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Physical Education
	P E 225 - Wrestling 1 Credits Beginning and intermediate wrestling skills; including takedowns, breakdowns, rides, escapes, reversals, pinning holds and physical conditioning. Pre-requisite(s) P E 125 Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 125 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Spring Evening Designed to Serve All Students Active Date 20170622T08:40:59 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Takedowns Breakdowns Rides Escapes Reversals Pinning holds Competitive match situations Physical conditioning Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
	P E 235 - Zumba 1 Credits Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music with easy to follow dance moves that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness routine for fat burning and cardiovascular endurance. Pre-requisite(s) P E 135 Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 135 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students Active Date 20170622T08:41:01 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Principles of cardiovascular training Warm-up and cool-down procedures Basic zumba principles and dance modes Cardiovascular exercise and dance Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility. Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.
	P E 238 - Volleyball 1 Credits Beginning and intermediate volleyball skills, including serving, bumping, hitting, volleying, rules, strategy and team play. Pre-requisite(s) P E 138 Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 138 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20170622T08:41:03 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Serving Bumping Hitting Volleying Rules Strategy Team play Court awareness Competition Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
	P E 239 - Advanced Track and Field 2 Credits Advanced track and field skills, including sprints, middle distance, long distance, hurdles (intermediate and high), steeplechase, relays (sprint and 400-meter), shot put, hammer, javelin, pole vault, high jump and long jump, aerobic and anaerobic training, strength development, flexibility, plyometric training and competition. Pre-requisite(s) P E 139 Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 139 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive track running events. Active Date 2014-04-16 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline I. MIDDLE DISTANCE II. LONG DISTANCE III. AEROBIC IV. ANAEROBIC TRAINING V. STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT VI. FLEXIBILITY VII. PLYOMETRIC TRAINING VIII. COMPETITION Student Learning Outcomes Each student will experience the competitive aspects of track running. Each student will develop knowledge of the basic rules and regulations of track running events. Each student will learn and develop advanced track skills and training techniques through participation. Each student will develop a high level of physical conditioning inherent to competitive track running events through participation. Each student will attend and participate on a consistent basis.
	P E 243 - Advanced Basketball 2 Credits Advanced basketball skills, including individual skill development, team concepts, physical conditioning, and preparation for competitive play. Pre-requisite(s) P E 143 Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 143 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive basketball Active Date 20170622T08:41:05 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Passing Catching Dribbling Pivoting Defense/offense Court positions Shooting Rebounding Physical conditioning Team concepts Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility). Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
	P E 245 - Advanced Wrestling 2 Credits Intermediate to advanced wrestling skills, including takedowns, breakdowns, rides, escapes, reversals, pinning holds, competitive match situations, physical conditioning, and preparation for competitive play. Pre-requisite(s) P E 145 Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 145 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Winter Evening Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive wrestling. Active Date 20170622T08:41:07 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Takedowns Breakdowns Rides Escapes Reversals Pinning holds Competitive match situations Physical conditioning Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility). Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
	P E 246 - Pilates 1 Credits Pilates is a body-conditioning technique designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Pilates targets the deep postural muscles within the body through a series of exercises aimed at building muscle strength and rebalancing the body. Pre-requisite(s) P E 146 Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 146 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Winter Day Spring Day, Evening Designed to Serve All students Active Date 20170622T08:41:09 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Basic pilates principles Basic stretching techniques Core strengthening exercises Spinal alignment exercises Functional fitness techniques Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition). Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.
	P E 248 - Advanced Volleyball 2 Credits Advanced volleyball skills, including serving, bumping, hitting, volleying, rules, team concepts, physical conditioning, game situations, and preparation for competitive play. Pre-requisite(s) P E 148 Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 148 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive volleyball Active Date 20170622T08:41:14 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Serving Bumping Hitting Volleying Rules Team concepts Physical conditioning Game situations Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility). Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
	P E 249 - Advanced Fastpitch 2 Credits Advanced fastpitch skills, including throwing, catching, hitting, bunting and base running, tactics and strategy, team concepts, and preparation for competitive play. Pre-requisite(s) P E 149 Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 149 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive fastpitch Active Date 20170622T08:41:15 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Throwing Catching Hitting Bunting Base running Rules Tactics and strategy Team concepts Competition Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility). Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
	P E 250 - Advanced Soccer 2 Credits Advanced soccer skills, including passing, trapping, dribbling, shooting, free kicks, corner kicks and throw-ins, team concepts, physical conditioning, and preparation for competitive play. Pre-requisite(s) P E 150 Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 150 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students interested in competitive soccer. Active Date 20170622T08:41:17 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Passing Trapping Dribbling Shooting Free kicks Corner kicks Throw ins Team concepts Physical conditioning Competitive game situations Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility). Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
	P E 259 - Sports Conditioning 1 Credits Students will learn sports conditioning principles through participation in a structured, advanced fitness program including pre-season, post-season, and off-season conditioning considerations. Topics will include program design, injury prevention, dynamic warm-up, flexibility, muscle activation, power, strength, and metabolic conditioning. Pre-requisite(s) P E 159 Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 159 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students interested in advanced, sports conditioning program. Active Date 20170622T08:41:19 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Weeks 1 and 2: Testing to establish baseline numbers. Testing will include The Functional Movement Screen, Power testing, flexibility testing, and cardio respiratory testing. Instruction in proper warm up techniques, drills, and exercises. Weeks 3-6: Working on a specifically programmed conditioning routine that includes warm up and activation, power, strength, and metabolic conditioning. Weeks 7-9: Continuing the work as above with specific progressions based on progress and proficiency of weeks. The separation of athletes going into a season vs. in off season will occur. Week 10: Performance testing for progress measurement. All tests performed at the beginning of each quarter will be repeated. Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition). Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility). Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.
	P E 272 - Self Defense 1 Credits An introduction to basic self-defense techniques and principles including prevention and awareness, strikes, kicks, blocks, and escapes. Pre-requisite(s) P E 172 Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 172 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20170622T08:41:21 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Basics of prevention and awareness. Effective targets to strike Weapons (voice, makeshift weapons, personal protective devices, body) Hand/arm techniques Kicks Defenses and escapes from holds, grabs and chokes Ground fighting basics Multiple attackers and weapon defenses Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others. Practice physical skills that promote the mind-body connection.
	P E 273 - Interval Training 1 Credits A challenging workout consisting of a series of exercises including calisthenics, resistance training, cardio, functional movements, and stretching that can be adapted to any fitness level. Pre-requisite(s) P E 173 Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 173 FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20200325T17:31:38 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Warm-up and cool-down procedures Flexibility: Dynamic and static stretching techniques Calisthenics/body weight exercises Resistance Training Cardiovascular exercise Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition). Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern.
	P E 279 - Combined Dance 1 Credits An introduction to jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and modern dance styles. Includes basic dance technique with an emphasis on choreography and physical fitness. Pre-requisite(s) P E 179 Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 179. FeesPA Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20170622T08:41:24 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Introduction to class Proper warm-up and cool-down procedures. Proper execution of dance moves. Introduction to new dance progressions and transitions. Strengthening, posture, and balance activities. Choreographed jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and modern dance routines. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition). Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the skill-related physical fitness components (agility, coordination, balance, power, reaction time, or speed). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
	P E 284 - Table Tennis 1 Credits Development of beginning to intermediate table tennis skills and techniques including different types of serves, strokes, racquet grips, and proper stance and footwork. Pre-requisite(s) P E 184 Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 184 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20170622T08:41:25 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Grips Forehand Backhand Serves Drop shot Smash shot Footwork and stance Terminology Rules Strategy (singles and doubles) Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of concepts, terminology, rules, strategies, and tactics relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Demonstrate competency in several motor skills relevant to the performance and movement patterns of the activity. Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
	P E 286 - Total Fitness 2 Credits Students will learn to design and implement an individualized conditioning program focusing on one or more of the major fitness components: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students will learn basic conditioning principles relating to each of the fitness components. Workouts will focus on individualized goals. Progress will be monitored through training logs and fitness assessments. Pre-requisite(s) P E 186 Course Note May not be taken concurrently with PE 186, PE 123, or PE 223 FeesFC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day, Evening Winter Day, Evening Spring Day, Evening Designed to Serve All students Active Date 20170622T08:41:26 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: AA Physical Education PE Activity Course Yes Course Outline Establishing training goals Basic strength training principles Basic cardorespiratory training principles Warm-up and cool-down procedures Stretching Injury prevention Fitness assessment Monitoring training progression Student Learning Outcomes Describe effective conditioning strategies for each component of fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition). Apply the F.I.T.T. principle to design and implement an appropriate fitness plan. Assess and demonstrate an improvement in one or more of the health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility). Adhere to a regular physical activity pattern. Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings that respects self and others.
Physics
	PHYS 139 - General Physics Prep 5 Credits Intended to prepare students for success in calculus based physics series. Emphasis on the development of learning strategies for descriptive and quantitative subject matter. Skill development in writing, problem solving, calculators, proportional math and graphing will be applied to preparatory physics topics, including vectors, math concepts, one and two dimensional kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, Newton’s laws of universal gravitation, uniform circular motion, work, kinetic energy, potential energy, conservation of energy and power. Pre-requisite(s) MATH& 141 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 142 Course Note Graphing Calculator Required; TI-84 recommended. FeesSC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students planning to enroll in Phys 201 Active Date 20210311T08:51:03 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Vectors and math concepts Kinematics Dynamics Energy Student Learning Outcomes Apply the fundamentals of physics to quantitatively and qualitatively solve problems in kinematics, dynamics, and energy. Apply a structured approach, including dimensional analysis, to problem solving. Collaborate effectively in applying course specific content to problem-solving, data collection and data analysis. Effectively communicate, orally and/or in writing, problem solving methods, results, and implications related to the fundamentals of physics. Accurately implement arithmetic operations, programming, and graphical methods using a graphing calculator.
	PHYS 201 - Mechanics 5 Credits The study of motion, force, energy, momentum, and rotational motion. A calculus-based approach to physics especially for students of science and engineering. Includes one credit of laboratory. Pre-requisite(s) MATH& 151 min 2.0 and PHYS 139 min 2.0 Course Note One year of HS Physics can substitute for Physics pre-requisite. FeesPH SC Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Designed to Serve Mostly for science and engineering students plannning to take a year-long physics sequence. Active Date 20210403T10:09:41 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Kinematics Vectors Newton’s laws Conservation of energy and momentum Rotational dynamics Student Learning Outcomes Apply the fundamentals of physics to quantitatively and qualitatively solve problems in kinematics, dynamics, energy and momentum with regards to both translational motion (linear and circular) and rotational motion. Interpret and translate a conceptual description of a physical context (with or without a visual representation) into its mathematical expression. Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, problem solving methods and results, the reasoning and assumptions behind the choice of method/model, and implications of the results in the specific physical context. Clearly and accurately communicate data collected using appropriate laboratory tools and apparatus in a graphical format. Accurately analyze and interpret data and measurements to draw valid conclusions. Collaborate effectively in applying course specific content to problem-solving, data collection and data analysis. Identify and explain how previously learned physics concepts apply to everyday life.
	PHYS 202 - Electricity and Magnetism 5 Credits The study of electricity and magnetism. A calculus-based approach for students of science and engineering. Includes one credit of laboratory. Pre-requisite(s) MATH& 152 min 2.0 and PHYS 201 min 2.0 FeesPH SC Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Mostly for science and engineering students planning to take a year-long physics sequence. Active Date 20210403T10:09:42 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Charge and electric field Magnetic field and Ampere’s law Basic circuits Magnetic induction and Faraday’s law AC circuits, if time permits Student Learning Outcomes Apply the fundamentals of physics to quantitatively and qualitatively solve problems in electrostatics, electric field and Gauss’ Law, electric potential and potential energy, circuits, magnetic field and Ampere’s law, magnetic induction and Faraday’s law, with electromagnetic waves and AC circuits as optional topics. Interpret and translate a conceptual description of a physical context (with or without a visual representation) into its mathematical expression. Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, problem solving methods and results, the reasoning and assumptions behind the choice of method/model, and implications of the results in the specific physical context. Clearly and accurately communicate data collected using appropriate laboratory tools and apparatus in a graphical format. Accurately analyze and interpret data and measurements to draw valid conclusions. Collaborate effectively in applying course specific content to problem-solving, data collection and data analysis. Identify and explain how previously learned physics concepts apply to everyday life.
