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Catalog 2015-16 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Credit Course Descriptions
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OFAD 105 - Microsoft Word for Personal Use
1 Credit(s).
Teaches students to create, edit, and print documents using Microsoft Word software. Keyboarding skill is not required to enroll in this course. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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OFAD 107 - Introduction to PowerPoint
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the basics of planning, creating, designing, editing, and printing an electronic presentation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to take the MOS Certification exam for PowerPoint. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 114 or CSIT 101 or permission of program coordinator
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OFAD 110 - Administrative Office Procedures
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the field of the administrative professional. Students explore changes and challenges in the 21st century workplace and the role of the administration professional within that setting. Students learn stress management strategies and the importance of workplace ethics and effective communication in diverse environments. Students also learn office procedures such as filing, handling mail, and preparing budgets. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): or and or ; or
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OFAD 114 - IT Essentials
3 Credit(s).
Introduces fundamentals technology concepts and software applications to enable students to apply technology solutions in their professional, academic, and personal endeavors. Through hands-on activities, students combine information literacy skills with spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software to gather, organize, format, and present information, using the computer as both a resource and a tool. Note: This course is intended for students with limited computer and Microsoft Office knowledge NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 ; and MATH 081 or consent of Program Coordinator
Corequisite(s): RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 ; or ACLT 052
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OFAD 121 - Legal Document Processing
3 Credit(s).
Uses a self-paced structure to teach how to process legal documents using a computer; covers proper preparation of legal documents relevant to various areas of the law; explains legal terms and required legal language, formatting techniques, and clauses for each document.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 104
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OFAD 141 - Medical Terminology: A Contextual Approach
3 Credit(s).
Teaches students how to build medical terms using word parts, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Students learn how to translate terms into their common meanings and common meanings into medical terms. Terminology is introduced by body system, system function, and organ structure and is applied by associating medical terms with basic physiologic and pathophysiologic scenarios. This course prepares Health Informatics and Information Technology students for BIOL 160 and BIOL 260 and is required for all OFAD medical program majors. Note: ALHL 115 is not a substitute for OFAD 141. Medical terminology courses transferred from other institutions must be evaluated by the Medical Office Assistant program coordinator before awarding credit. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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OFAD 145 - Health Law, Ethics, and Medical Documentation
3 Credit(s).
Explores the impact of federal and state legislation on the practice of medicine and the field of medical assisting. Both administrative and tort law are discussed as they relate to ambulatory care settings, Bioethical issues, including allocation of scare resources, in-vitro fertilization, abortion, and genetic engineering are presented. Technology regulations in healthcare/medical documentation along with the corresponding regulatory agencies are examined. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or ACLT 052
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OFAD 146 - Fundamentals for the Medical Office
3 Credit(s).
Examines the operational activities of a medical practice from the medical assistant’s perspective. Daily operational activities include: scheduling appointments, patients registration, handling medical records, filing medical claim forms, bookkeeping procedures, and daily financial practices. Basic principles of health insurance processes are discussed and major categories of third-party payers are applied to electronic medical billing concepts. The medical office assistant’se as an office manager is presented and addresses supervisory tasks such as processing payroll, basic bookkeeping, emergency preparedness planning, and therapeutic communication skills. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 ; or
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OFAD 153 - Pre-Clinical Concepts and Applications
3 Credit(s).
Transitions medical assisting students from academic to clinical curriculum. Requirements include a physician medical exam with proof of immunizations, background check and drug screen and current documentation of CPR. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 141 , OFAD 146 and MATH 082 . Must pass with a “C” or better in all prerequisites
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OFAD 161 - Introduction to Windows
1 Credit(s).
Introduces the Windows operating system; covers mouse operation, file management, manipulation of windows and icons, and Windows accessories. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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OFAD 181 - Cooperative Education I: Office Administration
1 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. Co-op objectives are jointly developed, selected, and evaluated by the faculty coordinator, workplace supervisor, and student. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 104 , OFAD 110 or OFAD 146 and OFAD 114 , and consent of program coordinator; 2.5 overall GPA in major
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OFAD 182 - Cooperative Education I: Office Administration
2 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. Co-op objectives are jointly developed, selected, and evaluated by the faculty coordinator, workplace supervisor, and student. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 104 , OFAD 114 , and written permission from program director required; 2.5 overall QPA in major
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OFAD 183 - Cooperative Education I: Office Administration
3 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. Co-op objectives are jointly developed, selected, and evaluated by the faculty coordinator, workplace supervisor, and student. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 104 , OFAD 114 , and written permission from program director required; 2.5 QPA in major
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OFAD 184 - Cooperative Education I: Office Administration
4 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. Co-op objectives are jointly developed, selected, and evaluated by the faculty coordinator, workplace supervisor, and student. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 104 , OFAD 114 and written permission from program director required; 2.5 overall QPA in major
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OFAD 185 - Cooperative Education I
