West Shore Community College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MKT 243 - Principles of Salesmanship
Offered WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Fundamentals of effective personal selling. Analysis of the sales transaction with a sales demonstration. Consumer characteristics, buying motives, product performance, sales aid, overcoming customer objections, and closing the sale.
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MKT 244 - Advertising
Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: BUS 142 - Principles of Retailing or MKT 241 - Principles of Marketing with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Advertising department organization, procedure, planning and preparation of advertisements, copywriting, layout, and media selection. Some emphasis on applying advertising knowledge and skill to the preparation of non‐personal selling media, including newspapers, radio, television, signs, billboards, and window displays.
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MKT 298 - Independent Study: Marketing
Offered as needed
1‐3 credit hrs/1‐3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Instructor approval and MKT 241 - Principles of Marketing with “C” or better
Investigation and study of principles and concepts of marketing in the business field. Objectives of the study are determined by mutual agreement between student and instructor.
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MKT 299 - Internship: Business Marketing
Offered as needed
3‐6 credit hrs/3‐6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Approved application
Credit is granted for students that engage in learning knowledge and skills through a complex and carefully designed project or through part‐time work experience. The hours will be determined between employer and faculty member.
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Mathematics |
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MTH 051 - Pre Algebra
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐4
4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Topics include: integers, fractions, decimals, percents, geometry, unit conversions, graphs, and algebraic equations.
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MTH 098 - Math Seminar
Offered FL Wi
Lecture-2
2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
Corequisite: MTH 120 Introduction to Algebra
MTH 098 is designed to help students master the essential elements of Introductory Algebra. The course will be taken alongside, MTH 120, and can be thought of as a “lab” where individual feedback can be provided to explain concepts and complete homework assignments.
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MTH 120 - Introductory Algebra
Offered FL WI SM
Lecture‐4
4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 051 - Pre Algebra with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
Topics include: linear, quadratic, and rational expressions and equations, graphing linear equations, and extensive operations and factoring of polynomials.
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MTH 121 - Intermediate Algebra
Offered FL WI SM
Lecture‐4
4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 120 - Introductory Algebra ”C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
Topics include: graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, absolute values, and radical, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
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MTH 122 - Analytical Trigonometry
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Pre/Corequisite: MTH 121 with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
Topics include: angles in degrees and radians, functions, inverse functions, the unit circle, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, right triangle trigonometry, sine law, cosine law, de Moivre’s Theorem and applications.
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MTH 123 - Introduction to Statistics
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 120 Intro to Algebra with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
Basic theory of statistics including: data analysis, probability, random variables, sampling techniques, tests of hypotheses, confidence intervals, linear regression and correlation.
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MTH 125 - Mathematical Reasoning
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 120 - Introductory Algebra with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
An introduction to quantitative reasoning with the aim of developing the ability to comprehend and analyze the massive amount of quantitative information available in our modern society. Topics include mathematical modeling, logic, basic probability and statistics, mathematics of finance and practical applications.
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MTH 126 - Math for Elementary Teaching I
Offered FL as needed
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 121 - Intermediate Algebra with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
Designed for majors in elementary education and paraprofessional programs. Topics include sets, numeration systems, properties of natural numbers, algorithms for operations with natural numbers, rational numbers and decimals, and problem solving.
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MTH 127 - Math for Elementary Teaching II
Offered WI as needed
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 121 - Intermediate Algebra with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
Designed for majors in elementary education and paraprofessional programs. Topics include elementary probability and statistics, geometric figures, measurement, area and perimeter, volume and surface area, congruency, mappings, and problem solving.
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MTH 151 - College Algebra
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐4
4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 121 - Intermediate Algebra with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
Rigorous study of linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, zeroes of polynomials, systems of linear equations, matrices, properties of determinates, complex numbers, conic sections, and sequences and series.
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MTH 222 - Calculus I
Offered FL
Lecture‐5
5 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 122 - Analytical Trigonometry and MTH 151 - College Algebra with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or appropriate assessment score
First course in the Calculus sequence. Both algebraic and transcendental functions will be covered. Topics include: limits, rates of change, derivatives, derivatives of inverse functions, rules of differentiation, applications of derivatives, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite and indefinite integration, applications of the definite integrals including volumes, arc length and work, introduction to differential equations and hyperbolic functions.
