2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Therapeutic Massage |
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MTH 120 - Ther Massage Applications
Credits: 10
Class: 6 Lab: 9 Clinic: 3
Prerequisite(s): State, MTH 110 ; Local, BIO 163
Corequisite(s): Local, BIO 271
This course provides an expanded knowledge and skill base for the massage therapist in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on selected therapeutic approaches throughout the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to perform entry level therapeutic massage on various populations.
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MTH 121 - Clinical Supplement I
Credits: 1
Clinic: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): State, Take one: MTH 110 , MTH 120 , MTH 125 , MTH 210 or MTH 220
This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of clinical experiences. Emphasis is placed on applying the therapeutic massage process across the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate delivery of massage techniques in a clinical setting.
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MTH 125 - Ethics of Massage
Credits: 2
Class: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to explore issues related to the practice of massage therapy. Emphasis is placed on ethical, legal, professional, and political issues. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to discuss issues relating to the practice of massage therapy, client/therapist relationships as well as ethical issues.
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MTH 130 - Therapeutic Massage Mgmt
Credits: 2
Class: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, MTH 110
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the basic responsibilities in the development and administration of a professional massage therapy practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying successful practice management methods such as selecting a business structure, negotiating a contract/lease, developing a business/marketing plan, designing a massage space, differentiating spa from clinical practice, management of client/financial records and physician referral. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and manage a massage therapy practice.
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MTH 210 - Adv Skills of Massage
Credits: 8
Class: 4 Lab: 9 Clinic: 3
Prerequisite(s): State, MTH 120 or MRH 121; Local, MTH 125 , BIO 271
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides knowledge and skills in diverse body work modalities in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on selected techniques such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Spa Approaches, Oriental Therapies, and energy techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered.
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MTH 220 - Outcome-Based Massage
Credits: 7
Class: 4 Lab: 6 Clinic: 3
Prerequisite(s): State, MTH 120 , MTH 121 , or MTH 221; Local, MTH 210
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides knowledge and skills in more complex body works modalities in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced skills in outcome-based Massage. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered.
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Music |
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MUS 110 - Music Appreciation
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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MUS 111 - Fundamentals of Music
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is an introductory course for students with little or no music background. Emphasis is placed on music notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 112 - Introduction to Jazz
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of dis criminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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MUS 121 - Music Theory I
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides an in-depth introduction to melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed on fundamental melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis, introduction to part writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 122 - Music Theory II
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: MUS 121
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 121 . Emphasis is placed on advanced melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis and continued studies in part-writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 125 - Aural Skills I
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals in aural skills. Emphasis is placed on the study of basic melodies, harmonies, and rhythms through sight singing and ear training. Upon completion, students should be able to identify diatonic intervals, scales, and chords and perform and dictate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 126 - Aural Skills II
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Take MUS 125
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides a foundation in aural skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of sight singing and ear training skills in diatonic melody, diatonic harmonic progression, and rhythmic patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to fluently read music in treble and bass clefs; utilize any solmization system while sight singing simple diatonic melodies; identify elementary diatonic chord progressions; perform rhythms in simple and compound meters; and dictate diatonic melodic, diatonic harmonic, and advanced rhythmic patterns. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 131 - Chorus I
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides an opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 132 - Chorus II
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: MUS 131
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS 131 . Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 133 - Band I
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides an opportunity for those who play a band instrument to gain experience playing in an ensemble. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 134 - Band II
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Take MUS 133
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of MUS 133. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 151 - Class Music I
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 152 - Class Music II
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: MUS 151
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of MUS 151 . Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 161 - Applied Music I
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides individual instruction in the skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 162 - Applied Music II
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: MUS 161
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of MUS 161 . Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective courserequirement.
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MUS 212 - American Musical Theatre
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers the origins and development of the musical from Show Boat to the present. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of the structure of the musical and its components through listening and analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
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MUS 217 - Elementary Conducting
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: MUS 111
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the basic patterns and skills for conducting instrumental and vocal groups. Emphasis is placed on conducting beat patterns, expressive gestures, fermatas, accents, tempos, and rehearsal techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the above skills by conducting vocal and/or instrumental groups. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 231 - Chorus III
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: MUS 132
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of MUS 132 . Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 232 - Chorus IV
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Take MUS 231
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of MUS 231. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 233 - Band III
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Take MUS 134
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of MUS 134. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 234 - Band IV
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Take MUS 233
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of MUS 233. Emphasis is placed on band techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of band literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance.
