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PEAC 1015 - Beginning Skin and Scuba
Credits: 1
This course is for students with little or no knowledge of scuba diving. This course is designed to serve as an introduction to diving and the exciting, beautiful aquatic environment. Along with classroom sessions, pool training with scuba equipment will occur early in the course. Topics include diving equipment, adapting to the underwater world, underwater communication, dive planning, boat diving, health for diving and aquatic environment orientation.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Swim Skills
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PEAC 1060 - Beginning Ice Skating
Credits: 1
This course offers an introduction to the fundamental skills of ice skating. The emphasis will be on technique, conditioning, safety and equipment. The course has both classroom and activity portions.
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PEAC 1120 - Introduction to Free Weight Training
Credits: 1
This course is designed for individuals with no prior weight training experience. Students learn proper technique for basic free weight lifting exercises. A predetermined workout program to develop muscular strength and endurance is used for the first half of the course. New exercises will be taught and perfected throughout the semester. By the end of the course, students will have perfected form on the basic free weight lifts and be able to create a basic program to increase fitness. Emphasis is placed on safe and effective use of the free weight equipment.
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PEAC 1130 - Stability Ball
Credits: 1
This course is designed to enhance physical fitness by using the stability ball. Emphasis is placed on training the core muscles of the body, using proper exercise techniques and body alignments, as well as applying general fitness principles. Progressive conditioning techniques will be used to develop muscle tone and strength, balance, and stability.
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PEAC 1253 - Beginning Bowling
Credits: 1
An introduction to the fundamentals of bowling to include score-keeping, computing an average, figuring handicaps, bowling terminology, bowling approach, stance, types of deliveries, tournament play, rules and bowling etiquette.
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PEAC 1254 - Snowboard Riding I
Credits: 1
This course offers an introduction to the fundamental skills of snowboard riding. The emphasis will be on technique, conditioning, safety and equipment repair and tuning. The class has classroom and activity portions. Trips to ski areas will be incorporated and
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PEAC 1258 - Downhill Skiing I
Credits: 1
Downhill skiing with emphasis on fitness, equipment and safety. This course will have classroom and activity portions. All of the hill activities will be supervised by certified instructors. Special fee includes lift tickets, instruction, lodging and transportation. Student must provide own equipment.
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PEAC 1259 - Beginning Cross-Country Skiing
Credits: 1
This course offers an introduction to the fundamental skills of cross-country skiing, The emphasis will be on skiing technique, conditioning, safety and equipment. The class has classroom and activity sections. Trips to ski areas will be incorporated and fees for ski rentals and trip expenses are additional costs.
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PEAC 1260 - Beginning Volleyball
Credits: 1
Introduction fundamentals of volleyball to include rules, serving, spiking, setting, blocking and game strategy.
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PEAC 1263 - Beginning Basketball
Credits: 1
This course is designed for individuals with no prior basketball experience through intermediate level players. Focus will be on gaining and improving knowledge, skills, techniques, and strategies to improve one’s enjoyment of and participation in participating in basketball. Offensive and defensive principles will be taught including basic man-to-man and zone defensive principles and offensive strategies to overcome defensive pressure.
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PEAC 1273 - Weight Training and Conditioning
Credits: 1
This course is designed for individuals with no prior weight training experience. Students learn proper techniques for basic weight lifting exercises. Evaluations of individual fitness levels and knowledge of weight training principles are integral components of the course. A pre-determined workout program to develop muscular strength and endurance is used for the first half of the course. By the end of the course, students will learn how to develop their own personalized weight training program. Emphasis is placed on safe and effective use of the Cybex machines and dumbbells.
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PEAC 1280 - Fly Fishing I
Credits: 1
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the equipment and the fundamentals of fly fishing. The technique of fly fishing will be emphasized and practiced. Care of equipment, safety and determining fish behaviors will also be covered.
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PEAC 1287 - Rock Climbing I
Credits: 1
This course introduces the student to the necessary equipment, safety, and skills to be able to rock climb. Two overnight trips will provide students with opportunities to use and practice the knowledge and skills they acquire. The fundamentals of rock climbing will include knot tying, belaying, belay signals, and use of the rope as a safety line for ascending and descending rough terrain. After introduction and practice on gradual slopes, the course continues on a series of short rock faces where a variety of problems give each student a chance to climb pitches of various difficulty. All climbing is protected with an upper belay. Continuing instruction and practice is designed to acquaint each student with a variety of the special equipment associated with rock climbing and the practice using this equipment safely.
