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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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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.
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F Fall Quarter |
♦ Computation |
| Humanities |
S Spring Quarter |
• Communication |
| Humanities - Performance |
SR Summer Quarter |
■ Human Relation |
| Natural Sciences |
W Winter Quarter |
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O Occasionally |
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IT 193: Co-op Field Experience IV Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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IT 221: Spreadsheets Advanced 4 Cr
Quarters: W, SR
This course provides students with advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, graphs, charts, and functions.
Prerequisite: IT 111 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
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IT 222: Outlook 2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course teaches the many functions available from productivity software including e-mail, calendars, contact lists, task lists, journals, meeting requests, and notes.
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IT 225: Database Advanced 4 Cr
Quarters: S
This course will acquaint students with the proper procedures to create, query, and maintain databases suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use.
Prerequisite: IT 115 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
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IT 243: Cisco III 4 Cr
Quarters: W
This is the third of four courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification. This course expands upon the skills and concepts learned in IT 143 and IT 144 . The student will deepen their knowledge of networking by exploring redundant network design, link aggregation, and advanced routing protocols.
Prerequisite: IT 144 with a grade of C or better.
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IT 244: Cisco IV 5 Cr
Quarters: S
This is the fourth of four courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification. This course expands upon the skills and concepts learned in IT 143 , IT 144 , and IT 243 . Skills and concepts covered in this course include wide area network options including Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and Frame Relay, teleworker solutions, virtual private networking, and networking monitoring and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: IT 243 with a grade of C or better.
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IT 249: Network Security 5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is an introduction to network security and prepares the student for industry network security certifications. Students will be introduced to multiple aspects of network security including both technical and administrative security measures. Firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, host defenses, and cryptography will all be explored.
Prerequisite: IT 103 , IT 140 , and IT 146 all with a grade of C or better.
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IT 260: Advanced Managing & Maintaining the PC 5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is a continuation of IT 160 . Topics include: computer components, laptop and portable devices, operating systems, printers and scanners, networks, security, safety and environmental issues, communication and professionalism. This course may assist in preparing those students who are working towards industry certifications.
Prerequisite: Completion of IT 160 with a grade of C or better.
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IT 290: Co-op Field Experience V Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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IT 291: Co-op Field Experience VI Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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IT 292: Co-op Field Experience VII Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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IT 293: Co-op Field Experience VIII Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MATH 050: Arithmetic 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
A basic course with applications in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers.
Prerequisite: MATH 049C with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 050.
Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
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MATH 050C: Accelerated Arithmetic 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
A course in arithmetic with application in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers. Students progress through computer modules and meet in class with an instructor daily to learn the course material. Students taking this course have the opportunity to accelerate through content taught in this course and complete MATH 075 (Prealgebra) as well. Students taking this course must be able to access computer labs on campus, or personal computers connected to the Internet, outside of the scheduled class meetings.
Prerequisite: MATH 049C with a grade of C or better, or placement into MATH 050C.
Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
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MATH 055: Arithmetic Express 2 Cr
Quarters: O
A basic course with applications in the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, decimals, and signed numbers.
Recommended: Eligibility for MATH 050 .
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MATH 075: Pre-Algebra 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
A transition course from arithmetic to beginning algebra. Content includes ratios, proportions, percents and their applications; measurements in the metric and English systems with applications; basic algebraic manipulations; and an introduction to geometry.
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH 050C with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 075.
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MATH 085: Beginning Algebra 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
In this course students will simplify polynomials; apply rules for exponents; and solve and construct linear quations, linear inequalities, and systems of linear equations. Students will also be introduced to funcitons, scientific notation, and the use of a scientific calculator. All content will be reinforced with relevant applications.
Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 075 or MATH 075 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 085.
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MATH 086: The Mathematics Workshop Variable
Quarters: SR
The Mathematics Workshop is designed to provide support to students in the mathematics courses. Students will record the hours they spend getting one-on-one or group assistance from tutors on their assignments, building note-taking and test-taking skills, developing strategies for being successful in mathematics, utilizing appropriate technology, and viewing both successful and unsuccessful solutions as opportunities to learn. Students can record hours by logging in and out of the Math Center, logging in an out of WAMAP or Canvas modules, or recording hours on a sign-in sheet with a tutor or a workshop they attended. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a mathematics or mathematics-related course.
