College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College

PE 233 Principles and Problems of Coaching
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
A study of the principles, problems, and other aspects of athletic
programs that coaches face during their careers.
PE 243 First Aid
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
The training of individuals to render competent first aid in case
of injury or illness until the services of medical personnel can be
secured. Upon successful completion of this course, students
receive certification cards from American Red Cross.
PHySICS
*A laboratory fee of $10.00 will be assessed for all Physics courses.
This fee does not cover damage or breakage of nonexpendable
equipment.
PS 114 Physical Science
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Prerequisite: MS 1023. Physical Science, PS 114, is a general
survey course of the physical sciences designed for general education.
Course includes topics in physics and chemistry, and may
also include other physical science topics. Lab required. This
is an algebra-based course and it is strongly recommended
that the student should have completed Elementary Algebra
with a “C” or better.
PS 144 Introduction to Astronomy
4 hrs. lec./lab, 4 credits
Prerequisite: MS 1023. PS 144 is a general one-semester survey
of astronomy course. The course includes a basic study of the
solar system, stars, galaxies, and the rest of the universe.
PS 215 General Physics
5 hrs. lec./lab, 5 credits
Prerequisite: MS 123 and MS 133 or departmental approval.
General Physics, PS 215, which is an Algebra and trigonometrybased
physics course and is not recommended for physics and
engineering majors. Topics include mechanics in one and two
dimensions, fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanical waves
and sound. Lab required. It is strongly recommended that the
student should have completed College Algebra with a “C”
or better.
PS 225 General Physics II
5 hrs. lec./lab, 5 credits
Prerequisite: PS 215. General Physics II, PS 225, is a trigonometry-based
survey of the principles of classical electromagnetism
and optics (topics covered include electricity, magnetism, light,
and modern physics).
PS 235 Technical Physics I
5 hrs. lec./lab, 5 credits
Prerequisite: MS 215. Technical Physics I, PS 235, is a calculus-based
physics course designed for science and engineering
majors. Topics include mechanics in one and two dimensions,
fluids, and heat. Lab required. This is a calculus-based course
and it is strongly recommended that the student should take
Calculus I as a corequisite or have completed Calculus I with
a “C” or better.
PS 245 Technical Physics II
5 hrs. lec./lab, 5 credits
Prerequisite: PS 235. Technical Physics II, PS 245, is designed to
provide a foundation in elementary classical electromagnetism
for students of science and engineering. This is a calculusbased
course and it is strongly recommended that the student
should have completed both Calculus I and Calculus-Based
Physics I with a “C” or better and should take Calculus II as
a corequisite.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PLS 113 Introduction to Politics
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
PLS 113, Introduction to Politics is a survey of the discipline
of political science designed to introduce students to important
theories, concepts, and issues in the study of political behavior,
phenomena, and processes. The course will cover the major
subfields of political science: including political theory, research
methods, American government, comparative politics, public
administration, public policy and international relations.
PLS 213 American Federal Government
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
American Federal Government, PLS 213, examines the Federal
Government beginning with the Constitution, Congress, the
Presidency and the Supreme Court. Students will be able to
articulate definitions of important terms and be able to analyze
important relationships between the electoral process, governmental
institutions, and policy outcomes. The introduction to the
principles, structure, processes and functions of the United States
Federal Government and other related political activities.
PLS 223 State and Local Government
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
State and Local Government, PLS 223, is designed to provide the
student with basic knowledge of the workings of state and local
governments and their relationship with the federal government.
It focuses on organization, structure, function, and administration
of state and local government. This course examines the
relationships between the national government and state/local
governments. It addresses issues of education, criminal justice,
economic development and social services. It also examines the
various roles of political leaders and interest groups at the state
and local levels.
PLS 233 Introduction to Comparative Politics
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
PLS 233, Introduction to Comparative Politics is a study of the
concepts and methods of comparative politics. Special emphasis
is given to comparing the types and forms of political systems
and the political processes they undergo.
PSyCHOLOGy
PSy 213 General Psychology
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
General Psychology, PSy 213, provides an overview of the major
topics of modern psychology. It introduces the fundamental
concepts, principles, and theories that are utilized to provide a
scientific analysis of human behavior and study of the adaptation
of the individual to his physical and social environment.
PSy 223 Human Growth and Development
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: PSy 213 or consent of the instructor. Human
Growth and Development, PSy 223, provides an overview of
the study of maturational and environmental factors in human
growth and development. It examines the typical physical,
cognitive, and social-emotional changes as they occur in each
period of the lifespan: Prenatal, Infancy and Toddlerhood, Early
Childhood, Middle Childhood, Adolescence, Early adulthood,
Late Adulthood. Students will study major developmental
theories in terms of how they explain changes that occur over
the lifespan.
PSy 243 Abnormal Psychology
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: PSy 213 or consent of the instructor. This course
includes the study of the characteristics and treatment of abnormal
behavior. Special emphasis is given to causes, symptoms, course
and treatment of behavioral illnesses and diseases.