May 18, 2024  
2016-2017 Course Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The following are standard, approved subjects. Availability of any subject depends on the scheduling, program and student needs at the time. The receiving college or university determines the transferability of courses.

Course Types

Adjunct Adjunct courses may be temporary or experimental and may be used to fulfill elective credit in programs that lead to a degree or diploma. Adjunct courses may not be used to fulfill or substitute for required or option courses in any degree or program.

General Noncore courses identified as freshman-sophomore courses.

Open Occupationally specific courses corresponding to courses in certain professional programs at four-year institutions.

Voc/Tech Occupationally specific courses. Transferability is generally limited. Only 16 credits can apply to the AA/AS degree.

Core Traditional liberal arts courses in the first two years of a baccalaureate degree.

College preparatory (Coll Prep) College preparatory and skill building courses. College Preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.

P/F Indicates courses taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites Successful completion of a course or other criterion necessary for a student to succeed in a higher level course.

Corequisites A course that must be taken concurrently or prior to the course.

*An instructor may deny enrollment in or drop a student from a specific course if a course
Prerequisite has not been met.

 

Music-general

  
  • MUS 275 - Chamber Ensemble

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    This choral ensemble is open by audition to all DMACC students. Students who want to sing in this ensemble must arrange an audition time with the choral conductor at the start of the semester. Registration in Chamber Ensemble may be repeated indefinitely, but only the most recent 12 credits apply toward a DMACC degree. The Chamber Ensemble performs a variety of choral music, which is generally more difficult than the music performed by the Concert Choir. Prior choral performance experience is recommended, but not required for participation. Singers are required to sing in two performances per semester, which serve as the midterm and final exams.
    Prerequisite: Audition with the conductor

Computer Networking

  
  • NET 123 - Computer Hardware Basics

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course follows the recommendations of CompTIA on the subject and materials to assist the student in learning about computer hardware and functions needed to pass the A Plus exam. A detailed study and hands-on lab component give the student the opportunity to install and troubleshoot computer hardware. It is recommended that the student have a basic understanding of computers, their use and operation.
  
  • NET 126 - Networking Tech-Mainframe

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    To provide a technical level of understanding in the areas of mainframe networking connectivity, data communication concepts and protocol communication concepts.
  
  • NET 139 - Microsoft Desktop Operate Sys

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course covers the current Microsoft curriculum for the Microsoft Windows desktop operating system. For detailed information, contact the Advanced Technology Center or www.dmacc.edu (ITNA program).
  
  • NET 144 - Digital & Computer Electronics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    In the context of today’s computer technology, this class studies digital electronic circuits, concentrating on gates, counters, registers and memory. Also included is the study of data communications by bus structure, parallel and serial ports and microprocessors.
  
  • NET 145 - Digital & Computer Elect. Lab

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    In the context of today’s computer technology, this class continues the study of digital electronic circuits, concentrating on gates, counters, registers and memory through hands-on lab experiments. Also included are lab tasks involving data communications by bus structure, parallel and serial ports and microprocessors.
  
  • NET 147 - Networking Technologies

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Provide a technical level of understanding in the areas of networking connectivity, data communication concepts and protocol communication concepts.
  
  • NET 166 - Applied Computer Security

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Basic concepts of practical computer and internet security: passwords, firewalls, antivirus software, malware, social networking, surfing the internet, phishing and wireless networks. This class is intended for students with little or no background in information technology or security. Basic knowledge of word processing required.
  
  • NET 213 - Cisco Networking

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides the student with a technical level of understanding in the areas of PC and mainframe networking connectivity, data communications and protocol communication.
  
  • NET 225 - Routing & Switching Essentials

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANS, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
    Prerequisite: NET 213  
  
  • NET 226 - Scaling Networks

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OPSF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.
    Prerequisite: NET 225  
  
  • NET 227 - Connecting Networks

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network operations in a complex network.
    Prerequisite: NET 226  
  
  • NET 324 - Windows Network Management

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course is designed to meet the requirements of MCSE test #70-218. It covers the basic, entry-level Windows networking materials and skills.
    Prerequisite: NET 123 
  
  • NET 333 - Imp Windows Network Infras

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course concentrates on the specifics of network infrastructure administration, including setting up, maintaining and administering the network. The content is geared toward preparation for the associated Microsoft certification test.
  