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MATH 089: The Mathematics Workshop Variable
Quarters: S
The Mathematics Workshop is designed to provide support to students in the mathematics courses. Students will record the hours they spend getting one-on-one or group assistance from tutors on their assignments, building note-taking and test-taking skills, developing strategies for being successful in mathematics, utilizing appropriate technology, and viewing both successful and unsuccessful solutions as opportunities to learn. Students can record hours by logging in and out of the Math Center, logging in an out of WAMAP or Canvas modules, or recording hours on a sign-in sheet with a tutor or a workshop they attended.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a mathematics or mathematics-related course.
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MATH 093: Intermediate Algebra Essentials 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
This is the second algebra course for non-STEM majors. This course will fulfill the Intermediate Algebra requirement for the DTA. Topics include polynomials, functions, linear inequalities, variations, and solving non-linear equations (quadratic, radical, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic). Factorials and sequences are also introduced.
Prerequisite: HSC 077 , MATH 084 , or MATH 085 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 093.
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MATH 095: Intermediate Algebra 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
This is a course in intermediate algebra for students who are pursuing a Business DTA or STEM major. Topics include factoring polynomials, simplifying rational and radical expressions, solving higher-order polynomials, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
Prerequisite: HSC 078 or MATH 085 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 095.
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MATH 111: Algebra Applied to Business/Economics 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course covers algebraic functions, graphs, and processes applied to business and economics. Topics covered include applications and problem-solving using systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, simplex method, and finance mathematics. Functions used are polynomials, exponentials, logarithmics, and rationals.
Prerequisite: MATH 094 or MATH 095 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 111.
Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
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MATH 190: Co-op Field Experience I 4 Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MATH 199: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MATH 220: Linear Algebra 5 Cr
Quarters: W
A first course in linear algebra covering systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces and subspaces, eigenvalue theory, linear transformations, orthogonality, quadratic forms, determinants, and applications.
Prerequisite: MATH& 151 with a grade of B or better or MATH& 152 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS).
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative
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MATH 274: Differential Equations 5 Cr
Quarters: S
This is a class in elementary techniques applied to ordinary differential equations with emphasis on linear differential equations.
Prerequisite: MATH& 163 or MATH& 153 with a grade of C or better.
Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS).
Recommended: MATH 220
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative
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MATH 299: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MATH& 107: Math in Society 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
For students who need Quantitative skills or Natural Sciences distribution credit and are either not taking additional math courses or are interested in the topics of the course as a supplement to their math studies. The course provides an introduction to and some exploration of the following areas: finance, probability, statistics, and modeling (with graphing).
Prerequisite: MATH 093 , MATH 094, or MATH 095 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 107.
Note: Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
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MATH& 131: Mathematics for Elementary Education 1 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
MATH& 131 is a course for prospective teachers on the mathematics underlying modern elementary school math curricula. Topics include deductive reasoning, set theory, whole numbers, fractions, decimals and their operations, and proportion and percentage. This course emphasizes deep conceptual understanding, problem solving, and communication of mathematical ideas.
Prerequisite: MATH 093 , MATH 094 or MATH 095 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 131.
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MATH& 132: Mathematics for Elementary Education 2 5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
A course for prospective teachers focusing on the mathematics underlying modern elementary school math curricula. Topics include geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics. Emphasizes deep conceptual understanding, problem solving, and communication of mathematical ideas.
Prerequisite: MATH& 131 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative
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MATH& 141: Precalculus I 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Precalculus I is the first of a two-quarter sequence that prepares students to study calculus. Topics studied include nonlinear equations and system; nonlinear inequalities; polynomial, rational, piece-wise, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and conics.
Prerequisite: MATH 094 with a grade of B- or better or MATH 095 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 141.
Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-npsire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
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MATH& 142: Precalculus II 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Precalculus II is the second quarter of the precalculus sequence. Topics studied in this course include definitions and properties of trigonometric functions and their inverses, identities, right triangle trigonometry, law of sines, law of cosines, polar coordinates, complex numbers, vectors, and parametric equations.
Prerequisite: MATH& 141 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 142.
Note: A graphic calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
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MATH& 146: Introduction to Stats 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W S, SR
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of probability, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics. Topics include properties of probability, study design, graphical and tabular summaries of data, measures of central tendency and variability, probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for proportions and means, and linear regression.
Prerequisite: MATH 093 , MATH 094, or MATH 095 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 146.
Note: Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
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MATH& 148: Business Calculus 5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Derivatives and integrals of polynomial, rational, exponentials, and logarithmic functions with applications to business, economics, and social sciences.
Prerequisite: MATH& 141 or MATH 111 either with a grade of C or better.
Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The Calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
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MATH& 151: Calculus I 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the first of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Topics studied include limits, differentiation techniques for algebraic functions, differentiation techniques for transcendental functions, and applications of derivatives.
Prerequisite: MATH& 142 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 151.
Note: A graphic calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
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MATH& 152: Calculus II 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
The second course in the four-quarter calculus sequence explores the following in detail: techniques of integration for algebraic and transcendental functions, improper integrals, volumes of solids of revolution, and applications to physics and engineering such as work, hydrostatic force, centroids, and differential equations.
Prerequisite: MATH& 151 with a grade of C or better.
Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
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MATH& 163: Calculus III 5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
The third course in the four-quarter calculus sequence studies infinite sequences, infinite series, vectors in the plane and space, polar coordinates, cylindrical coordinates, spherical coordinates, parametric equations, vector functions, functions of several variables, limits and continuity for functions of more than one variable, partial differention, and optimizations.
Prerequisite: MATH& 152 with a grade of C or better.
Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The Calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
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MATH& 264: Calculus IV 5 Cr
Quarters: F
This is the fourth quarter of the calculus sequence. Topics include partial differentiation and applications, the chain rule, directional derivatives, optimization, multiple integrals, line integrals, curl, Green’s Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.
Prerequisite: MATH& 163 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The Calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS).
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
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MUS 076: Community Service 0 Cr
Quarters: O
This class is offered as a self-support, community service, noncredit course. Requires an audition. Extra time to be arranged.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 099: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 100: Music Fundamentals 3 Cr
Quarters: S
Basic musical terms, notation, scales, and rhythm. Primarily for non-majors. The music theory sequence is required of all music majors.
Recommended: MUS 107
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUS 107: Beginning Piano 2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Class instruction primarily for beginning students. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 108: Intermediate Piano 2 Cr
Quarters: W
Advancement of piano skills.
Prerequisite: MUS 107 with a grade of C or better or previous piano training.
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MUS 109: Piano 3 2 Cr
Quarters: S
This class is designed for students wanting to complete a collegiate-level piano proficiency exam, to further their abilities on piano, learn standard piano literature, improve upon existing skills, and to further examine the piano’s usage in multiple styles of music.
Prerequisite: MUS 108 with a grade of C or better.
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MUS 113: Beginning Guitar 2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Group meetings to study basic beginning techniques. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 116: History of Rock and Roll 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
This class is a survey of the history of rock music from the earliest evolution of Black American influence to music styles of the 1980s. Class discussions will highlight the connections between American popular culture and stylistic trends in rock music.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUS 117: Music of the World 3 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will be a survey of music from cultures throughout the world, emphasizing musical style from non-western European sources. It will emphasize musical literature and styles not covered in MUSC& 105 and MUS 119 .
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUS 119: History of Jazz 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Evolution of the jazz art form in America. Study of important artists and works, style periods, musical elements, and social contexts as well as the development of musical listening skills. Group projects and final paper required.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUS 130: College Chorus 3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Preparation and performance of choral literature. Public performance required. Concert tours, performance with orchestra, other choirs, or musical ensembles may be required. May be repeated.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
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MUS 133: Chamber Singers 2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Select vocal performing group by audition.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 130 and by audition.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
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MUS 142: Ensemble Small Group 1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Exploration, preparation, and performance of jazz and classical chamber ensemble concepts and literature. Heavy emphasis on acquiring improvisational skills. Regular public performances and concert tours. Audition required.