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MTH 223 - Calculus II
Offered WI
Lecture‐5
5 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 222 - Calculus I
Continuation of MTH 222 - Calculus I . Topics include: techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, power series including McClaurin series and Taylor series, parametric equations, polar coordinates, vectors, vector‐valued functions, vector calculus, introductory linear algebra including the algebra of matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, and eigenvectors and eigenvalues.
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MTH 224 - Calculus III
Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 223 - Calculus II
Continuation of MTH 223 - Calculus II . Multivariable calculus. Topics include: functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives and their applications, directional derivatives, multiple integrals and their applications using Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vector fields, line integrals and their applications, surface integrals, Green’s Theorem, divergence and curl, Stokes’ Theorem and the Divergence Theorem.
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MTH 231 - Differential Equations
Offered WI
Lecture‐4
4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 224 - Calculus III
An introduction to solutions and applications of differential equations. Topics include: first order equations, higher order linear equations, nonlinear equations, numerical methods, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear and nonlinear systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms and difference equations.
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MTH 298 - Independent Study: Mathematics
Offered as needed
1‐6 credit hrs/1‐6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Approved application
A course designed to provide a student with a valuable experience of independent research, analysis, and reporting that will enhance the grasp of a subject and develop the motivation, skills and discipline of independent work (1‐6 credits). The instructor, division chair, and the appropriate Dean must approve the Independent Study.
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Mathematics, Technical |
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TMA 113 - Technical Math I
Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Applied mathematics for the technical-vocational student. Preparation in fractions, decimals, percentage, ratios, and measurement; use of electronic calculator, fundamentals of algebra applied to solution of trade‐related formulas (Calculator required.)
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TMA 114 - Technical Math II
Offered WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: TMA 113 - Technical Math I with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Continuation of TMA 113 . Principles of plane geometry, solid geometry and trigonometry, and application to the solutions of trade‐related problems. (Calculator required.)
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Mechanical |
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MEC 101 - Mechanical Drives 1
Offered FL WI SM
3.4 credit hrs/4.8 contact hrs
Introduces the concepts of weight, force, mass and friction and the role they play in various mechanisms, including levers, linkages, pulleys, cams, turnbuckles, gears, belts and chain drives. Lab sessions focus on assembling, mounting and leveling these components to build and test a mechanical system.
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MEC 102 - Mechanical Drives 2
Offered FL WI SM
4.6 credit hrs/6.5 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MEC 101 - Mechanical Drives 1
Introduces various drive systems including v‐belts, synchronous belts, timing belts, high torque drive belts, chain drives, gear drive systems, couplings and bushings. Lab sessions focuses on aligning, maintaining and troubleshooting these drive systems.
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MEC 103 - Pneumatics
Offered FL WI SM
3.1 credit hrs/4.4 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MEC 102 - Mechanical Drives 2
Introduces pneumatic power and pneumatic circuits as well as how to draw circuits using pneumatic symbols, types of actuators, cylinders, motors and the use of directional control valves. The concept of flow control is explained and brought to life in the hands‐on labs using the pneumatics trainer. Pneumatic maintenance, selection and operation of filters, lubricators, dryers and traps are included in this module.
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MEC 104 - Hydraulics
Offered FL WI SM
4.3 credit hrs/6.1 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MEC 103 - Pneumatics
Introduces the connection and operation of hydraulic components and systems, reading of circuit diagrams, systems monitoring and circuit design including hydraulic motors, flow control valves, check valves, relief valves and directional control valves. The hands‐on experience includes assembling various hydraulic circuits and operating them.
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MEC 105 - Piping Systems
Offered FL WI SM
3.2 credit hrs/4.6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MEC 104 - Hydraulics
Introduces cutting and threading metal pipe and the concepts of head loss in piping systems, also includes metal tubing, bending metal tubing, plastic piping, hoses, check valves and Sloan valves. The hands‐on experience includes working with each of these various types of piping and piping components.
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MEC 106 - Pumps
Offered FL WI SM
4.3 credit hrs/6.2 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MEC 105 - Piping Systems
Includes the operation of the most common types of pumps - centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, teaches pump head and flow and how to install, maintain and trouble shoot these pumps. Also, cavitation, system head, pressure and flow and suction head are taught. The hands‐on labs focus on pump operation and pump disassembly and inspection.
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MEC 107 - Robotics
Offered FL WI SM
4.5 credit hrs/6.4 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MEC 106 - Pumps
Introduces robotics using the Pegasus robot, includes safety, power‐up, shutdown, manual movement, gripper operation and interfacing external input and output devices to the robot. The six‐step process to writing robot programs and flow charting are taught. The hands‐on labs focus on writing programs and running them using the Pegasus robot and the various input and output devices.