	PHYS 203 - Waves, Thermodynamics and Modern Topics 5 Credits The study of unifying principles pertaining to simple harmonic motion, wave propagation, physical and geometric optics, sound, heat transfer, and the conversion of heat to work. A calculus-based approach for students of science and engineering. Includes one credit of laboratory. Pre-requisite(s) PHYS 202 min 2.0 FeesPH SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Mostly for students of science and engineering. Active Date 20210403T10:09:42 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Oscillations Waves Optics Thermodynamics and modern physics Student Learning Outcomes Apply the fundamentals of physics to quantitatively and qualitatively solve problems in simple harmonic motion, wave propagation, wave interference and diffraction, ray optics, wave and particle optics, laws of thermodynamics, and heat engines, with modern physics as an optional topic. Interpret and translate a conceptual description of a physical context (with or without a visual representation) into its mathematical expression. Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, problem solving methods and results, the reasoning and assumptions behind the choice of method/model, and implications of the results in the specific physical context. Clearly and accurately communicate experiment data, procedures and results in proper scientific format, both written and graphical. Accurately analyze and interpret data and measurements to draw valid conclusions. Collaborate effectively in applying course specific content to problem-solving, designing experiments, data collection and data analysis. Analyze and explain how physics concepts apply to everyday life and/or to the natural world, based on previous knowledge gained across the physics sequence and independent research.
	PHYS 290 - Special Studies 1 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students desiring to study areas of the physical sciences not covered in existing classes. Active Date 2011-06-15 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 275 Total Contact Hours 275 Degree Distributions: Course Outline An individual or group project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate ability to complete the objectives stated in the learning contract between the instructor and the student.
	PHYS& 110 - Physics for Non-Science Majors w/Lab 5 Credits An algebra-based introduction to physics intended for students not majoring in science, with little or no experience in physics. Core topics are used to develop an understanding of the basic physical laws describing the physical universe. Topics will include Newton’s laws of motion, energy, light, sound, and electricity. Other relevant topics may be included at the discretion of the instructor and driven by student interest. One credit of laboratory is included, with hands-on activities to enrich the student experience. Pre-requisite(s) MATH 091 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 107, 111, 146, 180, 098 FeesPH SC Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students who are not science majors but are interested in a lab course in basic and applied physics concepts. Active Date 20210403T10:09:43 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Course context and organization may be adapted to fit the instructor and text. Generally, content will be divided into fundamental topics and applied topics. These may be organized in a fundamentals-first format or with fundamentals introduced as needed to serve a chosen applied topic list. Essential fundamentals (always included) are forces, motion and energy. Applications are selected by the instructor (optionally with input from students). A minimum of four options to be selected from the following list: momentum, rotation, light, sound, heat, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism and EM waves, optics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, relativity, particle physics, and cosmology. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the nature of science and scientific methods and how science differs from other ways of understanding the world. Synthesize information presented in mathematical forms (equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words), apply appropriate mathematical formulae and interpret mathematical solutions. Collect, analyze and interpret data and measurements from laboratory to draw valid conclusions. Collaborate effectively in applying course specific content to problem-solving, data collection and data analysis. Identify and explain orally and in writing the application of physics concepts to everyday life and society using appropriate vocabulary. Use simple estimation and graphs to infer solutions to word problems.
Political Science
	POL S 103 - Model United Nations: Institutions 5 Credits Explores the role of the United Nations and the impact it has on the world. Covers the theory and practice of UN institutions and the current challenges the organization is attempting to address. Includes participation in a Model UN Conference. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students with an interest in the United Nations and participating in the Model UN Conference. Active Date 20190717T09:43:54 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area I Course Outline The Founding. The Principal Organs. Peace Operations Responses. Preparation for the Model UN Conference. Participation in the Model UN Conference. The role of the UN in a changing world. Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate the role of the United Nations and its contributions to the current world order. Analyze the interconnectedness of the global contemporary challenges faced by groups with particular focus on history, geography, politics, security, the environment, and economics. Propose solutions to global problems through weekly assignments and the position paper. Present solutions to global problems both in-class and at the Model UN Conference based on information in the position paper.
	POL S 104 - Model United Nations: Development 5 Credits Examines the role of the United Nations, with a particular focus on contributions to international development and the impact it has on society. Covers the theory and practice of development work within political systems. Includes participation in the Model UN Conference in Portland. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Designed to Serve Students with an interest in the United Nations and participating in the Model UN Conference in Portland. Active Date 20190717T09:43:53 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area I Course Outline The Founding and basics of the UN. Development theories and institutions. Development in practice. The impact of development on populations. Preparation for the Model UN Conference. Participation in the Model UN Conference. The role of the UN in a changing world. Student Learning Outcomes Analyze the role of the United Nations and its contributions to development and the impact this has on human diversity. Apply methods of data analysis to explain global systemic issues with particular focus on history, geography, politics, security, the environment, and economics. Actively illustrate the interrelatedness of marginalized groups by appropriately representing a nation both in class and through participation in the Model UN Conference.
	POL S 160 - American Foreign Policy 5 Credits Constitutional framework and historical patterns; major factors in formulation and execution of policy; and analysis of actual policy as modified by recent developments. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Any person with an interest in our political system. Active Date 2011-06-15 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline The emphasis in this course is on both the historical development of American foreign policy and on the processes whereby foreign policy is made. Attention is given to the manner in which such policy has responded to changes in the domestic and international environment, with particular emphasis on the perceptions of Americana policy makers in crisis situations. 1. Introductory terms and concepts (foreign policy, National interest, political system, etc.) 2. History of American foreign policy; the cultural and ideological setting. 3. Problems facing U.S. foreign policy today. Student Learning Outcomes 1. Analyze and compare different American foreign policy positions and problems. 2. Recall and distinguish introductory concepts in the field of foreign policy. 3. Apply classroom ideas to present-day foreign policy issues.
	POL S 185 - Special Topics: Law and Legal Syste 5 Credits Content varies from quarter to quarter. See individual instructor for information. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students interested in the special topic. Active Date 2011-08-15 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline Dictated by the special topic. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrated proficiency in areas defined by the special topic.
	POL S 205 - Introduction to Political Economy 5 Credits An exploration of relations between business and government, and of economic relations between nations. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Business/ political science/ economics majors: Transfer students Active Date 2011-09-22 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline 1. Introduction 2. Community power 3. Case study: Boeing and Washington state 4. Business and politics at the national level 5. Regulation and deregulation 6. International Political Economy 7. IPE: Trade and Finance 8. IPE and global conflicts 9. Food and the environment 10. Review and presentations Student Learning Outcomes Understanding of intersection between business and government. Knowledge of trade-offs involved in business regulation, tax and monetary policy. Understanding of economic/political relations between international firms and nation-states. Understanding of political and economic aspects of trade and environmental issues.
	POL S 217 - U.S Racial and Ethnic Politics 5 Credits An interdisciplinary examination of the role of race and ethnicity in American politics. Surveys contemporary literature on the political experiences of four racial and ethnic groups (Black or African Americans, American Indians or Native Americans, Latinos or Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans) and their interactions with the dominant racial group (non-Hispanic White Americans). Course Note AEIS 217 and POL S 217: Meet together and share content. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day Winter Day, Online Spring Day Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20200401T13:21:36 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area I Course Outline Understanding Race in America Racial Inequality, Segregation and Civil Rights Race and Public Opinion Institutional Barriers to Racial Equality: Party Politics and Race Race and Ethnicity in the Political Campaigns Political Economy and Racial Realities in the Contemporary U.S. Mass Incarceration and Drug Policy Immigration Politics in the Contemporary United States Multi-identity Coalitions in the United States Student Learning Outcomes Explain various ways racial categories, segregation, and discrimination have shaped American political development. Synthesize and critically discuss key research findings with respect to race and ethnicity in American politics Evaluate public opinion polls measuring attitudes toward racial and ethnic minority groups in the US. Identify and explain how race, ethnicity, and racism have impacted the U.S. policy making process. Effectively interpret personal experience and observations using key concepts and frameworks learned in the course.
	POL S 275 - State and Local Government 5 Credits Theory and practice of state and local government in America, with emphasis on state, metropolitan and urban problems and institutions. Placement Eligibility English 101 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students with an interest in state and local government; political science, paralegal and criminal justice majors. Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline Introduction to state & local politics The place of the states in the federal system State parties and interest groups State constitutions State Legislatures Governors & State administrative systems State courts Community political systems; forms and institutions, conflict & participation, and styles Metropolitan areas; cities and suburbs Law enforcement Education Transportation Welfare, health and housing State and local finance Student Learning Outcomes Be able to recognize and describe the organization, function and responsibilities of the various parts of state and local governments. Be able to assess and describe the importance of voting in a democratic society Be able to describe how the electoral system works at the state and local level. Be able to assess and describe the potential impact of policy choices in state and local government. Be able to assess and describe the role of the individual in state and local government.
	POL S 295 - Independent Study 5 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area of Political Science approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Online Fall Day, Evening, Online Winter Day, Evening, Online Spring Day, Evening, Online Designed to Serve Students interested in additional study in the area of Political Science. Active Date 20201105T14:51:38 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Other 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine scope of independent study. Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student completes activities and/or project(s). Evaluation of work by instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed upon Political Science project that comforms to given requirements.
	POL S 360 - Politics of Youth Development 5 Credits Exploration of U.S. government and economic systems with reference to youth development programs. National, state and local governments, with particular emphasis on public sector efforts to provide youth development programs. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Youth development, social service and political science majors. Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Introduction to U.S. government, including political and economic management. 2. Introduction to state government, including provision of education and social services. 3. Introduction to local government, including community-based services aimed at youth and families. 4. Exploration of specific youth development programs, including local programs and those found in other communities. 5. Youth development as provided by non-governmental organizations. 6. Assessment of the effectiveness of various approaches to youth development. Students will be responsible for a paper and a presentation on a specific youth development initiative. Students will also be responsible for a simulated budget presentation in support of a youth development initiative. Class will feature visits from relevant government and organization officials, as well as budget exercise simulations so students will get a stronger grasp of how programs get funded and don’t. Student Learning Outcomes
	POLS& 101 - Introduction to Political Science 5 Credits Survey of the basic concepts of politics, government and relations between states, including the theory and practice of government, international relations and political economy. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Transfer students; students majoring in political science; students who need social science credit. Active Date 2012-01-11 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline 1. Politics and power. 2. Political theory. 3. Isms. 4. A republic or a democracy? 5. Federalism and unitary systems. 6. Citizens and politics. 7. Electoral systems. 8. Economic systems. 9. International relations. 10. Current issues. Student Learning Outcomes Understanding of the importance of political participation for citizens. Understanding function and structures of government. Understanding differences between nations by examining different approaches to politics and government. Understanding how to apply critical knowledge to current events.
	POLS& 200 - Introduction to Law 5 Credits Examines the origins, development and philosophy of law. Discusses the functions of law and legal institutions and their roles in our socio-economic systems. Provides an overview of the role of the Courts and the three branches of American government while providing an overview of selected substantive areas of Law (Criminal, Estates/Probate/ Family, Contracts, Real Property) Course Note Previously BUSN 255 and also LEGAL 100. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day, Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Sophomore Business Administration Transfer Students, Paralegal and general transfer students. Active Date 2011-06-14 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline 1. Origins and Philosophy of Law 2. The Constitution and the States 3. Separation of Powers 4. The Bill of Rights 5. Civil and Criminal Law 6. The Role of the Judge, Attorney and Jury 7. Legal Reasoning 8. Survey of selected substantive areas of the law (i.e, Criminal, Estates/Probate, Contracts, Real Property, Family ) Student Learning Outcomes 1. Develop and demonstrate a perspective regarding our system of law in a global context. 2. Distinguish the differences between Civil and Criminal Law. 3. Apply legal reasoning to legal disputes and analyze appropriate legal remedies. 4. Apply the legal ethics mandates that dictate the practice and application of the law 5. Analyze the concept of checks and balances and the evolution of the relationships between the three branches of government. 6. Demonstrate awareness of access to justice issues and historical and modern day reform. 7. Distinguish and analyze the evolutionary and sociological development of the law in response to contemporary societal issues.
