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Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are listed on the following pages, alphabetically and by course prefix. The four letter prefix identifies subject area and the three numbers that follow identify the particular course. The  numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of lecture and lab hours per week, assuming a typical 15-week semester.

The description of each course indicates its credit value which determines the tuition charge and the number of credits available toward the requirements for a degree.
 

 
 
  

  • MUSC 156 - Orchestra II

    (0,3) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 155 - Orchestra I .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of standard orchestral repertory in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  In lieu of  such an organization sponsored by RVCC, students may play in an approved concert band off campus. 

     


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  • MUSC 157 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble I

    (0,3) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Audition/approval required for RVCC Jazz Ensemble I only, as each completed course becomes the prerequisite for the next in the Jazz Ensemble sequence.   Enrollment may be limited by the needs of the ensemble.  
    This performance ensemble class pursues the study and performance of jazz repertoire in an ensemble format, through the exploration and development of interpretation and improvisation of jazz compositions and arrangements in various jazz styles.  Public performances on or off-campus are required. Auditions are open to qualified students and community participants.
     


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  • MUSC 158 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble II

    (0,3) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 157 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble I .
    Enrollment may be limited by the needs of the ensemble.This performance ensemble class pursues the study and performance of jazz repertoire in an ensemble format, through the exploration and development of interpretation and improvisation of jazz compositions and arrangements in various jazz styles.  Public performances on or off-campus are required.  Auditions are open to qualified students and community participants.
     


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  • MUSC 159 - Ensemble Collaborations I

    (1,2) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Placement test/audition/interview required by instructor.
    Enrollment may be limited due to ensemble and/or instrumentation requirements. Students will engage in the rehearsal, coaching and study of music ensembles for small groups, which may involve instrumentalists and vocalists. Repertoire will be selected to accommodate the skills and instruments of those enrolled. Class will include the study of musical styles and ensemble performance, a researched overview of ensemble repertoire for each instrument, and written critiques. Participation will include recital performance.


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  • MUSC 160 - Ensemble Collaborations II

    (1,2) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Placement test/audition/interview required by instructor.
    Enrollment may be limited due to ensemble and/or instrumentation requirements. Students will engage in the rehearsal, coaching, and study of music ensembles for small groups, which may involve instrumentalists and vocalists. Repertoire will be selected to accommodate the skills and instruments of those enrolled. Classes will include the study of musical styles and ensemble performance, a researched overview of ensemble repertoire for each instrument, and written critiques. Participation will include recital performance.


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  • MUSC 165 - Music Technology: Fundamentals and Applications

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 101 - Fundamentals of Music   or MUSC 111 - Music Theory I  and MUSC 121 - Keyboard Skills I  or permission of instructor.
    This course is an introduction to the fundamental techniques, equipment, and applications  of contemporary music technologies.  Computer and internet basics, music-related  software, and other electronic instruments will be studied in their applications and  potential as tools for education, composition, and performance.  Introductory aspects of  MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), acoustic and digital audio and acoustics,  music notation, and multimedia applications will be examined.  Students will be required  to supply their own headphones-1/4” jack).


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  • MUSC 190 - Digital Music Composition I

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    This course is an introduction to the use of computers and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), using software sequencing and software synthesizers to compose, record, edit, and perform music.  Aspects of MIDI, digital audio and acoustics will be studied, as well as the fundamentals of synthesizer programming.  (Students will be required to supply their own headphones – ¼” jack).


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  • MUSC 191 - Digital Music Composition II

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 190 - Digital Music Composition I  or permission of instructor.
    This course is a continuation of Digital Music Composition I in the use of computers, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), and digital audio, using software sequencing, software synthesizers, and software samplers to compose, record, edit, and perform music.  Further aspects of MIDI and digital audio will be discussed, as well as sampling and signal processing. (Students will be required to supply their own headphones – 1/4” jack).


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  • MUSC 201 - Music History and Literature I

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  and MUSC 114 - Musicianship II .
    Corequisite(s): Recommended corequisites: concurrent enrollment in MUSC 211 - Music Theory III  and MUSC 213 - Musicianship III .
    This course is for music majors and others with adequate background.  It is the first of a two-semester survey of Western art music from ancient times to 1750.  The course traces styles and techniques of vocal and instrumental music, the major composers, and the musical forms of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.  The course emphasizes analyzing and listening to representative compositions as well as gaining an historical and socio-cultural perspective. 
    Note:  Music History & Literature II may be taken before Music History & Literature I.


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  • MUSC 202 - Music History and Literature II

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  and MUSC 114 - Musicianship II .
    Corequisite(s): Recommended corequisites: concurrent enrollment in MUSC 212 - Music Theory IV  and MUSC 214 - Musicianship IV  .
    This course is for music majors and others with adequate background. It is a continuation of Music History and Literature I and is the second of a two-semester survey of Western art music, this semester covering from 1750 to the present.  The course traces styles and techniques of music composition, the major composers and musical forms from the mid-eighteenth century through the Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods.  The course emphasizes listening to and the analysis of representative compositions, as well as gaining an historical and socio-cultural perspective. 
    Note:  Music History & Literature II may be taken before Music History & Literature I.


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  • MUSC 211 - Music Theory III

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 111 - Music Theory I  & MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  and MUSC 113 - Musicianship I  & MUSC 114 - Musicianship II .
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 213 - Musicianship III .
    This course is for music majors and others with adequate background. Theory I, II, III, and IV and Musicianship I, II, III, and IV (co-requisites) must be taken in sequence. This course is a continuation of Theory II. Students will study Renaissance and 18th-century polyphony (including the fugue), chromatic harmony (including borrowed chords, Neapolitan 6th, and augmented 6th chords), Classical period techniques (including variation technique and sonata and rondo forms), and extended and chromatic harmony (including 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, altered dominants, and chromatic mediants).  Course work will include extensive music writing and analysis in these subjects and attendance at live performances.


