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Online Course Descriptions Jump to: AE 101 Art Appreciation (3 credits) Study of selected works of art from ancient, medieval, Renaissance, baroque, and modern periods in terms of principles of composition and style as related to factors of geography,
religion, politics, technology, and philosophy of each historical period. Class field trips, oral and written assignments required. BS 100 Human Biology (4 credits) A one-semester lecture and laboratory designed for non-science majors for the study of the structure and function of all the body systems. Covers current issues such as genetic engineering and biotechnology and health concerns such as AIDS and cancer. Laboratory experiments include light microscopy, human anatomy and physiology, and representative dissections. Prerequisite: Admission into college-level courses; open to non-science majors only BS 103 Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits) Introduction to the basic structural and functional relationships of the human body at the cellular, organ, and system levels, including the major histological and gross anatomical structures of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Anatomy emphasized in the laboratory. Knowledge of chemistry required. Testing: Students are required to take the final exam in-person BS 104 Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits) Study of the major anatomical and functional features of the endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Emphasis on homeostatic and feedback mechanisms. Physiology is emphasized in the laboratory. Prerequisite: BS 103 BS 111 Concepts in Biology (4 credits) A one semester lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors covering life's unity and diversity. How living things are built, how they function and how they evolve. Prerequisite: Admission to college level BS 205 Physiology of Disease (3 credits) Introduction to the study of disease pathology. Includes description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, current medical treatment including pharmacology, progress and prevention of diseases of each body system with emphasis on basic concepts and the terminology of pathology. Prerequisites: BS 104, HIT 104 A managerial approach to all the decision variables facing marketing managers. Product, price, promotion, and distribution strategies are emphasized. Case studies of actual marketing situations are reviewed and discussed. Highly recommended: BU 101 BU 213 Legal Environment of Business, Gov't. & Society (3 credits) Provides the necessary foundation on which the student can build a logical understanding of the legal system, regulatory process, and the rapidly changing business-legal environment. Students will understand the impact of law on business decisions and social and business environments. Prerequisite: BU 101 BU 222 Principles of Management (3 credits) Covers techniques and practical approaches to the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Motivational techniques and executive leadership are discussed. Managerial problems are analyzed and discussed by use of case studies of actual business situations. Highly recommended: BU 101 CIS 101 Intro to Computers (3 credits) Introduces a variety of topics in computers and computing including history and evolution of computers, data representation, hardware systems and application programs, Windows and application software. Class time and open lab are used to complete Microsoft Office software projects. For non-majors only. Corequisite: EN 101 or ENA 107 CIS 125 Microcomputer Software I (3 credits) Provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Windows and Microsoft Office. Through in-class demonstrations and step-by-step instructions, students learn how to use Word, Excel, and Access in a business environment. All work is done on IBM-PC based Microcomputers. Prerequisite: CIS 107 or CIS 101 CJ 101 Intro to Criminal Justice (3 credits) Study of law enforcement agencies, their role, function, history, and development within the field of criminal justice. A prerequisite to all other criminal justice courses. CJ 102 Police Organization & Administration (3 credits) Study of the organization and function of law enforcement agencies of various sizes, communication within the agencies and with other agencies, police morals, public relations and current trends in law enforcement administration. Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 103 Juvenile Delinquency & Youth Crime (3 credits) Study of the major factors contributing to offenses committed by juveniles and younger offenders; society’s response to the problem of delinquency and how youth crime is treated; Family Court provisions and criminal procedure laws relating to youthful offenders. Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 105 Investigative Function (4 credits) Study of the techniques and procedures of criminal investigation, the methods of crime prevention and the use and acceptance of informants and electronic surveillance. Topics include information retrieval, recognition, development and preservation of material evidence, and interview and interrogation techniques. Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 106 Criminal Law of New Jersey (3 credits) Helps develop the ability to read, interpret and apply New Jersey state and county statutes. Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 109 Police Community Relations (4 credits) Study of the numerous and complex factors in human relations and how it effects policing and police management. Examines the effects of prejudices and discrimination and the implications for police in a changing and interacting society. Emphasizes attitudes and impartiality as tools necessary in gaining public support and confidence. Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 111 Intro to Corrections (3 credits) CJ 112 Institutional Treatment of Offenders (3 credits) CJ 113 Community Corrections (3 credits) CJ 202 Crises Intervention (3 credits) Study of the techniques for effectively handling social and psychological crises, family disputes, social disorders, hostage negotiations, suicide attempts; a detailed analysis of actual situations requiring police intervention. Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 208 Criminology (3 credits) Study of the nature of crime, current social problems and their relevance to crime, and society’s approach to the rehabilitation of the criminal offender and crime prevention along with theories on the causes of crime and delinquency. Prerequisite: CJ 101 CJ 210 Current Issues in CJ/Capstone Experience (3 credits) COL 102 The College Experience (1 credit) This required college-level course introduces skills necessary for success in college, including note-taking, test-taking, textbook reading, critical thinking, information literacy, technology and general study techniques. Students also learn about the College’s regulations, policies, procedures and academic programs with special emphasis placed on career exploration and assessment. COM 101 Intro to Mass Communications (3 credits) Study of print and electronic media systems, including the history of the mass media and their impact on society and individuals. Discussion includes contemporary issues, policies and ethics, and basic techniques of media analysis. The course also explores current career options in the various media. CT 101 Critical Thinking (3 credits) Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Emphasis on solving personal problems along with the expression of diverse viewpoints regarding contemporary issues such as abortion, bilingual legislation, capital punishment, euthanasia, gay rights, gun control, feminism & racism. Prerequisite: RD 004 EN 101 Composition I (3 credits) First half of a two-semester sequence that focuses on the different stages of the writing process and that includes a formal MLA style paper. A variety of writing and reading assignments are covered to develop analytical and critical thinking skills. Emphasis on the concepts of audience, purpose, and form. Prerequisites: EN 004 or ENA 107 and ENB 107 with a minimum grade of C or test placement EN 102 Composition II (3 credits) Second half of a two-semester college writing sequence with continued emphasis in drafting, revising and editing. Writing assignments, including 3-4 short essays and one 5-7 page formal MLA paper, help develop critical thinking and writing skills. A variety of reading assignments, including fiction and non-fiction, helps develop interpretive skills. Emphasis on a cross disciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: EN 101 with a minimum grade of C EN 108 Creative Writing (3 credits) Creative writing workshop with emphasis on developing creative potential through exercises and experiments in appropriate literary forms. Prerequisite: EN 004 EN 111 Library Skills (1 credit) For instruction in library research skills applicable to all disciplines. EN 205 Intro to Literature (3 credits) Introductory study of the major genres, with emphasis on the techniques of understanding and interpreting poetry, drama, short stories, and novels. Focus on modern literature and writers of current interest. Prerequisite: EN 101 EN 212 Intro to Hispanic-American Literature (3 credits) Introductory study of Hispanic-American literature - includes selected examples of prose, poetry, and drama written in English by Americans of Spanish descent, including writers of Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, South American, Caribbean, and Afro-Hispanic origins. This literature reflects the historic, linguistic, and cultural diversity of the United States. Prerequisite: EN 101 FS 101 Intro to Fire Science (3 credits) Introduction to fire protection covering the history of loss of life and property by fire, review of municipal fire defenses, study of the organization and function of federal, state, county, and private fire protection career opportunities. FS 102 Fire Prevention & Related Codes (3 credits) Study of the function of the prevention organizations, inspections, surveying and mapping procedures, recognition of fire hazards, and fire alarm and detection systems. FS 103 Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy (3 credits) Reviews the chemistry, equipment, and manpower of basic fire-fighting tactics and strategies, methods of attack, and planning for fire problems. FS 106 Fire Protection Systems (3 credits) FS 107 Fire Apparatus & Equipment (3 credits) Study of pumping engines, ladder trucks, aerial platforms, specialized equipment, and apparatus maintenance. FS 201 Fire Service Management (3 credits) Study of the functions of the line and staff officer in the fire service and the structure and organization of the fire department. Emphasis is on the techniques of effective management as applied to a service organization. FS 202 Hazardous Materials (3 credits) Reviews basic chemistry, storage, handling, laws, standards, and fire-fighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials. Prerequisite: CH 101 or SC 101 FS 204 Fire Protection & Building Construction (3 credits) Develops an awareness of prevention, protection features, and special hazards inherent in the design and structure of buildings. FS 205 Fire Investigation (3 credits) An in-depth course that defines successful methods for conducting fire investigations. Specific topics include basic chemistry of fire, point of origin, fire cause (both accidental and incendiary), motivation of the firesetter, fire scene investigations, evidence collection, photography, follow-up investigation, and court testimony. FS 206 Fire Hydraulics (3 credits) Reviews basic mathematics, hydraulic laws, and formulas as applied to the fire service application of hydraulic and water supply problems, and underwriters’ requirements for pumps. Prerequisite: MA 101 FS 210 Current Issues in Fire Science/Capstone (3 credits) HI 101 History of Western Civilization I (3 credits) Survey of Europe to 1600 with a major emphasis on concepts and movements vital to understanding the modern world. Stresses economic and cultural forces. Major topics include ancient civilizations, Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Enlightenment and the beginnings of the Scientific and Industrial revolutions, Reformation and voyages of discovery.
