Course Descriptions

MUS 105 - Music Theory I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Visually and aurally distinguish between seven types of scales, Major and minor keys, and Major, minor, Augmented, and diminished triads.
2. Identify and build the seven different church modes.
3. Correctly build the Major and relative minor key signatures in the Circle of Fifths/Fourths.
4. Successfully identify the harmonic chords in both Major and minor keys.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of music theory and the creative process inherent therein.

MUS 106 - Music Theory II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Visually and aurally distinguish between all cadences and non-chord tones.
2. Construct and discuss the differences between small form types.
3. Correctly build seventh chords in both Major and minor keys.
4. Successfully analyze and compose counterpoint examples in First and Second species.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of music theory and the creative process inherent therein.

MUS 107 - Music Theory III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Visually and aurally distinguish between Neapolitan and all three types of Augmented Sixth chords.
2. Construct and discuss the differences between Italian, French, and German Augmented Sixth chords.
3. Correctly build secondary dominant and secondary leading time chords in both Major and minor keys.
4. Successfully analyze a piano sonata that includes mode mixture and borrowed chords.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of music theory and the creative process inherent therein.

MUS 108 - Music before 1800: Medieval to Classical

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of music in the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of music in the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Period and the creative process inherent therein.
4. Identify important composers and specific compositions representing all important genres.

MUS 109 - Ragtime to rock: American Popular Music

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of popular music.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of popular music and the creative process inherent therein.
4. Identify the origins and explain development of all major genres of popular music.

MUS 111 - 19th Century Music

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of music in the Romantic Period.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of music in the Romantic Period and the creative process inherent therein.
4. Identify the important movements and individual composers of the century and the contributions of each to stylistic progress.

MUS 112 - 20th Century Music and Beyond

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of music in the 20th Century and beyond.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of music in the 20th Century and beyond and the creative process inherent therein.
4. Describe the transition out of a Romanticism-based aesthetic into a wider range of styles and motivations.

MUS 113 - Spirituals to Hip Hop: American Music of the African Diaspora

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of American music of the African diaspora and the creative process inherent therein.
2. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class, and gender.
3. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
4. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
5. Within a given field or discipline, students will identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.

MUS 115 - Ear Training I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Sing simple major and minor songs using standard solfege techniques.
2. Sing major and minor triads, major and minor intervals of Major 2nd to a Perfect 5th, as well as major scales, and minor scales including natural, harmonic, and melodic minor.
3. Write four measure, two-part examples of melodic dictation, and simple four-measure examples of rhythmic dictation.

MUS 116 - Ear Training II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Sing medium level major and minor songs using standard solfege techniques.
2. Sing and master singing in alto and other clefs.
3. Sing and identify intervals of major 6ths, 7ths, and tri-tones, and be able to sight sing using kodaly hand signals.
4. Sing various levels of chord progressions and be able to write Soprano/Alto/Bass examples of melodic dictation.
5. Master four measure examples of rhythmic dictation.

MUS 117 - Ear Training III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Sing and identify all intervals.
2. Sing more advanced musical examples employing modulation.
3. Sing advanced chord progressions, as well as chords in root, first, and second inversions.
4. Write four measure soprano/alto/tenor/bass examples, as well as four measure rhythmic dictation employing syncopation.

MUS 120 - Piano Class I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Play an elementary to a late elementary piano solo.
2. Play beginning scales, chords, arpeggios.
3. Sight read at an elementary level.
4. Play from a beginning lead sheet.

MUS 121 - Piano Class II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Play an intermediate to late intermediate piano solo.
2. Play 12 major scales, chords and arpeggios.
3. Sight read at an intermediate level.
4. Harmonize melodies with I, IV, V, I.
5. Transpose short excerpts at the elementary level.
6. Play from a lead sheet.

MUS 160 - Recording and Production I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Record, import, and edit digital audio files in a Digital Audio Workstation.
2. Recall and compare digital audio file format standards and properties.
3. Identify different types of microphones, their characteristics, and their applications in the recording studio.

MUS 161 - Recording and Production II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Record and edit MIDI tracks in a Digital Audio Workstation.
2. Implement virtual instruments in a multitrack Digital Audio Workstation session.
3. Apply EO, dynamics processing, and time-based effects.

