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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUSC 2260 - Viola II (1-2CR) (Max. 8)


    (Studio) 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 2265 - Music Education Portfolio Review (S/U)


    This course is required for completion of the A.F.A. in Music Education.  It serves as a capstone review and will assess competency in oral and written communication skills, sight singing, and organizational skills.  Completion is in the last semester of the sophomore year.  Offered satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.   Offered spring semester only

    Prerequisites: MUSC 1025, MUSC 2030, MUSC 2035, MUSC 2302
  
  • MUSC 2270 - 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 2290 - 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 1295 .
  
  • MUSC 2295 - 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 2290 .
  
  • 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 2395 - Piano Proficiency (0CR)


    The Piano Proficiency Examination is required of all music majors seeking the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Fine Arts. A student who passes the Class Piano sequence (MUSC 1300, 1301, 2302, 2303) with a “B” or better for each course must still register for MUSC 2395, but will not be required to take the exam and will receive a passing grade, “S,” for the course. Every semester

  
  • MUSC 2415 - 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 2415 .
  
  • 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 2415 , MUSC 2420 , or 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 2025  (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 OR ENGL 2005 OR ENGL 2020 /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)

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.
  
  • 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.

    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.

    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: 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 1000, PHTK 1600 , PHTK 1650 , PHTK 1710. 
    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  
  
  • PTEP 2800 - Paramedic Technology Trauma (7CR)


    (2L, 15LB) This course covers the trauma section of the EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Students will participate in classroom lecture and discussion as well as clinical and field experiences designed to prepare the student to provide emergency care to those who have experienced a traumatic injury along with the appropriate care and intervention(s) necessary to ensure safe, effective and efficient transport to the most appropriate facility.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PTEP 2600  and PTEP 2610   
  
  • PTEP 2850 - Paramedic Advanced Placement Bridge (7CR)


    (2L, 15LB) This course is for students who have applied for and been accepted into the Casper College Paramedic Technology Advanced Placement Program. This course will get students up to date and current with their classroom, lab and competencies so that they are prepared to join the current students as they enter the 2nd year.

    Prerequisites: Students must hold a current Wyoming Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician license; current National Registry as an Emergency Medical Technician at a minimum. Students will have successfully completed the application process as specified, including the written and practical skills evaluations. Instructor permission is required.
  
  • PTEP 2900 - Paramedic Technology Advanced Cardiology and Special Considerations (8CR)


    (7L, 3LB) This course covers the trauma and special considerations 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 have experienced a traumatic injury along with the appropriate care and intervention(s) necessary to insure safe, effective and efficient transport to the most appropriate facility. This course will also explore the pediatric and geriatric populations as well as those who are technology dependent and how to best provide care and transport for those people.

    Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete PTEP 2800  and PTEP 2850  
    Concurrently: Concurrently enrolled in PTEP 2910  
  
  • PTEP 2910 - Paramedic Practical 3 (3CR)


    (9LB) This clinical time is dedicated to medical emergencies, respiratory emergencies, cardiology and obstetrics/gynecology with the student having exposure to and participating in the management of medical emergencies in the emergency room, cath lab, cardiopulmonary lab, respiratory therapy and labor and deliver settings.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of  PTEP 2800  and PTEP 2850    
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PTEP 2900  
  
  • PTEP 2950 - Paramedic Capstone (10CR)


    (3L, 21LB) This clinical time is to solidify and put into practice all that has been learned to this point. The student will be able to apply the skills and knowledge gained in previous classroom and clinical experience in order to provide quality and appropriate patient care and transportation to the most appropriate facility. This will be accomplished through extensive clinical and field internship time as well as classroom time preparing for state and national certifying examinations, both written and practical.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PTEP 2910  and PTEP 2900  
  
  • PTEP 2961 - Community EMS Technician (4CR)


    3L, 2LB The Community Emergency Medical Services Technician course prepares the student to assist patients in the home to access appropriate healthcare resources.  Community resources and needs are discussed along with advanced assessment techniques, environmental assessment and safety concerns in order to assist the patient in gaining access to the most appropriate level of medical services in a timely manner that is beneficial to the patient, and the healthcare system as a whole. This course will be offered annually in the fall semester as long as there is a demonstrated need.

