May 16, 2024  
College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Metal Craft Theory

  
  • ATMT 2210 - Plastic Mold & Die Cast Die Theory

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Plastic molding processes and the construction and engineering requirements of molds used for each molding process. The various mold making techniques, materials and fabrication techniques used to manufacture molds. Engineering and design specifications for mold construction and costing are studied.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: South Campus

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  • ATMT 2350 - Metallurgy-Heat Treatment of Ferrous Alloys

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: None

    First six weeks covers basic metallurgy, iron-carbon diagram, S Curves, tempering curves, mechanics of quenching, furnace design, furnace atmospheres, theory of alloy additions and liquid heating baths. Seventh through 14th weeks involve the study of characteristics, selection and heat treatment of tool steels from water hardening to high speed steels and special alloys.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: South Campus

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Management

  
  • MGMT 1010 - Principles of Management

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: None

    An introductory course covering the traditional concepts of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, as well as more contemporary topics, including decision making, international management, cultural diversity, change, innovation, and managerial ethics within the business environment.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MGMT 1155 - Human Resources Management

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: None

    (formerly MGMT 1150)

    Human Resource Management issues are presented reflecting the relationship between Human Resource departments and various managerial functions. Major topics include: employee engagement, employment law, job analysis, staffing, training and development, performance appraisals, compensation systems, health and safety, and labor-management relations. Designed for those who presently supervise workers or plan to do so in the future, as well as present human resource staff members.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MGMT 1180 - Human Relations

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: None

    This course focuses on the forces influencing behavior at work and the factors that contribute to successful interpersonal relations in business. Topics include building a positive self‑concept, understanding your communication and leadership style, the Jo‑Hari model of self understanding, conflict management, the power of positive reinforcement, and stress management.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MGMT 1210 - Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: ACCT 1050  or ACCT 1070  or ACCT 1080  and MGMT 1010 

    Fundamental aspects of small business startup are explored including creativity, initial funding, organizing, marketing, and financially controlling a small business. Also covered are alternative methods of starting a business and legal forms. Students will develop a business plan.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MGMT 2000 - Business Management Software Applications

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MGMT 1010  and ITCS 1010  

    Designed to provide students with familiarity with business software programs that are specifically used by those in the field of management. The focus will be on areas where specialized computer software is used to increase the success of managers. Software for project management, human resource management and business mapping and diagramming will be explored.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MGMT 2100 - Effective Organizational Behavior & Team Development

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MGMT 1010 

    Topics include the management of people in the work environment; relationship of individuals and organization; “team” development and organization development techniques; and functions, roles, and relationships of various levels of management.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MGMT 2800 - Management Capstone

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MGMT 1010 , MGMT 1180 , and MGMT 2000  

    (replaces but does not equate to MGMT 2110)

    Students practice the four functions of Management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling) and work to enhance critical-thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills through the completion of a comprehensive leadership project and development of a portfolio. It is highly recommended that students enroll in this course within the final two semesters of graduation or transfer.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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Marketing

  
  • MKTG 1010 - Principles of Marketing

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: None

    An overview of the full range of activities involved in marketing, including determining which consumers should be targeted, evaluating key competitors, and using information technology to effectively price, promote, distribute, and design quality products and services.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MKTG 1020 - Dynamics of Retailing

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010 

    This course provides students with a comprehensive view of the changing world of retailing. The elements of retail management covered include inventory control, markup and pricing, merchandising, retail promotion, human resource management, store location, design and layout, legal and ethical issues, and information systems.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MKTG 1050 - E‑Marketing

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010 

    This course provides students with a broad understanding of concepts related to E‑Marketing and how to incorporate technology into a marketing strategy. Some of the topics covered in the class include e‑mail marketing, online advertising, social media, search engine marketing, and viral marketing.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MKTG 1210 - Small Business Marketing

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010 

    This course introduces key marketing concepts and then focuses on how entrepreneurs and small businesses with limited budgets can apply these concepts. Topics include taking a product/service from the idea stage through product testing, promotion, pricing, and finally commercialization. Student entrepreneurs will develop a practical marketing plan that includes budget‑appropriate marketing strategies built on analysis of customer needs, business opportunities, competitors, and implementation requirements.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MKTG 1510 - Sports & Entertainment Marketing

