May 14, 2024  
2015-2016 General Catalog 
    
2015-2016 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Nursing

  
  • NUR-101 Practical Nursing I

    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. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 7.00

    Lab Hours: 6.00

    Clinical Hours: 6.00

    Credit Hours: 11.00

    Requisites:
    Take DRE 098  (Required, Previous). | Take 1 group BIO 163  BIO 165 /BIO 166  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • NUR-102 Practical Nursing II

    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. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 7.00

    Clinical Hours: 9.00

    Credit Hours: 10.00

    Requisites:
    Take NUR 101  (Required, Previous). | Take PSY 150  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • NUR-103 Practical Nursing III

    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. Semester Offered: Summer

    Class Hours: 6.00

    Clinical Hours: 9.00

    Credit Hours: 9.00

    Requisites:
    Take NUR 101  (Required, Previous). | Take NUR 102  (Required, Previous). | Take ENG 111  PSY 241  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • NUR-111 Intro to Health Concepts

    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. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 4.00

    Lab Hours: 6.00

    Clinical Hours: 6.00

    Credit Hours: 8.00

    Requisites:
    CTS 080  DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • NUR-112 Health-Illness Concepts

    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. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Clinical Hours: 6.00

    Credit Hours: 5.00

    Requisites:
    Take NUR 111  (Required, Previous).
  
  • NUR-113 Family Health Concepts

    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. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Clinical Hours: 6.00

    Credit Hours: 5.00

    Requisites:
    Take NUR 111  (Required, Previous). | Take NUR 212  (Required, Previous).
  
  • NUR-114 Holistic Health Concepts

    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. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Clinical Hours: 6.00

    Credit Hours: 5.00

    Requisites:
    Take NUR 111  (Required, Previous). | Take NUR 113  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • NUR-211 Health Care Concepts

    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. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Clinical Hours: 6.00

    Credit Hours: 5.00

    Requisites:
    Take NUR 111  (Required, Previous). | Take NUR 112  (Required, Previous or concurrent). | BIO 166  PSY 241  (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • NUR-212 Health System Concepts

    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 Semester Offered: Summer

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Clinical Hours: 6.00

    Credit Hours: 5.00

    Requisites:
    Take NUR 111  (Required, Previous). | Take NUR 211  (Required, Previous).
  
  • NUR-213 Complex Health Concepts

    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. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 4.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Clinical Hours: 15.00

    Credit Hours: 10.00

    Requisites:
    Take NUR 111  (Required, Previous). | Take NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 114 , NUR 211  and NUR 212  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • NUR-221 LPN to ADN Concepts I

    This course is designed for the LPN to ADN student to explore the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of safety, perfusion, inflammation, oxygenation, mood/affect, behavior, development, family, health-wellness-illness, sensory perception, stress/coping, cognition, self, violence, and professional behaviors. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 6.00

    Clinical Hours: 9.00

    Credit Hours: 9.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • NUR-223 LPN to ADN Concepts II

    This course is designed for the LPN to ADN student to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, thermoregulation, oxygenation, tissue integrity, infection, perfusion, mobility, reproduction, sexuality, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, accountability, advocacy, and collaboration. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry-level nursing care. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 6.00

    Clinical Hours: 9.00

    Credit Hours: 9.00

    Requisites:
    Take NUR 221  (Required, Previous).

Nursing Assistant

  
  • NAS-101 Nurse Aide I

    This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 4.00

    Clinical Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 6.00

    Requisites:
    Take DRE 097  (S23642); (Required, Previous).
  
  • NAS-106 Geriatric Aide

    This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of the Nurse Aide I providing care to the aging population. Emphasis is placed on the person-centered care, stress management, health promotion, dementia/challenging behaviors, mental health issues, and end-of-life/palliative care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and provide safe care for the aging population and are eligible to be listed on the North Carolina Geriatric Nurse Aide registry. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Class Hours: 5.00

    Clinical Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 6.00

    Requisites:
    Take NAS-101 (Required, Previous).