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MEC 108 - Electricity
Offered FL WI SM
2.8 credit hrs/3.7 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MEC 107 - Robotics
Introduces the basics of electricity, how it’s used in the workplace and at home, how to trouble shoot electrical circuits using instrumentation to measure current, voltage and resistance and using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws to analyze circuits. Also includes electronic inductive and capacitive sensors, reed switches, Hall‐Effect sensors and photoelectric sensors. The hands‐on labs allow you to work with electrical circuits and learn how they work and how to trouble shoot them.
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MEC 109 - Machining
Offered FL WI SM
4 credit hrs/5.6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MEC 108 - Electricity
Introduces the proper operation of basic hand and machine tools. These tools include the hacksaw, file, power band saw, drill press and lathe. Also teaches how to countersink, counter bore, ream and tap holes as well as chamfering and drilling with the lathe. In the hands‐on labs you will get to use each of the above mentioned tools.
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MTR 102 - Electrical Safety & Circuits
Offered FL WI SM
4.0 credit hrs/5.3 contact hrs
Introduces basic concepts of electricity, general safety procedures, Red Cross CPR and use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) including RED CROSS certification in CPR and AED. An overview of electronics is covered along with schematics, closed and open circuits, switches, wires, wire resistance, basic circuit measurements, meter symbols, digital and analog multi‐meters. Lab sessions focus on building and testing circuits.
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MTR 103 - Sensors
Offered FL WI SM
3.60 credit hrs/4.9 contact hrs
Prerequisite MTR 102 - Electrical Safety & Circuits
Introduces control logic, relays, limit switches, timers, thermal sensors, including thermistors, thermocouples, and resistive temperature detectors (RTDs). Also included are power supplies, transistors and switching circuits, operational amplifiers, FETs, PWM, speed and power control, analog sensing and solid state switching. The hands‐on labs focus on learning how these various electronic components functions in circuits.
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MTR 104 - Motor Control
Offered FL WI SM
3.1 credit hrs/4.1 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 103 - Sensors
Introduces thyristors, control relays to start and stop electric motors and basic safety requirements for control of motors, manual motor control and overload protection. Also included are basic construction and operation of a control transformers and electrical control circuits. Hands‐on labs include working with these components to gain an understanding of how they work.
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MTR 105 - Relays & Sensors
Offered FL WI SM
3.8 credit hrs/5.10 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 104 - Motor Control
Introduces troubleshooting components incircuit, control circuits, basic operation of electronic sensors in motor control circuits and electrical control wiring. Hands‐on labs focus on using the components in actual circuits.
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MTR 106 - PLC 1
Offered FL WI SM
2.8 credit hrs/3.8 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 105 - Relays & Sensors
Introduces the fundamental operation of a programmable logic controller (PLC), PLC programming using PLC software, using a PLC to control electric motors, interfacing a number of common I/O devices to the PLC and testing the interfacing. Hands on labs focus on using PLCs to accomplish the skills listed.
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MTR 107 - PLC 2
Offered FL WI SM
3.9 credit hrs/5.2 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 106 - PLC 1
Introduces reading and designing event sequencing PLC programs, using PLC timer instructions, using counter instructions with PLCs, troubleshooting PLC systems and using math and data move instructions with PLCs. Hands on lab focuses on using a PLC to accomplish these skills.
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MTR 108 - Mechanical Drives 1
Offered FL WI SM
3.6 credit hrs/5.1 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 107 - PLC 2
Introduces the concepts of weight, force, mass and friction and the role they play in various mechanisms, including levers, linkages, pulleys, cams, turnbuckles, gears, v‐belts, couplings and bushings. Lab sessions focus on assembling, mounting and leveling these components to build and test a mechanical system.
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MTR 109A - Pneumatics
Offered FL WI SM
1.8 credit hrs/2.6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 108 - Mechanical Drives 1
Introduces pneumatic speed control, types of actuators, cylinders, motors and the use of directional control valves. Pneumatic maintenance, selection and operation of filters, lubricators, dryers and traps are included in this module. The hands-on experience includes assembling various pneumatic circuits and operating them.