	POLS& 201 - Introduction to Political Theory 5 Credits Examines the ideas behind some of the great social movements in world history, exploring minds from Plato and Aristotle to Martin Luther King Jr. and Chairman Mao. Course Note Previously POL S 202. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Political Science majors and students needing social science credit. Active Date 2011-06-15 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline 1. Introduction. 2. Plato, Aristotle and the ancient Greeks. 3. Church and state St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Luther and Calvin. 4. Machiavelli and the beginnings of modernity 5. The rise of democracy: Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and the Founding Fathers. 6. The Angry Economists: Kari Marx and John Stuart Mill 7. Love and War: Mussolini, Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Student Learning Outcomes Students will develop critical thinking skills related to political arguments; knowledge of broad categories of political thought; and knowledge of political movements in history.
	POLS& 202 - American Government 5 Credits Examines government and politics in the United States. Covers the theory and practice of national institutions, political parties, elections, civil rights and liberties. Analyzes problems confronting American government, including domestic and foreign policies. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Any person with an interest in the US political system. Transfer students and political science majors. Active Date 2011-06-15 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline 1. Introductory concepts 2. The constitution and its development 3. The Supreme Court 4. The courts and civil rights 5. Equality and civil rights 6. Political parties and elections 7. The national executive and the Congress 8. The American role in a changing world 9. The urban crisis and other domestic issues 10. Congress Student Learning Outcomes To analyze concepts relating to American national government To recall political terminology learned in class and use it appropriately To apply analytical tools to problems confronting American government
	POLS& 203 - Introduction to International Relations 5 Credits Survey of relations between nations, including environmental, ethnic and economic divisions; world political systems; the nature of conflict and cooperation across the globe. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Transfer students; political science and global studies majors; students needing social science credit. Active Date 2011-10-17 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area I Course Outline 1. Introduction. 2. Theories of power. 3. Impact of domestic interests on international politics. 4. Superpowers. 5. Regional powers. 6. Cooperation. 7. Conflict and conflict resolution. 8. Non-governmental actors. 9. Globalization and trade. 10. Current issues; applications. Student Learning Outcomes Understanding of the different perspectives of governments around the world. Understanding of world political systems. Understanding the possibilities of conflict and cooperation in international relations. Gain knowledge of the tools of foreign policy, and the constraints faced by policy makers.
	POLS& 204 - Comparative Government 5 Credits Comparative political analysis of at least three important states of the modern world (United States not included). Includes analysis of recent history, political systems, and leadership. Course Note Previously POL S 130. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve For all students with a general interest in politics Active Date 2012-09-28 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area I Course Outline I. Country 1 a. Dominant recent history b. Political belief system c. Political decision making institutions d. Leaders and followers II. Country 2 a. Dominant recent history b. Political belief system c. Political decision making institutions d. Leaders and followers III. Country 3 a. Dominant recent history b. Political belief system c. Political decision making institutions d. Leaders and followers Student Learning Outcomes Analyze and compare political institutions in different (three or more) modern states. Use critical thinking skills to examine the dominant political belief systems in three or more countries in the world. Critically compare competing theoretical frameworks that explain the differences and diversity of the states.
Psychology
	PSYC& 100 - General Psychology 5 Credits Introduces the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Core topics include social behavior, personality, psychological disorders, learning, memory, human development, biological influences, and research methods. Related topics may include sensation, perception, states of consciousness, thinking, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, stress and health, cross-cultural psychology, applied psychology, and treatment of psychological disorders. Pre-requisite(s) ENGL& 101 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility English 101 Course Note Previously PSYCH 100. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Evening, Online Winter Day, Evening, Online Spring Day, Evening, Online Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20191127T11:14:52 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II ProfTech Related Instruction Human Relations Course Outline Introduction to history and theories of psychology Scientific methods and research Biological bases of behavior Human development Learning Cognitive processes Consciousness Motivation and emotion Personality Psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches Statistics Social psychology Student Learning Outcomes Identify basic concepts and research findings, and give examples of psychology's integrative themes. Psychological science relies on empirical evidence adapting as new data develop. Psychology explains general principles that govern behavior, while recognizing individual differences. Psychological, biological, social, and cultural factors influence mental processes and behavior. Our perceptions filter experience of the world through an imperfect personal lens. Applying psychological principles can change our lives in positive ways. Apply psychological principles to everyday life. Draw appropriate, logical, and objective conclusions about behavior and mental processes from empirical evidence. Evaluate misconceptions or erroneous behavioral claims based on evidence from psychological science. Design, conduct, or evaluate basic psychological research. Describe ethical principles that guide psychologists in research and therapy.
	PSYC& 180 - Human Sexuality 5 Credits Covers biological, psychological and social determinants of human sexuality. Topics include cultural diversity, physical development, reproduction (pregnancy, contraception and abortion), sexually transmitted diseases, gender roles and development, relationships and sexual behaviors, sexual orientation, and sexual abuse and assault. Pre-requisite(s) ENGL& 101 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility English 101 Course Note Previously BEHAV 100. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 2016-06-06 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area II Course Outline 1. Introduction to, and history of, human sexuality across time and cultures 2. Legal, political, and religious issues surrounding women, sexual minorities, & other sexually disenfranchised groups. 3. Theories and research methods in human sexuality 4. Male & female sexual anatomy and physiology 5. Intersexuality, including political, social, cultural & personal implications 6. Sexual arousal and response 7. Gender identity and gender roles including political, social & personal implications of transgender individuals 8. Attraction and love, including cross-cultural findings 9. Relationships, intimacy, and communication 10. Sexual techniques and behavior patterns 11. Pregnancy and childbirth 12. Contraception and abortion, including religious & cultural beliefs & practices 13. Sexuality through the life cycle 14. Sexual dysfunction and sex therapy 15. Sexually transmitted infections 16. Variations in sexuality 17. Sexual coercion 18. Sexual orientation, including stereotyping, prejudice & discrimination Student Learning Outcomes Describe key concepts, principles & overarching themes about sex and sexuality. Use scientific reasoning to interpret research in sexuality. Explain the power of contexts in shaping conclusions about sexuality. Identify and evaluate the source, context, and credibility of sexuality information. Summarize factors that can influence pursuit of a sexually healthy lifestyle.
	PSYC& 200 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 5 Credits Examines physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development from conception to death. Facilitates a greater understanding of children, adolescents, and adults as they develop and change over time in specific cultural contexts. Pre-requisite(s) PSYC& 100 min. 1.0 Course Note Previously PSYCH 215. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20210315T16:25:58 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline Developmental principles, theories, and domains Prenatal development Birth - Two Years Early childhood Middle and late childhood Adolescence Emerging adulthood Adulthood Late adult years Death and dying Student Learning Outcomes Describe key concepts, principles and overarching themes in developmental psychology. Describe what kinds of additional information beyond personal experience are acceptable in developing behavioral, developmental explanations i.e. popular press reports vs scientific findings. Identify and navigate psychology databases and other legitimate sources of developmental psychology information. Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry into the study of developmental psychology. Identify aspects of individual and cultural diversity and the interpersonal challenges that often result from diversity and context. Describe developmental psychology related issues of global concern. Identify the range of possible factors that influence beliefs and conclusions regarding human behavior and development.
	PSYC& 220 - Abnormal Psychology 5 Credits Introduces the classification, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Traditional and nontraditional models of assessment and treatment are explored. Pre-requisite(s) PSYC& 100 min. 1.0 Course Note Previously PSYCH 220. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Winter Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20210311T08:51:06 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area II Course Outline History and cultural implications of defining and treating psychological disorders. The DSM as the model for assessment and diagnosis. Classification of psychological disorders. Etiology of psychological disorders. Therapeutic approaches. Student Learning Outcomes Articulate the historical and cultural contexts of defining abnormal behaviors. Demonstrate an understanding of the diagnostic criteria for abnormal behaviors as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Discuss the processes of assessment and evaluation of mental illness. Identify various therapeutic approaches to the treatment of mental illness. Cite benefits and limitations of the current system of diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Articulate ways in which individuals and groups have been marginalized and excluded because of mental illness. Explain how mental illness has multiple contributing factors. Explain how scientific methods of research have shaped the current understanding of mental disorders.
	PSYCH 120 - Psychology of Human Relations 5 Credits Study of human relations with emphasis placed on understanding psychological variables that affect relationships and understanding self and interactions with others, ranging from formal roles to intimate relationships. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 2015-02-09 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II ProfTech Related Instruction Human Relations Course Outline 1. Individual factors of self-awareness, cultural diversity, adjustment, perception, motivation, personality factors and stress as related to interpersonal relations 2. Methods of self-change 3. Communication process 4. Development of relationships 5. Social factors of stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, attribution, conformity, roles, persuasion and resistance, obedience, social perception and group process 6. Conflict styles and conflict resolution Student Learning Outcomes Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena. Use psychology concepts to explain personal experiences and recognize the potential for flaws in behavior explanations based on simplistic, personal theories. Predict how interactions among diverse people can challenge our conventional understanding of psychological processes and behavior. Demonstrate insightful awareness of one's feelings, emotions, motives, and attitudes based on psychological principles. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of self-regulation in behavior modification and personal development. Interact effectively with people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and cultural perspectives. Using basic psychological terminology, apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings as these relate to everyday life. Recognize the power of the context in shaping conclusions about individual behavior. Explain how individual differences, social identity, and worldview may influence beliefs, values, and interaction with others and vice versa.
	PSYCH 121 - Love 101 1 Credits An overview of the concept of love with emphasis on intrapersonal, interpersonal, and societal factors that influence both one’s ability to become more of a loving person and the formation of a romantic loving relationship between two people Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Weekend Spring Weekend Designed to Serve All Students Active Date 2015-12-17 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline 1. Love of Self 2. Love of Another: Romantic Love a. Research on Interpersonal Attraction b. Theories of Loving Relationships c. Components of a Loving Relationship 3. Love in Society a. Love in the Arts b. Love in Mass Media 4. Becoming a More Loving Person Student Learning Outcomes 1. Cite factors that interfere with and contribute to the love of self. 2. Explain factors that contribute to interpersonal attraction. 3. Discuss theories of loving relationships. 4. Identify components of a loving relationship. 5. Evaluate portrayals of love in the arts and in the media. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of how to become more of a loving person.
	PSYCH 130 - Death and Life 3 Credits Studies death and dying in terms of definition, cross-cultural and cross-theological attitudes, suicide, homicide, death and the hospital staff, planning a funeral, legal issues, community resources, psychological adjustment to the death of a loved one and dealing with the inevitability of one’s own death. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Designed to Serve All students, including those who plan to work with people coping with loss. Active Date 2015-12-10 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II ProfTech Related Instruction Human Relations Course Outline I. Attitudes toward Death II. Understanding Violent Death III. The Terminally III Person IV. The Funeral and the Cemetery V. The Law and Death VI. Responses to Loss VII. Children and Death VIII. Widowhood IX. Controversies and Findings on Life after Life X. Living Now Student Learning Outcomes Examine one’s own death awareness and recognize one’s comfort level for discussion of issues related to dying and death. Recognize signs of and reactions to the dying process. Critically analyze controversial issues: euthanasia, capital punishment, life after life, organ donation. Recognize risk factors of and intervention strategies for suicidal people. Use basic death education terminology, concepts, and theories to explain mourning behavior, the dying process, and body disposition. Recognize the power of the context in shaping conclusions about individual behavior and attitudes around dying, death, and grief. Identify fields other than psychology that address behavioral concerns around dying, death, and grief. Describe examples of relevant and practical applications of death concepts to everyday life. Summarize death-related psychological factors that can influence the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Predict how individual and developmental differences in death awareness are both influenced by, and in turn affect beliefs, values, and interactions with others.
