Course Descriptions

NUR 212 Health System Concepts

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 5

1. Examine the pathophysiology, prevalence and clinical course of individuals with specific alterations in health.
2. Differentiate between the healthy individual and those individuals experiencing alterations in health.
3. Detect changes within the internal and external environment of the individual with these alterations.
4. Correlate diagnostic tests and procedures with the identified alterations.
5. Respond to situations with an awareness of the values, attitudes, behaviors and beliefs important to professional nursing.
6. Incorporate all concepts within the domain of nursing to safely provide therapeutic care to individuals with alterations in health.
7. Communicate professionally and effectively while safely providing therapeutic care to individuals with alterations.
8. Effectively collaborate with the individual/individuals and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide therapeutic care.
9. Develop a teaching plan for individuals incorporating teaching and learning principles.
10. Collaboratively manage care of the individual with alterations in health.
11. Practice safely and ethically within the healthcare system according to the nurse practice act, healthcare policy, and National Patient Safety Goals.
12. Employ information technology to support clinical decision-making.
13. Utilize principles of evidence-based practice while safely providing therapeutic nursing care to individuals in the healthcare system.
14. Advocate, protect, and support the individual’s rights and interests.
15. Accept accountability for behavior, actions and judgments.

16. Develop a plan for continued professional growth and development.

NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts

1. Correlate the inter-relationships of complex pathophysiologies and the clinical course of individuals.
2. Incorporate knowledge of the concepts of the holistic individual and the inter-play of these concepts in the promotion of health, wellness and illness.
3. Distinguish internal and external environmental factors that impact the health and well-being of individuals.
4. Practice professional nursing behaviors incorporating personal responsibility and accountability for continued competence.
5. Assimilate concepts within the domain of nursing to provide safe therapeutic nursing care to individuals.
6. Manage healthcare for individuals using cost effective nursing strategies, quality improvement processes and current technologies.
7. Communicate professionally and effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team while advocating for the therapeutic care of all individuals.
8. Develop a teaching plan for individuals, and or the nursing team, incorporating teaching and learning principles.
9. Practice safely and ethically within the healthcare system according to the nurse practice act, healthcare policy, and National Patient Safety Goals.
10. Apply principles of emergency preparedness to safely navigate the care of individuals in the healthcare system.
11. Incorporate informatics to formulate evidence-based clinical judgments and management decisions.
12. Employ mechanisms of quality improvement, cost effective nursing strategies, and current technologies within the healthcare system.
13. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, to advocate for positive individual and organizational outcomes.

NUR 214 Nsg Transition Concepts

1. Examine the pathophysiology, prevalence and clinical course of individuals with specific alterations in health.
2. Differentiate between the healthy individual and those individuals experiencing alterations in health.
3. Detect changes within the internal and external environment of the individual with these alterations.
4. Correlate diagnostic tests and procedures with the identified alterations.
5. Respond to situations with an awareness of the values, attitudes, behaviors and beliefs important to professional nursing.
6. Incorporate concepts within the domain of nursing to safely provide therapeutic care to individuals with alterations in health.
7. Communicate professionally and effectively while safely providing therapeutic care to individuals with alterations.
8. Collaborate effectively with the individual/individuals and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide therapeutic care.
9. Develop a teaching plan for individuals incorporating teaching and learning principles in health education.
10. Manage care of the individual with alterations in health by collaborating.
11. Practice safely and ethically within the healthcare system according to the nurse practice act, healthcare policy, and National Patient Safety Goals.
12. Employ information technology to support clinical decision-making.
13. Utilize principles of evidence-based practice while safely providing therapeutic nursing care to individuals in the healthcare system.
14. Advocate for the protection and support of the individual’s rights and interests.
15. Accept accountability for behavior, actions and judgments.

OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding

1. Practice typing by including touch, including the alphabet, numbers, and symbols.
2. Demonstrate proper key stroking technique.
3. Apply correct spacing with punctuation.
4. Key at a given scale, a specific number of words per minute on a 3-minute timed writing.
5. Apply basic formatting techniques for various types of business correspondence using MS Word.

OST 136 Word Processing

1. Create professional documents.
2. Revise professional documents.
3. Apply various features to enhance professional documents.
4. Modify objects such as tables and clip art.