Paralegal Technology

  
  • LEX-110 Intro to Paralegal Study

    This course introduces the paralegal profession and the legal system, and an emphasis is placed on the role of professional and legal ethics. Topics include regulations, ethics, case analysis, legal reasoning, career opportunities, professional organizations, terminology and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the role of a paralegal and identify the skills, knowledge, and ethics required of paralegals. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

    Requisites:
    CTS 080  (Required, Previous). | DRE 098  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • LEX-120 Legal Research/Writing I

    This course introduces the techniques of legal research and writing. Emphasis is placed on locating, analyzing, applying, and updating sources of law; effective legal writing, including proper citation; and the use of electronic research methods. Upon completion, students should be able to perform legal research and writing assignments using techniques covered in the course. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  CTS 080  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-121 Legal Research/Writing II

    This course covers advanced topics in legal research and writing. Topics include more complex legal issues and assignments involving preparation of legal memos, briefs, and other documents and the advanced use of electronic research methods. Upon completion, students should be able to perform legal research and writing assignments using techniques covered in the course. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take LEX 120  (Required, Previous). | Take DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-130 Civil Injuries

    This course covers traditional tort concepts and the evolving body of individual rights created by statute. Topics include intentional and non-intentional torts with emphasis on negligence, strict liability, civil rights, workplace and environmental liability, remedies, and damages. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, explain, and evaluate elements of civil injuries and related defenses. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • LEX-140 Civil Litigation I

    This course introduces the structure of the legal system and the rules governing civil litigation. Topics include jurisdiction state and federal rules of civil procedure and evidence. Upon completion, students should be able to assist an attorney in pre-litigation matters and preparation of pleadings and motions. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  CTS 080  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-141 Civil Litigation II

    This course covers advanced topics in the civil litigation process. Topics include motions, discovery, and trial and appellate procedures. Upon completion, students shold be able to assist an attorney in preparing and organizing documents for trial, settlement and post-trial practice. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take LEX 140  (Required, Previous). | Take DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-150 Commercial Law I

    This course covers legally enforceable agreements, forms of organization, and selected portions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include drafting and enforcement of contracts, leases, and related documents and selection and implementation of business organization forms, sales, and commercial papers. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the elements of a contract, prepare various business documents, and understand the role of commercial paper. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    CTS 080  DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-210 Real Property I

    This course introduces the study of real property law. Topics include the distinction between real and personal property, various estates, mechanics of conveyance and encumbrance, recordation, special proceedings, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify estates, forms of deeds, requirements for recording, and procedures to enforce rights to real property. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  CTS 080  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-211 Real Property II

    This course continues the study of real property law relating to title examination and preparation of closing documents. Topics include use of courthouse and other public records in title examination and preparation of documents required in real estate transactions and closings. Upon completion, students should be able to plot/draft a description, perform complete title examination, draft closing documents including title insurance forms, and prepare disbursement reconciliation. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 4.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take LEX 210  (Required, Previous). | Take DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-240 Family Law

    This course covers laws governing domestic relations. Topics include marriage, separation, divorce, child custody, support, property division, adoption, domestic violence, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interview clients, gather information, and draft documents related to family law. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-250 Wills, Estates, & Trusts

    This course covers various types of wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, and intestacy. Topics include types of wills and execution requirements, caveats and dissents, intestate succession, inventories and accountings, distribution and settlement, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to draft simple wills, prepare estate forms, understand administration of estates including taxation, and explain terms regarding trusts. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-270 Law Office Mgt/Technology

    This course provides an overview of law office management and organization. Topics include office forms, filing systems, billing/time keeping, computersystems, calendar systems, library administration, case management, office/personnel procedures, ethics, and technology. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and maintain various law office systems, monitor case progress, and supervise non-lawyer personnel. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

    Requisites:
    Take DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-280 Ethics & Professionalism

    This course reinforces legal ethics and the role of the paralegal in a professional work environment. Topics include a review of ethics, employment opportunities, and search techniques; paralegal certification and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the paralegal’s role in the ethical practice of laaw. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-286 Medical Evidence Analysis

