2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    May 17, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Understanding Course Requirements

Guilford Technical Community College is committed to student success. The college offers courses for students who need additional academic preparation. GTCC requires that students are proficient in reading, writing, and math or a combination of these basic skills before they can enroll in most college courses.


The following is an alpha-numeric listing of course descriptions for all curriculum programs. A three-letter course prefix identifies the program area in which a course is offered. The three or four digit course number identifies a specific course within a program. The course title introduces the subject matter of a course. The group of numbers to the right of a course title gives, in order of information, the lecture hours per week, laboratory and/or shop hours per week, clinic and/or cooperative work hours per week, and the last digit gives the semester credit hours awarded for successful completion of the course. 

Additional verbiage is provided at the end of the course description if a course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as either a UGETC, General Education or a Pre-Major/Elective.  A list of the most current transferable courses can be found at https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/sites/default/files/basic-pages/academic-programs/attachments/transfer_course_list_appendixg_2020.pdf  (Please note, not all courses listed on the transfer course list are offered at GTCC).

 

Nursing

  
  • NUR 114 Holistic Health Concepts

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 5
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 .

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • NUR 211 Health Care Concepts

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 5
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • NUR 212 Health System Concepts

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 5
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 3 Clinic: 15 Credits: 10
    This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 . Co-requisite(s): NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 114 , NUR 211 , and NUR 212 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • NUR 214 Nsg Transition Concepts

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 3 Credits: 4
    This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the LPN transitions to the ADN role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced- based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, clinical decision-making, informatics, assessment, caring, and health-wellness-illness. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Associate Degree Nursing for Returning LPNs.

    Course is offered in Summer.

Office Administration

  
  • OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop keyboarding skills and introductory document formatting. Emphasis is placed on keyboarding techniques and formatting basic business documents. Upon completion, students should be able to create documents in an ever-changing workplace.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 136 Word Processing

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 137 Office Applications I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment.

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • OST 138 Office Applications II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to improve the proficiency in the utilization of software applications used in business offices through a hands-on approach. Emphasis is placed on in-depth usage of software to create a variety of documents applicable to current business environments. Upon completion, students should be able to master the skills required to design documents that can be customized using the latest software applications. Pre-requisite(s): OST 137 , CIS 110 , or CIS 111 .

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • OST 141 Med Office Terms I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 142 Med Office Terms II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of OST 141  and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in OST 141  or MED 121 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 145 Social Media for Office Prof

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to introduce the office professional to the concepts of social media. Topics include goal setting and strategies, identifying target audiences, rules of engagement, blogs, podcasts and webinars, sharing videos, pictures, and images, social networks, mobile computing, and social media monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to create and utilize social media tools in the workplace setting. Pre-requisite(s): Take CIS 110 , CIS 111 , or OST 137 .

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • OST 148 Med Ins & Billing

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 149 Medical Legal Issues

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior.

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • OST 153 Office Finance Solutions

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office. Pre-requisite(s): Take CIS 110 , CIS 111  or OST 137 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 159 Office Ethics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the complex ethical and legal issues involved in the role of administrative support personnel in a variety of offices. Emphasis is placed on ethics, diversity, morality, and ethical standards of the administrative support professional. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct themselves in an ethical manner appropriate to a variety of offices.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 164 Office Editing

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 181 Office Procedures

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the skills and procedures needed in today’s office. Topics include effectively interacting with co-workers and the public, processing simple financial and informational documents, and performing functions typical of today’s offices. Upon completion, students should be able to display skills and decision-making abilities essential for functioning in the total office context.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 184 Records Management

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain a records management system. Pre-requisite(s): OST 137 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 188 Issues in Office Admin

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop critical thinking skills concerning roles in business and how these contribute to society. Topics include an examination of social, racial, and gender issues and how they affect self-identity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of social issues in written and oral assignments.

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • OST 233 Office Publications Design

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides entry-level skills in using software with desktop publishing capabilities. Topics include principles of page layout, desktop publishing terminology and applications, and legal and ethical considerations of software use. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce professional business documents and publications. Pre-requisite(s): OST 136 .

