Apr 29, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Codes

Prerequisites

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

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

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

Course Numbering

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

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

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

Common Course Numbering

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

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

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

Definitions and Codes

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

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

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

Nursing

  
  • 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: Concurrent enrollment of NRSE 101 .  Students must be eligible for ENGL 095  and MATH 080 .  In addition, all student must successfully pass a Washington State Patrol criminal history background check and drug screen. 
  
  • 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.  
  
  • 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. 
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.                   
  
  • 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 
  
  • 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.  
  
  • 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.                                                                

  
  • 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.                                         
  
  • 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.                   
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.          
  
  • 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.  
  
  • 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. 
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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 
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • PNRSE 110: Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical II

    7 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This second clinical course uses campus and simulation laboratory settings to practice selected nursing skills for the planning and implementation of care of a diverse population in the medicalsurgical setting. Students will then apply critical thinking to the nursing process to provide safe quality care for clients in the acute care setting.
    Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met.  PRNSE 110 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 108  and students must pass PNRSE 100 PNRSE 102 PNRSE 104  and PNRSE 106  all with a grade of a C or better.
  
  • 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  110 with a grade of a C or better to move on to thefollowing quarter. PNRSE 112 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 114 .

  
  • PNRSE 114: Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical III

    6 Cr
    Quarters: SR
    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  with a grade of a C or better in order to advance to the following quarter.
  
  • PNRSE 116: Practical Nursing (PN) Theory IV

    4 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This is the final theory course that expands on the previous concepts of medical-surgical nursing.  Focus is on care of clients across the lifespan with deviations in health related to neuromuscular, renal, endocrine, immune, shock, hematologic, and cardiac disorders. 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 112  and PNRSE 114  both with a grade of a C or better to move on to the following quarter. PNRSE 116 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 118  and PNRSE 120 
  
  • PNRSE 118: PN Adv Professional Role

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course discusses the Practical Nurse role in management and supervision, team building, clientadvocacy, trends in healthcare, conflict resolution, resume writing, job interviewing, and preparation toenter the work force.
    Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met.  Students must have completed PNRSE 112  and PNRSE 114  with a grade of a C or better to move onto the following quarter. PNRSE 118 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 116  and PNRSE 120 .
  
  • PNRSE 120: Practical Nursing (PN) PN Clinical IV - Clinical Preceptorship

    6 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This final clinical course uses campus and simulation laboratory settings for practice of selected nursing skills for the planning and implementation of care across the lifespan. In the clinical setting, students will provide direct client care, manage care, and prioritize care for groups. Students work as a team member on an acute care medical-surgical floor and precept in acute, ambulatory, or long-term care settings where they gain experience as a nurse manager.
    Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Practical Nursing program after all admission criteria are met.  Students must have completed PNRSE 112  and PNRSE 114  all with a grade of a C or better to move on to the following quarter.  PNRSE 120 is to be taken concurrenty with PNRSE 116  and PNRSE 118 .
  
  • 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.   

Nutrition

  
  • 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.
  
  • NUTR 106: Consumer Nutrition and Health

    2 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course explores relationships between disease risk factors and lifestyle, including diet. Strategies to live healthier and make wise consumer choices will be discussed. Emphasis is on nutrition and helping students apply class information to their own lives.

     

  
  • 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.
  
  • NUTR& 101: Nutrition

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    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

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 112: Ethics and Policy in Healthcare I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Students of Symbolic Logic examine validity, soundness, inference, necessity, implication, and other concepts central to standard reasoning processes. Examination of the nature of formal arguments including propositional (sentence) logic and predicate logic (quantificational logic) are stressed.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 093  or MATH 095  with a grade of C or better or placement into PHIL& 120.
    Note: Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences

Photography

  
  • PHOTO 103: Digital Photography

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    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
  
  • PHOTO 105: History of Photography

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course surveys the history and evolution of photography as a cultural language and art making tool, from its beginnings in the 1830s to the digital imaging of today.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
  
  • PHOTO 190: Co-op Field Experience I

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

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

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Projects in photography determined by instructor and student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PHOTO 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
  
  • PHOTO 205: Advanced Digital Photography

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

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

Physical Education

  
  • PE 076: Community Service

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

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This activity course allows students to learn techniques and methods of building muscle mass and strength, as well as develop and improve overall physical fitness and cardiovascular conditioning. It provides students with the opportunity to utilize sophisticated strength and conditioning equipment to accomplish their individual fitness and wellness goals.
  