    This course is designed to teach reading and analyzing medical records for legal evaluation of boidly injury and disability claims. Emphasis is placed on terminology, identifying, obtaining and reviewing medical records and study of the major systems of the human body. Upon completion, students will be able to compile, analyze and organize medical documents to support or disprove injury claims. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

    Requisites:
    Take DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • LEX-288 Elder Law

    This course provides an overview of laws especially relevant to older persons. Topics include health care decision-making, living wills, powers of attorney, financial and estate planning, government benefits, housing issues, elder abuse, and ethical considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to assist an attorney in addressing legal issues pertinent to the elderly. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  (Required, Previous).

Pharmacy Technology

  
  • PHM-110 Introduction to Pharmacy

    This course introduces pharmacy practice and the technician’s role in a variety of pharmacy settings. Topics include medical terminology and abbreviations, drug delivery systems, law and ethics, prescription and medication orders, and the health care system. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the role of pharmacy technicians, read and interpret drug orders, describe quality assurance, and utilize pharmacy references. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    CTS 080  DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-111 Pharmacy Practice I

    This course provides instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include drug packaging and labeling, out-patient dispensing, hospital dispensing procedures, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, and non-sterile compounding. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

    Requisites:
    Take PHM 110  and PHM 115  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • PHM-115 Pharmacy Calculations

    This course provides an introduction to the metric, avoirdupois, and apothecary systems of measurement and the calculations used in pharmacy practice. Topics include ratio and proportion, dosage determinations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution and concentration, aliquots, specific gravity and density, and flow rates. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly perform calculations required to properly prepare a medication order. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA 030  DMA 040 ; (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-118 Sterile Products

    This course provides an introduction to intravenous admixture preparation and other sterile products, including total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy. Topics include aseptic techniques; facilities, equipment, and supplies utilized in admixture preparation; incompatibility and stability; laminar flow hoods; immunizations and irrigation solutions; and quality assurance. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and demonstrate the steps involved in preparation of intermittent and continuous infusions, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

    Requisites:
    Take PHM 110  and PHM 111  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-120 Pharmacology I

    This course introduces the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include nutritional products, blood modifiers, hormones, diuretics, cardiovascular agents, respiratory drugs, and gastrointestinal agents. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

  
  • PHM-125 Pharmacology II

    This course provides a continuation of the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include autonomic and central nervous system agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-infective drugs. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take PHM 120  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-132 Pharmacy Clinical

    This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist’s supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers. Semester Offered: Spring

    Clinical Hours: 6.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

    Requisites:
    PHM 111  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-134 Pharmacy Clinical

    This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist’s supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers. Semester Offered: Spring

    Clinical Hours: 12.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

    Requisites:
    PHM 118  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-138 Pharmacy Clinical

    This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist’s supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers. Semester Offered: Spring

    Clinical Hours: 24.00

    Credit Hours: 8.00

    Requisites:
    PHM 150  PHM 155  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-140 Trends in Pharmacy

    This course covers the major issues, trends, and concepts in contemporary pharmacy practice. Topics include professional ethics, continuing education, job placement, and the latest developments in pharmacy technician practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the topics discussed. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

    Requisites:
    PHM 110  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-150 Hospital Pharmacy

    This course provides an in-depth study of hospital pharmacy practice. Topics include hospital organizational structure, committee functions, utilization of reference works, purchasing and inventory control, drug delivery systems, and intravenous admixture preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain hospital organization/committee functions, interpret and enter patient orders, fill unit-dose cassettes, and prepare intravenous admixtures. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

    Requisites:
    DMA 010-DMA 080  and PHM 134 ; (Required, Previous). | Take PHM 118  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • PHM-155 Community Pharmacy

