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Course Descriptions

 

Nursing
  

  • NUR 240 - Complex Hlth Concepts Nursing Practice

    Credits: 7
    4.5 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 16 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: NUR 210 , NUR 220 , NUR 230  
    Co-requisites: Take 3 credits Humanities (if not previously completed sucessfully)

    This course focuses on caring for adults with complex, acute and chronic health problems through didactic instruction, simulated laboratory and clinical experiences. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • NUR 250 - Leadership and Management Concepts

    Credits: 3
    24 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: NUR 240 
    This capstone course is designed to integrate previous concepts through an in-depth clinical experience. The emphasis is placed on the transition from the student role to that of the professional nurse. The focus is on coordination and supervision of patient care utilizing leadership and management concepts. Clinical assignment during this course requires students to be flexible based on the mentors work schedule. This course includes an NCLEX review that requires an additional fee. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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Occupational Therapy Assistant
  

  • OTA 101 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

    Credits: 5
    3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
    This is an introduction to occupational therapy and the role of the occupational therapy assistant in health care. Topics include history and philosophy, theories of practice, definition of the profession, disability groups treated, treatment settings, terminology used and modalities employed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 102 - Occup Therapy in Pediatrics

    Credits: 5
    3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: OTA 101 , BIO 161  
    Co-requisites: OTA 112C  and BIO 162  

    This course is an introduction to pathological and behavioral conditions which inhibit normal development, current diagnostic and treatment methods used in clinical situation and the role that occupational therapy plays in this process. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 112C - Occup Therapy Fieldwork 1 Pediatrics

    Credits: 1
    8 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: OTA 101 
    Co-requisites: OTA 102 

    A course to provide experiences in directed observation and participation in pediatric settings. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 201 - Occ Therapy in Physical Disabilities

    Credits: 5
    3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , OTA 102 , PSY 108  
    Co-requisites: OTA 211C  

    This course is an introduction to the etiology, diagnoses, clinical conditions, and methods of treatment used with people who have suffered physical disability. Emphasis is on methods of evaluation and treatment used in occupational therapy and on assisting the physically impaired to become as independent as possible within their own environment. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 202 - Occ Therapy in Mental Health

    Credits: 5
    3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , OTA 102 , OTA 201 , PSY 108 , PSY 208  
    Co-requisites: OTA 212C  

    This course is an introduction to the role of occupational therapy in mental health settings. Emphasis is on use of goal-directed activity in the evaluation, remediation and prevention of psychosocial dysfunction. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 203 - Occupational Therapy in Aging Population

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , OTA 102 , OTA 201 , PSY 108  
    Co-requisites: OTA 213C  

    This course is an overview of the aging process, emphasizing occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of the physical and the psycho-social function of older populations. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 204 - Occup Therapy/Professional Issues

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: OTA 102  and OTA 201  
    Co-requisites: OTA 202  and OTA 203  

    An introduction to the professional issues and concerns of occupational therapy. Topics include organization of health care institutions, community health care agencies, ethics, licensure, malpractice and continuing education. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 205 - Contemp Pract Iss/Occup Therpy

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: OTA 101  and OTA 102  or Current Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
    This course is designed as an elective to enhance the OTA’s knowledge of specialty and/or innovative areas of practice in Occupational Therapy. The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant will be emphasized. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 206 - Contmp Pract Iss Occup Therapy

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: OTA 101  and OTA 102  or Current Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

     
    This course is designed as an elective to enhance the OTA’s knowledge of specialty and/or innovative areas of practice in Occupational Therapy. The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant will be emphasized. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 211C - Occ Thrpy Fldwk 1/Phys Disability

    Credits: 2
    8 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , OTA 102  and PSY 108  
    Co-requisites: OTA 201  

    This course provides experience in directed observation and participation in mental health settings. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 212C - Occup Thrpy Fldwk 1/Mental Health

    Credits: 1
    8 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , OTA 102  and PSY 108  
    Co-requisites: OTA 202  

    This course provides experiences in directed observation and participation in mental health settings. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 213C - Occ Thrpy Fldwk 1/Aging Populations

    Credits: 1
    8 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , OTA 102 , OTA 201  and PSY 108  
    Co-requisites: OTA 203  

    This course provides experiences in the use of therapeutic activity programs in aging populations. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 221C - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2A

