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Americans, which existed in a pre-modern
society where religion went unchallenged as
the preeminent organizing principle, to our
post-modern era, where religion competes
with a multiplicity of other belief systems in a
complex societal matrix. This course pays
close attention to the ways in which religion
and American culture interface.
PHI 119 Early Christian Literature
3 Credits
This class is cross listed as HUM 119
This course surveys the literature of the early
Christian era, from its inception to approximately
150 C.E. The New Testament, as well
as selected noncanonical writings from this
period, are examined. The course focuses on
the interpretation of these texts in light of the
cultural milieu from which they arose.
Particular attention is paid to the influence of
ancient literary conventions upon the
Christian writers of this time.
PHI 120 Literature of Ancient Israel
3 Credits
This course surveys the literature produced by
ancient Israel from its inception in the 10th
century B.C.E. to its absorption into the
Roman Empire. The Hebrew Scriptures along
with selected Apocryphal writings will be
examined. The course will focus on the interpretation
of these texts in light of the historical
and cultural milieu from which they arose.
Particular attention will be paid to the comparison
of the literature of ancient Israel to
that of its neighbors.
PHI 125 Critical Thinking
3 Credits
Prerequisites: College-level reading and
writing skills
This course provides tools and develops skills
for creative and critical thinking. The course
covers the uses of language, the art of definitions
and explanations, the nature of argumentation
and debate, the searching for the presuppositions
and the preparations of outlines
and speeches.
PHI 202 Religion and Film
3 Credits
This course introduces basic concepts to the
academic study of religion and illustrates
those concepts by examining the ways in
which a number of contemporary films
embody religious themes. Particular attention
will be paid to the challenges modernity and
postmodernity pose to traditional religion.
PHI 280-285 Special Topics in
Philosophy
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Prior philosophy course, sophomore
standing or instructor permission
Students explore indepth specific topics,
movements, or persons in the history of philosophy.
This study might include Plato,
Greek philosophy, Hume, periods in the history
of philosophy, philosophy literature, environmental
ethics, philosophy of mind, etc.
Readings are selected by the instructor as
appropriate to the topic. Course may be
repeated for credit, provided topics are not
repeated.
PHY - PHYSICS
A grade of “C” or better is required in all prerequisite
courses.
PHY 105 Conceptual Physics (Core)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 090 or permission from
the instructor
Co-requisite: PHY 105 Lab
This course examines the basic concepts of
mechanics, gravitation, vibrations, heat, electricity,
magnetism, sound, light and some
modern physics. This course satisfies the
core requirements for an AA degree and
includes a laboratory component.
PHY 111 College Physics I:
Algebra-Based (Core)
5 Credits
Co-requisite: PHY 111 LAB
Prerequisite: MAT 160
This course studies mechanics and heat and
includes laboratory.
PHY 112 College Physics II:
Algebra-Based (Core)
5 Credits
Co-requisite: PHY112 LAB
Prerequisite: PHY 111 or permission of
instructor
This course enables students to learn about
electricity and magnetism, light and modern
physics.This course includes laboratory.
PHY 211 General Physics I:
Calculus-based (Core)
5 Credits
Co-requisite: PHY 211 Lab
Prerequisite: MAT 201 or permission from
the instructor
This course examines the basic concepts of
mechanics and heat. Students will learn several
problem solving techniques used by
physicists and engineers. This course satisfies
the core requirements for an AS degree and
includes a laboratory component.
PHY 212 General Physics II:
Calculus-based (Core)
5 Credits
Co-requisite: PHY 212 Lab
Prerequisite: MAT 202 or permission from
the instructor; PHY 211 or permission from
the instructor
This course examines the basic concepts of
waves, electricity , magnetism and light.
Students learn several problem-solving techniques
used by physicists and engineers. A
continuation of PHY 211, this course satisfies
the core requirements for an AS degree and
includes a laboratory component.
PLU - PLUMBING
PLU 101 Introduction to Plumbing
4 Credits
This course introduces the student to the
plumbing trade, along with the opportunity to
learn basic skills needed to work in the
plumbing industry. The course includes work
in the classroom and shop with plastic, copper,
steel and cast iron pipe. Students will be
able to identify and apply common DWV,
copper and threaded fittings. Job safety and
introduction to isometric drawing are also
included in this course.
PLU 105 Piping Skills
4 Credits
This course studies the installation of common
piping materials in plumbing and
HVAC/R systems. Pipe math, terminology,
common piping materials and application, figuring
offsets and common pipe joints are also
covered. Shop projects including pipe support
and hanging, center to center measurements,
and a variety of pipe joining methods.
PLU 110 Waste and Vent/Code
Requirements
4 Credits
Prerequisite: PLU 101 and CON 105 or permission
of the instructor
This course gives the student the opportunity
to learn how to design drain, waste and vent
systems. Chapters 7,8,9 and 10 of the plumbing
code will be discussed in the classroom
and applied in the shop. Other topics include
DWV materials, sizing systems, terminology,
practical application of code tables, traps and
interceptors. Students will design DWV systems
in the classroom and build the system in
the shop, thereby developing their isometric
drawing skills. (Offered spring semester only)
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