May 07, 2024  
College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUS 106 Survey of Western Music History II

    Credits: (3)
    A survey of music in western civilization from the early Classical Period to World War II, including an analysis of the evolution of music styles from mid- 18th century to about 1940. MUS 105  is not required for this course, which is not open to non-music majors. Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): Major-level music theory course (MUS 101T , MUS 102T , MUS 201T , MUS 202T ) or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 107A-Z Introductory Applied Music Study

    Credits: (2)
    These courses are specifically designed for a student who has little training on an instrument or voice, but shows musical qualities by an audition, or wants to have specific applied music training for general interest. Students in this course will develop a student’s aesthetic awareness, an understanding of correct physical and technical processes, and build a foundation of repertoire suitable for the beginning student for the appropriate area of study.  Prerequisite(s): audition or permission of department.
  
  • MUS 108A-Z Introductory Applied Music Study

    Credits: (2)
    These courses are specifically designed for a student who has little training on an instrument or voice, but shows musical qualities by an audition, or wants to have specific applied music training for general interest. Students in this course will develop a student’s aesthetic awareness, an understanding of correct physical and technical processes, and build a foundation of repertoire suitable for the beginning student for the appropriate area of study. Prerequisite(s): audition or permission of department.
  
  • MUS 109A-Z Introductory Applied Music Study

    Credits: (2)
    These courses are specifically designed for a student who has little training on an instrument or voice, but shows musical qualities by an audition, or wants to have specific applied music training for general interest. Students in this course will develop a student’s aesthetic awareness, an understanding of correct physical and technical processes, and build a foundation of repertoire suitable for the beginning student for the appropriate area of study. Prerequisite(s): audition or permission of department.
  
  • MUS 110A-Z Introductory Applied Music Study

    Credits: (2)
    These courses are specifically designed for a student who has little training on an instrument or voice, but shows musical qualities by an audition, or wants to have specific applied music training for general interest. Students in this course will develop a student’s aesthetic awareness, an understanding of correct physical and technical processes, and build a foundation of repertoire suitable for the beginning student for the appropriate area of study. Prerequisite(s): audition or permission of department.
  
  • MUS 111A-Z Applied Music Study for Music Majors

    Credits: (2)
    These courses are specifically designed for a student who has auditioned and been accepted into the Music program to study an applied instrument or voice. Each course number is arranged to provide for an increased level of proficiency in technical studies, repertoire, and performance skills for the appropriate area of study. Students in this course will increase aesthetic awareness, understanding of correct physical and technical processes, and the depth of repertoire suitable for the music major in the appropriate area of study. Prerequisite(s): audition and permission of department.
  
  • MUS 112A-Z Applied Music Study for Music Majors

    Credits: (2)
    These courses are specifically designed for a student who has auditioned and been accepted to the Music program to study an applied instrument or voice. Each course number is arranged to provide for an increased level of proficiency in technical studies, repertoire, and performance skills for the appropriate area of study. Students in this course will increase aesthetic awareness, understanding of correct physical and technical processes, and the depth of repertoire suitable for the music major in the appropriate area of study. Prerequisite(s): audition and permission of department.
  
  • MUS 113 Applied Piano Minor

    Credits: (1)
    Non-piano majors must study piano for four semesters or until able to pass a proficiency examination.
  
  • MUS 113A Beginning Piano I

    Credits: (1)
    Beginning Piano class is designed for the student who has had little to no previous piano study. The course enables the general college student to begin study in piano and also serves to prepare the music student to become proficient enough to enter the degree oriented piano classes. Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
  
  • MUS 113B Beginning Piano II

    Credits: (1)
    Beginning Piano class is designed for the student who has had little to no previous piano study. The course enables the general college student to begin study in piano and also serves to prepare the music student to become proficient enough to enter the degree oriented piano classes. Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
  
  • MUS 114 Applied Piano Minor

    Credits: (1)
    Non-piano majors must study piano for four semesters or until able to pass a proficiency examination.
  
  • MUS 115 Applied Piano Minor

    Credits: (1)
    Non-piano majors must study piano for four semesters or until able to pass a proficiency examination.
  
  • MUS 116 Applied Piano Minor

    Credits: (1)
    Non-piano majors must study piano for four semesters or until able to pass a proficiency examination.
  
  • MUS 117 Piano Skills I

    Credits: (1)
    Piano Skills I is the first of four classes designed for music majors who do not major in piano to provide them with basic skills in playing the piano and in harmonizing melodies at the piano. It allows the gradual development of playing and arranging skills over four semesters. Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
  
  • MUS 118 Piano Skills II

    Credits: (1)
    Piano Skills II is the second of four classes designed for music majors who do not major in piano to provide them with basic skills in playing the piano and in harmonizing melodies at the piano. It allows the gradual development of playing and arranging skills over four semesters.  Prerequisite(s): MUS 117  and permission of department.
  