    Credits: 5
    8 Clinical Hours
    These two 8-week, full-time fieldwork experiences take place in diverse practice settings, supervised by an occupational therapy practitioner. The focus for these courses will be on professional development and competency of the occupational therapy assistant for entry-level practice. These courses are graded on a pass/fail basis. Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2A must be successfully completed before beginning Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2B. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • OTA 222C - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2B

    Credits: 5
    8 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: OTA 221C 
    These two 8-week, full-time fieldwork experiences take place in diverse practice settings, supervised by an occupational therapy practitioner. The focus for these courses will be on professional development and competency of the occupational therapy assistant for entry-level practice. These courses are graded on a pass/fail basis. Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2A must be successfully completed before beginning Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2B. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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Paralegal
  

  • PAL 101 - Legal Research and Writing

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    An introduction to legal research. Students learn to use legal research tools such as indexes, digest, encyclopedias, treatises, annotated reports, restatements, and law reviews. The West key number system and Shepard’s citations are taught. In addition, students learn how to do cite and proof checking of legal citations in briefs and other documents.


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  • PAL 102 - Paralegal Orientation

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This is a course designed to provide the Paralegal students with an overview of the profession, curriculum, required competencies, and ethics.


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  • PAL 105 - Family Law

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    An analysis of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and the problems of parties involved in separation and divorce. Emphasis is on preparation of divorce complaints, separation support, and custody agreements.


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  • PAL 111 - Litigation 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    An introduction to the differences between civil and criminal litigation with an emphasis on civil litigation. The student learns the rules which govern the lawsuit, the way legal principles are developed from prior court decisions, and types of relief a court can give to a person. The student learns the variety of state and federal courts and their scope of jurisdiction. Emphasis is on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Judicial Code.


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  • PAL 112 - Litigation 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PAL 111 
    An introduction to the broad outlines of law in negligence and other tort law, contract law, corporation and shareholder actions and property law.


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  • PAL 121 - Estates and Trusts 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    An introduction to trusts set up during a person’s lifetime and trusts and estates set up at a person’s death.


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  • PAL 122 - Estates and Trusts 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PAL 121 
    Students learn to prepare and file papers for appointing a decedent’s representative under a variety of local laws. Topics include discovery and valuing of estate assets, preparation of an inventory of assets and payment of a decedent’s debts. Students keep records of estate transactions to ensure that all work is accurate and performed on time.


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  • PAL 135 - Employee Benefits

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course introduces students to the blend of legal theory and practical legal skills that comprise employment law. The students will study the employment relationship from responding to advertisements for employment, interviewing, pre-employment testing, contracts of hire, employment compensation and benefits, employment evaluation through termination of employment. Issues of employment discrimination, equal pay, wage laws and the Family Medical Leave Act will be discussed.


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  • PAL 201 - Advanced Legal Research/Writing

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PAL 101 
    Students are trained to prepare research and analyze search in memoranda and briefs.


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  • PAL 205 - Consumer Protection Law

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PAL 101 
    This course trains legal assistants legal assistants under the supervision of practicing attorneys to assist attorneys in helping firm clients overcome violations of federal and state consumer protection laws and the rules and regulations of federal and state administrative agencies designed to specifically protect consumers from illegal business practices.


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  • PAL 209 - Environmental Law

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PAL 101 
    This course is an introduction to the Environmental Amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution and it’s administrative agency the Department of Environmental Resources and its interactions with federal law and the Environmental Protection Agency. The student acquires; a working knowledge of how regulations insure compliance with laws requiring clean streams, sewage facilities, wetlands, water resources, air pollution control, solid waste management, hazardous sites cleanup, storage tanks and other spill prevention, mining regulation, oil and gas regulation and protections from radiation and other hazardous situations.


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  • PAL 403 - Cooperative Education

    Credits: 3
    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment.  Students must work a minimum of 150 hours to earn three credits and a minimum of 300 hours to earn six credits.  In order to participate and  enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria:

    •     Must have a QPA of 2.5 or higher
    •     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their major field
    •     Have faculty approval
    •     Secure clearances if they are needed
    •     Follow established processes and complete required paperwork
    •     Qualify for risk management coverage


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  • PAL 406 - Cooperative Education

    Credits: 6
    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment.  Students must work a minimum of 150 hours to earn three credits and a minimum of 300 hours to earn six credits.  In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria:

    •     Must have a QPA of 2.5 or higher
    •     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their major field
    •     Have faculty approval
    •     Secure clearances if they are needed
    •     Follow established processes and complete required paperwork
    •     Qualify for risk management coverage