Note: May be repeated.
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MUS 149: Jazz Ensemble 2 Cr
Quarters: O
Preparation and performance of jazz ensemble literature. Regular concert tours and performances with guest artists at the local, regional, and national level. Additional sectional rehearsals are required on a weekly basis. Audition required. May be repeated. Extra time to be arranged.
Prerequisite: Approval of the director.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
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MUS 150: Woodwind Private 1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 160: Piano Private 1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 162: Guitar Private 1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 165: Percussion Private 1 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 170: Voice Private 1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 180: Violin/Viola Private 1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 185: Cello/Bass Private 1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 195: Brass Private 1 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 199: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUS 201: Music Composition I 3 Cr
Quarters: W
The practical study of beginning music composition. Emphasis is placed on melody expansion, various harmonies, figurations, rhythm, and simple rounded binary form. Extensive written work combining the five basic elements, concluding with a two- to three-minute composition for piano, voice and piano, or piano and other acoustic instrument. The music theory sequence is required of all music majors.
Prerequisite: MUS 101 and MUS 102 both with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
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MUS 202: Music Composition II 3 Cr
Quarters: S
The practical, advanced study of music composition. Emphasis is placed on further creation of melody, harmony, and forms. From variation to serialism and textural composition. Extensive composition in each area concluding with a two- to four-minute work for chorus, piano, solo voice, instrument and piano, or combination. The music theory sequence is required of all music majors.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
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MUS 218: Music of 20th Century 5 Cr
Quarters: F
Music of the 20th century studies the music created during the 20th century from Impressionism to, and including, computer composition. Other styles are surrealism, aleatoric music, texture composition, neoromanticism, jazz, third stream, pop, and fusion.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities.
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MUS 224: Music History I 3 Cr
Quarters: F
Study of the traditional periods of music history. Emphasis on musical styles of the medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and twentieth-century composers. Primarily for music majors.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities.
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MUS 225: Music History II 3 Cr
Quarters: W
Study of the traditional periods of music history. Emphasis on musical styles of the medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and twentieth-century composers. Primarily for music majors.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities.
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MUS 226: Music History III 3 Cr
Quarters: S
Study of the traditional periods of music history. Emphasis on musical styles of the medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and twentieth-century composers. Primarily for music majors.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUS 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in Music.
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MUS 299: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Designed to guide non-majors, through listening skills, into an awareness of the elements of music and historical periods and to stimulate a broader understanding of music as an art.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUSC& 121: Ear Training 1 2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music. This course focuses on basic rhythmic dictation, major intervals, basic conducting patterns, solfege/note names, major scales, major scales, major triads, basic melodic dictation, basic chordal progressions and practical keyboard applications. This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components. This is the first in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors persuing a Music AA-DTA.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 100 or permission of instructor.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUSC& 122: Ear Training 2 2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music. This course focuses on basic rhythmic dictation, minor intervals, basic conducting patterns, solfege/note names, all minor scales, minor triads, 2-voice melodic dictation, basic chordal progressions, cadences, and practical keyboard applications. This course supplements corresponding musical theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components. This is the second in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors persuing a Music AA-DTA.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 121 or permission of instructor.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUSC& 123: Ear Training 3 2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music. This course focuses on moderate rhythmic dictation, Major/minor intervals, basic conducting patterns, solfege/note names, scales, triads with inversions, 2-voice melodic dictation in a 4-part texture, moderate chordal progressions, cadences, and practical keyboard applications. This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components. This is the third in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors persuing a Music AA-DTA.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 122 or permission of instructor.
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MUSC& 131: Music Theory 1 3 Cr
Quarters: F
This is the first in a series of six theory courses offered. This course focuses on the study of major and minor scales and key signatures, intervals, triads, seventh chords, introduction to harmonic function, and basic elements of rhythm.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 100 or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 121 .
