Course Descriptions

EEGT 132 - EEG Instrumentation 1

1. Describe the function of each component found in the electroencephalograph.
2. Discuss Ohms Law and it’s important to EEG.
3. Discuss montages and the various types.
4. Demonstrate the acceptable calibrated settings for EEG data collection.
5. Discuss filters and their use in diagnostic testing.

EEGT 200 - EEG Procedures and Pathology 1

1. Discuss normal EEG patterns in adults.
2. Describe the criteria used to determine a normal EEG pattern.
3. Discuss the polarity of eye movement.
4. Identify the EEG sample at various frequencies.

EEGT 201 - EEG Instrumentation 2

1. Discuss the polarity of the eyeball.
2. Discuss the electrical field map and the EEG display.
3. Describe activation procedures.
4. Identify the challenges to bedside recordings.

EEGT 202 - EEG Quality Control

1. Discuss techniques to eliminate artifacts.
2. Differentiate between physiologic and non-physiologic artifacts.
3. Describe the role CMR plays in artifact production or elimination.
4. Identity techniques to monitor artifacts both visually and electrographically.

EEGT 220 - EEG Clinical Practice 1

1. Provide patient care while demonstrating professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.
2. Perform EEG safety practices.
3. Produce a quality diagnostic exam.
4. Report findings to the proper personnel.

EEGT 221 - EEG Clinical Practice 2

1. Provide patient care while demonstrating professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.
2. Perform EEG safety practices.
3. Produce a quality diagnostic exam.
4. Report findings to the proper personnel.
5. Discuss the requirements of the registry exam.

EEGT 230 - EEG Procedures and Pathology 2

1. Identify common abbreviations used in classifying epilepsy.
2. Discuss the classification of seizures.
3. Identify abnormal brain patterns related to seizure activity.
4. Discuss common treatments for patients with epilepsy.
5. Describe emergency preparedness for patients experiencing seizure activity in the department.

EEGT 231 - EEG Procedures and Pathology 3

1. Identify the common neurological disorders diagnosed on EEG.
2. Discuss abnormal EEG patterns and the relationship to specific neurological disorders.
3. Describe abnormal EEG patterns.
4. Discuss the different types of diagnostic procedures used to diagnose neurological disorders.
5. Discuss patient considerations based on a neurological diagnosis.

EEGT 232 - EEG Procedures and Pathology 4

1. Identify normal awake and sleep patterns in children three months to eighteen years.
2. Identify abnormal awake and sleep patterns in children three months to eighteen years.
3. Discuss neurological disorders commonly found in neonates and pediatric patients.
4. Describe the physiological variables among neonates and pediatric patients.
5. Discuss protocols for performing EEGs in the critical care department.

NURS 105 - Nursing Assistant Training Program

1. Form a relationship, communicate and interact competently on a one-to-one basis with the residents.
2. Demonstrate sensitivity to the resident’s emotional, social, and mental health needs through skillful interactions.
3. Assist residents in attaining and maintain functional independence.
4. Exhibit behavior and support and promotion of resident’s rights.
5. Demonstrate observational and documentation skills needed in the assessment of resident’s health, physical condition and well-being.

NURS 136 - The Transition

1. Explore online learning tools.
2. Solve dosage calculations to ensure safe medication administration.
3. Examine areas of professional growth needed to transition from a licensed practical to a registered nurse.
4. Develop appropriate strategies to improve success in nursing school.
5. Explain how clinical reasoning affects nursing practice.
6. Discover test-taking tips and strategies that will help you prepare for the second level nursing program exams.
7. Discuss the role of the registered nurse in the nursing process.
8. Analyze effective delegation and communication principles in nursing.
9. Explain the importance of culturally competent care and diversity in the nursing environment.
10. Discuss the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities of the registered nurse. 