5 Credit(s).
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OFAD 206 - Keyboarding III Advanced Applications
3 Credit(s).
Develops skill in use of word processing features to produce mailable business documents under pressure of time; provides practice in integrating letters, reports, tables, and manuscripts from rough draft and imperfect copy; emphasizes typing speed and accuracy goals consistent with those required of an executive secretary in business and industry. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 104
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OFAD 215 - Records Management Procedures
2 Credit(s).
Teaches the basic principles and procedures of managing business files; covers the use of data management software to retrieve and sort data and to generate reports. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054
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OFAD 223 - Legal Typing and Transcription
3 Credit(s).
Teaches students how to transcribe legal documents related to areas of civil litigation, probate practice, family law, legal instruments, bankruptcy, and appellate procedure from dictation delivered via digital input. Students learn and apply legal terminology unique to various areas of law and apply grammar and punctuation rules as they transcribe. Students also apple proofreading skills to identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information in transcribed documents that could compromise the validity of the legal document. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 250 with a “C” or better
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OFAD 225 - PowerPoint: Comprehensive Applications
3 Credit(s).
Provides an in-depth approach to learning the skills required to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint certification exam. Students learn to plan, create, edit, enhance, and manage media-rich slide presentations using real-world case studies. In addition to basic skills, this course covers advanced features including themes, visual enhancements, animation, document sharing, and best practices for slide design. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or ACLT 052 and OFAD 114 or permission of Program Coordinator
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OFAD 229 - Word II: Advanced Document Building Skills
3 Credit(s).
Teaches the advanced features of Microsoft Word including macros, templates, forms, and document collaboration. Students work with long multi-section documents to generate footnotes, endnotes, indexes, bibliographies, and tables of contents. Upon successful completion of OFAD 228 and this course, students will have learned the skill sets required to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist Word certification exam. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 228 or permission of Program Coordinator
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OFAD 231 - Desktop Publishing
3 Credit(s).
Enables students to produce high-quality documents such as newsletters, brochures, and flyers using page layout software. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 114 or CSIT 101 or permission of program coordinator
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OFAD 243 - Access: Database Management
3 Credit(s).
Provides a comprehensive approach to learning the skills required to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist Access certification exam. Students learn to organize a variety of objects to create and manage a relational database and generate reports to summarize and analyze data. In addition to basic skills, this course covers advanced features including expressions, formulas, functions, exporting and importing, and web-based language formats. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or ACLT 052 and OFAD 114 or permission of Program Coordinator
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OFAD 246 - Excel I: Basic Spreadsheet Applications
3 Credit(s).
Presents essential Microsoft Excel features needed to format, edit, sort, and display data in a spreadsheet. Students learn to organize data alphabetically and numerically and to enter formulas and apply functions to analyze basic logical, statistical, and financial scenarios. Upon successful completion of this course and OFAD 256 , students will have learned the skill sets required to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel certification exam. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or ACLT 052 and OFAD 114 or permission of Program Coordinator
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OFAD 250 - Machine Transcription
3 Credit(s).
Presents the fundamentals of transcribing business documents from digital dictation software and prepares students to produce first-time ”mailable” copy. This course integrates punctuation rules, business formats, and word usage rules with listening techniques. Students are introduced to emerging dictation and transcription technologies. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): and
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OFAD 251 - Medical Billing and Patient Accounting
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the billing and accounting processes of the medical office. This course teaches the medical billing cycle and reimbursement principles and covers the electronic health record and HIPAA patient information protection. Students use a simulated patient accounting software system to input patient and payment information; schedule appointments; enter charges, payments, and adjustments; post insurance payments; and create patient statements. Students also learn to interpret graphically displayed healthcare accounting information. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 114 and OFAD 146
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OFAD 252 - Medical Transcription
