Apr 19, 2024  
2017-2019 Catalog Addendum 
    
2017-2019 Catalog Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


This section includes a brief description of each credit class offered on a regular basis at Green River College. Classes are arranged in alphabetical order according to the college department that offers the class.

Each listing includes a course number (prefix & code/number), course title, number of credits awarded, prerequisite and academic transfer distributions are also designated where applicable. Common course numbers are identified by an “&” symbol at the end of the department abbreviation.

Course numbers 100-299 are designated for Green River College programs and courses that transfer to senior institutions (transfer is sometimes limited). The 100 series is ordinarily for first-year students and the 200 series for second-year students, but this distinct varies because of differing requirements at other colleges and universities. The 300 and 400 level series are for third- and fourth-year students.

Consult the “Programs of Study ” section of this catalog and your faculty advisor for specific information about each class and about which classes will meet your requirements.

 

Physical Education

  
  • P E 107 - Basketball

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of basketball as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with basketball and learn the rules governing the game.

  
  • P E 108 - Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of tennis as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with tennis and learn the rules governing the game.

  
  • P E 109 - Court Games

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the fundamentals of badminton, pickleball, and volleyball as lifetime leisure activities. Enables the participant to practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with badminton, pickleball, and volleyball and learn the rules governing each game.

  
  • P E 110 - Golf

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of golf as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with golf and learn the rules governing the game.

  
  • P E 111 - Aerobic Walking

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on cardiorespiratory fitness through aerobic walking on a walking track, trails, and nearby neighborhoods surrounding the campus. Lecture and lab activities focus on cardiorespiratory endurance, reduction or maintenance of body fat levels, safe and sound activity principles, nutrition, weight management/control, and risk factors for disease.

    Satisfies Requirement: Lifetime Fitness/Wellness List A
  
  • P E 112 - Karate

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the basics of traditional Shito-Ryu karate. Students receive instruction in proper sport or self-defense etiquette, Japanese terminology, traditional Kata (form), basic self-defense techniques, basic blocks, kicks, and bag workout.

  
  • P E 113 - Group Dynamic Activities

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on self-confidence and team-building skills through participation in a graduated series of problem-solving and challenge activities. Employs initiative activities, games, and an adventure-based challenge/ropes course. Meets two eight-hour days.

  
  • P E 114 - Cardio Conditioning

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on cardiorespiratory fitness using treadmills, stationary bicycles, stair climbers, rowing machines, cross-country ski machines, elliptical trainers, arc trainers, and ADA SciFit. Develops general endurance of the respiratory and circulatory systems, reduces or maintains body fat levels, and provides knowledge in safe and sound activity principles.

  
  • P E 115 - Kick-Box Aerobics

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on cardiorespiratory fitness using skills and techniques of kick-boxing combined with music. Develops general endurance of the respiratory and circulatory systems, reduces or maintains body fat levels and teaches basic martial art skills such as punching, kicking, knee raises, and many combinations.

  
  • P E 117 - Badminton/Pickleball

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of badminton and pickleball as lifetime leisure activities. Enables participants to practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with badminton and pickleball and learn the rules governing both games.

  
  • P E 118 - Volleyball

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of volleyball as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with volleyball and learn the rules governing the game.

  
  • P E 119 - Intermediate and Advanced Volleyball

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on intermediate and advanced volleyball skills and strategies. Students practice and acquire intermediate and advanced techniques and skills associated with volleyball.

    Prerequisite: P E 118  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 121 - Badminton

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of badminton as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with badminton and learn the rules governing the game.

  
  • P E 122 - Archery

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of archery as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire proper techniques, strategies, and safety procedures associated with archery and gain knowledge of proper archery etiquette.

  
  • P E 124 - Indoor Soccer

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of indoor soccer as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with soccer and learn the rules governing the game. Played in the main gymnasium.

  
  • P E 125 - Soccer

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of soccer as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire techniques and strategies associated with soccer and learn the rules governing the game.

  
  • P E 128 - Slow Pitch

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of slow pitch softball as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire proper techniques and strategies associated with softball and learn the rules governing the game.