NURS 141 - The Fundamentals of Nursing

1. Examine the role of the nurse.
2. Examine legal aspects of nursing.
3. Explore nursing values and ethical situations.
4. Examine therapeutic communication techniques.
5. Identify the basic concepts of teaching/learning in client care.
6. Examine the clinical reasoning in nursing practice through the use of the nursing process.
7. Summarize the nurse’s role in collecting health assessment data on clients: Vital Signs.
8. Summarize the care of the client requiring infection prevention and control.
9. Examine client safety throughout the lifespan.
10. Examine the nurse’s role in providing personal care and hygiene.
11. Summarize the nurse’s role in collecting health assessment data on clients: Head to Toe Assessment.
12. Summarize nursing care for clients with common alterations in skin integrity.
13. Summarize nursing care for clients with common alterations in nutrition and metabolic patterns.
14. Summarize nursing care for clients with common alterations in urinary elimination.
15. Summarize nursing care for clients with common alterations in bowel elimination.
16. Summarize nursing care for clients with common alterations in activity, exercise, and oxygenation.
17. Summarize nursing care for clients with common alterations in mobility and circulation.
18. Summarize the care of the older adult.
19. Summarize nursing care for clients experiencing pain.
20. Summarize the care of clients experiencing grief and loss.
21. Summarize the care of clients experiencing alterations in sleep and rest.
22. Demonstrate professional behaviors.
23. Demonstrate caring behaviors.
24. Communicate effectively with peers/staff/instructor.
25. Communicate therapeutically with clients and families.
26. Document assessments, care, and client responses with supervision.
27. Report abnormal assessments and client data.
28. Perform nursing skills according to established standards.

NURS 150 - Chronic Physiologic Integrity

1. Complete NURS 150, Chronic Physiologic Integrity, course orientation.
2. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations of the immune system.
3. Explain the nursing interventions related to the perioperative client.
4. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations in comfort.
5. Analyze mental health concepts.
6. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations of the endocrine system.
7. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations in the nervous system.
8. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations in the cardiovascular system.
9. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations in hematology.
10. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations in the respiratory system.
11. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations of the gastrointestinal system.
12. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations of the renal/urinary system.
13. Provide nursing care for clients with chronic alterations in the musculoskeletal system.
14. Examine nursing care at the end of life.
15. Demonstrate professional behaviors.
16. Demonstrate caring behaviors.
17. Communicate effectively with peers/staff/instructors.
18. Communicate therapeutically with clients and families.
19. Collect data with supervision.
20. Report abnormal data.
21. Document assessments, care, and client responses with supervision.
22. Provide health care instruction to clients.
23. Participate in planning nursing care.
24. Perform nursing skills following established standards.
25. Administer medication with assistance.

NURS 155 - Family Processes

6 CR
This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts of health and illness throughout the life span. The nursing process, growth and development, and the family are integrated into both the theory and clinical setting. The clinical portion will consist of obstetric, pediatric, community health agencies, and school systems. Simulated experiences in the nursing lab will enhance the critical thinking skills of the clinical sessions. Students will be required to use an acceptable electronic device to participate in the course, i.e., laptop, iPad, Surface Pro. Chromebooks are not compatible with program requirements.  See the following link for acceptable electronic device minimum requirements:  https://examsoft.force.com/emcommunity/s/article/Examplify-Minimum-System-Requirements. [64-96-160] Lab Fee

Additional Information: Formal admission to the Nursing Program required.

Part-time Nursing program: Take NURS 141 , NURS 150 , and NURS 160  with at least a grade of C.

1. Summarize the care of the post-partum client and transition of the newborn.
2. Summarize the care of the client experiencing labor and birth.
3. Summarize the care of the healthy newborn.
4. Summarize the care of the newborn at risk.
5. Summarize the care of the client experiencing a high-risk pregnancy.
6. Summarize the care of the antepartum client.
7. Explore common issues of reproductive health.
8. Explore the stages of growth and development.
9. Summarize the care of the pediatric client with cardio-respiratory conditions.
10. Summarize the care of the pediatric client with neuro-muscular conditions.
11. Summarize the care of the pediatric client with gastrointestinal and/or genitourinary conditions.
12. Summarize the care of the pediatric client with altered immune and endocrine function.
13. Demonstrate caring behaviors.
14. Demonstrate professional behaviors.
15. Communicate effectively with peers/staff/instructors.
16. Communicate therapeutically with clients and families.
17. Collect data with supervision.
18. Report abnormal data.
19. Document assessments, care, and client responses with supervision.
20. Provide health care instructions to clients.
21. Participate in planning nursing care.
22. Perform nursing skills following established standards.
23. Administer medication with assistance.