MUS 162 - Beat Production I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Construct and modify rhythmic MIDI sequences in a Digital Audio Workstation.
2. Prepare and use audio files as loops and samples in instrumental beats.
3. Create and record simple harmonic progressions using MIDI.
4. Explain how copyright laws apply to sample-based music and describe the process obtaining permissions to license samples.

MUS 163 - Beat Production II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and emulate techniques and stylistic characteristics of sample-based music.
2. Design custom virtual instrument patches and samples.
3. Add vocals or live instrument tracks to sample-based and MIDI-based arrangements.
4. Publish beats with license agreements on an online beat marketplace.

MUS 170 - Music and Computers

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss different ways musicians use computers as a music production tool including the preparations required by the musician and specific minimum configurations required from a computer before it can be used for various purposes.
2. Complete a paper comparing different software programs and explain which one would meet their musical needs and how they would guide others.
3. Use a computer to create complex sheet music involving time signature changes, changes in modality, use of various notation alternatives such as rhythmic notation and accurately making use of articulations, expressions, lyrics and interpretive features used in the professional publishing of sheet music and scores. (This is a writing component using notation software, FINALE).
4. Use Pro Tools to create a basic audio project using audio interface, a MIDI interface and basic signal routing within the ProTools environment.
5. Discuss various resources professional musicians currently use to share and continue to expand their skill with music software to continue their self-learning.

MUS 184 - Songwriting

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Write a song suitable for recording.
2. Negotiate the selling and promotion of copyrighted music.
3. Record a rough demo of their music.

MUS 185 - Beginning Guitar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Play at least fifteen different chords.
2. Read basic musical rhythms in treble clef.
3. Demonstrate correct picking and fingering techniques.
4. Discuss and demonstrate chord and scale theory.

MUS 186 - Guitar Ensemble

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform guitar ensemble repertoire.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 190 - The College Choir

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform choral music.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 191 - Music Performance

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have been involved in an approved community-based musical ensemble that will have further developed their performance abilities in either vocal or instrumental music.

MUS 194 - Voice Class I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Sing simple class songs, as well as a more advanced solo song/aria employing standard techniques for good vocal production.
2. Sing with proper breath support, and will demonstrate frontal and pharyngeal resonance, proper diction, and vowel equalization.
3. Sing songs or arias with an understanding of proper vocal pedagogy.

MUS 195 - Jazz Ensemble

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform big band jazz repertoire.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 196 - String Ensemble

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform string ensemble repertoire.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 197 - Applied Music I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate freshman level performance skills and techniques in their respective applied area (voice or instrumental) that meet, or exceed the requirements established at transfer institutions.

MUS 198 - Applied Music II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate freshman level (second semester) vocal or instrumental performance skills and techniques in their respective applied areas that meet, or exceed the requirements established at various transfer institutions.

MUS 199 - Intermediate Guitar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Play movable chord shapes along the neck.
2. Read and perform treble clef melodies along the neck.
3. Read complex musical rhythms in treble clef.
4. Demonstrate advanced flatpicking and fingerstyle techniques.
5. Discuss and demonstrate chord and scale theory in relation to rock, blues, jazz, and classical styles.

MUS 201 - College Band

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform concert band repertoire.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 260 - Recording and Production III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Track, edit, and mix a full band session for a pop/rock song.
2. Implement advanced microphone techniques in the recording studio.
3. Apply advanced editing and mixing techniques in a Digital Audio Workstation.

MUS 261 - Recording and Production IV

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Arrange and produce an independent recording project.
2. Record vocal and instrumental ensembles.
3. Demonstrate on-location mobile recording techniques.
4. Master audio tracks and prepare them for distribution.

MUS 290 - Chamber Singers

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform in a small vocal ensemble.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 294 - Voice Class II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Continue to sing moderately complex class songs as well as a more advanced solo song/aria employing standard techniques for good vocal production.
2. Demonstrate singing with proper breath support, and will demonstrate frontal and pharyngeal resonance, proper diction, and vowel equalization.
3. Continue to sing more advanced songs or arias with an understanding of proper vocal pedagogy.

