May 14, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2017-2018 Academic Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUSC 1170 - Studio: Oboe I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1180 - Studio: Organ I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1190 - Studio: Percussion I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1200 - Studio: Piano I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1210 - Studio: Saxophone I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1220 - Studio: Trombone I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1230 - Studio: Trumpet I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1240 - Studio: Tuba I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1250 - Studio: Violin I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1260 - Studio: Viola I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1270 - Studio: Voice I


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1272 - Class Voice (1CR)


    (2LB) Class instruction in the fundamentals of correct breathing, tone production and diction. Laboratory course designed for students with little or no previous voice training to aid in developing a pleasing tone quality produced with ease and proper enunciation.

  
  • MUSC 1292 - Class Guitar I (1CR)


    (2LB) The study of guitar utilizing traditional techniques and approaches, designed to allow the student to utilize the guitar as a lifelong learning tool. No previous experience is necessary for enrollment. This course is open to all Casper College students.

  
  • MUSC 1300 - Class Piano I (1CR)


    (2LB) Group instruction for music majors concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1030. Designed to equip students with the practical aspects of keyboard fundamentals including technique, rhythm, note reading, scales, intervals, and primary chords. Non-music majors must have permission of the instructor.

  
  • MUSC 1301 - Class Piano II (1CR)


    (2LB) A continuation of MUSC 1300  for the music majors concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1040 . Designed to equip students with late-elementary keyboard activities including improvisation, harmonization, sight reading, primary and secondary chords, major and minor scales, solo and ensemble literature. Non-music majors must have permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1300 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1310 - Public School Methods: Brass Methods I (1CR)


    (2LB) Group instruction in brass instruments for the major in music education. Instruments are supplied. This course is designed to provide sufficient background, technique, materials and methods to assist the student in starting elementary and secondary brass players for their ensembles. Additionally, this course is designed to provide the student with ready-made references for their student teaching and future teaching experiences.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1030 , MUSC 1035 , MUSC 1040 , MUSC 1045 .
  
  • MUSC 1315 - Public School Methods: Brass Methods II (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] Continued group instruction in brass instruments for the major in music education. Instruments are supplied.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1030 , MUSC 1035 , MUSC 1040 , MUSC 1045  MUSC 1310 .
  
  • MUSC 1330 - Public School Methods: String Methods I (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] This course is designed to provide music education majors the opportunity to develop performance skills necessary for the classroom string instructions. Students will learn violin, viola, cello and bass during this course.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1030 , MUSC 1035 , MUSC 1040 , MUSC 1045 .
  
  • MUSC 1335 - Public School Methods: String Methods II (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] This course is designed to provide music education majors the opportunity to further develop performance skills necessary for teaching strings in a classroom setting. Students will learn advanced techniques on violin, viola, cello and bass during this course. Students will also learn how to play and conduct a classroom strings ensemble. Various levels of repertoire will be discussed and played.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1030 , MUSC 1035 , MUSC 1040 , MUSC 1045 , MUSC 1330 .
  
  • MUSC 1378 - College Band (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) Open to all students with experience on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Ensemble prepares standard wind band repertoire for one concert performance per semester. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1384 - Marimba Ensemble (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) The study and performance of literature written or arranged for ensembles comprised of mallet keyboard percussion. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1388 - Jazz Combo (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) Small-group performance in various jazz styles. Emphasis on ensemble play and individual improvisation. Student arrangements encouraged. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2060 , concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2060 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1390 - Jazz Ensemble I (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) [E] This laboratory group is open to all students with previous instrumental music experience. The jazz ensemble performs at assemblies, concerts, shows, and on tour. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1400 - Collegiate Chorale (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) [E] A selected mixed ensemble open to all students on campus regardless of their field of study. Membership is held to approximately 40- 60 voices. An audition with the instructor determines the final list of singers. Credit is given for attendance at three weekly rehearsals and concert performances. Emphasis is on a wide variety of choral literature, including music of diverse cultures. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: audition.
  