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MTR 109B - Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Offered FL WI SM
3.4 credit hrs/4.8 contact hrs
Prerequisite MTR 108 - Mechanical Drives 1
Introduces pneumatic speed control, types of actuators, cylinders, motors and the use of directional control valves. Pneumatic maintenance, selection and operation of filters, lubricators, dryers and traps are included in this module. Also included is the connection and operation of hydraulic components and systems, reading of circuit diagrams, systems monitoring and circuit design including hydraulic motors, flow control valves, relief valves and directional control valves. The hands‐on experience includes assembling various pneumatic and hydraulic circuits and operating them.
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MTR 110A - Robotics
Offered FL WI SM
2.3 credit hrs/3.3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 109A Pneumatics
Introduces robotics using the Pegasus robot, includes safety, power‐up, shutdown, manual movement, gripper operation and interfacing external input and output devices to the robot. The six‐step process to writing robot programs and flow charting are taught. The hands‐on labs focus on writing programs and running them using the Pegasus robot and the various input and output devices.
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MTR 110B - Robotics
Offered FL WI SM
4.5 credit hrs/6.4 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 109B Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Introduces robotics using the Pegasus robot, includes safety, power‐up, shutdown, manual movement, gripper operation and interfacing external input and output devices to the robot. The six‐step process to writing robot programs and flow charting are taught. The hands‐on labs focus on writing programs and running them using the Pegasus robot and the various input and output devices.
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MTR 111 - Mechatronics 1
Offered FL WI SM
4.2 credit hrs/6.6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 110B - Robotics
Introduces the basic concepts of automated machine operation, component adjustments, material handling, programming, gauging systems, indexing systems, sensors, stepper motors, sorting and queuing and servo robotic assembly. The hands-on labs focus on programming, adjusting and using mechatronics hardware to assemble and actual product.
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MTR 112A - Mechatronics 2
Offered FL WI SM
1.2 credit hrs/1.8 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 111 - Mechatronics 1
Introduces torqueing systems, Automatic Storage and Retrieval System, servo robotic, and pick and place inventory storage systems, discreet I/O handshaking.
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MTR 112B - Mechatronics 2
Offered FL WI SM
4.2 credit hrs/6.1 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MTR 111 - Mechatronics 1
Introduces torqueing systems, Automatic Storage and Retrieval System, servo robotic, and pick and place inventory storage systems, discreet I/O handshaking. Also included are: Introduction to Solid Modeling, Solid Model Creation, along with Solid Model Features using SolidWorks including how to control the views, navigate through the menus toolbars and create a solid model. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
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MUS 100 - Music Appreciation
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Explores a wide variety of areas pertaining to the development of music for students with or without musical experience. This class examines multiple areas of music from basic music theory, music history from the middle ages to modern day, form composition, commercialization of music, and most importantly, listening. Provides interactive experiences of musical study through listening, discussion, readings, and technology.
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MUS 101 - Basic Music Theory I
Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Basic components of music notation, rhythm, melody, harmony intervals and chords, major and minor tonalities. Emphasis on developing proficiency in reading music.
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MUS 102 - Basic Music Theory II
Offered as needed
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MUS 101 or permission of instructor. Basic computer knowledge/skills
Comprehensive course for potential music majors, minors or those electing a course that can lead to professional development. Builds on previous knowledge of keys, notation, rhythm, and clefs. Emphasis on leading, four‐part writing, chord progressions, ear‐training, keyboard skills, and aural training.
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MUS 103 - Introduction to Music Technology
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Introduction to a wide variety of technology in all styles of music for the creation of viable media, including recording, print, and video. Students will learn music theory, piano skills, recording software, and video editing to create a comprehensive short movie.
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MUS 104 - Advanced Music Technology
Offered as needed
Lecture‐3
3 credit hours/3 contact hours
Prerequisite: MUS 103 - Introduction to Music Technology
An extension of Introduction to Music Technology, the course is designed for student learning in advanced sound engineering, MIDI arranging, instrumentation, video editing, music notation, and plug‐ins. Students create quality music and video using current music technology.
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MUS 105 - History of Popular American Music
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
History of Popular American Music (HPAM) offers students a unique musical experience. HPAM incorporates contemporary multicultural perspectives and social analysis into the appreciation of American popular music. Designed to cover a wide variety of areas, this course will investigate over 200 years of American music history. This class will reveal the metamorphosis American music has gone through and the “melting pot” popular American music has become, through the other countries’ influence.
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MUS 111 - Concert Choir
Offered FL WI
Lab‐2
1 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
An SATB ensemble for students and other community citizens which performs a variety of repertoire and at least one major choral work each semester. Course may be repeated to earn a maximum of six credits.
