PHSC-TUTR Course Descriptions

 

PHSC 1011 PHYSICAL SCIENCE I. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and MATH 0099; and MATH 1111 or exemption. Co-requisite: PHSC 1011L. Three hours of lecture each week. A survey course dealing with elementary fundamentals of physical science, especially physics, with some study of the simpler applications. Fall and Summer as needed.

PHSC 1011L PHYSICAL SCIENCE I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One two-hour laboratory period each week to accompany PHSC 1011. Fall and Summer as needed.

PHSC 1012 PHYSICAL SCIENCE II. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and MATH 0099. Co-requisite: PHSC 1012L. Three hours of lecture each week. A survey course in which chemistry is used to investigate selected topics of current interest, including global warming, ozone depletion, and air and water pollution. The chemistry is introduced on a need to know basis. Emphasis will be placed upon how chemistry impacts everyday life. Spring, Summer as needed.

PHSC 1012L PHYSICAL SCIENCE II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to accompany PHSC 1012. Spring, Summer as needed.

PHYS 1111 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099, ENGL 0099, and MATH 0099. Co-requisite: PHYS 1111L. Prerequisite: MATH 1112 or MATH 1113. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. An introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used. Fall and Summer as needed.

PHYS 1111L INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to accompany PHYS 1111. Fall and Summer as needed.

PHYS 1112 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II. 3 hours. Co-requisite: PHYS 1112L. Prerequisite: PHYS 1111 AND PHYS 1111L. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. An introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used. Spring.

PHYS 1112L INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to accompany PHYS 1112. Spring.

PHYS 2211 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099, ENGL 0099, and MATH 0099; MATH 2053. Co-requisite: PHYS 2211L. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. An introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. Elementary differential calculus will be used. Fall.

PHYS 2211L PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to accompany PHYS 2211. Fall

PHYS 2212 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II. 3 hours. Co-requisite: PHYS 2212L. Prerequisite: PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. An introductory course which will include material from electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Elementary differential and integral calculus will be used. Spring.

PHYS 2212L PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II LABORATORY. 1 hour. One three-hour laboratory period each week to accompany PHYS 2212. Spring.

PNUR 1000 INTRODUCTION TO PATIENT CARE. 3 hours. Co-requisite: PNUR 1001 and MATH 1002. This course introduces the student to the legal and ethical application of age specific considerations in the recognition of common physical abnormalities and the process of basic client care. Fall and as needed.

PNUR 1001 BASIC PATIENT CARE SKILLS. 3 hours. Co-requisite: PNUR 1000 and MATH 1002.  This course introduces the student to the applications of basic patient care skills appropriate in a variety of care settings. Fall and as needed.

PNUR 1100 ADVANCED PATIENT CARE.  3 hours. Co-requisite: PNUR 1101. Prerequisite: MATH 1002, PNUR 1000 and PNUR 1001 with a grade of C or better. This course builds on a prior foundation of basic patient care concepts and incorporates the use of therapeutic interventions applied under the guidance of a licensed health care professional. Spring and as needed.

PNUR 1101 ADVANCED PATIENT CARE SKILLS.  4 hours.  Co-requisite: PNUR 1100. Prerequisite: MATH 1002, PNUR 1000 and PNUR 1001 with a grade of C or better.  This course provides the student with the work ethics necessary to enter the healthcare setting and provide basic and advanced patient care under supervision. Spring and as needed.

PNUR 1104 PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS. 2 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of MATH 0090. A study of the concepts that promote the administration of medication with concern for safety and precision. Incorporated into this course are major principles of mathematics including fractions, decimals, conversions between the various systems of weights and measures, and the use of ratio and proportion. Foundations of pharmacology, drug action at the physiology level, and drug preparation and administration to culturally diverse clients throughout the lifespan is included. Fall, Spring & Summer as needed.

PNUR 1106 PERSPECTIVES IN WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE. 2 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A study of the evolution of healthcare related to women’s needs. Includes current trends and issues appropriate to social, cultural, and political implications.

PNUR 1108 CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS. 2 hours. A study of the dimensions and complexities involved in perceptions and health care issues of diverse cultural backgrounds.  Cultural phenomena affecting an individual’s perception of time, space, communication, social organization, biological variations and environmental controls relative to health and health care issues will be discussed. Fall, Spring.

POLS 1101 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. An introductory course covering the essential facts of federal, state, and local governments in the United States. The origin, development, organization, and practices of national and state governments will be examined. This course satisfies state law requiring examination on Georgia and United States Constitutions. Fall, Spring, Summer.

POLS 1101H AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (HONORS). 3 hours. An introductory course covering the essential facts of federal, state, and local governments in the United States. The origin, development, organization, and practices of national and state governments will be examined. This course is taught as a seminar and emphasizes greater student interaction.  This course satisfies state law requiring examination on Georgia and United States Constitutions. Spring.

