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NRST 2730 - Clinical Experience III (5)
Students learn to apply theory to direct client care in the clinical setting. As students continue to improve their critical thinking and assessment skills, there will be an increase in their ability to plan care using the nursing process. The focus is on the unmet physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and cultural needs of the acute care client, the child bearing family, and the developing child. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first and second semester of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2600 and NRST 2620 . (15 hrs clinical)
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NRST 2740 - Clinical Experience IV (5)
Students learn to apply theory to direct care of the client in the clinical setting. Using the nursing process, students use critical thinking and assessment skills to plan care for clients, families, groups, and the community. Students, under the direction of preceptors, assume the role of nurse manager in the clinical setting to prepare for their transition to the role of Registered Nurse. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first, second, and third semesters of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2750 , NRST 2760 , and NRST 2770 . (15 hrs clinical)
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NRST 2750 - Nursing IV (2)
Students acquire theory, principles, and skills necessary to utilize the nursing process to provide safe, effective, competent, and appropriate care for diverse populations in community-based nursing. Students learn to function in the roles of the professional nurse and build upon the foundational principles of critical thinking, responding to human needs, teaching and learning, collaboration, communication, safety, caring, and professional behaviors in order to practice within national and state standards of nursing practice in community-based nursing. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first, second, and third semesters of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2740 , NRST 2760 , and NRST 2770 . (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2755 - Clinical Experience III for Practical Nursing (5)
Students learn to use an ever expanding body of knowledge and the nursing process to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving to provide basic care for clients with acute conditions through a variety of clinical learning experiences. The Practical Nursing student coordinates and contributes to an established plan of care to meet the acute illness human needs for diverse client populations in a variety of health care delivery settings. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first and second semesters of the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1635 and NRST 2615 . (15 hrs clinical)
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NRST 2760 - Leadership Management (2)
Students learn principles and theories of leadership and management to help prepare them to assume the roles as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession of nursing. Leadership/management topics related to communication with others, change, conflict resolution, delegation of care, and nursing care delivery systems will be covered. There is an in-depth discussion of nursing practice and the law. Current trends and issues in nursing will be explored. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first, second, and third semesters of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2740 , NRST 2750 , and NRST 2770 . (2 hrs lec) Capstone Course
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NRST 2770 - Maternal Child Nursing II (2)
The student will develop an understanding of the health promotion within the context of normal human growth and development from newborn through adolescence. Students learn to apply the nursing process to plan the care of pediatric clients experiencing illness and their families. The care is focused on the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of clients and their families. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first, second, and third semesters of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2740 , NRST 2750 , and NRST 2760 . (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2800 - NCLEX RN Review (2)
This course is designed for nursing majors and focuses on the achievement of professional success by preparing students for the RN licensure examination. Preparation for NCLEX-RN will be achieved through a process of enhancing NCLEX testing skills and individualized review of content utilizing both online and offline modalities.
