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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Courses 
 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 1405 - Trigonometry

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes trigonometry and other topics important in preparation for the study of calculus. Topics include angles, right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric equations, trigonometric representation of complex numbers, and applications. Other topics may be included, as time permits. A graphing calculator may be required in some sections.

    Prerequisite: MATH 1400  (C or better), or ACT Math of 25 or higher, or ALEKS score of 61-75
  

  • MATH 2120 - Geometry & Measurement for Elementary School Teachers

    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of MATH 1105  for prospective elementary teachers. Emphasis is asking and answering critical questions about spatial reasoning as evident in the real world. Includes investigations of two- and three-dimensional shapes and their properties, measurements, constructions, and transformations to prepare students to be competent in teaching these concepts.

    Prerequisite: MATH 1105  (C or better)
  

  • MATH 2200 - Calculus I

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to calculus with analytical geometry. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives and some applications of the integral.

    Prerequisite: MATH 1405  (C or better), or ACT Math of 27 or higher, or ALEKS score of 76-100
  

  • MATH 2205 - Calculus II

    Credits: 4
    Topics include differentiation of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, and infinite series.

    Prerequisite: MATH 2200  (C or better)
  

  • MATH 2210 - Calculus III

    Credits: 4
    Topics to include space and solid analytical geometry, vectors, differential calculus of functions of several variables and multiple integration with applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 2205  (C or better)
  

  • MATH 2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra

    Credits: 4
    Topics include linear equations and matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

    Prerequisite: MATH 2205  (C or better)
  

  • MATH 2300 - Discrete Structures

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the mathematical concepts that serve as foundations of computer science: logic, set theory, relations and functions, graphs (directed and undirected), inductively defined structures (lists and trees), and applications of mathematical induction. Provides an introduction to abstract and rigorous thinking in advanced mathematics and computer science.

    Prerequisite: MATH 2200  or equivalent, or MATH 2350  and COSC 1030  (may be taken concurrently), or instructor’s permission
  

  • MATH 2310 - Applied Differential Equations

    Credits: 3
    Topics include methods of solutions of ordinary differential equations with emphasis on applications. Transforms and applications are also included.

    Prerequisite: MATH 2205  (C or better)
  

  • MATH 2350 - Business Calculus I

    Credits: 4
    Units of study include a review of functions, their graphs and their algebra; limits and continuity; derivatives and their applications, techniques of differentiation; and the calculus for the exponential and logarithmic functions with applications to business.

    Prerequisite: MATH 1400  (C or better), or ACT Math of 26 or higher, or ALEKS score of 61-75
  

  • MATH 2355 - Mathematical Applications for Business

    Credits: 4
    Primarily for students in the College of Business. Includes the mathematics of finance, systems of linear equations and matrices, linear programming, and sets, counting, and probability. Students will learn to use Excel spreadsheets to solve business application systems.

    Prerequisite: MATH 1400  (C or better) or Math ACT of 26 or higher, or ALEKS score of 61-75
  

  • MATH 2800 - Mathematics Seminar

    Credits: 2
    Introduces mathematics majors and minors, as well as mathematics education majors to mathematical investigation and discovery. Typically, a range of topics is covered; may include reading assignments and group or individual work on projects for preparation.

    Prerequisite: MATH 2205 

Machine Tool Technology
  

  • MCH 2740 - Machine Tool Processes I

    Credits: 4
    This class is offered as an evening class primarily for employed industrial maintenance mechanics who wish to expand their capabilities as machinists. It covers fundamental lathe operations and special topics to meet the job needs.

  

  • MCH 2750 - Machine Tool Processes II

    Credits: 4
    This class is a continuation of MCH 2740  and is also offered as an evening class primarily for employed industrial maintenance mechanics who wish to expand their capabilities as machinists. It covers milling machine, shaper and surface grinder operation.

    Prerequisite: MCH 2740 
  

  • MCH 2760 - Advanced Machine Tool Processes I

    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of Machine Tool Processing II and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation and horizontal surface grinder operation.