  
  • P E 129 - Pickleball

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of pickleball as a lifetime leisure activity. Enables the participant to practice and acquire techniques and strategies associated with pickleball and learn the rules governing the game.

  
  • P E 131 - Weight Training

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on muscular strength and endurance through resistance training with Nautilus and Cybex machines and free weights. Lecture and lab activities focus on safe and effective resistance training principles, basic functional anatomy, muscular strength and endurance, and basic nutrition.

    Satisfies Requirement: Lifetime Fitness/Wellness List A
  
  • P E 132 - Strength Conditioning

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on muscular strength and endurance through resistance training with Nautilus and Cybex machines and free weights. Emphasizes safe and effective resistance training principles and muscular strength and endurance.

  
  • P E 134 - Tai Chi 1

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on Tai Chi as a lifetime leisure activity. Students learn the first half of the complete Chen Style Simplified 24 Form and qigong exercises. Tai Chi practice is suitable for the general population, as well as athletes. Benefits may include stress reduction, increased stamina, and injury prevention through an improvement in joint stability and broader range of motion. Prepares students for Tai Chi 2.

  
  • P E 136 - Yoga 1

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on Hatha yoga as a lifetime leisure activity. Emphasizes a progressive system of relaxation, movement, and conditioning techniques and a non-dogmatic approach to yoga focusing on flexibility, stretching and relaxing the body and mind.

  
  • P E 137 - Body Toning

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on total body conditioning using handheld weights, bands, and exercises set to music. Improves cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance.

  
  • P E 138 - Zumba

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on cardiorespiratory endurance for men and women of all ages using Zumba dance techniques set to music. Develops general endurance of the respiratory and circulatory systems, reduces or maintains body fat levels, and provides knowledge in safe and sound activity principles.

  
  • P E 139 - Step Aerobics

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on cardiorespiratory fitness using bench/step aerobics set to music. Develops general endurance of the respiratory and circulatory systems, reduces or maintains body fat levels, and provides knowledge in safe and sound activity principles.

  
  • P E 140 - Step and Weights

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on total body conditioning. Improves cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance using steps for aerobic activity and dumbbells for resistance training. Resistance training follows aerobic activity.

  
  • P E 141 - Qi Gong

    Credits: 1
    Uses Qi Gong to focus on balance, interior training, energy, and body awareness. Instructors lead students through slow movements resulting in improved balance, reduced stress, enhanced breathing, improved joint health and stability, and reduced blood pressure. Qi Gong is suitable for all ages.

  
  • P E 143 - Karate and Kick Box Aerobics

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on karate and kick-box aerobics using traditional Shito-Ryu karate and kick-boxing combined with music. Students receive instruction in karate etiquette, Japanese terminology, traditional Kata form, basic self-defense, basic blocks, kicks, and bag workouts. Participation in kick-box aerobics follows karate.

  
  • P E 144 - Cross-Training

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on enhancing physical performance. Training options include indoor or outdoor running, interval training, core training, and various speed and agility drills. Develops general strength and endurance of the respiratory and circulatory systems, reduces or maintains body fat levels, and provides knowledge in safe and sound fitness training principles.

  
  • P E 147 - Pilates/Yoga

    Credits: 1
    Combines Pilates and yoga to focus on training core muscle groups; abdomen, lower back, hips, and buttocks. Focuses on building a stronger, healthier body, and improving posture, circulation, energy and stamina. Emphasizes stretching and relaxing the mind and body.

  
  • P E 148 - CORE Training

    Credits: 1
    Uses Swiss balls and free weights (dumbbells) to build core strength and functional fitness. Designed to tone the entire body with special emphasis on progressively challenging the spinal extensors and deep abdominal muscles.

  
  • P E 149 - CORE Training for Health

    Credits: 2
    Uses Swiss balls and free weights (dumbbells) to build core strength and functional fitness. Core training progressively challenges the spinal extensors and deep abdominal muscles. Lecture and lab activities emphasize health benefits, disease prevention, basic nutrition and anatomy, resistance principles, and safe, effective activity techniques.