OST 137 Office Applications I

1. Demonstrate the basic functions of word processing software by achieving a 60 or higher on Word 2013 assessments.
2. Demonstrate the basic functions of spreadsheet software by achieving a 60 or higher on Excel 2013 assessments.
3. Demonstrate the basic functions of database software by achieving a 60 or higher on Access 2013 assessments.
4. Demonstrate the basic functions of presentation software by achieving a 60 or higher on PowerPoint 2013 assessments.

OST 138 Office Applications II

1. Demonstrate the advanced functions of Excel on course exams.
2. Create Microsoft Office Excel files following course instructions on course projects.

OST 141 Medical Office Terms I

1. Define medical prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms.
2. Construct medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms.
3. Apply terminology knowledge to pronounce & spell medical terms.
4. Use correct medical terms related to conditions, disease processes, tests, procedures, and abbreviations for body systems covered.

OST 142 Medical Office Terms II

1. Construct medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms.
2. Apply terminology skills by being able to identify, pronounce, spell, and define medical terms.
3. Analyze major pathological conditions and disease processes that affect each body system.
4. Differentiate among diagnostic and laboratory tests common to each body system and the condition for which they are performed.
5. Use appropriate medical reference materials such as textbooks, medical dictionary, Internet, and electronic resources.

OST 145 Social Media for Office Professionals

1. Utilize social media tools in a simulated workplace setting.
2. Evaluate the appropriate use of social media in a professional setting.
3. Create goals and strategies for using social media in the workplace.

OST 148 Medical Insurance & Billing

1. Distinguish between the major classes of health insurance options, as they relate to the federal, state and private health insurance plans.
2. Employ the proper use of terms, phrases, and abbreviations, as they apply to the healthcare industry.
3. Perform the basic steps in processing an outpatient CMS-1500 insurance claim form, using the industry standard guidelines.
4. Calculate potential insurance reimbursements of procedures or services, using Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS).
5. Determine how to process Explanation of Benefit Forms, using accepted industry standards.

OST 149 Medical Legal Issues

1. Recall key terms related to medical legal & ethical issues.
2. Evaluate ethical issues related to healthcare.
3. Apply knowledge of standard healthcare policies & protocols.
4. Conduct research of healthcare topics and information.

OST 153 Office Finance Solutions

1. Create a company file using the financial data provided.
2. Create vendor and customer files to complete financial transactions of a business.
3. Create invoices and enter bills using appropriate account information.
4. Create purchase orders and sales receipts using appropriate account information.
5. Calculate gross and overtime pay using hourly wage and salary methods.
6. Reconcile checking accounts.
7. Complete simple inventory records.

OST 159 Office Ethics

1. Explore ethical issues involved in the role of administrative support personnel in the office.
2. Evaluate ethical implications of various office situations.
3. Apply various diversity and moral standards challenging the office professional.

OST 164 Office Editing

1. Demonstrate correct English usage, applying the rules of proper grammar, punctuation, style, correct spelling, and logical structure.
2. Proofread documents correctly.
3. Correct grammatical errors in correspondence.
4. Incorporate reference materials to edit documents.

OST 181 Office Procedures

1. Improve existing soft skills (e.g., human relations, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and personal management.) 
2. Manage various types of information generated in the workplace. 
3. Analyze office and technological skills possessed by successful administrative professionals.  
4. Identify ethical characteristics of administrative professionals in the workplace.

OST 188 Issues in Office Administration

1. Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to diversity by achieving a 60 or higher on related projects and assessments.
2. Demonstrate the ability to manage conflicts by achieving a 60 or higher on related projects and assessments.

OST 233 Office Publications Design

1. Create professional looking office publications such as fliers, brochures, and newsletters.
2. Enhance existing office publications using advanced editing features.
3. Create professional looking presentations using relevant presentation software.
4. Customize existing presentations using graphics, animation, hyperlinks, and word art available.
5. Deliver presentations using a variety of methods.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of global differences in cultural, historical, and educational norms for final project.

OST 236 Advanced Word Processing

1. Perform calculations in a MS Word table.
2. Merge a data source and a main document.
3. Create a form with a drop down list.
4. Generate a Table of Contents.
5. Import Excel and PowerPoint documents into Word 2007.

OST 238 Office Applications III

1. Demonstrate the advanced functions of Excel on course exams.
2. Demonstrate the advanced functions of Word on course exams.
3. Integrate Microsoft Office Excel and Word files following course instructions on course projects.