NURS 160 - Pharmacology Application in Nursing Practice

1. Analyze appropriate dosage calculations for the safe administration of medications.
2. Demonstrate the basic principles of pharmacology in nursing practice.
3. Apply the nursing process when administering peripheral nervous system drugs.
4. Apply the nursing process when administering central nervous system drugs.
5. Apply the nursing process when administering analgesic drugs and drugs of abuse.
6. Apply the nursing process when administering endocrine/reproductive system drugs.
7. Apply the nursing process when administering respiratory system drugs.
8. Apply the nursing process when administering antineoplastic agents.
9. Apply the nursing process when administering anti-inflammatory and immunologic drugs.
10. Apply the nursing process when administering cardiovascular and renal system drugs.
11. Apply the nursing process when administering gastrointestinal drugs.
12. Apply the nursing process when administering psychotherapeutic drugs.
13. Apply the nursing process when administering antimicrobial therapy.

NURS 272 - Complex Physiologic Integrity 1

1. Explore the care of the client in the community.
2. Summarize the care of the client with a vascular access device.
3. Explore the care of the client with a cardiovascular disorder.
4. Examine the nursing care of the client with diabetes. 
5. Examine nursing care for clients with an acute respiratory condition.
6. Examine nursing care of clients with musculoskeletal or connective tissue disorders.
7. Summarize the care and management of the client with problems of the urinary/renal system. 
8. Examine the nursing care of the client with acute alterations of the gastrointestinal system.
9. Explore the care of the client with an environmental emergency or disaster. 
10. Provide quality nursing care in the acute care setting using evidence-based standards of care.
11. Model caring behaviors.
12. Establish and maintain effective communication with the client and all members of the health care team.
13. Utilize critical thinking in clinical decision making.
14. Model safe nursing practice.
15. Model professional behaviors.

NURS 273 - Complex Physiologic Integrity 1

1. Explore the care of the client in the community.
2. Analyze NCLEX questions and make a safe and appropriate clinical judgment. 
3. Summarize the care of the client with a vascular access device.
4. Explore the care of the client with a cardiovascular disorder.
5. Examine the nursing care of the client with diabetes. 
6. Examine the nursing care for clients with an acute respiratory condition.
7. Examine the nursing care of clients with musculoskeletal or connective tissue disorders.
8. Prioritize the care of the client with a neurovascular system.  
9. Summarize the care and management of the client with problems of the urinary/renal system. 
10. Examine the nursing care of the client with acute alterations of the gastrointestinal system.
11. Explore the care of the client with an environmental emergency or disaster. 
12. Provide quality nursing care in the acute care setting using evidence-based standards of care.
13. Model caring behaviors.
14. Establish and maintain effective communication with the client and all members of the health care team.
15. Utilize critical thinking in clinical decision making.
16. Model safe nursing practice.
17. Model professional behaviors.

NURS 276 - Psychosocial Integrity

5 CR
This course is designed to introduce the student to the therapeutic environment providing support to clients, throughout the life span, with various behavioral disorders. Emphasis will be on communication skills, caring, and providing a safe environment. Clinical experience is provided in various community mental health agencies. Students will be required to use an acceptable electronic device to participate in the course, i.e., laptop, iPad, Surface Pro. Chromebooks are not compatible with program requirements.  See the following link for acceptable electronic device minimum requirements: https://examsoft.force.com/emcommunity/s/article/Examplify-Minimum-System-Requirements. [48-96-144] Lab Fee

Additional Information: Formal admission to the Nursing Program required.

Full-time Nursing program: (1) Take NURS 141 , NURS 150 , NURS 155 , and NURS 160  with at least a grade of C (OR) (2) Take NURS 136  with at least a grade of C.

Part-time Nursing program: (1) Take NURS 141 , NURS 150 , NURS 155 , NURS 160  and NURS 273  with at least a grade of C (OR) (2) NURS 136  and NURS 273  with at least a grade of C.