    Satisfies Requirement: Lifetime Fitness/Wellness List A
  
  • P E 150 - Intermediate Basketball

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on skills and techniques associated with intermediate basketball. Students practice and acquire intermediate skills and techniques and apply the rules governing the game.

    Prerequisite: P E 107  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 158 - Cardio Fusion

    Credits: 1
    A high-energy group fitness class using a “boot camp” format which promotes cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength and endurance. Applies interval training principles using handheld weights, resistance bands, therapy balls, and aerobic exercise set to music. Appropriate for all fitness levels.

  
  • P E 160 - Exercise and Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on cardiorespiratory fitness, resistance training, and nutrition education. Lecture and lab activities include fitness and nutrition, safe and effective principles of activity, healthy food choices, caloric needs and recommendations, micronutrients, macronutrients, phytochemicals, antioxidants, diet and disease, and weight management.

    Satisfies Requirement: Lifetime Fitness/Wellness List A
  
  • P E 165 - Exercise and Health

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on cardiorespiratory fitness, resistance training and disease prevention education. Lecture and lab activities include safe and effective activity principles, benefits of physical activity, and prevention of disease, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, and stroke.

    Satisfies Requirement: Lifetime Fitness/Wellness List A
  
  • P E 168 - Flexibility Training

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on flexibility training for men and women of all ages and fitness levels using a variety of stretching techniques. Emphasizes a progressive training system of active and static stretching, movement and conditioning techniques.

  
  • P E 169 - Fitness and Health

    Credits: 3
    Provides students with the information necessary to make wise lifestyle choices and adopt proactive behaviors regarding fitness and health. Explores the principles and benefits of safe and effective physical activity, nutrition and eating for optimal health, cardiovascular health, cancer, and risk reduction. Designed for students with documented, limited ability to participate in physical activity and those with military basic training.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Satisfies a lifetime fitness/wellness requirement for AA-DTA degree.
  
  • P E 193 - Field Hiking

    Credits: 1-2
    Focuses on field hiking for students concurrently enrolled in Green River’s study abroad program. Develops cardiorespiratory endurance, allows students to practice safe hiking techniques, observe proper protocol, and experience various types of hikes. May include urban river and greenway hikes, forested mountain hikes, desert mountain hikes, historic trail hikes, and beach hikes. An initial orientation includes information on basic principles of aerobic activity, heat and sun exposure, 10 essentials for hiking and hiking etiquette.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Green River Study Abroad Program.
  
  • P E 198 - Independent Study-Physical Education 1

    Credits: 1-3
    Enables students with a basic knowledge in a discipline to pursue areas of special interest when there is no offering in the regular curriculum.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 201 - Advanced Physical Fitness Lab

    Credits: 2
    Allows students to continue and advance their health and fitness knowledge and their aerobic activity using treadmills, stationary bicycles, stair climbers, rowing machines, cross-country ski machines, elliptical trainers, arc trainers, and ADA SciFit machine.

    Prerequisite: P E 101  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 202 - Physical Fitness Lab

    Credits: 2
    Allows students to continue and advance their health and fitness using treadmills, stationary bicycles, stair climbers, rowing machines, cross-country ski machines, elliptical trainers, arc trainers, and ADA SciFit machine.

    Prerequisite: P E 201  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 207 - Advanced Basketball

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the advanced skills of basketball as a lifetime leisure activity, as well as a competitive sport. Enables students to continue to practice proper techniques and strategies associated with basketball, learn the rules governing the game, and focus on advanced technical skills.

    Prerequisite: P E 150  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 210 - Intermediate Golf

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on golf as a lifetime leisure activity. Students practice and acquire intermediate skills and techniques associated with golf.

    Prerequisite: P E 110  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 211 - Advanced Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the advanced skills of tennis as a lifetime leisure activity, as well as a competitive sport. Enables students to continue to practice proper techniques and strategies associated with tennis, learn the rules governing the game, and focus on advanced technical skills.