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  • MUSC 212 - Music Theory IV

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 211 - Music Theory III  and MUSC 213 - Musicianship III  .
    Corequisite(s): MUSC 214 - Musicianship IV  .
    This course is for music majors and others with adequate background. Theory I, II, III, and IV and Musicianship I, II, III, and IV (co-requisites) must be taken in sequence. This course is a continuation of Theory III. Students will study theories and compositional techniques from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including techniques from the Romantic Period (1825-1900), the Post-Romantic and Impressionistic Periods, and the Contemporary Period (1910-1945).  Included will be twelve-tone technique and Music since 1945.  Attendance at live performances is required.


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  • MUSC 223 - Voice Class III

    (1,2) 2 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 124 - Voice Class II  or department permission.
    This course is a continuation of Voice Class II and is intended to be the third of a four-semester sequence.  It is designed to further develop vocal production and performance abilities. Materials studied may include vocal exercises, English, Italian and German art songs, popular standards, and musical theatre selections.  Repertory assigned will be based on the student’s abilities and preferences.


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  • MUSC 224 - Voice Class IV

    (1,2) 2 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 223 - Voice Class III  or department permission.
    This course is a continuation of Voice Class III and is intended to be the last of a four-semester sequence.  It is designed to further develop vocal production and performance abilities.   Materials studied may include vocal exercises, English, Italian and German or French art songs, popular standards, and musical theatre selections.  Repertory assigned will be based on the student’s abilities and preferences.


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  • MUSC 231 - Applied Music: Primary Instrument III

    (0,1) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s):   .
    This course sequence is designed primarily for the music major for advanced study or for those with adequate background.  
    This performance study is primarily intended to prepare the music major for a transfer program entrance audition and for advanced applied music study. Students will arrange with the applied instructor for a minimum of twelve weekly lessons during the semester. Repertory studied will vary according to the student’s instrument or voice and performance level. Students are required to perform for a faculty jury at the conclusion of each semester and may be invited to perform in the Department’s public music student recitals.
    Fees for the weekly lessons will be paid directly to the private instructor.

     


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  • MUSC 232 - Applied Music: Primary Instrument IV

    (1,0) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s):  .
    This course sequence is designed primarily for the music major for advanced study or for those with adequate background.  
    This performance study is primarily intended to prepare the music major for a transfer program entrance audition and for advanced applied music study. Students will arrange with the applied instructor for a minimum of twelve weekly lessons during the semester. Repertory studied will vary according to the student’s instrument or voice and performance level. Students are required to perform for a faculty jury at the conclusion of each semester and may be invited to perform in the Department’s public music student recitals.
    Fees for the weekly lessons will be paid directly to the private instructor.

     


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  • MUSC 251 - RVCC Chorale III

    (0,3) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 152 - RVCC Chorale II .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of choral literature in a wide variety of styles.  Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  For the music major, RVCC Chorale I, II, III and IV should be taken in sequence, and different repertory will be featured each semester.  Students will improve their ensemble skills and their music reading ability.  Other students (not music majors) may take Chorale on a credit or non-credit basis.  Other interested community participants are welcome to join the RVCC Chorale on a non-credit, fee-paying basis through the Division of Corporate and Continuing Education.


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  • MUSC 252 - RVCC Chorale IV

    (0,3) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 251 - RVCC Chorale III .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of choral literature in a wide variety of styles.  Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  For the music major, RVCC Chorale I, II, III and IV should be taken in sequence, and different repertory will be featured each semester.  Students will improve their ensemble skills and their music reading ability.  Other students (not music majors) may take Chorale on a credit or non-credit basis.  Other interested community participants are welcome to join the RVCC Chorale on a non-credit, fee-paying basis through the Division of Corporate and Continuing Education.


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  • MUSC 253 - Concert Band III

    (0,3) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s):  .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study andperformance of standard concert band repertory in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  In lieu of such an organization sponsored by RVCC, students may play in an approved concert band off campus.  
     


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  • MUSC 254 - Concert Band IV

    (0,3) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s):  . 
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of standard concert band repertory in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  In lieu of such an organization sponsored by RVCC, students may play in an approved concert band off campus. 
     


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  • MUSC 255 - Orchestra III

    (0,3) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 156 - Orchestra II  .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of standard orchestral repertory in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  In lieu of  such an organization sponsored by RVCC, students may play in an approved concert band off campus. 

     


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  • MUSC 256 - Orchestra IV

    0,3) 1 Credit

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 255 - Orchestra III  .
    This large ensemble course provides opportunity for the study and performance of standard orchestral repertory in a wide variety of styles. Weekly rehearsals and one or more public performances are required.  In lieu of such an organization sponsored by RVCC, students may play in an approved concert band off campus. 

     


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  • MUSC 257 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble III

    (0,3) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 158 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble II .
    Enrollment may be limited by the needs of the ensemble.This performance ensemble class pursues the study and performance of jazz repertoire in an ensemble format, through the exploration and development of interpretation and improvisation of jazz compositions and arrangements in various jazz styles.  Public performances on or off-campus are required.  Auditions are open to qualified students and community participants.


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  • MUSC 258 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble IV

    (0,3) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 257 - RVCC Jazz Ensemble III .
    Enrollment may be limited by the needs of the ensemble. This performance ensemble class pursues the study and performance of jazz repertoire in an ensemble format, through the exploration and development of interpretation and improvisation of jazz compositions and arrangements in various jazz styles.  Public performances on or off-campus are required.  Auditions are open to qualified students and community participants.


