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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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T = Theory (Instruction via lecture, recitiation, discussion, demonstration, or seminar.)
L = Laboratory (Practical Application)
C = Clinical
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Music - Performance |
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MUP 245 - Private Saxophone III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 146
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 246 - Private Saxophone IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 245
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 251 - Private Oboe III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 152
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 252 - Private Oboe IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 251
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 253 - Private Bassoon III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 154
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 254 - Private Bassoon IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 253
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 261 - Private Trumpet III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 162
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 262 - Private Trumpet IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 261
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 263 - Private French Horn III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 164
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 264 - Private French Horn IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 263
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 265 - Private Mellophone III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 166
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 266 - Private Mellophone IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 265
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 271 - Private Trombone III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 172
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 272 - Private Trombone IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 271
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 273 - Private Euphonium III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 174
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 274 - Private Euphonium IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 273
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 275 - Private Tuba III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 176
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 276 - Private Tuba IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 275
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 281 - Private Percussion III
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 182
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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MUP 282 - Private Percussion IV
1-2 Hours
Prerequisite: MUP 281
Applied study in voice and instrumental areas is limited to four semesters of study. Additional study for students may be requested by the instructor. Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire, and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. The student is required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting.
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Nursing |
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NUR 112 - Fundamental Concepts of Nursing
7 Hours
This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence-based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: healthcare delivery systems, professionalism, health promotion, psychosocial well-being, functional ability, gas exchange, safety, pharmacology, and coordinator/manager of care.
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NUR 113 - Nursing Concepts I
8 Hours
Prerequisite: NUR 112
This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence-based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: coordinator/manager of care, perfusion, oxygenation, infection, inflammation, tissue integrity, nutrition, elimination, mobility/immobility, cellular regulation, acid/base balance, and fluid/electrolyte balance.
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NUR 114 - Nursing Concepts II
8 Hours
Prerequisite: NUR 113
Co-Requisite: NUR 115
This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence-based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: coordinator/manager of care, sexuality, reproduction and childbearing, infection, inflammation, sensory perception, perfusion, cellular regulation, mood disorders and affect, renal fluid/electrolyte balance, and medical emergencies.
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NUR 115 - Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning
2 Hours
Prerequisite: NUR 113
Co-Requisite: NUR 114
This course provides students with opportunities to collaborate with various members of the health care team in a family and community context. Students utilize clinical reasoning to assimilate concepts within the individual, health, and nursing domains.
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NUR 209 - Concepts for Healthcare Transition Students
10 Hours
This course focuses on application of nursing concepts to assist health care professionals to transition into the role of the registered nurse. Emphasis in this course is placed on evidenced based clinical decision making and nursing concepts provided in a family and community context for a variety of health alterations across the lifespan.
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NUR 211 - Advanced Nursing Concepts
7 Hours
This course provides opportunities for students to integrate advanced nursing care concepts within a family and community context. Content includes but is not limited to: manager of care for advanced concepts in safety, fluid/electrolyte balance, cellular regulation, gas exchange, psychosocial well-being, growth and development, perfusion, and medical emergencies.
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NUR 221 - Advanced Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning
7 Hours
This course provides students with opportunities to demonstrate graduate competencies through didactic and preceptorship experiences necessary to transition to the profession of nursing. Content in nursing and health care domains includes management of care, professionalism, and healthcare delivery systems.
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Nursing Assistant |
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NAS 120 - Fundamentals of Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
7 Hours
This course provides the student with the necessary theory and laboratory experiences for the development of skills required to qualify as a long-term care Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of skills in communication, observation, safety, mobility/body mechanics, personal and restorative care, and infection control necessary to care for patients and clients of all ages. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply concepts and skills in areas required by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) and the National Association of Home Care.
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NAS 121 - Fundamentals of Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
3 Hours
This course is designed for students to apply knowledge and skills needed to perform basic nursing care safely and efficiently in various supervised health care settings. Emphasis is placed on safety, therapeutic communication, infection control, critical thinking, and proper documentation. Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate beginning competency in the delivery of care to patients and clients in various health care settings.
