May 02, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Codes

Prerequisites

This section of the catalog identifies what the specific prerequisites, if any, are for each course. Course prerequisites are requirements that students must meet before they can enroll in a particular course. A student must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in prerequisite courses, unless otherwise noted, or unless the student receives the department chair’s written approval for the class or program.

Students must complete the prerequisites for a course before they can enroll in that class. As students register for classes, the system will check their student records for prerequisite requirements. If these requirements are found in the record, the student will be registered in the class, but if they are not found, the system will not allow registration for that course.

For information about departmental policies regarding prerequisites, contact the appropriate dean’s office.

Course Numbering

The numbers from 0-99 designate developmental courses and certain professional/technical classes. These classes are not college level. Classes numbered from 100-299 are college-level and generally transferable to baccalaureate degree programs.

Courses numbered 099, 199, or 299 designate independent study and field experience classes. Courses numbered 098, 198, or 298 designate experimental or exploratory classes. Cooperative field experience (co-op) courses are assigned the 190 and 290 numbered series. Community service courses are numbered with 076 and are not awarded credit.

Courses listed in this catalog constitute the most recent record of the total academic program of the college. Listing does not mean that all courses are offered every quarter or every year. Consult the class schedule for specific course offerings.

Common Course Numbering

Washington’s community and technical colleges want to make it easier for students to transfer credits among the state’s 34 community and technical colleges. YVC has moved to a common course numbering system, which will mean that the same course will be titled and numbered in a similar way at every community and technical college in the state.

There are several changes in course names and numbers for YVC. The changes should help you know that a course you have taken at one Washington College is the same at another, and the course will transfer easily.

Common courses are identified by an “&” following the department abbreviation. Transfer courses not identified as common will still transfer under the Direct Transfer Agreement as in the past. Please direct questions to the Registrar in the Enrollment Services Office at the phone number listed in the directory.

Definitions and Codes

Co-requisite: These are one or more courses that must be taken together in the same quarter. For example, a lecture and lab in Chemistry.

Cross-disciplined courses: Courses in two different disciplines with the same course description and credits. Credit cannot be given for both courses.

Distributions for DTA: Quarter Offered Codes Core Competency Codes
Communications F Fall Quarter ♦ Computation
Humanities S Spring Quarter • Communication
Humanities - Performance SR Summer Quarter ■ Human Relation
Natural Sciences W Winter Quarter  
Natural Sciences - Lab O Occasionally  
Quantitative    
Social Science    
 

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 112: Ethics and Policy in Healthcare I

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students will apply teleological ethics (including act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism) to ethical problems in health care practice.  Problems are to include nursing practices, end-of-life care, and gerontology.  Normative ethics will also be applied in examining health care laws that govern nursing practice.  Students will learn to distinguish between normative, meta-ethical, and descriptive moral claims (to include moral relativism versus moral realism).
    Prerequisite: Admission to the YVC Nursing program.
  
  • PHIL 212: Ethics and Policy in Healthcare II

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students will apply deontological ethics (including Kant’s categorical imperative) to ethical problems in health care practice.  Problems are to include nursing practices, end-of-life care, and gerontology.  Normative ethics will also be applied to examining health care laws that govern nursing practice.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the YVC Nursing program and completion of PHIL 112  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • PHIL 215: Introduction to Ethics

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Introduction to Philosophy assesses the underlying models that inform morally relevant behavior. Some issues addressed include the nature of value claims, moral relativism and skepticism, morality and well-being, moral responsibility, ethics and science, ethics and religion, and the connections, if any, between theory and daily living.  Ethical theory will be applied to a wide variety of contemporary ethical problems.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 .
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  
  • PHIL 220: Philosophy of Religion

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course analyzes issues basic to understanding religion, such as the problem of evil and theodicies, free will and divine foreknowledge, arguments for/against the existence of God, and the relationship between faith and reason. It will also examine major world religions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
    Prerequisite: ENGL& 101  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  
  • PHIL 315: Professional Ethics

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    Students will apply various ethical theories (including utilitarianism and deontological ethics) to ethical problems that arise in contemporary business practices. Students will also learn to distinguish between normative, meta-ethical, and descriptive moral claims.
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in BAS program at YVC.
  
