SVCC Catalog/Handbook 2017-2018

158 Southside Virginia Community College
PHY 102 Introduction to Physics II
(4 Cr)
Surveys general principles of physics. Includes topics
such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, light,
electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Lecture
3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Part
II of II. Algebra I, algebra II and Prerequisites: demonstrated
proficiency on the placement examination or
successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 and MTE 1-9.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PLS 211-212 U.S. Government I-II
(3 Cr)
Teaches structure, operation, and process of national,
state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of
the three branches of the government and of public
policy. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: demonstrated
proficiency on the placement examination or
successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2.
PRACTICAL NURSING
PNE 161 Nursing in Health Changes I ( 7 Cr)
Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary
to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to
human functions. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 9 hours.
Total 13 hours per week. Prerequisite: demonstrated
proficiency on the placement examination or successful
completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 and MTE 1-3
PNE 162 Nursing in Health Changes II (11 Cr)
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures
necessary to assist individuals in meeting special
needs related to human functions. Prerequisite: PNE 161
or equivalent. Lecture 6 hours. Laboratory 15 hours.
Total 21 hours per week. Prerequisite: demonstrated
proficiency on the placement examination or successful
completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 and MTE 1-3.
PNE 163 Nursing in Health Changes III (8 Cr)
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures
necessary to assist individuals in meeting special
needs related to human functions. Prerequisite: PNE 162
or equivalent. Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 9 hours.
Total 14 hours per week. Prerequisite: demonstrated
proficiency on the placement examination or successful
completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 and MTE 1-3.
PNE 173 Pharmacology for Practical Nurses (2 Cr)
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. Prerequisites: demonstrated proficiency
on the placement examination or successful completion
of ENF 1 or ENF 2 and MTE 1-3.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 126 Psychology for Business and Industry(3 Cr)
Focuses on the application of psychology to interpersonal
relations and the working environment. Includes
topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employeeemployer
relationship, interpersonal communications.
May include techniques for selection and supervision of
personnel. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: demonstrated
proficiency on the placement examination or
successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2.
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology
(3 Cr)
Surveys the basic concept of psychology. Covers the scientific
study of behavior, behavioral research methods and
analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics
that cover physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception,
motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology,
therapy, and social psychology. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: demonstrated proficiency on the placement
examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2.
PSY 205 Personal Conflict and Crisis Management
(2-3 Cr)
Studies the effective recognition and handling of personal
and interpersonal conflicts. Discusses cooperative
roles of public and private agencies, management of
family disturbances, child abuse, rape, suicide, and
related cases. Lecture 2-3 hours per week. Prerequisite:
demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination
or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2.
PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology
(3 Cr)
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. Prerequisite: PSY 200, 201, or 202.
PSY 216 Social Psychology
(3 Cr)
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. Prerequisite: PSY 200.