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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
PHYS: Physics
PHYS 101-Survey of Physics (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 PY 101)
Presents a survey of physics. Topics include
mechanics, energy, thermodynamics,
waves, sound, electricity and magnetism,
optics, and modern physics.
PHYS 121-Fundamentals of Physics I (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL 72 and
ESOL 73) and {(MATH 165 or MA 111) or [(MATH 145
or MATH 145S or MA 130 or MA 130S) and MA 131]}
(formerly PY 201)
Presents the first of a two-course introductory
sequence to physics using algebra and trigonometry.
Topics include Newtonian mechanics, rotational
motion, fluids, oscillations, and waves.
PHYS 122-Fundamentals of Physics II (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisite: PHYS 121 or PY 201
(formerly PY 202)
Presents the second of a two-course introductory
sequence to physics using algebra and trigonometry.
Topics include thermodynamics, electricity and
magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
PHYS 151-General Physics I (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75) OR (ESOL
72 and ESOL 73) and (MATH 185 or MA 210)
(formerly PY 203)
Presents the first of a three-course introductory
sequence to physics using calculus. Topics
include Newtonian mechanics, work and energy,
gravitation, fluids, oscillations, waves, and sound.
PHYS 252-General Physics II (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (PHYS 151 or PY 203)
and (MATH 195 or MA 211)
(formerly PY 204)
Presents the second of a three-course introductory
sequence to physics using calculus. Topics include
thermodynamics, and electricity and magnetism.
PHYS 253-General Physics III (4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 252 or PY 204
(formerly PY 205)
Presents the third of a three-course introductory
sequence to physics using calculus. Topics include
optics, modern physics, and special relativity.
PLAC: Prior Learning
Assessment Course
PLAC 101-Prior Learning Assessment:
Portfolio Development (1)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Examines and applies college-level learning gained
from life experiences that align with specific
courses offered by the college and are related to
their educational goals. Students will document
experiential learning through the assembling of
various components into a portfolio, demonstrating
an understanding of the portfolio development
process of collecting, selecting, reflecting, and
projecting. The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
portfolio development course provides a series
of structured activities and strategic approaches
for students to prepare petitions to submit
portfolios for credit from prior learning.
POLC: Police Science
POLC 106-Police - Community Relations (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy;
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly CJ 106)
An overview of law enforcement community
relations and community policing concepts.
Will review officer-citizen contacts, problem
solving, crime prevention, cultural diversity,
sexual harassment, and Americans with
Disabilities Act. Review the prohibitions against
racial, religious, and ethnic violence.
POLC 112-Criminalistics (4)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy;
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly CJ 212)
Laboratory class develops skills in the identification,
collection, preservation and presentation of physical
evidence. Introduces police photography, including
use of the camera, negative and print processing
and photo preparation of courtroom presentation.
POLC 221-Police Defense Tactics (5)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy;
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly CJ 221)
An overview of law enforcement use of force
and defensive tactic concepts. Will review
unarmed defense, pressure points, controlled
force and impact weapon usage.
POLC 222-Police Arsenal and Procedures (5)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy;
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly CJ 222)
An overview of law enforcement use of force and
firearms concepts. Review deadly force, police and
usage, mental preparation, shooting fundamentals,
safe weapons handling and firearms qualifications.
POLC 223-Emergency Vehicle
Operations Course (EVOC) (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Police Academy;
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly CJ 223)
Presents the concepts and goals of professional
driving, i.e. to reduce motor vehicle collision
frequency by improving future law enforcement
officer’s attitude and skills. Provides a better
understanding of the capabilities and
limitations of an emergency police vehicle while
enhancing student's knowledge and abilities
as it relates to safe operation of the vehicle.
POSC: Political Science
POSC 104-American Government (3)
• Gen Ed Political Science
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly PI 104)
Covers basic principles of the national government:
structures, powers and operations of the Congress,
the Presidency, and the Judiciary; citizenship;
elections; political parties; and interest groups.