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MUS 114 - Piano Class I
Offered as needed
Lecture‐2
2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
A beginning piano/keyboarding musicianship course designed to provide a student with introductory skills including scales, chords, simple compositions and transpositions.
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MUS 115 - Guitar Class I
Offered as needed
Lecture‐2
2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
A beginning guitar musicianship course designed to provide a student with introductory guitar skills including cords, guitar tablature reading and beginning performance skills.
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MUS 116 - Piano Class II
Offered as needed
Lecture‐2
2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MUS 114 - Piano Class I , or instructor permission
Intermediate level piano/keyboarding course. Builds on foundational skills acquired in MUS 114; scales, chords, improvisation, transposition of patterns and basic music theory at the keyboard. Includes performances of level appropriate pieces of piano literature.
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MUS 117 - Guitar Class II
Offered as needed
2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
Prerequisite: MUS 115 - Guitar Class I , or instructor permission
Intermediate level guitar course. Builds on foundational skills acquired in MUS 115 ; basic music theory on the guitar, advanced chords, harmonization, guitar tablature reading and writing and improvisation. Includes performance of level appropriate pieces of guitar literature.
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MUS 120 - Wind Symphony
Offered FL WI
Lab‐2
1 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
Opportunity for wind and percussion instrumentalists to perform and study challenging traditional and contemporary band literature as well as transcribed classic works. Course may be repeated to earn a maximum of six credits.
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MUS 121 - Jazz Band
Offered FL WI
Lab‐2
1 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
Opportunity to study and perform big band jazz traditional and contemporary literature. Focus also on improving, improvising skills and ensemble playing. Course may be repeated to earn a maximum of six credits.
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MUS 122 - Percussion Ensemble
Offered as needed
Lab‐2
1 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
Opportunity to learn percussion techniques and literature through rehearsal and performance in a small ensemble setting. Literature selected from original compositions as well as traditional and contemporary music for this instrumentation. Course may be repeated to earn a maximum of six credits.
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MUS 126 - Chamber Winds
Offered as needed
Lab‐2
1 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
Co‐requisite: MUS 120 - Wind Symphony
Opportunity for advanced wind and percussion instrumentalist to perform and study challenging and contemporary band literature as well as transcribed classic works. All participants must be concurrently enrolled in MUS 120 - Wind Symphony . Selection for this ensemble is by appointment or audition only.
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MUS 183 - Applied Music Saxophone
Offered as needed
1‐2 credit hrs/1‐2 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Course provides a student with an opportunity to study saxophone with a private saxophone instructor. Assignment of private instructor done by music department. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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MUS 185 - Applied Music Percussion
Offered as needed
1‐2 credit hrs/1‐2 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Course provides a student with an opportunity to study percussion with a private percussion instructor. Assignment of private instructor done by music department. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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MUS 190 - Applied Music
Offered as needed
Lecture‐1 Studio‐3
1‐2 credit hrs/2‐4 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Course provides the student with an opportunity to study a musical instrument or to obtain individual voice training. The student may arrange for lessons with private music teachers approved by the college. Course open to all students, beginners and advanced. Requirements for academic level of performance will be determined by the music teacher and the chair of the division. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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MUS 191 - Applied Music Voice
Offered as needed
1‐2 credit hrs/1‐2 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Course provides a student with an opportunity to study voice with private a voice instructor. Assignment of private instructor done by music department. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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MUS 298 - Independent Study: Music
Offered as needed
1‐6 credit hrs/1‐6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Approved Application
A course designed to provide a student with experience of independent research, investigation, analysis and study of principles and concepts of topics related to the discipline of music. Objectives of the study are determined by mutual agreement between student and instructor/coordinator.
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NUR 105 - Nurse Assistant
Offered FL WI SM
Lecture‐4 Lab‐4
6 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Approved Application
Training in job entry skills needed to care for people with varying degrees of health and personal needs in an institution or home setting. Addresses attitudes and behaviors that promote physical and emotional health, basic nursing and personal care skills, communications, safety, and application of learned skills. Successful completion of this course prepares the student to take the state competency exam.
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NUR 110 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Offered FL
Lecture‐4
4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Co‐requisites: NUR 111 , NUR 134, SPE 110 , ANP 230
This course will provide an overview of fundamental nursing concepts necessary to provide for the holistic needs of clients across the lifespan. Concepts include health assessment, physical examination, health history, planning for care, identifying outcomes and applying the nursing process to implement evidence based nursing interventions for patient care. Therapeutic communication skills and team collaboration will be emphasized.