    Prerequisites: Students are required to be currently licensed at the EMT, AEMT, IEMT or paramedic level.
    Concurrently: PTEP 2962
  
  • PTEP 2962 - Community EMS Technician Clinical (1CR)


    (2LB) The Community Emergency Medical Services Technician Clinical course prepares the student to assist patients in the home to access appropriate healthcare resources by providing supervised experiences within the local community.  Community resources and needs are discussed and utilized, along with advanced assessment techniques, environmental assessment and safety concerns, in order to assist the patient in gaining access to the most appropriate level of medical services in a timely manner that is beneficial to both the patient and the healthcare system. This course will be offered annually in the fall semester as long as there is a demonstrated need.

    Prerequisites: Students are required to be currently licensed at the EMT, AEMT, IEMT or paramedic level.
    Concurrently: PTEP 2961 Community EMS Technician (4CR).
  
  • PTEP 2971 - Community EMS Clinician (8CR)


    (5L, 6LB) The Community Emergency Medical Services Clinician course prepares the student to expand upon the CEMS Technician role by increasing the level of assistance provided to patients in the home to access appropriate healthcare resources.  Community resources and needs are discussed along with advanced assessment techniques, environmental assessment and safety concerns in order to assist the patient in gaining access to the most appropriate level of medical services in a timely manner that is beneficial to the patient, and the healthcare system as a whole. This course will be offered annually as required to meet local and statewide needs.

    Prerequisites: Students must apply for entrance, and be accepted into the Community EMS Program prior to enrollment.  Successful completion of PTEP 2961 and PTEP 2962.  In addition, applicants must meet the requirements prescribed by the Community EMS program director.
    Concurrently: PTEP 2972  Community EMS Clinician Clinical (3CR)
  
  • PTEP 2972 - Community EMS Clinician Clinical (3CR)


    3LB The Community Emergency Medical Services Clinician course prepares

    the student to expand upon the CEMS Technician role by increasing the level of assistance provided to patients in the home to access appropriate healthcare resources.  Community resources and needs are discussed along with advanced assessment techniques, environmental assessment and safety concerns in order to assist the patient in gaining access to the most appropriate level of medical services in a timely manner that is beneficial to the patient, and the healthcare system as a whole. This course will be offered annually as required to meet local and statewide needs.

    Prerequisites: Students must apply for entrance, and be accepted into the Community EMS Program prior to enrollment.  Successful completion of PTEP 2961 and PTEP 2962.  Concurrent enrollment in PTEP 2971 is required.  In addition, applicants must meet the requirements prescribed by the Community EMS program director.
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in PTEP 2972 is required.


Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy (3CR)


    (3L) [E] An introduction to some of the main problems confronting the philosophical thinker, including those concerning truth, knowledge, language, morality, the existence of God, the nature of reality, freedom, and the meaning of life. Possible solutions to these problems will be considered.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 
  
  • PHIL 2300 - Ethics in Practice (3CR)


    (3L) [E] An in-depth examination of the two seminal questions in ethics: What is happiness? How do you achieve it? Study includes works of major ancient and modern ethical thinkers and deductions of certain ethical principles by which we will judge contemporary ethical issues in medicine, business, environment, etc.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 .
  
  • PHIL 2420 - Critical Thinking (3CR)


    (3L) [E] The art of critical thinking: how to analyze logical arguments, to construct logical arguments, and to expose fallacies in fallacious reasoning.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 .

Physical and Health Education

  
  • HLED 1006 - Personal Health (3CR)


    (3L) [E] Designed to develop the understanding, attitudes, and practices which contribute to better individual and community health.