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUSC& 132: Music Theory 2 3 Cr
Quarters: W
This is the second in a series of six theory courses offered. This course introduces basic theoretical concepts dealing with common-practice melody, harmony, and voice leading, and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 131 with a C or better or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 122 .
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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MUSC& 133: Music Theory 3 3 Cr
Quarters: S
This is the third in a series of six theory courses offered. This course expands on the basic theoretical concepts dealing with common-practice melody, harmony, and voice leading, and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses. Nonchord tones and seventh chords, particularly dominant seventh chords, will be covered in depth.
Prerequisite: MUSC& 132 with a C or better or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 123 .
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MUSC& 221: Ear Training 4 2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music. This course focuses on moderate rhythmic dictation, interval, compound conducting patterns, solfege/note names, scales, M m + * chords including V7 with inversions, 2-voice melodic dictation in a 4-part texture with chordal analysis, moderate chordal progressions, cadences, and practical keyboard applications. This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components. This is the fourth in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors pursuing a Music AA-DTA.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 123 with a grade of C or better.
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MUSC& 222: Ear Training 5 2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music. This course focuses on advanced rhythmic dictation, descending intervals, advanced conducting patterns, chromatic solfege/note names, scales, M m + * chords including 7th chords with inversions, 3-voice melodic dictation in a 4-part texture with chordal analysis, advanced chordal progressions, cadences, mode mixture, modulations and practical keyboard applications. This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components. This is the fifth in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors pursuing a Music AA-DTA.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 221 with agrade of C or better.
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MUSC& 223: Ear Training 6 2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music. This course focuses on advanced rhythmic dictation, compound intervals, conducting patterns, chromatic solfege/note names, +6 chords including 7th chords with inversions, secondary-function chords 3-voice melodic dictation in a 4-part texture with chordal analysis, advanced chordal progressions, cadences, mode mixture, secondary dominants (with inversions), modulations and practical keyboard applications. This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components. This is the sixth in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors pursuing a Music AA-DTA.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 222 with a grade of C or better.
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MUSC& 231: Music Theory 4 3 Cr
Quarters: F
This is the fourth in a series of six theory courses offered. This course continues to explore the theoretical concepts dealing with common-practice melody, harmony, and voice leading, and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses. Secondary functions, secondary dominant and leading tone chords, modulation techniques, and larger musical forms will be covered in depth.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 133 with a C or better or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 221 .
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MUSC& 232: Music Theory 5 3 Cr
Quarters: W
This is the fifth in a series of six theory courses offered. This course continues to explore the theoretical concepts dealing with common-practice melody, harmony, and voice leading, and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses. Mode mixture, neapolitan chords, augmented sixth chords, extended tertian harmony, mediant chains, and other Late Romantic compositional techniques will be covered in depth.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 231 with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 222 .
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MUSC& 233: Music Theory 6 3 Cr
Quarters: S
Prerequisite: This is the sixth in a series of six theory courses offered. This course introduces and explores various post-tonal theoretical concepts and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses. Borrowed chords, synthetic scales, octatonic scales, hexatonic scales, pentatonic scales, church modes and tone-rows will be covered in depth.
Recommended: Completion of MUSC& 232 or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 223 .
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NRSE 100: Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Theory 10 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course consists of 100 theory hours covering the following content areas: First Aid/CPR, HIV/AIDS, blood-borne pathogens, and basic technical nursing assistance skills. It is designed to prepare students to demonstrate competencies in the following areas: medical terminology, computer literacy, mathematical principles, basic care skills, infection control, and safety and emergency procedures. Students practice effective communication (oral, reading, writing) and interpersonal skills as well as workplace skills. In addition, students will demonstrate understanding of rules and regulations pertaining to Washington State NAC requirements.
Prerequisite: Students must achieve a minimum score of 221 on the CASAS reading test and/or a minimum score of 58 on the COMPASS reading test and possess the ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language. In addition, all students must successfully pass a Washington State Patrol criminal history background check.
