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Academic Catalog

2013-2014 Catalog 
    
    May 12, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music: Applied Lessons

  
  • MUA 261 - Woodwind Instrument IV


    (2 Credits)
    One hour lesson and one hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 12 contact hours and a total of 12 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • MUA 262 - Brass Instrument IV


    (2 Credits)
    One hour lesson and one hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 12 contact hours and a total of 12 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • MUA 263 - String Instrument IV


    (2 Credits)
    One hour lesson and one hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 12 contact hours and a total of 12 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • MUA 264 - Percussion Instrument IV


    (2 Credits)
    One hour lesson and one hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 12 contact hours and a total of 12 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • MUA 265 - Electric Guitar IV


    (2 Credits)
    One hour lesson and one hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 12 contact hours and a total of 12 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • MUA 266 - Classical Guitar IV


    (2 Credits)
    One hour lesson and one hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 12 contact hours and a total of 12 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • MUA 267 - Bass Guitar IV


    (2 Credits)
    One hour lesson and one hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 12 contact hours and a total of 12 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • MUA 268 - Piano IV


    (2 Credits)
    One hour lesson and one hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 12 contact hours and a total of 12 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • MUA 279 - Voice IV


    (1 Credit)
    One half-hour lesson and one half-hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 6 contact hours and a total of 6 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • MUA 289 - Voice IV


    (2 Credits)
    One hour lesson and one hour practice time each week. Course fee required. Total of 12 contact hours and a total of 12 hours of required practice.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.

Nursing

  
  • NUR 111 - Introduction to Practical Nursing

    Prerequisite: BIO 103  with a grade of “C” or better, BIO 104  with a grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment, PSY 101  and ENG 101  with a grade of “C” or better.
    (4 Credits)
    This course provides the foundation for the practical nursing program. The role of the practical nurse in using the nursing process to meet human needs is explored. Basic assessment and intervention skills, dosage calculations, concepts of nutrition, and beginning documentation are stressed. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Classroom, skills lab, and clinical experiences. Laboratory fee required. Total of 45 hours lecture, 27 hours of laboratory, 10 hours of simulation exercises, and 10 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Summer.
  
  • NUR 112 - Care of Human Needs

    Prerequisite: NUR 111  and BIO 104  with a grade of “C” or better.
    (6 Credits)
    This course focuses on the care of patients with biological need interferences. Mobility, infection control, hygiene, and other activities of daily living are stressed. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Classroom, skills lab, and clinical experience. Laboratory fee required. Total of 68 hours of lecture, 34 hours of laboratory, 6 hours of simulation exercises, and 36 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall.
  
  • NUR 113 - Practical Nursing Through the Lifespan I

    Prerequisite: NUR 112  with a grade of “C” or better.
    (6 Credits)
    This course focuses on human needs and need interferences in women and children. Growth and development concepts are explored. Clinical experiences in maternity and pediatrics are provided. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Classroom, skills lab, and clinical experiences. Laboratory fee required. Total of 72 hours of lecture, 12 hours of laboratory, 30 hours of simulation exercises, and 16 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall.
  
  • NUR 114 - Practical Nursing Through the Lifespan II

    Prerequisite: NUR 113  with a grade of “C” or better.
    (6 Credits)
    This course focuses on the needs, problems, and nursing care of patients with mental health-illness, social interference, and medical/surgical issues. Communication, mobility, infection control, hygiene, therapeutic (medication or as ordered by the physician), and other activities of daily living are stressed. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Classroom, skills lab, and clinical experiences. Laboratory fee required. Total of 68 hours of lecture, 16 hours of laboratory, 6 hours of simulation exercises, and 60 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Spring.
  
  • NUR 115 - Practical Nursing Through The Lifespan III

    Prerequisite: NUR 114  with a grade of “C” or better.
    (6 Credits)
    This course focuses on the needs, problems, and nursing care of patients with medical/surgical issues and gerontological nursing issues. Essentials of nursing leadership and management are also incorporated into the course. Experiences in the acute care (medical/surgical units) and long term care facilities are provided. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Classroom, skills lab, and clinical experiences. Laboratory fee required. Total of 68 hours of lecture, 16 hours of laboratory, 6 hours of simulation exercises, and 60 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Spring.
  