  • NET 343 - Windows Directory Service

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course concentrates on the specifics of active directory administration. Course includes setting up, maintaining and administering the active directory services of current Windows server products.
  
  • NET 350 - Cisco Security

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    The Cisco Networking Security course provides a next step for individuals who want to enhance their CCENT-level skill set and help meet the growing demand for network security professionals. The curriculum provides an introduction to the core security concepts and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.
    Prerequisite: NET 225  
  
  • NET 365 - Design MS Active Dir & Network

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course covers the current curriculum for designing MS active directory services and network infrastructure.
    Prerequisite: NET 333 , NET 343 , NET 664 
  
  • NET 376 - Designing Security for MS Net

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Provides knowledge and skills to design a secure network infrastructure, to design security policies and the operations framework. Topics include assembling the design team, modeling threats, analyzing security risks in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment, designing an acceptable use policy, designing policies for managing networks, and designing an operations framework for managing security.
    Prerequisite: NET 333 , NET 343 , NET 664 
  
  • NET 402 - Linux Network Administration

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This is the first in a series of ITNA Linux courses. This course covers the basic installation and administration of Linux operating system. For more information, contact the program chairperson of the ITNA Department.
  
  • NET 412 - Linux System Administration

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This is the second in a series of ITNA Linux courses. This course covers administration of the Linux operating system. For further information, contact the program chairperson of the ITNA Department.
    Prerequisite: NET 402  or instructor permission
  
  • NET 422 - Linux System Programming

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This is the third in a series of ITNA Linux courses. This course covers system programming for the Linux operating system. The final project for the course will be creating your own Packet Sniffer/Intrusion Detection System/Firewall. For more information, contact the program chairperson of the ITNA Department.
    Prerequisite: NET 412  or instructor permission
  
  • NET 432 - Linux System Security

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This is the first in a series of ITNA Security courses. This course details how to protect your network from malicious users and how to choose and configure a Firewall for Microsoft Windows, Novell, Linux and Cisco. For further information, contact the program chairperson of the ITNA Department.
  
  • NET 434 - Linux Systems & Certification

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides the student with a thorough study into various Linux/Unix systems available, the advantages and disadvantages, installation techniques and management functions. A significant amount of time will be spent loading, operating and contrasting the various operating systems.
    Prerequisite: NET 402 , NET 412 , NET 432 
  
  • NET 435 - Linux Programming for Admin

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course includes the study of creating and installing bash and Perl scripts as well as a detailed study of their uses and power controlling a Linux or UNIX environment. The student will also create, compile and link C code and explore the UNIX/Linux kernel.
    Prerequisite: NET 402   or instructor approval
  
  • NET 436 - Linux Network Programming

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    The purpose of this class is to familiarize the student with the functions and program skills to successfully support Linux in a network environment. The course will include a major project of programming and installing a successful Linux network service.
    Prerequisite: NET 435 
  
  • NET 484 - Netplus Certification

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course is a comprehensive study for learning, mastering and practicing the concepts required to pass the CompTIA Net+ Certification Exam. The student will have a significant amount of reading and studying as well as skill-building lab time. This course is intended for the student seeking certification.
  
  • NET 488 - Netware 4.x Administration

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Course covers the knowledge and skills needed to perform Netware 4.x network administration or system management tasks effectively.
  
  • NET 512 - Linux Enterprise Admin I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Provides knowledge and skills to perform competently in the role of Network Administrator or System Manager for NetWare 5.
    Prerequisite: NET 213  
  
  • NET 532 - Linux Enterprise Admin. II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Provides advanced administration skills to design, configure and administer a complex NetWare 5 network.
    Prerequisite: NET 213 
  
  • NET 612 - Fund of Network Security

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    The course prepares students to recognize the threats and vulnerabilities present in existing information systems and to learn to design and develop the secure systems needed in the near future. It also prepares students for the role of decision-maker in the area of information security. Topics include legal and ethical issues, security technologies risk management, network and system security, cryptography and information security maintenance.
  
  • NET 653 - Microsoft Exchange Server

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course covers the current Microsoft Curriculum in the Microsoft Exchange Server Series.
  