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PEAC 1294 - Beginning Yoga
Credits: 1
This course enhances physical health and mental well-being through the non-competitive and introspective practice of physical poses and breathing techniques from the Yoga tradition. It is appropriate for men and women of all ages. Various fitness levels will be demonstrated.
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PEAC 1295 - Beginning Backpacking
Credits: 1
This course will introduce beginners to the basics of weekend backpacking so that they can pursue future trips with more confidence. Topics will include recommendation for conditioning, food/drink, clothing, footwear, basic equipment and emergency equipment. The following skills will be discussed and practiced during the trip: selecting clothing, food and equipment, packing a pack effectively and adjusting the pack for a proper fit, basic map reading, choosing a camp site and minimizing impact on the land, and protecting food and equipment from animals. The course will involve lecture/discussion sessions followed by a weekend trip, three days/two nights, in the local mountains.
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PEAC 1296 - Desert Living Skills
Credits: 1
Desert Living Skills is an introduction to the special nature of traveling, camping and surviving in the deserts of the world. Regardless of why a person has entered the desert; be it for recreation, occupation, education or accidentally, the desert is a harsh and unforgiving environment. The student will be introduced to the mental, physical and material “tools” to deal successfully with that environment.
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PEAC 1297 - Whitewater Rafting
Credits: 1
Introductory course in whitewater rafting. Topics include equipment, river safety, river hazards and accidents, river reading and water situations, first aid, trip planning including meal preparation and river ethics.
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PEAC 1298 - Snowshoeing
Credits: 1
Introduction to snowshoeing is a recreational sport with an emphasis on fitness, equipment, and safety. Major topics include: clothing systems, cold weather injuries, snow shelters, avalanche awareness and safe winter travel. This course will have both classroom and outdoor activity portions.
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PEAC 1308 - Hike & Fish
Credits: 1
This course will introduce beginners to the basics of hiking and fly-fishing so that they can pursue future trips with more confidence. Topics will include choosing proper equipment, how to hike effectively, and minimizing impact on the land. The techniques of fly-fishing will be emphasized and practiced. Care of equipment, safety and determining fish behaviors will also be covered. The course will involve lecture/discussion sessions followed by a day hike and a weekend trip, two days/ one night in hiking and fishing.
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PEAC 1309 - Hike-Camp-Fish
Credits: 2
This course will introduce beginners to the basics of backpacking and fly-fishing so that they can pursue future trips with more confidence. Topics will include choosing proper equipment, how to pack a pack effectively, minimizing impact on the land, and protecting food and equipment from animals. The techniques of fly-fishing will be emphasized and practiced. Care equipment, safety and determining fish behaviors will also be covered. The course will involve lecture/discussion sessions followed by a day hike and a weekend trip, three days/two nights in the local mountains.
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PEAC 1320 - Big Game Habitat Skills
Credits: 1
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to find and identify Wyoming146s big game animals. Primary emphasis will be placed on rocky mountain elk, mule deer, antelope and moose. Students will also be introduced to the necessary hunting equipment required to pursue these animals, as well as the physical conditioning needed to safely hunt in high altitude rugged terrain. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of hunters in the management of big game and current conservation issues facing big game herds in Wyoming.
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PEAC 1340 - Mountain Biking
Credits: 1
Introduction to the fundamentals of mountain biking to include bike selection, fit, basic maintenance, and riding techniques.
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PEAC 1387 - Indoor Rock Climbing
Credits: 1
This course introduces the students to climbing, bouldering, sport climbing and climbing games in an indoor setting. Participants will gain knowledge and skills so that they may feel confident and comfortable in indoor climbing situations or gyms.
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PEAC 2005 - Personalized Fitness I
Credits: 1
This is phase one of a two-phase lecture/lab conditioning program. This course is a general conditioning program which includes the four areas of fitness: cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance. Personal exercise prescriptions will be written by the instructor.
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PEAC 2012 - Advanced Scuba Diving
Credits: 1
This course is for students who want to continue with their underwater education. A diver need not be advanced to take this course. This course will provide students with the opportunity to sharpen their scuba and safety skills. Five underwater dives will be completed which will introduce students to underwater career opportunities. Topics include natural navigation, the body and diving, advanced diving procedures, aquatic biology, deep diving and 5 open water dives. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite: PEAC 1015 or Open Water Certification
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PEAC 2017 - Water Safety Instructor
Credits: 1
This course is designed for the advanced swimmer. Students will learn instructor skills for teaching the progressively more difficult swimming courses. Students will learn all of the skills for each course and how to properly teach that skills with safety in mind.