  • PHIL& 101: Introduction to Philosophy

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Introduction to Philosophy exposes students to major tools, problems, and domains of philosophy. Students engage in the activity of philosophizing through the use of historical and contemporary reading. Questions addressed include: Are my beliefs all a matter of opinion? What is reality? What is truth? Does God exist? Am I free? Does science give us knowledge?
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  
  • PHIL& 115: Critical Thinking

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, SR
    The class provides an informal, non-symbolic introduction to logic and critical thinking emphasizing real-life examples, natural language applications, and the informal logical fallacies. Students learn the concept of an argument, learn how to distinguish arguments from non-arguments, and study different patterns of argumentation. Students also learn how to critically evaluate arguments and how to construct arguments of their own.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095  or permission of instructor.
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  
  • PHIL& 120: Symbolic Logic: Introduction to Logic

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Students of Symbolic Logic examine validity, soundness, inference, necessity, implication, and other concepts central to standard reasoning processes. Examination of the nature of formal arguments including propositional (sentence) logic and predicate logic (quantificational logic) are stressed.
    Prerequisite: MATH 093 , MATH 094, or MATH 095  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences

Photography

  
  • PHOTO 103: Digital Photography

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    An introduction to digital camera operation, image manipulation software, visualization skills, expressive sensitivity, and quality printing. Emphasis is on the elements and principles of photographic composition, ethical issues, aesthetic vocabulary, and the study of how images communicate. Includes lecture, supervised lab, and group critiques. Students must provide a digital camera with operable controls (e.g. F-stop, shutter speed).
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
  
  • PHOTO 190: Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PHOTO 191: Co-op Field Experience II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PHOTO 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Projects in photography determined by instructor and student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PHOTO 201: History of Photography

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    A survey of the history and continually evolving properties of photography as a cultural language and art-making tool from its beginnings in the 1830s to the digital imaging of today.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 .
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  
  • PHOTO 203: Intermediate Digital Photography

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    Continuation of elements and principles from beginning digital photography, with greater emphasis on the development of personal visual statements as well as a more in-depth understanding of the hardware, software, and concepts of visual communication. Includes lecture, supervised studio time, and group critiques. Students must provide a digital SLR camera with operational controls (e.g. F-stop, shutter speed and camera RAW).
    Prerequisite: PHOTO 103  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
  
  • PHOTO 205: Advanced Digital Photography

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    This course emphasizes an individual creative approach, allowing students to select or devise a style of photography based upon experience in previous photography classes and/or professional experience.  This course is a continuation of conceptual idea building with an emphasis on portfolio, display, and exhibition.  This course includes lecture, supervised lab, and group critiques.  Students must provide a digital SLR camera with operable controls (eg. F-stop, shutter speed, ISO, and camera RAW).
    Prerequisite: Completion of PHOTO 203  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • PHOTO 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Projects in photography determined by instructor and student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.

Physical Education

  
  • PE 076: Community Service

    0
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This class is offered as a self-support, community service, non-credit course.
  
  • PE 130: Beginning Weight Training

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Orientation to the fitness center leading to the development of a total-body exercise program that will enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of the student. The class is designed to introduce students to a broad range of physical activities as well as develop an appreciation for life-long wellness. Via use of the YVCC weight room and fitness center, wellness is introduced as a process of fostering a gr
    eater awareness of the student’s human potential by developing an appropriate level of physical fitness, concern about self-care, and sensitivity to the environment.  Activity Course.  
  
  • PE 132: Advanced Weight Training

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Designed for the student who wants to exercise and train on a daily basis. Orientation to the weight room leading to the development of a total-body exercise program that will enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of the student. The class is designed to introduce students to a broad range of physical activities as well as develop an appreciation for life-long wellness. Via use of the YVCC weight room and fitness center, wellness is introduced as a process of fostering a greater awareness of the student’s human potential by developing an appropriate level of physical fitness, concern about self-care, and sensitivity to the environment.  Activity Course. 
  