    Prerequisite: P E 108  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 212 - Advanced Jogging

    Credits: 2
    Allows students to continue and advance their health and fitness through jogging. Students jog on the walking track, campus trails, and through nearby neighborhoods.

    Prerequisite: P E 102 .
  
  • P E 215 - Advanced Aerobic Walking

    Credits: 2
    Allows students to continue to advance their health and fitness through aerobic walking. Students walk on the campus track, campus trails, and through nearby neighborhoods.

    Prerequisite: P E 111 .
  
  • P E 216 - Advanced Karate

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on advanced techniques of traditional Shito-Ryu karate, traditional Kata (form) and other techniques. Students receive instruction in competition sport techniques, rules, and sparring. Japanese terminology, self-defense and basic techniques, or previous martial arts experience required.

  
  • P E 224 - Advanced Soccer

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the fundamentals of soccer as a lifetime leisure activity, as well as a competitive sport. Enables students to continue to practice proper techniques and strategies associated with soccer, learn the rules governing the game, and focus on advanced technical skills.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 231 - Advanced Weight Training

    Credits: 2
    Allows students to continue and advance their health and fitness knowledge and their muscular strength and endurance through resistance training with Nautilus and Cybex machines and free weights.

    Prerequisite: P E 131  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • P E 234 - Tai Chi 2

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on Tai Chi as a lifetime leisure activity. Students learn the second half of the complete Chen Style Simplified 24 Form and qigong exercises. Tai Chi practice is suitable for the general population as well as athletes. Benefits may include stress reduction, increased stamina, and injury prevention through an improvement in joint stability and broader range of motion.

    Prerequisite: P E 134 .
  
  • P E 236 - Yoga 2

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on Hatha yoga as a lifetime leisure activity. Emphasizes a progressively advanced system of relaxation, movement, and conditioning techniques and a non-dogmatic approach to yoga focusing on flexibility, stretching, and relaxing body and mind. Prior yoga experience required.

  
  • P E 237 - Advanced Body Toning

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on use of weights, benches and bands set to music. Allows students to continue to develop muscular strength and endurance, enhance cardio respiratory endurance, reduce or maintain body fat levels, and gain knowledge in safe and effective activity principles.

    Prerequisite: P E 137 .
  
  • P E 247 - Advanced Pilates/Yoga

    Credits: 1
    Allows students to continue their training in Pilates and yoga by training core muscle groups- -abdomen, lower back, hips, and buttocks. Focuses on building a stronger, healthier body, and improving posture, circulation, energy and stamina. Emphasizes stretching and relaxing the mind and body.

    Prerequisite: P E 147 .
  
  • P E 248 - Advanced Core Training

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on utilizing Swiss balls and free weights (dumbbells) to build core strength and functional fitness. Allows students to continue to advance their core fitness by toning the entire body with special emphasis on progressively challenging the spinal extensors and deep abdominal muscles.

    Prerequisite: P E 148 .
  
  • P E 251 - Advanced Sport Conditioning

    Credits: 2
    Uses aerobic activity, anaerobic activity, and weight training. Allows students to continue training and gain information appropriate for sport-specific conditioning.

    Prerequisite: P E 151.
  
  • P E 253 - Advanced Total Physical Fitness

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes total body fitness focusing on aerobic activity and resistance training. Allows students to continue and improve their total physical fitness.

    Prerequisite: P E 103 .
  
  • P E 258 - Advanced Cardio Fusion

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on using a boot camp format which promotes cardio respiratory fitness and muscular strength and endurance. Applies interval training principles using hand-held weights, resistance bands, Swiss balls, and aerobic exercise set to music.

    Prerequisite: P E 158 .
  
  • P E 298 - Independent Study-Physical Education 2

    Credits: 1-3
    Enables students with basic knowledge in a discipline to pursue areas of special interest when there is no offering in the regular curriculum.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.