HI 102 History of Western Civilization II (3 credits) Survey of the evolution of western civilization from 1600 to the present and how we fit into this complex process. Major topics include the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era, the impact of Liberalism, Nationalism and Socialism, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism and colonial conflicts of the 19th century, Russian and Chinese Revolutions, World Wars I and II, the Cold War and its aftermath, and the relationship of the United States to the rest of the world. HI 201 U.S. History I (3 credits) Surveys the development of the United States from the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, to the War of Independence, to the Civil War and the end of Reconstruction (1877). Topics include the Federalist Period, American and Southern Nationalisms, and westward expansion. Special attention is given to slavery and the free Black community before the Civil War. HI 202 U.S. History II (3 credits) Surveys the development of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Topics include the rise of industrial corporations, Populism, Jim Crow, Progressivism, the Jazz Age, World War I, the Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, Vietnam, and recent political and diplomatic crises. HIT 101 Healthcare Organization (2 credits) Study of the historical development and current characteristics of health care in the United States. Provides an understanding of the health care environment and the multiple factors that define the system and the roles of health care professionals within the system. Prerequisite: college-level Test placement in English and Reading HIT 104 Healthcare Terminology (3 credits) Study of the basic structure of medical vocabulary including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, pronunciation, spelling and definitions of medical terms. Emphasis on building a professional lexicon required for working in the medical field using vocabulary related to body systems, anatomical structure, medical processes and procedures and a variety of diseases. HIT 105 Professional Practice I (2 credits) Places students in an acute care health facility for practical applications of clerical duties in a medical record department. Students are introduced to the daily operations of a health information management department and practice clerical skills learned in the classroom. Students also practice interacting with professional and clerical personnel in an office setting. 120 hours directed practice Prerequisite: HIT 108, HIT 109 HIT 106 Legal Aspects of Health Information (3 credits) Study of the importance of medical records as legal documents. Includes the legal aspects of hospitals and medical staff organizations, release of information and legal actions requiring evidence from medical records. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HIT 102 HIT 107 Medical Office Billing (3 credits) Focuses on providing an understanding of health insurance, claims processing and third party reimbursement by a variety of payers including Medicare (Parts A & B), Blue Cross, Medicaid, CHAMPUS & CHAMPVA, workers’ compensation, disability and managed care. Legal considerations including confidentiality, insurance fraud and abuse, as well as the role of the coding and reimbursement specialist are addressed. Prerequisite: HIT 101 HIT 108 Health Record Content and Structure (1 credit) Introduces health record content and documentation requirements for health records across the continuum of care. Includes structure and format of the health record, introduction to the health information management profession, confidentiality/privacy and professional ethics. Prerequisite: HIT 101 HIT 109 Health Record Management (3 credits) Introduces the work processes of the health information department and the management of health data and the health record. Topics include qualitative and quantitative analysis, storage and retrieval systems, retention, abstracting, indexes and registries, regulatory and accreditation standards, and forms and screen design. Prerequisite: BS 103, EN 101, HIT 101 HIT 201 ICD-9 CM Coding (4 credits) Focuses on disease and procedural coding with major emphasis on ICD-9-CM. Includes practical application of coding inpatient and outpatient records and practice in prospective payment and computerized encoding. Prerequisites: BS 104, HIT 104, HIT 105, choice of: HIT 102 or HIT 107 HIT 202 Supervision and Management Healthcare (2 credits) Application of the principles of management to health information management. Includes discussion of the management functions of planning, organizing, controlling, and staffing a health information management department. Prerequisites: BU 222, HIT 105 HIT 204 Health Records in Alternate Care Settings (2 credits) Provides instruction regarding the development and retention of health records in ambulatory care, long-term care, home health care and mental health care facilities. Course content includes licensure and accreditation standards and record format. Prerequisites: HIT 102 HIT 205 Professional Practice II (2 credits) Provides supervised practice in Health Information Management that includes coding, health information systems, quality improvement studies, and managerial functions. 120 hours directed practice Prerequisites: HIT 105, HIT 106