3 Credit(s).
Teaches students how to transcribe medical health documentation such as patient histories, operative notes, and discharge summaries from dictation delivered via digital input. Students apply medical terminology, acronyms, abbreviations, and general medical nomenclature to transcribe medical reports. Students also apply proofreading skills to identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information in transcribed documents that could compromise patient care. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 250 with a “C” or better
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OFAD 253 - Clinical Medical Assisting I: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice
4 Credit(s).
Develops clinical competence for medical assistants by introducing and practicing techniques for technical skills that assist healthcare providers in the medical office and other ambulatory care facilities. Students will obtain vital signs, prepare patients for physical examinations, assist providers with medical exams, and perform other fundamental skills using Universal and Standard Precautions. Students will recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately. Physician’s office lab tests are introduced and performed. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 153 and BIOL 109 with a “C” or better
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OFAD 254 - Medical Office Assistant Practicum
4 Credit(s).
Transitions student from the classroom to actual employment. The practicum is a planned, 160-hour experience in a medical facility under the supervision of a preceptor. Students apply general knowledge, front-desk administrative skills, and clinical skills to patients in a real medical facility. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 253
Corequisite(s): OFAD 257 and OFAD 261 - Permission needed from Medical Assisting Coordinator for registration
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OFAD 257 - Clinical Medical Assisting II:Venipuncture and Specimen Collection Techniques and Analyses
4 Credit(s).
Introduces medical laboratory regulations; proper use, maintenance, and storage of equipment; specimen collection techniques; and diagnostic testing procedures. Basic microbiology is addressed including nomenclature, classification, and microscopic visualization of certain microorganisms. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 253 or consent of program coordinator.
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OFAD 261 - Clinical Medical Assisting III: Medication Dosing and Administration
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to drug sources, uses, classifications, errors, side effects, regulations, administration, and legal and ethical considerations. Applications include dosage calculation; administration techniques, documentation, and biohazard disposal. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 253 or consent of program coordinator
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OFAD 262 - Administrative Project Management
3 Credit(s).
Provides a capstone experience in the Office Administration program. This course offers both a theoretical and a practical hands-on approach to managing complex business projects. Students learn the life cycle of a project and develop essential skills to define the critical path of a project. Students integrate spreadsheet, text-editing, presentation, transcription, and project management skills to develop and track a comprehensive team-based project. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , OFAD 110 or OFAD 146 , OFAD 228 , and OFAD 246
Corequisite(s): OFAD 250
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OFAD 281 - Cooperative Education II: Office Administration
1 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. Co-op objectives are jointly developed, selected and evaluated by the faculty coordinator, workplace supervisor, and the student. Cooperative Education II is directly related to the student’s program and provides learning experiences not available in the classroom setting. It continues to reinforce skills and knowledge beyond those acquired in Cooperative Education I. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 181 , OFAD 182 , OFAD 183 , OFAD 184 , OFAD 206 , OFAD 228 , OFAD 250 , and written permission from program director required; 2.5 overall QPA in major
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OFAD 282 - Cooperative Education II: Office Administration
2 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. Co-op objectives are jointly developed, selected and evaluated by the faculty coordinator, workplace supervisor, and the student. Cooperative Education II is directly related to the student’s program and provides learning experiences not available in the classroom setting. It continues to reinforce skills and knowledge beyond those acquired in Cooperative Education I. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 181 , OFAD 182 , OFAD 183 , OFAD 184 , OFAD 206 , OFAD 228 , OFAD 250 , and written permission from program director required; 2.5 overall QPA in major
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OFAD 283 - Cooperative Education II: Office Administration
3 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. Co-op objectives are jointly developed, selected and evaluated by the faculty coordinator, workplace supervisor, and the student. Cooperative Education II is directly related to the student’s program and provides learning experiences not available in the classroom setting. It continues to reinforce skills and knowledge beyond those acquired in Cooperative Education I. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 181 , OFAD 182 , OFAD 183 , OFAD 184 , OFAD 206 , OFAD 228 , OFAD 250 , and written permission from program director required; 2.5 overall QPA in major
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OFAD 284 - Cooperative Education II: Office Administration
4 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skill outcomes derived from a planned work experience in the student’s chosen career field. Co-op objectives are jointly developed, selected and evaluated by the faculty coordinator, workplace supervisor, and the student. Cooperative Education II is directly related to the student’s program and provides learning experiences not available in the classroom setting. It continues to reinforce skills and knowledge beyond those acquired in Cooperative Education I. To register, a student must have a signed Cooperative Education Application.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD 181 , OFAD 182 , OFAD 183 , OFAD 184 , OFAD 206 , OFAD 228 , OFAD 250 , and written permission from program director required; 2.5 overall QPA in major
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LGST 101 - Introduction to Law
