West Shore Community College Catalog 2021-2022 
    
    May 05, 2024  
West Shore Community College Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • 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.
  
  
  • 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.

Nursing

  
  • 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.
  
  • NUR 110 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Co‐requisites: NUR 111 , NUR 134, COM 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.
  
  • NUR 111 - Fund Nursing Clinical Practice


    Offered FL
    Lab‐8
    3 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Co‐requisites: NUR 110 , NUR 136 , COM 110 , ANP 230  

    Demonstration of safe nursing care as taught in NUR 110  and NUR 136  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.
  
  • NUR 136 - Basic Pharmacology for Nurses


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Co‐requisites: NUR 110 , NUR 111 , ANP 230 , COM 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.
  
  • 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 , COM 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.
  
  • 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 , COM 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.
  
  • NUR 170 - Obstetrics & Pediatric Nursing


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hours
    Prerequisites: NUR 110 , NUR 111 , NUR 136 , ANP 230 , COM 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.
  
  • NUR 171 - Obstetrics & Pediatric Clinical


    Offered WI
    Lab‐3
    1 credit hr/3 contact hours
    Prerequisites: NUR 110 , NUR 111 , NUR 136 , ANP 230 , COM 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.
  
  • NUR 220 - Mental Health Nursing Theory


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: Completion of Level I or LPN status 
    Co‐requisites: NUR 221 - Mental Health Nursing Clinical , NUR 240 - Medical Surgical Nursing II Theory /NUR 241 - Medical Surgical II Clinical   

    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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • NUR 254 - Leadership in Nursing


    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 , and BIO 232  
    Corequisites: NUR 255 , NUR 260 /NUR 261 , POL 151 , PHL 104  

    Considers the role of the professional nurse in evidence-based decision making, nursing leadership and management, delegation and communication skills, legal/ethical issues, staffing and care delivery models, health policy, diversity, and quality/safety issues.  Students will receive process information and preparation for professional licensure exam NCLEX RN.
  
  • NUR 255 - Leadership in 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 , and BIO 232  
    Corequisites: NUR 254 , NUR 260 /NUR 261 , POL 151 , PHL 104  

    Considers the role of the professional nurse in evidence-based decision making, nursing leadership and management, delegation and communication skills, legal/ethical issues, staffing and care delivery models, health policy, diversity, and quality/safety issues.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

Office Information Systems

  
  • OIS 105 - Medical Office Coding & Ins Billing


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐2 Lab-2
    3 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Corequisites: ALH 104 - Medical Terminology  and ANP 118 - Introduction to the Human Body  
    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.
  
  • OIS 106 - Diagnostic & Procedural Coding


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐3 Lab‐2
    4 credit hours/5 contact hours
    Prerequisite: OIS 105 - Medical Office Coding & Ins Billing  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    The course provides student an in-depth instruction to medical office coding and an introduction to medical record auditing.  Participants in the course should develop further knowledge of medical office coding and the impact coding has to provider reimbursement and compliance as well as being able to identify coding errors within the medical record.  Prepares students in coding and billing skills necessary in a doctor’s office and other medical office facilities.  Includes ICD Coding, CPT Coding, medical record auditing, Medicare Fraud and Abuse, and Evaluation Management.
  
  • OIS 108 - Desktop Publishing


    Offered WI
    Lecture-3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Students will learn introductory and advanced concepts of typography, design, and page layout in an advanced hands-on application of word processing. This course utilizes computer-based applications that combine text and graphics to produce professional business documents.
  
  • OIS 115 - Healthcare Information Management Law


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Examine the legal and ethical aspects of information management in healthcare.  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 healthcare office settings.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • OIS 158 - Proofreading & Editing


    Offered WI
    Lecture-2
    2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
    Students will learn introductory and advanced proofreading and editing skills. The course will enable the student to develop editing skills, identifying errors in typing, spelling and grammar, and how to manage digital proofing software.
  