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NUR 111 - Fund Nursing Clinical Practice
Offered FL
Lab‐8
3 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
Co‐requisites: NUR 110 , NUR 134, SPE 110 , ANP 230
Demonstration of safe nursing care as taught in NUR 110 and NUR 134 in clinical settings, including assessment, assistance with basic nursing care procedures, and safe administration of medications using oral, topical, transdermal, sublingual, parenteral, rectal, and injection routes. The student documents patient information using an electronic health record.
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NUR 136 - Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Co‐requisites: NUR 110 , NUR 111 , ANP 230 , SPE 110
Application of evidence based concepts of pharmacology is applied to nursing practice. Includes the study of drug classifications, generic and brand names of drugs, and their physiologic actions. Drug therapy, premedication nursing assessments; indication(s) for use; common and serious adverse effects; pertinent drug interactions; therapeutic outcomes; and evaluation of intended therapeutic response to drug therapy will be studied.
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NUR 160 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I
Offered WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hours
Prerequisites: NUR 110 , NUR 111 , NUR 136 , ANP 230 , SPE 110
Co‐requisites: NUR 161 , NUR 170 , NUR 171 , ANP 231 , PSY 161
Study of acute and chronic disease conditions. Focus on health care needs of clients in acute care settings. Nursing process provides a unifying framework for care. Application of technical skills, concepts and principles learned within class are practiced in the clinical setting. Care is provided for one to two medically stable clients. The lecture portion must be passed with a C (75%) or better and clinical must receive a “pass” to progress in the nursing program.
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NUR 161 - Medical/Surgical Nursing Clinical I
Offered WI
Lab‐8
3 credit hrs/8 contact hours
Prerequisites: NUR 110 , NUR 111 , NUR 136 , ANP 230 , SPE 110
Co‐requisites: NUR 160 , NUR 170 , NUR 171 , ANP 231 , PSY 161
Student demonstrates skills learned in NUR 160, including applying clinical judgment and the nursing process to common adult health problems in the acute care setting. Focused health assessments are performed, considering the holistic needs of the patient and the family. Principles of safety, collaboration, person‐centered care, and effective patient and family education are applied to planning, implementing and evaluating care.
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NUR 170 - Obstetrics & Pediatric Nursing
Offered WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hours
Prerequisites: NUR 110 , NUR 111 , NUR 136 , ANP 230 , SPE 110
Co‐requisites: NUR 160 , NUR 161 , NUR 171 , PSY 161 , ANP 231
Study of the concepts of maternal‐child health including, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Understanding of the maternal experience, cultural impact and current evidenced based practices from professional organizations such as ANA, Nurses Code of Ethics, and AWOHNN. This class entails care of the newborn child through adolescence. Concepts in family dynamics during this experience will also be covered.
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NUR 171 - Obstetrics & Pediatric Clinical
Offered WI
Lab‐3
1 credit hr/3 contact hours
Prerequisites: NUR 110 , NUR 111 , NUR 136 , ANP 230 , SPE 110
Co‐requisites: NUR 160 , NUR 161 , NUR 170 , PSY 161 , ANP 231
This course will study the application of pharmacological, nutritional, pathophysiological, and psychosocial principles that will assist the student nurse to meet the physical, emotional, educational, spiritual, and cultural needs of the mother, child, and family. Students will apply the nursing process to provide safe, cultural, and ethically competent care for the obstetric and pediatric client and their family as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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NUR 215 - Nursing Transition
Offered FL
Lecture‐2 Lab‐2
3 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Prerequisite LPN Degree & Admission to 2nd‐yr nursing
Designed to assist the returning LPN student in the curriculum leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing. Roles, functions, and practice settings for the LPN and Associate Degree Nurse will be compared and discussed. Focus will also be on the application of the nursing process in the clinical setting and review of skills used in the practice arena.
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NUR 220 - Mental Health Nursing Theory
Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Completion of Level I or LPN status, NUR 215
Co‐requisites: NUR 221 , NUR 240 /NUR 241
Study and application of the concepts of mental health care. Emphasis is on maintaining optimal mental wellness, associated treatment, through safe administration of medications and/or therapies, and recognizing the holistic nature of humans. Gain understanding of own behavior, establish and maintain a therapeutic environment, improve interviewing techniques.