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Paramedic
  

  • PAM 101 - Foundations of Paramedic Practice

    Credits: 4
    4 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into PAM program BIO 110  or BIO 151 
    Co-requisites: BIO 161  PAM 102  and PAM 112C 

    This course introduces the student to emergency medical care at the advanced life support level. Topics include the history of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the EMS system, the roles, responsibilities, professionalism and well-being of the EMS provider and the medical, legal and ethical considerations specific to paramedic care. Course will also involve patient assessment, life-span development and EMS operations topics. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 102 - Airway Management and Pharmacology

    Credits: 5
    4 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into PAM program BIO 110  or BIO 151 
    Co-requisites: BIO 161 , PAM 101  and PAM 112C 

    This course provides instruction and lab application of techniques and equipment for airway management and pharmacologic interventions used by the paramedic. Students will learn to select and use various airway management equipment as required by the patient’s condition and general pharmacology principles and specific medications indicated by paramedic treatment protocols. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 103 - Cardiology and Pulmonology

    Credits: 5
    4 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 161 , PAM 101  PAM 102  and PAM 112C 
    Co-requisites: BIO 162  PAM 104 , PAM 105  and PAM 116C 

    This course covers cardiology and pulmonology for the paramedic, involving interpretation of cardiac rhythms, treatment protocols and assessment and intervention of respiratory deficiencies. Emphasis is placed on identifying EKG rhythms and using patient assessment information. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 104 - Shock and Trauma

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 161 , PAM 101  PAM 102  and PAM 112C 
    Co-requisites: BIO 162 , PAM 103 , PAM 105  and PAM 116C 

    This course covers shock conditions and traumatic injuries. Topics will include the various types of shock and pathophysiology of each, treatment interventions for shock and the various types of traumatic injuries a paramedic may encounter. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 105 - Special Patient Populations

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 161 , PAM 101  PAM 102  and PAM 112C 
    Co-requisites: BIO 162 , PAM 103 , PAM 104  and PAM 116C 

    This course encompasses pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs to address special patient populations. Topics include treatment of pregnant, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, developmentally delayed and other patient groups. Course will also address awareness of cultural diversity and delivery of culturally-competent care. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 112C - Paramedic Clinical 1

    Credits: 1
    64 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into PAM program BIO 110  or BIO 151 
    Co-requisites: BIO 161  PAM 101  and PAM 102 

    This course is a clinical rotation which will involve hospital and field application of skills and techniques learned in the classroom. Students will complete required patient contacts and track interventions. Students are responsible for providing and paying for transportation to all clinical sites as well as all other related costs. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 116C - Paramedic Clinical 2

    Credits: 2
    120 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 161 , PAM 101  PAM 102  and PAM 112C 
    Co-requisites: BIO 162 , PAM 103 , PAM 104  and PAM 105 

    This course is a clinical rotation which will involve hospital and field application of skills and techniques learned in the classroom and laboratory. Students will complete required patient contacts and track interventions. Students are responsible for providing and paying for transportation to all clinical sites as well as all other related costs. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 201 - Medical Emergencies

    Credits: 5
    4 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , PAM 103 , PAM 104 , PAM 105  and PAM 116C 
    Co-requisites: PAM 202 , PAM 213C  and PAM 214C 

    This course covers pathophysiology and psychosocial needs to assess and treat medical emergencies. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 202 - Integrated Paramedic Concepts

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 120 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , PAM 103 , PAM 104 , PAM 105  and PAM 116C 
    This course will integrate paramedic program information and skills in accordance with the National Registry of EMTs psychomotor and didactic testing. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 213C - Paramedic Clinical 3

    Credits: 1
    64 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , PAM 103 , PAM 104 , PAM 105  and PAM 116C 
    Co-requisites: PAM 201 , PAM 202  and PAM 214C 

    This course is a clinical rotation which will involve hospital and field application of skills and techniques learned in the classroom. Students will complete required patient contacts and track interventions. Students are responsible for providing and paying for transportation to all clinical sites as well as all other related costs. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PAM 214C - Paramedic Field Externship

    Credits: 4
    256 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: BIO 162 , PAM 103 , PAM 104 , PAM 105  and PAM 116C 
    Co-requisites: PAM 201 , PAM 202  and PAM 213C 

    This course incorporates all paramedic program knowledge, skills and affective techniques into a comprehensive field externship. Each student will be assigned to an EMS service and will perform as a team leader under supervision of a specified preceptor. Students will complete required patient contacts and track interventions. Students are responsible for providing and paying for transportation to all clinical sites as well as all other related costs. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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Philosophy
  

  • PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is a study of basic philosophical problems, such as: the existence of God, the immortality of the soul, knowledge, the mind-body problem, ethics in society, subjectivism, objectivism and pragmatism, political problems arising from philosophical ideas, and the theory of beauty.