  
  • HLED 2006 - Health for Elementary Educators (1CR)


    (1L) This course acquaints elementary education students with methods of teaching and assessing health education standards to elementary students.


Physical Education Activities

  
  • PEAC 1001 - Health & Wellness (1CR)


    (2LB) This physical education activity course is designed as an online laboratory to allow each student the benefit of setting his or her own schedule. Emphasis in a variety of basic areas of physical fitness: program development, muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning and nutrition. The student is responsible for meeting the minimum exercise standards in order to receive credit. This would meet the requirements for the PE credit

  
  • PEAC 1015 - Beginning Scuba (1CR)


    (2LB) Safe diving procedures, proper use of scuba equipment, and dive tables. The course is presented in three segments: lectures, pool, and open water dives. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be certified in accordance with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) for open water dives.

    Prerequisites: instructor permission only.
  
  • PEAC 1020 - Fitness Training (1CR)


    (2LB) Students will learn how to test their fitness, set goals, and develop a fitness program to specifically target their fitness goals. Students will participate in professionally designed workouts as well as their own created workouts. Additional course topics include basic nutrition, muscular anatomy, and more. Students wishing to use the Casper College Fitness Center should sign up for the in class option and those planning to participate off campus should register for the online section.

  
  • PEAC 1030 - Dance Aerobics (1CR)


    (2LB) A fitness class using a variety of exercises that stimulates heart and lung activity for a time period sufficiently long to produce beneficial changes in the body. Strength development by weight training is also included.

  
  • PEAC 1041 - Basic Self-Defense (1CR)


    (2LB) A basic course in self-defense covering some home self-defense breakaway techniques and how to handle general distress situations.

  
  • PEAC 1042 - Basic Self-Defense II (1CR)


    (2LB) Continuation of basic self-defense. Combination strikes, counter techniques, throws and falls, advanced kicks, takedowns and further awareness of personal safety issues.

  
  • PEAC 1044 - Beginning Tae Kwon Do (1CR)


    (2LB) A basic course in the art of Tae Kwon Do teaches the mental training and techniques of unarmed combat for self-defense.

  
  • PEAC 1045 - Kickboxing (1CR)


    (2LB) This kickboxing course is a martial arts fitness class. Students learn proper kicking and punching techniques and self-defense skills. The course provides students an opportunity to increase martial arts skills, flexibility, and improved cardiovascular performance.

  
  • PEAC 1048 - Kickboxing II (1CR)


    (2LB) This kickboxing course is a martial arts fitness class. Students learn proper kicking and punching techniques and self-defense skills. The course provides students an opportunity to increase martial arts skills, flexibility, and improved cardiovascular performance.

    Prerequisites: PEAC 1045 .
  
  • PEAC 1050 - Beginning Tennis (1CR)


    (2LB) Beginning co-ed activity class of tennis basic skills and techniques.

  
  • PEAC 1253 - Beginning Bowling (1CR)


    (2LB) A basic activity class providing background and instruction in the lifetime sport of bowling. Instruction is given with emphasis on developing skills.

  
  • PEAC 1255 - Beginning Golf (1CR)


    (2LB) A basic activity class providing background in golf. Golf instruction is given at the driving range and in the gymnasium with emphasis on beginning skill level.

  
  • PEAC 1257 - Beginning Racquetball (1CR)


    (2LB) Will provide the student the opportunity to learn the basic skills, rules, and strategy of the game.

  
  • PEAC 1266 - Trapshooting (1CR)


    (2LB) Designed to acquaint students with firearm safety, gun anatomy, reloading techniques, and in trapshooting techniques and rules. Students provide their own ammunition and pay for the clay birds used.

  
  • PEAC 1267 - Advanced Trapshooting (1CR)


    (2LB) Designed for the more accomplished trapshooter. Singles, doubles, modified clay bird, and handicap shooting will be stressed. Gun safety and reloading techniques. Students provide their own ammunition and pay for the clay targets used.

