Spring, 2009 Online Course Schedule
Classes Begin: January 21, 2009
AC 205 Managerial Accounting (3 credits) (New Course)
Study
of managerial uses of accounting information for solving business problems. Among the topics covered are
cost systems, manufacturing and cash budgets, process, and job costing, the
time value of money, and standard costs.
Prerequisite: AC 101
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
AE 101 Appreciation of Art (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.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
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 such current issues as genetic engineering and biotechnology
and such health concerns 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
Testing: Students are required to take the final exam in-person
at a PCCC campus location.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
BS 103 Anatomy and 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.
Prerequisite: none
Testing: Students are required to take the final exam
in-person at a PCCC campus location.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
BS 104 Anatomy and Physiology II (4
credits)
Studies the major anatomical and functional aspects of the
endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive
systems, as well as nutrition, metabolism, and acid-base balance, and
homeostatic mechanisms. Laboratory exercises
include anatomical dissections, microscopic study and physiology activities.
Prerequisite: BS 103
Testing: Students are required to take the final exam
in-person at a PCCC campus location.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: Microsoft Power-Point Reader
BU 101 Introduction to Business (3
credits)
Introduces the various fields of business study. Topics include economic systems, entrepreneurship, the increasingly diverse environment for business,
management, marketing, accounting, finance, banking, insurance, ethics and
business law. Prepares for higher-level business studies.
Excellent for non-business majors who wish to gain an introduction to financial
and economic survival leading
to successful
financial planning.
Prerequisites: None
Testing: Students are required to take three exams
in-person at a PCCC campus location.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
BU 213 Legal Environment of Business,
Government and 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 on social and increasingly
diverse business
environments.
Prerequisites: BU 101
Testing: All classwork and tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
CH
103 Introduction to General and
Organic Chemistry (4 credits) (New Course!)
Covers an introduction to chemical principles including
atomic structure,
stoichiometry, solution chemistry, pH,
organic and
inorganic nomenclature, basic reaction
chemistry, physical
properties of organic and inorganic
compounds and an
introduction to nuclear chemistry.
Laboratory exercises reinforce chemical principles.
Medical applications of chemical principles and solutions
to numerical
problems are stressed. A course for
non-science and allied
health science majors.
Prerequisites: MA 005 and either SC 004 or H.S. equivalent
Testing:
Students are required to take the final exam in-person at a PCCC campus
location.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
NOTE: This is a hybrid course! Three credits of
lecture are conducted
CIS 101 Computer Concepts and Applications (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.
Cannot be used to fulfill CIS elective credit in
IT major or Business major (IT option)
Co-requisite: EN 101 or ENW 107
Testing: Students are required to take two exams
in-person at a PCCC campus location.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: Computer printer; PowerPoint Viewer; Microsoft
Word 2007 and Microsoft Word 2007; students must know how to attach files to emails;
students should have the textbook for the first day of class
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 to use
Word, Excel and Access in a business environment. All work is done on a Wintel
platform.
Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CIS 107
Testing: Students are required to take three exams
in-person at a PCCC campus location.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: Computer printer; PowerPoint Viewer; Microsoft
Word 2007 and Microsoft Excel 2007
CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
(3 credits)
Study of law enforcement agencies, their role, function,
history, and development within the field of criminal justice. A prerequisite for all other criminal justice
courses.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
CJ 102 Police Organization and
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 or CJ 111
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: Computer printer; PowerPoint Viewer; Microsoft
Word
CJ 103 Juvenile Delinquency and 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 or CJ 111
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
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 or CJ 111
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
CJ 109 Police Community Relations (4
credits)
Study of the numerous and complex factors in human
relations and how it
affects 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 or CJ 111
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
CJ 203 Drug
and Alcohol Use,
Misuse and Abuse (3 credits)
Study of the problems of alcohol, alcoholism, and drugs
such as
narcotics, barbiturates stimulants, tranquilizers,
hallucinogens, and their
effects on the behavior of the
individual as well as
current methods of treatment.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
CJ 208 Criminology (3 credits)
Study of the nature of crime, current social problems
and their relevance to crime, and societyís approach
to the rehabilitation of the criminal offender and crime prevention, along with
theories on the causes of crime and delinquency.