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • OST 236 Adv Word/ Information Pro

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course develops proficiency in the utilization of advanced word processing functions. Emphasis is placed on advanced word processing features. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a variety of complex business documents. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in OST 136 .

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • OST 238 Office Applications III

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to prepare students to analyze data and prepare advanced documents and reports using office software. Emphasis is placed on in-depth usage of software to create a variety of advanced documents applicable to current business environments. Upon completion, students should be able to master the advanced skills required to design documents that can be customized using the latest software applications. Pre-requisite(s): OST 138 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Summer.
  
  • OST 247 Procedure Coding

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility. Pre-requisite(s): OST 148  and MED 121  or OST 141 .

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • OST 248 Diagnostic Coding

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility. Pre-requisite(s): OST 148  and MED 121  or OST 141 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 249 Med Coding Certification Prep

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides instruction that will prepare students to sit for the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) CPC Exam. Topics include diagnostic and procedural coding. Upon completion, students should be able to sit for the AAPC CPC Exam. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in OST 247  and OST 248 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Summer.
  
  • OST 260 Adv Coding Methodologies

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides advanced instruction in a variety of emergent methodologies in medical coding. Topics include advanced outpatient coding, inpatient coding, risk adjustment coding, online encoder software, Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI), and advanced record abstraction. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced coding in a healthcare facility. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in OST 247  and OST 248 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Summer.
  
  • OST 280 Electronic Health Records

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the use of electronic health records in medical documentation and patient management. Emphasis is placed on creating and maintaining patient medical information, scheduling patient appointments, documenting patient encounters, and billing/insurance claim processing. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the required software tasks following a patient visit from start to finish. Pre-requisite(s): Take CIS 110 , CIS 111 , or OST 137 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 284 Emerging Technologies

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course provides opportunities to explore emerging technologies. Emphasis is placed on identifying, researching, and presenting current technological topics for class consideration and discussion. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the importance of keeping abreast of technological changes that affect the office professional.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • OST 286 Professional Development

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project a professional image in the office. Topics include interpersonal skills, health lifestyles, appearance, attitude, personal and professional growth, multicultural awareness, and professional etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate these attributes in the classroom, office, and society.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • OST 289 Office Admin Capstone

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and provides a working knowledge of administrative office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, office software applications, office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment. Pre-requisite(s): OST 164  and OST 134 or OST 136 . Co-requisite(s): OST 181  or HMT 220 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.

Operations Management

  
  • OMT 110 Intro to Operations Management

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of the operations management field. Topics include production and operations planning, materials management, environmental health and safety, and quality management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the operations management functions.

    Course is offered in Summer.
  
  • OMT 143 Just-In-Time

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course is a study of the quality philosophy and Just-in-Time techniques designed to improve the ability to economically respond to change. Topics include production to demand with perfect quality, no unnecessary lead times, elimination of waste, developing productivity of people, and the quest for continuous improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of Just-in-Time methods and be prepared for the APICS CPIM examination.

    Course is offered in Fall (when offered).
  
  • OMT 222 Project Management

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers fundamental concepts associated with multi-task management and coordination. Topics include flow diagrams, process and operations charts, network scheduling, Gantt charts, and PERT and Critical Path Methods as tools in project management. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply project management tools and methods.

    Course is offered in Summer.

Physical Education

  
  • PED 110 Fit and Well for Life

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PED 111 Physical Fitness I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PED 112 Physical Fitness II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course is an intermediate-level fitness class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon completion, students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PED 111 .

    Course is offered in Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 113 Aerobics I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility and on safety precautions. Upon completion, students should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PED 114 Aerobics II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a continuation of a program of cardiovascular fitness involving rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of aerobic activities which include cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in and design a rhythmic aerobic exercise routine. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PED 113 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 117 Weight Training I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PED 118 Weight Training II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PED 117 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 119 Circuit Training

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers the skills necessary to participate in a developmental fitness program. Emphasis is placed on the circuit training method which involves a series of conditioning timed stations arranged for maximum benefit and variety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the role of circuit training as a means to develop fitness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PED 120 Walking for Fitness

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 121 Walk, Jog, Run

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Spring and Summer.
  