    Prerequisite: MCH 2740  and MCH 2750 
  

  • MCH 2770 - Advanced Machine Tool Processes II

    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of Machine Tool Processing II and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation and horizontal surface grinder operation. This course will focus on machining precision mating parts on projects built by students.

    Prerequisite: MCH 2760 
  

  • MCH 2780 - Advanced Machine Tool Processes III

    Credits: 4
    This course is a continuation of Advanced Machine Tool Processing I and II and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation, horizontal surface grinder operation, and building parts using principles of hardening processes. This class is going to focus on machining precision mating parts on project built by students, particularly on building parts and heat treating principles.

    Prerequisite: MCH 2770 
  

  • MCH 2999 - Advanced Machine Tool Processes IV

    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of Advanced Machine Tool Processing I, II, and III and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation, horizontal surface grinder operation, and building parts using principles of hardening processes. This class is going to focus on continued machine shop projects.

    • Build a project of assembled parts.
    • Advanced machine projects approved by instructor.


    Prerequisite: MCH 2780  

Management
  

  • MGT 1000 - Introduction to Supervision

    Credits: 3
    This course will furnish the student with a knowledge of employer-employee relations from the standpoint of both the employee and the supervisor. Current practices of this type of human relations are studied and discussed in recognition of their importance to worker morale and productivity.

  

  • MGT 1200 - Intro to Human Resources

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to explore issues related to organizing and staffing the work force and to employee relations. Major areas of focus will be human behavior, human resource planning, job analysis and design, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and legal issues.

  

  • MGT 2100 - Principles of Management

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of management in its application to the public and private sectors. The basic idea of the course is to stimulate an awareness of management, management functions, and management in utilizing and coordinating human and physical resources. Scientific and quantitative techniques are emphasized in the decision making and the solving of decision problems involving alternatives.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 
  

  • MGT 3010 - Personal Leadership

    Credits: 3
    This course comprehensively examines personal patterns of leadership, including conflict resolution, communication, listening, empowerment/delegation, organization and decision-making. Students will grow in awareness and critical thinking regarding the best leadership approaches to use in different situations. Students will develop a personal leadership vision, goals and development plan.

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing with Western’s B.A.S. Program
  

  • MGT 3110 - Business Ethics

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on business-related ethics and issues, including the nature of morality, normative theories of ethics, justice and economic distribution, capitalism, corporations, consumers, the environment, the workplace, and job discrimination.

  

  • MGT 3210 - Management and Organization

    Credits: 3
    This course covers the theory and practice of management with an emphasis on individual and small group behavior, design and structure of organizations, relationship between an organization and its environment. Applications to both the public and private sectors will be covered along with ethics and interpersonal skills. Qualitative and quantitative techniques are emphasized in the decision making and the solving of decision problems involving alternatives.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  
  

  • MGT 3410 - Human Resources Management

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the importance of human capital in organizational decision making. It considers how to effectively plan, evaluate, and manage a workforce, and how to manage individuals using evidence-based techniques. Emphasis is on concepts and procedures of EEO, diversity, job analysis, evaluation, wage and salary administration, performance evaluation, safety, employee services, and fringe benefits.

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing with Western’s B.A.S. Program
  

  • MGT 4010 - Supervisory and Employee Communications

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide the student with the range of communication issues a manager may face in the future. Issues on how to write and speak effectively and devise a successful communications strategy as well as how to make the best use of telecommunications technology will be explored in this course. Through readings, case studies and application, the student will study such areas as handling feedback, managing meetings, communicating change, communicating with diverse populations and external audiences. Special focus on how to use communications to achieve organizational goals, how to adapt their communications to the specific needs of their audiences, and how to prepare for intercultural communications challenges.

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing with Western’s B.A.S. Program
  

  • MGT 4260 - Training and Development

    Credits: 3
    In Human Resource Management, training employees in the latest technical and managerial skills and helping them gain developmental experiences helps drive organizational success. Students will learn how to recognize training and developmental needs, how to develop employee training systems, and how to implement these training systems. Additionally, students will learn about career and leader development.