  • MUS 119 Piano Skills III

    Credits: (1)
    Piano Skills III is the third of four classes designed for music majors who do not major in piano to provide them with basic skills in playing the piano and in harmonizing melodies at the piano. It allows the gradual development of playing and arranging skills over four semesters. Prerequisite(s): MUS 118  and permission of department.
  
  • MUS 120 Piano Skills IV

    Credits: (1)
    Piano Skills IV is the final of four classes designed for music majors who do not major in piano to provide them with basic skills in playing the piano and in harmonizing melodies at the piano. It allows the gradual development of playing and arranging skills over four semesters. Prerequisite(s): MUS 119  and permission of department.
  
  • MUS 121A-Z Repertory

    Credits: (1)
    This course is an intensive study of the history and literature available and/or performance methods for each of the instrumental or vocal disciplines for which the course is offered. Music majors only or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 122A-Z Repertory

    Credits: (1)
    This course is an intensive study of the history and literature available and/or performance methods for each of the instrumental or vocal disciplines for which the course is offered. Music majors only or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 125 Introduction to Music Education

    Credits: (2)
    Introduction to Music Education is an overview of the history, role, and function of music education. Philosophical and sociological concepts will be considered alongside the characteristics of a professional music educator. Students will be required to complete a field component. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 130 Pro Tools I

    Credits: (2)
    The Pro Tools I  course introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything an individual needs to know to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mixdown. Students also learn to build sessions that include multi-track recordings of live audio, MIDI sequences and virtual instruments. Hands-on exercises and projects introduce essential techniques for creating sessions, recording and importing audio and MIDI, editing session media, navigating sessions and arranging media on tracks, and using basic processing and mixing techniques to finalize a production. Included with the course material is a download of media files and Pro Tools sessions to accompany the exercises and projects in the text. Prerequisite(s): permission of department. Students must purchase the AVID book to be able to take the certification exams.
  
  • MUS 131 Pro Tools II

    Credits: (2)
    The Pro Tools II course expands upon the basic principles taught in the Pro Tools I course and introduces the core concepts and techniques students need to competently operate a Pro Tools system running mid-sized sessions. Students learn to build sessions designed for commercial purposes and improve the results of their recording, editing, and mixing efforts. The hands-on exercises provide experience setting up sessions, importing media, working with digital video, spotting sound effects, using loop recording and MIDI Merge techniques, working with virtual instruments, warping with Elastic Audio, applying Real-Time Properties, creating clip loops, applying signal processing, using automation, and using submixes and track groups to simplify a final mix. Together with the first course in the series, Pro Tools I, this course provides the training required to prepare for the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam. Prerequisite(s): MUS 130  and permission of department. Students must purchase the AVID Book to be able to take the certification exams.
  
  • MUS 141 Beginning Alexander Technique

    Credits: (3)
    Students will learn, practice, and demonstrate the basic principles of the Alexander Technique. The class work will take course members through a variety of applications, for example: breathing, speaking, singing, playing an Instrument, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, and beding. Students will apply the Alexander Technique as a form of selfcare while practicing and performing. Students will develop awareness of mental and physical reactions - having time to prevent unwanted tensions and to coordinate a total body response that promotes freedom and growth. Through course work students not only learn to use conscious thinking to make efficient use of the self, body, and mind, but also to maintain a psychophysical balance that allows the spontaneous and free expression of their creativity.
  
  • MUS 151B-Y Ensemble

    Credits: (0.5)
    This course provides suitable repertoire for study and performance for the particular ensemble, and it provides the vehicles for the successful study and performance of that repertoire. Additionally, this course supplies sufficient performing opportunities whether departmental, college-wide, or in the community. Lastly, this course illustrates varied teaching techniques for that particular type of ensemble.
  
  • MUS 152B-Y Ensemble

    Credits: (0.5)
    This course provides suitable repertoire for study and performance for the particular ensemble, and it provides the vehicles for the successful study and performance of that repertoire. Additionally, this course supplies sufficient performing opportunities whether departmental, college-wide, or in the community. Lastly, this course illustrates varied teaching techniques for that particular type of ensemble.
  
  • MUS 160 Introduction to Music Theory I

    Credits: (3)
    This is a course in basic music theory, including notation, scales, intervals, rhythmic elements, ear training, chords, and modes. MUS 160 is designed for the non-music major and/or prospective music major, as determined by an audition process. No prerequisites. Not applicable to MUS.AS curriculum requirements.
  
  • MUS 161 Introduction Music Theory II

    Credits: (3)
    This course continues the studies of scales, intervals, key signatures, and chords. Compound meter and harmonization of melodies will be introduced. Not applicable to MUS.AS curriculum requirements. Prerequisite(s): MUS 160  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 162P Hand Drumming

    Credits: (2)
    Class instruction for the beginner and the hand drummer needing a refresher course in the fundamentals of hand drumming. Major emphasis given to technique and classic rhythms.
  