    This course covers the operational procedures relating to retail pharmacy. Emphasis is placed on a general knowledge of over-the-counter products, prescription processing, business/inventory management, and specialty patient services. Upon completion, students should be able to provide technical assistance and support to the retail pharmacist. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DMA 010-DMA 080  and PHM 134  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-160 Pharm Dosage Forms

    This course is a study of pharmaceutical dosage forms and considerations in their manufacture. Topics include bioavailability, routes of administration, tablets, capsules, solutions, syrups, suspensions, elixirs, aerosols, transdermals, topicals, ophthalmics, otics, and other dosage forms. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the characteristics of the major dosage forms and explain how these characteristics affect the action of the drug. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

  
  • PHM-165 Pharmacy Prof Practice

    This course provides a general overview of all aspects of pharmacy technician practice. Emphasis is placed on pharmacy law, calculations, compounding, pharmacology, and pharmacy operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas required for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHM-265 Professional Issues

    This course provides a comprehensive discussion of topics common to the practice of the pharmacy technician. Emphasis is placed on application of professional competencies including legal/ethical issues, leadership/management concepts and employability skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in pharmacy workplace skills and leadership/management roles. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take PHM 165  (Required, Previous).

Philosophy

  
  • PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics (CAA)

    This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion, capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues arising from new technologies. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take ENG 111  (Required, Previous). | Take CTS 080  (Required, Previous).

Phlebotomy

  
  • PBT-100 Phlebotomy Technology

    This course provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the theoretical comprehension of phlebotomy techniques. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Class Hours: 5.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 6.00

    Requisites:
    Take PBT 101  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • PBT-101 Phlebotomy Practicum

    This course provides supervised experience in the performance of venipuncture and microcollection techniques in a clinical facility. Emphasis is placed on patient interaction and application of universal precautions, proper collection techniques, special procedures, specimen handling, and data management. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Clinical Hours: 9.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take PBT 100  (Required, Previous or concurrent).

Physical Education

  
  • PED-110 Fit and Well for Life (CAA)

    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. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-111 Physical Fitness I (CAA)

    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. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-117 Weight Training I (CAA)

    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. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-119 Circuit Training (CAA)

    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. Semester Offered: Spring

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  Take DRE 097 (S23642); (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-121 Walk, Jog, Run (CAA)

    This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-137 Badminton (CAA)

    This course covers the fundamentals of badminton. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, clears, drops, drives, smashes, and the rules and strategies of singles and doubles. Upon completion, students should be able to apply these skills in playing situations. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-138 Archery (CAA)

    This course introduces basic archery safety and skills. Topics include proper techniques of stance, bracing, drawing, and releasing as well as terminology and scoring. Upon completion, students should be able to participate safely in target archery. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-139 Bowling-Beginning (CAA)

    This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is placed on ball selection, grips, stance, and delivery along with rules and etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational bowling. Semester Offered: Fall

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-142 Lifetime Sports (CAA)

    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. Semester Offered: Spring

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-143 Volleyball-Beginning (CAA)

    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. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-145 Basketball-Beginning (CAA)

    This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational basketball. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PED-170 Backpacking (CAA)

    This course covers the proper techniques for establishing a campsite, navigating in the wilderness, and planning for an overnight trip. Topics include planning for meals, proper use of maps and compass, and packing and dressing for extended periods in the outdoors. Upon completion, students should be able to identify quality backpacking equipment, identify the principles of no-trace camping, and successfully complete a backpacking experience. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  (Required, Previous).

Physical Fitness Technology

  
  • PFS-110 Exercise Science

    This course is a survey of scientific principles, methodologies, and research as applied to exercise and physical adaptations to exercise. Topics include the basic elements of kinesiology, biomechanics, and motor learning. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe physiological responses and adaptations to exercise.

    Class Hours: 4.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

  
  • PFS-118 Fitness Facility Mgmt

    This course provides information about the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programs. Topics include human resources, sales and marketing, member retention, financial management, facility design and maintenance, and risk management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage a fitness facility.