Physical Therapist Assistant

  
  • PTA 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

    Credits: 3
    Introduces physical therapy and emphasizes the role and practice of the health practitioner, documentation, ethics, standards of practice and the law. Covers the history and organization of the profession.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • PTA 102 - Therapeutic Interaction in Health Care

    Credits: 2
    Explores the skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary for effective patient-practitioner interaction, peer interaction and team participation.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • PTA 104 - Applied Anatomy for the PTA Student

    Credits: 3
    Covers anatomy of the musculoskeletal system including bony landmarks; origins, insertions, innervation of muscles and fundamentals of clinical kinesiology.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PTA 164  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • PTA 105 - Patient Care Skills

    Credits: 3
    Introduces patient care including medical terminology, vital signs, universal precautions/aseptic technique, body mechanics, assisted ambulation and transfers, patient positioning and draping, passive range of motion, and handling techniques/therapeutic touch.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • PTA 106 - Neuroscience for the PTA Student

    Credits: 2
    Introduces neuroscience as it relates to the practice of physical therapy.

    Prerequisite: PTA 104  and concurrent enrollment in PTA 166 .
  
  • PTA 110 - Principles of Physical Therapy Agents 1

    Credits: 2
    Introduces practice of external compression and bandaging; length, girth, and volumetric measurement; thermotherapy including superficial heat, cryotherapy and paraffin; hydrotherapy; wound care and assessment; massage; and pulmonary hygiene.

    Prerequisite: PTA 105 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 160 .
  
  • PTA 111 - Principles of Physical Therapy Agents 2

    Credits: 3
    Covers the study of and application of physical therapy agents including ultrasound, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, electromagnetic radiation, electrotherapy, biofeedback, cervical and lumbar traction.

    Prerequisite: PTA 110  and PTA 160 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 161 .
  
  • PTA 113 - Posture and Movement

    Credits: 1
    Covers the study of the principles and assessment of posture, the mechanics and assessment of typical and atypical gait, and the function of prostheses and orthoses.

    Prerequisite: H SCI 102  and H SCI 162 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 163 .
  
  • PTA 114 - Tests and Measurements

    Credits: 2
    Covers the study and application of tests and measurements used to gather data about muscle strength, range of motion (ROM) and flexibility.

    Prerequisite: H SCI 102  and H SCI 162 .
  
  • PTA 130 - Survey of Pathophysiology 1

    Credits: 2
    Provides an introduction to general pathology with emphasis on the study of diseases and disorders most commonly seen in PT practice throughout the life span.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PTA 104  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • PTA 131 - Survey of Pathophysiology 2

    Credits: 3
    Continues to introduce the principles of pathophysiology as it relates to physical therapy. Includes an overview of disease processes with emphasis on general pathology, etiology, signs, symptoms and treatment protocols for specific patient diagnoses. Course two of a two-part series.

    Prerequisite: PTA 130 .
  
  • PTA 151 - Clinical Preparation

    Credits: 1
    Discussion and application of student preparation for clinical experience.

    Prerequisite: PTA major.
  
  • PTA 160 - Principles of Physical Therapy Agents 1 Lab

    Credits: 3
    The practice of external compression and bandaging; length, girth, and volumetric measure; thermotherapy including superficial heat, cryotherapy and paraffin; hydrotherapy; soft tissue mobilization; and pulmonary care.

    Prerequisite: PTA 105 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 110 .
  
  • PTA 161 - Principles of Physical Therapy Agents 2 Lab

    Credits: 3
    Practical application of physical therapy agents including ultrasound, phonophoresis and iontophoresis, EM radiation, electrotherapy, and cervical and lumbar traction.

    Prerequisite: PTA 110  and PTA 160 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 111 .
  
  • PTA 163 - Posture and Movement Lab

    Credits: 3
    Provides laboratory experiences related to the assessment of posture and gait and the function of prostheses and orthoses.

    Prerequisite: H SCI 102  and H SCI 162 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 113 .
  
  • PTA 164 - Applied Anatomy Lab for PTA

    Credits: 2
    Application of anatomy of the musculoskeletal system including bony landmarks; origins, insertions, innervation of muscles and fundamentals of clinical kinesiology.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PTA 104  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • PTA 166 - Neuroscience Lab for the PTA Student

    Credits: 1
    Application of the skills and knowledge in neuroanatomy and neurology as it relates to motor control and physical therapy.