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PEAC 2018 - Lifeguard Training
Credits: 1
Lifeguard Training is designed for the more advanced swimmer and concentrates on lifeguard training skills and the knowledge required to become a lifeguard at a swimming pool and at non-surf beach areas. CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid are included in the course.
Prerequisite: Intermediate or advanced swimming ability Successful completion of skills test or instructor’s permission
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PEAC 2025 - Wilderness Navigation
Credits: 1
Wilderness Navigation is a comprehensive introduction to the special nature of traveling and navigating in the wilderness. Regardless of why a person has entered the wilderness; be it for recreation, occupation, education or accidentally, the wilderness can be a harsh and unforgiving environment. The student will be introduced to the skills, maps, and the magnetic compass to successfully navigate within the environment. Opportunities will be provided to practice these skills in the field while hiking and navigating through rough terrain.
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PEAC 2254 - Snowboard Riding II
Credits: 1
This course emphasizes further development of the fundamental skills of snowboard riding. The course is designed to enhance all-mountain riding skills, free-riding skills, and freestyle riding skills. The emphasis will be on technique, conditioning, and safety. The class has classroom and activity portions.
Prerequisite: PEAC 1254
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PEAC 2280 - Fly Fishing II
Credits: 2
This course is designed to teach students advanced fly fishing techniques including: casting for greater accuracy and distance, angling techniques for various types of water and proper methods for catch release fishing. Students will also learn basic aquatic entomology and the production of artificial flies to accurately imitate real insects. Special attention will be placed on species identification and on the role that anglers play in conservation. Weekend trip involved. This course does not meet the Health Human Activity general education requirement for graduation.
Prerequisite: PEAC 1280
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PEAC 2294 - Intermediate Yoga
Credits: 1
This course advances the practice of yoga, continuing to improve physical and mental health through the non-competitive and introspective practice of more advanced asanas (poses), breathing techniques, and meditation. It is appropriate for men and women of all ages who demonstrate the knowledge, strength, and skill necessary to keep themselves safe in a more advanced practice.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
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PEAT 1000 - Varsity I
Credits: 1
This course is designed for members of the Western Wyoming Community College Varsity sports teams and focuses on advanced skill development with emphasis on team progressions in their sport. To enroll in this course, students must be a member of the Western Wyoming Community College Varsity Sports Program. The athlete must be a recruited walk-on or scholarship athlete.
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PEAT 1005 - Varsity II
Credits: 1
This course is designed for members of the Western Wyoming Community College Varsity sports teams and focuses on advanced skill development with emphasis on team progressions in their sport. To enroll in this course, students must be a member of the Western Wyoming Community College Varsity Sports Program. The athlete must be a recruited walk-on or scholarship athlete.
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PEAT 2000 - Varsity III
Credits: 1
This course is designed for members of the Western Wyoming Community College Varsity sports teams and focuses on advanced skill development with emphasis on team progressions in their sport. To enroll in this course, students must be a member of the Western Wyoming Community College Varsity Sports Program. The athlete must be a recruited walk-on or scholarship athlete.
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PEAT 2005 - Varsity IV
Credits: 1
This course is designed for members of the Western Wyoming Community College Varsity sports teams and focuses on advanced skill development with emphasis on team progressions in their sport. To enroll in this course, students must be a member of the Western Wyoming Community College Varsity Sports Program. The athlete must be a recruited walk-on or scholarship athlete.
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PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3
This introductory course is designed to provide a sampling of some of the important ideas and issues of philosophy as they relate to us today. It consists of reading and discussion of classical and contemporary writers who address such questions as how we should live our lives, whether or not we have free will, and what we can know about the nature of reality and of the mind.
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PHLB 1810 - Phlebotomy Principles and Practice
Credits: 4
This course will introduce the student to the profession and practice of phlebotomy. Course activities and projects provide the student with knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions including vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Students will also observe and practice phlebotomy skills and job tasks. Infection prevention, universal precautions, proper patient identification, specimen acquisition, handling and processing, labeling, and quality assurance are emphasized. Professional conduct, certification and federal regulatory issues will be covered as well. These topics will be explored in the classroom and then put into practice in the hands-on laboratory and clinical environments.
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PHYS 1050 - Concepts of Physics
Credits: 4
A one-semester course in which a small number of fundamental physical principles are used to explore a wide range of phenomena. The basic conservation laws and their applications will be stressed. Topics will range from Newtonian mechanics to the modern wave/particle duality of quantum mechanics. The course is designed to satisfy the University of Wyoming physical science requirement. Students receiving credit for PHYS 1050 cannot receive credit for PHYS 1310 .