MUS 295 - Special Topics in Music

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

The specific learning outcomes will vary according to the particular course/subject taught.  The specific outcomes developed will all support and be grounded in the general Music Program outcomes.  (i.e. Articulate the intrinsic constructs of music as they relate to music theory, music history and musical styles and practices of major composers from the Renaissance through the post-modern era as it pertains to the special topics course.)

MUS 296 - Internship

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Integrate their experience with the workings of arts/business/educational organizations into developing a larger perspective of their chosen area of music.
2. Apply the knowledge gained within a particular field related to their career path.
3. Learn to budget time in relation to required tasks.
4. Establish a network of contacts in their chosen area.
5. Develop a list of references for future employment.

MUS 297 - Applied Music III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate sophomore level (first semester) vocal or instrumental performance skills and techniques in their respective applied areas that meet or exceed the requirements established at various transfer institutions.

MUS 298 - Applied Music IV

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate sophomore level (second semester) vocal or instrumental performance skills and techniques in their respective applied areas that meet or exceed the requirements established at various transfer institutions.

MUS 299 - Independent Study: Music

Dependent on the specific approved activity.

OCE 226 - Oceanography

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to oceanography, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore marine phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling.
2. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to oceanography, including application of scientific data, concepts, and models in marine science.
3. Explain the interconnection between our oceans and global climate.
4. Describe anthropogenic pressures on ocean resources and the environmental issues related to our oceans.

PED 103 - Backpacking (CV)

After successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate fundamental skills and techniques of basic outdoor skills while participating in hiking exercises.
2. Discuss the history, etiquette, strategies, current research, sustainability, and safety precautions associated with backpacking.
3. Evaluate hiking conditions, including safe wilderness preparedness, weather and environmental conditions, choosing appropriate equipment, and planning.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of any impact we have on the natural environment while hiking and how to minimize that impact.

PED 106 - Badminton (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Recognize and identify the five basic shots in the game of badminton.
2. Demonstrate the five basic shots in the game of badminton.
3. Have an understanding of the rules and scoring of a badminton game.
4. Identity and execute the two basic service strokes/Drop and High clear.
5. Have an appreciation of badminton as a game that allows for a wide range of expertise and conditioning, from leisurely played in back yard game to a highly competitive athletic event.

PED 110 - Basic Ice Skating (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the wellness benefits of this life-time recreational activity.
2. Execute basic ice skating skills.
3. Develop proper body alignment and posture.
4. Recognize ice skating terminology.
5. Identify safety concerns regarding ice skating.
6. Demonstrate basic care and use of equipment.

PED 111 - Varsity Track and Field I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the fundamental skills used in Track and Field.
2. Discuss the strategies and etiquette associated with Track and Field.
3. Discuss the health-related benefits of athletic participation, including mental health benefits.
4. Describe the relationship between nutrition and athletic performance.

PED 113 - Lifeguard Training

Note:  Adult CPR and standard first-aid are additional requirements for certification by the American Red Cross and are not included in this course.  These courses must be completed before the end of the term, for Red Cross lifeguard training certification to be completed.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Become a certified Lifeguard with the American Red Cross.
2. Hold current certification in Adult CPR and standard First-Aid.
3. Successfully pass water and written final exam in Lifeguard training.

PED 118 - Solutions in Fitness and Wellness

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Know and understand the 5 components of fitness.
2. Develop the skills and knowledge to pass a selective physical fitness test.
3. Demonstrate improvement in at least one weakness as defined in the pre-assessment profile.
4. Recognize and apply the fitness principles as it relates to the improvement or maintenance of one’s overall health and wellbeing.

PED 119 - Solutions in Fitness and Wellness

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Know and understand the 5 components of fitness.
2. Develop the skills and knowledge to pass a selective physical fitness test.
3. Demonstrate improvement in at least one weakness as defined in the pre-assessment profile.
4. Recognize and apply the fitness principles as it relates to the improvement or maintenance of one’s overall health and wellbeing.