  • MUS 162T Guitar Class I

    Credits: (2)
    Class instruction for the beginning guitarist. Both pick and finger-style (classical) guitar are taught simultaneously. A primary goal will be to develop sight reading skills.
  
  • MUS 162U Voice Class I

    Credits: (2)
    This course is for the beginner and the vocalist needing a refresher course in voice fundamentals. Major emphasis given to breathing exercises and vocalization technique. Classical and folk singing in groups and individual settings.
  
  • MUS 162X The Art of Popular Singing

    Credits: (2)
    Class instruction for the vocalist, from beginning to advanced, focusing on jazz and pop performance techniques that comprise the skills of what is traditionally called popular singing. This is not a course in voice fundamentals (MUS 162U ), but rather a class-oriented setting designed to enhance the vocalist’s abilities specifically in the jazz/pop idiom.
  
  • MUS 163T Guitar II

    Credits: (2)
    This course is a continuation of techniques from MUS 162T .
  
  • MUS 166 Introduction to Ethnic Music

    Credits: (3)
    This course is a study of African music and its influence on other cultures (specifically those of the African Diaspora). Prerequisite(s): There are no prerequisites.
  
  • MUS 168 Drum Set I

    Credits: (1)
    In this course, basic rhythmic reading skills are taught. Additional material covered includes basic hand technique, coordination exercises, and chart reading. Playing time on drum set is dependent on class size/background of those registered. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite, but some musical background is preferred.
  
  • MUS 182 Music as a Business

    Credits: (3)
    This course is a basic introduction to the music industry both for students interested in transferring as music industry majors or to enhance their understanding of the business aspects of music. The course introduces basic principles of commercial law and business management as they apply in the music industry including contract law, basic business entities,nagency and management, copyright law, performing rights organizations, labor unions, and other subjects such as sound recording, print music publishing, musical instrument manufacture and marketing, bootlegging and piracy, and illegal downloading depending upon student interest and current trends.
  
  • MUS 185 Piano Literature of the 18th Century

    Credits: (1)
    The final goals for the students in this course are: 1 - An aural familiarity with the forms and styles of the major keyboard composers of the 18th century; 2 - An academic understanding of the major keyboard composers of this era and their principal works.
  
  • MUS 186 Piano Literature of the Early 19th Century

    Credits: (1)
    The final goals for the students in this course are: 1 - An aural familiarity with the forms and styles of the major keyboard composers of the early 19th century; 2 - An academic understanding of the major keyboard composers of this era and their principal works.
  
  • MUS 187 Piano Literature of the Late 19th Century

    Credits: (1)
    The final goals for the students in this course are: 1 - An aural familiarity with the forms and styles of the major keyboard composers of the late 19th century; 2 - An academic understanding of the major keyboard composers of this era and their principal works.
  
  • MUS 188 Piano Literature of the 20th Century

    Credits: (1)
    The final goals for the students in this course are: 1 - An aural familiarity with the forms and styles of the major keyboard composers of the 20th and early 21st centuries; 2 - An academic understanding of the major keyboard composers of this era and their principal works.
  
  • MUS 190 Introduction to Music Software With MIDI

    Credits: (3)
    A study of MIDI applications using hardware and software as a tool to improve musicianship. The course will utilize the new technology to enhance and reinforce basic classroom concepts. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on involvement using software programs for Music Theory, Music History, and Jazz Improvisation.
  
  • MUS 201K Keyboard Harmony

    Credits: (1)
    This course explores secondary dominants, diminished seventh chords, augmented sixth chords, chord substitution, and chord nomenclature; pieces embodying these elements are studied in arrangements done by the student. Prerequisite(s): MUS 102K  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 201R Music Reading III

    Credits: (1)
    Music Reading courses (MUS 101R , MUS 102R , MUS 201R, and MUS 202R ) are a sequence of aural skills courses designed for music majors looking to transfer to four-year music schools. Students will learn to sing, hear, and dictate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic materials used in diatonic and chromatic harmony. Prerequisite(s): MUS 102R  and permission of instructor. Co-requisite(s): MUS 201T  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 201T Music Theory III

    Credits: (3)
    This course is a continuation of MUS 102T , and is a study of chromatic harmony, modulation, modal mixture, voice leading for chromatic harmony, and a beginning study of musical forms. Prerequisite(s): MUS 102T  and permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 202K Keyboard Harmony II

    Credits: (1)
    The goal of this course is to familiarize students with advanced concepts involved in harmonizing melodies at the piano, particularly as those concepts apply to playing from a “lead sheet” (i.e., melodies with chord symbols) and to develop the necessary skill to harmonize melodies without chord symbols. Aural skills related to harmonizing, singing, and accompanying melodic lines in a classroom setting will be included. This course is a continuation of MUS 201K  with the additions of more complex chromatic harmony and piano texture.
  