  • NUR 116 - Foundations of Nursing I

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program-see admission criteria, BIO 103  and BIO 104 .
    Corequisite: NUR 117 .
    (3 Credits)
    This course assists students in acquiring the basic knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors needed for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care. Emphasis is placed on readying the student to begin clinical experiences. Use of the nursing process in skills labs provides the student with a variety of simulated patient care experiences. At the completion of this course, students will automatically progress to NUR 117. Grades earned in NUR 116 will be combined with the grades earned in NUR 117  to determine the final grade for both courses. No credits will be awarded until both courses are successfully completed. Laboratory fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall and Spring.
  
  • NUR 117 - Foundations of Nursing II


    Corequisite: NUR 116 .
    (6 Credits)
    This course is a sequence to NUR 116  and continues to assist students in acquiring the basic knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors needed for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care. The nursing skills lab and a variety of acute care settings are utilized for the clinical component. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a combined course grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Laboratory fee required. Total of 59 hours of lecture, 18 hours of laboratory, 2 hours of simulation exercises, and 101 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall and Spring.
  
  • NUR 121 - Certified Nursing/Geriatric Assistant

    Prerequisite: ENG 099  and MAT 098 .
    (7 Credits)
    This course prepares the student to effectively implement the nursing care plan for client populations with health alterations while utilizing professional standards of practice. Content includes disease processes, systems review, nutrition, and infection control. Community facilities provide settings for clinical experience that is focused on skill competencies. Laboratory fee required. Total of 70 hours of lecture, 30 hours of laboratory, and 60 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • NUR 122 - Medicine Aide

    Prerequisite: ENG 099  and MAT 099 .
    (3 Credits)
    This course is designed for the geriatric nursing assistant with one year experience (2000 hours) in a state of Maryland comprehensive care facility or an extended care facility within the last three years. Course work includes medical pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indication and dosage, preparation and administration, and interactions. The lab experiences focus on clinical skills competencies. Laboratory fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture, 7 hours of laboratory, and 39 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • NUR 126 - Nursing Care of Women and Infants

    Prerequisite:   and  .
    (4 Credits)
    The unifying principle of this course is that the family is the unit of care. The health of the pregnant woman is followed from adolescence through adulthood. The developing infant from conception through the neonatal period is integrated throughout this course. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Laboratory fee is required. Total of 44 hours of lecture, 6 hours of laboratory, 7 hours of simulation exercises, and 48 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • NUR 127 - Nursing Care of Children

    Prerequisite: NUR 116 , NUR 117 .
    (4 Credits)
    The unifying principle of this course is that the family is the unit of care. Acute and chronic issues of children from birth through adolescence are addressed within a family perspective. Growth and development are integrated throughout this course. A variety of acute care and community health settings are utilized for the clinical component. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Laboratory fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture, 4 hours of laboratory, 5 hours of simulation exercises, and 51 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • NUR 224 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

    Prerequisite: NUR 116  and NUR 117  or completion of NUR 116 -NUR 117  challenge exam for transition students, BIO 205  or concurrent enrollment.
    (2 Credits)
    This course provides information on a variety of drugs that students need to know in order to administer drugs safely. Major drug categories associated with body systems will be reviewed. Students will learn about drug pharmacokinetics, dosage, preparation, administration and interactions. Particular emphasis will be on the use of the nursing process when providing care to patients receiving medications. A grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. Total of 30 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Summer and Fall by instructor permission.
  
  • NUR 226 - Behavioral Health Nursing

    Prerequisite: NUR 127  and NUR 229 .
    (4 Credits)
    This course assists the student in acquiring the basic knowledge and skills needed to provide care to clients with behavioral health problems. Principles and concepts of behavioral health nursing, therapeutic communication techniques, and use of the nursing process to plan care will be discussed. Clinical practice occurs in a variety of acute and community based settings. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Laboratory fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture, 4 hours of simulation exercises, and 55 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • NUR 228 - Contemporary Trends in Nursing And Leadership

    Prerequisite: NUR 126  and NUR 226 .
    (2 Credits)
    This seminar course is designed to help the student transition into professional nursing practice. Current trends in nursing and concepts related to the nurse as a member of the health care team and manager of patient care will be discussed. Topics will include leading and managing, working within an organization, and professional issues and trends. A grade of 75% or above must be attained in this course. Course fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • NUR 229 - Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult I