PED 120 - Foundations of Exercise

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and differentiate between health related and skill related components of fitness.
2. Conduct fitness assessments, develop fitness and wellness programs, and perform a variety of different exercise formats in order to help others learn proper exercise techniques.
3. Identify concepts and structures of basic anatomy, physiology, human movement, biomechanics, nutrition, metabolism, and kinesiology principles.
4. Recognize the relationship between physical activity and risk for disease, including the importance of lifestyle choices, exercise psychology, behavior and how they relate to overall health.

PED 124 - Track & Field (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the running, jumping, and throwing events in Track and Field.
2. Understand the skill progressions and training methods involved in Track and Field.
3. Develop an understanding of the importance of regular physical activity and health benefits from participation. 

PED 127 - Jogging (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have knowledge of fundamental skills, techniques, related to jogging.
2. Have proficiency in execution of skills covered.
3. Have an understanding of strategies, safety and etiquette associated with jogging.
4. Have an understanding of the mental and physical health benefits to be derived from jogging.
5. Have an appropriate level of proficiency in personal health as it relates to components such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition, balance, coordination and agility.

PED 130 - Martial Arts (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of physical conditioning and mental discipline in regards to Martial Arts.
2. Demonstrate proper kicking, striking, blocking, and elbow techniques.
3. Perform basic sparring, stances, and footwork required in Martial Arts.
4. Identify self-defense and kata forms.

PED 140 - Dance Pilates (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper breathing techniques.
2. Identify a series of appropriate warming up exercises.
3. Perform correct maneuvers and sequence of exercises that strengthen muscles and increase flexibility and cardiovascular function.
4. Recognize when over-exertion and overuse can occur and take steps to avoid injury.
5. Show how to go through a proper cool down.

PED 141 - Yoga (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency at the poses covered in class (at the beginner level).
2. Increase their dynamic flexibility.
3. Identify some of the major muscles used in a given pose.
4. List the correct progressions into a given pose.

PED 146 - Cardio Cross Training (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the importance of a warm up, cool down, and target heart rate.
2. Demonstrate ability to assess heart rate before, during, and after aerobic exercise.
3. Identify ways to increase and decrease heart rate and intensity during aerobic exercise.
4. Recognize the warning signs of over exertion, overuse and injury.

PED 150 - Personal Nutrition

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the role of nutrients in the human body.
2. Apply knowledge of nutrition to a personal life style, nutrition plan, weight control and activity, and/ or athletic performance.
3. Explain the relationship between diet and: Health, disease and weight control.
4. Make a personal assessment of their dietary practices and proposals.
5. Identify claims regarding food and additives.
6. Apply the concepts of reliable research and consumer behaviors to one’s advantage.

PED 160 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify historical events, leaders, educators and philosophies in the evolution of Sports and Physical Education.
2. Analyze past, current, and future trends in Physical Education and Sport.
3. Describe the basic concepts and issues related to the various sub disciplines in Physical Education and Sport.
4. Evaluate career options available in the field of Physical Education and Sports Studies.
5. Create a personal philosophy with regard to Physical Education and Sports Studies.

PED 161 - Sport and Society

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of important concepts, methods and theoretical approaches that define this sub-discipline, in essays, exams or presentations.
2. Apply a sociological perspective to sport as a socio-cultural phenomenon, and examine the often-controversial relationships between race, gender, class, and sexuality and the institution of sport.  They will do so in essays, exams, and presentations.
3. Analyze the social, political, cultural and historical context of sport in the United States and other societies.  They will do so in essay, exams and presentations.

PED 162 - Personal and Community Health

 

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
HST 162
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify factors to promote health/wellness for individuals and the community.
2. Identify factors which impede health/wellness for individuals and the community.
3. Identify steps to improve personal safety, and to prevent violence and injury.
4. Locate and analyze current events related to community health topics.
5. Assess their individual levels of wellness; identifying lifestyle changes they intend to make to improve their overall wellness.

PED 168 - Exploring Healthy Lifestyles

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the components of diet and exercise and their effects on physical and mental health.
2. Understand how to create a plan to lead to a more active and healthy lifestyle.
3. Explore multiple exercise and physical activity options and the value of regular exercise as it relates to overall wellness.
4. Develop an understanding of the importance of regular physical activity and health benefits from participation.