  • PE 180: Wellness for Life I

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Introduces students to the intermediate challenge of wellness concepts which enhance physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing with emphasis on personal commitment and responsibility for positive lifestyle change.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PE 181: Wellness for Life II

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Introduces students to the intermediate challenge of wellness concepts which enhance physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing with emphasis on personal commitment and responsibility for positive lifestyle change.
    Prerequisite: PE 180  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PE 182: Wellness for Life III

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course continues to expand the student’s physical and mental well-being through positive lifestyle change with the development of a diversified, advanced fitness program.
    Prerequisite: PE 181  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PE 184: Fast Track Wellness for Life

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This entry-level course instructs students to develop a fitness or active activity program to meet personal goals and move toward greater awareness of a student’s human potential for life-long health, self-care and sensitivity to the environment. Assignments and fitness center lab hours are structured to study physical fitness, goal setting, basic nutritional components, self-behavior change tactics, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.
    Note: Activity Course.

Physical Education, Men’s

  
  • PEM 143: Basketball Fundamentals Men

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Entry- to intermediate-level basketball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition. A first-meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure safety of the student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEM 145: Baseball Fundamentals Men

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Entry- to intermediate-level baseball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition. A first-meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure the safety of the student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEM 153: Basketball Theory Men

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    A study of the fundamental skills of basketball as well as offensive and defensive strategies. Attention is given to the rules of the game, administration, and other related problems facing the prospective coach. The approach throughout is from the viewpoint that the students are preparing for coaching.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PEM 155: Baseball Theory Men

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    A study of the fundamental skills of baseball as well as offensive and defensive strategies. Attention is given to the rules of the game, administration, and other related problems facing the prospective coach. The approach throughout is from the viewpoint that the students are preparing for coaching.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • PEM 163: Techniques of Basketball I Men

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Advances basketball skills and techniques course which meets on a daily basis during Winter quarter only; basketball rules and interpretation and application; organized and officiated contests on a regular basis. Flexible schedule is necessary as class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEM 165: Baseball Techniques Men

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Baseball skills and technique class which meets on a daily basis during Spring quarter only. Organized and officiated contests are played on a regular basis. Flexible schedule is necessary since class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: Closed enrollment; permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEM 243: Basketball Fundamentals II Men

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Intermediate- to advanced-level basketball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition.
    Prerequisite: A first meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure safety of the student.  Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEM 245: Baseball Fundamentals II Men

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Intermediate- to advanced-level baseball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition.
    Prerequisite: A first meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure safety of the student.  Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEM 253: Basketball Theory II Men

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Application of coaching related to various basketball fundamental skills, developing offensive and defensive strategies, and enforcing the game rules. The administrative duties of the basketball coach will be studied and applied through community service learning.
    Prerequisite: PEM 153  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PEM 255: Baseball Theory II Men

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Application of coaching related to various baseball fundamental skills, developing offensive and defensive strategies, and enforcing the game rules. The administrative duties of the baseball coach will be studied and applied through community service learning.
    Prerequisite: PEM 155  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PEM 263: Basketball Techniques II Men

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Advanced basketball skills and techniques course that meets on a daily basis during Winter quarter only; basketball rules, their interpretation and application; organized and officiated contests on a regular basis. The student will participate in an organized, educational community service event to assist in instructing developing athletes’ techniques and skills. Flexible schedule is necessary as class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: High school or summer program experience in organized basketball and permission of instructor.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEM 265: Baseball Techniques II Men

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Advanced baseball skills and techniques course that meets on a daily basis during Spring quarter only; baseball rules, their interpretation and application; organized and officiated contests on a regular basis. The student will participate in an organized, educational community service event to assist in instructing developing athletes’ techniques and skills. Flexible schedule is necessary as class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: High school or summer program experience in organized baseball and permission of instructor.
    Note: Activity Course.

