2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

St. Charles Community CollegePHY 151 General Physics II . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisites: PHY 150, PHY 153. Beginswith wave motion, but emphasis onelectricity and magnetism. Treatsgeometric and wave optics. Non-calculusin approach. Three hours of lecturerecitationand two hours of laboratoryper week. Corequisite: PHY 154. Coursefulfills A.A.S. and A.A. generaleducation requirement.PHY 153 General Physics ILaboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Experimental component of PHY 150.Corequisite: PHY 150. Course fulfillsA.A.S. and A.A. general educationrequirement.PHY 154 General Physics IILaboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisites: PHY 150, PHY 153.Experimental component for PHY 151.Corequisite: PHY 151.PHY 240 College Physics I . . . . . . . . . .4Prerequisite: MAT 180. Calculus-basedcourse for engineering and sciencemajors. Includes mechanics, heat, andsound. Corequisite: PHY 243. Coursefulfills A.A.S. and A.A. generaleducation requirement. Fall.PHY 241 College Physics II . . . . . . . . .4Prerequisites: PHY 240, PHY 243.Continuation of PHY 240 introducingelectricity, magnetism, and light.Corequisites: PHY 244. Course fulfillsA.A.S. and A.A. general educationrequirement. Spring.PHY 243 College Physics ILaboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisite: MAT 180. Experimentalcomponent of PHY 240. Corequisite: PHY240. Fall.PHY 244 College Physics IILaboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisites: PHY 240, PHY 243.Experimental component of PHY 241.Corequisite: PHY 241. Spring.POLITICALSCIENCEPOL 101 American Government . . . . .3Basic concepts of political science withmajor emphasis on origin, principles,organization and nature of Americanfederal system and politics. POL 101complies with provisions of Section170.011 RSMo. Course fulfills A.A. andA.A.S. general education requirement.POL 102 State and Local Government . .3Examines structure, functions andoperation of American state and localgovernment within context of federalism.POL 102 complies with provisions ofSection 170.011 RSMo. Course fulfillsA.A. and A.A.S. general educationrequirement.POL 201 International Relations . . . .3Prerequisite: Any POL, HIS, or GEO.Study of factors shaping relationshipsamong nations with emphasis upondeveloping nations, and economic,political and environmental issues.Course fulfills A.A. general educationrequirement.POL 210 Comparative Politics . . . . . . .3Prerequisite: Any POL, HIS, or GEO.Analysis of ideologies, political culturesand governmental structures of severaldifferent countries. Political systems ofvariety of nations chosen for study.Course fulfills A.A. general educationrequirement.POL 296 Political Science Internship . .3Prerequisite: Approval of politicalscience program coordinator. Inaddition, one of the following must becompleted: POL 101, POL 102. Studentsplaced in participatory position ingovernment office or communityorganization. Requires research paperrelating to some aspect of internship.Corequisite: 2.5 grade point average andsophomore standing. Course fulfills A.A.general education requirement.POL 299 Topics in Political Science . . .3Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.Exploration of topic selected bydepartment. Introduction to researchtechniques and seminar approved asintegral part of scholarship. Coursefulfills A.A. general educationrequirement.PRACTICALNURSINGNPN 100 Personal and VocationalConcepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisite: Acceptance into practicalnursing program. Role of LPN inrelationship to other members ofhealthcare team. Includes nursinghistory, professional ethics, andinterpersonal relations in today's healthcare setting. Corequisites: NPN 101, NPN111, NPN 121. Spring.NPN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing . .7Prerequisite: Acceptance into practicalnursing program. Emphasis on nursingprocess as students apply principles ofphysical, biological, and social sciences.Introduction of basic nutrition andpharmacology. Presents elements ofhealth and disease. Introduces basicconcepts of nursing. Corequisites: NPN100, NPN 111, NPN 121, BIO 240, BIO243, and ENG 096 or ENG 101. Spring.NPN 102 Maternal-Child Nursing . . . .9Prerequisites: BIO 240, BIO 243, ENG096 or ENG 101, NPN 100, NPN 101, NPN111, NPN 121. Presents family centeredapproach to pregnancy, birth, andadaptation to extrauterine life. Examinesstressors involved in labor and deliveryand explores human sexuality and role ingrowth and development. Present processof growth and development throughoutlife span. Diseases common to pediatricclient. Explores impact on client ofpsychosocial, physical, and spiritualstressors. Common issues and problemsencountered in individual, family, andcommunity living. Environmental andsocial health factors as related toappropriate developmental stages.Corequisites: NPN 112, NPN 122.Summer.NPN 111 Fundamentals of NursingLaboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0Laboratory experiences include vitalsigns, hand washing, making occupiedand unoccupied beds, hygiene, range ofmotion, body mechanics, patienttransfer, positioning and ambulation,binders and bandaging, sterile techniqueand dressings, urinary catheterization,administration of oral medications,administration of medication byinjection, and physical assessment.Corequisites: NPN 101, NPN 121. Spring.144