  • NET 664 - MS Windows Prof/Server

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course includes the curriculum for the current Microsoft versions of professional and server products. The content is geared toward preparation for the associated Microsoft certification tests.
    Prerequisite: NET 213  
  
  • NET 711 - SQL Database

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course covers the current curriculum for implementing a database in Microsoft SQL Server. For more information, contact the chairperson of the ITNA program.
    Prerequisite: NET 333 , NET 664 , NET 343  
  
  • NET 715 - Database Security & Auditing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course is intended for students preparing for careers as developers, systems analysts, business analysts, database administrators or system development managers working with database applications. Students learn to implement database security and auditing in order to protect data.
    Prerequisite: CIS 303 
  
  • NET 730 - Computer Forensics & Inv.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introductory course intended for system administrators providing training in detecting and analyzing data stored or often hidden on computer systems. The course prepares students to use computer forensics tools to uncover violations of company policy, embezzlement, email harassment, leaks of proprietary information, and criminal activity.
    Prerequisite: NET 612 
  
  • NET 932 - Internship

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 12
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A semistructured experience in the student’s chosen field of information technology working as an intern with a sponsoring organization. The student has the opportunity to network with professionals and employers in his or her field. The student will write a resumé suitable for employment applications.

Optometric/Ophthalmic Assistant

  
  • OPT 110 - Ophthalmic Pretesting

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course covers the relationships between optometry, ophthalmology and opticianry and various paraprofessional careers in vision care. The course involves the study of and practical experience in patient pretesting, i.e., case history, visual acuity, color vision, pupil evaluation, depth perception, and the specialized testing procedures of keratometry and blood pressure measurement.
  
  • OPT 112 - Ophthalmic Specialty Testing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides the student experience and knowledge in the areas of special vision care procedures: subjective refraction, tonometry (noncontact and Goldmann), visual field testing, slit lamp, basic concepts of orthoptics, and the treatment of eye diseases. This course also prepares the technician to assist the doctor in advanced office techniques in the area of ultrasound and in-office surgical procedures. Also covered are medications commonly prescribed for systemic conditions. Patient instruction and assistance are emphasized in laboratory sessions.
    Prerequisite: OPT 110 , OPT 120 , OPT 123 
  
  • OPT 120 - Basic Optical Concepts/Optics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course covers the properties of light and the function of a lens in vision correction. This course begins the study of the neutralization and verification of spectacle lens powers, to include spherical, cylindrical and prism lenses.
  
  • OPT 123 - Ocular Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course is intended to familiarize the technician with the form and function of the human eye. The foundation of the lecture material is the anatomy of the eye, but we will discuss the physiology and function of the eye as much as possible. We will also discuss the actions and uses of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents, as their function is based on interference with normal ocular physiology. This course also covers optometric terminology.
  
  • OPT 130 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course covers frame definition, parts and types of frames, measurement of frames and lenses, alignment of frames, inserting and removing lenses, and an introduction to dispensing of eyewear and frame repairs.
  
  • OPT 132 - Ophthalmic Dispensing II

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course assists the student in developing a mastery of the alignment, adjustment of eyewear and lensometry. It also covers the various lens materials, multifocal styles and lens tints. This class also addresses general office procedures, maintaining patient records and learning about third party billing.
    Prerequisite: OPT 130 , OPT 120  
  
  • OPT 140 - Contact Lenses

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course gives the student in-depth exposure to the technical aspects of a clinical contact lens practice. Lecture and laboratory experiences emphasize lens verification, patient education and evaluation.
    Prerequisite: OPT 120 , OPT 110 , OPT 123 
  
  • OPT 803 - Preclinical

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 3
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course prepares the student for clinical affiliation by having them complete vision screenings on patients. Discussions are held analyzing the results of the screening as well as the student’s performance. Also included in this course will be an introduction to office management techniques including appointment setting and triage, HIPAA, and insurance claim processing.
    Prerequisite: OPT 110 , OPT 120 
    Corequisite: OPT 112 
  
  • OPT 818 - Clinical Externship

    Credits: 8
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 32
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Students participate 40 hours per week for 12 weeks of assigned clinical experience in clinical settings. The student is expected to achieve specific educational objectives determined for this experience.
    Prerequisite: Completion of all program courses as prescribed while maintaining a 2.0 grade-point average

Physical Education Activities

  
  • PEA 102 - Aerobic Fitness I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Introduces aerobic concept of physical fitness. Includes aerobic activities, aerobic exercising and aerobic dance. Course designed for men and women.
  
