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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 [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 |
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S Spring Quarter |
• Communication |
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SR Summer Quarter |
■ Human Relation |
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W Winter Quarter |
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O Occasionally |
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NRSE 100: Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) 6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course consists of 60 theory hours covering the following content areas: HIV/AIDS, bloodborn 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, 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: Successful concurrent enrollment of NRSE 101 . Students must be eligible for ENGL 095 and MATH 050 . In addition, all student must successfully pass a Washington State Patrol criminal history background check and drug screen.
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NRSE 101: Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Clinical 3 Cr
Quarters: F, 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 concurrent enrollment 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, drug screen, and be up to date in all required immunizations.
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NRSE 103: Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) Mentorship 1 Cr
Quarters: W, S
YVC is a partnership with the South Central Workforce Council has developed a course designed to mentor Nursing Assistant Certified students. This course will pair students with a health care professional based on their area of employment and demonstration of excellence in their chosen specialty. The mentors/role models will assist student in exploration of various health career pathways at YVC. Students will earn college credit for successful completion of this course.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NRSE 100, NRSE 101, and NRSE 102 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 , which are integrated but transcripted separately as required by the Nursing Program Major Related Program Direct Transfer Agreement.
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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, peripheral vascular, respiratory, renal/urinary tract, 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
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 simulation laboratory practice of the nursing skills learned in the program and in the nursing care of adults with complex alterations in physiologic functioning. This 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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PNRSE 100: Practical Nurse (PN) Professional Roles 2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course focuses on the Practical Nurse role and includes the evolution of nursing, scope of nursing practice, the nursing process, ethics, and therapeutic communication.
Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met. PNRSE 100 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 102 , PNRSE 104 and PNRSE 106 .
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PNRSE 102: Practical Nursing (PN) Theory I 5 Cr
Quarters: W
This introductory theory course emphasizes growth and development with a focus on the role of the practical nurse caring for geriatric clients with neurodegenerative and cognitive function disorders. Health and wellness, health care continuum, safety and infection control, and common laboratory values are covered.
Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met. PNRSE 102 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 100 , PNRSE 104 , and PNRSE 106 .
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PNRSE 104: Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical Lab I 2 Cr
Quarters: W
This is the introductory lab skills course focusing on skills demonstration, application, and lecture. The nursing process, evidence-based practice, and standards of care will be utilized for application of basic nursing skills, standard precautions, and isolation procedures. The course covers principles of health assessment, basic pharmacology, medication dosage calculation, and safe medication administration.
Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met. PNRSE 104 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 100 , PNRSE 102 and PNRSE 106 .
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PNRSE 106: Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical I 3 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is the first direct care course and will focus on practice/application of critical thinking, nursing process, care planning, physical assessment, communication, medication administration, and basic nursing skills. The scope of practice of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the state of Washington will be used to safely care for long-term care residents including hygiene, activities of daily living, infection prevention, and mobility.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL& 101 , MATH 093 or higher,BIOL& 160 , BIOL& 241 , BIOL& 242 and PSYC& 100 all with a grade of C or better. Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met. PNRSE 106 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 100 , PNRSE 102 and PNRSE 104 .
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PNRSE 108: Practical Nurse (PN) Theory II 5 Cr
Quarters: S
Second theory course focusing on concepts of medical-surgical nursing across the lifespan. Care of stable adult and pediatric clients with deviations in health related to cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders and diabetes will be covered. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, pharmacology, medical treatments, health promotion and maintenance, and nursing interventions through a nursing process framework will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met. Completion of PNRSE 100 , PNRSE 102 , PNRSE 104 and PNRSE 106 all with a grade of a C or better to move on to the following quarter. PNRSE 108 is to be taken concurrently with PNRSE 110.
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PNRSE 112: Practical Nursing (PN) Theory III 6 Cr
Quarters: SR
This is the third theory course encompassing childbearing and family nursing, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and medical-surgical gastrointestinal/accessory organ conditions. Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, pharmacology, medical treatments, health promotion and maintenance, and nursing interventions through a nursing process framework will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met. Students must have completed PNRSE 108 and PNRSE 110 both with a grade of a C or better to move on to the following quarter. PNRSE 112 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 114.
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PNRSE 114: Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical III 6 Cr
This is the third clinical course that will use campus and simulation laboratory settings to practice for the planning and implementation of care across the lifespan. A variety of acute and ambulatory clinical experiences are used for perinatal, medical-surgical, and mental health nursing.
Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met. PRNSE 114 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 112 and students must pass PNRSE 108 and PNRSE 110 both with a grade of a C or better in order to advance to the following quarter.
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PVR 101: Professional Vocational Relationships 1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Transition Course for students that are ready to take their LPN National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam. This course examines the legal and regulatory frameworks of practical nursing. It includes effective communication in health care among employees and employers. There is a focus on conflict resolution and team work strategies. Concepts relating to the LPN role and scope are discussed. Some of these concepts are professional boundaries, stress management, chain of command, and professionalism.
Prerequisite: In the final quarter of a pre-licensure LPN course, or currently a YVC nursing student that has successfully completed NRSE 130 and NRSE 131 and currently enrolled in NRSE 210 and NRSE 211 or NRSE 220 and NRSE 221 , or have completed an education course for an LPN, or who has been educated as a Practical Nurse outside of the United States, in another state, or recommended by the Department of Health the opportunity to meet The State of Washington requirement related to Personal and Vocational Relationships, or approval by the instructor.
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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
Distribution for BAS: Humanities
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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
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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
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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
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PHOTO 103: Digital Photography 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is an introduction to digital camera operation, image manipulation software visualization skills, expressive sensitivity, and quality printing. This course will emphasize the elements and principles of photographic composition, ethical issues, aesthetic vocabulary, and the study of how images communicate. This course includes lecture, supervised studio time, and group critiques.
Note: A digital camera with operable controls (e.g. F-stop, shutter speed, ISO, and camera RAW) is required.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
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PHOTO 190: Co-op Field Experience I Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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PHOTO 191: Co-op Field Experience II Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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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.
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PHOTO 201: History of Photography 5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is a survey of the history and continually evolving properties of photography as a cultural language and art making tool, from its beginnings in the 1830’s to the digital imaging of today.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 .
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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PHOTO 203: Intermediate Digital Photography 5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course is a 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. This course includes lecture, supervised studio time, and group critiques.
Prerequisite: Completion of PHOTO 103 with a grade of C or better.
Note: A digital SLR camera with operational controls (e.g. F-stop, shutter speed, ISO, and camera RAW) is required.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
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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.
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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.
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PE 076: Community Service 0
Quarters: F, W, S
This class is offered as a self-support, community service, non-credit course.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Physical Education, Women’s |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Physical Science |
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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
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PHSCI 102: Physical Science Survey II 5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is a survey of physical geology, meteorology, and astronomy designed for students taking no further courses in the physical sciences.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 090T with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into ENGL 095 .
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
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PHSCI 112: Physical Science Survey II with Lab 5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is a survey of astronomy, meteorology, and physical geology with lab, designed for students taking no further courses in the physical sciences.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 090T with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into ENGL 095 and completion of MATH 075 with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 095 .
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
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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.
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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.
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Physics |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Political Science |
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POLS 099: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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