1. Manage care for clients experiencing anxiety disorders.
2. Manage care for clients experiencing mood disorders.
3. Manage care for clients experiencing personality disorders.
4. Manage care for clients with thought disorders.
5. Manage care for clients with mental health disorders of childhood and adolescence.
6. Manage care for clients experiencing substance abuse disorders.
7. Manage care for clients experiencing eating disorders.
8. Manage care for clients and families experience domestic violence.
9. Manage care for clients experiencing cognitive disorders.
10. Manage care for clients experiencing grief/loss and end of life issues.
11. Analyze ethical and legal dilemmas in health care.
12. Analyze concepts of milieu management.
13. Manage care for clients experiencing sexual and gender identity disorders.
14. Manage the nurse-client relationship.
15. Analyze theoretical models.
16. Maintain a professional image as a nurse.
17. Maintain therapeutic relationships.
18. Demonstrate the use of therapeutic techniques with clients in a mental health setting.
19. Analyze concepts of mental health nursing.
20. Evaluate the client’s response to medication.

NURS 281 - Complex Physiologic Integrity 2

1. Examine the nursing care of clients with complex alterations of the respiratory system.
2. Examine the nursing care of clients with complex alterations in emergency/trauma and burns.
3. Examine the nursing care of clients with complex alterations of the cardiovascular system.
4. Examine the nursing care of clients with neurological trauma.
5. Examine the nursing care of clients with complex alterations of the neurological system.
6. Examine the nursing care of clients with complex alterations of the endocrine system.
7. Examine the nursing care of clients with complex alterations of the gastrointestinal system.
8. Examine the nursing care of clients with complex alterations of the renal/urinary system.
9. Examine the nursing care of clients with complex alterations in the hematological system.
10. Model caring behaviors.
11. Model safe nursing practice.
12. Utilize critical thinking in clinical decision making.
13. Model professional behaviors.
14. Establish and maintain effective communication techniques with clients and all members of the health care team.

NURS 285 - Management/Leadership in Nursing

6 CR
This course is designed to introduce the student to beginning leadership and management concepts. The focus is on delegation, prioritization, and mentorship. Clinical experience will be gained in a variety of settings. Students will be required to use an acceptable electronic device to participate in the course, i.e., laptop, iPad, Surface Pro. Chromebooks are not compatible with program requirements.  See the following link for acceptable electronic device minimum requirements:  https://examsoft.force.com/emcommunity/s/article/Examplify-Minimum-System-Requirements. [48-144-192] Lab Fee

Additional Information: Formal admission to the Nursing Program required.

Full-time Nursing program: (1) Take NURS 141 , NURS 150 , NURS 155 , NURS 160 , NURS 272 , and NURS 276  with at least a grade of C (OR) (2) Take NURS 136 , NURS 272 , and NURS 276  with at least a grade of C.

Part-time Nursing program: (1) Take NURS 141 , NURS 150 , NURS 155 , NURS 160 , NURS 272 , NURS 276  and NURS 281  with at least a grade of C (OR) (2) Take NURS 136 , NURS 272 , NURS 276 , and NURS 281  with at least a grade of C.

1. Apply the principles of leadership and management.
2. Incorporate the concepts of prioritization, delegation, and decision making.
3. Incorporate the concepts of prioritization, delegation and decision making.
4. Analyze ethical/legal dilemmas in health care.
5. Develop a plan for making the transition from student to practicing Registered Nurse.
6. Implement nursing strategies to provide for patient safety and quality assurance.
7. Demonstrate professional behaviors.
8. Assume responsibility for ongoing professional development.
9. Provide a safe work/care environment.
10. Collaborate professionally within the healthcare team.
11. Plan client-centered nursing care.
12. Communicate effectively with peers, professional staff, clients, and families.
13. Examine strategies that facilitate communication, ensure continuity of care and promote patient safety and quality across the continuum.
14. Appraise healthcare research and evidence-based practice.

NURS 286 - Transition to Practice

6 CR
Transition to Practice is a capstone course designed to provide the student with an integrative experience in the application of all concepts acquired in the program. The student will be able to care for a diverse patient population across all healthcare settings utilizing critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. These skills will help the student successfully transition from the student role to that of the novice nurse. [48-144-192] Lab Fee

Additional Information: Formal admission to the Nursing Program required.