POLS 2101 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. An introduction to the overall discipline of political science as a field of inquiry. The course surveys the various sub-fields of political science, including American, political philosophy, comparative politics, public administration, and international politics. Fall, Spring.

POLS 2201 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. An examination of the organization and functions of the state and its political subdivisions. Emphasis is given to the state and local governments of Georgia. Spring.

POLS 2401 GLOBAL ISSUES. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. An examination of current global issues. Topics will include environmental, demographic, economic, and security concerns at the international level. An emphasis will be placed on the relevance of these global issues to the citizens of the state of Georgia. Fall.

PSYC 1101 INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A broad survey of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, research methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, and abnormal behavior/therapy. Fall, Spring, Summer.

PSYC 2101 INTRODUCTION TO THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. An introductory examination of the applied psychological theory and research concerning mental health and well being. Personal application is stressed. Fall, Spring.

PSYC 2103 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 with a “C” or better. An introductory, non-laboratory based examination of human development across the life span with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive, and social development. Fall, Spring, Summer.

PSYC 2201 INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR. 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 with a “C” or better. An introduction to clinical procedures involved with assessing, diagnosing, treating and anticipating treatment outcomes for persons with identifiable mental disorders. While the course is text-oriented and based in the vocabulary of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a student will also be expected to apply theoretical constructs to case studies. Fall, Spring.

READ 0099 LEARNING SUPPORT READING. 4 hours. Four hours of lecture each week. This course is designed to teach reading skills necessary for success in comprehending college level courses. Topics include vocabulary development, literal and inferential comprehension, and analytical reading skills. This course requires reading lab work. Required of a student scoring below an established cut-off score on the reading placement exam. Students may exit Learning Support Reading by successfully completing READ 0099 and making a satisfactory score on the COMPASS exam. Fall, Spring, Summer.

RELG 1100 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A survey and comparison of the beliefs, practices, traditions, history, and modern developments of the basic world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Fall, Spring.

RGTE 0199 REGENTS’ ESSAY REMEDIATION. 2 hours. This course is required of a student who fails to meet the essay requirements of the University System Regents’ Test. This course includes intensive classroom instruction and individual conferences in English composition skills. Fall, Spring, Summer.

RGTR 0198 REGENTS’ READING REMEDIATION. 2 hours. This course is required of all students who fail the reading portion of the University System Regents’ Test. The course consists of intensive instruction in vocabulary building and reading composition. Fall, Spring, Summer.

SCIE 1000 ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. 1 hour. This seminar will address current controversial environmental issues concentrating on the problems and solutions associated with these issues. The basis for class discussions will be the background and controversy surrounding these issues and ethics involved in solving the problems as well as cultural, social, and political ramifications. Fall, Spring.

SCIE 1003 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY. 1 hour. Two or three hours per week for half of the term. Designed to teach the meaning of 300 Latin and Greek roots, suffixes, and prefixes. With the knowledge of these 300 elements, a student is able to interpret and understand more than 10,000 complex medical terms. Fall, Spring.

SCIE 1005 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of ENGL 0099; PHSC 1011/1011L, PHSC 1012/1012L, or BIOL 1003/1003L. Three hours of lecture each week. A study of ecological concepts that form the basis for understanding environmental issues confronting us; ecology, populations, diversity, resources, pollution and global climate changes. Interrelationships of physical, chemical and biological components of the environment and the impact of human activities on the biosphere are explored. Fall, Spring.

SCIE 1005L ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LABORATORY. 1 hour. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of ENGL 0099; PHSC 1011/1011L or PHSC 1012/1012L or BIOL 1003/1003L. Co-requisite: SCIE 1005. One two hour laboratory experience each week. Experiences will include environmental science activities in the laboratory as well as field trips to local areas of environmental interest. Designed to accompany SCIE 1005. Fall, Spring.

SCIE 1005H ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (HONORS). 4 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of ENGL 0099; PHSC 1011/1011L, PHSC 1012/1012L, BIOL 1003/1003L, or BIOL 2107/2107L. Three hours of lecture each week and two hours of laboratory each week. A coordinated study of ecological concepts that form the basis for understanding environmental issues confronting us; ecology, populations, diversity, resources, pollution and global climate changes. Interrelationships of physical, chemical and biological components of the environment and the impact of human activities on the biosphere are explored.  The laboratory component will include activities in the laboratory as well as field trips to local areas of environmental interest.  Additional laboratory time and one weekend may be required for field trips.  SCIE 1005H will offer students the opportunity to critically analyze how humans impact their surroundings and to consider the short and long term implications.  Restricted to students in the Honors Program and select science majors. Spring.

SCIE 1006 MARINE SCIENCE. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of ENGL 0099; PHSC 1011/1011L or PHSC 1012/1012L or BIOL 1003/1003L. Three hours of lecture each week usually in a classroom with an occasional field outing. The course will include a general overview of the fundamentals of Marine Science including marine geology, physics, chemistry, and biology. The course addresses geological, chemical, and physical features of the marine environment, marine organisms and their ecological interactions, as well as human interactions and conservation of marine resources. This class is designed for non-science majors with an interest in oceans and marine science. Fall as needed.