  • OIS 257 - Administrative Assistant Procedures


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: OIS 151 - Information Keyboarding I  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    Corequisite: BIS 160 Computer Applications: Microsoft Office  
    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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

Philosophy

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PHL 298 - Independent Study: Philosophy


    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 Philosophy. Objectives of the study are determined by mutual agreement between student and professor.

Photography

  
  
  

Physical Health

  
  • PED 100 - Aerobic Conditioning


    Offered FL WI
    Studio‐2
    1 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
    A four‐month program in the Wellness Center designed to improve total fitness via an aerobic‐based conditioning program. Will include an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed program using various pieces of training equipment and activities. Students will be responsible for scheduling a 2 1/2 hour group orientation session with a Wellness Center staff member. Following the orientation session, students will meet course requirements through an open schedule. May be elected two times for a total of two credits.

Physics

  
  • PHY 232 - General Physics I


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐3 Lab‐2
    4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: MTH 122 - Analytical Trigonometry  or MTH 151 - College Algebra  with “C” or better, or satisfactory score on placement test.
    Trigonometry‐based introductory physics. Applies Newton’s laws to 1‐ and 2‐dimensional linear motion and circular motion. Analyzes rotational dynamics. Covers the conservation of energy and momentum. Explores mechanical and thermal properties of matter (solid and fluid). Introduces the laws of thermodynamics and applies them to thermal processes and heat engines.
  
  • PHY 233 - General Physics II


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐3 Lab‐2
    4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PHY 232 - General Physics I  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    Trigonometry‐based continuation of introductory physics. Introduces quantities and properties of oscillations and waves and applies them to matter, sound, and light. Explores wave and ray optics. Covers electrostatics and simple circuits. Examines the principles of magnetism and applies them to technology, including transformers, motors, etc.
  
  • PHY 236 - Engineering Physics I


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐4 Lab‐2
    5 credit hrs/6 contact hrs
    Corequisite: MTH 222 - Calculus I 

    Calculus‐based introductory physics. Modern mechanics focusing on the conversation of linear and angular momentum and energy with basic concepts of special relativity, nuclear, and particle physics embedded throughout. Covers 3‐ dimensional motion including rotational dynamics. Introduces energy quantization in atomic systems. Explores entropy and the laws of thermodynamics.
  
  • PHY 237 - Engineering Physics II


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐4 Lab‐2
    5 credit hrs/6 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PHY 236 - Engineering Physics I  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    Corequisite: MTH 223 - Calculus II  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)

    Calculus‐based continuation of introductory physics. Covers electrostatics and electrodynamics. Discusses the theory and application of circuits. Introduces basic concepts of semiconductors and their applications. Explores magnetism, induction, and radiation.

Political Science

  
  • POL 151 - American National Government


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    A survey of the government of the United States. A range of institutions and topics will be examined, including the development of the Constitution; functions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; civil rights and civil liberties; and elections. Non‐governmental influences upon governmental behavior also will be explored, such as political parties, media, and interest group activities.

Precision Machine Technology

  
  • PMT 04A - Intro to Manufacturing Hand Tools


    Offered FL WI SM
    .80/1.19
    In this module, you will learn how to use two important hand tools: the hacksaw and the file.  These tools will help get you started on a project with which you will work over the next few modules: a paper clip holder.  In addition, you will learn a technique for applying layout marks to round stock.
  
