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PN 113-Issues in Practical Nursing (1)
Prerequisites: NU 210, NU 211; Corequisite: PN 112
Focuses on the effective transition from student
to licensed practical nurse. Emphasis is on the
responsibilities associated with licensure, ethical
and legal issues, employment strategies, continuing
professional growth and leadership and management
principles. Relevant trends in the development of the
discipline of practical nursing are also emphasized.
PS: Psychology
PS 101-General Psychology (3)
• Gen Ed Psychology
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)
Emphasizes the major factors that influence human
behavior, including behavioral neuroscience,
perceptual processes, consciousness, intelligence,
personality and psychological disorders.
PS 104-Issues of Drug/Alcohol Use (3)
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)
Presents a comprehensive study of the use of
legal and illegal drugs; an analysis of the addictive
and recovery process for individuals and families;
a study of treatment modalities and 12-step
groups; a study of the physiological and legal
consequences of substance use and abuse.
PS 202-Social Psychology (3)
• Gen Ed Psychology
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)
Explores the effects of the social environment
upon the human organism through the study of
interpersonal relationships, and the social influences
on cognitive processes such as social perception,
attribution, persuasion, prejudice and discrimination,
aggression, prosocial behavior and group interaction.
PS 204-Psychology of Adolescence (3)
Prerequisite: PS 101
Explores physiological, psychological and social
dilemmas of the adolescent. Considers relevant
contemporary research and behavioral determinants.
PS 205-Psychology of Aging (3)
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)
Introduces the normal physiological, psychological
and sociological changes that occur during the
life span. Emphasis on consequent behavior
patterns and changing needs of the elderly.
Includes study of adaptive processes, intervention
techniques, strategies and availability of services.
PS 206-Abnormal Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PS 101
Explores the nature, etiology, diagnosis,
prognosis, treatment and possible prevention
of the major classifications of psychological
disorders including anxiety, mood, eating,
substance-related, schizophrenic, dissociative,
personality and childhood disorders.
PS 207-Death and Dying (3)
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)
Introduces the origins and development of death
attitudes and behavior. Topics include euthanasia;
suicide; grief and mourning processes; the funeral
system; legal rights; and coping strategies. Emphasis
on death as a normal developmental event.
PY: Physics
PY 101-Survey of Physics (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)
Gives students a general background in physics
and prepares those who must take a two-semester
physics course who have not had high school physics.
PY 201-Fundamentals of Physics (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: Completion of high school physics
or PY 101 strongly recommended, and (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 111 or (MA 130 and MA 131)
Presents an introductory study of physics, with
the fundamental principles of mechanics,
dynamics and mechanical waves. Emphasizes
problemsolving and modeling of physical systems.
PY 202-Fundamentals of Physics (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisite: PY 201
Continues the study of basic principles of physics.
Topics include thermodynamics, electricity and
magnetism, optics and modern physics.
PY 203-Introductory Physics I (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: Completion of high school physics or
PY 101 strongly recommended, and (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 210
Presents an introductory study of physics covering
the fundamental principles of mechanics, dynamics
and mechanical waves. Emphasizes problem solving
and modeling of physical systems. Physical laws
and theories are developed by the application
of calculus. Prepares students for advanced work
in the physical sciences. An analytical course
primarily for majors in science or mathematics.
PY 204-Introductory Physics II (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: PY 203, MA 211
Continues the study of fundamental principles
of physics. Topics include thermodynamics,
electricity and magnetism, optics and
modern physics. The theoretical approach
and use of calculus are continued.
PY 205-Modern Physics (4)
Prerequisite: PY 204
Continues from the calculus-based sequence
PY 203-204, with emphasis on modern physics.
Includes topics in relativity, electromagnetic
theory, physical optics, quantum theory
and atomic and nuclear physics.
RC: Respiratory Care
RC 100-Introduction to Respiratory Care (2)
Prerequisite: BI 103
Introduces respiratory care as a profession, including
the healthcare environment and the respiratory
care practitioner’s role on the healthcare team.
Specific topics include the holistic concept of
patient care, psychosocial issues with particular
attention to death and dying, medicolegal and
ethical considerations of respiratory care, and
professional interpersonal relationships. Topics also
include medical terminology, infection control
techniques, and physical assessment methods.
RC 102-Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (4)
Prerequisite: BI 103
Introduces basic respiratory care modalities,
including medical gas therapy, aerosol and humidity
therapy, hyperinflation therapy, and bronchial
hygiene therapy. Laboratory portion of the
course provides practical experience performing
procedures presented in the didactic portion of
the course in a controlled laboratory setting.
RC 103-Pharmacology (3)
Prerequisites: BI 104, RC 100, RC 102, RC 104
Introduces the various classifications of drugs,
including drug action and effects, site of activity,
recommended dosages and toxicity. Emphasis
on anesthetics, bronchodilators, mucokinetics,
cardiovascular agents and drugs affecting the
nervous system as they apply to respiratory therapy.
RC 104-Gas Exchange Physiology (2)
Prerequisite: BI 103
Focuses on the structure and function of the lung
as related to gas exchange, diffusion, perfusion and
ventilation-perfusion relationships. Emphasizes
oxygen and carbon dioxide transport abnormalities
in the gas exchange mechanisms. This will lead to
and be integrated with clinical applications and
interpretations of arterial blood-gas analysis.