduction to Fluid Power


    Credits: 3

    Introduces analysis and design of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. Presents interpretation and application of fluid power systems, schematic diagrams, and symbols.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 2-3
    Total Hours per week 4-5



Machine Technology

  
  • MAC 111 - Machine Trade Theory and Computation I


    Credits: 3

    Covers shop theory and mathematics dealing with fractional and precision measuring tools. Includes layout, bandsaws, drill presses, the twist drill, thread cutting, taper turning, vertical and horizontal milling machines, lathe tool bit geometry, the engine lathe, and other lathe operations. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3

Marketing

  
  • MKT 100 - Principles of Marketing


    Credits: 3

    Presents principles, methods, and problems involved in marketing to consumers and organizational buyers. Discusses problems and policies connected with distribution and sale of products, pricing, promotion, and buyer motivation. Examines variations of marketing research, legal, social, ethical, e-commerce, and international considerations in marketing.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3

Mathematics

  
  • MTH 103 - Applied Technical Mathematics I


    Credits: 3

    Presents a view of arithmetic, elements of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Directs applications to specialty areas. Part I of II.

    Prerequisites: Competency in Readiness to enroll in MTH 154  as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
  
  • MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning


    Credits: 3

    Presents elementary concepts of algebra, linear graphing, financial literacy, descriptive statistics, and measurement & geometry. Based on college programs being supported by this course, colleges may opt to add additional topics such as logic or trigonometry. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in MTH 154 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


  
  • MTH 131 - Technical Mathematics


    Credits: 3

    Presents algebra through unit conversion, trigonometry, vectors, geometry, and complex numbers. This course is intended for CTE programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in MTH 154 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


  
  • MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning


    Credits: 3

    Presents topics in proportional reasoning, modeling, financial literacy and validity studies (logic and set theory). Focuses on the process of taking a real-world situation, identifying the mathematical foundation needed to address the problem, solving the problem and applying what is learned to the original situation.

    Corequisite: MDE 54 : Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning as determined by MGCC Direct Enrollment Policy.
    Prerequisite: MDE 10  or equivalent.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • MTH 155 - Statistical Reasoning


    Credits: 3

    Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software.

    Prerequisites: Readiness to enroll in MTH 154 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • MTH 161 - PreCalculus I


    Credits: 3

    Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 161 - Precalculus I and MTH 167 - PreCalculus with Trigonometry  or equivalent.

    Corequisite: MDE 61 , Learning Support for Pre-Calculus, as determined by MGCC Direct Enrollment Policy. Precalculus I and MTH 167 : Precalculus with Trigonometry or equivalent.
    Prerequisite(s): MDE 60  or equivalent.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • MTH 162 - PreCalculus II


    Credits: 3

    Presents trigonometry, trigonometric applications including Law of Sines and Cosines and an introduction to conics. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 162: Precalculus II and MTH 167 - PreCalculus with Trigonometry  or equivalent.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement or completion of MTH 161 : Precalculus I or equivalent with a grade of C or better

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • MTH 167 - PreCalculus with Trigonometry


    Credits: 5

    Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, trigonometry, and trigonometric applications, including Law of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 167 - Precalculus with Trigonometry and MTH 161 - PreCalculus I /MTH 162 - PreCalculus II  or equivalent.

    Corequisite: MDE 61 , Learning Support for Pre-Calculus, as determined by MGCC Direct Enrollment Policy.
    Prerequisite(s): MDE 60  or equivalent.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 5
    Total Hours per week 5


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • MTH 245 - Statistics I


    Credits: 3

    Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 155 - Statistical Reasoning  and MTH 245 - Statistics I or equivalent.

    Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 154  or MTH 161  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • MTH 261 - Applied Calculus I


    Credits: 3

    Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration with an emphasis on applications in business, social sciences and life sciences.

    Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 161  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • MTH 263 - Calculus I


    Credits: 4

    Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration.

    Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 167  or MTH 161 /MTH 162  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 4
    Total Hours per week 4


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • MTH 264 - Calculus II


    Credits: 4

    Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs.

    Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 263  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 4
    Total Hours per week 4


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • MTH 265 - Calculus III


    Credits: 4

    Focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional space. Covers topics including vector functions, multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and an introduction to vector calculus. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs.