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  • PHL 103 - Logic

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is a non-mathematical approach to methods for everyday reasoning. Application to daily life is stressed. Topics covered include analysis of statements; valid deductions - logical connections, syllogisms, their analysis and application; generalizing, classification and analogies; conditional arguments and common fallacies; and an introduction to symbolic logic.


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  • PHL 111 - Religions of the World

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is a description of the origins, development, and manifestations of major world religions. Their similarities and differences are emphasized.


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  • PHL 155 - Ethics

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is a study of selected topics from classical and contemporary ethics. It examines the principles of moral evaluation and reasoning, factual judgment, and responsibility.


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  • PHL 157 - Existentialism

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is a study of philosophical questions arising from human existence: the nature of truth, freedom, responsibility, individuality and relationships with others. The writings of Kierkegaard, Neitzsche, and other Existentialists are required reading.


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  • PHL 160 - Ethics in Business

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This is a philosophy course in applied ethics that seeks to expose students to moral philosophy, ethics theories/traditions; and to enable them to apply those theories to decision making in the business world.


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  • PHL 205 - Medical Ethics and Law

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is an ethics seminar. Basic ethical concepts are introduced followed by problems in medical care such as professional responsibility and patient relationships. Ethical and legal issues are examined and laws having a bearing upon medical care are discussed.


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Pharmacy
  

  • PHT 100 - Intro to Pharmacy Practice

    Credits: 4
    4 Lecture Hours
    This course introduces students to the practice of pharmacy. Topics will include an overview of the profession, practice sites, drug distribution systems, technician responsibilities, quality assurance and quality improvement, drug information systems, effective communication and pharmaceutical calculations. There are required on-site visits to hospitals, homecare and retail pharmacies. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHT 101 - Pharmacology 1 for Pharmacy Technicians

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Co-requisites: BIO 103  

    This course introduces students to current concepts in pharmacology. Topics include basic drug actions, indications for drug therapy, toxicity, side effects and safe therapeutic and dosage ranges. Drugs affecting the autonomic and central nervous system, pain relief and cardiac medications are discussed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHT 102 - Pharmacology 2 for Pharmacy Technicians

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PHT 101  
    This course is a continuation of Pharmacology 1 for Pharmacy Technicians (PHT 101 ). Topics include pharmacology of the vascular and renal systems, gastro-intestinal tract and endocrine system. Chemotherapy of cancer and the pharmacology of infectious diseases are discussed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHT 103 - Pharmacy Practice 1

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: CIT 100 , PHT 100  and PHT 101  
    This course encompasses the collection and organization of information for patient care, drug use review and departmental management. The role of the technician in the purchasing, inventory, and billing of pharmaceuticals, devices and supplies is also explored. Additionally, the student learns prescription assessment and practices various means of cart fill and exchange. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHT 104 - Pharmacy Product Preparation 1

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PHT 100  and PHT 101  
    Co-requisites: PHT 102 , PHT 103  and PHT 105  

    This course covers the preparation of non-compounded products for distribution. This includes an understanding of the role of the technician and the pharmacist in this job responsibility. The skills of drug preparation, including retrieval from inventory, profiling, calculations, measuring and safety precautions are taught. In addition, students learn to label drug products, supply the correct supplemental patient information, store products safely, apply quality assurance measures and abide by laws, regulations and standards that affect preparing such drugs for dispensing. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHT 105 - Pharmacy Product Preparation 2

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PHT 100  and PHT 101  
    Co-requisites: PHT 102 , PHT 103  and PHT 104  

    This course prepares students to compound both non-sterile and sterile products. This includes calculating the appropriate amount of each ingredient and using the correct compounding techniques. These activities are done while applying corresponding techniques, applying corresponding quality assurance procedures and performing activities in accordance with the laws, regulations and standards that govern the preparation of sterile and non-sterile products. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHT 106 - Pharmacy Production Preparation 3

    Credits: 2
    1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PHT 103  PHT 104  PHT 105  
    This course introduces students to the preparation of specialized parenteral products. Included are home infusions, chemotherapy and miscellaneous specialized products such as monoclonal antibodies. The use of corresponding quality assurance processes and applications of laws, regulations and standards that govern the preparation of the drug products are discussed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHT 201C - Pharmacy Technician Externship