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NRSE 101: Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Practice 4 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course is designed to prepare students for safe, effective care of the resident in the clinical setting. Throughout the duration of this hands-on experience, the student will expand their knowledge in the following areas: medical terminology, basic technical skills, mental health and social service needs, rights and independence promotion, infection control, and safety and emergency procedures. Students will exhibit knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to Washington State NAC requirements as well as practice effective communication and interpersonal skills and job preparation.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of NRSE 100 theory course. In addition, all students must pass a Washington State Patrol criminal history background check, a Department of Social and Health Services background check, and be up-to-date in all required immunizations.
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NRSE 102: Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Test Preparation 1 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course is designed to prepare students for the state nursing assistant certification exam by providing lab practice in skills prior to testing.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of NRSE 100 and NRSE 101 both with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
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NRSE 110: Nursing I Theory 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the beginning theoretical course in the Associate degree sequence. It includes the foundations needed for basic nursing practice. The focus is on the well individual and normal physiologic functioning of individuals throughout the lifespan. Introduction to safe, evidence-based, client-centered nursing care to diverse populations across the lifespan is the foundation of the course; this encompasses the concepts of clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration, and ethics.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program and concurrent enrollment in PHIL 112 .
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NRSE 111: Nursing I Practice 4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the beginning clinical course in the Associate degree sequence. Opportunities are provided for campus laboratory and simulation laboratory practice of selected nursing skills and assessment of healthy adults and children. This companion course to NRSE 110 includes clinical experience in caring for adult clients in long-term care settings with an emphasis on beginning application of safe, evidence-based, client-centered care and clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration, and ethics.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of NRSE 110 and PHIL 112 both with a grade of C or better.
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NRSE 120: Nursing II Theory 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the second theory course in the Associate degree sequence. The focus is on the nursing care of selected populations throughout the lifespan experiencing alterations in wellness as a result of surgery, uncontrolled cell growth, and reproductive system disorders. This course also includes normal and abnormal physiologic changes during pregnancy, childbirth, and with the newborn. The application of safe, evidence-based, client-centered nursing care to diverse populations across the lifespan is the foundation of the course; this encompasses the concepts of clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration, and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 110 , and PHIL 112 both with a grade of C or better and completion of NRSE 111 with a grade of CR, and concurrent enrollment in or completion of PSYCH 250 , with a grade of C or better.
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NRSE 121: Nursing II Practice 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is the second clinical course in the Associate degree sequence. Opportunities are provided for campus and simulation laboratory practice of selected nursing skills and the assessment of adults and children, as well as pregnant and laboring women, with basic alterations in physiologic functioning. This companion course to NRSE 120 includes clinical experience in caring for adult and pediatric clients in a variety of acute and ambulatory care settings including perinatal and labor and delivery with an emphasis on the beginning application of safe, evidence-based, client-centered care and clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration, and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 110 and PHIL 112 all with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment or successful completion of NRSE 120 and PSYCH 250 .
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NRSE 130: Nursing III Theory 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the third theory, course in the Associate degree sequence. The focus is on the nursing care of selected populations, including toddler, preschool-aged children, and adults, experiencing one or more alterations in the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and hematologic systems. Application of safe, evidence-based, client-centered nursing care to diverse populations across the lifespan is the foundation of the course; this encompasses the concepts of clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration, and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 120 and PSYCH 250 both with a grade of C or better, and completion of NRSE 121 with a grade of CR, and concurrent enrollment in or completion of PHIL 212 , with a grade of C or better.
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NRSE 131: Nursing III Practice 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
NRSE 121 This course is the third clinical course in the Associate degree sequence. Opportunities are provided for campus and simulation laboratory practice of selected nursing skills and the assessment of adults and children with one or more alterations in physiologic functioning. This companion course to NRSE 130 includes clinical experience in caring for adult and pediatric clients in a variety of acute and ambulatory care settings with an emphasis on application of safe, evidence-based, client-centered care and clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 120 and PSYCH 250 both with a grade of C or better, and completion of NRSE 121 with a grade of CR and concurrent enrollment in or completion of NRSE 130 and PHIL 212 both with a grade of C or better.