    Prerequisites: Completion of MTH 264 : Calculus II or equivalent with a grade of C or better

    Lecture Hours per Week: 4
    Total Hours per week 4


  
  • MTH 291 - Differential Equations


    Credits: 3

    Introduces first order differential equations, linear differential equations, numerical methods, and applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.

    Prerequisites: MTH 174 or equivalent.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3

Mathematics Corequisite

  
  • MCR 2 - Learning Support for Fundamentals of Reasoning


    Credits: 1-2

    Provides mathematical instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level but still need further preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in college-level Fundamentals of Reasoning. Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Fundamentals of Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.

    Corequisite: MTH 130 .
    Prerequisites: Completion of any one of the MTE 1-3 modules.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1-2
    Total Hours per week 1-2


  
  • MCR 3 - Learning Support for Technical Mathematics


    Credits: 1-2

    Provides mathematical instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level but still need further preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in college-level Technical Mathematics. Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Technical Mathematics results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.

    Corequisite: MTH 131 .
    Prerequisites: Completion of any four of the MTE units 1-6.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1-2
    Total Hours per week 1-2


  
  • MCR 4 - Learning Support for Quant Reasoning


    Credits: 1-2

    Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college- level Quantitative Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 154 . Credits are not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Quantitative Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.

    Corequisite: MTH 154 : Quantitative Reasoning
    Prerequisites: Completion of any three of the MTE modules 1-5.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1-2
    Total Hours per week 1-2


  
  • MCR 5 - Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning


    Credits: 1-2

    Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Statistical Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 155 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Statistical Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.

    Corequisite: MTH 155 : Statistical Reasoning
    Prerequisites: Completion of any three of the MTE modules 1-5.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1-2
    Total Hours per week 1-2


  
  • MCR 6 - Learning Support for PreCalculus I


    Credits: 1-2

    Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Precalculus. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 161 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Precalculus I results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.

    Corequisite: MTH 161 : Precalculus I.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of any seven of the MTE modules 1-9.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1-2
    Total Hours per week 1-2



Mathematics Direct Enrollment

  
  • MDE 10 - Introduction to Algebra


    Credits: 3

    Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


  
  • MDE 54 - Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning


    Credits: 3

    Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Quantitative Reasoning (MTH 154 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.

    Corequisite: MTH 154 
    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


  
  • MDE 55 - Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning


    Credits: 3

    Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Statistical Reasoning (MTH 155 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.

    Corequisite: MTH 155 
    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


  
  • MDE 60 - Intermediate Algebra


    Credits: 3

    Covers topics in algebra.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


  
  • MDE 61 - Learning Support for Pre-Calculus


    Credits: 3

    Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Pre-Calculus (MTH 161 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.

    Corequisite: MTH 161 
    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3



Music

  
  • MUS 121 - Music in Society


    Credits: 3

    Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers’ lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3



Natural Science

  
  • NAS 171 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    Credits: 4

    Presents the human organ systems and their functions as they relate to allied health science.  Part I of II. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. BIO 141 /BIO 142  and BIO 231/BIO 232 serve both transfer and CTE programs.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3



Nursing

  
  • NSG 100 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts


    Credits: 4

    Introduces concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Focuses on basic nursing concepts with an emphasis on safe nursing practice and the development of the nursing process. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 141  or BIO 231 or NAS 161

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 6


  
  • NSG 106 - Competencies for Nursing Practice


    Credits: 2

    Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgment in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence-based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.

    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1-5 and BIO 141  (or BIO 231 or NAS 161)

    Lecture Hours per Week: 0-1
    Lab Hours per Week: 3-6
    Total Hours per week 4-6


  
  • NSG 115 - Healthcare Concepts for Transition


    Credits: 4-5

    Focuses on role transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered professional nurse. Incorporates concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. Uses the nursing process to explore care delivery for selected diverse populations with common and predictable illness. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition.