  • PE 132: Advanced Exercise and Weights

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This activity course allows students to continue to build muscle mass and strength, as well as continuing to develop and improve overall physical fitness and cardiovascular conditioning. It provides students with the opportunity to utilize sophisticated strength and conditioning equipment to accomplish their individual fitness and wellness goals.
  
  • PE 152: Theory of Men’s Basketball I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course introduces basketball as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. It will address basketball fundamentals, skills, strategies, rules, and regulations. It will incorporate the significance of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PE 153: Theory of Women’s Basketball I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course introduces women’s basketball as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. It addresses the main aspects of women’s basketball including fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies. This course incorporates the importance and role of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PE 154: Theory of Women’s Soccer I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course introduces women’s soccer as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. It will address the main aspects of women’s soccer including fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies. It incorporates the importance and role of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PE 155: Theory of Baseball I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course introduces men’s baseball as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. It addresses main aspects of men’s baseball including fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies. It incorporates the importance and role of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PE 156: Theory of Softball I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course introduces women’s softball as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. It addresses aspects of women’s softball including fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies. It incorporates the importance and role of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code. 
  
  • PE 158: Theory of Volleyball I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course introduces women’s volleyball as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. It addresses the main aspects of women’s volleyball including fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies. It incorporates the importance and role of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • PE 180: Wellness for Life I

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

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

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

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This entry-level course instructs students to develop a fitness or active activity program to meet personal goals and move toward greater awareness of a student’s human potential for life-long health, self-care and sensitivity to the environment. Assignments and fitness center lab hours are structured to study physical fitness, goal setting, basic nutritional components, self-behavior change tactics, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PE 252: Theory of Men’s Basketball II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course continues to incorporate men’s basketball as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. Key aspects of men’s basketball such as fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies are included. The roles of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness are addressed.
    Prerequisite: Completion of PE 152  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PE 253: Theory of Women’s Basketball II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course continues to incorporate women’s basketball as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. Key aspects of women’s basketball such as fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies are included. The roles of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness are addressed.
    Prerequisite: Completion of PE 153  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PE 254: Theory of Women’s Soccer II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course continues to incorporate women’s soccer as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. Key aspects of women’s soccer such as fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies are included. The roles of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness are addressed.
    Prerequisite: Completion of PE 154  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PE 255: Theory of Baseball II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course continues to incorporate men’s baseball as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. Key aspects of men’s baseball such as fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies are included. The roles of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness are addressed.
    Prerequisite: Completion of PE 155  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PE 258: Theory of Volleyball II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course continues to incorporate women’s volleyball as a theoretical and applied discipline in intercollegiate athletics. Key aspects of women’s volleyball such as fundamentals, skills, rules and regulations, and strategies are included. The roles of sports psychology, strength training, functional fitness, exercise, and wellness are addressed.
    Prerequisite: Completion of PE 158  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.

Physical Education, Men’s

  
  • PEM 143: Basketball Fundamentals Men

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

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Entry- to intermediate-level baseball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition. A first-meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure the safety of the student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEM 155: Baseball Theory Men

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Physical Education, Women’s

  
  • PEW 143: Basketball Fundamentals Women

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

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

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

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Entry- to intermediate-level volleyball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition. Skill instruction includes serving, passing, hitting, and offensive and defensive positioning. A first-meeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skill coordination is possessed in order to ensure the safety of the student.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 156: Softball Theory Women

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Intermediate- to advanced-level volleyball skills class stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development as opposed to team play or competition.
    Prerequisite: First meeting skill test is conducted to ensure entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure safety of the students.  Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
    Note: Activity Course.
  
  • PEW 256: Softball Theory II Women

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Application of coaching related to various softball fundamental skills, developing offensive and defensive strategies, and enforcing the game rules. The administrative duties of the softball coach will be studied and applied through community service learning.
    Prerequisite: PEW 156  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
  
  • PEW 263: Basketball Techniques II Women

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

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

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

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

Physical Science

  
  • PHSCI 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: Eligibility for MATH 095  +  MATH 005 .
    Note: PHSCI 101 may be used either for chemistry or physics distribution but not for both.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
  
  • PHSCI 102: Physical Science Survey II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    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
  
  • 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 eligibility for MATH 095  + MATH 005 .                           
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  
  • PHSCI 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

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

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

Physics

  
  • PHYS 099: Independent Study/Field Experience

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

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

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

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