	PSYCH 131 - Suicide Intervention 1 Credits Provides information and practical skills on suicide intervention. Topics include attitudes toward suicide, risk estimation, step-by-step intervention process, resources and networking. Note: This class meets the Washington State mandate of legislation (HB 2366) passed in 2012 for suicide assessment, management and treatment. Course Note Formerly BEHAV 131 Class graded “pass/fail.” Students must attend all hours of the two-day class to receive credit. FeesSF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Weekend Winter Weekend Spring Weekend Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 20200330T21:16:09 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Other 3 Total Contact Hours 14 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline Attitudes toward suicide Suicide risk Structure and process of the suicide intervention model The Suicide Intervention Model in Role Play Scenarios Community Resources Student Learning Outcomes Describe your own attitudes and the attitudes of others toward suicide and how they differ. Demonstrate an understanding of the recent trends in suicide prevalence. Assess suicidal risk across multiple scenarios and situations. Delineate and apply the steps in the suicide intervention process.
	PSYCH 135 - Death Across Cultures 5 Credits Examines dying, death and bereavement across a variety of cultures of the world and subcultures of the United States. Emphasis on how an individual’s end-of-life attitudes and behaviors are influenced by environment. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students, including those who plan to work in the helping profession with individuals from other cultures or subcultures. Active Date 2011-06-15 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area II Course Outline I. Understanding one’s own death-related beliefs a. Personal beliefs prior to death b. Personal beliefs at or near death c. Personal beliefs after death II. Understanding Culture a. Definition and universal customs b. Collectivistic vs individualistic orientations c. Cultural relativism and complicated grief d. Factors that complicate the search for cross-cultural cmparisons e. Language as a reflection of death attitudes f. The role of prejudice and ethnocentrism in evaluation cross-cultural death issues g. The Rosenblat, Walsh, and Jackson study of grief in 78 cultures h. The difficulty of understanding grief in another culture III. The role of religion in beliefs of dying, death, and mourning a. An overview of the major religions in terms of death rituals and beliefs b. Comparisons and contrasts. IV. Death customs and beliefs of U.S subcultures V. Death customs and beliefs of various cultures VI. Suggestions for interacting with terminally ill and bereaved people from cultures other than one’s own Student Learning Outcomes Articulate how culture or religion impacts various rituals and processes around care for the dying and coping with death. Evaluate individual and societal attitudes toward dying and death Discuss issues related to dying and death, including one's own impending death. Examine cross-cultural and cross-theological approaches to dying & death. Self-assess existing and evolving personal views on death and dying. Accurately describe cross-cultural perspectives of grief reactions and ways to help dying and bereaved persons.
	PSYCH 142 - Critical Thinking about the Paranormal 2 Credits Develop critical-thinking skills by contrasting the use of science versus pseudoscience in the investigation of paranormal claims. Course Note Previously BEHAV 142. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 2016-02-23 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline I. Guidelines for critical thinking II. Errors in critical thinking III. Science versus pseudoscience IV. Types of paranormal beliefs V. Applying critical thinking techniques to the analysis of paranormal claims Student Learning Outcomes Identify errors in critical thinking. Distinguish between the scientific method and nonscientific methods. Identify factors that contribute to beliefs in the paranormal. Use the scientific method to examine claims of the paranormal. Identify and evaluate the source, context, and credibility of information about the paranormal.
	PSYCH 152 - Understanding AIDS 2 Credits Explores the following topics related to AIDS: disease process, history, myths and fears, risk factors, controversies, understanding the effect of AIDS on the individual, caring for the person with AIDS, the special grief of AIDS and projected trends of AIDS. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day, Evening Winter Evening Spring Day, Evening Designed to Serve All students. Active Date 2010-01-01 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline I. Diagnosis, Immune Response and Treatment II. Understanding Risk Behaviors III. Opportunistic Infections and Malignancies IV. The History of AIDS V. U.S. and World Epidemiology of AIDS VI. Coping with an HIV diagnosis VII. Strategies for Caring for Persons with AIDS VIII. The Special Grief of AIDS IX. Controversies of AIDS Student Learning Outcomes Identify common myths, controversies, and fears regarding AIDS. Delineate risk behaviors and methods of prevention. Describe the range of effects of the disease and its treatment on the person with HIV & AIDS. Identify care giving skills for the person living with AIDS and their support network. Identify the basic biological, psychological, and social components of HIV/AIDS. Describe what kinds of additional information beyond personal experience are acceptable in developing explanations of HIV-risk behavior. Conduct simple scientific studies regarding attitudes and knowledge of HIV/AIDS. Identify aspects of individual and cultural diversity that put people at increased risk of HIV infection, and the interpersonal challenges that often result from diversity and context. Describe HIV-related issues of global concern. Explain how individual differences, social identity, and worldview may influence HIV attitudes and interactions with others.
	PSYCH 202 - Biopsychology 5 Credits Explores the relationship between the nervous system and behavior, and how each influences the other. Topics include sensation and perception, pharmacology, addiction, movement, immunity, stress, emotions, motivation, learning, memory, sleep and the development and regeneration of the nervous system. Pre-requisite(s) PSYC& 100 min. 1.0 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve all students, but specifically those planning to major in Psychology at four-year and graduate programs. Active Date 20210311T08:51:10 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Science Course Outline Introduction and overview of neuroscience and biopsychology Review of scientific methodology and research The development and regeneration of the nervous system Sensation and perception The biology of emotion, motivation, and stress The biology and psychology of immunity Drugs, behavior, and addiction The biological basis of mental disorders The biological basis of mental disorders Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and empirical basis of neuroscience and biopsychology. Use critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific method to solve problems related to biopsychological processes. Apply biopsychological principles to personal and social issues. Describe research methods used by psychologists to understand how the brain and endocrine systems influence behavior. Explain when it is appropriate to generalize research findings.
	PSYCH 250 - Research Methods 5 Credits Explores research methods and techniques used in gathering, organizing and interpreting data. Enables the student to evaluate information and discover invalid interpretations and alternative explanations. Pre-requisite(s) PSYC& 100 min. 1.0 Course Note Recommended: Math& 146 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve All students, especially those planning to major in psychology at four year and graduate programs. Active Date 20210311T08:51:12 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline Rationale for Studying Research Methodology Methods of Research Descriptive Studies Correlational Studies Experimental Studies Quasi-experimental Studies Statistical Concepts Descriptive Statistics Inferential Statistics Report Writing Ethical Issues Student Learning Outcomes Describe research methods used by psychologists including their respective advantages and disadvantages Describe how the researcherâ€™s value system, sociocultural characteristics, and historical context can influence psychological questions, research design and decisions. Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice Design and interpret basic studies using appropriate research methods. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of statistics in psychological research methods, including interpreting simple graphs and statistical findings. Identify and navigate psychology databases and other legitimate sources of psychology information Identify under what conditions research findings can be appropriately generalized
	PSYCH 278 - Introduction to Cultural Psychology 5 Credits Examines psychological theories and research from a cross-cultural perspective. Students will discuss the impact of culture on cognition, development, emotion, motivation, sex roles, disorders, group behavior, conflict, stereotyping, and prejudice. Pre-requisite(s) PSYC&100 with min. 1.0 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve All students Active Date 20210403T10:09:43 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area II Course Outline Week 1: Introduction Week 2: The self and culture Week 3: Methods for studying culture and psychology Week 4: Development and socialization Week 5: Cognitive and perception Week 6: Emotions Week 7: Interpersonal attraction, close relationships, and groups Week 8: Cultural neuroscience & Gene x culture interaction Week 9: Morality, religion, and justice Week 10: Mental and Physical Health Week 11: Multicultural U.S. Student Learning Outcomes Identify the meaning and examples of cultural psychology. Discuss ways culture impacts our cognition, behavior, and emotion Describe how culture and our biology interact with each other. Apply concepts from the course to events and the everyday behavior of people from other cultures.
	PSYCH 292 - Special Studies 2 Credits An individual or group project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in an area of psychology approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students with a special interest and/or need for supplemental credit. Active Date 2014-10-27 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 110 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline I. Student/instructor discussion of an independent project. II. Student-prepared outline of project. III. Acceptance of outline by instructor and time period established for project to be completed. IV. Student completes project. V. Evaluation of project by instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge and understanding representing appropriate depth and breadth of selected topic. Formulate a researchable topic, locate and choose relevant sources, and use sources after evaluating their suitability. Demonstrate effective writing skills, including the use of APA format.
	PSYCH 293 - Special Studies 3 Credits An individual or group project developed by the student(s) and the instructor in an area of psychology approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students with a special interest and/or need for supplemental credit. Active Date 2014-10-27 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline I. Student/instructor discussion of an independent project. II. Student-prepared outline of project. III. Acceptance of outline by instructor and time period established for project to be completed. IV. Student completes project. V. Evaluation of project by instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge and understanding representing appropriate depth and breadth of selected topic. Formulate a researchable topic, locate and choose relevant sources, and use sources after evaluating their suitability. Demonstrate effective writing skills, including the use of APA format.
	PSYCH 320 - Social Psychology 5 Credits The scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions influence, and are influenced by, other people. Pre-requisite(s) PSYC& 100 with min 1.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS Course Note For students enrolled in a BAS program. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve For students admitted to a BAS program. Active Date 20210403T10:09:44 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Social Cognition Social Beliefs and Judgments Behavior and Attitudes Social Influence Genes, Culture, and Gender Conformity and Obedience Persuasion Group Influence Social Relations Prejudice Aggression Attraction and Intimacy Prosocial behavior Conflict and Peacemaking Student Learning Outcomes Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in social psychology Describe applications of social psychology Use scientific reasoning to interpret social psychological phenomena Demonstrate social psychological information literacy Apply ethical standards to evaluate social psychological science and practice
Quantitative Reasoning
	QUANT 346 - Applied Statistics for Youth Development 5 Credits This course focuses on data analysis techniques for practitioners in youth development programs. Students will learn standard techniques for collecting, organizing, visualizing, and interpreting data and statistics for use in reports, grant narrative, and program evaluation. Student will also learn how to access and interpret data and statistics contained in best practices research found in peer-reviewed articles and national databases, including the logic and results of hypothesis testing. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER Course Note For students in BAS in Youth Development FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Designed to Serve Student in the Bachelor of Applied Behavior Sciences in Youth Development Active Date 2016-05-05 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Types and sources of data used in Youth Development Program Computing and interpreting basic descriptive statistics Data collection techniques and ethical considerations Incorporating data and descriptive statistics into written narrative, including proper attribution Organizing data and descriptive statistics into appropriate visualizations, using technology The logic of inferential statistics (e.g., hypothesis testing ) Interpreting statistics in reports, grant narrative, program evaluation, and best-practices research on youth development Student Learning Outcomes Incorporate data and descriptive statistics into written narrative appropriate for an identified audience, including appropriate attribution. Interpret descriptive and inferential statistics found in reports, grant narrative, program evaluation reports, and evidence-based best practices research on youth development Identify techniques for collecting raw data on youth development programs, including strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations Access and interpret data and statistics on youth development and youth development programs from national databases Create appropriate visualizations of data and descriptive statistics for use in reports, grant narrative, and program evaluation in youth development programs, using technology where appropriate
Reading
	READ 101 - Study Skills* 2 Credits Students must be enrolled in the content-area course named in the title. Emphasis on the study skills essential for success in the content-area course. Topics include lecture note-taking, academic reading, text highlighting and note taking, creating study materials, memory techniques and test-taking. Course Note Content varies by quarter. Content is indicated in the title as it appears in the quarterly class schedule. Fees* Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Student who are enrolled in the content-area course named in the title and who desire additional help with academic reading and study skills. Active Date 2011-08-16 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Using material from the content course named in this course title, there will be instruction and practice in the following skills: lecture note-taking, academic reading, text highlighting and note-taking, creating study materials, memory techniques and test-taking. Student Learning Outcomes 1. Apply note-taking methods to lecture and text materials. 2. Apply pre-reading strategies: previewing, skimming and questioning techniques. 3. Apply reading strategies: comprehension strategies, highlighting & note-taking/annotating skills 4. Apply post-reading strategies: such as creation of study materials such as charts, concept cards, Q & A , summaries and outlines; and review techniques. 5. Apply test-taking strategies in preparation for and taking of essay and objective tests. 6. Apply memory techniques to the learning of various kinds of information. 7. Apply time management techniques. 8. Identify individual strengths and weaknesses as learners. 9. Organize study materials.