  • PMT 101 - Measurement & Print Reading


    Offered FL WI SM
    6.0 credit hrs/8.17 contact hrs
    Introduces creating dimensional measurements using the U.S. Customary system and the SI Metric system and focuses on print reading, creating technical drawings, dimensions, line types, and line precedence. This course also focuses understanding sectional views, drawing scales, title blocks, using a dial caliper, micrometer, indicator, and demonstrates two Tolerancing methods, Conventional and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 102 - Tolerances & SPC


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.2 credit hrs/4.3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 101 - Measurement & Print Reading 
    Introduces measuring orientation tolerances: perpendicularity and parallelism, Form Tolerances, and Location Tolerances. Also focuses on the basics of statistical process control (SPC) along with control chart operation. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 102A - Tolerances & SPC Course


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.6 credit hrs/4.92 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 101 - Measurement & Print Reading  
    Introduces measuring orientation tolerances, perpendicularity and parallelism, Form Tolerances, and Location Tolerances.  Also focuses on the basics of statistical process control (SPC) along with control chart operation.  Hands-on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 103 - Control Charts/Intro to Solid Works


    Offered FL WI SM
    2.1 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 102 - Tolerances & SPC  
    Introduces Control Chart Analysis, SPC Problem Solving, including cause and effect charts, brainstorming, and provides a basic understanding of Computer Automated Drawings (CAD) fundamentals along with an Introduction to Technical Drawings. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 104 - Solid Model


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.3 credit hrs/4.42 contract hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 103 - Control Charts/Intro to Solid Works 
    Introduces concepts within the CAD system by creating multiview drawings. Topics cover Schematic Diagrams, Introduction to Solid Modeling, Solid Model Creation, along with Solid Model Features using SolidWorks. Also focuses on controlling the views, navigating the menus toolbars, creating a solid model, using an extrusion command to remove material from a solid model, and creating a drawing plane. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 104A - CAD/Solid Modeling Course


    Offered FL WI SM
    4.4 credit hrs/5.9 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 102A - Tolerances & SPC Course  
    Introduces concepts within the CAD system by creating multi-view drawings.  Also introduces Solid Modeling, Solid Model Creation, along with multiple Solid Model Features using SolidWorks.  Hands-on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 105 - Tooling


    Offered FL WI SM
    3 credit hrs/4.15 contact hrs
    Prerequisite PMT 104 - Solid Model 
    Introduces concepts of animation using SolidWorks. Topics include Introduction to Manufacturing Hand Tools and Machining Processes. Also focuses on understanding cutting tools and how they work. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 106 - Band Saw/Drill Press/Lathe


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.2 credit hrs/4.4 contact hrs
    Introduces safely operating a band saw, drill press, and a manual lathe. Other focus points include turning operations and processes used for tapping, drilling, reaming, and boring. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 106A - Tooling Course


    Offered FL WI SM
    3 credit hrs/4.09 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 104A - CAD/Solid Modeling Course  
    Safe operation of a drill press and a manual lathe are introduced.  Additionally, turning operations are a point of focus, as is overall introduction to Manufacturing Hand Tools and Machining Processes.  Hands-on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 107 - Milling


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.8 credit hrs/5.22 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 106 - Band Saw/Drill Press/Lathe 
    Introduces the Manual Milling Machine, Tooling for Tapping, and Tooling for Grinding. Focus points include special turning operations, creating an end cap, milling machine safety, basic milling operations, and methods of workholding for machining between centers. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 107A - Milling & Lathe Course


    Offered FL WI SM
    2.5 credit hrs/3.58 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 106A - Tooling Course  
    Introduces the Manual Milling Machine Tool, milling machine safety, basic milling operations, special turning operations, creating an end cap, and methods of work-holding for machining between centers.  Hands-on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 108 - Part & Process Design


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.1 credit hrs/4.33 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 107 - Milling 
    Introduces the Concepts of Design, Precision Part Design, Process Design, and Contour CAM Toolpaths. Also focuses on grinding wheels; product design, development, and cost; basics of precision part design; how to design a manufacturing process including organizing the data to determine the cost; and how to use a contour toolpath in a variety of applications. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 109 - CAD/CAM/CNC


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.5 credit hrs/5.04 contact hrs
    Introduces fine‐tuning a toolpath using the CAM software’s parameter pages, using the contour toolpath to make more complex cuts, drill and pocket toolpaths, and applications of the toolpaths. Also focuses on creating a program to machine a part on the CNC lathe, CNC Milling Machine, and creating a basic program to operate the machine. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 110 - Programming/Speeds & Feeds