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NRST 2810 - Basic Coronary Care (2)
Students learn basic electrocardiographic interpretation and focus on basic cardiac rhythm disturbances, treatment, and nursing management. Prerequisites: ZOO 2010 and ZOO 2020 or consent of the instructor. (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2820 - Introduction to Pharmacology (2)
Students learn the concepts of basic pharmacology and the nursing management of drug therapy including the examination of body systems and related drug therapy within each system. It explores the basic drug groups, key similarities and differences among drugs in each group and the nursing care for each group utilizing the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on the mechanism of action for each group, its therapeutic use, adverse effects and dosages. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , PSYC 1000 , ZOO 2010 , and successful admission to the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1540 , NRST 1580 , and NRST 1710 . (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2830 - Intravenous Therapy for LPN/LVN (1)
This is an 8-week course for the LPN/LVN which provides comprehensive information on I.V. therapy through utilization of the nursing process. This course also covers risk and quality management, infection control, fluid balance and electrolyte fundamentals, I.V. equipment and use techniques, phlebotomy techniques, I.V. medications, central venous access, transfusion therapy, antineoplastic therapy, and nutritional support as they all relate to intravenous therapy. This course covers both the “Basic IV” therapy and “Advanced IV” therapy for the LVN/PN. (.75 lec, .75 lab/clinical)
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NRST 2850 - Intravenous Therapy for RN (2)
This course covers risk and quality management, infection control, fluid balance and electrolyte fundamentals, I.V. equipment and use techniques, phlebotomy techniques, usual and advanced I.V. medications, central venous access, and transfusion therapy as they all relate to intravenous therapy for the RN. In addition, the following topics will be covered: parenteral solutions, pediatric therapy (ages 12 and under), and blood and blood components administration. (1.75 lec, 1.75 lab/clinical)
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NRST 2981 - Student Nurse Tech. (2)
This course is designed for nursing majors and focuses on the achievement of professional success by preparing students for the RN licensure examination. Preparation for NCLEX-RN will be achieved through a process of enhancing NCLEX testing skills and individualized review of content utilizing both online and offline modalities.
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Outdoor Education - Activity |
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OEAC 1100 - Outdoor Living Skills: Desert (2)
Acquaints the student with safe and conservationally sound backpacking skills. Special emphasis on techniques adapted to the desert environment. Five days continuous. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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OEAC 1150 - Outdoor Living Skills: Mountain (1)
Acquaints the student with safe and conservationally sound backpacking skills. Special emphasis on techniques adapted to the mountain environment. Five days continuous. (1 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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OEAC 1170 - Introduction to Mountaineering (2)
Introduces students to safe travel in the mountains. Emphasis will be placed on proper physical conditioning, safety, nutrition, equipment, mountain travel and navigation. Requires intense physical activity including an extended field experience. (1.5 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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OEAC 1175 - Ice Climbing (1)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic techniques, equipment, and ethics of technical ice climbing. Emphasis is placed on route selection, safety, and staying warm and comfortable in the cold environment. (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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OEAC 1180 - Mountaineering II (2)
The course emphasizes backcountry mountain travel in remote areas. Students will learn intermediate and advanced mountaineering skills pertaining to expeditionary mountain climbing. Topics include glacier travel, navigation, rock, snow and ice anchors, rock/ice/snow climbing, route finding, safety procedures, and backcountry travel. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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OEAC 1285 - Whitewater Kayaking I (1)
This course introduces fundamental skills for basic whitewater kayaking. It is designed for students with little or no previous whitewater kayaking experience and emphasizes safety, use and care of equipment, reading water and basic paddling skills (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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OEAC 1286 - Spelunking (.5)
This course introduces basic equipment, technique and trip information to prepare students for safe participation in the sport of cave exploration. The course covers the basics of horizontal and vertical caving with a special emphasis on safety and cave conservation. (.5 hr lec, .25 hr lab)
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OEAC 1287 - Rock Climbing I (1)
Introduces rock climbing technique, equipment, history and ethics. Students will participate in indoor climbing and outdoor bouldering and roped climbing. Emphasis is placed on safety and basic skills such as knots, equipment selection and belay techniques. (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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OEAC 1288 - Mountain Biking (.5)
This course is designed to introduce the skills or riding, bicycle maintenance and repair and equipment selection and use. There is emphasis placed on safe riding technique. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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OEAC 1560 - Beginning Orienteering (1)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with basic map and compass techniques including triangulation, contours, declination, bearings, and land navigation. (.5 hr lec, 1.0 hrs lab)
