May 12, 2024  
2017-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


 

Music

  
  • MUS 323 - Voice Literature

    1 cr.
    This course will concentrate on various types of song literature, including French, German, Italian, American, and African-America. The goal of the class is to introduce students to a variety of repertoire and vocal styles that are appropriate for studio teaching and performance. The student will be expected to demonstrate the ability to discuss repertoire, composers, and compositional characteristics. Students enrolled in this course may be required to perform selection(s) assigned by the instructor. Open to vocal majors only or by permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 331 - Piano Class

    1 cr.
    Advanced piano techniques.
  
  • MUS 332 - Piano Class

    1 cr.
    Continuation of MUS 331  .
  
  • MUS 347 - Concert Choir

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 348 - Concert Choir

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 361 - Jazz Band

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 362 - Jazz Band

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 365 - Applied Piano

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 366 - Applied Piano

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 397 - Midday Recital

    0 cr.
    Junior Level. Required of all music majors. See MUS 197  for course description.
  
  • MUS 398 - Midday Recital

    0 cr.
    Continuation of MUS 397 . Required of all music majors.
  
  • MUS 400 - Senior Recital

    0 cr.
    Student demonstrates vocal/instrumental proficiency in a one (1) hour recital on his/her principle instrument. Recital must receive departmental approval prior to performance. Course is Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: MUS 300 .
  
  • MUS 401 - Applied Voice VII

    1 cr.
    Vocal instruction will further develop student’s voice; build his/her potential through regular practice and performance and enrich the repertoire of solo vocal music.
  
  • MUS 402 - Orchestration

    2 cr.
    Study of transpositions and scoring for various instrumental combinations.
  
  • MUS 403 - Applied Voice VIII

    1 cr.
    Vocal instruction will further develop student’s voice; build his/her potential through regular practice and performance and enrich the repertoire of solo vocal music.
  
  • MUS 407 - History of Gospel Music

    3 cr.
    A survey of classic and contemporary styles of African-American Gospel music and major composers. Designed for students who have some background in piano. Open to all students.
  
  • MUS 408 - Gospel Keyboard Styles

    1 cr.
  
  • MUS 410 - Readings in African American Music

    3 cr.
    Students will trace the course of Afro-American music from the Colonial period to modern times. Gathers together the strands that have made the fabric of the music in the United States: folk-songs, popular, vocal, dance, religious, theatrical, and concert music.
  
  • MUS 413 - Contemporary Composition and Arranging I

    3 cr.
    Explores the study of jazz and contemporary compositions and arranging with an emphasis on writing for small ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 302 .
  
  • MUS 414 - Contemporary Composition and Arranging II

    3 cr.
    A continuation of MUS 413 . Prerequisite: MUS 413 .
  
  • MUS 439 - Special Topics in Music

    3 cr.
    An in-depth study of a composer, performer or specific genre of music with special consideration given to African-American musical contributions.
  
  • MUS 440 - Jazz History

    3 cr.
    A study of jazz from traditional to avant garde. Includes the innovators in each style period. Modern idioms, electronic, jazz, and jazz of the future. Open to all students.
  
  • MUS 447 - Concert Choir

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 448 - Concert Choir

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 450 - Music in America

    3 cr.
    An historical survey of music in the United States from the founding of the country to the present time. Many styles including jazz and other popular forms of music will be discussed. Open to all students.
  
  • MUS 458 - Opera Workshop I

    1 cr.
    Senior Level. A historically oriented survey in the development of opera through the study of selected works of leading operatic composers. A workshop designed for the coordination of music and acting with particular emphasis on training the singing actor. Coaching in operatic scenes and training in the basic aspects of opera. Two hours of laboratory per week.
  
  • MUS 459 - Opera Workshop II

    1 cr.
    Continuation of MUS 458 .
  
  • MUS 460 - Survey of Opera Literature

    2 cr.
    A historically oriented survey in the development and various genres of opera. Particular emphasis will also be given to African-American singers of opera.
  
  • MUS 461 - Jazz Band

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 462 - Jazz Band

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 465 - Applied Piano

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 466 - Applied Piano

    1 cr.
    Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition each academic year for admission to ensembles. Open to all students by audition and permission of instructor
  
  • MUS 497 - Midday Recital

    0 cr.
    Senior Level. Required of all music majors. See MUS 197  for course description.
  