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    This course applies marketing concepts, including target market, product, price, distribution and promotion, to the business of sports and entertainment. Students will analyze the economic impact of, explore careers in, and practice building marketing strategies for the sports and entertainment industry.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MKTG 1810 - Customer Service

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    How employees treat customers can make or break a business. This course will identify and develop the customer service skills crucial to success in today’s workplace. Students will analyze their customer service skills and use real-world examples to create a plan to become better service providers.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MKTG 2010 - Professional Selling

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  

    This course will identify principles and develop skills used by successful salespeople. Students will learn to prepare well-organized, creative and professional sales presentations. Emphasis is placed on developing a consultative relationship with the customer throughout all steps in the sales process.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MKTG 2020 - Advertising & Promotion Management

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010 

    The development of the promotional blend of the marketing function is examined from the manager’s viewpoint. Special emphasis will be placed on using information technology to develop a target market. Topics include advertising, sales promotion and public relations.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MKTG 2060 - Consumer Behavior

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010 

    This class explores the process through which consumers make buying decisions. Students develop a deeper understanding of the factors influencing consumer behavior ‑ from individual influences like personality, motivation, and perception ‑ to broad socio‑cultural considerations like economics, ethics, and multiculturalism. After exploring concepts of consumer behavior, the class focuses on practical marketing applications such as creating promotion strategies and retail environments that build loyal relationships with a defined target audience.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MKTG 2300 - Marketing Strategies

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: MKTG 1010  and MKTG 2060   

    This course will utilize market data and information to make business decisions. Students will integrate concepts from all areas of marketing to make business decisions and use information to develop and analyze marketing plans. Students utilize a computer simulated case study to practice using information to make strategic marketing decisions and analyze results.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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Music

  
  • MUSC 1030 - Music Appreciation

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Humanities course for non‑music majors wishing to increase their knowledge and discrimination of music. Various types and styles of music are presented and discussed with regard to the elements of music and how they function in each style. Concerts and outstanding programs are related to the course.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MUSC 1040 - World Music

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: None

    An introductory course exploring the music cultures of the World. It is designed to provide both a contrast and comparison of musical traditions that exist within various cultures throughout the world in an effort to better understand how those similarities and differences create both cultural unity and rich cultural diversity.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

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  • MUSC 1050 - Music Fundamentals

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: None

    The study of beginning music fundamentals such as note names, clefs, scales, intervals, and chords, an analysis of simple melodic and rhythmic structures, and an introduction to the piano. Recommended for beginners and those needing preparation for Theory 1 and Ear Training 1.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

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  • MUSC 1060 - Theory 1

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Vocal or instrumental experience

    Corequisites: MUSC 1160 

    Study of written harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structures, including scale, triad construction, and inversion. Principal triads only. Includes correlated keyboard work.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1070 - Theory 2

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1060 

    Corequisites: MUSC 1170 

    Study of written harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structures, including chord progressions involving triads and seventh chords, non‑harmonic tones, and simple modulation. Includes correlated keyboard harmony.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1160 - Ear Training 1

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: MUSC 1060 

    Melodic dictation in one key, harmonic progressions involving principal triads, rhythmic dictation. Sight‑singing diatonic exercises.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1170 - Ear Training 2

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1160 

    Corequisites: MUSC 1070 

    Melodic dictation involving chromatics, harmonic dictation involving all diatonic triads and seventh chords, and rhythmic dictation. Sight‑singing diatonic and chromatic exercises.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1260 - Piano 1

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Piano classes MUSC 1260 and MUSC 1270, each 2 contact hours, are recommended for beginners, elementary education majors, and music majors.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1270 - Piano 2

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1260 

    Piano classes MUSC 1260 and MUSC 1270, each 2 contact hours, are recommended for beginners, elementary education majors, and music majors.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1300 - Concert Choir

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Performance outlet at college level. Repertoire representative of sacred and secular masterpieces in choral literature. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1351 - Jazz Lab Band-Alto Sax

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1352 - Jazz Lab Band-Tenor Sax

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1353 - Jazz Lab Band-Baritone Sax

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1354 - Jazz Lab Band-Trumpet

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1355 - Jazz Lab Band-Trombone