OST 247 Procedure Coding

1. Apply necessary coding conventions from CPT® and HCPCS II manuals for proper code assignment.
2. Assign surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic CPT® and HCPCS II procedure codes from procedural statements and case studies using official guidelines.
3. Select Evaluation and Management (E/M) Section codes as directed by the 1995, 1997, and 2021 E/M guidelines.
4. Calculate reimbursements for Anesthesia section codes.
5. Identify when CPT® and HCPCS Level II modifiers should be appended to procedure code.

OST 248 Diagnostic Coding

1. Demonstrate the use of the correct application of symbols, coding conventions and general guidelines when assigning codes, using the current edition of the ICD-10-CM.
2. Employ both the Alphabetic Index and Tabular Section using the correct General and Chapter Specific Coding Guidelines using the current edition of the ICD-10-CM.
3. Analyze information from medical phrases and notes using medical terminology and anatomy and physiology to recognize main diagnostic terms in order to choose the correct code, using the current edition of the ICD-10-CM.
4. Score at a competent level (grade of C/70, or better), on coding assessment tests, using the current edition of the ICD-10-CM.

OST 249 Medical Coding Certification Preparation

1. Compare the leading standard industry coding certifications desired for employment in outpatient, provider settings.
2. Apply all official guidelines, instructions, and healthcare laws, necessary to accurately code and report ICD-10-CM, CPT® and HCPCS codes.
3. Code E/M services from scenarios, using current year CPT® E/M Guidelines, audit forms, and audit tools.
4. Assign correct procedural and diagnostic codes based on information from medical scenarios, case studies, and reports.

OST 260 Advanced Coding Methodologies

1. Employ the proper use of inpatient and outpatient (facility) terms, phrases, and abbreviations, as they apply to the healthcare industry.
2. Perform the advanced steps in processing insurance claim forms (UB04 and CMS1500), using the industry standard guidelines.
3. Employ the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting when interpreting medical statements and scenarios and assigning codes for inpatient and outpatient settings, using the current editions of the ICD, CPT and HCPCS manuals using the Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI).
4. Describe the usage of online EncorderPro software used by coding professionals.
5. Interpret the critical pieces in the billing and revenue cycle.
6. Differentiate healthcare payment methods on unit of payment, time-frame and risk adjustment.

OST 280 Electronic Health Records

1. Create an electronic health record within a simulated medical office environment.
2. Edit an electronic health record within a simulated medical office environment.
3. Schedule appointments using an electronic medical records system.
4. Document patient data using an electronic medical records system.

OST 286 Professional Development

1. Use key terms and definitions related to professionalism.
2. Apply professionalism concepts.
3. Complete self-evaluations for personal and professional growth.

OST 289 Office Administration Capstone

1. Create Microsoft Office files according to course instructions on assignments.
2. Develop a Capstone Project according to the guidelines provided by the instructor.
3. Complete program assessments that evaluate content learned throughout the student’s respective degree program.     

OMT 110 Introduction to Operations Management

1. Describe production and operations planning methods used in manufacturing.
2. Recognize the purpose of MRP and ERP systems used in manufacturing.
3. Summarize OSHA requirements for PPE.
4. Identify quality management’s role in manufacturing.
5. Identify supply chain management’s role in manufacturing.

OMT 143 Just-In-Time

OMT 222 Project Management

1. Define project scope and priorities.
2. Estimate project times and cost.
3. Develop a project schedule.
4. Manage risk through risk identification, risk assessment, and risk response.
5. Schedule resources and costs for a project.

PED 110 Fit and Well for Life

1. Demonstrate concepts of lifetime health and fitness with a 60% quiz average.
2. Demonstrate improvement on standardized post-fitness evaluations when compared to pre-fitness evaluation results.
3. Participate in 80% of the fitness classes and document workouts on card.
4. Document nutritional food intake and present your analysis in a written report.

PED 111 Physical Fitness I

1. Participate in 80% of beginning fitness classes by practicing warm up, stretching, strength, endurance, flexibility, speed and cool down.
2. Document personal fitness program using workout card, including pre and post testing.

PED 112 Physical Fitness II

1. Participate in 80% of all intermediate fitness classes using 5 major components of fitness.
2. Document and evaluate individualized fitness program on the workout card.

PED 113 Aerobics I

1. Participate in 80% of aerobic I fitness classes by practicing proper aerobic techniques.
2. Perform cardiovascular exercise routine in the classroom.
3. Complete pre and post fitness evaluations on a workout card.