  • PEA 110 - Badminton I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Introduction to basic skills (serve, clear, drop, drive and smash) and basic knowledge of game play.
  
  • PEA 117 - Bowling I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Beginning skills only.
  
  • PEA 134 - Golf I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Beginning skills only.
  
  • PEA 144 - Physical Fitness/Conditioning

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Development of personal fitness using a variety of conditioning and exercise techniques, including weight training, aerobics and aquatic fitness. Instruction on acute and chronic responses to exercise, and the role of exercise in health promotion and weight management.
  
  • PEA 146 - Physical Fitness I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Various exercises and activities to improve physical fitness.
  
  • PEA 164 - Swimming I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Recreational swimming at Heartland Health Center. Some swimming experience expected.
  
  • PEA 174 - Tennis I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Introduction to basic skills (forehand, backhand, service, and volley) and basic knowledge of game play.
  
  • PEA 176 - Volleyball I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Beginning skills only.
  
  • PEA 184 - Water Safety Inst/Lifeguard Tr

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Provides the student with the practical, cognitive, behavioral and decision-making skills needed for lifeguarding and the necessary skills to conduct/ instruct all levels of Red Cross swimming and water safety lesson programs. Upon satisfactory completion, student will receive Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor.
  
  • PEA 187 - Weight Training I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Introduction to basics of weight training. Emphasizes increasing physical capacity, i.e., increased muscular strength and power.
  
  • PEA 234 - Golf II

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Expansion of basic golf skills.
    Prerequisite: PEA 134  or equivalent skill
  
  • PEA 248 - Adv. Strength & Conditioning

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    This course is designed to teach students advanced strength and conditioning techniques. The course will use basic principles from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The main emphasis will be on assessment and development of training programs.
  
  • PEA 284 - Advanced Lifesaving

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Purpose is to provide the student with the skills/ techniques to successfully rescue a person in need. Focus on water safety, personal and self rescue, swimming rescues, and artificial resuscitation. Upon satisfactory completion, the student will receive Red Cross Certification.
    Required: Students must pass a swim test.

Coaching Officiating

  
  • PEC 110 - Coaching Ethics, Tech & Theory

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Course covers techniques and theory of coaching, sports physiology, preparation for competition and issues in coaching.
  
  • PEC 122 - Intro Anat & Phys for Coaching

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    This course is an introduction to basic anatomy and physiology. It provides a working framework for the potential coach to learn how to design and implement effective training programs for athletes on the basis of sport anatomy and physiology. It includes basic terms, energy system analysis, muscular fitness assessment and development of actual program design.
  
  • PEC 161 - Sports Officiating

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Study of the rules and officials’ mechanics for high school football, basketball and baseball. Provides guidelines for students to become licensed officials in Iowa for these sports.
  
  • PEC 190 - Sports Psychology for Coaches

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    This course is an introduction course to basic sports psychology. This course will aid athletes, coaches and active individuals by providing goal-setting, motivation, stress management and self-confidence techniques.
  
  • PEC 191 - Current Issues in Coaching

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    This course will examine current issues facing our coaches. The class will look at case studies, news media and real-life scenarios in our state.
  
  • PEC 215 - Sport Mechanics for Coaches

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    This course creates an understanding of the fundamentals of sport mechanics to help potential coaches better observe, analyze and correct sport technique for increased and safer performance. Students will learn the natural forces, concepts and theories that serve as the basis for biomechanics. Knowledge gained from the course will be applied to observe athletes performing skills and make corrections accordingly.

Physical Education & Health-General

  
  • PEH 102 - Health

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Physical, emotional and social factors as they relate to our state of personal health. To better understand and aid in the alleviation of communicable and chronic diseases, drug use and environmental problems.
  
  • PEH 110 - Personal Wellness

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course will aid in the enhancement of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to promote positive lifelong wellness decisions. Students will look at the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, occupational and spiritual components of wellness.
  
  • PEH 120 - Principles Personal Training I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Entry-level course designed to introduce the field of personal training. Basic exercise assessment and prescription concepts will be used to discuss and demonstrate safe and appropriate fitness programs with an emphasis on preparing students for taking a nationally recognized certification exam.
  