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 261 - Applied Music III
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: MUS 162
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of MUS 162 . Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 262 - Applied Music IV
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: MUS 261
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of MUS 261 . Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 280 - Music for the El Classrm
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: MUS 110
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers the skills necessary for teaching music in the elementary school. Emphasis is placed on integrating music activities which are suitable for all ages of elementary students, including theory, performance, and conducting, into classroom activities. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize a variety of music activities in the elementary school classroom. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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Networking Technology |
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NET 110 - Networking Concepts
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces students to the networking field. Topics include network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols.
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NET 113 - Home Automation Systems
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers the design, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and customer service of a fully automated home. Emphasis is placed on a structured wiring system that integrates the home phone, TV, home theater, audio, video, computer network, lighting, security systems, and automation systems into a pre-wired, remote controlled system. Upon completion, students should be able to design, install, and maintain home automation systems.
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NET 125 - Introduction to Networks
Credits: 3
Class: 1 Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. Topics include introduction to the principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.
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NET 126 - Routing Basics
Credits: 3
Class: 1 Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, routing protocol, and access lists. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs.
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NET 225 - Routing & Switching I
Credits: 3
Class: 1 Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, intermediate routing protocols, command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, VLANs, STP, and VTP. Emphasis will be placed on application and demonstration of skills acquired in pre-requisite courses. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to VLSM, routing protocols, switching concepts and configuration, STP, VLANs, and VTP.
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NET 226 - Routing and Switching II
Credits: 3
Class: 1 Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces WAN theory and design, WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics include network congestion problems, TCP/IP transport and network layer protocols, advanced routing and switching configuration, ISDN protocols, and PPP encapsulation operations on a router. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions for network routing problems, identify ISDN protocols, and describe the Spanning Tree protocol.
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NET 289 - Networking Project
Credits: 3
Class: 1 Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): State, Take All: CTI 110 , CTI 120 , and CTS 115
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant networking project from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on project definition, documentation, installation, testing, presentation, and training. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a project from the definition phase through implementation.
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Networking Operating Systems |
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NOS 110 - Operating System Concepts
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems.
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NOS 120 - Linux/UNIX Single User
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command line skills for using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, network and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for command line requirements and desktop productivity roles.
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NOS 220 - Linux/Unix Admin I
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, NOS 120
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the Linux file system, group administration, and system hardware controls. Topics include installation, creation and maintaining file systems, NIS client and DHCP client configuration, NFS, SMB/Samba, Configure X, Gnome, KDE, basic memory, processes, and security. Upon completion, students should be able to perform system administration tasks including installation, configuring and attaching a new Linux workstation to an existing network.
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NOS 230 - Windows Administration I
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers the installation and configuration of a Windows Server operating system. Emphasis is placed on the basic configuration of core network services, Active Directory and group policies. Upon completion, students should be able to install and configure Windows Server operating system.
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Nursing |
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NUR 101 - Practical Nursing I
Credits: 11
Class: 7 Lab: 6 Clinic: 6
Prerequisite(s): Local, Admission into the Practical Nursing Program (D45660)
Corequisite(s): Local, PSY 150
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including assessment, clinical decision making, professional behaviors, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching/learning, safety, ethical principles, legal issues, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 102 - Practical Nursing II
Credits: 10
Class: 7 Clinic: 9
Prerequisite(s): State, NUR 101
Corequisite(s): Local, ENG 111 , Admission into the Practical Nursing Program (D45660)
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 103 - Practical Nursing III
Credits: 9
Class: 6 Clinic: 9
Prerequisite(s): State,
Local, NUR 102
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on biophysical and psychosocial concepts, professional behaviors, healthcare systems, health policy, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality, and individualized entry level nursing care.
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NUR 107 - LPN Refresher
Credits: 12
Class: 9 Clinic: 9
Prerequisite(s): Local, Licensed Practical Nurse approved by the NC Board of Nursing
Corequisite(s): None.
This refresher course is designed to provide an independent didactic review for the previously licensed practical nurse whose license has lapsed. Emphasis is placed on common medical-surgical conditions and nursing interventions, including mental health principles, pharmacological concepts, and safe clinical practice. Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply for reinstatement of licensure.