    Corequisite(s): NSG 200 .
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 , BIO 142 , ENG 111 , PSY 230 , SDV 100 ; Acceptance to the Transition Program.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 3-6
    Total Hours per week 6-9


  
  • NSG 130 - Professional Nursing Concepts


    Credits: 1

    Introduces the role of the professional nurse and fundamental concepts in professional development. Focuses on professional identity, legal/ethical issues and contemporary trends in professional nursing.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 141  or BIO 231 or NAS 161

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1
    Total Hours per week 1


  
  • NSG 152 - Health Care Participant


    Credits: 3

    Focuses on the health and wellness of diverse individuals, families, and the community throughout the lifespan. Covers concepts that focus on client attributes and preferences regarding healthcare. Emphasizes population-focused care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or cooperating agencies, and/or simulated environments.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 142  (or BIO 232 or NAS 162), NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130  and NSG 200 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 2
    Lab Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 5


  
  • NSG 170 - Health/Illness Concepts


    Credits: 6

    Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health and illness concepts. Includes concepts of nursing care for the antepartum client and clients with common and predictable illnesses. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 142  (or BIO 232 or NAS 162), NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130  and NSG 200 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 4
    Lab Hours per Week: 6
    Total Hours per week 10


  
  • NSG 200 - Health Promotion and Assessment


    Credits: 3

    Introduces assessment and health promotion for the individual and family. Includes assessment of infants, children, adults, geriatric clients and pregnant females. Emphasizes health history and the acquisition of physical assessment skills with underlying concepts of development, communication, and health promotion. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 141  (or BIO 231 or NAS 161)

    Lecture Hours per Week: 2
    Lab Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 5


  
  • NSG 210 - Health Care Concepts I


    Credits: 5

    Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to physiological health alterations and reproduction. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Part I of II.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 150  (or BIO 205), NSG 152  and NSG 170 

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 6
    Total Hours per week 9


  
  • NSG 211 - Health Care Concepts II


    Credits: 5

    Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to psychological and physiological health alterations. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Part II of II.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 150  (or BIO 205), NSG 152  and NSG 170 

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 6
    Total Hours per week 9


  
  • NSG 230 - Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts


    Credits: 2

    Develops the role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment in preparation for practice as a registered nurse. Introduces leadership and management concepts and focuses on the integration of professional behaviors in a variety of healthcare settings.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 210  and NSG 211 

    Lecture Hours per Week: 2
    Total Hours per week 2


  
  • NSG 252 - Complex Health Care Concepts


    Credits: 4

    Focuses on nursing care of diverse individuals and families integrating complex health concepts. Emphasizes clinical judgment, patient-centered care and collaboration.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 210  and NSG 211 

    Lecture Hours per Week: 4
    Total Hours per week 4


  
  • NSG 270 - Nursing Capstone


    Credits: 4

    Provides students with the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate learned concepts from previous nursing courses into a capstone experience. Emphasizes the mastery of patient- centered care, safety, nursing judgment, professional behaviors, informatics, quality improvement, and collaboration in the achievement of optimal outcomes of care. Provides supervised learning experiences in faculty and/or preceptor-guided college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 210  and NSG 211 

    Lab Hours per Week: 12
    Total Hours per week 12


  
  • NUR 135 - Drug Dosage Calculations


    Credits: 1-2

    Focuses on apothecary, metric, household conversion in medication dosage calculation for adult and pediatric clients. Provides a practical approach to learning to calculate and prepare medications and solutions. Includes calculating intravenous flow rates.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1-2

Philosophy

  
  • PHI 100 - Introduction To Philosophy


    Credits: 3

    Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values.  Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
  
  • PHI 220 - Ethics


    Credits: 3

    Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3

Physical Education

  
  • PED 111 - Weight Training I


    Credits: 1

    Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 0-1
    Lab Hours per Week: 2-4
    Total Hours per week 2-4


  
  • PED 116 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness


    Credits: 1-2

    Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness, and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2-credit course.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 0-1
    Lab Hours per Week: 2-4
    Total Hours per week 2-4


  
  • PED 129 - Self-Defense


    Credits: 1-2

    Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self- defense emphasizing mental and physical discipline.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1-2
    Lab Hours per Week: 0-2
    Total Hours per week 2-4


