Catalog 2021-22 
    
    Jun 16, 2024  
Catalog 2021-22 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Multimedia

  
  • MMT 240 - Digital Photography & Photoshop

    3.00 credits
    Students will learn the basics of digital photography, composition, and manipulation of images while using Adobe Photoshop. Investigate competent compact digital and DSLR camera handling techniques. The course emphasizes exposure control, digital management, image editing, printing and presentation. Examines important photographic themes, lighting, and composition. Use Photoshop in acquiring, preparing, manipulating, storing, outputting and/or uploading and displaying digital images. Requires access to a camera with manual exposure controls, DSLR (digital single-lens-reflex) cameras are preferred. Corequisite: MMT 240L.
  
  • MMT 240L - Digital Photography & Photoshop Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to MMT 240. Corequisite: MMT 240.
  
  • MMT 241 - Graphic Design for the Web

    3.00 credits
    This intermediate-level digital design course enables students to create web-based graphic and media solutions. Primary software programs include Adobe CS6 Illustrator (for illustrating) and Photoshop (for graphics production and image editing). Students build upon and apply previously learned skills that are specific for business marketing and digital communications and create digital art assets such as logos, buttons, headers, splash screens, infographics and various design and editing techniques for vector graphics, bitmap images, and photos. Both programs are used to integrate Photoshop and Illustrator files for web applications. Recommended: Completion of MMT 239 and MMT 240. Corequisite: MMT 241L.
  
  • MMT 241L - Graphic Design for the Web Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to MMT 241. Corequisite: MMT 241.
  
  • MMT 260 - Video Production I

    3.00 credits
    Introduces digital video production, with a focus on the fundamentals of project planning, basic camera functions, shooting techniques, lighting principles, and audio recording fundamentals. Includes preproduction issues, production terminology, and evaluation of industry etiquette. Recommended: MMT 240. Corequisite: MMT 260L.
  
  • MMT 260L - Video Production I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to MMT 260. Corequisite: MMT 260.
  
  • MMT 261 - Advanced Video Editing

    3.00 credits
    Continues video production at an intermediate level and includes creation in multiple genres of short-form videos. While applying storytelling and narrative techniques, students create and produce one-on-one interviews, on-the-street interviews, product demos, how-to videos, YouTube videos, web cam videos, and creative storytelling videos. Production equipment used includes digital cameras, lighting, microphones, backdrops, and apply multiple editing techniques. Prerequisites: MMT 260. Corequisite: MMT 261L.
  
  • MMT 261L - Advanced Video Editing Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to MMT 261. Corequisite: MMT 261.
  
  • MMT 271 - Exploring Device-Based Augmented Reality

    3.00 credits
    This course is designed to teach learners how to implement augmented reality using AR software. We will explore how to create AR markers and add content to those markers. The class will be project based with each student assigned a project to complete for the term. This class is aimed at individuals wishing to learn about AR in a practical environment. The learner is expected to be familiar with photography and creating video content. Exposure to the Unity software development environment is helpful but not required.
  
  • MMT 272 - Advanced Cloud-Based Augmented Reality

    3.00 credits
    This course explores more advanced augmented reality topics. We will explore multiple target database implementations for both devices (Android and iOS) and the Cloud. We will also explore topics including text recognition, markerless target recognition, and scripting. This class is aimed at individuals wishing to expand their knowledge of augmented reality in a practical environment. The class will be project based with each student assigned a project to complete for the term. Exposure to C# scripting will be a plus. Prerequisite: MMT 271.
  
  • MMT 273 - Building Virtual Reality Applications

    3.00 credits
    This course introduces new topics to the augmented reality learner.  We will explore geolocation augmented reality and augmented reality eyewear.  This course will require C# scripting to take full advantage of the topics.  The class will be project based with each student assigned a project to complete for the term.  Prerequisite: MMT 272.
  
  • MMT 296 - Community Project-Based Learning

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, actvities, or projects in an area of digital media not usually covered in depth in other MMT courses. Offered for 3 credits, based on the student’s accomplishments, and community and project-based opportunity. Instructor permission is required prior to registration.
  
  • MMT 298 - Special Studies: Digital Media Design

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of MMT not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MMT.
  
  • MMT 299 - Special Studies: Multimedia

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of MMT not usually covered in depth in other MMT courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MMT.