  • MUSC 1406 - Women’s Choir (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) A performance class open to all sopranos and altos on campus designed to cover a variety of literature both traditional and multi-cultural, specifically for female voices. The course offers the non-audition student an opportunity to participate in a choral activity with fewer performance requirements than the two auditioned choral organizations. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1408 - Men’s Choir (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) A performance class open to all tenors and basses on campus designed to cover a variety of literature both traditional and multi-cultural, specifically for male voices. The course offers the non-audition student an opportunity to participate in a choral activity with fewer performance requirements than the two auditioned choral organizations. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1410 - Vocal Ensemble (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) [E] A small vocal ensemble open to all students. The course provides an opportunity to study and perform a variety of diverse popular styles, and culminates in a number of performances in various venues. An audition determines the final roster of ensemble members. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: audition with the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1420 - Opera Workshop (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) [E] A performance based class open to all singers. Students will learn basic performance techniques and will improve their dramatic abilities through the performance of an operatic scene. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1440 - Chamber Orchestra (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) [E] A performance class open to all string players on campus. This course is designed to cover a variety of literature from primarily the Baroque era. Open to all students on campus, BOCES students and community members regardless of their field of study. Credit is given for attendance at the two weekly rehearsals and concert performances. Emphasis is placed on the study of stylistic concerns of string performance including bowings, articulations, dynamics and ensembles. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1450 - Percussion Ensemble (1CR)


    (3LB) (Max. 4) [E] Performs selected diverse chamber music for various combinations of percussion instruments and is open to all students with previous percussion experience who can qualify by audition for participation. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 1460 - Brass Ensemble (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) [E] This group performs selected diverse chamber music and is open to all students with previous brass experience. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1462 - Trombone Ensemble (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) For trombone players only. Emphasis is placed upon performance quality of selected chamber music in both the classical and jazz styles. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1470 - Woodwind Ensemble (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) [E] Performs selected works at various student and public recitals and generally consists of woodwind quintet, quartet, trio, and duet. This group is open to all students with previous instrumental music experience. Course content changes each semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
    Concurrently: MUSC 1110  or MUSC 2110  
  
  • MUSC 1480 - Chamber Music I: (Subtitle) (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) [E] Designed to provide students with training in the ideal medium of chamber music (small ensembles, such as trio, string quartet, etc…), where they can apply and integrate all elements of their musical knowledge.  These include, but are not limited to, rhythm, intonation, tone production, blend, musical interpretation, concept of style, etc…  Subtitle will vary in accordance with student needs.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 1500 - Introduction to Pro Tools (1CR)


    (1L) Introduction to Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation Software. Familiarization with the user interface and understanding of the various features and capabilities.

    Prerequisites: Freshman standing preferred, community and BOCES students welcome.
  
  • MUSC 2021 - Women in Music (3CR)


    (3L) This course explores women’s contribution to the field of Western music from Ancient Greece to modern times.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Cross-listed: WMST 2021  
  
  • MUSC 2024 - History of Rock (3CR)


    (3L) This course examines the social, cultural, and stylistic history of rock n’ roll music, beginning with important musical precedents such as blues and jazz, and progresses through punk and metal into current global varieties of rock n’ roll. Throughout the history, cultural and social contexts are presented and analyzed for their impact on the art form.

  
  • MUSC 2025 - World Music (3CR)


    (3L) Students learn strategies for how to listen to and compare the sound of various musical cultures. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of the local contexts of these musical expressions and how music carries meaning through complex networks of signification (e.g., ethnic identity, race, class, political, religious, economic, historical, technological, etc.).

  
  • MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A continuation of MUSC 1040 . Covers 18th century counterpoint; chromatic harmony dealing with borrowed chords, Neapolitan sixth chord, and augmented sixth chords; variation technique; sonata form and rondo forms. Required for all music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1040 .
  
  • MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] Instruction in rhythmic dictation (triplets and syncopation), harmonic dictation (all the diatonic triads and dominant, leading-tone seventh chords), melodic dictation and sight singing (chromatic melodies). Designed to aid the student in transforming notation into sound and sound into notation. Required for all music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1045 .
  
  • MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A continuation of MUSC 2030 . Covers extended chromatic harmony dealing with ninth, 11th, 13th chords, altered dominants, and chromatic mediants; musical practice of post-romantic period; and diverse musical styles of the 20th century. Required for all music majors.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2030 .
  
  • MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] Rhythmic dictation, triples and syncopation, complex meter, harmonic dictation including secondary dominants and modulation, melodic dictation including 20th century harmonic language. Designed to teach melodic intervals and to aid the student in transforming notation into sound and sound into notation. Required for all music majors. A continuation of MUSC 2035 .

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2035 .
  
  • MUSC 2050 - Music History Survey I (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A comprehensive study of the history of music with emphasis on period method of study, beginning with the music of the ancient world. This takes the student through the Gregorian Chant and the modes of the 13th and 14th centuries, the Renaissance, church music, both vocal and instrumental, and to the closing of the period known as Baroque, at the death of J. S. Bach in 1750.

