Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

Death, Community and Ethics, and Attitudes Towardother Religions will be explored.distribution of power between the levels of government; andthe problems of metropolitan government.PI 242 Contemporary Ethical Issues 3-0-3A philosophical examination of major contemporary ethicalissues. Topics may include bioethics, business ethics,environmental ethics, human sexuality, abortion, mercykilling and cheating. The emphasis is on acquiring thephilosophical skills necessary to guide self and others in theprocess of ethical decision making. Cases are used for studyand discussion.PhysicsPH 100 Pre-Engineering Technology Physics 4-2-5This course covers the fundamentals of mechanics. Topicsincluded: velocity; acceleration; Newton's Laws; motion intwo dimensions, momentum, work, vectors, simplemachines, energy, conservation of momentum and energy. Agraphing calculator* will be required. The five institutionalcredits awarded for this course do not count towardgraduation requirements but are calculated into GPA(Prerequisite or corequisite: MT 109)PH 133 Physics I: Mechanics, Heat 3-2-4A study of elementary classical physics with emphasis on theapplication of physical principles to problem solving. Topicsinclude: linear and projectile motion, Newton's laws,translational and rotational equilibrium, work and energy,momentum, circular and rotational motion, thermalproperties of matter, heat transfer. A graphing calculator*will be required. (Prerequisite or Corequisite: MT 133)PH 135 Physics II: Light, Sound, Electricity 3-2-4Topics include: wave motion, mechanical waves, fluids,sound, light, electrostatics, Ohm's law, D.C. circuits, Kirchoff'slaw. A graphing calculator* will be required. (Prerequisite: PH133)* A Texas Instruments model TI-83+ is required for PH 100,PH 133, and PH 135.Political SciencePS 110 American Government 3-0-3This course is an introduction to the basic structures of thepolitical process in the United States. It combines attentionto political activity at both the national (Federal) and theState and local levels. The topics covered include analyses ofthe Federal and States' Constitutions, the American politicaleconomy, State/Federal relationships, inter-branch mattersbetween the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary branches,the elective process, activities of the public and interestgroups, and the governments' handling of the public purse.PS 210 State and Local Government 3-0-3A survey of state and local government concentrating ontheir origins and development in the United States. Thecourse includes the forms of government; executive,legislative and judicial organization and procedures;PS 220 Public Administration 3-0-3This course discusses the growth of the public sector and themethods by which this sector can be managed. Topicsinclude public management techniques, effective decisionmaking,civil service, budgeting, public organizations, and thepolitics of public sector administration.Practical NursingAll practical nursing courses integrate theory and clinicalexperience. Failure to receive a satisfactory grade in eithertheory OR the clinical experience portion of the course willresult in a failing grade. All practical nursing major fieldcourses must be passed before proceeding to the next level.Students taking the BI 195, BI 196, BI 202 sequence or BI 108& BI 109 sequence, and Math, MT 129, must earn grades of"C" or higher in those courses to enter or progress in thenursing courses.PN 101 Practical Nursing I 4-12-8This course provides the student with knowledge offundamental concepts in communication and helpingprocesses to be utilized within the role of the LPN. Majorconcepts will be Orem's self-care theory, the wellness-illnesscontinuum and health care delivery. Students will beintroduced to basic nursing interventions and concepts ofnutrition, ethical/legal issues of nursing, and mental health.Simulated clinical laboratory and clinical experiences willprovide opportunities for mastering basic skills. Clinical sitesare in long term care settings. (Corequisites: BI 108, EN 101and PY 105) Students who are taking the BI 195, BI 196, BI202 sequence instead of BI 108 and BI 109 must complete BI195 by the end of PN 101. A minimum grade of “C” must beearned in BI 195 to progress to PN 102.PN 102 Practical Nursing II 3-15-7This course describes nursing care that promotes wellness inclients throughout the lifespan. The nurse, within the LPNrole, provides this care utilizing the nursing process. Buildingon Orem's universal self-care requirements learned inPractical Nursing I, the student will be introduced todevelopmental self-care requirements from conception toold age. Content will include: womens and child health,health deviations, alterations in immune, hematology, andrespiratory function. The concepts of pharmacology,nutrition, ethical/legal issues, and mental health will beintegrated throughout the course. Learning opportunities willbe provided in a variety of clinical settings to facilitateintegration and application of theoretical knowledge. Clinicalsites are in medical/surgical settings. (Prerequisites: PN 101,BI 108; corequisites: BI 109, PY 220) Students who are takingthe BI 195, BI 196, BI 202 sequence instead of BI 108 and BI109 must complete BI 196 by the end of PN 102. A minimumgrade of “C” must be earned in BI 196 or BI 109 to progressto PN 103.PN 103 Practical Nursing III 4-15-9This course describes nursing care for clients who have selfcaredeficits associated with well defined health deviations.8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 50