    Prerequisite: NUR 116  and NUR 117 .
    (4 Credits)
    This course prepares the student to acquire the advanced knowledge and skills needed to provide care to adults with acute and chronic alterations in wellness. Emphasis will be placed on use of the nursing process when providing care to clients with acute and chronic medical-surgical issues. Clinical practice occurs in a variety of acute and community based settings. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Laboratory fee required. Total of 41 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory, 12 hours of simulation exercises, and 55 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • NUR 230 - Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult II

    Prerequisite: NUR 126  and NUR 226 .
    (4 Credits)
    This course is a sequence to NUR 229 . Additional emphasis will be placed on preparing students to assume greater responsibility for organizing, managing, and delivering care to a larger group of clients. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Laboratory fee required. Total of 41 hours of lecture, 18 hours of simulation exercises, and 52 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • NUR 231 - Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult III

    Prerequisite: NUR 230 .
    (4 Credits)
    This course is a sequence to NUR 230 . Additional emphasis will be placed on preparing students to assume an even greater responsibility for organizing, managing, and delivering care to clients with life threatening situations or complex health problems. Complex critical care concepts and advanced technical skills are introduced. Focus moves from maintenance and promotion of health to utilization of emergency measures, monitoring devices and life-support equipment. Clinical experiences are provided in critical care settings. In order to progress in the Nursing Program, a grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. A grade of 90% or above must be attained on a dosage calculations exam in this course. Laboratory fee required. Total of 38 hours of lecture, 22 hours of simulation exercises, and 60 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.

Paralegal Studies

  
  • PLS 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies


    (3 Credits)
    This course helps students develop a basic knowledge of the paralegal profession. Topics include: the role of the paralegal in the legal field; the American court system; the American legislative system; researching and interpreting the law; and several areas of specialized legal study such as real estate law, wills and estates, business organizations, civil litigation, and criminal litigation. This course also stresses ethics as well as attitudes, skills and behaviors required in a professional setting. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PLS 102 - Legal Research

    Prerequisite: PLS 101  and ENG 101  or concurrent registration.
    (3 Credits)
    This course introduces students to various legal research sources such as codes, case law, digests, encyclopedias, etc. Instruction is provided in the use of books and computer-aided research. The “briefing” of cases and the use of proper citations are stressed. This course also stresses ethics as well as attitudes, skills and behaviors required in a professional setting. Total 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall.
  
  • PLS 103 - Legal Writing and Documents

    Prerequisite: PLS 102 .
    (3 Credits)
    Students practice various forms of legal writing including legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents. Legal terminology, document form and content, and use of citations are emphasized. Legal research skills are enhanced in this course. This course also stresses ethics as well as attitudes, skills and behaviors required in a professional setting. Total 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Spring.
  
  • PLS 104 - Principles of Litigation

    Prerequisite: PLS 101 , PLS 105  recommended
    (3 Credits)
    This course provides students with a working knowledge of interviewing and investigative techniques, pleadings practice, discovery techniques, pretrial preparation, and court proceedings. Emphasis is given to the paralegal’s role in assisting the attorney in the different stages of the litigation process. This course also stresses ethics as well as attitudes, skills and behaviors required in a professional setting. Total 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Spring.
  
  • PLS 105 - Contracts and Torts

    Prerequisite: PLS 101  or concurrent registration.
    (3 Credits)
    This course provides students with a foundation in the substantive legal principles of tort law and contract law. Students learn the elements of various tort actions, the damages recoverable, and the defenses available. Students also study the formation of contracts, the elements of breach of contract actions, and the remedies available in and the defenses to such actions. This course also stresses ethics as well as attitudes, skills and behaviors required in a professional setting. Total 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall.
  
  • PLS 203 - Domestic Relations

    Prerequisite: PLS 101  or concurrent registration.
    (3 Credits)
    This course examines domestic relations law and practice in Maryland. The rights of the parties as to custody, visitation, support, alimony, and marital property; the preparation and conduct of divorce; and related proceedings are explored. The paralegal’s role in assisting counsel in fact finding and preparation of documents and pleadings is emphasized. This course also stresses ethics as well as attitudes, skills and behaviors required in a professional setting. Total 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Spring.
  