Prerequisite: MATH 0920 , or TECH 1000 , or placement into MATH 0930 or higher
Corequisite: PHYS 1051
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PHYS 1051 - Concepts in Physics Lab
Credits: 0
Corequisite: PHYS 1050
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PHYS 1110 - General Physics I
Credits: 4
The first course of a two-semester non-calculus based physics sequence. It is primarily for majors in biology, premedicine and other majors that do not require calculus-based physics. Topics include mechanics, gravitation and heat. Laboratory sessions illustrate the principles studied. Students receiving credit for PHYS 1110 cannot receive credit for PHYS 1050 . (Generally offered fall semester.) Offered: Generally offered fall semester
Prerequisite: Take MATH 1405 or equivalent
Corequisite: PHYS 1111
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PHYS 1111 - General Physics I Lab
Credits: 0
Corequisite: PHYS 1110
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PHYS 1120 - General Physics II
Credits: 4
The second course of a two-semester non-calculus based physics sequence. Topics include electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Laboratory sessions illustrate the principles studied. (Generally offered spring semester.) Offered: Generally offered spring semester
Prerequisite: Take PHYS 1110
Corequisite: PHYS 1121
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PHYS 1121 - General Physics II Lab
Credits: 0
Corequisite: PHYS 1120
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PHYS 1310 - College Physics I
Credits: 4
The first course of a two semester sequence with calculus. It is primarily for majors in physics, engineering and other majors that require calculus-based physics. Includes classical mechanics, gravitation and thermodynamics. Laboratory sessions illustrate the principles studied and meaning of physical measurement. Students receiving credit for PHYS 1310 cannot receive credit for PHYS 1050 . (Generally offered fall semester.) Offered: Generally offered fall semester
Prerequisite: MATH 2200 (C or better, or may be taken concurrently)
Corequisite: PHYS 1311
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PHYS 1311 - College Physics Lab
Credits: 0
Corequisite: PHYS 1310
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PHYS 1320 - College Physics II
Credits: 4
The second course of a two-semester sequence with calculus. The course includes electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions illustrate the principles studied and meaning of physical measurement. Students receiving credit for PHYS 1320 cannot receive credit for PHYS 1050 . (Generally offered spring semester.) Offered: Generally offered spring semester
Prerequisite: PHYS 1310 (C or better) and MATH 2205 (may be taken concurrently)
Corequisite: PHYS 1321
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PHYS 1321 - College Physics II Lab
Credits: 0
Corequisite: PHYS 1320
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PLOP 1505 - Plant Operations Electrical
Credits: 3
Topics of study include electrical safety, conductors, grounding, soldering, methods of securing electrical connections, common electrical schematic symbols and use of common electrical test equipment and electrical hand tools. The student will demonstrate the ability to make electrical connections and safely use various types of measurement equipment upon completion of this course.
Prerequisite: MATH 0720 and MATH 0760 (B or better in both), or TECH 1000 (C or better), or MATH 0920 (C or better) or higher
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PLOP 1510 - Plant Operations I
Credits: 3
Basic scientific principles and their applications in a process facility are introduced in this course, along with units of measurement for length, time, mass, pressure, temperature, flow, and level. The relationship between force and motion, the definition of work, and the relationship of work to energy are also covered. In addition, mechanical advantages are used in process equipment. This course will also cover the properties of matter associated with solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrates how these properties influence process systems operation. The molecular structures and related characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases are also discussed.
Prerequisite: TECH 1000 or higher level math (may be taken concurrently)
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PLOP 1515 - Plant Operations Instrumentation
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic principles of control systems and provide a basic and functional knowledge of typical instrumentation involved in process control. Topics of study include safety, methods of measurement, and control elements. The course covers various instrumentation methods to measure temperature, pressure, level, and flow. The student must demonstrate the ability to properly connect and troubleshoot a basic instrumentation system upon completion of this course.
Prerequisite: MATH 0720 and MATH 0760 (B or better in both), or TECH 1000 (C or better), or MATH 0920 (C or better) or higher
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PLOP 1520 - Plant Operations II
Credits: 3
This course will cover handling of fluids in a process. It will cover the use of valves, pumps, filtration, heat exchangers, water treatment piping, piping auxiliaries and boilers/furnaces. It will cover the operations, trouble shooting and interaction of these components with the rest of the plant.
Prerequisite: PLOP 1510
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PLOP 1530 - Plant Operations III
Credits: 3
This course will cover operation, function and part identification of: Mechanical Drives and Conveyers. How to trouble shoot this equipment and the interaction of these components have with the rest of the plant. Also it will cover the uses and why Vibration equipment and Thermal Imaging are used by operators.