PED 114 Aerobics II

1. Participate in 80% of aerobic II fitness classes by practicing proper aerobic techniques.
2. Perform cardiovascular exercise routine in the classroom.
3. Complete pre and post fitness evaluations on a workout card.

PED 117 Weight Training I

1. Document 80% participation in an individualized weight training program.
2. Complete pre and post muscular analysis on a workout card. 3. Demonstrate individualized weight training concepts on written quizzes with a 60% average.

PED 118 Weight Training II

1. Design an advanced personal weight training program and document on workout card with 80% participation. 
2. Complete pre and post muscular assessment and record on a workout log.
3. Demonstrate individualized advanced weight training concepts by self-creating various and documented workout routines.

PED 119 Circuit Training

1. Participate in 80% of all circuit training fitness classes using the provided schedule.
2. Determine correct THR (target heart rate) for themselves and others using the Karvonen formula.
3. Complete pre and post body composition analysis on a workout card with 60% or better accuracy.
4. Complete circuit training written quizzes with a 60 average.

PED 120 Walking for Fitness

1. Participate in 80% of all fitness walking classes using the provided schedule.
2. Determine correct THR (target heart rate) for themselves and others using the Karvonen formula.
3. Document individual cardiovascular training intensity during workout sessions on card.
4. Demonstrate concepts of fitness walking on written test(s) with a 60% average.

PED 121 Walk, Jog, Run

1. Demonstrate 80% participation in a walk, jog and run program using the provided schedule.
2. Complete pre and post walk /run test on a workout card.
3. Document individual cardiovascular training intensity during workout sessions on card.
4. Demonstrate concepts of cardiovascular fitness on written test(s) with a 60% average.

PED 122 Yoga I

1. Participate in 80% of all yoga sessions practicing safety precautions, proper body alignment and breathing techniques.
2. Demonstrate the names and various principles and aspects of yoga by passing skill evaluations with 60% average.

PED 123 Yoga II

1. Participate in 80% of all yoga sessions practicing safety precautions, proper body alignment and breathing techniques.
2. Demonstrate the names and various principles and aspects of yoga by passing skill evaluations with 60% average.
3. Perform a series of advanced yoga poses correctly without prompting.

PED 125 Self-Defense: Beginning

1. Establish a defensive preventative attitude and view of one’s lifestyle.
2. Identify potentially dangerous situations.
3. Employ awareness skills necessary for the possibility of an attack.
4. Demonstrate basic self-defense techniques from various disciplines.
5. Recognize the importance of self-confidence, physical conditioning, and affirmative action in the event of an assault.

PED 128 Golf - Beginning

1. Participate in 80% of all golf sessions using golf fundamentals, including proper grip, stance, alignment, putting and swings.
2. Demonstrate the rules and etiquette of golf by passing written quizzes with 60% average.

PED 129 Golf - Intermediate

1. Participate in 80% of all intermediate golf sessions by refining fundamentals and practicing advanced skills.
2. Complete a round of recreational golf.

PED 130 Tennis - Beginning

1. Describe the rules, etiquette and terminology of tennis.
2. Demonstrate fundamental shot strokes, serves, and net play.
3. Develop a working knowledge of basic court strategy.
4. Participate in a recreational tennis tournament.

PED 139 Bowling - Beginning

1. Participate in 80% of all beginning bowling sessions using proper grip, stance and delivery.
2. Demonstrate the rules and etiquette of bowling by passing a written quiz with 60% average.
3. Participate in a recreational bowling tournament.

PED 140 Bowling - Intermediate

1. Participate in 80% of all intermediate bowling sessions using refined basic skills and advanced skills.
2. Participate in a competitive bowling tournament.

PED 142 Lifetime Sports

1. Apply the concepts of lifetime sports.
2. Demonstrate the skills of lifetime sports.
3. Develop lifetime fitness habits.

PED 143 Volleyball - Beginning

1. Participate in 80% of all beginning volleyball classes using fundamentals, such as serving, passing, setting, spiking and blocking.
2. Demonstrate rules and etiquette of volleyball on written test(s) with 60% average.
3. Participate in a recreational volleyball tournament.

PED 144 Volleyball - Intermediate

1. Participate in 80% of all volleyball classes using refined skills, and advanced strategies and techniques.
2. Participate in a competitive volleyball tournament.