    Prerequisites: PEAC 1266 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • PEAC 1271 - Weight Loss Conditioning (1CR)


    (2LB) Promotes fitness and safe weight loss techniques through exercise and diet.

  
  • PEAC 1273 - Weight Training and Conditioning (1CR)


    (2LB) Individual training in the Fitness and Wellness Center, emphasizing large muscle activity and cardiovascular development.

  
  • PEAC 1274 - Advanced Weight Training (1CR)


    (2LB) A continuation of PEAC 1273 . This course is designed for students who want to set up an individualized program for large muscle activity and cardiovascular development.

    Prerequisites: PEAC 1273  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • PEAC 1275 - Circuit Training (1CR)


    (2LB) Introduces basics of circuit training and develops improvements in cardiovascular endurance, body composition, flexibility, muscular endurance, and strength.

  
  • PEAC 1279 - Tae Kwon Do II (1CR)


    (2LB) Tae Kwon Do is a martial art that teaches the mental training and techniques of unarmed combat for self-defense as well as health involving the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks, and dodges with bar hands and feet to neutralize opponents.

  
  • PEAC 1281 - Fly Fishing (1CR)


    (2LB) This is an introductory course in techniques and skills essential to fly-fishing. Class will be conducted in the classroom, gym and the outdoor environment. The course will include field trips to local fishing areas. All fish caught during class will be released.

  
  • PEAC 1290 - Mat Pilates (1CR)


    (2LB) A fitness class performed on a mat using the classical method developed by Joseph Pilates.

  
  • PEAC 1294 - Beginning Yoga (1CR)


    (2LB) A basic course in yoga covering the yoga postures, some breath work, meditation and relaxation. A basic yoga class will go a long way toward retaining optimal health.

  
  • PEAC 1387 - Indoor Rock Climbing (1CR)


    (2LB) An introductory course in technical rock climbing conducted at an indoor climbing gym with a field trip to a local outdoor climbing area.

  
  • PEAC 1470 - Modern Dance II (1CR)


    (3LB) This course will be an introduction to the principles and techniques of Modern Dance. Dancers will focus on technique, terminology, and the execution of the basic steps, as well as the discovery of movement in space and time.

  
  • PEAC 1680 - Extreme Fitness (1CR)


    (2LB) This course is designed to give students an understanding of the importance of physical fitness, cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility.

  
  • PEAC 1681 - Extreme Fitness II (1CR)


    (2LB) This course is designed to give students an understanding of the importance of physical fitness, cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility, and its relevance to the fire service. We will focus on developing strength through weight training Spring Only

  
  • PEAC 2001 - Physical Fitness and Wellness I (1CR)


    (2LB) [E] This physical education activity course is open to all students. It is designed as an open laboratory to accommodate each student’s needs. Emphasis is placed in three areas of physical fitness: strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Pin select weight machines will be used in circuit training concept to develop more effectively one’s level of physical fitness. Free weights are also available. Orientation for the class is required.

  
  • PEAC 2002 - Physical Fitness and Wellness II (1CR)


    (2LB) This physical education activity course is open to all students. It is designed as an open laboratory to accommodate each student’s needs. Emphasis is placed in three areas of physical fitness: strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Pin select weight machines will be used in circuit training concept to develop more effectively one’s level of physical fitness. Free weights are also available. Orientation for the class is required.

  
  • PEAC 2003 - Physical Fitness and Wellness III (1CR)


    (2LB) This physical education activity course is open to all students. It is designed as an open laboratory to accommodate each student’s needs. Emphasis is placed in three areas of physical fitness: strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Pin select weight machines will be used in circuit training concept to develop more effectively one’s level of physical fitness. Free weights are also available. Orientation for the class is required.

  
  • PEAC 2004 - Physical Fitness and Wellness IV (1CR)


    (2LB) This physical education activity course is open to all students. It is designed as an open laboratory to accommodate each student’s needs. Emphasis is placed in three areas of physical fitness: strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Pin select weight machines will be used in circuit training concept to develop more effectively one’s level of physical fitness. Free weights are also available. Orientation for the class is required.