  • MUS 202R Music Reading IV

    Credits: (1)
    Music Reading courses (MUS 101R , MUS 102R , MUS 201R , and MUS 202R) are a sequence of aural skills courses designed for music majors looking to transfer to four-year music schools. Students will learn to sing, hear, and dictate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic materials used in diatonic harmony, chromatic harmony, and materials of the twenthieth and twenty-first century. Prerequisite(s): MUS 201R  and permission of instructor. Co-requisite(s): MUS 202T  or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 202T Music Theory IV

    Credits: (3)
    This course is a continuation of MUS 201T , and provides a study of sonata, sonatina, concerto, rondo, sonata-rondo, and large-scale ternary forms and variation technique. An introductory study of musical forms and concepts used in the twentieth and twenty-first century is also included. An analytical analysis paper and oral presentation are major components of this course. Prerequisite: MUS 201T and permission of department; co-requisite: MUS 202R or permission of department. Prerequisite(s): MUS 201T  and permission of department. Co-requisite(s): MUS 202R  or permission of department.
  
  • MUS 203 Introduction to Composition

    Credits: (3)
    This is a course in beginning music composition. Aesthetic concepts and specific detailed theoretical concepts and techniques, particularly of the 20th and 21st centuries will be covered as will introductory 18th century counterpoint. Students must have one year of basic music theory and be able to read music to take this course.
  
  • MUS 211A-Z Applied Music Study for Music Majors

    Credits: (2)
    These courses are specifically designed for a student who has auditioned and been accepted to the Music program to study an applied instrument or voice. Each course number is arranged to provide for an increased level of proficiency in technical studies, repertoire, and performance skills for the appropriate area of study. Students in this course will increase aesthetic awareness, understanding of correct physical and technical processes, and the depth of repertoire suitable for the music major in the appropriate area of study. Prerequisite(s): audition and permission of department.
  
  • MUS 212A-Z Applied Music Study for Music Majors

    Credits: (2)
    These courses are specifically designed for a student who has auditioned and been accepted to the Music program to study an applied instrument or voice. Each course number is arranged to provide for an increased level of proficiency in technical studies, repertoire, and performance skills for the appropriate area of study. Students in this course will increase aesthetic awareness, understanding of correct physical and technical processes, and the depth of repertoire suitable for the music major in the appropriate area of study. Prerequisite(s): audition and permission of department.
  
  • MUS 215A-Z Applied Music Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Private study for each student in voice, piano, guitar, electric bass, and drum set, or an orchestral or band instrument depending upon availability of faculty. Department audition and permission card required. Additional fee for private lessons.
  
  • MUS 216A-Z Applied Music Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Private study for each student in voice, piano, guitar, electric bass, and drum set, or an orchestral or band instrument depending upon availability of faculty. Department audition and permission card required. Additional fee for private lessons.
  
  • MUS 217A-Z Applied Music Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Private study for each student in voice, piano, guitar, electric bass, and drum set, or an orchestral or band instrument depending upon availability of faculty. Department audition and permission card required. Additional fee for private lessons.
  
  • MUS 218A-Z Applied Music Instruction

    Credits: (2)
    Private study for each student in voice, piano, guitar, electric bass, and drum set, or an orchestral or band instrument depending upon availability of faculty. Department audition and permission card required. Additional fee for private lessons.
  
  • MUS 221A-Z Repertory

    Credits: (1)
    This course is an intensive study of the history and literature available and/or performance methods for each of the instrumental or vocal disciplines for which the course is offered. Music majors only or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 222A-Z Repertory

    Credits: (1)
    This course is an intensive study of the history and literature available and/or performance methods for each of the instrumental or vocal disciplines for which the course is offered. Music majors only or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 223A-Z Repertory

    Credits: (1)
    This is an optional continuation of the required MUS 121A-Z , MUS 122A-Z , MUS 221A-Z , MUS 222A-Z  sequence of courses needed by MUS majors to transfer successfully to four-year music colleges. MUS majors who have completed the four-semester sequence who wish to continue in Applied Music Repertory study may register for MUS223A-Z and MUS 224A-Z . Music majors only or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 224A-Z Repertory

    Credits: (1)
    This is an optional continuation of the required MUS 121A-Z , MUS 122A-Z , MUS 221A-Z , MUS 222A-Z  sequence of courses needed by MUS majors to transfer successfully to four-year music colleges. MUS majors who have completed the four-semester sequence who wish to continue in Applied Music Repertory study may register for MUS 223A-Z  and 224A-Z. Music majors only or permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 230 Pro Tools Production I

    Credits: (2)
    The Pro Tools Production I course covers the core concepts and skills needed to operate an Avid Pro Tools | Ultimate system with HD-series hardware in a professional studio environment. This course builds on the Pro Tools I and II series of courses, providing intermediate and advanced-level Pro Tools concepts and techniques. Students learn to customize the configuration of Pro Tools | HD Native systems to maximize results and improve recording, editing, and mixing workflows. The hands-on exercises provide experience optimizing system resources, configuring I/O, navigating and color-coding sessions, managing session media, using advanced selection and auditioning techniques, working with clip gain, applying advanced automation techniques, creating submixes and applying parallel processing, advanced mixing, and finishing techniques for a final mixdown. This course provides the foundational training for the Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Music and Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Post certification exams. Prerequisite(s): MUS 131  and permission of department. Students must purchase the AVID book to be able to take the certification exams.
  