Prerequisite: PLOP 1520
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PLOP 1540 - Plant Operations IV
Credits: 3
This course will cover proper and safe operations, startups and shut down of the plant simulator. It will also cover safe and efficient operations of skid steers, forklifts and man lifts.
Prerequisite: PLOP 1530
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POLS 1000 - American & Wyoming Government
Credits: 3
Introduction to the Constitutions and governmental processes of the U. S. and Wyoming. Offered: Every Semester
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POLS 1100 - Wyoming Government
Credits: 1
Introduction to the Constitution and governmental process of Wyoming. Intended for students who have earned credit for American Government at an out-of-state college or by Advance Placement, but have not fulfilled the Wyoming Constitution requirement.
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POLS 1200 - Non-Western Political Cultures
Credits: 3
Gives students appreciation of non-western political cultures and how these cultures have created different political institutions and practices. non-western nations of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are used as case studies.
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POLS 2000 - Current Issues in American Government
Credits: 3
Examines current political topics in the U. S. Focuses on key public policy problems, policy-making process and the final policy choice. Students must keep abreast of political events on daily basis and apply basic concepts in American government to current affairs.
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POLS 2095 - Introduction to Law and Courts
Credits: 3
An introductory survey of law and courts emphasizing the structure of courts, different forms of law, and the various actors involved in legal conflicts.
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POLS 2128 - Terrorism
Credits: 3
This course deals with one of the most distressing problems of modern time: the accomplishment of political objectives by using innocent civilians as hostages - both physically and psychologically. The subject of terrorism will be discussed according to these three questions: What is terrorism and how might its characteristics best be defined? What are its immediate and underlying causes? What approaches have been proposed to bring it under control? Contemporary examples of actual terrorist situations will serve as illustrations.
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POLS 2250 - Latin American Studies
Credits: 3
During this course, students will study the culture, history and politics of Latin America, from the Rio Grande on the U. S.-Mexico border on the north to the Antarctic tundra of Patagonia and the glaciers of Tierra del Fuego on the south. The course will consider historical events and encounters from pre-Colombian times to contemporary occurrences; the box of disciplinary resources for this adventure will include geography, anthropology, history, political economy, literature, language, and cultural studies. Readings, lectures, in-class discussions, films, written and creative assignments will help explore this fascinating region in the context of its own internal dynamics as well as its relationship with the larger world.
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POLS 2310 - Introduction to International Relations
Credits: 3
Analyzes the nature of international relations, emphasizing various methods of explaining and interpreting the international behavior of nation-states. Illustrates contemporary problems in world politics.
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POLS 2380 - Topics in Political Science
Credits: 1-3
This course provides students with the opportunity to travel to various global destinations. A variety of topics may be explored, including: politics and government, anthropology, art, geography, history, international travel logistics, language, and local culture. It is intended to accommodate various specialized subjects not offered as regular courses. The goal of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to better understand global societies and cultures. Specific travel destinations and itineraries may vary from year to year. This course is approved for S/U grading.
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POLS 2410 - Introduction to Public Administration
Credits: 3
Deals with executive branches of governments in the U.S.: national, state, and local. Considers organizational, political and policy-making aspects of each. Discusses administration in other forms of government, such as interstate compacts and regional agreements.
Prerequisite: POLS 1000
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POLS 2460 - Introduction to Political Philosophy
Credits: 3
Surveys history of Western political thought including study of concepts and approaches to political philosophy.
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POLS 2470 - Internship: Political Science
Credits: 1-4
The objective of this course is to integrate practical political experience with academic knowledge. The student is expected to participate in specifically assigned duties and to observe the broader activities of his sponsoring organization. Internship credit can be earned for work in a US Senator’s or US Congressman’s office or for work with a Wyoming legislator in Cheyenne during the legislative session. A student can earn no more than 8 credits. Must register by mid-semester to get credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
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PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
Credits: 3
Surveys the field of psychology through lectures, class discussion and assigned readings. This course includes development of behavior, physiological mechanisms of behavior, perception, motivation and emotion, learning, intelligence, individuality, personality and mental health. Offered: All Semesters
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PSYC 2000 - Research Psychology Methods
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to psychological methods of research. Students will apply various forms of descriptive and experimental designs and will produce a final research project which they have designed and executed. There is a heavy emphasis on application and APA writing. Offered: Spring Semesters
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 , and STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 (C or better grade in all)
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PSYC 2010 - Grief and Loss
Credits: 2
This course addresses the theoretical framework of human loss and grief from a culturally and philosophically diverse perspective. It seeks to provide information about why and how humans grieve and how grieving is affected by type of loss, socioeconomic and cultural factors, individual personality and family functioning. Attention is focused on life span development and the meaning of death and loss at different ages. Various types of loss are discussed from and individual, family, and socio/cultural perspective. The importance of understanding trauma and its relationship to grief and loss will be addressed. Coping and resiliency in loss are explored, emphasizing the diversity of human response and focusing on the significance of social groups in integrating loss.