  • PLS 207 - Real Estate Law

    Prerequisite: PLS 101  or concurrent registration.
    (3 Credits)
    This is a practice-oriented course examining the role of the paralegal in routine real estate transactions. It encompasses lease and sales contract requirements, title work, mortgage financing, the preparation of settlement statements and documents, and the coordination of closings. This course also stresses ethics as well as attitudes, skills and behaviors required in a professional setting. Total 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PLS 269 - Internship I


    (3 Credits)
    See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.

  
  • PLS 270 - Internship II


    (3 Credits)
    See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.


Pharmacy Technician

  
  • PHR 101 - Introduction to Pharmacy Technology


    (4 Credits)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of pharmacy and the technician’s role in assisting pharmacists. Discussion includes HIPAA, pharmacy law, pharmacy computer systems, business practices, drug information literacy, and drug dose forms and delivery systems. Total of 60 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PHR 102 - Pharmaceutical Calculation

    Prerequisite: MAT 098 .
    (2 Credits)
    This course prepares students to accurately perform dosage calculations for solid and liquid medications and IV solutions in order assure patients safety. Total of 30 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PHR 103 - Pharmacy Applications

    Prerequisite: MAT 098 .
    Corequisite: PHR 102 .
    (2 Credits)
    This course introduces best practices of receiving prescriptions and medication orders, dispensing, counting, labeling, and compounding of medications in a hands-on environment. Course fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PHR 104 - Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Review

    Prerequisite: PHR 101  and PHR 102  or one year experience working as a pharmacy technician with the ability to carry out basic algebraic calculations.
    (1 Credit)
    This course is a review of material covered in the pharmacy technician certificate and is meant to prepare students to take the Pharmacy Technician National Certification Exam offered by PTCB or ICPT and become nationally certified. Total of 15 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PHR 111 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics

    Prerequisite: ENG 099 .
    (3 Credits)
    This course is an introduction to pharmacology including a review of disease states, drug actions, and medication classes. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PHR 112 - Dispensing and Compounding Applications

    Prerequisite: PHR 101 , or 6 months work experience as a pharmacy technician.
    (3 Credits)
    This advanced pharmacy technique course includes sterile technique and IV preparations, infection control, and safe handling of medications. Focus will be on understanding techniques used in both institutional and retail practice. Laboratory fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PHR 113 - Pharmacy Operations

    Prerequisite: PHR 101 .
    (3 Credits)
    This course includes pharmacy information systems, requirements of medication orders and prescriptions, understanding formularies and processing insurance claims. A focus will be placed on professionalism in pharmacy practice and working with others both within and outside of the pharmacy to process patient prescriptions and medication orders. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PHR 269 - Pharmacy Experience

    Prerequisite: PHR 101 .
    Corequisite: PHR 111 , PHR 112 , and PHR 113 .
    (3 Credits)
    This capstone course requires students to work 180 hours in various pharmacy settings including both retail and institutional operations and to critically analyze their pharmacy experience. Students interested in this class must apply no later than one month prior to the start of the semester with the college internship office. Students must pass a criminal background check and a drug screen test prior to registering for the class. Students must be 18 years of age and able to present evidence of high school completion or high school equivalency. Criminal background check results are disclosed to internship sites as required. If a student is denied access by a clinical site because of the background check results, the student will be withdrawn from the course. Total of 180 hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Philosophy

  
  • PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Prerequisite: ENG 101 .
    (3 Credits)
    This course is an introduction to the methods, problems, and major ontologies contained within the discipline of philosophy. Philosophies of science, history, art, and religion are also considered. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PHL 103 - Ethics


    (3 Credits)
    This course is a presentation and critique of ethical theories. These theories are applied to analysis of the moral content of contemporary issues such as abortion and capital punishment. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PHL 106 - Elements of Logic

    Prerequisite: MAT 100  or equivalent score on placement exam.
    (3 Credits)
    This course is an introduction to the study of reasoning. Principles and methods of sound thinking are discussed. The course introduces students to the fundamental principles of deductive and inductive logic. Total of 45 hours of lecture.

    Semester Offered: Spring.