  
  • MUSC 2055 - Music History Survey II (3CR)


    (3L) [E] Beginning with the period known as the Classical following the Baroque, the course continues into the Romantic period, Beethoven, 19th-century opera, impressionism, music drama of R. Wagner, and closes with music of the 20th century.

  
  • MUSC 2060 - Jazz Improvisation I (1CR)


    (2LB) Offers the jazz-oriented student an organized approach to learning the extemporaneous creation of music in the jazz idiom. This creation is expressed by music performance.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 2065 - Jazz Improvisation II (1CR)


    (2LB) A continuation of Jazz Improvisation I. Students will apply skills acquired in Improvisation I to jazz standards while learning more advanced scales, chord structures and techniques.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2060 .
  
  • MUSC 2071 - Studio: Vocal or Instrumental


    (1-2CR) 30- or 60- minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument for majors and non-majors. Majors attend scheduled studio classes and perform a final jury. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2080 - Studio: Baritone Horn II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2090 - Studio: Bassoon II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2100 - Studio: Cello II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2110 - Studio: Clarinet II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2120 - Studio: Double Bass II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2130 - Studio: Flute II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2140 - Studio: French Horn II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2150 - Studio: Guitar II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2160 - Studio: Harp II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2170 - Studio: Oboe II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2180 - Studio: Organ II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2190 - Studio: Percussion II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2200 - Studio: Piano II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2210 - Studio: Saxophone II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2220 - Studio: Trombone II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2230 - Studio: Trumpet II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2240 - Studio: Tuba II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2250 - Studio: Violin II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2260 - Studio: Viola II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2270 - Studio: Voice II


    (1-2CR) (Max. 8) 30- or 60-minute weekly private instruction in the specific instrument. Scheduled studio classes and final jury are required. The 30-minute lesson is open to non-majors. The 60-minute lesson is open to non-majors with the permission of the instructor. A course fee is assessed. Course content changes each semester.

  
  • MUSC 2302 - Class Piano III (1CR)


    (2LB) A continuation of MUSC 1301  for music majors currently enrolled in MUSC 2030 . Designed to equip students with intermediate-level skills including improvisation, harmonization, sight reading, chord progressions, all scales and arpeggios, Baroque and Classic keyboard styles. Non-music majors must have permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1301 .
  
  • MUSC 2303 - Class Piano IV (1CR)


    (2LB) A continuation of MUSC 2302  for music majors concurrently enrolled in MUSC 2040 . Designed to introduce the student to accompanying techniques, instrumental and vocal score reading, C clefs, late intermediate skills including transposition, improvisation, harmonization, sight reading, chord progressions, all scales and arpeggios, romantic and 20th century keyboard styles. Non-music majors must have permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2302 .
  
  • MUSC 2320 - Diction for Singers I (2CR)


    (2L) [E] A course to facilitate proper enunciation in English and Italian and help voice students with their repertoire of art songs and operatic arias.

  
  • MUSC 2325 - Diction for Singers II (2CR)


    (2L) [E] A course to facilitate proper enunciation in German and French and help voice students with their repertoire of art songs and operatic arias.

  
  • MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency (0CR)


    The piano proficiency examination is a graduation requirement of all music majors.

  
  • MUSC 2410 - Sound Reinforcement I (2CR)


    (2L) Introduction to the theory, techniques, and equipment used in sound recording and reinforcement. Topics include acoustics, microphones, recorders, editing, mixing, and effects. (Fall semester.)

  
  • MUSC 2420 - Sound Reinforcement II (2CR)


    (2L) A study of the basic concepts, equipment and techniques used in the operation of an audio recording console. Topics include console function, mixing, effects, microphone placement and choice, patchbay, and console flow logic. (Spring semester.)

    Prerequisites: MUSC 2410 .
  
  • MUSC 2465 - Directed Studies in Music: (Subtitle)


    (1-3CR) (Max. 6) Individualized investigation of selected topics under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 2475 - Independent Study Audio/Recording


    (1-3CR) Students will independently produce and engineer a recording project.

    Prerequisites: completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2410 , MUSC 2420 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSC 2490 - Special Topics in Music: (Subtitle)


    (1-3CR) (Max. 6) Special seminar in music. Topics will vary in accordance with student needs.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.