    Credits: 6
    320 Clinical Hours
    This course provides students with on the job experience in a hospital and retail pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The student learns to function as a Pharmacy Technician. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHT 202 - Pharmacy Law

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PHT 101  
    This course will explore the laws and current issues that can impact the practice of pharmacy. It will allow the pharmacy technician student to understand the parameters of safe practice. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHT 203 - Pharmacy Seminar

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    This course deals with issues that impact the attitudes, values, beliefs and practices of a successful pharmacy technician. Some of the topics examined include personal qualities appropriate to the pharmacy profession, the obligation to remain current with advances in therapy, developing effective work relationships, problem solving, workflow management and the job search process. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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Phlebotomy
  

  • PHB 101 - Clinical Phlebotomy

    Credits: 4
    4 Lecture Hours
    Co-requisites: PHB 211  and PHB 111L 

    This course provides the student with knowledge, skills and behaviors required for competency as a phlebotomist. Areas of concentration include a survey of the anatomy and physiology of veins used for phlebotomy, basic skills and responsibilities of the phlebotomist, analytical tests, color coded vacuum tubes used for specimens, collection of body fluid specimens, the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) order of draw, the infection cycle and infection control. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHB 111L - Clinical Phlebotomy Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    3 Lab Hours
    Co-requisites: PHB 101  and PHB 211 

    This laboratory course provides the knowledge, skills and behaviors required for competency as a phlebotomist. Areas of concentration include venipuncture techniques, skin puncture techniques, prevention of complications when drawing blood, the infection cycle and standard precautions. Additional hours of practice time under the direct supervision of an instructor are provided. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHB 201C - Clinical Phlebotomy Practicum

    Credits: 3
    160 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: ALH 106  PHB 101  PHB 111L  PHB 211  and permission of instructor
    This course is a supervised, non-paid 160 hour practicum experience at a hospital, blood drawing station or doctor’s office. Additional experience and training in phlebotomy are provided to develop knowledge, skills and behaviors learned in the program. The practicum is offered weekdays during the day. Prior to the practicum current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 33/34) and a physical examination are required. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PHB 211 - Clinical Phlebotomy Seminar

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Co-requisites: PHB 101  and PHB 111L 

    This course is an introduction to the role of the phlebotomist as a member of the health care team. Areas of concentration include professionalism, personal qualifications, quality control, effective communication skills, medical law and ethics and the job search. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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Physical Science
  

  • PHS 101 - Earth Science

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This is a course which investigates the interrelationships of processes that occur on and within the earth. Concepts of physical science, ecology and geology are used to study environmental principles and issues of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and ecosphere.


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  • PHS 102 - Physical Science

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MAT 090 
    An introduction to the fundamentals of physical science, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, and geology. A knowledge of basic mathematics is required.


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  • PHS 107 - Introductory Astronomy

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This is a descriptive introduction to astronomy. Major topics of study include: the celestial sphere and the night sky, gravity and the dynamics of celestial bodies, telescopes and the nature of light, our moon, the planets and the sun, stars and their final outcomes (white dwarfs, supernovae, pulsars and black holes), the Milky Way and other galaxies, the origins and fate of the Universe, other solar systems and possibility of extra-terrestrial life.


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  • PHS 108 - Introduction to Weather

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This is a survey for both science and non-science majors on the basic concepts of weather. Topics include temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, cloud formation, precipitation, storms, weather maps and forecasting, and climate patterns.


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  • PHS 161 - Physical Science for the Industries

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: MAT 080  or a score of 52 or higher on the College Placement Test for Math
    This is a basic course in the fundamentals of matter, its form, and properties. Matter is studied in terms of energy, power, and its changing environment. Addition topics include concepts of chemistry and their application to industrial usage.