  
  • PED 135 - Bowling I


    Credits: 1

    Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 0-1
    Lab Hours per Week: 2-4
    Total Hours per week 2-4


  
  • PED 141 - Swimming I


    Credits: 1

    Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 0-1
    Lab Hours per Week: 2-4
    Total Hours per week 2-4


  
  • PED 142 - Swimming II


    Credits: 1

    Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning. Part II of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 0-1
    Lab Hours per Week: 2-4
    Total Hours per week 2-4



Physics

  
  • PHY 201 - General College Physics I


    Credits: 4

    Covers classical mechanics, and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamics and static equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, simple harmonic motion, calorimetry, ideal gas law, and the laws of thermodynamics. Part I of II

    Prerequisites: MTH 161  or MTH 167  with a grade of C or better or Divisional Approval; Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 6


  
  • PHY 202 - General College Physics II


    Credits: 4

    Covers waves, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Includes mechanical waves, sound, electrostatics, ohm’s law and DC circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, ray optics, wave optics, and selected topics of modern physics. Part II of II.

    Prerequisites: PHY 201  with a grade of C or better and MTH 162  or MTH 167  with a grade of C or better or Division Approval.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 6


  
  • PHY 241 - University Physics I


    Credits: 4

    Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamics and static equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, simple harmonic motion, calorimetry, ideal gas law, and the laws of thermodynamics. Part I of II.

    Prerequisites: MTH 263  with a grade of C or better or department approval.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 6


  
  • PHY 242 - University Physics II


    Credits: 4

    Covers waves, electromagnetism, and optics. Includes mechanical waves and sound, electrostatics, ohm’s law and DC circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, ray optics and wave optics. Part II of II.

    Prerequisite: PHY 241  with a minimum grade of C and MTH 264  with a minimum grade of C or Division Approval.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Lab Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 6



Political Science

  
  • PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics


    Credits: 3

    Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policymaking of the US national government. Focuses on the three branches of government, their interrelationships, and how they shape policy. Addresses federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; political socialization and participation; public opinion, the media; interest groups; political parties; elections; and policymaking. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.

    Prerequisites: Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • PLS 136 - State and Local Government and Politics


    Credits: 3

    Teaches structure, powers, and functions of state and local government in the United States as related to federalism; constitutionalism; elections; powers of legislative, executive, and judicial powers of state and local government; state-local-federal relations; fiscal matters; metropolitan issues; and policy issues, like health, education, criminal justice and welfare. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.

    Prerequisites: Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


    This is a Passport Transfer course.

Practical Nursing

  
  • PNE 110 - Practical Nursing Health and Disease I


    Credits: 5

    Studies the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, prescribed medical and surgical treatments, and appropriate nursing care for the patient with selected disorders. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 5
  
  • PNE 111 - Practical Nursing Health and Disease I-II


    Credits: 5

    Studies the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, prescribed medical and surgical treatments, and appropriate nursing care for the patient with selected disorders. Part II of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 5
  
  • PNE 136 - Care of Maternal, Newborn, and Pediatric Patients


    Credits: 5

    Uses a family-centered approach; studies normal and common complications in pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, the neonate, and children through adolescence. Covers milestones in all aspects of growth and development and common childhood disorders at various ages.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 4
  
  • PNE 141 - Nursing Skills I


    Credits: 2-3

    Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 0-2
    Lab Hours per Week: 3-6
    Total Hours per week 5-7


  
  • PNE 142 - Nursing Skills II


    Credits: 2-3

    Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Part II of II.

    Prerequisites: Course has a prerequisite of PNE 141 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 0-2
    Lab Hours per Week: 3-6
    Total Hours per week 5-7


  
  • PNE 145 - Trends in Practical Nursing


    Credits: 1

    Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Assists students in preparation for employment.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1
  
  • PNE 155 - Body Structure and Function


    Credits: 3-4

    Studies the structure and function of the body.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3-4
  
  • PNE 158 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing


    Credits: 1-2

    Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1-2
  
  • PNE 173 - Pharmacology for Practical Nurses


    Credits: 2

    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 Hours per Week: 1-2
  
  • PNE 181 - Clinical Experience I


    Credits: 5

    Provides guided nursing experiences in the hospital setting. Practices skills and applies principles of nursing in basic areas. Includes supervision in administration of medicines. Encourages students to develop basic skills in analyzing patient needs and making nursing decisions. Part I of II.