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing with Western’s B.A.S. Program
  

  • MGT 4340 - Law for Managers

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of business-related legal topics including the U.S. court systems, constitutional law, tort law, contract law, bankruptcy, mortgages, creditors’ rights and remedies, security interests, agency and employment law, and business forms.

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing with Western’s B.A.S. Program
  

  • MGT 4390 - Management and Leadership Capstone

    Credits: 3
    This course is an integrative capstone course in which students will demonstrate and apply business management concepts strategically within a simulated industry. The interconnectivity of business functions and the causes of an organization’s success or failure will be addressed within the simulation. This course will require students to integrate and apply learning from their academic career in a comprehensive manner to identify deficiencies within management and strategic decision making. Core concepts and business techniques will be used to address key challenges facing businesses and to propose plausible solutions involving multiple business functional areas.

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing with Western’s B.A.S. Program; To be taken graduating semester
  

  • MGT 4430 - Organizational Design and Change

    Credits: 3
    No matter the type of organization, one battle they all share is change. This class will arm you with the content, expertise and hands-on learning to successfully enact an organizational change. Capacity-building change initiatives take time, and short-term productivity sometimes suffers when the organization explores new organizational values, norms, systems, and routines. Capacity building requires trial, experimentation, and learning. In this course, you will learn the foundations of organization design and how to enact design changes.

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing with Western’s B.A.S. Program

Mining Technology
  

  • MINE 1500 - Introduction to Mining

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the student or prospective underground and surface miner to general orientation to mining, safety and operator rights and responsibilities. State and federal laws, first aid, mine gases, fire prevention, ventilation and mine mapping, roof and rib control, haulage and equipment safety and general mine safety. CREDIT CHANGED FROM 2 TO 3 F97

  

  • MINE 1600 - Underground Mine Foreman Review

    Credits: 3
    This is a preparatory course for the Wyoming Mine Foreman exam that is given by the Wyoming Mine Examining Board each year. All phases of underground mining that may appear on the state exam will be addressed during the course. Successful completion of this course should prepare the student for the state exam, but does not guarantee state certification as a mine foreman or examiner. Please note that three years of mining experience are required to take the Wyoming Mine Foreman Exam.

  

  • MINE 1850 - MSHA Surface New Miner

    Credits: 1.5
    This course provides 24 hours of the mandatory Mine Safety and Health Administration training for surface mine workers. Onsite training must be completed at an actual mine site.

  

  • MINE 1855 - MSHA Surface Annual Refresher

    Credits: 0.5
    This refresher course is offered annually to any individual who has prior certification of completion of a Surface New Miner training program. This course provides 8 hours of mandatory MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training for surface mine workers.

    Prerequisite: Non-expired 5000-23, past proof of 5000-23, or signed agreement with employer as an experienced miner
  

  • MINE 1870 - MSHA Underground New Miner

    Credits: 0.5
    This course adds 8 hours of underground mine instruction to the prerequisite 24 hours of surface for a total of 32 hours of the mandatory 40 hours of Mine Safety and Health Administration for underground mine instruction. The remaining 8 hours of onsite training is the student’s responsibility and must be completed at an actual mine site.

    Prerequisite: MINE 1850  and student must have a 5000-23 issued from Western Wyoming Community College
  

  • MINE 1875 - MSHA Underground Annual Refresher

    Credits: 0.5
    This refresher course is offered annually to any individual who has prior certification of completion of an Underground New Miner training program. This course provides 8 hours of mandatory MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training for underground mine workers.

    Prerequisite: Non-expired 5000-23, past proof of 5000-23, or signed agreement with employer as an experienced miner

Marketing
  

  • MKT 1100 - Retailing

    Credits: 3
    This introductory course in the area of retail store operation will survey the organization and functions of a retail business and the changes taking place in modern retailing. Topics covered include organization procedures, store location and lay- out, merchandising functions and policies, buying practices and policies, inventory control, pricing strategies and policies, law and regulations important in the field of retailing, franchising, and personnel functions. This course will be offered every other year. Offered: This course will be offered every other year
  

  • MKT 1300 - Advertising

    Credits: 3
    This course provides the student with general information concerning advertising and its role in business. Topics covered in this course will include the purposes of advertising, the different types of advertising and media, how advertisements are planned, prepared and delivered in the media, and how the effectiveness of advertising is measured and evaluated.