  
  • PEAC 2005 - Personal Fitness


    Audit only course. Designed as open laboratory to accommodate each student’s needs. Emphasis on strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Universal equipment used in circuit training concept. Free weights also available.

  
  • PEAC 2007 - Express Fitness (1CR)


    (2LB) This physical education activity course is designed as an open laboratory to allow each student the benefit of setting his or her own schedule. Emphasis is placed in four areas of physical fitness: muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. The Fitness Center contains aerobic equipment, a universal circuit, and free weights to develop more effectively one’s level of physical fitness. The student is responsible for meeting the minimum exercise standards in order to receive credit. All students must complete an orientation and initial meeting prior to starting their program.

  
  • PEAC 2044 - Tae Kwon Do III (1CR)


    (2LB) An intermediate course in the art of Tae Kwon Do. Teaches the mental training and techniques of unarmed combat for self-defense.

    Prerequisites: PEAC 1279 .
  
  • PEAC 2050 - Intermediate Tennis (1CR)


    (2LB) Continuation of the basic skills and techniques of tennis. Students will learn strategies of singles and doubles play. Beginning tennis not a requirement if the student has prior tennis experience.

  
  • PEAC 2053 - Intermediate Bowling (1CR)


    (2LB) Online course for the intermediate to advanced bowler who does not need hands on instruction for practice. Material covered will include terminology, bowling history, bowling strategies, and game variations. Students will also be required to participate in bowling activities which must be signed off by a staff member at their chosen location. Any fees associated with participation will be paid by the student. It is highly recommended that students have bowling experience before taking this course.

  
  • PEAC 2054 - Tae Kwon Do IV (1CR)


    (2LB) An intermediate course in the art of Tae Kwon Do. Teaches the mental training and techniques of unarmed combat for self-defense.

    Prerequisites: PEAC 2044 .
  
  • PEAC 2055 - Intermediate Golf (1CR)


    (2LB) Online course for the intermediate to advanced golfer who does not need hands on instruction for practice. Material covered will include terminology, golf history, and basic to advanced rules and strategies of the game. Students will also be required to participate in golf activities which must be signed off by a staff member at their chosen location. Any fees associated with participation will be paid by the student. It is highly recommended that students have golf experience before taking this course.

  
  • PEAC 2084 - Outdoor Living Skills (1CR)


    (2LB) An introductory course conducted in a back-country setting. Fitness Center orientation, a physical conditioning program, and classroom sessions are required prior to the trip.

  
  • PEAC 2460 - Service Learning Through Physical Work


    .5 Lecture, 1 Lab, 1 Credit Students will collaborate to identify a public service activity that includes physical labor.  With guidance from the instructor, students will organize, plan, and carry out a physical labor project that includes at least 15 hours of physical activity.  Benefits of physical activity will be discussed as well as the specific health and fitness benefits of the planned project. Every Fall and Spring

    Prerequisites: None

Physical Education Varsity Sports

  
  • PEAT 1000 - Varsity I (1CR)


    (2LB) Team competition with regular practice sessions.

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
  
  • PEAT 1005 - Varsity II (1CR)


    (2LB) Team competition with regular practice sessions.

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
  
  • PEAT 1010 - Cheerleading (1CR)


    (2LB) Current enrollment limited to cheerleaders. Selection is to be made at fall semester.

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
  
  • PEAT 2000 - Varsity III (1CR)


    (2LB) Team competition with regular practice sessions.

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
  
  • PEAT 2005 - Varsity IV (1CR)


    (2LB) Team competition with regular practice sessions.

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
  
  • PEAT 2025 - Rodeo (1CR)


    (2LB) (Max. 4) Designed to prepare rodeo athletes for competition in the nine different rodeo events. Emphasis is put on improving and developing the techniques needed to perform in the rodeo arena along with instruction in the interpretation of the rules regulating all rodeo events.