PED 169 - Tennis (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the basic strokes and serve in tennis.
2. Apply the rules and etiquette of Tennis in both singles and doubles.
3. Understand the skill progressions, tactics and strategy, and modifications that can be used in Tennis.

PED 171 - Principles of Training and Conditioning

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Health related components of fitness.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the components of a strength and conditioning program, including proper technique and execution of exercises.
3. Design an effective program by assessing personal fitness levels and developing a personal fitness program, including components of a strength and conditioning program.

PED 172 - Volleyball (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the rules and regulations of volleyball.
2. Execute the basic skills of volleyball: forearm pass, set, and (underhand) serve in a game like setting.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of correct skill selection and decision making-making abilities.
4. Facilitate game- play in controlled environment.
5. Work cooperatively as a small group as well as with the larger class as a whole.
6. Work to challenge each other to improve their skills in a competitive and cooperative environment.

PED 173 - Fitness Walking (CV)

Totally online class requires each student to have a FitBit.

Credits: (1-1/2)
Hours
12 Class Hours, 33 Laboratory Hours
Note
CV=cardiovascular

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply the components of an effective physical fitness program, utilizing walking as a primary activity.
2. Improve physical conditioning by participating in a regular walking program.
3. Perform basic fitness walking techniques.
4. Apply proper technique to set pacing for safe and effective walking for fitness.
5. Understand the importance of a balanced lifestyle and the role wellness plays in it.

PED 175 - Weight Training

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the components of a strength training program through development of an effective personal program.
2. Perform and assess proper lifting and spotting techniques for basic exercises in the weight room.
3. Identify, through performing exercises to work each of the major muscle groups, including the use of repetition and sets.
4. Describe the FITT principle, progressive overload, and other principles of training as they pertain to strength training.

PED 181 - Adventure Activities (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the definition of Adventure activities and the importance of including this non-stereotypical curriculum in a Physical Education setting.
2. Demonstrate leadership, decision making techniques, and group dynamic skills necessary to accomplish problem solving activities.
3. Demonstrate professional behavior and practice safety procedures, while participating in class.
4. Identify ways to modify activities for diverse populations.

PED 187 - Team Sports

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and apply proper techniques and basic skills in team sports.
2. Demonstrate proper educational techniques, including modifications, for teaching team sports.
3. Identify rules, regulations, safety protocols, and sportsmanship for team sports.

PED 188 - Rhythms and Dance (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Perform basic locomotor movements, combinations, rhythms, and steps.
2. Identify the rhythmic and musical differences between social, improvisational and prescribed dance genres.
3. Explain the importance of dance in a physical education curriculum.

PED 210 - Exercise Assistant Internship

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  PED 119 Solutions in Fitness

 

Credits: 1.5
Hours
45 total for internship
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Effectively describe job training, job duties and responsibilities.
2. Investigate and report on procedures followed for employee training, evaluation and advancement.
3. Describe in depth exactly what was learned within the professional experience.
4. Describe and track in writing a personal log of experiences, professional development and personal challenges and successes.
5. Apply skills from professional learning to career experience.

PED 211 - Varsity Track and Field II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the fundamental skills used in Track and Field.
2. Discuss the strategies and etiquette associated with Track and Field.
3. Discuss the health-related benefits of athletic participation, including mental health benefits.
4. Describe the relationship between nutrition and athletic performance.

PHI 102 - General Philosophy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the conventions and methods of philosophy.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.

PHI 201 - Ethics: Moral Philosophy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the conventions and methods of philosophy.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.

PHI 203 - Philosophical Issues in American Education

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define the conventions and methods of philosophy.
2. Recognize and analyze nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on text, visual images, or artifacts.
3. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identify involving race, class, and gender.
4. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
5. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
6. Identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual group, and systemic levels.

• Identify the historical importance of the philosophy of education in American education.
• Explain the individual philosophies of the major educational philosophers.
• Identify the philosophies that influence educational reform in American schooling.

PHI 299 - Independent Study: Philosophy

Course outcomes will be determined by the instructor with the consent of the department chair and Dean of Liberal Arts.