Nursing

  
  • NURS 1100 - Professional Nursing Care in Health Promotion (10CR)


    (5L, 15LB) This semester introduces the learner to the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Health promotion includes learning about self-health and health in children, adults, older adults, and the family experiencing a normal pregnancy and delivery. Learners will value evidence about healthy lifestyle patterns and risk factors for disease and illness, apply growth and development theory, develop therapeutic relationships, conduct an age appropriate and culturally sensitive health assessment, and promote health using the nursing process and standards of professional nursing. Guided learning experiences in various community settings and facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing program.
    Concurrently: ZOO 2110  (if not taken previously).
  
  • NURS 1200 - Professional Nursing Care of the Patient with Chronic Illness (10CR)


    (5L, 15LB) This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with chronic illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Learners will use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication and advocacy when providing care to patients with chronic illness across the lifespan. The learner will identify the roles and values of the members of the interprofessional healthcare team. The patient-and family-lived experience is emphasized. Guided and/or precepted learning experiences in various community settings and facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisites: NURS 1100  
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1000  (if not taken previously).
  
  • NURS 2300 - Professional Nursing Care of the Patient with Acute Illness (10CR)


    (5L, 15LB) This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with acute illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Learners will use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication and advocacy when providing care to patients with acute illness across the lifespan, including acute complication of pregnancy and delivery. The learner will facilitate the effectiveness of the interprofessional healthcare team. The patient-and family-lived experience is emphasized. Guided and/or precepted learning experiences in various community settings and facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisites: NURS 1200  
    Concurrently: ENGL 1020 /COM2 (if not taken previously)
  
  • NURS 2400 - Professional Nursing Care of the Patient with Complex Illness (10CR)


    (5L, 15LB) This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with complex illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. This semester is focused on the vulnerable patient which could include multisystem acute and chronic disease processes and physiological, mental and socioeconomic factors that put the patient at risk, including complication of pregnancy and delivery. The patient-and family-lived experience is emphasized. Guided and/or precepted learning experiences in various community settings and facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisites: NURS 2300  
    Concurrently: POLS 1000  (if not taken previously)

Nursing Studies

  
  • NRST 1625 - Nursing Process II (8CR)


    (4L, 12LB) The focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process and basic management of persons experiencing alterations in the gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, endocrine system, immune system, and mental health. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisites: NRST 1605 , NRST 1615 , concurrent enrollment: ZOO 2110  (if not taken previously), NRST 1630  
  
  • NRST 1630 - Nursing Process and the Childbearing Family (2CR)


    (2L) This course examines the roe of the nurse in the care of the family during the childbirth process. The concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing will be explored from both a normal and high-risk perspective during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the newborn periods. Application of the content in this course will be integrated into the clinical experience of NRST 2635 and/or NRST 2645.

    Prerequisites: NRST 1615  
    Concurrently: NRST 1625 .
  
  • NRST 2635 - Nursing Process III (9CR)


    (4L, 15LB) The focus is on the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon use of the nursing process and advanced management of persons experiencing alterations in fluid and electrolytes, the neurosensory, respiratory, integumentary, and cardiovascular systems. Guided learning experiences in various community facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisites: NRST 1625 , NRST 1630 , ZOO 2110 .
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment: MOLB 2210  (if not taken previously).
  
  • NRST 2645 - Nursing Process IV (9CR)


    (4L, 15LB) The focus is the role of the nurse in assisting the person across the lifespan to attain optimal health within the environment. Emphasis is placed upon the use of the nursing process and advanced management of persons experiencing alterations in mental health, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and immune systems. Guided learning experiences in various health care facilities are correlated with classroom instruction.

    Prerequisites: NRST 2635 , MOLB 2210 .
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment: NRST 2960 .
  
  • NRST 2960 - Nursing Role Exploration (1CR)


    (1L) This nonclinical course emphasizes the role of the A.D.N. graduate and the changes encountered in transition from student to graduate. Student will focus on transition/reality shock, employer-employee relationships, and professionalism. (Spring semester.)

    Prerequisites: NRST 2635 .
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in NRST 2645 .

Occupational Therapy

  
  • OCTH 2000 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy (2CR)


    (2L) This course is designed to introduce students to the occupational therapy profession. As the history, scope of practice, objectives and functions of occupational therapy are addressed, students will affirm their academic decision.


Pharmacy Technology

  
  • PHTK 1000 - Pharmacy Calculations I (1CR)


    (1L) A review of basic arithmetic, an introduction to the metric and apothecary systems, and computation of medication dosages.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Pharmacy Technology program or permission of the instructor. Students must have an ACT score of 21 or better if out of high school less than two years, a COMPASS placement score of 40 or better in the algebra placement domain, or have a “C” or better in MATH 0920.
    Concurrently: PHTK 1005  
  
  • PHTK 1500 - Introduction to Profession of Pharmacy (1CR)


    (1L) This course will serve to give a basic knowledge of the profession of pharmacy as it has been practiced in the past, is practiced in the present, and predicts how it may be in the future.