    Prerequisites: must become an active NIRA member and participate in all CRMR rodeos or have instructor’s approval.

Physics

  
  • PHYS 1050 - Concepts of Physics (4CR)


    (3L, 3LB) [E] One semester course for those students whose curricula call for an introduction to elementary physical concepts.

    Prerequisites: MATH 0900 .
  
  • PHYS 1090 - The Fundamentals of the Physical Universe (4CR)


    (3L, 2LB) [E] One semester introduction to the physical sciences (physics and chemistry) designed only for students majoring in elementary education. (Does not qualify as a lab science for non-elementary education majors.)

  
  • PHYS 1110 - General Physics I (4CR)


    (3L, 3LB) [E] First course of two-semester sequence. Introduces elementary college physics without calculus. Primarily for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry, pre-physical therapy, vocational, technical, and other students requiring insight into workings of the physical world. Includes classical mechanics, gravitation and heat. Required laboratory sessions will illustrate principles studied.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1400 
  
  • PHYS 1120 - General Physics II (4CR)


    (3L, 3LB) [E] Follows PHYS 1110 and completes introduction to physics without calculus. Includes electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. Required laboratory sessions illustrate principles studied.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 1110  
  
  • PHYS 1310 - College Physics I (4CR)


    (4L, 2LB) [E] First semester course in physics designed for those majoring in physics, engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences. Topics covered are mechanics and heat.

    Prerequisites: MATH 2200 .
  
  • PHYS 1320 - College Physics II (4CR)


    (4L, 2LB) [E] Follows PHYS 1310 and continues introduction to physics with calculus. Includes electricity, magnetism and thermodynamics. Laboratory sessions illustrate principles studied and meaning of physical measurement.

    Prerequisites: MATH 2205 
  
  • PHYS 2310 - Physics III: Waves and Optics (4CR)


    (4L, 2LB) [E] Third-semester course primarily for majors in physics, astronomy, engineering, mathematics, and other sciences. Includes Gaussian Optics and matrix calculations, wave equations, interference, superposition principle, elementary Fourier Analysis, Fraunhofer and Fresnel Diffraction, application to optical instruments.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 1320  concurrently and MATH 2205 .
  
  • PHYS 2320 - Physics IV: Modern Physics (4CR)


    (4L, 2LB) Fourth semester course primarily for majors in physics, astronomy, engineering, mathematics, and other physical sciences. Topics include introductory quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics, lasers, Planck’s Blackbody Radiation, photoelectric effect, electron diffraction, wave-particle duality, deBroglie Wavelength, Bohr Atom, Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, Schrodinger Equation, and Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 1320  concurrently and MATH 2205 .

Political Science

  
  • POLS 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions Requirement (3CR)


    Approved coursework fulfills the state legislated requirement for both U.S. & Wyoming Constitutions requirement for graduation. HIST 1211, HIST 1221, HIST 1251, POLS 1000 or POLS 1100 (by instructor permission only).

  
  • POLS 1000 - American and Wyoming Government (3CR)


    (3L) [E] The organization and nature of the American national government and Wyoming state government and their constitutional development. This course meets the statutory requirement for instruction in the constitutions of the United States and Wyoming.

  
  • POLS 1020 - Issues in Foreign Relations I (3CR)


    (3L) (BOCES class.) This year-long course entails an introduction to the concepts, institutions, and issues of contemporary foreign relations from the perspective of the United States. The focal point of the course are group analyses of selected prominent issues in the post-Cold War world, which will include extensive research, writing, discussions, and oral presentations of the groups’ findings.

    Prerequisites: Application and permission of the instructor.
  
  • POLS 1030 - Issues in Foreign Relations II (3CR)


    (3L) (BOCES class.) This course is the second semester of the year-long seminar which entails an introduction to the concepts, institutions and issues of contemporary foreign relations from the perspective of the United States. The focal point of this course is the group research assignment.

    Prerequisites: Application, POLS 1020 , and permission of the instructor.
 

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