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Orientation |
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ORI 101 - Orientation to College
1 Hour
This course aids new students in their transition to the institution, exposes new students to the broad educational opportunities of the institution, and integrates new students into the life of the institution. To encourage success in college, Shelton State requires all full-time students to complete Orientation to College, ORI 101, during the first semester of enrollment; part-time students are required to complete ORI 101 prior to the completion of the first twelve (12) credit hours. Students enrolled in career technical programs must complete ORI 101 prior to completion of the first nineteen (19) credit hours. Exceptions to these guidelines include students who hold an associate degree or higher, who have successfully completed an equivalent course at another institution, who transfer with at least twelve (12) credit hours with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher, who are transient, or who have been admitted to Practical Nursing or Associate Degree Nursing.
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Paralegal |
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PRL 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Study
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course introduces the paralegal profession and the legal system. Topics include an overview of major areas of legal practice, ethics, legal analysis and research, professional development including certification and employment, and related topics. This is a CORE course.
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PRL 102 - Basic Research and Writing
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course introduces the techniques of legal research and writing. Emphasis is placed on locating, analyzing, applying, and validating sources of law. Topics include legal research, legal writing, proper citation, and electronic research. This is a CORE course.
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PRL 103 - Advanced Legal Research and Writing
3 Hours
Prerequisite: PRL 102
This course requires the student to apply research, analysis, and writing techniques to substantive legal issues. Assignments include preparation of legal memoranda and other documents as well as the more efficient use of electronic research methods.
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PRL 160 - Criminal Law and Procedure
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course introduces substantive and procedural criminal law including elements of state and federal crimes, defenses, constitutional issues, pre-trial process, and other related topics. This is a CORE course.
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PRL 220 - Corporate Law
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course covers the legal aspects of creating, operating, and maintaining a business and includes a review of commonly used forms of business organization.
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PRL 230 - Domestic Law
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course covers laws governing domestic relations. Topics include marriage, separation, divorce, child custody, support, property division, adoption, domestic violence, and other related topics. This is a CORE course.
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PRL 240 - Wills, Trusts, and Estates
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course covers wills, trusts, and inheritance. Topics include types of wills, the law of intestacy (inheritance), probating estates, and alternatives to probate. The course also covers trusts, medical directives, and associated litigation. This is a CORE course.
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PRL 250 - Bankruptcy and Collections
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course provides an overview of laws of bankruptcy and the rights of creditors and debtors. Topics include bankruptcy procedures and estate management, attachment, claim and delivery, repossession, foreclosure, collection, garnishment, and post-judgment collection procedure.
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PRL 262 - Civil Law and Procedures
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course examines the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, and trial procedure. This is a CORE course.
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Philosophy |
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PHL 106 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or and ENG 093 or higher placement
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of philosophy. The literary and conceptual approach of the course is balanced with emphasis on approaches to ethical decision-making. The student should have an understanding of major philosophical ideas in an historical survey from the early Greeks to the modern era.
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PHL 206 - Ethics and Society
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 093 or higher placement
This course involves the study of ethical issues confronting individuals in the course of daily living. The focus is on the fundamental questions of right and wrong, of human rights, and of conflicting obligations. The student should be able to understand and be prepared to make decisions in life regarding ethical issues.
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Physics |
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PHY 201 - General Physics I -Trig Based
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in MTH 113 or higher math placement, RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assumes previous exposure to college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include mechanics, properties of matter and energy, thermodynamics, and periodic motion. Laboratory is required.
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PHY 202 - General Physics II-Trig Based
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in PHY 201
This course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include wave motion, sound, light optics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, and modern physics. Laboratory is required.
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PHY 213 - General Physics with Cal I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in MTH 125 , RDG 085 , and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course provides a calculus-based treatment of the principle subdivisions of classical physics: mechanics and energy, including thermodynamics. Laboratory is required.