PED 145 Basketball-Beginning

1. Participate in 80% of all beginning basketball classes by practicing skill development and game strategy.
2. Demonstrate the rules and etiquette of basketball on written quizzes with 60% average.
3. Participate in recreational basketball game tournament.

PED 146 Basketball-Intermediate

1. Participate in 80% of all intermediate basketball classes using refined skills, and advanced strategies and techniques.
2. Demonstrate the rules and etiquette of basketball on written quiz with 60% average.
3. Participate in a competitive basketball tournament.

PED 152 Swimming - Beginning

1. Participate in 80% of all beginning swimming classes by practicing skills listed in syllabus outline.
2. Demonstrate water safety and basic knowledge on quiz with a 60% accuracy.
3. Demonstrate treading water, back float and crawl stroke for 20 yards.

PED 153 Swimming - Intermediate

1. Participate in 80% of all intermediate swimming classes by practicing refining basic skills and learning new swim strokes as listed in syllabus outline.
2. Demonstrate the four basic strokes, scissors kick and underwater swim for 20 yards.

PED 154 Swimming for Fitness

1. Participate in 80% of all fitness swim classes by practicing lap swimming, aqua exercises, and water activities to increase cardiovascular efficiency.
2. Demonstrate an increase in cardiovascular efficiency from pre to post testing 30 minute lap swim.

PED 155 Water Aerobics

1. Participate in 80% of all water aerobic classes by practicing rhythmic aerobic water exercises and activities.
2. Demonstrate a 5 minute rhythmic water aerobic fitness program in the pool for the class to practice.

PED 157 Pickleball

1. Describe the rules, etiquette and terminology of pickleball.
2. Participate in a recreational pickleball tournament.
3. Demonstrate fundamental shot strokes.
4. Develop a working knowledge of basic court strategy.
5. Practice strategies and teamwork in doubles play.

PED 165 Sport Science as a Career

1. Describe the development of the kinesiology field, including the history and current issues within the discipline.
2. Illustrate the 3 key components of physical activity and how each relates to kinesiology.
3. Define the 4 core areas of coursework in the kinesiology curriculum according to the American Kinesiology Association.
4. Compare the sub-disciplines of kinesiology and associated careers in correlation with posted disciplinary presenters.
5. Differentiate professional career options, associated job duties and credentials related to these various career paths.

PED 240 Advanced PE Skills

1. Participate in the mastered course with a 80% attendance record using instructor guidelines.
2. Develop a unit lesson plan for the area they have mastered including instruction, progressive skill development and class organization.

PHI 210 History of Philosophy

1. Correctly explain orally and in the writing the significant figures in the history of philosophy and associate the appropriate philosophical views with each such figure.
2. Explain key philosophical terms, such as telos and ontology.
3. Engage in critical reflection and analysis orally and in writing about historical philosophical figures and their ideas
4. Apply the work of historically significant philosophers to contemporary issues and problems orally and/or in writing.
5. Engage in philosophical discussion respectfully and with an open mind.

PHI 215 Philosophical Issues

1. Examine philosophical ideas in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy, and aesthetics.
2. Compare diverse perspectives on life relative to different philosophical ideas from around the world.
3. Critique original philosophical writings.

PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics

1. Engage in critical thinking about moral issues.
2. Identify, reconstruct and evaluate ethical arguments.
3. Analyze key ethical concepts.
4. Demonstrate understanding of major views in moral philosophy and how they relate to contemporary ethical and social issues.

PHM 110 Introduction to Pharmacy

1. Examine the roles of the pharmacy technician and practice environments.
2. Illustrate the medication order process.
3. Analyze drug names and the new drug application process.
4. Analyze dosage forms and routes of administration.
5. Differentiate governmental agencies and laws.
6. Audit and the importance of safety in the workplace.
7. Audit legal classifications of medicinal products.

PHM 111 Pharmacy Practice I

1. Analyze drug orders.
2. Examine drug orders.
3. Manage drug inventory.
4. Evaluate controlled substances dispensed in pharmacy.
5. Explore laws that pertain to controlled substances.
6. Complete the medication order fill process from start to finish.

PHM 112 Pharmacy Practice II

1. Analyze drug orders filled by other technicians.
2. Examine hospital policies and procedures for quality assurance.
3. Manage drug inventory on nursing units and in automated dispensing systems.
4. Demonstrate the ability to complete patient medication reconciliations.
5. Manage other technicians in the pharmacy setting.
6. Demonstrate unit dose dispensing processes.