HIT 210 Health Statistics & Quality Improvement (3 credits) Comprehensive study of the principles of statistics applied to health data. Covers the principles of quality management, quality improvement methodologies and tools and their application in health care facilities and health information departments. Prerequisites: HIT 102, MA 103 HIT 211 Health Information Technology Seminar (2 credits) Continued study of the application of effective methods of identifying and solving specified types of problems and situations encountered in the health information management profession. Prerequisite: HIT 105
HIT 212 Computer Applications in Healthcare (3 credits) Study of the application of computer technology and information processing techniques used in health professions and in health care facilities. Prerequisites: CIS 101, HIT 105 HIT 214 Advanced Coding & Reimbursement (3 credits) Builds on the knowledge and skills learned in HIT 201. Special emphasis on CPT coding and advanced coding and classification procedures such as the Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedures Coding System. Prerequisite: HIT 201 HIT 216 Coding Professional Practice Experience (2 credits) Provides supervised practice in ICD-9-CM and CPT-IV coding systems, billing, and reimbursement. Prerequisites: HIT 107, HIT 201
HP 198 Honors Seminar (1 credit) Required seminar for those in the Honors Program who are introduced to a wide variety of cultural and educational activities in order to develop an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Includes colloquia, lectures, cultural events, concerts, theater, exhibitions and field trips. Seminar meets 4 hours per month. Topics to be announced. Can be repeated up to 4 times. Prerequisite: Admission into Honors Program MA 101 College Math (3 credits) Study and application of the concepts of symbolic logic, sets, finite and infinite mathematical systems. Prerequisite: MA 005, or MA 007, or Test placement MA 102 College Math II (3 credits) Study and application of the concepts of algebra and geometry in problem solving, probability, and statistics. Prerequisite: MA 005, or MA 007, or Test placement MA 103 Basic Statistics (3 credits) Development and application of statistical concepts including descriptive statistics, probability, normal distribution, tests of statistical differences, sampling theory, and correlation. Prerequisite: MA 005, or MA 007, or Test placement MA 108 College Algebra (3 credits) Study and application of the concept of sets, relations, functions, and the real number system. Topics include polynomials, rational expressions, and radicals. Emphasis is placed on solving polynomial and rational equations as well as linear systems, graphing linear, quadratic, and rational functions. Prerequisite: MA 005, or MA 007, or Test placement MA 109 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4 credits) Preparation for calculus. Topics include study of functions and emphasis is placed on the properties of inverse, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions and analytic geometry. Prerequisite: MA 108, Test placement, or permission of the department chairperson MA 115 Applied Calculus (4 credits) Study of the concept of limits, differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Emphasis on the use of calculus as a tool to solve application problems. Prerequisite: MA 109, Test placement or permission of department chairperson; Recommended for students enrolled in the Electronic Engineering Technology Program. MU 106 Music Appreciation (3 credits) For those seeking to fulfill the humanities requirement. Emphasizes listening skills and covers the basic elements of music, notation of pitch and rhythm, musical periods from medieval to today’s hip-hop. Additional Requirement: Speakers or headphones for listening to audio OST 101 Document Form Type I (3 credits) Mastery of the microcomputer, including keyboard and mechanical controls. Proper format for letters, envelopes, business forms, tables, reports, and manuscripts. Upon completion, students are required to type at least 25 words per minute for five minutes with no more than five errors.