3 Credit(s).
Provides a fundamental understanding of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil and criminal. Students develop an appreciation of essential historical information concerning the development of the American legal system and the working structure of our government. Students gain an understanding of procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of law, e.g., contract law, property law, etc., the distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedure, and finally, the roles of various legal professionals and the effect of legal ethics on the practice of law. Students intending on pursuing advanced legal courses develop a solid foundation in the American legal system. Introduction to Law also provides a functional appreciation for students of other disciplines with regard to the impact of the legal system on their lives and their chosen disciplines. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 ; or
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LGST 103 - Legal Research & Writing I
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to primary and secondary sources of the law. Students develop skills to locate and analyze legal sources. Students draft basic legal writings, case briefs and legal memoranda. Student perform basic legal research in the library and on-line. Was PALG 103 and PLAW 103, earn credit for one only. Note: LGST 101 and ENGL 101 not required for Paralegal Studies Certificate students. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Corequisite(s): LGST 101 and ENGL 101 .
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LGST 104 - Law Office Practices/Legal Ethics
4 Credit(s).
Presents the role of the paralegal in the American legal system. Students explore law office organization and management. Presents computerized timekeeping and file management systems. Teaches ethical codes applicable to lawyers and paralegals. Note: Was PALG 104 and PLAW 104, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 ; or
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LGST 108 - Real Estate Law
3 Credit(s).
Explores laws on possession, purchase, sale, and lease of real estate. Examines estates in land, easements, and property financing. Presents litigation and landlord/tenant issues. Students research and draft operative documents, such as deeds. Note: Was PLAW 108 and PALG 108, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PLAG 103
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LGST 126 - Vehicle Laws and Accident Investigation
3 Credit(s).
Introduces Maryland and Federal vehicle laws. Discusses offenses, citation/arrest, and accident investigation. Students utilize the Maryland Automated Accident Reporting System. Teaches procedures and coding for the accident reporting system. Note: Was PLAW 126 and PLAW 126 earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: earn credit for one only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 ; or
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LGST 128 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
3 Credit(s).
Examines civil rights and civil liberties within the framework of the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court decisions. It covers the significant rights provided by the Bill of Rights as interpreted by the courts and the impact of the 14th Amendment on equal protection claims. Additionally, administrative, criminal and civil remedies for civil rights violations are discussed. Note: Was PLAG 128 and PLAW 128, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Same As:
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or
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LGST 201 - Civil Litigation - Practice and Procedure
3 Credit(s).
Explores the process of litigation and role of the paralegal. Prepares students to assist lawyers at pre-trial, trial and appeal. Provides students with skills for investigation and managing cases. Teaches discovery techniques and interviewing skills. Students draft relevant civil litigation documents. Note: Was PLAW 201 and PLAG 201, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 202 - Criminal Law and Procedure
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the purposes and goals of criminal law. This course presents both substantive and procedural criminal law. Students analyze the elements and defenses of basic crimes. Prepares students to assist lawyers with all stages of a criminal case. Students draft operative documents for a criminal law matter. Note: Was PLAW 202 and PALG 202, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 203 - Estates and Trusts
3 Credit(s).
Explores the laws of estates, probate, and trusts. Reviews property ownership and the transfer of property at death. Students analyze tax issues in estate planning and administration. Students draft operative documents, such as wills and trusts. Students learn the process to probate an estate in Maryland. Note: Was PALG 203 and PLAW 203, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 205 - Administrative Law