Full-time Nursing program: (1) Take NURS 141 , NURS 150 , NURS 155 , NURS 160 , NURS 273 , and NURS 276  with at least a grade of C (OR) (2) Take NURS 136 , NURS 273 , and NURS 276  with at least a grade of C.

Part-time Nursing program: (1) Take NURS 141 , NURS 150 , NURS 155 , NURS 160 , NURS 273 , NURS 276  and NURS 281  with at least a grade of C (OR) (2) Take NURS 136 , NURS 273 , NURS 276 , and NURS 281  with at least a grade of C.

1. Incorporate the concepts of prioritization, delegation, and decision making.
2. Analyze ethical/legal dilemmas in health care.
3. Develop a plan for making the transition from student to practicing registered nurse.
4. Implement nursing strategies to provide for patient safety and quality assurance.
5. Demonstrate professional behaviors.
6. Develop a plan for ongoing professional development.
7. Provide a safe work/care environment.
8. Collaborate professionally within the healthcare team.
9. Plan client-centered nursing care.
10. Communicate effectively with peers, professional staff, clients, and families.
11. Evaluate healthcare research and evidence-based practice.
12. Incorporate healthcare research into nursing practice.

OIT 130 - Office Procedures/Keyboarding 1

1. Be familiar with the various roles and responsibilities that the office professional assumes, as well as the skills and characteristics needed to work in the office of the 21st century.
2. Identify and use effective communication techniques.
3. Recognize characteristics of an ethical organization and employees.
4. Learn proper job interviewing skills.

OIT 131 - Keyboarding 2

1. Demonstrate improved speed and accuracy while typing.
2. Demonstrating critical thinking skills in gathering, analyzing, interpreting facts, and problem-solving using scientific inquiry.
3. Demonstrate writing, listening, computer, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrate the basic skills to the formatting of e-mails, reports, letters, memos, tables, and other kinds of personal business communications.

OIT 154 - Microsoft PowerPoint Core

1. Customize a presentation with animation and video.
2. Create a presentation that includes data in tables and charts.
3. Edit and format pictures and add sound to a presentation.
4. Apply slide transitions and custom animation effects.
5. Insert hyperlinks, create custom slide shows, and view presentations.

OIT 157 - Microsoft Access Core

1. Create queries using the Design view.
2. Complete tables in queries.
3. Perform combo boxes that include selection lists.
4. Represent and understand a calculated field.

OIT 161 - Applications Software

1. Creating a resume using a template.
2. Make a data source.
3. Create a formula using the round function.
4. Planning and executing a “what-if” function.

OIT 162 - Microsoft Word Expert

1. Using documents for collaboration, integration, and charting.
2. Creating a reference document with a table of contents and an index.
3. Creating a template for an online form.
4. Enhancing an online form and using a macro.

OIT 163 - Microsoft Excel Expert

1. Query large amounts of data.
2. Apply Solver and Scenario Tools.
3. Record a macro to automate complex and repetitive tasks.
4. Import and manage external data and use database functions.
5. Inspect and prepare a workbook for distribution.

OIT 198 - Microsoft Outlook/OneNote

1. Managing email messages.
2. Managing calendars.
3. Managing contacts and personal contact information.
4. Creating and managing tasks.
5. Create a notebook and add sections and pages.
6. Formatting and collaborating online with OneNote.

PE 100 - Tennis

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 101 - Tennis

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 106 - Swimming

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 107 - Swimming

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 112 - Cross Country Skiing

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 113 - Cross Country Skiing

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 118 - Golf

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 119 - Golf

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 124 - Bicycling

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 125 - Bicycling

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques of a physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 130 - Beginning Weight Training

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 131 - Beginning Weight Training

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 134 - Advanced Weight Training

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 135 - Advanced Weight Training