    Lab Hours per Week: 15-18
  
  • PNE 182 - Clinical Experience II


    Credits: 5-6

    Provides guided nursing experiences in the hospital setting. Practices skills and applies principles of nursing in basic areas. Includes supervision in administration of medicines. Encourages students to develop basic skills in analyzing patient needs and making nursing decisions. Part II of II.

    Prerequisites: Course has a prerequisite of PNE 181 .

    Lab Hours per Week: 15-18

Psychology

  
  • PSY 116 - Psychology of Death and Dying


    Credits: 3

    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.

    Prerequisites: Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
  
  • PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology


    Credits: 3

    Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, developmental psychology, learning, memory, thinking, intelligence, personality, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.

    Prerequisites: Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


    This is a Passport Transfer course.
  
  • PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology


    Credits: 3

    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.

    Prerequisites: Course has prerequisite of PSY 200  or instructor approval.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
  
  • PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology


    Credits: 3

    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.

    Prerequisite: readiness to enroll in ENG 111. Transfer students are encouraged to complete PSY 200 prior to taking PSY 230.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
  
  • PSY 235 - Child Psychology


    Credits: 3

    Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth.

    Prerequisites: Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3

Recreation and Parks

  
  • RPK 160 - Wilderness First Aid


    Credits: 2

    Examines the role of outdoor professionals in wilderness medicine and the response, care and rescue of outdoor participants in non-urban environments. Provides intensive, in-depth training in the areas of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment system, body systems, environmental injuries/ conditions, anaphylaxis, lifting/moving/extrication, patient carries, and backcountry medicine.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 2
    Lab Hours per Week: 2
    Total Hours per week 4



Religion

  
  • REL 200 - Survey of The Old Testament


    Credits: 3

    Surveys books of the Old Testament, with emphasis on prophetic historical books. Examines the historical and geographical setting and place of the Israelites in the ancient Middle East as background to the writings.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
  
  • REL 210 - Survey of The New Testament


    Credits: 3

    Surveys books of the New Testament, with special attention upon placing the writings within their historical and geographical setting.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
  
  • REL 216 - Life and Teachings of Jesus


    Credits: 3

    Studies the major themes in the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Gospels, and examines the events of his life in light of modern biblical and historical scholarship.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
  
  • REL 230 - Religions of The World


    Credits: 3

    Introduces the major religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism. Focuses on origins, history, basic beliefs, values, ethics, and practices.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3

Safety

  
  • SAF 127 - Industrial Safety


    Credits: 2

    Provides basic understanding of safety and health in an industrial situation. Includes hazardous materials, substances, conditions, activities and habits as well as the prescribed methods and equipment needed for the apprentice to protect himself/herself and others.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 2
  
  • SAF 130 - Industrial Safety - OSHA 10


    Credits: 1

    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 Hours per Week: 1
  
  • SAF 195 - Construction Safety - OSHA 10


    Credits: 1

    Presents an introduction to occupational health and safety and its application on the construction site. Introduces the safety standards and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), its rules and regulations with emphasis on recognizing job-site hazards (OSHA 10) and welding safety.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 1

Sociology

  
  • SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology


    Credits: 3

    Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology with attention to sociological theory, research methods, and the impact of social inequality. Examines a variety of topics such as culture, race, social class, gender, major social institutions and their role in contemporary society, and the processes of social change.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


  
  • SOC 215 - Sociology of The Family


    Credits: 3

    Introduces tools to study family life through the sociological lens. Explores a variety of topics including various familial forms, divorce, and domestic violence.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3


  
  • SOC 268 - Social Problems


    Credits: 3

    Introduces the fundamental concepts underlying social problems construction with attention to how these problems are defined, understood and arbitrated. Examines a variety of topics such as researching social problems and policymaking.

    Prerequisites: Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 

    Lecture Hours per Week: 3
    Total Hours per week 3



Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I


    Credits: 4

    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. Part I of II.

    Lecture Hours per Week: 4-5
    May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
 

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