Phlebotomy

  
  • PLB 105 - Phlebotomy

    Prerequisite: MAP 110 , MAP 102 , and IST 102 .
    (3 Credits)
    This course prepares students with the fundamentals of phlebotomy. Both theory and hands-on experience are provided. Course content includes the history of phlebotomy, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, venipuncture techniques, dermal punctures, venipuncture complications, legal and regulatory issues, and non-blood specimen collections. Phlebotomy techniques will be performed on fellow students as well as artificial venipuncture arms. Medical scrubs are required. Course fee required. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all required MAP courses prior to registering for this course. Total of 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PLB 106 - Phlebotomy Clinical Externship

    Prerequisite: MAP 110 , MAP 102 , and PLB 105 .
    (3 Credits)
    This course allows students to work in a CLIA-approved laboratory setting and function under the direct supervision of a phlebotomist. If students do not complete the phlebotomy course (PLB 105 ) in the semester immediately preceding their enrollment in the phlebotomy externship course (PLB 106), they must complete the Phlebotomy Pre-Externship Review course (PLB 107 ) prior to enrolling in PLB 106. The externship is one hundred twenty (120) uncompensated hours in length during a five-week period. Students are required to perform a minimum of 125 successful venipunctures and, if allowed by the lab, several dermal punctures. Phlebotomy competencies will be evaluated by a phlebotomy preceptor(s) and under the direction of a member of the Division of Health Sciences. Before permission to register for the course will be granted, the student is required to attend an informational session and to submit required documentation (immunizations, criminal background check, etc.) to the Division of Health Sciences. In addition, a mandatory orientation meeting is scheduled prior to semester start. Student placements at externship sites are determined by the Division of Health Sciences and can only be modified at the discretion of the Division. Externship sites are located throughout the tri-state area (MD, WV, and PA) - they are not limited to Washington County alone. Travel may be required to approved externship sites. Externship hours are scheduled during the day, typically early morning hours, Monday thru Friday. A uniform or medical scrubs may be required. Course fee required. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all required MAP and PLB courses prior to registering for this course. Total of 120 hours of clinical.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PLB 107 - Phlebotomy Pre-Externship Review

    Prerequisite: PLB 105 .
    (1 Credit)
    This course reviews the fundamentals of phlebotomy for students who do not complete their externship (PLB 106 ) in the semester immediately following their phlebotomy class (PLB 105 ). Course content includes review of venipuncture techniques, equipment, infection control, professionalism in the workplace, and legal and regulatory issues. Phlebotomy techniques will be performed on artificial venipuncture arms with clinical competency assessed. Medical scrubs are required. Course fee required. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better to proceed to externship, PLB 106. Total of 15 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.

Physical Education

  
  • PED 101 - Developmental Physical Education Activity


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 102 - Remedial Physical Education Activity


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 107 - Basic Self Defense


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 110 - Golf


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Spring.
  
  • PED 113 - Rock Climbing


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 116 - Tennis


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PED 117 - Table Tennis


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PED 118 - Volleyball


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall.
  
  • PED 119 - Advanced Volleyball

    Prerequisite: PED 118 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall.
  
  • PED 127 - Aikido


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 132 - Yoga: Beginning


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 133 - Yoga: Intermediate

    Prerequisite: PED 132 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 134 - Yoga: Advanced

    Prerequisite: PED 133 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 139 - Fitness Walking


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PED 141 - Strength Training: Beginning


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 142 - Strength Training: Intermediate

    Prerequisite: PED 141 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 143 - Strength Training: Advanced

    Prerequisite: PED 142 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 144 - Jogging


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 145 - Advanced Jogging

    Prerequisite: PED 144 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PED 148 - Cycling


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 161 - Aerobic Workout I


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 162 - Aerobic Workout II

    Prerequisite: PED 161 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 170 - Individual Assessment: Beginning


    (1 Credit)
    Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 171 - Individual Assessment: Intermediate

    Prerequisite: PED 170 .
    (1 Credit)
    Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 172 - Individual Assessment: Advanced

    Prerequisite: PED 171 .
    (1 Credit)
    Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 175 - Track


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 175A - Advanced Track


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 176 - Women: Basketball


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 177 - Men: Basketball


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 179 - Baseball


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PED 180 - Soccer


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 180A - Advanced Soccer


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Total of 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 181 - Softball


    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 183 - Women: Basketball – Advanced

    Prerequisite: PED 176 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 184 - Men: Basketball – Advanced

    Prerequisite: PED 177 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 189 - Intermediate Baseball

    Prerequisite: PED 179 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. Total 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall.
  
  • PED 191 - Intermediate Softball

    Prerequisite: PED 181 .
    (1 Credit)
    Two hours each week. Course fee required. 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall.
  