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NRSE 210: Nursing IV Theory 6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the fourth theory course in the Associate degree sequence. The focus is on the nursing care of selected populations, including school-aged children and adults, experiencing multiple alterations in the musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems. Application of safe, evidence-based, client-centered nursing care to diverse populations across the lifespan is the foundation of the course; this encompasses the concepts of clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 130 and PHIL 212 both with a grade of C or better and completion of NRSE 131 with a grade of CR.
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NRSE 211: Nursing IV Practice 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is the fourth clinical course in the Associate degree sequence. Opportunities are provided for campus and simulation laboratory practice of selected nursing skills and the assessment of adults and children with multiple alterations in physiologic functioning. This companion course to NRSE 210 includes clinical experience in caring for adult and pediatric clients in a variety of evidence-based, client-centered care and clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 130 , and PHIL 212 both with a grade of C or better and completion of NRSE 131 with a grade of CR and concurrent enrollment in or completion of NRSE 210 with a grade of C or better.
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NRSE 220: Nursing V Theory 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the fifth theory course in the Associate degree sequence. The focus is on the nursing care of selected populations, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics experiencing complex, multi-system alterations in the cardiovascular respiratory, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems. Advanced care of evidence-based, client-centered nursing care to diverse populations across the lifespan is the foundation of the course; this encompasses the concepts of clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration, and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 210 with a grade of C or better and NRSE 211 with a grade of CR.
Note: Permission of instructor is required to withdraw from this course.
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NRSE 221: Nursing V Practice 6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is the fifth clinical course in the Associate degree sequence. Opportunities are provided for campus and simulation laboratory practice of selected nursing skills and the assessment of adults and children with complex alterations in physiologic functioning, including labor and delivery. This companion course to NRSE 220 includes clinical experience in caring for adult and pediatric clients in a variety of acute care settings, including labor and delivery, with an emphasis on analysis of safe, evidence based, client-centered care and clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 210 with a grade of C or better, and NRSE 211 with a grade of CR, or concurrent enrollment in or completion of NRSE 220 with a grade of C or better.
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NRSE 230: Nursing VI Theory 4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the final theory course in the associate degree sequence. the focus is on the nursing care of selected populations experiencing complex, multi-system alterations in the neurological, immune and endocrine systems. Home healthcare is also discussed. Planning and evaluating safe, evidence-based, client-centered nursing care to diverse populations across the lifespan is the foundation of the course; this encompasses the concepts of clinical reasoning, quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration, and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 220 with a grade of C or better and NRSE 221 with a grade of CR.
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NRSE 231: Nursing VI Practice 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is the final practical course in the associate degree sequence. Opportunities are provided for simulaiton laboratory practice of the nursing skills learned in the program and in the nursing care of adults with complex alterations in physiologic functioning. The capstone course includes clinical experiences in a variety of acute and ambulatory care settings through a precepted clinical practicum as well as an inpatient mental health clinical experience. Planning and evaluating of safe, evidence based, client-centered care and clinical reasoning is the foundation of this course; this encompasses the concepts of quality improvement, information systems, team collaboration and ethics.
Prerequisite: Completion of NRSE 230 with a grade of C or better, and concurrent enrollment in or completion of PSYCH 251 with a grade of C or better.
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NUTR 104: Sports Nutrition 2 Cr
Quarters: O
This course contains current information on the fundamentals of sports nutrition. These fundamentals include how nutrients work in the body for optimal sports performance.
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NUTR 201: Nutrition in the Life Cycle 3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course explores scientific principles as they relate to nutrition through the life cycle; conception through aging. Nutrition principles and recommendations during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, toddler, children, adolescent, adult and older adult are explored.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in NUTR& 101 with a grade of C or better.
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NUTR& 101: Nutrition 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Nutrition is a science based on principles of chemistry and molecular biology. This course will study the body’s utilization of nutrients, energy metabolism, how nutrients can be made applicable to one’s lifestyle, nutrition and disease, changes in the life cycle from pregnancy through older adult years, preventive health care, energy balance and weight management, and identification of reliable nutrition information.
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
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