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MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for MTH 151 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, or equivalent.
Presents topics in sets, logic, numeration systems, geometric systems, and elementary computer concepts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 152 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for MTH 152 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, or equivalent.
MTH 151 is not a prerequisite for MTH 152.
Presents topics in functions, combinatorics, probability, statistics, and algebraic systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 157 Elementary Statistics 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry and a placement recommendation for MTH 157.
Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 157 and MTH 241 .
Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including descriptive statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, and categorical data analysis. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 158 College Algebra 3 credit(s)
Covers the structure of complex number systems, polynomials, rational expressions, graphing, systems of equations and inequalities and functions, quadratic and rational equations and inequalities. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 163 Precalculus I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for MTH 163 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, or equivalent.
Presents college algebra, matrices, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 164 Precalculus II 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 163 or equivalent.
Presents trigonometry, analytic geometry, and sequences and series. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 166 Precalculus with Trigonometry 5 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for MTH 166 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent.
Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 163 and MTH 166.
Presents college algebra, analytic geometry, trigonometry, and algebraic exponential, and logarithmic functions. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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MTH 169 Introduction to Cryptography 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 163 Precalculus I .
Introduces students to cryptography, the science of secret message writing. Uses mathematical concepts to execute historical and modern cryptographical algorithms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 173 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 166 or a placement recommendation and four units of high school mathematics including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry or equivalent.
Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 173, MTH 175, or MTH 273.
NOTE: Business Administration students: This course can replace MTH 163 Precalculus I in the first semester of the program, if taken previously.
Presents analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including the study of limits, derivatives, differentials, and introduction to integration along with their applications. Designed for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture 4-5 hours per week.
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MTH 174 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 173 or equivalent.
Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 174, MTH 176 or MTH 274.
NOTES: Business Administration students: This course can replace MTH 271 Applied Calculus I in the second semester of the program, if taken previously.
Radford University’s College of Business requires BUS 241 Business Law I for transfer credit.
Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business requires MTH 272 Applied Calculus II for transfer credit.
Continues the study of analytic geometry and the 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. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Lecture 4-5 hours per week.
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MTH 177 Introductory Linear Algebra 2 credit(s)
Co-requisite(s): MTH 175 or equivalent. (Equivalent of MTH 175 is MTH 173 .)
Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, and Eigen values. Designed for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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MTH 181 Finite Mathematics I 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for MTH 181 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent.
Introduces set theory, systems of linear equations, matrices, linear programming, probability, and game theory. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 182 Finite Mathematics II 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 181 or equivalent.
Introduces logic, counting techniques, probability and statistics, and mathematics of finance. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 240 Statistics 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for MTH 240 and successful completion of MTH 158 , MTH 163 , MTH 166 , or equivalent.
Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 241 Statistics I 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in using Excel, a placement recommendation for MTH 241 and MTH 163 or MTH 166 or equivalent.
Covers descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 242 Statistics II 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 241 or equivalent and proficiency in using Excel.
Continues the study of estimation and hypothesis testing with emphasis on correlation and regression, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, and non-parametric methods. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 271 Applied Calculus I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for MTH 271 or MTH 163 or equivalent.
Notes: Radford University’s College of Business requires BUS 241 Business Law I for transfer credit. Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business requires MTH 272 Applied Calculus II for transfer credit.
Presents matrices, limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications, and an introduction to integration. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 272 Applied Calculus II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 271 or equivalent.
Covers techniques of integration, multivariable calculus, and an introduction to differential equations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 277 Vector Calculus 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 174 or equivalent. (Equivalent of MTH 174 is the combination of MTH 175, 176, MTH 177 and 178.)
Presents vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and topics from the calculus of vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 279 Ordinary Differential Equations 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 174 or equivalent.
Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with application. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 285 Linear Algebra 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 174 or equivalent.
Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, Eigen values, and Eigen vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 286 Discrete Mathematics 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 174 or equivalent.
Presents topics in discrete mathematical structures which are basic tools used in computer science. Covers sets, Boolean algebra, counting methods, generating functions and recurrence relations, graph theory, trees, and an introduction to finite state automata. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Mathematics Essentials Units |
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MTE UNIT 1 Operations with Positive Fractions 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score.
Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Includes operations and problem solving with proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers without the use of a calculator. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary units of measure. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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MTE UNIT 2 Operations with Positive Decimals and Percents 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTE UNIT 1 or qualifying placement score.
Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Includes operations and problem solving with positive decimals and percents. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary and metric units of measure. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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MTE UNIT 3 Algebra Basics 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTE UNIT 2 or qualifying placement score.
Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Includes basic operations with algebraic expressions and solving simple algebraic equations using signed numbers with emphasis on applications. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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MTE UNIT 4 First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTE UNIT 3 or qualifying placement score.
Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Includes solving first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and using them to solve application problems. Emphasizes applications and problem solving. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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MTE UNIT 5 Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTE UNIT 4 or qualifying placement score.
Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Includes finding the equation of a line, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and solving systems of two linear equations. Emphasizes writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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MTE UNIT 6 Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTE UNIT 5 or qualifying placement score.
Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
The student will learn to perform operations on exponential expressions and polynomials. Students will also learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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MTE UNIT 7 Rational Expressions and Equations 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTE UNIT 6 or qualifying placement score.
Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Includes simplifying rational algebraic expressions, solving rational algebraic equations and solving applications that use rational algebraic equations. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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MTE UNIT 8 Rational Exponents and Radicals 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTE UNIT 7 or qualifying placement score
Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Includes simplifying radical expressions, using rational exponents, solving radical equations and solving applications using radical equations. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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MTE UNIT 9 Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTE UNIT 8 or qualifying placement score.
Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Includes an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. Also introduces quadratic functions, their properties and their graphs. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Mathematics-Developmental |
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MTT 1 Developmental Mathematics (Technology‐Based) I 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Placement scores requiring the student to complete one developmental math unit.
Credit not applicable toward graduation.
Click here for a list of topics covered in each developmental math unit.
Covers mathematics topics in a technology‐based setting to prepare students for the study of college level mathematics courses and curricula. Designed for the study of one developmental math unit as prescribed by the student’s placement test results. Lecture 1 hour.
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MTT 2 Developmental Mathematics (Technology‐Based) II 2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Placement scores requiring the student to complete two developmental math units.
Credits not applicable toward graduation.
Click here for a list of topics covered in each developmental math unit.
Covers mathematics topics in a technology‐based setting to prepare students for the study of college level mathematics courses and curricula. Designed for the study of two developmental math units prescribed by the student’s placement test results. Lecture 2 hours.
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MTT 3 Developmental Mathematics (Technology‐Based) III 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Placement scores requiring the student to complete three or more developmental math units.
Credits not applicable toward graduation.
Click here for a list of topics covered in each developmental math unit.
Covers mathematics topics in a technology‐based setting to prepare students for the study of college level mathematics courses and curricula. Designed for the study of three developmental math units prescribed by the student’s placement test results. Lecture 3 hours.
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Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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MEC 122 3D Printing for Engineering Design 3 credit(s)
Provides an overview of rapid technologies in Additive Manufacturing that are high productivity tools designed to cut lead times, reduce time to market, increase the quality of the product, and improve collaboration within the organization. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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MEC 155 Mechanisms 2 credit(s)
Studies the purpose and actions of cams, gear trains, levers, and other mechanical devices used to transmit control. Focuses on motions, linkages, velocities, and acceleration of points within a link mechanism; layout method for designing cams and gear grain. Requires preparation of weekly laboratory reports. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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MEC 161 Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3 credit(s)
Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/ pneumatics devices and systems. Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernoulli’s equation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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MEC 298 Seminar and Project in Mechanical Engineering Technology 3 credit(s)
May be repeated for credit.
Requires 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. This course follows the completion of the 1st semester of the Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum and is taken in conjunction with the 2nd semester of Advanced Manufacturing. Students should contact the program head prior to registration. Variable hours per week.
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Music |
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MUS 08 Fundamentals of Music 3 credit(s)
Teaches the beginner to read, write, and understand the symbols of music notation. Introduces both pitch and rhythmic notation symbols. Combines listening and visual exercises in order to develop performance skills and proficiency in the language of music. Re-registration permitted until course objectives are completed. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 121 Music Appreciation I 3 credit(s)
Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 122 Music Appreciation II 3 credit(s)
Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 221 History of Music I 3 credit(s)
Presents the chronology of musical styles from antiquity to the present time. Relates the historical development of music to parallel movements in art, drama, and literature. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically to music. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 222 History of Music II 3 credit(s)
Presents the chronology of musical styles from antiquity to the present time. Relates the historical development of music to parallel movements in art, drama, and literature. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically to music. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 225 The History of Jazz 3 credit(s)
Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on its cultural and historical development from earliest stages to the present. No previous knowledge of music is required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Natural Science |
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NAS 125 Meteorology 4 credit(s)
Presents a non-technical survey of fundamentals meteorology. Focuses on the effects of weather and climate on humans and their activities. Serves for endorsement or recertification of earth science teachers. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
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Nursing |
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NUR 27 Nurse Aide I 5 credit(s)
Teaches care of older patients with emphasis on the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of geriatric patients; procedures; communication and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology; personal care, nutrition and patient feeding; death and dying. May include laboratory or clinical hours. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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NUR 104 Fundamentals of Nursing 6 credit(s)
Co-requisite(s): NUR 105 , NUR 135 , HLT 105 Pre- or co-requisite(s): BIO 141 , PSY 230
Introduces nursing principles including concepts of health and wellness in the framework of the nursing process. Includes assessment methods and techniques, self-care deficits, communication processes; common stressors related to fluids and electrolytes, oxygenation and diagnostic testing. Also includes basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care. Lecture 6 hours per week.