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  • PHS 406 - Cooperative Education

    Credits: 6
    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment.  Students must work a minimum of 150 hours to earn three credits and a minimum of 300 hours to earn six credits.  In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria:

    •     Must have a QPA of 2.5 or higher
    •     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their major field
    •     Have faculty approval
    •     Secure clearances if they are needed
    •     Follow established processes and complete required paperwork
    •     Qualify for risk management coverage


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Physical Therapist Assistant
  

  • PTA 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: Application and acceptance into PTA program and BIO 151  or BIO 161  or BIO 162 
    Co-requisites: BIO 160  and BIO 161 

    This is an introductory course on physical therapy and the roles of the physical therapist andphysical therapist assistant in the modern health care team. Topics include history, philosophy, theories of practice, definition of the profession, professional ethics, medical records, terminology, common disability groups treated, psychosocial aspects of physical disability, patient rights, and approaches to interacting with patients and their families. The laboratory portion of this course will include bandaging, wheelchair design and mobility, ambulation aides, assistive devices, basic patient transfers utilizing proper body mechanics, patient positioning, vital signs and architectural barriers encountered by handicapped persons. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 102 - Physical Therapy Prin & Proc 1

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PTA 101 
    Co-requisites: PTA 103  and PTA-112

    Utilizing various teaching methods, including lab and lecture, this course provides an in-depth study of modalities and special techniques pertaining to the role of a physical therapist assistant. Specifically, the modalities portion of this course includes an extensive study of theory,setup, appropriate application, clean-up, indications, contradictions, precautions and safety procedures for modalities utilized by physical therapist assistants. These include moist heat, cryotherapy, ultrasound, whirlpool, paraffin baths, intermittent venous compression, cervical/pelvic traction, infrared, ultraviolet, electric stimulation and fluidotherapy. Special techniques that are taught include burn management, wound care, pulmonary hygiene, bandaging, postural assessment, therapeutic and transverse friction massage. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 103 - Physical Therapy Prin & Proc 2

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PTA 101  BIO 160  BIO 161 
    Co-requisites: PTA-112 and PTA 102 

    This course provides the physical therapist assistant student with an understanding of diagnoses and the physical therapy treatment methods used with people experiencing orthopedic and other problems that directly affect range of motion, strength, coordination, and endurance. Emphasis will be place on treatment concepts of orthopedic rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 112C - Introduction to Physical Therapy

    Credits: 1
    42 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: PTA 101  BIO 161 
    Co-requisites: PTA 102  and PTA 103  

    This course provides the student with an introductory experience to physical therapy clinical education. The lecture portion of this course introduces the student to the roles and functions in physical therapy and responsibilities and relationships of physical therapy personnel. The clinical portion of this course provides the student with an opportunity to participate in physical therapist-directed activities commensurate with education level and experience. The faculty makes clinical education assignments, and students are responsible for their own transportation, parking and meals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 201 - Phys Therapy Prin/Procedures 3

    Credits: 5
    3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PTA 102  PTA 103  PTA-112 BIO 162 
    Co-requisites: PTA 202  and PTA-211

    An advanced study of physical therapy modality procedures for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), biofeedback, individual muscle and low volt electrical stimulation. Included is an in-depth study of the physical therapy management of spinal cord injuries, head trauma, hemiplegia, neuromuscular disease, and geriatric and pediatric patients. The role of physical therapy in the health-care arena is emphasized. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 202 - Phys Therapy Prof Issues Seminar

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PTA 102  PTA 103  PTA-112
    Co-requisites: PTA 201  and PTA-211

    This course is designed to provide the student with information concerning professional issues and concerns relevant to the practice of physical therapy. Emphasis will be placed on the organization of health care institutions and community health care agencies. Major concerns of the profession are presented and include ethics, licensure, malpractice, and continuing education. It also provides the student with knowledge and skills essential in performing departmental tasks such as budgets, third party reimbursement, and quality assurance. Areas covered in personnel and professional skills include time management, job interviewing, resume writing, effective communication, and problem solving styles. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 203 - Specialty Topics in Physical Therapy

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PTA 102  PTA 103  and Basic Life Support (BLS)healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
    Co-requisites: PTA 201 , PTA 202  and PTA-211

    This course is designed to explore contemporary physical therapy topics and physical therapy practice settings. The course emphasis is placed on enhancing the Physical Therapist Assistant student’s knowledge and skills in the prevention and treatment of injuries and conditions encountered in various physical therapy practice settings. Students receive training in the cognitive and skills evaluations required for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) delivery and First Aid. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 211C - Phys Therapy Clinical Educ 1

    Credits: 2
    80 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: PTA 102  PTA 103  PTA 112C 
    Co-requisites: PTA 201 , PTA 202  and PTA 203  

    This course provides the student with experiences to apply, integrate and perform learned clinical skills on patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in a physical therapy clinical environment. The lecture portion of this course includes content designed to prepare the student to meet performance expectations and develop competency in the provision of selected components of intervention and in components of data collection techniques as directed in the plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist. The clinical portion of this course provides the student with an opportunity to participate in physical therapist directed activities commensurate with education level and experience. The faculty makes clinical education assignments, and students are responsible for their own transportation, parking and meals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 212C - Phys Therapy Clinical Educ 2