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  • MUSC 259 - Ensemble Collaborations III

    (1,2) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Placement test/audition/interview required by instructor. Enrollment may be limited due to ensemble and/or instrumentation requirements.
    Students will engage in the rehearsal, coaching, and study of music ensembles for small groups which may involve instrumentalists and vocalists. Repertoire will be selected to accommodate the skills and instruments of those enrolled. Classes will include the study of musical styles and ensemble performance, a researched overview of ensemble repertoire for each instrument, and written critiques. Participation will include recital performance.


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  • MUSC 260 - Ensemble Collaborations IV

    (1,2) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): Placement test/audition/interview required by instructor. Enrollment may be limited due to ensemble and/or instrumentation requirements.
    Students will engage in the rehearsal, coaching, and study of music ensembles for small groups which may involve instrumentalists and vocalists. Repertoire will be selected to accommodate the skills and instruments of those enrolled. Classes will include the study of musical styles and ensemble performance, a researched overview of ensemble repertoire for each instrument, and written critiques. Participation will include recital performance.


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  • MUSC 265 - Professional Development: Music

    (0,2) 1 Credit
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  and MUSC 114 - Musicianship II . Should be taken in the third or fourth semester of the A.F.A. Music degree, currently offered only in the fall semester.
     This course is designed to help prepare students majoring in Music (Associate of Fine Arts degree) to successfully transfer to a Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Music Education degree program.  The course will present topics that include critical thinking in the performing arts, music career options, audition preparation and planning, resume and professional documents, promotion and self-development, and the identification of appropriate transfer colleges.  This course is designed for music majors in their third or fourth semester of their A.F.A. program who seek degree transfer or professional employment in the field.


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  • MUSC 270 - Composition and Song Writing

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 112 - Music Theory II  or instructor permission and performance ability on any instrument and/or voice.
    This course will offer an introduction to music composition.  Through the analysis of previously existing works, the completion of directed composition exercises and coached work on independent composition projects the student will develop an understanding of how the elements of music—form, texture, timbre, melody, harmony and rhythm—are coordinated by the composer to generate expressive content. 


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  • NURS 005 - Nursing Orientation

    (1,0) 0 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Nursing program as a Generic Student or PNAD student.
    This program is specifically designed to orient nursing students, who are about to begin their first clinical nursing course, to the academic structure and clinical component of the Nursing program.


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  • NURS 015 - Nursing Seminar

    (3,0) 3 Non-Credits

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing  and Failure to achieve a passing grade in NURS 111 - Nursing of Adults I ; Success on placement test for NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing .
    Nursing Seminar is a three credit course taught in hybrid format combining online work with classroom/ laboratory support. Nursing Seminar combines independent study, selected clinical simulation and seminar discussions to enhance critical thinking in the nursing process.
    Nursing Seminar is a full semester course taught in the fall semester allowing students to return to Nursing Care of Adults I (NURS 111) in the spring semester.
    The course reviews basic concepts from Foundations of Nursing. It is expected that a student progressing to the next course, Nursing of Adults I, will demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned in Foundations of Nursing. This content will address the care of the adult patient, test taking skills, and the nursing process. The three-dimensional matrix of clinical practice competencies (in the nursing skills lab), clinical reasoning skills and caring is explored through continuing themes of lifespan perspective, alterations in health states, multicultural sensitivity, therapeutic communication, client advocacy, teaching, legal and ethical standards, nutrition, pharmacotherapeutics, psychomotor skill competencies (which will be assessed in the nursing skills lab) and self-assessment.

     


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  • NURS 016 - Pharmacology Clinical Calculations

    (2,0) 2 Non-Credits
    Pharmacology Clinical Calculations is designed to assist nursing students to safely calculate, prepare, and administer medications. There will be a review of basic math concepts and an introduction to the formulas and skills necessary to solve drug dosage problems that occur in the practice of nursing.


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  • NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing

    (4,3) 9 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 125 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II  , 2.75 Cumulative GPA, MATH 020 Elementary Algebra  .
    Corequisite(s): Pharmacology Clinical Calculations Placement Test or NURS 016 - Pharmacology Clinical Calculations , ENGL 111 - English Composition I , FITN 115 - Dynamics of Fitness & Wellness , NURS L01, NURS C01 and NURS T01.
    This first clinical nursing course focuses on providing safe basic nursing care utilizing techniques based on scientific rationales. Concepts related to wellness states, growth and development in the adult client, principles of communication, cultural diversity, legal and ethical standards of health care, nutrition for health maintenance, safe and comfortable environment, pharmacotherapeutics, the nursing process and fluid and electrolytes are introduced. The student is guided in developing clinical reasoning skills for problem solving to be used in the classroom, college lab and clinical lab settings. The student will begin to explore wellness states associated with various developmental levels, and alterations in wellness states associated with surgical clients, clients with fluid and electrolyte imbalances and clients with cancer. The college laboratory, the clinical laboratory and community experiences provide settings for the student to develop basic care skills. This course acquaints the student with the role of the nurse as a provider of care, a manager of care and as a member of the profession of nursing. This is accomplished through competencies reflective of holistic human needs within a practice philosophy which incorporates clinical reasoning, collaboration, therapeutic interventions, growth and development, teaching and learning principles, clinical practice standards, community based care, health care systems, current trends, communication, ethical behaviors, caring, self growth and accountability. Students are responsible for 3 independent hours of lab skill preparation each week. A satisfactory clinical evaluation, a satisfactory college learning lab evaluation and a minimum theory grade of 75% are required for progression in the program. Fall offering only. The lab component of this course is where the students learn the skills needed and are tested on those skills which will be used in the clinical environment.
    This course may be transferable to other nursing programs based on their content and criteria in Foundations of Nursing.
     