  • MUS 231 Pro Tools Production II

    Credits: (2)
    The Pro Tools Production II (Music Production) course covers techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools I, Pro Tools II and Pro Tools Production I  courses are reinforced with practical music-specific examples. This course prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Music certification exam. Candidates wishing to take this certification exam must have first passed the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam. Prerequisite(s): MUS 230  and permission of department. Students must purchase the AVID book to be able to take the certification exams.
  
  • MUS 240 Music Technology

    Credits: (2)
    This course will introduce students to music sequencing, production, editing and notation software in the computer lab. Topics will focus on the use of these programs in conjunction with music theory, skills, composition and scoring. Student projects will include basic composition, harmonization, part writing, scoring, and transcription. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in the Sound Recording program  or permission of department.
  
  • MUS 251A-Z Ensemble

    Credits: (0.5)
    This course provides suitable repertoire for study and performance for the particular ensemble, and it provides the vehicles for the successful study and performance of that repertoire. Additionally, this course supplies sufficient performing opportunities whether departmental, college-wide, or in the community. Lastly, this course illustrates varied teaching techniques for that particular type of ensemble.
  
  • MUS 252A-Z Ensemble

    Credits: (0.5)
    This course provides suitable repertoire for study and performance for the particular ensemble, and it provides the vehicles for the successful study and performance of that repertoire. Additionally, this course supplies sufficient performing opportunities whether departmental, college-wide, or in the community. Lastly, this course illustrates varied teaching techniques for that particular type of ensemble.
  
  • MUS 253A-Z Ensemble

    Credits: (0.5)
    This course provides suitable repertoire for study and performance for the particular ensemble, and it provides the vehicles for the successful study and performance of that repertoire. Additionally, this course supplies sufficient performing opportunities whether departmental, college-wide, or in the community. Lastly, this course illustrates varied teaching techniques for that particular type of ensemble.
  
  • MUS 254A-Z Ensemble

    Credits: (0.5)
    This course provides suitable repertoire for study and performance for the particular ensemble, and it provides the vehicles for the successful study and performance of that repertoire. Additionally, this course supplies sufficient performing opportunities whether departmental, college-wide, or in the community. Lastly, this course illustrates varied teaching techniques for that particular type of ensemble.
  
  • MUS 261B Flute Techniques

    Credits: (1)
    Flute Techniques is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year program in Music Education and/or Music Therapy. Students will learn basic techniques on flute including correct embouchure, fingerings, stance/positioning, scales, repertoire, etc.  Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 261P Percussion Techniques

    Credits: (1)
    Percussion Techniques is designed for students interested in transfering to a Music Education and/or Music Therapy. Students will learn basic techniques on a variety of both western and non-western percussion instruments. Students will also learn the cultural and historic context of each instrument and technique studied. Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
  
  • MUS 262T Guitar Techniques I

    Credits: (1)
    Guitar Techniques I is designed for students interested in transferring to a Music Education and/or Music Therapy program. A wide variety of repertoire, styles, and techniques will be introduced to ensure a well-rounded approach to instruction. Students must provide their own acoustic guitar.  Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
  
  • MUS 263T Guitar Techniques II

    Credits: (1)
    Guitar Techniques II is designed for students interesting in transferring to a Music Education and/or Music Therapy program. A wide variety of styles and techniques will be introduced to ensure a well-rounded approach to instruction. Students must provide their own acoustic guitar. Prerequisite(s): permission of department.

Nuclear Technology

  
  • NET 101 Power Plant Fundamentals I for Nuclear Energy Technicians

    Credits: (3)
    This course will cover the core topics needed by electrical, mechanical, chemical, and Instrumentation and Controls technicians working in the nuclear power industry (in accordance with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators ACAD 08-006). The student will learn basic atomic and nuclear physics, properties of reactor plant materials, radiation protection and detection, and reactor plant protection. Prerequisite(s): MAT 114  or higher.
  