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1356 - Jazz Lab Band-Electric Bass

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1357 - Jazz Lab Band-Drums

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1358 - Jazz Lab Band-Guitar

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1359 - Jazz Lab Band-Piano

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    A jazz ensemble of limited numbers designed for the student with previous instrumental performance experience. Arrangements performed represent various styles in the jazz idiom. May be taken 4 times for credit. A student can earn a maximum of 8 semester hours credit for any combination of MUSC 1300 and MUSC 1351 thru MUSC 1359.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 1601 - Introduction to Applied Music-Voice

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the vocal performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1602 - Introduction to Applied Music-Brasswinds

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1603 - Introduction to Applied Music-Woodwinds

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1604 - Introduction to Applied Music-Percussion

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1605 - Introduction to Applied Music-Strings

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1606 - Introduction to Applied Music-Guitar

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1801 - Applied Music-Piano

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1802 - Applied Music-Organ

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1803 - Applied Music-Voice

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the major vocal performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1804 - Applied Music-Brasswinds

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1805 - Applied Music-Woodwinds

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1806 - Applied Music-Percussion

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1807 - Applied Music-Strings

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 1808 - Applied Music-Classical Guitar

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: None

    Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 2080 - Theory 3

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1070 

    Corequisites: MUSC 2180 

    Continuation of theory on the sophomore level. Includes instrumental writing and free voicing, and altered chords (borrowed chords, secondary dominant and leading tone chords, Neapolitan chords, and augmented sixth chords).

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 2180 - Ear Training 3

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1170 

    Corequisites: MUSC 2080 

    Further development of aural perception on the sophomore level. Study of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic structures including altered chords, chromatic melodies, unusual meters, and divisions of the beat.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 2300 - Chamber Choir

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

    Corequisites: MUSC 1300  

    An auditioned performance ensemble designed for the advanced choral singer at the college level. Repertoire representative of sacred and secular masterpieces in choral literature from various genres, cultures and historic periods.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 2305 - A Cappella Vocal Ensemble

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

    Corequisites: MUSC 1300  

    An auditioned performance ensemble of vocalists designed for the advanced singer at the college level. Repertoire representative of pop, jazz and a cappella styles.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 2710 - Music History & Literature to 1750

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: None

    History and literature of music covering Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 2720 - Music History & Literature Since 1750

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: None

    History and literature of music covering Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century periods.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • MUSC 2801 - Advanced Applied Music-Piano

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1801 

    Private instruction at an advanced level allowing the student to study and be coached in instrumental literature and prepare for concert or recital presentation. Participation in recital presentation required. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 2802 - Advanced Applied Music-Organ

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1802 

    Private instruction at an advanced level allowing the student to study and be coached in instrumental literature and prepare for concert or recital presentation. Participation in recital presentation required. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 2803 - Advanced Applied Music-Voice

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1803 

    Private instruction at an advanced level allowing the student to study and be coached in vocal literature and prepare for concert or recital presentation. Participation in recital presentation required. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 2804 - Advanced Applied Music-Brasswinds

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1804 

    Private instruction at an advanced level allowing the student to study and be coached in instrumental literature and prepare for concert or recital presentation. Participation in recital presentation required. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 2805 - Advanced Applied Music-Woodwinds

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1805 

    Private instruction at an advanced level allowing the student to study and be coached in instrumental literature and prepare for concert or recital presentation. Participation in recital presentation required. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 2806 - Advanced Applied Music-Percussion

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1806 

    Private instruction at an advanced level allowing the student to study and be coached in instrumental literature and prepare for concert or recital presentation. Participation in recital presentation required. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 2807 - Advanced Applied Music-Strings

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1807 

    Private instruction at an advanced level allowing the student to study and be coached in instrumental literature and prepare for concert or recital presentation. Participation in recital presentation required. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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  • MUSC 2808 - Advanced Applied Music-Classical Guitar

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: MUSC 1808 

    Private instruction at an advanced level allowing the student to study and be coached in instrumental literature and prepare for concert or recital presentation. Participation in recital presentation required. May be taken 4 times for credit.