  • PEH 141 - First Aid

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    Discussion and application of the basic techniques in administering first aid will be covered in this course. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation will be covered and other emergency situations will be discussed. Red Cross certification will be awarded to those who qualify.
  
  • PEH 162 - Intro to Physical Education

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    History of physical education. Careers and professional leadership in physical education with emphasis on teaching. Examines the four areas of most vital concern to the physical educator: recreation and leisure, sports, curriculum, and research and evaluation.
  
  • PEH 178 - Sports Diversity

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course examines diversity in sports and in sports organizations: how individuals differ, how differences influence organizations, how to manage diversity in the workplace, how to understand legal issues and manage diversity training.
  
  • PEH 190 - Sports Nutrition

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Basic principles of human nutrition and nutritional needs for athletes and/or physically active populations. Issues discussed include ergogenic aids, carbohydrate loading/manipulation, eating disorders, protein supplements and hydration. Practical application will include dietary analysis and composition for people in various activities and conditions.
  
  • PEH 255 - Principles-Sports Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    The foundation and principles of sports management. Theory, ethics and practice of management are discussed in relation to the fitness and sport industries.
  
  • PEH 262 - Wellness Prog/Planning/Organiz

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with wellness programs in the workplace. Emphasis will be on program design, health assessment, corporate management issues and promotion.
  
  • PEH 265 - Leadership Tech Fitness Prog

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Development of exercise leadership skills for a variety of activities. Includes planning and promotion as well as teaching techniques for developing fitness in others using a variety of exercise modalities. Aerobics, weight training and aquatic fitness are included.
    Prerequisite: PEA 144 
  
  • PEH 920 - Field Experience

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 8
    Course Type: Open
    Supervised experience in fitness or sports management agency. The student will be able to apply their own knowledge and skills in a professional setting.

Physical Education Training

  
  • PET 110 - Intro to Athletic Training

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Entry-level course designed to introduce the potential coach or athletic trainer to the field of athletic training. Basic care and prevention of athletic injuries will be dealt with in order to equip the coach or trainer with the knowledge to make intelligent decisions regarding common athletic injuries.

Intercollegiate Physical Education

  
  • PEV 115 - Varsity Baseball

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Provides experience and instruction in men’s baseball. Course is designed for the varsity athlete in terms of conditioning, practice, game preparation and weight training. Limit 1 credit per year with a maximum of 2 credits total. Credit for a sport course may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for any skill technique course in the same sport.
    Prerequisite: Permission of the head coach
  
  • PEV 121 - Varsity Basketball, Men

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Provides experience and instruction in men’s basketball. Course is designed for the varsity athlete in terms of conditioning, practice, game preparation and weight training. Limit 1 credit per year with a maximum of 2 credits total. Credit for a sport course may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for any skill technique course in the same sport.
    Prerequisite: Permission of the head coach
  
  • PEV 122 - Varsity Basketball, Women

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Provides experience and instruction in women’s basketball. Course is designed for the varsity athlete in terms of conditioning, practice, game preparation and weight training. Limit 1 credit per year with a maximum of 2 credits total. Credit for a sport course may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for any skill technique course in the same sport.
    Prerequisite: Permission of the head coach
  
  • PEV 130 - Varsity Cross Country

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Provides experience and instruction in cross country. Course is designed for the varsity athlete in terms of conditioning, practice, game preparation and weight training. Limit 1 credit per year, with a maximum of 2 credits total. Credit for a sport course may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for any skill technique course in the same sport.
    Prerequisite: Permission of the head coach.
  
  • PEV 140 - Varsity Golf

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Provides experience and instruction in golf. Course is designed for the varsity athlete in terms of conditioning, practice, game preparation and weight training. Limit of one credit per year, with a maximum of 2 credits total. Credit for a sport course may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for any skill technique course in the same sport.
    Prerequisite: Permission of the head coach
  
  • PEV 160 - Varsity Softball

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Provides experience and instruction in women’s softball. Course is designed for the varsity athlete in terms of conditioning, practice, game preparation and weight training. Limit 1 credit per year, with a maximum of 2 credits total. Credit for a sport section may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for any skill technique course in the same sport.
    Prerequisite: Permission of the head coach
  
  • PEV 170 - Varsity Volleyball

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Provides experience and instruction in women’s volleyball. Course is designed for the varsity athlete in terms of conditioning, practice, game preparation and weight training. Limit 1 credit per year, with a maximum of 2 credits total. Credit for a sport course may not be applied toward graduation if credit is also received for any skill technique course in the same sport.
    Prerequisite: Permission of the head coach
  
  • PEV 190 - Varsity Spirit Squad

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    For men and women desiring to be basketball cheerleaders for varsity basketball season.