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NUR 221 - Mental Health Nursing Clinical
Offered FL
Lab‐3
1 credit hr/3 contact hrs
Prerequisites: Completion of Level I or LPN status, NUR 215
Co‐requisites: NUR 220
Study and application of the concepts of mental health care. Emphasis is on maintaining optimal mental wellness, associated treatment, through safe administration of medications and/or therapies, and recognizing the holistic nature of humans. Gain understanding of own behavior, establish and maintain a therapeutic environment, improve interviewing techniques.
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NUR 240 - Medical Surgical Nursing II Theory
Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisites: LPN Program Completion
Co‐requisites NUR 241
Study of acute/chronic diseases of the adult and the nursing care required to regain or maintain optimal health or die with dignity. Lab includes review of medication administration (PO, SQ, IM) and introduction of IV pushes, IVPBs, use of IV pumps, IV site initiation and maintenance, blood administration, and chest tube maintenance. Clinical applications include direct care of small groups of acutely ill, but stable medical and surgical patients according to ANA Standards and Nurse’s Code of Ethics.
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NUR 241 - Medical Surgical II Clinical
Offered FL
Lab‐8
3 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
Prerequisite: LPN Program Completion
Co‐requisite: NUR 240
Study of acute/chronic diseases of the adult and the nursing care required to regain or maintain optimal health or die with dignity. Lab includes review of medication administration (PO, SQ, IM) and introduction of IV pushes, IVPBs, use of IV pumps, IV site initiation and maintenance, blood administration, and chest tube maintenance. Clinical applications include direct care of small groups of acutely ill, but stable medical and surgical patients according to the ANA Standards and Nurse’s Code of Ethics.
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NUR 254 - Professional Issues Nursing Theory
Offered WI
Lecture‐3 Lab‐8
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisites: Successful completion of NUR 220 /NUR 221 or NUR 240 /NUR 241 , ANP 230 /ANP 231 , BIO 232 , and NUR 215 for Transition Students
Corequisites: NUR 255 , NUR 260 /NUR 261 , POL 151 , PHL 104
Considers the role of the professional nurse regarding leadership, delegation, communication skills, interviewing process as well as portfolio building, legal/ethical issues, and role conflict as it pertains to nurses in a diverse setting. Additional topics include: educational needs of a diverse population covering the life‐span, research and evidence based practices in a multidimensional environment.
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NUR 254 - Professional Issues Nursing Theory
Offered WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisites: Successful completion of NUR 220 /NUR 221 or NUR 240 /NUR 241 , ANP 230 /ANP 231 , BIO 232 , and NUR 215 for Transition Students
Corequisites: NUR 255 , NUR 260 /NUR 261 , POL 151 , PHL 104
Considers the role of the professional nurse regarding leadership, delegation, communication skills, interviewing process as well as portfolio building, legal/ethical issues, and role conflict as it pertains to nurses in a diverse setting. Additional topics include: educational needs of a diverse population covering the life‐span, research and evidence based practices in a multidimensional environment.
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NUR 255 - Professional Issues Nursing Lab
Offered WI
Lab‐2
1 credit hr/2 contact hrs
Prerequisites: Successful completion of NUR 220 /NUR 221 or NUR 240 /NUR 241 and ANP 230 /ANP 231 , BIO 232 , NUR 215 for Transition Students
Corequisites: NUR 254 , NUR 260 /NUR 261 , POL 151 , PHL 104
Considers the role of the professional nurse regarding leadership, delegation, communication skills, interviewing process as well as portfolio building, legal/ethical issues, and role conflict as it pertains to nurses in a diverse setting. Additional topics include: educational needs of a diverse population covering the life‐span, research and evidence based practices in a multidimensional environment.
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NUR 260 - Medical Surgical Nursing III Theory
Offered WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 240 /NUR 241
Co‐requisite: NUR 261
Study of the needs and care of acutely and chronically ill medical and surgical patients as well as critically ill patients. The focus will be on assessment, interventions, and patient teaching. Clinical application includes leadership, organization of a team, medication administration, assessment, interventions, and evaluation of care.
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NUR 261 - Med Surgical Nursing III Clinical
Offered WI
Lab‐12
4 credit hrs/12 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 240 /NUR 241
Co‐requisite: NUR 260
Study of the needs and care of acutely and chronically ill medical and surgical patients as well as critically ill patients. The focus will be on assessment, interventions, and patient teaching. Clinical application includes leadership, organization of a team, medication administration, assessment, interventions, and evaluation of care.