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PSYC 2070 - Evolutionary Psychology
Credits: 3
This course explores behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Topics addressed include cooperation, mate choice, parenting, pair bonding, aggression, language and culture. Empirical data presented on these topics derive from non-human primate
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PSYC 2080 - Biological Psychology
Credits: 3
Introduces biological bases of behavior. Includes ethology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior, and evolution and behavioral genetics. Presents basic structural and functional properties of the nervous system.
Prerequisite: 4 hours of BIOL and PSYC
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PSYC 2210 - Drugs and Behavior
Credits: 3
Surveys drugs which affect behavior, emphasizing drugs with abuse potential. Includes brief introduction to the chemistry of the brain and how drugs may have their effects. Discusses behavioral, social, historical and medical aspects of each major class of psychoactive drugs.
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PSYC 2250 - Introduction to Health Psychology
Credits: 3
An introduction to the growing partnership between psychology and health care, including history of psychology in health care, theoretical foundations of health and illness, intervention and research techniques, stress and high risk behavior (e. g., substance abuse, eating behaviors, AIDS), and psychology’s contribution to improving outcomes and quality of life in chronic and life-threatening behaviors.
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PSYC 2300 - Developmental Psychology
Credits: 3
Explores development and behavior of children from conception to adolescence, emphasizing major roles played by maturation and learning. This course acquaints students with the area of child study in terms of research findings, theories of child development and present problems.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 2330 - Psychology of Adjustment
Credits: 3
Adjustment is the psychological process of adapting to, coping with and managing the problems, challenges and demands of everyday life. This is a human growth course whereby emphasis is given to application of theory. Students will assess, evaluate and practice skills that allow them to learn to adjust to the problems of everyday life.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or HLED 1003
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PSYC 2340 - Abnormal Psychology
Credits: 3
Provides a general overview of abnormal behavior, emphasizing types, etiology and treatment methods.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000
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PSYC 2380 - Social Psychology
Credits: 3
Examines how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others. Course will cover a broad range of theories an research in social psychology.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or SOC 1000
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PSYC 2470 - Internship: Psychology
Credits: 1-3
The Psychology Externship Program provides the opportunity to obtain practical work experience in the clinical field of psychology. Some programs allow for direct interaction between students and clients, while others of a more confidential nature involve observation only. Once a student has completed the observational period, they may graduate to increased involvement in that program. A student can earn no more than four credits and must register by mid-semester.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
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PSYC 2485 - Psychology Seminar
Credits: 1-4
This course will discuss current topics in psychology, generally one theme each semester. Students will discuss, study, and report on that specific topic. The content may vary from semester to semester.
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PSYC 3200 - Industrial Organizational Psychology
Credits: 3
Industrial/Organizational Psychology is a course that covers a variety of psychological topics. Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology is the scientific study of how individuals and groups behave in the performance of work activities and in the context of organizations and the application of the knowledge generated in this research to improving the effectiveness and the welfare of the people who work in these organizations.
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PTEP 2500 - Introduction to Paramedicine
Credits: 9
This course introduces the paramedic student to basic and advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, research methods, airway management and ventilation, patient interaction and patient assessment sections of the national EMS Education Standards. It also includes professional and wellness considerations for the individual practitioner and patient. Students will participate in classroom lecture and discussion as well as practical lab exercises and clinical opportunities designed to prepare the student to provide emergency care to those in need. This course meets all national EMS Education Standards.
Prerequisite: Students must apply for entrance, and be accepted into the paramedic program prior to enrollment See Health Care Programs Office Assistant for application and additional prerequisite information
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PTEP 2600 - Medical Emergencies for the Paramedic
Credits: 8
This course integrates assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment and-or disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint. This course covers the Medical Section of the national EMS Education Standards Curriculum. Students will participate in classroom lecture and discussion as well as practical lab exercise and clinical opportunities designed to prepare the student with to provide emergency care to those who are experiencing a medical emergency along with the appropriate care and intervention(s) necessary to insure safe, effective and efficient transport to the most appropriate facility. This course meets all national EMS Education Standards.