Mathematics

  
  • MTH 010 - Basic Math

    4.00 credits
    Whole number and integer arithmetic. Develops skills with mathematical operations using whole numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals. Recommended: If available, students enrolling in this class are strongly encouraged to co-enroll in a section of CGS 010.
  
  • MTH 020 - Prealgebra

    4.00 credits
    This course will cover ratios, rates, proportion, percent, measurement, and introduces the concepts of basic statistics, charts, and graphs. In addition the basic concepts of elementary algebra will be covered. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: MTH 010 or placement into MTH 020.
  
  • MTH 052 - Math Review for Higher Placement

    1.00 credits
    Students will use computer software to cover material from MTH 010 to MTH 095. This class will meet three hours per week in a computer lab. Class attendance is mandatory. Goals and pace with be set for the individual student by the instructor. Successful completion requires the student to place at least one level higher in the developmental math sequence. Recommended: Recent placement into MTH 010, MTH 020, or MTH 070 with remaining access to MyMathTest placement test.
  
  • MTH 060 - Introductory Algebra I

    4.00 credits
    The following topics are covered: Signed numbers, order of operations, fundamental properties of algebra, solutions of linear equations, the two-coordinate graphing plane, point plotting, graphing of linear equations, and basic geometric, statistical formulas, and problem solving. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: MTH 020 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into MTH 060 or MTH 070.
  
  • MTH 065 - Introductory Algebra II

    4.00 credits
    The following topics are covered: Solving systems of equations, rules of exponents, order of operations, solutions of linear and quadratic equations, arithmetic operations of polynomials, factoring of polynomials, graphing of linear equations, and problem solving. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: MTH 060 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • MTH 070 - Elementary Algebra

    4.00 credits
    The following topics are covered: Fundamental properties of algebra, solutions of linear and quadratic equations, order of operations, rules of exponents, arithmetic operations of polynomials, factoring of polynomials, the two-coordinate graphing plane, point plotting, graphing of linear equations, and basic geometric and statistical formulas and problem solving. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: MTH 020 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into MTH 070.
  
  • MTH 085 - Applied Math for Technicians

    4.00 credits
    An applied math class for Automotive and Diesel Technology covering the following topics:  Whole number and integer arithmetic, ratios and proportions, percents, measurement, informal geometry, solving linear equations in one variable, application of formulas, and problem solving.  Results will be communicated in oral and written form.  Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: MTH 010 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into MTH 020.
  
  • MTH 095 - Intermediate Algebra

    4.00 credits
    The following topics are covered: Fundamentals of algebra, factoring of polynomials, solving quadratics using various techniques, simplifying of rational expressions, solving rational equations, simplifying of radical expressions, solving radical equations, definition of functions, evaluation of functions, and graphing of quadratics. Word problems will be included throughout the course. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: MTH 060 and MTH 065 with a grade of “C” or better or MTH 070 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into MTH 095.
  
  • MTH 098 - Intro to Quantitative Literacy

    4.00 credits
    The following topics are covered: Integers, order of operations, solving algebraic equations, creating and reading graphs of multiple types, unit conversions, ratios, proportions, and percent, pattern recognition and creation, formula use and manipulation, and measurements of center and variation for data sets. Application problem solving will be included throughout the course. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. This is a survey course in mathematics for students in the liberal arts and other non-science majors. Upon successful completion of the course, students may take MTH 105. Prerequisite: MTH 020 or MTH 065 or MTH 070 with a grade of “C” or better or placement.
  
  • MTH 099 - Special Studies: Math

    1.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of math not usually covered in depth in other MTH courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MTH.
  
  • MTH 105 - Math in Society

    4.00 credits
    Math in Society is a rigorous mathematics course designed for liberal arts and humanities majors. The course provides a solid foundation in quantitative reasoning, symbolic reasoning, and problem-solving techniques needed to be a productive, contributing citizen in the 21st century. Prerequisites: MTH 065 or MTH 070 or MTH 095 or MTH 098 or placement into MTH 105 and WRI 095 or WRI 121 or placement into WRI 121.
  