    Class Hours: 4.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

  
  • PFS-212 Exercise Programming

    This course provides information about organizing, scheduling, and implementation of physical fitness programs. Topics include programming for various age groups, competitive activities and special events, and evaluating programs. Upon completion, students should be able to organize and implement exercise activities in a competent manner.

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take PSF 110  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PSF-110 Exercise Science

    This course is a survey of scientific principles, methodologies, and research as applied to exercise and physical adaptations to exercise. Topics include the basic elements of kinesiology, biomechanics, and motor learning. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe physiological responses and adaptations to exercise.

    Class Hours: 4.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00


Physics

  
  • PHY-110 Conceptual Physics (CAA)

    This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098 , DMA 010-DMA 050 , and CTS 080  (Required, Previous). | PHY 110A  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • PHY-110A Conceptual Physics Lab (CAA)

    This course is a laboratory for PHY 110 . Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110 . Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110 . Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  (Required, Previous). | Take PHY 110  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • PHY-121 Applied Physics I

    This algebra-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to industrial and service technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analyses, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied in industrial and service fields. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

  
  • PHY-151 College Physics I (CAA)

    This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

    Requisites:
    Take MAT 171  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHY-152 College Physics II (CAA)

    This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

    Requisites:
    Take PHY 151  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PHY-251 General Physics I (CAA)

    This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. Semester Offered: Fall

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

    Requisites:
    Take MAT 271  (Required, Previous). | Take DRE 098  CTS 080  (Required, Previous). | Take MAT 272  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • PHY-252 General Physics II (CAA)

    This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

    Requisites:
    Take All: MAT 272  and PHY 251  (Required, Previous).

Pre-Curriculum English/Reading

  
  • DRE-097 Integrated Reading Writing II

    This course is designed to develop proficiency in integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts; except where noted, these topics are taught at a reinforcement level using texts primarily in a Lexile (TM) range of 1070 to 1220. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply those skills toward understanding a variety of complex academic and career texts and composing essays incorporating relevant, valid evidence. Please note: (TM) represents registered trademark. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 2.50

    Lab Hours: 1.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    TAKE DRE-096 (Required, Previous).
  
  • DRE-098 Integrated Reading Writing III

    This course is designed to develop proficiency in integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts; these topics are taught using texts primarily in the Lexile (TM) range of 1185 to 1385. Upon completion, students should be able to apply those skills toward understanding a variety of texts at the career and college ready level and toward composing a documented essay. Note: (TM) represents registered trademark. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 2.50

    Lab Hours: 1.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    TAKE DRE 097  (Required, Previous).

Pre-Curriculum Mathematics

  
  • DMA-030 Propor/Ratio/Rate/Percent

    This course provides a conceptual study of the problems that are represented by rates, ratios, percent, and proportions. Topics include rates, ratios, percent, proportion, conversion of English and metric units, and applications of the geometry of similar triangles. Upon completion, students should be able to use their understanding to solve conceptual application problems. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 0.75

    Lab Hours: 0.50

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    Take All: DMA-010 and DMA-020 (Required, Previous).
  
  • DMA-040 Express/Lin Equat/Inequal

    This course provides a conceptual study of problems involving linear expressions, equations, and inequalities. Emphasis is placed on solving contextual application problems. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between simplifying expressions and solving equations and apply this knowledge to problems involving linear expressions, equations, and inequalities. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 0.75

    Lab Hours: 0.50

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    Take One Set: Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020 and DMA 030  Set 2: DMA 060  (Required, Previous).
  
  • DMA-050 Graphs/Equations of Lines

    This course provides a conceptual study of problems involving graphic and algebraic representations of lines. Topics include slope, equations of lines, interpretation of basic graphs, and linear modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to solve contextual application problems and represent real-world situations as linear equations in two variables. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 0.75

    Lab Hours: 0.50

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    Take One Set: Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA 030  and DMA 040  Set 2: DMA 040  and MAT-060 (Required, Previous).
  