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PHY 214 - General Physics with Cal II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in PHY 213
This course provides a calculus-based study in classical physics. Topics included are simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Laboratory is required.
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Physical Education |
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PED 101 - Slimnastics (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness, wellness, and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion, the student should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 102 - Slimnastics (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course is an intermediate-level slimnastics class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems, nutrition, and weight control. Upon completion, the student should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 103 - Weight Training (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, the student should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 104 - Weight Training (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, the student should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 105 - Personal Fitness
1 Hour
This course is designed to provide the student with information allowing the student to participate in a personally developed fitness program. Topics include cardiovascular health, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
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PED 106 - Aerobics
1 Hour
This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, flexibility, and safety precautions. Upon completion, the student should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 107 - Aerobics Dance (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamentals of step and dance aerobics. Emphasis is placed on basic stepping up; basic choreographed dance patterns; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, floor, and abdominal exercises. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in basic dance aerobics. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 108 - Aerobics Dance (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course provides a continuation of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of choreographed step and dance patterns; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, abdominal, and floor exercises. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in and design an aerobics routine. Lecture with this activity.
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PED 109 - Jogging
1 Hour
This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, the student should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities.
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PED 118 - General Conditioning (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course provides an individualized approach to general conditioning utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness and conditioning programs. Upon completion, the student should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 119 - General Conditioning (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course is an intermediate-level fitness and conditioning program class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon completion, the student should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. Lecture will be provided with this activity.
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PED 133 - Tennis (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and court play. Upon completion, the student should be able to play recreational tennis.
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PED 134 - Tennis (Intermediate)
1 Hour
Prerequisite: PED 133 or permission of instructor.
This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals and learning advanced serves, strokes, pace, and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion, the student should be able to play competitive tennis.
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PED 150 - Tai Chi
1 Hour
Tai chi is an ancient martial art form through which the student will improve flexibility, balance, strength, and mental discipline. By learning the slow and deliberate movements of tai chi, the student will also develop proper breathing and relaxation techniques and enhance joint flexibility. Tai chi skills are a combination of stretching, isometrics, and isotonic movements in combination with diaphragmatic breathing and postural auxiliary services. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the procedures of tai chi.
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PED 155 - Self-Defense
1 Hour
This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blocks, punches, and kicks as well as nonphysical means of self-defense. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and non-physical nature.
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PED 157 - Fencing (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamentals of fencing. Emphasis is placed on grip, stance, and establishment of good techniques for attacks and parries. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform elementary foil techniques and demonstrate the basic skills of fencing.
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PED 157 - Fencing (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamentals of fencing. Emphasis is placed on grip, stance, and establishment of good techniques for attacks and parries. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform elementary foil techniques and demonstrate the basic skills of fencing.
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PED 158 - Fencing (Intermediate)
1 Hour
Prerequisite: PED 157.
This course covers more advanced fencing techniques. Topics include advanced foil techniques and elementary sabre techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive fencing.
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PED 159 - Kickboxing
1 Hour
This course develops cardiovascular muscular endurance and flexibility through the skill and techniques of kickboxing. The student will learn basic conditioning skills and fundamentals of kickboxing that will enhance total fitness ability.
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PED 171 - Basketball (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational basketball.
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PED 172 - Basketball (Intermediate)
1 Hour
Prerequisite: PED 171 or permission of instructor.
This course covers more advanced basketball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to play basketball at a competitive level.
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PED 180 - Flag Football
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamentals and rules of flag football. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing in game situations. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational flag football.
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PED 181 - Baseball (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course covers the fundamentals of baseball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational baseball.
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PED 182 - Baseball (Intermediate)
1 Hour
This course covers more advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 186 - Softball (Beginning)
1 Hour
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in recreational softball.
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PED 187 - Softball (Intermediate)
1 Hour
Prerequisite: PED 186 or permission of instructor
This course presents advanced skills and competitive practice in softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive softball.