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OEAC 1610 - Outdoor Recreation Activities (1)
Students are introduced to a variety of outdoor related activities such as rock climbing, orienteering, hiking/backpacking, kayaking, spelunking, biking, rappelling, logistics for overnight camping, and basic equipment maintenance. (1 hr lec)
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OEAC 1720 - Rock Climbing II (2)
This course is designed to teach students with previous rock climbing experience more advanced skills. Emphasis is placed on operating a safe climbing experience. the course teaches and builds on skills such as placing artificial protection, building anchors, improvised rescues and introduces the skills needed for lead climbing on bolts. Prerequisite OEAC 1287 or instructor consent. (1.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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Outdoor Education - Professional |
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OEPR 1100 - Introduction to Adventure Education (Fall only) (3)
This course is designed to provide training in the philosophy, skills, applications and programming of Adventure Education. These concepts can be applied in various education settings such as the public schools, institutions for special populations, corporate institutions and organizations. Students will be introduced to techniques, group dynamics, and leadership of the Low and High Challenge Course. (2.5 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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OEPR 1101 - Outdoor Education First Year Seminar (3)
This is the official “Cornerstone” course for the Outdoor Education program. It is an orientation class for first year students which introduces students to institutional resources, opportunities, and programs that enhance their academic and social success. (3hrs lec)
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OEPR 1200 - Winter Outdoor Survival (1)
Designed to prepare outdoorsmen and travelers for crisis situations that occur during winter. With preparedness as a primary goal, examines hazards of winter environment. (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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OEPR 1210 - Snow-based Activities (3)
Introduction to winter camping and backcountry travel such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Emphasizing skill development in winter camping techniques, natural shelter construction and equipment familiarization, group and risk management and travel.
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OEPR 1250 - River Guide Skills (2)
Through direct experience, students learn to guide white water and gain an understanding of the riparian environment. Students integrate information from areas of outdoor education and natural science. (2 hrs lec)
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OEPR 1260 - Water-based Activities (3)
Introduction to water related activities including flat water and white water kayaking and white water rafting. Topics include river trip and logistical planning, river safety, equipment, hazard evaluation, boat handling, navigation, basic rescue techniques, and water reading skills.
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OEPR 1400 - Avalanche Level I (2)
This course provides a complete introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision making, and rescue protocol. The course is designed for those new to travel in avalanche terrain. Instruction will increase avalanche awareness and safety for participants in all forms of winter recreation: snowshoeing, skiing snowboarding, and snowmobiling. Students will have the ability upon successful completion to obtain a Level- 1 Avalanche Training/Certification. (1hr lec 2 hrs lab)
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OEPR 1550 - Introduction to Outdoor Recreation (3)
Students study the principles and philosophies of recreation in the outdoors. This course covers topics including trends in outdoor recreation, agencies providing programming, employment opportunities within outdoor recreation, and the future of recreation in the United States. Students will look at historical trends in outdoor recreation and how it has evolved throughout time and within different cultures both in the Americas and the world. (3 hrs lec)
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OEPR 1600 - Basic Search and Rescue (3)
Students gain practical experience in personal preparedness, search and rescue equipment and technology, emergency response and packaging victims for transport in all types of settings, and search and rescue incident management. Includes practice in search techniques and technical rescue. This course is designed for the novice law enforcement officer, search and rescue responder, or wilderness medic. Prerequisites: Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or concurrent enrollment in HLED 1225 . (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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OEPR 1620 - Challenge Course Facilitation (2)
This course is designed to introduce students to the facilitation techniques, group dynamics, and leadership of the High Ropes Challenge Course. Emphasis will be placed on setup, safety, rescue, maintenance, and design. Prerequisite: OEPR 1100 . (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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OEPR 1740 - Backcountry Traveler (3)
This course prepares students to a variety lead backcountry travel experiences. Students learn core competency skills, logistical planning and design, and complete an extended field experience. Focus will be placed on leadership skills and risk management.
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OEPR 2050 - Rock Climbing Instructor (2)
This course emphasizes the technical and educational proficiencies necessary to safely and professionally instruct climbing activities in a group setting. It is geared toward aspiring guides and those who are responsible for selecting, establishing and managing top-rope sites for organized groups. Prerequisite: Take OEAC 1720 or instructor permission.