SCIE 1007 INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of ENGL 0099; PHSC 1011/1011L or PHSC 1012/1012L. Three hours of lecture each week usually in a classroom with an occasional field outing. The course topics introduced will include physical geological features and processes that shape our Earth. Topics will include rocks and minerals, resources and processes such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, streams, flooding and coastal erosion. Topics extend to include waste disposal, pollution, environmental law, and land use planning. A capstone field experience is provided at the end of the semester. This class is designed for non-science majors with an interest in geological concepts. Spring as needed.

SOCI 1101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A survey of the discipline of sociology. Topics will include sociological theory, methods, and selected substantive areas, such as sex, age, gender, social class, and race/ethnicity. Fall, Spring, Summer.

SOCI 1160 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099. A theoretical and empirical analysis of selected major social problems confronting American society. Fall, Spring, Summer.

SOCI 2110 HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL POLICY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099; and SOCI 1101 with a “C” or better and a 2.0 GPA. An introduction to the problems of social policy and human services professions. The course will include a study of various settings which offer social services; development of knowledge, values, and skills relevant to human services; and examination of the problems encountered in social delivery systems. Students will explore the diversity of jobs in the current market that await two- and four-year degree holders. Spring.

SOCI 2293 INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099. An introduction to the structure, processes, problems and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life. Dual listed as FACS 2293. Fall, Spring.

SOCI 2400 HUMAN SERVICES LABORATORY IN FIELD WORK. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099; and SOCI 2110 with a “C” or better. Field experience supervised by faculty in a community setting which provides an opportunity for the student to integrate and apply knowledge, theory, and understanding derived from classroom learning. This experience aids in the further development of the techniques and skills common to practice in the social welfare field, such as observation, data collecting and organizing, interviewing, and reporting and evaluating impressions. Summer, Fall.

SOSC 1100 VALUES, ISSUES, & PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES. 1 hour. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. An interdisciplinary seminar designed to introduce the student to some of the fundamental concepts and issues of the social sciences and to develop the student’s critical thinking skills. Topics, which vary from term to term, include such themes as American values, gender issues, and current political or social issues. Fall, Spring.

SPAN 1000A SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. 1 hour. This class will offer job-specific Spanish vocabulary and phraseology, as well as pronunciation and vocalization through intensive oral exercises, scenarios and role playing. Fall.

SPAN 1000B SPANISH FOR NURSES AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. 1 hour. This class will offer job-specific Spanish vocabulary and phraseology, as well as pronunciation and vocalization through intensive oral exercises, scenarios and role playing. Spring.

SPAN 1001 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish and to the culture of Spanish-speaking regions. Non-credit for students presenting two or more high school units in Spanish earned within the past three years. Work includes drill in fundamentals of grammar. Fall, Spring, Summer.

SPAN 1002 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish with further study of the culture of Spanish-speaking regions. A continuation of SPAN 1001. Fall, Spring, Summer.

SPAN 1110 SPANISH FOR GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. 3 hours. This class will offer job-specific (occupational) Spanish vocabulary and phraseology, as well as pronunciation and vocalization through intensive oral exercises, scenarios, and role playing. Topics include greetings, training, phrase words, the calendar, numbers and time, family and work personnel, safety and health phrases and terms, tools and equipment terms and actions, golf course terms and actions, golf clubhouse terms and actions, commercial and residential sites, directions and locations, and spraying and irrigation terms and actions. Fall, Spring.

SPAN 2001 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A continuation of SPAN 1001 and SPAN 1002. Spring.

SPAN 2002 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A continuation of SPAN 1001, SPAN 1002, and SPAN 2001. Spring.

THEA 1100 THEATRE APPRECIATION. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. Introduction to the art of the theatre emphasizing its historical development. Survey of the basic elements and theories of theatrical production with special consideration of theatre as an artistic experience. Fall, Spring.

THEA 1101 THEATRE WORKSHOP. 1 hour. Hands-on active participation in current theatre production. Requires a minimum of 25 hours devoted to production-related assignments. Activities include performing in the production, building sets, constructing costumes, lighting, stage manager, assistant director. Fall, Spring.

THEA 1103 STAGECRAFT. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099 and ENGL 0099. A broad study of technical theatre, with emphasis on set design and construction, costume design, lighting, makeup, and sound system. Spring.

TUTR 1100 BECOMING A BETTER WRITING TUTOR. 1 hour. This course is a seminar class that will study and discuss current issues relating to peer tutoring and writing instruction.  Students will also examine how these trends may be used in one-on-one peer tutoring scenarios.  This course is strongly recommended for all student writing tutors.

TUTR 1101 RELATING TO STUDENT WRITERS. 1 hour.  This seminar class focuses on current issues and concerns faced by tutors of writing.  Students will also examine effective problem-solving strategies for use in tutoring situations.  This course is strongly recommended for all writing tutors. 

 

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