Physical Education, Women’s

  
  • PEW 143: Basketball Fundamentals Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Entry- to intermediate-level basketball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition. A first-meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure safety of the student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 144: Soccer Fundamentals Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Entry- to intermediate-level soccer skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition. A first-meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skill coordination is possessed in order to ensure the safety of the student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 146: Softball Fundamentals Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Entry- to intermediate-level softball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition. A first-meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure the safety of the student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 148: Volleyball Fundamentals Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Entry- to intermediate-level volleyball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition. Skill instruction includes serving, passing, hitting, and offensive and defensive positioning. A first-meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skill coordination is possessed in order to ensure the safety of the student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 153: Basketball Theory Women

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    A study of the fundamental skills of basketball as well as offensive and defensive strategies. Attention is given to the rules of the game, administration, and other related problems facing the prospective coach. The approach throughout is from the viewpoint that the students are preparing for coaching.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PEW 154: Soccer Theory Women

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    A study of coaching soccer and the fundamental skills for soccer as well as the offensive and defensive strategies. Attention is given to the rules of the game, the administration, and other related problems facing the perspective coach. The approach throughout is from the viewpoint that the students are preparing for coaching-related opportunities.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PEW 156: Softball Theory Women

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    A study of the fundamental skills of softball as well as offensive and defensive strategies. Attention is given to the rules of the game, administration, and other related problems facing the prospective coach. The approach throughout is from the viewpoint that the students are preparing for coaching.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PEW 158: Volleyball Theory Women

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Study of the fundamental skills, rules, and history of volleyball as well as the offensive and defensive strategies. Attention is given to the rules of the game, administration, and other related problems facing the prospective coach. The approach throughout is from the viewpoint that students are preparing for coaching.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PEW 163: Basketball Techniques Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    A basketball skills and techniques course which studies the game of basketball, game plans, rules interpretation, and application techniques. Organized and officiated contests are played on a regular basis. A flexible schedule is necessary since the class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 164: Soccer Techniques Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    A soccer skills and techniques class which meets on a daily basis. Organized and officiated contests are played on a regular basis. A flexible schedule is necessary since the class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 166: Softball Techniques Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Softball skills and technique class which meets on a daily basis during Spring quarter only. Organized and officiated contests are played on a regular basis. Flexible schedule is necessary since class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: Closed enrollment; permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 168: Volleyball Techniques Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Advanced volleyball skills and technique class which meets on a daily basis during Fall quarter only. Volleyball rules interpretation and application. Organized and officiated contests are played on a regular basis. Flexible schedule is necessary since class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: High school or club program experience in organized volleyball.  Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 243: Basketball Fundamentals II Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Intermediate- to advanced-level basketball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition.
    Prerequisite: First meeting skill test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure safety of the students.  Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 244: Soccer Fundamentals II Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Intermediate- to advanced-level soccer skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition.
    Prerequisite: First meeting skill test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure safety of the students.  Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 248: Volleyball Fundamentals II Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Intermediate- to advanced-level volleyball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition.
    Prerequisite: First meeting skill test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure safety of the students.  Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 253: Basketball Theory II Women

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Application of coaching related to various basketball fundamental skills, developing offensive and defensive strategies, and enforcing the game rules. The administrative duties of the basketball coach will be studied and applied through community service learning.
    Prerequisite: PEW 153  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PEW 254: Soccer Theory II Women

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Application of coaching related to various soccer fundamental skills, developing offensive and defensive strategies, and enforcing the game rules. The administrative duties of the soccer coach will be studied and applied through community service learning.
    Prerequisite: PEW 154  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PEW 256: Softball Theory II Women

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Application of coaching related to various softball fundamental skills, developing offensive and defensive strategies, and enforcing the game rules. The administrative duties of the softball coach will be studied and applied through community service learning.
    Prerequisite: PEW 156  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PEW 258: Volleyball Theory II Women