3 Credit(s).
Presents the functions of administrative agencies. Topics include due process and the Administrative Procedure Act. Teaches investigation, rulemaking and adjudication of claims. Students use administrative regulations and draft relevant documents. Note: Was PLAW 205 and PALG 205, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 , or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 206 - Family Law
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to Maryland’s domestic relations laws. Topics covered include marriage, divorce, support, and custody. Teaches investigation and interview techniques in family law cases. Discusses laws related to adoption, paternity, and domestic violence. Students draft operative documents for family law cases. Note: Was PLAW 206 and PALG 206, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 207 - Torts
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to American civil law. Topic areas include negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. Discusses defenses to tort claims and damages available. Students review court procedure in a civil trial. Teaches interviewing and investigation techniques for civil cases. Students draft operative tort law documents. Note: Was PLAW 207 and PALG 207, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 208 - Worker’s Compensation
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the statutory and practical workings of Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission through course readings and case briefings. Note: Was PALG 208 and PLAW 208, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PALG 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103
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LGST 209 - Employment Law
3 Credit(s).
Builds on the student’s knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and introduces a wide variety of other workplace laws, including both federal and state statutes. Students learn the importance of political action as a method for improving workplace laws and judge the impact of new technology upon the workplace legal system. Note: Was PLAW 109 and PALG 109 and LBST 109, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): or PALG 103 or PLAW 103 and LAW 103
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LGST 217 - Business Organization and Contracts
3 Credit(s).
Introduces legal concepts of business and contract law. Topics include contracts, UCC, agency, and business organizations. Students review and analyze transactional documents. Students draft operative business documents. Note: Was PLAW 217 and PALG 217, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 225 - Bankruptcy & Debt Collection
3 Credit(s).
Introduces debt collection and consumer bankruptcy. Topics include: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Teaches bankruptcy issues from creditor and debtor perspectives. Students learn debt collection methods and reducing debts to judgment. It is recommended students to take LGST 217 before taking this course. Note: Was PLAW 225 and PALG 225, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 230 - Legal Research and Writing II
3 Credit(s).
Presents advanced legal research skills. Develops critical thinking and analytical skills. Students write complex legal documents. Teaches relevant communication skills. This course builds upon the skills introduced in LGST 103 . Note: Was PLAW 230 and PALG 230, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): LGST 103 or PLAW 103 or LAW 103 or PALG 103
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LGST 273 - Internship-Legal Studies
3 Credit(s).
Provides academic credit for knowledge and skills learned on the job. This course requires a 135 work hour commitment from the student. Students and Internship Coordinator develop learning objectives. Teaches job interview building skills. Students develop work-place skills and employment goals. Note: Was PALG 173 and PALG 273 and PLAW 173, earn credit for one only. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): CSIT 101 , LGST 104 , LGST 201 , LGST 230 , and a minimum QPA of 2.5
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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 Credit(s).
Emphasizes the use of critical analysis and critical thinking applications to examine philosophical issues. Among these are understanding philosophical and scientific similarities and differences, analyzing the meaning of human existence, explaining and justifying ethical choices, exploring and recognizing the nature, sources, and limits of human knowledge, the question of whether God exists, how one justifies an answer to this question, and different theories about the nature of reality. The course actively engages and encourages students to recognize and associate the relevance of philosophy to everyday phenomena by utilizing active critical analysis to attempt to understand and integrate human experiences within a philosophical paradigm. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or ; and MATH 081
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PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking
3 Credit(s).
Offers logical and effective approaches to addressing everyday complexities using logic and critical thinking tools to decipher and understand social, political, moral, philosophical and other forms of reasoning. The course affords students an opportunity to become aware of and develop intellectual skills that build strong reasoning and analytic abilities. Critical thinking describes what constitutes an argument, examines rhetoric and fallacious reasoning as well as the roles that language and culture can play in everyday reasoning. Critical thinking provides the thinking skills necessary to effectively function in a complex global society and provides an understanding of barriers to good reasoning. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or ; and MATH 081
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PHIL 117 - Native American Religions
3 Credit(s).
Develops a rational approach to the study of Native American religions, and examines the variety of Native American religious traditions, historical religious movements, contemporary religious practices, and the struggle for religious freedom via an exploration of the nature, structure, and meaning of ritual and religion in Native American cultures. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: NAST 117 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or
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PHIL 131 - Introduction to World Religions
3 Credit(s).
Develops a rational approach to the nature and purpose of religion and its historical expressions. Covers the nature of experience, faith, revelation, religious symbolism, and immortality; provides a comparative survey of doctrines and practices of representative religions such as Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or
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PHIL 155 - Biomedical Ethics