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.2 credit hrs/4.52 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 109 - CAD/CAM/CNC 
    Introduces the fundamentals of CNC Mill programming, CNC commands, how to calculate speeds and feeds for CNC operations, and how canned cycles and subprograms are used to simplify CNC programming. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 110A - Programming/Speeds & Feeds Course


    Offered FL WI SM
    5.1 credit hrs/6.67 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 107A - Milling & Lathe Course  
    Introduces the fundamentals of CNC Mill programming, CNC commands, how to calculate speeds and feeds for CNC operations, and how canned cycles and subprograms are used to simplify CNC programming.  Introduction to MasterCam software.  Hands-on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 111 - CNC Mill & Lathe


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.7 credit hrs/5.15 contact hrs
    Prerequisite PMT 110 - Programming/Speeds & Feeds 
    Introduces cutter compensation and mirroring to simplify CNC programs; CNC Lathe and components including commands, operation, programming, and its relation to the Cartesian coordinate system; and GE Fanuc controls including navigating the screen control keys, programming, screen controls, and machine operation controls. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 112 - Machining Centers & Turning


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.9 credit hrs/5.26 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 111 - CNC Mill & Lathe 
    Introduces the Principles of Machining Centers along with its components, systems, types, tools, operations, and applications. Also focuses on the function of turning centers, components, tools, and processes used for turning operations. Other topics to be covered include: tool holder and boring bar nomenclature systems’ features and characteristics including ANSI and ISO systems. Hands‐on lab work will be required throughout this course.
  
  • PMT 112A - Machine Centers & Turning Course


    Offered FL WI SM
    3.7 credit hrs/4.95 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PMT 110A - Programming/Speeds & Feeds Course  
    Continued focus on the fundamentals of CNC Mill programming and CNC commands, along with a focus on the function of turning centers, components, tools, and processes used for turning operations.  Hands-on lab work will be required throughout this course.

Psychology

  
  • PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology


    Offered FL WI SM
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Exploration of human behavior covering topics such as the brain and nervous system, behavioral genetics, sensory processes, consciousness, learning, memory, intelligence, cognition, lifespan development, personality, emotion, motivation, mental health and social interaction. Focus on critical thinking skills, basic research methods, and applications.
  
  • PSY 262 - Child Psychology


    Offered as needed
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    Examines the psychological development of the child from conception through adolescence. Explores physical, cognitive, and socio‐emotional domains. Emphasis on normative development, but attention also paid to cultural variation, physical and psychological problems. Application of psychological findings to child‐rearing, guidance, and training by parents, teachers, and other interested adults. Involves research and a field experience.
  
  • PSY 263 - Educational Psychology


    Offered as needed
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    Examines the psychological principles underlying teaching and learning. Focuses on fundamental questions about memory, learning, cognition, motivation, and individual differences. Explores how individual and cultural differences affect decisions about creating and maintaining learning environments. Familiarizes students with regulations and current trends affecting the practice of education. Involves research and a field experience.
  
  • PSY 264 - Abnormal Psychology


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    Description and analysis of the prevalence, symptoms, causes, and social significance of a variety of psychological disorders. Focus on diagnostic and causal issues, but also seeks to develop empathic understanding of persons suffering from disorders. Addresses individual and cultural variations in the expression of psychological distress. Examines research methods and controversial issues in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.
  
  • PSY 265 - Developmental Psychology


    Offered FL
    Lecture-3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    An examination of the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional development of the person from conception to death.  Major theories of human development are reviewed and contrasted.  The interaction of heredity and environmental factors in shaping human development is analyzed.
  