  • MTH 105M - Math in Society

    5.00 credits
    Math in Society is a rigorous mathematics course designed for students in Liberal Arts and Humanities majors. The course provides a solid foundation in quantitative reasoning, symbolic reasoning, and problem solving techniques needed to be a productive, contributing citizen in the 21st century. Prerequisites: MTH 065 or MTH 070 or MTH 095 or MTH 098 or placement into MTH 105 and WRI 095 or WRI 121 or placement into WRI 121.
  
  • MTH 111 - College Algebra

    5.00 credits
    The algebraic operations dealing with linear, quadratic, and polynomial equations and functions. Introduces graphs of functions, linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic, and develops the concepts of exponential and logarithmic functions. Develops skills in systems of equations. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Prerequisite: MTH 095 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into MTH 111.
  
  • MTH 112 - Elementary Functions

    4.00 credits
    The trigonometric ratios and their applications with special emphasis on identities, trigonometric equations, vectors, and complex numbers. Prerequisite: MTH 111 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • MTH 130 - CTE Mathematics

    5.00 credits
    MTH 130 is a follow-up course to Intermediate Algebra. The course will include algebraic expressions and solving for singular inequalities, graphing linear inequalities, ratio and proportions, operations on polynomials, solving quadratic equations, perimeter area and volume, theorems on triangle and circles and trigonometry fundamentals and definitions. Prerequisite: MTH 070 with a grade of “C” or better or placement.
  
  • MTH 199 - Special Studies: Math

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of MTH not usually covered in depth in other math courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MTH.
  
  • MTH 211 - Foundations of Elementary Math I

    4.00 credits
    This course is for prospective K-8 teachers. Emphasizes Polya’s problem solving process, patterns and sequences, set theory, numeration systems, number bases, number theory, and modular arithmetic. Will also introduce teaching pedagogy and development of teaching materials. Prerequisite: MTH 095 with a grade of “C” or better or MTH 111 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into MTH 111.
  
  • MTH 212 - Foundations of Elementary Math II

    4.00 credits
    This course is for prospective K-8 teachers. Emphasizes proportions and algorithms of rational numbers (fractions, decimals, percent), integers, the sets of irrational and real numbers, and simple probability and statistics. Prerequisite: MTH 095 with a grade of “C” or better or MTH 111 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into MTH 111.
  
  • MTH 213 - Foundations of Elementary Math III

    4.00 credits
    This course is for prospective K-8 teachers. Emphasizes informal geometry, transformational geometry, and measurement systems. Prerequisite: MTH 095 with a grade of “C” or better or MTH 111 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into MTH 111.
  
  • MTH 243 - Statistics I

    4.00 credits
    Covers concepts of elementary probability, frequency distributions and their graphs, probability distributions, descriptive statistics, confidence interval estimation, and interpretation of statistical results. Prerequisite: MTH 095 with a grade of “C” or better or MTH 105 with a grade of “C” or better or MTH 111 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into MTH 111.
  
  • MTH 244 - Statistics II

    4.00 credits
    Covers inferential statistics with an emphasis on applications. Topics include estimation of proportions and means for a population, inferences from chi-square distributions, one way and two way analysis of variance (ANOVA), the F distribution, time series analysis, regression and correlation, and hypothesis testing. Working knowledge of Excel required. Prerequisite: MTH 243 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • MTH 251 - Calculus I

    4.00 credits
    Computation techniques for calculating the limit of a function. Computational techniques for calculating and applications of the derivative of a function. Prerequisite: MTH 112 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • MTH 252 - Calculus II

    4.00 credits
    Computational techniques for and applications of definite and indefinite integrals. Prerequisite: MTH 251 with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • MTH 253 - Calculus III

    4.00 credits
    Vectors, differentiation, and integration of vector valued functions. Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and their applications. This course introduces the calculus of several variables and multiple integration. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MTH 252 a grade of C or better.
  
  • MTH 254 - Vector Calculus

    4.00 credits
    Vectors, differentiation, and integration of vector-valued functions. Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and their applications. Prerequisite: MTH 252 with a grade of “C” or better.

Music

  
  • MUS 201 - Intro to Music & Its Literature I

    3.00 credits
    Covers the evolution of musical expression, forms, instruments, notation, as well as development of melody, harmony, and rhythm in Western sacred and secular; vocal and instrumental music during the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • MUS 206 - History of Rock Music

    3.00 credits
    Examines rock music’s roots and development, its innovators and significant events through a cultural, as well as musical, perspective. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • MUS 206M - History of Rock Music

    5.00 credits
    Examines rock music’s roots and development, its innovators and significant events through a cultural, as well as musical, perspective. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • MUS 265 - Music for Teachers

    3.00 credits
    Explores a variety of musical resources and activities appropriate for use in the classroom. This course will emphasize developing skills in understanding, presenting, and interpreting music while developing an awareness of the “how to” and “why” of teaching music to children.