  

  • MKT 1400 - Customer Service

    Credits: 3
    This course covers the all-encompassing approach in making excellence a priority in every aspect of business to both external as well as internal customers.

  

  • MKT 3210 - Principles of Marketing

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the marketing discipline. Emphasis is given to vocabulary, principles, and marketing strategies as each relates to products, pricing, distribution and promotion. Also included is a study of the practices and problems in national and international environments.


Molecular Biology
  

  • MOLB 2210 - General Microbiology

    Credits: 4
    A study of the structure, classification, physiology and distribution of micro-organisms, with emphasis on their technological and medical significance. Organisms studied include protozoa, algae, fungi, bacteria, rickettsia and viruses.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 1010  (C or better)
    Corequisite: MOLB 2211 
  

  • MOLB 2211 - General Microbiology Lab

    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: MOLB 2210 

Music
  

  • MUSC 0200 - Convocation

    Credits: 0
    Recital hour for student, faculty, and guest performances.

    Prerequisite: Intended for, and required of, Music majors
  

  • MUSC 1000 - Introduction to Music

    Credits: 3
    This course is planned for the student who has little or no background or training in music, to understand and enjoy the music of our culture through a programmed presentation of the materials of the music and through a carefully introduced plan for perceptive listening.

  

  • MUSC 1010 - Music Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed primarily for the student who is interested in learning more about the elements of music. Depending on the number of credit hours this course acquaints the student with basic music theory that may include any of the following: an introduction to notation, scales, keys, modes, intervals, and chords.

  

  • MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I

    Credits: 3
    Designed for the student interested in pursuing a major in music, this course uses an integrated approach toward the fundamentals of music and of written harmony.

    Corequisite: MUSC 1035  and MUSC 1290 
  

  • MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I

    Credits: 1
    The study of sight singing, ear training, keyboard harmony and diatonic harmony.

    Corequisite: MUSC 1030  and MUSC 1290 
  

  • MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II

    Credits: 3
    Designed for the student interested in pursuing a major in music, this course uses an integrated approach toward the fundamentals of music and of written harmony.

    Corequisite: MUSC 1045  and MUSC 1295  
  

  • MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II

    Credits: 1
    The study of sight singing, ear training, keyboard harmony and diatonic harmony

    Corequisite: MUSC 1040 
  

  • MUSC 1150 - Guitar I

    Credits: 1-2
    One private half-hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken twice for credit.

    Corequisite: Degree-seeking students must take MUSC 0200  concurrently
  

  • MUSC 1190 - Percussion I

    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken twice for credit.

    Corequisite: Degree-seeking students must take MUSC 0200  concurrently
  

  • MUSC 1200 - Piano I

    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken twice for credit.

    Corequisite: Degree-seeking students must take MUSC 0200  concurrently
  

  • MUSC 1270 - Voice I

    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken twice for credit.

    Corequisite: Degree-seeking students must take MUSC 0200  concurrently
  

  • MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to teach the beginning piano student the following musical skills: technique, reading in many styles and keys, keyboard theory, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, ensemble playing, and composition.

    Corequisite: MUSC 1030  and MUSC 1035 
  

  • MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to teach the beginning piano student the following musical skills: technique, reading in many styles and keys, keyboard theory, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, ensemble playing, and composition.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1290  
    Corequisite: MUSC 1040  and MUSC 1045  
  

  • MUSC 1390 - Jazz Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    A select group of instrumentalists organized to provide continued music training and performance experience for its members, and to provide music for cultural and other activities on campus and within the community. May be taken four times for credit. Meets at least five hours per week.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate level on an ensemble instrument and ability to read music required
  

  • MUSC 1400 - Collegiate Chorale

    Credits: 1
    A course offering applied music training and performance experience to its members, and including concert appearances before the college, the community and the area. This class may be taken four times for credit. Meets at least two hours per week.