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 140 - Basketball

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 141 - Basketball

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 142 - Soccer

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 143 - Soccer

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 144 - Baseball

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 145 - Baseball

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 146 - Softball

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 147 - Softball

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 148 - Volleyball

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 149 - Volleyball

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 154 - Beginning Karate

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 155 - Beginning Karate

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 158 - Advanced Karate

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 159 - Advanced Karate

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 164 - Cardio Tone

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 165 - Cardio Tone

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 170 - Yoga Pilates Fusion

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 171 - Yoga Pilates Fusion

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 176 - Zumba® Cardio Workout

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 177 - Zumba® Cardio Workout

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 182 - Water Exercise

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 183 - Water Exercise

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 188 - Sports Conditioning

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 189 - Sports Conditioning

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 194 - Walking or Jogging

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PE 195 - Walking or Jogging

1. Apply different tools to assess physical fitness components.
2. Demonstrate proper techniques for physical fitness activity.
3. Implement knowledge while demonstrating skills to safely engage in a specified physical fitness activity.

PEHL 102 - Active Wellness: Cardio Tone

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
2. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
3. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
4. Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.

PEHL 108 - Active Wellness: Yoga Pilates Fusion

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
2. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
3. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
4. Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.

PEHL 114 - Active Wellness: Weight Training

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
2. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
3. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
4. Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.

PEHL 120 - Active Wellness: Water Exercises

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
2. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
3. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
4. Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.

PEHL 126 - Active Wellness: Sports Conditioning

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
2. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
3. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
4. Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.

PEHL 132 - Active Wellness: Walking or Jogging

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
2. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
3. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
4. Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study and application of kinesiology.

PEHL 140 - Healthy Lifestyle Practices

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
2. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
3. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
4. Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study of kinesiology.

PEHL 142 - Stress Management

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the science of stress through classroom activities and assessments.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship and impact of stress between mind and body through classroom activities and assessments.
3. Analyze the various ways to manage stress through theoretical and experiential learning.
4. Evaluate stress in today’s world through classroom activities and reflection assessments.
5. Create a healing environment by showcasing initiatives to positively impact wellness.

PEHL 150 - Survey of Kinesiology

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the field of Kinesiology, its subdisciplines and its requirements through research and reflective assessments.
2. Describe and reflect about history, current trends, and future impact of the field of Kinesiology through course activities.
3. Construct the necessary academic preparation and opportunities for career readiness in Kinesiology through the design of a personal development plan.

PEHL 200 - Sports Nutrition

1. Demonstrate an understanding of nutrition as it relates to responses and adaptations demanded by exercise science.
2. Demonstrate basic nutrition laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, analytical practices, data acquisition, and reporting.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and influence of nutrition and be an advocate for healthy lifestyles.
4. Plan, administer, and evaluate wellness programs related to diet.

PEHL 210 - Optimal Performance

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of psychological factors on involvement and performance in sports, physical activity and personal life through compositions and discussions.
2. Demonstrate and show an understanding of the principles of sport psychology through the application of course concepts to student’s careers and class activities.
3. Demonstrate competency in relating course concepts to peer-reviewed and empirical literature through compositions.
4. Plan, administer, and evaluate the implementation of a psychological skill training program within a variety of settings for the purpose of optimal performance.

PEHL 250 - Foundations of Exercise Science

1. Describe and analyze the roles of scientific methods and research within exercise science through class activities.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the disciples of exercise science through research and compositions.
3. Interpret relevant theories and the application of concepts within Exercise Science in order to provide a platform for advance studies in the area.

PEP 205 - Personal Training

1. Demonstrate an understanding of kinesiology as it relates to responses and adaptations demanded by the personal training profession.
2. Demonstrate basic exercise laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, analytical practices, data acquisition, and reporting.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and influence of kinesiology and be an advocate for physically active lifestyles.
4. Plan, administer, and evaluate wellness and fitness programs.

PEP 208 - Facilities & Equipment Management

1. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the planning and development processes of sports facilities through classroom assessments.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of pro-active management and risk management through classroom activities and assessments.
3. Articulate the understanding and knowledge necessary to effectively manage a facility and/or an event through classroom assessments.

PEP 260 - Lifeguard Training

1. Demonstrate the characteristics and responsibilities of a professional lifeguard.
2. To successfully complete the requirements for certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard.
3. To learn the benefits of physical training as it pertains to being a lifeguard.
4. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.