    Prerequisite: PTA 104  and concurrent enrollment in PTA 106 .
  
  • PTA 199 - Independent Study-Physical Therapy

    Credits: 1-8
    Students may participate in an in-depth study of specific areas of physical therapy through library research, field investigation, experience in selected activities, or structured clinical activity under instructor guidance. Maximum of eight credits.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • PTA 201 - Current Trends and Professionalism in Healthcare

    Credits: 3
    Study of the relationship of medical, legal and socioeconomic issues to the practice of physical therapy. Discussions of related topics in health care to physical therapist assistant practice, and explore management concerns and fiscal issues in physical therapy.

  
  • PTA 205 - Functional Training

    Credits: 2
    Covers the study of and application of functional training techniques used in the treatment of physical dysfunction.

    Prerequisite: H SCI 101  and H SCI 161 .
  
  • PTA 210 - Therapeutic Exercise

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on theory and principles of therapeutic exercise and selected kinesiologic and neurologic principles related to therapeutic exercise.

    Prerequisite: PTA 114  and concurrent enrollment in PTA 260 .
  
  • PTA 211 - Advanced Rehab Procedures

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on advanced procedures and techniques applied to the treatment of specific impairments primarily of neurologic origin.

    Prerequisite: PTA 210  and PTA 260 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 261 .
  
  • PTA 212 - Acute Care

    Credits: 2
    Explores physical therapy in acute care including cardiac care, pulmonary care, burn care and geriatrics.

    Prerequisite: PTA 130  and concurrent enrollment in PTA 262 .
  
  • PTA 213 - Orthopedic Therapy

    Credits: 3
    Explores orthopedic pathology and common diagnostic procedures. Covers the study of therapeutic comprehensive intervention exercise, manual techniques, and principles of tissue healing in relationship to orthopedic conditions encountered in the practice of physical therapy.

    Prerequisite: PTA 210  and PTA 260 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 263 .
  
  • PTA 251 - Clinical Education 1

    Credits: 1
    Clinical supervision group discusses and develops skills for effective practice including the patient interview, the identification and reporting of suspected domestic violence, issues in pharmacology, therapeutic interaction and effective problem solving.

    Prerequisite: PTA 151  and concurrent enrollment in PTA 277 .
  
  • PTA 252 - Clinical Education 2

    Credits: 1
    Clinical supervision group discusses and develops skills for employment and practice including therapeutic interaction, problem solving, issues of cultural competency, and patient advocacy, as well as relating concepts to concurrent experience in PTA 278 .

    Prerequisite: PTA 251  and concurrent enrollment in PTA 278 .
  
  • PTA 253 - Clinical Education 3

    Credits: 1
    Provides supervision to students completing full-time clinical affiliations. Students present and suggest solutions for clinical problems encountered, identify appropriate resources for problem resolution, and complete a final program examination in preparation for the licensure examination. This is a pass/no credit course.

    Prerequisite: PTA 252  and concurrent enrollment in PTA 279  or PTA 280 .
  
  • PTA 260 - Therapeutic Exercise Lab

    Credits: 3
    Practice of therapeutic exercise and selected kinesiologic and neurologic principles related to therapeutic exercise.

    Prerequisite: PTA 114 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 210 .
  
  • PTA 261 - Advanced Rehabilitation Procedures Lab

    Credits: 3
    Practice of techniques studied in PTA 211 .

    Prerequisite: PTA 210  and PTA 260 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 211 .
  
  • PTA 262 - Acute Care Lab

    Credits: 1
    Practice of techniques studies in PTA 212 .

    Prerequisite: PTA 130  and concurrent enrollment in PTA 212 .
  
  • PTA 263 - Orthopedic Therapy Lab

    Credits: 2
    The study of therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, principles of tissue healing, orthopedic pathology and common diagnostic procedures in relationship to orthopedic conditions encountered in the practice of physical therapy.