  • PED 122 Yoga I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course introduces the basic discipline of yoga. Topics include proper breathing, relaxation techniques, and correct body positions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the procedures of yoga. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PED 123 Yoga II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course introduces more detailed aspects of the discipline of yoga. Topics include breathing and physical postures, relaxation, and mental concentration. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate advanced procedures of yoga. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PED 122 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 125 Self-Defense: Beginning

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blocks, punches, and kicks as well as non-physical means of self-defense. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and non-physical nature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • PED 128 Golf - Beginning

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course emphasizes the fundamentals of golf. Topics include the proper grips, stance, alignment, swings for the short and long game, putting, and the rules and etiquette of golf. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic golf shots and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 129 Golf - Intermediate

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers the more advanced phases of golf. Emphasis is placed on refining the fundamental skills and learning more advanced phases of the games such as club selection, trouble shots, and course management. Upon completion, students should be able demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play a recreational round of golf. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PED 128 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 130 Tennis - Beginning

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and court play. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational tennis. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 139 Bowling - Beginning

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is placed on ball selection, grips, stance, and delivery along with rules and etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational bowling. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PED 140 Bowling - Intermediate

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers more advanced bowling techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining basic skills and performing advanced shots, spins, pace, and strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive bowling. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PED 139 .

    Course is offered in Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 143 Volleyball - Beginning

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PED 144 Volleyball - Intermediate

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PED 143 .

    Course is offered in Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 145 Basketball-Beginning

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational basketball. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PED 146 Basketball-Intermediate

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers more advanced basketball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play basketball at a competitive level. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PED 145 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 152 Swimming - Beginning

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course is designed for non-swimmers and beginners. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence in the water, learning water safety, acquiring skills in floating, and learning elementary strokes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safety skills and be able to tread water, back float, and use the crawl stroke for 20 yards. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PED 153 Swimming - Intermediate

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course is designed for those who have mastered basic swimming skills. Emphasis is placed on refining basic skills and learning new swim strokes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the four basic strokes, the scissors kick, the underwater swim, and other related skills. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PED 152 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 154 Swimming for Fitness

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course introduces lap swimming, aquacises, water activities, and games. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular efficiency through aquatic exercise. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an individualized aquatic fitness program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 155 Water Aerobics

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course introduces rhythmic aerobic activities performed in water. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular fitness levels, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an individually-paced exercise program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PED 157 Pickleball

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course covers the fundamentals of pickleball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, ground strokes (drives, drops, dinks, punches, and lobs), overhead strokes (smashes and slams), and the rules and strategies of singles and doubles play. Upon completion, students should be able to apply these skills in pickleball playing situations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PED 165 Sport Science as a Career

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides students with foundational knowledge about the study of physical activity and career opportunities within the discipline. Emphasis will be placed on the role of physical activity, the subdisciplines of the field, and possible career choices. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the subdisciplines and employment opportunities within an Exercise and Sport Science program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 , ENG 002 ENG 111  or BSP 4002.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PED 240 Advanced PE Skills

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides those who have mastered skills in a particular physical education area the opportunity to assist with instruction. Emphasis is placed on methods of instruction, class organization, and progressive skill development. Upon completion, students should be able to design, develop, and implement a unit lesson plan for a skill they have mastered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): Demonstrated advanced skills in the specific area of physical education.

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer (when offered).

Philosophy

  
  • PHI 210 History of Philosophy

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces fundamental philosophical issues through an historical perspective. Emphasis is placed on such figures as Plato, Aristotle, Lao-Tzu, Confucius, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Nietzsche, and Sartre. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and distinguish among the key positions of the philosophers studied. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111 .

    Course is offered in Spring (when offered).
  
  • PHI 215 Philosophical Issues

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces fundamental issues in philosophy considering the views of classical and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and belief, appearance and reality, determinism and free will, faith and reason, and justice and inequality. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, analyze, and critique the philosophical components of an issue. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111 .

