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Course Descriptions

Courses 
 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 0920 - Beginning Algebra

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to elementary algebra with applications. Topics include operations with real numbers, operations involving algebraic expressions, factoring, exponents, polynomials, solving linear equations and graphics.

    Prerequisite: MATH 0900  (C or better), or Math ACT score of 16-20, or ALEKS score of 14-29
  

  • MATH 0921 - Problem Solving Workshop

    Credits: 2
    This workshop is a co-requisite class with MATH 1000  and is not a stand-alone course. Its purpose is to provide the beginning algebra skills necessary to be successful in MATH 1000 , Problem Solving. Topics include: Operations with real numbers, operations involving algebraic expressions, exponents, solving linear equations, and graphing.

    Prerequisite: ALEKS score of 14-29 or ACT Math score of 16-20
    Corequisite: MATH 1000  (Section must correspond with MATH 0921)
  

  • MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra

    Credits: 4
    Techniques of algebra with applications. Builds upon the concepts and skills developed in MATH 0920 . Topics include an introduction to functions and relations, solving quadratic equations, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, solving inequalities, and graphing.

    Prerequisite: MATH 0920  (C or better); or MATH 0720  (B or better) and MATH 0760  (B or better), or ALEKS score of 30-45, or ACT Math score of 21 or higher
  

  • MATH 0931 - College Algebra Workshop

    Credits: 2
    This workshop is a co-requisite class with MATH 1400  and is not a stand-alone course. Its purpose is to provide the intermediate algebra skills necessary to be successful in MATH 1400 , College Algebra. Topics include: introduction to functions and relations, solving quadratic equations, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, solving inequalities and graphing.

    Prerequisite: ALEKS score of 35-45 or ACT Math score of 22
    Corequisite: MATH 1400  (Section must correspond with MATH 0931)
  

  • MATH 0934 - Beginning and Intermediate Algebra

    Credits: 5
    This class is an accelerated course that combines MATH 0920  and MATH 0930  content in one semester and is designed for the student who needs a review. Topics include operations with real numbers, operations involving algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, graphing lines, exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, an introduction to functions and relations, solving inequalities, radical expressions and equations, solving quadratic equations.

    Prerequisite: MATH 0900  (C or better), or Math ACT score of 16-20, or ALEKS score of 14-29
  

  • MATH 1000 - Problem Solving

    Credits: 3
    A course in quantitative reasoning that examines modern topics for their applicability and accessibility. Provides students with mathematical and logical skills needed to formulate, analyze, and interpret quantitative arguments in a variety of settings. Topics include financial mathematics, elementary logic and set theory, introduction to probability, basic statistics, unit conversion, applications of algebra as well as other topics of interest.

    Prerequisite: MATH 0900  (C or better) or TECH 1000  (B or better) or ACT Math score of 21 or higher or ALEKS score of 30-45
    Corequisite: Students with ALEKS score of 14-29 may take MATH 0921  concurrently and not have to take MATH 0920  
  

  • MATH 1100 - Number & Operations for Elementary School Teachers

    Credits: 3
    This course is intended for prospective elementary school teachers. The purpose is to prepare students to be competent in teaching the major concepts and skills related to the real number system and four arithmetic operations.

    Prerequisite: MATH 0934  (C or better) or ALEKS score of 46 or higher or Math ACT of 23 or higher
  

  • MATH 1105 - Data, Probability, and Algebra for Elementary School Teachers

    Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of MATH 1100 , for prospective elementary teachers. Emphasis is on asking and answering critical questions about our world through algebra, probability, and data analysis to prepare students to be competent in teaching these major concepts. Explorations focus on representing, analyzing, and generalizing patterns and the chances of future events.

    Prerequisite: MATH 1100  (C or better)
  

  • MATH 1400 - College Algebra

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes algebra topics which are important in preparation for the study of calculus, especially functions and their graphs. Topics include polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. A graphing calculator may be required in some sections.

    Prerequisite: MATH 0934  (C or better) or Math ACT of 23 or higher or ALEKS score of 46-60
    Corequisite: Students with ALEKS score of 35-45 may take MATH 0931  concurrently and not have to take MATH 0934  
  

  • 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 1450 - Algebra and Trigonometry

    Credits: 5
    This course emphasizes aspects of algebra, trigonometry, and problem solving that are important in the study of calculus. It includes functions and their applications to real world problems and different classes of functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Students with both MATH 1400 and 1405 may not receive credit for this course. Students who successfully complete this course with a C or better may enroll to take MATH 2200.

    Prerequisite: MATH 0934  (C or better) or Math ACT 23 or higher or ALEKS score 46-60
  

  • 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 MATH 1450  (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

    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  or higher (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  or higher (C or better) or Math ACT of 26 or higher or ALEKS score of 61-75

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  

Medical Insurance Coding
  

  • MEDC 1580 - Basic ICD-10 and CPT Coding

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students are introduced to basic coding guidelines using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding systems. Students practice the application of diagnosis and procedure codes, while focusing on the information found in the medical record. Students gain a fundamental understanding of the general steps applied in coding using ethical coding standards.

  

  • MEDC 1715 - Intro to Medical Insurance

    Credits: 3
    This course gives students a basic overview of health insurance concepts, how to fill out an insurance form, and revenue management. Students will also be exposed to the differences between commercial and non-commercial insurance organizations.

    Prerequisite: MEDC 1580  

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 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 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 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 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 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
  

  • NRST 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: NRST 1511  
  

  • NRST 1511 - Nurse Assistant Lab

    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: NRST 1510  
  

  • 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 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.

  

  • 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
  

  • 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.

  

  • 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.

  

  • 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.

  

  • 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.

  

  • 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

  

  • 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.

  

  • 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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