    Credits: 5
    300 Clinical Hours
    This clinical course is a full-time clinical education experience in an acute care setting, eight weeks in length and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist. Clinical Education 2 provides in-depth experience in and responsibility for delivery of physical therapy services to a diverse client population. The faculty makes clinical education assignments, and students are responsible for their own transportation, parking, and meals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 213C - Phys Therapy Clinical Educ 3

    Credits: 5
    300 Clinical Hours
    Prerequisites: PTA 212C 
    This clinical course is a full-time clinical education experience in a specialized clinical settings, eight weeks in length and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist. Clinical Education 3 provides in-depth experience in and responsibility for delivery of physical therapy services to a specific client population, providing the student with an opportunnity to explore an area of interest. The faculty makes clinical eduction assignments which are subject to availability. Students are responsible for their own transportation, parking and meals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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  • PTA 215 - Physical Therapy Prof Exploration

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PTA 201  PTA 202  PTA 203  PTA 211C 
    Co-requisites: PTA 212C  and PTA 213C 

    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop a project that will allow them to explore physical therapy specialty areas such as clinical practice, education, and research. This course will allow the students to plan and create their exploratory project and share their project with their peers. Examples of the exploratory project may be an in-service, presentation, written report, or electronic media such as a website. The topic for the project should be chosen in consultation with clinical and/or academic faculty. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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Physics
  

  • PHY 100 - Basic Physics

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MAT 090 
    This is a course for students with little or no high school preparation in physics. Students in programs that require college-level Physics should take this course first if they have no previous physics courses. Topics include methods of measurement, problem-solving techniques and the physical concepts of motion, forces, work and energy, electricity, waves and optics.


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  • PHY 113 - Technical Physics 1

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MAT 114 
    This is a course for students majoring in the engineering technologies. Topics may include force, work, rate, momentum, resistance, power, energy, force transformers, energy converters, transducers, vibrations and waves, time constants, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics and radiation. Physical concepts are developed through applications of the four principle energy forms (mechanical, fluidal, electrical and thermal). Everyday applications are examined in the laboratory.


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  • PHY 114 - Technical Physics 2

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PHY 113 
    This course is a continuation of PHY 113 . Emphasis is on technical application of physical concepts developed through the application of the four energy forms. Everyday applications are examined in the laboratory.


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  • PHY 123 - Phys Hlth Sci/Respiratory Thrpy

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Co-requisites: MAT 108 

    This is a course that examines those laws and principles of physics dealing with motion, forces, fluids and electricity/magnetism that have relevance to respiratory therapy and other health-science professions. Major topics of study include: measurement units, conversions and experimental errors, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, the characteristics of liquids and gases, the flow of fluids under various conditions, the effects of heat and temperature on gases and liquids and the basics of electricity and magnetism.


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  • PHY 125 - Applied Nuclear Physics

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Co-requisites: MAT 108 

    This course is for students in nuclear medicine technology or radiation therapy technology. Physical principles used in radiation safety, radiation therapy and radioisotope diagnosis are studied. Topics include the atoms, radiation counting, radioactive decay, half-life, units of radioactivity, properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation and its production, laws and modes of decay, nuclides, radiation interaction with matter, absorption and shielding of radioactivity and nuclear detection devices. The laboratory includes experience with types of nuclear radiation detectors.


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  • PHY 126 - Radiation Physics and Protection

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PHY 125  and MAT 108 
    This is a course in the principles of radiation protection. Basic philosophies and concepts are discussed in the context of radiation therapy and nuclear medicine. Emphasized is the safe use of radioactive sources, accelerators, X-ray machines and radionuclides.


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  • PHY 127 - Phys Hlth Sci/Ultrasonography

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PHY 100  or equivalent and acceptance into the DMS program
    This is a course in the physics of ultrasound for the student of diagnostic medical sonography. Included is the physics necessary to understand the operation of ultrasound instrumentation.


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  • PHY 128 - Physics Health Sci/Radiography

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PHY 100  or equivalent and acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program
    This is a course in the physics of x-ray and radiation physics. Topics include the production of x-rays, x-ray tube design, basic electrical circuitry of x-ray equipment and the interaction of x-ray with matter.