PHS 112 - Interactions with the Natural World

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling.
2. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the natural sciences.

PHS 116 - Global Warming: Energy and the Environment

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Use the concept of rates to describe various processes and problems.
2. Define velocity, acceleration and displacement.
3. List Newton’s Laws of motion and predict motion of objects using Newton’s Laws.
4. Define and use the concepts of work and energy to solve problems.
5. Use the concept of a model.
6. Describe and solve problems using the concepts of gravity, electric charge, and magnetic force.
7. Describe the origin and treatment for particulate and gaseous air pollution.
8. Define and use the basic principles of thermodynamics to describe the operation of various plants and the treatment of thermal pollution.
9. Describe the operation of a nuclear power plant and the possible consequences thereof.
10. Describe the energy technology of the future and the possible consequences thereof.
11. List and discuss the problems associated with the alternatives to conventional motor vehicles.
12. Describe a sound wave, the human ear, and noise pollution.
13. Discuss the prospects for mass transportation.
14. Describe remote sensing of materials.
15. Discuss the prospects for materials recycling.

PHS 117 - Exploring Everyday Phenomena

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling.
2. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including application of scientific data, concepts, and models in the natural sciences.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use simple common tools to solve physical and chemical problems.

PHS 291 - Special Topics in Physical Science

Learning outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

PHS 292 - Special Topics in Physical Science

Learning outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

PHS 293 - Special Topics in Physical Science

Learning outcomes will be developed depending on the area of study.

PHS 298 - Physical Science Senior Seminar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to search a scientific journal database for information specific to their interest.
2. Understand how to read and interpret scientific paper.
3. Demonstrate the ability to convey complicated topics in an understandable way to their peers.
4. Summarize the information learned from an oral presentation and ask relevant questions.
5. Conduct a formal presentation on a current topic in physical science.

PHY 090 - Preparatory Physics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply the basic concepts and models of physics to experiments and applications related to the real world.
2. Perform calculations with inputs of differing accuracy and state the result with the appropriate number of significant figures.
3. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of data measurement, units, and unit conversions.

PHY 118 - Physics For The Health Sciences

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in Physics.
2. Describe, in qualitative terms, the laws of Physics and related concepts.
3. Relate fundamental Physics principles to observations and situations encountered in the Health Sciences.
4. Interpret and draw inferences using those mathematical models (functions, graphs, tables) commonly encountered in a physics for health sciences course.
5. Employ methods of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve application problems commonly encountered in a physics for health sciences course.

PHY 161 - General Physics I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in Physics.
2. Write and solve algebraic motion (Newton’s laws of motion) problems.
3. Solve problems involving the equilibriums of forces and torques using simultaneous equations.
4. Solve problems involving gravitational potential energy, and conservation of total mechanical energy.
5. Solve problems involving thermal equilibrium and heat transfer.

PHY 162 - General Physics II

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Solve problems involving the reflection, refraction, and dispersion of waves, and geometrical optics.
2. Describe the phenomena of interference, diffraction, and polarization.
3. Solve problems involving the flow of electrical charge and the transfer of electric energy in single-loop and in multi-loop circuits.
4. Use basic concepts of relativity to solve problems involving high-speed motion.
5. Describe the processes of radioactive decay, and solve problems with the idea of radioactive half-life, the processes of nuclear fission and fusion, and nuclear reactions.

PHY 181 - Physics for Engineers & Scientists I

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in Physics.
2. Write and solve algebraic motion (Newton’s laws of motion) problems.
3. Compute vector sums, scalar products, and vector cross products.
4. Use energy and work-energy principle to solve mechanics problems with constant and position-dependent forces.
5. Solve problems involving the equilibrium of forces and torques using simultaneous equations.
6. Solve problems involving gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and elastic potential energy, and conservation of total mechanical energy.
7. Solve projectile and circular motions, using elementary differential and integral calculus.
8. Solve problems involving thermal equilibrium and heat transfer.

PHY 182 - Physics for Engineers & Scientists II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in Physics.
2. Analyze and solve problems with topics including sound and light waves, electric and magnetic forces and fields, and DC and AC circuits.
3. Communicate effectively in laboratory reports, following accepted reporting formats to present laboratory results cogently and succinctly.