Respiratory Care
	R C 101 - Introduction to Respiratory Care 5 Credits Overview of the preparation and role of the respiratory care practitioner as a health care professional. Topics include professionalism, health/illness continuum, therapeutic communication, functional respiratory anatomy and basics of assessment. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program R C Course Note For students accepted to the Respiratory Care program. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve This course is designed for students enrolled in the RC program. Active Date 20190612T13:18:02 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Professionalism II. Health & Illness III. Communication in health care settings IV. Therapeutic gas administration V. Functional respiratory anatomy VI. Assessment of the respiratory patient Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to compare and contrast vocations and professions, and identify key issues facing respiratory care. The student will be able to compare and contrast various types of communication, and discuss their function The student will be able to name basic structures of the respiratory system and discuss their function The student will be able to discuss basic principles of oxygen therapy The student will be able to perform simple assessment of respiration and pulmonary function.
	R C 102 - Therapeutic Modalities 5 Credits Overview of the indications, contraindications, purposes, hazards and evaluation of respiratory care modalities. Topics include hyperinflation techniques, bronchial hygiene, therapeutic aerosols and basic life support. Pre-requisite(s) R C 101 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve This course is designed for students enrolled in the RC program. Active Date 20190612T13:17:59 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Basic life support of CPR II. Physiologic basis of oxygen therapy III. IPPB, incentive spirometry, and hyperinflation IV. Bronchial hygiene measures V. Artificial airway care VI. Aerosol therapy Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to understand basic principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and apply them successfully in simulated emergency situations. The student will be able to discuss principles of operation of equipment used to administer hyperinflation therapy, aerosols and humidification, and oxygen The student will be able to state the indications and contraindications, goals, hazards, and means for evaluation of the therapies listed above.
	R C 103 - Respiratory Care Science 4 Credits Presents advanced principles of respiratory function and of physiological factors that affect respiration. Topics include acid-base balance, gas transport, arterial blood gases and neural control of breathing. Pre-requisite(s) R C 102 with min 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day Designed to Serve This course is designed for students enrolled in the RC program. Active Date 20190612T13:17:56 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Neurohumoral control of breathing II. Acid-bas balance a. Hydrogen ion regulation b. Acid-base imbalances c. Compensatory mechanisms III. Evaluation of arterial blood gases IV. Oxygen transport a. Oxygen carriage b. Evaluation of oxygenation status V. Carbon dioxide regulation VI. Clinical application of blood chemistry Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to discuss the roles of pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen on regulation of ventilation The student will be able to identify factors which affect acid-based balance. The student will be able to explain the means by which oxygen is delivered to bodily tissues, and carbon dioxide is removed. The student will be able to interpret lab values relating to arterial blood gas levels. The student will be able to identify clinical applications of selected blood test values.
	R C 106 - Cultural Diversity Globalism in Healthcare 3 Credits This course will raise awareness and educate health care providers regarding the knowledge, attitudes and practice skills necessary to care for diverse populations. It will incease understanding of the relationship between culture, language and health. Students will focus on key racial and ethnic groups in the United States while getting an overview of major global issues regarding diversity and healthcare. Pre-requisite(s) R C 102 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students interested in a career in the medical field. Active Date 2015-11-18 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. What do we mean by cultural diversity and globalism 2. Cultural Competence and Diversity: is there a difference 3. Addressing health disparities in the 21st century 4. Race/ethnicity, trust and health disparities: trustworthiness, ethics and action 5. Justness, healthcare and health disparities 6. Understanding cultural nuances and barriers to cultural appreciation 7. The cultural competence continuum 8. Cultural competence and the role of administrators, provider and staff in the healthcare environment 9. Cultural competence training and assessment 10. The ultimate challenge: educational and institutional considerations 11. Addressing health disparities in immigrant populations in the United States 12. Cultural competence and women of color 13. Addressing health disparities: the Hispanic perspective 14. Health disparities among Native American People of the United States 15. Health disparities in the pediatric age group 16. Global and domestic health disparities- possible solutions Student Learning Outcomes Explain the relationship between culture, language and health. Identify the difference between cultural competence and diversity. Identify the concept of racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare. Recognize what role healthcare professionals and institutions can have in making changes in healthcare cultural disparities. Identify policies and practices intended to eliminate health disparities. Discuss the relationship between health disparities and poverty, identify how immigration and acculturation affect healthcare. Identify geographical isolation and cultural barriers to healthcare with the Native American People of the United States. Identify health disparities in the pediatric population. Recognize the role of economic development and stable governments have in regards to the answers to global health disparities and identify what is currently being done to reach a solution.
	R C 111 - Practicum I 3 Credits Introduces the beginning respiratory care student to basic procedures and skills in this field. Covers principles and practices of patient assessment, hospital safety, pressurized gases and pulmonary function testing. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program R C FeesRC PO Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the RC program Active Date 20210403T10:09:44 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lab 66 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Assessment - basics: Evaluating respiration (VT, f, VE, VC, peak flow) Blood pressure measurement Pulse assessment Auscultation of the chest Pulmonary function Testing: Use of the spirometer Oxygen cylinders & piping systems Cylinders usage & safely O2 delivery devices Hospital Safety & Patient Comfort The above units will be covered in a modified self-paced format, utilizing the instructor as facilitator and evaluator. The units can be covered in any order. Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to accurately measure: BP; VT; VC; peak flow; pulse rate; breathing frequently The student will be able to accurately record and interpret basic spirometry The student will be able to safely transfer individuals and utilize patient safety devices The student will be able to transport & utilize high pressure gas cylinders safely
	R C 112 - Practicum II 5 Credits The second of seven sequential laboratory courses, R C 112 is designed to teach respiratory care clinical skills. Basic therapeutic interventions are introduced, focusing primarily upon treatment options for non-critically ill hospitalized patients. Introduction to pulmonary function testing, oxygen supply systems, giving respiratory care medications, radiologic assessment, documentation and goal assessment. Pre-requisite(s) RC 111 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program R C FeesRC PO Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the RC program Active Date 20210405T19:56:03 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 17 Lab 76 Total Contact Hours 93 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Hyperinflation therapies intermittent positive pressure breathing incentive spirometry & SMI BIPAP therapy Oxygen therapy high & low delivery devices Chest physiotherapy Humidification & aerosol therapy Hand-held resuscitation bag usage Asepsis and isolation procedures Airway management The above units will be covered in a modified self-paced format, utilizing the instructor as facilitator and evaluator. Student Learning Outcomes Safely provide hyperinflation therapy and determine effectiveness relative to patient diagnosis. Accurately utilize small and large volume nebulizer equipment relative to patient diagnosis. Accurately select and safely provide oxygen delivery equipment to a set of clinical specifications. Properly apply bronchial hygiene measures to promote airway clearance. Accurately utilize principles and practices of aseptic technique for clinical purposes. Properly perform and manage airway patency techniques relative to specific clinical scenarios.
	R C 113 - Practicum III: General Clinical I 5 Credits R C 113 is designed to teach and build upon respiratory care clinical skills. Focus is on reinforcing floor skills, introduction to non-invasive ventilation, intubation/extubation, introduction to mechanical ventilation. Lecture focus is on strengthening floor skills, introduction to critical care and non-invasive/invasive mechanical ventilation. (lab-based lectures) Specifically: Introduction and review of physiologic terms, concepts and critical application of ventilatory support. Topics include basic modes of ventilations; pressure gradients of the lung, choosing appropriate initial settings, assessing the patient in Acute Respiratory Failure and assessing patient- ventilator interaction. Pre-requisite(s) R C 112 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program R C FeesPO RC Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the RC program. Active Date 20210405T19:55:58 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lab 110 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline List basic modes of ventilation Identify the indications and contraindications of non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation Demonstrate selection of initial ventilator settings for average adult male Identify signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in a high-fidelity simulated floor and ICU patient Demonstrate basic assessment of high-fidelity simulated floor and ICU patient Student Learning Outcomes In a hospital setting the student will be able to safely provide an IPPB treatment. In a hospital setting the student will be able to utilize low and high volume nebulizers effectively and properly. In a hospital setting the student will be correctly utilize incentive spirometry. In a hospital setting the student will be able to select and use O2 delivery equipment appropriate to set of clinical specifications. In a hospital setting the student will be able to demonstrate effective use of hand resuscitation bags. In a hospital setting the student will be able to apply bronchial hygiene measures to promote airway clearance. In a hospital setting the student will be able to utilize principles and practices of aseptic technique in equipment management, patient care, and in isolation situation. In a hospital setting the student will be able to perform tracheotomy care. In a hospital setting the student will be able to utilize variety of tube security methods. In a hospital setting the student will be able to identify problems associated with artificial airways.
	R C 201 - Pathophysiology I 3 Credits The first of three courses focusing on diseases affecting the cardiorespiratory system, R C 201 covers basic principles of pathology; fluid and electrolyte balance; obstructive respiratory disorders; occupational lung diseases; and cancer. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program R C Course Note For students accpeted to the Respiratory Care program. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Respiratory Care and Polysomnography program Active Date 20210403T10:09:45 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Basic pathology (cell structure and function; classification of injury; tissue repair and regeneration; inflammatory response) Principles of fluid and electrolyte balance/causes of Imbalance Obstructive respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, bronchlectasis) Occupational lung diseases Cancer/bronchogienic cancer Student Learning Outcomes The student will describe normal cell and tissue function, and identify general causes of cellular dysfunction The student will explain the processes of tissue repair and regeneration The student will describe the inflammatory response, and cite its occurrences in a variety of disease status The student will explain interactive forces affecting fluid balance and electrolyte function The student will differentiate among common obstructive respiratory diseases, such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and bronchiectasis the student will describe the ways by which occupational exposures can affect cardiopulmonary health The student will explain various theories pertaining to cancer development The student will compare and contrast various types of cancer with regard to their effects upon physiologic functions
	R C 223 - Pathophysiology II 5 Credits This is the 2nd class (of 2) in this series focusing on acute pulmonary disorders and cardiac dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on heart failure, myocardial infarction and hemodynamic monitoring. Other topics include chest trauma, neuromuscular and pulmonary circulation disorders. Pre-requisite(s) RC 201 w/ min 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve RC students Active Date 20190610T09:32:12 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Compare and contrast right and left heart failure 2. Current and best practices of acute pulmonary diseases 3. Identify neurological disruption and respiratory care therapies 4. Discuss treatments for chest traumas Student Learning Outcomes Students will compare and contrast left and right heart failure and valvar disorder, including diagnosis and treatments Students will recall and discuss diagnosis, current treatments and preventative care of acute pulmonary diseases. Students will identify categories of neurological disruption as they affect respiration. Students will define clinical features and treatment of pneumothorax and pleural effusion. Students will describe various ways pulmonary edema and embolization can occur and treatment options.
