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NU 213-Medical-Surgical Nursing III (4)
Prerequisites: NU 212, NU 214; passing score
on the Math for Medication Safety test
Continues study of the adult client with acute,
complex, and critical alterations in health. Emphasis is
on the adaptation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes
needed for the delivery of comprehensive care.
NU 214-Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (3)
Prerequisites: NU 210, NU 211; passing score
on the Math for Medication Safety test
Examines the impact of mental illness on the
individual, family, and community. Explores treatment
options and issues; and reviews the evidence-based
principles and practice of psychiatric-mental health
nursing. Emphasis is placed on the adaptation of
knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to caring
for clients with alterations in mental health.
NU 215-Nursing Care of Children (3)
Prerequisites: NU 212, NU 214; passing score
on the Math for Medication Safety test
Introduces the study of the pediatric client
experiencing acute alterations in health. Client
care in acute and community care settings
will be explored with a focus on wellness,
health promotion, and safety. Emphasis is on
assimilation of knowledge, skills, and professional
behaviors needed for the delivery of family-
centered, safe, and comprehensive care.
NU 216-Preparation for Practice (2)
Prerequisites: NU 212, NU 214; passing score
on the Math for Medication Safety test
Facilitates the student’s adaptation into
professional nursing practice. Explores current
trends in nursing and concepts related to the
nurse as a professional, a member of the health
care team, and manager of client care.
NU 218-Maternal, Child, and
Family Nursing (5)
Prerequisites: NU 211; passing score on
the Math for Medication Safety test
Introduces maternal, child, and family nursing.
Focuses on the reproductive phase of family
life, the specific health needs of women from
adolescence to menopause, the healthy newborn,
and pediatric clients with acute alterations in
health. Emphasis is on assimilation of knowledge,
skills, and professional behaviors needed for
delivery of family-centered, comprehensive care.
PC: Physical Science
PC 103-Survey of Physical Science (3)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72
and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA
103A or MA105 or MA206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Covers selected aspects of earth science, physics,
chemistry and the quantitative relationships
involved in the behavior of matter. Uses simple
experiments to introduce scientific topics as needed.
Restricted to non-science majors. Students cannot
receive credit for both PC 103 and PC 114.
PC 104-TheWater Planet: Introduction
to Oceanography (3)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72
and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA
103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Presents a study of the ocean as a dynamic and
changing entity. Emphasizes connections among
disciplines in and outside the areas of science.
Provides a basic understanding of scientific
questions, complexities and uncertainties
involved with the study and use of oceans.
PC 105-Survey of Meteorology (3)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72
and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA
103A or MA105 or MA206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Surveys the basic physics of the atmosphere
and the diagnostic tools of the meteorologist.
Includes some discussion of applied meteorology,
forecasting, pollution, and climatology. Students
cannot receive credit for both PC 105 and PC 106.
PC 106-Introduction to Meteorology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72
and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA
103A or MA105 or MA206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Surveys the basic physics of the atmosphere and
the diagnostic tools of the meteorologist. Includes
some discussion of applied meteorology, forecasting,
pollution, and climatology. Meets the requirement
for a general education science lab course. Students
cannot receive credit for both PC 106 and PC 105.
PC 107-Introductory Astronomy (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72
and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA
103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Presents a survey of astronomy that includes
a study of the physical nature of the universe,
the solar system, stars, nebulae and galaxies.
The laboratory includes sky observations for
collection and analysis of data, photographic
analysis and laboratory experiments.
PC 108-Historical Geology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72
and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA
103A or MA105 or MA206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Traces the history of the earth through time.
Presents scientific theories on the origin of the
earth and the evolution of life. Provides students
with the tools to interpret the rock and fossil
record with a focus on the geologic history
of North America. Meets the requirement for
a general education science lab course.
PC 109-Physical Geology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72
and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA
103A or MA105 or MA206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Introduces the physical and chemical processes
that occur along the surface of the earth and within
the earth’s interior. Topics include plate tectonics,
earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks and minerals, geologic
maps, and the origin and continual modification
of surface features. Meets the requirement for
a general education science lab course.
PC 114-Introduction to Physical Science (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN
61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72
and ESL 73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA
103A or MA105 or MA206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Introduces the fundamental concepts of physics
and chemistry with an emphasis on matter,
motion, and energy. An inquiry-based, activities-
oriented approach is used that emphasizes both
conceptual and quantitative understandings of
the physical world. Meets the requirement of a
general education science lab course. Students
cannot receive credit for both PC 114 and PC 103.