  • PED 198 - Fundamental Fitness and Motor Skills


    (1 Credit)
    This course examines primary movement skills, developmentally appropriate fitness activities, and the relationship of movement and fitness to individual health. This course is a requirement for the Elementary AAT degree program. Course fee required. Total of 30 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 201 - Introductory Analysis of Physical Education


    (3 Credits)
    This course introduces students to the professional aspects of the field. It includes an historical overview and the role of physical education in our present society. It acquaints students with professional organizations and literature and previews career possibilities and qualifications for work in the field. 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall.
  
  • PED 214 - Teaching Individual and Dual Sports


    (3 Credits)
    This course prepares future teachers of physical education to teach individual and dual sports. Emphasis is on teaching approaches to lifetime activities and the development and implementation of lesson plans. 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Spring.
  
  • PED 215 - Early Childhood Physical Activities


    (3 Credits)
    This course considers exercise, games, creative play, and grouping for the developmental stages of childhood. Lesson plans emphasize appropriate time allocation, space, and materials. Exercises for physical handicaps are addressed. Course fee required. 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
  
  • PED 216 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries


    (3 Credits)
    This course provides students knowledge of specific areas of sports-related injuries. Prevention and treatment are stressed through systematic understanding of recognition, evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention of athletic injuries. Course fee required. 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Fall, Spring.
  
  • PED 221 - Sports Officiating – Track and Field


    (3 Credits)
    This course provides instruction specific to the art of officiating. At the core of the course students will learn the history of track and field officiating and the justifications for the rules as they presently exist. The emphasis will be on proper mechanics, safety, knowledge of meet and contest preparation, and working as an effective team. Students will have the opportunity to become certified in the local officials association by passing the NFHS Exam. Course fee required. 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 223 - Sports Officiating – Baseball/Softball


    (3 Credits)
    This course provides instruction specific to the art of officiating. The fundamentals and positioning of officials are discussed and analyzed. The rules as developed and written by the National Federation of High Schools are studied and interpreted. Conditioning for officials will be emphasized along with the safety responsibilities of the official at the game site. Laboratory sessions will cover the various responsibilities of the referee and umpire and other necessary duties common to all Baseball officials. Students will have the opportunity to become certified in the local officials association by passing the NFHS Exam. Course fee required. 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 225 - Principles and Practices of Sport Coaching


    (3 Credits)
    This course provides theory, practical application and skills development that will assist the emerging coach. The course is designed to be interactive and participatory. Guest lecturers will include nationally-known and regarded coaches who will share their philosophies. Special emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship and building positive relationships with athletes in addition to developing game strategies. Course fee required. 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 226 - Sport Psychology


    (3 Credits)
    Sport Psychology provides knowledge and skills to assist coaches with maximizing their athletes’ potential. The “mental game” is the other half of sports performance. Physical skills are only a portion of the formula for success on the court, track or field. Athletes need to exude confidence and learn to control their emotions when performing at a level where the competition is equal. Emphasis will be on the history of sport psychology and the practical application of appropriate and maximal arousal and mental rehearsal to improve performance. Course fee required. 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 230 - Concepts of Exercise Programming


    (3 Credits)
    This course will offer the opportunity to become more familiar with physical activity, health and fitness. Students will be able to master skills in identifying a healthy lifestyle vs. unhealthy lifestyle. Students will examine in detail how to identify risk factors, perform exercise tests, and learn how to develop an exercise prescription in order to assist someone in achieving a healthier lifestyle. Students will also learn safe and effective exercises in addition to diet and behavior modification as methods to teach people with the desire to make life altering lifestyle changes. 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 240 - Diversity and Cultural Issues in Sport and Athletics


    (3 Credits)
    This course explores the progression and history of diversity and cultural issues that have evolved in sport and athletics. The integration of public education and the cultural changes that have occurred in American society relating to access and availability of opportunities in sport will be examined. Students will be challenged to explore their values and research noted experts in the field including Dr. Harry Edwards. Total of 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 245 - Introduction to Sport Management


    (3 Credits)
    This course offers the opportunity for students to understand the various aspects of sport management and develop the basic skills required for career opportunities within the sport management field. This course will examine the basic principles and practices used in managing sport organizations and will allow students to explore and examine current challenges faced by the sport management professional. Total of 45 contact hours.

    Semester Offered: Periodically.
  
  • PED 269 - Internship


    (3 Credits)
    See “Academic Policies” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.

 

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