Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 20<strong>05</strong>, 20<strong>06</strong>, 2007. <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>College</strong>Source® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>Catalog</strong> content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 20<strong>05</strong>, 20<strong>06</strong>, 2007. <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>College</strong>Source® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>Catalog</strong> content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Course Descriptionswill develop leadership skills in the management of medical, traumatic,and psychological problems. This course will also lead to National Registrywritten exam preparation. Career opportunities, affective behaviorsand preparation for entry into the EMS job market will also be discussed.(Corequisites: PM 210 and PM 164)PM 296 Field Clinical I 0-9-3A comprehensive field experience where a student will ride 160 hourswith an Advanced Life Support (ALS) service. In addition, a student isrequired to serve as a team leader on a minimum of 20 calls. (Prerequisite:PM 194; corequisite: PM 200)PM 297 Field Clinical II 0-9-3A comprehensive field experience where students ride a total of 160hours with an Advanced Life Support (ALS) service. In addition, astudent is required to serve as a team leader on a minimum of 30 calls.(Prerequisite: PM 296)116Paramedic Emergency MedicinePreparation TrackEMT 101 Basic Life Support Field Clinic 0-6-2This clinical course will allow the EMT Basic to gain field experience andpractice under the direction of an experienced preceptor. 100 hours and50 calls must be completed by the end of the clinical experience. Twoinstitutional credits awarded for this course do not count toward graduation coursesbut are calculated into GPA. (Corequisite: EMT 104)EMT 102 Basic Life Support Field Clinic 0-9-3This clinical course will allow the EMT Basic to gain field experience andpractice under the direction of an experienced preceptor. 160 hours and50 calls must be completed by the end of the clinical experience. Threeinstitutional credits awarded for this course do not count toward graduation coursesbut are calculated into GPA. (Corequisite: EMT 1<strong>05</strong>)EMT 103 Basic Life Support Field Clinic 0-9-3This optional clinical course will allow the EMT Basic to gain additionalfield experience and practice under the direction of an experienced preceptor.160 hours of additional experience and the balance of 100 callswill be completed. Three institutional credits awarded for this course do not counttoward graduation courses but are calculated into GPA.EMT 104 Topics in EMT Basic Practice 2-0-2This integrative course will include exploration of topics related to EMTBasic practice. The course will enhance knowledge, skills and professionalbehaviors expected of the EMT Basic. Two institutional credits awardedfor this course do not count toward graduation courses but are calculated into GPA.EMT 1<strong>05</strong> Advanced EMT Basic Practice 2-0-2This integrative course will include exploration and refinement of EMTBasic knowledge, skills and behaviors. The course will include in-depthcoverage of EMT Basic clinical roles. Two institutional credits awarded for thiscourse do not count toward graduation courses but are calculated into GPA.Peer MentoringPRMT 101 Peer Mentoring Seminar 2-0-2A seminar for peer mentors working the <strong>NHTI</strong> departments and programs.This seminar includes readings, presentations, activities, and projectswhich help students develop as peer mentors. Students are expected toparticipated in reflection on and planning of their peer mentoring work.(Prerequisite: Faculty recommendation) Two institutional credits awarded forthis course do not count toward graduation but are calculated into GPA.PhilosophyPI 110 Introduction to Philosophy 3-0-3This course is an introduction to the methods, problems, and theories ofthe main branches of philosophy and the indestructible questions raisedin regard to reality, truth, morality, power, meaning, purpose, and validreasoning. Topics to be considered include the basis for beliefs concerningthe nature and existence of God, experience and reason in the developmentof knowledge, the mind and its place in nature, freedom and determinism,and the basis and nature of morality.PI 242 Contemporary Ethical Issues 3-0-3A philosophical examination of major contemporary ethical issues. Topicsmay include bioethics, business ethics, environmental ethics, humansexuality, abortion, mercy killing and cheating. The emphasis is on acquiringthe philosophical skills necessary to guide self and others in the processof ethical decision making. Cases are used for study and discussion.PhysicsPH 100 Pre-Engineering Technology Physics 4-2-5This course covers the fundamentals of mechanics. Topics included: velocity;acceleration; Newton’s Laws; motion in two dimensions, momentum,work, vectors, simple machines, energy, conservation of momentumand energy. A graphing calculator* will be required. The five institutionalcredits awarded for this course