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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Non Course Based Option
  

  • NCBR 0102 - NCBO Reading

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Development of reading and higher order thinking skills necessary for college readiness. 

    Prerequisite: By Placement.
  

  • NCBW 0121 - NCBO Writing

    1 semester hour
    1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab

    Development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting, organization, revision, and utilization of standard English. 

    Prerequisite: By Placement.

Nurse Aide
  

  • NURA 1160 - Clinical-Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

    1 semester hour
    3 hours lab/clinical

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
  

  • NURA 1301 - Nurse Aide for Health Care

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities.  Topics include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety.  Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care team, restorative services, mental health, and social services needs.

Occupational Safety & Health Technology/Technician
  

  • OSHT 1305 - OSHA Regulations - Construction Industry

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.
  

  • OSHT 2401 - OSHA Regulations - General Industry

    4 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to general industry.

Petroleum
  

  • PTRT 1301 - Introduction to Petroleum Industry

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    An introduction to the various aspects of petroleum industry including equipment, systems, instrumentation, operations, and the various scientific principles.  Addresses a variety of petroleum technologies:  exploration, drilling, production, transportation, marketing, and chemical processing industries.

Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
  

  • PFPB 1306 - Basic Blueprint Reading for Plumbers

    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Introduction to reading and interpreting working drawings. Includes symbols and abbreviations and the use of sketching techniques to create isometric and orthographic drawings of drain, waste, vent, hot and cold water, and gas piping components.
  

  • PFPB 1321 - Plumbing Maintenance and Repair

    3 semester hours
    2 hour, 2 hours lab

    Instruction in the practices and procedures employed by a plumber including public relations.
  

  • PFPB 1323 - Plumbing Codes I

    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    State and local plumbing codes and the application of potable water, waste water, and gas systems relating to residential and light commercial settings.
  

  • PFPB 1421 - Plumbing Maintenance and Repair

    3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Instruction in the practices and procedures employed by a plumber including public relations.
  

  • PFPB 2308 - Piping Standards and Materials

    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Identification, description, and application of piping standards and specifications. Includes identification and use of various metallic and non-metallic piping materials, identification and installation of valves, and material take-offs.
  

  • PFPB 2309 - Residential Construction Plumbing I

    3 semester hours
    2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

    Skill development in the procedures and techniques employed by a plumber in the rough-in and top-out stages of a new home or the remodeling of an older home.

Phlebotomy
  

  • ECRD 1111 - Electrocardiography

    1 semester hours
    Fundamentals of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Includes basic electrocardiography procedures, interpretation of basic dysrhythmias, and appropriate treatment modalities.
  

  • PLAB 1160 - Phlebotomy Clinical

    1 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Co-requisite: PLAB 1323 - Phlebotomy  
  

  • PLAB 1260 - Phlebotomy Clinical

    2 semester hours
    0 hours lecture, 7 hours lab

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Co-requisite: PLAB 1323 - Phlebotomy  
  

  • PLAB 1323 - Phlebotomy

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 1 hours lab

    Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology.

    Co-requisite: PLAB 1160 - Phlebotomy Clinical  

Physical Education
  

  • PHED 1103 - Bowling

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1104 - Racquetball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1105 - Weight Training

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1106 - Aerobics

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1107 - Badminton (SWCD courses)

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1107 - Varsity Trainers

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1108 - Running

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1109 - Men’s Varsity Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1110 - Women’s Varsity Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1111 - Men’s Varsity Baseball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1112 - Western Activities

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1114 - Tennis

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1115 - Golf

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1118 - Dance

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1120 - Karate

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1121 - Karate

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1123 - Bowling

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1124 - Racquetball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1125 - Weight Training

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1126 - Aerobics

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1127 - Badminton (SWCD courses)

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1127 - Varsity Trainers

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1128 - Running

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1129 - Men’s Varsity Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1130 - Women’s Varsity Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1131 - Men’s Varsity Baseball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1132 - Western Activities

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1134 - Tennis

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1135 - Golf

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1138 - Dance

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1140 - Aqua Aerobics

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1141 - Aqua Aerobics

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1142 - Lifetime Fitness

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1143 - Lifetime Fitness

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1148 - Yoga

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of credits.)
  

  • PHED 1149 - Yoga

    1 semester hour
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of credits.)
  

  • PHED 1150 - Volleyball / Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities. (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits.)
  

  • PHED 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to human movement that includes the historical development of physical education, exercise science, and sport. This course offers the student both an introduction to the knowledge base, as well as, information on expanding career opportunities.
  

  • PHED 1304 - Personal / Community Health I

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications, and contemporary trends related to understanding personal and/or community health issues. This course also focuses on empowering various populations with the ability to practice healthy living, promote healthy lifestyles, and enhance individual well-being.
  

  • PHED 1306 - First Aid

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Instruction and practice for emergency care. Designed to enable students to recognize and avoid hazards within their environment, to render intelligent assistance in case of accident or sudden illness, and to develop skills necessary for the immediate and temporary care of the victim. Successful completion of the course may enable the student to receive a certificate from a nationally recognized agency.
  

  • PHED 1308 - Sports Officiating I

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    The purpose of the course is to study officiating requirements for sports and games with an emphasis on mechanics, rule interpretation, and enforcement.
  

  • PHED 1321 - Coaching / Sports / Athletics I

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. Includes coaching techniques.
  

  • PHED 1336 - Introduction to Recreation I

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational activities with emphasis on programs, planning, and leadership.
  

  • PHED 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding and values of health related fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation of fitness programs.
  

  • PHED 2103 - Bowling

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2104 - Racquetball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2105 - Weight Training

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2106 - Aerobics

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2107 - Badminton (SWCD courses)

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2107 - Varsity Trainers

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2108 - Running

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2109 - Men’s Varsity Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2110 - Women’s Varsity Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2111 - Men’s Varsity Baseball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2112 - Western Activities

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2114 - Tennis

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2115 - Golf

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2118 - Dance

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2120 - Karate

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2121 - Karate

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2123 - Bowling

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2124 - Racquetball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2125 - Weight Training

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2126 - Aerobics

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2127 - Badminton (SWCD courses)

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2127 - Varsity Trainers

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2128 - Running

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2129 - Men’s Varsity Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2130 - Women’s Varsity Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2131 - Men’s Varsity Baseball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2132 - Western Activities

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2134 - Tennis

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2135 - Golf

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2138 - Dance

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2140 - Aqua Aerobics

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2141 - Aqua Aerobics

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2142 - Lifetime Fitness

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2143 - Lifetime Fitness

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2148 - Yoga

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sports majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2149 - Yoga

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sports majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2150 - Volleyball / Basketball

    1 semester hour each
    0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

    Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities (Physical Fitness and Sport majors may have the option of eight credits)
  

  • PHED 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training.

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 semester hours
    3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab

    A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications.
 

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