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Physical Education
PED 167 Life Guarding (2 credits): Provides the necessary training to qualify as a nonsurf lifeguard (ARC certification process). American Red Cross skills and knowledge required for effective life guarding, first aid, and CPR at swimming pools and at nonsurf, open water beaches are taught. Students may obtain certification in Lifeguarding Training, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Prerequisite: Student must be 15 years old or older to receive ARC certification.
PED 168 Water Safety Instructor (2 credits): Provides students with the opportunity to learn that knowledge and skills required for certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. All knowledge, skills, and levels of proficiency are established by the Red Cross. Students must demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in order to achieve certification. Note: It is possible to pass the course for academic credit and not receive certification. Prerequisite: Must be at least 17 years of age and hold a valid Advanced Lifesaving Certificate.
Physical Education Activity Courses: Physical Education activity courses develop basic to intermediate skills and movement consistent with the sport. Students will also be exposed to the rules, strategy, free play, and competition providing activity and cognitive opportunities dependent on each student's own level of ability. Improvement in various fitness components will be expected. The following 1-credit Physical Education Activity courses are available: *Note: students may be given the opportunity to enroll in 200 level designation courses, i.e. PED 188 Golf, PED 288 Golf for continued improvement of their lifelong sport.
PED 129/229 Basic Rock Climbing
PED 137/237 Wellness Through Movement
PED 138/238 Introductory Yoga
PED 153/253 Orienteering
PED 170/270 Winter Mountaineering
PED 171/271 Summer Mountaineering
PED 176/276 Co-Ed Soccer
PED 177/277 Lacrosse
PED 178/278 Backpacking
PED 179/279 Snowboarding
PED 180/280 Aerobic Dance
PED 181/281 Alpine Skiing
PED 182/282 Archery & Badminton
PED 183/283 Basketball
PED 184/284 Bowling
PED 185/285 Canoeing
PED 187/287 Cross Country Ski Touring
PED 188/288 Golf
PED 189/289 Ice Hockey
PED 190/290 Physical Conditioning
PED 191/291 Self Defense
PED 192/292 Softball
PED 193/293 Soccer
PED 194/294 Swimming (Beginning)
PED 195/295 Swimming (Intermediate)
PED 196/296 Tennis
PED 197/297 Volleyball
PED 198/298 Open Water Kayaking
PED 199/299 Mountain Biking
Philosophy
PHI 100 Philosophical Issues (3 credits): A theoretical and contemporary problem approach to four basic ideas of philosophy: metaphysics (humans and their universe), knowledge (humans and their capacity for knowing), morality (humans and their actions), free will and determinism (humans and their freedom).
PHI 110 World Religions (3 credits): Provides a wider understanding of the great world religions. Oriental and Western.
PHY 112 Critical Thinking (3 credits): An introduction to the elements of rational thought, this course teaches problem-solving and decision-making skills with an emphasis on analyzing and contracting sound arguments. The course will also help students identify the issues in their lives, cast them in solvable form,and use logical reasoning to find the answers that are most right or useful for the particular situation.
PHI 115 Ethics (3 credits): Introduces the student to the most important systems of ethical thought, past and present, with emphasis on contemporary issues.
PHI 140 Meanings of Life (3 credits): An appreciative and critical consideration of diverse world views and approaches to questions about the meaning of life. This interdisciplinary exploration will utilize philosophy, religion, social science, literature, music and film.
Physics
PHY 100 Concepts of Physics (4 credits): A conceptual one-semester course in the basic principles of classic and modern physics that allows students to investigate and understand the working of the physical universe. Course topics will include discussions of matter and its properties, energy, work and power, mechanics and motion, electricity and magnetism, and light and sound. A lecture and laboratory course designed for non-science Liberal Arts majors and students preparing to enter technical programs. Prerequisite: MAT 100 or MAT 120 or Placement test results into MAT 121/128.
PHY 101 Principles of Physics I (4 credits): An algebra-based course in the basic principles of classic and modern physics that allows students to investigate and understand the workings of the physical universe from atoms and molecules to stars and galaxies. Course topics will include discussions of motion and waves in sound an light, optical principles, electricity and magnetism, atomic nuclear reactions and the theories of relativity. A lecture and laboratory course designed for Liberal Arts Math/Science majors including those intent on transfer to a 4-year program and for students in select technical programs. Prerequisite: MAT 128 concurrent enrollment or Placement Test results into MAT 129.
Political Science
POS 101 Principles of Political Science (3 credits): An introduction to essential concepts, theories, and principles of political science.
