Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Nursing - 10 Quarter

  
  • NURSE 123 Nursing Practice and Common Health Disturbances - 10 QTR


    Credits: 7
    Nursing care for persons with common health disturbances related to immobility, malnutrition, infection, inflammation, pain, peri-operative care, unconsciousness, integument, diabetes, cancer, eye/ear disorders, immune dysfunction, musculoskeletal disorders & end-of-life issues across the life span. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 122 , NURSE 132 , NURSE 142 .
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • NURSE 124 Nursing Practice and Complex Health Disturbances I - 10 QTR


    Credits: 7.5
    First course in nursing sequence that focuses on nursing care for persons with complex health disturbances. Emphasis on electrolyte & acid-base imbalances, respiratory conditions. Includes nsg skills practice labs and clinical practicum to care for complex hospitalized individuals, primarily those individuals undergoing surgery. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 123 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • NURSE 125 Nursing Practice and Complex Health Disturbances II - 10 QTR


    Credits: 6.5
    Second course in sequence that focuses on nursing care for persons with complex health disturbances. Emphasis on cardiovascular, shock, neurological, immunological, cancer, gastrointestinal, endocrine, sensory, and integumentary problems. Includes nsg skills practice labs. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 124 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NURSE 131 Communication Skills Lab - 10 QTR


    Credits: 1
    Practice of communication skills including communicating within the health care team and with clients; group process; and responding to individuals with varying needs, ages, and problems. Techniques for managing personal stress in health care settings are explored. Equiv. to NURS 131. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the 10 quarter option of the Nursing Program.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NURSE 132 Skills Practice Lab - 10 QTR


    Credits: 1
    Provides on-campus experience practicing basic nursing skills. Equivalent to NURS 161 . Admission to the 10 quarter option of the Nursing Program required. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 121  and NURSE 131 . Concurrent enrollment in NURSE 122  and NURSE 142 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NURSE 142 Nursing Foundations Practicum - 10 QTR


    Credits: 4
    Provides opportunity for student to apply the nursing process, communication techniques, and basic nursing skills in a long-term care setting. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 121  and NURSE 131 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NURSE 221 Nursing Practice and Complex Health Disturb III - 10 QTR


    Credits: 2.5
    Third course in four course series of nursing care for patients with complex health disturbances with emphasis on care of persons with conditions of the neurological, hepato-biliary, genitourinary, renal and reproductive systems. Nursing role with toxins and bioterrorism is included. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 125 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NURSE 222 Nursing Practice and Health Promotion - 10 QTR


    Credits: 3.5
    Provides knowledge related to maintaining and promoting optimal health for individuals and families. Discusses health disparity as it relates to power/privilege. Emphasis is on supporting client self-determination and self care in the home and community. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 221  & NURSE 231 .
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • NURSE 223 Nursing Prac and the Childbearing Family - 10 QTR


    Credits: 3
    Provides knowledge related to physiological and psychological changes occurring during the childbearing experience. Major focus is homeostasis for mother, newborn, and family unit. Explores cultural implications and diverse approaches and attitudes regarding childbearing. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 222  & NURSE 232 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • NURSE 224 Managing Care In the Health Care System - 10 QTR


    Credits: 3
    Presents basic management theory applied to nursing and the management of patient/client care. Explores the challenges, issues, and trends affecting the nursing profession and the health care system of today. Provides information relative to legal issues surrounding licensure. Limited to students accepted into the Nursing Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 225  completed with 2.0 or above and NURSE 235  with Pass.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NURSE 225 Nursing Prac and Complex Complex Health Disturb IV - 10 QTR


    Credits: 3
    Final course in the nursing sequence focusing on nursing care of persons throughout the life-span with complex health disorders related to hematopoietic disorders; acute renal, cardiac, and respiratory disorders, trauma, severe burns and the hospitalized child. Pharmacology is integrated. Equiv. to NURS 223 . Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 222 , NURSE 232 , NURSE 223 ,  & NURSE 233 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NURSE 231 Complex Health Disturbances Practicum I - 10 QTR


    Credits: 6.5
    Clinical practicum where students apply theoretical concepts from NURSE 221  in providing care to hospitalized individuals with complex health disturbances. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 125 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NURSE 232 Nursing and Health Promotion Practicum - 10 QTR