do not count toward graduation requirementsbut 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 the applicationof physical principles to problem solving. Topics include: linear and projectilemotion, 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 2-2-3Topics include: wave motion, mechanical waves, sound, light, electrostatics,Ohm’s law, D.C. circuits, Kirchoff ’s laws. A graphing calculator*will be required. (Prerequisite: PH 133)PH 202 Physics IIa: Wave Motion and Oscillations 3-2-2(7.5 weeks)Topics include: mechanical wave concepts, sound, light, harmonic motion,interference effects, resonance, Doppler effect, geometrical opticsof mirrors and lenses, physical optics. A graphing calculator* will berequired. (Prerequisite: PH 133)* A Texas Instruments model TI-83+ is required for PH 100,PH 133, PH 135 and PH 202.Political SciencePS 1<strong>05</strong> State and Local Government 3-0-3A survey of state and local government concentrating on their origins anddevelopment in the United States. The course includes the forms ofgovernment; executive, legislative and judicial organization and procedures;distribution of power between the levels of government; and theproblems of metropolitan government.PS 120 American Federal Government 3-0-3An introduction to the basic structures of the United States nationalgovernment and the political processes involved. Topics include the federalConstitution; federal-state relations; the relationship among the Executive,the Congress, and the Judiciary; the election process; and theactivities of interest groups.
Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 20<strong>05</strong>, 20<strong>06</strong>, 2007. <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>College</strong>Source® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>Catalog</strong> content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Copyright & Disclaimer Information: Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 20<strong>05</strong>, 20<strong>06</strong>, 2007. <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>College</strong>Source® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. <strong>Catalog</strong> content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While <strong>College</strong>Source®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Course DescriptionsPS 220 Public Administration 3-0-3This course discusses the growth of the public sector and the methods bywhich this sector can be managed. Topics include public managementtechniques, effective decision-making, civil service, budgeting, publicorganizations, and the politics of public sector administration.PS 231 American Government 3-0-3This course is an introduction to the basic structures of the politicalprocess in the United States. It combines attention to political activity atboth the national (Federal) and the State and local levels. The topicscovered include analyses of the Federal and States’ Constitutions, theAmerican political economy, State/Federal relationships, inter-branchmatters between the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary branches, theelective process, activities of the public and interest groups, and thegovernments’ handling of the public purse.Practical Nursing (PN)All practical nursing courses integrate theory and clinical experience. Failure toreceive a satisfactory grade in either theory OR the clinical experience portion of thecourse will result in a failing grade. All practical nursing major field courses mustbe passed before proceeding to the next level. Those students electing to take the BI195, BI 196, BI 202 sequence instead of BI 107 must earn “Cs” or better in thosecourses to enter or progress in the nursing courses.PN 101 Practical Nursing I 4-12-8This course provides the student with knowledge of fundamental conceptsin communication and helping processes to be utilized within therole of the LPN. Major concepts will be Orem’s self-care theory, thewellness-illness continuum and health care delivery. Students will beintroduced to basic nursing interventions and concepts of nutrition, ethical/legalissues of nursing, and mental health. Simulated clinical laboratoryand clinical experiences will provide opportunities for masteringbasic skills. (Corequisites: BI 107, EN 101 and PY 1<strong>05</strong>) (BI 107 is spreadover two semesters: 5 credits will be earned at the end of the second partof the course pending successful completion of both parts of the course)Students who are taking the BI 195, BI 196, BI 202 sequence instead of BI 107must complete BI 195 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 3-15-8This course describes nursing care that promotes wellness in clients throughoutthe lifespan. The nurse, within the LPN role, provides this careutilizing the nursing process. Building on Orem’s universal self-care requirementslearned in Practical Nursing I, the student will be introducedto developmental self-care requirements from conception to old age.Content will include: women and child health, health deviations, andalterations in immune and hematology function. The concepts of pharmacology,nutrition, ethical/legal issues, and mental health will be integratedthroughout the course. Learning opportunities will be provided ina variety of clinical settings to facilitate integration and application oftheoretical knowledge. (Prerequisites: PN 101; satisfactory progress inBI 107; corequisites: BI 107, PY 220) Students who are taking the BI 195, BI196, BI 202 sequence instead of BI 107 must complete BI 102 by the end of PN102. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in BI 102 to progress to PN 103.PN 103 Practical Nursing III 4-15-9This course describes nursing care for clients who have self-care deficitsassociated with well defined health deviations. The LPN, applying ethicaland legal standards, provides this care via the nursing process. Contentincludes alterations in respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, mobility,elimination, neurosensory and gastrointestinal function. The concepts ofpharmacology, nutrition, ethical/legal issues, and mental health will beintegrated throughout the course. Additional topics will include: scopeof practice, licensure, and management skills. Learning opportunitieswill be provided in a variety of clinical settings to facilitate integrationand application of theoretical knowledge. (Prerequisites: PN 101 andPN 102; minimum of “C” or better in BI 107; corequisite: MT 129)Students who are taking the BI 195, BI 196, BI 202 sequence instead of BI 107must complete BI 202 by the end of PN 103. In addition, students must earn aminimum grade of “C” in BI 202 in order to graduate.Project Lead The Way®Project Lead The Way® is an initiative which allows high school students toexplore careers in engineering and engineering technology by completing a sequence ofcourses as part of their high school curriculum. Students who have completed any ofthe courses listed below may be eligible to apply some of these credits to meetrequirements in <strong>NHTI</strong>’s Mechanical Engineering Technology and ManufacturingEngineering Technology programs. Students should consult with the DepartmentHead of Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology to see if credits may be applicable.PLTW 101 Introduction to Engineering Design 4-0-4Students are introduced to the fundamentals of engineering design anddrafting through AutoCAD Inventor, a 3-D solid modeling softwarepackage. Topics include problem-solving techniques, documentation,working drawings, prototyping, and manufacturing considerations. Assumingsuccessful completion, this course may be used to meet the requirement forMC 102 in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs.PLTW 102 Digital Electronics 4-0-4The concepts of digital electronics are presented using theory, simulationsoftware, and breadboarding. Topics include basic electricity, Booleanalgebra, gate arrays, and digital-to-analog/analog-to-digital applications.Assuming successful completion, this course may be used to meet the requirement forthe EL 115 Digital Fundamentals course in the Broadband Networking andCommunications Technology program as well as Electronic and Computer EngineeringTechnology programs.PLTW 103 Principles of Engineering 4-0-4A survey of engineering concepts and careers. Topics include ethics,communication, physical principles, and measurement. A portion of thecourse is taught with programmable mechanical breadboarding hardware,allowing construction of operable electromechanical systems.PLTW 104 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 4-0-4An overview of modern manufacturing is presented, from concept toproduct. Students use a variety of software packages to design, model,and produce parts with computer-controlled tools.PsychologyPY 1<strong>05</strong> Introduction to Psychology 3-0-3An introductory college course in psychology which focuses on the fundamentalfacts and principles of psychology within the broader context ofcontemporary personal and social concerns. Topics may include the historicaldevelopment of the discipline, scientific methodology, humandevelopment, motivational theory, consciousness, sensation and perception,learning, thinking, memory, emotions, biological basis of behavior,personality theory, psychopathology, sexuality, and measurements andstatistics. Available in Honors format.PY 2<strong>05</strong> Crisis Intervention 3-0-3This course focuses on the emotional aspects of individuals involved in acrisis situation. Coverage is given to the theory and management of specificsituations such as stress, death and dying, drug abuse, suicide, sexualassault, disasters and violence. Consideration is also given to the functionsand legalities of the mental health system. (Prerequisite: PY 1<strong>05</strong>)PY 209 Educational Psychology 3-0-3Psychological principles are applied to the educational environment. Theoriesof learning, memory, cognition, and behavior management are usedto help the student find an optimal instructional approach. While thiscourse is a distribution requirement for the Associate in Science in Educationprogram it may also be applied to a concentration of courses inPsychology or Social Sciences. (Prerequisite: PY 1<strong>05</strong>)117