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Course Descriptionsand provides an understanding of the language, concepts andtraditions of ethics.PHI-114 Critical Thinking, 3 cr.A study of the processes by which we develop and support ourbeliefs and evaluate the strength of arguments made by othersin real-life situations; includes practice in valid reasoning, presentationof arguments, and analysis of the use of language toinfluence thought.PHI 128 Philosophy of Religion, 3 cr.An inquiry into the philosophical issues related to religiousbeliefs and concerns such as the existence and nature of God,the problem of evil, the mind-body problem, the immortality ofthe soul, supernatural events, religious experiences, faith andreason, and the meaning of life.PHI-142 Ethics in Business, 3 cr.Ethics in Business addresses moral issues that confront thecontemporary business community. Traditional ethical systemsprovide a framework with which to analyze issues in areas ofcorporate responsibility and the rights and obligations ofemployers and employees.Pharmacy TechPHR-107 Pharmacy Technician I, 7 cr.Foundation knowledge required for a pharmacy technician istaught in this course. Topics covered include an orientation tothe pharmacy technician career, pharmacy law and ethics, relevantmedical and pharmaceutical terminology, and pharmaceuticalcalculations.PHR-117 Pharmacy Technician II, 7 cr.The second pharmacy technician core course includes the studyof pharmacology, learning how to communicate effectively withclients and co-workers, and insurance filing and inventoryprocedures. Brief clinical rotations in a hospital and a retailpharmacy are required.PHR-121 Pharmacy Technician Seminar, 1 cr.A capstone course to prepare students for entering the jobmarket and for the certification exam.PHR-122 Pharmacy Tech Career Development, 1 cr.Designed to assist the student with development of skills incompleting the Pharmacy Tech online modules. Preparesstudent for Pharmacy Tech profession by assisting students intheir leadership and professional development for the workplace.Corequisite: PHR-107 or PHR-117PHR-941 Practicum, 3 cr.On the job training under the supervision of a registeredpharmacist.Physical SciencePHS-113 Intro to Physical Science, 4 cr.A survey of the basic concepts of astronomy and physics, recommendedfor students who have not had high school physics.Lecture, demonstration and laboratory.PHS-142 Principles of Astronomy, 3 cr.Studies the latest astronomical discoveries and astrophysicaltheories.PHS-166 Meteorology Weather Climate, 4 cr.Introduction to meteorological concepts with emphasis on the78characteristics and composition of the atmosphere, weatherobservations, atmospheric stability and circulation, atmosphericstorms, climatology and meteorological applications. Lecture andlaboratory.PHS-185 Intro to Earth Science, 3 cr.Surveys the basic concepts of chemistry, geology and meteorology.Same as the lecture portion of PHS-187.PHS-187 Intro to Earth Science, 4 cr.Surveys the basic concepts of chemistry, geology and meteorology.This course is recommended for students who have not hadhigh school chemistry. Lecture, demonstrations and laboratory.PhysicsPHY-162 <strong>College</strong> Physics I, 4 cr.Demonstrations, lectures, recitations and laboratory work beginninga two semester sequence covering the subject. Mechanicsis primarily covered during the first semester. Recommended forpre-medical, dental, pharmacy and for liberal arts student interestedin the sciences. Prerequisite: An elementary understandingof algebra, trigonometry and geometry from high school.PHY-172 <strong>College</strong> Physics II, 4 cr.Continuation of PHY-162. Thermodynamics, electricity andmagnetism are covered in this semester. Lecture andlaboratory. Prerequisite: PHY-162.PHY-184 Applied Physics, 4 cr.The course will develop the mathematical and analytical techniquesrequired for making accurate computations in appliedphysics. In parallel an understanding of the applications will bedeveloped through hands on labs. Topics covered will include:systems of units, forces, torques, static equilibrium, kinematics,energy and momentum. Co-requisite: MAT-101.PHY-212 Classical Physics I, 5 cr.Demonstrations, lectures recitations and laboratory work beginninga two-semester sequence covering the subject. Mechanicsis primarily covered in the first semester. Recommended forthose planning to major in engineering, physics, chemistry andmathematics. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or previouscourse in calculus.PHY-222 Classical Physics II, 5 cr.Continuation of PHY-222. Thermodynamics and electricity andmagnetism are covered in this course. Lecture and laboratoryPractical NursingPNN-662 Practical Nursing II, 7cr.Practical Nursing II continues to examine the concepts of humanneeds, the nursing process, and caring. The roles of thepractical nurse as (1) provider of care, (2) coordinator of care,and (3) member of the discipline of nursing will continue to bediscussed by exploring disease processes and human needs ofthe adult and older adult.PNN-663 Practical Nursing III, 4 cr.Practical Nursing III completes the practical nursing student’sexploration of the concepts of human needs, the nursingprocess, and caring. The roles of the practical nurse as (1)provider of care, (2) coordinator of care, and (3) member of thediscipline of nursing will be concluded by exploring the areas offamily nursing and mental health nursing. Concepts ofleadership, management, and professional development will beexplored. Obtaining licensure, continuing education, and finding