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Application of coaching related to various volleyball fundamental skills, developing offensive and defensive strategies, and enforcing the game rules. The administrative duties of the volleyball coach will be studied and applied through community service learning.
    Prerequisite: PEW 158  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PEW 263: Basketball Techniques II Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Advanced basketball skills and techniques course that meets on a daily basis during Winter quarter only; basketball rules, their interpretation and application; organized and officiated contests on a regular basis. The student will participate in an organized, educational community service event to assist in instructing developmental athletes’ techniques and skills. Flexible schedule is necessary as class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: High school or summer program experience in organized basketball and permission of instructor.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 264: Soccer Techniques II Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Advanced soccer skills and techniques course that meets on a daily basis during Fall quarter only; soccer rules, their interpretation and application; organized and officiated contests on a regular basis. The student will participate in an organized, educational community service event to assist in instructing developmental athletes’ techniques and skills. Flexible schedule is necessary as class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: High school or summer program experience in organized soccer and permission of instructor.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 266: Softball Techniques II Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Advanced softball skills and techniques course that meets on a daily basis during Spring quarter only; softball rules, their interpretation and application; organized and officiated contests on a regular basis. The student will participate in an organized, educational community service event to assist in instructing developmental athletes’ techniques and skills. Flexible schedule is necessary as class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: High school or summer program experience in organized softball and permission of instructor.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 268: Volleyball Techniques II Women

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Advanced volleyball skills and techniques course that meets on a daily basis during Fall quarter only; volleyball rules, their interpretation and application; organized and officiated contests on a regular basis. The student will participate in an organized, educational community service event to assist in instructing developmental athletes’ techniques and skills. Flexible schedule is necessary as class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
    Prerequisite: High school or summer program experience in organized volleyball and permission of instructor.
    Note: Activity Course.

Physical Science

  
  • PHSCI 076: Community Service

    0 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This class is offered as a self-support, community service, non-credit course.
  
  • PHSCI 101: Physical Science Survey I

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    A survey of elementary physics and chemistry designed for students taking no further courses in these subjects.
    Prerequisite: MATH 084  or MATH 085  either with a grade of C or better or placement into MATH 095  or above.
    Note: PHSCI 101 may be used either for chemistry or physics distribution but not for both.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
  
  • PHSCI 102: Physical Science Survey II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    A survey of physical and historical geology, meteorology, and astronomy designed for students taking no further courses in the physical sciences.
    Prerequisite: ENGL 090T  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into ENGL 095 .
    Note: PHSCI 102 may be used either for geology or astronomy distribution but not for both.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
  
  • PHSCI 112: Physical Science Survey II with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W, S
    A survey of basic astronomy, atmospheric science, and physical geology with lab, designed for students taking no further courses in the physical sciences.
    Prerequisite: ENGL 090T  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into ENGL 095  and MATH 075  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 085 .
    Note: PHSCI 112 may be used for distribution for either astronomy or physical geography but not for both.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  
  • PHSCI 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Short courses, seminars, and individual study.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PHSCI 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Short courses, seminars, and individual study.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.

Physics

  
  • PHYS 099: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Workshops, short courses, and individual study.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PHYS 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Workshops, short courses, and individual study.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PHYS 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Workshops, short courses, and individual study.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PHYS& 114: General Physics I with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is the first quarter of a three-quarter, algebra-based physics sequence.  This course emphasizes classical mechanics.  Topics include vectors, velocity, acceleration, work, energy, momentum, Newton’s laws of motion, and rotational motion.  This sequence is primarily intended for non-engineering general science majors.
    Prerequisite: MATH& 141  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  
  • PHYS& 115: General Physics II with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is the second quarter of a three-quarter, algebra-based physics sequence.  Topics include rotational motion, stress and strain, gravitation, fluids, oscillation, waves (including sound), and thermodynamics (including heat).  This sequence is primarily intended for non-engineering general science majors.
    Prerequisite: PHYS& 114  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  
  • PHYS& 116: General Physics III with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is the third quarter of a three-quarter, algebra-based physics sequence.  Topics include electrostatics, circuits (DC and AC), magnetism and electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, and optics (both wave and geometric).  This sequence is primarily intended for non-engineering general science majors.
    Prerequisite: PHYS& 115  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  
  • PHYS& 221: Engineering Physics I with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is the first quarter of a three-quarter, calculus-based physics sequence.  This course emphasizes classical mechanics at the calculus level.  Topics include vectors, velocity, acceleration, kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, and momentum.  This sequence is intended for engineering and physical science (physics or chemistry) majors.  
    Prerequisite: MATH& 151  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  
  • PHYS& 222: Engineering Physics II with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is the second quarter of a three-quarter, calculus-based physics sequence.  Topics include rotational motion, stress and strain, gravitation, fluids, oscillation, waves (including sound), and thermodynamics (including heat).  This sequence is intended for engineering and physical science (physics or chemistry) majors.
    Prerequisite: PHYS& 221  and MATH& 152  both with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  
  • PHYS& 223: Engineering Physics III with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is the third quarter of a three-quarter, calculus-based physics sequence.  Topics include electrostatics, circuits (DC and AC), magnetism and electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, and optics (both wave and geometric).  This sequence is intended for engineering and physical science (physics or chemistry) majors.
    Prerequisite: PHYS& 222  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab

Political Science

  
  • POLS 099: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • POLS 100: Contemporary World Problems

    3 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course examines current global political, social, economic, and environmental issues. Each quarter will address slightly different topics depending on the global situation. The topics are not necessarily regional or country specific but organized around global problems such as the environment, economic development, weapons proliferation, trade, nationalism, and human rights.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 084  or MATH 085 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • POLS 100W: Contemporary World Problems

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course examines current global political, social, economic, and environmental issues. Each quarter will address slightly different topics depending on the global situation. The topics are not necessarily regional or country specific but organized around global problems such as the environment, economic development, weapons proliferation, trade, nationalism, and human rights.  Students who pursue the research option will choose a particular global problem and investigate it in more depth.  Students will learn how to write a research paper appropriate for political science and the social sciences in general.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 084  or MATH 085 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • POLS 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Workshops, short courses, and individual study. 
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 
    Note: See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • POLS 205: State and Local Government

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    An examination of the political process, institutions, functions, and structure of state and local government in the United States. Special emphasis is given to Washington State government.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 085 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • POLS 270: Political Economy

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This survey of political economy examines the interrelations of the modern state and the capitalist market from both contemporary and historical perspectives. The course explores how a capitalist economy and state political institutions influence each other in the production and distribution of goods and services. The course addresses current issues in American and the global political economy and examines how those issues are related to historical debates found in the evolution of political economy from Adam Smith, through Keynes, to the present.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion with a grade of C or better of one of the following YVC courses: ECON 101 , ECON& 201 , ECON& 202 , ECON 213 , HIST 213 POLS& 101 , or POLS& 202 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • POLS 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Workshops, short courses, and individual study.  
    Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 075 or YVC placement score 43-54 and read at the college level.  Permission of instructor.
    Note: See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • POLS 370: Political Economy

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This survey of political economy examines the interrelations of the modern state and the capitalist market from both contemporary and historical perspectives. The course explores how a capitalist economy and state political institutions influence each other in the production and distribution of goods and services. The course addresses current issues in American and the global political economy and examines how those issues are related to historical debates found in the evolution of political economy from Adam Smith, through Keynes, to the present.
    Prerequisite: Admission in a BAS Program at YVC.
    Distribution for BAS: Social Sciences
  
  • POLS& 101: Introduction to Political Science

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    An introduction to the basic theories, concepts, and methods associated with an examination of political institutions, processes of political decision-making, and the sociocultural context that produces political choices. This course introduces students to the major subfields and methodologies of the discipline.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 085 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • POLS& 201: Introduction to Political Theory

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course is an introduction to the philosophical basis of political thought and activity.  Political theorists ask fundamental questions about politics and seek to derive answers to these questions.  The course is organized around key concepts such as justice, liberty, equality, the ethical community, individual rights and citizenship.
    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101 .
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  
  • POLS& 202: American Government

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W
    An introductory survey course of American government and the American political system.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 084  or MATH 085 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • POLS& 203: International Relations

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is an introductory survey course of global politics.  This course compares the competing theories of analysis, it identifies the major actors in global politics, it investigates the reasons for these actors to engage in conflict or for cooperation to address global issues, and it examines the causes of change in the structure and institutions of global politics.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 084  or MATH 085 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences

Professional/Technical Education

  
  • PTECH 098: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    WorkFirst pre-employment truck driver training for TANF students.
  