	R C 250 - Pharmacology I 2 Credits Class 1 in a series of 3 classes. Introduction and general principles to respiratory pharmacology, including aerosolized medications, calculating medication dosages, and introduction to hazards and side effects of respiratory medications. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Course Note Acceptance to the BAS- RC program Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve RC students in good standing in the BAS- RC program Active Date 20190513T10:44:44 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Introduction to respiratory care pharmacology 2. Administration of aerosolized medications 3. Calculating medication dosages 4. Classifications of bronchodilators Student Learning Outcomes Students will define the pharmacodynamic phase and discuss the key factors in the pharmacokinetic phase (e.g., absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination) Students will define terms that pertain to administration of aerosol agents and discuss the clinical applications of aerosol devices Students will calculate drug doses using percentage-strength solutions Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration and adverse effects for each specific beta-adrenergic agent Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration, adverse effects and clinical application for each specific anticholinergic agent
	R C 251 - Pharmacology II 2 Credits This is class 2 in a series of 3 with emphasis on xanthines, surfactant agents, asthma medications and antimicrobial agents. Topics include medication dosage calculations, actions, side effects and hazards of administration. Pre-requisite(s) RC 250 w/ min 2.5 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve RC 250 Active Date 20190610T09:32:10 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Mucous controlling therapies 2. Surfactant replacment 3. Corticosteroid and nonsteroidal agents 4. Antimicrobial agents Student Learning Outcomes Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration, adverse effects and toxicity of xanthines Students will discuss indications, mechanism of action, route of administration, adverse effects and clinical application of the common mucus controlling agents Students will discuss the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration, hazards and complications of exogenous surfactant therapy Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration and adverse effects for each steroidal and nonsteroidal antiasthma agents Students will discuss the clinical indications and use of common inhaled anti-infective, antimicrobial, and cold and cough agents used in respiratory care
	R C 252 - Pharmacology III 1 Credits This is class 3 (of 3) in the series focusing on cardiovascular agents, sedatives, analgesics, muscle relaxants and and their affects. Topics also include anticoagulant and diuretic medications and their usages. Pre-requisite(s) RC 251 w/ min 2.5 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day Designed to Serve Current RC students Active Date 20190610T09:32:09 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline The use, percautions and effects of the following agents will be covered 1. Selected agents of the pulmonary valve 2. Muscle relaxants and analgesia 3. Cardiovascular agents including vasopressors, inotropes, rythm, antihypertensive and antianginal agents 4. Diuretic agents Student Learning Outcomes Students will discuss the clinical application of nicotine replacement therapy Students will discuss the use of NMBAs in respiratory care Students will describe various medications used on the CNS and their abilities to modulate neurotransmitters Students will describe clinical indications and the most common adverse effects associated with the use of diuretics Students will describe clinical uses of current medications in the treatment of cardiovascular system
	R C 400 - Healthcare Education Principles 5 Credits This course will provide an introduction to education principles relevant to diverse learning communities within the healthcare setting, with an emphasis on curriculum design, instruction, assessment and learning needs of both child and adult learners. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Course Note For students accpeted to the BAS in Respiratory Care. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 2014-11-06 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Introduction to information processing theory. II. Learning theories for child and adult learners. III. Distinguishing between child and adult learning needs (Pedagogy vs. Andragogy). IV. Effective teaching principles for multiple instructional settings. V. Assessment tools and metrics for learning and development. VI. Curriculum design for diverse learning communities. Student Learning Outcomes Discuss the prevalent theories of memory, learning and development as applied to the child and adult learner. Analyze the distinguishing characteristics of pedagogy and andragogy and the application to child and adult learners. Discuss the utility of different forms of assessment used to measure learning for child and adult learners. Compare the varied learning needs of diverse learning communities found within a healthcare setting. Design curriculum plans that are culturally responsive for diverse learning communities. Discuss the importance of providing instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of a healthcare setting.
	R C 401 - Cardiopulmonary Disease Management 5 Credits This course will provide a study of disease management to include the pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic cardiopulmonary diseases, with an emphasis on developing, administering, and modifying respiratory care plans using evidence-based medicine, respiratory care protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Pre-requisite(s) R C 400 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 2015-02-02 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Principles of disease management II. Overview of chronic cardiopulmonary disease states III. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of chronic disease states IV. Use of evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines V. Design and implementation of respiratory care planning VI. Patient education and living with chronic disease Student Learning Outcomes Identify core concepts and goals of disease management. Compare the assessment, diagnosis and treatment regimens of chronic disease states. Identify patients who are best suited for disease management programs. Explain the roles of the respiratory therapist and the healthcare team regarding disease management programs. Describe the steps in the development of a disease management program. Describe the construction and implementation of respiratory care plans. Critique the use of evidence-based medicine, clinical practice guidelines and respiratory care protocols within clinical scenarios. Discuss the processes of patient education for patients living with chronic cardiopulmonary disease.
	R C 402 - Medical Law and Ethics 4 Credits This course will provide a forum for discussion of current legal, ethical and professional issues relevant to healthcare practice. Topics will emphasize historical and current controversies in health care and the global society that influences the patient-care giver relationship. Instruction will focus on research and discussion of current issues. Pre-requisite(s) R C 400 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 2015-08-18 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Ethics guiding healthcare in a global society 2. Patient’s Bill of Rights and HIPAA 3. Informed consent and medical malpractice 4. Contracts and benefits 5. Billing and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement 6. Access to healthcare and the Affordable Care Act 7. End of Life, Advanced Directives and Organ Donations Student Learning Outcomes Apply principles of medical ethics that guide the practice of healthcare in a global society. Analyze legal systems that are constructed to protect the patient from medical abuse. Identify the different contractual elements associated with healthcare management and practices. Evaluate different federal and state laws governing Medicare, Medicaid and medical billing. Evaluate different federal and state laws governing access to healthcare. Compare the legal instruments and options that apply to end of life planning and decision making. Analyze how health care practitioners apply legal and ethical principles to clinical and social factors in end of life care.
	R C 403 - Advanced Adult Critical Care 5 Credits This course will provide a study of advanced medical and respiratory care provided for critically ill patients. Emphasis is placed on cardiopulmonary assessment, noninvasive diagnostics, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation waveform analysis and advanced cardiopulmonary pharmacology provided within the intensive care unit. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesPX Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 2015-12-02 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Respiratory assessment of cardiopulmonary disease patients II. Chest radiographic evidence as a diagnostic tool in the critical care unit III. The interpretation and diagnostic function of arterial blood gas results IV. Mechanical ventilation waveform abnormalities and the critically ill patient V. Invasive and noninvasive hemodynamic and pulmonary monitoring VI. Advanced cardiovascular life support Student Learning Outcomes Interpret respiratory assessment findings as an aid in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiopulmonary disease. Correlate abnormalities in chest radiographic findings to cardiopulmonary disease. Correlate arterial blood gas values to cardiopulmonary status, laboratory studies and mechanical ventilation settings. Correlate abnormalities in respiratory assessment to changes in mechanical ventilation waveforms. Describe cardiopulmonary changes associated with hemodynamic and transcutaneous monitoring. Describe the use of airway, pharmacologic and ventilation adjuncts associated with advanced cardiac life support.
	R C 404 - Healthcare Research and Statistics 4 Credits This course will provide a review of exploratory data analysis using parametric methods and graphs. Topics will focus on common statistical methods used to serve diverse populations in health care, such as comparing means, proportions, and variances, chi-square tests and ANOVA. Students will be introduced to health care research literature and expected to plan a research project using proper statistical methods. Pre-requisite(s) R C 400 and MATH& 146 or BUSN 210 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve BAS-Respiratory Care students Active Date 2015-06-16 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Exploratory data analysis 2. Binomial distribution 3. Normal distribution 4. Inference on two population means, proportions, and variances 5. Confidence intervals, z- test, t-test 6. Regression 7. Chi-square test 8. ANOVA 9. Sample literature review Student Learning Outcomes Construct exploratory analyses of raw data sets. Define and apply binomial distribution in appropriate data sets. Define and apply normal distribution in appropriate data sets. Calculate and interpret inference on two sample data sets. Calculate and interpret correlation of data sets. Calculate and interpret Chi-square test and ANOVA test appropriately. Discuss related health care research literature and its statistical methods.
	R C 405 - Advanced Neonatal-Pediatric Resp Care 5 Credits This course will provide an advanced study of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, to include a focus on fetal and newborn cardiopulmonary development, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology and emergency care. Students will also analyze relevant case studies and scientific literature. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesPX Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 2015-10-15 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Fetal cardiopulmonary development and postnatal changes II. Assessment of the high risk neonate, gestational age, and work of breathing III. Neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation IV. Arterial, venous and capillary blood gas analysis V. Ventilation and oxygenation delivery devices and treatment modalities VI. Neonatal and pediatric pharmacology VII. Diagnostic and therapeutic medical gases and special procedures VIII. Case studies and scientific literature critique Student Learning Outcomes Describe fetal heart and lung development and postnatal circulatory changes. Identify cardiac and pulmonary anomalies encountered with the high risk neonate. Perform evaluations using prenatal and postnatal assessment tools to address cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Discuss the steps of neonatal and pediatric resuscitation. Interpret arterial, venous and capillary blood gases to discern ventilation and oxygenation disorders. Describe how ventilation and oxygenation modalities are commonly used to treat neonate and pediatric pathologies. Identify the pharmacology, medical gases and special procedures relative to neonatal and pediatric pathologies. Locate, analyze and critique case studies and scientific literature relative to neonatal and pediatric respiratory care.
	R C 406 - Healthcare Leadership and Management 4 Credits This course will provide an introduction to the basic principles of organizational leadership and management theories, systems and complexity theories, project management, fundamentals of sales and marketing, personal management skills, and professional relationship building with diverse, interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Pre-requisite(s) R C 401 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 2015-05-12 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Basic principles of organizational leadership 2. Basic principles of organizational management 3. Overview of systems and complexity theories 4. Basic principles of project management 5. Fundamental concepts of business ethics, marketing and sales 6. Maturation of personal management skills 7. Relationship building within diverse healthcare teams Student Learning Outcomes Describe the differences between leadership and management in professional organizations. State personal and professional goals and objectives of organizational leadership and management. Communicate differences between mechanistic and complex systems view of organization dynamics. Present a project management plan utilizing ethical business practices, marketing and sales techniques. Create a portfolio exhibiting personal management skills and techniques. Describe relationship building techniques that demonstrate sensitivity to organizational diversity.
	R C 407 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Rehabilitation 4 Credits This course will provide the student with cardiopulmonary diagnostic methods for evaluating the respiratory patient. An additional emphasis will be placed upon the multidisciplinary assessments and therapeutic techniques provided by the pulmonary rehabilitation team. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesPX Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 2015-10-15 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 2. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis 3. Respiratory Monitoring 4. Pulmonary Function Testing 5. Electrocardiography 6. Hemodynamic Monitoring 7. Metabolic Assessment 8. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Student Learning Outcomes Describe anatomical and physiological components of the cardiopulmonary system. Evaluate qualitative and quantitative changes reflected in arterial blood gas results and case study scenarios. Assess qualitative and quantitative cardiopulmonary changes using respiratory monitoring results and case study scenarios. Interpret pulmonary function test results using spirometry, pulmonary mechanics, and case study scenarios. Determine patient treatment options based upon electrocardiographic interpretation. Determine patient treatment options using hemodynamic monitoring and patient assessment results. Evaluate changes in metabolic assessment results using oxygenation indices and respiratory physiology formulas. Describe the multidisciplinary approach of a successful pulmonary rehabilitation program provided within a culturally diverse healthcare environment.
	R C 408 - Professional Project 9 Credits This project-based course will provide students the opportunity to explore professional career interests in the cardiopulmonary and related sciences through the use of mentoring, internship and professional development. Electronic submission of an oral presentation is required upon end of course. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 2016-06-14 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-9 Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 99 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 99 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Service learning opportunities II. Career opportunities III. Mentoring programs IV. Professional development V. Team collaboration and leadership VI. Cultural responsiveness Student Learning Outcomes Explore and discuss service learning opportunities in the cardiopulmonary or related professions. Explore and discuss career advancement opportunities in the cardiopulmonary or related professions. Examine relationship building, team collaboration and career mentoring within the cardiopulmonary and related professions. Construct professional development curriculum that is culturally responsive.
	R C 409 - Independent Study 4 Credits This course will provide the student with an opportunity to pursue projects of special interest which are not covered by other Respiratory Care courses. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve BAS-Respiratory Care Students Active Date 20180621T11:28:31 Grading System Decimal Grade Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Other 200 Total Contact Hours 200 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Varies according to the selected project. Student Learning Outcomes Design a special interest project proposal relative to the practice of Respiratory Care. Properly gather and evaluate diagnostic information for the treatment of cariopulmonary disease. Accurately describe therapeutic modalities for the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease. Precisely synthesize life support guidelines for the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease.