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OEPR 2100 - Outdoor Education Practicum (2)
Students gain practical experience in one or more of the following: teaching outdoor pursuits, conducting adventure activities, leading expeditions, and managing adventure education resources. Students present course content in actual teaching settings and/or perform related educational functions. Includes lesson and program planning, evaluation, and outdoor leadership development. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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OEPR 2110 - NOLS Rocky Mountain Outdoor Education (4)
The NOLS Rocky Mountain Outdoor Education course prepares graduates to demonstrate safe, competent, responsible, and ethical outdoor leadership skills. These skills include outdoor teaching techniques, wilderness camping and travel, safety management planning, expedition behavior modeling, providing effective oral and written feedback, and expedition planning. This course is taught by National Outdoor Leadership faculty and requires 21 continuous days in the field. Students must register both at Northwest College and at the National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander. This course is not approved as a wellness credit. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab)
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OEPR 2150 - Swift Water Rescue (3)
A course designed to teach river-running enthusiasts, Search and Rescue team members, and Emergency Responders skills related to safe travel and rescue in swift and moving water. Course content includes rope-rigging systems, rescuer/victim psychology and physiology, boat handling, patient trauma treatment, and swimming techniques. Successful completion of the course will result in Swift Water Rescue Technician I Certification. (1.5 hrs lec 3 hrs lab)
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OEPR 2200 - Outdoor Program and Administration (3)
This course is designed to introduce the policies and procedures of running an outdoor education/recreation program. Emphasis is placed on risk management, logistics, staffing, and program development. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (3 hrs lec) Capstone Course
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OEPR 2250 - Outdoor Leadership (3)
Students acquire a theoretical and practical foundation for leadership in the outdoor setting. The course will be presented both in and out of the classroom giving students the knowledge and skills, combined with hands-on practice, to develop themselves as outdoor leaders. (3 hrs lec)
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OEPR 2400 - Teaching Methods for Outdoor Education (2)
This course is for students who wish to assist with various outdoor classes and for students who are DELTA facilitators leading Adventure Education programs. Students will learn advanced skills in lesson planning, course design, risk management, and techniques for teaching within the outdoor education/recreation field. (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
Surveys methods and concerns expressed in the study and use of epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, and aesthetics. Provides philosophical answers to questions of how and what people can know about themselves and the world around them, and how they can solve problems, think creatively, and find meaning for their lives. (3 hrs lec)
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PHIL 2200 - Social and Political Philosophy (3)
An examination of the answers philosophers give to questions about human nature, the rationales which can be developed for different kinds of government and societies, and the ways in which moral decisions are made. Concludes with a survey of ethical issues confronting contemporary individuals and groups in America. (3 hrs lec)
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PHIL 2311 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
A comparison of the answers which the major religions of the world provide to metaphysical questions about the origin, destiny, and purpose of the earth and its inhabitants. Also examines the history, practices, and ethics of these religions. (3 hrs lec)
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PHIL 2420 - Critical Thinking (3)
Introduces the student to rhetorical and scientific methods of critical thinking, definition, argument formulation, and logical analysis. Applications of logic and reasoning drawn from a wide variety of sources. (3 hrs lec)
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Photographic Communication |
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PHTO 1101 - First Year Seminar: Outdoor Photography (3)
As a First Year Seminar class for incoming freshman interested in photography, this class will provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with Northwest College in general; its programs, majors, services, and personal. These topics will be covered in the first meeting along with an assignment disscussing a student academic/career plan or outline.
Photographically, this course will proved an intensive weekend of photography in the Beartooth Mountains and Yellowstone National Park exploring the aesthetics, lighting, compositions and technical aspects of landscape, outdoor and nature photography. Orientation sessions prior to the field weekend and critique sessions following the weekend session are also required.