  
  • PHTK 1600 - Pharmacy Simulation Laboratory I (4CR)


    (2L, 4LB) This course introduces the student to the actual working of a pharmacy. Students are introduced and allowed to train towards the performance of operational procedures in the retail pharmacy setting. May be used as CE for licensed technicians.

    Prerequisites: PHTK 1500 .
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PHTK 1650  and PHTK 1710 .
  
  • PHTK 1610 - Pharmacy Simulation Laboratory II (4CR)


    (2L, 4LB) This course introduces the student to the actual working of a pharmacy. Students are introduced and allowed to train towards the performance of operational procedures in the institutional pharmacy setting. May be used as CE for licensed technicians.

    Prerequisites: PHTK 1600 .
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PHTK 1630 , PHTK 1720  and PHTK 2971 .
  
  • PHTK 1630 - Pharmacy Calculations II (2CR)


    (1L, 2LB) Application of basic mathematics as it applies to compounding and dispensing prescriptions.

    Prerequisites: PHTK 1600 .
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PHTK 1610 , PHTK 1720  and PHTK 2971  or permission of the instructor. May be used as CE for licensed technicians.
  
  • PHTK 1650 - Pharmacy Law and Ethics (2CR)


    (2L) Provides federal and state laws for pharmacy and sets the ethical standards for pharmacy technicians.

    Prerequisites: PHTK 1500 .
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PHTK 1600  and PHTK 1710 , or permission of the instructor. Maybe used as CE for licensed technicians.
  
  • PHTK 1710 - Pharmacology I (3CR)


    (3L) This course provides an introductory study of therapeutic drug categories which will involve not only a consideration of commonly used drugs, but also basic principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics.

    Prerequisites: admission to the Certificate or Associate of Science in pharmacy technology program or instructor permission.
    Concurrently: Successful completion of PHTK 1500  or concurrent enrollment in PHTK 1500 , and concurrent enrollment in PHTK 1600  and PHTK 1650 . May be used as CE for licensed technicians.
  
  • PHTK 1720 - Pharmacology II (3CR)


    (3L) The course provides an introductory study of therapeutic drug categories which will involve not only a consideration of commonly used drugs, but also basic principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics.

    Prerequisites: PHTK 1710 .
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PHTK 1610 , PHTK 1630 , PHTK 2971 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • PHTK 2971 - Pharmacy Experiential Training I (5CR)


    (2L, 6LB) Provides the study of the theory and the practical applications of procuring, manipulating and preparing drugs for dispensing in actual pharmacy environments or college laboratory.

    Prerequisites: PHTK 1500 , PHTK 1600 , PHTK 1650 , PHTK 1710 , CMAP 1615 , and BOTK 1655 .
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PHTK 1610 , PHTK 1630 , PHTK 1720 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • PHTK 2972 - Pharmacy Experiential Training II (5CR)


    (2L, 6LB) Provides practical application and integration of pharmacy skills in an actual retail pharmacy environment (on-the-job training).

    Prerequisites: PHTK 1600 , PHTK 1610 , PHTK 1630 , PHTK 1720 , PHTK 2971 .

Paramedic Technology

  
  • PTEP 2500 - Introduction to Paramedic Technology (8CR)


    (7L, 3LB) This course covers the preparatory, airway management and ventilation, and patient assessment sections of the EMT -Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Students will participate in classroom lecture and discussion as well as practical lab exercises designed to prepare the student to provide emergency care to those in need.

    Prerequisites: Students must apply for entrance, and be accepted into the paramedic technology program prior to enrollment.
  
  • PTEP 2600 - Paramedic Technology Medical Emergencies (8CR)


    (7L, 3LB) This course covers the medical emergencies section of the EMT - Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Students will participate in classroom lecture and discussion as well as practical lab exercises designed to prepare the student to provide emergency care to those who are experiencing a medical emergency along with the appropriate care and intervention(s) necessary to insure safe, effective and efficient transport to the most appropriate facility.

    Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete PTEP 2500  and be concurrently enrolled in PTEP 2610 .
  
  • PTEP 2610 - Paramedic Practical 1 (2CR)


    (6LB) This clinical time is dedicated to initiating intravenous access, medication administration and airway management in the clinical setting.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PTEP 2500  
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PTEP 2600  and permission of the instructor.
 

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