Course Descriptionsemployment will be discussed for the practical nursing graduate.PNN-664 Practical Nursing I, 4 cr.Practical Nursing I introduces the beginning practical nursingstudent to the concepts of human needs, the nursing process,and caring utilizing theory and lab practice. The roles of thepractical nurse as (1) provider of care, (2) coordinator of care,and (3) member of the discipline of nursing will be explored.PNN-665 Practical Nursing I Clinical, 1 cr.Practical Nursing I Clinical will allow the beginning practical nursingstudent to meet human needs utilizing the nursing process anddisplaying caring behaviors. The student will demonstrate thefollowing roles (1) provider of care, (2) coordinator of care, and (3)member of the discipline of nursing while caring for stable,noncomplex clients in a long term care setting. P/Q grading.PNN-666 Practical Nursing II Clinical, 3 cr.Practical Nursing II Clinical allows the practical nursing student tomeet human needs utilizing the nursing process and displayingcaring behaviors. The student will demonstrate the following roles(1) provider of care, (2) coordinator of care, and (3) member of thediscipline of nursing while caring for stable, noncomplex clients in anacute care setting. P/Q grading.PNN-667 Practical Nursing III Preceptorship, 2 cr.Practical Nursing III Preceptorship is designed to assist the studentin transitioning into the role of an entry level practical nurse.Students will work with a preceptor to plan, implement, and evaluatecare to assigned patients in a long term care setting. The studentwill demonstrate positive communication skills and begin to work asan effective member of the discipline of nursing. P/Q grading.Political SciencePOL-110 Intro Political Science, 3 cr.A general introductory course in the fundamental concepts, institutions,principles and procedures of political science.Background in classical political theory through exposure toideas of past political philosophers (such as Aristotle,Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Marx and others). Studies comparativesystems through consideration of governments of GreatBritain, France and Canada.POL-111 American National Government, 3 cr.Review of basic fundamentals of government including federalism,the political process, the presidency, the congress and thejudicial system.POL-112 American State & Local Government, 3 cr.Course examines the principles and practices of American stateand local government as well as applications and case studiesin each area.POL-121 International Relations, 3 cr.Study of elements of national power and the formulation offoreign policy. Examination of national, state and internationalpolitics from 1871 to the present, including internationalorganization, law and future prospects.POL-125 Comparative Politics & Government, 3 cr.Survey of the methods, ideologies and main ideas in the field ofcomparative politics. Introduction to comparative research.Study and comparison of governments and institutions acrossnation-states.POL-135 World Politics, 3 cr.The study of international politics and the interaction betweenstate and non-state actions, with emphasis on those elementsunderlying the international political system.POL-201 The United States Constitution, 3 cr.This course focuses on the historical evolution of the UnitedStates Constitution with emphasis on its antecedents,interpretation and change. Topics include a study of theConstitution’s historical background and its basic features, astudy of the seven articles, the twenty-six amendments andexamination of current topics.POL-213 Critical Thinking for Contemporary Society, 3 cr.Through study of the process of thinking and the response tocurrent affairs, consider many of the personal, economic andsocial issues affecting personal and civic responsibility in today’sglobal environment.PsychologyPSY-111 Intro to Psychology, 3 cr.A survey course which provides an introduction to the study ofpsychology with emphasis on the history of psychology, learning,personality, behavior, motivation, perception, psychologicaldisorders and their treatment, and social psychology as well asother areasPSY-121 Developmental Psychology, 3 cr.Studies human development from conception through thelifespan. Physical, emotional, social, cognitive and moral aspectsare studied in the classroom, by lecture, file/video, projects,observation and by reading the literature.PSY-211 Psychology of Adjustment, 3 cr.Increases student’s knowledge and experiences relating tovarious populations with disabilities. Adjustment to physical and/or mental disability, conflicting treatment models, impact on self,family, community and society are examined.PSY-222 Child Psychology, 3 cr.Covers development from conception to childhood. Emphasis ison child study, growth and development of physiological, motorpersonality, mental and emotional aspects, sensory and behaviordevelopment. Prerequisite: PSY-111 OR PSY-121.PSY-223 Child & Adolescent Psychology, 3 cr.This course looks at children from a developmental perspectiveand reflects how children change as a result of age and experience.Developmental processes are presented in three distinctcategories or domains – biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial.PSY-224 Adolescent Psychology, 3 cr.Psychology of Adolescence explores the rapid physical, social,emotional, and cognitive changes of adolescents. Studentsdistinguish myths about adolescence from research findings andexamine the importance of cultural and historical factors in thiscrucial transition from childhood to adulthood.Prerequisite: PSY-111 or permission of the instructor.PSY-225 Adult Developmental Psych., 3 cr.Focuses on the growth and development of an individual fromthe middle to later years of the lifespan. The course examinesthe biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of agingsuch as the speed of behavior, mental functioning, mentaldisorders, aging, and death and dying. Student survey mythsabout the elderly along with current research in the field ofgeropsychology and gerontology.79
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