  • PTECH 099: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PTECH 115: Applied Mathematics II

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course includes mathematical applications for specific professional/technical programs. The content may include the following topics: ratio, proportion, metric conversion, and scientific notation as well as roots, geometry, statistics, solution of equations, functions, polynomials, and formulas.
    Prerequisite: Coded in a professional/technical program in which PTECH 115 is required and eligibility for MATH 075 .
  
  • PTECH 116: Applied Mathematics II for Early Childhood Ed

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course includes mathematical applications for early childhood educators. Concepts include math sense and problem-solving for whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, proportions, charts and graphs, geometry, and specific preschool topics.
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in an Early Childhood or Para-educator degree or certificate program and one of the following: successful completion of MATH 075  with a grade of C or better, eligibility for MATH 085 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • PTECH 120: Technical Writing

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Students in this course will learn the definition, distinct features, and diverse applications of technical writing.   Students will evaluate and practice the specific characteristics of technical writing:  subject, audience, organization, style tone and other special features. Various technical writing formats such as memos, emails, letters, informative reports and briefs, will be emphasized. 
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 

                                                                            

  
  • PTECH 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    WorkFirst pre-employment truck driver training for TANF students.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC& 100: General Psychology

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    An introduction to the science of human behavior and experience, including fundamental perspectives as well as behavioral and cognitive processes.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 085 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Lifespan Psychology provides a survey of the scientific study of physical, cognitive, and emotional development and social changes that take place throughout the human lifespan. Students will explore the interaction between genetic and environmental influences on human development.
    Prerequisite: PSYC& 100  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • PSYC& 220: Abnormal Psychology

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W, S
    An introduction to the etiology, diagnosis, classification, and manifestations of psychopathology as well as recommended treatment modalities and prognosis.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 , eligibility for MATH 085 , and PSYC& 100  with a grade of C or better.
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • PSYCH 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in psychology.
  
  • PSYCH 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PSYCH 209: Fundamentals of Psychological Research

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course addresses basic experimental and non-experimental research designs and strategies and provides both lecture and laboratory experiences. Topics include hypothesis testing, interpretation of statistics, searching and evaluating research literature, fundamentals of scientific writing, research strategies, and ethical issues in research.
    Prerequisite: PSYC& 100  with a grade of C or better and eligibility for MATH 095 .
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • PSYCH 230: Social Psychology

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Social psychology is the scientific study of the ways in which people’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior are influenced by the real or imagined presence of others. Topics include self-concept, self-serving biases, self-deception, aggression, loving and liking, social influence, conformity, obedience, attitude formation, and attitude change.
    Prerequisite: PSYC& 100  or SOC& 101  either with a grade of C or better.
    Note: This course is cross-disciplined. Credit cannot be given for both PSYCH 230 and SOC 230.
    Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
  
  • PSYCH 250: Psychosocial Issues in Health Care 1

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is the first of two courses dealing with psychosocial issues in health care.  Using examples of situations often found in the health care profession, this course examines the methods whereby psychologists reach conclusions about clinical questions.  It examines various psychological perspectives and explores the merits and limitations of various research methods.  Topics included, but are not limited to, mental health, pre- and post-partum depression, anxiety, and dealing with difficult life transitions.
    Prerequisite: PSYC& 100  with a grade of C or better and admission to the YVC Nursing program.
  
  • PSYCH 251: Psychosocial Issues in Health Care 2

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is the second of a two-course sequence dealing with psychosocial issues in health care.  Using examples of situations often found in the health care profession, this course examines the methods whereby psychologists reach conclusions about clinical questions.  It examines various psychological perspectives and explores the merits and limitations of various research methods.  Topics deal with acute and chronic care of mental illnesses including, but not limited to, thought disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and suicidal behaviors.
    Prerequisite: PSYCH 250  with a grade of C or better.
 

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