  • NET 102 Power Plant Fundamentals II for Nuclear Energy Technicians

    Credits: (4)
    This course builds upon the knowledge acquired in NET 101 . In accordance with ACAD 08-006, the student will learn principles and concepts necessary to work safely and effectively in the nuclear energy industry. Topics include: basic reactor operations, heat transfer, steam, and fluid flow. Prerequisite(s): NET 101   Co-requisite(s): MAT 120 
  
  • NET 111 Mechanical Principles and Concepts

    Credits: (1)
    This course will cover the fundamentals of mechanical principles and concepts needed by electrical, mechanical, and Instrumentation and Controls technicians to meet their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements, and to fulfill the needs of the nuclear power industry in accordance with ACAD 08-006 so that all graduates have the same basic knowledge necessary to be successful nuclear power plant workers. Mechanical principles and concepts covered include SI/English Units, Lubrication Principles, Viscosity Principles, Simple Machines, Temperature Scales, Physical Effects on Process Fluids, and Measuring of Process Fluid Parameters. Prerequisite(s): MAT 114  or higher.
  
  • NET 112 Chemistry for Nuclear Technicians

    Credits: (3)
    This course will cover the fundamentals of chemistry needed by electrical, mechanical, and Instrumentation and Controls technicians to meet their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements, and to fulfill the needs of the nuclear power industry in accordance with ACAD 08-006 so that all graduates have the same basic knowledge necessary to be successful nuclear power plant workers. A study of acids and bases, conductivity, mixtures, solutions, compounds, Periodic Table, pH, properties of gases, and states of matter are discussed. In addition, basic water chemistry control fundamentals, ion exchange theory, principles of water treatment, and applied reactor system water chemistry are covered. Prerequisite(s): MAT 114  or higher.
  
  • NET 201 Power Plant Fundamentals III for Nuclear Energy Technicians

    Credits: (4)
    This course will cover the core topics needed by electrical, mechanical, and Instrumentation and Controls technicians working in the nuclear power industry (in accordance with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators ACAD 08-006).  The student will learn about operation and use of plant components with related power plant systems and basic power plant systems machinery/equipment. Prerequisite(s): NET 101  and NET 102 .
  
  • NET 202 Power Plant Fundamentals IV for Nuclear Energy Technicians

    Credits: (4)
    This course will cover some of the core topics needed by electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation and controls technicians working in the nuclear power industry (in accordance with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators ACAD 08-006). The student will learn about basic construction, application, and operation of basic plant components. Also, a description of general systems and components, focusing on in-depth knowledge required for specific jobs tailored to the individual maintenance discipline. Prerequisite(s): NET 101 , NET 102 , and NET 201 .
  
  • NET 240 Process Control and Communications

    Credits: (4)
    This course will cover the discipline-specific topics needed by maintenance personnel to meet their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements and fulfill the needs of the nuclear power industry in accordance with ACAD 08-006 so that all graduates have the same basic knowledge necessary to be successful nuclear power plant workers. Topics covered are specific to the instrumentation and control. Prerequisite(s): NET 201 .
  
  • NET 281 Nuclear Operations Fundamentals

    Credits: (3)
    This course will cover the core topics needed by non-licensed operators working in the nuclear power industry (in accordance with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators ACAD 08-006). The student will learn about the operation and monitoring of systems and components related to Nuclear Power Plants. Prerequisite(s): Completion of NET 102  and NET 112  with a B- or better.

Nutrition

  
  • NTR 101 Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals

    Credits: (1)
    This course is a study of the principles of basic nutrition as they relate to normal growth, development and health. The student will study the various food guidelines, popular diets, energy nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and how nutrient intake can impact body systems and processes. This one credit course is geared towards students entering the health professions who need a survey course on nutrition and its relationship to medical nutrition therapy.
  
  • NTR 104 Contemporary Nutrition

    Credits: (3)
    This course is an exploration of the essential nutrients and will give the student the working knowledge of the principles of nutrition. Nutrition information to include digestion, absorption, storage and metabolism of the essential nutrients, their functions, requirements, sources and how these relate to the life cycle and disease conditions. The student will study how adequate diets and weight maintenance can affect general health, diseases and food requirements for all ages from pre-natal to adult years. Current nutritional research, popular diets, diet trends, food availability, consumerism and diets of various national, global, social and economic groups are studied.
  
  • NTR 206 Diet Therapy

    Credits: (3)
    A continuation of the study of nutrition. The student will develop an understanding of the factors which make dietary modifications necessary for the treatment of disease; the principles of calculation, preparation, and service of modified diet; and the role of the dietitian in relation to total dietary care of an individual. Prerequisite(s): NTR 104 .
  
  • NTR 218 Nutrition/Diet Therapy

    Credits: (3)
    This course is a study of nutrition as it relates to normal growth, development, health and disease conditions. The student will study how nutrient intake can impact body systems and processes. Therapeutic diets for specifics disease conditions will also be covered.

Nursing

  
  • NUR 165 Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process

    Credits: (1)
    This course is designed to assist students in developing critical thinking skills utilizing the nursing process. This course will progress from the simple to the more complex utilizing medical/nursing terminology and various nursing care case studies.
  