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  • NURS 111 - Nursing of Adults I

    (4 Lecture, 1 Learning Lab Lecture, 2 Learing Lab, 3 Demo Skills Lab, 10 Clinical Lab) 9 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing , ENGL 111 - English Composition I .
    Corequisite(s): ENGL 112 - English Composition II , PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology , NURS L11, NURS C11 and NURS T11.
    Note: All clinical nursing courses and science courses must be completed with a minimum of a “C” grade. Nursing of Adults I is taught in the second semester of the first year of the nursing program, spring offering only.  This course builds upon previous learning, requiring the student to carry out increasingly skillful assessments and interventions with adult patients having complex needs.  This is accomplished  through an interdependent relationship with theoretical knowledge  and clinical faculty and staff.  The course extends and refines the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills acquired in Foundations of Nursing.  It focuses on the development of plans of care that require increasingly comprehensive assessment skills, development of appropriate nursing diagnoses, goals, outcome criteria, interventions and evaluations. The course objectives assist the student to integrate the roles of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care and member of the profession of nursing. This is accomplished through competencies reflective of holistic human needs, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration and decision making, culture of safety and growth. Satisfactory clinical evaluation, satisfactory skills lab testing and a theoretical grade minimum of 75% are required for progression in the program. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • NURS 122 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    (4,12) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 111 - Nursing of Adults I  or NURS 130 - Nursing Transition .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 133 - Principles of Microbiology  , SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology  and a Humanities elective. Must also register for NURS C22.
    Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing is one of two 7 ½ week module courses taught in the third semester of the four semester nursing clinical courses. Students are expected to show evidence of retention of previous learning, carrying out increasingly skillful assessment and interventions with clients with complex needs, through an inter-dependent relationship with clinical faculty and staff. It is designed to introduce students to basic concepts of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. The course is based on a holistic and humanistic framework, emphasizing clinical reasoning, caring and evidence based practice and best practice standards. It progresses from the study of individuals and groups experiencing high-level wellness to variations in wellness experiences. Continuing themes of lifespan perspective of growth and development, therapeutic communication and documentations, nutrition, social, cultural, racial and ethnic dimensions, pharmacotherapeutics, client advocacy, teaching, and legal and ethical standards are explored. Emphasis is placed on counseling and personal self-awareness and transformational growth. Traditional psychotherapeutic and integrative health therapies are addressed. Students have the opportunity to carry out the nursing process and develop beginning level clinical skills in individual and group counseling at a variety of mental health agencies and with a diverse group of psychiatric clients. The course includes four lecture hours (4 credit hours), twelve clinical hours and independent lab per week. An Honors Option and a Service Learning experience are available. Satisfactory clinical evaluation and a minimum theory grade of “C” (75) are required for progression in the program. See orientation manual for grading. Fall semester offering only.


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  • NURS 123 - Nursing of Adults II

    (4,12) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 111 - Nursing of Adults I  or NURS 130 - Nursing Transition .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 133 - Principles of Microbiology , SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology  and  a Humanities elective. Students must also register for NURS C23.
    Nursing of Adults II is one of two 7 ½ week modules taught in the third semester of the four semester nursing clinical course sequence.  The module builds upon previous learning, requiring the student to carry out increasingly skillful assessment and intervention with patients with complex needs through an inter-dependent relationship with clinical faculty and staff.  In this module the student will explore the theoretical content and carry out the nursing process with adults, aged adults and frail elderly with chronic, catastrophic and critical illness and injury. Focus will be on patients experiencing actual or potential disruptions in wellness states such as: failure in neurologic, sensory and renal integration, and multi-system failure.  Students will also learn and utilize management principles and techniques necessary for managing the care of groups of patients.  Four hours of lecture and two days (12 hours total) of clinical practice per week for both day and evening students are required.  A service learning experience is also required.  An Honors Option is also available.  A satisfactory clinical evaluation and a minimum theory grade of “C” are required for progression in the program.  Students must also register for NURS C23 (clinical). Fall semester offering only.


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  • NURS 124 - Nursing of Families with Children

    (4,12) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 123 - Nursing of Adults II , NURS 122 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 211 - Trends in Nursing , NURS C24
    Nursing of Families with Children is one of two 7 ½ week modules taught in the final semester of the four semester nursing clinical course sequence.
    This course focuses on the nursing process for families with well and sick children.  A family centered, holistic approach provides the organization for the course, within the framework of clinical reasoning, caring and nursing practice competencies. Commonly occurring deviations from wellness experienced by children, family responses and appropriate nursing interventions are discussed as well as the growth and development of well children. Clinical study is provided on pediatric units, nursery schools, well-baby clinics and in selected schools.  There is an optional honors section available.
    A satisfactory clinical evaluation and a minimum theory grade of 75% are required for progression in the program. Students must also register for NURS C24 (clinical).
    Upon completion of the course, the successful learner will be able to demonstrate understanding of basic principles of growth and development, primary pediatric diseases, dynamics of families with sick children and basic pediatric nursing skills.
     


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  • NURS 125 - Nursing Care for the Childbearing Family

    (4,12) 4 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 123 - Nursing of Adults II  and NURS 122 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 211 - Trends in Nursing  , NURS C25, and a Humanities elective.
    Nursing of the Childbearing Family is one of two 7-½ week modules taught in the final semester of the four semesters nursing clinical course sequence.  The course focuses on nursing care during the Childbearing experience and considers the health needs of mothers, newborns, and supportive networks in the local and global community.  The course addresses normal events of childbearing, common problems of mothers and infants, and common complications that occur to mothers and infants during the childbearing cycle.  Students develop clinical skills in labor and delivery and postpartum units, newborn nurseries, and prenatal clinics.  The nursing process is the vehicle for responding to human needs and evidenced wellness states.  A service learning experience and/or honors section is optional.  Four lecture hours and twelve clinical hours is required for both day and evening students.  A satisfactory clinical evaluation and a theory grade of “C” are required for progression in the program.  Students must also register for NURS C25 (clinical). Spring semester offering only.