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NUR 298 - Independent Study: Nursing
Offered FL
1‐6 credit hrs/1‐6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Approved Application
Investigation and study of principles and concepts of topics related to the discipline of nursing. Objectives of the study are determined by mutual agreement between student and instructor.
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OIS 105 - Medical Office Coding & Ins Billing
Offered FL
Lecture‐2 Lab-2
3 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Prepares students in coding and billing skills necessary in a doctor’s office and other medical office facilities. Includes ICD Coding, CPT Coding, Medicare Fraud and Abuse, and Evaluation Management.
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OIS 115 - Security/Professional Issues Office
Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Examine the legal and ethical aspects of information management. Emphasis is placed on legislation and regulations related to information management privacy and confidentiality, access, HIPAA directives, HITECH directives, ethical guidelines and decision making in a variety of office settings.
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OIS 120 - Electronic Medical Records
Offered WI
Lecture‐3 Lab‐2
4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
Focus on the function of an electronic medical/electronic health record (EMR/EHR) in ambulatory health care delivery with emphasis on the use of an EMR/EHR to enhance quality and safety in patient care. Students will learn to use EMR/EHR software, access a patient account, document per CMS requirements, and understand Clinical Quality Measures and Pay for Performance Concepts.
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OIS 150 - Fundamentals of Keyboarding
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐1 Lab‐2
2 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
For non‐Office Information System students with no previous keyboarding experience who wish to use the personal computer for personal, academic, or professional written work.
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OIS 151 - Information Keyboarding I
Offered FL WI
Lecture‐2 Lab‐2
3 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Introduction to the touch system on the personal computer with emphasis on keyboarding technique, business correspondence, tabulation, proofreading, and manuscripts; emphasis on speed and accuracy.
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OIS 257 - Administrative Assistant Procedures
Offered WI
Lecture‐4 Lab‐0
4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
Prerequisite: OIS 151 - Information Keyboarding I and CIS 160 - Desktop Applications with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Analysis of office procedures, efficiency, communications, human relations, and professionalism as they relate to administrative assistants will be addressed. Students will study specific techniques such as telephone and business etiquette, file retention, scheduling, planning meetings, making travel arrangements, prioritization, electronic business equipment operation, and verbal and written business communication. Emphasis is placed on legislation and regulations related to information management privacy and confidentiality. Ethical guidelines and decision making in a variety of office settings will be covered.
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OIS 298 - Independent Study: Office Info Sys
Offered as needed
1‐3 credit hrs/1‐3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Approved application
Investigation and study of principles and concepts of office information systems in career settings. Objectives of the study are determined by mutual agreement between student and instructor.
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OIS 299 - Internship: Office Info Systems
Offered as needed
3‐6 credit hrs/3‐6 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Approved application
Credit is granted for students that engage in learning knowledge and skills through a complex and carefully designed project or through part‐time work experience. The hours will be determined between employer and faculty member.
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PHL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
Offered FL WI SM
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Historical and thematic introduction to the major issues, theories, and methods of philosophy. Representative topics include truth, knowledge, reality, personal identity, free will, happiness, and the meaning of life.
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PHL 102 - Introduction to Ethics
Offered WI even years
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Introduction to the study of classical moral theories and their application to contemporary ethical issues such as war, capital punishment, animal rights, and sexual morality.
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PHL 103 - Introduction to Logic
Offered WI odd years
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Introduction to the study of formal and informal logic, including major types of inductive and deductive argumentation as well as good and bad forms of reasoning.
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PHL 104 - Bioethics
Offered WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Analysis of classical and contemporary moral problems in health care, medicine and medical research. Representative topics include abortion, euthanasia, cloning, genetic engineering, stem cell research, and patient rights.
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PHL 151 - Topics in Philosophy
Offered as needed
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Course may focus on any topic, thinker or school of thought in the history of Eastern and/or Western philosophy that is not substantially covered in other courses. The course is for the general student as well as the student who wishes to major in philosophy.
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PHL 202 - World Religions
Offered WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Survey of the core beliefs and practices of the major world religions (Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Daoism, Christianity, Islam, etc.) with an emphasis on cultural and historical context.
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PHL 204 - Philosophy of Religion
Offered FL
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Historical and thematic introduction to the philosophical study of religion and religious beliefs. Representative topics include the nature and existence of God, the relationship between faith and reason, the problem of evil, and miracles and divine intervention.
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