    Credits: 1.5
    Clinical practice in ambulatory and community settings. The major focus is on use of nursing process and promoting health and self determination with consideration of underserved populations. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 221  & NURSE 231 .
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • NURSE 233 Nursing and Childbearing Family Practicum - 10 QTR


    Credits: 4
    Expands use of the nursing process and advanced skills to the care of the childbearing family unit with emphasis on antepartal, intrapartal and postpartal care of mothers and newborns in both acute care and community settings. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 222  & NURSE 232 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • NURSE 234 Managing Nursing Care Practicum - 10 QTR


    Credits: 2
    Clinical practicum where basic management theory and nursing theory from entire program are applied to the management of patient/client care. Emphasis on moving into the registered nursing role. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 225  completed with 2.0 or above and NURSE 235  completed with Pass.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NURSE 235 Complex Health Disturbances Practicum II - 10 QTR


    Credits: 4
    Clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting in which students apply theory attained in all previous levels as well as theory of NURSE 225 . Focuses on transition to registered nurse role. Equiv. to NURS 233 . Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 223 , NURSE 233 , NURSE 243 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NURSE 242 Nursing Pract and Psychsocial Disturbance - 10 QTR


    Credits: 2.5
    Concepts of mental health; psychopathology; treatment modalities; psychopharmacology and the effect of culture and development on mental health status; and the mental health system and its effect on individuals are explored. Principles of psychosocial nursing and work with the interdisciplinary team are emphasized. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 121 , NURSE 131 , NURSE 221 , and NURSE 231 .
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • NURSE 243 Psychsocial Disturbances Practicum - 10 QTR


    Credits: 2
    Clinical practicum providing care to individuals with psychiatric disturbances in a variety of settings. Working with an interdisciplinary team is emphasized. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NURSE 242 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer

Nursing Assistant - Certified

  
  • NAC 101 Nursing Assistant (NAC) Theory and Skills Lab I


    Credits: 13
    This course prepares students for the WA State Nursing Assistant exam for state certification. It includes the essentials of care giving, body systems, basic nutrition, and infection control. Hands-on training is provided in a supervised laboratory setting where students master the skills required for state certification. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Acceptance into the NAC program. Non-ESL students: CASAS score of 220 in reading and either CASAS score of 220 in math or passing grade on NAC math assessment test. ESL students: CASAS score of 220 in reading and listening, passing score on NAC math assessment test or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter
  
  • NAC 102 Nursing Assistant (NAC) Theory and Skills Lab II


    Credits: 10
    Further prepares students for the WA State Nursing Assistant exam for state certification. Training is provided in the supervised laboratory setting and includes: hands-on care giving, body systems, basic nutrition, and infection control where students will master skills required for state certification. Intended for ABE students. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of NAC 101  with a Pass; concurrent enrollment in NAC 104 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • NAC 103 Nursing Assistant (NAC) Theory and Skills Lab


    Credits: 13
    This course prepares students for the WA State Nursing Assistant exam for state certification. It includes the essentials of care giving, body systems, basic nutrition, and infection control. Hands-on training is provided in a supervised laboratory setting where students master the skills required for state certification. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Acceptance into the NAC program. Non-ESL students: CASAS score of 220 in reading and either CASAS score of 220 in math or passing grade on NAC math assessment test. ESL students: CASAS score of 220 in reading and listening, passing score on NAC math assessment test or instructor permission. Concurrent enrollment in NAC 104 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NAC 104 Nursing Assistant Clinical Experience


    Credits: 3
    The course is required for all nursing assistant students and provides additional hands-on training in a real client care setting. Students are expected to participate in eight-hour shifts for a total of seven days. Mandatory P/NC grading
    Prerequisite Required: Acceptance into the NAC program and successful completion of NAC 101 and 102 with a Pass.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • NAC 107 Nursing Assistant (NAC) Theory


    Credits: 9
    This course prepares students for the WA State Nursing Assistant Certified for state certification. Students who complete the training can apply for the Nursing Assistant Registered crediential to begin their careers. It includes the essentials of care-giving, body systems, basic nutrition, and infection control. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Acceptance into the NAC program. Non-ESL students: CASAS score of 220 in reading and either CASAS score of 220 in math or passing grade on NAC math assessment test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NAC 108 Nursing Assistant (NAC) Skills