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  • NURS 130 - Nursing Transition

    (3,3) 6 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 125 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II , MATH 020 Elementary Algebra  ,NURS 016 - Pharmacology Clinical Calculations  or Placement Exam, Minimum GPA of 85 from Practical Nursing Program,ENGL 111 English Composition I  , PSYC 103 Introduction to Psychology  .
    Corequisite(s): NURS C30, NURS L30
    This program is specifically designed for persons who are currently Licensed Practical nurses in the state of New Jersey and have graduated from an NLN, Middle States, or Council on Occupational Education accredited school of Practical Nursing.  A minimum GPA of 85 from the practical nursing program is required.  If the LPN graduation was more than 5 years ago, a completed work history form is required documenting LPN employment for three (3) of the past five (5) years. Nursing Transition is designed for students admitted to the PNAD option of the nursing program.  It provides for transition from practical nurse practice to professional nurse practice by evaluating, extending and refining the scope and depth of cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills acquired in the practical nursing program.  The focus is on assessment skills, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome criteria, nursing interventions and evaluation of the plans of care.  The course objectives will assist the practical nurse to integrate the expanded roles of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care and member of the profession.  This is accomplished through course objectives and competencies which include the themes of holistic human needs, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration and decision making, culture of safety and growth.   Learning is accomplished through lecture/discussion, audiovisuals, and psychomotor skill demonstration.  Summer offering. 105 hours (75 lecture hours, 16 clinical laboratory hours, 16 college laboratory hours).  Satisfactory clinical evaluation, completion of lab skills and a theoretical grade minimum of 75% are required for progression in the program.
    All nursing clinical courses and science courses must be completed with a minimum of a “C” grade.


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  • NURS 221 - Perspectives in Death and Dying

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    A general course open to all students. Designed to explore the broad scope of dying and grieving from the psycho-social, philosophical, religious, medical and legal viewpoints. Through this approach students are assisted in examining personal feelings and values concerning life and mortality in order to more fully understand, face and cope with death, dying and bereavement.


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  • NURS 292 - Nursing Cooperative Education I

    (0,1 to 3) 3 Credits
    A work experience in which the student is employed in a Nursing externship program conforming to the New Jersey State Board of Nursing Guidelines. Each semester that a student is enrolled in a Cooperative Education Program, it is necessary that the college help the student determine what new or expanded responsibilities or learning opportunities are possible on his/her job. These objectives enable the college to determine the value of the student’s work experience. These objectives should be specific and measureable. They will be reviewed with the Faculty Co-op Coordinator and the supervisor for validity and evaluated for relative value. At the end of the semester the student and supervisor will be asked to evaluate the level of attainment of each objective.


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  • OPTH 100 - Ophthalmic Materials I Lecture

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    An introduction to the basic principles of ophthalmic lenses. Topics include a history of development, definition of terminology, the geometry of lens designs, physical characteristics of lens materials, optical characteristics, and mathematical formulas used in lens computation.
    If the student is registered with the State Board as an apprentice, Ophthalmic Materials I must be successfully completed to be eligible for the State Board Qualifying Technician Exam.


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  • OPTH 101 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lecture

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 100 - Ophthalmic Materials I Lecture .
    This course builds upon the basic principles of prerequisite courses needed to understand ophthalmic lens development. Topics include prism, gross anatomy and physiology of the eye, history and function of bifocals and trifocals, bicentric grinding, vertex distance compensation, sagitta, surfacing, and mathematical formulas used in lens computation. The course terminates in complete study of ophthalmic lens design.
    If the student is registered with the State Board as an apprentice, Ophthalmic Materials II must be completed to be eligible for the State Board Qualifying Technician Exam.


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  • OPTH 105 - Ophthalmic Materials I Lab

    (0,6) 3 Credits
    This course will cover computations and theories concerning basic lens formulas; preparation of prescription lab orders; operation of the lensometer/vertometer and the neutralization process;and operation of lens fabrication equipment including the automatic lens edger, blocking, marking and hand level edgers. Fabrication of eyeglass prescriptions involving spherical and compound lenses in plastic and metal frames; interpretation, computation and creation of prismatic prescriptions through decentration will also be addressed. The course will include lecture time on appropriate optical principles. Students will be required to supply their own tools.
    If the student is registered with the State Board as an apprentice, Ophthalmic Materials I must be successfully completed to be eligible for the State Board Qualifying Technician Exam.


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  • OPTH 106 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lab

    (0,6) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 105 - Ophthalmic Materials I Lab .
    A continuation of Ophthalmic Materials I Laboratory. Emphasis will be on the finishing aspects of prescription eyewear. Topics include neutralization, mark-up, layout, edging, insertion, and final inspection. Additional topics include frame and instrument repairs, rimless mountings and faceting. The student will be expected to learn the complete fabrication of prescription eyewear utilizing the instrumentation of the optical profession. The course will also include lecture on appropriate optical principles. Students will be required to supply their own tools.
    If the student is registered with the State Board as an apprentice, Ophthalmic Materials II must be successfully completed to be eligible for the State Board Qualifying Technician Exam.


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  • OPTH 111 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I Lecture

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 101 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lecture .
    Ethics, practices, and responsibilities of the Ophthalmic Dispenser. Includes determination of patient’s needs, prescription analysis and interpretation of single vision, multifocal, and prism lenses, considerations in making glasses for occupational use, lens aberrations, the effect of tilt, and tinted lenses and their uses.


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  • OPTH 115 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I Lab

    (0,4) 2 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): OPTH 106 - Ophthalmic Materials II Lab .
    This lab covers the theory and application of ocular measurements and the use of the corneal reflection pupilometer and other instruments. Attention is also given to frame materials and parts; cosmetic and anatomical consideration of the fitting triangle; fitting and adjustment techniques for various frames and mountings; neutralization and verifiction of ophthalmic prescriptions in single vision and bifocals through use of the vertometer/lensometer; use and application of various hand tools, pliers and gauges, and minor frame and temple repairs. A portion of the student’s laboratory time will be spent with direct patient contact in the on-campus optical clinic. (Students will be required to supply their own tools and instruments.)