  • DMA-060 Polynomial/Quadratic Appl

    This course provides a study of problems involving algebraic representations of quadratic equations. Topics include basic polynomial operations, factoring polynomials, and solving polynomial equations by means of factoring. Upon completion, students should be able to find algebraic solutions to contextual problems with quadratic applications. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 0.75

    Lab Hours: 0.50

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    Take One Set: Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA 030 , DMA 040  and DMA 050  Set 2: DMA 040 , DMA 050 , and MAT-060 Set 3: MAT-060 and MAT-070 (Required, Previous).
  
  • DMA-070 Rational Express/Equation

    This course provides a study of problems involving algebraic representations of rational equations. Topics include simplifying and performing operations with rational expressions and equations, understanding the domain, and determining the reasonableness of an answer. Upon completion, students should be able to find algebraic solutions to contextual problems with rational applications. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 0.75

    Lab Hours: 0.50

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    Take One Set: Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050  and DMA 060  Set 2: DMA 040 , DMA 050 , DMA 060 , and MAT-060 Set 3: DMA 060 , MAT-060, and MAT-070 Set 4: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA 030 , DMA 060 , AND MAT-070 (Required, Previous).
  
  • DMA-080 Radical Express/Equations

    This course provides a study of problems involving algebraic representations of the manipulation of radical expressions and the application of radical equations. Topics include simplifying and performing operations with radical expresssions and rational exponents, solving radical equations, and determining the reasonableness of a solution. Upon completion, students should be able to find algebraic solutions to contextual problems with radical applications. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 0.75

    Lab Hours: 0.50

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    Take One Set: Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050 , DMA 060  and DMA 070  Set 2: DMA 060 , DMA 070 , MAT-060, and MAT-070 Set 3: DMA 040 , DMA 050 , DMA 060 , DMA 070 , and MAT-060 Set 4: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-060, DMA-070, and MAT-070 (Required, Previous).

Process Control Instrumentation

  
  • PCI-264 Process Control with PLCs

    This course introduces automatic process control implemented with PLC technology. Topics include interfacing and controlling advanced control loops and devices using various PLC-based systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced applications of process control and instrumentation systems with PLC-based devices. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

    Requisites:
    ELC 138 , ELC 139 , and ELN 131  (Required, Previous).

Psychology

  
  • PSY-118 Interpersonal Psychology

    This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional development. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 097  CTS 080  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PSY-150 General Psychology (CAA)

    This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    DRE 098  CTS 080  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PSY-241 Developmental Psych (CAA)

    This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span. Semester Offered: All

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take PSY 150  (Required, Previous).
  
  • PSY-265 Behavioral Modification

    This course is an applied study of factors influencing human behavior and strategies for behavioral change. Emphasis is placed on cognitive-behavioral theory, behavioral assessment, practical applications of conditioning techniques, and maintenance of adaptive behavior patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to implement basic learning principles to effect behavioral changes in self and others. Semester Offered: Spring

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take PSY 150  (Required, Previous).

Recreation

  
  • REC-110 Intro to Leisure Services

    This course introduces park and recreation systems focusing on the social aspects and the role of government in meeting the recreational needs of America. Emphasis is placed on the importance of resource management arising from the social needs of urban America. Upon completion, students should be able to outline the leisure needs ofAmerica in the 21st century.

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

  
  • REC-112 Outdoor Rec Admin & Mgmt

    This course introduces the history of natural resource management and basic administration principles as well as management related to outdoor recreation. Emphasis is placed on planning and controlling a budget system, directing the finances of an outdoor recreation program and facility, and hiring and other personnel policies. Upon completion, students should be able to develop, implement, and evaluate a budget system for an outdoor recreation facility.

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

  
  • REC-120 Intro Special Populations

    This course introduces a variety of special populations and conditions that may be encountered in therapeutic recreation environments. Topics include mental retardation, mental illness, communication disorders, as well as many specific physical and muscular conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to define and identify characteristics of special conditions and locate corresponding treatment locations within the community.