  • MUS 498 - Midday Recital

    0 cr.
    Continuation of MUS 497. Required of all music majors. See MUS 197  for course description.

Nursing

  
  • NUR 201 - Nursing Heritage

    2 cr.
    A study of images of health and nursing across the years from the pre-Christian era through the history of nursing in Louisiana and the United States. Contributions of people of diverse ethnicity are emphasized.
  
  • NUR 203 - Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology

    3 cr.
    Includes pharmacological principles of therapeutic agents used by Nurses, their classifications, and mechanisms of action. Information on the side effects of each group of drugs is provided. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or greater CHE 111  , CHE 111L  , BIO 201  , BIO 201L  , MAT 121   or its equivalent.
  
  • NUR 208 - Pathophysiology

    3 cr.
    This course focuses on alterations in the essential life functions which develop secondary to pathological insults. The student independently reviews the anatomy and physiology of the body and uses this knowledge to recognize abnormal subjective and objective human responses exhibited by the client as a result of pathological changes. Etiological and contributing factors which alter the normal structure and function of the body and contribute to the development of various disease processes are identified. Prerequisites: BIO 201 , BIO 202 , CHE 111  and CHE 104 . Co-requisite: NUR 218 .
  
  • NUR 214 - Introduction to Nursing

    3 cr.
    This course introduces the theoretical framework that enhances the student’s appreciation of nursing science and promotes the development of professional values essential to excellence in practice. Emphasis is placed on assisting the student in promoting and maintaining essential life functions across the life span. The nursing process is used to develop the students’ ability to assess the bio-psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of the client. Co-requisites: BIO 203 , NUR 218 , NUR 208  , and PBH 201 .
  
  • NUR 214L - Introduction to Nursing Clinical Laboratory

    1 cr.
    The Introduction to Nursing Laboratory experience includes: basic communication skills, beginning physical and psychosocial assessment and formulation of a nursing diagnosis obtained from patient/client data.
  
  • NUR 218 - Health Assessment in Nursing

    2 cr.
    This course is designed to assist the nursing student to conduct a comprehensive holistic assessment of the individual. It focuses on the assessment component of the nursing process, which is considered the foundation of the nurse’s goal to maximize health. The classroom focus is used to emphasize the health of individuals rather than disease/illness. Using a variety of methods, nursing students will learn behaviors and principles to conduct a comprehensive health history and perform a physical examination and psychosocial assessment. Co-requisites: NUR 214 , BIO 203 , and PBH 201 .
  
  • NUR 218L - Health Assessment in Nursing Clinical Laboratory

    1 cr.
    NUR 218L is a co-requisite of NUR 218  and must be taken concurrently. The Health Assessment Clinical Laboratory allows the student to perform the first component of the Nursing Process by conducting a holistic assessment on the adult client/patient. The student demonstrates nursing skills in communication and interviewing and conducts functional and physical health assessments.
  
  • NUR 220 - Adult Health Nursing I

    3 cr.
    NUR 220 Adult Health Nursing I: Bio-psychosocial Aspects is the first Adult Health Nursing course within the School of Nursing. This course focuses on the examination of essential life-function concepts in relation to health care promotion, management, maintenance, and illness prevention. Core competencies include critical thinking, medication administration, assessment, and intervention strategies. Prerequisite: BIO 203  & BIO 203L .
  
  • NUR 220L - Adult Health Nursing 1 Clinical Laboratory

    2 cr.
    Bio-psychosocial Aspects Clinical Laboratory is a co-requisite of NUR 220  and must be taken concurrently. It is the practicum component of NUR 220  . Students implement management modalities to assist adult clients with specified illnesses.
  
  • NUR 290 - Resource Studies in Nursing I

    3 cr.
    Additional study to support skills needed for success in the nursing curriculum. Students assist in determining their learning needs. The course faculty facilitates the learning process through guided individualized study. A variety of instructional strategies are used to enhance the student’s knowledge base. May not be offered as a requirement for the nursing major.  Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in the nursing program.
  
  • NUR 352 - Adult Health Nursing II

    3 cr.
    This course focuses on theory and clinical application of the nursing process with emphasis on critical thinking skills, therapeutic nursing interventions, and effective communication when caring for acutely-ill medical-surgical patients with specific conditions. Adult physical assessment skills continue to be applied to patients in diverse clinical settings. Prerequisites: NUR 220 , CHE 200 , SOC 204 . Co-requisite: NUR 360 .
  