    Credits: 4
    This course prepares students for the WA State Nursing Assistant skill exam for state certification. It includes the essentials of care giving, body systems, basic nutrition, and infection control. Hands-on training is provided in a supervised laboratory setting where students master the skills required for state certification. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Acceptance into the NAC program. Non-ESL students: CASAS score of 220 in reading and either CASAS score of 220 in math or passing grade on NAC math assessment test.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Nutrition

  
  • NUTR 188 Nutrition and Fitness


    Credits: 3
    This course is designed for anyone wanting to improve their health through nutrition and fitness, from recreational exercisers to serious athletes. Included are discussions of fitness goals and guidelines, nutrients and energy systems, weight maintenance, eating disorders, nutrition misinformation, and supplement use. Dual listed with PE 188 . Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of MATH 070  and ENGL 099  or EAP 099 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NUTR 293 Special Topics In Nutrition


    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics on interest in nutrition. Student option grading.
  
  • NUTR 297 Individual Project In Nutrition


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of nutrition. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational & work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NUTR 298 Individual Project In Nutrition


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of nutrition. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational & work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NUTR 299 Individual Project In Nutrition


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of nutrition. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational & work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NUTR& 101 Nutrition


    Credits: 5
    A general study of nutrients in food, its digestion, absorption and metabolism. Course also deals with energy balance, weight control, nutritional assessment and improvement of general well-being. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of MATH 070  and ENGL 099  or EAP 099 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NUTR& 101W Nutrition


    Credits: 5
    A general study of nutrients in food, its digestion, absorption and metabolism. Course also deals with energy balance, weight control, nutritional assessment and improvement of general well-being. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of MATH 070  and ENGL 099  or EAP 099 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Oceanography

  
  • OCEA 174 Underwater Photography


    Credits: 2
    Fundamentals of taking pictures underwater. Suitable films, cameras and underwater housings are demonstrated. The properties of light under water and special lighting effects are discussed. Pictures taken underwater are then critiqued in class. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • OCEA 297 Individual Project In Oceanography


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of oceanography. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • OCEA 298 Individual Project In Oceanography


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of oceanography. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • OCEA 299 Individual Project In Oceanography


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of oceanography. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • OCEA& 101 Introduction to Oceanography


    Credits: 5
    Study of the sea floor features, the earth’s interior, ancient sea levels and climates, pollutants, nutrients, ocean currents, waves, beaches, tides and habitats. Labs on rocks, charts and navigation, sea water and organisms of the sea. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL& 101  and MATH 098  with 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring

Parent Education

  
  • PARED 114 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1: 0-1, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of birth to one year olds; PARED 114/PARED 115 /PARED 116  together cover parenting the infant: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 115 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2: 0-1, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of birth to one year olds; PARED 114 /PARED 115/PARED 116  together cover parenting the infant: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 116 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3: 0-1, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of birth to one year olds; PARED 114 /PARED 115 /PARED 116 together cover parenting the infant: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 117 Doing It All: Support for the Student-Parent