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PHTO 1500 - 35mm Camera (1)
Introduces the beginning photographer to the operation of automatic and manual 35 mm cameras, as well as providing instruction in basic photographic techniques such as lighting, selection of film, and principles of composition. (1 hr lec)
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PHTO 1510 - 35mm Images (1)
This course is designed to help students apply the techniques and knowledge gained in 35mm Camera. The same hands-on approach will be used. Students bring prints, negatives, and/or slides to class for viewing and critique of settings used, selection of subject matter, composition, and lighting. A final portfolio will be required. Prerequisite: PHTO 1500 . (1 hr lec)
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PHTO 1540 - Beginning Digital Photography (3)
Intended for the non-photo major, this course introduces beginning photography with an emphasis on theories, tools and practices of digital imaging and the hardware and software used with this medium. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with digital darkroom techniques, digital camera, scanners, scanning and file formats, image editing programs, printers and related materials and accessories. Students will also take virtual field trips to galleries and museums to look at collections. (3 hrs lec)
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PHTO 1550 - Outdoor Photography Seminar (2)
Emphasis on field photography. Lighting, composition, and technical aspects of outdoor and nature photography studied in intensive weekend format. Critique of student work and marketing information included. May be repeated once for credit. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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PHTO 1600 - Survey of Photography (3)
Students acquire an overview of photography from its early practitioners to contemporary photographers and the history of photographic processes. Students study the history of specific photographic eras and participate in the creation of photographs using same or similar processes from that specific historical period. (3 hrs lec)
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PHTO 1610 - Introduction to Photography (4)
Designed as an introductory photography course offering practice and experience in mechanical and creative functions of the medium with emphasis on technical skills and procedures. Introduces basic mechanical principles of the camera and darkroom, enforcing good habits as students learn film and print development techniques. Successful completion contributes to a strong foundation for further study in advanced photography courses. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab)
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PHTO 1630 - View Camera and Basic Lighting (4)
Introduces the 4 x 5 view camera and skills to control proper perspective of the image and basic lighting. Explores the use of tools with studio assignments and proper exposure and developing techniques. Stresses creativity and expressive use of photographic instruments. Investigates current and historical trends in the imaging industry and issues of ethics in photography. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1610 with a “C” or better. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab)
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PHTO 2320 - Digital Photography Intensive from Capture to Print (3)
Regardless of your Photoshop or Lightroom skill level, this summer intensive workshop will help boost your confidence and hone your digital photography skill sets as the fine details of capturing, downloading, editing and printing high quality digital images. It will review what’s new with Adobe Bridge and Photoshop CC 2018 updates as well as introduce workflow strategies through Adobe Lightroom Classic. This summer intensive workshop will help you learn current and industry practices and organization strategies necessary for file management, color space, white balance, editing, compositing, archiving and finally, printing on the Epson P800 printers. At the end of the week, you will select, edit, print and mat your favorite image from the workshop to be displayed in a farewell exhibition. (3 hrs lec)
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PHTO 2350 - Media Photography (3)
Reviews the history of media photography and emphasizes intensive practical photographic experience utilizing a variety of news photographer techniques. Topics include advanced camera techniques, the photo essay, page layout, newspaper and magazine photojournalism styles, and current trends in digital media photography. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1610 with a “C” or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab)
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PHTO 2385 - Photography Theme Seminar (2)
Within a shared or related academic program, participating students will produce personal and/or group projects involving elements of public presentation and community service outside the general curriculum of the Photographic Communications program. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 15 credit hours and consent of instructor. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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PHTO 2450 - Media Photography II (3)
Students acquire an in-depth, intensive, practical photographic experience and skills used by a range of publishing media such as newspapers, magazines, books, and the Web. As a primary emphasis of the class, students produce photographic stories as well as design story layouts. Students learn advanced camera techniques, including flash and use of color. Projects will provide practical and ethical approaches to spot news, sports, and current trends in digital media such as the World Wide Web and CD-ROM formats. Prerequisite: PHTO 2350 . (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab)