Nursing

  
  • NSG 110 - Foundations of Nursing Practice (didactic)

    7.00 credits
    This course provides students with the foundations of the art and science of nursing. Students are exposed to the curricular concepts and core competencies that define the roles and responsibilites of a nurse. Emphasis is on homeostasis and regulation, comfort, safety, communication, nursing attributes, nursing process, and an introduction to pharmacology. Corequisite: NSG 110C.
  
  • NSG 110C - Foundations of Nursing Practice (application)

    5.00 credits
    The student will begin applying concepts through clinical skills in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings. Focus is placed on acquiring proficiency needed to carry out basic independent and interdependent nursing actions that assist patients across the lifespan in meeting their health care needs. Principles of communication, assessments, safety, and caring interventions, including accurate calculation, measurement, and administration of medications will be included. Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program. Corequisite: NSG 110.
  
  • NSG 111 - Health & Illness Concepts I (didactic)

    8.00 credits
    This course introduces the nursing student to the concepts of health and illness across the lifespan: perioperative, infection, fluid and electrolytes, acid/base balance, oxygenation, perfusion, elimination, metabolism, sensory/perception, mobility, cellular regulation, and cognition. Principles of evidence based nursing practice will include the identification of clinical practice problems, the evaluation of available evidence, and the integration of evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences. Corequisite: NSG 111C.
  
  • NSG 111C - Health & Illness Concepts I (application)

    4.00 credits
    The focus of this course is to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients with stable or non-complex acute conditions or post-operative
    conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan and in a variety of settings. Additional caring interventions
    will be introduced in the laboratory and clinical settings. Corequisite: NSG 111.
  
  • NSG 112 - Health & Illness Concepts II (didactic)

    8.00 credits
    This course builds upon health and illness concepts across the lifespan. Concepts covered are related to community health, family, sexuality, reproduction, health, wellness, illness, development, oxygenation, intracranial regulation, mood, stress and coping, behaviors, immunity, inflammation, grief and loss, and supervising care within scope. Corequisite: NSG 112C.
  
  • NSG 112C - Health & Illness Concepts II (application)

    4.00 credits
    The focus of this course is to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients with chronic condition, across the lifespan in a variety of settings. This course builds upon curricular concepts. This course is a combination of clinical experience and simulation laboratory. Corequisite: NSG 112.
  
  • NSG 150 - LPN Transition to ADN (didactic)

    6.00 credits
    This course introduces the experienced LPN to the concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Principles of evidence-based nursing practice will include the identification of clinical practice problems, the evaluation of available evidence, and the integration of evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences in application to practice. Students are exposed to the core competencies that define the roles and responsibilities of an associate degree nurse. Emphasis is on expanded scope of practice, nursing process, and application of appropriate evidence-based protocols across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into advanced placement program status. Corequisite: NSG 150C.
  
  • NSG 150C - LPN Transition to ADN (application)

    1.00 credits
    The focus of this course is on acquiring proficiency needed to carry out RN-level nursing interventions that were not a part of the LPN scope of practice. Principles of communication, assessment, safety, and caring interventions will be included. Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into advanced placement program status. Corequisite: NSG 150.
  
  • NSG 210 - Health & Illness Concepts III (didactic)

    7.00 credits
    This course builds upon prior nursing concepts covering health and illness concepts across the lifespan. Concepts covered are related to advanced reproduction, grief and loss, cognition, mood, self, infection, cellular regulation, mobility, fluid and electrolyte, metabolism and comfort. Corequisite: NSG 210C.
  
  • NSG 210C - Health & Illness Concepts III (application)

    5.00 credits
    This course allows the students to apply curriculur concepts and nursing skills in the management of care for clients across the life span with acute, chronic and health promotion needs while developing aptitude in the supervision of others. Corequisite: NSG 210.
  