PHM 115 Pharmacy Calculations

1. Calculate problems involving fractions, decimals and rounding.
2. Manipulate units from each system of measurement.
3. Express dimensional analysis in conversions and dosage calculations.
4. Calculate flow rate and dose per time on parenteral compounds.
5. Calculate concentrations on compounded meds.

PHM 115A Pharmacy Calculations Lab

1. Calculate problems involving fractions, decimals and rounding.
2. Manipulate units from each system of measurement.
3. Calculate dimensional analysis in conversions and dosage calculations.
4. Calculate flow rate and dose per time on parenteral compounds.
5. Calculate concentrations on compounded medications.

PHM 118 Sterile Products

1. Analyze sterile products and equipment used to make them.
2. Apply the use of sterile technique.
3. Prepare sterile compounds.
4. Diagram guidelines set forth by OSHA in regards to sterility and safety.
5. Illustrate skills effectively in a job setting.

PHM 120 Pharmacology I

1. Analyze medical terminology related to pharmacology.
2. Assess drug mechanisms.
3. Differentiate between drug classifications.
4. Categorize sources of information on drug actions.
5. Categorize common drugs and their uses in each drug classification.
6. Characterize nutritional products and potential adverse affects.
7. Characterize factors that affect drug actions in the human body.

PHM 125 Pharmacology II

1. Analyze medical terminology related to pharmacology.
2. Assess drug mechanisms.
3. Differentiate between drug classifications.
4. Categorize sources of information on drug actions.
5. Categorize common drugs and their uses.
6. Characterize nutritional products and potential adverse affects.
7. Characterize factors that affect drug actions in the human body.

PHM 134 Pharmacy Clinical

1. Demonstrate the written and oral communication skills required for safe and legal practice in the role of pharmacy technician in the clinical setting.
2. Demonstrate the critical thinking skills necessary for safe preparation and distribution of medication in the clinical setting.
3. Interpret policies and other print materials related to safe preparation and distribution of medication in the clinical setting.
4. Apply mathematical calculations needed to safely prepare medications and solutions in the clinical setting.
5. Apply current technologies to prepare, store, inventory, and distribute medications in the clinical setting.
6. Demonstrate the academic knowledge and technical skills necessary for safe preparation, storage, and distribution of medications in the clinical setting.
7. Identify effectively with others by displaying a positive attitude, working as a team member, and showing initiative and responsibility in the clinical setting.
8. Operate effectively in the hospital pharmacy setting.

PHM 135 Pharmacy Clinical

1. Demonstrate the written and oral communication skills required for safe and legal practice in the role of pharmacy technician.
2. Demonstrate the critical thinking skills necessary for safe preparation and distribution of medication.
3. Interpret policies and other print materials related to safe preparation and distribution of medication.
4. Apply mathematical calculations needed to safely prepare medications and solutions.
5. Apply current technologies to prepare, store, inventory, and distribute medications.
6. Demonstrate the academic knowledge and technical skills necessary for safe preparation, storage, and distribution of medications.
7. Collaborate effectively with others while displaying initiative and accountability for personal practice.
8. Utilize skills for effective operation in the clinic setting.

PHM 140 Trends in Pharmacy

1. Apply written communication skills required for safe and legal practice in the role of pharmacy technician. 
2. Demonstrate the critical thinking skills necessary for safe preparation and distribution of medication.
3. Examine policies and other print materials related to safe preparation and distribution of medication.
4. Perform mathematical calculations needed to safely prepare medications and solutions.
5. Use current technologies to prepare, store, inventory, and distribute medications.
6. Demonstrate the technical skills necessary for safe preparation, storage, and distribution of medications.
7. Demonstrate professionalism by displaying a positive attitude, working with team members, and showing initiative and responsibility.
8. Practice in a legal and ethical manner.

PHM 150 Hospital Pharmacy

1. Demonstrate the written and oral communication skills required for safe and legal practice in the role of pharmacy technician through lab exercises and role play.
2. Apply the critical thinking skills necessary for safe preparation and distribution of medication through lab exercises, role play and exams.
3. Analyze policies and other print materials related to safe preparation and distribution of medication in homework and lab exercises.
4. Express mathematical calculations needed to safely prepare medications and solutions in lab exercises, homework and exams.
5. Utilize current technologies to prepare, store, inventory, and distribute medications through lab exercises.

