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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
PHED 150-Methods of Strength Training (1)
(formerly PE 247)
Designed for those who will be assisting others in
a training program emphasizing muscular fitness.
Emphasizes teaching methodologies employed in
training programs that focus on muscular fitness.
Students will apply teaching methodologies as they
practice training with individuals or small groups.
PHED 152-Methods of Fitness
and Conditioning (1)
(formerly PE 241)
Designed for those who will be assisting others with
exercise. Integrates fitness research and application,
and emphasizes teaching methodologies employed
in training programs that focus on group exercise.
Students will apply teaching methodologies
through individual and group training."
PHED 155-Advanced Tai Chi -
Cultural Perspective (3)
• Cultural Competence
(formerly HE 130)
Introduces the traditional Chinese meditative
exercise known as Tai Chi. While participating in
the low intensity physical skills that comprise Tai
Chi, students will be introduced to the culture,
philosophy, history, and practice of the exercise.
PHED 160-Psychology of Sport (3)
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL
72 and ESOL 73) OR Co-requisite: ENGL 75
(formerly PE 161)
Explores personality factors, including but not
limited to, motivation, aggression, and emotion,
as they affect sport performance as well as the
mental techniques used to enhance performance.
PHED 165-Fitness for Living (3)
• Gen Ed Wellness
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL
72 and ESOL 73) OR Co-requisite: ENGL 75
(formerly PE 154)
Covers the components of physical fitness, stress, care
of the back, nutrition and weight control. Evaluations
in all areas included through laboratory experiences.
PHED 170-Introduction to Health
and Exercise Sciences (3)
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL
72 and ESOL 73) OR Co-requisite: ENGL 75
(formerly PE 153)
Provides an orientation to the profession
including the relationship of physical education
to education, current trends and practices,
career opportunities, and areas of research.
Theory course for physical education majors.
PHED 175-Coaching Principles (3)
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly PE 236)
Provides student with the knowledge to become
an effective coach. Foundational areas of coaching
are presented, including coaching philosophy, sport
psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology and
sport management. Coaching certification is possible
through the American Sports Education Program.
PHED 180-Care and Prevention
of Athletic Injuries (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 72
(formerly PE 250)
Introduces the basic principles for care and
prevention of athletic injuries. Emphasis
will be placed on scientific applications
for recognition, diagnosis, classification,
treatment and rehabilitation of body.
PHED 185-Yoga (3)
(formerly PE 188)
Provides a holistic approach to understanding
some of the fundamental principles and
philosophies of yoga while also providing a
weekly experiential Hatha (physical) practice.
PHED 240-Fitness Assessment
and Business Practices (3)
Prerequisite: BSCI 201 or BI 103 or BSCI
107 or permission of instructor
(formerly PE 249)
Investigates the various modes and protocols
used in fitness assessment and the relationship of
assessment to the Personal Training business.
PHED 250-Essentials of Personal Training (4)
Prerequisites: (PHED 152 or PE 241) and (PHED 150 or
PE 247) or permission of instructor; Prerequisite or Co-
requisite: PHED 240 or PE 249 or permission of instructor
(formerly PE 252)
Capstone course in the Personal Training Program
that leads to the NASM Personal Trainer certification.
Course combines 3-credit lecture and 2-credit lab.
PHIL: Philosophy
PHIL 101-Introduction to Philosophy (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly PH 101)
Surveys major questions addressed and
arguments made by many of the great
philosophers. Sample issues covered include:
what is the nature of reality, what makes us
human, does God exist, and why is there evil?
PHIL 105-Ethics (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly PH 205)
Introduces the problems and possibilities of moral
theory and ethical decision making. Explores
the application of these theories to specific
moral issues such as abortion and euthanasia.
PHIL 206-Symbolic Logic (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PH 206)
Utilizes critical thinking skills to derive logical
conclusions through the use of symbolic logic
principles. Students will learn the basic structures of
logical argumentation. Logic can enhance your study
of computer programming, math, science, and law.
PHIL 207-Biomedical Ethics (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PH 207)
Explores ethical theories and principles
specifically applied to issues of healthcare, death
and dying, genetics, and scientific inquiry.
PHIL 208-Business Ethics (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PH 208)
Explores the application of ethical theories and
principles to specific situations addressed in the fields
of business, advertising, marketing, and economics.
PHIL 209-Environmental Ethics (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PH 209)
Explores the relationship between humans and the
nonhuman environment, and guides students in
thinking more clearly, insightfully, and effectively
about that relationship. Texts from a variety of
philosophic traditions are explored in the context of
the most pressing ethical, political, and legal issues
concerning our treatment of the environment.
PHIL 210-Ethics and Film (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PH 210)
Surveys philosophical reasoning through classic
literature and film about morality, ethics, and the
meanings of moral terms called meta-ethics. Some
ethical issues presented include: good character,
global health, justice, neocolonialism, genocide,
environmentalism, war, consumerism, and
disciplines such as bioethics and business ethics.
Course Descriptions
PHSC: Physical Science
PHSC 101-Survey of Physical Science (3)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 82 or MA 85 or MATH 101/
MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or MATH 110
or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A or MA 206/
MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 103)
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 (PHSC
101 or PC 103) and (PHSC 111 or PC 114).
PHSC 104-Survey of Oceanography (3)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 82 or MA 85 or MATH 101/
MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or MATH 110
or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A or MA 206/
MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 104)
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.
PHSC 105-Survey of Meteorology (3)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 82 or MA 85 or MATH 101/
MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or MATH 110
or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A or MA 206/
MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 105)
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 (PHSC
105 or PC 105) and (PHSC 115 or PC 106).
PHSC 109-Energy and Society (3)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 82 or MA 85 or MATH 101/
MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or MATH 110
or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A or MA 206/
MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 121)
Explores the nature and properties of energy.
Emphasizes a scientific understanding of energy
and is role in the global society. Examines
current and alternative energy sources used to
meet the needs of a growing and developing
society. Some Friday or Saturday field trips.
PHSC 111-Introduction to Physical Science (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 82 or MA 85 or MATH 101/
MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or MATH 110
or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A or MA 206/
MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 114)
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 (PHSC 111 or PC 114) and (PHSC 101 or PC 103).
PHSC 112-Introduction to Earth
Systems Science (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 81 or MA 83 or MA 85 or
MATH 101/MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or
MATH 110 or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A
or MA 206/MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 115)
Presents an overview of the solid, fluid, and living
parts of the Earth system with an emphasis on how
those parts are interconnected and ever changing.
An inquiry-based, activities-oriented approach
is used in the course. Meets the requirement
for a general education science lab course.
PHSC 115-Introduction to Meteorology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 82 or MA 85 or MATH 101/
MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or MATH 110
or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A or MA 206/
MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 106)
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
(PHSC 115 or PC 106) and (PHSC 105 or PC 105).
PHSC 117-Introduction to Astronomy (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 82 or MA 85 or MATH 101/
MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or MATH 110
or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A or MA 206/
MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 107)
Presents a survey of astronomy that includes
a study of the physical nature of the
universe, the solar system, stars, nebulae,
and galaxies. Meets the requirement for a
general education science lab course.
PHSC 121-Physical Geology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 82 or MA 85 or MATH 101/
MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or MATH 110
or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A or MA 206/
MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 109)
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.
PHSC 122-Historical Geology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72
and ESOL 73) and (MA 82 or MA 85 or MATH 101/
MATH 101A or MA 103/MA 103A or MATH 110
or MA 105 or MATH 120/MATH 120A or MA 206/
MA 206A or MATH 127 or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
(formerly PC 108)
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.