	R C 410 - Introduction to Adult Critical Care 5 Credits Introduction and review of physiologic terms, concepts and critical application of ventilatory support. Topics include basic modes of ventilations; pressure gradiants of the lung, choosing appropriate intial settings, assessing the patient in Acute Respiratory Failure and assessing patient- ventilator interaction. Pre-requisite(s) RC 103 w/ min 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve BAS- RC students Active Date 20190610T09:32:08 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Classifaction of physiological terms and concepts of mechanical ventilation 2. Introduction of ventilator theory 3. Introduction of parameters, phase variables, and mode selection 4. Assessment protocols 5. Monitoring parameters and patient well- being with mechanical ventilation Student Learning Outcomes Students will explain basic function of a ventilator and theory of mechanical ventilation through demonstration and recall Students will classify physiological terms and concepts of mechanical ventilation Students will relate how a breath is delivered with a fundamental knowledge of controlled, measured and phase variables of ventilation Students will identify the assessment protocols for establishing the need of mechanical ventilation, and mode selection Students will recognize the initial settings and monitoring parameters of the most common modes of mechanical ventilation
	R C 411 - Neonatal and Pediatric Disease Management 5 Credits This course provides an introduction to neonatal and pediatric respiratory care and is the first in a series of 2 courses. Focus is on fetal development and transition to neontal life. This course will examine pathophysiology of neontal diseases and respiratory mangement. Pre-requisite(s) RC 103 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the RC- BAS program. Active Date 20190610T09:32:07 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Introduction to fetal development 2. Birth 3. Transition to neonatal life 4. Pathophysiology of neonatal diseases and malformations 5. Respiratory management of preterm and term neonates Student Learning Outcomes 1. Students will define fetal respiratory development stages. 2. Students will recall and outline difficult birth procedures and respiratory management. 3. Students will identify neonatal pathophysiology of prematurity, select malformations and diseases through class examinations. 4. Students will contrast different neonatal respiratory management principles based on disease process. 5. Students will classify neonatal respiratory pharmacology management principles.
	R C 412 - Practicum IV: General Clinical II 5 Credits This course is part II of general floor care for students. Focus is on improving assessment skills, providing oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, hyperinflation therapy and bronchial hygiene therapy. Students provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing with the supervision of a clinical instructor. Pre-requisite(s) RC 113 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Course Note new BAS-RC entry to practice Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students accepted into the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20210405T19:55:39 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 36.96 Clinical 109.56 Total Contact Hours 146.52 Invasive Procedure Used Yes Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline General assessment based upon blood pressure, oxygenation, saturation measurement, respiratory rate, work of breathing and pulse Advanced assessment based upon x-ray interpretation, lab data and arterial blood gas Oxygen therapy determining correct oxygen device and up-regulation and down-regulation of oxygen therapy. Bronchial hygiene therapy determining correct device and up-regulation and down-regulation of bronchial hygiene therapy. Hyperinflation therapy determining correct device and up-regulation and down- regulation of bronchial hygiene therapy. Determine indications, contraindications and assess treatment of oxygen, bronchial and hyperinflation therapy. Student Learning Outcomes Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary Demonstrate basic competency in providing hyperinflation therapy Demonstrate basic competency in providing bronchial hygiene therapy Demonstrate basic competency in providing oxygen therapy
	R C 421 - Advanced Topics in Ventilator Management 5 Credits This is the 2nd course (of 2) in ventilator management in the intensive care units. Advancing assessment skills are emphasized to include patient- ventilator interaction, hemodynamic monitoring, oxygenation optimization strategies and ventilator management based on disease process and best practices. Strategies with ARDS are focused on with students gaining insight to lung protection. Pre-requisite(s) RC 410 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve students in Respiratory Care program Active Date 20190610T09:32:26 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Advanced patient assessment 2. Identify and choose the appropriate ventilator parameters and modes for the patient disease process. 3. Discuss ventilator graphics and waveforms 4. Management strategies and current best practices with ARDS 5. Weaning and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation Student Learning Outcomes Students will explain and demonstrate the most common strategies and methodologies of advance patient assessment on mechanical ventilation Students will differentiate and describe the meaning of various forms of mechanical ventilator graphics and waveforms Students will describe the management strategies of ARDS using airway pressure thresholds, low tidal volumes, permissive hypercapnia and ECMO Students will explain the criteria and process of weaning and discontinuation from mechanical ventilation
	R C 422 - Practicum V: Critical Care Clinical I 5 Credits This course is the first in a two-part series that provides the respiratory care student with an introduction to the critical care setting. The student will begin to apply the procedures and equipment most often utilized in the intensive care area. Emphasis is placed on continuous mechanical ventilation, artificial airways and advanced assessment. The student will assume limited patient care responsibilities in the critical care area. Pre-requisite(s) RC 412 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Student in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20210405T19:55:12 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 36.96 Clinical 109.56 Total Contact Hours 146.52 Invasive Procedure Used Yes Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline General assessment using advanced monitoring of blood pressure, oxygenation and cardiac rhythm on mechanically ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using imaging interpretation, lab data and arterial blood gas results on mechanical ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using mechanical ventilator data including graphics. Fluid balance interpretation on mechanically ventilated patient. Mechanical ventilator data collection and interpretation. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate professionalism through successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practice Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary Demonstrate basic mechanical ventilation skill by changing settings, monitoring data and troubleshooting alarms Perform assessment of patient using data from mechanical ventilator Perform assessment of patient using data from imagining studies Communicate effectively with individuals in a team environment.
	R C 430 - Practicum VI: Critical Care Clinical II 5 Credits This course is the second in a two-part series that provides the respiratory care student with an introduction to the critical care setting. The student will continue to apply the procedures and equipment most utilized in the intensive care area. Emphasis is placed on determining need for mechanical ventilation, continuous mechanical ventilation, weaning, artificial airways, advanced assessment and bedside diagnosis. The student assumes progressively more patient care responsibilities in the critical care area under instructor or preceptor supervision. Pre-requisite(s) RC 422 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20210405T19:54:51 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 36.96 Clinical 109.56 Total Contact Hours 146.52 Invasive Procedure Used Yes Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline General assessment using advanced monitoring of blood pressure, oxygenation and cardiac rhythm on mechanically ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using imaging interpretation, lab data and arterial blood gas results on mechanical ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using mechanical ventilator data including graphics. Fluid balance interpretation on mechanically ventilated patient. Mechanical ventilator data collection and interpretation. Assessment for need for mechanical ventilation. Assessment for weaning and continued analaysis of weaning from mechanical ventialtor. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate professionalism through successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practice Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary Perform assessment of mechanically ventilated patient using ventilator graphic data List indications for use of advanced ventilator settings and modes Perform assessment of mechanically ventilated patient incorporating ventilator data, imaging data, laboratory data and pulmonary function data Perform basic bedside diagnosis (recommendation) using differential diagnosis skill to clinical/lab instructor
	R C 433 - Advanced Pediatric Disease Management 5 Credits This course is part 2 (of 2) focusing on neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, with emphasis on the growing neonate and residual health issues transitioning to childhood. Respiratory care best practices and current treatment models are featured. Pre-requisite(s) RC 411 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program Active Date 20190610T09:32:23 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1.The growing infant with residual respiratory health issues 2. Cardiac malformations and treatment of select malformations 3. Pediatric airway malformations 4. Common pediatric respiratory diseases 5. Contrast between adult and pediatric RC management Student Learning Outcomes Students will identify respiratory disease processes in the developing infant, including congenital and acquired diseases Students will describe select cardiac malformations and identify basic repair procedures with implications to RC management Students will categorize select treatments for pediatric airway malformations and RC management techniques Students will compare and contrast RC management therapies with adult care Students will outline and describe pediatric emergency procedures for shock, sepsis and cardiovascular collapse
	R C 440 - Practicum VII: Senior Clinical I 5 Credits This course provides the advanced respiratory therapy student with opportunities to refine procedural and evaluative skills in the critical care areas. In the clinical setting emphasis is placed upon the student’s ability to evaluate the patient’s clinical situation and recommend appropriate therapy modalities to the clinical instructor. During the course the student will assume a progressively wider range of patient care responsibilities. Pre-requisite(s) RC 430 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20210405T19:54:48 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 36.96 Clinical 109.56 Total Contact Hours 146.52 Invasive Procedure Used Yes Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Advanced assessment using advanced monitoring of blood pressure, oxygenation and cardiac rhythm on mechanically ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using imaging interpretation, lab data and arterial blood gas results on mechanical ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using mechanical ventilator data including graphics. Advanced assessment using advanced settings and modes. Advanced assessment used to develop a differential diagnosis list to be used to recommend diagnosis to clinical instructor. Advanced assessment used to develop a care plan recommendation for clinical instructor’s review. Fluid balance interpretation on mechanically ventilated patient. Mechanical ventilator data collection and interpretation Student Learning Outcomes Communicate effectively with individuals in a team environment. Demonstrate professionalism through successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practice. Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary. Demonstrate advanced mechanical ventilation skill through the use of advanced settings and modes in the clinical and/or simulation lab setting. Demonstrate advanced assessment and placement of artificial airways in the clinical and/or simulation lab setting. Demonstrate advanced assessment skill through the incorporation of ventilator data, imaging data, lab data and pulmonary function data in assessment reports provided to clinical or simulation lab instructor. Demonstrate bedside diagnosis using differential diagnosis skill with focus on recommendation of tests to clinical or simulation lab instructor for determination of diagnosis recommendation.
	R C 441 - Senior Project I 2 Credits This course will provide an introduction to education principles relevant to respiratory care patients in diverse learning communities, with emphasis on curriculum design, development, implementation and evaluation. Curriculum, teaching and learning will be applied to a variety of educational contexts and situations within health care. Pre-requisite(s) RC 421 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20190610T09:32:20 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. What is “curriculum”? 2. Curriculum Theory 3. Perspectives: multiculturalism and globalism in curriculum in the hospital environment 4. Models of curriculum organization 5. Teaching in the hospital Student Learning Outcomes Identify major curricular trends in respiratory care in western and global contexts. Create a lesson module based on best-practice as defined by the American Academy of Respiratory Care that teaches an aspect of foundational Respiratory Care. Successfully implement a prepared lesson based on a learning module for a diverse audience.
	R C 442 - Research I 3 Credits This course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to heath care research with emphasis on evidence-based practice. Students will learn how to develop and identify a research question and conduct a literature search. Research protocol and identifying the steps to carry out the research and report the findings in abstract form will be discussed. Pre-requisite(s) RC 421 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20190610T09:32:19 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. The components involved in developing a research question. 2. Determination of evidence based practice in respiratory care. 3. Developing research protocol and meeting research standards. 4. Proper documentation of a research project. 5. Legal and ethic issues in research. 6. Development of a hypothesis and testing of hypothesis. Student Learning Outcomes List the components of a literature review process Describe quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches to research Develop a methodologically sound research proposal that incorporates a research question and hypotheses Explain the purpose of an abstract
	R C 443 - Management and Leadership in Healthcare 5 Credits Students acquire background and skills of business/administrative aspects of healthcare. Applications of business theory are applied to medical settings. Function of management organization models, budget and other planning, information systems, human resource functions including staff scheduling, employee evaluation, productivity management, personal accountability, group leadership, external factor including accreditation and cultural diversity training will be explored. Pre-requisite(s) RC 433 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Designed to Serve Students in Respiratory Care progrmam. Active Date 20190610T09:32:18 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Difference between leadership and management in health care organizations. 2. Business theory for a health care organization. 3. Responsibilities of the respiratory care department manager and ancillary departments responsible for. 4. Respiratory care department budget development and management. 5. Information systems affecting the respiratory care department. 6. Human resource functions within a health care organization. 7. Scheduling of staff for small to large respiratory care departments. 8. Employee performance reviews with emphasis on evaluation, setting realistic goals and poor performance situations. 9. Defining productivity management and setting achievable goals. 10. Identify cultural diversity training methods and evaluation. Student Learning Outcomes Identify examples of leadership versus management in hospital respiratory care departments. Create a portfolio exhibiting personal management skills and techniques based on a provided case based respiratory care department. Describe the purpose of Joint Commission accreditation site visits specific to respiratory care departments. Construct a staffing schedule for a provided case study respiratory care department. Using a cultural diversity sensitivity approach develop a plan to implement new bronchial hygiene therapy protocols.