  • NUR 352L - Adult Health Nursing II Clinical Laboratory

    2 cr.
    NUR 352L Adult Health Nursing II: Nursing Care of Adults with Predictable Outcomes Clinical Laboratory is a co-requisite of NUR 352  and must be taken concurrently. It is the practicum component of NUR 352 . Students continue to apply the nursing process to acutely-ill patients/clients in diverse clinical settings.
  
  • NUR 360 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    2 cr.
    NUR 360 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing addresses mental health issues within a holistic nursing context, emphasizing adaptive and maladaptive behaviors of humans experiencing alterations in the essential life functions with emphasis on protective and psycho-social-cultural functions; those concepts that have evolved through the most current and comprehensive trends and evidence-based practices in psychiatric mental health nursing. The historical and theoretical background of mental health nursing will be introduced within the content of how mental health has impacted the practice of nurses today. Concepts relevant to mental health and psychiatric nursing practice will also be emphasized. Prerequisites: PSY 101 , PSY 204 , and all sophomore level courses. Co-requisite: NUR 352 .
  
  • NUR 360L - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical Laboratory

    2 cr.
    NUR 360L Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical Laboratory is a co-requisite of NUR 352 ; it is the practicum of NUR 360 . The clinical experience is focused on the application and administration of safe, responsible, accountable and effective mental health nursing care to individuals, families and groups in a variety of mental health settings.
  
  • NUR 370 - Gerontology

    3 cr.
    Overview of the many facets of the aging process. Concepts and principles are introduced and integrated throughout the course. The bio-psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of the older adult are examined. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
  
  • NUR 371 - Nursing Care for Childrearing Families

    3 cr.
    NUR 371 Nursing Care of Childrearing Families focuses on promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of infants, children and adolescents in childrearing families. Nursing care of well children and children with acute and chronic illness is examined within the context of the family and relevant environment. Students’ critical thinking and comprehension skills are challenged in a variety of infant, child, and adolescent health and illness situations, from health promotion through end-of-life care. Prerequisites: All sophomore level nursing courses, as well as NUR 352 , NUR 360 , SOC 204 , PSY 204 . Co-requisite: NUR 374 .
  
  • NUR 371L - Nursing Care for Childrearing Families Clinical Laboratory

    2 cr.
    NUR 371L Nursing Care of Childrearing Families Clinical Laboratory is a co-requisite of NUR 371  and must be taken concurrently. It is the practicum component of NUR 371 , with a focus on promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of infants, children, and adolescents in childrearing families. Opportunities to provide nursing care are offered in a variety of settings.
  
  • NUR 372 - Nursing Ethics

    1 cr.
    A seminar on ethical dilemmas in nursing practice. Prerequisite: All sophomore-level nursing courses.
  
  • NUR 373 - Spirituality in Nursing and Health Care

    2 cr.
    This course explores the concept of spirituality as integral to the whole person. Spirituality is discussed from a very broad perspective regarding its impact on the relationship in the practice of nursing. This course does not focus on doctrine, dogma, or the world’s great religions. Theories from nursing science and related disciplines are used to address holistic and individual functioning needs. Prerequisites: All sophomore-level nursing courses.
  
  • NUR 374 - Nursing for Childbearing Families

    3 cr.
    NUR 374 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families incorporates concepts and principles acquired from the humanities, sciences, and nursing to promote, maintain, and restore the health of women throughout their childbearing years and within the context of the family. Pre-requisites: All sophomore level nursing courses as well as SOC 204 , PSY 204 , NUR 352 , NUR 360 . Co-requisite: NUR 371  
  
  • NUR 374L - Nursing Care for Childbearing Families Clinical Laboratory

    2 cr.
    NUR 374L Nursing Care of Childbearing Families Clinical Laboratory is a co-requisite of NUR 374  and must be taken concurrently. It is the practicum component of NUR 374  . During the clinical experience, principles of therapeutic communication, nutrition, pharmacology, health assessment techniques, and the nursing process are emphasized, which allows students to critically assess pregnant women, newborns, and family members.
  