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NUR 105 Nursing Skills 2 credit(s)
Co-requisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 135 , HLT 105 Pre- or co-requisite(s): BIO 141 , PSY 230
Develops nursing skills for the basic needs of individuals and introduces related theory. Includes assessment, personal care, activity/rest, sterile technique, wound care, ostomy care, catheterization, oxygen administration, infection control, suctioning, and medication administration. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
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NUR 135 Drug Dosage Calculations 1 credit(s)
Co-requisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 105 , HLT 105 Pre- or co-requisite(s): BIO 141 , PSY 230
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 1 hour per week.
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NUR 180 Essentials of Maternal/Newborn Nursing 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 105 , NUR 135 , HLT 105 , PSY 230 , BIO 141 Pre- or co-requisite(s): BIO 142 , NUR 201 , NUR 226
Utilizes the concepts of the nursing process in caring for families in the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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NUR 201 Psychiatric Nursing 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 105 , NUR 135 , HLT 105 , PSY 230 , BIO 141 Pre- or co-requisite(s): BIO 142 , NUR 180 , NUR 226
Focuses on the care of individuals/families requiring clinical treatment. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care, alterations in behavior, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, chemical dependency and dementias. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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NUR 221 Second Level Nursing Principles and Concepts I 9 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 105 , NUR 135 , NUR 180 , NUR 201 , NUR 226 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , HLT 105 , PSY 230 Co-requisite(s): NUR 236
Focuses on nursing care of individuals, families, and/or groups with multidimensional needs in a variety of settings. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care and nursing care related to infectious, immunological, oncological, hematological, gastrointestinal, vascular, sensory, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, regulatory, endocrine, and women’s health disorders and pre/intra/post-operative care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 17 hours per week.
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NUR 222 Second Level Nursing Principles and Concepts II 9 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 105 , NUR 135 , NUR 180 , NUR 201 , NUR 221 , NUR 226 , NUR 236 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , HLT 105 , PSY 230 Co-requisite(s): NUR 237 , NUR 255
Focuses on nursing care of individuals, families, and/or groups with multidimensional needs in a variety of settings. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care and nursing care related to cardiac, respiratory, neurological disorders; emergency care, and leadership principles. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/ or cooperating agencies. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 17 hours per week.
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NUR 226 Health Assessment 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 105 , NUR 135 , HLT 105 , PSY 230 , BIO 141 Pre- or co-requisite(s): BIO 142 , NUR 180 , NUR 201
Introduces the systematic approach to obtaining a health history and performing a physical assessment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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NUR 236 Principles of Pharmacology III 2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 105 , NUR 135 , NUR 180 , NUR 201 , NUR 226 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , HLT 105 , PSY 230 Co-requisite(s): NUR 221
Teaches principles of medication and administration which include dosage calculations, major drug classifications, drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, and drug action on specific body systems. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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NUR 237 Principles of Pharmacology IV 2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 105 , NUR 135 , NUR 180 , NUR 201 , NUR 221 , NUR 226 , NUR 236 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , HLT 105 , PSY 230 Co-requisite(s): NUR 222 , NUR 255
Teaches principles of medication and administration which include dosage calculations, major drug classifications, drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, and drug action on specific body systems. Part II of II. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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NUR 255 Nursing Organization and Management 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 105 , NUR 135 , NUR 180 , NUR 201 , NUR 221 , NUR 226 , NUR 236 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 , HLT 105 , PSY 230 Co-requisite(s): NUR 222 , NUR 237
Addresses management and organizational skills as they relate to nursing. Emphasizes group dynamics, resolution of conflicts, and leadership styles. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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NUR 266 Introduction to Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation 2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 221 , BIO 141 , BIO 142 Co-requisite(s): NUR 222 or may enroll with permission of nursing program director and documented knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to the cardiac cycle.