  • NSG 211 - Health & Illness Concepts IV (didactic)

    7.00 credits
    The focus of this course is a continuation of the nursing care and management of patients with critical, or acute and complex heathcare needs that affect individuals across the lifespan. The course applies prior nursing concepts with a focus on critical and rapidly changing client conditions, collaborating with the interdicsiplary team, and incorporating aspects of supervision. Corequisite: NSG 211C.
  
  • NSG 211C - Health & Illness Concepts IV (application)

    5.00 credits
    The focus of this course is to actively collaborate with the interdiscilinary team to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to two or more patients with acute, complex conditions, while incorproating appropriate assignment of tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. Corequisite: NSG 211.
  
  • NSG 213 - Professional Concepts (didactic)

    3.00 credits
    This course is the culmination of the care and management of the holistic, diverse, complex and/or unstable client(s). The course is designed to formalize the clinical judgments, knowledge, and skills necessary in safe, registered nurse practice with specific focus in quality improvement, evidence based best practice, healthcare policy, leadership and resource utilization. Analysis and reflection throughout the co-requisite clinical experience provide the student with criteria which they can judge their own performance and further develop their nursing practice. NCLEX preparation is included. Prerequisite: NSG 211 and NSG 211C. Corequisite: NSG 213C
  
  • NSG 213C - Prof Concepts (appl) - Capstone Exp

    9.00 credits
    Capstone Practicum Experience (CPE): The Faculty/Clinical Teaching Associate/Student Triad Model provides an opportunity that allows the student to experience the nursing role in a selected setting balancing the demands of professional nursing. Analysis and reflection throughout the clinical experience provide the student with criteria which they can judge their own performance and further develop their nursing practice. Prerequisite: NSG 211 and NSG 211C. Corequisite: NSG 213.

Office Systems

  
  • OST 120 - Business Editing Skills

    3.00 credits
    Students will analyze and apply reference tools to proofread, edit, and format business documents appropriate for distribution. Practical applications and use of an office reference manual are also incorporated. Recommended: Placement into WRI 121, keyboard by touch and word processing skills, or consent of instructor. English communication skills necessary. Prerequisite: CAS 133.
  
  • OST 131 - 10-key Calculators

    1.00 credits
    Students will learn techniques to develop 10-key skills by touch. This course also covers the use of electronic printing calculators to solve simple business and mathematical problems.

Physical Education

  
  • PED 141C - Fundamentals of Healthy Movement

    1.00 credits
    The focus is on increasing core strength and stabilization, muscle balance, tone, coordination, and flexibility. Incorporates non-impact mat exercises designed to develop whole body awareness and control and includes modifications for various fitness levels.
  
  • PED 181A - Beginning Weight Training

    1.00 credits
    Stresses the proper techniques of weight lifting and the development of muscular strength and endurance. Individual programs developed which allow for body and strength differences and safety in lifting.
  
  • PED 182A - Beginning Aerobic Fitness

    1.00 credits
    Offers students knowledge and skills to stay fit for life. Teaches safe performance of movement and exercise in a progressive approach. Includes cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Aerobic training principles stressed using target heart rate and Borg methods.
  
  • PED 182C - Beginning Fitness & Walking

    1.00 credits
    Beginning level, self-paced walking programs and a variety of conditioning exercises for specific body areas. Provides instruction for integrating walking into a lifetime fitness program.
  
  • PED 182R - Fitness and Conditioning for First Responders

    1.00 credits
    This course is designed to provide general fitness training opportunities, guidelines and strategies to prepare first responders for careers in firefighting, law enforcement, and emergency technical services.
  
  • PED 185Y - Yoga/Pilates Fusion

    1.00 credits
    Introduces the values and skills of Pilates and yoga. Includes basic Pilates and yoga philosophy and exercises for increased flexibility, improved health, relaxation, and reduced stress in daily living.
  
  • PED 186D - Ballroom Dance I

    1.00 credits
    Introduces the fundamental principles of ballroom dance. Places emphasis on proper partnering, style, and phrasing. Focuses on elementary steps of foxtrot, waltz, swing, cha-cha, and rumba.
  
  • PED 186E - Ballroom Dance II

    1.00 credits
    Continues the development of skills in ballroom dance at an intermediate level as well as enriching the depth of the dance technique and complexity of choreography. Focus placed on appropriate partnering in order to lead or follow, rhythm, style, and phrasing. Dances may include waltz, foxtrot, tango, quickstep, rumba, cha-cha, swing, samba, jive, and nightclub two step. Prerequisite: PED 186D.