OST 102 Document Form Type II (3 credits) Emphasis on production typing. Students review typing fundamentals, develop increased accuracy and speed, and using a microcomputer, type business letters, tables, and manuscripts. Emphasis on mailability. Upon completion, students are required to type at least 45 words per minute for five minutes with no more than five errors. Prerequisite: OST 101 OST 222 Medical Transcription I (3 credits) Enables students to acquire transcription skills, including editing and proofreading, through transcription of taped dictation of diverse types of medical reports and correspondence. Medical terms, specific to particular pathologies contained in the medical reports, are integrated within the transcription. Cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, geniturinary, respiratory, Musculoskeletal, and female reproductive body systems are included. Prerequisites: OST 120, HIT 104
OST 225 Medical Transcription II (3 credits) Continues the development of transcription skills and medical terms and includes the additional body systems of integumentary, lymphatic, endocrine, nervous, hematic, and special senses. Students will transcribe consultation history and physical examination, special procedures, operative, and discharge summary reports for job-level competency. Prerequisite: OST 222 PE 116 Concepts of Fitness & Wellness (3 credits) Helps students assess their levels of fitness for achieving their goals of overall fitness. Emphasizes maintaining total wellness and physical fitness in daily life, and promotes proper nutrition, stress management, and healthful lifestyle. Students develop exercise program to meet their individual needs. Testing: This course requires students to take the final exam in person at an approved PCCC site PH 101 Intro to Philosophy (3 credits) Covers such basic questions as the nature of reality and the origins and limits of human knowledge. Explores selections from both classical and contemporary philosophers. PL 101 Intro to Political Science (3 credits) Explores the rudiments of political science, the branches of government, political theory, ideologies, behavior and socialization, and totalitarianism. Covers the nature of law, sovereignty,
international politics, bureaucracy, race relations, and contemporary political issues. PS 101 Intro to Psychology (3 credits) General principles and theories of psychology including history and methodology, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, personality, and the physiological basis of behavior. RL 101 Comparative Religion (3 credits) Survey of our attempt to understand ourselves, nature as a whole, and our social role in the cosmos. All the major religions, both Eastern and Western, are examined: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Topics are discussed as they relate to the religious world view including the ethical dimension of religion, the philosophical attempt to prove God’s existence by reason alone, and three contemporary challenges to the Religious Weltanschauung from Freud, Marx, and Einstein. NOTE: Does not promote religion nor proselytize any religious belief in particular. SC 102 Health & Nutrition (3 credits) Introduction to health and health problems as related to nutritional deficiencies and excesses. Covers such topics as the role of nutrients in bodily functions, obesity, heart disease, maternal and childhood nutrition, food fads, social and cultural influences on eating patterns, and economic factors related to health and nutritional problems in the world. Testing: This course requires students to take the final exam in person at an approved PCCC site SC 104 Environmental Science (4 credits) Provides an introductory survey of man-made and naturally caused environmental problems and their proposed solutions. Topics such as river pollution, chemical hazards, the atmosphere, ecosystems, energy, recycling, and endangered species are presented and discussed from a scientific perspective. The laboratory component includes the scientific method as a means of investigating the environment, some laboratory analysis, field study methods, as well as computer simulations. Meets science requirement(s) for liberal arts and other majors requiring a science course or course - elective for science and allied health majors. Testing: This course requires students to take the final exam in person at an approved PCCC site SC 201 Basic Pharmacology (1 credit) Covers the basic categories of drugs and their effects on human physiological systems. Pharmacological actions, effects and typical uses, and the associated terminology are also emphasized. Prerequisite: BS 100 or equivalent SO 101 Intro to Sociology (3 credits) Study of the basic concepts in social interaction, analyzing selected aspects of the immediate culture, defining and evaluating the individual personality in inter-group relations, social organization and processes, and elements of social control and deviance in a changing society.
SO 203 Marriage & Family (3 credits) Comprehensive cross-cultural treatment of the family, its organizations, and its variations throughout the world. After analyzing the family as a universal social institution, the contemporary American family, using the sociological perspective is studied. |