    Credits: 0
    For students who are parents of 0-5 year olds attending the Shoreline Community College Parent-Child Center. Topics include child development, guidance & discipline, college supports and community building. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • PARED 124 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1: 1-2, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 8mo-2 year olds; PARED 124/PARED 125 /PARED 126  together cover parenting the 8mo-2 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 125 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2: 1-2, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 8mo-2 year olds; PARED 124 /PARED 125/PARED 126  together cover parenting the 8mo-2 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 126 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3: 1-2, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 8mo-2 year olds; PARED 124 /PARED 125 /PARED 126 together cover parenting the 8mo-2 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 134 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1:2-3, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 2-3 year olds; 1-day/week option. PARED 134/PARED 135 /PARED 136  together cover parenting the 2-3 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 135 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2:2-3, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 2-3 year olds; 1-day/week option. PARED 134 /PARED 135/PARED 136  together cover parenting the 2-3 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 136 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3:2-3, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 2-3 year olds; 1-day/week option. PARED 134 , PARED 135 , PARED 136 together cover parenting the 2-3 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 137 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1:2-3, 2-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 2-3 year olds; 2-day/week option. PARED 137/PARED 138 /PARED 139  together cover parenting the 2-3 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 138 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2:2-3, 2-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 2-3 year olds; 2-day/week option. PARED 137 /PARED 138/PARED 139  together cover parenting the 2-3 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 139 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3:2-3, 2-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 2-3 year olds; 2-day/week option. PARED 137 /PARED 138 /PARED 139 together cover parenting the 2-3 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language and literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 144 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1: 3-4, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 3-4 year olds; PARED 144/PARED 145 /PARED 146  together cover parenting the 3-4 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 145 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2: 3-4, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 3-4 year olds; PARED 144 /PARED 145/PARED 146  together cover parenting the 3-4 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 146 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3: 3-4, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 3-4 year olds; PARED 144 /PARED 145 /PARED 146 together cover parenting the 3-4 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 154 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1: 4-5, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 4-5 year olds; PARED 154/PARED 155 /PARED 156  together cover parenting the 4-5 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretipn. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • PARED 155 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2: 4-5, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 4-5 year olds; PARED 154 /PARED 155/PARED 156  together cover parenting the 4-5 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 156 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3: 4-5, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 4-5 year olds: PARED 154 /PARED 155 /PARED 156 together cover parenting the 4-5 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 157 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1:5-6, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 5-6 year olds; PARED 157/PARED 158 /PARED 159  together cover parenting the 5-6 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 158 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2: 5-6, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 5-6 year olds; PARED 157 /PARED 158/PARED 159  together cover parenting the 5-6 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 159 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3:5-6, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 5-6 year olds; PARED 157 /PARED 158 /PARED 159 together cover parenting the 5-6 year old: child development, influences on development, guidance and discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, and literacy development. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 164 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1:3-5, 2-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 3-5 year olds: Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 165 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2:3-5, 2-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 3-5 year olds: Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 166 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3:3-5, 2-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 3-5 year olds: Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 167 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1:3-5, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 3-5 year olds: Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 168 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2:3-5, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 3-5 year olds: Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 169 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3:3-5, 3-Day


    Credits: 3
    Lecture/lab for parents of 3-5 year olds: Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language, & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 174 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1: 1-4, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 1-4 year olds. Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 175 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2: 1-4, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 1-4 year olds. Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 176 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3: 1-4, 1-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 1-4 year olds. Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 177 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1:1-4, 2-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 1-4 year olds. Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 178 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2:1-4, 2-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 1-4 year olds. Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 179 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3:1-4, 2-Day


    Credits: 2
    Lecture/lab for parents of 1-4 year olds. Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, language & literacy development. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 184 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1: 0-5 (1)


    Credits: 1
    Parent education lecture course for parents of children birth to age 5. Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, literacy & community building. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 185 Parent Cooperative Preschool 2: 0-5 (1)


    Credits: 1
    Parent education lecture course for parents of children birth to age 5. Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, literacy & community building. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 186 Parent Cooperative Preschool 3: 0-5 (1)


    Credits: 1
    Parent education lecture course for parents of children birth to age 5. Topics include child development, influences on development, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, play, literacy & community building. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 191 Special Topics In Pared


    Credits: 1
    Lecture course for parents that explores concepts and theories of selected parenting issues. PARED 191,PARED 192 ,PARED 193  together provide parents with knowledge to enable the formulation and practice of problem solving techniques to build and enhance self esteem within the family unit. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
  
  • PARED 192 Special Topics In Pared


    Credits: 2
    Lecture course for parents that explores concepts and theories of selected parenting issues. PARED 191 , PARED 192, PARED 193  together provide parents with knowledge to enable the formulation and practice of problem solving techniques to build and enhance self esteem within the family unit. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
  
  • PARED 193 Special Topics In Pared


    Credits: 3
    Lecture course for parents that explores concepts and theories of selected parenting issues. PARED 191 , PARED 192 , PARED 193 together provide parents with knowledge to enable the formulation and practice of problem solving techniques to build and enhance self esteem within the family unit. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
  
  • PARED 194 Parent Cooperative Preschool 1:1-5


    Credits: 0.5
    Lecture/lab for parents of 1-5 year olds. Topics include child development, influences on development, the importance of playbased learning, guidance & discipline, health, nutrition, and scientific thinking. Sequence of topics is by instructor discretion. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • PARED 291 Special Topics In Parent Education


    Credits: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Parent Education. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 292 Special Topics In Parent Education


    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Parent Education. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 293 Special Topics In Parent Education