	R C 450 - Practicum VIII: Senior Clinical II 5 Credits This course is a continuation of the senior clinical sequence that provides the respiratory care student with opportunity to refine procedural and evaluative skills in the critical care areas. In the clinical setting emphasis is placed upon the student’s ability to evaluation the patient’s clinical situation and recommend appropriate therapy modalities to the clinical instructor. During the course the student will assume a progressively wider range of patient care responsibilities. Pre-requisite(s) RC 440 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Respiratory Care program students. Active Date 20210405T19:54:42 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 36.96 Clinical 109.56 Total Contact Hours 146.52 Invasive Procedure Used Yes Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Advanced assessment using advanced monitoring of blood pressure, oxygenation and cardiac rhythm on mechanically ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using imaging interpretation, lab data and arterial blood gas results on mechanical ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using mechanical ventilator data including graphics. Advanced assessment using advanced settings and modes. Advanced assessment used to develop a differential diagnosis list to be used to recommend diagnosis to clinical instructor. Advanced assessment used to develop a care plan recommendation for clinical instructor’s review. Fluid balance interpretation on mechanically ventilated patient. Mechanical ventilator data collection and interpretation. Time management skill development in the critical care units. Student Learning Outcomes Communicate effectively with individuals in a team environment Demonstrate professionalism through successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practice Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary Demonstrate advanced assessment skill through the incorporation of ventilator data, imaging data, lab data and pulmonary function data in assessment reports provided to clinical or simulation lab instructor Demonstrate advanced assessment and placement of artificial airways in the clinical and/or simulation lab setting Demonstrate time management skills in the critical care units or simulation lab through making priority list of patient care responsibilities for shift (or simulation) and managing successfully a minimum of two mechanically ventilated patients with the supervision of the clinical instructor or simulation instructor
	R C 452 - Research II 3 Credits Students in small groups will be responsible for devising, developing and undertaking a research project which would be suitable for presentation to the Respiratory Care department advisory board, scientific meeting or publication. This will include developing a research question, devising and submitting a research protocol, carrying out the research and reporting the findings in an abstract and short oral presentation. Pre-requisite(s) RC 442 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesRC Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program Active Date 20190610T09:32:16 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 66 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Development of a well-defined clinical research question 2. Development of research protocols 3. Designing the research algorithm 4. How to start and complete the research project 5. Abstract development 6. Types of presentation methods for oral delivery Student Learning Outcomes Communicate effectively with individuals in a team environment. Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary. Recognize, classify and formulate well-defined questions in clinical research. Articulate research questions clearly and communicate methods and research strategies effectively. Create an abstract for a research project following guidelines for publication in the Respiratory Care Journal.
	R C 453 - Critical Thinking Skill Dev & Prep for TMC Exam 5 Credits The course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to establish or advance their understanding of the TMC national credentialing exam content and identify areas in which additional study is necessary. Foucs will be on applying knowledge through use of case studies. Pre-requisite(s) RC 442 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesPX Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20190610T09:32:36 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Review data in patient record and gather clinical information 2. Evaluate procedure results 3. Recommend diagnostic procedures 4. Assemble and troubleshoot equipment 5. Ensure infection control and perform quality control procedures 6. Maintain a patient airway including the care of artificial airways 7. Perform airway clearance and lung expansion techniques 8. Support oxygenation and ventilation 9. Administer medications and specialty gases 10. Utilize evidence based medicine principles 11. Provide respiratory care techniques in high risk situations 12. Assist physician/provider in performing procedures 14. Initiate and conduct patient and family education Student Learning Outcomes Identify areas of the TMC national credentialing exam content in which additional study is necessary Identify areas of the TMC national credentialing exam content in which additional study is not necessary Develop a plan to improve content areas that require additional study
	R C 460 - Practicum IX: Senior Clinical III 5 Credits This course is a continuation of the senior clinical sequence that provides the respiratory care student with opportunities to refine procedural and evaluative skills in the critical care area and the general floor area. In the clinical setting emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to evaluate the patient’s clinical situation and recommend appropriate therapy modalities to the clinical instructor. During the course the student will assume a progressively wider range of patient care responsibilities. Pre-requisite(s) RC 450 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20210405T19:54:35 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 36.96 Clinical 109.56 Total Contact Hours 146.52 Invasive Procedure Used Yes Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Advanced assessment using advanced monitoring of blood pressure, oxygenation and cardiac rhythm on mechanically ventilated patients and general floor patients. Advanced assessment using imaging interpretation, lab data and arterial blood gas results on mechanical ventilated patients and general floor patients. Advanced assessment using mechanical ventilator data including graphics with mechanically ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using advanced settings and modes on mechanically ventilated patients. Advanced assessment used to develop a differential diagnosis list to be used to recommend diagnosis to clinical instructor. Advanced assessment used to develop a care plan recommendation for clinical instructor’s review. Time management skill development in the critical care units. Time management skill development in the general floor patient units. Student Learning Outcomes Communicate effectively with individuals in a team environment. Demonstrate professionalism through successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practice. Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary. Demonstrate advanced assessment skill through the incorporation of ventilator data, imaging data, lab data and pulmonary function data in assessment reports provided to clinical or simulation lab instructor regarding mechanically ventilated patients. Demonstrate advanced assessment skill through the incorporation of imaging data, lab data and pulmonary function data in assessment reports provided to clinical or simulation lab instructor regarding general floor patients. Demonstrate time management skills in the critical care units or simulation lab though making priority list of patient care responsibilities for shift (or simulation) and managing successfully a minimum of two mechanically ventilated patients with the supervision of the clinical instructor or simulation instructor. Demonstrate time management skills in the general floor units or simulation lab though making priority list of patient care responsibilities for shift (or simulation) and managing successfully a minimum of four patients with the supervision of the clinical instructor or simulation instructor.
	R C 463 - Critical Thinking Application- Prep for CSE Exam 5 Credits The course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to establish or advance their understanding of the CSE national credentialing exam content and identify areas in which additional study is necessary. Focus is on applying knowledge through use of case studies. Pre-requisite(s) RC 453 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesPX Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program Active Date 20190610T09:32:33 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Clinical simulation and the NBRC hospital 2. How to successfully pass the CSE Exam 3. Adult cardiovascular simulations 4. Adult trauma simulations 5. Adult medical/surgical simulations 6. Adult neourlogical simulations 7. Adult neuromuscular simulations 8. Pediatric simulations 9. Neonatal and labor and delivery simulations Student Learning Outcomes Identify areas of the adult CSE national credentialing exam content in which additional study is necessary Identify areas of the pediatric CSE national credentialing exam content in which additional study is necessary Identify areas of the neonatal CSE national credentialing exam content in which additional study is necessary Develop a plan to improve content areas that require additional study
	R C 464 - Cardiopulmonary Case Management 4 Credits This course uses patient case studies to explore cardiopulmonary disease management, with an emphasis on developing, administering and modifying respiratory care plans. Case studies are based on regional best-practice, national best-practice, and research evidence-based medicine. Pre-requisite(s) RC 452 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students in Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20190610T09:32:32 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Goals of disease management 2. Cardiopulmonary disease overview with focus on identification and treatment. 3. Components of a respiratory care plan for disease management. 4. Development of a respiratory care plan using assessment data. 5. Best-practice in administering a disease management plan and identification of care team members. 6. Treatment plan development and assessment of implemented treatment plan. 7. Contrast of regional best-practice and national best-practice. Student Learning Outcomes Identify core concepts and goals of disease management. Identify components within assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disease states. Describe the steps in the development of a disease management plan. Critique regional best-practice, national evidence-based medicine and clinical practice guidelines within specific case studies.
	R C 465 - Capstone Project 1 Credits Presentations cover a wide range of topics that impact allied health practitioners and include global views of national health policy, economics, multiculturalism/diversity, ethical and legal problems, and challenging clinical cases. Pre-requisite(s) RC 442 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20190610T09:32:30 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline 1. Setting the stage for developing an effective presentation 2. Writing the abstract and advancing your argument 3. Building your presentation outline: literature review, application and conclusion 4. How to prepare for your presentation Student Learning Outcomes Develop an effective argument for a scholarly presentation Analyze evidence relevant to your argument from the literature and from your learning in the Respiratory Care program Synthesize evidence into a presentation that demonstrates argument supported by evidence
Sociology
	SOC 115 - Crime and Society 5 Credits Sociological analysis of crime and criminal law, social structure, the effects of crime, criminal behavior, and control and prevention of crime. Presented through lectures, class discussions and small-group interaction. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Winter Online Designed to Serve General interest with reading and organization ability. Students with an emphasis in sociology andor students involved with the administrative justice program. Active Date 2014-05-20 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline I. The Study of Crime a. Criminology and Criminal Law b. Indexes of Crime c. Methods and Techniques of Analysis II. Theories of Crime a. Biological b. Psychological c. Crimes Against the Public Order III. Typologies of Criminal Behavior a. Crimes of Violence b. Property Crimes c. Crimes Against the Public Order IV. Victims of Crime a. Impact on the community b. Programs for victims V. The Criminal Justice System a. The Police b. The Courts c. Institutions Student Learning Outcomes Recall specifics on objective exams and perform at 60% competency Interpret specified theories of crime, i.e. Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory Apply class material to real-life situation - i.e. discussions, interviews, speakers, projects Evaluate methods of treatment, procedures through projects, class discussions and presentations.
	SOC 130 - American Diversity 5 Credits Critical exploration of the personal and social dimensions of diversity in American society, including but not limited to race, class, gender and sexual orientation. Presented through lectures, class discussions, interactive exercises and guest speakers. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Evening, Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve General interest students with reading and organization ability. Students who have an emphasis in sociology and students need diversity and globalism credits. Active Date 2014-05-20 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area II Course Outline I. Basic Concepts in the Study of Diversity (prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes, culture, etc.) II. Theoretical Perspectives (assimilation, pluralism, functionalism, conflict, etc.) III. Overview of Cultural groups (including different racial/ethnic groups, gender, class, and sexual orientation) IV. Future of Diversity (current political movements, affirmative action, social change, etc.) V. Personal Development (cultural competence, discussion of what to do now, building alliances for pursuit of social justice) Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate cultural competence by displaying an awareness of the socio-historical realities of different cultural groups Demonstrate the ability to think critically about the complexities of social oppression Be able to communicate (orally and in writing) the role that social justice work plays toward fostering a more egalitarian society
	SOC 200 - Sociology of the Family 5 Credits Provides an analysis of the historical and modern realities of families, including patterns in the family life cycle, diversity, changes in family structure, socialization of children and divorce. Presented through lecture, class discussion and small-group interaction. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Social science (i.e., anthropology, sociology & psychology) students; nursing students; any student interested in understanding families. Active Date 2014-11-07 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline I. Definition & variations in family: Across time and place II. Stages in the family life cycle III. Patterns in courtship and dating - propinquity and homogeneity IV. Marriage - variations over time in age at first marriage; variations by social class, race/ethnicity, time and region; marital satisfaction and stability V. Child bearing and rearing - factors contributing to variation in number and timing of children; childhood socialization VI. Marriage and family structure in older years - empty nest VII. Marital dissolution VIII. Variations in family structure by race/ ethnicity/ social class and time Student Learning Outcomes Acquire conceptual tools to discuss issues relating to the structure and functions of the family by understanding family theories and sociological perspective. Describe and understand the stages in the family life cycle in relation to real life observations. Identify social, cultural, structural, and historical factors contributing to changes in family patterns. Analyze data relating to variations in family patterns, such as dual and single parent families, heterosexual and homosexual family patterns Discuss and understand issues of child bearing and rearing and their changes over time. Describe and isolate the major factors affecting marital stability, satisfaction and dissolution.
	SOC 202 - Environmental Sociology 5 Credits This course examines the relationship between the environment and society. More specifically, this course explores how group and social structures impact the natural environment. Topics that will be addressed include but is not limited to environmental racism, deforestation, urban flooding, and pollution. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve General interest students that have taken 100 level sociology courses. Active Date 2014-12-16 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline I. Basic Sociology/Environmental Concepts II. Theoretical Perspectives III. Overview of Historical and Current Socio-Environmental Problems IV. Solutions to Socio-Environmental Problems Student Learning Outcomes Apply sociological perspectives and use their sociological imagination to analyze the complex relationships between humans and the environment. Assess the effects of human behavior on the natural and social worlds and locate themselves within social structures and cultures to reflect on their impacts on society and the environment. Identify possible strategies to solve environmental problems and participate as active citizens in their societies and communities, demonstrating respect for diversity, critical thinking, and collaboration in problem-solving.

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