    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required
  

  • MUSC 1410 - Vocal Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    An auditioned group of singers organized to provide music training and experience for its members, and to provide music for cultural and other activities. Meets at least three hours per week. This class may be taken four times for credit.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate level on an ensemble instrument and ability to read music required
  

  • MUSC 1485 - Instrumental Ensemble

    Credits: 0.5-1
    Open to all students with instrumental proficiency wishing to participate in small instrumental ensembles. Students desiring to play in trios, quartets, or quintets are encouraged to consult with the instructor. Ensembles will be set up by the instructor depending on the instrumentation.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate level on an ensemble instrument and ability to read music required
  

  • MUSC 1490 - Piano Ensemble

    Credits: 1
    A performance-oriented class that explores the ensemble piano literature from the duet and duo (two piano) repertoire. The student will work together with another student while on the keyboard.

    Prerequisite: Intermediate or Advanced Piano student and Instructor Permission
  

  • MUSC 2010 - Popular Music Survey

    Credits: 3
    Popular Music Survey will examine the growth, evolution and documentation of the many styles and stylistic influences inherent in American “popular” music, also called Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM).

  

  • MUSC 2015 - Introduction to the Music of World

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the music of the world’s peoples. Students will study, hear, and research music from a wide variety of geographical areas of the world.

  

  • MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III

    Credits: 3
    A continuation of MUSC 1040  with added work in harmonic analysis and with some consideration of contrapuntal techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1040 
    Corequisite: MUSC 2035 
  

  • MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III

    Credits: 1
    A continuation of MUSC 1045  incorporating instruction in harmonic analysis and contrapuntal techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1045 
    Corequisite: MUSC 2030 
  

  • MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV

    Credits: 3
    A continuation of MUSC 1040  with added work in harmonic analysis and with some consideration of contrapuntal techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2030  
    Corequisite: MUSC 2045  
  

  • MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV

    Credits: 1
    A continuation of MUSC 1045  incorporating instruction in harmonic analysis and contrapuntal techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2035 
    Corequisite: MUSC 2040 
  

  • MUSC 2050 - Music History Survey I

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed as a survey of the history and literature of music in western civilization from ancient times to the present and relates epochs in music to corresponding periods in other arts. Class meets three hours each week.

  

  • MUSC 2055 - Music History Survey II

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed as a survey of the history and literature of music in western civilization from ancient times to the present and relates epochs in music to corresponding periods in other arts. Class to meet three hours each week.

  

  • MUSC 2150 - Guitar II

    Credits: 1
    This course provides instruction in more advanced guitar techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1150 
  

  • MUSC 2150 - Guitar II

    Credits: 1-2
    One private half-hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken twice for credit.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1150  
    Corequisite: Degree-seeking students must take MUSC 0200  concurrently
  

  • MUSC 2190 - Percussion II

    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken twice for credit.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1190  
    Corequisite: Degree-seeking students must take MUSC 0200  concurrently
  

  • MUSC 2200 - Piano II

    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken twice for credit.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1200  
    Corequisite: Degree-seeking students must take MUSC 0200  concurrently
  

  • MUSC 2270 - Voice II

    Credits: 1-2
    One private half hour or hour lesson per week in a specified area, with a required minimum preparation time. This class may be taken twice for credit.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1270  
    Corequisite: Degree-seeking students must take MUSC 0200  concurrently
  

  • MUSC 2290 - Class Piano III

    Credits: 1
    Class piano is a four semester course designed for the non- pianist as well as the person with some piano skills to provide a working understanding and a functional approach to basic key- board skills. The course material is coordinated with the written theory skills for each of the four semesters of under- graduate theory study. Students work in piano lab two hours per week with the instructor for a total of 30 contact hours per week

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1295  
    Corequisite: MUSC 2030  and MUSC 2035  
  

  • MUSC 2295 - Class Piano IV

    Credits: 1
    Class piano is a four-semester course designed for the non- pianist as well as the person with some piano skills to provide a working understanding and a functional approach to basic key- board skills. The course material is coordinated with the written theory skills for each of the four semesters of under- graduate theory study. Students work in piano lab two hours per week with the instructor for a total of 30 contact hours per week

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2290  
    Corequisite: MUSC 2040  and MUSC 2045  
  

  • MUSC 2320 - Diction for Singers I

    Credits: 2
    This course studies phonetic sounds of English and Italian.