PHY 281 - Physics for Engineers & Scientists III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Distinguish between the photoelectrical effect, Compton effect, and pair production.
2. Solve problems involving x-rays and electron diffraction.
3. Interpret de Broglie waves in terms of probability distribution.
4. Use the Schrödinger equation to give a quantum description of a confined particle.
5. Give an account of Rutherford scattering and use Bohr’s postulates to solve problems in atomic physics.
6. Describe quantization of angular moments.
7. Explain the normal and anomalous Zeeman effects and describe the Stern-Gerlach experiment.
8. Describe the principles of nuclear radiation measuring devices and high energy accelerators.
9. Explain the contributions to nuclear binding energy.
10. Derive radioactive growth and decay laws.
11. Explain simple decay schemes.
12. Describe methods of neutron production, velocity measurement, and moderation.
13. Solve problems of relativistic motion.

PMD 211 - Foundations in Advanced Prehospital Care

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours; 1.5 Laboratory Hours; 2 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1. List the roles and responsibilities of personnel within an EMS system, and how these roles and responsibilities differ.
2. Write the importance of personal wellness and wellbeing of the EMS provider.
3. Justify how to serve as a healthy role model for peers.
4. Consistently demonstrate safe and effective behaviors in the initial response phase of an emergency.
5. Consistently demonstrate collecting and documenting a thorough and accurate field patient history and subjective assessment.
6. Consistently perform and document efficient field medical and trauma patient physical assessments.
7. Discuss general cellular physiology and pathophysiology including acid-base balance.
8. Consistently demonstrate safe and efficient establishment and maintenance of a patient’s airway.
9. Consistently demonstrate safe and appropriate ventilation of a patient including ongoing assessment of oxygenation.
10. Safely and precisely obtain access to the venous circulation.
11. Safely and precisely administer medications.
12. Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently formulate and implement a treatment plan for the patient with respiratory problems.

PMD 212 - Advanced Prehospital Care of Cardiovascular & Special Population Patients

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Lab Hours; 2 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1. Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient with:
             a.  A cardiovascular emergency
             b.  A gynecological emergency
2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.
3. Consistently demonstrate assessment and management of a patient experiencing normal or abnormal labor and delivery.
4. Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the:
             a.  Neonatal patient
             b.  Pediatric patient
5. Recognize and evaluate hazardous material emergencies, call for appropriate resources, and safely manage patients in the cold zone.

PMD 213 - Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1. Restate primary injury prevention strategies as an effective way to reduce death, disabilities and health care costs.
2. Analyze human hazards at a crime scene and from a potentially violent patient.
3. Describe safe and minimally intrusive operations at crime scenes.
4. Safely manage a patient who is the victim of a sexual assault recognizing the patient’s physical and emotional needs along with the preservation of the crime scene evidence.
5. Consistently demonstrate safe ambulance operation.
6. Consistently demonstrate simple triage and rapid transport principles at a mass casualty incident.
7. Integrate principles of injury kinematics to enhance patient assessment and predict the likelihood of injuries.
8. Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for:

          a.  Shock (hypoperfusion)
          b.  Hemorrhage
          c.  Suspected or obvious head injury
          d.  Face injury
          e.  Suspected or obvious neck injury
          f.   Suspected or obvious spinal injury
          g.  Thoracic injury
          h.  Suspected or obvious abdominal injury
          i.   Burn injury

PMD 214 - Advanced Prehospital Care of Medical Emergencies

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient with:
          a.  A seizure
          b.  A cerebral vascular accident
          c.  A transient ischemic attack
          d.  A diabetic emergency
          e.  An acute coronary syndrome of various etiologies
          f.  A neurological problem
          g.  An endocrine problem
          h.  A toxic substance exposure
           i.  An environmentally induced or exacerbated medical condition
           j.  An allergic reaction
          k.  An anaphylactic reaction
2.  Consistently demonstrate safe, empathetic competence in caring for patients with behavioral emergencies.