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  • OPTH 116 - Ophthalmic Dispensing II Lab

    (0,4) 2 Credits
    Prerequisite(s):   .
    A continuation of Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab I. Topics include neutralization and verification of bifocal, trifocal and progressive multifocal prescriptions; usage and theory of the vision screen unit; discussion of therapeutic appliances; discussion of the visual need of the aphakic and subnormal acuity patient; occupational and vocational frame and lens designing; interpretation of the ophthalmic patient’s written prescription and the determination of their visual needs. The fitting, adjusting and measuring of ophthalmic frames and mounting, as well as the ethics, laws and regulations of the profession of opticianry will be discussed. Students will be expected to demonstrate these skills through direct patient contact in the on-campus optical clinic. A portion of the students laboratory time will be spent meeting patient needs in the optical clinic. (Students will be required to supply their own tools and instruments.)


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  • OPTH 121 - Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Study of the anatomy of the eye and its related structures, refractive errors, eye diseases, and eye muscle imbalances. Class time includes a dissection of a cow’s eye and the study of eye emergencies, first aid and ocular prosthetics.


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  • PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course is an historical and thematic introduction to Philosophy emphasizing the historical development of the discipline and related issues in logic, ethics, metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and philosophy of religion. It addresses such questions as, What is the difference between good and evil? What are the limits of intellectual knowledge? Does God exist? Am I essentially a free agent or a machine? Where am I ultimately headed?


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  • PHIL 102 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course will be devoted to the thought of the pre-Socratic Greeks, the Sophists, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and later schools of thought, such as the Stoics and Epicureans, and to that of such medieval figures as Anselm and Thomas Aquinas.


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  • PHIL 103 - Introduction to Formal Logic

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course examines the structure of deductive reasoning, and the rules of valid inference that underlie our thinking in both practical and theoretical activity. It provides an introduction to contemporary formal logic, with attention to two principal systems. Emphasis will be given to both proof construction and translation from natural language to symbolic form. Time permitting, some attention may be given to “meta-logic” and the properties of formal systems.


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  • PHIL 105 - World Religions

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion (GCA)
    This course provides a historical and conceptual survey of the world’s major religious traditions, with attention typically given to Vedic, Buddhist, Zen Buddhist, Taoist, Judaic, Christian, and Islamic religious beliefs. Time permitting, certain other forms of religion, such as those of primal cultures and new and emerging faith communities, will be noted.


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  • PHIL 106 - Current Moral and Social Issues

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course is an examination of both practical and theoretical issues in the area of moral philosophy: Reading will include historical sources and recent and contemporary material on such topics as euthanasia, assisted suicide, abortion, reproductive technology, warfare and terrorism, wealth distribution, capital punishment, and matters concerning the environment.


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  • PHIL 113 - Critical Thinking

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course is an introduction to both deductive and inductive reasoning, primarily in natural (English) language. It is designed to improve the student’s ability to read analytical and argumentative material with comprehension, and to write with an eye to argumentative material with comprehension, and to write with an eye to argumentative flow and structure. It concerns such concepts as premise, conclusion, evidence, and hypothesis as they enter into the critical process.


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  • PHIL 114 - Ethics

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course is a study of the basic theories, methods, and problems of ethics. Topics may include the study of the moral theories of Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, and Rawls; the nature and meaning of moral terms; moral absolutism and relativism; the nature of moral reasoning; conceptions of the good life; free will, determinism, and moral responsibility. Students will apply ethical principles and problem solving models to examples taken from everyday life as well as the workplace.


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  • PHIL 114H - Ethics Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Humanities-Philosophy and Religion
    This course is an introductory study of the theories, methods, and problems of ethics. Topics will include the study of the moral theories of Aristotle, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, and Rawls; deontological and consequentialist theories; the nature and meaning of moral terms; moral absolutism and relativism; the nature of moral arguments and reasoning; conceptions of the good life; free will, determinism, and moral responsibility.


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  • PHIL 210 - Feminist Philosophy

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Global and Cultural Awareness
    Prerequisite(s):   .
    This course examines philosophical ideas concerning politics, economics, psychology, and multi-cultural relations that have served to occasion feminist theories. Such theory types as liberal, Marxist, radical, socialist, and globalist feminism are used to explore things like family, work, gender development, discrimination, subordination, and sexuality.  Offered in the spring semester.

     

     


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  • PHYS 101 - General Physics I

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): Two years of college preparatory science or the equivalent and MATH 113 - Precalculus II  or MATH 114H - Precalculus - Honors .
    This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in introductory algebra-based physics, which is required for students majoring in many of the sciences and a variety of other disciplines. Topics include measurement and estimation, kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, Newton’s Laws, work, energy and momentum, rotational motion, gravitation, equilibrium and elasticity, fluids, temperature and kinetic theory, heat and the laws of thermodynamics.


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  • PHYS 102 - General Physics II

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101 - General Physics I  or the equivalent.
    This is the second semester of a two semester sequence in introductory algebra-based physics, which is required for students majoring in many of the sciences and a variety of other disciplines. Topics include vibrations and waves, sound, electric and magnetic forces and fields, electric potential, direct current circuits and components, electromagnetic waves, geometric and physical optics and topics in modern physics.


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  • PHYS 112 - Concepts of Physics

    (3,2) 4 Credits

    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 030 - Intermediate Algebra  or MATH 106 Technical Math  .
    This course is an introduction to the concepts of physics and their application to real-world phenomena.  Emphasis is on understanding the phenomena through demonstrations, experience, and experiments in physics and not through mathematical manipulations.  This course may be used as a science elective for non-science majors and is required for students majoring in many of the medical and technology programs.  It is also recommended for those taking General Physics without a strong high school science background.  Topics include classical mechanics, properties of matter, heat and the laws of thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, vibration and waves, sound, and optics.  Credit towards graduation will not be given for both Concepts of Physics and General or Engineering Physics.