  • PSY 266 - Social Psychology


    Offered as needed
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology  or SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    Exploration of how people think about, influence, and interact with each other. Explores topics such as self‐concept, impression formation, intuition and reason, attitudes, persuasion, gender, attraction, liking and loving, conformity, obedience, aggression, media, peacemaking, helping, and sustainable futures. Also examines many of the interesting and creative ways social psychologists have researched these topics.
  
  • PSY 298 - Independent Study ‐ Psychology


    Offered as needed
    1‐6 credit hrs/1‐6 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: Approved application
    A course designed to provide a student with 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 and the appropriate Dean must approve the Independent Study.

Science, General

  
  • NSC 101 - Life Science


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐3 Lab‐2
    4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
    A survey course for non‐science major students, which includes the study of cells and cell theory, anatomy and physiology of selected plants and animals, the environment, and ecology.
  
  • NSC 102 - Physical Science: Physics & Space


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture‐3 Lab‐2
    4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: MTH 120 - Introductory Algebra  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    An introduction to the physical sciences: physics and space science. Topics within physics will include motion and forces, energy, heat and temperature, waves, electricity and light. Topics within space science will include the variety and evolution of stars, our understanding of the universe, our solar system and the earth‐moon system. Sessions will include a mixture of hands‐on experimentation, group problem solving, and class discussions.
  
  • NSC 104 - Physical Science: Chemistry & Earth


    Offered as needed
    Lecture‐3 Lab‐2
    4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: MTH 120 - Introductory Algebra  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
    An introduction to chemistry and Earth Science. This introductory course explores important concepts of chemistry including the scientific method, matter and its properties, and chemical and nuclear reaction. Topics in Earth Science include geology such as minerals, the rock cycle, the role of water on sculpting the Earth’s surface and the impact of human interactions on the Earth. Lab exercises will supplement these topics.
  
  • NSC 298 - Independent Study: General Science


    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 and the appropriate Dean must approve the Independent Study.
  
  • NSC 299 - Internship: General Science


    Offered as needed
    3 or 6 credit hrs/3 or 6 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: Approved application by Dean and Instructor
    Credit is granted for students that engage in learning knowledge and skills through a carefully designed project or through a part-time work experience in the sciences.  An Internship Activity Report must be submitted and approved (by employer and instructor) every two weeks detailing hours worked and tasks performed.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology


    Offered FL WI SM
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Sociology is the scientific study of society. In this survey course, students will learn about sociology’s major theoretical perspectives, concepts, and methods.
  
  • SOC 274 - Sociology of the Family


    Offered WI even years
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology  or PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or Instructor Permission
    This course will explore various topics related to family life in the United States, including youth-to-adult transitions, marriage, divorce, childrearing, and the care of elderly. 
  
  • SOC 275 - Social Problems


    Offered as needed
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology  or PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or Instructor Permission
    In this course, students examine selected social problems with special attention paid to American society. Topics explored include disparities in health and illness, poverty, crime and violence, gender inequality, racism, and war. The course pays special attention to how sociology can be used as a tool to understand and remedy social problems. 
  
  • SOC 276 - Gender Roles in Society


    Offered FL odd years
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology  or PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or Instructor Permission
    This course introduces students to the sociological study of gender and gender relations with a focus on the United States. Students will explore topics such as gender socialization and gender inequality within the context of a changing American society. 

Spanish

  
  • SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish I


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Through study of vocabulary; grammar; pronunciation; listening and reading comprehension; writing; and basic aspects of cultural awareness, students acquire the fundamentals of the language, with emphasis on conversational Spanish.
  
  • SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish II


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish I  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or equivalency
    Continuation of SPN 101 .
  
  • SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I


    Offered as needed
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish II  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or equivalency
    Review of grammar, reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. A study of Spanish culture through literature.
  
  • SPN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II


    Offered as needed
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I  with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or equivalency
    Continuation of SPN 201 .

Theater

  
  • THE 101 - Theater/Drama Appreciation


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    How to enjoy theater ‐‐ both playgoing and the reading of plays. An appreciation of the various theater artists: actors, directors, designers, technicians. This is an appreciation course, not a performance course where students are expected to perform.
  