  • NUR 375 - Pathopharmacology

    3 cr.
    Addresses pathophysiology and pharmacology in nursing practice. Disease states across the lifespan within the framework of practice will be covered along with core concepts of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and treatment modalities of illness. For RNs only.
  
  • NUR 376 - Nursing Informatics

    3 cr.
    An introductory course to the use of health information technology through the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice, the TIGER Initiative and QSEN competencies as it relates to the healthcare informatics to improve client health outcomes.
  
  • NUR 390 - Resource Studies in Nursing I

    3 cr.
    Additional study to support skills needed for success in the nursing curriculum. Students assist in determining their learning needs. The course faculty facilitates the learning process through guided, individualized study. A variety of instructional strategies are used to enhance the student’s knowledge base. May not be offered as a requirement for the nursing major. Prerequisite: Junior standing in the nursing program.
  
  • NUR 399 - Conceptualizations of Professional Nursing

    3 cr.
    NUR 399 Conceptualizations of Professional Nursing is designed to enhance Transitional RN students’ comprehension of the professional nature of nursing. Relevant theories of advanced practice are explored.
  
  • NUR 451 - Community Health Nursing

    3 cr.
    NUR 451 Community Health Nursing introduces students to the history, concepts, standards, and scope of Community Health Nursing. Emphasis is placed on current issues in community health and the role nursing plays in addressing these issues. NUR 451 integrates the concepts of humans, health, communication, the nursing process, research, environment, teaching and learning, and professional development. Prerequisites: SOC 101 , SOC 204 , POL 201 , STA 205 , NUR 352 , NUR 360 , NUR 371 , and NUR 374 .
  
  • NUR 451L - Community Health Nursing Clinical Laboratory

    2 cr.
    NUR 451L Community Health Nursing Clinical Laboratory is a co-requisite of NUR 451  and must be taken concurrently. It is the practicum component of NUR 451 . During the various clinical rotations, throughout a variety of community health settings, students apply the nursing process, standards of community health nursing, and epidemiological principles in providing care to patients/clients in the community.
  
  • NUR 452 - Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing

    3 cr.
    NUR 452 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing students are afforded the opportunity to apply leadership and management concepts. Prerequisite: NUR 451 , NUR 455 , and NUR 458 .
  
  • NUR 452L - Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Clinical Laboratory

    2 cr.
    NUR 452L Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Clinical Laboratory is a co-requisite of NUR 452  and must be taken concurrently. It is the practicum component of NUR 452 . Students are provided the opportunity to manage the care of individuals and aggregates of patients/clients in a variety of clinical settings. A precepted experience facilitates the students’ transition into practice.
  
  • NUR 455 - Nursing Research

    3 cr.
    This course provides an introduction to the research methodology essential to providing evidence-based nursing care. Students will develop the knowledge and skills crucial to extrapolating evidence from nursing and related sciences and acquire the basic competencies necessary to read, evaluate, and interpret findings of nursing research studies. Students will also begin to explore ways to incorporate research findings into professional nursing practice. Consistent with professional standards, students will become consumers of research who critically evaluate and base their nursing care on evidence. Prerequisites: NUR 371 , NUR 374 , and STA 205 .
  
  • NUR 456 - Seminar in Nursing

    2 cr.
    This course consists of special topics relating to recipients of health care and focuses on human development, health promotion, maintenance, and therapeutic intervention. This is a synthesis course in which the students will develop personal and professional goals. Emphasis is placed on the levels of prevention relative to organizing, leading, and prioritizing care. Standardized testing and individualized enhancement plans are used to improve student and program outcomes. Prerequisites: All junior level nursing courses.
  
  • NUR 458 - Adult Health Nursing III

    3 cr.
    Nursing 458 Adult Health Nursing III: Nursing care of Humans with Chronic Health Care Problems is the third Adult Health Nursing course within the School of Nursing. This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical approaches of providing care to humans who are experiencing alterations in one or more of the essential life functions. The course of treatment and recovery through the rehabilitation process is explored for clients with chronic health problems.
  
  • NUR 458L - Adult Health Nursing III Clinical Laboratory

    2 cr.
    Nursing 458L Clinical laboratory is a Co-requisite of NUR 458  and must be taken concurrently. Both courses are derived from the philosophy and conceptual framework of the School of Nursing. Nursing 458L is the practicum component of NUR 458 . Students design and provide a holistic plan of care to humans and their families who are experiencing alterations in one or more of the essential life functions that result in chronic states of health.
  