POSC 206-Civil Liberties (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PI 206)
Provides historical background, social and
political issues and leading cases establishing
the present rules regarding civil liberties today.
PSYC: Psychology
PSYC 101-General Psychology (3)
• Gen Ed Psychology
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly PS 101)
Emphasizes the major factors that influence human
behavior, including behavioral neuroscience,
perceptual processes, consciousness, intelligence,
personality and psychological disorders.
PSYC 104-Issues of Drug/Alcohol Use (3)
Prerequisites: (ENGL 70 or ENGL 75)
OR (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly PS 104)
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.
Course Descriptions
PSYC 202-Social Psychology (3)
• Gen Ed Psychology
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PS 202)
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.
PSYC 204-Psychology of Adolescence (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and PSYC 101
(formerly PS 204)
Explores physiological, psychological and social
dilemmas of the adolescent. Considers relevant
contemporary research and behavioral determinants.
PSYC 205-Psychology of Aging (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PS 205)
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.
PSYC 206-Abnormal Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PS 206)
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.
PSYC 207-Death and Dying (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PS 207)
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
RESP: Respiratory Care
RESP 100-Introduction to Respiratory Care (2)
Prerequisite: BSCI 201 or BI 103
(formerly RC 100)
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.
RESP 101-Gas Exchange Physiology (2)
Prerequisite: BSCI 201 or BI 103
(formerly RC 104)
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.
RESP 102-Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (4)
Prerequisite: BSCI 201 or BI 103
(formerly RC 102)
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.
RESP 103-Pharmacology (3)
Prerequisites: (BSCI 202 or BI 104) and RESP 100
and (RESP 101 or RC 104) and RESP 102
(formerly RC 103)
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.
RESP 105-Cardiopulmonary and Renal
Anatomy and Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: (BSCI 202 or BI 104) and RESP 100
and (RESP 101 or RC 104) and RESP 102
(formerly RC 105)
Emphasizes the structure and function of
the pulmonary, cardiovascular and renal
systems as they relate to respiratory care.
RESP 107-Principles of Mechanical Ventilation (4)
Prerequisites: (BSCI 202 or BI 104) and RESP 100
and (RESP 101 or RC 104) and RESP 102
(formerly RC 107)
Explores general principles of gas physics, principles
of airway management, intubation and the theory
and operation of mechanical ventilators. Includes
special problems associated with both short-term
and long-term care of patients requiring artificial
ventilation. Integrates arterial blood gas studies with
course topics. The laboratory portion of the course
takes the principles and procedures presented in
lecture and applies them via procedure competency
testing and simulated clinical situations.
RESP 109-Clinical Practicum I (2)
Prerequisites: (BSCI 202 or BI 104) and RESP 100
and (RESP 101 or RC 104) and RESP 102
(formerly RC 109)
Introduces the hospital environment and patient
care, including patients charts and record-keeping.
Includes practical experience in using basic
respiratory therapy equipment and applying it to
patient care. Students perform basic respiratory
therapy modalities such as oxygen therapy,
aerosol therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry and
chest physiotherapy and postural drainage.
RESP 110-Clinical Practicum II (2)
Prerequisites: RESP 103, RESP 105, RESP 107, RESP 109
(formerly RC 110)
Teaches proficiency in administering basic
respiratory care procedures and handling every
aspect of general care. Introduces the intensive
care environment and the theory and practical
use of mechanical ventilators. Includes practical
experience in obtaining arterial blood gases.
RESP 200-Pulmonary Diagnostics (2)
Prerequisite: RESP 110
(formerly RC 206)
Includes a detailed analysis of all major
parameters of ventilatory measurement as
well as diagnostic significance of deviations
from predicted normal values.
RESP 201-Cardiac Monitoring
and Diagnostics (4)
Prerequisite: RESP 110
(formerly RC 204)
Presents the theory, equipment, and techniques
involved in cardiac monitoring. Recognition
of normal values and normal waveforms will
be emphasized as a reference for identifying
abnormal and life threatening changes. Students
must satisfactorily complete competency
tests, including EKG monitoring and assembly
of fluid filled monitoring systems.