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PED 216 - Sports Officiating
3 Hours
This course surveys the basic rules and mechanics of officiating a variety of sports, including both team and individual sports. In addition to class work, the student will receive at least three hours of practical experience in officiating.
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PED 223 - Methods of Instruction
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or ENG 093 or higher placement
This course provides instruction for the student on specialized teaching techniques in becoming a wellness exercise instructor. The student will learn the basics of instruction in the area of aerobic types of exercise and weight training. This course will enable the student to instruct as well as supervise these types of programs. The student will learn basic anatomy and exercise physiology as it applies to the movement of the body during exercise. This course will address and explain safety and teaching methods for the exercise instructor in the development of a comprehensive fitness program.
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PED 245 - Cycling
1 Hour
This course is designed to promote physical fitness through cycling. Emphasis is placed on selection and auxiliary services of the bicycle, gear shifting, pedaling techniques, safety procedures, and conditioning exercises necessary for cycling. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate safe handling of a bicycle for recreational use.
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PED 248 - Varsity Basketball I
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course offers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
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PED 249 - Varsity Basketball II
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course offers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
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PED 250 - Varsity Basketball III
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course offers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
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PED 251 - Varsity Basketball
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive basketball.
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PED 252 - Varsity Baseball
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 254 - Varsity Softball
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, the student should be able to play competitive softball.
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PED 257 - Varsity Cheerleading
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level.
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PED 258 - Varsity Volleyball
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in competitive volleyball.
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PED 261 - Varsity Baseball II
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 262 - Varsity Baseball III
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 263 - Varsity Baseball IV
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level.
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PED 271 - Varsity Softball II
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.
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PED 272 - Varsity Softball III
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.
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PED 273 - Varsity Softball IV
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball.
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PED 280 - Varsity Cheerleading II
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level.
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PED 281 - Varsity Cheerleading III
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level.
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PED 282 - Varsity Cheerleading IV
1 Hour
Prerequisite: As required by program
This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level.
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PED 295 - Practicum in Physical Education
1-3 Hours
Prerequisite: PED 223
This course is designed to provide field experience in observation and assistance in the student’s area of specialization. The student will work under the supervision of trained physical education teachers.
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PHS 111 - Physical Science I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course provides the non-technical student with an introduction to the basic principles of astronomy and geology. Laboratory is required.
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PHS 112 - Physical Science II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course provides the non-technical student with an introduction to the basic principle of chemistry and physics. Laboratory is required.
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Political Science |
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POL 200 - Introduction to Political Science
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course is an introduction to the field of political science through examination of the fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of the discipline, and the basic political processes and institutions of organized political systems. Topics include approaches to political science, research methodology, the state, government, law, ideology, organized political influences, governmental bureaucracy, problems in political democracy, and international politics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, describe, define, analyze, and explain relationships among the basic principles and concepts of political science and political processes and institutions of contemporary political systems.
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POL 211 - American National Government
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U. S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of American government and function as more informed participants of the American political system.
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POL 236 - Survey of International Relations
3 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 or higher placement
This course is a survey of the basic forces affecting international relations. Topics include bases of national power, balance of power, causes of war, the international political economy, international law, international organization, and possible futures of international relations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss relevant terms and concepts, and identify, analyze, evaluate, and discuss the primary factors influencing the international relations of selected states.
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Psychology |
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PSY 106 - Career Exploration
1 Hour
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course is designed for the student to explore potential career fields. This course includes an assessment through testing of strengths and weaknesses, general information about careers and job skills, value and decision making techniques, and a career research.
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PSY 107 - Study Skills
1 Hour
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
In this course, emphasis is placed on the skills of “how to study.” The course introduces the student to effective techniques for listening in class, note taking, preparation for test taking, and an overall system of successful study.
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PSY 108 - Stress Management
2 Hours
Prerequisite: RDG 085 and ENG 092 or higher placement
This course is designed to improve the stress management skills of its students. Stress management techniques will be described and evaluated. The relationship between stress and disease will also be discussed.
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