PHM 155 Community Pharmacy

1. Demonstrate the written and oral communication skills required for safe and legal practice in the role of pharmacy technician through lab exercises and role play.
2. Apply the critical thinking skills necessary for safe preparation and distribution of medication through lab exercises, role play and exams.
3. Analyze policies and other print materials related to safe preparation and distribution of medication in homework and lab exercises.
4. Express mathematical calculations needed to safely prepare medications and solutions in lab exercises, homework and exams.
5. Utilize current technologies to prepare, store, inventory, and distribute medications through lab exercises.

PHM 160 Pharmacy Dosage Forms

1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge and understanding of key terminology and concepts of pharmacy dosage forms.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of various dosage forms and their effect on the drug.
3. Analyze the use and purposes of having multiple dosage forms of drugs.

PHM 165 Pharmacy Professional Practice

1. Examine the roles of the pharmacy technician in practice environments.
2. Examine the medication order process.
3. Categorize drug names and the new drug application process.
4. Identify dosage forms, routes of administration,  and effects on the body systems.
5. Evaluate governmental agencies and laws specific to pharmacy practice. 
6. Discuss the importance of safety in the workplace.
7. Characterize legal classifications of medicinal products.

PHY 110 Conceptual Physics

1. Analyze situations using logic.
2. Interpret equations.
3. Interpret graphs.
4. Apply concepts learned in class to real world situations.
5. Apply proper unit analysis.
6. Illustrate relevance of information within a given physical situation.

PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab

1. Complete scientific experiments along predetermined procedural guidelines.
2. Identify fundamental concepts in a physical situation in labs & on the final.
3. Analyze experimental data pertaining to a physical situation in labs & on the final.

PHY 121 Applied Physics I

1. Analyze situations using logic.
2. Interpret equations.
3. Interpret graphs.
4. Apply concepts learned in class to real world situations.
5. Apply proper unit analysis.
6. Illustrate relevance of information within a given physical situation.

PHY 131 Physics - Mechanics

1. Identify fundamental concepts in a physical situation.
2. Analyze situations using logic.
3. Apply fundamental principles to physical situations.
4. Apply vector arithmetic to physical situations.
5. Depict principles, processes, data, and conclusions.
6. Complete scientific experiments along predetermined procedural guidelines.
7. Analyze experimental data pertaining to a physical situation.
8. Apply proper unit analysis.

PHY 151 College Physics I

1. Identify fundamental concepts in a physical situation.
2. Analyze situations using logic.
3. Apply fundamental principles to physical situations.
4. Apply vector arithmetic to physical situations.
5. Depict principles, processes, data, and conclusions.
6. Complete scientific experiments along predetermined procedural guidelines.
7. Analyze experimental data pertaining to a physical situation.
8. Apply proper unit analysis.

PHY 152 College Physics II

1. Apply fundamental concepts in a physical situation.
2. Analyze situations using logic.
3. Apply fundamental principles to physical situations.
4. Apply vector arithmetic to physical situations.
5. Depict principles, processes, data, and conclusions.
6. Complete scientific experiments along predetermined procedural guidelines.
7. Analyze experimental data pertaining to a physical situation.
8. Apply proper unit analysis.

PHY 251 General Physics I

1. Apply fundamental concepts in a physical situation.
2. Analyze situations using logic. 
3. Apply fundamental principles to physical situations.
4. Apply vector arithmetic to physical situations.
5. Depict principles, processes, data, and conclusions.
6. Complete scientific experiments along predetermined procedural guidelines.
7. Analyze experimental data pertaining to a physical situation.
8. Apply proper unit analysis.

PHY 252 General Physics II

1. Apply fundamental concepts in a physical situation. 
2. Analyze situations using logic.
3. Apply fundamental principles to physical situations.
4. Apply vector arithmetic to physical situations.
5. Depict principles, processes, data, and conclusions.
6. Complete scientific experiments along predetermined procedural guidelines.
7. Analyze experimental data pertaining to a physical situation.
8. Apply proper unit analysis.

PLU 110 Modern Plumbing

PLU 140 Introduction to Plumbing Codes

1. Interpret the North Carolina plumbing regulations and codes.
2. Apply plumbing codes to residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing system designs.