POS 102 American Government and Politics (3 credits): A study of the political development, structure, governmental processes, and political parties of the United States.
POS 105 Constitutional Law (3 credits): Course provides an introduction to the role of the Supreme Court in defining the powers of the government. It examines constitutional powers among the branches of the Federal Government and between the Federal Government and the States.
POS 110 State and Local Government (3 credits): An introduction to the structure, function and scope of state and local government while clarifying the relationship of these institutions to the United States government. The course will provide the opportunity for face-to-face exposure to the workings of local government.
POS 120 Comparative World Politics (3 credits): A comparative survey of the major political systems that have emerged internationally over the last two hundred years. The course will examine that various structures in place, their relative strengths and weaknesses and the challenges that currently confront them.
Psychology
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits): An introduction to the systematic study of human behavior and experience. Students will become acquainted with the methods and language of the discipline.
PSY 105 Leadership (3 credits): An introduction to the study of leadership. This course will enable the student to develop leadership knowledge and skills for future roles in business, community and professional organizations.
PSY 130 Psychology of Personal Growth (3 credits): For students interested in relating psychology to their own and other's experience. It covers strategies for managing behavior and enhancing personal growth. Topics include stress management, assertiveness, problem solving, communication, self-esteem, family systems, journaling and spirituality.
PSY 138 Psychology of Human Relations (3 credits): Enables students to increase their human interaction skills and to understand the necessity for skilled interpersonal relationships. Communication concepts, theories, and principles of human behavior relevant to interpersonal relationships are discussed, learned, and demonstrated. The individual and the individual response in a group setting are emphasized.
PSY 202 Developmental Psychology (3 credits): Traces human development from conception through death. The physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth and development of humans through the life stages will be studied. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
PSY 203 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits): A study of historical and contemporary perspective on psychology and behavioral responses that depart from social norms. This course will examine definitions, causes and treatments of these abnormalities. Attention will also be given to current legal and policy issues. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
PSY 220 Counseling Theories (3 credits): The course explores individual counseling theories, methods and intervention skills as well as their application and delivery through treatment planning. Alternative and concurrent recovery and treatment modalities are considered as are working with dual-diagnosed and special populations. Prerequisite: PSY 101, HUS 201 strongly recommended.
PSY 222 Human Sexuality (3 credits): A study of theoretical and empirical data regarding the sexual behavior of human beings. Topics include information about reproductive anatomy and physiology, contraception and population control, and sexual deviations, dysfunctions, and diseases. Emphasis is placed on discussing opinions and values with the intention of leading to mature, rational decision making. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
PSY 250 Group Dynamics (3 credits): The study of the formation, structure and dynamics of groups. Group problems solving, effective leadership approaches and how individual behavior is affected by group composition will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 105, PSY 138 or SOC 100.
PSY 253 Child Psychology (3 credits): A topical study of child development from infancy through adolescence. Topics include physical, social, cognitive, moral, and expressive development, language, and personality. Each topic will be examined chronologically, allowing students to understand what developmental characteristics to expect at any given age as well as what changes to expect in an area of development over time. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
PSY 254 Adult Development and Aging (3 credits): Surveys theories, concepts, and the results of empirical research pertaining to aging related physiological changes that affect mental performance, emotional well-being, and behavior. Aging related changes in cognitive abilities, the developmental psychology of adulthood, mental illness in late life, and the psychosocial ecology of early, middle, and late adulthood will be examined. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
PSY 263 Health Psychology (3 credits): A study of the relationship between psychology and health, emphasizing how psychological factors promote health or disease. Behavioral and cognitive variables in the causation, prevention, and treatment of various illnesses are considered. Attention is also paid to psychological consequences of health status. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
PSY 265 Personality (3 credits): An introduction to the major models, theories, and approaches in the study of personality. A systematic examination of how personality is conceptualized by the various orientations in psychology is provided, and the uses of personality theory in clinical or applied settings are surveyed. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
PSY 270 Social Psychology (3 credits): The scientific study of the way in which people affect the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings of other people. Students will examine how social interactions and groups influence the individual in social context and how individuals influence the group. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
PSY 275 Psychology of Consciousness (3 credits): An exploration of research and theory concerning various states of mind of consciousness, such as waking states, sleeping and dreaming, meditation, religious/spiritual experience, hypnosis, and chemically induces states. Ideas and approaches from psychobiological, cognitive, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives will be considered. Prerequisite: PSY 101.