     


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  • PHYS 120 - Introduction to Astronomy

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Science (non-lab)
    Prerequisite(s):   .
    This course is a study of periodic changes in the night sky, astronomical instrumentation, the solar system, stars, nebulae, galaxies and cosmology. May be used to fulfill one semester of a science requirement for non-science majors or as an elective for science majors.


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  • PHYS 125 - Introduction to Meteorology

    (3,3) 4 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 030 Intermediate Algebra  .
    This course provides a survey of the fundamentals of meteorology, including the history, basic physical laws, local and global processes, instrumentation used, and general forecasting technology. Current or recent significant weather events will be included in lectures and labs. Through these elements, students will develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the behavior of the atmosphere.

     


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  • PHYS 130 - Astronomy

    (3,2) 4 Credits
    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s):   .
    This course studies periodic changes in the night sky, astronomical instrumentation, the solar system, stars, nebulae and galaxies, and cosmology. Laboratory exercises will utilize simulations and night-sky observations. May be used to fulfill one semester of a laboratory science requirement for non-science majors, or as an elective for science majors.


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  • PHYS 150 - Engineering Physics I

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): Two years of college preparatory laboratory science, including a course in physics, and    or its equivalent.
    This is the first semester of a three-semester sequence in introductory calculus-based physics, which is required for students majoring in the engineering sciences.  It is also highly recommended for transfer students majoring in the physical sciences.  Topics include kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, Newton’s Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium and elasticity, and gravitation.
     


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  • PHYS 151 - Engineering Physics II

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 150 - Engineering Physics I  and MATH 151 - Calculus I , or their equivalents
    Corequisite(s): MATH 152 - Calculus II  or its equivalent.
    This is the second semester of a three-semester sequence in introductory calculus-based physics, which is required for students majoring in the engineering sciences. Topics include electric charge and potential, electric and magnetic forces and fields, capacitance, current and resistance, induction and inductance, direct and alternating current circuits and components, and Maxwell’s equations.  The Honors Option is available for this course. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • PHYS 250 - Engineering Physics III

    (3,3) 4 Credits
    General Education Course: Science (lab)
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 150 - Engineering Physics I  and   or their equivalents.
    Corequisite(s): MATH 152 - Calculus II  or its equivalent.
    This course is the third semester of a three-semester sequence in introductory calculus-based physics, which is required for students majoring in the engineering sciences.  It is also highly recommended for transfer students majoring in the physical sciences.  Topics include oscillations and waves, geometric and physical optics, fluids, heat and temperature, and the laws of thermodynamics.  The Honors Option is available for this course. Offered in the fall semester.


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  • POLI 101 - Introduction to Political Science

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Social Science
    Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENGL 111 English Composition I  with ENGL 070 English Composition I Workshop  , or higher.
    As a general introduction to the study of politics and government, the course first considers the ideas of four major political philosophers and their contrasting views of the nature and purpose of government.  Additional topics to be examined include the basic institutions of government, such as executives, legislatures and courts, followed by political culture, parties, electoral systems, participation, the role of various media nationalism and revolution.

     

     

     


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  • POLI 231 - International Relations

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Social Science
    Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENGL 111 English Composition I  with ENGL 070 English Composition I Workshop  , or higher.
    Examines the field of international relations from both the general and particular levels of analysis. Subject areas to be considered include the historical and philosophical development of international relations, the various methodological and theoretical perspectives most commonly used in the field presently, as well as foreign policy, national interest, causes of conflict, international law, arms control and international organization.

     

     


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  • PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Social Science
    Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENGL 111 English Composition I  with ENGL 070 English Composition I Workshop  , or higher.
    Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.  Psychology studies the interaction among biological, social, and personal influences that describe, explain, predict, and control behavior.  This course presents a broad survey of basic concepts, theories, and research in the field of psychology. Topics include research methods, development, neuroscience, learning and cognition, personality theories, psychological disorders, and therapy.

     


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  • PSYC 103H - Introduction to Psychology - Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    General Education Course: Social Science
    Prerequisite(s): GPA of 3.5 or permission of instructor.
    This Honors course provides an introduction to the major areas of study within the field of psychology. Human behavior and its determinants will be examined from various viewpoints, with an emphasis on scientific inquiry. Students will be required to read original works by noted figures in psychology.  Topics covered include research methods, development, neuroscience, perception, learning, memory, intelligence, personality theories, psychopathology, therapy, and social behavior.


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  • PSYC 201 - Social Psychology

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology .
    This course is a general introduction to the field of human social behavior. Its levels of analysis range from intra-individual to large group phenomena. Topics to be covered include methodology and research, attitude formation and change, social perception, affiliation and attraction, prosocial behavior, conformity and obedience, aggression, conflict and competition, group formation, structure and dynamics and collective behavior.


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  • PSYC 203 - Psychology of Women and Gender

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    General Education Course: Global and Cultural Awareness
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology .
    This course focuses on the research that expands current psychological theory concerning the lives of women, including such topics as theories of women’s personality development, individual and societal factors affecting women’s achievement and career choices, work and family experiences, and mental health status. Feminist psychologists’ criticism of traditional psychology will be examined along with an analysis of psychology’s construction of the female. The processes by which both girls and boys develop a sense of gender within our culture will be integrated throughout.

     

     


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  • PSYC 212 - Theories of Personality

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology .
    This course is designed to explore the various ways psychologists have attempted to answer the questions of why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. To this end, major theories of personality and their applications will be critically examined through an analysis of history and an evaluation of the research that supports theories.