3 Credit(s).
Provides a forum for students and practitioners in the allied health field to explore moral and ethical issues with which they are faced in the health care milieu. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: ALHL 155 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or ; and MATH 081
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PHIL 170 - Logic
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the basic concepts, principles, and methods of deductive and inductive reasoning; emphasizes skills required for recognizing and evaluating arguments from all walks of life; provides tools such as Venn diagrams, truth tables, natural deduction, and Mill’s methods of experimental inquiry. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or ; and MATH 081
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PHIL 240 - Ethics
3 Credit(s).
Emphasizes the branch of philosophy that attempts to discover by rational methods, theories and concepts that aid in determining the truth about right and wrong, good and bad, morality and immorality. Ethics critically examines existing systems by examaning values and their application to everyday phenomena: Ethics improves student’s ability to understand ethical reasoning and provides critical analyses as a foundation upon which to make ethical decisions and choices. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or and MATH 081
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PHIL 250 - Ethical Issues in Information Technology
3 Credit(s).
Identifies and explores ethical problems associated with the use and abuse of information technology. Relevant ethical and philosophical theories are surveyed, discussed and applied to the resolution of these problems. A code of conduct for information technology users and professionals is developed and defended. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 , ESOL 052 , RDNG 052 , ESOL 054 , or ; MATH 081 .
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PHIL 265 - Business Ethics
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the ethics of business operation in a changing pluralistic environment with changing social values and demands; covers corporate accountability, employee rights, multinationals, and the role of ethics in a free economic system. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: MNGT 265 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or and ENGL 052 or ; or ; and MATH 081 ; and MNGT 101 or written permission from instructor required.
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PHIL 290 - Advanced Topics in Philosophy
3 Credit(s).
Studies special topics in an advanced seminar format; topics vary each semester and include History of Philosophy, Art and Society, Chinese Philosophy, Existentialism, and the Nature of Freedom. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or ; and MATH 081 ; and PHIL 101 or written permission from instructor required
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Photography |
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PHTO 200 - Principles of Photogr Lighting
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PHTO 221 - Photographic Illustration
Teaches photographers to carry an initial creative concept through to a successful and stimulating visual conclusion. Assignments include descriptive portraiture, unusual representation, time and space, and a photo essay illustrating written copy. Stresses creativity, originality, and professionalism. 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ARTD 250 or written permission from program coordinator required.
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PHTO 273 - Internship: Photography
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Physical Education - Fitness |
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PEFT 101 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
3 Credit(s).
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness introduces the student to the multi-dimensional theories of wellness to enable the student to make informal, proactive lifestyle choices. Topics to be covered include components of fitness, nutrition, weight control, stress management, cardiovascular disease, and wellness across the lifespan. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054
Lab Fee: $25.00
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Physical Education - Aquatics |
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PEAQ 100 - Swimming Level I
1 Credit(s).
Introduces elementary swimming skills, water safety, and survival swimming for non-swimmers or those who cannot swim 25 yards. Swimming Level I emphasizes basic stroke technique and elements of water safety. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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PEAQ 101 - Swimming Level II
1 Credit(s).
Provides further practice for students who have completed swimming level I or who can swim a distance of 50 yards. Swimming Level II covers intermediate aquatics skills, competitive swim strokes, water safety, and fitness concepts. Attendance and participation in all portions of the class are essential to the successful completion of the course objectives. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): The ability to swim 50 yards or the completion of Swimming Level I.
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PEAQ 102 - Swimming Level III
1 Credit(s).
Emphasizes the advancement of swimming skills, refinement of strokes, and attainment of endurance for competitive level swimming. Swimming Level III is designed for advanced level swimmers who have completed Swimming Level II or equivalent skills. Students must demonstrate the ability to swim 100 yards in good form using competitive strokes. Attendance and participation in all portions of the class are essential to the successful completion of the course objectives. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): The ability to swim 100 yards in good form using competitive strokes.