Teaches the systematic interpretation of dysrhythmias. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit(s)
Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Photography |
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PHT 164 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 credit(s)
Teaches the fundamentals of photography including camera function, composition, and image production as they apply to digital imagery. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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PHT 264 Digital Photography II 3 credit(s)
Teaches theory and practice of digital photography. Emphasizes use of digital cameras in studio and on location. Teaches advanced techniques of image editing. Provides training in digital image transmission from remote locations.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Physical Education and Recreation |
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PED 109 Yoga 1 credit(s)
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 111 Weight Training I 1 credit(s)
Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Part I of II. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 112 Weight Training II 1 credit(s)
Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Part II of II. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 116 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness 2 credit(s)
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 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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PED 118 Baseball Fundamentals I 1 credit(s)
Enhances the mental and physical ability of students for playing the sport of baseball. Introduces skills of weight training, flexibility, fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching, and position play. Explains the history of the sport and provides students an understanding of and respect for the game and its role in society. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 119 Baseball Fundamentals II 1 credit(s)
Continues to enhance the mental and physical ability of students for playing the sport of baseball. Continues to teach the skills necessary to play the sport. Provides students with the opportunity to evaluate, train, and coach players in order to enhance others’ playing abilities. Provides an understanding of the multiple processes involved in forming a baseball team. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 120 Yoga II 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PED 109
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 133 Golf I 1 credit(s)
Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 134 Golf II 1 credit(s)
Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 152 Basketball 1 credit(s)
Introduces basketball skills, techniques, rules, and strategies. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 154 Volleyball 2 credit(s)
Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 173 Rock Climbing and Rappelling 2 credit(s)
Presents techniques and skills of climbing and rappelling with emphasis on safety, equipment, skills in knot tying, terminology and physical conditioning. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 187 Backpacking 2 credit(s)
Focuses on the preparation for backpacking trip, equipment and clothing selection, personal and group safety, ecology, and physical conditioning. Includes field experience. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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PED 188 Freshwater Fishing 2 credit(s)
Teaches freshwater fishing techniques including spinning, bait casting and fly casting. Presents selection and care of equipment, fish habits, conservation, and safety. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Physics |
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PHY 131 Applied Physics I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): High school algebra, geometry and trigonometry, or equivalent or divisional approval.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete MTH 115 prior to enrolling in this course.
Emphasizes application of topics such as statics, dynamics, mechanical properties of matter, fluid mechanics, heat, sound, optics, and atomic physics. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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PHY 132 Applied Physics II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): High school algebra, geometry and trigonometry, or equivalent or divisional approval.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete MTH 115 prior to enrolling in this course.
Emphasizes application of topics such as statics, dynamics, mechanical properties of matter, fluid mechanics, heat, sound, optics, and atomic physics. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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PHY 201 General College Physics I 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 163 or equivalent.
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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PHY 202 General College Physics II 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 163 or equivalent.
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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PHY 231 General University Physics I 5 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 173 or divisional approval.
Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity, solid state, quantum physics, and nuclear physics. Includes extended coverage of selected topics. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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PHY 232 General University Physics II 5 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 174 and PHY 231 or divisional approval.
Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity, solid state, quantum physics, and nuclear physics. Includes extended coverage of selected topics. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Political Science |
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PLS 135 American National Politics 3 credit(s)
Teaches political institutions and processes of the national government of the United States, focuses on the Congress, presidency, and the courts, and on their interrelationships. Gives attention to public opinion, suffrage, elections, political parties, interest groups, civil rights, domestic policy, and foreign relations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PLS 136 State and Local Politics 3 credit(s)
Teaches structure, powers and functions of state and local government in the United States. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PNE 145 Trends in Practical Nursing 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PNE 162
Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Designed to assist the student in preparation for employment. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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PNE 155 Body Structure and Function 3 credit(s)
Student must be admitted into the Practical Nursing program.
Students may substitute BIO 141 and BIO 142 with a grade of C or better.
Studies the structure and function of the body. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PNE 158 Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing 2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PNE 162
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 2 hours per week.
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PNE 161 Nursing in Health Changes I 6 credit(s)
Student must be admitted into the Practical Nursing program.
Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 10 hours per week.
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PNE 162 Nursing in Health Changes II 11 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PNE 155 , PNE 161 , PNE 173
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 18 hours. Total 23 hours per week.
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PNE 163 Nursing in Health Changes III 9 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PNE 162
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 17 hours per week.
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PNE 173 Pharmacology for Nurses 2 credit(s)
Student must be admitted into the Practical Nursing program.
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 2 hours per week.
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PNE 290 Coordinated Internship in Practical Nursing 2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PNE 155 , PNE 161 , PNE 162 , PNE 173
May be repeated for credit.
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours.
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PSY 116 Psychology of Death and Dying 3 credit(s)
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 120 Human Relations 3 credit(s)
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 126 Psychology for Business and Industry 3 credit(s)
This general education course is not designed to transfer to a 4-year university.
Focuses on the application of psychology to interpersonal relations and the working environment. Includes topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employee-employer relationship, interpersonal communications. May include techniques for selection and supervision of personnel. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credit(s)
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 216 Social Psychology 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200
Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 credit(s)
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 235 Child Psychology 3 credit(s)
Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 245 Educational Psychology 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 or PSY 235
Explores human behavior and learning in the educational context. Investigates the nature of various mental characteristics such as intelligence, interest, and knowledge. Examines their measurement and appraisal and their significance for educational goals. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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