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PHYS 121-Fundamentals of Physics I (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL
73) or ESOL 100 AND (MATH 165 or MA 111)
(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) or ESOL 100 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) or ESOL 100
(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 E
SOL 73) or ESOL 100
(formerly PS 101)
Emphasizes the major factors that influence human
behavior, including behavioral neuroscience,
perceptual processes, consciousness, intelligence,
personality and psychological disorders.
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