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

  
  • REC-122 Program Administration

    This course covers the organization and implementation of recreational programs. Topics include schedules and budgets, group dynamics, problem-solving techniques, and leadership roles. Upon completion, students should be able to construct schedules for facilities and personnel, prepare budgets and cost analysis, and demonstrate leadership characteristics and problem-solving techniques.

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

  
  • REC-124 Social Rec Activities

    This course covers planning, organizing, and leading social recreational activities and programs. Emphasis is placed on understanding group dynamics and incorporating these techniques in social activities. Upon completion, students should be able to organize and carry out social events for all age groups in various social settings.

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

  
  • REC-125 Public Relations

    This course covers the creation of marketing materials used in promoting recreational programs. Topics include computer-generated flyers, posters, newsletters, pamphlets, and brochures; video presentations; and interview skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate computer skills, video techniques, and other marketing tools used in promoting recreational programs.

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

  
  • REC-126 Outdoor Recreation

    This course introduces outdoor recreation and its relationship to our natural surroundings. Emphasis is placed on conservation, wildlife, nature, community resources, and federal and state regulatory agencies. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, organize, and conduct activities in an outdoor natural environment.

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

  
  • REC-127 Team Sports & Games

    This course covers the basic rules, skills, and terminology of selected team sports that are popular in recreation settings. Emphasis is placed on organization, administration, and promotion of sports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the basics of team sports and be able to evaluate a good team sports program.

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

  
  • REC-128 Individual Sports & Games

    This course covers individual sports and games. Emphasis is placed on skills, rules, equipment, and proper teaching techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the proper techniques necessary to lead others in individual activities.

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

  
  • REC-129 Fitness Management

    This course introduces basic fitness principles and evaluation techniques for progressive maintenance programming. Emphasis is placed on testing for physical fitness, cardiovascular conditioning, evaluation of isometric and isotonic strength, and assessing exercise programs for lifetime value. Upon completion, students should be able to assess fitness programs for their personal use and plan programs for public use in various recreational settings.

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

  
  • REC-170 Team Building Lab

    This course provides a laboratory component to complement REC 110 . Emphasis is placed on elements necessary for team work and activities designed to improve functioning in these areas. Upon completion, students should be able to identify activities which facilitate team building.

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 1.00

    Requisites:
    Take REC 110  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  
  • REC-213 Aquatic Management

    This course introduces water-oriented areas and facilities. Emphasis is placed on maintenance, supervision, and operation of beaches, pools, and small lakes. Upon completion, students should be able to write an operations and maintenance plan for an outdoor recreation water-based facility.

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

  
  • REC-214 Camp Administration

    This course covers the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in outdoor camping environments. Emphasis is placed on layout and design of a camp setting and programming outdoor activities and nature skills. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and conduct recreational activities for day and residential camping environments.

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 4.00

  
  • REC-216 Rec Arts & Crafts

    This course covers the various art media with particular emphasis on their use in recreational settings. Emphasis is placed on practical hands-on experience in age-related multimedia art activities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate teaching techniques and acquired hands-on skills.

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

  
  • REC-217 Maintenance/Facility Mgt

    This course provides hands-on experience in maintaining equipment and managing a recreational facility. Emphasis is placed on the use of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to lay out a recreational environment, including equipment that meets safety standards.

    Class Hours: 2.00

    Lab Hours: 2.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

  
  • REC-218 Cultural Programs

    This course provides a general knowledge of music, dance, and drama required for cultural programming. Emphasis is placed on activity planning and practical skills in cultural arts. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss values, scope, and organizational patterns for cultural programming.

    Class Hours: 1.00

    Lab Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 2.00

  
  • REC-220 Recreation Administration

    This course covers basic principles and concepts of recreation administration. Topics include administrative leadership, supervisory theories and techniques, public relations, budgeting, and advisory boards. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and demonstrate various types of leadership and administrative skills.

    Class Hours: 3.00

    Credit Hours: 3.00

    Requisites:
    Take REC 112  (Required, Previous).
 

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