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PHTO 2510 - Studio Illustration I (3)
Develops knowledge and skills in producing creative images in the field of studio illustration. Places major emphasis on photographic styles and table top product work. Covers studio and color lab management as part of the interaction and insight a photographer must have to function in this environment. Discusses these topics with a priority on business practices. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1630 with a “C” or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab)
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PHTO 2520 - Studio Illustration II (3)
Students learn to approach, identify, and solve creative photographic problems for consumer advertising. Emphasis given to advanced techniques in lighting for food, still life, catalogs, and editorial illustrations. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 2510 with a “C” or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab)
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PHTO 2610 - Commercial Portrait I (3)
Introduces basic portrait techniques, both in the studio and in outdoor environmental settings. Students explore basic portraiture with emphasis in utilizing classical studio lighting techniques, subject communication skills, and posing and clothing choices for consumer portraiture. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1630 with a “C” or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab)
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PHTO 2620 - Commercial Portrait II (3)
A continuation of Commercial Portrait I. Examines advanced posing and lighting techniques through studio and on-location portraiture. Students apply portrait techniques to special problems. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 2610 with a “C” or better. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab)
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PHTO 2650 - Digital Imaging I (3)
Course explores digital photography and creative computer enhancement of photographs through the use of the Macintosh computer and Adobe Photoshop software. Covers a variety of input devices including the digital camera and reflective and transmission scanners. Stresses digital darkroom techniques along with computerized retouching and enhancement of traditionally generated photographic prints. (3 hrs lec)
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PHTO 2660 - Web Page Design (3)
Students learn technical skills and procedures for Web page development and design with emphasis on advanced Photoshop and Go Live techniques. Students gain experience in developing images, sound, video, design, and graphics for a Web site on the Internet. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 2650 with a “C” or better. (3 hrs lec)
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PHTO 2710 - Professional Portfolio I (4)
An introduction to the photographic portfolio for the photography student. A survey of portfolios introduces the student to developing a personal portfolio needed for seeking employment. Photographic problems and assignments relative to student’s experience. Photographic careers explored and discussed. Only for students seeking an AAS in Photographic Communication. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 1630 with a “C” or better. Concurrent enrollment in PHTO 2510 and PHTO 2610 . (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab)
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PHTO 2720 - Professional Portfolio II (4)
A continuation of Professional Portfolio I. Student learns independent production in a selected area of photographic interest. This selected interest represents the student’s specialty in seeking employment. Only for students seeking an AAS in Photographic Communications. Prerequisites: Completion of PHTO 2710 with a “C” or better and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab) Capstone Course
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PHTO 2740 - Digital Color Photography (3)
Students acquire knowledge and skills related to traditional color photography and digital photographic techniques. Projects will be photographed in color utilizing both color negative and positive film. The majority of assignments are photographed using traditional cameras and film, while most of the prints are made using computer and professional-level digital printers. Several assignments cover the tools and techniques used to create images for multimedia and the Web. Students learn historic processes plus color theory and technique. Creativity and an expressive use of color photography are stressed as well as proficiency in camera and digital color processes. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 2510 or PHTO 2610 with a “C” or better. (3 hrs lec)
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PHTO 2750 - Digital Photo Applications (3)
Students learn about advanced digital techniques and approaches to creating photographic images and introduction to digital asset management. Creativity and expressive use of new photographic tools is stressed. Current trends and issues in the imaging world are also presented. Prerequisite: PHTO 2650 . (3 hrs lec)
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PHTO 2760 - Introduction to Digital Multimedia (3)
Introduces the creation and application of multimedia. Course offers an overview of multimedia tools, terminology, and techniques for the development of interactive multimedia projects. Utilizes extensive hands-on experience using hardware and software to mold an idea into a well-thought-out interactive experience. Prerequisite: Completion of PHTO 2650 with a “C” or better. (3 hrs lec)