  • THE 121 - Fundamentals of Acting


    Offered as needed
    Lecture‐3
    3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
    Theories of acting; practice in developing basic acting skills and communicating the content and meaning of a script.
  
  • THE 151 - Stagecraft


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture‐2 Lab‐2
    3 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Introduction to the theory and practice of play production including scenery, lighting, costuming and make‐up.
  
  • THE 291 - Applied Theater


    Offered FL WI
    1‐3 credit hrs/1‐3 contact hrs
    Variable credit for supervised experience involving one or more aspects of theatrical expression through the college theater program. Nature of involvement to be determined between instructor and student. No more than six credits may be awarded.

Welding

  
  • WLD 100 - Basic Oxy and Arc Welding


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Pre/Corequisite: WLD 101 - Welding Technology I 
    Introduction to flat and vertical oxyacetylene welding, brazing of mild steel and cast iron. Basic shielded metal arc welding in flat, horizontal and vertical positions with mild steel electrodes. Basic safety principles, operation and application of arc welding, oxyacetylene, and torch cutting equipment.
  
  • WLD 101 - Welding Technology I


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture‐2
    2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
    Technical lecture related to basic theories of welding safety, Oxy‐Fuel and Shielded Metal Arc Welding processes, metallurgy, filler metal selection and welding terminology.
  
  • WLD 103 - Welding Technology II


    Offered FL WI
    Lecture‐2
    2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: WLD 101 - Welding Technology I 
    Technical lecture relating to theory in the areas of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Weld Testing and Inspection, Shielded Metal Arc Welding of pipe, related welding processes and the use and interpretation of welding symbols.
  
  • WLD 104 - Basic Arc Lab


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: WLD 100 - Basic Oxy and Arc Welding 
    Pre/Corequisite: WLD 101 - Welding Technology I 
    Will enhance Shielded Metal Arc Welding skills in all positions using a variety of electrodes. Weld quality will be determined by producing guided bend and fillet fracture tests to American Welding Society standards.
  
  • WLD 106 - Advanced Arc Lab


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Prerequisite: WLD 104 - Basic Arc Lab 
    Pre/Corequisite: WLD 103 - Welding Technology II  
    Will produce fillet and open root Single‐Vee groove welds in all positions using large diameter electrodes with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process. Weld quality will be checked using macro‐etch and guided bend testing to American Welding Society standards. Prepares student for welding qualification tests.
  
  • WLD 110 - Blueprint Reading for Welders


    Offered WI
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Basic fundamentals of drawing interpretation as applied to the welding trade, with emphasis on coverage of welding symbols. Introduction to template development and layout.
  
  • WLD 111 - Metallurgy


    Offered FL
    Lecture‐4
    4 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
    Basic study of metals, effects of thermal cycles, tensile, bend, hardness and spark testing used to identify metals. Study of atomic structures, crystallization, and crystal structures, grain structures and heat treatments of metals.
  
  • WLD 113 - Gas Metal Arc Lab


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Pre/Corequisite: WLD 103 - Welding Technology II  & WLD 104 - Basic Arc Lab 
    Practice in the setup of Semi‐automatic Gas Metal Arc Welding equipment. Solid wire, self‐shielded flux core, gas‐shielded flux core and aluminum electrodes are used to produce butt, lap, tee, and vee‐groove joints in all positions. Guided bend tests are utilized to determine weld quality to American Welding D 1.1 Standard.
  
  • WLD 114 - Gas Tungsten Arc Lab


    Offered FL WI
    Lab‐8
    4 credit hrs/8 contact hrs
    Pre/Corequisite: WLD 103 - Welding Technology II 
    Practice in the setup of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding equipment. Welding of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum butt, lap, tee and corner joints in all positions. The student will determine weld quality by producing guided bend tests to American Welding Society standards.
 

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