Prerequisite: CJ 101
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
This required college-level course introduces skills necessary for
success in college, including time management, note taking, test taking,
textbook reading, critical thinking, information literacy, and elearning. Students also learn about the range of academic
programs at the College as well as career exploration and advisement. Regulations, policies, and procedures are
also covered.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
COM 101 Introduction to the Mass Media
(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.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
CT 101 Critical Thinking
in a Diverse World (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
and racism.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
EN 101 Composition I (3 credits)
Focuses on the stages of the writing process and includes
a formal MLA
research paper. A variety of writing and
reading
assignments are designed to develop analytical
and critical
thinking skills.
Prerequisites: EN 004 or ENW 107 and ENR 107 with a minimum grade of “C” or
test placement
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
EN 102 Composition II (3 credits)
Focuses on drafting, revising, and editing. Writing assignments, including 3-4 essays and one 5-7 page formal
MLA research paper, help develop critical thinking and writing skills. A
variety of reading assignments, fiction and nonfiction, helps develop
interpretive skills.
Prerequisite: EN 101 with a minimum grade of “C”
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
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
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
EN 205 Introduction to Literature (3
credits)
Introduces the major literary genres with emphasis on the
techniques of
understanding and interpreting poetry,
drama, short
stories, and novels. Focuses on modern
literature and
writers of current interest.
Prerequisite: EN 102
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
EN 207 Modern
Novel and Short Story (3 credits) (New course!)
Studies 20th century prose fiction with emphasis on
recurrent themes in the modern novel and short story. Selections include works by Joyce, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Conrad,
Woolf, Camus, Wright, Bellow.
Prerequisite: EN 102
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
EN 212 Introduction
to Hispanic American Literature
(3 credits)
Studies Hispanic-American literature using selected examples
of prose,
poetry, and drama written in English by Americans
of Spanish
descent, including writers of Mexican,Cuban, Puerto Rican,
South American,
Prerequisite: EN 102
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
FS 102 Fire Prevention and Related
Codes (3 credits)
This course provides students with basic knowledge of
federal, state,
and local codes related to building
construction, fire and life
safety requirements, and other
codes. Includes
related state
requirements. National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) and other standards related to fire
protection and life
safety are examined.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
FS 107 Fire Apparatus Specifications,
Inspections,
and Maintenance (3 credits)
This course covers the principles of care, maintenance, and
operation of fire
apparatus and pumps. Includes pump
construction and
accessories, pumping techniques, power
development, and
transmission. Also includes driving,
troubleshooting,
and producing effective fire streams.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
FS 202 Hazardous Materials (3 credits)
A comprehensive study of the physical, chemical, and
toxicological
characteristics of hazardous materials. This course includes basic methods of
recognition and identification based upon the chemical and physical properties
of hazardous materials; basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types
of protective clothing and equipment; basic tactical information relating to scene
management.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
HI 101 History of Western Civilization
I (3 credits)
Survey of
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
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.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
HI 202
Surveys the development of the
Prerequisite: None
Testing: All classwork and
tests are completely
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
HIT 101 Health Care Organizations (2
credits)
Study of the historical development and current
characteristics of health care in the
Prerequisite: College-level Test placement in English and
Testing: In-person testing at a proctored PCCC approved
site is required.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
HIT 104 Health Care 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.
Prerequisite: None
Testing: In-person testing at a proctored PCCC approved
site is required.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
HIT 105 Professional Practice
Experience 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.
Prerequisite: HIT 108, HIT 109
Testing: In-person testing at a proctored PCCC approved
site is required.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
HIT 106 Legal Aspects of Health
Information
Management (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: None
Testing: In-person testing at a proctored PCCC approved
site is required.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
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
Testing: In-person testing at a proctored PCCC approved
site is required.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
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;
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HIT 108
Testing: In-person testing at a proctored PCCC approved
site is required.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
HIT 205 Professional Practice Experience
II (2 credits)
Provides supervised practice in Health Information
Management that includes coding, health information systems, quality
improvement studies, and managerial functions.
Prerequisites: HIT 105, HIT 106
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: HIT 208, HIT 210, HIT 212, HIT 221
Testing: In-person testing at a proctored PCCC approved
site is required.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
HIT 210 Health Statistics and 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.
Prerequisite: MA 103
Testing: In-person testing at a proctored PCCC approved
site is required.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
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.
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: HIT 208, HIT 210, HIT 212, HIT 221, HIT 240
Testing: In-person testing at a proctored PCCC approved
site is required.
Additional Software or Hardware Requirements: None
HIT 214 Advanced Coding and
Reimbursement