    Contact Hours: 0.5
    Billable Contact Hours: 1

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Nursing

  
  • NURS 1145 - Health Assessment in Nursing

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 , BIOL 1400 , BIOL 2710 , and HHSC 1040  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 1155 , NURS 1165 , and NURS 1175 

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1510)

    This theory course presents a general overview of the health assessment process in nursing. Topics include evidence‑based, patient‑centered adult physical assessment techniques, critical thinking skills in identifying assessment norms and variances, lifespan and cultural/gender variations, communication techniques in collecting subjective data systematically, and components of a sexual assessment as it relates to sexuality throughout the lifespan.

    Contact Hours: 3 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1155 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 1

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 , BIOL 1400 , BIOL 2710 , and HHSC 1040  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 1145 , NURS 1165 , and NURS 1175 

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1520)

    This theory course focuses on developing the critical thinking skills of the nursing process. It introduces communication and interviewing techniques for data collection, examines the nursing implications for diagnostic studies while planning nursing care, and introduces infectious disease principles. In addition, the course addresses pharmacologic principles and safe medication administration.

    Contact Hours: 3 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1165 - Introduction to Clinical Nursing Skills

    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 , BIOL 1400 , BIOL 2710 , and HHSC 1040  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 1145 , NURS 1155 , and NURS 1175 

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1530)

    This course focuses on skills needed to provide and manage safe nursing care of adult patients. The student will practice critical thinking and communication skills in order to safely care for adults of various ages. Major emphasis will be on developing psychomotor skills related to vital signs, personal hygiene, asepsis, transfer and ambulation, hydration, elimination, intake/output, ostomies, wound care, comfort measures, and administration of medications. The course also introduces documentation of procedures and nursing care, including the use of basic technology within the health care setting. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    Contact Hours: 6 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1175 - Health Assessment Skills in Nursing

    Credit Hours: 0.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 BIOL 2400  or BIOL 2730 , BIOL 1400 , BIOL 2710 , and HHSC 1040  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 1145 , NURS 1155 , and NURS 1165 

    In this laboratory course students will identify, practice, and demonstrate physical examination and data collection skills as a framework for learning to provide and manage safe, competent care to culturally diverse adult patients. Students will utilize critical thinking and communication skills while employing evidence‑based practice as it relates to assessment. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    Contact Hours: 3 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1245 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2A

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1165 , NURS 1175 , and NURS 1145 , NURS 1155 , PSYC 1010  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 1265  

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1610)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑centered nursing care to patients experiencing problems related to wounds, fluid and electrolyte balance, pain, oxygenation, and diabetes mellitus. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families. In addition, the course addresses growth and development of middle adulthood and nursing documentation in the medical record.

    Contact Hours: 6 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1255 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2B

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1245  with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 1265  

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1620)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑centered nursing care for patients experiencing sleep, vision, hearing, immobility, and end of life care problems. The course presents an introduction to cancer as well as the concept of spirituality as utilized in patient‑centered care. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families and addresses growth and development of older adults.

    Contact Hours: 6 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1265 - Introduction to Clinical Nursing Practice

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1165 NURS 1175 , NURS 1145 , NURS 1155 , and PSYC 1010  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 1245  and NURS 1255 

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1630)

    This patient‑centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care. Utilizing the nursing process, students will develop critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for adult patients. This clinical course will focus on documentation, medication administration, and health assessment of the hospitalized patient. New skills emphasized during this rotation include nursing care of patients requiring gastric feedings, tracheotomy care, respiratory suctioning, and respiratory adjunct oxygen implementation. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    Contact Hours: 9 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 4.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1345 - Introduction to Adult Medical‑Surgical Nursing A

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1255  and NURS 1265  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 1365  

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1710)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑centered nursing care to patients experiencing surgical interventions, gastrointestinal problems, and nutritional problems. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for culturally‑diverse patients and their families.

    Contact Hours: 6 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1355 - Introduction to Adult Medical‑Surgical Nursing B

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1345  with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 1365  

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1720)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑centered nursing care to patients experiencing problems related to acid‑base balance, the respiratory system, and diabetes. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for culturally‑diverse patients and their families.