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PHTO 2765 - Photographic and Digital Preservation (4)
Students learn the necessary technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities required for a professional career in digital preservation and restoration. Ethics of digital imaging restoration will be stressed throughout the entire course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PHTO 1600 , PHTO 1610 and PHTO 2650 or consent of Instructor. (3.5 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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PHTO 2960 - Photo Field Studies (1-2)
Students will have the opportunity for extensive travel, internationally or domestically, providing a view of travel photography through intensive study in the field. Creativity and expressive use of photographic tools will be stressed. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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Physical Education - Activities and Dance |
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PEAC 1010 - Aquatic Aerobics (0.5)
An aerobics exercise class for swimmers and non-swimmers. Swimming ability is not necessary. Students focus on the improvement of cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility using the water’s resistance. Students engage in a variety of aerobic exercises with drills and games, walking/running, and use of floatation resistance type materials in the shallow end of the pool. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1012 - Beginning Swimming (0.5)
This is a basic class designed to help eliminate the students’ fear of the water as well as their ability to care for themselves in the water. Students will increase endurance and learn how to coordinate additional movements in a logical and meaningful manner. The skills to be taught are the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, survival float, diving techniques, breath control, and treading water techniques. Basic rescue skills and personal safety skills are also introduced. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1015 - Beginning Scuba (1)
An introduction to the underwater world. Involves classroom and pool instruction. Special equipment usage fee required. (1 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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PEAC 1016 - Swimnastics (0.5)
This class is for swimmers. Students will engage in lap swimming, stroke improvement, drills, exercises, and water walking using resistance-type equipment and floatation devices. Primary focus will be improvement of cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility. Students should be comfortable in the deep end of the pool. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1026 - Zumba Fitness (.5)
Zumba is a fitness program inspired by Latin dance and combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow. Zumba uses the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning mixing body sculpting movements with easy to follow steps. (.5 hrs lec, .5 hrs lab)
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PEAC 1030 - Dance Aerobics (0.5)
An exercise form designed to condition the cardiovascular and skeletal systems. Combines patterned routines and stretching to lively music. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1037 - Fitness Walking (0.5)
Students will develop an understanding of equipment, technique and health issues associated with walking. Students will develop a structured routine of walking for fitness. This course is designed to accommodate persons of advanced age and others with diverse abilities. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1038 - Intermediate Aerobics (0.5)
Students are familiarized with more advanced aerobic exercises and fitness concepts to promote health-related fitness. The intermediate aerobics core activities will build onto the base moves learned in the beginning dance aerobics. Additionally, changes and modifications in choreography will be implemented to change base moves into more advanced variations. Prerequisite: PEAC 1030 or consent of Instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1041 - Women’s Self-Defense (.5)
Introduces a fitness program which combines basic low-impact aerobic moves with the fundamentals of self-defense and kickboxing. Emphasis is placed on correct technique and execution of all kickboxing basic moves. Designed to provide maximum cardiovascular benefits, muscular endurance, speed and agility, in addition to balance and flexibility and mind/body integration. (.5 hr lec, . 5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1045 - Cardio Kickboxing (0.5)
Students learn physical, verbal, and psychological self-defense techniques for dealing with varieties of self-defense situations including those which end up on the ground. This class provides opportunity for structured group discussions in addition to verbal and physical practice and simulated attack scenarios with the instructor in padded gear. (.5 hrs lec, .5 hrs lab)
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PEAC 1046 - Beginning Pilates (0.5)
Students are introduced to the Pilates method of body conditioning. Pilates mat work emphasizes core musculature as it applies to everyday movement. The course focuses on developing core strength, posture, breath control, body alignment, and flexibility. Benefits include balance, body awareness, relaxation, injury prevention, stress reduction, and increased self-confidence. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1048 - Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing (0.5)