Philosophy

  
  • PHL 103 - Critical Thinking

    3.00 credits
    Focuses on improving critical thinking, reasoning, assessment, and argumentation abilities in the personal, professional, and academic arenas. Emphasizes practical methods for developing arguments–rhetorical methods and tools of persuasion–as well as evaluating the validity of existing arguments, editorials, propaganda, and advertisements. Prerequisite: WRI 095 or WRI 121 or placement into WRI 121.
  
  • PHL 204 - Philosophy of Religion

    3.00 credits
    Explores various philosophical perspectives on religion and issues traditionally taken up by religion, including the existence and attributes of God, faith, reason and mysticism, religion and science, religion and morality, religious language, and life after death. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • PHL 204M - Philosophy of Religion

    5.00 credits
    Explores various philosophical perspectives on religion and issues traditionally taken up by religion, including the existence and attributes of God, faith, reason and mysticism, religion and science, religion and morality, religious language, and life after death. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • PHL 209 - Business Ethics

    3.00 credits
    Designed primarily for students of business and related fields, this course examines the ethical issues that arise in several aspects of business. Historical and contemporary ethical theories are used to examine business practices in management, the use of computers, marketing, accounting, and international industry and commerce. May also address social and environmental impacts as corporate versus individual responsibilities. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

Physics

  
  • PHY 101 - Fundamentals of Physics I

    3.00 credits
    Laboratory science course designed for non-science majors. First term of a three-term series. A conceptual study of physics. Includes introduction to the scientific method, study of motion, mechanics, vectors, energy, simple machines, satellite motion, and atomic structure. Prerequisites: MTH 065 or MTH 070 or MTH 095 or MTH 111 or placement into MTH 070 or MTH 095 or MTH 111 and WRI 095 or WRI 121 or placement into WRI 121. Corequisite: PHY 101L.
  
  • PHY 101L - Fundamentals of Physics I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to PHY 101. Corequisite: PHY 101.
  
  • PHY 102 - Fundamentals of Physics II

    3.00 credits
    Laboratory science course designed for non-science majors. Second term of a three-term series. A conceptual study of physics. Topics include atomic structure, properties of matter, thermodynamics, waves, electrostatics, direct and alternating current, and magnetism. Prerequisite: MTH 065 or MTH 070 or MTH 095 or MTH 111 or placement into MTH 070 or MTH 095 or MTH 111 and WRI 095 or WRI 121 or placement into WRI 121.  Corequisite: PHY 102L.
  
  • PHY 102L - Fundamentals of Physics II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to PHY 102. Corequisite: PHY 102.
  
  • PHY 103 - Fundamentals of Physics III

    3.00 credits
    Laboratory science course designed for non-science majors. Third term of a three-term series. A conceptual study of physics. Topics include waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, and light and optics. Prerequisites: MTH 065 or MTH 070 or MTH 095 or MTH 111 or placement into MTH 070 or MTH 095 or MTH 111 and WRI 095 or WRI 121 or placement into WRI 121. Corequisite: PHY 103L.
  
  • PHY 103L - Fundamentals of Physics III Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to PHY 103. Corequisite: PHY 103.
  
  • PHY 201 - General Physics I (Algebra-based)

    4.00 credits
    Introductory physics (algebra based) for science majors, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-chiropractic and pre-physical therapy students. Topics include mechanics including statics, forces and motion energy, collisions, circular motion, and rotational dynamics. Prerequisite: MTH 111. MTH 111 can be taken concurrently with PHY 201. Corequisite: PHY 201L.
  
  • PHY 201L - Gen Physics I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to PHY 201. Corequisite: PHY 201.
  
  • PHY 202 - General Physics II (Algebra-based)

    4.00 credits
    Topics include mechanical properties of matter, heat, waves, sound, and light. Algebra-based physics. Prerequisite: PHY 201. Corequisite: PHY 202L.
  
  • PHY 202L - Gen Physics II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to PHY 202. Corequisite: PHY 202.
  
  • PHY 203 - General Physics III (Algebra-based)

    4.00 credits
    Topics include electricity, magnetism, and radioactivity. Algebra-based physics. Prerequisite: PHY 202. Corequisite: PHY 203L.
  