PEP 261 - Water Safety Instruction

1. Demonstrate the qualities of an American Red Cross representative.
2. Pass the certification for the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate.
3. Analyze a participant’s progress and provide corrective feedback and encouragement.
4. Obtain knowledge of employment opportunities in the field.
5. Demonstrate the required skills at an acceptable level of performance.

PEP 262 - Scuba Diving

1. To increase your knowledge of aquatic environments.
2. Be able to plan and safely execute SCUBA dives independently.
3. Upon the discretion of their instructor have internationally recognized SCUBA certification (NAUI).

PEP 271 - Basketball Officiating

1. Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities involved in sports officiating.
2. Demonstrate officiating techniques for sports officiating.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules for sports officiating.
4. Understand the importance of communication in the officiating profession. 
5. Understand the importance of fitness, health and nutrition for sports officials.

PEP 272 - Volleyball Officiating

1. Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities involved in sports officiating.
2. Demonstrate officiating techniques for sports officiating.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules for sports officiating.
4. Understand the importance of communication in the officiating profession. 
5. Understand the importance of fitness, health, and nutrition for sports officials.

PEP 273 - Baseball Officiating

1. Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities involved in sports officiating.
2. Demonstrate officiating techniques for sports officiating.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules for sports officiating.
4. Understand the importance of communication in the officiating profession. 
5. Understand the importance of fitness, health, and nutrition for sports officials.

PEP 274 - Softball Officiating

1. Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities involved in sports officiating.
2. Demonstrate officiating techniques for sports officiating.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules for sports officiating.
4. Understand the importance of communication in the officiating profession. 
5. Understand the importance of fitness, health, and nutrition for sports officials.

PEP 290 - Preschool and Elementary Physical Education

1. Explain the different components and principles of fitness and wellness.
2. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
3. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.

PEP 292 - Independent Study

1. Explain the different components and principles of fitness and wellness.
2. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
3. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.

PEP 293 - Independent Study

1. Explain the different components and principles of fitness and wellness.
2. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
3. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.

PEP 294 - Independent Study

1. Explain the different components and principles of fitness and wellness.
2. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
3. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.

PEP 295 - Field Experience

1. Explain the different components and principles of fitness and wellness.
2. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
3. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.

PEP 296 - Field Experience

1. Explain the different components and principles of fitness and wellness.
2. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
3. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.

PEP 297 - Field Experience

1. Explain the different components and principles of fitness and wellness.
2. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
3. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.

PHIL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy

1. Explain the divisions of philosophy.
2. Evaluate arguments for reasonability and soundness.
3. Analyze the influential ideas in the history of philosophy.
4. Analyze the main components of different worldviews.

PHIL 201H - Introduction to Philosophy - Honors

3 CR
Philosophy is the rational study of the ultimate questions of human existence. These topics will be investigated: What is reality? Does God exist? What is a person? What is consciousness or mind? What is knowledge? What moral, political, and educational ideals should we seek? What roles should religion, science, and art have in our lives? Special emphasis will be made to explore how a selected group of great philosophers of different cultures of the past, as well as modern times, have attempted to answer those questions. Honors courses emphasize individual study, personal, and group projects with additional learning outcomes common to the Honors Program.

Additional Information: Students may enter the Honors course only as part of the Honors Program or with department approval.

1. Explain the divisions of philosophy.
2. Evaluate arguments for reasonability and soundness.
3. Analyze the influential ideas in the history of philosophy.
4. Analyze the main components of different worldviews.

Honors Outcomes:

1. Collaborate in college, local, and global communities.
2. Demonstrate expertise and research skills in select areas of study.
3. Develop an interdisciplinary perspective across the liberal arts and sciences.
4. Demonstrate intellectual independence through verbal and written work.
5. Demonstrate research skills, including analysis of information and perspectives from diverse sources.
6. Develop plans and skills to further both academic and professional careers.

PHIL 202 - Introduction to Ethics

1. Explain the divisions of ethical theory.
2. Evaluate arguments for reasonability and soundness.
3. Analyze the influential ideas in the history of ethics.
4. Analyze the main components of different ethical theories.