  

  • MUSC 2325 - Diction for Singers II

    Credits: 2
    This course studies phonetic sounds of German and French.

  

  • MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency

    Credits: 0
    The Piano Proficiency examination is a graduation requirement for all seeking the Associate of Arts degrees in a Music area. Students will be limited to a maximum of 3 attempts. Approved for S/U grading.


Nursing
  

  • NURS 1100 - Prof Nursing Care in Health Promotion

    Credits: 9
    This semester introduces the learner to the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Health promotion includes learning about self-health and health in children, adults, older adults, and the family experiencing a normal pregnancy. Learners will value evidence about healthy lifestyle patterns and risk factors for disease and illness, apply growth and development theory, develop therapeutic relationships, conduct an age appropriate and culturally sensitive health assessment, and promote health using the nursing process and standards of professional nursing.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program
    Corequisite: NURS 1115 
  

  • NURS 1115 - Prof Nursing Care in Health Promotion Lab

    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 1100 
  

  • NURS 1200 - Prof Nursing Care of the Patient with Chronic Illness

    Credits: 10
    This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with chronic illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Learners will use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication and advocacy when providing care to patients with chronic illness across the lifespan. The learner will identify the roles and values of the members of the inter-professional healthcare team. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized. Guided and/or precepted learning experiences in various community settings and facilities are correlated with classroom and laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisite: NURS 1100  
    Corequisite: NURS 1215  
  

  • NURS 1215 - Prof Nursing Care of the Patient with Chronic Illness Lab

    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 1200  
  

  • NURS 1510 - Nurse Assistant

    Credits: 4
    This course prepares a person to work as a Nursing Assistant. The course presents basic nursing assistant principles and skills with an emphasis on care of the elderly client. Opportunities are provided for practice and demonstration of skills in the laboratory related to client care. Students will participate in clinical experience at health care agencies. Satisfactory completion of the course entitles the student to take a competency exam to become certified in the State of Wyoming.

    Prerequisite: Prior to clinical experience, must have proof of the following: American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross AED for Professional Rescuer; immunity for mumps, measles, rubella (MMR); TB status; Tdap immunization; two Varicella (Chicken Pox) immunizations or documentation of positive Varicella titer; Hepatitis B status; orientation to HIPPA requirements
    Corequisite: NURS 1511  
  

  • NURS 1511 - Nurse Assistant Lab

    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 1510 
  

  • NURS 1900 - Practical Nursing Roles

    Credits: 1
    The PN Roles course prepares students to take the PN licensure exam and practice as licensed practical nurses. The PN Roles course introduces students to the theory of practical nursing to enable them to provide safe, effective nursing care to clients with common, predictable problems to maximize health potential. Content is organized around the goals of the nursing program.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 1200 
  

  • NURS 2300 - Prof Nursing Care of the Patient with Acute Illness

    Credits: 10
    This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with acute illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Learners will use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication and advocacy when providing care to patients with acute illness across the lifespan. The learner will facilitate the effectiveness of the inter-professional healthcare team. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized.

    Prerequisite: NURS 1200  (C or better)
    Corequisite: NURS 2315  
  

  • NURS 2315 - Prof Nursing Care of the Patient with Acute Illness Lab

    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 2300  
  

  • NURS 2400 - Prof Nursing Care of the Patient with Complex Illness

    Credits: 9
    This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with complex illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. This semester is focused on the vulnerable patient, which could include multisystem acute and chronic diseases processes and physiological, mental and socioeconomic factors that put the patient at risk. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized.

    Prerequisite: NURS 2300  (C or better)
    Corequisite: NURS 2415  
  

  • NURS 2415 - Prof Nursing Care of the Patient with Complex Illness Lab

    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NURS 2400  
  

  • NURS 2900 - Advanced Field Work Experience

    Credits: 1-3
    This course provides the nursing student with an opportunity to participate in clinical experiences that enhance the existing nursing curriculum. Students will participate in fieldwork experience with preceptors.