PMD 221 - Paramedic Foundations and Comprehensive Physical Exam

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1. Recognize, classify, and determine proper management of the types of shock.
2. Synthesize pathophysiological principles with pharmacology knowledge and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement an appropriate pharmacologic management plan.
3. Consistently apply therapeutic communication principles to effectively communicate with any patient while providing care.
4. Recall and integrate physiological, psychological, and sociological changes throughout human development with assessment and communication strategies for patients of all ages.
5. Recognize, classify, and properly manage a difficult patient airway including:
     a.  Surgical establishment of a patient airway
     b.  Use of capnography to assess and adjust the ventilation of a patient
6. Integrate appropriate alternative techniques to obtain a patient’s medical history.
7. Explain the pathophysiological significance of normal and key abnormal physical exam findings.
8. Consistently integrate advanced principles of history taking and physical exam techniques to perform a comprehensive patient assessment.
9. Consistently and accurately collect, organize and state patient information in verbal form, either in person or over the radio following accepted formats.
10.  Consistently and accurately collect, organize, and clearly write patient information on patient documentation forms.

PMD 222 - Paramedic Care of Cardiovascular & Special Patient Populations

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 3 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes for this course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1. Systematically apply accepted clinical decision making skills to formulate a field impression and treatment plan.
2. Consistently integrate advanced diagnostic techniques and skills for the patient with cardiovascular disease.
3. Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the unique emergencies of the:

          a.  Geriatric patient
          b.  Pediatric patient
          c.  Patient who has sustained abuse or assault

PMD 223 - Paramedic Trauma Care

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Describe the paramedic’s professional and community responsibilities with respect to:
          a.  Continuing education
          b.  Continuous EMS improvement
          c.  Injury prevention
2.  Recall and discuss common out-of-hospital issues with respect to:
          a.  Laws and regulations
          b.  Medical ethics
          c.  Personal ethics
          d.  On- and off-line medical control
          e.  Patient advocacy
3.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient with:
          a.  Multi-system trauma
          b.  Extensive soft tissue trauma
          c.  Suspected spinal injury
          d.  Complex musculoskeletal injury

PMD 224 - Paramedic Care of Medical Emergencies

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 3 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes for this course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1. Describe the components of the body’s physical barriers, immune and inflammatory systems and their responses when activated.
2. Recall the body’s response to acute and chronic stress.
3. Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient with:

          a.  A neurological problem
          b.  An endocrine problem
          c.  An allergic or anaphylactic reaction
          d.  A gastroenterological problem
          e.  A renal or urologic problem
          f.  A toxic substance exposure
          g.  A hematopoietic system disease
          h.  An environmentally induced or exacerbated medical condition

PMD 225 - Paramedic Operations, Pediatric Emergencies, Integrated Care

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Synthesize pathophysiological and psychosocial principles to adapt the assessment and treatment plan for diverse patients and those who face physical, mental, social and financial challenges.
2.  Describe various special medical devices that might be encountered while caring for an acute chronic care patient and explain how to trouble shoot common devices.
3.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for:
          a.  Acute deterioration of a chronic care patient
          b.  Common complaints
          c.  Acute pediatric patient
4.  Restate standards and guidelines that help ensure safe and effective ground and air medical transport.
5.  Describe and be able to implement the principles of rescue operations to safely rescue a patient from:
          a.  Water
          b.  Hazardous atmospheres
          c.  Trenches
          d.  Highways
          e.  Hazardous terrain

POS 111 - Public Policy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe major political science concepts and theories.
2. Apply the methods political scientists use to explore social phenomena.
3. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class and gender.
4. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
5. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
6. Identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.

POS 116 - International Business Environments

Upon successful completion of this course the student will able to:

1. Describe major political science concepts and theories.
2. Apply the methods political scientists use to explore social phenomena.

POS 201 - Introduction to American Government

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe major political science concepts and theories.
2. Apply the methods political scientists use to explore social phenomena.
3. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class and gender.
4. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
5. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
6. Identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.

POS 204 - American State and Local Government

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe major political science concepts and theories.
2. Apply the methods political scientists use to explore social phenomena.
3. Describe the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class and gender.
4. Analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity.
5. Apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action.
6. Identify the consequences of racism in the United States at the individual, group, and systemic levels.