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

The LPN, applying ethical and legal standards, provides thiscare via the nursing process. Content includes alterations incardiovascular, endocrine, mobility, elimination,neurosensory and gastrointestinal function. The concepts ofpharmacology, nutrition, ethical/legal issues, and mentalhealth will be integrated throughout the course. Additionaltopics will include: scope of practice, licensure, andmanagement skills. Learning opportunities will be provided ina variety of clinical settings to facilitate integration andapplication of theoretical knowledge. Clinical sites are inrehab and long term settings. (Prerequisites: PN 101 and PN102; minimum of “C” or better in BI 108 and BI 109;corequisite: MT 129) Students who are taking the BI 195, BI196, BI 202 sequence instead of BI 108 and BI 109 mustcomplete BI 202 by the end of PN 103. In addition, studentsmust earn a minimum grade of “C” in BI 202 and MT 129 inorder to graduate.Project Lead the WayProject Lead The Way® is an initiative which allows highschool students to explore careers in engineering andengineering technology by completing a sequence ofcourses as part of their high school curriculum. Studentswho have completed any of the courses listed below maybe eligible to apply some of these credits to meetrequirements in NHTI's Mechanical Engineering Technologyand Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs.Students should consult with the Department Head ofMechanical/Manufacturing Technology to see if credits maybe applicable.PLTW 101 Introduction to Engineering Design 4-0-4Students are introduced to the fundamentals of engineeringdesign and drafting through AutoCAD Inventor, a 3-D solidmodeling software package. Topics include problem-solvingtechniques, documentation, working drawings, prototyping,and manufacturing considerations. Assuming successfulcompletion, this course may be used to meet therequirement for MC 102 in the Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering Technology programs.PLTW 102 Digital Electronics 4-0-4The concepts of digital electronics are presented usingtheory, simulation software, and breadboarding. Topicsinclude basic electricity, Boolean algebra, gate arrays, anddigital-to-analog/analog-to-digital applications. Assumingsuccessful completion, this course may be used to meet therequirement for the EL 115 Digital Fundamentals course inthe Electronic and Computer Engineering Technologyprograms.PLTW 103 Principles of Engineering 4-0-4A survey of engineering concepts and careers. Topics includeethics, communication, physical principles, andmeasurement. A portion of the course is taught withprogrammable mechanical breadboarding hardware,allowing construction of operable electromechanicalsystems.PLTW 104 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 4-0-4An overview of modern manufacturing is presented, fromconcept to product. Students use a variety of softwarepackages to design, model, and produce parts withcomputer-controlled tools.PsychologyPY 105 Introduction to Psychology 3-0-3An introductory college course in psychology which focuseson the fundamental facts and principles of psychology withinthe broader context of contemporary personal and socialconcerns. Topics may include the historical development ofthe discipline, scientific methodology, human development,motivational theory, consciousness, sensation andperception, learning, thinking, memory, emotions, biologicalbasis of behavior, personality theory, psychopathology,sexuality, and measurements and statistics. Available inHonors format.PY 205 Crisis Intervention 3-0-3This course focuses on the emotional aspects of individualsinvolved in a crisis situation. Coverage is given to the theoryand management of specific situations such as stress, deathand dying, drug abuse, suicide, sexual assault, disasters andviolence. Consideration is also given to the functions andlegalities of the mental health system. (Prerequisite: PY 105)PY 209 Educational Psychology 3-0-3Psychological principles are applied to the educationalenvironment. Theories of learning, memory, cognition, andbehavior management are used to help the student find anoptimal instructional approach. While this course is adistribution requirement for the Associate of Science inEducation program it may also be applied to a concentrationof courses in Psychology or Social Sciences. (Prerequisite: PY105)PY 210 Abnormal Psychology (SRV) 3-0-3An overview of abnormal behavior using the Diagnostic andStatistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed. (DSM-IV).Research and issues relating to the nomenclature, incidence,etiology, and treatment of the disorders will be covered.Consideration will be given to physiological, behavioral,social, cultural and cognitive variables that contribute toeach condition. (This service learning component may notbe available when the course is offered in alternativeformats.) Service Learning is a component of this course.(Prerequisite: PY 105)PY 220 Human Growth and Development: The Life Span3-0-3A study of the psychological implications of the growth anddevelopment of the human person with a special emphasison the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and ethicaldimension in infancy, childhood, adolescence, andadulthood. Available in Honors format. (Prerequisite: PY105)PY 225 Social Psychology 3-0-3This course offers an overview to the field of socialpsychology, a branch of psychology that focuses on how anindividual’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior are influenced8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 51