    Prerequisite: PTA 210  and PTA 260 ; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 213 .
  
  • PTA 277 - Clinical Affiliation 1

    Credits: 1
    Supervised clinical experiences are to familiarize the student with physical therapy practice. Students are expected to actively participate in patient care, applying knowledge and skills from coursework. This is a pass/no credit course.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PTA 251 .
  
  • PTA 278 - Clinical Affiliation 2

    Credits: 2
    Supervised clinical experiences are to familiarize the student with physical therapy practice. Students are expected to actively participate in patient care, applying knowledge and skills from coursework, building on the experience in PTA 277 . This is a pass/no credit course.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PTA 252 .
  
  • PTA 279 - Clinical Affiliation 3

    Credits: 6
    Internship requiring practical performance and application of physical therapy procedures and techniques under supervision in a selected clinical setting that may be inpatient, outpatient or specialized practice. This is a pass/no credit course.

    Prerequisite: PTA 278  and concurrent enrollment or completion of PTA 253 .
  
  • PTA 280 - Clinical Affiliation 4

    Credits: 7
    A second internship requiring practical performance and application of physical therapy procedures and techniques under supervision in a clinical setting different from PTA 279 , in an inpatient, outpatient or specialized practice. This is a pass/no credit course.

    Prerequisite: PTA 279  and concurrent enrollment in or completion of PTA 253 .

Physics

  
  • PHYS 107 - Twenty-First Century Physics for Everyone

    Credits: 5
    Students study the discoveries in modern physics and use it to explore the nature of science. Discusses the building blocks of matter, the fundamental forces of nature, gravity, and quantum theory. Intended for non-science majors, but science students may enjoy the course as well. Non-lab science. Does not transfer as a course which applies to a science major.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 101  or higher; and MATH 097  or higher.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science
  
  • PHYS& 110 - Physics Non-Science Majors with Lab

    Credits: 5
    For the student with no previous experience in physics or other physical science courses and even an apprehension toward science and math. Topics such as light, sound, electricity, and motion, are used to develop underlying principles which describe some of our physical universe. Stresses conceptual reasoning while mathematics is limited to arithmetic reasoning. Uses a hands-on approach to more easily gain insight to the concepts being studied.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101 .
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science
  
  • PHYS& 114 - General Physics I with Lab

    Credits: 5
    For students in technical and transfer programs. Course goals are to further develop an understanding of basic concepts of physics and analytical and problem-solving skills. Laboratory is an integral component of the course. Covers the ideas of motion, forces, momentum and energy from within the framework of Newton’s Laws. No credits given to students who have completed PHYS 154 .

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  and a grade of 2.0 or higher in MATH 097  or 116; or 1-1/2 years of high school algebra.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science
  
  • PHYS& 115 - General Physics II with Lab

    Credits: 5
    Continues the goals of PHYS& 114 . Course is based on concepts involving thermal properties of matter, and electricity and magnetism. Teaches the properties of fluids as time permits.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101 ; and a grade of 2.0 or higher in PHYS& 114  and in MATH 097 ; or 1-1/2 years of high school algebra.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science
  
  • PHYS& 116 - General Physics III with Lab

    Credits: 5
    Continues the goals of PHYS& 115 . Explores the concepts associated with wave phenomena and atomic physics. Uses sound, light (including lasers) and mechanical vibrations as examples of waves.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  and a grade of 2.0 or higher in PHYS& 115  and MATH 097 ,or 1-1/2 years of high school Algebra.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science
  
  • PHYS 154 - Physics for the Life Sciences 1

    Credits: 5
    For students in college transfer programs. Course goals are to further develop an understanding of basic concepts of physics and analytical and problem-solving skills with applications to biological systems. Laboratory is an integral component of the course. Covers the ideas of motion, forces, momentum and energy from within the framework of Newton’s Laws. No credit given to students who have completed PHYS& 114 .

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101  and a grade of 2.0 or higher in MATH 097  or 1-1/2 years of high school Algebra.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science or Lab Science
 

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