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on utilitarianism, rule-based ethics, existentialism, relativism versus objectivism, and egoism. Upon completion, students should be able to apply various ethical theories to individual moral issues such as euthanasia, abortion, crime and punishment, and justice. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111 .

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Pharmacy Technology

  
  • PHM 110 Introduction to Pharmacy

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces pharmacy practice and the technician’s role in a variety of pharmacy settings. Topics include medical terminology and abbreviations, drug delivery systems, law and ethics, prescription and medication orders, and the health care system. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the role of pharmacy technicians, read and interpret drug orders, describe quality assurance, and utilize pharmacy references. Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology Program.

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • PHM 111 Pharmacy Practice I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include drug packaging and labeling, out-patient dispensing, hospital dispensing procedures, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, and non-sterile compounding. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings. Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology Program. Co-requisite(s): PHM 110  and PHM 115 .

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • PHM 112 Pharmacy Practice II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides continued instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital setting under a pharmacist’s supervision. Topics include more detailed coverage of unit-dose dispensing, ward stock systems, materials management, automated dispensing, and quality assurance. Upon completion, students should be able to perform all technical aspects of hospital drug delivery systems. Pre-requisite(s): Take PHM 110  and PHM 111 .

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • PHM 115 Pharmacy Calculations

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to the metric, avoirdupois, and apothecary systems of measurement and the calculations used in pharmacy practice. Topics include ratio and proportion, dosage determinations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution and concentration, aliquots, specific gravity and density, and flow rates. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly perform calculations required to properly prepare a medication order. Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology Program.

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • PHM 115A Pharmacy Calculations Lab

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides an opportunity to practice and perform calculations encountered in pharmacy practice. Emphasis is placed on ratio and proportion, dosage calculations, percentage, reduction/enlargement formulas, aliquots, flow rates, and specific gravity/density. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the calculations required to properly prepare a medication order. Co-requisite(s): PHM 115 .

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • PHM 118 Sterile Products

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides an introduction to intravenous admixture preparation and other sterile products, including total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy. Topics include aseptic techniques; facilities, equipment, and supplies utilized in admixture preparation; incompatibility and stability; laminar flow hoods; immunizations and irrigation solutions; and quality assurance. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and demonstrate the steps involved in preparation of intermittent and continuous infusions, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy. Pre-requisite(s): PHM 110  and PHM 111 .

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • PHM 120 Pharmacology I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include nutritional products, blood modifiers, hormones, diuretics, cardiovascular agents, respiratory drugs, and gastrointestinal agents. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names. Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology Program.

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • PHM 125 Pharmacology II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a continuation of the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include autonomic and central nervous system agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-infective drugs. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names. Pre-requisite(s): PHM 120 .

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • PHM 134 Pharmacy Clinical

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 12 Credits: 4
    This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist’s supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers.

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • PHM 135 Pharmacy Clinical

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 15 Credits: 5
    This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist’s supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers.

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • PHM 140 Trends in Pharmacy

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers the major issues, trends, and concepts in contemporary pharmacy practice. Topics include professional ethics, continuing education, job placement, and the latest developments in pharmacy technician practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the topics discussed.

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • PHM 150 Hospital Pharmacy

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides an in-depth study of hospital pharmacy practice. Topics include hospital organizational structure, committee functions, utilization of reference works, purchasing and inventory control, drug delivery systems, and intravenous admixture preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain hospital organization/committee functions, interpret and enter patient orders, fill unit-dose cassettes, and prepare intravenous admixtures.

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • PHM 155 Community Pharmacy

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the operational procedures relating to retail pharmacy. Emphasis is placed on a general knowledge of over-the-counter products, prescription processing, business/inventory management, and specialty patient services. Upon completion, students should be able to provide technical assistance and support to the retail pharmacist.

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • PHM 160 Pharmacy Dosage Forms

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is a study of pharmaceutical dosage forms and considerations in their manufacture. Topics include bioavailability, routes of administration, tablets, capsules, solutions, syrups, suspensions, elixirs, aerosols, transdermals, topicals, ophthalmics, otics, and other dosage forms. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the characteristics of the major dosage forms and explain how these characteristics affect the action of the drug.