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NUR 111 - Intro to Health Concepts
Credits: 8
Class: 4 Lab: 6 Clinic: 6
Prerequisite(s): Local, Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program (A45110)
Corequisite(s): Local, NUR 117 , PSY 150
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 112 - Health-Illness Concepts
Credits: 5
Class: 3 Clinic: 6
Prerequisite(s): State, NUR 111 ; Local, NUR 117
Corequisite(s): Local, PSY 241 , ENG 111
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 113 - Family Health Concepts
Credits: 5
Class: 3 Clinic: 6
Prerequisite(s): State, NUR 111 ; Local, NUR 112 , NUR 114 , NUR 117 , NUR 211
Corequisite(s): Local, ENG 112 , BIO 275
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 114 - Holistic Health Concepts
Credits: 5
Class: 3 Clinic: 6
Prerequisite(s): State, NUR 111 ; Local, NUR 112 , NUR 117 , NUR 211
Corequisite(s): Local, HUM 115
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 117 - Pharmacology
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): Local, Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program (A45110)
Corequisite(s): Local, NUR 111 , PSY 150
This course introduces information concerning sources, effects, legalities, and the safe use of medications as therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibility, accountability, pharmacokinetics, routes of medication administration, contraindications and side effects. Upon completion, students should be able to compute dosages and administer medication safely.
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NUR 211 - Health Care Concepts
Credits: 5
Class: 3 Clinic: 6
Prerequisite(s): State, NUR 111 ; Local, NUR 112 , NUR 117
Corequisite(s): Local, PSY 241 , ENG 111
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 212 - Health System Concepts
Credits: 5
Class: 3 Clinic: 6
Prerequisite(s): State, NUR 111 ; Local, NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 114 , NUR 117 , NUR 211
Corequisite(s): Local, ENG 112 , BIO 275
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 213 - Complex Health Concepts
Credits: 10
Class: 4 Lab: 3 Clinic: 15
Prerequisite(s): State, NUR 111 ; Local, NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 114 , NUR 211 , NUR 212 , NUR 117 and BIO 275
Corequisite(s): Local, HUM/FINE Arts Elective
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care.
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NUR 215 - Paramedic/RN Bridge Concepts
Credits: 6
Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 6
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science Paramedic transitions to the nursing role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, collaboration, clinical decision-making, professional behaviors, informatics, assessment, perfusion, ovygenation, elimination, and cellular regulation. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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Nutrition |
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NUT 110 - Nutrition
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers basic principles of nutrition and their relationship to human health. Topics include meeting nutritional needs of healthy people, menu modification based on special dietary needs, food habits, and contemporary problems associated with nutrition. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic nutritional concepts as they relate to health and well being.
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Office Administration |
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OST 122 - Office Computations
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers the keypad touch method using the electronic calculator (10-key) and mathematical functions used in office applications. Topics may include budgets, discounts, purchasing, inventory, and petty cash. Upon completion, students should be able to solve a wide variety of numerical problems commonly encountered in an office setting.
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OST 131 - Keyboarding
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and development of speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system.
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OST 134 - Text Entry & Formatting
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at speeds commensurate with employability.
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OST 136 - Word Processing
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment.
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OST 137 - Office Applications I
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment.
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OST 140 - Internet Comm/Research
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides a working knowledge of Internet usage and research for the modern office. Emphasis is placed on using search engines, email, Web sites, Web servers, communication services, and e-business to obtain information vital to the current office environment. Upon completion, students should be able to use the Internet to research any office topics required for employment.
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OST 141 - Med Office Terms I
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms.
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OST 142 - Med Office Terms II
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): State, OST 141
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms.
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OST 148 - Med Ins & Billing
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces fundamentals of medical coding, billing, and insurance. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim.
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OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing healthcare services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior.
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OST 153 - Office Finance Solutions
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Take One: CIS 110, CIS 111 or OST 137
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office.
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OST 159 - Office Ethics
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the complex ethical and legal issues involved in the role of administrative support personnel in a variety of offices. Emphasis is placed on ethics, diversity, morality, and ethical standards of the administrative support professional. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct themselves in an ethical manner appropriate to a variety of offices.
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OST 162 - Executive Terminology
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to increase and improve proficiency in word usage. Topics include root words, prefixes, suffixes, homonyms, synonyms, and specialized vocabularies. Upon completion, students should be able to use acquired vocabulary skills in the global workplace.
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OST 164 - Office Editing
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text.
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OST 166 - Speech Recognition
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, CIS 110 or CIS 115 or OST 137
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to provide skills needed to compose and edit documents using speech recognition technology. Emphasis is placed on specialized speech recognition features, intensive editing, and proofreading skills. Upon completion, students should be able to produce mailable business documents using speech recognition software.
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OST 181 - Office Procedures
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the skills and procedures needed in today’s office. Topics include effectively interacting with co-workers and the public, processing simple financial and informational documents, and performing functions typical of today’s offices. Upon completion, students should be able to display skills and decision-making abilities essential for functioning in the total office context.
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OST 184 - Records Management
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain a records management system.