  • NUR 180 Fundamental Competencies in Nursing Process

    Credits: (1)
    This level 1 nursing course introduces the concepts essential for applying human needs theory in the clinical setting at the novice level. Concepts stressed are: an effective approach to learning; the role of the nurse within the health care system; problem solving/introduction to the Nursing Process; and introduction to human needs theory. Students will also begin to utilize and apply critical thinking skills; use of technology and informatics; therapeutic communication skills; diversity awareness and a professional identity. Demonstration of the application of these concepts in the clinical setting is a requirement of NUR 180. The final grade in NUR 180 is dependent on successful completion of all Level 1 requirements. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 181 Fundamental Concepts of Activity and Rest

    Credits: (1)
    In this course students apply the nursing process in the human needs area of activity and rest. Students are introduced to the client’s need of alternating periods of activity and rest. Students learn principles of body mechanics/alignment and safe patient handling. Students also learn to assess activity and rest needs and to provide for these needs by assisting clients to move safely and effectively, by performing range of motion exercises, through effective positioning, and by implementing nursing strategies to promote sleep. Students learn to assess skin integrity and provide interventions to promote effective hygiene including oral care, skin care, bathing, and bed making. Factors of growth and development, culture, spirituality, and ethnicity are considered in context. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 182 Fundamental Concepts of Oxygenation and Perfusion

    Credits: (1)
    The student will use the nursing process in the human needs area of basic oxygenation. This course introduces students to the need for adequate oxygen supply to maintain cellular metabolism, and to the interrelationship of respiratory and cardiovascular function in maintaining oxygen supply. Students learn to assess oxygenation status, plan and implement measures to promote respiration/ventilation and circulation, and evaluate their effectiveness. Students learn to assess oxygenation status including normal breath sounds, blood pressure, temperature, peripheral pulses, respiration, and oxygenation saturation. Measures learned to promote respiration/ventilation include use of aerosol medications, oxygenation administration, non-invasive ventilation aides, and breathing exercises. Measures learned to promote circulation are application of anti-embolic and sequential compression stockings, and exercise. Students learn professional responsibility in obtaining and reporting basic respiratory and cardiac findings. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 183 Fundamental Concepts of Safety and Security

    Credits: (1)
    In this course, students apply the nursing process in the human needs area of safety and security. Students are introduced to potential environmental and biologic threats to the well-being of the individual such as tissue injury and infection. Nursing assessments and interventions to minimize threats, provide a safe environment, and promote healing, such as medical asepsis, isolation, surgical asepsis, wound care, heat and cold therapy, and a safe process to administer medications, are included. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 184 Fundamentals of Nutrition/Elimination and Fluid/Electrolyte

    Credits: (1)
    The course introduces assessments and skills such as: utilizing informatics and technology in the monitoring of intake and output and managing a patient receiving enteral tube feedings and intravenous therapy. This level one nursing course assists students in learning basic nursing care. Readings, videos and laboratory small groups are used to help the student to critically think about the assessment of their patients’ fluid, electrolyte and acid- base balance. In unit two, the focus switches to normal adult nutritional needs including nasogastric tubes used for feedings and stomach decompression. Areas of special concern to nurses are highlighted such as assessing patient readiness for diet progression. Units three and four focus on basic assessments and measures to promote the hospitalized person’s elimination. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 185 Fundamental Concepts of Psychosocial Needs and Communication

    Credits: (1)
    Students apply the nursing process concepts of assessment, diagnosing, planning, intervention, and evaluation in the area of psychosocial needs. They learn open-ended data-gathering and relationship development techniques that meet patients’ psychosocial needs. At the same time the students are meeting their own professional need of compiling a broad, accurate database. Further application of the nursing process in the area of psychosocial needs aids in the identification of direct and indirect expressions of feelings. Thus the student develops supportive communication skills that insure patient-centered care for a diverse population even when involved with difficult situations and or difficult patients. Students explore the nature and goals of the professional relationship and learn communication techniques to use when interacting with members of the health care team. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 191 Introduction to Nursing Process

    Credits: (2)
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to master basic nursing skills in a simulated clinical setting under the guidance of the instructor in preparation for nursing care in the hospital setting. The student will begin to utilize the steps of the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in conjunction with these nursing skills. The student will consider cost effectiveness in utilizing lab materials and learn to use channels of communication. The student will use appropriate terminology, apply theory in performance of skills, work in groups, and use self-evaluation. Students will spend a total of 56 hours over an eight week time period in clinical practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time to prepare for and follow up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 192 Introductory Nursing Process Clinical I

    Credits: (2)
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to apply theory and skills mastered to date while familiarity with the hospital environment, equipment, and personnel is achieved. The student will utilize the nursing process and collaborate with the instructor to plan for the care of one hospitalized adult patient in an acute care setting. The student will seek out the instructor for guidance and assistance as appropriate and will maintain hospital and nursing standards. Additionally, the student will assume accountability for their own learning, their assessment findings and the patient care they provide to achieve clinical proficiency at Level 1. The student will complete a self-evaluation after each clinical day consider their performance and the quality of the patient care they provided. Students will spend a total of 56 hours over an eight week time period in clinical practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time to prepare for and follow up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 193 Extended Nursing Process Clinical I