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  • PSYC 213 - Educational Psychology

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology .
    Educational Psychology focuses on how psychological theory and concepts can be understood and inform effective classroom practices. Topics include cognitive and social development, theories of motivation and learning, classroom management, individual and group differences and student assessment. This course is required for those pursuing an education degree but it is not necessary that one be in that degree program.


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  • PSYC 216 - Child Psychology

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology .
    The focus of this course is on development from conception through the middle years of childhood. The developmental aspects of the child’s cognitive, personality, social, and physical growth are presented. The impact of psychological and biological factors on the child is investigated. Additionally, cross-cultural comparisons of child development will be integrated throughout the course.


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  • PSYC 222 - Community Psychology

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology  or permission of the instructor.
    Community Psychology focuses on understanding and helping individuals by working to improve the environments and social systems that affect their lives. Topics include community-based treatment approaches, the role of self-help and nonprofessional help, the nature of organizational change and preventative approaches to mental health. This seminar course has a required service learning component to complement the course’s academic material. Students will work 3 hours per week either at a community mental health facility or with individuals living in the community under the guidance of a social service organization. Offered in the spring semester.


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  • PSYC 228 - Psychology and Literature

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 - English Composition I  and PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology  or permission of instructors.
    Psychology and Literature is a team-taught course that examines novels, plays, short stories, fairy tales and poems through the lens of psychology. Works by authors such as Williams Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, Fyodor Dostoevsky and J.D. Salinger may be studied from the perspectives of psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, B. F. Skinner, Erik Erikson, Carl Rogers, and Carol Gilligan. This course is taught by two instructors (one from Psychology and one from English) and may be taken for either Psychology or English credit, but not both.


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  • PSYC 229 - Adolescent Psychology

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology .
    Adolescent Psychology focuses on the adolescent (ages 10-20) in contemporary society, with an emphasis on examining the wide range of normal adolescent development in light of the changes experienced during the transition from childhood to adulthood. Topics include, but are not limited to, identity, autonomy, intimacy, sexuality, family, peer relationships, and work and leisure.


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  • SCIE 101 - The Nature of Science

    (3,0) 3 Credits

    In this course, students will examine the development of scientific theories, and discuss how science is viewed by the public through various forms of media sources.  The use of the scientific method to conduct research and experiments will encourage students to distinguish credible science from false scientific claims.  The importance to society of scientists and citizens making informed decisions on science/technology issues are stressed.

     


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  • SCIE 127 - Introduction to Forensic Science

    (2,2) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Laboratory Science
    This course is an introduction to the application of physical and biological sciences in analyzing and evaluating physical evidence as related to crime and the law.  The role of forensic science in criminal and civil investigations where questions regarding interpretation of physical evidence are crucial will also be examined.


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  • SCIE 128H - Science Seminar - Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum GPA of 3.5 or permission of instructor.
    This is an interdisciplinary course based on the Science and Engineering Department’s Science Seminar series. By attending the seminars, students will be exposed to current research, breaking science news, and historical backgrounds in a variety of fields. Each student will present a short seminar on a topic of his or her choice.


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  • SCIE 210H - Independent Research in Science and Engineering I - Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum GPA of 3.5; permission of instructor in Science and Engineering department.
    Independent research provides students with an opportunity to engage in scientific research with the guidance of a faculty member. In consultation with and approval of the faculty member, students select a research topic, perform a literature search, design and complete appropriate research. Students will be required to complete a formal paper detailing the research; including the purpose, methods, results and conclusions. Additional culminating experiences, as directed by the instructor, may include an oral presentation, a poster display at a local or regional conference, or submission of a research paper to a journal.
     


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  • SCIE 211H - Independent Research in Science and Engineering II Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): SCIE 210H Independent Research in Science and Engineering I - Honors 
    Independent research provides students with an opportunity to engage in scientific research with the guidance of a faculty member. In consultation with and approval of the faculty member, students select a research topic, perform a literature search, design and complete appropriate research. Students will be required to complete a formal paper detailing the research; including the purpose, methods, results and conclusions. Additional culminating experiences, as directed by the instructor, may include an oral presentation, a poster display at a local or regional conference, or submission of a research paper to a journal.
     


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  • SCIE 212H - Independent Research in Science and Engineering III Honors

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum GPA of 305 or permission of the instructor and  SCIE 211H Independent Research in Science and Engineering II Honors  .
    Independent research provides students with an opportunity to engage in scientific research with the guidance of a faculty member. In consultation with and approval of the faculty member, students select a research topic, perform a literature search, design and complete appropriate research. Students will be required to complete a formal paper detailing the research; including the purpose, methods, results and conclusions. Additional culminating experiences, as directed by the instructor, may include an oral presentation, a poster display at a local or regional conference, or submission of a research paper to a journal.


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  • SCIE 250 - Technical Writing and Communication

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 - English Composition I 
    Technical Writing and Communication is designed for students majoring in science, engineering, or other technical fields.  The course will provide students with an overview of the technical writing and communication field and students will complete assignments that reflect the kinds of writing tasks they will be expected to perform in their fields.


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  • SCIE 290 - Science/Engineering Cooperative Education I

    (3,0) 3 Credits
    Cooperative Education Approval Form Required. See Faculty Co-op Coordinator.
    A cooperative work experience in which the student is employed in the industry for approximately 20 hours a week. Each semester that a student is enrolled in a Cooperative Education Program, it is necessary that the college help the student determine what new or expanded responsibilities or learning opportunities are possible on his/her job. These objectives enable the college to determine the value of the student’s work experience. These objectives should be specific and measureable. They will be reviewed with the Faculty Co-op Coordinator and the supervisor for validity and evaluated for relative value. At the end of the semester the student and supervisor will be asked to evaluate the level of attainment of each objective.


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