Apr 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUSC 2026 - Intro to Film and Video Game Music (3CR)


    (2L, 2LB) This course examines the history, musical elements, and musical styles of film and video game music. Beginning in the late 1800s with silent films and continuing to the present day, this course provides an overview of the major stylistic trends and musical influences that led to the development of film and video game scoring as a vital and living dramatic art form. Throughout the course, the interaction between sound, image, and narrative is explored. Spring semesters

  
  • MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3CR)


    (3L) [E] A continuation of MUSC 1040. Covers chromatic harmony and modulation; vocal forms and analysis of art and pop songs; contrapuntal techniques including fugue; composite ternary, rondo, and sonata forms. Required for all music majors.

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


    (2LB) [E] A continuation of MUSC 1045. Instruction in how to hear (dictate) and read (sight-sing) music fluently. Includes continued instruction in rhythms (supertriplets and hemiola); chromatic melodies in major and minor featuring stepwise motion and chromatic skips; and chromatic harmonies. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 2030. Required for all music majors.

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


    (3L) [E] A continuation of MUSC 2030. Covers linear chromaticism and basic neo-Riemannian theory; Impressionistic scales and modes; atonality, basic set theory, and basic serial techniques; and other rhythmic, formal, and melodic processes of 20th-century music. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 2045. Required for all music majors.

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


    (2LB) [E] A continuation of MUSC 2035. Instruction in how to hear (dictate) and read (sight-sing) music fluently. Includes continued instruction in meter and rhythms (asymmetric and changing meters, quintuplets, and septuplets); melodies and harmonies featuring modulation; melodies featuring whole tone and octatonic scales and other common non-diatonic pitch collections; and aural recognition of musical forms. This course is designed to be taken with MUSC 2040. Required for all music majors.

    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 2063 - Blues, Jazz, and Rock (3CR)


    (3L) Blues, Jazz, and Rock traces the roots of American popular music from its inception during the 16th century until the present day. The course will discuss the genres of blues, jazz, and rock and how each of these grew from the musical tradition that preceded it. Additionally, the course will explore the unique geography and cultural influences that helped inspire each of the three genres discussed in the course. 

      One section offered per year or every-other year.

    Prerequisites: None
    Concurrently: None
    Cross-listed: Ideally, this course would be cross-listed as a Humanities course and fulfill a Cultural Environment requirement. 

    Additionally, it may be helpful to work with UW-CC and offer it through their program, as well.

  
  • 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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 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 2395 - Piano Proficiency


    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 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.

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 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  and permission of the instructor.
  
  • 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   and Instructor permission is required.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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  and be 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 , and permission of the instructor.
  
  • 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 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 1053 - 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 1287 - 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 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 1460 - 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
 

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