    Credits: (2)
    These courses provide an opportunity for the student to have additional experience in the hospital setting to achieve clinical proficiency at Level 1. Students will spend a total of 56 hours over an eight week time period in clinical practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time to prepare for and follow up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 194 Extended Nursing Process Clinical I

    Credits: (2)
    These courses provide an opportunity for the student to have additional experience in the hospital setting to achieve clinical proficiency at Level 1. Students will spend a total of 56 hours over an eight week time period in clinical practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time to prepare for and follow up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 199 Elective Nursing Process Clinical I

    Credits: (2)
    This course provides opportunities for the student to have clinical experiences to work on personal objectives and/or those beyond the scope of basic preparation. These experiences will allow the student to be supervised in the clinical setting in order to gain additional experiential knowledge, enhance skills learned, and/or validate maintenance of skills. Students will spend a total of 56 hours over an eight week time period in clinical practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time to prepare for and follow up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 206 Childbearing Family

    Credits: (1)
    This course focuses on the use of the nursing process for both the normal and high risk patient/family in various phases of the childbearing process - prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum. The prenatal course will be viewed from both the maternal and fetal perspectives and includes the dynamic physiologic, psychosocial, and emotional adaptations. The student will also learn to assess the postpartum woman, the newborn, and the family unit. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 207 Childrearing Family

    Credits: (1)
    This course focuses on the use of the nursing process to understand childhood physiologic alterations. The concepts of the nursing process are expanded to enable students to understand planned and implemented care that will meet the needs of the child and their family throughout the course of a child’s illness. The student will apply the nursing process with identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 220 Application of Competencies in Nursing Process

    Credits: (1)
    This course introduces the concepts essential for applying Level 2 human needs theory in the clinical setting. The five phases of the nursing process are studied individually, cultural and spiritual differences are explored, and basic concepts of growth and development are studied. Students will continue to apply critical thinking skills, use of technology, communication skills, and understanding of professional integrity in caring for patients throughout the life span from life to death. The concepts of loss of health and life are introduced. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner: however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study for theory and procedure components. Demonstration of the application of these concepts in the clinical setting is a requirement of NUR 220. The final grade in NUR 220 is dependent on successful completion of all Level 2 requirements. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 222 Application of Concepts of Oxygenation and Perfusion

    Credits: (1)
    This course builds on previous learned theory to prepare students to develop and utilize the nursing process with acute and chronic respiratory and circulatory physical assessment for the diverse population. Assessments of normal and abnormal heart and lung sounds are taught, as well as basic electrocardiogram interpretation and technology. Students will also develop and utilize basic assessment of peripheral vascular function and tissue perfusion. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner, however, it is expected that the student will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 223 Application of Concepts of Safety and Security

    Credits: (1)
    This course covers various aspects of nursing care and utilization of the nursing process related to a person’s surgical experience, persons experiencing pain, and persons with cancer. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner, however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 224 Application of Nutrition/Elimination and Fluid/Electrolytes

    Credits: (1)
    This course provides information to teach the student the utilization of critical thinking in the application of the nursing process to care for patients with abnormal fluid, electrolyte and acid-base imbalance and altered nutrition and elimination needs. Appropriate nutrition and elimination interventions to diverse populations with particular clinical problems are defined. Time required for completion of this course is dependent on the individual learner; however, it is expected that students will spend at least 45 hours in study and classroom activity. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 231 Nursing Process Clinical II

    Credits: (2)
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to apply theory and skills mastered to date. The student functions in collaboration with the instructor to plan for the day of care for hospitalized adults, recognizing diverse characteristics. The student depends on the instructor for guidance with interactions with members of the healthcare team and seeks assistance when appropriate. The student depends on the instructor for guidance to maintain standards, develop relationships, and assume accountability for learning and self-evaluation. The student utilizes the nursing process to perform ongoing assessments, identify problems, select nursing diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate care of the day. Students will spend a total of 56 hours over an eight week time period in clinical practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time to prepare for and follow up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
  
  • NUR 232 Nursing Process Clinical II

    Credits: (2)
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to apply theory and skills mastered to date. The student functions in collaboration with the instructor to plan for the day of care for hospitalized adults, recognizing diverse characteristics. The student depends on the instructor for guidance with interactions with members of the healthcare team and seeks assistance when appropriate. The student depends on the instructor for guidance to maintain standards, develop relationships, and assume accountability for learning and self-evaluation. The student utilizes the nursing process to perform ongoing assessments, identify problems, select nursing diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate care of the day. Students will spend a total of 56 hours over an eight week time period in clinical practice activities; in addition, students will be expected to spend substantial time to prepare for and follow up after each clinical day. Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in Nursing.
 

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