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PEAQ 106 - Aqua Fitness
1 Credit(s).
Develops the physical fitness level of the individual using fitness equipment and water as resistance while performing low impact activities. Aqua Fitness improves the cardiorespiratory, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility components of physical fitness. This course is appropriate for both non-swimming and swimming capable students wanting a challenging physical fitness without overly stressing body joints. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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PEAQ 112 - Lifeguard Training
2 Credit(s).
Introduces progressive techniques and practices of advanced water safety, rescue, and resuscitation methods; emphasizes lifeguarding techniques and swimming pool operation. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): 500 yard continuous swim, surface dive and recover 10 pound brick, under water 15 yard swim and tread for two (2) minutes legs only and must be 15 years of age by the completion of the course
Lab Fee: $35.00
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PEAQ 113 - Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
2 Credit(s).
Perfects methods of teaching water safety and basic swimming strokes; teaches how to plan, conduct, and evaluate swimming and water safety courses. An advanced course for skilled swimmers. Satisfactory completion qualifies the student for Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): Current Red Cross Emergency Water Safety or Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate. Offered Spring and Summer sessions. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits
Lab Fee: $10.00
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PEAQ 114 - Lifeguarding Instructor (LG1)
2 Credit(s).
Trains and educates lifeguard instructors. An advanced course for skilled swimmers. Satisfactory completion qualifies students for the American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Instructor’s certificate.
Prerequisite(s): ARC Adult, child and Infant CPR certification. Ability to complete a 500 yard swim, surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound object, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, valid ARC lifeguarding certificate and be 17 years of age by the completion of the course
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PEAQ 115 - Pool Operators Certification
1 Credit(s).
Provides the pool operator with the skills and training to properly care for and maintain safe and healthy pools, spas, and hot tubs. The student learns correct sanitation, filtration, and water chemistry procedures and information on accident prevention, record keeping, and safety equipment. At the satisfactory completion of the course the student will become a certified pool/spa operator in Baltimore County and other counties that have approved this course. Note: $110 lab fee covers certification exam.
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PEAQ 120 - Scuba Diving
2 Credit(s).
Gives the novice skin and scuba diving enthusiast practice in physical conditioning, perfection of essential skills, and study of the physics and physiology of diving. Covers external hazards of diving and care and maintenance of equipment. All course activities take place in the classroom and pools at all CCBC campuses. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate swimming ability
Lab Fee: $60.00
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PEAQ 125 - Introductory Swimming
2 Credit(s).
Emphasizes fundamental swimming skills for the adult non-swimmer; includes techniques for physical and mental adjustment to water, drown-proofing techniques, basic swimming strokes, fundamental diving and entry skills, and simple water safety rules and rescues. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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PEAQ 126 - Intermediate Swimming
2 Credit(s).
Designed for the student wishing to improve the fundamental skills taught in the Introductory Swimming course. Refinements are made in the executive of the crawl and elementary back strokes. The scissor and breast stroke kick, the side stroke, and the breast stroke are introduced, in addition to more advanced flotation skills, rescue skills and resuscitation techniques. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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PEAQ 127 - Advanced Swimming
2 Credit(s).
Develops a high level of proficiency in fundamental swimming strokes. Provides intensive practice of the elementary back stroke, breast stroke, side stroke and crawl stroke; introduces and refines the inverted breast stroke, the trudgen stroke, and the trudgen crawl strokes; emphasizes distance swimming; also covers specialized rescue dives, disrobing and motionless floating skills. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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PEAQ 143 - Swimming for Total Fitness
2 Credit(s).
Provides exercise for the proficient swimmer; emphasizes distance swimming, aquatic exercises, training methodology, and stroke techniques. Includes a self-analysis of physical fitness, the establishment of personal goals and aerobic swimming to raise fitness levels. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 125 or written permission from department chairperson required. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits
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PEAQ 145 - Swimnastics
2 Credit(s).
Studies and practices various conditioning programs designed to attain and maintain physical fitness through activities while the body is submerged in water; emphasizes water exercises, water jogging and aqua-rhythmic; introduces the nine fundamental swim strokes in a routine or composition set to music. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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PEAQ 260 - Aquatic Programs Overview
3 Credit(s).
Presents an overview of the programs available in pool, beach, and aquatic services delivery. Students experience the various activities that occur in these venues as they develop skills in organizing and administering program content in these unique facilities. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: RECR 260 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): Swimming proficiency demonstration required
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PEAQ 261 - Aquatic Facility Management
3 Credit(s).
Explores the organization and management of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. The course presents in-depth information on facility design, mechanical characteristics, facility maintenance, staffing, characteristics of patrons, risk management, emergency action plans, and facility policies and procedures. Practical information in order to minimize risks and increase efficiency in managing an aquatic facility is provided. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: RECR 261 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 115
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PEAQ 262 - Public Beach Management