    Contact Hours: 6 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1365 - Introduction to Adult Medical‑Surgical Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours: 2.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1255  and NURS 1265  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 1345  and NURS 1355 

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 1730)

    This patient‑centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care for adult patients. Utilizing the nursing process, the student will develop critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for adult patients with surgery, acid‑base imbalance, diabetes mellitus, and respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. New skills emphasized during this rotation include NG tubes, chest tubes, IV/IVPB, and blood and blood product transfusions. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    Contact Hours: 15 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 5.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1446 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing A

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1355  and NURS 1365  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 1475  

    (formerly NURS 1445)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑centered nursing care for patients experiencing problems related to anxiety, alterations in affect, and alterations in cognition. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families. In addition, the course addresses growth and development of adolescent and young adult patients.

    Contact Hours: 8 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1456 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing B

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1446  with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 1475  

    (formerly NURS 1455)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑centered nursing care for patients experiencing health problems related to chemical dependency, personality disorders, and organic mental disorders. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families.

    Contact Hours: 8 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 1475 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1355  and NURS 1365  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 1446  and NURS 1456  

    (formerly NURS 1465)

    This patient‑centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care of adolescent, young adult, adult, and elderly patients with mental health disorders. The student will practice critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for patients. Major emphasis will be on the nursing care of patients with anxiety disorders, affective disorders, and thinking disorders. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    Contact Hours: 9 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 4.5

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  • NURS 2146 - Childbearing Family Nursing

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1456  and NURS 1475  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 2175  

    (formerly NURS 2145)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally-diverse, patient and family-centered nursing care for the childbearing family. It emphasizes using evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for the childbearing family. 

    Contact Hours: 8 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 2156 - Complications of Childbearing Nursing

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2146  with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 2175  

    (formerly NURS 2155)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally-diverse, patient and family-centered nursing care for the high-risk childbearing family and on women’s health. It emphasizes using evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for the women and the childbearing family.

    Contact Hours: 8 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 2175 - Childbearing Family Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 1456  and NURS 1475  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 2146  and NURS 2156  

    (formerly NURS 2165)

    This patient and family-centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care. Utilizing the nursing process, the student will develop critical thinking skills, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for mothers and their families during the childbearing cycle. New skills emphasized during this rotation include infant assessment, evaluating electronic fetal monitoring data, and supporting new families during their childbirth experience. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    Contact Hours: 9 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 4.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 2245 - Intermediate Adult Medical‑Surgical Nursing A

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2156  and NURS 2175  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 2265 

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2510)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑centered nursing care for patients experiencing problems related to the cardiovascular and hematologic systems. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families.

    Contact Hours: 6 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 2255 - Intermediate Adult Medical‑Surgical Nursing B

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2245  with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 2265  

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2520)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑centered nursing care for patients experiencing urinary, renal, and endocrine system problems. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for culturally‑diverse patients and their families.

    Contact Hours: 6 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 2265 - Intermediate Adult Medical‑Surgical Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours: 2.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2156  and NURS 2175  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 2245  and NURS 2255  

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2530)

    This patient‑centered clinical course gives students opportunities to develop skills in nursing care provision and management for a variety of adult patients. Using the framework of the nursing process, the student will practice critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for patients with life‑span changes. The focus will be on the nursing care of patients with anemia, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, endocrine, and renal problems. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    Contact Hours: 15 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 5.5

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  • NURS 2346 - Childhood Nursing A

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2255  and NURS 2265  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 2375  

    (formerly NURS 2345)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally-diverse, patient and family-centered nursing care for children experiencing problems related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances, impaired immune responses, and alterations in the respiratory, genitourinary, integumentary, and gastrointestinal systems. This course emphasizes using evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for pediatric patients and their families. In addition, the course covers growth and development of toddler, preschool, and school-aged children.

    Contact Hours: 8 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 2356 - Childhood Nursing B

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2346  with grade C or better

    Corequisites: NURS 2375  

    (formerly NURS 2355)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally-diverse, patient and family-centered nursing care for children experiencing problems with neurological dysfunction, cancer, hematological dysfunction, alterations in physical mobility, cardiovascular dysfunction, and diabetes. It emphasizes using evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for pediatric patients and their families.