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  • PHY 141 - Physics 1

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MAT 108 
    This is a physics course taught on the algebraic level. Mechanics and heat are studied. Topics include vectors, kinematics, Newton’s law, static equilibrium, work and energy rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, heat and thermodynamics.


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  • PHY 142 - Physics 2

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PHY 141 
    This is a continuation of PHY 141 . Electricity, light, and modern physics are studied. Topics include charge, electric fields, electric potential difference, basic circuits, magnetism, waves, geometrical optics, and atomics physics.


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  • PHY 221 - Physics for Science & Engr 1

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PHY 141  or equivalent high school course complete within the past 5 years
    Co-requisites: MAT 201 

    This is a calculus-based mechanics physics course that emphasizes problem-solving techniques. Major topics of study include: vectors, one and two dimensional kinematics, circular motion, forces and Newton’s laws, work, energy and its conservation, collisions, linear momentum and its conservation, rotational kinematics and dynamics, angular momentum and its conservation, static equilibrium, simple harmonic motion and gravity.


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  • PHY 222 - Physics for Science & Engr 2

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PHY 221 
    Co-requisites: MAT 202 

    This is a calculus-based physics course that stresses experimental and problem-solving techniques. Electricity and magnetism are studied. Topics include Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, Gauss’ Law, capacitors and dielectrics, Kirchhoff’s Rules, DC circuits, Oersted Effect, Ampere’s law, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations and AC circuits.


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  • PHY 223 - Physics for Science & Engr 3

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: PHY 221 or PHY 222  
    Co-requisites: MAT 250  

    This is a calculus-based physics course that stresses experimental and problem-solving techniques. Heat, thermodynamics, waves, geometrical and physical optics and atomic structure are studied. Topics include temperature, thermal expansion of solids, ideal gases, kinetic theory, heat transfer and calorimetry, the first and second law of
    thermodynamics, transverse and longitudinal wave motion, superposition of waves, synthesis of complex wave forms, electromagnetic radiation, law of reflection, law of refraction, imaging, interference, diffraction, polarization, atomic and nuclear physics.


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  • PHY 224 - Modern Physics

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PHY 223  
    This is a course in modern physics dealing with relativity, quantum mechanics and atomic structure. Major topics of study include: special and general relativities, the radiation laws, matter waves, atomic structure, Schrodinger’s equation in one dimension and three dimensions, tunneling, electron spin and multi-electron atoms and the periodic table.


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Plumbing Technology
  

  • PLT 100 - Intro to the Plumbing Profession

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course introduces students to the plumbing trade and teaches basic plumbing skills. Students will recognize the opportunities and commitments involved in a plumbing career.


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  • PLT 101 - Plumbing Skills 1

    Credits: 4
    4 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PLT 100 
    This course introduces students to residential plumbing tools, materials and fittings in both a classroom and laboratory setting. Students will learn safe usage of power tools to perform basic plumbing tasks. Conservation methods will be introduced which promote a green environment.


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  • PLT 102 - Plumbing Measuring and Calculating

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    This course provides students with opportunities to learn, apply and practice measuring and calculating skills as they apply to plumbing materials and methods.


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  • PLT 103 - Plumbing 1

    Credits: 2
    1 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    This course is designed to provide beginning plumbing students with a fundamental knowledge of the use and care of tools necessary for the performance of trade responsibility. Special emphasis is given to the proper procedures employed in producing a safe and healthy work environment. Laboratory sessions in soldering and brazing are conducted.


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  • PLT 105 - Introduction to Plumbing Code

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PLT 103 
    This course describes drainage and distribution systems designed and built for state, county and local codes and regulations. Emphasis is placed on water supply, drainage using Article XV of the current plumbing code and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) concepts.


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  • PLT 106 - Plumbing Blueprint Reading

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: PLT 100 
    PREREQUISITES: PLT 100  wwwww Students will learn to interpret and communicate plumbing designs on construction blueprints. Topics include sketching, abbreviations, symbols and illustrated views of piping systems.


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  • PLT 115 - Mathematics for Plumbing 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course provides the foundations of mathematics applied to the plumbing trade. Students will review computational skills and the application of analytical solutions to problems. Additionally, a presentation of practical geometry dealing with pipe measurements, volumes and capacities of contained fluids and problems related to hydraulics and pneumatics will be provided.


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  • PLT 121 - Plumbing Drafting/Blueprint Reading 1

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    This course deals with the interpretation of technical drawings, isometric drawings and building plans. Students interpret three view, sectional, schematic, exploded and isometric drawings. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) concepts will be discussed.


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