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OST 233 - Office Publications Design
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, OST 136
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides entry-level skills in using software with desktop publishing capabilities. Topics include principles of page layout, desktop publishing terminology and applications, and legal and ethical considerations of software use. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce professional business documents and publications.
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OST 236 - Adv Word/Information Proc
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, OST 136
Corequisite(s): None.
This course develops proficiency in the utilization of advanced word processing functions. Emphasis is placed on advanced word processing features. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a variety of complex business documents.
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OST 243 - Med Office Simulation
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, OST 148
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic information resources, storing and retrieving information, and the billing cycle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections.
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OST 244 - Med Document Production
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, OST 134
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides a hands-on approach in processing medical documents. Emphasis is placed on creating and editing medical documents. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare accurately formatted medical documents.
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OST 247 - Procedure Coding
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, MED 121 or OST 141
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility.
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OST 248 - Diagnostic Coding
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, MED 121 or OST 141
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility.
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OST 250 - Long-Term Care Coding
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Take One: MED 121 or OST 141
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers diagnostic coding as it applies to long-term facilities and home care. Topics include diagnostic coding and reimbursement in long-term care facilities and home care. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code conditions for long-term care and home care services.
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OST 260 - Adv Coding Methodologies
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Take All: OST 247 and OST 248
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides advanced instruction in a variety of emergent methodologies in medical coding. Topics include advanced outpatient coding, inpatient coding, risk adjustment coding, online encoder software, Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI), and advanced record abstraction. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced coding in a healthcare facility.
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OST 263 - Healthcare Customer Relations
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): Take One: OST 148 or HMT 210
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides the soft skills necessary for effective communication and maintaining customer satisfaction in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the importance of positive attitudes, techniques for handling difficult/angry customers, rephrasing blunt communication for better results, and the communication skills required to discuss topics such as insurance and billing issues with the patient and other medical personnel. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate information in a professional manner.
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OST 280 - Electronic Health Records
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Take One: CIS 110, CIS 111, or OST 137
Corequisite(s): None.
This course focuses on the use of electronic health records in medical documentation and patient management. Emphasis is placed on creating and maintaining patient medical information, scheduling patient appointments, documenting patient encounters, and billing/insurance claim processing. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the required software tasks following a patient visit from start to finish.
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OST 284 - Emerging Technologies
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides opportunities to explore emerging technologies. Emphasis is placed on identifying, researching, and presenting current technological topics for class consideration and discussion. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the importance of keeping abreast of technological changes that affect the office professional.
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OST 286 - Professional Development
Credits: 3
Class: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project a professional image in the office. Topics include interpersonal skills, health lifestyles, appearance, attitude, personal and professional growth, multicultural awareness, and professional etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate these attributes in the classroom, office, and society.
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OST 289 - Office Admin Capstone
Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, OST 164 and either OST 134 or OST 136
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and provides a working knowledge of administrative office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, office software applications, office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment.
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PED 110 - Fit and Well for Life
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 111 - Physical Fitness I
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 117 - Weight Training I
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 118 - Weight Training II
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: PED 117
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 119 - Circuit Training
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers the skills necessary to participate in a developmental fitness program. Emphasis is placed on the circuit training method which involves a series of conditioning timed stations arranged for maximum benefit and variety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the role of circuit training as a means to develop fitness. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 120 - Walking for Fitness
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 125 - Self-Defense: Beginning
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blocks, punches, and kicks as well as non-physical means of self-defense. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and non-physical nature. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 126 - Self-Defense: Intermediate
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: PED 125
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to aid students in building on the techniques and skills developed in PED 125 . Emphasis is placed on the appropriate psychological and physiological responses to various encounters. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate intermediate skills in self-defense stances, blocks, punches, and kick combinations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 142 - Lifetime Sports
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to give an overview of a variety of sports activities. Emphasis is placed on the skills and rules necessary to participate in a variety of lifetime sports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of participating in lifetime sports activities. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 143 - Volleyball-Beginning
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 144 - Volleyball-Intermediate
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: PED 143
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 150 - Baseball-Beginning
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers the fundamentals of baseball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational baseball. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 151 - Baseball/Intermediate
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): State, Take: PED 150
Corequisite(s): None.
This course covers more advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 252 - Officiating/Bsball/Sfball
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in baseball and softball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in baseball and softball. This course has been approved to transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 254 - Coaching Basketball
Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course introduces the theory and methods of coaching basketball. Emphasis is placed on rules, game strategies, and selected techniques of coaching basketball. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competent coaching skills in basketball. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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