    Contact Hours: 8 per week for 4 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 2375 - Childhood & Family Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2255  and NURS 2265  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 2346  and NURS 2356  

    (formerly NURS 2365)

    This patient and family-centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing pediatric care. Using the nursing process, students will develop critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for pediatric patients with various problems. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    Contact Hours: 9 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 4.5

    Location: Off-site, by arrangement

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  • NURS 2445 - Transition to Professional Nursing

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2356 ; HUMN 1700  or PHIL 2100 ; and NURS 2375  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 2455  and NURS 2465  

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2810)

    This theory course focuses on the associate’s degree nurse within the nursing profession. It emphasizes the role of the nurse in response to community healthcare needs and the usage of evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for groups of patients and their families.

    Contact Hours: 3 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

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  • NURS 2455 - Advanced Adult Medical‑Surgical Nursing

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2356 ; HUMN 1700  or PHIL 2100 ; and NURS 2375  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 2445  and NURS 2465 

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2820)

    This theory course focuses on planning safe, culturally‑diverse, patient‑centered nursing care for patients experiencing oncologic, neurologic, and musculoskeletal system problems. It emphasizes using evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives to develop critical thinking skills in caring for patients and their families.

    Contact Hours: 3 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 1.5

    Location: Center Campus

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  • NURS 2465 - Integration of Nursing Practice Clinical

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing Program; NURS 2356 ; HUMN 1700  or PHIL 2100 ; and NURS 2375  all with grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course)

    Corequisites: NURS 2445  and NURS 2455  

    (replaces but does not equate to NURS 2830)

    This patient‑centered clinical course helps students develop skills in providing and managing nursing care of diverse adult patients. Utilizing the framework of the nursing process, students will practice critical thinking, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility while safely caring for patients with lifespan changes. Major emphasis will be on nursing care management and delegation of care to a group of patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncology problems. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program.

    Contact Hours: 18 per week for 8 weeks
    Billable Contact Hours: 6

    Location: Off-site, by arrangement

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

  
  • OTAS 1000 - Foundation Skills of Occupational Therapy Practice

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; HHSC 1030 ,  PHIL 2100 , ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 , BIOL 2710 , and PSYC 1010  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: OTAS 1012 , OTAS 1110 , OTAS 1210 , OTAS 1230 , and OTAS 1235  

    This course is designed as an introduction to activity and task analysis and the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Various activities including crafts and daily tasks are explored for beginning therapeutic application. The course introduces the Occupational Therapy Process and its application as well as the concepts of grading and adapting. Therapeutic activity selection will be emphasized with consideration of the client’s performance skills, performance patterns, client factors, contexts and environment activity occupational demands and their impact to occupation based performance.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

    When Offered: Fall Semester only

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  • OTAS 1012 - Medical & Professional Language in Occupational Therapy Practice-Lecture

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; HHSC 1030 , PHIL 2100 ENGL 1210  or ENGL 1180 , BIOL 2710 , and PSYC 1010   all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: OTAS 1000 OTAS 1110 , OTAS 1210 , OTAS 1230 , and OTAS 1235  

    This course provides an introduction to medical and specific occupational therapy terminology commonly used in both occupational therapy practice and in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge of the components of medical terminology and diagnoses, psychiatric diagnoses and terminology, medical abbreviations used by occupational therapy in documentation, and the terminology of occupational therapy practice.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • OTAS 1110 - Mental Health Conditions

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; HHSC 1030 , PHIL 2100 , ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 , BIOL 2710 , and PSYC 1010  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: OTAS 1000 OTAS 1012 , OTAS 1210 , OTAS 1230 , and OTAS 1235 

    This course provides an overview of the most common mental health conditions and disorders referred to occupational therapy.  The content will explore current practice trends, definitions, etiology, incidence, pathology, goal setting, and intervention methods. Disorders will be introduced as categorized in the DSM-5.  The interprofessional team involved in client intervention will be explored as well as the relationship of occupational performance to health and wellness. Literature reviews for related evidence-based and best practice will be

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

    When Offered: Fall semester only

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  • OTAS 1210 - Clinical Kinesiology

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; HHSC 1030 , PHIL 2100 , ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 , BIOL 2710 , and PSYC 1010  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: OTAS 1000 OTAS 1012 , OTAS 1110 OTAS 1230 , and OTAS 1235 