POL 120 American Government

1. Explain the rights protected by the original Constitution.
2. Explore the impact of the Bill of Rights on American freedom.
3. Assess the constitutional and political authority applied by actors influencing government and the effects of this influence.
4. Investigate the constitutional and political responsibilities institutions within the government face and their resultant policies.
5. Contrast textbook knowledge of American government to current issues and events.
6. Explore the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship and civic activity.
7. Demonstrate the influences of power, money, and votes on decision making.

POL 210 Comparative Government

1. Contrast various national government structures.
2. Interpret foreign political processes and ideologies.
3. Analyze the capacity of various national governments to resolve major problems.
4. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of various national government structures.
5. Dissect leadership roles in international politics.
6. Explain the function and processes of foreign policies.
7. Analyze global political and environmental issues.

POL 220 International Relations

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic actors, institutions, and problems involved in international relations.
2. Summarize knowledge of constraints placed on actors by institutions and historical events.
3. Explain basic paradigms used in the study and research of international relations.
4. Integrate various methodological approaches and modes of analysis in the study and research of international relations.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of different international political systems by examining their strengths and weaknesses.

POL 250 Introduction to Political Theory

1. Differentiate the ideas about the nature of humanity between classical, enlightenment, and modern philosophers.
2. Evaluate philosophers from different historical or thematic eras.
3. Critique the central assumptions about the role of government.
4. Organize philosophers by ideology and era.
5. Design hypothetical conversations between philosophers from different historical eras.

PSY 110 Life Span Development

1. Demonstrate the methods of research which developmental psychologists undertake.
2. Differentiate the various perspectives/paradigms by which many investigators view development.
3. Explain Freud’s and Erikson’s theories of personality development.
4. Outline Kohlberg’s theory of moral development.
5. Apply the concepts of Jean Piaget’s cognitive theory of development to human behavior.
6. Differentiate the physical, cognitive, social and personality development within the major stages of life.

PSY 150 General Psychology

1. Explain the various theoretical perspectives of psychology.
2. Demonstrate the principles of experimental design.
3. Relate the functioning of the nervous system to human behavioral patterns, both normal and abnormal.
4. Use the principles of the learning/behavioral paradigms to explain human behavior.
5. Critique the theoretical explanations regarding the development of personality.
6. Distinguish the factors contributing to normal and abnormal behavior.

PSY 230 Biological Psychology

1. Describe how new scientific knowledge is created and methods to study psychological phenomena.
2. Identify key nervous system and brain structures and functions.
3. Explain basic psychological phenomena and associated brain structures.
4. Describe characteristics of selected neurological/psychological disorders.

PSY 237 Social Psychology

1. Differentiate the perspectives and methods employed in social psychological research.
2. Analyze the processes of social influence.
3. Use the concepts of attitudes, emotions, behaviors, and self-concept in analysis of social thinking.
4. Identify the concepts of prejudice, aggression and attraction in analysis of social relationships.

PSY 239 Psychology of Personality

1. Evaluate the impact of cultural factors upon the various personality theories.
2. Explain the major concepts of the various theories of personality.
3. Differentiate between psychoanalytic, neo-psychoanalytic, behavioral, biological, trait, cognitive, and humanistic approaches to personality.
4. Apply theories of personality to human behavior.

PSY 241 Developmental Psychology

1. Apply Erik Erikson’s theory of psycho-social development to behavior, occurring throughout the life span.
2. Evaluate the viability of Freud’s theory of psycho-sexual stages of development.
3. Differentiate Piaget’s four - stage theory of cognitive development.
4. Identify the “nature/nurture” controversy and its resolution.
5. Explore physical, cognitive and social developmental influences at different stages.
6. Analyze individual parenting styles and their effects on children.
7. Summarize the different factors contributing to longevity.

PSY 265 Behavior Modification

1. Differentiate between various behavior modification principles as evidenced by an average of 60% or higher on course assignments and evaluations.
2. Apply behavior modification techniques in 2 completed experiments according to grading rubric with a score of 60% or higher.
3. Determine the types of behavior modification principles at work in case scenarios with a 60% or higher accuracy according to the grading rubric.
4. Select appropriate behavior modification techniques with which to respond to case scenarios and assignments according to the grading rubric with a score of 60% or higher.

PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology

1. Trace the views of psychological disorders from their historical roots to the present.
2. Differentiate the goals and research strategies used in the scientific study of abnormal behavior patterns.
3. Identify the different factors contributing to normal and abnormal human behavior, including the biological, developmental, learning and social contributions.
4. Discuss the major categories of abnormal behavior and the specific mental disorders included in each.