Prerequisite: PTEP 2500 (B or better)
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PTEP 2710 - Care of Special Populations for the Paramedic
Credits: 6
This course prepares the student to recognize, assess and provide paramedic interventions related to the special challenges posed by neonate, pediatric, obstetric, geriatrics, and technology dependent patients. Acute interventions for the chronically ill and home care patient are discussed. This course covers the Special Populations Section of the national EMS Education Standards Curriculum. Students will participate in classroom lecture and discussion as well as practical lab exercises and clinical opportunities designed to prepare the student to provide emergency care to those specific special population groups that require unique approaches or treatment options based on their specific needs. Emergency care as well as communication techniques and basic use knowledge of selected advanced technology will be explored along with the appropriate care and intervention(s) necessary to insure safe, effective and efficient transport to the most appropriate facility. This course meets all national EMS Education Standards.
Prerequisite: PTEP 2600 (B or better)
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PTEP 2825 - Trauma Emergencies in Paramedic Practice
Credits: 9
This course prepares the student to recognize, assess and provide paramedic interventions related to bodily traumatic injuries. This course covers the Trauma section of the national EMS Education Standards Curriculum. Students will participate in classroom lecture and discussion as well as clinical and field experiences designed to prepare the student to provide emergency care to those who have experienced a traumatic injury along with the appropriate care and intervention(s) necessary to ensure safe, effective and efficient transport to the most appropriate facility. Students will also begin rotations with various paramedic Fire/EMS agencies providing rescue vehicle response to advance the skills and performance of paramedic practice. Successful evaluation of professionalism, interpersonal relationships and problem solving under stress, must be completed for recommendation to test for certification/licensure. Students will nominally complete a total of 500 hours of ride time and successfully complete 50 ALS Team Leads during this course and Paramedic 5. A minimum of 20 of the ALS Team Leads MUST BE COMPLETED during Paramedic 5. This Field Clinical time will continue in Paramedic 5 course. This course meets all national EMS Education Standards.
Prerequisite: PTEP 2710 (B or better)
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PTEP 2895 - Paramedic Capstone
Credits: 8
This course integrates all previously learned areas to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment and/or disposition plan for a variety of patients with varying degrees of complaints. This course will allow students to solidify and put into practice all that has been learned by applying and integrating epidemiology, Pathophysiology, assessment and advanced concepts applied to the recognition of Advanced Life Support patient problems and treatment modalities. The student will be able to apply the skills and knowledge gained in previous classroom and clinical experience in order to provide quality and appropriate patient care and transportation to the most appropriate facility.
Students will participate in field internship experiences designed to prepare the student to provide emergency care at the paramedic level. Extensive clinical and field internship time will be expected. Students will continue rotations with various paramedic Fire/EMS agencies providing rescue vehicle response to advance the skills and performance of paramedic practice. Successful evaluation of professionalism, interpersonal relationships and problem solving under stress, must be completed for recommendation to test for certification/licensure. Students will nominally complete a total of 500 hours of ride time and successfully complete 50 ALS Team Leads during this course and Paramedic 4; A minimum of 20 ALS Team Leads MUST BE COMPLETED during the Paramedic Capstone. This course meets all National EMS Education Standards.
Prerequisite: PTEP 2825 (B or better)
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Powersports Technology |
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PWRS 1690 - Manual Power Transmission Fundamentals
Credits: 6
This course is designed to introduce the students to the fundamentals, theory, and applications of manual transmissions, differentials, and drivetrain components. The course will cover all basic components of drivetrains including clutches, manual transmissions, drive lines and joints, manual transaxles and drive axles, and conventional differentials. Methods of disassembly, repair and diagnostics will be covered as well as safe and correct procedures for removal and replacing these components.
Prerequisite: Students must apply for entrance, and be accepted into the paramedic program prior to enrollment See Health Care Programs Office Assistant for application and additional prerequisite information
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PWRS 1700 - Engine Fundamentals
Credits: 6
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals, components, and operation of the internal combustion engine. Both gasoline and diesel engines will be explored. Engine blocks, cylinder heads, valve train mechanisms, and problems related to the diagnosis and repair of these mechanical components will be discussed. This is not a class on engine control systems, or tuning.
Prerequisite: Take PTEP 2500 (B or greater)
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PWRS 1740 - Brake Systems
Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to conventional braking systems such as disc brakes and drum brakes. Emphasis will be placed on operational theory, problem diagnosis, and safe repair.
Prerequisite: Enrollment by instructor permission only Completion of Paramedic 4 - Trauma Emergencies an EMS Operations in Paramedic Practice with a B or better
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PWRS 1765 - Powersports Electrical Systems I
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of DC electrical systems including batteries, starting, and charging systems. The student will learn the proper use of a Digital Volt Ohm Meter. The student will also learn about some other basic recreational vehicles electrical systems.