  • PHY 203L - Gen Physics III Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to PHY 203. Corequisite: PHY 203.
  
  • PHY 211 - General Physics I (Calculus-based)

    4.00 credits
    Topics include concepts in mechanics and their relationship to practical applications for science and engineering majors. Prerequisites: MTH 251. MTH 251 can be taken concurrently with PHY 211. Corequisite: PHY 211L.
  
  • PHY 211L - Gen Physics I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to PHY 211. Corequisite: PHY 211.
  
  • PHY 212 - General Physics II (Calculus-based)

    4.00 credits
    Second term of a three-term series. Topics include concepts in thermodynamics, waves, optics, electricity, magnetism, and their practical application. Recommended for laboratory science majors, engineering majors, and preprofessional students in all medical fields. Prerequisites: PHY 211 and MTH 252 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: PHY 212L.
  
  • PHY 212L - Gen Physics II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to PHY 212. Corequisite: PHY 212.
  
  • PHY 213 - General Physics III (Calculus-based)

    4.00 credits
    Third term of a three-term series. Topics include concepts in resistance, inductance, capacitance, and their application in RLC circuits; magnetic and electromagnetic fields; relativity; quantum mechanics; atomic physics; nuclear physics and their practical application. Recommended for laboratory science majors, engineering majors, and preprofessional students in all medical fields. Prerequisite: PHY 212. Corequisite: PHY 213L.
  
  • PHY 213L - Gen Physics III Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to PHY 213. Corequisite: PHY 213.

Political Science

  
  • POL 201 - Intro to US Government

    3.00 credits
    Covers the basic concepts and principles of the American political system. Recommended: WRI 121 placement.
  
  • POL 203 - State & Local Government

    3.00 credits
    Examines state and local government policy formulation and outcomes on issues ranging from taxation to prisons, and education to environmental concerns. Focuses on Oregon state and local politics. Recommended: WRI 121 placement.

Psychology

  
  • PSY 101 - Psychology & Human Relations

    3.00 credits
    Focuses on practical and personal applications of psychological principles. Encourages applications of psychological principles to daily living and to human interactions such as work, leisure, school, and relationships.
  
  • PSY 201A - General Psychology I

    3.00 credits
    Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include history, research methods, brain and behavior, genes and environment, human development, and sensing and perception. Note – the introduction to psychology series does not have to be taken in order. PSY 201A is the recommended first class in the series. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • PSY 201M - General Psychology I

    5.00 credits
    Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include history, research methods, brain and behavior, genes and environment, human development, sensing and perception, consciousness, and learning. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • PSY 202A - General Psychology II

    3.00 credits
    Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include varieties of consciousness, learning, memory, thinking, language and intelligence, and motivation. Note – the introduction to psychology series does not have to be taken in order. Recommended: PSY 201A. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • PSY 202M - General Psychology II

    5.00 credits
    Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include memory, thinking, language and intelligence, motivation, personality, emotion and health, psychological disorders and treatment, and social psychology. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • PSY 203A - General Psychology III

    3.00 credits
    Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include personality, emotion and health, psychological disorders and treatment, and social psychology. Note – the introduction to psychology series does not have to be taken in order. Recommended: PSY 201A. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • PSY 225 - Abnormal Psychology I

    3.00 credits
    Overview of biological, psychological, and social causes of abnormal behavior. Specific topics include models, classification system, and assessment of abnormal behavior. Anxiety, mood, personality, and stress disorders are covered during the course of the term. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
  
  • PSY 226 - Abnormal Psychology II

    3.00 credits
    Overview of legal and ethical issues related to abnormal psychology. Specific disorders covered include dissociative, substance use, schizophrenia, childhood and adolescent. Suicide is examined as a topic specific to abnormal psychology. Various treatment modalities are also reviewed. Prerequisite: PSY 225.
  
  • PSY 228 - Positive Psychology

    4.00 credits
    This course explores the components necessary to help a person flourish in their environment by addressing the biopsychosocial aspects that contribute to positive behaviors and human strengths. Material will provide an overview of the theories of happiness, importance of self-care and positive social cognitions, utilizing strengths in personal and professional venues, and means of achieving healthy relationships personally and with one’s community. Prerequisite: WRI 121 or placement into WRI 121.
 

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