Phlebotomy

  
  • PHB 113 - Principles of Phlebotomy

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An orientation course designed to give students a thorough background in blood collection, including demonstrations of and practice performing venipuncture and skin puncture techniques. This course is required for students who wish to obtain certification in Phlebotomy. Students must also enroll in the Phlebotomy Clinical course (PHB 280).
    Corequisite: PHB 280 
  
  • PHB 280 - Phlebotomy

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 3
    Work Experience: 5
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Students report to a local hospital to practice patient approach and collect blood specimens from hospital patients. The 120-hour clinical includes both supervised experience and independent clinical learning experiences. Students MUST also take PHB 113 .

Philosophy

  
  • PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Exploration of basic questions in epistemology, metaphysics and ethics. Emphasis on western philosophy tradition.
  
  • PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Comparative study of different traditional moral theories. Application of moral theories to different contemporary moral problems.
  
  • PHI 110 - Introduction to Logic

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Learn to recognize and construct good arguments. Study of deduction including categorical and truth functional arguments. Study of induction. Examination of informal fallacies.

Pharmacy Technology

  
  • PHR 180 - Pharmacy Technician Orientation and Law

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the pharmacy profession, laws affecting pharmacy practice, and the professional roles and functions of the pharmacist and the pharmacy technician.
  
  • PHR 181 - Pharmacy Operations I with lab

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course emphasizes the introductory operational responsibilities of pharmacy technicians including the processing and handling of medications and medication orders, procurement, billing reimbursement and inventory management, patient and medication safety, technology, regulatory issues, and quality assurance.
  
  • PHR 182 - Pharmacy Operations II w/lab

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course emphasizes the expanded operational responsibilities of pharmacy technicians including the processing and handling of medications and medication orders, procurement, billing reimbursement and inventory management, patient and medication safety, technology, regulatory issues, and quality assurance.
  
  • PHR 183 - Pharmacy Calculations and Compounding w/lab

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Pharmaceutical calculations and compounding will include reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Specific compounding topics include medication and parenteral administration, facilities-equipment-supplies utilized in admixture preparation, techniques utilized in parenteral product compounding, parenteral medication incompatibilities and quality assurance.
  
  • PHR 185 - Pharmacology

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides practical knowledge of pharmacology including pharmaceutical nomenclature and classification, mechanisms of drug actions, interactions, indications and contraindications, side effects, and methods of administering therapeutic agents primarily used to treat common disease states, including those that affect the following body systems: gastrointestinal, muscular, skeletal, respiratory, eyes/ears/nose/throat, immune, dermatologic, nervous, cardiovascular, hematologic, endocrine, renal, and reproductive.
  
  • PHR 803 - Pharmacy Technician Internship I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 8
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides the application of pharmacy technician concepts in a community pharmacy setting.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • PHR 804 - Pharmacy Technician Internship II

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 4
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides the application of pharmacy technician concepts in a pharmacy setting outside of community pharmacy such as hospital or long-term care.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Physical Science

  
  • PHS 152 - Astronomy

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    The student is introduced to a scientific overview of stars, planets, galaxies, other inhabitants of the universe and the forces that determine their behavior. The history of discovery and the methods used to study distant objects are included.
  
  • PHS 166 - Meteorology, Weather & Climate

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    This course offers students an introduction to meteorology. Topics covered include the earth-atmosphere energy balance, temperature, humidity, clouds, precipitation, air masses, fronts, weather forecasting, severe weather and global climate change. Lecture and laboratory included.

Physics

  
  • PHY 106 - Survey of Physics

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    The student is exposed to the scientific method with an emphasis on elementary problem-solving. Along with a review of basic mathematics, the topics of weights and measures, mechanics, heat, gas laws, electricity, magnetism, sound, light and modern physics are covered.
 

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