Prerequisite: Enrollment by instructor permission only Completion of Paramedic 4 - Trauma Emergencies an EMS Operations in Paramedic Practice with a B or better
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PWRS 1766 - Powersports Electrical Systems II
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of PWRS 1765 Electrical Systems I. Students will use the principles learned in the first class to practice diagnosing various real-world circuit faults on recreational vehicles using digital multi-meters, battery load testers, and other pieces of electrical test equipment. The student will also be introduced to some more complex circuits that were not covered in PWRS 1765 Electrical Systems I.
Prerequisite: Enrollment by instructor permission only Completion of Paramedic 4 - Trauma Emergencies an EMS Operations in Paramedic Practice with a B or better
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PWRS 1770 - Powersports Electronics
Credits: 3
This course is designed to study the theory, service, and repair of electronic control systems used in today’s recreational vehicles. The course will cover the principles behind the electronic components, and operation of electronic systems used in industry. The students will be introduced to scan tools and digital oscilloscopes and their use on electronic control systems.
Prerequisite: Enrollment by instructor permission only Completion of Paramedic 4 - Trauma Emergencies an EMS Operations in Paramedic Practice with a B or better
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PWRS 2510 - Engine Performance I
Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to some of the basic systems required for proper engine performance. Diagnosis and testing,
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PWRS 2520 - Engine Performance II
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of Engine Performance I, and is designed for the student who has a foundation of such knowledge to build on. Areas of study are systems related to engine performance, fuel system diagnosis and service; electronic fuel injection, ignition systems, and emissions control systems function, diagnosis and repair.
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PWRS 2545 - Powersports Alignment & Steering Systems
Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to basic alignment theory and practice. Emphasis will be placed on the various alignment angles and their effects on tire wear and vehicle stability. Several types of alignment techniques will be discussed. The course will cover theory, diagnosis, and repair of modern steering systems such as power rack and pinion steering and recirculating ball steering.
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PWRS 2590 - Engine Performance III
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of Engine Performance II, and is designed for the student who has a foundation of such knowledge to build on. Areas of study are systems related to engine performance, emission control systems, OBDII, digital oscilloscopes, scan tools and the proper use thereof. Alternative powertrain management systems will also be covered such a light-duty diesel.
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PWRS 2700 - Snowmobiles I
Credits: 3
This course is designed for the student who has an interest in snowmobile technology to include the unique drive line, secondary chain drive system, rear suspension, front suspension and ski alignment as well as track alignment. A student will need a foundation of such knowledge to build on to be successful in this career choice.
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PWRS 2750 - Marine Drive Systems
Credits: 3
This course is designed for the student who has an interest in outboard technology. We will be covering several types of outboard drive systems such as the Jet pump system, standard propeller prop outdrives and the different designs of props. Opas system for steering a craft with power down, we will also explain the introduction to propulsion. We will explain how the outdrive transfers power from the power head to the prop in the outdrive assembly.
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Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management |
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REWM 2000 - Principles of Rangeland Management
Credits: 3
This course will cover the basic principles of range management as they apply to various regions and vegetative types. The relationship of range management practices to livestock production, wildlife management, forestry, hydrology and other land uses will be examined. Offered: Even Fall Semesters
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 (C or better)
Corequisite: REWM 2500
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REWM 2500 - Rangeland Plant Identification
Credits: 2
This course examines major features and evolutionary origins of rangeland plants. The analysis of analytical and experimental tools used to identify and understand plant diversity will be addressed. Recognizing major rangeland plants of North America and understanding their distribution within the range ecosystems will be an essential component of this laboratory course. Offered: Even Fall Semesters
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 (C or better)
Corequisite: REWM 2000
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Renewable Resources |
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RNEW 2100 - Forest Management
Credits: 3
This course will emphasize principles of forest management. Topics may include the laws affecting forest management, methods of harvesting wood, forest fires, insect management, disturbances to stream flow, and the challenges of developing management plans for forests. Offered: Odd Spring Semesters
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 (C or better)
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Safety Technology |
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SAFE 1501 - Health, Safety & Environ Systems Mgmt
Credits: 3
This course provides a broad orientation to regulatory issues pertaining to safety, health and environment in the workplace. Topics may include federal, state and local regulations compliance management; air quality and air emissions, water pollution, soil contamination, waste disposal, pollution prevention plans, data gathering and reporting as important compliance issues; personal safety plans; development of policies and procedures; overall industrial safety management program management.
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