  • NUR 459 - Independent Study in Nursing

    3 cr.
    NUR 459 is for students who need extra study in specified subject matter. Consent of school is required.
  
  • NUR 460 - Directed Study in Nursing

    0 cr.
    NUR 460 is the course used for students who do not pass the Comprehensive Exam. It is a structured course offered to assist students with a plan of study for success on writing the HESI Comprehensive Exam. This is a 0 credit course, so students do not pay to enroll in this course.
  
  • NUR 463 - Dimensions in Women’s Health

    3 cr.
    This nursing elective enables students to strengthen and apply theory and skills gained in other courses to examine health care issues of women. Identified health disparities for women serve as the catalyst for discussion in this course.  Students learn about women’s health issues and the level of services provided locally, nationally, and globally through academic study and participation in local community service settings. Students develop skills at multicultural activities in planning health care events. Prerequisites: All sophomore-and junior-level nursing courses.
  
  • NUR 470 - Management of High Risk Clients

    2 cr.
    This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical approaches of providing care to humans who are experiencing acute life threatening illnesses that produce alterations in one or more of the essential life functions. Includes a practicum laboratory.
  
  • NUR 470L - Management of High Risk Clients Laboratory

    1 cr.
    NUR 470L Management of High Risk Clients Laboratory is a co-requisite for NUR 470 . Students design and provide a therapeutic holistic plan of care to humans and their families who are experiencing alterations in one or more essential life functions that develop secondary to acute illness. NUR 470
  
  • NUR 471 - Faith Community Nursing

    3 cr.
    Explores the concept of spirituality as integral to the whole person. Spirituality is discussed from a very broad perspective regarding its impact on the relationship in the practice of nursing. The role of the nurse in supporting and enhancing spiritual health in patients from diverse backgrounds will be discussed.
  
  • NUR 499C - Senior Comprehensive

    0 cr.
    Students must pass the comprehensive portfolio assessment in order to complete the requirements for the nursing major and graduation. The requirements for successfully passing the comprehensive is a score of 900.

Philosophy

  
  • PHI 200 - Perspectives in Philosophy

    3 cr.
    Students will be exposed to a variety of philosophers (Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, Buddha, Descartes, Kant, St. Thomas Aquinas, Humes, Loce, Pascal, Marx, Nietzsche, Freud, Sartre, to name a few) and to their philosophical analyses on specific things such as reality, religion, the self, mind and body, and freedom.
  
  • PHI 202 - Logic

    3 cr.
    Development of critical reasoning by examining laws of thought, argument, structure, language analysis and the difference between truth and fallacy. Students will develop reasoning skills such as identification, classification, and evaluation of arguments and/or statements.
  
  • PHI 208 - Critical Thinking

    3 cr.
    Development of critical thinking skills to help students analyze, examine, synthesize, and apply different types of information. Students will learn to go beyond the realm of personal opinion when engaging with others, learning techniques formulating clear, concise, consistent, accurate, relevant and rational arguments. Class exercises include taking clear positions about contemporary situations and controversial issues. Students examine the process of information gathering and reasoning as they learn how to express carefully crafted viewpoints on a variety of topics.
  
  • PHI 301 - Ethics

    3 cr.
    This course examines various theoretical and practical issues related to ethics in contemporary society. Students will spend the first part of the course studying the most well-known ethical theories. Second, they will critically examine the argument in favor of a Christian approach to ethics. Finally, students will be exposed to some examples of applied ethics according to the students’ interests and academic orientations.
  
  • PHI 444 - Sex, Gender and Ethical Behavior

    3
    This course will cover psychological, physiological, social, development, and spiritual factors in human sexuality.  More specifically, we will explore the extent to which our most solid perceptions and conceptions in regards to sexuality and sexual behaviors are socially constructed and how, in turn, these shape our lives.  We will address issues such as stereotypes about masculinity and femininity, gender differences and gender roles, personality and social expectations, sexual identity and sexual orientation, and sexual performativity.  Fianlly, we will consider the intersections of sexuality and social class, race, religion, AIDS, and leftist and rightist political and religious ideologies. Lecture
  
  • PHI 455 - Selected Topics in Philosophy I

    3 cr.
    Focused study of a topic in Philosophy.