3 Credit(s).
Explores the recreational management of natural-based beach and shore environments. The course presents in-depth information on environmental characteristics and hazards; beach safety and maintenance; staff hiring; training, and certification; characteristics of visitors; risk management; emergency action plans; and administrative policies and procedures. Practical information is provided to minimize risks and increase enjoyment of beaches and shore environments. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 114
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Physical Education - Individual Activities |
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PEIA 101 - Fitness Walking/Conditioning
1 Credit(s).
Introduces the principles of exercise and conditioning through the techniques of walking; presents correct exercise and walking techniques to improve muscle tone and endurance, posture, self-image, flexibility and weight control; develops a healthy attitude and positive commitment toward physical wellness. Courses offered less than once a year.
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PEIA 110 - Basic Bicycling
1 Credit(s).
Introduces the student to basic maintenance, riding technique, and safety while riding on and off campus. Helmets are required. Courses offered less than once a year.
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PEIA 120 - Self-Defense
1 Credit(s).
Focuses on physical self-defense techniques including blocks, strikes, kicks, throws, as well as common sense safety precautions. Develops the awareness and self-confidence to diffuse potentially violent situations without resorting to physical techniques; however, should physical self-defense be required, students will be taught how as well as the implications for both parties. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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PEIA 123 - Self-Defense for Women
2 Credit(s).
Offers a practical guide to self-defense. Sessions will improve fitness, defense techniques, and provide information about topics related to violence against women and safety. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: WMST 123 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
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PEIA 124 - Self-Defense I
2 Credit(s).
Focuses on principles and practical aspects of personal safety; covers methods and tactics of practical self-defense including alternatives for situational defense strategies; provides rigorous conditioning exercises; develops skills in perception, analysis, escape, compromise, avoidance, blocking, throwing, and striking. A college level course. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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PEIA 125 - Self Defense II
2 Credit(s).
Focuses on principles and practical aspects of personal safety. Covers methods and tactics of practical self defense, including alternatives for situational defense strategies; gives rigorous conditioning exercises; develops skills in perception, analysis, escape, compromise, avoidance, blocking, throwing, and striking. A college level course. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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PEIA 131 - Introduction to Golf
2 Credit(s).
Introduces the novice to the fundamental skills of golf, the care and selection of equipment, and playing rules and etiquette; provides opportunity for practice at local golf courses; covers putting, pitching, and the use of all iron and wood clubs. This course may be used to fulfill 2 elective credits. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Lab Fee: $20.00
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PEIA 132 - Introduction to Golf
1 Credit(s).
Introduces the fundamental principles of the basic golf swing; emphasizes development of swing technique concepts followed by practice in developing a coordinated swing; discusses basic golf rules and course etiquette and orientation. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Lab Fee: $20.00
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PEIA 137 - Badminton
1 Credit(s).
Introduces the fundamental principles of badminton including the serve, clear, drop, drive and smash shots; covers the rules, scoring and singles and doubles strategies. Courses offered less than once a year.
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PEIA 138 - Racquetball
1 Credit(s).
Presents the skills, strategies, and rules of racquet ball in order to develop competencies in a lifetime sport; provides basic background in racquetball, including the rules, safety, and skills necessary for playing. Courses offered less than once a year.
Lab Fee: $20.00
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PEIA 139 - Racquet Sports
2 Credit(s).
Designed for the student interested in learning a lifetime racquet sport. Basic techniques of tennis, badminton, paddleball, or squash are introduced at the beginning level. Courses offered less than once a year.
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PEIA 140 - Beginning Tennis
1 Credit(s).
Introduces the fundamental principles of the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve plus net play; emphasizes development of serving technique concepts followed by practice in developing coordinated swings; also covers rules, etiquette, and strategy as well as terminology, singles, and doubles play. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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PEIA 141 - Intermediate Tennis
1 Credit(s).
Designed for experienced players who want to improve their skills. The course includes a challenge beyond basic, including spin serves and drop shots. Courses offered less than once a year.
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PEIA 142 - Tennis Doubles
1 Credit(s).
Emphasizes basic strokes and principles in the doubles setting, including court positioning, communication, and strategy. Courses offered less than once a year.
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