    Course is offered in Fall.
  
  • PHM 165 Pharmacy Professional Practice

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course provides a general overview of all aspects of pharmacy technician practice. Emphasis is placed on pharmacy law, calculations, compounding, pharmacology, and pharmacy operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas required for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination.

    Course is offered in Spring.

Physics

  
  • PHY 110 Conceptual Physics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Co-requisite(s): PHY 110A .

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course is a laboratory for PHY 110 . Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110 . Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110 . This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Co-requisite(s): PHY 110 .

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PHY 121 Applied Physics I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This algebra-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to industrial and service technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analyses, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied in industrial and service fields.

    Course is offered in Spring (when offered).
  
  • PHY 131 Physics - Mechanics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MAT 121  or MAT 171 .

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PHY 151 College Physics I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MAT 171  or MAT 271 .

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PHY 152 College Physics II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in PHY 151 .

    Course is offered in Spring and Summer.
  
  • PHY 251 General Physics I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MAT 271 . Co-requisite(s): MAT 272 .

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PHY 252 General Physics II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MAT 272  and PHY 251 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.

Plumbing

  
  • PLU 110 Modern Plumbing

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 15 Clinic: 0 Credits: 9
    This course introduces the tools, equipment, and materials associated with the plumbing industry. Topics include safety, use and care of tools, recognition and assembly of fittings and pipes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely assemble various pipes and fittings in accordance with state code requirements.

    Course is offered in Fall (PLU-110AB) and Spring (PLU-110BB)
  
  • PLU 140 Intro to Plumbing Codes

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers plumbing industry codes and regulations. Emphasis is placed on North Carolina regulations and the minimum requirements for plumbing materials and design. Upon completion, students should be able to research and interpret North Carolina plumbing codes.

    Course is offered in Spring.

Political Science

  
  • POL 120 American Government

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American national government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy formation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. Sections of this course may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097  or ENG 002  

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • POL 210 Comparative Government

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a cross-national perspective on the government and politics of contemporary nations such as Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia. Topics include each country’s historical uniqueness, key institutions, attitudes and ideologies, patterns of interaction, and current political problems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and compare various nations’ governmental structures, processes, ideologies, and capacity to resolve major problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097  or ENG 002  

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • POL 220 International Relations

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, and alliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional and global cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions such as the World Court and UN. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss major international relationships, institutions, and problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097  or ENG 002  

    Course is offered in Fall and Summer.
  
  • POL 250 Intro to Political Theory

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to normative political theory and examines basic questions and issues about the nature and purpose of politics. Emphasis is placed on the classical and modern political theories of Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Marx. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and evaluate normative political theories about the nature and purpose of politics. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097  or ENG 002  

    Course is offered in Spring.

Psychology

  
  • PSY 110 Life Span Development

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to the study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span and apply this knowledge to their specific field of study.

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
  
  • PSY 150 General Psychology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097  or ENG 002  

    Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
  
  • PSY 230 Biological Psychology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an exploration of the anatomy and functions of the human nervous system as it relates to human behavior. Topics include neural communication, key brain and nervous system anatomy and functions, brain and behavior relationships, sensory systems (key anatomy and functions), and neurological/psychological disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to describe how new scientific knowledge is created, identify methods to study psychological phenomena, identify key nervous system structures and functions, explain basic psychological phenomena and identify associated brain structures, and describe characteristics of selected neurological/psychological disorders. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 150 .

    Course is offered in Spring.
  
  • PSY 237 Social Psychology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the study of individual behavior within social contexts. Topics include affiliation, attitude formation and change, conformity, altruism, aggression, attribution, interpersonal attraction, and group behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of social influences on behavior.  This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 150  or SOC 210 .

    Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
  
  • PSY 239 Psychology of Personality

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers major personality theories and personality research methods. Topics include psychoanalytic, behavioristic, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, and trait theories including supporting research. Upon completion, students should be able to compare and contrast traditional and contemporary approaches to the understanding of individual differences in human behavior. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 150 .

    Course is offered in Fall.
 

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