    Corequisite: NURS 2300  or NURS 2400 

Outdoor Education Activities
  

  • OEAC 1200 - Introduction to Adventure Education

    Credits: 1
    This course will introduce the basics of outdoor and wilderness educational activities. Students will become acquainted with the concepts of experiential learning and team building. Emphasis will be placed on organizing and facilitating group activities.

  

  • OEAC 1222 - Wilderness First Aid & Survival

    Credits: 3
    Wilderness First Aid & Survival is an intense course designed to provide the student with the skills, knowledge, confidence, and ability to accomplish two primary tasks: provide high level of care to persons who have suffered injury and/or illness in remote locations without the assistance of qualified medical personnel,


Oil & Gas Production Technology
  

  • OGPT 1502 - Basic Separator & Dehydration Technology

    Credits: 1
    This course will cover the basics in oil field safety and environmental safety. The course will also provide good foundations on the fundamentals of production, the operations of the separator and dehydrator, as well as problem-solving skills for the operation and production in the oil and gas fields.

  

  • OGPT 1510 - Oil & Gas Production I

    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize the student with the duties of an oil and gas production technician. Specifically, students will be able to discuss the history of the oil market, concepts surrounding exploration and geology, fundamentals of drilling and well completion, and most importantly, describe the equipment and systems used by the oil and gas production technician today.

  

  • OGPT 1515 - Oil & Gas Pump Technology

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to cover the artificial lift created by positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps used in the recovery of oil and gas. The type of pumps covered will include beam, screw, and piston, check ball, and end suction centrifugal pumps.

    Prerequisite: OGPT 1530 
  

  • OGPT 1520 - Oil & Gas Production II

    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize the student with the duties of an oil and gas production technician. Specifically, the course will cover the following topics: the natural gas treatment, dehydration and compression system and equipment; the produced water treatment and handling system and equipment; auxiliary systems and equipment; artificial lift and enhanced recovery techniques; pumping and transportation systems; safety, health and environmental consideration relative to the field of oil and gas production.

    Prerequisite: OGPT 1510 
  

  • OGPT 1530 - Oil & Gas Production III

    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize the student with a well site. The student will be introduced to the equipment used, as well as all the components and processes that take place at a well site, including how to operate a dehydration and production unit.

    Prerequisite: OGPT 1520 
  

  • OGPT 1540 - Oil & Gas Production IV

    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize the student with operation and maintenance of a well site. Students will learn procedures to strap tanks, and light burners on the separator, dehydrator, and flare stack. This course will include classroom work, as well as hands-on work in the on-campus well site facility.

    Prerequisite: Take OGPT 1530 
  

  • OGPT 2470 - Internship: Oil & Gas Technology

    Credits: 1-6
    The basic concept underlying internships is the importance of integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience. Students will apply academic and vocational skills in a work experience that will enhance their academic understanding and progress.

    Prerequisite: OGPT 1530  Activity courses may be taken two times for credit

Physical Activity
  

  • PEAC 1000 - Fitness:

    Credits: 1
    Physical conditioning is the enhancement of physical fitness through the proper use of exercise and training. Emphasis is placed on learning appropriate exercise techniques as well as general fitness principles. Utilizing the latest equipment and techniques designed for physical enhancement, conditioning will focus on muscle tone and strength, cardiovascular endurance, balance, agility, and stability.

  

  • PEAC 1011 - Aquatic Conditioning

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to introduce different ideas for conditioning in the water. Each student will work at his/her own pace in the process of developing muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Subjects covered will vary from lap swimming to hydro-aerobics. This course is not designed for the beginning swimmer. Students are required to swim eight lengths the first week of class. The student will be taught how to properly use kickboards, pull buoys, hand paddles, and swim fins and how to get the most benefit from using them. Personal and small craft safety will be covered briefly. Major emphasis is on conditioning. Major muscle groups and theories of movement in the water are discussed and practiced in class sessions.

 

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