Physical Education

  
  • PE 101 - Basketball

    2 cr.
    Course is designed for students who want to improve their fundamental skills in the sport of basketball and/or want to improve their fitness by playing basketball in a competitive environment. All skill levels are welcome.
  
  • PE 102 - Volleyball

    2 cr.
    Course provides an opportunity for students to acquire knowledge, enjoy participation, and improve their basic skills for recreational volleyball. Class will cover skills, drills, offensive and defensive strategies, rules, lots of game play.
  
  • PE 103 - Personal Health and Community Hygiene

    3 cr.
    Course is designed to develop knowledge, attitudes and practices which contribute to positive health, life-styles and decision making, resulting in healthier lives and communities.
  
  • PE 104 - Tennis

    2 cr.
    Course emphasizes the acquisition of beginning level skills in the execution of forehand strokes, backhand strokes, the serve, and the volley. Rules, strategies of the singles and doubles games, etiquette, safety and competitive activities are included.
  
  • PE 106 - Swimming

    2 cr.
    Course is designed to help the non-swimmer learn basic water skills including floating, treading water, holding breath underwater, basic crawl stroke, basic elementary backstroke, and the flutter kick.
  
  • PE 107 - Golf

    2 cr.
    Course emphasizes the basic skills involved in club selection, golf course analysis, shot selection and execution of the golf swing. Rule, scoring, handicapping, and etiquette are included.
  
  • PE 108 - Bowling

    2 cr.
    Students learn basic bowling techniques, rules, and strategies; to keep score, earn a team handicap, and enjoy the sport.
  
  • PE 109 - Softball

    2 cr.
    Course teaches the fundamentals of softball: history, rules, strategy, basic skills of fielding, throwing, batting, pitching, base running, and team offensive and defensive philosophies.
  
  • PE 110 - Beginning Weight Training

    2 cr.
    Student will gain an understanding and demonstrate the principles of strength training through the use of weight machines, free weights, and other training equipment. Each student will increase muscular strength and endurance, and acquire the knowledge to continue his/her own individualized muscular strength program in the future. The students in this course will explore and demonstrate how weight training affects and changes the body by building, toning and strengthening muscles.
  
  • PE 112 - Multicultural Performance and History of Dance Around the World

    2 cr.
    The course provides students with the socio-cultural and historical principles of dance in a variety of cultures in the United States and around the world.
  
  • PE 113 - Dance

    2 cr.
    A high energy, calorie burning Cardio Dance Experience! Cardio class that incorporates hip hop, jazz, Latin and other dance formats, plus all your favorite dance music.
  
  • PE 114 - Human Sexuality

    3 cr.
    Provides the student with a holistic viewpoint of human sexuality as a means of promoting healthy sexual behavior. Includes physical, moral, and ethical issues for consideration in the process of sexual decision-making.
  
  • PE 123 - Individual Sports

    2 cr.
    This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn individual and dual sports and techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will participate in comprehensive individual and dual sports and cardio-respiratory endurance activities, while learning the basic to intermediate fundamentals and overall fitness training and conditioning.
  
  • PE 202 - Introduction to Exercise and Physiology

    3 cr.
    The study and analysis of body responses to work and physical activity as these relate to health and fitness. Prerequisites: BIO 201 .
  
  • PE 203 - Intermediate Swimming

    2 cr.
    A study of advanced strokes, conditioning, and basic water safety. Prerequisite: PE 106  or permission of instructor.
  
  • PE 207 - First Aid Care & CPR

    3 cr.
    A study of procedures and techniques of first aid to the injured in the home, school and community as well as accident prevention through application of safety measures.
  
  • PE 306 - Principles of Disease Prevention and Control

    3 cr.
    A study of major communicable and non-communicable health problems with emphasis on prevention and control.
  
  • PE 309 - Principles of Motor Learning

    3 cr.
    An examination of perceptual-motor relationships, kinesthetic, visual space perception, and the influence of instruction upon motor performance and learning.
  
  • PE 310 - Kinesiology

    3 cr.
    A study of methods and principles for analyzing human motion. Includes mechanical and anatomical principles of movement with application to fundamental human movements as these relate to participating in sports and physical activity. Field experience is required. Prerequisite: PE 202 .
  
  • PE 323 - Individual Sports

    2 cr.
    Continuation of PE 123 .
 

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