    This course studies functional human musculoskeletal movement and its interrelationship to the neuromuscular system as a foundation to the basic understanding of normal and abnormal movements. This course guides the student through the skill of analyzing occupation‑based movement and the application of biomechanical principles to functional performance.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • OTAS 1230 - Introduction to Physical Rehabilitation-Lab

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; HHSC 1030 , PHIL 2100 , ENGL 1210  or ENGL 1180 , BIOL 2710 , and PSYC 1010  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: OTAS 1000 OTAS 1012 OTAS 1110 OTAS 1210 , and OTAS 1235   

    This course introduces the student to basic clinical protocols and competency skills required of the occupational therapy assistant in physical dysfunction settings. The skills introduced will provide the basis for further skill development in progression of competencies that are standard to the profession of occupational therapy. The course is lab/competency based and will provide student instruction through a variety of learning experiences.

    Contact Hours: 4
    Billable Contact Hours: 4

    Location: Center Campus

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  • OTAS 1235 - Human Development & Clinical Interaction Occupational Therapy Practice

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; HHSC 1030 , PHIL 2100 , ENGL 1180  or ENGL 1210 , BIOL 2710 , and PSYC 1010  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: OTAS 1000 OTAS 1012 , OTAS 1110 , OTAS 1210 , and OTAS 1230 

    This course provides the student with the knowledge required in life span development, emphasizing relationships to occupational performance, culture, social contexts, and communication as they correlate to physical, sensorimotor, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Theories and research on human development and the impact of choice, or imposed environment, including global issues impacting development and access to services, will be addressed. The impact of therapeutic communication at different stages of development, the impact of culture and generational learning styles, and teaching techniques will be addressed.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • OTAS 1300 - Rehabilitation Conditions & Intervention Planning-Lecture

    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; OTAS 1000 ,  OTAS 1012 , OTAS 1110 , OTAS 1210 , OTAS 1230 , and OTAS 1235  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: OTAS 1351 , OTAS 1361 , OTAS 1370 , OTAS 1401 , and OTAS 1420  

    This course provides the student with a working knowledge of the conditions in physical dysfunction commonly referred to occupational therapy. In addition to the introduction of disease etiology, incidences, and pathology, the course will emphasize the development of clinical reasoning skills for basic intervention planning and wellness promotion. The occupational therapy process will be highlighted towards restoring, remediating, or compensating the dysfunction of occupational performance and the impact to the physical and psychosocial aspects of individuals. The student will be introduced to common intervention methods used with rehabilitation conditions seen in the practice of occupational therapy.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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  • OTAS 1351 - Pediatric Occupational Therapy-Lecture

    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; OTAS 1000 OTAS 1012 , OTAS 1110 , OTAS 1210 , OTAS 1230 , and OTAS 1235  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: OTAS 1300 , OTAS 1361 , OTAS 1370 , OTAS 1401 , and OTAS 1420 

    This course introduces the role and function of occupational therapy with pediatric populations and settings, including infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. This course introduces the student to physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial function commonly referred to pediatric occupational therapy practice. Evidence‑based evaluation and screening, and intervention planning for dysfunction and health promotion are emphasized throughout the occupational therapy process and within the scope of practice for the occupational therapy assistant. The significance of utilizing a family‑centered approach in the intervention of pediatric populations is emphasized.

    Contact Hours: 2
    Billable Contact Hours: 2

    Location: Center Campus

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  • OTAS 1361 - Pediatric Occupational Therapy-Lab

    Credit Hours: 1.50
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program;  OTAS 1000 OTAS 1012 , OTAS 1110 , OTAS 1210 , OTAS 1230 , and OTAS 1235  all with grade C or better

    Corequisites: OTAS 1300 , OTAS 1351 , OTAS 1370 , OTAS 1401 , and OTAS 1420 

    This course introduces the student to the screening, evaluation, and interventions commonly used with pediatric clients, in a variety of settings, for occupational performance and participation. The course will emphasize the skills and role of the occupational therapy assistant in medical, educational, and community models of practice. The student will explore normal development implications and applications to pediatric clients of various ages experiencing physical, cognitive, and or psychosocial dysfunction.

    Contact Hours: 3
    Billable Contact Hours: 3

    Location: Center Campus

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