An intermediate cardiovascular endurance activity that combines boxing, kickboxing, aerobics, and physical conditioning exercises. This course is for students who desire to increase cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscular endurance in an aerobic format that uses kicking, jumping, and boxing movements integrated with a five-eight inch step. Emphasis is on safe exercise progression and technique in a format utilizing aerobic kickboxing. Prerequisite: PEAC 1045 or consent of Instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1049 - Indoor Cycling (0.5)
Indoor Cycling is a full-body, low-impact, aerobic exercise that can help strengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, boost energy, burn off extra fat, tone legs and stomach, reduce stress and tension, and boost peak performance. This course emphasizes everyone’s individual needs, regardless of athletic ability and is taught in a group atmosphere through participation on specially built cycles. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1050 - Beginning Tennis (0.5)
Introduces techniques of grip, stance, footwork, service, strokes, volleys, lobs, and smashing. Emphasis on stroke combinations and return of service. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1051 - Women’s Self-Defense and Risk Awareness (3)
Students learn basic self-defense techniques with an emphasis on distracting, disabling, and escaping. Students are encouraged to improvise in scenario-based attacks, catering to each student’s individual defense strengths. Emphasis is on building automatic responses to attacks. As well as learning basic self-defense techniques, students engage in risk-reduction strategies, including awareness of rape myths and rape culture, rape and sexual assault statistics, verbal defenses, boundary-setting, stranger and non-stranger assailant strategies, relationship red flags, personal safety tips, bystander intervention strategies, healthy sexuality, and the role of alcohol and rape drugs in assaults. (3 hrs lec)
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PEAC 1073 - Beginning Judo (.5)
An introductory judo course that emphasizes judo history, theory, etiquette, vocabulary, rules and methods of competition, fundamental throwing, falling, and grappling techniques used in sport judo and for self defense.
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PEAC 1105 - Personal Fitness Training-Group (0.5)
Two thirty-minute group fitness training sessions per week for seven weeks from a personal trainer. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1110 - Cardio Strength Training for Older Adults (0.5)
A total exercise class for older adults blending together cardio, strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility whose goal is to educate, inform, and motivate the participation of older adults in physical activities for better health. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1115 - Personal Fitness Training - Single/ Duet (0.5)
Two thirty-minute group fitness training sessions per week for seven weeks from a personal trainer. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1253 - Beginning Bowling (0.5)
Introduces elements of stance, push away and delivery, back swing and follow through, ball types, spare shooting, and spot bowling. Some emphasis on scorekeeping. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1254 - Snowboarding (0.5)
Introduces the basics of downhill running, correct posture and weighting, heel and toe turns, traversing, equipment selection, etiquette and safety. Flexible format allows for instruction for a wide range of skill and ability. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1255 - Beginning Golf (0.5)
Introduces elements of club selection, grip, stance, swing, shot types, difficult lies, golf rules, and etiquette. Emphasis is placed on the swing. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1257 - Beginning Racquetball (0.5)
Introduces stroke mechanics, shot selection, defensive and offensive strategy, equipment, rules of play, and court safety. Some emphasis on tournament play. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1258 - Beginning Skiing (0.5)
Introduces basic skills of downhill running, turning, traversing, climbing (side step and herringbone), equipment selection, and safety. Flexible format allows instruction for wide range of skill and ability. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1259 - Beginning Cross-Country Skiing (0.5)
Introduces fundamental strides, turning techniques, uphill and downhill skiing, equipment selection, and preparation and organization for light touring. Some emphasis on skating technique. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1260 - Beginning Volleyball (0.5)
Introduces elements of passing, setting, offensive and defensive net play, serving, and game strategy. Some emphasis on hitting skills. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1264 - Beginning Softball (0.5)
Introduces skills of throwing, catching, pitching, fielding, batting, base running, infield play, and offensive and defensive strategy. Some emphasis on rules of play and score keeping. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1265 - Floor Hockey (0.5)
Introduces skills of passing, shooting, goalkeeping, advancing the puck, and strategies for offensive and defensive play. Some emphasis on officiating. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1273 - Weight Training/Conditioning (0.5)
Introduces elements of grip, proper form and breathing, specific muscle group training, and circuit and strength training. Lifting technique emphasized. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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