    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Parent Education. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 297 Individual Project In Parent Education


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Parent Education. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 298 Individual Project In Parent Education


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Parent Education. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PARED 299 Individual Project In Parent Education


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of Parent Education. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 102 Contemporary Moral Problems


    Credits: 5
    Students examine a variety of different ethical standpoints and theories which they apply to moral issues such as war, human trafficking, capital punishment, human rights, animal rights, euthanasia, the environment, abortion, racial and ethnic discrimination, social justice, and issues of gender and sexuality. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring
  
  • PHIL 210 Comparative Religion


    Credits: 5
    A comparative survey of the history, beliefs and practices of major religions and religious traditions around the world. Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Jainism, Shintoism, Native American traditions and traditions of other indigenous peoples, Witchcraft, and so forth. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • PHIL 240 Introduction to Ethics


    Credits: 5
    What is the basis of human rights? Which rights, if any, should be universal? What, if anything, is truly good in itself? What is social justice? Join this course for lively philosophical discussions on these and other big questions pertaining to the nature of right and wrong, good and bad. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101 
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • PHIL 240H Introduction to Ethics HC


    Credits: 5
    What is the basis of human rights? Which rights, if any, should be universal? What, if anything, is truly good in itself? What is social justice? Join this course for lively philosophical discussions on these and other big questions pertaining to the nature of right and wrong, good and bad. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101  or equivalent.
  
  • PHIL 248 Ethical Issues In Criminal Justice


    Credits: 5
    Critical discussion of the philosophical, psychological, ethical under pinnings of human behavior in the Criminal Justice system, including ethical challenges and issues of multiculturalism within the Criminal Justice system. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PHIL 265 Philosophy Through Film


    Credits: 5
    This course will examine a variety of philosophical arguments through the medium of film. It will consist of screenings, readings and lectures, and lively discussion. Students will engage a wide range of exciting thinkers, issues, and movies with the goal of understanding both how our world is and how we want it to be. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Placement into ENGL& 101 
  
  • PHIL 267 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion


    Credits: 5
    Does God exist? Do we have an immaterial soul? Is there life after death? What is faith? Has science proven there is no God? Is it ever reasonable to believe a miracle occurred? Why does the world contain evil? Join this class to engage in lively philosophical discussions concerning these and other big questions pertaining to religion. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Spring
  
  • PHIL 295 Special Topics In Philosophy


    Credits: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in philosophy. Student option grading.
  
  • PHIL 297 Individual Project In Philosophy


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of philosophy. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  
  • PHIL 298 Individual Project In Philosophy


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of philosophy. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • PHIL 299 Individual Project In Philosophy


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of philosophy. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • PHIL& 101 Introduction to Philosophy


    Credits: 5
    Examination and discussion of important philosophical arguments pertaining to the classic questions of philosophy, including: Does God exist? What is truth? How does knowledge differ from opinion? What is consciousness? Do we have free will? What is justice? Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PHIL& 101H Introduction to Philosophy HC


    Credits: 5
    Examination and discussion of important philosophical arguments pertaining to the classic questions of philosophy, including: Does God exist? What is truth? How does knowledge differ from opinion? What is consciousness? Do we have free will? What is justice? Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Successful completion of ENGL 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PHIL& 115 Critical Thinking


    Credits: 5
    An informal, non-symbolic introduction to logic and critical thinking emphasizing real-life examples, natural language applications, and the informal logical fallacies. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PHIL& 120 Symbolic Logic


    Credits: 5
    Students translate reasoning into symbolic language and then test it for validity using algorithms and proof procedures similar to those used in math and computer science. Satisfies Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning requirement for AA degree. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Math placement into PHIL& 120 OR concurrent enrollment in MATH 047 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • PHILS 120 Symbolic Logic with Support


    Credits: 7
    PHIL& 120  Symbolic Logic + MATH 047  Int. Algebra Support for PHIL& 120. Students translate reasoning into symbolic language and test it for validity. Algebra topics and student success strategies. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ABE 053  (Pass) or placement into MATH 047 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall

Physical Education

  
  • PE 105 Badminton I


    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the rules, techniques, physical skills, and strategies of the game of badminton. Students will learn origins and rules, develop individual skills and reinforce their skill through competitive games and tournament experiences. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
 

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